Obituaries
Obituaries
From The Index, 12 Sep 2007:
Eva Jeannette Homman, 82, Pittsburg, Mo., died September 3, 2007, at
Parkview Healthcare Center, Bolivar, Mo.
She was born in Marshall, Illinois, on September 6, 1924, to Rufus and
Ollie LaHayne. She grew up in Marshall, Illinois, and married Byron
Earl Homman in 1944. She moved to the Pittsburg area in 1989. She was
a member of the Eastern Star and the Urbana United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her five children, Karen, Vicki, Dawn, Brad and Greg;
a brother, Paul; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Private family memorial services will be conducted later. Local
arrangements were under direction of Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home of
Urbana.
From The Index, 12 Sep 2007:
Dora Mae Stull, 84, Humansville, Mo., died September 5, 2007, at
Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, Mo.
She was born June 6, 1923, in Randolph, Iowa, to Clifford and Sadie Mae
Sluder Rhodes. She was the widow of Ghordis P. Stull, Sr. who died in
1993. She was a former resident of Weaubleau and Cabool and a member
of the Cabool Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Lou Stogsdill, Weaubleau, and
Linda Burke, Picayune, Mississippi; two sisters, Betty Lucas, Napa,
Idaho, and Frances Carder, Mountain Grove; six grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were September 8, 2007, at the Humansville Cemetery
with Rev. Jimmie Stewart officiating.
From The Index, 12 Sep 2007:
Boss Jack Howard, 94, Buffalo, Mo., died September 1, 2007, at his home.
He was born February 25, 1913, in Climax Springs, Mo., to Earnest and
Martha Green Howard. He worked in education for 43 years and was a
member of Banister Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife Donna; two sons, Jackie Howard, Lebanon, and
Jimmie Howard, Grandview; two daughters, Janice Conrick, Kansas City,
and Judy Brown, Raymore; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services were September 4 at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home of Macks Creek
with Rev. Timothy Case officiating. Interment was in Dale Blair
Cemetery, Camdenton.
From The Index, 12 Sep 2007:
Billy Dean Jones, 75, Urbana, Mo., died September 6, 2007, at Christian
Health Care in Hermitage.
He was born October 18, 1931, in Louisburg, Mo., to Harvey Hiram and
Noma Southwick Jones. He grew up in Louisburg. He married Barbara
Osborn in Harrison, Arkansas, in 1950. They lived in Independence
where he worked for Owens Corning for 36 years. He retired in 1986,
and they moved to the Urbana area.
Survivors include his wife Barbara; four daughters, Terry Boyd, Lynn
Jones, Gail Hilden and LeaAnn Pierce; a brother, Bobby Gene Jones; six
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Septemeber 10 at the Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home
Chapel in Urbana with Bro. Don Kelderhouse officiating. Interment was
in Hopewell Cemetery near Tunas.
From The Index, 12 Sep 2007:
Barbara Jean Rall, 82, Collins, Mo., died Septemeber 7, 2007, at her home.
She was born November 13, 1924, in DeKalb County, Mo., to John Henry
and Anna B. Weigand Vaughn. She was a homemaker. Her husband and a
son, John Norman Rall, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Jerry Ann Rall, Collins; a brother,
Norman R. Vaughn, Amity, Mo.; six grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were September 8 at Souders Cemetery, north of
Humansville under direction of Murray Funeral Home of Humansville.
From the Springfield News Leader:
Donnie S. Vaughn of Weaubleau, Mo., was born October 28, 1935, in Elkton,
Mo., and passed away Monday, November 19, 2007. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Ross and Zella Vaughn. Survivors include his wife, Marsha
of Weaubleau; daughter, Marla Snook and her husband, Aaron; sons, Steven
Vaughn and his wife, Crystal, and Phillip Vaughn, all of the Springfield
area; along with eight grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2007, at
Humansville First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Humansville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, November 23, at Murray
Funeral Home in Humansville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Donnie Vaughn Memorial FFA Scholarship Fund through Weaubleau Public
Schools.
From the Boliver Herald Free Press:
10/29/2007
Edward Arnold Lambeth, 60, of Quincy died Oct. 24, 2007, at his home.
He was born Oct. 24, 1947, the son of Arnold and Betty Lunsford Lambeth in
Kansas City.
On Dec. 28, 1973, he was married to Shirley Carol McMillin, and to this
union was born five children, Shelly, Tami, Nikki, Rodney and Kristy. They
would have celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary in December.
They lived in Kansas City for two years and then relocated to Quincy where
they lived for 31 years.
He was an artist, creating drawings and paintings that he gave to family
members and friends. He also designed and hand-crafted pocket and hand
knives. He was a master engraver at Universal Engraving in Kansas City,
Kan., where he was employed for 20 years.
He was also employed for a while with his brother-in-law, Ronnie Korsi, as
a plumber.
He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, watching football and tending to his
cattle.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Lambeth, and his brother,
Larry Lambeth.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lambeth, of the home; five children,
Shelly Rains of Quincy, Tami VanTassell of Bolivar, Nikki Bray of Osceola,
Rodney Lambeth of Quincy and Kristy Starlin of Milo: his mother, Betty
Blackwell of Osceola; three sisters, Kay Roberts of Osceola, Janie Watson
of Springfield and Carol Korsi of Clinton; and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 28, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home
Chapel, Wheatland, with the Rev. Greg Mangum officiating. Burial was in
Mount Zion Cemetery, Quincy. Memorial contributions may be sent to the
Mount Zion cemetery, Rt. 1, Quincy MO 65735. Pallbearers were Tim Lambeth,
Chuck Lambeth, Steve Lunsford, Terry Lunsford, Gayle Dull and Bobby
Lambeth. Honorary pallbearers were Marvin Roberts, Larry Faulkner and Ben
Korsi.
The Kansas City Star (MO) - Aaron Zahn Grube, 82, Independence, died
Aug. 1, 1991, in the Independence Regional Health Center. He was a
lifelong area resident. Mr. Grube was an electro-mechanic with the
Kansas City Power & Light Co. for 35 years, retiring in 1964. Survivors
include a son, Van Z. Grube, and a daughter, Donna J. McPherson, both
of Independence; two sisters, Vivian Wooters, Laurie, MO, and Helen Johnson,
Independence; a grandson; and two great-granddaughters. Graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Gardner Cemetery, Wheatland, MO.
The family suggests contributions to the American Kidney Fund,
7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 203E, Bethesda, MD 29814.
Ray Henry Zumwalt, 56, of Stockton died Monday, July 30, 2007, after a
hard-fought battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Ray was born Aug. 19, 1950, the son of M. E. (Estel) and Betty Zumwalt of
Bolivar. He graduated from Bolivar High School in May 1968 and went on to
complete two years of credit at Southwest Missouri State University (now
Missouri State University) before transferring to the University of
Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy, from which he graduated in August
1978.
Ray and his family moved to Stockton in 1979 and opened Zumwalt Pharmacy
on the square in June of that same year. In October 1999, Ray opened his
second business, Sonic of Stockton. Both businesses are in continuous
operation.
During his time in the Stockton community, Ray was a chairman or member of
many organizations including Stockton Lions Club, the Stockton Area
Chamber of Commerce, FORB (Friends of RB Road), Ducks Unlimited, a charter
member of PBA (Pharmacy Buying Association), NCPA (National Community
Pharmacist Association), MPA (Missouri Pharmacy Association), as well as a
sponsor and coach for Stockton school district organizations and little
league baseball.
Ray was an avid outdoorsman, sportsman and hunter. He enjoyed running his
birddogs in pursuit of quail, pheasant, duck and also was an active turkey
hunter. He was a season ticket holder of the Springfield Cardinals, a
longtime fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, as well as
an enthusiastic fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Ray's other lifelong love was spending time with his horses. He and his
family are longtime members of the MFTHBA (Missouri Fox Trotting Horse
Breed Association). Owning Fox Trotters since boyhood, Ray spent countless
hours riding, showing and breeding them in a long partnership with his
dad. He also was a lifelong Democrat and tireless campaigner for
Democratic politicians and causes.
At the age of 14, Ray was baptized at the Calvary Baptist Church in
Bolivar. In 1980, he became a member and one-time deacon of the Arcola
Christian Church in Arcola.
On Oct. 15, 1970, he married Jane Ann Decker, who survives him. Also
surviving are three children, John Zumwalt and wife Kashia of Willard,
Justin Zumwalt and wife Ivy of Grandview and Sara Zumwalt of Springfield;
two grandchildren, Samuel Zumwalt of Willard and Zackary Zumwalt of
Grandview; his parents, M. E. (Estel) and Betty Zumwalt of Bolivar; a
brother, Brad Zumwalt and wife Sandy of Springfield; and countless other
relatives and friends who love him still and miss him dearly.
Visitation is at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Brumback Funeral Home.
Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Stockton Assembly of God
Church, with burial following in Stockton Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to FORB (Friends of RB) at Mid-Missouri Bank or the Ray
Zumwalt Memorial Scholarship Fund at Liberty Bank, both in Stockton.
Windfield "Scotty" Scott Kincaid Jr., 74, Pittsburg, died Saturday,
March 6, 1999, at Parkview Health Care Facility. He was born
April 5, 1924, at Braymer, the son of Windfield Sr. And Mary Coons
Kincaid. He was a retired letter carrier and a U.S. Navy veteran of
World War II. He was a member of the Galmey V.F.W. Post No. 9638
and the Disabled American Veterans. He had lived in Independence
for 30 years before moving to the Pittsburg area in 1980. Survivors
include his wife, Louise Kincaid, of the home; two daughters, Laurie
Lynch, Lee's Summit, and Nancy Kohne, Cordova, Tenn.; one brother,
Frederick Kincaid, Dunnegan; and four granddaughters. Services were
Tuesday, March 9, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel,
Wheatland, with the Rev. Donald Hart officiating. Cremation followed
with private burial at a later date in Antioch Cemetery, Pittsburg.
Military rites were provided by the Galmey V.F.W. Post No. 9638.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsburg Volunteer Fire
Department, Pittsburg MO 65724 or to the Hickory County Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 25, Hermitage MO 65668
Lester Francis Quick 76, Weaubleau, died Sunday, March 14, 1999, in
Citizens Memorial Hospital. The son of Charles Ellsworth and Donia
Cecil Quick, he was born Nov. 10, 1922, at Monegaw Springs. He
served in the U.S. Army during World War II. A resident of Weaubleau
for the past nine years, he had formerly lived in Humansville for 21
years. He was a retired truck driver, having driven for Crawford Oil
Company in Humansville for 25 years. He was a member of the Antioch
Christian Church at Pittsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents;
two brothers, Henry Quick and Lindsay Quick; two sisters, Julie Floyd
and Pearl Root; and a great-granddaughter, Miranda Baker. Survivors
include his wife, Toni, of the home; a daughter, Patsy E. Sanderson,
Lebanon; a brother, Homer Quick, Weaubleau; four sisters, Mabel Bastion
of Pittsburg, Mary Cline, Opal Welch and Ruby Lightle, all of Weaubleau;
three granddaughters, Beth Huskey and Macy Harmon, both of Hermitage,
and Dustina Fitzpatrick, Moberly; and 10 great-grandchildren. Cremation
was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville. Burial will
be at a later date in Antioch Cemetery at Pittsburg.
From the Benton County Enterprise:
Clara Traylor, age 75, of Warsaw, passed away, Wednesday evening, June 20,
2007, at her home. She was born on March 18, 1932, in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, the daughter of Hans and Estella Cutler Hansen.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John, on November 12, 2002.
She is survived by two sons, Jeffery and Johnny Traylor and two daughters,
Freda Gardner and Phyllis Traylor, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Services for Clara Traylor were held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, June
23, 2007, at the Reser Funeral Home.
From the Ozark County Times:
Funeral services for Stanley Eugene Chaney, 66, of Gainesville were held
Wednesday, May 23 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with Ron
Pinckney officiating. Burial was in Centerpoint Cemetery.
Mr. Chaney died May 19, 2007, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, after a long
battle with cancer. He was born March 15, 1941, at Gainesville, the son of
Leonard and Hattie (Wilson) Chaney. He and Barbara Farless were married
Nov. 3, 1958, in Gainesville.
He was a lifelong resident of Ozark County. He attended school at
Centerpoint and Gainesville High School. He worked with his father,
Leonard, in the business his father established, Chaney Monuments. He also
raised cattle for many years.
After selling Chaney Monuments, he became a truck driver, and drove for
several years with his wife. After retiring from driving a truck, he began
working at Nash and Sons and continued to work there for 20 years.
He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of Frontier
General Baptist Church. He enjoyed visiting with friends, attending church
and listening to gospel music.
Mr. Chaney is survived by his wife, Barbara; one daughter, Arlene Merriman
and her husband, Robert, of Gainesville; one son, Kerry Chaney of
Springfield; grandchildren, Amanda DeVries and her husband, Jimmy, Bobbi
Agnew and her husband, Mike, Kristy Chaney and Cody Chaney;
great-grandchildren, Alexis DeVries, Jaima DeVries, Justus DeVries and
Allison Chaney; one sister, Juanita Smith of Springfield; and many nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Amy Clark, Ruby
Spurlock and Hattie Fay Chaney; and one brother, Williard Chaney.
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors.
From the Springfield News Leader:
Sue Quick, Reeds Spring, Missouri, daughter of James and Hazel (Hayes)
Owens, was born March 20, 1947, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed
this life May 19, 2007, in her home at the age of 60 years, one month and
29 days. Sue was a lifelong resident of the area and a teacher at the
Reeds Spring School District for over 20 years. She adored her family and
her children at school which she considered her own. Sue adopted numerous
animals including dogs and cats, and, after being fed one bowl of food,
the animal became a family member. She served as the treasurer of the
Yocum Pond Cemetery for several years. Survivors include: her mother,
Hazel Owens of Berryville, Arkansas; her husband Bud Quick of Reeds
Spring; her favorite and only son, Ryan Quick of Reeds Spring, one
daughter, Jennifer Quick of Reeds Spring; one brother, Jimmy Owens and
wife, Barbara, of Berryville, Arkansas; one sister, Pam Webb and husband,
Ronnie, of Berryville, Arkansas; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in
Reeds Spring High School with RC "Happy" Hopper officiating. Burial was in
Yocum Pond Cemetery under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home-South,
Kimberling City. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, 1944-A Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804.
From the Springfield News Leader:
Dr. Willie Ruth (Gibson) Anderson, age 77, died Sunday in her home near
Blue Eye as a result of metastatic breast cancer. She began life at Blue
Eye in 1929, born at home, upon a 160-acre farm originally homesteaded by
her great-grandfather, John T. Gibson. She was the first of eight children
born to Bertram Claude Gibson and Sylvia Jane (Hudson) Gibson, five of
whom remain living. On August 12, 1948, Ruth married Lev Z. Anderson, son
of Charlie and Ethel (O'Neal) Anderson, at Green Forest, Ark. She never
remarried following Lev's own death from cancer in 1989. Ruth, as eldest
child, was the first among the Gibson children to seek and secure a
college education, and served as a trailblazer for her younger brothers
and sisters, all of whom were then expected to achieve their own degrees.
She loved school throughout her life. As a 12-year-old, she won the
county-wide spelling bee for sixth graders. She graduated as valedictorian
from Blue Eye High School in 1947 (she was one of only 14 seniors that
year), after which she attended college at Southwest Missouri State (now
Missouri State University), and received her B.S. in Education in 1951,
graduating in the top 10 percent of her senior class. In ensuing years she
pursued and obtained her Master's degree in education from the University
of Missouri-Columbia in 1962, and in 1974, her Doctoral Degree from the
same university. Ruth completed additional post-grad studies at Ball State
University and Northern Arizona University. She began a lifelong passion
for teaching at 19 years of age, first teaching at Bee Creek school near
Mincy in the 1947 to 1948 school year, shortly after having taken and
passed the State Teacher's Exam (the County Superintendent of Schools
returning her test results with a handwritten note, congratulating her for
her excellent scores). Bee Creek was a one-room schoolhouse where she
taught all eight grades. At the time, she had completed only her freshman
year at SMS, and that experience brought her a realization that she had
much to learn about being a teacher. Many life-long friends were made
during that first year teaching at Bee Creek. Ruth taught at Blue Eye
public schools from the 1951 to 1954 school years, at Waynesville-Ft.
Leonard Wood from the 1955 to 1958 school years, and 1960 to 1963 school
years, and in the American Dependent Schools in Kaiserslautern and
Frankfurt, Germany, in 1958 to 1960 (when accompanying Lev, a
career-soldier, on a tour of duty in that country). In 1963 she broke an
unspoken gender barrier at Waynesville-Ft. Leonard Wood by becoming the
first female to ever serve there as a school principal. After three years
as principal, she was elevated to a position as assistant superintendent
of schools, a position she occupied from 1965 to 1971. She left
Waynesville-Ft. Leonard Wood to teach at the School of the Ozarks (a four
year college, now "C of O") at Point Lookout, where she taught first as an
associate, and then as a full professor of education, from 1972 to 2000.
She chaired the education department at C of O from 1980 to 1990, and was
awarded professor emeritus status in 2000. Ruth traveled widely
supervising student teachers in classroom settings throughout her 28 years
in the education department at C of O. She touched the lives of many
would-be educators as a professor, supervisor, mentor and counselor. Ruth
represented the college as a guest lecturer at CHNN, Emmen, The
Netherlands, in 1994. Among her other professional affiliations, Ruth was
life member of the National Education Association (NEA), the ASCD, the
International Reading Association (past state president), MSTA (state
adviser student group), Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Kappa
Iota (state president, 1965 to 1966). She is included in Who's Who of the
Midwest, Who's Who in Education, and Who's Who in America; and was widely
respected among teacher educators throughout the state. She spearheaded
and brought to fruition initial accreditation by the National Council for
the Accreditation of Teacher Education ("NCATE") for the College of the
Ozarks. She took in the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels, Belgium, while her
husband was stationed in Germany, and in 1959, with Lev and their son,
Rick, toured Austria, Italy, France, Holland and Switzerland; swimming in
the Mediterranean at Livorno, Italy, dining on American hamburgers on
Gibson Street and steamed trout in Austria, visiting the world-renowned
art museums of Rome and Florence. With her family she also was able to
witness the spectacle and pageantry of the annual re-enactment of the
burning of the Heidelberg castle, spent some time in Altdorf (William
Tell's birthplace), visited the Sistine Chapel, road in a gondola in
Venice, and boated the canals of Amsterdam. Later in life she twice again
visited the Netherlands, this time professionally, as a representative of
the College of the Ozarks. She took her grandchildren on many road trips
across the United States, with visits to New Orleans and California (and
many states between), to New York, Florida, North and South Carolina. She
took the grandchildren with her to Toronto, Canada, and her entire family
on a cruise to Cozumel. As a child and young teen in the Ozarks, her
life's experiences centered on helping her mother tend her seven siblings,
keeping the cows out of the garden, "putting up" hay, milking cows,
planting, harvesting, and sometimes canning commercial truck gardens of
cucumbers, strawberries and tomatoes (her dad promised every year to grow
only four or five acres, "mostly for home use"� but the kids knew
better), and for a time as a child living in a two-room log cabin deep in
the National Forest, walking a mile each way along the "Tibbet Road" to
catch a wagon or bus that would take her to school. She quickly learned
the value of hard work, and admired her parents for making much of very
little. Her childhood entertainment, and favored childhood memories,
included the love her family enjoyed, the great many sleep-overs with her
numerous cousins (often trekking several miles through the woods to visit
extended family), many happy days at school with family and friends, the
natural beauty always around her: the "new-green" of the first buds of
spring, the blooming of Sweet Williams, Redbuds, Service ("Sarvis") Berry
bushes, Dogwood trees, fire-bushes, lilacs, peonies and daffodils in
spring; followed by the daisies, dandelions, Black-Eyed Susans and Indian
Paintbrush of summer, wading in the clear waters of White River, Brush and
Yocum Creeks (she first learned to swim, when attending SMS), the
brilliant yellow hickories and blood-red sumacs of fall, and the always
pristine, sometimes snow-covered mountains of winter. She relished
sometimes sleeping under the stars on hot summer nights, "riding the drag"
when the garden was plowed each spring, the first warm day of the year
when her mother would first allow her and her siblings to go without
shoes. Dresses were crafted of flour sacks. There was no television, no
electricity, and water was carried from the nearest spring. Yet, there
were fireflies to catch on hot summer evenings, and there was "Long Ball,"
"Annie-Over," "Crack the Whip," and other childhood games to play (and
there were always plenty of players); there was homemade ice cream and
chilled watermelon, popcorn, taffy-pulling, and all of the cornbread,
potatoes and brown (pinto) beans a child could eat. Having seen much of
the world, she always searched for ways that she could one day return to
the close-knit community, family and friends of her childhood and the
beauty of the Ozark hills. The opening of a faculty position at the
College of the Ozarks made that return a reality. She and Lev built a new
home, within one-quarter mile of the family homestead where her life had
begun, and she started to teach others "how to teach." Ruth is survived by
her only child, Richard L. "Rick" Anderson and his wife, Jacqueline
(Vaughn) Anderson, of Blue Eye; by three grandchildren: Rashella Marie
(Anderson) Wood and husband, Christopher, of Newburgh, Ind., Robyn Lyn
Anderson and husband, Matthew Roberts, of Fairway, Kan., and Julia Kay
(Anderson) Allen and husband, Kevin, of Springfield, Mo.; and by seven
great-grandchildren: Katherine, Rebekah, Megan, Joshua, and Josiah Wood of
Newburgh, Ind., Charles Roberts of Fairway, Kan., and Dakoda Alms, of
Springfield and Walnut Shade. Also surviving are her brothers, Omar Dale
Gibson and wife, Charlene, of Branson, Orpha Ray Gibson and wife, Nancy,
of Blue Eye, Donald Howard Gibson of Blue Eye, and Ronald Gene Gibson of
Sanford, North Carolina; and by one sister, Judy Kay (Gibson) Daffron and
her husband, John, of Columbus, North Carolina. She was preceded in death
by both parents, one sister, Alta Joann (Gibson) Munson, and one brother,
Jimmie Clay Gibson. A necessity for brevity will not permit an exhaustive
listing, by name, of her great many other relatives, nephews, nieces,
cousins, and beloved in-laws, some of whom preceded her in death but a
great many of whom will be among those grieving her departure from this
world; nor could a complete listing possibly be made of all the other dear
friends, neighbors, former students, mentors and professional colleagues
included within her circle of friends and loved ones. Know that she loved
and appreciated all of you. Ruth's computer screen-saver quoted Emily
Dickinson's words, "That love is all there is, is all we know of love."
Ruth professed her faith in Christ as a mature adult, and experienced
spiritual and water baptism at the Westside Baptist Church in Waynesville.
On returning to Blue Eye, she attended Bowman Pentecostal Church, whose
radio services her father and mother had faithfully followed. On March 1,
2007, at her request, a special commemoration of the Lord's Supper was
celebrated at her bedside at midnight, under guidance of a former student
and pastor, Glenda (Jones) Parton, and was attended by close family and a
few friends. Ruth spoke eloquently of her love for Christ, her family and
friends. Visitation will be at Greenlawn Funeral Home on Highway 248,
Branson, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Funeral services
will also be conducted at Greenlawn on Thursday, March 15, 2007, at 10
a.m., under the supervision of the Rev. Glenda Parton. Interment to be in
Blue Eye Cemetery, State Line Road, Blue Eye. Memorial gifts in lieu of
flowers may be made to the College of the Ozarks, by making a gift in
Ruth's name to any student, anywhere, or by simply bestowing any simple
act of kindness upon another person, as remembrance.
From the Kansas City Star:
Betty L. Quick Hampshire, age 83, of Tulsa, Okla., passed away Tuesday,
March 6, 2007, at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Funeral services
will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Park Lawn Northland
Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty, Mo. Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. prior
to the service. Cremation will follow. Betty was born May 7, 1923. She is
survived by 13 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews and
numerous great great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Hampshire from Tulsa; her parents, Harry and Ruth Quick
from Overland Park, Kan.; two brothers, Frank Quick from Santa Fe, N.M.,
and Leslie Quick from KCK and sister, Estelle Carlson from KCK. Betty
began her career at the age of 18, working for Skelly Oil Company. She was
transferred to Tulsa when the Company moved in 1962, and she continued
working with Skelly, which became Texaco Oil Company, until she retired in
1983. After losing her husband and becoming ill, she returned to Kansas
City. Her life was spent doing and helping others, and trying to make life
a little more fun and enjoyable. She was loved by all who knew her and
will be missed. Arrangements by: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, (816)
781-8228.
Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/9/2007.
From the Springfield Leader, 1 Dec 1930:
Reverend Pike Rites Tuesday
Former Chaplain of State Peniteniary Succombs at His Home Here
The Reverend William Grant Pike, retired Methodist minister and former
chaplain of the state penitentiary, died at 9:30 o'clock last night at
his home at 1426 West Webster street following a lingering illness. He
was 69 years of age.
He attended college in Kentucky and at an early age entered the
ministry. He came to Missouri about 1885. He was chaplain of the
Missouri state penitentiary from 1896 to 1902. While there he greatly
enlarged the prison library and organized an orchestra among the
prisoners.
Returned to City
After leaving the prison work he again resumed his ministerial work, and
continued as long as he was in good health, except for five years, when
he was superintendent of charities of Springfield. Among his
Springfield pastorates were Dale Street Methodist church, St. Luke's
Methodist church, and Sunset chapel. St. Luke's church was built during
his pastorate.
The Reverend Pike has lived in Springfield since 1906 except for a
period of about two years, which were spent in St. Louis. He returned
to Springfield in March of this year.
He was a active member of Gate of the Temple lodge A.F. and A. M. as
well as other Masonic orders.
Although only one of 14 children of this immediate family, only one
sister, Mrs. B. A. Pake, of Patrick county, Virginia, survives him. He
is also survived by his wife, Hattie B. Pike, daughter, Mrs. William J.
Hunt, of Springfield; son, Lon G. Pike, Kansas City, Mo. Also three
grandsons, William Harold Pike, John William and Ralph Edwin Hunt.
Funeral on Tuesday
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the
Klingner chapel. Burial will be made in Maple Park cemetery, with
services in charge of Gate of the Temple lodge, A. F. and A. M.
On 9 May 1983:
Forrest Wolfe
Graveside services for Forrest A. Wolfe, 87, Springfield, will be at 1
p.m. Tuesday in Hazelwood Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Neidy
officiating. Burial will be under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home
North.
Mr. Wolfe died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a long
illness.
He was a World War II veteran.
Surviving is his wife, Helen.
On 10 May 1983:
Forrest Wolfe
Graveside services for Forrest A. Wolfe, 87, Springfield, were to be at
1 p.m. today in Hazelwood Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Neidy
officiating. Burial was under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home
North.
Mr. Wolfe died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a long
illness.
From the Springfield News Leader:
Robert Helton, 73, Camdenton, formerly of Lebanon, died Feb. 16, 2007, in
his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Dixon, to Walter Waldo and Nora
Ann (Rowden) Helton. On Dec. 6, 1952, he married Norma Murrell. He was the
founder of Bob's Custom Upholstery (now Helton's Home Furnishing), and was
a retired mail carrier. Robert was a member of the Laclede County Shrine
Club, the Lebanon Masonic Lodge #83, and Antioch Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Betty June Helvey.
Survivors include his wife Norma; four sons, Gary Don Helton and his wife,
Jonice, and Stephen Helton, all of Lebanon, Larry Helton and his wife,
Beverly, and Mark Helton and Vicki, all of Camdenton; eight grandchildren,
Amy Rumfelt and her husband, Brad, Josh Helton and his wife, Jessica, Jeff
Helton and his wife, Miranda, Brittany, Michael, Jacob and Karisa and Jon
Helton; four great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Karley, Eleni and Jackson; four
brothers, Kenneth Helton and his wife, Vicky, and Victor Helton and his
wife, Patty, all of Lebanon; one sister, Shirley Hale, of Bartlesville,
Okla.; other relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services for Robert
Helton will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at Shadel's Colonial Chapel,
Lebanon, with Rex Childress officiating. Burial will be in Antioch
Cemetery. A Masonic service will be 6 p.m., with visitation to follow,
today, Feb. 17, 2007, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Laclede County Shrine Club Building Fund.
From the Kansas City Star:
Charles H. "Dutch" Mabry, 85, Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, Feb. 15,
2007, at the Olathe Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday,
February 19, 2007, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation 3:00
to 5:00 p.m., Sunday at the Chapel. Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m.,
Monday at West Lawn Memorial Gardens - Topeka, KS. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American
Diabetes Association. Dutch was born in Topeka, KS. He was a machinist for
the Bendix Corporation. He was a member of the Circle of Faith Disciples
of Christ Church, Masonic Lodge, VFW and IAM. Survivors include his wife,
Charlotte I. Mabry of the home; three daughters, Sandra K. (Frank) Sheble
of Kansas City, KS, Marjorie I. (Larry) Seger of Wichita, KS and Ada Marie
(Larry) Novak of Augusta, KS; a son, Richard C. (An) Mabry of Abilene, TX;
a brother, Phillip Mabry of New Mexico; ten grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren. Condolences may be made at www.amosfamily.com
(Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee 913-631-5566)
Published in the Kansas City Star on 2/17/2007.
From the Springfield News Leader:
Jim D. Garoutte Jim D. Garoutte, age 91, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday,
February 10, 2007, at the Monett Health Care in Monett, Missouri,
following a lengthy illness. Mr. Garoutte, son of Charley and Ava McDaniel
Garoutte, was born on July 14, 1915, in Republic, Missouri. He was a
lifelong resident of the Monett and Republic areas, and was a
self-employed truck driver. Mr. Garoutte attended the First Free Will
Baptist Church in Monett. Mr. Garoutte married Beulah Harris Mackey on
December 10, 1964, in Arkansas. She survives. Additional survivors include
two daughters, Shirlene Metcalf, of Aurora, Missouri, and Darlene McNally,
of Crane, Missouri; one step-son, Danny Mackey, of Cassville, Missouri;
eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;
two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, and one
great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
February 13, at the White Funeral Home in Cassville, with Pastor Ken
Dodson officiating. Committal will be in the Wade Chapel Cemetery in
Republic, Missouri. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, and
from 8 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the White Funeral Home in
Cassville. Memorials may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church in
Monett, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the White
Funeral Home, Cassville, Missouri.
From the Kansas City Star:
Mr. Elvin N. Meredith, 79, Weaubleau, MO, passed away Jan. 25, 2007 at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Funeral services with military
honors 4 p.m. Sunday, January 28 at SheldonGoodrich Chapel, Osceola, MO.
Cremation following service. (Arr: SheldonGoodrich Funeral Home,
417-646-8135)
Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/28/2007.
From the Kansas City Star:
Frank F. Zager, 70, of Paola, KS passed away Monday, January 20, 2007 at
his home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00AM Monday, January 29th at St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church (708 N. 4th Street) on Strawberry Hill in
Kansas City, KS. Inurnment in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.
Visitation will begin after 9AM Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers,
the family suggests memorials to the American Heart Assoc. or the American
Diabetes Assoc. Mr. Zager was born August 7, 1936 in Kansas City, KS. He
had been employed at Southwestern Bell for 25 years and then AT&T for 6
years prior to retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Pioneers at SBC
and a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran of the Korean conflict. He is survived
by, His wife of 39 years, Linda J. Zager - Olathe, KS; Two (2) Daughters,
Barbara M. Zager - Olathe, KS; Margaret A. (Michael)Gerstner - Overland
Park; (3) Sisters, Dolores Somodi, Patricia Sambol, both of Kansas City,
KS; Kathleen Donahue - Lees' Summit, MO Two (2) Grandsons, Andrew and
Matthew Gerstner Arrangements: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS
913-371-1404
Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/27/2007.
Zelphia Belk Stark, 83, of Olean died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at Capital
Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born Oct. 25, 1923, in
Miller County to Chris and Ethel Fritchey Helton. She was married to Henry
Belk and Johnnie Stark, both of whom preceded her in death.
Mrs. Stark was baptized at Bray's Advent Christian Church near Iberia. She
worked at Brown Shoe Factory in Dixon, Miller County Care and Rehabilitation
Center in Tuscumbia and Holiday Inn at Lake of the Ozarks.
Surviving are two sons, Ronnie Lee Belk of Freemont, Iowa, and Donald Gene
Belk of Iberia; two daughters, Virgie Ruth Lane of Crocker and E. Darlene
Crismon of St. Charles; 15 grandchildren and many great and
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four sons: Billy Edward Belk in 1941, David
Dewayne Belk in 1961, Henry Pete Belk in 1986 and Clay Douglas Belk in 1996.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Friday at Rekus Funeral Home
in Iberia. Funeral services will follow at noon with Bro. Gene Edwards
officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery near Iberia under the
direction of Rekus Funeral Home of Iberia. Memorials may be made to Union
Cemetery.
From the Springfield News Leader:
Rebecca Ann Deckard, daughter of Leo Johnny and Genice Deckard, was born
April 18, 1965, and departed this life on January 4, 2007, in St. John's
Hospital. At the time of her passing she was 41 years of age. Rebecca
worked at G.E. and attended Landmark Christian Center. Preceding her in
death were her grandparents, Sophie and Lawson Dry and Ollie and Elsie
Callaway. Survivors include her parents; one sister, Robbie Lavoie and
husband, Wayne, of Strafford, Mo.; one brother, Darren Deckard and wife,
Christy, Marshfield, Mo.; and four nieces and nephews, A.J., Hunter,
Kennedy and Callie. Services for Rebecca will be held at 1 p.m. Monday,
January 8, 2007, in Day Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Neal officiating.
Burial will be in the Welch Cemetery, Northview, Mo. Visitation will be
held from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association and left at the funeral home.
From the Kansas City Star:
Maurice L. Troutner, 82, of Cameron, Mo., passed away December 29, 2006.
Services 2 p.m. Sunday, December 31, at the Poland-Thompson Chapel in
Cameron, (816) 632-2158. Burial Osborn Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation 6-8
p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Memorial contributions: American Kidney
Foundation.
Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/30/2006.
From the Ozark County Times:
Funeral services for Willard Don Herd, 83, of Collins, will be at 1 p.m.,
Thursday, Dec. 28, at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel in Wheatland with Elder
Allen Kauffman officiating. Burial with military honors by the Galmey VFW
Post #9638 will be in the Holsapple-Freeman Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the funeral home.
Mr. Herd died Dec. 23, 2006, at his home, after a long illness. He was
born Oct. 24, 1923, in Isabella, the son of Joe and Mae Herd.
Mr. Herd is survived by two daughters, Sherry Herd of Collins and Louise
DeHart of Weaubleau; two sons, Kevin Herd and Dale Herd, both of Collins;
six grandchildren, Shelly, Casey, Nathan, Rachael, Aaron and Sheala; four
great-grandchildren, Levi, Laine, Valory and Tyler; two sisters, Donna
Hobbs of Kansas City and Bonnie Johnson of Dixon; and one brother, Dallas
Herd of Gainesville.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Lorene (Hackler) Herd;
his parents; and four sisters, Alaska Swearengin, Stella Trotter, Blanche
Honeycutt and Norma Harris.
Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, directors.
From the Kansas City Star:
Everett O. Bagby, 100, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of the Paola area,
passed away Dec. 28, 2006. Funeral services 1:00PM, Saturday, Dec. 30, at
the Wilson & Son Funeral Home, Paola Chapel; burial in Goodrich Cemetery.
Friends may call 12-1PM Saturday at the funeral home (913)294-2372)
Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/29/2006.
From the Kansas City Star:
Debra Ann Bagby (Powers), 46, of Bonner Springs, KS, died Saturday,
December 16, 2006 at Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral Services will be 1
PM Thursday, December 21 at the Highland Park Funeral Home 41st & State
Avenue Kansas City, Kansas; burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may
call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Highland Park Funeral Home. Mrs.
Bagby was born February 11, 1960 in Kansas City, KS and was a lifelong
area resident. She had worked as an order puller for the Staples Company
in Bonner Springs and earlier for the American Identity Co and Swingster.
She is survived by her daughter, Tabitha Culter of Bonner Springs, KS., a
son, Shawn Powers of Kansas City, KS 3 brothers, Norman Bagby, Jerry Bagby
& Kevin Bagby all of Kansas City, KS 2 sisters, Wendy Custer & Cindy
Rutledge both of Kansas City, KS & 8 grandchildren. (Arrangements:
Highland Park Funeral Home State Avenue at 41st Street Kansas City, Kansas
66102 (913) 3710699).
Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/18/2006.
From the Kansas City Star:
Lamar Hunt, 74, passed away on December 13, 2006 in Dallas, Texas after a
lengthy illness. Mr. Hunt was born August 2, 1932 in El Dorado, Arkansas
to H.L. Hunt and Lyda Bunker Hunt. He spent his childhood in both Tyler
and Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1956
with a degree in Geology. He later entered the family oil business along
with brothers Bunker and Herbert before founding the American Football
League (AFL) in 1960, thus beginning his longtime association with
professional football. Mr. Hunt was a devoted Christian, a loving husband,
father and grandfather, who enjoyed a vibrant life filled with many dear
friends. He was a man of extraordinary vision, faith and integrity, whose
deep sense of humility was one of his most unwavering and most endearing
traits. Mr. Hunt served as the guiding figure behind the formation of both
the AFL and the Dallas Texans franchise, which would later become the
Kansas City Chiefs. He was the first AFL figure to be enshrined in the
Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1972, a remarkable feat considering
he became involved in the game just 13 years earlier. As the founder of
the AFL, he helped pave the way for much of the modern growth of pro
football. Possibly the greatest tribute to Mr. Hunt's contributions to the
sport was the naming by the National Football League of the Lamar Hunt
Trophy, which is presented annually to the champion of the American
Football Conference. Mr. Hunt is also credited with accidentally putting
the name "Super Bowl" on the NFL's championship game - the name coming
from his children's toy "Super Ball." In 1962, his Texans won the AFL
Championship with a victory over the Houston Oilers. After three years in
Dallas, Mr. Hunt moved his team to Kansas City in 1963, where the
organization was renamed the Chiefs. His team repeated as AFL champions in
both 1966 and 1969. The Chiefs played in the first Super Bowl against the
NFL Champion Green Bay Packers. Three years later, the Chiefs claimed
Kansas City's first major sports championship by defeating the Minnesota
Vikings in Super Bowl IV. In the late 1960s, Mr. Hunt was closely involved
in the original development plans for Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, a
facility recognized as one of America's foremost sporting venues. Under
Mr. Hunt's stewardship, the Chiefs established an intensely-loyal fan
following. While the Chiefs always remained Mr. Hunt's most prized
sporting entity, his passion for athletics encompassed more than just the
game of football. Appropriately nicknamed "Games" during his childhood,
Mr. Hunt's love of sports was his true lifeblood, an enthusiasm which led
to his involvement in six different professional sports leagues and seven
sports franchises. In addition to his formative role in the creation of
the AFL, Mr. Hunt was involved in the development of both the North
American Soccer League and World Championship Tennis, a tennis promotion
company. Mr. Hunt's involvement in those ventures resulted years later in
his induction into the respective Halls of Fame of both United States
Soccer in 1982 and International Tennis in 1993. He was also inducted into
the state Sports Halls of Fame of both Missouri (1995) and Texas (1984).
In total, Mr. Hunt was selected to eight "Halls of Fame," including the
Texas Business Hall of Fame (1997) and the Kansas City Business Hall of
Fame (2004).
Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/17/2006.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Ida Jane Bryant, 80, Springfield, died at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 28,
1999, in Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born
June 20, 1919, in St. Clair County, the daughter of Samuel L. and Helen
Tidwell Syphert. She married Harley Bryant, who preceded her in death. She
is survived by two sisters, Sammie Puckett of Elizabethtown, Ky., and
Nellie Dunaway and her husband, Alphred, of Springfield; one brother,
Everett West and his wife, Pearl, of Bolivar; and several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, two infant daughters,
two sisters, Rosie Jones and Sylvia Syphert, and four brothers, Sherman,
Loyd, John and Robert Syphert. Graveside services were Saturday, July 31,
in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery under the direction of Butler Funeral Home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Mel O. Burton, 69, Half Way, formerly of Murray, Neb., died Thursday, July
1, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. He
was born June 2, 1930, in North Kansas City to Ollen and Louise Arnold
Burton. He was a retired commercial electrician, and he served in the
Marine Corps and was of the Baptist faith. He was united in marriage to
Betty Wilson on Feb. 21, 1961. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the
home; a son, Dr. Clifford R. Valentine and his wife, Nancy, of Lee's
Summit; and five grandchildren, Jamie Valentine, Michael Valentine,
Dominick Valentine and Lucas Valentine, all of Independence, and Cameon
Valentine of Blue Springs. Services were Tuesday, July 6, in Pitts Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Vickie Sue Castillo, 48, Flemington, was found dead Saturday, July 24,
1999, near her home in the Inlet Village area. She had been missing since
July 17, 1999. The daughter of Jimmy Ray and Patricia McGrath Neal, she
was born in Kansas City May 24, 1951. A former resident of Palmdale,
Calif., she had been employed in retail sales. Survivors include two
daughters, Bonnie Villasenor, Palmdale, Calif., and Shannon Radzunas, San
Diego, Calif.; her mother, Patricia Beveridge, Glendale, Calif.; a sister,
Linda Nash, Flemington, and a half-sister, Rebecca Beveridge, Glendale,
Calif.; a brother, Joe Huettle, Wausau, Wis., and three half-brothers,
Bill and Richard Beveridge, both of Glendale, Calif., and Jimmy Neal, St.
Louis; and four grandsons, Javier, Alex, Nicholas and Christian. Memorial
services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 29, in Murray Chapel,
Humansville, with the Rev. Bob McQueen officiating. The body has been
cremated.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
John Alden Cheek, 74, Bolivar, died Thursday, July 8, 1999, in his home.
He was born in Fair Play on April 16, 1925, the fourth of five children
born to John and Fern Cheek. He graduated from Fair Play High School in
1942. After a five-year tour of duty in the U.S. Army, he attended
Southwest Missouri State University and received a bachelor's degree and a
master's degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia. On June 26,
1947, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Tappert in Ozark. To this union
one daughter, Vivian Delia, was born on June 14, 1952. From 1950 to his
retirement in 1980, he was an educator and administrator in the
Washington, Jackson, Polk and St. Louis county school systems. After his
retirement in 1980, he moved to Bolivar. He was preceded in death by his
parents and one brother. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Cheek, Bolivar;
his daughter, Vivian Delia, Wildwood; two brothers, Beuford Cheek of
Bolivar and Charles Cheek of Rocheport; one sister, Lucille Buxton of
Potosi; numerous other relatives and many friends. Services were Sunday,
July 11, in Butler Funeral Home with burial following in Lindley Prairie
Cemetery. Casketbearers were Dale Jackson, Derral Cloyd, Greg Ashlock,
Mike Parson, Ian Cloyd and Pat Cheek.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
James J. "Jim" Church, 73, of Fair Play, formerly a longtime resident of
Branson, died July 6, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a
sudden illness. He was a Navy World War II veteran. He was a member of the
Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church as well as the Masons and the
V.F.W. Post, all in Branson, and the Shriners in Springfield. He is
survived by his wife, Phyllis, of the home; four daughters, Jeannie Murray
of Snohomish, Wash., Mary Kaye Sonora of Boca Raton, Fla., Teresa McRoy of
Fayetteville, Ark., and Bonnie Voris of Billings; two sisters; as well as
11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were
Monday, July 12, in Springfield National Veterans Cemetery in Springfield
with Honor Guard detail provided by the Veterans Memorial Team. The Rev.
Harold Hendrickson officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of
Pitts Chapel in Bolivar.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Lou Ann Clark, 62, Springfield, died July 22, 1999, at St. John's Regional
Health Center in Springfield. The daughter of Carl and Alice Gordon Olson,
she was born June 4, 1937, in Worth County, Iowa. On Aug. 20, 1966, she
was united in marriage with Sherley Clark. They had made their home in
Springfield where she had been employed at Zenith and later with Litton
Industries. She had been a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Buffalo
for many years. She is survived by her husband, Sherley, of the home; one
brother, Richard Olson and his wife, Ella Marie, of Belton; four aunts,
Gladys Hulshizer and Olga Hulshizer of Northwood, Iowa, Olive Purdy of
Alden, Minn., and Clarice Arnold of North Platte, Neb.; one uncle, Lynn
Gordon of Carpenter, Iowa; her mother- and father-in-law, Albert and
Novela Cortner of Bolivar; a brother-in-law, Charles Clark and his wife,
Janet Marie, of Seymore; an aunt- and uncle-in-law, Bob and Arevenna
Cortner of Half Way; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her parents and nine aunts and uncles. Services were Tuesday,
July 27, in Montgomery-Viets Chapel, Buffalo, with the Rev. Johannes Brann
and the Rev. Carl L. Olson officiating. Recordings of "How Great Thou Art"
and "What a Friend" were played, and a flugel horn solo of "In the Garden"
was played by Carl Olson. Casketbearers were Jim Black, Ed Dierks, Ronnie
Locke, Tim Locke, Tom McPherson and Jim Mosier. Interment was in Crestview
Memorial Gardens.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Virgil L. Craddick, 94, died at 4:55 p.m. Friday, July 2, 1999, in
Citizen's Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 29, 1904, in Scotland
County, the youngest of six children born to James and Anna Craddick. All
have preceded him in death. He was married to Faona Fern Roberts Oct. 29,
1931, and to this union two daughters were born, Mona Evelyn and Maysel
Marlene. His wife, Fern, died in 1938. He married Mary Brown, a widow who
had two children, Erlene and Robert. They were divorced approximately 10
years later. He owned and operated a small neighborhood grocery store in
Springfield until he was 65. Then he moved to Bolivar and spent 29 of his
retirement years there. He and his brother Walter painted houses in
Bolivar for 12 years. He joined Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and
taught Sunday School for 24 years before he began to lose his vision and
hearing. He was living in Citizen's Memorial Healthcare Facility when he
become ill and was taken to Citizen's Memorial Hospital, where he died. He
is survived by two daughters, Maysel and her husband Tom Christy of
Denver, Colo., and Mona and her husband Harold Carlstrom of Kansas City;
four grandchildren, Leigh Ann and Stephen Christy of Denver, Colo., Patti
Carlstrom of Kansas City and Vicki and her husband Dave Carr of Belton;
and one great-granddaughter, Crystal Carr. Services will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 10, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gayland
Lightfoot officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Oak
Grove Cemetery near Adonis.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Pearl P. Dailey, 77, Bolivar, formerly of Richmond, died Wednesday, July
7, 1999, north of Humansville from injuries sustained in an automobile
accident. She was born April 22, 1922, in Bolivar to Jesse Elmer and Katie
Lee Shay Boyce. She married Charles Norman Dailey of Camden on March 22,
1945. She was a housewife and a farmer. She had been a resident of Ray and
Polk counties. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, on April
25, 1998; her parents; two brothers, Carl Boyce and Wayne Boyce; and two
sisters, Betty Vandermeer and a sister who died in infancy. Services were
Monday, July 12, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond with Scott Humberg
officiating. Interment was in Richmond Memory Gardens, Richmond.
Pallbearers were Jeff Boyce, Rodney Boyce, Victor Holt, Steve Holt, Jon
Gillis and Randy Carr. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ray
County Humane Society.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Fay Flint, 87, Humansville, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a short and sudden illness.
She is survived by her son, Bill Flint, and his wife, Jolene, of Bolivar;
her daughter, Phillis Weatherly of Humansville; four granddaughters,
Terrie Reed of Pleasant Hope, Tonjia Bell of Humansville, Tinia Redburn of
Bolivar and Tarmia Allen of Springfield; 11 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, in
Pitts Chapel with Bro. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Burial will follow
in Salem Cemetery, Cliquot. Friends may call at the funeral home at their
convenience after 12 noon today (Wednesday) until Thursday evening.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Carl Monroe Franklin, 89, Bolivar, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, July 12,
1999, at Citizens Memorial Hospital. The son of James Evert and Katie
Moore Franklin, he was born Sept. 29, 1909, at Flemington. He was married
to Sylvia Loy on May 19, 1935. A lifelong resident of Polk County, he
lived many years at Humansville, moving to Bolivar 15 years ago. He was a
farmer raising beef cattle and was a member of the Humansville First
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers,
J.C. Franklin, Claude Franklin, Dee Franklin and an infant brother.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; two sons, Ben Branklin and Bob
Franklin, both of Bolivar; a sister, Willa Mae Hankey, Bolivar; two
grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, in Murray Chapel, Bolivar,
with the Rev. Guy Lawyer officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood
Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Andrew R. "Andy" Heathman, 37, Bolivar, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999, at
Doctors Hospital in Wentzville following an apparent heart attack. He was
born July 23, 1961, in Visalia, Calif., to Ronald and Betty Snodgrass
Heathman and had been a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Linda, a
son, Nicholas, and a daughter, Natasha, all of the home; two sisters,
Robin Moroni of Urbana and Sherry Vogel of Collins; his parents, Ron and
Betty Heathman of Urbana; and his best friend, Lloyd Mason of Ash Grove.
Graveside services were Tuesday, July 27, at the Bolivar City Cemetery
with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Pitts Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Cloa Hopkins, 93, Eudora, Kan., formerly of Humansville, died at her home
Monday, July 12, 1999. She was born May 3, 1906, in Cedar County, the
daughter of Thomas and Jane Burch Akins. She was a homemaker and member of
the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church. She was a former longtime resident
of Polk and Cedar counties, moving to Eudora, Kan., three years ago from
Humansville. On June 21, 1926, she was united in marriage to Henry Hopkins
in Greenfield. He preceded her in death Dec. 17, 1983. Also preceding her
in death were three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five sisters
and two brothers. Services were Saturday, July 17, in Murray Chapel,
Humansville, with the Rev. Martin Micke officiating. Pallbearers were Tom
Ashlock, John Hopkins Jr., Larry Sanders, Steve Boyer, Dean Hopkins and
David Thomas. Interment was in Bona Cemetery at Bona.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Aubra George Hoppers, 88, Osceola, died Saturday, July 31, 1999, at Sac
Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was born Nov. 18, 1910, in rural Urbana. He
was united in marriage to Opal Irene Franklin Aug. 30, 1930, in Dallas
County. To this union two sons were born. During World War II he worked
for Detroit Tool and Engineering Company doing machine work which included
making instrument panels for B17 bombers. He once owned and operated a
lead mine west of Hermitage and in 1948 built a blacksmith and welding
shop in Urbana with friend Eldon Edgecomb. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Opal; an infant daughter, Evelyn; his father, Samuel Lafayette
Hoppers; his mother, Rosannah Gahl Coatney Hoppers; nine brothers and nine
sisters. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Lonnie and Charlene
Hoppers of Urbana and Danny and Melody Hoppers of Osceola; three
grandchildren, Michael Hoppers and Kent Hoppers of Osceola and Lorrie
Hoppers Cobb of Springfield; two great-grandchildren and other relatives
and friends. Services were Wednesday Aug. 4, at the Sheldon-Goodrich
Funeral Home, Osceola. Casketbearers were Ivan Meacham, Loren Williams,
Lloyd Sawyers, Bob Sawyers, Ron Rush, Greg Black, Kelly Franklin, Gary
Franklin, Jerry Hoppers and Rick Rush. Graveside services and burial were
in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Urbana.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Ruby J. Jenkins, 84, Lenexa, Kan., died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 21,
1999, in Delmar Gardens of Lenexa Nursing Home, Lenexa, Kan. She was born
Sept. 13, 1914, in Polk County, the daughter of Walter Henson and Mary
Lewis Henson. She was married to Earl Jenkins on Nov. 10, 1934. He
preceded her in death in 1965. Also preceding her in death was a son, Earl
Jr., who died in 1964. She is survived by her two daughters and their
husbands, Mary and Allan Wiel and Shirley and Sidney Long, all of Overland
Park, Kan. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Services were
Friday, July 23, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold
Hendrickson officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Ernest R. Jenkins, 83, Polk, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999, at his home.
The youngest son of James and Bessie Jenkins, he was born April 29, 1916,
at Almon, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Frances Kincaid Jenkins of the
home; his daughter, Carolyn Harrison and her husband, Gary, of Bolivar;
two sons, Garland Jenkins and his wife, Cheryl, of Polk and Mel Jenkins
and his wife, Lila, of Pittsburg; 10 grandchildren, Lydia Lapierre and her
husband, John, Wyatt, Rana, Tiara, Brie, Teal and Brock Jenkins and Erin,
Chrisopher and Andrew Jenkins; and his brother-in-law Charles Kincaid, his
wife, Virginia, and their three children, Anne, Rob and David. Ernest was
preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, Oren, and his
brother, Bennie. His parents had homesteaded in Oklahoma and moved to the
family farm near Pittsburg in 1935. Besides farming, Ernest had been a
partner in Jenkins Building Materials with his brother, Bennie, until his
retirement. Ernest had also operated a bulldozer and sawmill and was one
of the first electricians and storm window installers in Hickory County.
He was a man of many skills and interests and in his later years enjoyed
his flowers, gardening, woodworking and traveling. He especially enjoyed
being with his family and visiting with his many firends. He was a member
of Antioch Christian Church of Pittsburg where he served as an elder. He
was baptized Oct. 29, 1939, by Harry Green. He took special interest in
contributing to the Lord's work with his time and talents in various ways.
Services were Saturday, July 24, at Antioch Christian Church with the Rev.
Charles Kincaid and the Rev. Donald Hart officiating. Music was by Lila
Jenkins, accompanied by Ruth Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Wyatt
Jenkins, Christopher Jenkins and Don Sensabaugh. Pallbearers were Jim
Bales, Durward Walker, Tom Powell, Stanley Lear, Delbert Brock and Melvin
Nance. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Murray
Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Christian
Church or the American Heart Association. (26c)
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Bill Bates Jr., 72, Springfield, died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday, July 31,
1999, in Cox Medical Center South following a lingering illness. He was
born Sept. 27, 1926, in Bolivar to Bill and Mabel L. Holbert Bates. He
graduated from Bolivar High School and was a salesman for International
Harvester for 48 years. On Nov. 6, 1947, he was united in marriage to
Elsie Earl, and to this union two children were born. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church in Bolivar and had served in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He enjoyed hungint and fishing and was an avid outdoorsman.
He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and being with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Elsie, of the home; a son and
daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Kristie Bates of Springfield; a daughter, Linda
McCroskey of Joplin; his mother-in-law, Vera Earl of Springfield; a
brother-in-law, Michael Earl of Springfield; two grandchildren, Kyle and
Breanna Bates; and three nephews, Jack Folis of Los Angeles, Calif., Jim
Folis of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jamie Earl of Springfield. He was preceded in
death by his parents. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in
Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Earl Blansit and Jack W. Folis officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9
p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Bonnie F. Kallenbach, 87, Bolivar, died at 12:43 p.m. Sunday, July 25,
1999, in Parkview Health Care Facility following a lingering illness. She
was born May 30, 1912, in Miller County, one of six children of Thomas
Hendrix and Minta Lenora Goodrick Small. She was a member of the Church of
Christ in Bolivar, the Bolivar Garden Club, Bolivar Extension Club and had
been an elementary school teacher for many years. Survivors include a son
and daughter-in-law, Bill and Judy Kallenbach of Bolivar; two daughters,
Deanne Murphy of Tuscumbia and Rose Ritter of Lenexa, Kan.; a sister,
Glenna Harryman of Louisville, Ky.; five grandchildren and their spouses,
Charles H. Murphy Jr. and his wife, Dawn, of Overland Park, Kan., Karolyn
Kaye Highfill and her husband, Dr. Gary Highfill, of Palmyra, Pa., Robert
Louis Kallenbach and his wife, Rachel, of Columbia, John William
Kallenbach and his wife, Maria, of Bolivar, and Carrie Camille Kallenbach
of Bolivar; five great-grandchildren, Brittany Alexandra, Zachary Daniel
and Mallory Christine Highfill of Palmyra, Pa., and William Isaiah and
Grace Ellen Kallenbach of Columbia. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Robert W. Kallenbach in 1975; and three sisters,
Nell Kleasner, Mary Barton and Dorothy Harbison. Her brother, Kelly Small,
died two minutes after she did, at 12:45 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's
Hospital in Jefferson City. Services will be at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday)
at the Bolivar Church of Christ with Dennis R. Smith officiating. Burial
will be at 3 p.m. at Tuscumbia Cemetery in Tuscumbia. Arrangements are
under the direction of Pitts Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer's Association or Fair Haven Children's Home in care of the
funeral home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Jack A. Kennell, 64, Aldrich, died Friday, July 16, 1999, at his home. A
former longtime resident of the Strafford area, he was a retired auto
mechanic. He worked for many years at Bill Beach Auto Service in
Springfield and later owned J & J Auto Service. Survivors include his
wife, Vicky Jo; two daughters, Cynthia Thompson of Springfield and Vicky
Thompson of Pleasant Hope; two sons, Terry Kennel of the home and Travis
Kennel of Springfield; his mother, Emma Kennel, a sister, Deanna Smith,
and a brother, Everett Kennell, all of Springfield; his first wife,
Carolyn Sue Kennell of Springfield; two grandchildren, Archie and Linda
Thompson of Pleasant Hope; and a longtime friend and companion, JoAnne
Ward of Aldrich. Graveside services were Tuesday, July 20, at Turners
Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Dr. Ben Koon, 69, Bolivar, family physician, died at 1:12 p.m. Saturday,
July 31, 1999, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Aug.
18, 1929, in Bolivar to Carl and Nell Hargis Koon. He was a member of
Schweitzer United Methodist Church, Springfield, until his death. Ben was
a family physician in Bolivar, the community where he grew up and which he
dearly loved. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; six daughters, Debbie and
her husband, Filip Garrett, Mason City, Iowa, Cynthia and her husband,
Kevin Burington, Strafford, Kirsten and her husband Glenn Hatz, Liesl and
her husband Steven King, Julie and her husband Tommy Brach, all of
Springfield, and Mary Nell Koon of Bolivar; and one son, Carl Koon, Nixa;
two stepdaughters and four stepsons, Tresa and her husband Steven Snider
and Tanda Poterbin of Bolivar, Brent Sharp and his wife, Sandy, of
Buffalo, Jody Sharp and his wife, Alisha, Jamie Sharp and his wife, Amy,
all of Half Way, and Jonathan Sharp of the home. Also surviving are his
grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Lisa and Filip Glenn Garrett, Erik
Burington, Shelby, Katlyn and Hanna Hatz, Evan, Karleen and McKenzie King,
Shannon and Courtney Koon, Marissa and Makayla Snider, Alissa Poterbin and
Brittany, Hannah and Bethany Sharp. He was preceded in death by his mother
and father, Carl and Nell Koon; one brother, Carl; one sister, Carlene;
and one granddaughter, Kristy Garrett. Ben's faith in God, his family and
patients always came first in his life, even before his own wants or
needs. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis in October
1994. He never gave up his battle to beat the cancer within his body. He
did everything he could to live each moment to the fullest. He never
complained about his illness; he was always concerned about what he could
be doing for someone else. His light that shone like a beacon will be
greatly missed by all who knew him. Services were Tuesday, Aug. 3, at
Schweitzer United Methodist Church in Springfield. Burial was in Greenwood
Cemetery under the direction of Pitts Chapel. Memorial contributions may
be made to Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Research Foundations in care
of Pitts Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Ruby Ellen Lockhart, 87, Bolivar, died Friday, July 9, 1999, in Citizens
Memorial Hospital. She had been a resident of Citizens Memorial Health
Care Facility for four years and was a charter member of the Bolivar First
Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford
Lockhart, and six children. Survivors include a daughter, Berdena
McKinley, and two sons, Clifford E. (Joe) Lockhart and Wayne Lockhart and
daughter-in-law Kay, all of Bolivar; 23 grandchildren, 38
great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were
Monday, July 12, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Gary Parsons and the Rev.
Earl Rodgers officiating. Music was by Judy Tinsley, Wanda Ingles and
Shirley Wright. Pallbearers were Carl McKinley, Rex Carter, Leallen
Lockhart, Kenny Lockhart, Derryl Lockhart and Cliff Clements. Honorary
pallbearers were Gary Erskine, E.J. Lockhart, Terry Lockhart and Adam
Clements. Interment was in Mount Olive Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Christopher Michael Malley, 18, Louisburg, died Saturday, July 31, 1999,
as the result of an auto accident. He graduated from Hickory County R-1
School (Skyline) in May 1999. He is survived by his father and stepmother,
Mike and Christine Malley of rural Louisburg; two brothers, Phillip Joseph
Malley and his family and Jerimiah Malley; a stepsister, Shiloh Webster of
Louisburg; and a stepbrother and stepsister, Aaron and Amanda Bricker of
Ava. Also surviving are his grandmothers, Hedwig Malley of Nixa and Maxine
A. Carbin of rural Urbana, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A
memorial service and gathering will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday,
Aug. 7, at the Skyline High School with the service taking place at 10
a.m.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Dwight Irwin Matthews, 43, Dallas, Texas, died Sunday, July 4, 1999, at
Legacy Founders Cottage in Dallas following a lingering illness. He was
born Aug. 31, 1955, in Bolivar and was a 1973 graduate of Bolivar High
School. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Bolivar. He had
been a resident of Dallas for 14 years. Dwight was a lover of the outdoors
and photography. He spent a lot of time taking pictures of flowers and
waterfalls, his favorite parts of nature. He enjoyed traveling and had
traveled to 49 states and all the provinces in Canada. He never met a
stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He touched the lives of many
people and was an inspiration to those afflicted with AIDS. Dwight was
active in organizing fundraisers for AIDS patients in the Dallas, Texas,
area. He was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his
mother, Edna Matthews, Bolivar; two brothers, Glenn Matthews of Kansas
City and Keith Matthews of Springfield; one sister and her husband, Leta
and Charles Gass, Bolivar; four nieces, Amanda, Staci, Valary and
Christie, and one nephew, Jackson; an aunt, Daisy Lane of Fair Play; an
uncle, Gene Mann, state of Arizona; several cousins and many friends.
Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at Mt. Olive
Baptist Church in Bolivar. The body was cremated under the direction of
Oak Cliff Funeral Chapel, Dallas, Texas. Memorial contributions may be
made to AIDS Project of the Ozarks, 1901 Bennett, Springfield MO 65804 or
Legacy Founders Cottage, 828 S. Tyler, Dallas TX 75208. (24c)
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Karan Rhea Mewbourne, 60, Springfield, died at 2:54 p.m. Monday, July 12,
1999, in Cox Medical Center North. The daughter of James Jefferson and
Melba Rhea Stratton, she was born in Nevada. She and her family were
former residents of Kansas City, Buffalo and Bolivar. She was a purchasing
agent for a clothing manufacturer. Survivors include her husband, Dennis
Wayne Mewbourne, and one son, Randy Mewbourne, both of Springfield, and
one sister, Patricia Ann McCarty, Independence. Graveside services will be
at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, in Danforth Cemetery under the direction of
Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home. Friends may call at the
funeral home after 1 p.m. Thursday. The casket will be closed.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Dr. Wallace D. Miller, 72, Ozark, died at 1:25 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 1999,
in the Lester E. Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Dr. Miller was a
professor for many years at Southwest Baptist University. He was an Air
Force and Marine veteran of World War II and received a Bronze Star. He
was also a member of the Glenstone Baptist Church, Springfield. He was
preceded in death by his father and two brothers. Survivors include two
daughters, Frances Lorraine Miller, Hattiesburg, Miss., and Letitia Kay
Cook, Marshfield; two sons, Wally D. Miller, Strafford, and David E.
Miller, Springfield; his mother, Dorothy Miller, Oklahoma City, Okla.; his
children's mother, Frances Miller, Marshfield; 12 brothers and sisters,
seven grandchildrenm three great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Fraker
Funeral Home, Marshfield, with burial following in Marshfield Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Samuel Darwin "Pood" Minks, 83, Collins, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, July
29, 1999, at Big Spring Care Center, Humansville. He was born July 10,
1916, near Collins, the son of Richard G. and Mary Estella Nance Minks. He
grew up in Collins and graduated from Collins High School in 1935. When
World War II began, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. As a Navy Seabee, he saw
service in Africa and the Pacific. On Okinawa, he was chief petty officer
responsible for the heavy equipment used to build Yonton Airfield. After
World War II ended, he returned to Collins and married Virginia
Worthington on May 25, 1946. They had two children, Raymond Gary Minks and
Dana Minks Beamish. For most of his life he was a farmer at Collins. He
was a member of St. Clair Lodge No. 273 A.F. & A.M., Sac-Osage VFW Post
No. 4197 and Coon Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
parents, his sister, Mildred Minks Disney, and his brother, Emery Minks,
who died in infancy. Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of Collins; his
son, Ray Minks, Sterling, Va.; his daughter, Dana Beamish, Ozark; one
granddaughter, Virginia Kathleen Minks, Sterling, Va.; seven
step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren. Services were
Monday, Aug. 2, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with Bro. Marshall
Henderson officiating. Pallbearers were Ronnie Nance, Melvin Nance, Roger
Culbertson, Raymond Powell, Burleigh Wheeler and Gerald Keller. Masonic
rites were conducted by St. Clair Lodge No. 273 A.F. & A.M. Interment was
in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 1465 E Primrose, Suite A, Springfield MO
65704.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Cora Mae Mitchell, 75, Bolivar, died Tuesday, July 6, 1999, in her home.
She was born Sept. 3, 1923, at Wishart, the daughter of Bert Sylvester and
Mandy May Spinks. She was married to Paul Mitchell on May 18, 1940. To
this union three children were born, Dixie, Ella and Mack. She was a
homemaker, living many years in Bolivar, then moving to Springfield and
returning to Bolivar in 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Paul; her parents and two brothers, Raymond Spinks and Dewey Spinks.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Dixie and Bill Turner of
Springfield, Ella and Lavon Pilkington of Long Lane and Mack and Sandra
Mitchell of Bolivar; seven grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. Services were Friday, July 9, in Murray Chapel with
Bro. Jim Bybee officiating. Pallbearers were Paul Mitchell, Rick
Pilkington, Gary Holiday, Randy Reed, Dan Copeland and Craig Davis. Music
was by Jackie Hitchcock and Greg Ankrom. Interment was in Slagle Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Delbert Wilby Murray, 80, Bolivar, died Thursday, July 29, 1999, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Jan. 24, 1919, near
Pleasant Hope, the son of Elmer S. and Exonia Brockus Murray. A graduate
of Bolivar High School, he attended Southwest Baptist College. During
World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and he was the last
surviving charter member of VFW Post No. 4085 in Bolivar. On July 5, 1945,
he was married to Eva M. DeWitt, who preceded him in death Jan. 5, 1995.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Lotus Murray and
Maynard Murray. A retired furniture salesman, he had been employed by
Hutcheson Furniture Company, Titus Furniture and Appliance and Long's
Furniture, all in Bolivar. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist
Church. Survivors include three children, Kenneth Murray and his wife,
Tanafra, of Humansville, Karolyn Degraffenreid, Kathy Drake and her
husband, Larry, all of Bolivar; a brother, Loren Murray Sr., Bolivar; 13
grandchildren, David Murray and his wife, Michelle, Emily Harding and her
husband, Brandon, Amy Bushey and her husband, Matt, Kendra and Krista
Degraffenreid, Kasey Bradshaw and her husband, Kevin, Korey, Kody, Kandace
and Kaleigh Degraffenreid, Trent, Sheila and Jennifer Drake; one
great-grandson, Tanner Harding; three nieces and one nephew. Services were
Sunday, Aug. 1, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson and the
Rev. Roger Wreath officiating. Music was by Brad Wommack. Pallbearers were
Jess Pursley, Ron Hale, Gary Cansler, Harold Holt, Charles Long and Loren
Murray Jr. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Polk County Senior Center, 205 N. Pike Ave., Bolivar MO
65613.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Ralph Donald Piper, 68, Kansas City, formerly of Humansville, died
Thursday, July 22, 1999, at his home. The son of Harlan and Ethel Wilson
Piper, he was born in Polk County on Dec. 30, 1930. He grew up in the
Pomme de Terre and Humansville areas, attending Humansville schools and
helping his father operate the family well-digging business. In 1949 he
enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Japan, serving during the
outbreak of the Korean War. He returned to Fort Leonard Wood where he was
discharged from active duty in November 1951, continuing to serve in the
Army Reserve until 1955. On Oct. 5, 1951, he married Lucille Rains. They
moved to Kansas City in January 1952, where they raised their three
children, Diana Jean, Donald Wayne and Alpha Denise. He was employed by
the American Can Company for 23 years until it became necessary for him to
take medical retirement in 1975. He was baptized, along with his daughter,
Denise, on March 26, 1972. Survivors include his wife, Lucille, of the
home; two daughters, Diana Bailey and her husband, Robert, Kansas City,
and Denise Chesney and her husband, Gregg, Smithville; one son, Don Piper,
Kansas City North; three granddaughters, Vanessa Dawn Piper, Alpha
Christine and Alison Nicole Chesney; two sisters, Lavona Jolley and her
husband, John, and Beatrice Houston, and a brother, David Piper, all of
Humansville. Graveside services were Sunday, July 25, in Humansville
Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Harris officiating. Music was by Carly and
Lou Rice. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Robert L. "Bob" Powell, 80, Pittsburg, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, July 26,
1999, in his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1918, in Kansas City to Manuel and
Ettabelle Ring Powell. He was married Sept. 6, 1952, to Freda Mikes. He
was a member of Minden Methodist Church in Menden, Neb., and Local No. 101
and the Masonic Lodge 32nd degree in Windsor. Survivors include his wife,
Freda, of the home; two sons, Roger Powell of Hermitage and Anthony
Brannen of Salisbury; a daughter, Connie Dahlgren of Osage Beach; eight
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents and a stepson, Steve Brannen. Graveside services will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, July 29, at Pomme de Terre Cemetery, Pittsburg, with the
Rev. Virgil Kearney officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of
Pitts Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Jesse Elbert Reynolds, 74, Bolivar, died at 5:43 p.m. Thursday, July 29,
1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Aug. 10, 1924,
at Sentinel to George and Mary Storment Reynolds. He was a lifelong
resident of Polk County, a cattleman, a retired car salesman of 22 years
and a member of Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church. He was united in
marriage to Audrey Jean Edmondson on Sept. 17, 1947. They had celebrated
51 years together and were the parents of two children. He was preceded in
death by his parents; three brothers, Leonard, Ray and Hallie Reynolds;
and a sister, Vera Talion. He is survived by his wife, Audrey; a daughter
and son-in-law, Vickie and Harold Condren, Fair Play; a son, Bradley
Reynolds, Bolivar; a granddaughter, Christa Matlock, Joplin; a grandson,
Chad Baker, Fair Play; two great-grandchildren, Alivia and Anthony Azzun,
Joplin; two brothers, Arlie Reynolds, Santa Paula, Calif., and Marvin
Reynolds, Urbana; a sister, Iva Lichty, Cleveland, Ohio; several nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Services were Monday,
Aug. 2, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Merle Newton officiating.
Pallbearers were Bob Barnhouse, Jerald Hofstetter, Stanley Lear, Buzz
Baker, Chad Baker and Mike Climer. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Opal Rebecca Root, 82, died Wednesday, July 7, 1999, in Springfield
Residential and Nursing Care Center where she had resided for the last six
years. She was born Feb. 9, 1917, at Sentinel to Robert Benjamin and Nancy
Catherine Walker. She was a member of Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church
and later a member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded
in death by her first husband, John Charles Kee, and her second husband,
Ray Carlton Root; four brothers, Virgil Walker, Creed Walker, Herschel
Walker, Russell Walker; and a sister, Zula Ingles. She is survived by a
daughter and her husband, Barbara and Guy "Tut" Harville, Springfield; a
stepdaughter and her husband, Donna and Charles R. "Bob" Johnson,
Morrisville; two grandchildren, Michelle Swearengin and her husband,
Monty, Half Way, and Kevin Harville, Springfield; a stepgranddaughter,
Pamela Tate, Morrisville; three step-great-granddaughters; one brother and
sister-in-law, Leo and Berneice Walker, Bolivar; two sisters and a
brother-in-law, Mabel Roberts of Bolivar and Jewell and Albert Roberts of
Polk; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many
friends. Services were Friday, July 9, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Jackie
Brakebill officiating. Interment was in Hopewell Cemetery near Sentinel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Leota Sewell, 79, Springfield, died Thursday, July 29, 1999, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, following a long illness. The daughter
of George and Effie Lindsey, she was born March 9, 1920, near Morrisville.
She retired from the Busy Bee Department Store and was a member of
Northwest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Murrell; a sister, Golden; and a brother, Ronald. She is survived
by her son, Ira Lynn Sewell, and his wife; two daughters, Mary Dysart and
Anita Cooper and her husband, Hugh; five granddaughters, Terry Bangle of
Hanford, Calif., Cindy Klaus of Garden City, Kan., and Traci Owens, Shay
Dysant and Sara Cooper, all of Springfield; eight great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Hurd; three sisters, Faye, Esther
and Jessie; several nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends. Services
were Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Larry
Cooper officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Willard.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Luther L. Standley, 78, Bolivar, died early Monday, July 26, 1999, in his
home. He was born Sept. 21, 1920, in Bolivar, the son of Luther Hanson and
Orlena Delilah Dunaway Standley. As a young man, he moved to Stockton,
Calif., where he worked as a longshoreman and heavy equipment operator. He
moved to Bolivar several years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II and received a Purple Heart. Surviving are one son, William E.
"Bill" Standley, Farmington, N.M.; four sisters, Rhoda Porter of Ventura,
Calif., Beulah Lobaugh of Olatha, Colo., Betty Beck of Truth or
Consequences, N.M., and Mary Earwood of Las Vegas, Nev.; four
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, July 30, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold
Hendrickson officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Olive Cemetery
northeast of Bolivar.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Frank Henry Stewart, 80, Bolivar, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14,
1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 30, 1918, in
Bolivar, the son of Frank Leslie Stewart and Katherine Elizabeth Grimmett
Stewart. Frank was a lifelong member of the Bolivar community. After
graduating from Bolivar High School, he attended Missouri University. On
Dec. 20, 1940, Frank married Eldorene Jenkins. After serving in the armed
forces during World War II he returned to Bolivar. He was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Bolivar, where he taught Sunday school, served as
a deacon and served on many committees. Frank was employed by the Missouri
State Veteran's Administration, was city engineer for Bolivar and retired
from Teters Floral Products as production manager in 1979. He was a former
member of the Kiwanis Club and served as Commander of the Howard S.
Keeling Post No. 138 of the American Legion. After his retirement, Frank
enjoyed his hobbies, fishing and visiting with his coffee buddies. Frank
is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eldorene; a son, Jim Stewart of
Springfield, and Jim's three children, Travis, Erin and Lindsay; a
daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Hal Wilson of Gainesville, Fla., and
their daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Bob Case of Orlando, Fla. Also
surviving are his sister, Mary Virginia Gallivan of Bolivar and a
sister-in-law, Bobbie Norman of Ozark. Services were Friday, July 16, in
Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Music
was provided by Ervin Keathley, soloist, and Holly Brown, accompanist, and
included "How Great Thou Art" and "My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me."
Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Casketbearers were Joe Kirby, Bo
Russell, Lloyd Sherman, Lu Hoover, Ray Chappell and Keith Parminter.
Honorary casketbearers were Bob McClelland, Bob Jump, Jesse Pursley, Dale
Glover and Charles Neuhart. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association or the Polk County Community Center.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999:
Ivan Stockton, 63, Pleasant Hope, died Friday, July 23, 1999, at Dallas
County Care Center in Buffalo after a battle with cancer. He was born Nov.
20, 1935, in Dade County to John Clyde and Mollie Stockton. He is survived
by his wife, Wanda, of the home; two sons, Coy Alan Stockton and Larry
Wayne Stockton and his wife, Cathy; three daughters, Diana Jo Tucker,
Karen Kay Collins and her husband, Harold, and Teresa Elaine Sexton, all
of West Plains; two stepsons, Allen Hampton and his wife, Terry, and Wade
Hampton and his wife, Tammy; a stepdaughter, Deena Payne; 11
grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, one great-granddaughter and two
step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Adren Stockton and his wife, Cindy,
of Aldrich; a sister, Amelia Manes and her husband, Bob, of Bolivar; three
nephews, one niece and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his parents, his first wife Barbara Jo and two daughters,
Susan and Debra Lynn. Services were Saturday, July 24, in Pitts Chapel
with Bro. Donnie LIghtfoot officiating. Music was provided by Roberta
Pitts and Jeanette Lightfoot, accompanied by Paula Brewer. Burial followed
in Pemberton Cemetery in Dade County.