Lawrence County Missouri Genealogy Website

Stephen Michael Howerton Obituary

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Stephen Michael Howerton

Stephen Michael Howerton, 44, Monett, died Thursday Jan. 5, 2012, at his home. He was born Sept. 25, 1967, in Monett, MO to John and Kathy (Owens) Howerton. He married Diane Long Sept. 26, 2006. She survives.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Additional survivors include one son, Derek Sooter, Webb City, MO; one daughter, Toni Sooter, Monett; his parents, John and Kathy Howerton, Monett; two stepsons, Jeffrey Davis, Monett, and Jared Ballard, Grove, Okla.; one brother, Eddie Howerton, Monett; and two sisters, Tina Sebastian, Monett, and Margaret Howerton, Verona, MO.

Services were Jan. 9, in the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Chapel in Monett with the Rev. Ronnie Howerton officating. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery in Monett.

J. Barton Burson Obituary

2012-01-16T09:14:00.000-08:00

J. Barton Burson

J. Barton Burson, 84, Mt. Vernon, passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at the Lawrence County Manor residential care facility in Mt. Vernon. He was born Dec. 8, 1927, in Avilla, MO to John O. and Nellie Burson. He was preceded in death by wife Mary Alice in 1978, and wife Ruth in 1998. He was also preceded in death by sisters Bernice Shelton and Mary Sue Dickerson and bother John Burson.

J.B. is survived by Virginia Payne, former wife and mother of his children, and by former wife Rozell Porter. He is also survived by sister Ruth Sherrel, Marianna, Fla., and brother Gerye Burson, Blue Springs, MO; and by children, Max Burson, Wichita, Kan., Barton Burson, Los Alamos, N.M., Ryan Burson, Washington DC., Mary Jensen, Overland Park, Kan., and Ken Burson, Jefferson City; 13 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Except for his time serving in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1947, and attending college at Missouri State University and Drury University in Springfield, he lived and worked in Mt. Vernon, MO all his life.

He began his career at First National Bank in 1948, rising to the office of president of the bank in 1972. He retired from the bank in 1992.

Over the years, J.B. was involved with a number of civic organizations, including the American Legion and the Lions Club. He served for a time as city treasurer and served on the Mt. Vernon City Council in the late 1990s. He was an active member on the boards of the IOOF Cemetery and the Mt. Vernon High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation and a longtime member of the Mt. Vernon Golf Association.

In recent years, J.B. devoted a lot of his time renovating and remodeling many homes in Mt. Vernon. He enjoyed playing golf, reading, wood-working, planting trees, feeding the birds and squirrels and spending time with family and friends.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack Daniel officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry=Lawrence Regional Library and the Mt. Vernon High School Class of '45 Scholarship Fund.

Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosher-funeralhome.com/.

Una Marie Schmidly Obituary

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Una Marie Schmidly

Una Marie Schmidly, 91, Mt. Vernon, MO passed away at 9:55 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. She was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Sarcoxie, MO, the daughter of Elmer J. and Frances C. (Palmer) Long. Una grew up in the Sarcoxie area and attend Sarcoxie Schools. On April 2, 1939, she married Arthur W. Schmidly in Sarcoxie.

She moved to Mt. Vernon in 1966 and pastored, alongside her husband, A.W. Schmidly, at the Mt. Vernon Assembly of God Church on the Loop for 19 years. She and her husband pastored six churches over a period of 42 years. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 72 years, Arthur, of the home; three sons, Bill and Carol Schmidly and Ron and Janice Schmidly, all of Mt. Vernon, and Jim and Sandy Schmidly of Springfield, MO, seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Freeda Timm, Beatrice Archer and Bertha Clark; and four brothers, Roy, Clyde, Cecil and Lloyd Long.

Services were Jan. 6 in the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, with burial at the Harvey Cemetery near LaRussell, MO.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ministers Benevolent Fund for the Assembly of God Churches, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosher-funeralhome.com/.

This obituary was reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Patsy Sue (Woods) Smith

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Patsy Sue (Woods) Smith

Patsy Sue (Woods) Smith, 70, Strafford, MO, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. She was born Sept. 14, 1941, in Strafford, MO to Clinton and Leona (Boehme) Woods.

She graduated from Central Senior High School, Springfield, MO in 1960 and married Lloyd Smith in Miller, MO. He died July 10, 1979. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Irene Wimsatt.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Burial will be in Bass Chapel Cemetery, northeast of Springfield. An open visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the funeral home.

Rayetta (Cantrell) Beyer - Obituary

2012-01-16T08:15:00.000-08:00

Rayetta (Cantrell) Beyer

Rayetta (Cantrell) Beyer, 92, Billings, MO died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in the Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora. She was born May 24, 1919, in Neosho, MO to William Raymond and Etta Mae (Bodine) Cantrell.

She married the Rev. Fred W. Beyer March 25, 1939. He preceded her in death.

She was a junior high teacher at the New Baden and Steger, Ill., schools. She was a member of the Aurora Presbyterian Church and had a longtime affiliation with the St. Peters United Church of Christ in Billings.

She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Judith Ann Arnott; and two siblings, Juanita Stroud and Bill Cantrell.

Survivors include one son, John Beyer, Billings; three grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Services were Jan. 6 in the St. Peters UCC, with the Rev. Lansford Lawrence officiating. burial was in the St. Peters Cemetery, Billings, MO under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.

This obituary was reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Elsie Allen Obituary

2012-01-16T08:03:00.000-08:00

Elsie Allen

Elsie Allen, 87, Monett, MO, formerly of Pierce City, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 4, 2012, at the Ozarks Community Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born April 7, 1924, in Mt. Vernon, MO to Rodney Dale and Sarah Jane (Williams) Kirby. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1943. She was a lifelong resident of the area, having resided in Pierce City for more than 30 years before moving to Monett, MO. She and her husband owned and operated Allen's Pump Service. She was a member of the community of Christ Church in Aurora.

She married William Harrison Allen March 25, 1946, in Lawrence County. He survives.

Additional survivors include one son, Chester Allen, Asheville, N.C.; one daughter, Brenda Conn, Aurora, MO; one sister, Luella Baker, Alameda, Calif.; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Memorial services were Jan. 7 at the Buchanan Funeral Home Chapel, Monett, with the Rev. Bruce Larson officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lawrence County Historical Society, in care of the funeral home.

This obituary was reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Arthur L. "Art" Campbell - Obituary

2011-12-21T09:00:00.000-08:00

Arthur L. "Art" Campbell

Arthur L. "Art" Campbell, 85, Iowa City, Iowa, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at Iowa City Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. He was born Sept. 26, 1926, in Biswabik, Minn. to George and Louise (Forte) Campbell. He grew up in Eveleth, Minn. He married Joyce Ahern May 24, 1952, in Clarinda, Iowa. She survives.

He served in the United States Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946, during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from St. Cloud Teachers College; a master's degree from Colorado State College, and continued graduate studies at Northwestern University and the University of Iowa.

He was a science teacher for 36 years, teaching at schools in Downers Grove, Ill., Worthington, Minn, Iowa City High School and the last 20 years at English Valley High School, retiring in 1991.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside, Iowa, and the Iowa City American Legion. He served a term on the Iowa City Board of Education from 1967 to 1971 and was vice president of Red Ball Engineering.

Additional survivors include his children, Coreen Brown, Mt. Vernon, MO, Carey Campbell Milwaukee, Ore., Sean Campbell, Fort Worth, Texas, Brian Campbell, Winter Park, Fla., and Todd Campbell, Stanwood, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Kevin, and one brother, George.

Funeral Mass was Tuesday, Nov. 29, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside, with the Rev. Martin Goetz officiating. Burial was in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, near Riverside, under the direction of Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City.

Memorial donations may be made to Iowa City Hospice or the St. Mary's Building Fund.

This obituary has been reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Juanita (Berry) Painter - Obituary

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Juanita (Berry) Painter

Juanita (Berry) Painter - Mt. Vernon, MO, 85, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2010 in her home. She was born July 24, 1925, in Aurora to Ruben and Lutisha Baker Berry. She was a retired telephone operator.

Survivors include one son, Bert Painter, Mt. Vernon, one daughter, Freddie Riley, Mt. Vernon, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren.

Graveside services were Thursday, Nov. 11, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora, MO.

Lee Gilbert - Obituary

2011-10-19T09:06:00.000-07:00

Lee Gilbert

Lee Gilbert, 79, Springfield, formerly of Nevada, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at Cox South, Springfield, Mo. He was born June 28, 1932, in Quincy to Louis Houston and Della Rose Frala Gilbert.

He married Wanda R. Cross Nov. 26, 1949, in Kansas City. She survives.

Lee was raised in St. Clair County and graduated from Osceola High School in 1949. He served in the 10th Infantry Division of the United States Army from 1952 to 1954, during the Korean Conflict.

Lee and Wanda resided in Nevada for more than 20 years and have resided in Springfield for the past 14 years. Lee worked in banking his whole life, having worked for the Bank of Osceola, Tri-County State Bank, El Dorado Springs and First Finance Company in Nevada. He later operated banks in Golden City, Leadville, Colo., and several banks in southwest Missouri which now operate as Mid-Missouri Bank. Lee was a member of the Missouri Bankers Association, having received his 50-year Banker Award, and the American Bankers Association. He was currently serving as trustee for the Finis Moss Trust and was a member of the Highland Springs Country Club in Springfield, MO.

Survivors in addition to his wife, Wanda, include two daughters, Stephanie Gilbert, Lebanon, MO and Elizabeth Gilbert, Ozark, MO; two grandchildren, Brian Riedy and his wife Kristin, Springfield, MO and Jennifer Riedy, Kansas City, Mo; two great-grandchildren, Davis Lee Riedy and Paige Elizabeth Riedy; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Phyllis Ann Gilbert; one sister, Jewell Higgins; and two brothers, Edgar Gilbert and Russell Gilbert.

Services were Monday Oct. 10, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with the Rev. Bill Platt officiating, interment was in Newton Burial Park, Nevada.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

You may view the obituary and send condolences online at http://www.ferryfuneralhome.com/.

This obituary has been reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

for informational and genealogy purposes.

Larry Coe Prater - Obituary

2011-10-19T08:47:00.000-07:00

Larry Coe Prater

Larry Coe Prater, 72, Wichita, Kan., formerly of Miller, MO died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at his home, after a long illness. He was the son of Coe and Kathryn Prater.

He was a graduate of Miller High School and Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, KS and was a retired registered addiction specialist.

Survivors include his wife, Erika; three daughters, Pilar Clark, Wichita, and Laura Prater and Kathy Lee, both of Victoria, Kan.; and one brother, Neill Prater, Bolivar, MO.

No services are planned.

This obituary has been reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

for informational and genealogy purposes.

Edgar McCracken - Obituary

2011-10-19T08:40:00.000-07:00

Edgar McCracken

Edgar McCracken, 87, Aurora, MO died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1924, in Thief River Falls, Minn., to Charles and Anna Peterson McCracken.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; one son, Mike McCracken Sr., Farmington, Minn.; and three grandchildren.

No services were planned. Arrangements were under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

This obituary has been reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

for informational and genealogy purposes.

Flora L. Freeman - Obituary

2011-10-19T08:34:00.000-07:00

Flora L. Freeman

Flora L. Freeman, 77, Springfield, MO died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at Maranatha Lodge, Springfield, MO. She was born March 1, 1934, in Aurora, MO to George and Ollie (Howerton) McCullah.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Freeman.

Survivors include three children, Sharon Jodie Traw, Strafford, MO, Carol Buckner, Republic, MO and Gary Freeman, Henderson, Nev.; one brother, Robert McCullah, Lawson; one grandson; and one great-grandson.

Services were Saturday, Oct. 8, at Maranatha Chapel, Springfield, MO with Chaplain Darryl Paddock officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO

This obituary has been reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

for informational and genealogy purposes.

Elisa Eckard - Obituary

2011-10-19T08:23:00.000-07:00

Elisa Eckard

Elisa Eckard, 53, Verona, MO died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in St. John's, Springfield, MO. She was born March 20, 1958, in Ventura, Calif., to Thomas and Louise Ruggles Cotner.
Survivors include her husband, Rick; one son, Samuel Eckard; her mother, Louise; and one brother, Warren Cotner.
Memorial services were Saturday, Oct. 8, in the Verona First Baptist Church under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora, MO.

Andrew Jason-Paul Carr - Obituary

2011-10-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Andrew Jason-Paul Carr

Andrew Jason-Paul Carr, 22, Halltown, MO died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. He was born May 11, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nev. He previously attended Miller High School and worked in construction.

Survivors include his parents, Tammy and Gary Adams, South Greenfield, MO; three brothers, Tyler Carter, Preston Adams and Tommy Griffin; his adopted parents, Diane and Steven Hembree, Halltown, MO; maternal grandparents Dan Coddington, Balsam Lake, Wis., and Claudette and Pat Davis, Mesa, Ariz.; maternal great-grandparents Carl and Erma Coddington, Balsam Lake, and paternal grandparents Francis and Dorthy Adams, South Greenfield, MO.

Memorial services were Sunday, Oct. 9, at the home of Tammy and Gary Adams in South Greenfield, under the direction of Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller, MO.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with expenses.

This obituary has been reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO.

for informational and genealogy purposes.

Clygenia H. "Ty" Bryan - Obituary

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Clygenia H. "Ty" Bryan

     Clygenia H. "Ty" Bryan, 84, Aurora, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in the Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora. She was born Aug 1, 1927, in Rogers, Ark., to Jesse Clyde and Hortense (Adams) Brashears.
     She was a longtime resident of Republic and was a member of the Republic First Christian Church.
     She was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Lynch; and one sister, Patricia Ivey.
     Survivors include two sons, Steve Bryan, Aurora, and Rick Bryan, Billings; Six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
     Graveside services were Friday, Oct. 7, in Oakley Chapel Cemetery, Rogers, Ark., with the Rev. Melissa St. Clair officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Republic First Cnirstian Curch youth group.

This obituary has been reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Benjamin Thomas Birmingham - Obituary

2011-10-19T07:47:00.000-07:00

Benjamin Thomas Birmingham

Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Birmingham, 84, Marionville, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in his home. He was born June 1, 1927, in Fulton, Ky., to Monroe Reed and Mary Lula Phillips Birmingham.

He married Viva Rose Nov. 15, 1946, in Flint, Mich. She died Jan. 10, 2008. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, James Thomas Birmingham, John Reed Birmingham and Robert Nathan Birmingham; five sisters, Minnie Agnus Watts, Lenna May Smith, Velma Lee Sikking, Annie Kizzie Delisie and Jenzie Lula Martin.

He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from General Motors in Flint, Mich., and after moving to Marionville, he was employed by Williams Funeral Home.

He was a United States Navy veteran, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 822 in Flint, and the Lions Club. He served on the Marionville City Council, representing Ward I, from 1989 to 1995.

Survivors include one son, David Birmingham, Thompsonville, Ill.; two daughters, Deborah Lynn Dennis, Marionville, and Ann Kerr, Grayling, Mich.; eight grandchildren,; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Services were Monday, Oct 10, in the Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Marionville, with the Rev. Lee Miller officiating, Burial with full military honors, was i the Marionville IOOF Cemetery.

This obituary has been reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, published in Mt. Vernon, MO.

April 2011 Lawrence County MO Obituaries

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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.

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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.

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

Oneta Elliott Crawford

Oneta Elliott Crawford, 82, Carthage, died Thursday, March 10, 2011, in St. John's, Joplin. She was born Jan 11, 1929, in Carthage to Arthur and Lulu (Sharp) Devereaux. She attended Carthage Public Schools and was a 1947 graduate of Carthage High School.

She married Dee Elliott May 5, 1950, in Carthage. He died Nov. 11, 1966. She married Hugh Don Crawford June 11, 1976. He died Feb. 24, 1995.

She worked for J.C. Penny Co., Carthage from 1968 until 1975. She then worked for the Carthage Water & Electric Plant from 1975 until 1995, when she retired. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Carthage.

Survivors include one daughter, Debbie Willis, Aurora; two sons, Reggie Elliott, Joplin, and Tim Elliott, Webb City; eight stepchildren, Dawn Murrell, Amber Kirkland, Hugh Crawford, Stuart Crawford, Greg Crawford, John Crawford, Jeff Crawford and May Holman; six grandchildren;; 11 great-grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, A.E. Devereaux; and three sisters, Thelma Wallace, Lorraine Donovan and Chris Murphy.

Graveside services were Monday, March 14, at Park Cemetery, Carthage, with the Rev. Ron Franklin officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the Knell Mortuary, 308 W. Chestnut, Carthage, MO 64836

Mae Sallee Wilhoit Duckworth

Mae Sallee Willhoit Duckworth, 92, Springfield, died Friday, March 18, 2011, in St. John's Mercy Villa, Springfield. She was born Sept. 10, 1918, in Pondfork to James Barton and Mary Ellen "Molly" (Hobbs) Sallee. She graduated from Thornfield High School, then attended Missouri State University.

She married the Rev. Howard Willhoit Dec. 23, 1943. They founded the First General Baptist Church in Springfield, and he served as the first pastor from 1947 to 1950. He died April 12, 1950.

She was a teacher for a few years, then bookkeeper for the Heur Williams Company. In 1965, she moved to Seal Beach, Calif., and married Lerman Duckworth. He died Feb. 25, 2008.

She was also preceded in death by a baby daughter, six brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include one son, George Willhoit; one brother, Jim Sallee, Mt. Vernon; one stepdaughter, Wanda Huffman; five grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, in Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Springfield. Burial will be in Lutie Cemetery, Theodosia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lutie Cemetery, Theodosia.

Jack Nelson

Jack Nelson, 80, Verona, died Thursday, March 17, 2011, in his home. He was born July 1, 1930, in Verona to Warner and Lucille Engledorf Nelson.

He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; two daughters, Jackie Nelson, Verona, and Sherri Dippel, Omaha, Neb.; one brother, Jerry Nelson, Verona; two sisters, Judy Blume, Gardner, Kan., and Mary Lou Ellis, Springfield; and one granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jeff Nelson.

Services were Monday, March 21, in the Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora. Burial was in Spring River Cemetery, Verona.

LaQueta Jean Reynolds

Laqueta Jean Reynolds, 64, LaRussell, died at 12:50 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the home of her son. She was born Jan. 8, 1947, in Greenfield to Oscar and Ruby (Lewis) West. She was a bus driver and custodian for the Miller School District for 24 years. She was of the Baptist faith. She married Arlis Dewayne Reynolds June 15, 1963, in Carthage. He died Nov. 10, 2010.

Survivors include three sons, Jerry Reynolds and Dustin Reynolds, both of Mt. Vernon, and Ronald Reynolds, LaRussell; two brothers, Dean West, Lebanon, Tenn., and Bill "Tank" West, Miller; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Maxine Dereck and Kay Brown.

Graveside services were Tuesday, March 22, in the Red Oak Cemetery, west of Miller, under the direction of Morris-Leiman-Mosher Fueral Home, Miller.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Compassus, in care of the funeral home.

Mary Marie (Galloway) Williams Tilden

Mary Marie (Galloway) Williams Tilden, 85, Galena, died Sunday, March 13, 2011, in St. John's Aurora. She was born April 4, 1925, in Galena to Charles and Cora (Parker) Galloway.

She married Herb Williams and moved to Crete, Neb., in 1958. He died in December 1971. She married Willard Tilden April 12, 1981. He survives.

She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Eidswick-Purdy, and one brother, Robert Galloway.

Additional survivors include one daughter, Irene Severin, Hallam, Neb.; one son, Jim Williams, Elsey; four stepchidlren, RobertTilden, Spotsylvania, Va., Bill Tilden, Marionville, Richard Tilden, Galena, and RonTilden, St. Charles; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

Services were Wednesday, March 16, at Galena Community Church with Doug Minton officiating. Burial was in Galena Cemetery, under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Fuenral Home, Galena.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Galena Community Church.

Jewel G. Roach

Jewel G. Roach, 87, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011, at her home. She was born Feb. 25, 1924, in Stone County, the daughter of John Wade and Mary Pearl (Cron) Gardner. Jewel was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mt.Vernon, and a retired licensed practical nurse. She married Carol Francis Roach April 16, 1938, in Galena. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1996.

Those surviving her include five daughters, Mary Ann Johnson and her husband, Ray, of Marionville, Dorthy Jones and her husband, Jim of Mt. Vernon, Judy Garringer of Mt. Vernon, Virginia Styron and her husband Emery, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and Norma Stewart of Mt. Vernon; one son, Clyde Roach and his wife Donna, of Mt. Vernon; one daughter-in-law, Allene Roach of Joplin; one brother, John Gardner of South Haven, Miss.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Eddie Roach; two sons-in-law, J.W. Garringer and Cleatus Stewart; three grandchildren, Scott Raoch, Merlin Jones and Cynthia Styron; one great-granddaughter, Hailey Johnson; and four sisters, Goldie Holt, ruth Bandick, Helen Ginger and Opal Rogers.

Services were Tuesday, March 22, at the Fossett-Mosher Funral HOme, Mt. ernon, with burial in the Campground Cemetery at Chesapeake.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alheimer's Association or the campground Cemetery, in care of the Funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/

Master Sergeant Donald L. Sifferman

Master Sergeant Donald L. Sifferman, 79, Republic, passed to his heavenly home on Monday, March 14, 2011, in Cox South, Sprinfield, with his family by his side. Donald was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Burton Township, Mich., the son of John W. and Laura M. (Smith) Sifferman.

Donald served his country in the United States Air Force until his retirement in 1973. Preceding Donald in death were a daughter, Ceann McGowan; his parents; and an infant brother.

He is survived by his loving wife of more than 56 years. Mary Ernestine (Alms) Sifferman; two sons and their wives, Carl and Cathy Sifferman, and Craig and Tricia Sifferman, all of Springfield; one daughter and her husband, Cathy and Gordon Rausch, and a son-in-law, Wayne McGowan, all of Republic; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildrn; one brother and his wife, John W. and Miriam Sifferman, Grand Blanc, Mich.; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Services were Friday, March 18, in Calvary Baptist Church, Republic, with the Pastor Randy Johnson officiating. Burial with military honors, was in Rock Prairie Cemetery, Halltown.

Memorial donations may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, or the charity of the donor's choice.

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

Ferle Pauline Parsons Barker

Ferle Pauline Parsons Barker 93, Aurora, died at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at St. John's, Springfield. She was born Nov. 22, 1917, in Turley to Samuel and Anna (Turner) Walker. She was a 1935 graduate of Aurora High School and a member of the Aurora Fundamental Methodist Church. She worked for Juvenile Shoe Company and retired from the Aurora School District, where she worked as the head cook. She married Edward Barker June 5, 1976. He died March 8, 1998.

Survivors include one daughter, Joanne Michel, Aurora; three sons, Samuel Parsons, Springfield, James Parsons, Aurora, and William Parsons, Skiatook, Okla.; one stepdaughter, Betty Neely, Springfield; one stepson, Raymond Gibson, Kansas City; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Edith Seburn, Hazel Walker and Evelyn Marks; and two brothers, Howard and Ernest Walker.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora, with burial in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.

Memorial donations may be made to the Aurora Fundamental Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.

Dorothy (Rickman) Harris

Dorthy (Rickman) Harris, 89, Marionville, died Saturday, March 12, 2011, in her home. She was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Crane to Off and Ethel Rickman.

Survivors include her husband, Lowell; two sons, Danny Harris and Stanley Harris; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were Monday, March 14, in the Crane Community Cemetery, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Home, Aurora.

David L. Lay, M.D.

David L. Lay, M.D., 59, Springfield, died Sunday March 6, 2011, at his home.

He was a former resident of Herber Springs, Ark. He was the son of George D. and Sarah Chesbro Lay of Herber Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a 1977 graduate of the University of Arkansas Medical School and won the United States Navy Scholarship. He was a lieutenant commander in the Navy and served for 11 years.

He ran a medical practice in Herber Springs for 11 years, before moving to Springfield in 1993. He had been a physician in the Springfield area for 18 years. Nine and a half of those were spent working at the Gene Taylor VA Outpatient Clinic in Mt. Vernon.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Carol; and two daughters, Savannah and Cheryl, Springfield.

A memorial service will be held in Springfield at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield.

Troy James Engler

Troy James Engler, 48. Fort Myers, Fla., passed away at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011, while he was waiting to deliver a load at a Publix Grocery Store in Deerfield Beach, Fla.

Troy was born Oct. 17, 1962, in Sedalia to Larry J. and Elverta M. (Davis) Engler.

Survivors include his father and stepmother, Larry J. and Sandy Engler, Richmond; his grandmother, Georgia Davis, Sedalia; one brother and sister-in-law, Pastor Mark and Maria Engler, two nephews, Kelby Engler, all of Mt. Vernon; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elverta M. Forsyth, grandfather Harley Davis, grandfather Lawrence Engler and grandmother Frances Engler.

Troy was employed by Bailey Farms, Bonita Springs, Fla. He spent much of his life on the road as a truck driver. As he traveled throughout the United States over the years, he gained friends from many different areas who loved and cared for him.

Funeral services will be held at Parkview Christian Church in Sedalia at 11a.m. Saturday, March 19, with Pastor Rodney Brown officiating.

The family suggests memorials to the chairty of the donor's choice.

Donald Robert Maupin

Donald Robert Maupin, 71, Mt. Vernon, died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011, in the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon, after a long illness. He was born Jan. 1, 1940, to Wilmer Morris Maupin and Ima Jean Thorne in Marmaduke, Ark. He married Barbara Ann Borucki Sept. 8, 1962, in Doniphan. They were married 46 years.

Donald graduated from Riverview Gardens High School in St. Louis in 1957 and continued his education at Arkansas State University, where he graduated with a degree in secondary education. He earned his master's degree in secondary administration from Drury University. Don taught history and driver's education and coached football, basketball and track at Kennett, Ozark, Republic, Willard, Thayer, Iberia, Monett and Hillcrest in Springfield. He was proud to be a teacher. He retired from teaching after 28 years and spent hours working on his farm and on building projects.

Donald was an active member of the Natrional Education Association, working passionately for teachers' rights, several Democrat organizations and the Lawrence County Democratic Central Committee. He was appointed Lawrence County clerk by Gov. Bob Holden in 2002. Donald was very patriotic and loved to analyze politics. He was a lifelong Arkansas Razorback fan and loved to attend their games. He enjoyed designing plays and sent them to coaches such as Lou Holtz and Houston Nutt and long leters to Bill Bidwill, owner of the St. Louis football Cardinals. He spent hours creating his ideal football team rosters and writing draft list picks in great detail for his favoite teams. He was a member of Solomon Masonic Lodge #271, Springfield Scottish Rite and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine.

Donald is survived by his mother, Jean T. Ochsner, Chesterfield; one daughter, Deborah Ann Garner and her husband Rick, and their children, Arron and Elizabeth Garner, Mtr. Vernon; one son, Donald Robert MAupin Jr., and Linda Gayton and their daughter, Amanda, Halltown; several cousins; nine brothers-in-law, eight sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his father; one brother, Morris Wilmer Maupin; and one sister, Wilma Jean Bledsoe.

A Masonic funeral was held Friday, March 11, in Fossett Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. The funeral was Saturday, March 12, in St. Susanne Catholic Church, Mt. Vernon, followed by burial in Rock Prairie Cemetery, Halltown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America, in care of the funeral home.

Margaret A. Habhab

Margaret A. Habhab, 68, Miller, died Thrusday, March 10, 2011, in her home following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 20, 1943, in Portis, Kan., to Anthony and Ueweda (Cole) Alvey. She was a retired x-ray technician in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She married Joseph Habhab Sr. in Fort Dodge in 1966. He died in 1990.

Survivors incldue two sons, Joseph Habhab Jr. Miller, and Shaffee Habhab, Houston, Texas; one daughter, Stephanie Caldwell, Boston, Mass.; one brother, James Alvey, Arlington, Texas; and four grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by one sister, Janis Porter, and one brother, Jerry Alvey.

No services are planned.

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

GC Emmett Kinder

GC Emmett Kinder, 50, Mt. Vernon, died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon. He was born July 4, 1960, in Hayti to Gilbert Cecil and Faye Louise (Modglin) Kinder. He was a 1978 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and a lab technician for Schreiber Foods. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include three sisters, Patsi Bryson, Springfield, Vicki Bonnett, Holts Summit, and Dean Wood, Mt. Vernon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Michael Kinder; and his stepmother, Clorese Kinder.

Private graveside services were Monday, March 14, at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Lee O. Noblitt

Lee O. Noblitt, 89, Republic, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at his home. He was born March 4, 1922, in Pleasant Hope to Jessie O. and Edna J. (Smith) Noblitt.

He married Ruth Baldwin April 2, 1948. She died June 25, 2003. He married Maxine Hamilton Aug. 6, 2005. She survives.

He served in the European Theater during World War II with the 17th Airborne Division, earning the Combat Infantry Badge and three Bronze Star medals. He later joined the Missouri National Guard and retired as a sergeant first class, with 20 years of service.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Bill, and one sister, Marybelle Scoffield.

Additonal survivors include two daughters, Carol Bilyeu, Republic, and Sharon Perkins, Marionville, one stepson, Basil Hamilton, Republic, and six grandchildren.

Services were Monday, March 14, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastors Gary Collins and David Garrison officiating, Burial, with military honors, was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Hospice or the Ozarks Food Harvest, in care of the funeral home.

Samuel David Parker

Samuel David Parker, 86, Mt. Vernon, died at 7:56 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011, at the Ozark Community Hospital, Springfield. He was born Sept. 23, 1924, in Boone County, Ark., to John W. and Ruth Pearl (Bills) Parker.

He was a World War II Army veteran. He worked at Jumping Jacks Shoe Factory in Monett and was an over-the-road truck driver.

Survivors include one son, John David Parker, Wausau, Wis,; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Thomas, and one sister, Pauline Fritts.

No services are planned. Arrangements were under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

The Rev. David Jonathan Shank

The Rev. David Jonathan Shank, 58, Portland, Ore., died March 3, 2011, in his home. He was born Nov. 21, 1952, in Independence to Robert L. and Marybelle (Sutton) Shank.

He was a 1970 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1975 with degrees in English and physics. In 1995, he was ordained a priest of the Orthodox Church in America, and served as associate pastor at the Church of the Annunication in Milwaukie, Ore. He also served mission churches in Ashland, Ore., as well as Poulsbo and Redmond, Wash. In addition to his work in the ministry, he was employed as a technical writer at Welch Allyn and was promoted to manager of the technical publication department in 2003.

He married Connie Eden July 27, 1985. She survives. Additional survivors include two children, Gabriel Shank and Maria Shank, both of Portland, his mother, Marybelle Shank, Mt. Vernon; one brother, Walter Shank, Jefferson City; and two sisters, Mary (Shank) Aslin, Mt. Vernon, and Martha (Shank) Moore, Glenwood Springs, Colo.

Services were Saturday March 12, in the Church of the Annunciation, Milwaukie. Burial was in Molalia, Ore.

Memorial donations may be made to a domestic violence shelter at Raphael House, 4110 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. #503, Portland, Or 97214-5246, or to a Guatemalan Orphange at Freinds of the Hogar Rafael Ayau, in care of Harriet Stratis, 3150 N. Lake Shore Drive, #27A, Chicago, IL 60657.

Army Spec. Christopher Glenn Stark

Army Specialist Christopher Glenn Stark, 22, Monett, was killed in action Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, in COP Tangi, Afghanistan. He was born Aug. 18, 1988, in Joplin to Teresa (Brown) and Jeffrey Allen Stark.

He graduated from Monett High School in 2007. While in school, he participated in football, basketball, baseball and soccer. He was among the first group of cadets to launch the JROTC Program at the Southwest Area Career Center in Monett. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army in August 2008. He served with the 63rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion 20th Support Command. He was stationed at Ft. Polk, La. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jefrey Allen Stark.

Survivors include his mother, Teresa Stark, Nevada; one brother, Trenton Stark, Nevada; maternal grandparents Max and Maxine Brown, Webb City, and paternal grandparents Bill and Mary Johnson, Hemet, Calif.

Services were Saturday, March 12, in Jolly Mill Park, Monett. Burial, with full military honors, was in the IOOF Cemetery, Monett, under the direction of Buchanan Funeral HOme, Monett.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher Stark Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.

Judy Jane Stoll

Judy Jae Stoll, 63, Aurora, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011. she was born April 8, 1947.

Survivors include one son, Jacob Stoll, and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Henry E. Reidenhauer Jr., and Istell A. "Gus" George.

Private services will be held Friday, April 8. Local arrangements are under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Sarah Whiteley

Sarah Whiteley, 92, Aurora, died Sunday, March 13, 2011, in the Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora. She was born May 31, 1918, in Garber to Martin and Mary Evans May.

Graveside services were Tuesday, March 15, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Home, Aurora.

Lloyd "Jay" Wilson

Lloyd "Jay' Wilson, 83, Springfield, died Monday, March 7, 2011, in the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon. He was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Lloyd A. and Lillian (Detwiler) Wilson.

He married Christing Lackie Dec. 9, 1950. She survives.

He served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. He was employed with Outdoor Advertising Sales for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Glendale Christian Church, Springfield.

Additioanl survivors include two children, Brian Wilson, Nixa, and Brenda Stegeman, Jefferson City; and five grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, March 12, in Gleenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Burial will be at a later date in the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery Springfield.

Memorial donations may be made to Ozarks Honor Flight, P.O. Box 3500, Springfield, MO 65808, or in care of the funeral home.

Jeanette Muckey

Jeanette Muckey, 87, Aurora, died Thursday, March 10, 2011, in the Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora. She was born March 23, 1923, in Tarsney Lake to Millard and Hester Estes Jenkins. She was a retired business owner.

Survivors include one son, Dan Snow, Lees Summit.

Graveside services were Friday, March 11, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

March 2011 Lawrence County, MO Obituaries

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

Tammie Rae Haley

Tammie Rae Haley, 48, Aurora, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, in her home. She was born Jan. 26, 1963, to Morris and Georgia Toalson. She was a 1981 graduate of Aurora High School.

Survivors include her mother; three sons, Joey Brown, Jeff Haley and Jon Haley, all of Aurora; one sister, Judy Matney, Witchita, Kan.; and four grandchildren.

Memorial services were Saturday, March 5, a the First Christian Church, Aurora.

Esther L. Painter Harrison

Esther L. Painter Harrison, 76, Exeter, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at her home. She was born Dec. 18, 1934, in Bakersfield, Calif., to William and Bessie (Andrews) Painter. She was a longtime resident of Barry County and a 1951 graduate of Cassville High School. She served with the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. She was a licensed manicurist and previous employee of Litton Industries in Springfield. She retired from Fasco Industries in Cassville after 10 years of service.

Survivors include two sons, Jim Dossett, Cassville, and Wes Harrison, Aurora; one daughter, Bobby Branham, Exeter; one sister, Martha Creason, Rogers, Ark; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Honey Marie Singletary; eight brothers; and two sisters.

Services, with military honors, will be at a later date at the Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, under direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville.

Gerald "Buck" Meese

Gerald "Buck" Meese, 79, Clever, died Friday, March 4, 2011, in his home. He was born Aug. 7, 1931, to Milo and Lora (Keller) Meese.

He was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a shear and press-brake operator at Paul Mueller for 30 years. He was also a farmer. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church, Nixa.

He married Vera Goans-McClanahan July 3, 1971. She survives.

Additional survivors include four children, Gary Meese, Mt. Vernon, Rickey Dale McClanahan and Reta Fitzpatrick, both of Clever, and Rickey Wayne Meese, Nixa; one brother Gene Meese, Bolivar; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Don Meese and Alfred "Frost" Meese; and one grandson.

Services were Tuesday, March 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Jamie Bilyeu and Dave Stockland officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetery, Nixa.

Memorial donations may be made to the Manley Cemetery.

Clary L. "Bus" O'Neal

Clary L. "Bus" O'Neal, 95, Springfield, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon. He was the son of Alfred and Opal Clary O'Neal.

He served in the United States Army during World War II in China-Burma-India theatre. He was a survivors of the HMS Roha and received a Purple Heart. He was a 48-year member of the Dowtown Kiwanis, Springfield, an Abou Ben Adhem Shriner, deacon of the Bible Baptist Church for more than 40 years and a member of the Show-Me Model T Ford Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Virginia; and four sisters, Blanche Myers, Mayme Inman, Mary Jo Hilmus and Jane Dayton.

Survivors include one son, John David O'Neal; one daughter, Beverly Swearingin; one sister, Marjorie Davidson; one brother, A.L. "Bud" O'Neal; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services were Friday, March 4, in the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, Springfield. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.

Memorial donations may be made to the Springfield Boys & Girls Club, 1410 N. Fremont, Springfield, MO 65802, or Mt. Vernon Emergency Services for Children, 902 McVey, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712

Betty Catherine Seaburg

Betty Catherine Seaburg, 88, Springfield, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011. She was born April 19, 1922, in Broken Arrow, Okla., to George and Mary Wendlandt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Seaburg; one sister, Anna; and one brother, Harold.

Survivors include six children, Judi, Patty, Sadie, Jan., Joan and Steve; 12 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were Friday, March 4, in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte Chapel, Springfield. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m Friday, March 18, in Maple Grove Cemetery, north of Freistatt.

James "Steve" Stephen Walker

James "Steve" Stephen Walker, 51, Cassville, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, in St. John's Springfield. He was born April 24, 1959, in Monett to Loyd T. and Carolyn (Scott) Walker.

He married Marylon "Kay" Tate Aug. 15, 1979, in Russellville, Ark. She survives.

He graduated from Verona High School. He served in the United States Air Force, where he was an air cargo specialist. He was employed with VB Hall, as a warehouse night shift foreman.

Additional survivors include two sons, Billy Walker, Exeter, and Tommy Walker, Purdy; his father, Loyd Walker, Verona; his mother, Carolyn Forester and her husband, Leon, of Lillian, Ala.; one brother, Richard Walker, Frankfurt, Ind.; one sister, Julie Antle, Marionville; and four grandchildren.

Memorial services, with military honors, were Tuesday, March 1, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Lee Miller Officiating.

Salena Marie Goodin

Salena Marie Goodin, 29, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at St. John's, Springfield. She was born April 18, 1921, in Springfield, the daughter of Leonard and Phyllis Lynnette (Pedigo) Ruckman. Salena was a 1999 graduate of Sarcoxie High School and was a homemaker and full-time mom.

Thoses surviving her include her son, Zachary Ryan Goodin, and her daughter Adelyn Kay Goodin, both of Mt. Vernon; her sister, Lynnette Ruckman of Surf City, N.C.; her brother, David Ruckman of Springfield; the family of Win and Susie Osterloh, Kurtis and Connor, of Mt.Vernon; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her parentes preceded her in death.

Services were Saturday, March 5, at Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial will be at a later date at the Ruckman Cemetery, southwest of Halltown.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/.

February 2011 Obituaries, Lawrence County MO

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These Obituaries are reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mount Vernon, MO

Patricia Louise (Ballard) Batson

Patricia Louise (Ballard) Batson, 72, Aurora, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, in Freeman Hospital, Joplin.

She was born June 25, 1938, in Aurora to Fenton and Mabel Ballard. She married Glen H. Batson Nov. 16, 1953, in Aurora. He preceded her in death.

She was a retired school bus driver.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Owens, Webb City, and Glenda Hudson, Aurora, three brothers, Bob Ballard, Nixa, Bill Ballard, Aurora, and Larry Ballard, Ozark; two sisters, June McCaleb, Jefferson, Texas, and Helen Benson, Springfield; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by two sons, Mitchell and Timothy; and one brother, Charles.

Graveside services were Saturday, Jan. 29, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

Mary L. Cleveland

Mary L. Cleveland, 89, Aurora, died at 1:25 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at St. John's, Aurora. She was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Atchison, Kan., to Herbert and Ruth (Crosswhite) Townsend. She was a 1939 graduate of Atchison High School and graduated from Emporia State Teachers College, Emporia, Kan. She was a charter member and deaconess at the Oak Grove Christian Church in Kansas City, Kan. While in Kansas, she taught kindergarten at several schools and was president of the parent-teacher association. She owned and operated a tax preparation service for more than 30 years.

She married Loren Cleveland Sept. 21, 1946, in Kansas City. He died Oct. 26, 1965.

She was also preceded in death by one sister, Lucille Miller, and one stepson, John Cleveland.

Survivors include four children, Virginia Gaston and Nancy Asay, both of Aurora, Freda Ogburn, Shawnee, Kan., and Herb Cleveland, Huntsville, Ala.; two stepsons, James Cleveland, Brookfield, and Charles Cleveland, Marshall, Texas; one sister Dorothy Huitt, Monore, Tenn.; 22 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City., under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Fuenral Home, Aurora.

Memorial donations may be made to a youth organization at the church of your choice, in care of the funeral home.

Robert Douglas Egbert

Robert Douglas Egbert, 43, Verona, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1967, in Taipai, Taiwan, to Melvin L. and Candance (Risse) Egbert. He was a 1986 graduate of Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, Iowa, and served in the United States Navy during Desert Storm. He worked many years as a diesel mechanic and most recently as an over-the-road truck driver. He has been in the Lawrence County community for the past 16 years and was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.

He married Cheryl Southard Dec. 19, 2009, in Verona. She survives.

Additional survivors include four daughters; Dalyn Egbert, Verona, Jasmine Johnson, Carthage, Brittania Johnson, Monett, and Caitlin Banks, Illinois; two sons, Dusty Southard, Joplin and Nicholas McKever, Crane; his parents, Melvin and Candance Egbert, Carthage; one brother; four sisters; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one borther, Loren Charles Holder.

Services were Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Fossett-Mosher Fuenral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial will be in the Missouir Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield, at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association, in care of the funeral home.

Otis Emanuel Fulbright

Otis Emanuel Fulbright, 86, Mt. Vernon, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at St. John's Springfield. He was born Jan. 5, 1925, in Parma to Marshall Otis and Mary Marie (Rhoades) Fullbright. He was a resident, farmer and rancher in the Mt. Vernon community for the past 63 years and attended the First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. He married Gertrude Bert Etheridge Jan. 13, 1951, in Mt. Vernon. She survives.

Additional survivors include one daughter, Sharon McDuffie, Knoxville, Tenn.; one brother, Emery Fulbright, Belvidere, Ill.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Roxie Easton and Juanita Miller; and three brothers, Clifford, Ray and Kenneth Fulbright.

Services were Friday, Jan. 28, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, with burial in the Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home.

Ted Joe Herron II

Ted Joe Herron, II, 65, Rogersville, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, in the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon. He was born Jan. 27, 1945, in Butler to Ted Joe and Reeda Jane Herron.

He served in the United Stgates Army during the Vietnam War. He received his master's degree in history from Lincoln University, Jefferson City. He worked for the past 20 years for Osborn and Associates Insurance Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Thea Jo Herron.

Survivors include one son, Reed Smith Heron, Nixa, and one brother, Marshall Herron, St. Cloud, Minn.

Memorial visitation was Thrusday, Jan. 27, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Maxine French Johnson

Maxine French Johnson, 91, Mt. Vernon, died at 4:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at her home. She was born Dec. 31, 1919, to Frank and Myrtle Head French on a farm near McKinley. She married A.B. Johnson Oct. 9, 1937, in Monett. He died July 30, 1998. She was also preceded in death by one son, Capt. Ronald D. Johnson, Feb. 9, 1967.
     She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church, with membership at the Park Avenue Christian Church in Tucson, Ariz.
     Survivors include one sister, Grace Schmidt, Aurora; two grandchildren; and two great-grandaughters.
     Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

David Alan O'Neal

David Alan O'Neal, 33, Crosby, Texas, formerly of Billings, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born Aug. 31, 1977, in Springfield to Steve O'Neal and Ann Koehler. He was a 1996 graduate of Billings High School and lived in Lawrence County prior to moving to Texas in 2009. He worked as a pipe fitter for Jacobs Engineering in Houston.

     He married Shannon Harter Sept. 7, 2007, in Springfield, She survives.
     Additional survivors include three children, Makenna O'Neal, Lincoln, Neb., and Holden and Ethan O'Neal, both of Crosby; his mother, Ann Riggs, and her husband, Bill, Aurora; his father, Steve O'Neal and his wife Carolyn, Republic; six sisters, Judy O'Neal, Billings, Shawn Gorman, Idaho, Kim Moore, Monett, Jenny Doke, Republic, Dawn Riggs, Dadeville, and Shelly Wright, Republic; three stepsisters, Suzie Willet and Julie Gill, both of Republic, and Robin Holder, Sparta; one stepbrother, Donnie Willet, Illinois; and his maternal grandmother, Margaret Koehler.
     He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Irene and John O'Neal, and his maternal grandfather,Ernest Koehler.
     Services were Friday, Jan. 28, at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in Verona.
     A memorial fund has been established at First Independent Bank, Aurora. Checks should be made in care of "Maria Harter for Daivd O'Neal". Donations will be received at the bank or at the funeral home.

Cathy Robinson

Cathy Robinson left for heaven on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, from the Winfield (Kan) hospice after a long battle with cancer. Cathy was born June 11, 1953, in Winfield to Boyd and Leila Robinson, the youngest of five children. She moved to Mt. Vernon at the age of 7 and graduated from MVHS in 1971. After graduation, she attended Pittsburg State University, majoring in math. Cathy spent several more years in Mt. Vernon, moving back to Winfield around 30 years ago.

Cathy loved animals. She trained and raised show dogs. She also worked for the Winfield Red Cross.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Gerald and Boyd "Gene" Robinson.

She is survived by two brothers, Cecil of Mt.Vernon and Larry of Joplin; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and all her dog show friends. Cathy will be sorely missed by her best friend of over 50 years, Anna Gann.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. An address for memorials will also be published at a later date.

Mildred Belle Shelton

Mildred Belle Shelton, 101, Mt. Vernon, died at 3:11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at the Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon. She was born July 13, 1909, in Lawrence County to E.L. and Bertha (Underwood) Shelton. She was a 1927 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. She retired in 1973 as a bookkeeper for the United States Department of Agriculture (ASC Office) in Mt. Vernon and was a member of the Mt. Vernon First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include one niece, Shirley Botts, Mt. Vernon.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Smith, and one brother, Marshall Shelton.

Graveside services were Monday, Jan. 31, at the Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Vernon Emergency Services for Chidlren, Inc. in care of the funeral home.

Robert "Bob" Glen Shelton

Robert "Bob" Glen Shelton, 76, Aurora, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. He was born Feb. 14, 1934, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Glen W. and Opal Street Shelton.

He was a hospital administratior and a United States Army Veteran.

Survivor include his wife, Karen, and one son, Robert Shelton, Aurora.

Memorial services were Thursday, Jan. 27, in Grace Lutheran Church, Aurora, with the Rev. Cliff Lohman officiating.

Elma Williams

Elma Williams, 96, Aurora, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, in the Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora. She was born Sept. 8, 1914, in Osa to Ira and Alice Larkin Wilson. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Farris, Aurora, one brother, Warren Wilson, Springfield; one grandson; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert; one brother, Bud Wilson; and three sisters, Wilma Burbridge, Opal Ray and Nola Burbridge.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

February 2011 Obituaries Lawrence County, MO

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These Obituaries are reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mount Vernon, MO

Denver Dale Beers

Denver Dale Beers, 71 Miller, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in the Dad Copunty Nursing Home, Greenfield.

Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Memorial services were Saturday Feb. 26, in Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.

Carl Cobb Groom

Carl Cobb Groom, 98, Aurora, formerly of Darlington, died at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, at the Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora. He was born Oct. 14, 1912, in Gentry County to Frank Seth and Laura (Cobb) Groom. He graduated from Darlington High School and farmed in the Gentry County community. He owned all of the school buses for the Stanberry School District for many years. He later moved to Colorado Springs, Colo., where he worked for the Colorado General Hospital as a supply clerk. In 2005, he moved to Aurora to be with family. He was a member of the Cameron Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Janice M. Lewis, Aurora,; one sister, Jean Adams, Moffat, Colo.; five grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leona Oyler Groom; his second wife, Dorothy Groom; one son, Jack Groom; one brother, H.C. Groom; one sister, Lorraine Christian; and one grandson.

Services were Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora, with George Miller officiating. Private buial will be at the Rouse Cemetery in Darlingron at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home.

LaVerne "Vern" Hunter

LaVerne "Vern" Hunter, 88, Aurora, died at 2:20 p.m. tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon. He was born Nov. 13, 1922, in Astoria to James Henry and Ada Elizabeth (Graven) Hunter. He was a 1940 graduate of Hartville High School and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1950. He was a salvage and rescue diver for the United States Navy during World War II, and retired from MWM Dexter as vice president of sales after 30 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Aurora. He married Patricia Janet Hayes in Branson Dec. 26, 1948. She died Nov. 21, 1974.

Survivors include two sons, Byron Hunter Neosho, and John David Hunter, Aurora; one daughter, Sara Whitt, Jefferson City; three sisters, Wilda Cogdill and June Speight, both of Springfield, and Joyce Coday, Columbia; and seven grandchidlren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Darrell and Donald Hunter; and one sister, Berniece Coday.

Services were Friday, Feb. 25, at the First Presbyterian Church in Aurora. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Fuenral Home, Aurora.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, in care of the funeral home.

Charles Vernon Lane

Charles Vernon Lane, 86, Mt. Vernon, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon. He had been a resident of the veterans' home since Dec. 28, 2010. He was born Feb. 1, 1925, in Montpelier, Ohio. His mother was Ruth Ellen Spence Routley Lane. He retired from the United States Army as a chief warrant officer, after serving 20 years in World War II and two tours during the Vietnam War. He and his wife were members of University Heights Baptist Church, Springfield.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Joe, and two great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ellen Robertston Lane; two children, Robert Vernon Lane, Auburn Hills, Mich., and Betty Ruth Lane Fisher, Arlington, Texas; one sister, Betty Shipley; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchidlren.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Private burial will be held in the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield.

Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.

Etta Mae Copening

Etta Mae Copening, age 83, of Sherman, Texas, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Texas Health Presbyterian WNJ Hospital in Sherman. She was born on Oct. 17, 1927, the daughter of Margaret Elma Meskimen in Mindenmines.

Etta Mae was a 1945 graduate of Lamar High School and worked as a licensed practical nurse for the Lawrence County Nursing Home in Mt. Vernon. Etta Mae was a very loving and caring mother, and will be missed dearly.

Those survivng her include; her children, Donna (Fred) Husted of Monett, Jody (Marvin) Jones of Carthage, Bonnie (Dale) Parrigon of Pierce City, Connie (Paul) Cleveland and Mike (Tracy) Copening, and Gwin Miller, all of Pottsboro, Texas; 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Her mother and stepfather, Cecil Smith, preceded her in death.

Graveside services, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, were Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/.

Kenneth "Farmer" Boyd

Kenneth "Farmer" boyd, 61, LaRussell, passed away 10:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. He was born April 3, 1949, in Greenfield, the son of Jack and Blanch (Belcher) Boyd. Kenneth was a 1967 graduate of Greenfield High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lockwood. He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Kenneth worked as a diesel mechanic at Rising Fenix for over 30 years and was a cattle farmer. On Jan. 19, 1972, he married Karla Thieman in Lockwood. She survives him of the home.

Additional survivors include two daughters, Shelly Foulk of Mt. Vernon, and Carrie Boyd of LaRussell; one son, Matt Boyd of Sprinngfield, two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Kendra Foulk of Mt. Vernon; one sister, Judy Jack and her husband, Terry, and one brother, David Boyd and his wife, Zella, all of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death.

Services were Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, with burial at the Summit Cemetery, northeast of Mt. Vernon.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/.

Connie Jo Blackledge

Connie Jo Blackledge, 54, Aurora, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. She was born March 23, 1956, in Wichita, Kan., to Bill and Marilyn Carter.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, and one sister, Carolyn Johnson.

Survivors include one son, Randy Carvale, Aurora; four brothers, Bill Sutcliffe, Clinton, Jim and Don Carter, both of Aurora and Ronnie Carter, Michigan; one sister, Kay Sutcliffe, Marionville; and three grandchildren.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3, at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora, with burial following at the Prichett Cemetery, Chesapeake, Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. prior to the service, at the funeral home chapel.

Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses.

Mary Ellen (Agnew) Lung

Mary Ellen (Agnew) Lung, 71, Miller, died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born March 29, 1939, in El Centro, Calif., to Charles Reuben and Jewell Louise (Niday) Agnew. She married Kenneth Lung Dec.30, 1958, in San Diego, Calif. He survives.

She was a homemaker, but also worked as a nurse's aide at the Lawrence County Nursing Home, Mt. Vernon, in the cafeteria at Miller High School and as a volunteer at the Miller Christian Center thrift store. She participated in Washington University's (St. Louis) Alzheimer's Research project for Aricept and Namenda.

Additional survivors include her children, Denise Tyler, Webb City, Debra Kosky, Bolivar, Don Lung, Miller, and Donna Allen, Cassville; one sister, Cora Agnew, El Centro; three brothers, Richard Agnew, El Centro, Michael Agnew, Fauna, Wash., and Perry Agnew, Imperial, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, at Round Grove Baptist Church, Miller, with the Rev. Bob Holman officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Custer City, Okla., at 10 a.m. Thursday, under the direction of Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Washington University's Alzheimer's research.

Homer Alwyn Mason

Homer Alwyn Mason, 80, Marionville, formerly of Bella Vista, Ark., died 12:25 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. He was born Aug. 28, 1930, in New Orleans, La., to Robert Flay and Alta Irene Burr Mason.

He married Margaret Louise VanEgtern July 6, 1985, in Canyon Lake, Calif. She survives.

He was a member of the Judson American Baptist Church in Bella Vista. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, and was a configuration manager with General Dynamics.

Additional survivors include two daughters, Pamela Dawn Jennings, Simpsonville, S.C., and Devorah Lynn Fraser, Orange, Calif., two brothers, John Mason and Newton Mason, and four sisters, Marion Wade, June Grubbs, Ann Walker and Ida Sue White, all of the state of Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kimberly Gay Mason and Shelly Hope Mason; three brothers, Robert Mason, Luke Mason and Jimmy Mason; and two sisters, Flay Ford and Grace Floyd.

Memorial services were Thursday, Feb. 24, in the Judson American Baptist Church in Bella Vista, with Dr. Robert Box officiating. Graveside services will be held at a later date in the Bellview Cemetery in Ontario, Calif.

Tennie Riggs

Tennie Riggs, 99, Aurora, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in St. John's Aurora. She was born Sept. 27, 1911, in Cato to John and Virginia Brooks. She graduated from Drury University and taught for 46 years, retiring from Cassville School System.

She married Jake Riggs. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Aurora.

Survivors include one sister, Geraldine Aldridge, Edmond, Okla.

Graveside services were Friday, Feb. 25, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

John Jasper Smith

John Jasper Smith, 89, Marionville, died at 1 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. He was born Oct. 30, 1921, in Baltimore, Md., to Walter and Laura McNally Smith. He married Artie Emiline Malinda Williams Dec. 16, 1955, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She died Nov. 24, 2010.

He retired from the United States Air Force June 1, 1963, as a technical sergeant.

Local survivors are a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Arthur L. and Barbara Kirby, Marionville.

Graveside services, with full military honors, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, in the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield, with Steve Maples officiating, under the direction of Williams Fueral Home, Marionville.

Imogene Sheppard Sullivan

Imogene Sheppard Sullivan, 89, Springfield, died thursday, Feb. 24, 2011. She was born March 2, 1921, in Dardanelle, Ark., to George J. and Nora Ann (Rainwater) Sheppard.

She was a graduate of England, Ark., High School and attended preparatory training school while working as a secretary at the Lonoke, Ark., courthouse. After she and her husband moved to Aurora, she was a Merle Norman cosmetics dealer and co-owner of Sullivan's Jewelry. They retired in December 1986. She was a member of the Aurora United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lindle and Leon Sheppard; and one sister, Mildred Redman Kirk.

Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Eugene Sullivan; two sons, Virgil Ray and Norman Lee Sullivan, both of Springfield; one sister, Eulene McAlexander, Helena, Ark.; and two grandaughters.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield. Graveside services will follow in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.

Memorial donations may be made to the Aurora United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Lillian E. Cody

Lillian E. Cody, 88, Carthage, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, in McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage. She was born Feb. 1, 1923, in Martelle, Iowa, to George and Olive (Haak) Kirkpatrick. She grew up in Mt. Vernon and was a 1941 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School.

She married Michael Cody Oct. 29, 1950. He died Oct. 29, 1999. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Bonny Graham; and two brothers, Leo Kirkpatrick and Roe Kirkpatrick.

Survivors include one son, Steve Cody, Mt. Vernon; one daughter, Theresa Erwin, Carthage; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services were Tuesday, March 1, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Carthage, with Father Bill Hodgson officiating. Burial was in Park Cemetery, Carthage, under the direction of Knell Mortuary, Carthage.

Margaret N. Whitman

Margaret N. Whitman, 95, Marionville, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett. She was born March 21, 1915, in Clothier, W. Va., to Herman and Emma (Auf Dem Houel) Nunnenkamp. She married Jack Whitman. He preceded her in death.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett.

February 2011 Lawrence County, MO Obituaries

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These Obituaries are reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mount Vernon, MO

Ruth Bernice Broady

Ruth Bernice Broady, 90, Goodman, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at Granby House, following a long illness. she was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Marvel, Ark., to Oannie and Grace (Griggs) Nunley. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Baptist church and attended the Goodman United Methodist Church for the past several years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee.

Survivors include two sons, James Broady, Neosho, and Wayne Broady, Warrensburg; two daughters, Helen Woodrum, Wayne Goodman, and Janice Barker, Mt. Vernon; three sisters, Dorthy Anderson, and Marie Miracle, Joplin, and Norma Penry, Meriden, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, Feb. 19, at Chapel of Memories, Clark Funeral Home, Neosho. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Neosho.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Compassus, in care of the funeral home.

Leonard Claude Carr

Leonard Claude Carr, 82, Billings, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1928, in Republic to James Jackson and Betty Marie (Cunningham) Carr.

He married Ethel Latham Feb. 24, 1947, She survives.

He retired from Dayco Products after 25 years, and was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Billings.

He was preceded in death by one borther, Roy.

Additional survivors include three sons, Claude, Verona, and Bill and Ronnie both of Billings; one brother, Jack Carr, Billings; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchidlren.

Services were Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Full Gospel Church, Billings, with Pastor Victor Horton officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill West Cemetery, Billings, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Hospice in Aurora.

Vivian Aileen (Trantham) Day

Vivian Aileene (Trantham) Day, 91, Marshfield, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2011. She was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Strafford to Esley and Etta Clifton Trantham.

Survivors include two sons, Greg Day, Mt. Vernon, and Jeff Day, Seymour; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph (Red) Day Jr.; two brothers, Esley Jr. and Jim Trantham; one sister, Roann Oberlander; and one granddaughter.

Services were Tuesday, Feb. 22, in Day Funeral Home, Marshfield with the Rev. Richard McGehee officiating. Burial was in Mount Pisgah Cemetery,Strafford.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Mount Pisgah Cemetery Fund, in care of the funeral home.

William T. (Bill) Farren

William T. (Bill) Farren, 81, Joplin, died at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon. He was born July 14, 1929, in Joplin to Terry Thomas and Ethel May Lawton Farren. He lived in Joplin most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was an electrician and retired in 1990 when he received his 55-year pin from the International Bortherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Joplin Local No. 95. He was a member of the Joplin Pistol and Rifle Club and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.

He married Jeanie Howard Farren July 8, 1977, in Joplin. She survives.

Additonal survivors include four sons, Dan Farren and Steven Farren, both of Joplin, Mark Farren, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Scott Farren, Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Tom.

Services were Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Parker Chapel, Joplin, with the Rev. Bob Simon officiating. Burial, with military honors, was at Osborne Memorial Cemetery, southwest section of Joplin.

Memorial donations may be made to the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon or Compassus Hospice of Joplin.

Jeannette Barbara Morrison

Jeannette Barbara Morrison, 82, Ash Grove, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, in her home of congestive heart failure. She was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Houston, Pa., to Lewis Harvey and Jeannette Barbara (Jester) Shaffer. She lived in the Ash Grove area for the last 27 years.

Jeannette married Glen Morrison on Feb. 20, 1946. She was a full-time mother/farmer/homemaker/grandmother. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed baking, polkas and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include daughters Arlene Morrison, Lindy, wife of Thomas McDonald, Sandra Swilhart and Dona Morrison all of Mt. Vernon. Grandchildren; Glenn McDonald and wife Tabitha, Crystal Schubert and husband Nathan, Bobbi Spain and husband Kendall, Anna Dawson and husband Eric, Jason Swihart and wife Jenna, Ehtan McDonald, April Norris and Molli McDonald.

Great-grandchildren; Hailea, Madiosn and Trenton Schubert, Dominic, Calvin and Hunter Dawson, Lindsay and Gavin McDonald, Kendra Spain and Jenson Swihart. Sisters: Betty Hull of Glasgow, Va, Judy Carter, Moneta, Va., Verdie Fischer, Lonestar, Texas, and one brother Lewis Shaffer, Lewisville, Ohio.

She was preceded in passing by her husband of 57 years; infant son Glenn Harvey Morrison, infant daughter Barbara Jean Morrison; one sister, Darlene Watson, and a brother and two sisters in infancy.

A natural at home viewing with burial in the family cmeetery ont he farm northwest of Chesapeake was held Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, with Chaplain Jack Betts officiating. She was laid to rest at 1 p.m. in her handmade wooden casket.

Walter Fieker

Walter Fieker, 91, Sarcoxie, died at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon. He was born Feb 2, 1920, in Stotts City to Louis and Anna (Ottensmeyer) Fieker. He served in the United States Army duirng World War II and helped build the Alaskan highway, serving overseas in the Philippines in the 340th Engineers.

He was a farmer.

He married Phyllis Lee Harrison May 12, 1951, in Sarcoxie. She died Jan. 5, 1999.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Kendrick; four borhters, Lawrence, Clarence, Harlan and Nolan Fieker; and four sisters, Millie Long, Helen Henry, Bertha Barnes and Edna Cox.

Survivors include one son, Steve Fieker, Sarcoxie, one daughter Sue Rahr, Viroqua, Wis.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchidlren.

Services were Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, with the Rev. Bill Worthington officiating. Burial was in the Sarcoxie Cemetery, with full military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon or the American Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home.

Noma Dell Hill

Noma Dell Hill, 96, Noma Dell Hill, 96, Miller, died at 10:55 a.m., Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon. She was born Oct. 21, 1914, in Lawrence County to Bert E. and Celia (Dean) Johnson. She was a homemaker and lived in the Miller community her entire life.

She married Lawson Hill April 19, 1935, in Greenfield. He died Sept. 6, 2002.

Survivors include two sons, J.B. and Brad Hill, both of Miller; one brother, Jack Johnson, California; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Noel "Red" Johnson, and three grandsons.

Services were Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller. Burial was in the Shiloh Cemetery, northeast of Miller.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.

Henry Leonard "Hank" Lester

Henry Leonard "Hank" Lester, 69, Mt. Vernon, died at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at St. John's Springfield. He was born May 25, 1941, in Mt. Vernon to Charles and Lena (Riley) Lester. He was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. He worked for 43 years as a truck driver, most recently for Nick's Transport, Mt. Vernon.

He married Kay Stockton Sept 21, 1967, in Mt. Vernon. She survives.

Additional survivors include three sons, Chuck Lester, Greg Lester and Darrell Lester, and one daughter, Melissa Myers, all of Mt. Vernon; two brothers, John Lester, Ft. Worth, Texas, and Bobby Lester, Mt. Vernon; one sister, Mary Walker, Mt. Vernon; and 16 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Charlene Casey and Betty Curts; and one borhter Larry Gene Lester.

Graveside services were Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Ozark Prairie Cemetery, north of Mt. Vernon, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

James B. McBee

James B. McBee, 83, formerly of Joplin, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon, following an illness. He was born Nov. 10, 1927, at Stella to Sam and Margaret (Smith) McBee. He served in the United States Army Air Corps. He worked as a truck driver for Yellow Transit and Tri-State.

Survivors include one son, Jay McBee, Joplin, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Kevin McBee.

Graveside services were Friday, Feb. 18, at Osborne Memorial Cemetery, Joplin, with Pastor Aaron Brown officiating, under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory, Joplin.

Willis Ray Meyer

Willis Ray Meyer, 78, Aurora, died at 3:48 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at his home. He was born Feb. 2, 1933, in Stotts City to George Herman and Velma Lena (Moenkhoff) Meyer.

He lived in Lawrence County his entire life and was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked as a backhoe operator and safety officer of Missouri Gas Energy and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aurora. He married Phyllis Irwin Aug. 12, 1955, in Stotts City. She survives.

Additional survivors include one son, Scott Meyer, Cape Girardeau; two duaghters, Sherry Myers, St. Charles, and Sandy Alfred, O'Fallon and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Norma Breedlove.

Memorial services were Monday, Feb. 21, at the United Methodist Church, Aurora, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Private burial services will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.

Etta Louise Peterson

Etta Louise Peterson, 75, Monett, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at St. John's, Joplin. She was born Sept. 20, 1935, in Wentworth to George Preston and Florence (Cowan) Reynolds.

She was a graduate of Pierce City High School and a homemaker.

She married Howard Peterson Aug. 20, 1955, in Verona. He survives. Additonal survivors include one son, Gary Peteson, Pierce City; one daughter, Juanita Bishop, Springfield; two brothers, Dale Reynolds, Sarcoxie, and Donnie Reynolds, Sheldon; two granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Reynolds, Andy Reynolds and Cleo Reynolds.

Services were Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Buchanan Funeral Home Chapel, Monett, with the Rev. Bob Whittemire officiating. Burial was in Spring River Cemetery, Verona.

Richard "Yogi" Leroy Nerren

Richard "Yogi" Leroy Nerren, 39, Springfield, formerly of Mt. Vernon and Monett, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, as the result of a motorcycle accident on Highway 97 near Stotts City. He was born Oct. 25, 1971, in Bishop, Calif., to George Nerren and Ruby (George) Rager.

He married Pamela Shields Jan. 26, 2008, in Reno, Nev. She survives. He was a drywall worker.

Additonal survivors include his father, George Nerren, Bishop; his mother, Ruby Rager, Mt. Vernon; five sisters, Doris Lee Albers, Sacramento, Calif., Sonya Lynn Locquiao and Pamela Denise Rager, both of Mt. Vernon, and Jennifer Nerren and Jessica Nerren, Bishop. His body was cremated under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City. No services are planned.

Robert Bruce Reed

Robert Bruce Reed, 83, Springfield, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, in the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon. He was born Jan. 23, 1928, in Neodesha, Kansas., to Roger John and Olivia Barr Reed.

He married Sue Ellen Matthews Jan. 16, 1953, in Monett. She survives.

He was a member of South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield. He graduated from Marionville High School and received his bachelor's degree in industrial technology from Missouri State University, Springfield. He served in the United States Marine Corps and the Army for three years after World War II. He was a radio dispatcher for the Missouri State Highway Patrol and taught electronics at a vocational technical school in Springfiled. He taught mathematics in the Springfield Public Schools before working as a counselor with the Missouri State Employment Office with more than 30 years of service.

Additional survivors include five sons, Douglas Reed, Chapel Hill, N.C., Paul Reed, Kankakee, Ill., John Reed, Laguna, Calif., Philip Reed, Springfield, and James Reed, Oslo, Norway; three brothers, Louis Reed, Portland, Ore., Richard Reed, Independence, and Vernon Reed, Liberty; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henderson Reed and Harry Reed.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, with the Rev. Ryan Palmer officiating. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield.

Memorial donations may be made to South Haven Baptist Church, the Alzheimer's Association or the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon.

Herbert Lee Riott

Herbert Lee Riott, 69, Purdy, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at his home. He was born Sept. 6, 1941, in Abesville to Claude and Mary (Coin) Riott. He was raised in the Barry County area and attended school in McDowell. He worked most of his life in construction and as an independent truck driver.

Survivors include four sons, Robert Riott, Pierce City, Steven Riott, Independence, Timothy Riott, Pueblo, Colo., and Brian Riott, Verona; one sister, Linda Kirk, Springfield; and four grandchidlren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Flo Ella Hopkins, and Tammy Riott; and two grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville.

Howard E. Smith

Howard E. Smith, 79, Aurora, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at his home. He was a retired vice president of sales for Washington Belt Company.

Arrangements are pending under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville.

Raymond Stapleton Jr.

Raymond Stapleton Jr., 66, Verona, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born June 24, 1944, in Shell Knob to Dale and Margie Stapleton.

He retired from a family-owned cleaning business. He had previously worked as a butcher at Russ' Supermarket in Purdy.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Linda Sue; two sons, Larry, Nixa, and Keith, Aurora, four sisters, Mary Swafford, Viola Castle, Janet Hemphill and Barbara McFarland; two brothers, Jerry Stapleton and Jim Stapleton; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Steve Brian.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday Feb 26, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnessess in Aurora, under the direction of White Funeral Home, Cassville.

Clinton Kenneth Ogle

Clinton Kenneth Ogle, 80, Mt. Vernon, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, in Sprinfield. He was born Jan. 21, 1931, in Willow Springs to Kenneth Perry and Mable A. (Roberts) Ogle.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from noon to service time Wednesday.

Leroy Watts

Leroy Watts, 87, Verona, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, in St. John's, Springfield, following a sudden illness. He was born Oct. 11, 1923, in Joplin to Harley Monroe and Nellie Elizabeth (Hale) Watts.

He was a 1941 graduate of Joplin High School and attended Joplin Junior College. He served in the United States Army, where he was a medic during World War II. He worked for Sesco Engineering in Kansas City for many years. He wa a founding member of the Missouri Cowboy Poets Association, a member of the Ozark Writers' Guild and had attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.

He married M. Lavern Matthews July 9, 1948. She survives.

Additonal survivors include one son, L.W. Watts, West Minster, Colo.; one daughter, Roxanna Lee Watts, Monett; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Leo Watts, and one sister, Wanda Goodpastor.

Memorial services were Saturday, Feb. 19, at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, with the Rev. Hubert Conway officiating, under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.

Memorial donations may be made to Loaves and Fishes, in care of the funeral home.

Donald Ray Williams

Donald Ray Williams, 65, Webb City, died at 10:38 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at St. John's Joplin. H He was born June 22, 1945, in Aurora to Lloyd and Leona (White) Williams. He attended the Aurora Baptist Temple and went to school in Aurora as a child.

Survivors include two brothers, Roy Williams, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Paul Williams, Aurora.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services were Friday, Feb. 18, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell funeral Home, Aurora.

Lawrence County MO Obituaries - X - Y - Z

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Updated 10-29-2010
Lawrence County, Missouri Obituaries - X, Y, Z
These Obituaries were taken out of the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Mildred Ada Youngberg

Mildred Ada Youngberg, 94, Verona, MO, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, in the Aurora Nursing Center, in Aurora.
She was born Sept. 9, 1912, at Zwingle, Iowa, to Raymond and Florence Bradley. She graduated from Alta, Iowa.
She married Edwin Youngberg Aug. 29, 1931. He died April 7, 1976.
She had lived in Verona since 1955. She was a homemaker and a member of the Verona Christian Church for 50 years.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Eugene Youngberg, June 30, 1940, one brother, Bill Bradley, one sister, Blanch Preston, and one grandson.
Survivors include five children, Lyle Youngberg, Verona, Arlene Fields, Billings, Karen Darr, Crane, Anita Viles, Hollister, and Sandra Wright, Stark City; one sister, Margaret Griffel, Sioux City, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services were Saturday Jan. 6, at the Verona Christian Church under the direction of Peterson Funeral Home, Aurora.
Burial was Monday, Jan. 8, in Fairfield Cemetery, Albert City, Iowa.
Memorials may be made to the Verona Christian Church.

William Michael "Mike" Zay

William Michael "Mike" Zay, 68, Aurora, MO, died at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at St. John's Springfield.

He was born Dec. 23, 1941, in Springfield to William John and Merry (Waddell) Zay.

He was a 1959 graduate of Parkview High School in Springfield and was a United States Marine veteran. He was the former owner of the Elliott Street Laundromat and Aurora Bowl. He worked as a broker for Century 21 in Aurora, and was a member of the Aurora Lions Club and Aurora United Methodist Church. He was a former councilman for the City of Aurora.

Survivors include Danette Zay of the home; five daughters, Sabra and Angela Zay, Springfield, Ashley Ivkovic, Leawood, Kan., Audrey Koop, St. Louis, and Annalyn Zay, New Orleans, La.; one sister, Elizabeth Zay, Sand Springs, Okla; one brother, Bob Zay, West Hollywood, Calif.; three stepchildren, Alison Perriman, Lecenter, Wash., and Amy Savage and Joshua Barr, Aurora; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lions Club, in care of the funeral home.

Steve Zellers

Steve Zellers, 94, Aurora, MO, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. He was born June 23, 1916, in Cassville to Charlie and Ollie Foster Zellers.

He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended New Life Fellowship in Crane. He had served as a deacon of the church since it was founded in 1985. He served in the United States Army, 1st Infantry Division. "The Big Red One." He received eight bronze stars for serving in eight campaigns, including D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Alene Essary Zellers, and one son, Eddie Zellers.

Survivors include one son, Lonnie Zellers, Aurora; three daughters, Linda Gentry, Marionville, Fayelene Wilks, Hurley, and Donna Bliss, Crane; two sisters, Ethel Bricker, Aurora, and Annie Smith, Marionville; 11 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services were Friday, Sept. 3, in Westtrip Funeral HOme, Crane, Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery, Crane.

Ella Lois Ziel

Ella Lois Ziel, 92, Aurora, MO, died at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in the Aurora Nursing Center.
She was born Feb. 24, 1915, in Henderson, Ky., to George and Mary (Murrell) Cos. She was a retired waitress.
Local survivors include two nephews, Dan Broyles and Jim Love, both of Aurora.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
No services are planned. Burial was in Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Lawrence County MO Obituaries - W

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Updated 05-30-10

Lawrence County, Missouri Obituaries - W

These Obituaries were taken out of the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO
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George Harry Walker

George Harry Walker, 80, Marionville, MO, died Monday, April 5, 2010, in his home.

He was born Oct. 17, 1929, in Bakersville, Calif., to Harry and Rosie Lee Rowe Walker. He moved from Monterey, Calif., to Marionville with his family when he was 14. He graduated from Marionville High School with the Class of 1948.

He married Patricia Ann Cain Sept. 19, 1952, in Harrison, Ark. She survives.

He worked in the Vaisey-Bristol Shoe Factory in Marionville for 25 years and was a plant foreman for Roscon Pipe Manufacturing Company in Springfield until his retirement. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.

Additional survivors include two sons, George Lee Walker and Jimmy Dee Walker, both of Marionville; three daughters, Rosalea Ellen Hodde, Vandalia, Mary Susan Head, Versallies, and Jacqualyn Ann Manetzke, Aurora; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

Services were Thursday, April 8, in the Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Marionville. Burial, with military rites, was in the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield.

J.R. Wallace

J.R. Wallace, 92, Marionville, died Monday Sept. 3, 2007, in his home.

He was born Aug. 28, 1915, in Red Falls, Minn., to George and Martha Slieght Wallace. He wa a retired shoe factory worker.

Survivors include three sons, Robert and Larry Wallace, both of Marionville, and Howard Wallace, one daughter, Charlene Gastorf, Aurora; and one sister, Mildred Cornman, Monett.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn.

Graveside services were Thursday, Sept. 6, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under direction of Peterson Funeral Home, Aurora.

Nell T. Wallace

Nell T. Wallace, 92, Marionville, MO, died at 11:10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She was born July 22, 1915, in Lebanon to George and Ethel (Burton) Hurt. She retired after 30-plus years as a machine operator for the Juvenile Shoe Company. She married Clayton Wallace May 25, 1935, in Camdenton, he died Dec. 4, 1989. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Dorothy; three sisters, Dorothy Hurt, Margaret Farrar and Louise Fulp; and one grandson. Survivors include one son, Charles Wallace, Billings; one daughter, Frieda Wrinkle, Marionville; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.

Hunter Owen Walters

Hunter Owen Walters was stillborn Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Cox Monett. He was the son of Matt and Charena (Kimbler) Walters, Monett.

Survivors include two sisters, Tesia and Tateanna, of the home; paternal grandparents Rick and Marion Walters, Mt. Vernon; maternal grandparents Chuck Kimbler, Mt. Vernon, and Dave and Tawnya Swafford, Verona; paternal great-grandparents Lawrence and Ina Mae Lutz, Mt. Vernon, and

Vivian Walters, Pierce City; and maternal great-grandparents Tom and Mary Ann Carlson, Monett, and Ed and Norma Kimbler, Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Curran and Truitt, paternal grandmother Sharon Staponski Walters and maternal great-grandfather Joseph Walters.

Graveside services were Saturday, Dec. 8, at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Pulaskifield, under direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City.

Earmle E. Watson

Earmle E. Watson, 80, Verona, MO, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, in Cox South, Springfield.
He was born Oct. 26, 1926, to Robert and Golda (Ledgerwood) Watson. He married Ruth Stapleton Sept 11, 1946.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, one son, Lonnie, and one sister, Violet Ann Reed.
Survivors include two brothers, Delmer, Shell Knob, and Wallace, Cassville. He was a Jehovah’s Witness.
Memorial services were Sunday March 2, in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Aurora, with Ken Welsh officiating.

Annette Kay Weatherly

Annette Kay Weatherly, 45, Aurora, MO, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at her residence. She was born March 17, 1961, in Aurora, to Charles Gene Bowling and Joann Cassy Perkins. She married Vincent Alan Weatherly April 27, 1979 at the First Baptist Church in Aurora. She was a secretary at First Independent Bank, Aurora. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1979.
Survivors include two sons, Regan Weatherly, Liberal, and Michael “Trent” Weatherly, Columbia, two brothers Richard Bowling, Pryor, Okla, and Dr. Brett Bowling, Monett; her father, Gene and his wife, Delphia Bowling, Freistatt and her grandmother, Clala Bowling, Aurora, and one grandson.
She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Gary Gene Bowling and a grandparent.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 16, in First Baptist Church, Aurora, with David Martin officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Aurora Future Farmers of America, in care of the funeral home.

Lee Charles Weekes

Lee Charles Weekes, 82, Verona, MO, died at 5:49 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007, in his home.

He was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Charles and Rose (Detrich) Weekes.

He retired from McCune Brooks Hospital in Carthage, where he worked as a registered nurse. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served in World War II, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, Verona.

He married Delsa Green Nov. 18, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She survives.

Additional survivors include three sons, Randall Lee Weekes, Cedar City, Utah, Harold Mark Weekes, Clearfield, Utah, and Linden Paul Weekes, Saratoga Springs, Utah; two daughters, DeAnna Chaffin, Verona, ,and Arlaine Bell, Willard; two brothers, Cleve George Weekes, Blackfoot, Idaho, Larry Blair Weekes, Archer, Idaho; one sister, Marie Munns, Archer; 34 grandchldren; and 50 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Rose Anna Weekes; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, Verona, with burial in Sutton Cemetery, Archer, on Saturday, June 23. Local arrangements are under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Fern Irene (Bradley) Wells

Fern Irene (Bradley) Wells, 88, Marionville, MO, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.
She was born May 25, 1920, in Barry County.
She married Hubert F. Wells Aug. 10, 1938. He preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Earl D., and a grandson.
She was a member of Buck Prairie Baptist Church for 65 years, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Blevins and Peggy Fitzpatrick; three sons, Charles Wells, Bob Wells and Curtis Wells; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Buck Prairie Baptist Church, Marionville. Burial will be in Marionville IOOF Cemetery, under direction of Williams Funeral Home, Marionville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buck Prairie Church building fund or the American Cancer Society.

Jerry Lee Wells

Jerry Lee Wells, 52, Aurora, MO, died Monday, March 19, 2007, in his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1954, in Stone County to Silas and Betty (Curbow) Wells.
He had been a lifelong resident of the Stone and Barry county area, where he had worked as an auto mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Betty; his stepfather, Emerson Wright; and one brother, Gary Wells.
Survivors include three sisters, Linda Wheeler, Reeds Spring, and Nancy Howard and Cathy Branstetter, both of Crane; and one brother, Carroll Wells, Crane.
Services were Thursday, March 22, in Westrip Funeral Home, Crane. Burial was in Nolan Cemetery, Galena.

Ada Marie Wendler

Rose Elizabeth West

Rose Elizabeth West, 96, Miller, MO, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in Mt. Vernon.
She was born Dec. 29, 1910, in Mindenmines to George “Ben” and Ethel Mae (Enke) Kale. When Rose was 3 years old, her mother married John David Stirewalt. She was raised by them. She was a homemaker and helped Raymond farm. Rose loved gardens and growing them year round in her greenhouse. She was a member of the Red Oak Quilting Club and a 4-H leader. Rose attended Round Grove Baptist Church.
She married Raymond Louis West Sept. 15, 1936, in Mt. Vernon. They were married 51 years when he preceded her in death Sept. 20, 1987.
Survivors include one son, Monty West and wife, Jan, Miller; two sisters, Muriel Pennington, Sarcoxie, and Betty Carnes, Carthage, two brothers, Harold Stirewalt, Moss Point, Miss., and Clyde Stirewalt, Diamond; three grandchildren, Kimberly Rinker and husband, Dwight, and Kristy Prater and husband Chris, all of Mt. Vernon, and Monty West III, Miller; three step grandchildren, Brent Wilson, Willmar, Minn., Brian Wilson, Springfield, and Jennifer Miller, Mt. Vernon; three great-grandchildren, Drew and Whitney Rinker and Jared Prater; five step-great-grandchildren, Jelani and Pyper Miller, Kaylie and Cole Wilson and Maddie Huff; and several nieces and nephews.
Her paretns and 10 brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Services were Sunday, April 15, at Round Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Holman officiating. Burial was in Goss Cemetery at Phelps, under the direction of Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Goss Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.

Brenda Sue White

Brenda Sue White, 56, Aurora, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, in Ozark Mountain Regional Health Care Center, Crane.

She was born Aug. 17, 1952, in DeSoto to Emma Lorraine (Politte) Warren. She graduated from high school in DeSoto and worked a numnber of years for the DeSoto Shoe Company. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Shell Knob.

She was preceded in death by her mother, and one brother, Kenneth.

Survivors include one son, Todd Harmon, St. Louis; two brothers, John Warren, Pevely, and David Long, Republic; and one sister, Sandra Hahn, Galena.

Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in Holy Family Catholic Church, Shell Knob, under direction of Fohn Fuenral Home, Shell Knob.

Coleen Walker White

Coleen Walker White, 44, Aurora, died at 8:24 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007, in St. John's Springfield.

She was born March 30, 1963, in Aurora to Fred and Beverly Walker.

Survivors include two daughters, Aranessa White and Emily Journagan, both of Springfield; her mother, Beverly Brown Walker; three sisters, Marilyn "Toni" Henry, Springfield, Cindy Elliott, Aurora, and Connie Arnsmeyer, Marionville; and one granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Henry Walker, and her grandmother, Millie Brown.

Services were Friday, June 1, in the Williams Fuenral Chapel, Marionville. Burial was in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery.

Frances Lee White

Frances Lee White, 93, Aurora, died at 7:47 a.m. Friday, Aug 3, 2007, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville.
She was born Nov. 8, 1913, in Aurora to John and Nellie (Willis) Kittrell.
She lived in the Aurora community most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
She married Winfield “Cottey” White June 24, 1931, he died May 22, 1994. She was also preceded in death by one son, Bob White; one great-grandson, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include one daughter, Marlene Calico, and one son, Jack White, both of Aurora; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Monday, Aug. 6, in Maple Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Lee Parson officiating, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home.

Thelma Marie (Colestock) White

Thelma Marie (Colestock) White, 83, Halltown, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in the Maples Nursing Home, Springfield.

She was born July 7, 1926, in Rush County, Ind., to Raymon Lee and Wilma (Bowles) Colestock. She married Jerry E. White April 21, 1953. He survives.

Additional survivors include one daughter,Anne Roth, Washington; one sister, Marjorie Siders, Rushville, Ind.; and two grandsons.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Betty June Boyd; and one brother, Norman Colestock.

After graduating from Arlington (Ind.) High School, she attended Cincinnati Bible Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio, for two years. She transferred to Ozark Christian College, Joplin, where she received a bahelor's degree. She attended graduate school at Fort Hays Kansas State College, Hays, Kan., Missouri State University, Springfield, Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, University of Missouri-Columbia, and Southeast Missouri State College, Cape Giradeau. While a student at Ozark Christian College, she served as a representative of the college by singing for revivals in churches and Christian service camps. After her marriage, she continued to use her musical abilities as the wife of a minister. They traveled to churches throughout the state in the late 1960's to raise support for the establishment of Show-Me Christian Home.

Mrs. White taught for 24 years, teaching English in three school districts, and was school librarian in two districts. After retiring, she owned and operated Whitehall Mercantile on Route 66 in Halltown. She was a founding member of the Route 66 Asssociation of Missouri.

Services were Saturday, April 17, in the Halltown Chirstian Church, Halltown, under direction of Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield.

Memorials may be made to Alpha Chirstian Children's Home, P.O. Box 727, Perry, KS 66073-0727.

Ina Mae Whitehead

Ina Mae Whitehead, 81, Ash Grove, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, in St. John's Springfield, following a short illness.

She was born south of Halltown in Lawrence County to Walter and Lela (Galloway) Johnson. She was a lifelong area resident.

She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, attended Missouri State Teachers College (Missouri State University), and taught school in one-room schools. She was a memer of Ash Grove Assembly of God Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years.

She married R. Conley Whitehead Sept. 21, 1950. He died Oct. 29, 2005.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Farron Dale, April 16, 1964; two brothers, Mel and Victor Johnson; and three sisters, Grace Garner, Rosetta Carr and Vivian Pyle.

Survivors include two sons, Rick Whitehead, Ash Grove, and Dane Whitehead, Bois D'Arc; two daughters, Reba Long, Walnut Grove, and Christina Jett, Ash Grove; one brother, Ivan Johnson, Marionville; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Services were Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Ash Grove Assembly of God Church, with the Revs. Don Miller and Carl Long officiating. Burial was in Ash Grove Cemetery, under direction of Wilson-Brim-Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove.

Bob Wiles

Bob Wiles of Marionville passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, following a sudden illness, on his 86th birthday.

He was born Sept. 21, 1921, to Elmer and Maggie Wiles and was a lifelong resident of Marionville, graduating high school in 1939.

Bob married Sarah Darby on April 11, 1957, and she preceded him in death this past April 14. They were best known for their partnership in the operation of Wiles Orchard. Many will remember the unique flavor of Bob's homemade apple cider and the taste of his old-fashioned Jonathan apples. He was also a retired clerk from the Marionville Post Office.

Bob was active in Republican Party politics, having served as committeeman from the South Buck Prarie Township. He was also a longtime member of the Marionville Chapter of the International Order of Odd Fellows and was the organization's secretary - treasurer at the time of his passing.

Bob is survived by a son, Mike, wife, Carmen, and granddaughters Bailey, Jessa and Reagan, of Ozark; a sister-in-law, Florence Darby; niece Carol Bangle and husband Larry; and nephew, Bud Darby and wife Linda, all of Marionville. He is also survived by first cousins Reid Wiles and Nellie Jo Reynolds of Springfield, Jane Ann and Gale Pate of Aurora, Jane Moult of Joplin, and Larry and Sherry Wiles of Billings. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and brother-in-law and an infant son.

Services were Monday, Sept. 24, in First United Methodist Curch, Marionville. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Marionville, under direction of William Funeral Home, Marionville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First United Methodist Church or Marionville Cemetery Association in Bob's honor.

Sarah Ann Wiles

Sarah Ann Wiles, 81, Marionville, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007, after a short illness.
She was born Nov. 7, 1925, to Faye and Ira Darby and was a lifelong resident of Marionville, graduating high school there in 1943.
Sarah married Bob Wiles in 1957 and was best known for her partnership with him in the operation of Wiles Orchard. Her enthusiasm for her work and love for their customers will be remembered by many in the area. She loved playing with and reading stories to her grandkids. The family will greatly miss her applesauce and strawberry shortcake.
A lifelong Republican, Sarah was elected committee woman from the South Buck Prairie Township in 1956 and has been reelected to that post continually until her passing. She has also served as Republican Centeral Committee. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and secretary of the Marionville Cemetery Association.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, her parents and two brothers.
Sarah is survived by her husband, Bob; son Mike and wife, Carmen, and granddaughters, Jessa, Bailey and Reagan, all of Ozark; and sister-in-law, Florence Darby, niece Carol Bangle and husband, Larry, and nephew Bud Darby and wife, Linda, all of Marionville.
Services were Tuesday, April 17, at First United Methodist Church, Marionville. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery, under the direction of Williams Funeral Home, Marionville.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the First United Methodist Church or Marionville Cemetery Association, in Sarah’s honor.

Edna D. Williams

Lillian "Doris" Williams

Lillian "Doris" Williams, 85, Lockwood, died at 12 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Lockwood.

She was born Aug. 25, 1924, in Lawrence County to Virgil L. and Elise E. (Evatt) Pendleton. She was a member of the Round Grove Baptist Church, Miller.

She married Willie Hollis Williams April 16, 1941, in Ash Grove. He died April 26, 1977.

Survivors include two sons, Bob Williams, Branson West, and Bruce Williams, Miller; one sister, Lucille Simpson, Miller; one brother, Melvin Pendleton, Miller; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Bud Pendleton; two sisters, Regina Baldwin and Oma Pendleton; and one great-grandson.

Services were Friday, Aug. 28, in Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller. Burial was in Miller Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Miller Memorial Gardens, in care of the funeral home.

Jessee T. Willis

Jesse T. Willis, 79, Monett, died Friday, May 4, 2007, at Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett.
He was born June 20, 1927, in Shelbyville, Tenn., to Thomnas Edwin and Ada Coker Willis.
He married Barbara Roody Willis May 26, 1955, in Gold Beach, Ore., She survives.
He was a missionary minister and a member of the 9th Street Church of Christ in Monett. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.
Additional survivors include three sons, Thomas Willis, Arcadia, Calif., and Carl and Bill Willis, both of Monett, two daughters, Dolly Carter, Monett, and Phyllis Stewart, Mt. Vernon; one brother, Park Willis, Overton, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Corrine Hunt, Dorothy Podamajersky and Tommie Griffis, and two brothers, Edwin and Glenn Willis. Services were Monday, May 7, at 9th Street Church of Christ with Nathan Ross and Jason McCully officiating. Burial was in Monett IOOF Cemetery, under direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.
Memorials may be made to Church of Christ India Fund.

Bobby Jean Wilson

Bobby Gene Wilson, 70, Marionville, died at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in his home.

He was born Dec. 15, 1936, in Galena to Marshall Venus and Florence Letha Greenway Wilson.

He was married to the former Donna Ree Kerns.

He was a member of Union Grove Church and a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Donna; four daughters, Debra Klinge, Marionville, Terri Jean Wood, Springfield, Regina Wilson and Cathy Hubbard, Kansas; two sons, Robert Wilson, Las Vegas, Nev., and Larry Wilson, Jenkins; two brothers, Jack Wilson, Galena, and Earl Wilson, Springfield; three sisters Fay Matney, Nixa, Clyime Bowling, Crane, and Evelyn Latton; Aurora; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, John Wilson. Services were Thursday, Nov. 15, in Williams Funeral Chapel, Marionville, with the Rev. Brian Cooke officiating. Burial was in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery.

Earnesteen Jenkins Wilson

Earnesteen Jenkins Wilson, 89, Marionville, died at 5:32 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009, at the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville.

She was born Nov. 2, 1919, in Stone County to Sam Virgil and Vennie White Jenkins.

She married Jess Robert Wilson, he died May 30, 2001. Among those preceding her in death were a grandson and great-granddaughter.

Survivors include one son, Wayne Scott, Brown Springs; one grandaughter; five great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Services were Monday, June 29, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Marionville, with the Rev. Bryan Cook officiating. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery.

Mary Lee Crumpley Wilson

Mary Lee Crumpley Wilson, 68, Marionville, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in her home.

She was born Sept. 14, 1941, in Marionville to John Wesley and Carmine Celia Pearce Crumpley.

She married Ray Wilson June 30, 1961. He survives.

She graduated with the Class of 1959 from Marionville High School. She was a member of the Pierson Cumberland Presbyterian Church and served as an elder for many years. She was also a teacher's aide and bus driver for the Greene Valley State School and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carmine Crumpley.

Additional survivors include two daughters, Marla Shuler, Clever, and Melissa Bowman, Diamond; three siblings, Mearleen Barnett, Clever, Bill Crumpley, Willard, and Janice Bluebaum, Billings; and four grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, April 3, in the Pierson Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Bradfield, with the Rev. Duncan Clyne officiating. Burial was in the Charity Cemetery at Bradfield, under direction of Williams Funeral Home, Marionville.

Tami Wilson

Tami Wilson, 49, Aurora, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, in St. John's Springfield.

She was born Nov. 4, 1960, in Aurora to Earl and Jettie Bowling Seitz. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her father, Earl Bowling; two sons, Bryce Powell, Hurley, and Brent Wilson, Aurora; and one daughter, Shonda Wilson, Aurora.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, in the Elm Branch Christian Church, Aurora, under direction of Peterson Fuenral Chapel, Aurora.

Betty L. Wolf

Betty L. Wolf, 82, Verona, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora.

She was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Monett to Troy Anthony and Alice Elwell Anderson. She was a nurse for Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett for 18 years and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, north of Monett.

She married Carl Wolf Dec. 25, 1944, in Billings. He died Feb. 19, 1993.

Survivors include three sons, Rick Wolf, Verona, Danny Wolf, Bolivar, and Randy Wolf, Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Renee McKinley, Aurora, Anita Perry, Columbus, Kan., and Mitzi Riley, Fort Scott, Kan.; one sister, Bonnie Wiseley, Raytown; and 67 grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Wolf.

Services were Monday, June 8, at Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the chairty of the donor's choice.

Ruth Ann Wood

Ruth Ann Wood, 72, Aurora, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at St. John's Springfield. She was born Oct. 6, 1937, in Perryville to Sylvester and Laura (Guyot) Unterreiner. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Vincent De Paul High School in Perryville.

She worked as a clerk for the Aurora Lumber Company and later as a secretary for State Farm Insurance in Aurora. She was a member of the OQC Quilters Club in Cassville, the Aurora Quilters Club and the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where she was also a member.

She married Joseph Earl Wood in Perryville April 14, 1956. He survives.

Additional survivors include three daughters, Jan Baker and Lori Wallace, both of Aurora, and Joyce Stribling, Webb City; one sister, Dorothy Fleugle, Perryville; two brothers, David Unterreiner and Tom Unterreiner, both of Perryville; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Unterreiner.

Funeral Mass was Tuesday, May 11, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Aurora. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Aurora.

Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, in care of the funeral home.

Nora Agnes Worm

Nora Agness Worm, 92, Verona, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. She was born May 22, 1915, in Meinert to Walter and Anna Kluhsmann Joeckel. She married Ernest Phillip Worm Dec. 6, 1936, in Meinert. He died April 16, 1957. She was a homemaker and retired dietician at St. Vincent's Hospital, Monett. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt, and the Dorcas Ladies Aid. Survivors include one son, Martin Worm, Verona; two daughters, Frances Scates, Joplin, and Marcell Mitchell, Springfield, one brother, Delbert Joeckel, Venis, Fla.; four sisters, Edna Probert, Lockwood, Dorothy Brewer, Oklahoma, and Ester Stout and Elda Farmer, both of Carthage; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, Oct. 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt, with Wilbur Claude officiating. Burial was in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, under direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethesda Lutheran Children's Home.

Edna D. Williams, 95, Verona, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at Cox Monett after a short illness.
She was born Oct. 26, 1911, in Verona to Thomas and Martha (Bennett) Marbut.
She was a homemaker and a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church, Purdy. She married Lawrence J. Williams Dec. 23, 1946. He died in 1998.
Survivors include three sons, Donald Williams and ronald Williams, both of Verona, and Edward Winans, Springfield; one sister, Bernece Coulter, Marionville; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Martha E. Allen, in 1961.
Services were Friday, April 6, at Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett, with the Rev. Lee Neil officiating. Burial was in Calton Cemetery, Verona.
Memorials may be made to the Calton Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.

She was born Oct. 20, 1933, in Jasper County, MO., to John Otis and Ada Marie (Richards) Chandler.
Ada Marie was a Mt. Vernon High School graduate and a member of the Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon and also attended First Baptist in Stotts City. She married Harold Wendler on Aug. 14, 1951, in Eureka Springs, Ark. He survives.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Peggy Gibson and husband, Jeff, Mt. Vernon; two sons, Jerry Wendler and wife, Julie, Aurora, and Kenneth Wendler and wife, Stephanie, Bentonville, Ark.; five grandchildren, Kevin Wendler and Jeff Gibson, Mt. Vernon, Jill Wendler, Aurora, Shelena and Dawn Wendler, Bentonville; and two great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Julia Wendler. Her parents and a daughter Sherry Wendler, preceded her in death.
Open memorial visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday April 6, in the First Baptist Church of Stotts City.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Stotts City in care of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.Ada Marie Wendler, 73, Stotts City, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2007, at the Aurora Nursing Center.

Lawrence County Mo Obituaries - U - V

2009-03-23T17:01:00.000-07:00

Updated 09-20-09
Lawrence County, Missouri Obituaries - U & V

These Obituaries were taken out of the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Ethel "Alvina" Vacca

Ethel "Alvina" Vacca, 92, Aurora, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in the Aurora Nursing Center.

She was born May 22, 1915, in Syracuse, Neb., to Oscar and Myrtle (Wiles) Kuenning.

Alvina worked as a bookkeeper for the family trucking company and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon. Alvina and her husband lived in various communities including Humansville, where she worked in the office of the Humansville Senior Center and was active in the Humansville United Methodist Church, as well.

On Sept. 22, 1934, she married Hobart Morris Vacca. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1980.

He parents, granddaughter, Charlotte Johnson, three brothers, Warren, David and Maynard Kuenning and sister Shirley Kuenning also preceded her in death.

She is survived by daughter, Wilma Wood and husband, Jerry, Mt. Vernon; son, Donald Vacca, Monett; granddaughter, Cheryl Sisco and husband, Charley, Chardwick; three great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jeremy Sisco and Zachary Johnson; three brothers, Melvin Kuenning and wife, Irene, Syracuse, Neb., Harold Kuenning, Lincoln, Neb., Wilbur Kuenning and wife Doris, Imperial, Neb.; four sisters, Erma Semiers, Plattsmouth, Neb., Myldred Dettmer and husband, Harvey, Syracuse, Arvilla Noerrlinger, Beatrice, Neb., and Betty Wallen and husband, Glen, Unadilla, Neb.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in Fossett-Mosher Fuenral HOme, Mt. Vernon, with the Revs. Chris Snyder and Lois Green officiating. Burial will follow in Goss Cemetery, northwest of Mt. Vernon.

Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Fossett-Mosher Chapel.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Emergency Services for Children or the First United Methodist Church, Mt. Vernon, in care of the funeral home.

On-line condolences may be made at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/.

Charles Van Alstine

Charles Van Alstine, 79, Aurora, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in his home.

He was born Jan. 19, 1928, in Greely, Colo., to Clarence and Geogia Miller Van Alstine. He was a United States Army veteran.

Survivors include one daughter, Jennifer Van Alstine, Marionville; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen; and one granddaughter.

Memorial services will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in Heritage Harmony House. Cremation is under the care of Peterson Funeral Home, Aurora.

Ruth A. Vanderhoof

Ruth A. Vanderhoof, 82, Marionville, died Monday, May 13, 2007, in her home.She was born March 16, 1925, in Gravity, Iowa, to George and Minnie (Perigo) O’Neal.She was a clerk at the Byron E. Taylor Service Center. She had formerly worked for the Marionville Schools. Tyson’s and Crane Manufacturing Co. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women’s Auxiliary in Aurora.Survivors include three daughters, Linda Lawson, Aurora, and Delores Norman and Loraine Willhite, both of Marionville; one brother, George O’Neal Jr., San Angelo, Texas; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Eugene; and two brothers, Charles and Kenneth O’Neal.Services were Thursday, May 17, in Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora, with the Rev. John Conn officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.Donations may be made to the family to help with final expenses.

Arhart Veith

Arhart Veith, 96, Monett, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Monett Health Care Center. He was born May 13, 1913, in Hoberg to Louis and Louise (Rahmoeller) Veith. He married Louise Julia Weihe Sept. 4, 1947, in Mt. Vernon. She survives. After graduating from Mt. Vernon High School, he attended summer sessions at Joplin Junior College (Missouri Southern State University). He taught in rural elementary schools in Lawrence County. From 1948 until his retirement in 1978, he was a field representative for Monett Producers Creamery, which is now Dairy Farmers of America. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Monett, since 1948. Additional survivors include two daughters, Helen Tauchen, Chapel Hill, N.C. and Marilyn Lederer, Leawood, Kan,.; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in First United Methodist Church, Monett, with the Rev. Cliff Crocket officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery, north of Monett, under direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Monett High School Veith College Scholarship for students in the health sciences.

Maxine S. (Shipman) Vincent

Maxine S. (Shipman) Vincent, 70, Aurora, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in the Aurora Nursing Center.

She was born Sept. 1, 1920, in Aurora to Noah Ray and Gladys (Woodford) Shipman. She was a 1938 Aurora High School graduate and she worked for a decade in Hollywood before moving to the Virgin Islands for a number of years, finally returning to Aurora.

She worked as a medical transcriptionist for the Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon, until her retirement. She was an active member and Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution Elkhorn Chapter, Ladies Saturday Club, Westminster Circle and the First Presbyterian Church, Aurora.

Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Vincent; and two brothers, Capt. James L. Shipman Sr. and Bobbie Joe Shipman.

Services were Saturday, April 18, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial was in Orange Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society, in care of the funeral home.

Elizabeth "Betty" (Fairall) Vinton

Elizabeth "Betty" (Fairall) Vinton, 88, Marionville, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor.

She was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., to Richard and Mary (Veldenzer) Fairall and graduated from Mount Lebanon High School and the University of Pittsburgh, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She served as a Navy Wave from 1943 until 1946, attaining the rank of lieutenant. She was a member and former chairman of the Ladies of the Supreme Council Valley of Pittsburgh.

She married Harry A. Vinton July 22, 1947. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn Douglass; one son, Richard Vinton; and three grandchildren.

Private family services will be held at a later date in Missouri Veterans' Cemetery under direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral HOme, Springfield.

Ella Dean Volkl

Ella Dean Volkl, 73, Monett, died at 10:55 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2007, at Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, after a long illness.She was born March 2, 1933, in Verona to Arthur and Esther (Brandy) Peterson.She was a former owner of Dairy Queen in Mt. Vernon. She married Carl Volkl Dec. 21, 1973, in Joplin. He died in 2000. Survivors include three sons, Stanley Holle, Cassville, Larry Holle, Monett, and Ricky Holle, Mt. Vernon; one daughter Glenda Enlow, Aurora; two stepsons, Charlie Volkl, Stotts City and Joe Volkl, Los Angeles, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Mary Robertson, Republic, and Ann Davidson; two brothers, Darrell Peterson, Pottsborough, Texas, and Howard Peterson, Monett and two sisters, Mary Couch, California, and Imogene Blaylock, Monett.She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur Petrson, Edgar Petrson and John Petrson; one sister, Orba Finney; five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were Tuesday, April 10, at Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett, with the Rev. Jimmy Copley officiating. Burial was in Spring River Cemetery, Verona, under direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett.

Lawrence County MO Obituaries - T

2009-03-22T20:10:00.000-07:00

Updated 10-29-10
Lawrence County, Missouri Obituaries - T

These Obituaries were taken out of the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Theodore Martin Tanner

Theodore Martin Tanner, 84, Aurora, MO, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Aurora Nursing Center.

He was born July 16, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., to Theodore and Alfhilda (Larsen) Tanner. He was a World War II United States Navy veteran and also served in the Marine Reserves. He also formed the first police comminssion in Addison, Ill.

He married Mary Alice McDaniel Aug. s5, 1951, in Harrisburg, Ill. She survives.

He and his wife owned and operated a decorating store in Addison, retiring in 2000.

Additional survivors include three daughters, Julia Culver, Susan Carlson and Laurie Larson; one son, Theodore Murray Tanner; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Johanna.

Graveside services, with full military honors, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Bret Alan Taylor

Bret Alan Taylor, 49, Miller, MO, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in his residence.

He was born April 7, 1958, in San Fernando, Calif., to J.W. and Betty Lee (Snow) Taylor. He was a 1976 graduate of Miller High School. He was a body builder, having owned his own health club, worked for the department of revenue, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Air Borne Express, both in Springfield and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two sons, Keith Alan Taylor and Colton Jay Taylor, both of Mt. Vernon, one brother, Rick Taylor, Miller; two grandchildren; and his fiancee, Sheila Benson, Miller.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial will be in Miesmer Cemetery, east of Miller.

J.W. Taylor

J.W. Taylor, 80, Miller, MO, died at 9:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in cox South, Springfield.

He was born Sept. 12, 1927, at Cherry Mansion, north of Mt. Vernon, to A.C. and Josephine A. (Hackworth) Taylor.

He worked as a construction operating engineer and was an equipment operator for Lawrence County Road District. He also served as a reserve officer for Lawrence County Sheriff's Office. He was a United States Army veteran and attended Faith Worship Center.

He married Betty Lee (Snow) Taylor Oct. 14, 1951, in Rogers, Ark. She died Sept. 3, 2000.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, Genevieve Taylor.

Survivors include two sons, Rick Taylor, Miller, and Brett Taylor, Mt. Vernon; one sister, Kay Perriman, Miller; and three brothers, Bill and Bob Taylor, both of Miller, and Brad Taylor, Cle Elum, Wash.

Services were Monday, Nov. 12 in Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial was in Misemer Cemetery, east of Miller.

Logie A. Teague

Logie A. Teague - 91, Marionville, MO, Died Saturday Nov. 15, 2008.
She was born April 1, 1917, to Nathan and Sarah Slaughter. She was a longtime beautician in Marionville and Crane.
She and her husband, Howard lived in Clever prior to his death.
She had lived the last few years at the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Finis Stelle, three sisters, two brothers, three half-sisters and a grandson.
Survivors include one son, Chester Steele, Highlandville; one daughter, Sharon Cannedy, Clever; three brothers, Zeb, Dwight and Guy Slaughter: three sisters, Alice Pearce, Opallean Taylor and Myrtle Lee Rice, three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Services were Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Chaplain Jack Betts officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery, Between Clever and Billings.

Odette Carol Terry

Odette Carol Terry, 40, Verona, MO, died Saturday April 14, 2007, at Cox Monett.
She was born June 4, 1966, in Seminole, Okla., to Darrell and Betty Evetta Park Jones. She was a homemaker.
She married Sean Terry April 18, 1997, in Fayetteville, Ark, he survives.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Jewell Hillard, Verona, one son, Kevin King Jr., Fayetteville; one sister Amberlynn Ellis, Fort Riley, Kan.; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.
Memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network.

Artie Z. Thompson

Artie Z. Thompson, 95, Marionville, MO, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She worked from her home drapery shop for many years after retiring from Vaisey-Bristol Shoes in 1974. She was born Feb. 5, 1912, in Omaha, Ark., to William and Pearl (Hammonds) Talley. She was a member of the Marionville First Christian Church, the Leona Rebekah Lodge and Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.E. (Judge) Thompson; one son, Bobby Gene Thompson; four brothers, Virgil, Cleo, Charley and Eddie; one sister, Hayward. Survivors include one daughter, Lois Logan, Marionville; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were Tuesday, Aug. 28, in Williams Funeral Home, Marionville.

Marjorie "Ilene" Thurman

Marjorie "Ilene" Thurman, 78, Aurora, MO, passed away peacefully at 12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, at St. John's Hospital, Aurora, surrounded by her family. Ilene was born April 6, 1929, in Jenkins to Admiral Dewey and Carrie (Bolin) Eubanks. She worked for Dr. T.A. Morrison for many years before retiring from the Aurora Community Hospital after 26 years of service. Ilene was a talented seamstress and enjoyed spending her free time playing cards with her friends and spending time with her family. She was a member of Aurora Church of Christ. On Aug. 17, 1945, she married Jack Richard Thurman. He died Feb. 19, 1991. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Lorene (Eubanks) Friend, three brothers, Orville Eugene Eubanks, Jack W. Eubanks and Ray Loy Eubanks, and her son-in-law, David Walker. She will be greatly missed by her brother, Nichols James (N.J.) Eubanks and wife Dianne; son Richard Thurman and wife Diana; daughter Tonwya Walker; granddaughters, Summer Collier and husband Thomas, and Hollie Rathmann; great-grandson Cole David Collier; and a host of friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the Aurora Church of Christ, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Aurora Church of Christ or the building fund of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon.

Patricia Todd

Patricia Todd, 70, Vernona, MO, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at St. John's Springfield. She was born July 1, 1939, to Eugene Calhoon and Mary Schaffer of West Plains. She married Vann Todd April 7, 1972. He survives. She graduated from Colorado Springs, Colo., business college in January 1987. Additional survivors include one son, Brett Walters, and one daughter, Linda Carr, both of Verona; her mother, Mary Calhoon; one sister, Ruth Collins, Dora; one brother, Orville Dean Calhoon, Lawrence, Kan,; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Dick Calhoon. Services were Friday, Aug. 7, at the Verona Baptist Church with Pastor Lendall Morris officiating, under direction of Peterson Funeral Home, Aurora.

Donald A. Tollison

Donald A. Tollison, 58, Marionville, MO, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. He was born Oct. 24, 1949, in Florence, Ariz., to Jack and Elizabeth Tollison. He was a Vietnam veteran and a member of Assembly of God, Billings. Survivors include his wife, Linda Tollison; two sons, Donnie Tollison and Eddie Popovits; four daughters, Brandy Tollison, Michelle Holmes, Vickie Tollison and Teddie Keithley; 4-year-old Hannah Marie Tollison; one brother, Ronnie; and two sisters, Louise and Diane; and 11 grandchildren. Services were Thursday, Dec. 20, at Greenlawn East, Springfield. Burial was in the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield.

John Charles Torbett

John Charles Torbett, 89, Aurora, MO, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Aurora Nursing Center.
He was born Sept. 27, 1919, in Stone County to Jesse and Ursala Torbett.
He was a plumber and heating and air man.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; four sons, J. Phillip Torbett, Mt. Vernon, Roger Brent Torbett, San Diego, Calif., Bob Torbett, Aurora, and Jim Torbett, Marionville; one brother Fritz Torbett, Aurora; one sister, Evelyn Rahn, Mt. Vernon; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
No services are planned.

Ella Mae Tunnell

Ella Mae Tunnell, 73, Aurora, MO, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007, in the Monett Health Care Center.

She was born Aug. 20, 1933 in Aurora, MO to Guy “Doc” and Dorothy (Boraker) Tunnell.

She lived in the Lawrence County community her entire life and attended the Faith Full Gospel Church and the Baptist Temple.

Survivors include one brother, William “Boots” Tunnell, Mt. Vernon.

She donated her body to science. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday May 20, at Faith Full Gospel Church, Aurora, with Robert Allman officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Lester Paul Turner

Lester Paul turner, 66, Sarcoxie, MO, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at St. John's, Joplin.

Private services will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Midland cremation society, Joplin.

Lawrence County MO Obituaries - S

2009-03-21T18:15:00.000-07:00

Updated 05-06-10
Lawrence County, Missouri Obituaries - S
These Obituaries were taken out of the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

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Sean William Anders Saaf

Sean William Anders Saaf, 19, Mt. Vernon, died at 8:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born Jan. 26, 1991, in Boras, Sweeden, to Tomas and Tammy (Spurlock) Saaf. He was a 2009 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, was a volunteer fire fighter for the City of Aurora Fire Department and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon.

Survivors include his mother, Tammy Saaf, Mt. Vernon; his father, Thomas Saaf, Monett; maternal grandparents Bill and Clara Spurlock, Mt. Vernon; paternal grandparents Par-Anders and Anita Saaf, Skovde, Sweeden; and paternal great-grandmother Elsa Persson, Skovde.

Services were Thursday, Feb. 11, in Grace Community Church, east of Mt. Vernon. Burial was in Orange Cemetery, north of Aurora.

Judy D. Sanders

Judy D. Sanders, 64, Lockwood, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in St. John's, Springfield.

She was born March 1, 1943, in Springfield to Dean and Marie Medley. She was a nurse and worked at Dade County Hospital, Missouri Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon, and after retirement, with Oxford Home Health.

Survivors include two daughters, Crystal Yocum and Tracy Richardson; two brothers, Robert Medley and Gary Medley; one sister, Karen Medley; and four grandchildren.

Services were Monday, Nov. 12, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield. Burial was in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller.

Loree Sanders

Loree Sanders, 97, Miller, died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, in Cox South, Springfield. She was born Aug. 31, 1909, in Dade County to Curtis and Minnie (Scott) Jones.
She married Elton Sanders.
She ran a small store and gas station on Highway 39 between Miller and South Greenfield for many years. She was a member of the Miller Christian Church.
She volunteered as a foster grandmother at the then Missouri State Chest Hospital in Mt. Vernon for more than 15 years after her husband’s death.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Marjorie Evans, and one son, Weldon Sanders.
Survivors include one daughter, Juanita Dailey, DeRidder, La., and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Fuernal Home, Miller, with Pastor Walter Howrey officiating. Burial was in Pennsboro Cemetery, South Greenfield.

Howard Raymond Sater

Howard Raymond Sater, 82, Miller, died at 12:51 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 27, 2009, in his home.
He was born July 17, 1926, in Round Grove to James R. and Bertha L. (Cagle) Sater.
He was a 1943 graduate of Miller High School and received his master’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia. He taught in Miller, Purdy and Greenfield schools, retiring in 1980 after teaching for 31 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church in Marshall.
He married Mary A. Glasscock June 1, 1950, in Miller, She survives.
Additional survivors include two daughters, Marcia Sater, Marshall, and Jana Standfast, Miller; one sister, Mary Lou Garton, Olathe, Kan.; and one grandson.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Don Sater.
Services were Saturday, Jan. 31, in Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller. Burial, with full military honors, was in Miller Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Miller, in care of the funeral home.

Lisa Michelle Sexton

Lisa Michelle Sexton, 43, Red Oak, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, at the home of her mother.

She was born June 9, 1964, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to David L. and Betty J. (Blankenship) Dyslinger. She attended Miller High School and was a 1982 graduate of Jackson High School in Jackson.

She was employed by Mickey Owen Baseball School, Miller; McCune Brooks Hospital, Carthage; and for 10 years as a cook for the Miller Middle School. she was currently employed as kitchen supervisor at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon.

She married Sidney James Sexton April 23, 1983, in Miller. He Survives.

Additional survivors include two sons, Nathan Sexton, Red Oak, and Jamie Sexton, Miller; her father, David Dysinger, Jackson; her mother, Betty J. Ashton, and stepfather Al Ashton, both of Jasper; two brothers, Jeffrey Dysinger, Minneapolis, Minn., and Matthew Dysinger, Carthage; two sisters, Rebecca Kimbel and Jennifer Miller, both of Jackson; tow stepbrothers, Keith Ashton, Dadeville, and Kenneth Ashton, Clarksville, Tenn; two stepsisters, Kimberly Evans, Willard, and Kathy Tobin, Virginia Beach, Va.; her maternal grandmother, Nellie F. Blankenship, Carthage; and four grandchildren.

Services were Thursday, Sept. 27, in Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller, with Chaplain Danny Mullins officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice of America, Joplin, or the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.

Charlotte "Sue" Schmidt

Charlotte “Sue” Schmidt, 69, Verona, died Thursday, April 19, 2007, in her home. She was born Nov. 26, 1937, in Aurora to Oliver and Louisa Springer Hubbard. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Gerald “Pete” Schmidt, two daughters, Susan Johnson and husband Rick Bentonville, Ark., and Jenny Parker and husband Greg, Aurora; two brothers, Bill Hubbard, Aurora, and Sidney Hubbard, Houston, Texas; three sisters, Helen Murphy, Marionville, Betty Young, Memphis, Tenn., and Bonnie Owens, Aurora; and five grandchildren, Alisha, Brooke and Bailey Johnson and Logan and Olivia Parker.
Services were Saturday, April 21, in the Aurora First Baptist Church. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.
Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospices of America or Southside Baptist Church.

Edward Peter Schmidt
Edward Peter Schmidt of Aurora, Mo., formerly of Spokane, Wash., passed away at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Missouri Veterans' Home in Mt. Vernon, Mo.
He was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Spokane to Carl and Rosella Schmidt. He served in the Air Force, retiring in 1970 to begin a career with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, which lasted 22 years. After retiring for a second time, he and his high school sweetheart and wife, Shirley, traveled for several years. He loved to metal detect, travel, fish and enjoy life. While traveling they visited all 50 states before settling in Shelton, Wash. They moved ot Missouri in 2004.
Mr. Schmidt was preceded in death by his parents and his stepson Maurice Shelin.
Those surviving him include his wife, Shirley Schmidt, Aurora; two sisters, Luella Kangus and Shirley Ann Schmidt, both of Spokane; two daughters, Debra Corey, Yakima, Wash., and Ramona Klewena, Chateroy, Wash.; two stepsons, Terry Schelin, Spokane, and Alan Schelin, Riverside, Calif; a special son, Curt and Adele Bolser, Olympia, Wash.; 11 grandchldren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, including Jeannine and Rick Wilson of Verona, Ashley and David Romine of Ozark, Angela and Kevin Romine of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Heather and Jeff Romine of Mt. Vernon; and friends all over the country.
The family wishes to thank all of the special people at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon, who made Ed's last year one full of love and friendship. A special thank you to our friends at Seasons Hospice, who were so caring and comforting. You all will always be in our hearts. You were all very special.
A celebration of life service will be held for Ed at the Missouri Veterans' Home at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Missouri Veterans' Home Alzheimer's Unit in care of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at http://www.craftoncantrellfuneralhome.com/
Max Laverne Schnake
Max Laverne Schnake, 76, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2009, in the Select Speciality Hospital in Springfield. He was born Oct. 19, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, the son of L.H. and Golden (Garner) Schnake.
Max lived in the Mt. Vernon Community his entire life. He was a 1951 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict, a member of the Miller Lions Club, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon.
On April 22, 1956, he married Gladys Mayberry in Mt. Vernon. She preceded him in death on March 31, 1977.
Max was employed with Carnation Milk Company, then Mid-Am Dairy, as a purchasing agent. He retired in 1992.
Max enjoyed his family, his cattle, visting with people, singing and playing music. He often said, "I've never met a stranger I didn't like.
For 31 years, he provided the community with melons, fruits and vegetables in the summer and was referred to as the "Watermelon Man." He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be missed.
Survivors include his daughter, Cindy Supiran and her husband, Ernie, of Webb City; fiancee' and best friend Wanda Bulow of Springfield; grandchildren Courtney Winn and her husband, Chris, of Springfield, Carrie Faucett of Bentonville, Ark., and Brian Faucett of Springfield; great-grandchildren Owen and Avery Winn of Springfield; two brothers, Wayne Schnake and his wife, Esther, of Stotts City and Robert Schnake and his wife, Debbie, of Mt. Vernon; one sister, Wilma Kennedy of Cassville; and several nieces and nephews. His parents and brother Ivan and Donnie Schnake also preceded him in death.
A funeral service, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, was Monday, June 15, in First Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, with burial in the Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome/. com
Rick Schnelle
Rick Schnelle, 70, Aurora, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2009, in Cox South, Springfield.
He was born July 9, 1939, in Aurora to Forrest and Mary Stuart Schnelle. He was a retired machinist.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie: three sons, Michael Schnelle, Grain Valley, Randy Schnelle, Aurora, and Gabe Schnelle, Freeman; two brothers, Mike Schnelle, Tulsa, and Steve Schnelle, Aurora; and seven grandchildren.
Services were Friday, Aug. 28, in the Marionville First Baptist Church, under direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.
John Keeton Sehnert Sr.
John Keeton Sehnert Sr., 69, Sarcoxie, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the Sarcoxie Nursing Center, Sarcoxie.
He was born Dec. 21, 1940, in Mt. Vernon to John H. and Ada E. (Keeton) Sehnert. He was raised in Stotts City and Sarcoxie. He was a 1958 graduate of Sarcoxie High School. He attended Joplin Junior College and graduated from Pittsburg State University with a master's degree in music. He taught music in Humboldt, Kan., Sarcoxie, Diamond and Wheaton. In 1971, he went to work for Wilbert Vault in Sarcoxie. He was a member of the Sarcoxie Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star. He was of the Methodist faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardith Sehnert; his parents; one daughter, Mariellen Ellifrits; and one grandaughter.
Survivors include one son, John K. Sehnert Jr., Sarcoxie; one step-brother, Samuel Ireland, Reston, Va.; and three grandchildren.
Private family burial was in Goss Cemetery, northwest of Mt. Vernon, under direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie.
Sharon Loraine "Honey" Shearhart
Sharon Loraine "Honey" Shearhart, 69, Aurora, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2009, at St. John's Hospital, Aurora.
She was born May 2, 1940, in Kansas City, the daughter of Raymond Louis and Vera (Mansfield) Spradley.
"Honey" as Sharon was affectionately known by her loved ones, moved to Aurora from Upland,Calif., in 1996. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #126 in Aurora. Lady's Hospital Auxiliary, and was a 30-plus year member of the Rebekah Lodge of IOOF in California.
On Aug. 26, 1972, she married Richard Dean Shearhart in Las Vegas, Nev., and he survives her of the home.
Additional survivors include her daughter, Debra Shaw and her husband, Tim, of Kilgore, Texas; three grandchilren, Michael Miller and his wife, Tina, of Mansfield, Texas, Kimberly Neff and her husband, William, of Aurora, and Matthew Wilson and his wife, Chelsea, of Las Vegas, Nev.; five great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Wyatt, Briana, Emily and Alli; one nephew, Steven Spradley and his wife, Tina, and his mother-in-law, Stella, of Aurora; two brothers-in-law, and their families, Curtis and Barbara Shearhart of Springfield, Larry and Shirley Shearhart of Rohnert Park, Calif.; and several other nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Her parents, brother, Richard Spradley, and sister, Shirley Jones, preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held for Sharon at the American Legion Post #126 in Aurora at a later date. Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora, conducted local arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Arthritis Foundation, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at http://www.craftoncantrellfuneralhome.com/
Walter Edward "John" Shearon, Jr.
Walter Edward "John" Shearon Jr., 84, Marionville, died Monday, July 2, 2007, in Henry Medical Center, Stockbridge, GA
He was born Jan. 13, 1923, in Old Hickory, Tenn., to Walter Edward and Evelyn (Holt) Shearon.
He served in the United States Army during World War II as a military policeman. He attended Hurley Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen; one daughter, Cynthia Marie Sinclair; and two sisters, Mary Nelle Lee and Billie Ruth Roberts.
Survivors include his wife, Julie (Winfree) Shearon; one daughter, Cheri Stone, Des Moines, Iowa; three stepchildren, Dillon, Lori and Andrew; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, July 7, in Hurley Baptist Church, Hurley, with Pastors Larry Winfree and Jeff Holden officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Clever. Burial, with military honors, was in Union Ridge Cemetery, Clever.
Contributions may be made to Hurley Baptist Church Building Fund.
Glenn Richard Shoemaker

Glenn Richard Shoemaker, 67, Aurora, died Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007, near De Queen, Ark.
He was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Barry County to William Harold and Ava (Carpenter) Shoemaker.
He married Clara Nell Robbins Feb. 21, 1958, in Aurora. she survives.
He was a transporter for Mayse Automotive and a member of the Aurora Church of Christ.
Additional survivors include two sons, Stephen and Richard Shoemaker, both of aurora; two daughters, Lori Gregory and Julie Henson, both of Aurora; three brothers, Billy Shoemaker, Houston, Texas, J.D. Shoemaker, Springfield, and Gary Shoemaker, Aurora; two sisters, Marie Ragain, Verona, and Regina Eicher, Mexico; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Charles, Dale, Jim and Robert.
Services were Friday, Aug. 10, in the Aurora Church of Christ, with Cecil Harris and Eddie Bowman officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.
Donations may be made to the care of the funeral home.

The Rev. William B. (Bill) Skelton
The Rev. William B. (Bill) Skelton, 86, Marionville, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at a nursing home, following a short illness.
He was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Bloomfield to Clarence A. and Bessie M. (Chasteen) Skelton.
He was a longtime area resident. he was a Baptist preacher and ministered for more than 50 years at various congregations, including High Point Baptist Church in Windsor, Harmony Baptist Church in Leeton, Newtonia Baptist Church in Newtonia, Buck Prairie Baptist Church in Marionville, and Enon Baptist Church in Enon. At the time of his death, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Marionville. He was also an elementary school math teacher for 23 years. He had a bachelor's degree in education from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. He attended seminary training at Walnut Ridge, Ark., and Central Seminary in Kansas City.
During World War II, he served int he United States Army infantry as a first lieutenant in the Philippines.
He married Anna Lorene Gilley Dec. 20, 1942. She died Dec. 20, 2003.
He was also receded in death by two brothers, James Aubrey Skelton and Samuel Ray Skelton.
Survivors include three children, Deborah Miller, Marionville, Ray D. Skelton, Seneca, and Thomas Skelton, Goodson; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Clark Funeral Chapel, Granby/East Newton, with Pastor Lee Miller officiating. Burial was in Newtonia IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, in care of P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.
Joy Slane
Joy Slane, 23, Aurora, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born Dec. 8, 1985, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Charles and Dixie Calkins Slane.
Survivors include her parents and grandmother, Margarete Slane.
Services were Monday, Aug. 31, in the Marionville Assembly of God Church, under direction of Peterson Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial was in Brookline Cemetery.
David Martin Smith
David Martin Smith, 39, Sarcoxie, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, which also claimed his wife and son.
He was born Aug. 5, 1970, in San Bernardino, Calif., to Theordore Martin and Carolyn Irene (Spohn) Smith. He lived in California and Texas before moving to Barry County in 1993. He had been employed by Hydro Aluminum in Monett for the past 17 years. He married Sharon Rose Gray Nov. 11, 2006.
Survivors include two sons, Christian Smith and Jonathan Smith, both of Sarcoxie; two stepdaughters, Christina Bardell, Wichita, Kan., and Rebeccah Gray, Franklin, N.C.; two stepsons, Samuel Gray and Jared Gray, both of Idaho; his parents Carolyn Smith, Aurora, and Theordore Martin Smith, Ohio; one brother, Joseph Daniel Smith, San Antonio, Texas; three stepsisters, Debbie Smith and Connie Smith, both of California, and Veronica Mann, Ohio; maternal grandmother Velma Spohn, Aurora; and three grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, Jan. 23, in the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, with Pastor Sherman Burruss officiating. Graveside services were Monday, Jan. 25, at the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield.
Edward A. Smith
Edward A. Smith, 43, Aurora. died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in St. John's Aurora.
He was born July 12, 1964, in Seattle, Wash., to Howard and Ruth Baker Smith. He was a technician for a window manufacturing company in Monett.
Survivors include his parents, Howard and Ruth Smith; one brother, Tony Rinker, Stockton; and two sisters, Trudy Blankenship, Aurora, and Pam Chastain, Memphis, Tenn.
Memorial services were Sunday, Sept. 9, in the Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.
Sharon Rose Smith
Sharon Rose Smith, 49, Sarcoxie, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident which also claimed her husband and stepson.
She was born July 3, 1960, in Watervliet, Mich., to Elizabeth Loos and Donald Joe Ragle. She spent most of her life in Michigan and Indiana, before moving to Missouri in 2002. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the River of Life Church in Sarcoxie and veteran of the United States Army.
She married David Martin Smith Nov. 11, 2006.
Survivors include two daughters, Christina Bardell, Wichita, Kan., and Rebeccah Gray, Franklin, N.C.; two sons, Samuel Gray and Jared Gray, both of Idaho; two stepsons, Christian and Jonathan Smith, both of Sarcoxie; her mother, Elizabeth Lamphier, Appleton City; two sisters, Debbie Nickleson, England, and Rosita Mealan, Appleton City; one brother, Donald Joe Ragle Jr., Hartford, Mich.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Joe Ragle.
Services were Saturday, Jan. 23, at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, with Pastor Sherman Burruss officiating. Graveside services were Monday, Jan. 25, at the Missorui Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield.
Zachary Elijah Smith
Zachary Elijah Smith, 8, Sarcoxie, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at St. John's Joplin, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident which also claimed his father and stepmother.
He was in the second grade at Wildwood Elementary School, Sarcoxie.
He was born July 3, 2001, in Springfield to David Martin Smith and Melanie S. (LaTourette) Garrett.
Survivors include his mother, Melanie Garrett and husband Warren, of Exira, Iowa; one sister, Jasmine Templeton, Alma; two brothers, Christian Smith and Jonathan Smith, both of Sarcoxie; maternal grandparents Vickie LaTourette, Idaho City, Idaho, William LaTourette, Spring, Texas, and Donald and Janice Hill, Green Ridge; paternal grandparents Carolyn Smith, Aurora, and Theodore Martin Smith, Ohio; maternal great-grandmother Helen Orchid, Riverside, Calif.; and paternal great-grandmother Velma Spohn, Aurora.
Services were Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, with Pastor Sherman Burruss officiating. Graveside services were Tuesday at Hickory Point Baptist Church Cemetery, Green Ridge, with the Rev. Donald Hill officiating.
Christopher Douglas "Chris" Snider
Christopher Douglas "Chris" Snider, 50, Aurora, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Cox South, Springfield.
He was born Nov. 11, 1956, in Aurora to Charles Dell and Shirlene Grace (Gregory) Snider.
He lived in the Aurora community his entire life and was a 1975 graduate of Aurora High School. He worked as a medical technician for Hudson House Nursing Home and was of the Assembly of God faith.
There are no immediate survivors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Chuck and Greg.
Graveside services were Saturday, June 30, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.
Memorial donations may be made to his lifelong friend Randy Massey, in care of the funeral home.
Bobby Soole
Bobby Soole, 70, Aurora, died Thursday, July 23, 2009, in the Aurora Nursing Center. Graveside services were Monday, July 27, in Maple Park Cemetery, under direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.
Virginia Ruth (Fink) Soole

Virginia Ruth (Fink) Soole, 51, Verona, died at 8:23 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007, in the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon.
She was born Feb. 11, 1956, in Gravette, Ark., to Ivan and Mary Ellen (Killingsworth) Fink. She was a nurse’s aide at the Lawrence County Manor and a member of the Aurora Bible Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Angela Jackson, Verona, three sons, Michel Forerester, Aurora, Christopher Fleetwood and Eri Jackson, both of Verona; one brother Raymond Wood, California; and one sister, Van Ellen Patrick, Phoenix, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Faye Fink.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, in Lanagan Cemetery, Lanagan, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Knial Rickman Soutee
Knial Rickman Soutee, 59, Marionville, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009.
He was owner of Knial R. Soutee CPA Firm in Marionville. He was a member of the Marionville First United Methodist Church, served on the advisory board of Millwood Golf and Racquet Club and was a supporter of the Marionville schools.
Survivors include one son, Matt Soutee, Springfield; his father and his wife, Dale and Dixie Soutee, Marionville; and two brothers, Steve Soutee, Purdy, and Tom Soutee, Marionville.
Services were Saturday, March 14, in the Crane First Baptist Church in Crane. Burial was in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery, under the direction of Williams Funeral Home, Marionville.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Mary "Earlene" Spandle
Mary "Earlene" Spandle, 85, Marionville, formerly of Kansas City, Kan., died at 11:43 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, in Aurora, Nursing Center.
She was born Feb. 17, 1922, in Deer Trail, Colo., to Henry Eugene and Lois Blanche (Frank) Rabe.
She lived in Kansas City, Kan., most of her life. She moved to the Lawrence County community to be near family in 2004. She retired from RCA as an executive secretary, was a member of the Kansas City Chapter of the Eastern Star and was of the Methodist faith.
She married Louis B. Spandle, in Kansas City, Kan. He died July 6, 1990. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Harold E. Rabe, and one sister, Donna Brown.
Local survivors include one sister-in-law, Mary Lynn Venable, Aurora.
Graveside services were Thursday, Aug 30, in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan., under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.
Julie Lynn Spears

Julie Lynn Spears, 44, Aurora, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
She was born May 25, 1964, in Aurora to Donald C. and Lucille M. (Barnett) White. Survivors include one son, Carson Alan Spears, Marionville; her parents, Donald C. and Lucille White, Marionville, and one sister, Donnita Jones, Sachse, Texas.
Services were Tuesday, Feb. 3, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses, in care of the funeral home.

John Parker Spencer Sr.
John Parker Spencer Sr., 74, Stotts City, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon. He was born March 2, 1935, to Basil and Christine (Williams) Spencer. He was a cattle farmer and a member of the first Baptist Church in Stotts City. Survivors include one daughter, Becky Spencer, one son, John Spencer Jr., and one brother, Dale Spencer, all of Stotts City; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Union Cemetery, Stotts City, with the Rev. Bob Holman officiating, under direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Stotts City. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in the funeral home.
Jack Reid Stanley
Jack Reid Stanley, 62, Marionville, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, in Cox South. He was born April 23, 1945, in Spartanburg, S.C., to Nichols and Vera (Gossett) Abbott. He was raised by his mother and adoptive father, Howard Stanley. He was a 1963 graduate of Marionville High School and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1968. He married Frankie Louis Taylor Sept. 3, 1967, in Shell Knob. He worked for Mitchell Energy as a petroleum geologist, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Springfield Camera Club. Survivors include his wife, Frankie; two sons, Steven, Sammamish, Wash., and Patrick, Denver, Colo.; four sisters, Carol Lewellen, Mountain Home, Ark., Linda Jatko, Murfreesboro, N.C. Claudena Kramek, Bloomfield, N.J., and Paricia Narducci, Brick N.J.; one brother, Reggie Abbot, Bloomfield, N.J.; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and adoptive father. Visitation was Monday, Dec. 3, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Private family burial will be at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice, in care of the funeral home.
Billie Carl St. Clair
Billie Carl St. Clair, 77, Aurora, formerly of St. Peters, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at her residence. She was born May 16, 1932, in Rome, Ark., to Turner and Willie (White) Carsten.
She was a sales clerk for Target Stores. She married Charles C. St. Clair in March of 1950 in Branson. He died Oct. 15, 1978.
Survivors include three sons, Terry St. Clair, Jerry St. Clair and Larry St. Clair, all of St.Charles; one sister, Laverne Rosencrans, Aurora; one brother, James Carsten, Mccleansboro, Ill.; six grandchildren;and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Monday, Feb. 15, at Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, under direction of Crafton-Canrell Funeral Home, Aurora.
Joanna Lynn Stearns
Joanna Lynn Stearns, 59, Freistatt, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Cox South, Springfield.
She was born May 19, 1950, in Granby to Wilber Claude and the late Evelyn (Nunn) Claude.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Stearns, Dec. 3, 1990.
Survivors include two daughters, Cari L. Paynter, Freistatt, and Cassie Vanderhoef, Kansas City; two sons, Jake Vanderhoef, Kansas City, and Mark Vanderhoef, Monett; her father, Wilber Claude, Verona; three sisters, Lee Scoonover, Pierce City, Anita Taylor, Monett, and Georgia Burson, Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Alan Claude, Houston, Texas; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services were Friday, May 29, at Summit Cemetery, northeast of Mt. Vernon, with the Rev. Clif Crockett officiating, under direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City.
Keith Hamilton Stephens Jr.

Keith Hamilton Stephens Jr., 49, Monett, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2007.
He was born Nov. 3, 1957, in Atlantic City, N.J., to Keith Hamilton Sr., and Mary Jan (Minchella) Stephens. He received his associate’s degree from Crowder College and was employed by EFCO Window Manufacturing Company. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Keith Sr. and Lola Stephens, Mt. Vernon; one brother, Mark Stephens, Aurora,; one half-brother, Jon Stephens, Mt. Vernon; two stepbrothers, Ronnie King, Monett, and Rick King, Fremont, Calif. His mother preceded him in death.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, in Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home Chapel, Mt. Vernon. Burial will be in the Monett IOOF Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, in the funeral home.

Harry Douglas "Doug" Stevens

Harry Douglas “Doug” Stevens, 73, Aurora, died at 6:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, after a short illness.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Karen; eight children, Pete Ebright, Kevin Stevens, Harilene Williams, Robin Layton, Kent Stevens, Tracy Menter, Kirk Stevens and Troy Stevens; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, in Curtis Chapel, between Billings and McKinley.

Clarabelle Marbut Carlisle Stewart
Clarabelle Stewart, 95, Aurora, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at Hudson House Residential Care Facility, Aurora.
She was born Sept. 3, 1914, in Eldridge to John and Victoria (Hopper) Roberts.
She was a 1931 graduate of Aurora High School, was a member of the First Christian Church, the Moonflower Garden Club, the Eastern Star Chapter #202 and worked at Vaisey Bristol Shoe Factory.
Survivors include stepchildren Joe Carlisle, Kansas City, Kenneth Stewart, Springfield, Robert Stewart, Vancouver, Wash., and Bill Stewart and Mary Chittendon of Des Moines, Iowa; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 17 step-great grandchildren; and 11 step-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Seth "Bob" Marbut; one brother, Joe Woodruff; and her husbands, Julian Marbut, Joseph Carlisle and William Stewart.
Services were Saturday, Sept. 12, at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, in care of the funeral home.
Ruth Elaine Stewart Still
Ruth Elaine Stewart Still, 78, Monett, died Saturday, April 17, 2010, in The Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She was born Dec. 9, 1931, in Wheaton to James and Lula (Haynes) Paul. She married Jack Stewart Jr. He died in September 1993. She later married Leonard Still. He also preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Franklin and Bradley Stewart; and two brothers, Edward and Dewey Paul.
She grew up in Wheaton. She and Jack moved to California for a while, then returned to the Ozarks. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a charter member of Chapel fo the Ozarks in Rocky Comfort, where she sang in a Quartet.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce Stewart, Monett, and David Stewart, Fallon, Nev.; four brothers, Ronnie Paul and Danny Paul, both of Harrison, Ark., Jim Paul, Stockton, Calif., and Jackie Paul, Dallas, Ore.; two sisters, Reta Oneta, Stockton, Calif., and Faye Parker, Shell Knob; a special sister, Bonnie Stewart, Marionville; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, April 20, in McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton, with the Rev. Joe Wogoman officiating. Burial was in Muncie Chapel Cemetery, Wheaton.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Ozarks Methodist Manor, Special Care Unit.
William Edwin Stolpher

William Edwin Stolper, 91, Marionville, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, in St. John’s Springfield.
He was born Jan. 23, 1915, in Kansas City to William Adam and Bessie Lee Lintner Stopler.
He married Mary Jane McKeever Nov. 6, 1938.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a retired postal clerk.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Lanigan and a granddaughter.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane; two daughters, Carla Bock, Lenexa, Kan., and Marta Meier, Independence; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville, under the direction of Williams Funeral Home, Marionville. His ashes will be buried in the Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City.
Thurman L. Stone
Thurman L. Stone, 88, Marionville, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville.
He was born Nov. 1, 1921, in Humansville to J.D. and Nellie (Zerkel) Stone.
He served four and a half years in the United States Army during World War II. He received his education specialist's degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. He taught industrial arts and was head of the department at Lee's Summit High School from 1952 to 1980. He was a member of the Marionville First United Methodist Church.
Surviovrs include his wife, Donna; one son, Jon Stone, Arlington, Texas; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 11, in Memorial Hall Chapel at Ozarks Methodist Manor, under direction of Murray Funeral Home, Bolivar. The body has been cremated.
Esther M. Strong
Esther M. Strong, 90, Pierce City, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at an area nursing home.
She was born Feb. 18, 1919, in Yuma, Colo., to John and Effie (Raleigh) Slagle.
She was a longtime resident of Pierce City and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Pete" Strong in 2001, two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include one son, Henry Strong, Pierce City; two daughters, Carlene Denny, Joplin, and Marilyn Donica, Anderson; three sisters, Maxine Crider, Exeter, and Lucille Lawson and Mildred Lester, both of Shelton, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Friday, Jan. 22, at VanBuren Cemetery, Pierce City, with David Johnson officiating.
Lowell R. Stubblefield
Lowell R. Stubblefield, 86, Aurora, Aurora, died at 10:31 a.m. Wednesday, June, 27, 2007, at St. John's, Springfield.
He was born April 13, 1921, in Mano to Claude and E. Jayne (Varner) Stubblefield.
He moved to Aurora in 1945. He retired as a mail handler for the U.S. Post Office after 31 years, and was a member of the First Christian Church, Aurora.
He married Newcum April 24, 1942, in Exeter. She survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Gary Stubblefield, Springfield, and Dennis Stubblefield, Aurora; one sister, Delores Pennel, Joplin; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Gale Lyn; one sister, Agnes Fairchild; and three brothers, Verdayne, Lyle and Leland.
Services were Saturday, June 30, in Crafton Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church, Aurora, in care of the funeral home.
E.B. "Junior" Sumners Jr.
E.B. "Junior" Sumners Jr., 83, Aurora, died at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at his home.
He was born Aug. 19, 1926, in Aurora to Euel B. and Delia Hammond Sumners Sr. He lived in the Aurora community his entire life and graduated from Aurora High School in 1944. He was a lifelong cattleman and farmer. He was the owner of National Commission Company at the Union Stockyards in Springfield for 47 years, was a member of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, a 50-plus year member of United Commercial Travelers (UCT), a charter member of the Aurora Rural Fire Department, served on the board for the Bank of Billings and what was formerly Charter Bank in Aurora and served on the Lawrence County Planning Commission.
He married Sammie Edel Roach June 1, 1947, in Aurora. She died June 13, 2007.
Survivors include one daughter, Debbie Stanley, Raeford, N.C., and Aurora; one son, Pete Sumners,Aurora; one brother William R. Sumners, Greenville, Pa.; four grandchildrfen; and one great-granddaughter.
Memorial services were Saturday, Dec. 5, at the First Christian Church, Aurora. Private burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Compassus, in care of the funeral home.
Sammie Edel Sumners
Sammie Edel Sumners, 79, Aurora, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007, from injuries sustained in a car accident on Business 60 and Highway 60, Aurora.
She was born Oct. 12, 1927, in Aurora to William Howard and Edel (Grammer) Roach.
She lived in the Aurora community her entire life. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1945 and was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church of Aurora. She worked at the Aurora Grocer Company with her dad when she was young, and after graduating from Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State University) she was a substitute teacher in the Aurora school district for more than 20 years. She worked as a secretary for the Springfield National Livestock Commission Company. She was choir director for the First Christian Church, a member of Eastern Star and past Worthy Matron, and a member of P.E.O.
She married E.B. "Junior" Sumners June 1, 1947. He survives.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Debbie Stanley, Raeford, N.C.; one son, Pete Sumners, Aurora; one sister, Wilma Towers, Springfield; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by one brother, William H. Roach; one sister, Martha Helen Roach.
Memorial services were Sunday, June 17, in First Christian Church, Aurora, under direction of Crafton-Canrell Funeral Home, Aurora.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church, in care of the funeral home.
Kevin John Suneson
Kevin John Suneson, 45, Marionville, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, in his home.
He was born March 23, 1964, in Riverside, Calif., to Leighton Merle and Alice Joy Powell Suneson.
He was a 1982 graduate of Marionville High School and was a truck driver, restaurant manager and cook.
He married Jodie White July 4, 1986.
He was preceded in death by his father; one sister, Valarie Suneson; and one brother, Timothy Suneson.
Survivors include two sons, Grady Suneson, Marionville and Andrew Suneson, Joplin; one daughter, Jennifer Rust, Virginia Beach, Va.; his mother, Alice Suneson, Greenwood, Ark.; six brothers, Lynn Suneson, Indio, Calif., Jeff Suneson, Nurrietta, Calif., Scott Suneson, Manassas, Va., Craig Suneson, Little Rock, Ark., Chris Suneson, Bella Vista, Ark., and Rob Suneson, Marionville; and two sisters, Cindy Domingos, Riverside, Calif., and Denise Wilson, Springfield.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Marionville, with the Rev. Lee Miller officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
Grace N. Surls
Grace N. Surls, 75, Hoberg, died Monday, March 29, 2010, in St. John's Springfield. She was born Feb. 25, 1935, in Arkansas to Sarah Jane Kelly and John Allread. She married Dean Surls in 1989 in Battlefield. He survives.
Additional survivors include three sons, Johnny Allen; Miller, Larry Allen, Republic, and Jerry Allen, Springfield; two daughters, Linda Beeson, Miller, and Kathy Helms, Bolivar; one brother, Robert Allread, Cassville; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandson.
Graveside services will be at 10a.m. Thursday, April 1, at Lee Cemetery, Verona, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Lawrence County MO Obituaries - R

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Update 05-30-10

Lawrence County, Missouri Obituaries - R

These Obituaries were taken out of the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO

Clyde Willard Rapp

Clyde Willard Rapp, 76, Marionville, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, in St. John's, Aurora.

He was born Dec. 15, 1930, in Clever to Stephen Langford and Louise May Jefferson Rapp. He was a member of Shiloah Baptist Church and a retired freight truck driver.

Survivors include one son, Clyde Stephen Rapp, Marionville; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Newman, Marionville; six brothers, Vernon Hanfin, Illinois, Harold Rapp and Joe Rapp, both of Everton, Leonard Rapp, Springfield, Jack Rapp, Marionville, and Billy Rapp, Lebanon; six sisters, Mae Sullivan, Crane, Mary Lou Soutee, Janice Greiner, Charlotte Lawson, and Ivon Gold, all of Marionville, and Eva Lee Veal, Minority, N.M.; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lowell and Don.

Services were Saturday, Aug. 25, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Marionville. Burial, with full military honors by the Southwest Missouri Marine Corps League Detachment #993, Springfield, was in Smart Cemetery, near Clever.

George Raynor

George Raynor, 76, Aurora, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, in his home.

He was born May 3, 1931, in Lowry, Ark., to William and Edith Huston Raynor. He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Frances; one son, Gary Raynor Stockton; one daughter, Denise Morgan, Aurora; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Graveside services were Monday, Dec. 10, in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery, under direction of Peterson Funeral Home, Aurora.

Rex J. Reese

Rex J. Reese, of Mt. Vernon passed away at 1:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born on Aug. 19, 1930, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Bert and Naomi (Eshelman) Reese. Rex retired from the waste water treatment plant for the City of Mt. Vernon and was of the Catholic faith. On Nov. 17, 1962, he married Alice Vandergrift in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives him of the home.

Additional survivors include two daughters, Debbie Padilla and husband David of Mt. Vernon, and Theresa Jordan of Peoria, Ill.; one son, Gary Reese of Springfield; four grandchildren, Tennille Childers, Derrick Padilla, Dana Abramovitz and Dara Padilla; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jackie Thomas of Des Moines. His parents; daughter Kelli Bybee; sister Natalie Reese; and brothers Harold and Bill Reese preceded him in death.

Graveside services under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, were Thursday, July 30, in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the funeral home for assistance with expenses.

Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/.

James (Jim) Reid

James (Jim) Reid, 62, Miller, died Friday, April 23, 2010, as a result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

He was born Oct. 15, 1947, to James A. and Bernice Reid.

He married Minnie Sanders March 20, 1965. She survives.

Additional survivors include five children, Arthur Reid, Stephen Reid, Nancy Reid, Mike Reid and Tina Reynolds, all of Miller; his mother, Bernice Reid; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, James A. Reid; one son, Timothy Reid; and one grandson.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at Church on the Loop, Mt. Vernon.

Flowers and memorial contributions may be sent to the church, in memory of Jim Reid.

Martha E. Reidle

Martha E. Reidle, 91, Aurora, died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in the Aurora Nursing Center.
She was born Oct. 20, 1917, in Aurora to John and Bernice (Stone) Norman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
She married Joseph Michael Reidle Sept. 1, 1934, in Aurora. He died Dec 8, 1991.
Survivors include one son, Edward Reidle, Aurora; one brother, Dick Norman, Monett; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and Johnny Reidle; two brothers, Roy and Willard Norman; and one sister, Marcella Rogers.
Services were Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial was in Spring River Cemetery, Verona.

Elwood Dewitt "Woody" Rexroat

Elwood DeWitt "Woody" Rexroat, 88, Aurora, formerly of Mesa, Ariz., died Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fayetteville, Ark.

He was born July 21, 1921, in Dayton, Ohio, to Wilbur and Opal (Wright) Rexroat. He was a World War II United States Army Air Force veteran and worked as an airplane engine mechanic. He was an entrepreneur, having successful carpet stores, a needlecraft manufacturing business and was an airline broker, to name a few. He married Shirley (Love) Welch Dec. 27, 1979, in Prescott, Ariz. She survives.

Additonal survivors include two children, Gil Lorraine, Sarasota, Fla., and Terry Rexroat, Indianapolis, Ind.; three stepchildren, Dan Broyles, Aurora, and Leesa Gonzalez and Tom Welch, both of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren; and five great-granchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant sister.

Graveside services were Thursday, April 22, in the Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio, with full military honors, Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora, was in charge of local arrangements.

Blon L. Rhea

Blon L. Rhea, 88, Marionville, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at his home.

He was born Nov. 5, 1921, in Nixa to Everett W. and Patsy J. (Edwards) Rhea.

He worked for Western Auto and Brown Derby in Springfield, Boeing Aircraft in the early 50's in Wichita, Kan., Convair in California and helped at Charlie's Boot World in Aurora.

He married Dorothy Nicklas in Berryville, Ark., Sept. 7, 1947. She survives

Additonal survivors include one son, Blon R. Rhea, Marionville; three daughters, Leann Wingo, Bonita, Calif., Cathy Rice, Stanley, N.Y., and Lillian Durant, Medford, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Heritage Harmony House, Aurora, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. A meal will follow the service.

Patricia Rickman

Paricia Rickman, 69, Aurora, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, in Cox South, Springfield.

She was born March 4, 1940, in Chesapeake to Finis and Sylvia Smith Norris. She was a retired factory worker.

Survivors include her husband, Jack; a son, Randall Horn, Murrieta, Calif.; five brothers, Larry Norris, Mt. Vernon, Michael Norris, Steven Norris and Doug Norris, all of California, and Rudy Norris, Carthage; two sisters, Terri Brown, California, and Viola Cardwell, Springfield; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Timothy Horn, and brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Arpil 16, in Faith Full Gospel Ghurch,
Aurora. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery.

Gloria Ridenour

Gloria Ridenour, 67, Aurora, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in Cox South, Springfield. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Peterson Fuenral Chapel, Aurora.

Ruth Alberta Ridout

Ruth Alberta Ridout, 89, Aurora, died Sunday, Feb.1, 2009, in her home.
She was born Feb. 7, 1919, in Eastland, Texas, to Ray and Mabel Wiley.
She had lived in the area since 1968, coming from Silver City, N.M. Before retiring, she was a teacher for the Crane School District.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.
Survivors include one son, Hugh Ridout, Aurora.
Services were Thursday, Feb. 5, in Manlove-Stumpff Chapel, Crane, with Dean Wilson officiating. Burial was in Crane Community Cemetery.

John Henry Rickman
John Henry Rickman, 90, Aurora, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, in the Aurora Nursing Center.
He was born June 6, 1917, in Reeds Spring to Cleo and Minnie Ann (Hart) Rickman. He was a World War II United States Army veteran and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, working for Maxwell Construction Co. of Dallas, Texas.
He married Reva J. Smith July 6, 1972, in Aspen, Colo. She survives.
Additional survivors include one son, Jackie Rickman, Aurora; one daughter, Wilma Sue Morris, Aurora; two stepsons, Kent Hendricks, Fairbanks, Alaska, and Keith Hendricks, Larkspur, Colo.; one stepdaughter, Kathy Stacey, Castlerock, Colo.; two brothers, Otis and Donald Rickman, both of Aurora; one sister, Ama Youngblood, Sanger, Calif.; eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Marie Lacy; one son, Dwayne; two brothers, Dale and Pauley; and three sisters, Mae Rickman, Ruth Youngblood and Thelma Luse.
Services were Friday, Aug. 10, in Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora, with the Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.

Alice Kathryn Rinker
Alice Kathryn Rinker, 85, Aurora, died at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at St. John's Aurora. She had lived in the Aurora community most of her life. She was born April 17, 1924, in Imboden, Ark., to Edward and Ida (Ellis) Crossland. She married Howard Sanford Rinker July 17, 1941. He died July 3, 1960. She retired from Juvenile Shoe Factory in 1976.
She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Howard; four brothers, Henry, Bert, Jim and Charles Crossland; and a sister, Naoma Crider.
Survivors include one daughter, Kay Rinker, Aurora; two sons, Rudy Rinker, Springfield, and Stan Rinker, Aurora; one brother, Edward Crossland, Bates City; three sisters, Viola Edwards, Springfield, Anna Maples, Miami, Okla., and Mary McKee, Monett; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Friday, Feb. 12, at Clio Cemetery, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, in care of the funeral home.
Joe R. Ritchey Jr.
Joe R. Ritchey Jr., 73, Aurora, died at 12:12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in his home.
He was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Dallas Texas, to Joseph R. and Annabelle “Bebe” (Pope) Ritchey.
He and his family moved to the Aurora community in 1995 from Dallas, Texas. He was a 1951 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and retired as purchasing agent from the Womack Machine Supply company in Dallas.
He married Katie “Kay” Folmar Jan. 14, 1972, in Durant, Okla. She survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Steven and Stan Ritchey, both of Dallas; two daughters, Shari Taylor, Dallas, and Linda Degarmo, Aurora; and eight grandchildren.
Private services will be at the White Rock Lake, Dallas, Texas, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Charles Andrew Roberts Jr.
Charles Andrew Roberts Jr. 52, Monett, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Cox South, Springfield.
He was born Jan. 3, 1957, in Mendota, Calif., to Charles Andrew and Theresa B. Peyton Roberts.
He worked for Schreiber Foods in Mt. Vernon and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Monett.
He married Claire Sheffer March 26, 1988, in Happy Valley, Calif. She survives.
Additional survivors include his parents, of Pierce City; five children, Brooke Hagopian, Gardnerville, Nev., Beu Levi Roberts, Salinas, Calif., Darryl Peyton, Sumter, S.C., Travis Peyton, Redding, Calif., and Laura Ingram, Sacramento, Calif.; two brothers, Rodney Roberts and Keven Roberts, both of Pierce City; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 5,, at Christ United Methodist Church, Monett, under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.
Kenneth R. Roberts
Kenneth R. Roberts, 82, Sarcoxie, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at Freeman Health System, Joplin
He was born Oct. 17, 1927, in Tarkio to Lee and Agnes (Hughes) Roberts. He married Frances Straw Nov. 4, 1950, in Harriosn, Ark. She survives.
He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was a 50-year member of the AF&AM John J. Mercer Masonic Lodge No. 290 in Nebraska, a member of the Scottish Rite and also a member of the North American Shrine in Nebraska. Before retiring and moving to his farm near Stotts City, he was a vocational rehabilitation counselor.
Additonal survivors include one brother, Pete Roberts, Ozark.
Services were Saturday, Feb. 6, at Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City, with Brother Jimmie Copley officiating. Burial was in Missouri Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield, Monday, Feb. 8, with military honors.
Bruce William Robertson
Bruce William Robertson, 26, Miller, died at 8:44 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Cox South, Springfield.
He was born Nov. 13, 1980, in Springfield to Richard McHaffie and Margarette Robertson. he attended Round Grove Baptist Church.
He married Samantha Summers July 7, 2001, in Stotts City. She survives.
Additional survivors include three daughters, Grace, Shelby and Jessie Robertson, of the home; one son, Bryan Robertson of the home, his mother Margarette Robertson, Miller; three brothers, Kris and Jordan Robertson, Miller, and Randall Robertson. Monett; one sister, Brandi Rice, Miller; and paternal grandparents, Frances and Mack James. Mt. Vernon
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ezra Robertson.
Services were Saturday, March 17, in Round Grove Baptist Church, west of Miller, with the Rev. Bob Holman officiating. Burial was in the Round Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller.

Carl Evert Robertson
Carl Evert Robertson, 81, Miller, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in Cox South, Springfield.
He was born March 17, 1926, in Greenfield to Jerry Franklin and Jerusha (Wright) Robertson. He was a retired maintenance worker for the State Highway Department, a World War II Army veteran and member of the Benjamin-Elliot-Stockton American Legion Post 120, Miller.
He married Mary Marcella Ritchey Aug. 7, 1950, in Lamar. She survives.
Additional survivors include six sons, Roy Robertson, Vinita, Okla., Leslie Tennis, Mike Robertson and Steve Robertson, all of Miller, Donald Robertson, Mt. Vernon, and Monty Ray Robertson, Carthage; two daughters, Gloria Gee, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mary Samuels, Miller; 18 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
Services were Sunday, March 25, in the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller, with the Rev. Gerald Huff officiating.

Violet Robertson
Violet Robertson, 93, Aurora, died Sunday, April 26, 2009.
She was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Haskell, Okla.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Alexander Robertson; and two children, Wilma "Jean" Ackerson and Fred Gary Robertson.
Survivors include four daughters, Nina Gayle Lightner, Janet Kay Gray, Margaret Christine Robertson and Patricia Lynn Roberts; and two sons, Donald Ray Robertson and Farris Dale Robertson of Springfield.
There will be a memorial service in Los Angeles, Calif.
Donations may be made to the Christian Children's Fund.
Jamie R. Robinson
Jamie R. Robinson, 34, Monett, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at St. John's, Springfield.
He was born June 3, 1973, in Atlantic, Iowa. He married Lora Tolbert June 14, 1996, in Springfield. She survives.
He worked in shipping at Hydro Aluminum in Monett.
Additional survivors include his father and stepmother, Ron and Carolyn Robinson, Tonganoxie, Kan.; his mother, JoAnn(Fobert) Robinson, Lewisburg, Kan., one stepson, Nathan Bunch, Aurora; two stepdaughters, Regina Lydick, Illinois, and Jolita Bunch, Aurora, three sisers, Rachelle Cole, Holt, Sarisa Grindstaff, Tonganoxie, and Sarah Srohl, Lewisburg; one stepbrother, Kary McCleandon, Tonganoxie; and one granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Robbie Ray Robinson.
Services wer Thursday, July 26, at Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett. Burial was in Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa, Saturday, July 28.
Mike Rodrock
Mike Rodrock, 54, Miller, passed away at 9:28 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, following complications after surgery, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield.
Mike was born Aug. 11, 1953, in Larned, Kan., to William Gordon and Melba (Leaton) Rodrock. He was a graduate of Miller High School with the Class of 1971. He worked in the oil fields in Sayre, Okla., from 1981 until 1988, when he returned to Miller. He worked for the county road district.
On Aug. 31, 1973, h e married Donna Mathews in Miller. She survives of the home.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Brandi Carver and husband Darren, Miller; two sons, Billy Rodrock and Michael Wade Rodrock, both of Miller; his father and stepmother, William Gordon and Hazel Rodrock, Mt. Vernon; and one brother, Bobby Rodrock, Jacksonville, Ill.; two sisters, Marcia Brown and husband Johnie, Mesa, Ariz., and Janie Justice, Aurora; and three grandkids, William Taylor Rodrock, Lillian Elizabeth SuAnn Rodrock and Austin Jeffery James Rodrock, all of Miller.
His mother and one son, Gordon M. Rodrock Jr., preceded him in death.
Services, under the direction of Morris-Leiman Funeral Home, Miller, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in the First Baptist Church, Miller, with the Rev. Brandon Rinker officiating. Burial will follow in the Miller Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday, Sept. 12.
Online condolences may be made at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/.
John Paul Rooney
John Paul Rooney, 37, Marionville, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2010.
He was born Jan. 29, 1973, in Clinton, the son of Patricia B. Rooney.
John was a 1992 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and had previously worked at Hood's Truck Stop as a fuel attendant.
He married Tammy Sue Lemons Oct. 22, 2004, in Miami, Okla. She survives.
Additional survivors include his mother, Pat Rooney, Mt. Vernon; mother-in-law Linda Lemons of Crane; two brothers-in-law, James and Stephen Lemons, also of Crane; sister-in-law Donna Ash and her husband, Greg, of Purdy; two uncles, William Rooney and his wife, Maria, of Leewood, Kan., and John Robert Rooney and his wife, Mary Ann, of Rociada, N.M.; one aunt, Connine Denning and her husband, Deverne, of Nevada; and his step-grandmother, Virginia Rooney, Verona. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Bernice Rooney.
Graveside services were Friday, Feb. 26, at the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society or Emmanuel's Tails Animal Shelter, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/.
Donald Jack Root
Donald Jack Root, 77, Miller, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at his residence. He was born Sept. 7, 1932, in Modesto, Calif., to Virgil and Elsie (Simons) Root. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War, a member of the American Legion Post 120 and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4541. He owned a grocery store and cocktail lounge in Modesto before moving to Miller in 1980. He built the Rusty Nail Saloon and also owned Crossroads Convenience Store and property in Miller.
He married LaVada Howard in Reno, Nev., in 1975. She survives.
Additonal survivors include a daughter, Donnene Hudspeth, Roseville, Calif.; a sister Yvonne Spencer, Fresno, Calif.; and a brother, Gene Root, Thyme, Wyo. He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Root.
Graveside services were Friday, Feb. 12, in Campground Cemetery, southeast of Mt. Venon, under direction of Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Miller Christian Center, in care of the funeral home.
David Lee Ross
David Lee Ross, 70, Aurora, died Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009, in his home.
He was born Sept. 9, 1938, in Montrose, Colo., to James Ford and Mildred Leggett Ross.
He had been a resident of the area for the past 20 years, moving from California. He had worked as a dairy manager on a dairy farm or a number of years.
Survivors include his wife, Carol, six sons, Roy Ross, Aurora, Brian Ross, Duncan, Texas, Jim Ross, Pittsburgh, Pa., David Maxwell and Jack Ross, both of Aurora, and Tom Ross, Republic; three daughters, Christine Powers, Bakersfield, Calif., Pamela Dillon, Reavisville, and Cindy Sterling, Aurora; one brother James Ford Ross Jr., California; two sisters, Betty Brock, Sterling City, Calif., and Nadine Lewis, Vacaville, Calif.; 27 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were Monday, Feb. 16, in Reavisville Baptist Church, Reavisville. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery, under direction of Westrip Funeral Home, Crane.
Ruby M. Ross
Ruby Mae Ross, 85, Sarcoxie, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at the Sarcoxie Nursing Center.
She was born June 15, 1924, in Miller to Ernest and Gladys Smith Whittenburg. She was a homemaker and a member of the Evangel Assembly of God Church, Carthage.
She married Harold Athel Ross. He died Aug. 19, 2001
Survivors include one son, Harold Ross, Reeds; one daughter, Marilyn Jo Burst, Carthage; one brother, Willard Whittenburg, Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Ruth Fobair, Mt. Vernon, and Betty Branson, Oregon; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Gene Whittenburg; two sisters, Dorothy Frazier and Ina Jo Whittenburg; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 15, in Housh-Goodwin Chapel, Sarcoxie, with the Rev. Mark Shaffer officiating. Burial was in Park Cemetery, Carthage.

Florence Johana Rousselle
Florence Johana Rousselle, 82, Aurora, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, in St. John's Aurora.
She was born June 13, 1925, in Glenwood City, Wis., to Alel and Jenne DeClene-Bonte.
She married James Wilton Rousselle Aug. 14, 1946. He preceded her in death.
She was a retired secretary for the City of St. Paul. Wis.
Survivors include four sons, Jimmy Rousselle, San Diego, Calif., Eric Rousselle, Broomfield, Colo., Gary Mahoney, Las Vegas, Nev., and Larry Mahoney, Bozeman, Mont.; four daughters, Dawn Rousselle Phillips, Republic, Kathy Diebel, Aurora, Pam Rousselle, Mahtomedi, Minn., and Ramona Luck, Oakton, Va.; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the family's home in Aurora, under direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett. Burial will be at a later date in Hammond, Wis.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Georgia Louise Rowe
Georgia Louise Rowe, 70, Aurora, died Sunday, April 8, 2007, in her home. She was born Jan. 3, 1937, in Blue Island, Ill., to Howard and Louise (Hazzard) DeVault.
She married Ed Rowe March 18, 1954, in Blue Island. She was a homemaker, a member of the American Leigon Auxiliary and was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include her husband, Ed; one daughter, Sue Rowe, Aurora; three sons, John, Las Vegas, Bert, Omaha, Neb., and Mark, Adams, Mass.; and two brothers, David DeVault, Fort Jones, Calif., and Don DeVault, Blue Island.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Caprice; and two brothers, Howard and Steve.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.
Donations may be made to the charity of donor’s choice or to hospice, in care of the funeral home.
Hildred G. Rowe
Hildred G. Rowe, 87, Marionville, died Sunday, July 15, 2007, in St. John's Springfield.
She was born Feb. 12, 1920, in Marionville to Luther and Anna Batson Hadley. She was a retired bookkeeper.
Survivors include three brothers, Alfred Hadley and Charles Hadley, both of Marionville; and Joe Hadley, billings.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Rowe; one brother, Thomas Hadley; and two sisters, Lucille Hadley and Beatrice Coffer.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, in Peterson Fuenral Chapel, Aurora. Burial will be in Marionville IOOF Cemetery.
William Shae Ruark
William Shae Ruark, 44, Everton, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007. He graduated from Miller High School in 1981 and was a 1985 graduate of Drury University. He was the director of development for the Child Advocacy Center and previous director of developemnt for Drury University chapter.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William Lloyd and Mary Ruark; and maternal grandparents, Clifton and Vera Batey. Survivors include his parents, William Larry and Linda (Batey) Ruark; and two sisters, Kristy Harrington and Sherri Ruark. Services were Saturday, Aug. 18, in Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Child Advocacy Center, 1033 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65806.
Janet Gayle Ruble
Janet Gayle Ruble, 64, Aurora, died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville.
She was born June 29, 1944 in Marionville to Louis and Goldie (Head) Murphy.
She worked for Tyson Foods and for many years, worked at family-owned theaters in Aurora and Mt. Vernon. She was a member of the Church on the Rock.
Survivors include two sons, Steve and Shelby Ruble, both of Aurora; one daughter, Stephanie Supica, Overland Park, Kan.; two brothers, John Murphy, Marionville, and Don Murphy, Monett; five sisters, Betty Colley, Sarcoxie, Shirley Baker; Republic, Joyce Keithley, Crane, Kay Johnson, Galena, and Sandra Jean Buehler, Aurora; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
Memorial services were Sunday, April 26, at the Princess Theatre, Aurora, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Fuenral Home, Aurora.
Bob Leroy Rucker
Bob Leroy Rucker, 80, Monett, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at his home.
He was born Feb. 13, 1929, in Borrowsmill to Wayne Arthur and Hazel Viola (Clark) Rucker.
He was a carpenter and retired from St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin. He was a member of Freedom Christian Center in Aurora.
He married Rosalie Mary Arnold July 15, 1948, in Huntsville, Ala. She survives.
Additional survivors include five sons, Bobby Rucker, Joplin, James Rucker, Tinley Park, Ill., Joe Rucker, Republic, Randy Rucker, Monett, and Greg Rucker, Pittsburgh, Pa.; two daughters, Debbie Copanos, Clever, and Kitty Gill, Orland Park, Ill.; one brother, Darrell Rucker, Neosho; one sister, Laree King, Carthage; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Buchanan Funeral Home Chapel, Monett, with Pastor Tony Swillum officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Red Oak Cemetery.
Anna May Ruscha
Anna May Ruscha, 80, Verona, died Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Cox South, Springfield.
She was born to George and Katie Ratekin White Aug. 22, 1929, in Aurora.
She retired from the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging.
Survivors include three sons, Joe Ruscha, Steve Ruscha and Bill Ruscha, all of Verona; one daughter, Mary Washam, Verona, one sister, Marie Hilton, Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; one daughter, Carol Leitle; and six brothers.
Memorial services were Tuesday, May 11, in the Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kitchen or Victory Mission.
Kimberly Jo Rush
Kimberly Jo Rush, 40, Aurora, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, in her home.
She was born May 12, 1967, in Hammond, Ind., to Kenneth J. and Leona A (Seelen) Madura.
She attended Parkview Elementary in Valparaiso, Ind. and graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1985, where she was involved in the marching band. She was first chair alto clarinet and first place in the state of Indiana. She attended Purdue University from 1985-1986 in northwest Indiana. She completed her college training at burge School of Nursing in Springfield from 1986-1988. She was a registered nurse and worked in various health care facilities.
She married Jeff Rush Dec. 1, 1990. He survives.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Violet Madura, Damon Seelen and Leona Golembenski and one sister, Natalie Lynn Madura.
Additonal survivors include two daughters, Jennifer and Jessica, of the home; her parents, Ken and Lee Madura, Branson West; grandmother, Virginia Stellen, Enid Okla.; and two brothers, Kenny Madura, Branson, and Matt Madura, Nixa.
Services were Thursday, Aug. 30, at First Christian Church, Kimberling City, with Jerry Jenkins and Mark Brown officiating. Burial was in Pinecrest Cemetery, under direction of Stumpff Funeral Home-South, Kimberling City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or Grace Community Church.
Rosie Lee Russell
Rosie Lee Russell, 47, Aurora, died Saturday, June 16, 2007, from injuries received in a traffic accident on Highway 60, near Aurora.
She was born May 11, 1960, in France to William N. and Lioba (Pahl) Sellers. She married Kenneth Russell July 7, 1978, in Tulsa, Okla. She was a supervisor at Tyson's in Monett and a Girl Scout Leader.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, one son, Travis, Aurora; two daughters, Tabitha Russell, Aurora, and Tamarra Russell, Kansas City; her mother and stepfather, Lioba and Harold Hale, Killeen, Texas; three sisters, Heidi Woodard, Dallas, Texas, Theresia Sellers, Killeen, and Frances Maltos, Tulsa; two brothers, Daniel Sellers, Killeen, and William Sellers; and one sister Tina Chris.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Lawrence County MO Obituaries P - Q

2009-03-17T18:10:00.000-07:00

Updated - 05-05-10

Lawrence County, Missouri Obituaries - P - Q

These Obituaries were taken out of the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO
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Marion Parker

Marion Parker, 63, Pierce City, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at Monett Health Care Center.
He was born March 16, 1945, to Lewis and Louella Brace Parker.
He married Grace Edwards Aug. 21, 1965. She survives
Additional survivors include one daughter, Katherine Parker.
Cremation was under direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City. Burial will be at a later date.

Mark Stephen Parrigon

Mark Stephen Parrigon, 54, Pierce City, died Thursday, March 19, 2009, following a long illness. He was born April 3, 1954, in Monett to Leo and Joyce (Williamns) Parrigon. He graduated from McAuley High School in 1973. After graduation, he worked at Hydro Aluminum, formerly Wells Aluminum, for 24 years, at both the Monett and Cassville plants. He worked the past 11 years at Schreibers Foods in Monett. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Pease, Muskegon, Mich., and Kristi Hendrick, Pierce City; his parents, Joyce and Leo Parrigon, Pierce City; seven brothers, Larry Parrigon, Dale Parrigon, Neil Parrigon, Vincent Parrigon, Wendell Parrigon and Kevin Parrigon, all of Pierce City, and Tom Parrigon, Monett; three sisters, Maria Logan, Republic, Charlotte Sloan, Pierce City, and Melissa Ballay, Monett; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by one son, Brian. Funeral Mass was Monday, March 23, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pierce City. Graveside services were at St. Mary's Cemetery, under direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice and to Hulston Cancer Center.

Wilhelmina "Auntie" Parrish

Wilhelmina “Auntie” Parrish, 93, Aurora, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, in Aurora Nursing Center.
She was born April 15, 1914, in Fairmont, Minn., to William Servaas and Theresa Ann (Hartwick) Huyser. She married Laudy A. Parris Nov. 14, 1936, in Sioux Falls, S.D. He died in 1966. She was a homemaker and one of the oldest members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary #628 in Sioux Falls. She was a member of the Sioux Falls First Christian Church.
She had resided in Aurora since 1980 with her sister, Kathleen Huyser, who died Dec. 17, 2003.
Survivors include one brother, William S. Huyser, Brookings, S.D.
Graveside services were Saturday, Aug. 11, in Spring River Cemetery, Verona, with the Rev. Kelly Johnson officiating, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Donald Wayne "Don" Patterson

Donald Wayne "Don" Patterson, 91, Mt. Vernon, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, in the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon. He was born June 16, 1918, in Mt. Pulaski, Ill., to James R. and Mary Elizabeth Cowan Patterson. He graduated from Elkhart Community High School in Elkhart, Ill. He played semi-pro baseball.

He married Sylvia Carty in 1940 and moved to Red Top. He married Carolyn "Jo Morris in May 2000. She survives.

He served during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. He established Patterson Floor Covering Service in Springfield in 1947, operating the business until 2003.

Survivors include three children, Gloria Ball and Shirley McCullough, both of Springfield, and Donald Dee Patterson, Harrison, Ark; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services were Tuesday, April 20, in Rock Prairie Baptist Church, northeast of Pleasant Hope. Burial was in Rock Prairie Cemetery, northeast of Pleasant Hope, under direction of Greenlawn North, Springfield.

Memorial contribuitons may be made to St. John's Hospice of Aurora.

Nikolay V. Pavlov

Nikolay V. Pavlov, 77, Aurora, formerly of Salem, Ore., died at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in his home.

He was born feb. 27, 1932, in Nadezda, Ukraine, to Vasiliy and Charitina (Stamslavsckaya) Pavlov.

He worked as a customs officer for the State of Ukraine. In 1994, the family moved to the United States, settling in Oregon, prior to moving to Aurora.

He married Zinaida Pavlova March 5, 1955, in Odessa, Ukraine. She survives.

Additional survivors include one daughter, Maria Antonuk, Aurora; three sons, Konstantin Pavlov, Fort Worth, Texas, Viktor Pavlov, Vancouver, Wash., and Alexander Pavlov, Salem, Ore.; 23 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Sergay, three sisters, and one brother.

Services were Monday, May 4, at Fellowship Baptist Church, Aurora. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Roy M. Pearcey

Roy M. Pearcey, 83, Stotts City, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at HCR Manor Care in Springfield.

He was born Jan. 29, 1926, in Galeton, Colo., to Roland and Helen (Bullard) Pearcey. He was a World War II Navy veteran and worked for the post office in Mt. Vernon.

He married Nell Rose Harrow Feb. 13, 1943, in Mt. Vernon. She survives. Additional survivors include one daughter, Elaine Harrelson, Mt. Vernon; two sons, Ronald Pearcey, Stotts City, and Donald Pearcey, Springfield; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Beverly Pearcey, and one brother, Lavern Pearcey.

Graveside services were Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Moore Cemetery, Stotts City, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Memorial donations may be made to Moore Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.

Linda K. Pendergrass

Linda K. Pendergrass, 66, Monett, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at her home.

She was born Feb. 13, 1943, in Aurora to Burness and Mildred (Miller) Mayfield. She married James Pendergrass Aug. 28, 1963, in Monett. He survives.

Additional survivors include one son, Burness Pendergrass, Dundee, Fla.; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She was a beautician and owned a hair salon in Monett.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett.

Delmer Eugene Perriman

Delmer Eugene Perriman, 70, Aurora, a truck driver for Pet Milk Company, died Saturday, June 2, 2007.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, at Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Burial will be in Mineral Springs Cemetery, Cassville.

Margaret Ann Peterson

Margaret Ann Peterson, 64, Miller, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, in her residence.

Margaret was born March 8, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Bert John and Elsie Margaret (Megnor) Peterson. She had a good, loving heart and always was smiling and saying, "I kiss you, Momma". She was of the Methodist faith.

She is survived by her honorary family, Jean Erickson, Janet and Lorena Woodyard, Eric Erickson and family, Jeannie Moloian and family, and Walter and Betty Andrews and family, all of Miller; and Marcie, David, Jeffrie and Lacie Gulick, all of Mt. Vernon.

Her pearents preceded her in death.

No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Chapel Church, Mt. Vernon, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/

Joe Phillips

Joe Phillips, 90, Marionville, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville.

He was born June 3, 1917, in Berryville, Ark., to Charlie and Mary Phillips.

He was a retired machinist.

Survivors include two brothers, Don Phillips, Berryville, and Kenneth Phillips, Raytown; and two granddaughters.

Graveside services were Saturday, Sept. 22, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Season's Hospice.

Ramona L. Pippin

Ramona L. Pippin, 47, Sarcoxie, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at St. John's Joplin, following a brief illness.

She was born Nov. 30, 1961, in Joplin to Raymond and Florence (Maggard) Patrick.

She was a lifetime area resident and had worked for Jasper County Seed and Feed.

She married Danny Pippin Sept. 2, 1978, in LaRussell. He survives.

Additional survivors include two sons, Brian Pippin, Miller, and Jermy Pippin, Sarcoxie; one daughter, Jennifer Holman, Carthage; her mother, Florence Evans, Ava; six brothers, Gene Patrick, Springfield, Jerry Patrick, Ava, Mike Patrick, Forsyth, Greg Patrick, Rutledge, Tenn., Russell Fenton, Reeds, and Clifford Walker, Joplin; one sister, Starla Masters, Ava; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Patrick, and one grandson.

Graveside services were Friday, Sept. 18, at the Taylor Cemetery, near Avilla. Pastor Larry Graham officiated, under direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie.

Geraldine (Gerry) Pohlman

Geraldine (Gerry) Pohlman, 70, Aurora, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, in her home.

Funeral Mass was Saturday, June 6, in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Aurora, under direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora. Burial was in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Boonville.

Elsie Maie Pojar

Elsie Maie Pojar, 82, Aurora, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, in the Aurora Nursing Center.

She was born July 16, 1925, in Norfolk, Neb., to Lloyd and Oma (Carico) Evans She married Leo H. Pojar July 24, 1947, in Norfolk. He preceded her in death. she worked for Consumer's Market bakery department in Springfield and later at the Hancock Fabric Store, also in Springfield. She lived in Aurora the past year and a half.

Survivors include three sons, Chuck Pojar, Aurora, and Phil and Terry Pojar, both of Springfield; three daughters, Susie Parschale and Donna Sothern, both of Springfield, and Nancy Highfill, Branson; two sisters, Pearl Stuthman, Las Vegas, and Peggy Flesner, Plainview, Neb.; one brother, Harry Evans, Iona; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

No services are planned. Burial will be in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Mary "Ruth" Powell

Mary “Ruth” Powell, 79, Aurora, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in her home.
She was born Nov. 21, 1927, in Republic to Russell and Bernice (Davis) Bassore.
She lived in the Aurora community most of her adult life. She and her husband, Donald, owned Powell’s Hilltop Market. She was a member of the Aurora Church of Christ.
She married Don Powell Oct. 27, 1956m in Harrison, Ark. He survives.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Cathy Kennedy, Aurora; two brothers, Bill Bassore, Springfield, and Don Bassore, Marionville; three sisters, Pat Neely, Mt. Vernon, Bobbie Pruente, Verona, and Sue Wise, Aurora; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Richardson.
Graveside services were Saturday, Aug. 11, in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.
Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, in care of the funeral home.

Lena M. Pratt

Lena M. Pratt, 94, Aurora, formerly of Farmington, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2007, in the Aurora Nursing Center.
She was born Sept. 8, 1912, in Farmington to Peter Paul and Edith (Karber) Burlbaw.
She was a 1930 graduate of Farmington High School. She was a homemaker, a member of the United Methodist Church, Farmington, and attended the Aurora United Methodist Church.
She married Luther Pratt July 30, 1938. He died June 1, 1993.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Leo and George Burlbaw.
Survivors include two children, Jeanie Martin, Nixa, and Dr. Larry Pratt, Aurora; one sister, Olga Beck, Jefferson City; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Aurora Nursing Center-Entertainment Fund, in care of the funeral home.

Minnie B. Prescott
Minnie B. Prescott, 87, Miller, died at 9:28 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2009, at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center.
She was a merchant in the Miller community, operating Minnie's Flea Market for the past several years.
She was a member of New Home Baptist Church. She served as a delegate member of the Miller christian Center and was a member of the Eastern Star.
She was born Nov. 15, 1921, to Jesse and Martha Armentrout.
Her only sibling, Roy Armentrout, preceded her in death. Shew as also preceded in death by four husbands, the last being Harold Prescott Sr., who died Jan. 30, 1990.
Survivors include several stepchildren.
Graveside services were Friday May 22, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, with Pastor Wally Baldwin officiating, under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home-North, Springfield.
Mildred Prevo
Milderd Prevo, 98, Aurora, Aurora, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor in Marionville.
She was born Sept. 30, 1910, in Pleasant Ridge to George and Bertha Hogle Pennel. She was a retired teacher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert; and three brothers, Noah Calton, Earl Pennel and Alvin Pennel.
Survivors include three sons, Dennis Prevo and David Prevo, both of Aurora, and Larry Prevo, Pleasant Ridge; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Burial will be in Calton Cemetery. Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora, is handling arrangemetns.
Jayson Francis Price
Jayson Francis Price, infant son of Jeremy Price and Sarah Merritt, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Fla. He was born Dec. 9, 2008 in Aurora.
Survivors include his parents, Jeremy Price, Aurora, and Sarah Merritt, Pensacola; paternal grandparents, Archie and Becky Price, Battlefield; maternal grandmother, Barbara Roberts, Springfield; step-maternal grandmother, Kim Roberts, Pensacola; and paternal great-grandparents, Loyd and Wilma "Sue" Morris, Aurora. His maternal grandfather, Randy Roberts, preceded him in death.
Services were Tuesday, May 26, at Crafton-Canrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery.

Major Helen L. Prosser

Major Helen L. Prosser, 86, Marionville, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, July 22, 2007.

She was born in Terre Haute, Ind., to Ralph and Sara Prosser.

She moved to Springfield after high school and worked in The Salvation Army office as secretary and family welfare services.

In 1949, she entered The Salvation Army College and was commissioned probationary lieutenant, in October 1951, she was sent to the Howard Institute in Salisbury, Rhodesia, where she spent 12 years.

She later spent five years in Hong Kong as financial secretary and had several other appointments, including hospital administrator. She retired to Florida in 1983 and later moved to Springfield, then to the Ozarks Methodist Manor, where she lived the past five years.

She was preceded in death by five sisters. Survivors include one brother, the Rev. Ralph Prosser, and one sister, Jessie Lane.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at The Salvation Army, Springfield, with Major Norman Grainger officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 9685, Springfield, MO 65801; or to the Ozarks Methodist Manor, 2205 S. College, Marionville, MO 65705

Mary Viola Pruitt

Mary Viola Pruitt, 64, Aurora, died at 10:47 a.m. Thursday, Jan 19, 2007, at St. John’s, Aurora.
She was born Feb. 23, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Anthony and Isabelle (Trimborn) Merz.
She worked as a cook for what was formerly the Tin Lizzie Restaurant in Mt. Vernon and was a member of the Baptist Temple Church, Aurora. She also recently joined the Red Hat Society.
She married Floyd Pruitt Nov. 1, 1980, in California. He survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Bill Longeran, Olathe, Kan., James Longeran, Aurora; one stepson, Damon Pruitt; San Diego, Calif.; four brothers, Richard Merz, Wisconsin, Robert Merz, Arizona, Leonard Merz, Washington, Tony Merz, New Mexico; and one sister, Jeanette Repetowski, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora, with burial in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Temple, in care of the funeral home.

Marie Elizabeth Neimeyer-Pryor

Marie Elizabeth Neimeyer-Pryor, 91, Marionville, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She was born July 8, 1917, in Lawrence County to John J. and Matilda (Tetenhorst) Browning. She and her husband, the late Ralph Leon Neimeyer, owned and operated the Hoberg General Store in Hoberg for 21 years. She was a member of the Marionville United Methodist Church. She married Ralph Neimeyer July 13, 1941. He died July 5, 1993. She married Luther Pryor Nov. 10, 1994. He died Nov. 22, 2003. Survivors include one son, Phillip Neimeyer, Fontana, Wis., two brothers, J.D. Browning and Orlin Browning, and one sister, Madge Burch, all of Aurora; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Viola Black. Services were Saturday, April 25, at the United Methodist Church, Marionville, with the Rev. Phillip Neimeyer officiating. Burial was in Spring River Cemetery, Verona, under direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of the Ozarks Methodist Manor, in care of the funeral home.

Carolyn Pullen

Carolyn Pullen, 56, Aurora, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in her home. She was born Nov. 3, 1952, in Maryville to Marion and Ellen Stanley Matheny. Survivors include three sons, Mike Glass, Cory Pullen and Roy Pullen; one daughter, Cathy Meek; two brothers, Lonnie Matheny and Johnny Matheny; and one sister, Connie Warner. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

Lucille E. Quade

Lucille E. Quade, 76, Verona, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon.
She was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Lawrence County to Henry and Gertrude Wilken Tiesel.
She married Ferdinand Quade Nov. 16, 1957. He died in April 1999.
She was a past member of the Lions Club and worked with the Braille Club.
Survivors include one son, Tony Quade, Carthage; one daughter, Susan Arnold, Thayer; one stepson, Steven Quade, Mt. Vernon; one stepdaughter, Ilene “Gipson” Keutmann, Concord, Mass.; and three grandchildren.
Services were Thursday, Feb. 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt, under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Braille Workers.

Elizabeth Laverne Queen

Elizabeth Laverne Queen, 83, Aurora, died at 9:03 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at Cox South, Springfield.

She was born July 20, 1926, in Aurora to Frank and Rilda (Boyer) Arnwine. She was a 1944 graduate of Aurora High School and a member of the Aurora Baptist Temple. She was a homemaker and helped with the Southeast Aurora voting precinct for more than 30 years. She also assisted her husband, Adrian Queen, in his concrete and construction company.

She married Adrian Queen in August 1944. He died Nov. 10, 2009.

Survivors include one son, Franklin Lee Queen, Port Charlotte, Fla., and six grandsons.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Billy Arnwine.

Services were Monday, Jan. 25, at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.