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James Alfred 'Jimmy' Eades - Age 49, West Plains MO - Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at Evergreen Cemetery under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Eades died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, at his home. He was born Sept. 17, 1957, at West Plains, Mo., to Roland Dwain and Emma Lee Roberts Eades. On July 2, 1981, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Laura Petrus. Mr. Eades enjoyed fishing, hunting and ATV riding. He loved his boys and was well loved by his parents and brother. He was a member of the China Union Church.   He is survived by three boys, Nathan Eades, Jeremy Eades, and Mason Eades of West Plains; his parents, Roland and Emma Eades of West Plains; one brother, Mike Eades and wife, Lisa, and their children, Shayne Eades and wife, Amy, Cody Eades and Shad Eades and daughter, Bailey, of West Plains; his special friend, Tracy Prenot; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.   His grandparents and cousin, Lynn Surface, precede him in death.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.


Melvin James 'Chick' Eades - Age 93, of West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.Mr. Eades died at 3:50 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, in Ozarks Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1913, in Roger Mills County, Okla., to Thomas Henry and Nancy Macklin Jones Eades. On May 4, 1935, Mr. Eades was married at West Plains, Mo., to Dollie Bryson who preceded him in death on March 25, 1993. He was married to Thelma Ingalsbe Dwyer on March 24, 1994, at independence, Mo.He was a saw miller and farmer all of his life. Mr. Eades was an avid deer hunter, having killed a deer last fall and had purchased a new four-wheeler to hunt with this fall. Also, he was a great storyteller.Mr. Eades is survived by his wife, Thelma Eades of the family home; two children, Margret Wiltfong and husband, David of DeSoto, Kan., and James Eades and wife, Linda of West Plains; two step-daughters, Margie Holton and Bonnie Walker and husband, Alan of Independence, Mo.; four grandchildren, Paul Wiltfong and wife, Regina, Doug Wiltfong and wife, Pam, Jalynn Osborne and husband, Brett, and Cynthia Lee and husband, Troy; nine great-grandchildren, Heather Wiltfong, Abram Wiltfong, Hanna Wiltfong, Logan Wiltfong, Keegan Osborne, Lathan Osborne, Carly Osborne, Melinda Lee and Morgan Lee; three sisters-in-law, Bernice Bryson of Peace Valley, Mo., Bernice Koeln of St. Louis, Mo., and Leota Eades of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; first wife; two brothers, Alfred and Poe Eades; and one sister, Wanda Brown, precede him in death. Burial was held at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to national Alliance for Autism Research and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
 

Gerald Dwain 'Jerry' Earls - Age 68, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the Junction Hill Pentecostal Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Earls died 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Mo. He was born Jan. 19, 1940, in Brawley, Calif., to Jesse Ray and Nell Mae Huddleston Earls. He graduated from the Thomasville High School with the class of 1958 and on July 11, 1959 was married at Trenton, Ga., to Shirley VonAllmen. Mr. Earls was a truck driver and farmer in the West Plains area. He was a member of the Hilltop Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Earls, of the family home; five children, Sheryl Almeta Webb and husband, Donald Lee, Mountain View, Mo., Gerald Durand “Randy” Earls and wife, Karen Denise, Fouke, Ark., Leland Ray Earls and wife, Angela Christine, Pomona, Mo., Floyd Lawann Earls and wife, Laurie Lee, Mountain View, Mo., and Jesse Leowen Earls and wife, Mary Ann, Willow Springs, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; one sister, Brenda Myers and husband, Doug, Rover, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, four brothers and one sister precede him in death. Burial was at Elk Creek Cemetery.

Benny 'Keith' Edwards - Age 39, Gepp AR - Funeral services for  will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at the Enterprise Baptist Church, Pickring Hall community, Viola AR, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. After a very hard fight, Keith left this world to be with Jesus at 1:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield MO. He was born Sept. 18, 1969, in Rockford, Ill., to Benny and Marilyn Sue Lawing Edwards. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Lynne Pendergrass, first time, Sept. 1, 1990, and they re-married a second time, April 10, 2004. To this union, his pride and joy, Russella Lynne Edwards was born on June 19, 1992. He drove for Martin transport and dearly loved watching his daughter, Russella, play softball and was a member of the Bakersfield Park Board. Keith was a Christian and a member of Enterprise Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl and daughter, Russella, of the family home; his father, Ben Edwards, Bakersfield MO; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Russell and Linda  Pendergrass, Gepp AR; one brother-in-law, Melvin Pendergrass, Gepp AR; one very special nephew, Codie Pendergrass, Gepp AR; several aunts and uncles; and many friends. His mother and both sets of grandparents precede him in death. Mr. Edwards will lie in state from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mountain Home AR, or Bakersfield Relay For Life and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.


EDNA ELLEN CASEY EDWARDS - Age 65, Thayer MO - Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Carter Chapel, Thayer. Mrs. Edwards died at 1:30 a.m. today in West Plain Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 25, 1915 in Oregon County, the daughter of Jurietta Azelea Baker Casey and the late Clark Edward Casey. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Thayer. Survivors include her mother, Jurietta Azelea Baker Casey Chastians of Thayer; one son, William H. Edwards, Jr., Russellville AR; two daughters, Rita Kathryn Jones, Sedalia, and Sherry Dianne Edwards, Thayer; one brother, John Lewis Casey, Alton; and three sisters, Marie White, Doniphan; Florence Wilkerson, Myrtle, and Catherine Warren, West Plains. She is preceded in death by her father, one brother and one sister. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Carter Chapel, Thayer. Burial will be in Thayer Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home, Thayer.

 


Lisa Danelle Slaughter Ehrhart - Age 30, Caulfield MO - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the Spring Creek Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Slaughter-Ehrhart passed from this life 9:04 a.m. Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Aug. 26, 1977, at West Plains, Mo., to Daniel Glen and Diane Cross Slaughter. On Oct. 2, 2004, she was married at the Spring Creek Church near Pottersville to David Leon Ehrhart. To this union 5-week-old daughter, Brylee RaeAnne, was born. She enjoyed being in the outdoors, floating the river, and loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her baby daughter. She is survived by her husband, David Ehrhart, of the family home; daughter, Brylee, of the family home; mother, Diane; stepfather, Kenneth (Sam) Taylor; sister, Julie Stubbs, husband, Brandon; brother, Jason Taylor, wife, Madline; grandmother, Betty Slaughter, great-grandmother, Lola Brant; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Duard and Pat Ehrhart;  brothers-in-law, Mike Ehrhart, wife, Tracy, William Ehrhart, wife, Teresa and Sam Ehrhart; sister-in-law, Lisa Shipp, husband, Johnny; many aunts and uncles including two special aunts, Robin VonAllmen and Debbie Parker; several nieces and nephews including Courtney and Paydan Davis, Shaydan and Jaydan Lewis and Tyler Lewis; and many cousins including Missy Winkler, Chrissy (Blair) Winkler and Jesse Hopkins. Her father; grandparents, Carol Lair, Ted Cross and Charles (C.D.) Slaughter; great-grandparents, Ralph and Mollie Vaughan and Earl “Red” Hall; and cousin, Robert Winkler, precede her in death. Visitation will be from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Dripping Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brylee Trust Fund or Family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.


GERALD DWAIN 'JERRY' EARLS - Age 68, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jul. 19, 2008, at the Junction Hill Pentecostal Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. He died at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2008, at St John's Hospital, Springfield MO. He was born Jan. 19, 1940 in Brawley CA, the son of Jessie Ray Earls and Nell Mae Huddleston. He graduated from Thomasville High School with the class of 1958. He married Shirley Von Allmen on Jul. 11, 1959 at Trenton GA. Jerry was a truck driver and farmer in the West Plains area. He was a member of the Hilltop Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Earls, of the family home; fiver children, Sheryl Almeta Webb and husband Donald Lee, Mountain View MO, and Jesse Leowen Earls and wife Mary Ann, of Willow Springs MO; 16 grandchildren; one sister, Brenda Myers and husband Doug, Rover MO, and several nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home with burial at Elk Creek Cemetery.


LEOTA MAE SANDERS EASLEY - Born Nov. 16, 1927 at Blue Springs, Jackson Co MO; died Apr. 3, 2006 at O'Fallon, St Charles Co MO. Daughter of Rev. David Jewell and Artie Mae Bennett Sanders. She was raised in Cureall Mo. On November 25, 1948 she was married at Gainesville Mo to Vernon Ray Easley, who preceded her in death September 7, 1999. She graduated from Bakersfield High School Bakersfield, Mo. then attended Mo Baptist College Bolivar, Mo. After graduating with an Associates Degree in Teachers Education. She taught school at Egypt Grove School. She is buried at Howell Memorial Cemetery at Pomona.

Benny Keith Edwards - Age 39, Gepp AR - Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at the Enterprise Baptist Church, in the Pickring Hall Community of Viola AR, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. After a very hard fight, Keith left this world to be with Jesus at 1:40 a.m  Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield MO. He was born Sept. 18, 1969, in Rockford, Ill  to Benny and Marilyn Sue Lawing Edwards. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Lynne Pendergrass for the first time, Sept. 1, 1990, and they re-married a second time, April 10, 2004. To this union, his pride and joy, Russella Lynne Edwards was born on June 19, 1992. He drove for Martin Transport and dearly loved watching his daughter, Russella, play softball, and was a member of the Bakersfield Park Board. Keith was a Christian and a member of Enterprise Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, and daughter, Russella, of the family home; his father, Ben Edwards of Bakersfield MO.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Russell and Linda Pendergrass of Gepp AR; one brother-in-law, Melvin Pendergrass of Gepp AR; one very special nephew Codie Pendergrass of Gepp AR; several aunts and uncles; and many friends. His mother and both sets of grandparents precede him in death. Burial was at Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mountain Home or Bakersfield Relay For Life and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.


NORMAN LEE EDWARDS - Son of the late Floyd Ray EDWARDS and Ula G. COURTNEY was born April 3, 1943 at St. Louis, MO. Norman went to be with the Jesus, Monday, December 10, 2007 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO, making his age 64 years, 8 months and 7 days.  Norman and Karen QUICK were united in marriage on February 14, 1963 and to their union one son Mark was born. Norman was saved at a early age, and recently confirmed his salvation. He loved to deer hunt, and go camping at the river. Most of his life he worked in St. Louis as a apartment maintenance manager and electrician. He also loved to do woodworking. Norman loved his family and was excited to be a grandfather and great- grandfather. Preceding Norman in death are his father Floyd Ray EDWARDS; paternal grandparents,, Ira J. and Nancy Elizabeth EDWARDS; maternal grandparents, Richards and Clara COURTNEY; his beloved wife Karen QUICK EDWARDS; aunt June BARTLETT; step-father Junior GARMAN; uncle Paul and aunt Faye EDWARDS; uncle Merle SCHWEIGHAUSER; Loretta HAWKINS and Treva LEJUNE. He leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Ula GARMAN of Mountain View Health Care; his son Mark Phillip TURNER and wife Lisa of Frankford, MO; his grandson Jesse Ray TURNER and Sabrina of Springfield, MO; granddaughter Priscilla TURNER and Brian of Frankford, MO; 2 great -grandchildren, Victoria Rose TURNER of Frankford, MO and Austin Ray TURNER of Springfield, MO; a special friend and companion Wanda BARTON and family (Norman considered Wanda's family and grandchildren as his own family). He is also survived by his uncle Elva EDWARDS (who Norman never called uncle-as they were only 8 months apart in age and Norman considered Elva as his brother) and wife Mary Ann and family; Aunt Alta SCHWEIGHAUSER and family; Larry Blake and family (whom he considered to be as close to as a brother); also 3 special cousins, one whom he nick- named "Brat". He called his grandparents Ira and Nancy, "dad and mom." He is also survived by a host of uncles, aunts and cousins and friends who will miss him greatly. Services were held Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 10:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

 

 

Wilma Hunter Edwards - Died Wednesday, May 8, 2008, at the age of 95 years, 11 months and 16 days. Born in Howell County, Mo., to Clara Meagher Hunter and James Monroe Hunter, Wilma spent the next 95 years learning, loving, laughing, serving and staying active. Wilma was raised as the only daughter in a hardworking farm and business family. Her three brothers (Bernice, Paul and Willard) were her constant companions. As a child, Wilma rode a pony (and later an old mule) to her school house, with her older brother Willard walking alongside. After she finished school, Wilma attended the former SMS (now Missouri State University) in Springfield, Mo. As one of the youngest freshmen in her class, she once again relied on her beloved brother Willard for guidance and support. Upon completion of her education at SMS, where she was active in women’s athletics and academic and social organizations, Wilma got a job teaching in the Richards R-1 school district in Howell County. It was there that she fell in love with fellow-educator and principal, Dwight Everett Edwards. Wilma and Dwight were the first teachers at the Richards R-1 school. During their engagement, they pooled their salaries and saved enough money to buy a Western Auto franchise. The couple married May 11, 1940. They settled in St. James immediately after their marriage and opened their business, but not long afterward, Dwight was called into service for World War II. Instead of returning home to live with her parents in West Plains, Wilma decided to keep the store running. She thrived in the business environment, loving the people she worked with, served and met each day. She lived in a boarding house with several other women in St. James until Dwight returned to her side after the war. Wilma was a member of First Baptist Church in St. James where she served for many years as a Sunday School teacher, a member of the choir, and in many other capacities. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the St. James Lions Club, and the St. James Chamber of Commerce for decades. Wilma and Dwight wanted children, but had a hard time becoming parents. On Dec. 12, 1948, their only child, a son, was born in St. Louis. In 1983, their son Dwayne married Martha K. Prine of New Orleans, La., and a few years later, Wilma and Dwight were blessed with two devoted grandchildren - Amy Catherine and Gregory Everett. Wilma never knew a stranger. She loved people and was an active participant in life until the very end. When her grandchildren were small, she was determined that they would learn to read before they started school. Leaning on her teaching skills from the past, she created a phonetic flipchart that she would drag out of the closet any time her grandchildren visited. She loved math and spent many hours making flash cards for her grandchildren, too. She was a firm believer that education was a key element to a successful life, and that belief was successfully passed on to her grandchildren. Her granddaughter is in graduate school at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and her grandson will attend her alma mater in Springfield this fall. When Dwight and Wilma sold their Western Auto store in 1982, they took some time off, traveled to Alaska and Hawaii, and came back to St. James to remodel the building next door to the Western Auto. That building ultimately became Wilma’s Gifts. Wilma spent many happy hours as a merchant, but her family appreciated the other side of Wilma - a side that few got to know. Wilma loved to travel in her earlier years and to collect things from her travels to display in her home. Wilma, Dwight and Dwayne traveled many miles together through the years, all over the United States and Canada, with dear family friends – the late Phil and Ivy Osterholt of St. James. Wilma didn’t do a lot of cooking, but when she did, she created some delicious dishes. Ironically, she was an avid collector of recipes. She had boxes and boxes of recipes she’d cut out of magazines and newspapers over the decades. When a church dinner was approaching, she would look through her massive amount of recipes and pick one to prepare. Her candied baked apples were legendary. Wilma planted a flower garden every spring at the family farm. As a wife, Wilma stood by her husband faithfully and lovingly until his last breath. Dwight gave her the nickname “Bill” early on in their relationship, and her eyes would light up when he called her by that nickname. Wilma loved her adopted hometown of St. James, and she was passionate about making it a better place for future generations. She especially loved the children of St. James, and over the years has kept in touch with numerous former Sunday School students and “customers” at her store. Wilma and Dwight were passionate about the St. James Tigers boys and girls basketball teams. They were fixtures at home and away games for well over half a century. Wilma Hunter Edwards was preceded in death by her parents, devoted husband, Dwight Everett Edwards, her brothers Bernice, Willard and Paul and her sisters-in-law. he was also preceded in death by her Uncle Will (for whom she was named). Uncle Will served as one of the most supportive and inspiring figures in her young life, in addition to her parents’ influence. She is survived by her son, Dwayne, and his wife Martha, her grandchildren Amy and Greg, sisters-in-law Opal McLain and Alma Edwards, and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends. She will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by generations of those she knew and loved. Wilma would like to be remembered as someone who “loved everybody” and someone who tried to brighten the lives of those around her. Visitation for Wilma will be from 6 to 8 p.m.  Friday, May, 9, 2008, at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Steve Barber officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in the St. James Cemetery in St. James, Mo. Memorials are suggested to The Tour of Missouri Fund for St. James. Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at www.jonesfunerals.com.  All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.   The Rolla Daily News, Thu May 08, 2008.   

 

LaVonne Mooney Eggert - Formally of Vanzant, Missouri, quietly passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, while at her home in Caddo, Okla., from natural causes.  Born Sept. 10, 1937, in Sparks, Neb., to Adolph Bernard and Ella Agnes (Foster) Mooney, she was 71 years old. LaVonne was married to Theodore John Eggert on Sept. 10, 1955, in Ainsworth, Neb. To this union, five children were born.  She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church for many years before moving to Oklahoma, where she faithfully attended Caddo United Methodist Church.  LaVonn was primarily a homemaker, and she took great pride in raising her children and keeping her home a loving and warm environment for family and friends.  She had many enjoyments in her life, such as collecting antique glass, going to yard sales and knitting.   However, what gave her the greatest joy was spending time with her family.  She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. LaVonne is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Theodore, on June 7, 1998; two sons, John and Robert Eggert; and one great-grandson, Teddy Eggert. She is survived by her children, Richard Eggert and his wife, Donna, of Willow Springs; Ronald Eggert of Callaway, Neb.; and Pamela Springer and her husband Eddie of Caddo, Okla.  She is further survived by her brothers and sisters, Robert Mooney and his wife, Valerie, of Mountain Grove, Mo.; Dwain Mooney and his wife, Rose Mae, of Kilgore, Neb.; Howard Mooney and his wife Marcella of Hastings, Neb.; Carol Kennedy and her husband Tom of Callaway, Neb.; and Paulette Waggle and her husband Jerry of Mountain Grove, Mo.  She further leaves behind her grandchildren, Megan Lutz and her husband Andy of Lacey, Wash.; Tyler Eggert and his wife Loranna of Lincoln, Neb.; Max Eggert also of Lincoln, Neb.; Missy Eggert, serving in Iraq; Trey Eggert of Valentine, Neb.; Thayne Eggert also of Valentine, Neb.; Orrin Springer and his wife Megan of Caddo, Okla.; Christina McColgin and her husband Dallas of Willow Springs; Tyrell Springer of Caddo, Okla.; Allen Eggert of Warrenton, Mo.; Robert Eggert of Willow Springs; Matthew Eggert of Salida, Colo.; and Makenzie Eggert of Willow Springs.  Also surviving are her great-grandchildren Chandon Lutz, Chandler and Noah McColgin, Rownan Eggert, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for LaVonne were held Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church located at Main and Grand Streets in Willow Springs.  Burial followed Friday’s services at the Penner Cemetery located on Highway 76 in Vanzant.  Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.


Harry Jarome 'Jerry' Ehrhart- Of Kansas City, died March 26, 2008, at Research Hospital in Kansas City. He was born July 19, 1924, in Howell County. Mr. Ehrhart was raised at Dawt. He was a veteran having served as a paratrooper during World War II. After the war, he lived in Kansas City, where he began attending the Arthur Murray dance studio and became an avid dancer, eventually owning his own Arthur Murray studio in California. Mr. Ehrhart later worked in retail and taught golf for the Walter Keller Golf and Pro Shop of Los Angeles. He returned to Kansas City 22 years ago and worked at the Northland Driving Range until it was sold. He attended Holy Cross Catholic Church of Kansas City. Mr. Ehrhart is survived by two brothers, Jack Ehrhart and his wife, Sandy, of Kansas City North and Don Tillman and his wife, Mary, of Lee’s Summit; two sisters, Virginia Dobbs and her husband, Buford, of Paducah, Ky., and Jeanette Phillips of Camdenton; cousins, Peggy Thompson of Kansas City and Bobbie Sharp andher husband, Bert, of Grass Valley, Calif.; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. On-line condolences can be left at www.dwnewcomers.com.  D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City, directors.

 


Clyde Clinton Elam - Born December 10, 1926 at Poplar Bluff, MO the son of Roland Bland Elam and Katie Agnes (Lynch) Elam. He passed away December 30, 2007 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO. The family moved to Summersville and he attended grade school at Oakside. Joining the Navy he served aboard the U.S.S. Piedmont. Returning to the Mountain View area he worked for over 35 years in the Service Station and garage business. He worked with the V.F.W. Post as long as his health permitted and was Post Commander in 1981 Ð 1982. In June of 1950 he married Ina Faye Souders. He is survived by his wife Ina Faye of the home; one daughter Kathy Collins and husband Mark of Mountain View, MO; three sons Mike Elam and wife Sharon of Mountain Grove, MO, Gerry Elam and wife Linda of West Plains, MO and Chuck Elam and wife Annette of Webb City, MO; seven grandchildren Clinton Elam and Kimberly Lands of Mountain View, MO, Harley Besher of Springfield, MO, Sarah and Kayla Elam of West Plains, MO and Shelby and Kitrick Elam of Webb City, MO; one great granddaughter Kelsey Lands of Mountain View, MO; two step grandsons Terry Holden of Tampa, FL and Chris Holden of Mountain Grove, MO; one step great granddaughter Jessalynn; one brother Bob Elam and wife Janet of Mountain View, MO; one sister Nadine Presser and husband Jr. of Willow Springs, MO; three sisters-in-law Vivian Elam of Mountain View, MO, Dottie Parker and husband Clarence of Borger, TX and Lynn Steele of Kansas City, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Dale, Wilbur and Raymond and one sister Theta. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at the Veterans Cemetery with Punkie Stevenson officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.


Lucille Jones Crook Eldringhoff - Daughter of the late Benjamine and Martha Lucretia Williams Jones, was born Dec. 4, 1920, at Poynor, Mo. She entered into eternal rest 1:43 p.m. July 16, 2007, at her home at the age of 86 years. Mrs. Eldringhoff, formerly of West Plains, had made her home in Springfield, Mo., for the past 15 years. On July 5, 1941, she was married at Van Buren, Mo., to William Daniel Crook, who preceded her in death in the North African Campaign in September 1944. To this union one daughter, Freda Melton, was born. On Aug. 5, 1945, she was married at Salem, Ark., to John Ray Eldringhoff, who preceded her in death Dec. 1, 2000. To this union, two daughters, Donna Loder and Reta Miller, were born. For many years, Mrs. Eldringhoff was employed by Guy Ramseur at his package store. She loved to bake and bestowed her gifts of cakes and pies on her many friends and neighbors. Mrs. Eldringhoff spent her last years of life doing what she loved best: attending various shows in Branson and making many friends there in the music industry. She is survived by three daughters, Freda Melton, husband, Howard, Springfield, Mo., Donna Loder, San Antonio, Texas, and Reta Miller, husband, William, Makakilo, Hawaii; 10 grandchildren, David Melton, Folkston, Ga., James Melton, Springfield, Mo., Howard Melton Jr. and Darin Melton, Twin Falls, Idaho, Michael Hicks, Chicago, Ill., Ray Hicks, San Antonio, Texas, John Miller, Makakilo, Hawaii, Tara Price, Blue Springs, Mo., Clifford Seaton, Rapid City, S.D., and Tiffany Melton, San Diego, Calif.; 18 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lela Boyles; three brothers, Wilford, Loyd and Carl Jones; two sisters-in-law, Christine Jones and Essie Crook; several nieces and nephews; as well as her two beloved pets, Audie and Sweetie. Mrs. Eldringhoff is preceded in death by her parents, spouses, one sister, four brothers and three great-grandchildren. She was of the Catholic faith with her membership in the Immaculate Conception Church, Springfield. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2007, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Prayer services will be 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, followed by the family receiving their friends. Mrs. Eldringhoff will lie in state from noon Thursday until noon Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. If a donation to charity is desired in Mrs. Eldringhoff's memory, her favorite charity would be the Howell County Humane Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

 

Robbie Joe Elkins - Age 64, West Plains - Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007, in the Veterans Section of Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Elkins died 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in Ozarks Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Wallace Reid and Leona Florence Maness Elkins.On Dec. 9, 1967, he was married at Fort Worth, Texas, to Carolyn Ann Bass. Mr. Elkins was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Before his retirement, he was employed as an electrician with Amerada Hess. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Elkins, of the family home; three children, Debbie Tripp, husband, Tom, Sharon Elkins, and Jason Elkins, wife, Fonda; four grandchildren, Tiffanie Tripp, Thomas Tripp, Emily Godat and Tyler Elkins; one brother, Wally Elkins; one sister, Joni Adams; a great-niece, Kaitlin Boutwell; and cousin, Johnnie Mae Braddock. His parents; and one brother, Dana Lee Elkins, preceded him in death. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.



Leslie A. Ellerman - Age 86 of Wellington, CO died Wed. May 7, 2008 at home in his easy chair. Les was born January 8, 1922 to Albert & Laura (Wallace) Ellerman in Alley Springs, Missouri. His early years were spent in Missouri. In 1942 Les hitchhiked to Wyoming and worked on the Tarkeo Ranch west of Laramie, WY for the summer. He headed back to Missouri when he knew his draft was eminent. He was drafted into the Army/Air Force during WWII at Jefferson Barrack Missouri November 1942. He did his basic at Warren Air Force base in Cheyenne, WY. He spent a little over 3 years defending America. He spent 6 months in the islands. While on Tinian Island with the 509th Composite Group he helped with the building of an air strip for the big bombers to land on. The Enola Gay took off from this location. He married Loeta (Asplin) Jan. 25, 1945 in Salem, Arkansas. They had 4 children. They moved to Wyoming in 1947, where Les worked in the timber business. They also lived in Walden, CO., New Mexico, Cowdrey, CO, Encampment, WY, and in 1962 he moved his family to La Porte, CO where he spent the next 31 years. He will be fondly remembered for the subtle and not so subtle practical jokes that he played every chance he got. No one was left out. He loved the outdoors. He spent most of his working life in the timber industry and construction. He also drove truck for a good many years. His first wife Loeta passed away in August 1979. He married Gladys A. (Nauta) Grandt of La Porte, December 4, 1981. They moved to the Waverly area in 1992. He is survived by his wife Gladys of 26 years, 4 children; Gary Ellerman (Kathy) of Livermore, Patricia Moritz (Jerry) of Ft. Collins, Wendell Ellerman (Kathy) of Palisade, CO and Sandra White (Mike) of La Porte, 2 step-sons; Greg Grandt of OK, and Jerry Grandt of Ft. Collins, 10 grandchildren, 5 step-grand children and 7 g-grandchildren and sisters, Charlene Plowman and Maxine Fry of Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Loeta (Asplin) Ellerman in August 1979., his parents, Albert Ellerman and Laura Ellerman Stevens, and sisters, Nadine Ellerman and Juanita Files of Missouri and step-son, Bert L. Grandt. Les loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren and the many other children who also considered him grandpa. Les loved to hunt and fish. His favorite was camping. When at home, he liked to mechanic and woodwork, which he did with pride. He gave most of his projects away. He was loved greatly and will be missed. A memorial service will be held, Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Resthaven Chapel, 8426 S. Highway 287. Interment will follow with military honors by the Fort Collins All Veterans Honor Guard at Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colorado Talking Book Library, 180 Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80226 in his memory. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.


Icle Laverne Pherigo Elliott - Born May 6, 1927 at Three Brothers, AR, the daughter of John Kellum and Velma Pherigo. She passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 at her home in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 81 years. She was united in marriage to Chester Harding Elliott on August 26, 1946 at Mountain View, MO, and to this union four children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Virgie and Maxine. She is survived by her husband, Chester Elliott, of Birch Tree, MO; two sons, Leon Elliott and wife, Sharon, of Dexter, MO and David Elliott and wife, Geri, of Birch Tree, MO; two daughters, Hazel Elliott of Birch Tree, MO and Betty Rector and husband, Curtis, of Birch Tree, MO; three brothers, Johnny, A.D., and Delmar; four sisters, Marie, Josephine, Alta Mae and Eva Lynn; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Icle’s family and children were very important to her. She loved gardening, canning and taking care of her chickens. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended church at Pine Hill Church in Thomasville and later attended the Church of Christ in Thomasville. She was a good Christian woman who enjoyed talking to everyone about her Heavenly Father. 'Goodness' was her middle name. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. 


JANET MARIE PHILLIPS ELLIS - Born April 3, 1933 to Ivan and Flossie (DARDEN) (HALL) PHILLIPS of Eminence MO. She departed this life on August 16, 2005 at the age of 72 years 4 months and 13 days, and met Jesus and her loved ones who had gone on before. Janet attended school at Eminence MO. She later moved to St. Louis where she lived for several years before moving back to Eminence. She worked at Angelica Uniform Company for a few years before making her home in Mountain View MO. Her greatest love was her children, and making quilts and other pretty things with her sewing machine or by hand. She loved to cook and was well known for many delicious foods that she prepared, for someone in need or for a family at the death of a loved one. Janet was truly a giver. She gave quilts and other things she had made because she felt led to do it. Janet accepted Jesus in her life and attended church at the Clear Springs Community Church in Mountain View MO. She often felt led to give and to serve. She was truly a servant of the Lord. She shared it in so many wonderful ways. To know Janet was to love her. She was preceded in death by her parents; a beloved son, Danny Lynn; an infant sister, Sharon Kay; a beloved brother, Alfred PHILLIPS; and a beloved sister, Lucille SHERRILL. She is survived by her husband, Bill ELLIS; son Jimmy Wayne JACKSON, Jr. and wife Elecia Dawn, Maryland; granddaughter Melissa REDMOND and husband Roger; great grandchildren Grace and Brett REDMOND; daughter Marcella and husband Larry Allen JONES, Pacific MO; granddaughter Jennifer DIMITRO and husband Wayne, Sullivan MO; daughter Joyce DIXON and husband Larry, Sr., Mountain View MO; grandsons Larry DIXON, Jr., Poplar Bluff MO, and Billy Ray DIXON and wife Katherine, and great granddaughter Valentina EMILIANI, all of St. Louis MO; five stepchildren, Robert ELLIS and wife Vauda, Mocksville NC; William ELLIS and wife Vickie. Portland OR; Sharon COULTER BURGER, Durham NC; Susan PRICE and husband Walt, Hillsboro NC; and Sallie NEWELL and husband Brian, Boone NC. Also surviving are five sisters and four brothers, Thelma and Julian SHERRILL, Pomona MO; Barbara and Don MORRIS, Willow Springs MO; Flossie and Jerry GEORGE, Kearney NE; Betty and Charlie LOGUE, Eminence MO; Linda and Russell SNEARLY, Rogers AR; Merle and Carolyn PHILLIPS, and Junior and Wonda PHILLIPS, Eminence MO; Glen and Dawna PHILLIPS, Mountain View MO; and Vic and Sandra PHILLIPS, Winona MO. Janet was a wife, a dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin and a friend to all whom she met. She loved life and cherished it dearly. She became very ill several years ago but few knew it, as she kept her pain to herself. She will be truly missed by those who knew and loved her. Praise to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she has found her eternal peace. Funeral services were held at Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View MO on August 18, 2005, with Henry MITCHELL officiating. Interment was at Veterans Cemetery in Mountain View MO, with her son, Danny Lynn JACKSON.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave, August 31, 2005.


Crystal Anna Marie Ellison - Age 75, Hartville MO - Died Wednesday evening, May 17, 2006, in Marshfield Care Center. She is survived by four sons, Virgil Ellison, of Farmington; William 'Bud' Ellison, of Lebanon; Howard Ellison, of Conway and Randy Ellison, of Lebanon; six daughters, Faye Adams, Bessie Squires, and Clara Ellison, all of Hartville; Alice Nicks, of West Plains; Vida Young, of Marshfield and Geneva Bowers, of Springfield; 23 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim Taylor, of West Plains; a sister, Juanita Smith, of West Plains, and a number of nieces and nephews. Services for Crystal Anna Marie Ellison will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006, in the Holman-Howe Chapel in Hartville. Burial will be in the Amy Union Cemetery in West Plains at 2 p.m. Saturday, under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Hartville. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Crystal Anna Marie Ellison - Daughter of William Oliver and Pearl Alice Vanwart Taylor, was born July 27, 1930, in West Plains, MO. She departed this life May 17, 2006, in Marshfield Care Center, in Marshfield, MO. On May 8, 1945 she was united in marriage to Truman Lee Ellison and to this union were born seven daughters and four sons. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Truman, on November 24, 2002; a daughter, Goldie Ellison; a great-grandson, Koby Poole; a brother, David Taylor; and two sisters, Rosemary Taylor, and Earldean Cantrell. Crystal is survived by four sons, Virgil Ellison, of Farmington, MO; William "Bud" Ellison, of Lebanon, MO; Howard Ellison, of Conway, MO; and Randy Ellison, of Niangua, MO; six daughters, Faye Adams, Bessie Squires, and Clara Ellison, all of Hartville, MO; Alice Nicks, of West Plains, MO; Vida Young, of Marshfield, MO; and Geneva Bowers, of Springfield, MO; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim Taylor, of West Plains, MO; a sister, Juanita Smith, of West Plains, M; a number of nieces and nephews, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was raised in Howell County and after she met and married Truman they moved to Webster County and then to Wright County where they lovingly raised their family. Crystal had made her profession of faith in Christ, and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. In her spare time she greatly enjoyed playing Bingo with the residents at the care center, reading the newspaper, embroidering, and cooking. She also loved fishing and helping milk cows on the farm. Crystal was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will treasure the wonderful memories she has created for her family and friends. Services were May 20, 2006, in Holman-Howe Chapel, with Rev. Howard Davis officiating. Recorded musical selections were "Holes in the Floor of Heaven", "Angel", and "When I Get Where I'm Going." Escorts were Michael Cantrell, Billy Colten, Matt Strouse, Charlie Young, Sam Cantrell, Jonathan Perkins, David Wood and Eddie   Young. Burial was in Amy Union Cemetery, West Plains, MO. Services were under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Hartville, MO.  - MANSFIELD MIRROR 25/May/2006

 

 

John Morris Ellison - Age 75, West Plains MO - Died Mar. 9, 1959 at his home. Mr. Ellison was ill for a year suffering from complications due to his age. He was born at Topaz,  Douglas Co MO, Feb 14, 1884 to the late George W. and Cynthia Farrow Ellison. He spent his entire life in Howell and Douglas Counties. On Aug 1, 1915 he married Vena Hunter. In March 1950 he married Bertie Taylor who survives him as do two sons, Alfred L. Ellison, New York City, and Ed Ellison, West Plains; a daughter, Mrs. Jessie Ford, West Plains; six brothers, Luther Ellison and Alva Ellison both of Kennett, Lewis Ellison, Mt. View, Tom Ellison and George Ellison both of Siloam Springs, and Otis Ellison, Seymour; a sister, Mary Osborn, Willow Springs; a step-son, Billy Gibson, Gary, Ind; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with Rev H.B. Petrey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Home.  Obit in the West Plains Quill on March 10, 1959.

 

Marion Thomas Ellison, Jr. - Age  84, West Plains MO - Died 5:36 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. Mr. Ellison was born Sept. 10, 1924, in Walnut Ridge AR, to Marion Thomas Ellison Sr. and Rose Collins Ellison. On Feb. 13, 1954, he was married at Salem AR, to Trease Clair Mullins. He was a member of the Blue Buck Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Trease Ellison, of the family home; 10 children, Larry Ellison and wife, Linda, Francis Hinke and husband, Dave, Hollis Ellison and wife, Kathy, Clyde Ellison and wife, Anna, Sidney Ellison and wife, Tammy, Trease Ellison, Kathy Keeler and husband, Lowell, Vicky Gomez and husband, Jose, James Ellison and wife, Debbie, and Darlene Ellison; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Ellison; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, one brother and two sisters precede him in death. Family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.


Truman Lee Ellison - Son of Lindsay Otis and Bessie May Johnson Ellison, was born June 15, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa. He departed this life Sunday, November 24, 2002, from injuries received in an automobile accident, near Macomb, Missouri, at the age of seventy-six years, five months, and nine days. On May 8, 1945, he was united in marriage to Crystal Anna Marie Taylor, and to this union seven daughters and four sons were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson; and a brother, Leslie Ellison. Truman is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Crystal, of the home; four sons, Virgil Ellison, of Hartville, Missouri, William "Bud" Ellison, of Lebanon, Missouri, Howard Ellison, of Conway, Missouri, and Randy Ellison, of Niangua, Missouri; seven daughters, Faye Adams, Bessie Squires, Goldie Ellison, and Clara Ellison, all of Hartville, Missouri, Alice Nicks, of West Plains, Missouri, Vida Young, of Marshfield, Missouri, and Geneva Bowers, of Springfield, Missouri; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eugene Ellison, of West Plains, Missouri, and Bob Ellison, of Marshfield, Missouri; four sisters, Lorene Carroll, and Ann Ash, both of West Plains, Missouri, Bertha Albro, of Coos Bay, Oregon, and Opal Turnbull, of Springdale, Arkansas; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born in Iowa and then, as a young child, moved with his family to the West Plains, Missouri area. After he and Crystal were married, they made their home near West Plains, and lovingly raised their family. About twenty-five years ago, he and Crystal moved to Wright County and made their home. Throughout the years, Truman worked as a farm hand doing milking for several area dairy farmers. Truman had made his profession of faith in Christ and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed raising chickens and turkeys, and loved to tinker with things around the farm. He had an outgoing personality and enjoyed meeting and visiting with folks. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Truman was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Services will be held November 29, 2002 at 10:30a.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Amy Union Cemetery in West Plains, Missouri. Visitation will be held Thursday November 28, 2002 in the funeral Home.


Vena Hunter Ellison - Age 69, West Plains - Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Evergreen Church.  She died Tuesday (Mar. 21, 1950) after a prolonged illness. Rev. Elmer Endicott will conduct the services and burial is to be in the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Robertson Funeral Home. Mrs. Ellison was born at Salem, Dent Co MO., Jun. 14, 1880, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hunter. She was the wife of John Ellison. Surviving relatives include two sons, Edmond of West Plains; Lester of New York City; one daughter, Mrs. Carl Ford of West Plains; 12 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Alice Hines, Joplin, MO; three brothers, W.R. Hunter, West Plains; Ernest Hunter, Locust Grove, Okla.; Jim Hunter of MO. West PLains Quill, March 22, 1950.

Carolyn Rowden Elmore - Age 82, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church, West Plains, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Elmore died at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in Brooke Haven HealthCare. She was born Jan. 19, 1926, in Mammoth Spring, Ark., to Lucien Shelby and Willie Estelle Martin Rowden. She graduated from West Plains High School with the class of 1943, where she was active in music and drama. She also attended State Teacher’s College, now Missouri State University, where she studied business and art. On Jan. 23, 1948, she was united in marriage to Gerald Ellington Elmore who preceded her in death on March 21, 2008. Carolyn was a faithful employee of Howell-Oregon Electric for 38 years, where she was an accountant and served as plant and property supervisor. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church since she was 12 years old. She served her church as a Sunday school teacher, youth director, member of the board of trustees and staff-parish relations committee. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Group of the United Methodist Women where she served as President for four years. She was the recipient of the United Methodist Women Special Recognition Pin in 1993. Carolyn was also a member of the Chancel Choir for 64 years, and a long-time member of the Ozarks Festival Choir. Other activities include Friends of the Garnett Library, where she served as president for two years, West Plains Grizzly Booster Club, PEO Sisterhood, Chapter CM and her beloved Thursday night domino group. Carolyn was also a talented artist whose work will be enjoyed for years to come. She was also an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed sewing until macular degeneration robbed her of much of her eyesight. She is survived by her daughter, Terrianne Woody, Springfield, Mo.; two grandchildren, Whitnie (Woody) Norton and husband, Seth, Kansas City, Kan., and McKenzie Woody, Springfield, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Bea Rowden and Joy Young; three brothers-in-law, Gilbert Elmore and wife, Mackie, Tom Elmore and wife, Yvonne, and Jerry Elmore and wife, Ann; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, and brother, William James Rowden, precede her in death. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the many devoted friends who helped her through her long illness; also, the doctors, staff and caregivers at Brooke Haven HealthCare and the nurses at Riverways Hospice. Burial was at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 503 West Main, West Plains, Mo., 65775 and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.


DALLAS DELMER ELMORE - Age 59, died suddenly at his home on East 2nd Street here Friday, 10 May, at 11:45 pm (?) Mr. Elmore had been engaged in business in Willow Springs most of his life but, was because of his health the past few years. He was elected to the position of alderman in Ward 1 at the city elections in April of this year. Mr. Elmore was born in Texas Co, 28 October, 1903 the son of Jesse and Malissa Elmore, both of whom have preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Edna, three sons, Ed Elmore of Winona, Ted Elmore of Willow Springs & Don Elmore of Kansas City, two sisters, Mrs. Stella Sullivan, Altus, OK & Mrs. Rheba Pruett, of Wichita, Ks. Seven grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, 13 May at 2:00pm, at the First Christian Church with Rev. L.C. Hunter (?) pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the City Cemetery with arrangements by Burns Funeral Home. - Willow Springs News-14 May, 1963.


Lt. Edward D. Elmore, (retired) - Missouri State Highway Patrol, son of Dallas Elmore and Edna Hanson Elmore, was born July 18, 1929 at Waterloo, Iowa and passed away July 19, 1995 at Columbia Boone Co MO at the age of 66 years and 1 day. Edward is survived by his wife, Reta Sisk Elmore, Boss, MO; one son, Tom Elmore, Springfield, MO; one granddaughter, Amy Elmore, Willow Springs, MO; one brother, Don Elmore, Knoxville, TN. He  was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Edna Elmore; one infant daughter, Mary Ann Elmore. Lt. Elmore was retired from Troop G Missouri State Highway Patrol. He was a member of the Willow Springs Masonic Lodge. Ed will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services for Lt. Edward D. Elmore (retired) were held July 22, 1995 in the Spencer Chapel in Salem with Elder Bill Mathes officiating. Ann Emory served as organist.  Serving as pallbearers were Corporal David Horst, Sgt. Larry Deatherage, Lt. Billy Chadwick, Lt. Radell Emmerson, Lt. Jim Ewers, Sgt. Tony Selvey. Interment was in the Westfork-Sutterfield, Cemetery with all arrangements under the direction of the Spencer Funeral Home of Salem.

Gerald Ellington Elmore - Age 80, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, in the First Baptist Church of West Plains under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Elmore passed away March 21, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Nov. 6, 1927, in Cherryvale, Kan., the son of Wales Ellington "Dick" and Francis Estelle (Shacklette) Elmore. On Jan. 23, 1948, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Rowden. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Elmore, and his daughter, Terri Woody, of Springfield, Mo.; two grandchildren, Whitnie (Woody) Norton and husband, Seth, of Kansas City, Kan., and McKenzie Woody, of Springfield, Mo. Also surviving are his brothers, Gilbert Elmore and wife, Mackie, of Walnut Shade, Mo., Tom Elmore and wife, Yvonne, of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jerry Elmore and wife, Ann, of Philadelphia, Mo.; his sister, Joy Young, of Dayton, Ohio; sister-in-law, Bea Rowden, of N. Little Rock, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. He graduated from Houston High School, Houston, Mo., in 1945, and he was active in football, basketball and track. He also attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. He served in the U.S. Army as a Personnel Specialist. Gerald served in the National Guard for 30 years as Administrator. He also was an instructor at Missouri Military Academy, Camp Clark, Mo., Personnel Administration, Fort Lee, Va., Selective Service Registrar, West Plains, Mo., Senior NCO School, Missouri Military Academy, Jefferson City, Mo., and Retention Counselor School, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He retired with the rank of Sergeant Major. Mr. Elmore served as City Administrator in Houston, Mo., from 1984-1988. He also served as City Administrator in West Plains, Mo., from 1988-1996. During that time, many accomplishments were realized. These included the establishment of a Houston Chamber of Commerce office, Houston National Guard unit organized, Community Betterment Program established, State Award for Excellence in Planning, and Texas County Public Health Unit approved. Some of the accomplishments in West Plains included West Plains Airport at Pomona, the acquisition of City Office Complex, new Police-Fire Station Complex, Highway 63 bypass lighting, four-lane Porter Wagoner Boulevard, establishment of the city transportation system, implementation of Greenway Plant, the construction of Buck Park, street curb and gutter program, and the purchase of the Senior Citizens Center. He also was instrumental in the planning, funding and construction of the West Plains Civic Center. Concerning the Civic Center, Mr. Elmore said, "It's one of the things I'm most proud of, but the people who voted for this deserve the credit." Mr. Elmore loved the city of West Plains and served in civic endeavors for over 50 years. His civic service included serving as president of White Oak Camp Association, president of the Kiwanis Club and Lieutenant Governor, Kiwanis, Missouri-Arkansas District. He served as president of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce and received the 1996 Lifetime Achievement Award and Honorary Membership for Life in 2002. He served on the Advisory Committee of MSU, West Plains Campus and president of the West Plains Parks Board. Gerald served on the West Plains School Board and was president from 1975-1980. He also was president of the South Central Missouri School Board Association and the Executive Committee of the Missouri School Board Association in Jefferson City. Mr. Elmore served as a lay member of the State Medical Malpractice Board. He was chairman of the South Central Regional Planning Commission and also served as Mayor of West Plains from 1980-1984. He was a member of the West Plains Rotary Club and a founding member of the West Plains Jaycees. Gerald was a longtime member of the West Plains Civic Center Board and he was an original member and the first donor of the MSU-West Plains Campus Grizzlies. Mr. Elmore was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains for 58 years. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the furnishing of the Gerald Elmore Conference Room at the West Plains City Office, First Baptist Church or First United Methodist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.


MARGARET 'MELISSA' LAWSON ELMORE - Age 85, Willow Springs - Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs. Margaret Elmore, 85 who died at her home in Willow Springs last Monday. Margaret Melessia Lawson was born in Texas County April 05, 1866. She was united in marriage to Jesse A. ELmore in August, 1883. To this union five daughters and four sons were born. Her husband and one son preceded her in death. Survivors are Mrs. Lena Pruett, Willow Springs; Mrs. Stella Sullivan, Altus, OK; Mrs. Rebah Pruett, Wichita, KS; Mrs. Pearl Bradford, Waterloo,Iowa; and Mrs. Ida Nease; and three sons Dallas Elmore, Willow Springs; Nelson and George Elmore, Wichita, Ks; 40 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Church of God with Rev. J.W. Hunter officiating. Burial was in City Cemetery under the direction of the Burns Funeral Home. Rev. J. W. Hunter officiated Burial: City Cemetery; Burns Funeral Home. --Willow Springs News 15 Nov 1951.


Gerald Ellington Elmore - Age 80, son of Wales Ellington "Dick" and Francis Estelle Shacklette Elmore, was born Nov. 6, 1927, at Cherryvale, Kan. He died March 21, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center at West Plains. He graduated from Houston High School in 1945, where he was active in football, basketball and track. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. He married Carolyn Rowden Jan. 23, 1948. Mr. Elmore served in the U.S. Army as a personnel specialist and in the National Guard for 30 years as administrator. He was an instructor at Missouri Military Academy, Camp Clark; personnel administrator, Fort Lee, Va.; Selective Service Registrar at West Plains; Senior NCO School, Missouri Military Academy in Jefferson City and Retention Counselor School at Fort Leonard Wood. He retired with the rank of sergeant major. Mr. Elmore served as city administrator at Houston from 1984-'88 and at West Plains from 1988-'96. During his tenure, an office for the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce was established, a National Guard unit at Houston was organized, a Community Betterment program was established, the Texas County Public Health Unit was approved and a state award for excellence in planning was received. At West Plains, the West Plains Airport at Pomona was accomplished, a city office complex and new police/fire station complex were acquired, U.S. 63 by-pass lighting was installed, Porter Wagoner Boulevard was made four lane, a city transportation system was established, the Greenway plant was implemented; Buck Park and street curb and guttering were constructed and the Senior Citizens Center was purchased. He was instrumental in planning, funding and construction of the West Plains Civic Center. He loved the City of West Plains and served in civic endeavors for more than 50 years. He served as president of the White Oak Camp Association, president of the Kiwanis Club and lieutenant governor, Kiwanis, Missouri-Arkansas District. He was president of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce and received the 2006 lifetime achievement award and honorary membership in 2002. He served on the advisory committee of MSU, West Plains campus, and president of the Wet Plains Park Board. He served on the West Plains School board, serving as presdient from 1975-'80. He was president of the South Central Missouri School Board Association and executive committee of the Missouri School Board Association in Jefferson City. He was a lay member of the State Medical Malpractice Board, chairman of the South Central Regional Planning Commission and mayor of West Plains from 1980-'84. He was a member of the West Plains Rotary Club and founding member of the West Plains Jaycees. He was a long time member of the West Plains Civic Center board and original member and first donor of the MSU West Plains Campus Grizzlies. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains for 58 years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife of 60 years; daughter, Terri Woody of Springfield; brothers, Gilbert Elmore of Walnut Shade, Tom of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jerry Elmore of Philadelphia, Mo.; sister, Joy Young of Dayton, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Services were March 24 at the First Baptist Church of West Plains under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Services were March 24 at the First Baptist Church of West Plains under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the furnishing of the Gerald Elmore conference room at the West Plains City office, First Baptist Church or First United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home, 211 W. Main, West Plains, Mo. 65775.


NELSON AARON ELMORE - Age 56, 2626 Waco St., Wichita, Kansas.  Son of Jesse A. Elmore & Margaret 'Melissa' Lawson, born Feb. 1, 1895 at Clear Springs Texas Co MO; died Apr. 5, 1951 at Wichita Sedgwick Co KS.  Burns-Mackey Funeral Home Willow Springs, Missouri 65793. Burial Willow Springs City Cemetery.


Martin John Emmerich - Born November 17, 1896 in Effingham, Kansas, the son of John and Bessie Hall Emmerich and departed this life on September 3, 1978, at Warrensburg, Missouri, at the age of 81 years. He was married to Ollie Pruett on August 8, 1942 at Platte City, Missouri. He was converted at Central Assembly in Kansas City, Kansas in 1955. He retired as an engineer at the Veteran's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, in November of 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Ollie of the home, one son, Martin, Jr. of Michigan and six sisters. Services were held Wednesday, September 6, at 10 a.m. in the Assembly of God Church in Mountain View with burial in Montier Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. - Mountain View Standard Thursday 07 Sept., 1978-pg 1 - Martin J. Emmerich - 81 - died 03 Sept. in Warrensburg, MO. The funeral was Wednesday 06 Sept. at 10 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Mountain View, with burial in Montier Cemetery of Mountain View.


Judy M. Roberson Endicott - WIFE OF WEST PLAINS-BAKERSFIELD MAIL CARRIER DIES. - Mrs. Judy M. Robinson Endicott, 64 years old, (May 4, 1857 - Oct. 5, 1920) wife of Sam Endicott, died at 1:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home on West Main street, following a long illness due to a complication of diseases. Mrs. Endicott and her husband have lived in West Plains much of the time during the last fourteen years, having come here from Cureall, Mo. She is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughters. The sons and daughters are Charles Endicott of Cleveland, Okla., Walter Endicott of Gainesville, Mo., Gaither Endicott of West Plains, Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett and Mrs. Nancy Luna of Cureall, all of whom, with the exception of one son, Charles Endicott, were with her at the time of her death. Charles Endicott was here and visited his mother a short time ago, but was unable to return for the funeral, which was held at Cureall today. The husband, with the two sons and two daughters and other relatives, accompanied the body to Cureall today. Burial took place in the Cureall cemetery. - The West Plains Quill, 1920.


Ruth O. Mueller Engh - Age 91, West Plains, died 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at West Vue Home, Inc., West Plains.  She was born Jan. 14, 1912, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of August and Olga Hiller Mueller. On Sept. 5, 1936, she was married at  Chicago to Roy E. Engh.  She was a homemaker and member of Congregational Church of Des Plaines, Ill.  The body was cremated under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of West Plains. 


ALICE ANN CROUCH ENLOE - Born December 4, 1940 at Mountain View, Missouri the daughter of Cecil Dale Crouch and Telsa Lorene Ferguson Crouch. She passed away Friday, January 20, 2006 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus, Missouri at the age of 65 years. She was united in marriage to William Enloe in November, 1979. She is survived by her mother, Telsa Crouch of Fremont, Missouri; her husband Bill Enloe of Festus, Missouri; two sons, Kenneth Wells and wife Lisa of Bloomsdale, Missouri and Eric Enloe of Festus, Missouri; one daughter, Dionne Enloe of Festus, Missouri; six grandchildren, Kristin Wells, Stacy Wells, Sarah Wells, Erica Enloe, Jacob Enloe and Ashley Enloe; 2 great grandchildren, Jonathan Caby and Lilyan Nickole Largent; her brothers Harvey, Terry, David; her sisters Elizabeth Vaughn (Wayne), Evelyn Schulte and (Michael), Linda H. Haney, Patti Rives (Bill) and a host of nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Diabetes Association 1044-A Sunshine, Springfield, Missouri 65804. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, Missouri with Phil Jester officiating. Graveside services will be scheduled following cremation. Arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]


VIOLET BERNICE THORNTON ERZINGER - Daughter of Loyd and Maye Cunningham Thornton of Pomona, MO, was born in Douglas Co MO Apr. 25, 1946. Entered into eternal rest Jun. 16, 1972 at the age of 26 years. On May 13, 1965, Mrs. Erzinger was married to George Erzinger who survives her, as do three daughters, Paula, Melanie and Glenda Erzinger, all of the family home. Also surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Thornton of Pomona MO, and five brothers and sisters, Bob Thornton, Alton MO, Lavonne Fine, Pomona MO, Lonnie Thornton and Jeanne Lowe of Willow Springs MO, and Judy Vaughn of Jonesboro AR, her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cunningham of West Plains MO, and the paternal grandfather, J. T. Thornton of Willow Springs MO. Preceding Mrs. Erzinger in death is a sister, Louise Thornton. Mrs. Erzinger has been a member of the Oak grove Baptist church for the past 15 years.  MEMORIAL SERVICES: Sunday, Jun. 18, 1972, 2:00 p.m., Oak Grove Church. MINISTER: Rev. Lester Bradford. SINGERS:  Buster Brixey Quartette. SONGS: Precious Memories, Beyond the Sunset, Farther Along.


FRED GENE EVANS - Age 33, Ava MO, formerly of Bakersfield MO community - Funeral services held at Clear Springs Church with Rev. Lawrence Applegate officiating. Mr. Evans died at Research Hospital in Kansas City MO as the result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident May 1st near Nevada MO. He was born at Elijah MO, Mar. 14, 1942, the son of Lloyd and Vernie Warren Evans of Bakersfield MO. He had spent his early years in the Bakersfield and Elijah areas, receiving his education in the schools there. Since 1971 he had been employed as a meat cutter with the Wallace-Owens Grocery Store at Ava. On May 31, 1954, he was married at Pomona MO to Sharon L. Eldridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hadley Eldridge, Pomona. Mr. Evans was a member of the Black Oak General Baptist Church at Ava. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sharon Evans of the home two sons, Edward Eugene Evans and Douglas Daniel Evans; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Evans, Bakersfield MO; two brothers and a sister, Frankie Lee Evans and Shirley Evans, both of Bakersfield, and Jackie Ray Evans, West Plains, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oda Warren, West Plains. Interment was in Clear Springs Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.


James Deen 'Jim' Evertson - Age 56, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Evertsen died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, near Norfork Lake. He was born Oct. 24, 1951, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Marion Evertsen and Erdeen Tieman Evertsen. On March 6, 1973, he was married at Mesa, Ariz., to Christina Harris. For 35 years, Mr. Evertsen was a masonry contractor and for the last five years, was employed as a helicopter pilot with Ozark Mountain Helicopters. He was a member of the Missouri Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association and was active with the Boy Scouts. Mr. Evertsen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jim spent his life dedicated to his family, friends and church.  Always mindful of others, he valued friendships and connecting with people through his humor and openness. Jim built a masonry business in the community and recently opened a helicopter touring business in Branson, Mo. He loved aviation and sharing his hobby with everyone around him. Jim had a tender place in his heart for children who were drawn to his fun-loving nature. An avid Scouter, he worked with his sons and countless youth encouraging excellence in their character and lives. Jim lived a life of integrity and service and will deeply be missed by all whose lives he touched. He is survived by his wife, Christina Evertsen, of the family home; four children, Nicholas James Evertsen, Philadelphia, Pa., Jamie Noelle Evertsen, Mesa, Ariz., Casey Vernon Evertsen, wife, Tiffany, Branson, Mo., and Zachary John Evertsen, wife, Katie, Providence, Utah; five grandchildren, Forrester Evertsen, Blake Evertsen, Cameron Evertsen, Taylor Evertsen and Charly Evertsen; his mother, Erdeen Evertsen, Sun City, Ariz.; three brothers, Robert, Ed and Earl; four sisters, Susanne, Karen, Kathy and Maureen; and several nieces and nephews. His father and grandparents precede him in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Union Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the LDS Church Missionary Fund or Down’s Syndrome Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the family home after the interment and all family and friends are welcome.  


HADE EVINS - Age 86, Millington TN - formerly of Howell Co MO - Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with the Rev. Robert Colbert officiating. Mr. Evins died Friday at 8:30 a.m. in Central Methodist Hospital, Memphis TN. He was born in April, 1890, in Howell Co MO, the son of the late William L. and Sarah Murray Evins. In 1909 he was married in Howell County to Nannie May Webb who preceded him in death in 1969. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, William Ross Evins, Millington TN; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Interment was beside his wife in Lost Camp Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains.

NANNY MAY EVINS - Age 76, Millington TN - Funeral services held at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at Lost Camp Church with Rev. Bob Colbert officiating. Mrs. Evins died Tuesday in the home of her son, William Ross Evins, Millington TN. Pallbearers were Guy Webb, Glen Hall, Wayne Bryan, Rad Wadkins, George Caton and Verlin Carter. Persons attending the service from out of town were Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Evins, Millington TN; Mr. & Mrs. Carroll E. Evins, Memphis TN; Mrs. Bonnie Mae Williams and Curtis and Brenna, Adak AK; Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Baker and Bobby, Memphis TN; Mr. & Mrs. William Ross Evins, Millington TN; and Miss Donna Sue Evins, Millington TN. Interment was in Lost Camp Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. (1969)

 

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