Wilmer A. Hill, Springfield, MO - Obituary

Wilmer A. Hill

Wilmer A. Hill, 89, Springfield, MO died Friday morning, March 23, 2012, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO.  He was born April 13, 1922, in Aurora to Arthur and Laurel Hill.

     He joined the United States Army Air Corps in Septermber 1942 and served until February 1946.

     He married Bettye A. Hill June 3, 1946.  She preceded him in death.

     He worked as a television repairman for 30 years.

     He was also preceded in death by one son, Micky Aaron Hill, and one sister, Virginia Tharp.

     Survivors include three sons, Toy A. Hill, Rick Hill and Steve Hill, one brother, Loren Hill, Aurora, MO, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

     Graveside services were March 26 in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, with Dennis Barber officiating, under the direction of Klingner-Cope at White Chapel Funeral Home, Springfield, MO.

     Memorial donations may be made to Mercy Hospice, 1570 W. Battlefield, Springfield, MO  65807, or Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon, 1600 S. Hickory St, Mt. Venon, MO 65712.

Violet Charlotte Goold, Longmont, CO - Obituary

Violet Charlotte Goold

Violet Charlotte Goold, 104, died at 7:06 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012, in her home.  She was born Dec. 13, 1907, in Cotter, AR., to William and Daisy May (Bruner) Kluge.  She graduated from Sac City High School in Iowa in 1925.  She married Virgil Goold July 31, 1927, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  He died July 24, 1991.

     She lived in Marionville, MO for more than 50 years.  She and her husband owned and operated a hatchery and feed store on McNatt Avenue in Aurora, MO for many years.  She was a member of the Wilson Avenue Baptist Church.  After the death of her husband, she moved to Longmont, CO, in 2000, to live with her daughter.

     Survivors include one son, Vernell Goold, Weir, KS, four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

     She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia Rinard; one brother, Charles Kluge; two half-brothers, Willie and Walter Kluge; and two sisters, Pearl Cole and Pansy Jackson.

     Graveside services were March 26 in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the director of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.

Archie Lee Gold - Obituary

Archie Lee Gold

Archie Lee Gold, 83, Crane, MO, died Sunday, March 18, 2012, in the Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare, Crane.  He was born May 7, 1928, in Stone county to Lee Austin and Josephine (Mitchell) Gold.

     He was a retired postal clerk and was a lifelong resident of the area.  He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion.  He worked as a courier and security guard at Stone county National Bank.  He had been a member of the Church of Christ, Scholten, where he was a song leader and deacon.  In later years he was a member of the Aurora Church of Christ, Aurora, MO

     He married Wanda Byrom June 21, 1955.  She died in 1988.

     He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Karen Gold and one brother, Jay C. "Britch" Gold.

     Survivors include one daughter, Deana Benton, Battlefield; one brother, William "Silver" Gold, Crane; and two grandchildren.

     Services were March 23 in the Aurora Church of Christ with Dwight Samuel officiating.  Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Crane, under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane.

     Memorial donations may be made to the Fair Haven Childrens Home, 3132 N. Fairhaven Loop, Stafford, MO  65757

Larry E. Foust, Monett, MO - Obituary

Larry E. Foust

Larry E. Foust, 61, Monett, MO, died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.  He was born Aug. 7, 1950, in Monett to James and Elsie (Wiehe) Foust.  He was a truck driver.  He served in the Air Force from 1968 to 1972.

     Survivors include two sons, Nick Foust, Monett, MO and Shane Foust, Denver, CO; one daughter, Codi Kerr, Mt. Vernon, MO his mother and father, James and Elsie Foust, Mt. Vernon, MO, two sisters, Barbara Foust, Mt. Vernon, and Deborah Ryan, Bellevue, NE; and five grandchildren.

     Memorial services were March 24 at Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City, MO with Russell Arthur officiating.

     Memorial donations may be made to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association.

Elvis L. Chance Jr. - Obiturary

Elvis L. Chance Jr.

Elvis L. Chance Jr., 70, Auora, MO, died Saturday, March 24, 2012, in his home.  He was born April 7, 1941, in Wichita, KS., to Elvis Sr. and Donna Bonham Chance.  He was a retired truck driver.

     Survivors include his wife, Wanda; four sons, Randy Chance and Michael Chance, both of Aurora, MO, Eric Chance, Verona, MO and Lornie Chance, Fordland, MO; one daughter, Elvanda Olomua, Aurora; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildern.

     Memorial services will be at 3 p.m Thursday, March 29, in the Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

     Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Vesta Chambers - Obituary

Vesta Chambers

Vesta Chambers, 71, Aurora, MO died Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
     Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Jess Chambers; one son, Charles Chambers, Republic, MO; one daughter, Lori Luse, Alma, AR, one brother, Joe Madewell, Aurora; one sister, Nan Eustler, Aurora; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
     Graveside services were March 9 in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery, under the direction of the Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.

Virginia Nell Brown - Obituary

Virginia Nell Brown

Virginia Nell Brown, 90, Mt. Vernon, MO, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at the Mt. Vernon Place Care, Mt. Vernon, MO.  She was born Oct. 6, 1921, in Siloam Springs, Ark., to Hervey Tupper and Flora Cossel Corn.  She was a World War II veteran, serving in a Women's Army Auxiliary Corps member of the United States Army.  She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the first christian Church.
     She was preceded in death by her former husband, Dave J. Brown; three children, Flora Marie Hall, George Tupper Brown and Rutha Della Brown; and three sisters, Mary Robinson, Della Webb and Matta Lou Harviston.
     Survivors include one daughter, Maxine Hamilton, Starkville, MS, four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
     Graveside services were March 24 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Siloam Springs, AR under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home.
     Memorial contributions may be made ot Mercy Hospital, 1235 E. Cherokee, Springfield, MO 65804, or the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon, 1600 S. Hickory, Mt. Vernon, MO  65712

Tommy V. Edmondson - Obituary

Tommy V. Edmondson

Tommy V. Edmondson, 78, Crane, died at 4:44 p.. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in his home.  He was born Nov. 6, 1933, in Golden, MO to Bill and Bessie James Edmondson.
     He worked for more than 35 years as a printing pressman.
     He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
     Survivors include his wife, Doris; children Pat Pettit and Andy McCullough, both of Crane, MO, Oren Edmondson, Marionville, MO, rick Edmondson, Yuma, AZ, Cindy Evans, Springfield, MO and Tommy Evans, Nixa, MO; one brother Max Edmondson, Crane, MO ; the mother of his children, Charlene Edmondson, Mt. Vernon, MO, 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
     Graveside services were Feb. 28, in Crane Cemetery, under the direction of Westrip Funeral Home, Crane.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church building fund, Crane, or to Hospice.

Richard F. Eckard - Obituary

Richard F. Eckard

Richard F. Eckard, 54, Aurora, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, in his home.  He was born Nov. 1, 1957, in Glendale, CA, to Richard D. and Betty Lou Lebow Eckard.  He was a welder.

     Survivors include two sons, Richard Eckard Jr., Las Vegas, NV and Samuel Eckard, Monett, MO; his father, Richard Eckard; two brothers, Rodney Eckard, Aurora, MO and Mike Eckard, Mt. Vernon, MO; two sisters, Luanne Parks, Aurora, MO and Joy Zemmer, Tyler, TX and one grandchild.

     He was preceded in death by his wife, Elisa, and his mother, Betty Lou Eckard.

     Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, in the Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora, MO.

Melvin Lawrence Klushman Sr. - Obituary

Melvin Lawrence Klushman Sr.

Melvin Lawrence Klushman Sr., 79, Lockwood, MO, passed away Saturday, Feb 25, 2012.  He was born Sept. 17, 1932, in Lockwood to the late John and Mabel (Vonstroh) Klushman.  He resided in Lockwood and took great pride in working on the farm until these final days.

     In 1950, he graduated from Lockwood High School. He went into partnership with his father on the farm in 1953, he was drafted into the United States Army and spent 18 weeks in Fort Riley, S.  Afterward he was deployed to Austria, spending time at Salisburg and Linz.  He also toured different parts of Germany, Paris, London, Vienna, and Rome.

     He met the love of his life, Norma Jean Baker, at a social dance at a Lily Tulip Christmas dance in Springfield.  They were married April 1, 1959, and honeymooned in Louisiana and Florida.

     Melvin spend most of his time on the family farm south of Lockwood raising crops, cattle and hogs.  The remainder of his time, Melvin proudly served on several local community boards in the area, including 20 years on the county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, 20 years as Lockwood Township clerk, was elected Dade County assessor for 20 years, 15 years on the Missouri Farmers Exchange Board, four years on the extension council and also held various positions on committees at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Good Shepherd Nursing Home Board.

     Melvin is survived by his loving wife of almost 53 years; four sons, Mel Jr. and fiancee Sharon Miller of Lockwood, MO, Phil and Starla of Kearney, MO, Ray of Lockwood, MO and Mike and Doreen Corrigan of Vestavia Hills, Ala.; eight grandchildren, Alex and husband Reuben Tourian of Weatherford, OK., Hailey Ross of Glidden, IA, Hannah Ross of Springfield, MO, Felisha Klushman and fiance Brian Weast of Kearney, MO, Andrea Klushman of Kearneyh, MO, Ben, Abby and Adam Klushman of Lamar, MO and one great-granddaughter, Ava Tourian of Weatherford, MO.

     Services were Wednesday, Feb. 29, in Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Griffin officiating.  Burial was in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, with full military honors.  Services were under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel, Lockwood, MO.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church building fund, or to the Good Shepherd Nursing Home Good Endings Room.

Marjorie Kathleen Deulen - Obituary

Marjorie Kathleen Deulen

Marjorie Kathleen Deulen, 91, Nixa, MO, died Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012.  She was born Jan 5, 1921, in Christian County to Guy and Jewel (Nokes) Hedgpeth.
     She married Orville Deulen April 25, 1937.  He died in 2005.
     She was member of Calvary Bible Church.  Survivors include two children, Michael Lee Deulen, Springfield, MO and Margie Messenger, Mt. Vernon, MO; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
     She was also preceded in death by one brother, JD Hedgpeth.
     Services were March 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, MO.  Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, MO. 
     Memorial donations may be made to Preferred Hospice.

Carolyn E. Curbow Obiturary

Carolyn E. Curbow

Carolyn E. Curbow, 73, Crane, died Thursday, March 1, 2012, in Mercy Hospital, Aurora, MO.  She was born June 20, 1938, in Cape Fair to Clyde W. and Lucille (Jenkins) Essay.  She attended the Crane assembly of God Church, Crane,. MO
     Survivors include three sons, David Ray Curbow, Blue Eye, MO,  Paul Dean Curbow, Golden, MO and Sam Lee Curbow, Lampe, MO; five brothers, Troy Essary and Jerry Essary, both of Crane, MO, Larry Essary, Morgan Hills, CA, and Earl Essary and Darrel Essary, both of Galena, MO; two sisters, Gaylene Stringer, Mt. Vernon, MO, and Anita Leyba, Nevada, MO; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildern.

     Services were March 5, in Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO, with George Burnash officiating.  Burial was in Nolan Cemetery, Galena, MO.

Sandra Sue Bailey - Obituary

Sandra Sue Bailey

Sandra Sue Bailey, 69, Mt. Vernon, MO, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.  She was born June 29, 1942, in Elmira, NY.     She was a member of St. Patrick's in Elmira, MO.  After moving to the Ozarks, she worked for Dr. Nagel in Joplin, MO.

     She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Elva (Hay) and Lawrence Bailey, and one sister, Ethel Buzzard.

     Survivors include her twin sister, Linda Lou Bailey, Mt. Vernon, MO.

     Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012, at St. Peter's Church, Joplin, MO

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

Lawrence J. Annesser - Obituary

Lawrence J. Annesser

Lawrence J. Annesser, 94, Joplin, died at midnight Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Sarcoxie Nursing Center, Sarcoxie, MO.  He was born Aug. 5, 1917, in Verona, MO to Charles and Kate Annesser.  He worked as a private mechanic and chauffeur for M.E. Gillioz in Monett.  He married Lucille Brown Dec. 8, 1955, in Columbus, KS.  She died Feb. 3, 2011.  He was also preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Annesser, and one brother, Ralph Annesser.

     Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Burt-Boyer, Webb City; two sons, Gene Annesser, Sikeston, MO and Larry Annesser, Diamond, MO; one stepdaughter, Marilyn Miller, Pahrump, NV.; five grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; and several great-grandchildren.

     Services were March 4 at the Mason-Woodard Chapel, with the Rev. John Swadley officiating.  Burial was at the Osborne Memorial Cemetery, Joplin, MO.

     Memorial donations may be made to the Sarcoxie Nursing Center, in care of the mortuary.

Rex Clark Link - Obituary

Rex Clark Link

Rex Clark Link, 88, Neosho, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the Missouri Veterans' Home/Mt. Vernon, MO.  He was born July 15, 1923, in Woolco, OK, to Walter and Pearl (Whaples) Link.

     He was a veteran of the United States Army and a salesman for Spicer and Griffith Motors, Neosho.

     He was a member of the High Street Christian Church in Neosho, MO.

     Services were March 1, 2012, at High Street Christian Church.  Burial with full military honors, was in Diamond Cemetery, under the direction of Clark Chapel of Memories, Neosho, MO.

Clyde Wendler - Obiturary

Clyde Wendler

Clyde Wendler, 85, Miami, OK, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, MO.  He was born Jan. 5, 1927, in Stotts City, MO.

     He and Betty were married Jan. 23, 1948, in Monett, MO.

     They moved to Miami in 2010.

     Survivors include one son, Curtis Wendler, Houston, TX; one daughter, Gale Lee, Miami, OK; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

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