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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