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.