Eugene Joe Williams, 87, Marionville, MO Obituary

Eugene Joe Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rex Williams, 83, Verona, MO Obituary

Rex Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Billy Gene Scott, 86, Aurora, MO Obituary

Billy Gene Scott, Aurora, MO Obituary

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

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

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

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

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

Ruth H. Rote, 89, Aurora, MO Obituary

Ruth H. Rote, 89, Aurora, MO 

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

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

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

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

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

Jessica Sue Henry, 31, Aurora, MO Obituary

Jessica Sue Henry, Aurora, MO Obituary

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

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

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

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

     She was preceded in death by her father.  

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

Polly Ann Harger, 89 Monett, MO Obituary

Polly Ann Harger, Monett, MO Obituary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buryl Dee Cutburth, Springfield, MO Obituary

Buryl Dee Cutbirth, Springfield, MO Obituary

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

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

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

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

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