Eugene Joe Williams, 87, Marionville, MO Obituary

Eugene Joe Williams

Eugene Joe Williams, 87, Marionville, formerly of Verona, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Ozarks Methodist Manor in Marionville.   He was born June 26, 1924, in Barry county to Herbert and Jewel Glenn (Thomas) Williams.

     He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army and a farmer.  He and his brother, Tom owned Williams Brothers Construction for 30 years.  He was also a cattle rancher.

     He lived in the Aurora and Verona area until moving to Marionville in 2002.  He was a member of the Verona School Board for 22 years.  He was a member of the Missouri Cattlemen's Association, serving as secretary for 17 years, and was a member of the Missouri Beef Board.  He was also on the board for the University of Missouri, a board member of MFA, a charter member of the Verona Lions Club, chairman of the Spring River Cemetery board, a volunteer at the Ozarks Methodist Manor an a member of the Verona Baptist Church.

     Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Ylene; three sons, Gale of St. Joseph, MO, Alan of Gardner, Kan., and David Lynn of Battlefiled, MO; one daughter, Sue Doss of Verona, four brothers, Roy of Springfield, MO, Thomas of Aurora, MO, Charles of Sunrise Beach, MO and Martin of Unionville, MO; five sisters, Elsa Manes, Springfield, MO, Rebekah Miller, Willodean Vaught and Glenna Edmondson, all of Cassville, MO and Evalina Shippee of Montana; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

     He was preceded in death by one son, Gary; two baby sisters; and one brother, Harold.

     Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the Verona Baptist Church, burial will be at Spring River Cemetery, Verona, MO, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell funeral Home, Aurora.  

     Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozarks Methodist Manor, P.O. Box 403, Marionville, MO  65705.

Rex Williams, 83, Verona, MO Obituary

Rex Williams

Rex Williams, 83, Verona, died at 10:41 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2012, at his home.  He was born April 11, 1929, in Barry County to Wendell Rex and Lola Fern (Mullen) Williams.

     He lived in the Barry-Lawrence County communities his entire life and was a 1947 graduate of Verona High School.  He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.  He received the Purple Heart and was discharged in March 1953.

     He was a dairy and beef farmer and was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.

     He was married to Anita Weddington of Monett, MO  June 7, 1956, in Miami, Okla.  She survives.

     Survivors include three sons, Stan Williams, Verona, MO, Jim Williams, Monett, MO and Jack Williams, Bolivar, MO,; two daughters, Jane Brewer, Springfield, MO and Maggie Ingram, Nixa, MO; and one great-granddaughter.

     He was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce Parrigon.

     Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, with burial at Clay Hill Cemetery, south of Aurora, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

     Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church building fund or the clay Hill Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.

Billy Gene Scott, 86, Aurora, MO Obituary

Billy Gene Scott, Aurora, MO Obituary

Billy Gene Scott, 86, Aurora, died at 8:05 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012, in the Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora, MO.  He was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Newburg to Homer and Lucy Scott.  He married Joy Rene Kachel Aug. 29, 1946.  She preceded him in death.

     He was a cost accountant and a United States Navy Veteran.

     He was also preceded in death by one son, Greg, and three brothers.

     Survivors include one son, Steve, and one daughter, Laura Beatie; one brother, Norman; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

     Services were June 23, in Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Springfield, MO, with the Rev. John McGregor officiating.

Ruth H. Rote, 89, Aurora, MO Obituary

Ruth H. Rote, 89, Aurora, MO 

Ruth H. Rote, 89, Aurora, MO died Saturday, June 23, 2012, in her home.  She was born May 13, 1923, in Elsey to Newt and Dora Howerton.  She was a longtime employee of Mercy Hospital, Aurora.

     She was preceded in death by her husband, John K. Rote; two brothers, five sisters and one grandson.

     Survivors include six children, John Rote, Republic, MO Sharon Welch, Branson,MO  and Mike Rote, Jody Buehler, Dennis Rote and Jennetta Crawford, all of Aurora, MO 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

     Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2012  in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

     Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Humane Society.

Jessica Sue Henry, 31, Aurora, MO Obituary

Jessica Sue Henry, Aurora, MO Obituary

Jessica Sue Henry, 31, Aurora, 31, Aurora, died at 6:52 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She was born Oct 23, 1980, in Midland Texas, to James Robert and Linda (Bucks) Bristow.

     She attended school in Monett, Mo.   She was a certified nurses' aide and was a member of Curtis Chapel Baptist Church of Marionville.

     She married Derke Gene Henry March 2, 2003, in Eureka Springs, Ark.  He survives.

     Additional survivors include one son, Evan Bristow-Kessinger; her mother, Linda Tucker, Aurora, MO,; one sister, Stephanie Brooks, Bristol Tenn.; and two brothers, Kevin Dinsmore, California, and James Bristow of Nevada.

     She was preceded in death by her father.  

     Memorial services were June 25 at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Polly Ann Harger, 89 Monett, MO Obituary

Polly Ann Harger, Monett, MO Obituary

Polly An Harger, 89, Monett, MO formerly of Russellville, Ark. died Friday, June 22, 2012, at the home of her daughter in Monett.  She was born April 15, 1923, at Moreland to Frant E. and Josie Estella Duvall.  She graduated from Russellville High School and attended Arkansas Tech University.

     She married Whitney Harger Jr.  Sept, 23, 1945.  He preceded her in death.

     She was a telephone operator for several years and a cashier at Roy Hamm's Grocery.  She later worked for First National Bank (Regions), where she was vice president and manager of the bookkeeping department.

     She attended First Free Will Baptist Church in Russellville and was a member of the Regions Retirees Club.

     She was also preceded in death by one sister, Avis Gray, and one great-grandson.
Survivors include one daughter, Sheri Harger Branch, Monett, MO three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one ogreat-great grandson.

     Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville, with the Rev. Ken Dodson of Monett officiating, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Home, Russellville, AR.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the funeral home.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry-Lawrence Developmental Center, 408 Third St., Monett, MO 65708, or to Hospice Compassus, 845 E. US Highway 60, Monett, MO  65718.

Buryl Dee Cutburth, Springfield, MO Obituary

Buryl Dee Cutbirth, Springfield, MO Obituary

Buryl Dee Cutburth, 75, Springfield, MO, died Monday  June 18, 2012.  He was born Feb. 25, 1937 in Norwood, MO to Elma and Alberta (Moore) Cutburth.                                                               He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

     He worked for Litton Industries for 28 years. After retiring he drove cars for Avis Rent-A-Car.  He was a Sunday School teacher.  He was a member of High Street Baptist Church, Springfield.

     Survivors include his wife of almost 55 years,Shirley; three children, Brenda Jackson, Hall-Town, Terry Cutburth, Springfield, Donnie Cutburth, Buffalo; one brother, Larry Cutburth, Hermiston, Ore.; and one grandchild.

     Services were June 21, 2012 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North; Springfield, MO with the Revs. Jack Day and Eddie Lyons officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the High Street Baptist Church or Black Oak Baptist Church.  

Kathryn Ruth Misemer Golding, Marionville, MO - Obituary

Kathryn Ruth Misemer Golding - Obituary

Kathryn Ruth Misemer Golding, 82, Marionville, formerly of Aurora, MO, died Monday, April 2, 2012, in Kansas City.  she was born Sept. 29, 1929, in Miller to Charles and Nanna Misemer.  She married James Henry Golding, June 1, 1948, at her family's farm in Miller.  He died in 2004.

     She graduated magna cum laude from Missouri State University.  When Jim was recalled to the Marine Corps during the Korean War they moved to Camp Pendleton, CA.  In 1954, they moved to Pierce City, MO where Jim and Kay taught school.  In 1960, they moved to Aurora, MP.  she had an accounting and bookkeeping business until her retirement.

     She was a member of the Aurora United Methodist Church and on the board of the Christian Service Center in Aurora.

     In 1997, the couple moved to the Ozarks Methodist Manor in Marionville.

     Survivors include one son, Joe Keith Golding, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one daughter, Nancy Golding Daughtery, Liberty; one brother, Keith Misemer, Minneapolis, Minn; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

     Memorial services were April 14 in the Aurora United Methodist Church, Aurora.  She will be in urned in the Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, at a later date.

     Memorial donations may be made to the Aurora United Methodist Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Ransom Asbury Ellis Jr. Springfield, MO - Obituary

Ransom Asbury Ellis Jr.

Ransom Asbury Ellis Jr., 92, Springfield, MO - Obituary -  Ransom Asbury Ellis Jr., died Sunday, April 8, 2012.  He was born Jan. 18, 1920, in Leann to Ransom Asbury an Mary Susan (Akin) Ellis.  He grew up in the Clay Hill area of Barry County.  He attended the one room Clay Hill school through eighth grade.  He attended Aurora High School, where he graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1936.

     He attended Missouri State University.  He was a member of the band of the Aurora National Guard Regiment.  The regiment was called to active duty prior to the beginning of World War II.  He was accepted into Officer Candidate School and after graduation, entered the Army Air corps.  He was discharged from active duty in January 1946.

     He graduated rom the University of Missouri School of Law in December 1948, and began practicing law in Springfield.  He retired Jan. 1, 2010, after 61 years of practicing law.

     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Joan (Anderson) Ellis; three brothers, Loyd Romero Ellis, Royle Goldman Ellis and Linus Lyle Ellis; two sisters, Fama Lorraine Ellis and Itris Lucille Eubanks; and one granddaughter.

     Survivors include his wife Frances Dye Ellis; two sons, Ransom A. Ellis III and Christopher Anderson Ellis; three stepchildren, Alan Dye, Jennifer Barnes and Lesley Dales; two grandsons; and six step-grandchildren.

     Services were April 14 at King's Way United Methodist Church, Springfield.  Private interment was at Evergreen cemetery, Republic, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield.

     Memorial donations may be made to Missouri State University Foundation (debate), 300 S. Jefferson, Suite 100, Springfield, MO 65802., Convoy of Hope, 330 S. Patterson, Springfield, MO 65802 or a charity of the donor's choice.  

Sylvester C. Cook - Aurora, MO Obituary

Sylvester C. Cook

Sylvester C. Cook, 98, Aurora, MO Obituary:  Sylvester C. Cook died at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at the Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora, MO.  He was born Nov. 15, 1913, in Lakeside, Neb., to Noa Clarence and Mary Theresa (Harter) Cook.  He was a United State Army veteran, serving during World War II.  He was a draftsman for MWM for more than 30 years and was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Aurora. 

     He was preceded in death by one brother, Anthony Cook.

     Funeral Mass was April 13, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Billings, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Bobby G. Bible - Stotts City, MO Obituary

Bobby G. Bible

Bobby G. Bible, Stotts City, MO - Obituary: Bobby G. Bible, 86, Stotts City, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at his home.  He was born Jan. 9, 1926, near Stella to Robert and Lorena (Housman) Bible.

     He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a retired fireman and conductor on the railroad.  He married Joyce Clouse March 25, 1977, in Wentworth.  She Survives.

     Additional survivors include four sons, Robert Bible, Mt. Vernon, Darrell Clouse, Seneca, MO, Dale Clouse, Kansas City, Mo and Ivan Curtin Bible, Pierce City, MO; four daughters Brenda Bible and Vicky Morgan, both of Stotts City, Connie Chapman, Waverly, Kan. and Sherry Grey, Neosho, MO; one sister, Mary England, Joplin, MO, two brothers Carl Bible and Richard Bible, both of Joplin, MO; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen, in 1976; one daughter, Phyllis Bible; and one brother, Artie Bible.

     Services were April 13 at the Church of the Nazarene in Monett with Pastor Chris Carver officiating.  Burial was in the Rocky Comfort Cemetery in Rocky Comfort, under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City, MO.