April 2011 Lawrence County MO Obituaries

These obituaries are reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Mark Allen Barnett

Mark Allen Barnett, 49, Butterfield, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at his home.  He was born March 24, 1962, in Joplin to Dave and Ruby (Hayes) Barnett.

     He married Carol Warner.  She survives.

     Additional survivors include two sons, Joshua and James Barnett, Monett; one daughter, Christina Whistnant, Arkansas; four stepsons, Ronnie Misener, Monett, Floyd Misener, Verona, Nathan Block, Purdy, and Stanley Misener, Exeter; two stepdaughters, Teresa Block, Monett, and Lucinda Warner, Ridgeley; two brothers, Mike Barnett, Monett, and Gary Barnett, Oklahoma; two sisters Vickie Pancake, Joplin, and Penny Barnett, Fayetteville, Ark; and several grandchidlren.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ricky Barnett; two sisters, Kay Barnett and Ann Carney; and one grandaughter.

     Graveside services were Friday, April 1, at Sparks Cemetery, Butterfiled, with the Rev. Ronnie Howerton officiating, under the direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett.

Peral Maxine Ebersold

Pearl Maxine Ebersold, 91, Republic, died Monday, March 28, 2011, in Cox South;, Springfield.  She was born Feb. 17, 1920, in Barry County to Fletcher and Amy (Bennett) Dodson.

     She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Republic.

     She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; three brothers, Herbert, Paul and Bill; and one grandchild.

     Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn Sanders, Republic; four sisters, Juanita Neill and Irene Pennell, both of Purdy, Edwina Terry, Aurora, and Betty Schnaible, Lodi, Calif.; two grandchidren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

     Services were Friday, Apirl 1, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with the Rev. Dick Bishop officiating.  Burial was in the Marionville IOOF Cemtery.

     Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church or senior center, both of Republic.

John Leon "Pete" Fischer

John Leon "Pete" Fischer, 59, Springfield, died Friday, April 1, 2011, in his home.  He was born Oct. 5, 1951, in Springfield to Eugene and Elaine (McNerney) Fischer.

     He grew up in Verona and was a 1969 graduate of Verona High School.  He served in the United States Air Force, from 1970 to 1973.  He was stationed in Biloxi, Miss., and Clark Air Force Base, Philippines.  He worked in the agribusiness industry for more than 30 years.  He retired to Springfield in 2006 after living in Edwardsville, Ill., for 19 years.

     He married Vicki Lee Dec. 30, 1972.  She survives.  Additional survivors include one son, Ryan Fischer, St. Paul., Minn.; one daughter, Maggie Fischer, Springfield; and two brothers, Ted Fischer, Omaha, Neb., and Mike Fischer, Denton, Texas.

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.  Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.

     Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Compassus of Springfield or a charity of the donor's choice.

Joe "J.D." Fitzpatrick

Joe "J.D." Fitzpatrick, 76, Marionville, died Saturday, April 2, 2011.  He was born June 21, 1934, in Nixa to Carl and Mamie (Bolin) Fitzpatrick.  He was a farmer and had owned and operated area restaurants.  He served as a maintenance engineer for Elfindale Retirement Community.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Marionville and a member of Elks Lodge #409, Springfield.

     Survivors include his wife, Zona; three sons, David Fitzpatrick and Carl Fitzpatrick, both of Marionville, and Ron Fitzpatrick, Clever; two stepchildren, Donna Ellingsworth, Green Forest, Ark., and Randy Lane, Billings; two brothers, Roger Fitzpatrick, Nixa, and Jack Fitzpatrick, Forsyth; one sister, Lalia Thomas, Ozark; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

     Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Paster Lee Miller officiating.  Burial will be in Payne Cemetery, Nixa.

     Memorial donations may be made to Payne Cemetery. 

Archie Graham

Archie Graham, 79, Stotts City, died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at his home.  He was born Aug. 7, 1931, in Wheeler, Ark., to Archine and Ruby Pearl (Chapman) Graham.

     He was a drywall finisher.

     He married Carolyn (Moore) Pointer July 14, 2004.  She survives.

     Additional survivors include his children, Regina Fowler and Donna Norman, both of Crestview, Fla., Jan Gibbs, Lesslie, Mich., Randy Porter, Springfield, Mark Porter and Tammy Aldridge, both of Mt. Vernon, and Eric Porter, Stotts City; one sister, Dorothy Campbell, Mt.Vernon; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchidlren.

     He was preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Porter, and twins Karen and Sharon Patton.

     Memorial services were Friday, April 1, at Summit Baptist Chruch, Mt.Vernon, with Dennis Meyer and Kenny Epperson officiating.  His body was donated to cancer research.

Hobert Ivan Lathrop

Hobert Ivan Lathrop, 89,Aurora, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Ozark Maountain Regional Health Care in Crane.  He was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Swan to James Calvin and Clara Lea Parrill Lathrop.

     He was a supervisor in the aircraft industry.

     Survivors include one son, Robert Lathrop, Galena, and one grandson.   He was preceded in death by one brother, Efton Lathrop, and one grandson.

     Graveside services were Friday, April 1, at the Marionville IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Greg Boll officiating, under the direction of Williams Funeral Home, Marionville.

Harold Fredrick Muench

Harold Fredrick Muench, 89, Aurora, died at 7 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2011, at his home.  He was born Nov. 12, 1921, in Aurora to George A. and Grace (Bradley) Muench.  He was a United States Navy veteran.  He worked as a truck driver and retired as a superviosr from Alton Box Company in Blue Springs.  He was a member of the Aurora Baptist Temple.

     He married Veata Mae Means Feb. 18, 1940, in Reeds Spring.  She died Oct. 17, 2008.

     Survivors include one son, Gary Muench, Park Forest, Ill.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

     Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.  Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 8, in the funeral home chapel.

Kenneth James Newman

Kenneth James Newman, 75, Goodman, died at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at his home.  He was born Nov 1, 1935, in Joplin to Kenneth K. and Vera Turner Newman.  After graduating high school, he served in the United States Marine Corps.  He worked as a troublershooter for General Electric.

     He married Margaret Carol Butchart April 14, 1956, in California.  She survives.  Additional survivors include one son, Douglas Paul Newman, Aurora; two daughters, Bobbie Jean Brothers, Alpine, Calif., and Kennie Marie King, Texas; his stepmother, Mary L. Newman, Joplin; two sisters, Marian Woolsey, Oronogo, and Gay L. Newman, Joplin; two brothers, Phillip Newman, Joplin, and Lee Newman, Scammon, Kan.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.  Private services will be held at a later date.

Russell Martin Schweke

Russell Martin Schweke, 79, Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in the Missouri Veteran's Home/Mt. Vernon.  He was born Nov. 5, 1931, in St. Louis to Russell Ernest and Ida Mae (Vierketter) Schweke.

     He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean conflict.  He completed his education, receiving a degree in business administration from the University of Missouri.  He became vice president of W.M. Arwood Company.  He owned Sparta Dry Goods, Ava Department Store, Payless Variety in Houston and started R & S Floral.

     He married Betty Lamar Pitman.  She preceded him in death.  He then married Jeanette Taylor Marshall.  She survives.

     Additional survivors include one daughter, Vicky Young, and two sons, John Schweke and  Randy Schweke, all of Springfield; two stepchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

     Services, with military honors, were Saturday, April 2, in Greenlwan Funeral Home South, Springfield.

     Memorial donations may be made to Seasons Hospice, 1831 W. Melville Road, Springfield, MO 65803 or the Alzheimer's Association-southwest Missouri Chapter, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804

Dora "Helen" Beaver Spaulding

Dora "Helen" Beaver Spaulding, 94, Pierce City, formerly of Aurora, died at 5;08 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011, at her home.  She was born Oct. 3, 1912, in Stella to Carence Craven and Bessie Mae (Bufford) Kirk.  She attended Horton School near Rocky Comfort.

     She married George Irvin Beaver in Cassville.  He died June 7, 1966.  She lived in Redding, Calif.  In 1982, she returned to Missouri.  She was a homemaker.

     Survivors include eight children, Gloria "Nadine" McLean and Marvin Royce Beaver, both of Shasta Lake, Calif., Rosa "Joan" Chapman, Pierce City, Jerry Dale Beaver, Barbara June Webb, Linda Jane Pope and Debra Helen Beaver, all of Redding, and Darlene McKinney, Aurora; one sister, Mildred E. Lenney, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 26 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great grandchildren.

     She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Harold Spaulding; one daughter, Imogene; three sons, Douglas Irvin, George Ronald and Dickey Nolan Beaver; three brothers, Carl Edward, John E. and Wareen D. Kirk; and three grandchildren.

     Services were Saturday, April 2, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.  Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer society, in care of the funeral home.

Ivon A. Sullivan

Ivon A. Sullivan, 85, Aurora, died Saturday, March 26, 2011, in St. John's, Springfield.  She was born July 29, 1925, in Billings to Elmer and Emma (Utke) Medlin.

     She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Aurora and Kimberling City.

     She was preceed in death by her husband, Lloyd, and one son, Gary.

     Survivors include one son, John Sullivan, Marionville; one brother, Leslie Medlin, Marionville; one sister, Ruth Butler, Aurora; five grandchidlren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

     No services are planned.  Cremation was under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane.

Lawrence Charles "LC" Sperandio Jr.

Lawrence Charles "LC" Sperandio Jr., 82, Verona, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Cox South, Springfield.  He was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Verona to Mary Josephine Jirik and Lawrence Charles Sperandio Sr.  He was  a farmer and rancher and grew strawberries.  He lived on the family-owned farm, The Whippoorwill Valley Ranch, his entire life.  He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and served as treasurer of the Monett chapter.  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Verona.

     He married Genevieve Catherine Kempenich April 25, 1973, in Mt. Vernon.  She survives.

     Additional survivors include two sons, Benjamin Paul and Christopher Allen, of the home; and one sister, Margaret Ann Zanboni, Garden Grove, Calif.

     He was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Robert Sperandio.

     Funeral Mass was Tuesday, April 5, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at the Calvary Cemetery in Verona, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aruora.

     Memorial donations and masses may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Donald F. "Don" Tillman

Donald F. "Don" Tillman, 85, Owasso, Okla., died Monday, March 28, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla.  He was born Jan. 19, 1926, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Forest and Wavie A.(Bowman) Tillman.  He lived for several years in Lawrence County.

     He was a 1944 graduate of Wichita Falls High School.  He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army.  He was a terminal supervisor for Continental Oil Company for 36 years.

     He married Irene E. Day Feb. 16, 1946, in Camp Roberts, Calif.  She survives.

     Additonal survivors include one son, Terry W. Tillman, Lubbock, Texas,; one daughter, Donna Jackson, Talala, Okla; four grandchidlren; and five great-grandchidlren.

     He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. 

   Services were Friday, April 1, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso, with Pastor Kevin Laufer officiating.

March 2011 Lawrence County Missouri Obituaries

These obituaries are reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Eva Mae Anderson

Eva Mae Anderson, 86, Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the Missouri Veteran's Home/Mt. Vernon.  She was born Aug. 14, 1924, in Scotia, Calif., to Ralph and Sylvia (Rigby) Holimon.  She married Max R. Anderson in August 1945.  He preceded her in death.

     She served in the United States Navy during World War II as a lab tech.  She earned a degree at Portland University.  She worked as an office manager for Tri-State Steel and Aerotech, both of Cheyenne, Wyo.  She was active in the Cheyenne Democratic Party, Cheyenne Frontier Days parade and activities, Eastern Star and American Legion.

     Survivors include one son, John M. Anderson, Pasadena, Calif.; one daughter, Pam Ramsey, Monett; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

     She was also preceded in death by one son, Randall Anderson.  No services are planned at this time.  A memorial will be held at a later date in Cheyenne.  Local arrangements are under the direction of Bennett-Wormington Funral Home, Monett.

     Memorial donations may be made to the charity or organization of the donor's choice.

 Carmen Evelyn Berry

Carmen Evelyn Berry, 95, Verona, died at 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at her home.  She was born Feb. 25, 1916, in Catoosa, Okla., to Samuel Clarence and Lena (Dixon) Frost.  She was a 1933 graduate of Catoosa High School.  She and her husband moved to Lawrence County in the late 1930's.  She worked for Juvenile Shoe Factory for 26 years, was a member of the Aurora First Baptist Church and a former member of the Eastern Star.

     She married Benton "Gene" Berry April 19, 1934, in Aurora.  He died April 4, 1987.

     Survivors include two daughters, Norma Stanford, Ozark, and Sammy King,Verona; one son, Bob Berry, Verona; three brothers, Archie Frost, San Antonio, Texas, Gene Frost, Foyle, Okla., and Bill Frost, Claremore, Okla.; one sister, Neva Stevens; Tulsa, Okla.; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

     She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Joy Radon; five siblings, Tom Frost, Meta Cochran, Joyce Bailey, Jessie Clarence "Bud" Frost and Kathleen Martin; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

     Graveside services were Friday, March 25, at Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Fueral Home, Aurora.

Michael Dean Britain

Michael Dean Britain, 59, Everton,  died Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in his home.  He was born Jan. 30, 1952, in Springfield to Robert Lee and Juanita Mae (Brown) Britain.

     He retired afer 35 years working as a heavy equipment operator.  He was a past member of the Equipment Operators Union.  He married Patricia Tyler Jan. 1, 1997.  She survives.

     He was precededd in death by his parents.

     Additional survivors include six children, Joshua Blades, Aurora, Ben Britain and Dena Pace, both of Miller, Tammy Matney, Republic, and LeAnn Britain and Jason Lynn Cook, both of Springfield; three brothers, Terry Britain and Joe Britain, both of Springfield, and Danny Britain, Republic; three sisters, Darlene Bressie, Republic, and Penny Wingo and Diane Kershner, both of Springfield; and seven grandchildren.

     Memorial services were Saturday, March 26, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.

Loyd Davis

Loyd Davis, 89, Aurora, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in his home.  He was born May 10, 1921, in Tauria to Clyde and Neva Richardson Davis.  He was a retired carpenter.

     Survivors include his wife, Helen Martin Davis; three sons, Russell Davis and Roger Davis, both of Marionville, and Adam Davis, Cassville; four daughters, Paulette Croslin, Muskogee, Okla., Roberta Oczkus, Aurora, Debbie Uhlmann, Drury, and two sisters, Merle Mallonee and Doris Cutbirth; 14 grandchidlren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by two wives, Thelma Eisenhower and Lucille Rantz; two sons, Stephen Eisenhower and Jerry Davis; and one sister, Marie Davis Gamble.

     Services were Friday, March 25, in the Fellowship Baptist Church, Aurora.  Burial was in the Marionville IOOF Cmetery, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

Robert Miller

Robert Miller, 89, Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in Fayetteville, Ark.  He was born June 10, 1921, to George and Lulu Miller.

     He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn L. Miller.

     He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps.  He belonged to the American Legion in Lockwood and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  He played professional football for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Canada.

     Survivors include two daughters, Shelia Romano, Moore, S.C. and Gloria Colaner, The Villages, Fla.; one son, Craig D. Miller, Scottsdale, Ariz., one sister, Ruth Bova, Middletown, N.J.; one brother, Graham Miller, Tucson, Ariz.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

     Services were Sunday, March 27, at the Dudenville Cemetery, Golden City, under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory, Fayetteville.

Lena Alberta "Tuke" Foust Irwin

The toll of time claimed Lena Albert "Tuke" Foust Irwin, 95, of Mt Vernon at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, in her home, surrounded by her family and friends.

     Alberta, fondly known as "Tuke" was born July 31, 1915, on the family farm in Everton, Dade County, Mo.  She was one of eight children born to James H. and Othelia Bell (Brown) Foust.

     She was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Irwin; a grandson, Bruce Irwin; four borhters, George W. Harey H., Edward and Ray E. Foust; and three sisters, Nell Grace Farrer, Mable E. Mullet and Margaret Foust.

     Tuke was a hard working, firecely independent and proud woman whose finest achievement was raising her family on her own.  She was quite the accomplished homemaker, cook and gardener on top of working outside the home to support her children.  She always looked spit-polished, even if she only had a penny in her pocket.

     She is survived by four sons, Kay Irwin and wife Eula, Wheatland, Calif., Gerald Irwin, Mt.Vernon, James Irwin and wife Connie, Chesapeake, and Larry Irwin and wife Sandra, Springfield; a daughter, Charlene Shannon  and her companion Bob Bruce, Springfield; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

     No visitation is planned.

     Graveside services will be at 11a.m. Saturday, April 2, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, with her grandson, Major Michael D. Shannon, U.S. Air Force, officiating.  Services are under the care of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville.

     Memorial donations may be made to Season's Hospice, 1831 W. Melville, Springfield, MO 65803

Jerry Dillon

Jerry Dillon, 64, Aurora, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Cox South, Springfield.  He was born May 20, 1946, in Taneyville to Jerry and Pearl Sellars Dillon.

     Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; one son, Jerry C. Dillon, Aurora; one daughter, Rita Jewell, Aurora; two brothers, Quintin Dillon, Florida, and Robert Dillon, Iowa; and one sister, Daisy Madsen, Tanneyville.

     Services were Monday, March 28, in the Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

Bernard Jerome "Bernie" Faraone

Bernard Jerome "Bernie" Faraone, 82, Aurora, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Cox South, Springfield.  He was born May 11, 1928, in Chicago, Ill., to Ciro and Anastasia (Danilek) Faraone.  He moved to Aurora in 1979.  He was a retired truck driver.

     There are on local survivors.

     Graveside services were Tuesday, March 29, at the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield, under the diretion of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

     Memorial donations may be made to the Bernard "Bernie" Faraone Memorial Fund, which has been established at the Community National Bank in Aurora.

Thomas "Tom" Lee Hemphill

Thomas "Tom" Lee Hemphill, 76, Shell Knob, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in Red Rose Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cassville.  He was born March 31, 1934, in Verona to Loren and Eunice (Bennett) Hemphill.  He married Frieda May Thurman May 14, 1954, in Aurora.  She died June 19, 2010.  He was also preceded in death by one sister, Blanche Greenway, and one brother, Morris Hemphill.

     He graduated from high school in Verona and attended Missouri State University in Springfield for two years.  For 10 years he was employed by Marsh Funeral Home, Aurora.  For several years he lived in Richmond, Va., where he was vice president for Brenco Bearing Company.  He moved back to Missouri six years ago.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a 50-year member of Canopy Masonic Lodge in Aurora.

     Survivors include two sons, Thomas Lee Hemphill Jr., Richmond, and Gary Lynn Hemphill, Shell Knob; and two grandchildren.

     No services are planned at this time.  Cermation was under the direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob.

Oleta O'Kelly

Oleta O'Kelley, 91, Marionville, died Friday, March 25, 2011, in the Sonshine Manor, Republic.  She was born April 3, 1919, in Henrietta, Okla., to Clyde and Hazel Harry Kinnison.  She was a homemaker.

     Survivors include two daughters, Bea Miller, Marionville, and Dixie Johnson, Clever; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. O'Kelly.

     Services were Monday, March 28, in the Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.  Burial was in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery.

Oma Marie Shaw

Oma Marie Shaw, 90, Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon.  She was born Feb. 26, 1921, in Dade County to John and Grace (Brown) Ridenour.  She attended school in Dade County.  She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith.

     She married Lester Austin.  He died in 1971.  She then married Norman Shaw in Dade County.  He died in 1986.

     Survivors include one daughter, Mae Hurd, Mt. Vernon; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

     She was also preceded in death by one sister, Loma Ridenour.

     Graveside services were Sunday, March 27, at the Pennsboro Cemetery, north of Miller, under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.

     Memorial donations may be made to the family for her funeral expenses, in care of the funeral home.

Carolyn Marie Sloan

Carolyn Marie Sloan, 74, Monett, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in her home, following a lengthy illness.  She was born Aug. 20, 1936, in Oceanside, Calif., to Floyd E. Smith ad Mary Fern Elizbeth (Hutchens) Pace.

     She worked as a retail clothing manager for Ramsey's and Ozarkland, retiring in 1987.  She attended Central Christian Center in Joplin.

     She married Billy Dean Sloan Oct. 9, 1968, in West Plains.  He died Dec. 20, 1996.

     Survivors include two sons, Leslie Johns, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mark Moss, Monett; one brother, Jerry Smith, Mt.Vernon; two sisters, Ardith Rogers, Bedias, Texas, and Glenda Bray, Carthage; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

     She was preceded in death by two sons, Johnny Scott Moss and Robby Gene Moss; one daughter, Teri Gail Randolph; and three brothers, Bill Smith, Irvin Smith and Ron Smith.

     Services were Saturday, March 26, at Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, with Pastor Doug Wilkerson officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

John Taylor

John Taylor, 84, Aurora, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in his home.  He was born Feb. 27, 1927, in Wheelerville to Elbert and Princella Bricker Taylor.  He was a retired carpenter and a United States Army veteran.

     Survivors include his wife, Rosalie; one son, Johnny Taylor, Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Elizabeth Taylor, Aurora, and Diane Smith, California; two brothers, Burl Taylor and Leynell Taylor; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

     Services were Saturday, March 26, in Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.  Burial, with full military honors, was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.

Jude K. Williams

Jude K. Williams, 2-month-old, Purdy, daughter of Aaron Nathaniel and Melissa Ann (Ramos) Williams, died Monday, March 21, 2011, at Cox Monett.  She was born Jan. 15, 2011.

     Additional survivors include two brothers, Jeremiah and Cyris, both of the home; maternal grandfather Louis Ramos, Cassville; paternal grandparents, Doug and Marsha Williams, Monett; maternal great-grandparents Clyde and Jean Davis, Cassville; and paternal great-grandparents Geneva Stephenson, Monett, and Winna Bell Williams, Aurora. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Kimberly Ramos.

     Services were Thursday, March 24 at Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett. Graveside services were Friday, March 25, at King's Prairie cemetery, Monett.

     Memorial donations may be mad to the American Cancer Society.