Mt. Vernon, MO Obituaries - X - Y- Z

Updated 10-25-10

These Obituaries are reprinted from The Lawrence County Record, which is Mt. Vernon, MO hometown newspaper. The newspaper, published once a week includes the weekly deaths of Lawrence County residents & their families. In an effort to maintain Mt. Vernon, MO Genealogy I have only reprinted the Mt. Vernon Deaths. I will list these alphabetically and I will add to these on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

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Harriette Leola Zook - Harriette Leola (Clevenger) Zook, 66, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010, at her home.  She was born April 16, 1944, in Purdy, the daughter of Delmar C. and Edith Arlene (Williams) Clevenger.  Leola worked for various restaurants as a cook.  On Oct. 16, 1966, she married Forest Zook in Cape Girardeau.

     Thoses surviving include her husband, Forest of Cape Girardeau; three daughters, Cindy Ekins, Debbie Wooderson and Sheila Zook, all of Mt. Vernon; one brother, Larry Clevenger and his wife, Sharon of West Virginia; three sisters, Barbara Mayfield and her husband, Don, of Festus, Judy Jackson and her husband, Eddie, of Ottawa, Kan., and Reva Newman and her husband, Dan, of Mt. Vernon; two grandchildren, Mandy Est and Jerika Johnson, both of Mt. Vernon; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Betty Reece, Wilma Clevenger and Bea Hunter; and three brothers, George, Bill and Dale Clevenger.

     Arrangements are under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral HOme, Mt. Vernon.  A private family service will be held at a later date.

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

     Online condolences may be shared at www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com.

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These Obituaries are reprinted from The Lawrence County Record, which is Mt. Vernon, MO hometown newspaper. The newspaper, published once a week includes the weekly deaths of Lawrence County residents. In an effort to maintain Mt. Vernon, MO Genealogy I have only reprinted the Mt. Vernon Deaths. Other Lawrence County obituaries will be elsewhere on this site. I will list these alphabetically and I will add to these on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

Updated 11-13-10

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Gail Watson

Gail Watson, 66, Mt. Vernon, MO died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2007 in Mt. Vernon Place Care Center.She was born Jan. 13, 1941, in Mt. Vernon to Rheo Allen and Lena Mae (Kirby) Swearingen. She was a lifetime resident of Mt. Vernon, graduate of Mt. Vernon High School with the Class of 1959, and was of the Baptist Faith.
She married Donald Leroy Watson Aug. 11, 1962. He died Sept. 22, 1972.
Survivors include six daughters, Christina McCutcheon, Springfield, and Tammy Schnake, Valerie Washam, Marci Howell, Tracy Hunt and Lena Johnson, all of Mt. Vernon; one brother, Jack Swearingen, Mt. Vernon; two stepdaughters, Donna Luther and Shelia Rowden, Desoto; and 11 grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial services were Tuesday, Sept. 18, in Covenant Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon with Derick Barnes officiating, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.
Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home.

Lexie Marie Watts

Lexi Marie Watts – Mt. Vernon – 3-month-old infant daughter of Jessica Watts, died Sunday Oct 7, 2007, at Children's Hospital in St. Louis.
She was born July 5, 2007, in Cox Monett.
Lexi is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Kim Watts and Eddie Purdy, Mt. Vernon, and David Self, Sedalia; and maternal great-grandparents, Linda and George Hattery, Halltown.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, with burial in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the family, in care of the funeral home.

Anna Lou Weaver

Anna Lou Weaver - Mt. Vernon, 71, passed away at 11:19 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007, in Cox South, Springfield.
She was born Feb. 12, 1936, in Lawrence County to Hershel and Ethel (Pendleton) Redfearn. She was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, homemaker and lifetime resident of the Mt. Vernon and Stotts City area. She was a member of the Mt. Vernon Eagles and American Legion Auxillary Unit 137.
On Dec. 24, 1954, she married Emery Weaver in Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1998.
Survivors include two daughters, Jody Veith and husband, Billy, Sarcoxie, and Sandi Feith and husband, Lance. Stotts City; one brother Charles Redfearn and wife Joy, Mt. Vernon, four granddaughters; and one great-grandaughter. Her parents and one son, Ray Weaver, also preceded her in death.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8, in the Eastview Cemetery, west of Stotts City under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Jimmie Lee Weaver

Jimmie Lee Weaver, 70, Mt. Vernon, formerly of Wichita, Kan., died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, in St. John’s, Springfield.
He was born Feb. 24, 1938, in Wichita, Kan., to Charles Edward and Ellen Marcella (Huey) Weaver.
He served in the United States Army.
He retired as a maintenance engineer for the Wichita School System. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wichita. After becoming disabled, he moved to the Missouri Veterans’ Home/Mt. Vernon.
Survivors include two daughters, Cristy Neura, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., and Robyn Fisher, Melissa, Texas; one son, Ryan Weaver, Wichita; one brother, Ray Weaver, Ozark; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services, with military honors, were Friday, Dec. 12, in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Dale Lynn Weischedel

Dale Lynn Weischedel - Mt. Vernon, 51, died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, in his home.
He was born Feb. 7, 1956 , in Pomona, Calif., to Max Orr and Winifred Viola (Carrisoza) Weischedel. He was a carpenter, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Mt. Vernon Free Methodist Church. He resided in Danielsville, Ga., before moving to Mt. Vernon.
Surviving are a daughter, Christina McClendon, Collinsville, Okla.; a son, Bryan Weischedel, Skiatook, Okla.; his mother and stepfather, Winnie and Richard Dahl, Mt. Vernon, four brothers, Dean and Max Weischedel, San Pedro, Calif., Richard Dahl Jr., Temple, Texas, and Stephen Dahl, St. Paul, Minn.; two sisters, Deanna Carter and Gwen Durbin, San Diego, Calif., and six grandchildren.
His father, Max Weischedel, preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held Saturday, Oct. 20, at Mt. Vernon Free Methodist Church, with burial in the Ft. Rosecrans Cemetery, San Diego, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Earl West Jr.

Earl West Jr., 76, Mt. Vernon, MO, died at 12:11 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at St. John's Aurora.  He was born Sept. 18, 1933, in St. Louis to Earl and Margaret (Gringle) West Sr.

     He was a United States Army veteran and worked at the International Shoe Factroy in St. Clair.

     Local arrangements are under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, MO. No services are planned at tis time.

Wayne Wheeler

Wayne Wheeler, 80, Mt. Vernon, died at 1:45 p.m. sunday, July 8, 2007, in the Missouri Veteran’s Home/Mt. Vernon.
He was born April 21, 1927, in Tunis to Oscar Allen and Bessie Gertrude (Bradford) Wheeler. he was a World War II Army veteran and retired from IDF in Monett in 1992.
He married Wilda “Wanda” Fowler Jan. 20, 1950. She died Jan. 31, 2001.
survivors include one brother, Chester Wheeler, Weatland; and five sisters, Frankie Ridenous, Neosho, Lorena Wickham, Independence, and Virginia Edgcomb, Buffalo.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Vivian Lightfoot.
Memorial services are pending, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Marvel Darlene "Mickey" Wiese

Marvel Darlene "Mickey" Wiese, 83, Mt. Vernon, died at 9:55 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2009, in her residence.

She was born June 15, 1925, in Mildred, Kan. to William H. and Elizabeth J. (Milton) Rodrock.

She worked as a secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Conservation and Soil Service. She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Mt. Vernon.

She married Lloyd Sappington Jr. July 14, 1946. He died Dec. 4, 1998. She married Leroy Wiese July 6, 2000, in Miami, Okla. He survives.

Additional survivors include one son, Fred Sappington, Burkburnett, Texas; two stepdaughters, Nancy Vieth, Sarcoxie and Norma Wrinkle, Stotts City; two stepsons, Paul and Wayne Wiese, both of Mt. Vernon; one brothers, Gordon Rodrock, Mt. Venron; one sister, Elaine Luce, Ottawa, Kan.; one foster sister, Peggy Wenger, Lecompton, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by one son, Thomas Sappington, and one sister, Freda Pearl Rodrock.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home Chapel, Mt. Vernon. Burial will be in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Mt. Vernon or Miller Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.

Helen Marie Woods

Helen Marie Woods – Mt Vernon, 90, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, at the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon.
She was born Aug. 22, 1917, in Chicago, Ill., to George and Helen Olsen.
She lived in Monett most of her life. She was a homemaker. She married George Woods, who died in May 1979.
She was a member of the Church of Christ in Monett and the ladies' Bible group.
Survivors include one son, Walter Woods, Stotts City; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Church of Christ in Monett. Private burial will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Otis (Jack) Wooten



Otis (Jack) Wooten - Mt. Vernon, 98, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007, in the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon.
He was born Nov. 24, 1908, in Bowers Mill to Robert C. and Jessie (Langston) Wooten. He was a bridge foreman for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and a member of the Mt. Vernon Christian Church.
He married Leona Crotts Feb. 18, 1939, in Diamond. She died June 8, 2003.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Gary Doughlas Wooten; one sister, Nina Foust; and three brothers, Gordon, Earl and Orville Wooten.
Local survivors include two nieces, Patricia Henry and Harriet Seneker, both of Mt. Vernon.
Services were Friday, April 13, in Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Vernon officiating. Burial was in Goss Cemetery, northwest of Mt. Vernon.

Mt. Vernon, MO Obituaries - U & V

Updated 05-06-10

These Obituaries are reprinted from The Lawrence County Record, which is Mt. Vernon, MO hometown newspaper. The newspaper, published once a week includes the weekly deaths of Lawrence County residents & their families. In an effort to maintain Mt. Vernon, MO Genealogy I have only reprinted the Mt. Vernon Deaths. I will list these alphabetically and I will add to these on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

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Mary Ann Ulmer

Mary Ann Ulmer - 73, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon.
She was born July 26, 1934, in Columbus, Kan., the daughter of Neal and Florence (Stevens) Loucks.
Mary Ann worked as a secretary for the Carnation Milk Co. and First National Bank. Southwest Research Center and was a member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon.
On March 28, 1953, she married Roy Ulmer in Ashbury, MO. He survives of the home.
Additional survivors include her son, Mike Ulmer and wife Debbie, Mt. Vernon, and grandson, Colten.
Her parents and brother, Henry Loucks, preceded her in death.
Funeral services, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, in First Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, with burial in Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery.

James Ferdinand Urban

James Ferdinand Urban, 73, Mt. Vernon, died at 6:36 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon.

He was born Jan. 1, 1937, in Ida Grove, Iowa, to Walt and Marie (Hauman) Urban.

He served in the United States Navy and was a surveyor for Raymond International.

Survivors include one son, Michael Urban, Oxnard, Calif; two daughters, Julie Urban, Atascadero, Calif., and Peggy Urban, Ventura, Calif.; and many grandchildren.

No services are planned. The body has been cremated, under the direction of Knell Mortuary, Carthage.

Neomia "Maxine" Upp

Neomia “Maxine” Upp, 92, Mt. Vernon, died at 3:26 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007, in the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon.
She was born May 30, 1915, in Pennsboro to Reuben and Nora Elizabeth (Gibson) Berry.
She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Germany and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Miller.
She married Roy Arthur Upp. He died April 28, 1986. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Leo Berry; one sister, Ora Berry; and one half-brother, Howard.
Survivors include one son, Lee Gum, Rogersville.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug 3., in Miller Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

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Lincoln Earnest Oscar Voskamp

Lincoln Earnest Oscar Voskamp – Mt. Vernon, departed this life Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, at Cox Monett.
Lincoln was born to Arthur and Meta Osterloh Voskamp on Dec. 22, 1927, in Friestatt. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Freistatt, where he was confirmed in 1942.
Lincoln graduated from eithth grade at Trinity Lutheran School in Freistatt and went to high school in Verona until he was 16, when his faher bought a new tractor to farm with. He received his GED in 1968.
Lincoln married Florence Spree on Sept. 3, 1950, in Freistat and their marriage was blessed with two sons. Lincoln was a dairy and beef farmer most of his life. In 1979 he turned the dairy over to his son, keeping his beef herd, and continued helping out on the dairy whenever he was able. Lincoln sold his beef herd in 2001 for health reasons. Lincoln was a charter member of the Freistatt Lions Club, where he and Florence were in charge of the meal for Ernte Fest for the first 20 years. Lincoln enjoyed teaching his grandsons to farm and going to watch them show their dairy and beef animals at area county fairs. Lincoln was also known for his memory.

Lincoln is survived by his wife, Florence; son Roger and his wife, Betty, grandsons, Calvin Wayne, Bret Jay and wife Shauna, and Adam Lee, and great-grandson, Roper Jay, all of Mt. Vernon; three sisters-in-law, Alice Klibocker and husband Lorn, Wentworth, Gladys Dieckhoff and husband Paul, Diamond, and Carol Spree, St. Louis; two brothers-in-law, Ray Spree and wife Allene, Mt. Vernon, and Elmer Spree and wife Linda, Republic; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Bruce Lee; his parents; and one brother-in-lawm Paster Floyd Spree.

Services were Monday, Sept. 17, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt, with Wilbur Claude officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Radio Broadcast or Trinity Lutheran Church.

Robert Wayne Voss

Robert Wayne Voss, 87, Mt. Vernon, died Saturday, April 3, 2010, in the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon, where he had been a resident for the past several months. He was born Aug. 9, 1922, to Vera and Arthur Voss in Davenport, Iowa.

He worked in the soft drink industry and retired from Liberty Glass Company in Sapulpa, Okla.

He served in World War II and was a member of the Army Air Force, where he flew in and maintained B-17 bombers at several Air Force bases. In 1970, he was named honorary crew chief for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nev. He was a member of Hickory Hills Country Club, Springfield.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Marian Voss; five children, Pam Trammell, Winston-Salem, N.C., Patti Barber, Shawnee,Kan., Nancy Voss, Springfield, and Randy Voss, Ozark, Rob, Ridgedale; one brother, Burt Voss, Davenport, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A private graveside military service will be held in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, under direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 3161 W. Norton Rd., Springfield, MO 65803.

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Updated 05-06-10

These Obituaries are reprinted from The Lawrence County Record, which is Mt. Vernon, MO hometown newspaper. The newspaper, published once a week includes the weekly deaths of Lawrence County residents & their families. In an effort to maintain Mt. Vernon, MO Genealogy I have only reprinted the Mt. Vernon Deaths. Other Lawrence County obituaries can be found elsewhere on this site. I will list these alphabetically and I will add to these on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

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Dorothy Jean Taylor

Dorothy Jean Taylor, 84, Mt. Vernon, died at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009, in the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon.

She was born Nov. 17, 1924, in Poland, Ohio, to Oscar and Dorothy (Schall) Clay. She was a 1942 graduate of Greenford High School, Greenford, Ohio. She married Allen Taylor Nov. 12, 1942, in Edgewood Arsenal, Md. He survives. She was a homemaker and a member of Christ Chapel, Mt. Vernon.

Additional survivors include two daughters, Kathy Thompson, Phoenix, Ariz., and Lois Martinez, Livermore, Calif.; two sons, Ron Taylor, Xenia, Ohio, and the Rev. Jim Taylor, Mt. Vernon; one sister, Karen Conrad; two brothers, Richard and Roger Clay; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later date, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

L. Louise Taylor

L. Louise Taylor - 97, Mt. Vernon, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 18, 2007, in the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon.She was born Aug. 16, 1909, in Rockford, Ill., to Royal Albert and Carrie Tennis. She was a graduate of Lamont (Iowa) High School with the Class of 1928. She has lived in the Miller / Mt. Vernon area since 1947. She was a retired farmer and member of the Beulah Baptist Church in Many, La.She married William Edward Taylor in Iowa Feb. 24, 1947. He died April 13, 1988.Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother.Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, in the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller, with the Rev. Wally Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heat Association, in care of the funeral home.

Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson, 70, Mt. Vernon, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, in his home.

He was born May 20, 1939, in Marietta, Ohio, to Donald and Gladys Hunter Thompson. He was a park manager.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene; four sons, Bill Thompson, Earl Thompson, Jimmy Thompson and Skip Vernon; three daughters, Jill Hardgrave, Janet Waller and Debbie Robinson; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

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

Eula Faye Topper

Eula Faye Topper, 70, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. Eula was born Nov. 29, 1939, in Miller, the daughter of Homer and Sue Ella (Smith) Allen. She was a graduate of Miller High School with the Class of 1958. She served as the head bookkeeper for First National Bank in Mt. Vernon from 1958 through 1973, where she was one of the first two ladies to be an officer in the bank. She retired in 2007 as a sales representative for Avon, after 27 years. Onl July 23, 1963, she married James Topper in Miller.

Those who survive her are husband James Topper, of the home; daughter Sharon Collins and her husband, Mike, and son Aaron Topper and wife Shannon, all of Mt. Vernon; grandkids Rendie, Abbie, Colton and Dylan McDonald and Kyla Chelsea, Alyssa and Olivia Collins; four sisters, Mary Hinkle and her husband, Dorse, of Hamilton, Ohio, Doris Asher and her husband, Johnny, of Miller, Barbara Manning and her husband Dave, of Mt. Vernon, and Sarah Mullins and her husband, Tom, of Monett; son-in-law Randy McDonald of Mt. Vernon; brother-in-law LeRoy Wiese of Mt. Vernon; sister-in-law Lavonne Hilton and her husbnad, Loren, of Battlefied; and several nieces and nephews. Her paretns, daughter Shelly McDonald and sister Fannie Wiese preceded her in death.

Funeral services, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in Summit Baptist Church, northeast of Mt. Vernon. Burial will follow in the Summit Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Summit Baptist Youth or Summit Deacon Ministry, in care of the funeral home.

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

Nellie (Louise) Truman

Nellie (Louise) Truman, 89, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2009, in the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon. She was born March 25, 1920, in North Kansas City to James and Elsie (Scruggs) Shettlesworth. Louise was a 1938 graduate of the North Kansas City High School, was employed in the medical records department of the Missouri Rehabilitation Center, retiring in 1993 after 27 years, was a member of the Rebekah Lodge of the IOOF and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon. Those who survive her include daughters Brenda Dawson of Mt. Vernon and Lynda Medcalf of Republic; a niece, Glynda Miles of North Kansas City; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her parents and sister Ruth Rabuse preceded her in death. Private funeral services, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, will be held at a later date. Burial will be on the family farm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, in honor of Jack Kutz, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/.

Robert Raymond Turman

Robert Raymond Turman, 78, Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon and Miller area, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon.

He was born Feb. 4, 1931, in Lebanon to Ray and Ora (Davis) Turman. He was a retired self-employed carpenter.

Survivors include one sister, Jane Grubaugh, Miller.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Turman. No services are planned at this time. Burial, at a later date, will be in Sycamore Cemetery, northwest of Mt. Vernon. Arrangements are under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funral Home, Mt. Vernon.

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Updated 05-13-10

These Obituaries are reprinted from The Lawrence County Record, which is Mt. Vernon, MO hometown newspaper. The newspaper, published once a week includes the weekly deaths of Lawrence County residents & their families. In an effort to maintain Mt. Vernon, MO Genealogy I have only reprinted the Mt. Vernon Deaths. Other Lawrence County Obituaries can be found elsewhere on this site. I will list these alphabetically and I will add to these on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

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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.

Lena Myrtle Sallee

Lena Myrtle Sallee, 92, Mt. Vernon, passed to heaven Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon.

Lena was born Nov. 14, 1916, in Toledo, Mo., to Robert and Sallie (Turner) Evans.

Lena was a housewife, bookkeeper and store clerk. On Dec. 8, 1934, Lena and James T. "Jim" Sallee were united in marriage in Pondfork, MO., and to this union two children were born. They were blessed to be together over 74 years. Lena was a Christian and faithful in attending church. Lena enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening. She especially loved cooking for others. She was known for her many handmade quilts that she made with love to give to all her family of four generations, cousins and friends.

Lena was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Ersell, Jimmy, Earl and Audie Evans; and three sisters, Tema Bacon, Iva Coon and Nellie Marsh.

Lena is survived by her husband, James "Jim" T. Sallee, Mt. Vernon; two children and their spouses, Carl and Beth Sallee, Mt. Vernon, and Sally Knight and friend, Larry VanderMarkt, Eagle Rock; four grandchildren, Tom Sallee and Sharon Miller, both of Mt. Vernon, Randall Prock, Monett, and Andela Wilson, Springfield; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Services were Friday, May 29, at Thornfield Chapel, Thornfield, with Pastors Lynn Jennings and Tom Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Thornfield Cemetery, Thornfield, under direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.

Memorial contributions may be made to Thornfield Cemetery or American Cancer Society.

Edward Peter Schmidt

Arrangements for Edward Peter Schmidt, 76, Mt. Vernon, are under the direction of Crafton-Canrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Martin "Mike" Schoen

Martin "Mike" Schoen, 89, Mt. Vernon, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at his home.

He was born Jan. 3, 1920, in Freistatt to Otto and Anna Korff Schoen.

He was a dairy farmer and a lifelong resident of the Freistatt community.

He married Erna Emma Brockschmidt Nov. 14, 1943. She survives.

Additional survivors include two sons, Dale Schoen, Fayetteville, Ark., and Dwayne Schoen, Mt. Vernon; three daughters, Linda Wiehe, Stotts City, Louanna Chapman, Mt. Vernon, and Dian Luffman, Nashville, Tenn; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Kelvin Schoen, and 10 brothers and sisters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt, with Pastor Ryan Buchmuller and Wilbur Claude officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Freistatt, under direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.

Memorial donations may be made to the church radio broadcast or Community Hospice.

Ruth Florence Schultz

Ruth Florence Schultz, 94, Mt. Vernon, died at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009, in Lawrence County Manor.

She was born Jan. 5, 1915, in Ft. Wayne, Ind., to Robert W. and Agnes L. (Fleming) Bates. She moved to Mt. Vernon two years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic New Testament Church in Mt. Vernon.

She married Walter Schultz in Yakima, Wash., in 1943. He died May 5, 1976.

Survivors include one sister, Esher Lyon, Mt. Vernon.

She was preceded in death by an infant son; two brothers, Albert and Robert Bates; and two sisters, Haley Huta and Dorothy Bates.

Graveside services were Tuesday, June 9, in the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Apostolic New Testament Church Mission Fund, in care of the funeral home.

Albert Junior Shelton

Albert Junior Shelton, 89, of Mt. Vernon, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon.

He was born in Tulsa, Okla., Aug. 10, 1919, to Albert Ross and Edith Gertrude (Gladson) Shelton. He married Ila Mae Yount Aug. 16, 1942.

Al served his country with honor as a squad leader in the United States Army during World War II and from 1942 through 1945, in Company A of the 385th infantry, the 90th Division. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant and was awarded four Bronze Stars for campaigns in Normandy, Northern France and Germany, as well as the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Service Arrowhead.

He retired from Unisys in 1981, at which time he and Ila Mae move to Mt. Vernon. He was a member of the mt. Vernon Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ila Mae; his parents; four brothers, Roy Shelton, Ralph Shelton, Jack Shelton and Stanley Shelton; two sisters, Gladys Scott and Norma Yount; and one grandson, Jeff Collier.

Survivors include two sisters, Doris Bunch and Colleen Taylor; three children, Donna and Jerry Collier, Cheryl Robinson, and Chris and Sheila Shelton; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home North from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the Mt. Vernon Church of Christ. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery, located east of Mt. Vernon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon or Fairhaven Children's Home in Strafford, Mo.

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

Fred Warren "Freddie" Shields

Fred Warren "Freddie" Shields, 74, Mt. Vernon, died Monday, April 19, 2010, at his residence. He was born Oct. 17, 1935, to Helen and Fred Shields.

He was a United States Navy veteran and a retired driver for Greyhound Bus Lines. He was a Baptist.

He moved to Mt. Vernon from El Paso, Texas, in 1999. He was a member of American Legion Post 137, Mt. Vernon, and the Mt. Vernon Eagles Lodge.

Survivors include one daughter, Vicki Diane Shields; three sons, David Earl Shields, Macon, Ga., and Richard Shields and Jimmy Shields, both of Long Beach, Calif.; four sisters, Carole Forshee and Cleatha Reese, both of Augusta, Ga., Janice White, Grenada, Miss., and Karen Avery, Lakeland, Fla.; six grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Shields; two sisters, Mary Sue Shields and Martha Spoon; and one brother, Charles W. Shields.

Services were Sunday, April 25, at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, Miss., with Dr. Bob Self officiating. Burial was at Friendship Cemetery, Columbus.

Andrew Dean Shimek Sr.

Andrew Dean Shimek Sr., 67, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at his home. He was born Dec. 12, 1942, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Andrew and Edith Hester (Campbell) Shimek. Andy graduated high school at Shawnee Mission North in 1961. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was placed in the Sea Bees, where he was trained in the field of carpentry, of that he used for the rest of his life. Upon coming home, he started working at a government supply administration warehouse and worked there for 19 years. He was a photographer and owned his own studio and helped build several new Kingdom Halls. Andy dedicated his life to Jehovah, and was baptized in February 1976. He was a member of the Miller Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Those surviving him include his wife, Betty, and sons Drew and Michael Shimek of Mt. Vernon; one daughter, Angela Stinemetz of Mt. Vernon; two adopted daughters, Charlotte Anderson Mayes of Wanesville, N.C., and Michelle Bishop of Phoenix, Ariz.; and one sister, Ruth "Ginger" Jacobus. His parents and stepdaughter Heather Griffith preceded him in death.

A memorial service, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, was Saturday, April 10, at the Miller Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Miller. Memorial donations may be made to the Worldwide Organization of Jehovah's Witnesses, in care of the funeral home.

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

Jan Burton Shuster

Jan Burton Shuster - 57, Mt. Vernon, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.He was born July 24, 1951, in Springfield to Albin L. and Mildred R. (Mott) Crosby. Jan was a musician by trade, and was known by many in the music industry as Lee Gentry.” He was a 1969 graduate of Miller High School and served in the United States Marine Corps after high school.Those who survive him are his daughter, Amy Arbuckle of Springfield; his four sons, Matt Shuster and wife Erin of Mt. Vernon, Mike Shuster and wife Angie of Webb City, and Eric Shuster and Thomas Burton Shuster, both of Springfield; his eight sisters, Sue Rogers of Springfield, Gail Stemble of Denver, CO, Judy Clarke of the state of Texas, Lisa Stephens of Mt. Vernon, Lila Stout of Rogersville, Debbie Daniel of Carthage, Patti Ott of Aurora, CO and Shelly Nichols of Muskogee, OK; one brother, Phil Crosby of Commerce, OK and nine grandchildren.His parents, Albin Crosby and Mildred Shuster and husband Walter M., and his daughter April Shuster preceded him in death.Services, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon, were Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Covenant Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon.Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, located in Mountain Grove.Memorial donations may be made to the family, in care of the funeral home.Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com/

Randall Simmons II

Randall Simmons II, 17, Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at his home in Mt. Vernon after suffering a seizure.

He was born May 11, 1992, in Joplin the son of Randall and Roberta Simmons, Mt. Vernon, and Rebecca (Mitchell) and James Brewer Jr., Miami, Okla. They all survive.

He was a junior at Mt. Vernon High School and a member of the Church on the Loop, Mt. Vernon, and Wyandotte Faith Center, Wyandotte, Okla.

Additional survivors include five brothers, Levi Simmons, Mt. Vernon, James Brewer,III, Jacksonville, Fla., and Aaron Brewer, Elijah Brewer and Jacob Brewer, all of Miami; four sisters, Melissa Simmons, Alexys Ackerson and Madison Simmons, all of Mt. Vernon, and Arriale Brewer, Jacksonville; his parternal grandparents, Buckly and Charity Simmons, Warrensburg, and Elizabeth and Larry Heltzel, Joplin; and his maternal grandparetns, Bernard Mitchell and Linda Wallace, both of Joplin.

Memorial services were Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Church on the Loop, Mt. Vernon, with Pastor John McHaffie officiating, under direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City.

Leland W. Skoglund

Leland W. Skoglund, 82, Mt. Vernon, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon.

He was born June 21, 1925, at Amherst, Wis., to Carl and Emma (Damrau) Skoglund. He graduated from Amherst High School and later joined the United States Navy. He served in World War II in the south Pacific.

In 1954, he moved to Joplin, where he worked for Sperry-Vickers until he retired in 1983. He worked for the Joplin School District and was also on the Joplin Police Reserve.

He married Karen Lacy June 13, 1986. She survives.

He moved to Mt. Vernon in 2000, and moved into the veterans' home in 2001.

Additional survivors include one sister, Lorraine Pagel, Almond, Wis.; four stepchildren, Bob Lacy, Aurora, Tom Lacy, Miller, Debi Eckard, Mt. Vernon, and Jerry Lacy, Gavett, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Arrangements are under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Services and burial will be in Amherst.

Joseph Edward Smialek

Joseph Edward Smialek - Mt. Vernon was born on July 15, 1928, in Detroit Mich., to Joseph Ronan Smialek and Victoria Wozney, both immigrants from Poland. Joe passed away at 11:5 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007, in the Missouri Veterans’ Home/ Mt. Vernon.
He served in the United States Navy during the final years of WWII as a storekeeper on USS Caelum (AK-106), a supply ship home ported in the Pacific. Joe joined the service when he was 17 years old, with his father’s permission. After leaving military service after the end of the war, he returned to Detroit, where he married Edith Florence Payne, whom he had met in Seattle, and raised three sons. He worked as a firefighter for Boeing Aircraft and the Strategic Air Command during the development of the B-49 and B-52 bombers in Moses Lake, Wash., and also worked for the U.S. Air Force in St. Peterson, Fla,; and Lowry, AFB in Aurora, Colo. He was an over-the-road-truck driver for Safeway from around 1961 until his stroke in 1976, which ended his 30-year active association with the Teamsters Union. His whole life had revolved around being on the open road in his “18-wheeler.”
In 1978, he and his wife, Aletha Fay (Kleiboeker) moved to Bennett, Colo., with his son, Colin, and Aletha’s daughters, Donna and Kristen, where they started their new life together. While in Bennett, being close to his son, Dennis, and family Joe thoroughly enjoyed being a Grandpa to Lyle, Teresa and Doug. In 1983, Joseph and Aletha moved to Mt. Vernon, where they have lived since. In 2000, his youngest grandson, Kody, came along and was a constant delight to his grandpa at the veterans’ home, when Kody came to visit. Although not close in miles to his other grandchildren, Davey and Missy, they were always close to his heart and in his thoughts.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his three sisters, his first wife, Edith Florence Payne, his granddaughter Teresa Louise, his grandson, Daniel, and only nephew, Richard Harris.
He is survived by his wife, Aletha; three sons, Dennis and his wife, Beth, of Bennett, Colo., David and his wife, Connie, of Commerce City, Colo., and Colin and his wife, Barbara, of Columbia; his two daughters, Donna Frerichs and her husband, Wayne, of Brighton, Colo., and Kristen Preud’homme and her husband, Jean Yves, of Blue Springs; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
He will always be remembered for his smile and quick humor, as Joe of “Smiley” never met a stranger. Anyone that ever stopped by would remember that they were welcome to a “fresh” pot of coffee and that was always ready. Members of his family recall that he always liked to have large family gatherings, especially during holidays, and everyone was always welcome to join in with him.
Funeral services, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, were at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freistatt, where Joe was a member, on Monday, March 19, with the Rev. Gary Griffin officiating. He was interred at Trinity’s cemetery, with full military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church radio broadcast, in care of the funeral home.

Zelma Louise Smith

Zelma Louise Smith, 73, Mt. Vernon, died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010, in her home. She was born Aug. 5, 1936, in Cherryville to Logan James and Myrtle (Bryant) Harris. She married Charles Smith in Cherryville July 16, 1955. He died April 3, 2005. She spent most of her time as a homemaker. She moved from Harrisonville to Mt. Vernon in 2008. Survivors include two daughters, Ellen Harris, Mt. Vernon, and Anna Smith of the home; two sons, Gary Smith and James Smith, both of Harrisonville; four sisters; three brothers; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Charles Smith, two sisters and one grandson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, at Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family for the care of Mrs. Smith's daughter, Anna Smith, in care of the funeral home.

John Alexander Snadon Jr.

John Alexander Snadon Jr., 89, Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at the Missouri Veterans’ Home/Mt. Vernon.
He was born Nov. 26, 1918, in Pennsboro to John A. and Katherine (Wray) Snadon.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Almira Probst and Rosemary Squires.
He trained as a pilot in Naval Flight Schools and served 27 years in the United States Navy, both active and reserve. He was in the Pacific in World War II and in the Korean War.
He married Dorothy Coyne in 1951. She died in 2002.
He graduated from Drury University in 1961 and taught elementary and high school for 22 years in history and social studies.
He was a longtime member and served as president of the Dade County Historical Society.
Survivors include two sons, Patrick A. Snadon and Julian A. Snadon.
Services were Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Birch Funeral Home in Ash Grove with burial in Pennsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Veterans’ Home/Mt. Vernon, 1600 S. Hickory, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712.

Leona Lovern Snipes

Leona Lovern Snipes, 78, Mt. Vernon, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, in St. John's, Springfield. She was born Dec. 15, 1930, in Lawrence County to Augusta "Gus" and Genevie (Yancey) Bradley. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Suddath, Mt. Vernon, and Jennifer Nold and husband Mark, Maysville; two sons, David Elliott, Lawton, Okla., and Stephen Elliott, Mt. Vernon; one brother, Bill Bradley and wife Vernie, Hoberg; one sister, Reva Hill and husband Jackie, Mt. Vernon; five grandchildren, Bradley Suddath, Justin Suddath, Matthew Suddath, Bobby Nold and Sara Nold; and one great-grandson, Mason Suddath. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Robbie and Anthony Elliott. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, in Mt. Vernon City Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

John Loyd Spielman

John Loyd Spielman, 66, Mt. Vernon, died Sunday, April 25, 2010. He was a resident of the Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon. He was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Miller to Frank and Vera (Bridgewater) Spielman. He attended Miller Public Schools and Ozark Christian College in Joplin. He was a member of Miller Christian Church. He was an assistant director of the Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Ark., and played the role of Caiaphas. He was also employed in the security department at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Jean Spielman. Survivors include one brother, Richard Spielman, Oro Valley, Ariz. Memorial services will be held at a later date, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of donor's choice, in care of the funeral home.

Cecil Dane Spradling

Cecil Dane Spradling, 91, Mt. Vernon, departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in his home. He was born Dec. 17, 1925, in Rogersville to Charley and Etter Spradling. He married Rose Mae Neimeyer June 1, 1941. She died on Feb. 26, 1989. He was preceded in death by two brothers Leo and Clell Spradling; and two sisters, Dorothy Spradling and Eva Ruckert. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanne Jones and her husband, Steve; one son, Jim Spradling and his wife, Erin; and three grandsons, Kyle and Brent Spradling and Brett Jones. Mr. Spradling was a lifelong resident of Mt. Vernon, graduating from Mt. Vernon High School in 1933. He owned and operated a dairy farm until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon First United Methodist Church. Services were Monday, Sept. 17, at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Chris Snyder officiating. Burial was in Summit Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Vernon First United Methodist Church or Community Hospices of Aurora.

Flora A. Spree

Flora A. Spree - 88, Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon.She was born Dec. 25, 1918, in Hoberg to Herman and Erna Pietsch Knaust.She was a homemaker, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Braille Workers and Freistatt Friendship Club, and quilted for the Ladies Aid of the church.She married Theodore Spree June 23, 1946, in Freistatt. He preceded her in death June 24, 1979. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Knaust, and one grandson, Austin Bracht.Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Henson and husband, Gary, Monett, Judy Bracht and husband, James, Carthage, and Mary Ryland and husband, Richard, Bellevue, Wash.; three brothers, Edward Knaust, Freistatt, and Elfred and William Knaust, both of Joplin; one sister, Rose Marke Knaust, Mt. Vernon; six grandchildren, Christy Manning and Emily Bracht, both of Carthage, Andrea Darby, Bentonville, Ark., Darrin Henson, Monett, and Brooke and Zachary Ryland, Bellevue, Wash.; three great-grandsons, Canden, Dru and Eston Darby, Bentonville; and several nieces and nephews.Services were Saturday, Ma 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt, with the Rev. Gary Griffin officiating. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Radio Broadcast or the American Heart Association.

Eldon M. Starling

Eldon M. Starling, 85, Mt. Vernon, died at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at the Autumn Court Residential Center, Mt. Vernon. He was born Feb. 6, 1925, in Lowden, Iowa, to Arnold and Rose (Mourey) Starling. He married Madeline Koile in Illinois Sept. 17, 1949. She died April 26, 1976. He was the owner of Tom's Candy route for 15 years. He was a cattle farmer and auctioneer and was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mt. Vernon. Survivors include four daughters, Danita Berghammer, Pine City, Minn., Derice, Milan, III, Dawn Long, Medford, Wis., and Darlis Gulick, Miller; four sons, David Starling, Ames, Iowa, Darrell Starling, Indepencence, Iowa, Larry Starling, Missouri, and Dennis Starling, Calamus, Iowa; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Ruth Potter, Mt. Vernon. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Darla Mae Starling, and one sister, Bethal Bartels. Services were Saturday, March 27, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mt.. Vernon, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial was Monday, March 29, in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hazelton, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church or St. John's Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Jack L. Stewart

Jack L. Stewart, 69, Mt. Vernon, died Monday, July 23, 2007, at Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon.
He was born Dec. 29, 1937, in Wentworth to Ralph Ray and Alta Edwards Stewart.
He worked for Roderick Arm and Tool and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt.
He married Marilyn E. Kleiboeker Oct. 6, 1956, in Freistatt. She survives.
Additional survivors include one son, Brad Stewart, Mt. Vernon; one daughter, Marcie Parrigon, Pierce City; three brothers, William Stewart, Forest Grove, Ore., Donald Stewart, Springfield, and J.D. Stewart, McPherson, Kan.; one sister, Phillis Schnake, Mt. Vernon; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran School or church radio broadcast.

Antionette Gayle Stotts

Antionette Gayle Stotts - 2 months old, Mt. Vernon, died at her home Sunday morning. Jan. 14, 2007.She was born Nov. 17. 2006Services were in Illinois.Local survivors include here parents, Jennifer Peterson and Tony Stotts; three sisters, Destiney Stotts, Cheyenne Stotts, and Hope Stotts; and paternal grandparents, Charles and Robin Stotts, Stotts City. Among other survivors are her maternal grandmother, Sandra Cunningham, Illinois and maternal grandfather.She is the daughter of Tony Stotts and Jennifer Peterson of Mt. Vernon.Complete obituary information was not available at presstime.Arrangements will be handled by a funeral home in Illinois.

Peggy Darlene Stout

Peggy Darlene Stout - Mt. Vernon, 63, died at 11:51 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, as a result of injuries received in an auto accident.
She was born Aug. 8, 1944, in Grays Point to James and Marie (Swearingen) Hough. She was a homemaker, member of the Mt. Vernon Eagles and was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include five daughters, Sheila Pyle, Aurora, Levona, Grooms, Robyn Dittmer and Maria Campbell, all of Mt. Ernon, and Marie Munce, Lees Summit; two sons, James Campbell and Tom Campbell, both of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Patty Barnes, Sacramento, Calif., and Bonnie DeCrescenzo, Mt. Vernon; 23 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, J.D. Hough; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Monday, Oct. 29, in the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, with the Rev. Chris Carver officiating. Burial was in Red Oak Cemetery, west of Miller.
Memorials may be made to the Eagles, in care of the funeral home.

Willa M. Sullivan

Willa M. Sullivan - Mt. Vernon, 76, formerly of Paddock Lake, Wis., died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in St. John’s Springfield.
She was born Aug. 22, 1931, in Grundy Center, Iowa, to Glen and Jane (Casstevens) Hamilton.
She was a homemaker and member of the Salem United Methodist Church, Salem, Wis.
She married William Eugene Sullivan Nov. 8, 1952. He died July 2, 1982.
She was also preceded in death by three sons, Richard, Pat and Martin; one daughter, Willa Glover; one brother, Robert Hamilton; and one sister, Sarah Hamilton.
Survivors include three sons, Marvin and Robert Sullivan, both of Mt. Vernon, and Glen Sullivan, Paddock Lake; three daughters, Penny Samples and Billie Lentz, both of Mt. Vernon, and Joyce Schaefer, Sparta, Wis.; one sister, Joyce Sicurella, Bensonville, Ill.; 30 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in Sunset Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Wis., under direction of Bruch Funeral Home, Kenosha.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Hospital, in care of the funeral home.

Mt. Vernon, MO Obituaries - R

Updated 10-13-10

These Obituaries are reprinted from The Lawrence County Record, which is Mt. Vernon, MO hometown newspaper. The newspaper, published once a week includes the weekly deaths of Lawrence County residents & their families. In an effort to maintain Mt. Vernon, MO Genealogy I have only reprinted the Mt. Vernon Deaths. Other Lawrence County obituaries can be found elsewhere on this site. I will list these alphabetically and I will add to these on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

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Judy Darlene Ray

Judy Darlene Ray, 68, Mt. Vernon, MO died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, April 4, 2010, in her home. She was born Oct. 5, 1941, in Noel to Robert Lewis and Jennie Mae (Smith) Short. Judy graduated from Southwest City High School and obtained her master's degree in teaching from Southwest Missouri State University (Missouri State University). On March 17, 1962, she married Richard Paul Ray in Springfield. Judy taught high school English for Ozark, Republic, Marionville and Mt. Vernon school districts. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Those surviving include her husband, Richard, of the home; four sons, Jeffrey Ray and his wife Pamela Alexander, of Kansas City, Michael Ray and Gregory Ray, both of Republic, and Steven Ray and his wife Mylene, of Carl Junction; seven grandchildren, Mark Alexander, Carson, Ryan, Justin, Peyton, Josie and Landon Ray; and two step-grandchildren, Christian and Dylan Giedon. Her parents and two brothers, Dan and Robert Short, preceded her in death.

A memorial service, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Mt. Vernon, with the Rev. Jack Daniel officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 8, in the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Judy Ray Memorial Scholarship Foundation, in care of the funeral home.

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

Una Mae Rees

Una Mae Rees, 84, Mt. Vernon, MO departed this life on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, on her 84th birthday at the Mt. Vernon Place Care Center in Mt. Vernon.

Mrs. Rees was a homemaker in the Golden City area. She was born Aug. 28, 1923 to Willis and Una June (Willaims) Pfeifer in Simpson, Kan. The family moved to the Red Oak area when she was a young teenager, and she made her home with the family of the Rev. Charles Leeper. She graduated from Golden City High School and business school. She then did secretarial work in Washington D.C. during World War II.

She married Allen Wayne Rees of rural Golden City on Sept. 11, 1943.

Surviving her besides her husband of 63 years are her four children and their spouses: Doris and Ivan Rush, Scottsbluff, Neb., Karen and Glen Matthews, Mt. Vernon, Robert and Norma Rees, Jasper, and roger and Debra Rees, Orlando, Fla.; and 15 beloved grandchildren and four great-grandchldren. She is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Mary Pfeifer, Aurora, Hael and Ken Woodruff, Wyandotte, Mich., and Bryan Pfeifer, Taylor, Mich.; and special lifelong friend, Martha (Leeper) Pennell and her husband, Lloyd, of the Golden City community.

Mrs. Rees lived valiantly for many years with Parkinson's disease because of her strong optimistic spirit and faith in God. In her community, she was a longtime 4-H leader in Lincoln 4-H Club, a children's Sunday school teacher at Grace Presbyterian Church and Golden City Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Electra Extension Club. Her special hobbies were creative arts such as sewing and cooking and sharing that love with young people.

Services were Sunday, Sept. 2, at the Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper, with burial in the Avilla Cemetery.

The family requests that in lieu of florwers, those who wish may send donations to the Parkinson's Support Group of the Ozarks or Mt. Vernon Place Care Center in Mt. Vernon.

Mary Louise Real

Mary Louise Real - 62, Mt. Vernon, MO died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007, at the home of her daughter, Reta McCutcheon. She was born on. 12, 1945, in St. Louis to George H. and Vesta M. (Eldringhoff) Thompson. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Friendship Assembly of Miller.She married Terry Real April 28, 1973, in Arkansas. He survives.Additional survivors include three daughters, REta McCutcheon and Tena Campbell, both of Mt. Vernon, and Tyma Garman, Tulsa, Okla.; two sons, Michael Real and Toby spear, both of Mt. Vernon; one brother, Hermann (Pete) Thompson, Miller; and eight grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Tony Edward Real; one sister, Lillian Thompson; and three brothers, William, Hank and Ralph Thompson. Graveside services were Saturday, May 12, in Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery, with the Rev. Dennis Meyer officiating, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Terry Eugene Real

Terry Eugene Real, 62, Mt. Vernon, MO died at 6:12 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009, in his daughter's home, in Hoberg. He was born Sept. 23, 1946, in Elgin, Ill., to Warren and Betty L. (Harney) Real.

He married Mary Louis Thompson April 28, 1973, in Arkansas. She died May 10, 2007.

Survivors include three daughters, Reta McCutcheon and Tena Campbell, both of Mt. Vernon, and Tyma Garman, Tulsa, Okla.; three sons, Jimmy Real, Chicago, Ill., Michael Real and Toby Spears, both of Mt. Vernon; one sister, Jan Wolters, Theodosia; and 11 grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, in care of the funeral home.

William Gail Richardson

William Gail Richardson - Mt. Vernon, MO 41, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at cox South, Springfield.
He was born Dec. 5, 1965, in Nevada.
He was raised in Nevada and lived in Tampa, Fla., and Brenham, Texas.
survivors include two sons, Matt Trotter, Pittsburg, Kans, and Justin Richardson, Tampa; one daughter, Megan Hill, Tampa; his parents, Charles and Dixie Thomas, Mt. Vernon; one sister, Darla Thomas, Mt. Vernon; and two brothers, Keith and Allen Asper, Miami, Fla.; and one granddaughter.
Memorial services were Saturday, Jan. 27, in Nevada. Local services will be held at a future date.

Imogene (Jean) Riley

Imogene (Jean) Riley - 81, Mt. Vernon, MO died at 10:05 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Mt. Vernon Residential Care Center after an illness.
She was born Aug 6, 1925, in Joplin to Charles and Opal (Mitchell) Kinney.
She was a cosmetologist and a ember of the Red Hat Society. She was a member of the Park Plaza Christian Church.
She married Charles L. Riley Dec. 24, 1949, in Joplin. He died in March 2001.
Survivors include two sons, Leroy Stephens, Columbia, and James Riley, Webb City; two daughters, Kathie Decrocq, Monett, and Pam Cress, Joplin;
two sisters, Virginia Highley, Welch, Okla., and Linda Bailey, Joplin; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
The body has been cremated. Graveside committal of remains were Tuesday, May 22, at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with Bill Pratt officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.

Bryan Anthony Ritacco

Bryan Anthony Ritacco - 22, Mt. Vernon, MO died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in his residence.
He was born Oct. 16, 1984, in Savannah, Ga., to Anthony and Jane (Thut) Ritacco. He was a self-employed mechanic and was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Anthony and Debra Ritacco, Appleton, Wis.; his mother, Jane Ritacco, Marshfield; one brother, Brady Ritacco, Marshfield; two stepbrothers, Andrew Steffens, Appleton, and Scott Steffens, Eau Claire, Wis.; one stepsister, Jennifer Steffens, Appleton; maternal step-grandmother, Erna Thut, Mosinee, Wis.; and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Anna Mae Ritacco, Chicago, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Marian Thut.
Memorial services were Friday, July 27, in the fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon with Father Pat Teter officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Mosinee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, in care of the funeral home.

Jess Charles "JC" Robb

Jess Charles “JC” Robb - Mt. Vernon, MO 75, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 in his home.
He was born Sept. 29, 1931, in Springfield to Charles and Allie (Klingensmith) Robb.
JC was inducted into the United States Marie Corps in 1949 and served in the Korean Conflict. He reenlisted in the Army National Guard, where he devoted 42 years of service, retiring his duty as a sergeant major on Sept. 28, 1991. He resided in the Mt. Vernon community since 1955. JC retired in 1992 from the Verona School District, where he taught social studies/business. He was a Scoutmaster for his boys, charter member of the Lions Club, a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association and a member of the first United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon.
On Nov. 27, 1952, he married Patricia Eshelman in Springfield. She survives him.
Additional survivors include three sons, Mark Robb and wife; Vickie, and Marshall Robb and Cindy, all of Columbia, and Matthew Robb and wife, Beverly, Republic; six grandchildren and a host of friends and family.
Memorial services, under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home were Tuesday, Jan. 30, in the First United Methodist Church, Mt.
Vernon. Burial, with military honors, was in the East Lawn Cemetery, Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist church, in care of the funeral home.

Raymond Franklin Robertson

Raymond Franklin Robertson - 77, Mt. Vernon, MO died at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007, in his home.
He was born an. 26, 1930, in Taney County to Henry and Susie (Jenkins) Robertson. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a Korean War veteran. He was a retired dairy farmer.
He married Dotty Hedrick in Stone County Oct. 9, 1954. She survives.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Kathey Robertson; one brother, Ray; three sisters, Anna Dodd, Peral Phillips and Pansy Geren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Drue and Jack Robertson.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, with Chaplain Jack Betts officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to services, in the funeral home.

Leslie Lane Rodgers

Leslie Lane Rodgers - 65, Mt. Vernon, MO passed away at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007, in his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1941, in Chesapeake to Lestel B. and Josephine L. (Garoutte) Rodgers. He was a United States Army veteran, a truck driver for Inway Trucking, and a member of the Bible Baptise Church, Mt. Vernon.
On Aug. 14, 1961, he married Carol B. Johnson in Mt. Vernon. She survives.
Additional survivors include a son, Brad Rodgers; three daugh, MO sisters, Elaine Collins and husband Steve, Cheryl Ratliff and husband Doug, and Beth Rodgers and fiancee Kelly Spangle; a brother Leon Rodgers and wife Marilyn; a sister, Charlotte Rodgers, and a sister-in-law, Janet Rodgers, all of Mt. Vernon. He also is survived by eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and one brother, Ronald Gene Rodgers, preceded him in death
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, with the Rev. Jack Daniel officiating. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery, northeast of Mt. Vernon.

Dewey Clayburn Rogers

Dewey Clayburn Rogers, 89, Mt. Vernon, MO, died Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the Missouri Veteran's Home/Mt. Vernon.  He was born July 5, 1920, in Dunklin County to James C. And Ora Ethel (Hoxworth) Rogers.  He served in the United States Navy medical corps during World War II, receiving an honorable discharge.  He was a member of the Church of Christ in Mt. Vernon.

     He worked at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center for more than 32 years as a technician in the mycology lab, which he created, retiring in 1983.  In addition to his full time job, he farmed, raising hogs, cattle and horses.  In his later years, he and his wife delivered meals for Meals on Wheels at John Taylor Senior Center, Mt. Vernon, MO.

     Survivors include his wife of nearly 68 years, Lorene (Fish) Rogers; one daughter, Su Lyn Rogers; two sisters, Betty Cockburn, Alabama, and Pat Richards, Tennessee.

     He was preceded in death by one sister, Mavis Fairless; and three brothers, Bob, Carol and Raymond Floyd Rogers.

     Services were Tuesday, June 15, at the Fossett-Mosher Fuenral Home, Mt. Vernon, MO with Ed Pearson officiating.  Burial with full military honors, was in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, or the John Taylor Senior Center in Mt. Vernon, MO in care of the funeral home.

Mary Ann Ross

Mary Ann Ross, 64, Mt. Venon, MO passed away at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in St. John's Hospital Springfield.

She was born Oct. 6, 1942, in Chesapeake to Lee Willaim and Grace Ann (Hembree) Ross.

Survivors include two sisters, Eula Mae Irvwin and Sarah Sue Dunn and husband James, and one brother, Kenneth Ray Ross, all of Mt. Vernon, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Her parents, two brothers, Jessee lee Ross and wife Belva, and Thomas Edward Ross and wife Lois and their daughter Kathy May Ross, preceded her in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday Sept. 20, in Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. ernon, with the Rev. John Rutledge officiating. burial will follow in Salem Cemetery, northwest of Mt. Vernon.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 19, in the funeral home chapel.

Alice Faye Rycraft

Alice Faye Rycraft - 58, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
Alice was born Dec. 15, 1949 in Newport, Ark., to Albert and Faye (McFarland) Evans. She was a 1967 graduate of Breman High School in Midlohian, Ill. Alie was the owner / operator of Strawberry Fields Beauty Salon before selling it and starting The Rose Salon. After several ears with it Alice sold it and became a licensed minister. She was licensed with the Independent Assemblies and was the dorm administrator for the Dream Center at Freedom Christian Center.
Alice married Lance Rycraft Feb. 24, 1968, in Chicago, Ill., and he survives of the home.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Roxanne Potter and her husband, Donnie, and one son, Lane Rycraft II and his wife Chrissy, all of Mt. Vernon; three sisters, Bonnie Swillum, Mt. Vernon, Bernice Weaver of Reeds Spring and Jenny Mae Corsi, Crestwood, Ill.; one brother, Jim Evans, Mt. Vernon; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and one sister, Martha Meents, preceded her in death.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in Freedom Christian Center, Mt. Vernon, with Pastor Wayne Neal and Pastor Tony Swillum officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to family to help with medical expenses, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at http://www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com

Mt. Vernon, MO Obituaries - P & Q

Updated 10-25-10

These Obituaries are reprinted from The Lawrence County Record, which is Mt. Vernon, MO hometown newspaper. The newspaper, published once a week includes the weekly deaths of Lawrence County residents & their families. In an effort to maintain Mt. Vernon, MO Genealogy I have only reprinted the Mt. Vernon Deaths. I will list these alphabetically and I will add to these on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

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Ray Edwin Pannell

Ray Edwin Pannell, 67, Mt. Vernon, died of cancer on Thursday, June 3, 2010, in Largo, Fla, surrounded by closest family and friends.  Born in Aurora, Ray was a native of southwest Missouri and grew up in Lawrence County.  He was a member of the Class of 1960 at Mt. Vernon High School and later attended the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, where he received a degree from the School of Forestry in 1967.  After graduating from college, Ray enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served until 1972.  

Following military service, Ray worked for Ferry Morse Seed Company in New York state and Ontario, Canada.  He later held farm manager positions with Butterfield Ranch (Missouri), Matson Farms (Iowa), Turley Ranch (Oklahoma) and Hillebrand Farms (Kansas).

Ray eventurally returned to Lawrence County to work and raise a family and he served the community in many capacities, including president of the local Farm Bureau.    

He is remembered and loved by daughter Aleesha (Justin) Coke, Columbia; sister Margie Pannell, West Memphis, Ark; fiancee Jessie Cox, Mt. Vernon; and numerous relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Maxine Pannell, lifetime residents of Lawrence County. 

Memorial services will be at  1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church on Highway V (Baptist Hill Road) in Mt. Vernon, with the Rev. Jack Daniel offficiating.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be given to any of the following: University of Missouri Southwest Research center, 14548 Highway H, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712; the Missouri Prairie Foundation, PO Box 200 Columbia, MO 65205; and the Lawrence County Historical Society, PO Box 406, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712

Kenneth Eugene Perkins

Kenneth Eugene Perkins of Mt. Vernon died Dec. 10, 2008, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 20, 1933 to Homer Kenneth and Josephine Ethel (Mollus) Perkins in St. Joseph.

He married Sandra Kay Hardy March 1, 1958, in Mt. Vernon. She survives of the home.

Ken's other survivors are: son Tony Perkins and mate Alisha Love; daughter Terri Smith and mat Harold Smith; six grandchildren, Daniel Smith and wife Melissa, Rebecca Robertson, Deborah Watts and husband Lester, April Perkins and Derek Perkins all of Mt. Vernon, and Travis White, Okinawa, Japan; 14 great-grandchildren; sister JoAnn Perkins, brothers Charles Perkins, Doyle Perkins and wife Nancy, and J.R. Perkins, two nephews, one niece and nine great-nieces and nephews, all of St. Joseph; and one aunt, Maxie, Mt. Vernon. His parents and one great-grandson preceded him in death.

Ken served his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years. While in the military, he also served as a federal sky marshal. Upon retirement, he served with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office for 22 years. He also served as part time officer for the City of Mt. Vernon Police Department.

Papa will be greatly missed. We love you.

Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 13, in Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial with full military honors, was in Mt. Vernon City Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com

Charline Perriman

Charline Perriman, 79, Mt. Vernon, died at 5:24 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at St. John's Springfield.

She was born Aug. 1, 1930, in Lawrence County to William Henry and Bonnie (Jarrett) Doss. She was a homemaker and a member of the Northside Baptist Temple, Mt. Vernon.

She married Harry Mac Perriman, Jan. 28, 1947, in Columbus, Kan. He died July 25, 2001.

Survivors include her daughter, Shelia Hinshaw, Miller; two sons, Harold Perriman, Purdy, and Steven Perriman, Miller; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Doss; and three sisters, Mildred Moore, Louise Dawson and Wilma Johnson.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery, Mt. Vernon. Visitiation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in the funeral home.

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

K.S. Pittman

K.S. Pittman, 82, Mt. Vernon, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon.

He was born July 7, 1927, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Wilbur and Myrtle (Guthrie) Pittman.

He was a World War II United States Navy veteran and auto mechanic. He was inducted into the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame in 2003.

Services were Thursday, Feb. 4, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Springfield. Services in Mineral Wells, Texas, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, with burial in Woodland Park Cemetery, Mineral Wells.

Albert Horton Powell Sr.

Albert Horton Powell Sr. - 91, Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday Jan. 1, 2007, at the Missouri Veterans’ Home/Mt. Vernon.
He was born June 27, 1915, in Nixa to Charles M. Sr. and Lennie (McCauley) Powell.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was married to Betty Louise Mitchell. She died Nov. 4, 1984. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa.
Survivors include two sons, A.H. “Bud” Powell Jr., Kansas, and George P. Powell, Virginia; one brother, Edwin J. Powell, Florida; one daughter, Juanita Carole Thomson, California; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 16, at First Baptist Church, Nixa under the direction of Klinger-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, Springfield. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery with military honors.

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Mt. Vernon, MO Obituaries - N & O

These Obituaries are reprinted from The Lawrence County Record, which is Mt. Vernon, MO hometown newspaper. The newspaper, published once a week includes the weekly deaths of Lawrence County residents & their families. In an effort to maintain Mt. Vernon, MO Genealogy I have only reprinted the Mt. Vernon Deaths. Other Lawrence County deaths can be located elsewhere in this blog. I will list these alphabetically and I will add to these on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

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Verner G. Nelson

Verner G. Nelson, 86, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009, in his home.

Verner was born Aug. 26, 1922, in Smolan, Kan., the son of Clarence T. and Viola (Johnson) Nelson. Verner was a lifelong resident of the Mt. Vernon and Freistatt communities. He was a 1941 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, a World War II United States Army veteran, and retired as the foreman for the Southwest Research Center after 25 years service in 1988. Verner was active in the Freistatt community as a member of the Freistatt Lions Club, sat on the board of the Freistatt Fire Department, was a member of the Freistatt American Legion Post 419 for over 60 years, member of the Disabled American Veterans, original member of the Trinity Lutheran Church Men's Glee Club, sang with the church choir and quartet, and served as an elder for 20 plus years, for the St. John's Lutheran Church in Monett.

On Jan. 12, 1952, he married Ruth Rubin in Fairland, Okla.

Those surviving include his wife of 57 years, Ruth; three sons, Clarence Nelson and wife Teresa of Pierce City, Rick Nelson of Springfield and John Nelson of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Cheryl Stotts and husband David of Monett, and Sandy Bank and husband Tom of Wildwood; one sister, Viola Ruth Schulze of Thousand Oaks, Calif., seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, sister, Alice Kleiboeker and brother Frank Nelson preceded him in death.

Services, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held in the funeral home from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Trinity Lutheran church Raido Broadcast or Community Hospice, in care of the funeral home.

Oline condolences may be shared at www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com

Eldon Leroy Orr

Eldon Leroy Orr, Mt. Vernon, 94, died at 6:19 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in his residence.
He was born June 5, 1912, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Floyd and Karen (Nyberg) Orr. He was a retired truck driver,farmer and a member of the Springfield IOOF lodge. He attended Faith Baptist Church in Verona.
He married Geraldine Ruth Manes March 20, 1949, in Springfield. She survives.
Additional survivors include two daughters, Celia Rathmann and Karen Kennedy, both of Mt. Vernon; three sons, LeRoy Orr, Mt. Vernon, Guy Orr, Everton, and Daniel Orr, Aurora; one brother, Virgil Orr, Coldwater, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Cecil Elaine Orr.
Graveside services were Friday, April 20, in Summit Cemetery, northeast of Mt. Vernon, with the Rev. Danny Burks officiating. Arrangements were under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, in care of the funeral home.

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Owens

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Owens, 72, Mt. Vernon, died at 12:04 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born May 24, 1937, in Stotts City, the daughter of Johnny and Nora (Moenkhoff) Bekemeier. Elizabeth worked as the deputy secretary for the Lawrence County Clerk's office in Mt. Vernon, retiring after 30 years of service in 1999.

On June 5, 1955, she married Bert H. Owens in Stotts City. Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Lawrence County, a 1955 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and was a member of the Union Church in Stotts City.

Those surviving her include her husband, Bert of Mt. Vernon; three sons and their wives, Mike and Cindy Owens of Nixa, and Kent and Beverly Owens and Steve and Shelly Owens, all of Mt. Vernon; seven grandchildren, Ben, Zac, Samuel, Alex, Carly, Daley and Dalton and his wife, Ally; one sister, Shirley Williams of Stotts City; two brothers, John Bekemeier of South Carolina and Jim Bekemeier of Republic. Her parents preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 17, at King's Way Christian Church, with burial at the Union Cemetery in Stotts City, under direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Memorial donations may be made to the Union Cemetery, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com. In Christ, there are no goodbyes And in Christ, there is no end So we'll hold onto Jesus with all that we have Until we see you again...

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