HOWELL COUNTY MOGenWeb OBITUARIES
ALVIN E. 'JACK'
JACKSON - Born on February 7, 1907 to John Lewis
and Maude Lee Norris Jackson in Cairo, Illinois. He departed this life on
Monday, May 12, 1997 at Mountain View Health Care, Mountain View, Missouri at
the age of 90 years. He was married to Jane Callahan on April 5, 1942 at St.
Louis, Missouri. Alvin is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two
half-sisters. He is survived by his wife, Jane, of the home in Eminence,
Missouri; one son Donald Jackson of Lutesville, Tennessee, two daughters,
Jeannette Ray of Tampa, Florida, and Rev. Joyce Havener of Plainview, Texas;
three half-brothers, Art Swofford of Overland, Missouri, Ed Swofford of
O'Fallon, Missouri, and Elmer Swofford of Mexico, Missouri; nine grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, May
14, 1997 at New Eminence Cemetery, Eminence, Missouri with Rev. Ronald Havener
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain
View, Missouri.
Maxine Mae Nuttle jACKSON
- Mar. 18, 1916 - Feb. 11, 2004 - Died at age 87 at her
home. She was the daughter of Samuel Ernest Nuttle and Edith Giddings. On Jan.
1, 1941 she married Maurice Jackson at Arnold Ness Co KS. They had three
chiildren, Brenda Stoner and Phill and Jill (twins). She was a sister of
Marjorie Depee, Robert Nuttle, Wayne Nuttle, Dudley Nuttle and Jerry Everhart.
She owned and operated Jack's Dry Cleaners. She was of the Methodist faith.
Services were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View, with
burial at Greenlawn Cemetery at Mountain View. Taken from the West Plains
Daily Quill Newspaper.
Roger Dale Jackson, Sr.
- Age 57, of Willow Springs - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, July 27, 2006, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr.
Jackson died at 8:46 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006, in the Veterans
Administration Hospital in Memphis Shelby Co TN. He was born Jan. 27, 1949, in
Monroe Ouachita Parish LA, to Louis and Vivian Hedrick Jackson. On Jan. 18,
1970, Mr. Jackson was married at Bastrop, La., to Evelyn Lightsey. He was a
veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a life
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled Veterans. Before his
retirement, he worked for Wal-Mart. Mr. Jackson was a member of the Church of
the Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Jackson, of the family home;
four children, Roger Jackson Jr., of the family home, Louis Jackson and his
wife, LeeAnna, of Fort Campbell, Ky., Michelle Pruitt and her husband, Travis,
of Pleasant Hope, Mo., and Steven Jackson of Springfield, Mo.; and four
grandchildren, Trevor Jackson, Ashleigh Jackson, Hannah Jackson and Reid Pruitt.
His parents precede him in death. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Herbert Allen James - Passed
away on Friday, May 16, 2008, while at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow
Springs. Born on July 19, 1921 in Coffeyville, Kan., to Jesse and Martha (Plattner)
James, he was 86 years old. Mr. James grew up in Willow Springs where he
graduated from high school in 1939. On Sept. 7, 1941, he married his high school
sweetheart, Dolores Austin, and to this union four children were born. In 1943,
Mr. James entered the Army Air Corp and flew B-17 bombers out of Foggia, Italy
into Germany. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the highest award a
pilot can receive. He was awarded the cross for flying his B-17 through the
Bremmer Pass of the Italian Alps with both of the engines shot out on the same
wing. After World War II he joined the Air Force Reserves, flying out of
Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base near Kansas City. He flew the C-119 Flying Boxcar
in missions that included support to Alaska after a massive earthquake in the
early 1960’s. In 1965, while on a mission near Kansas City, he was credited with
locating a civilian aircraft that had lost all electronics and communications
and leading that aircraft to a safe landing at Richards-Gebaur. Mr. James
later flew the C-124 Globemaster out of Homestead Air Force Base in Homestead,
Fla., during the Vietnam War. In 1972, after 28 years of service to the United
States, he retired from the Air Force Reserves with the rank of Lt. Colonel. In
addition to serving as a combat pilot, he also was an instructor and command
pilot during his Air Force career. After his return to Willow Springs, Mr.
James farmed, ran a saw mill and worked as an excavation contractor. Mr. James
was a long-time member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Willow Springs where he
served as a deacon for nearly 30 years, earning the distinction of “deacon
emeritus” from the church. Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse
and Martha James, and his wife, Dolores James. He is survived by his children,
Douglas James of Branson; Charles James and his wife, Debra, of Blue Springs;
Mark James and his wife, Debra, of Jefferson City; and Judi Freeland of Santa
Barbara, Calif. He is further survived by seven grandchildren and two great
grandchildren and his brothers, Lyle James of Willow Springs and John James of
Cassville, Mo. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service for Mr. James at
11 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Trinity Baptist Church, 1001 N. Harris St.,
Willow Springs. The visitation is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at
the Willow Funeral Home, 106 E. Third St., Willow Springs. Burial will follow
Friday’s service at the Willow Springs City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
direction of Willow Funeral Home in Willow Springs.
Cuma Ann HARRIS Jameson - Age 70, of Branson
MO - Passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in
Branson. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. at Snapp-Bearden
Funeral Home in Branson with Chaplain Larry Kackley officiating. Burial will
follow in Pleasant Hope Cemetery, Drury, Mo., at 2 p.m. Cuma was born Nov. 18,
1937, to Joe Ray Harris and Blanche Elizabeth (Welton) Harris. She married
Mervin Jameson on Sept. 30, 1960, in Leavenworth, Kan. Last fall, they
celebrated 47 years together. Cuma worked at a preschool in Alaska and then
headstart in Willow Springs, Mo. She moved to Branson from Vanzant, Mo. While in
Branson, she worked on the Showboat Branson Belle. Cuma was preceded in death by
her parents, Joe and Blanche Harris; and two brothers, James and Jack. She is
survived by her husband, Mervin Jameson of Branson; her daughter, Tammy Jameson,
of Branson; and one sister, Joan Hoffarth and husband, Norman, of Vanzant.
Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the LAS Foundation, 1721 W.
Elfindale St., Springfield, Mo. 65807.
James Ralph Jewell - Age 68,
West Plains - Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Jewell died 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at his home.
He was born June 28, 1940, in West Plains MO, to Ralph Ernest and Goldie Mae
Tune Jewell. He received his education at the Rock Valley School, and on
March 30, 1959, was married at West Plains MO, to Wilma Jean Reid. Mr. Jewell was owner of Jewell Trucking, was a member of
the AmVets, was a hunter and had a beloved companion, his dog Molly. His
grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Jewell, of the family
home; three children, Rhonda Singletary, husband, Dan, Ricky Jewell, wife,
Stacey, and Jody Henson, husband, Jim; six grandchildren, Chad Jewell, wife,
Ashley, Brandi Anderson, husband, Trey, Dustin Jewell, Coty Henson, Dalton
Henson and Evan Singletary; five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Hannah, Mason,
Emma, Laken and expecting another; two brothers, Jerry Jewell, wife, Brenda, and
Larry Jewell, wife, Belita; one sister, Terre Hicks, husband, Don; several
nieces and nephews; and many friends. His parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herbert and
Olive Reid; and granddaughter-in-law, Stephanie Jewell, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice of OMC or Dialysis
Clinic and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Agnes Lee Morrison Johnson -
Age 88, Koshkonong MO - Died Dec. 3, 2005, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was
born July 16, 1917, in Howell County, MO, to Lee and Mae Heckart Morrison. She
graduated from Drury College and on May 27, 1939, was marred at Leota, MO to
Carl L. Johnson who preceded her in death on May 27, 1976.
Before her retirement Johnson had been a teacher for 42 years having taught at
the Thayer Elementary School and other area schools. She was a member and former
secretary of the Retired Teacher's Association both state and local, member of
Daughters of American Revolution, served as president of Fun and Friends board
of directors and was treasurer of the Council on Aging of Oregon County. She was
the author of the "Chatter Box" which was published in the West Plains Daily
Quill. She was a member of the Thayer Church of Christ since 1944. Survivors
include two children, Don Johnson and wife, Carol, of Koshkonong, MO, and Elbert
Johnson and wife, Marian of Rapid City, SD; seven grandchildren, Leslie (& Troy)
Coats, Nancy (& Keith) Moore, Carla (& Alan) Bassham, Jeremy (& Brooke) Johnson,
Kendra Johnson, Troy Lee (& Keleen) Johnson, and Julie (& Al) Flack; 13
great-grandchildren; one sister, Pauline Chapin of West Plains; and two nephews,
Roy Chapin and Robert Chapin. Her parents; husband; brother, Jack Morrison; one
brother-in-law and one sister-in-law preceded her in death. Funeral services
were Dec. 7 at Thayer Church of Christ with arrangements under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. Burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery in West
Plains. (SOUTH MISSOURIAN NEWS, 15/Dec/2005)
Charles Warren Johnson - Age 63, of Hutton Valley
Howell Co MO - Passed away Friday, July 11, 2008, at his home. He was born on
Sept. 2, 1944, in Ellington, Mo., the son of Warren Omer and Imo Jane (Collins)
Johnson. Charles was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Harmon on Sept. 2, 1965,
at the home of the Rev. Roy Sorrell in Caldwell, Idaho. To this union, two
daughters were born, Deborah Ann and Anna Marie. They owned and operated the
Lonesome Pine Dairy for a number of years until retiring. He was also known by
family and friends by his nickname, “Bozo.” He loved to hunt, fish, travel and
spend time with his neighbors and grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death
by his parents and one brother, Adrain Johnson. He is survived by his wife,
Barbara of the family home; two daughters, Deborah Ann Kraft and husband, Chris
of West Plains, Mo., and Anna Marie Mayberry and husband, Shane of Hutton
Valley, Mo.; five grandchildren, Justin Kraft, Jared Kraft, Dakota Mayberry,
Ethan Mayberry and Samantha Mayberry; one brother, William “Bill” Johnson and
wife, Emma; one niece, Rene Johnson; one nephew, Wayne Johnson and wife, Stacey
and their daughter, Jordan and son, Cole; as well as several aunts, uncles and
cousins. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Services
were Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the CrossWay Fellowship Church in Willow
Springs, Mo., with Stanley Collins officiating. Pallbearers were David Modranski,
Wayne Johnson, Shane Mayberry, Dakota Mayberry, Chris Kraft and Justin Kraft.
Honorary pallbearer was his brother, William “Bill” Johnson. Interment was in
the Willow Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder
Funeral Home of Cabool, Mo.
Darcus Compton Johnson - Age 75, West Plains MO -
Died 7:52 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006,at West Vue Nursing Home, West Plains.
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Graveside services will be 2
p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson will lie in state noon today, Monday,
Dec. 4, until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions may be made to West Plains Senior Center and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Elsie
Smallwood Johnson - Age 98 - Willow Springs -
Passed away Oct. 8, 2008, at Willow Health Care in Willow Springs. Born Oct. 4,
1910, in Douglas County, Mo., to Noble and Laura (Lovan) Smallwood.
Elsie was the eldest of nine children born to Noble and Laura. She was raised in
rural Douglas County where she was baptized as a young girl at Little Zion
Baptist Church. She would later remind people that it was a Missionary Baptist
Church. She married Virgil Johnson in February 1930, and the couple had seven
children. Elsie has resided in Willow Springs for many years. She was described
by her family as a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a very outgoing and
friendly person who never met anyone she could not strike up a conversation
with. She will be missed by all who knew her. Elsie was preceded in death by her
parents, Noble and Laura Smallwood; her husband, Virgil Johnson, in 1973; a
daughter, Hester, in 1990; and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by
her children, Wilma Pace and husband, Norman, Springfield, Velma Clinton, Idaho,
Norma Ash, Republic, Lester Johnson and wife, Betty, Cassville, Helen Venter and
husband, Ernie, Rogersville, and Claude Johnson and wife, Wanda, Pomona; 16
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a
sister, Loretta Blanton, Valley Park. Friends are invited to attend the funeral
service at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Willow Funeral Home, 106 E. Third
St., Willow Springs. Burial will follow at the Willow Springs City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.
Herlow Winchiefield 'Thurlow' Johnson - Age 66,
West Plains MO - Graveside services were
held Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson died 9:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at his home. He was born Jan. 21, 1942, in West
Plains, Mo., to Scott and Lucy Collins Johnson. In 1986, he was married at
Salem, Ark., to Sue Rife. Mr. Johnson loved old Western movies and enjoyed
gardening. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Sue Johnson,
of the family home; four children, Talesa Peek and husband, Randy, Bobby Johnson
and wife, Racquel, Connie Cunningham and Michael Babeon; three stepchildren,
Eddie Johnson and wife, Ann, Gary Johnson and wife, Debbie, and Curtis Johnson;
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Danny Johnson;
three sisters, Marilyn Ball, Verbie Sirbackey and Bonnie Eckard; and many nieces
and nephews. His parents; one son, Randy Clay Johnson; one stepson, Ronnie
Johnson; one brother; and two sisters precede him in death.
Jimmie Wayne Johnson
- Age 51, of Pomona, passed away May 20, 2008, in Springfield, Mo. He was born
on April 5, 1957. Jimmie attended Clovis High School in Clovis, Calif., where he
graduated in June, 1975. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from
ranching in October, 1995, after 20 years. He was united in marriage to Sara
(Batista Ruiz) Johnson, on April 7, 1990, in Panama. He was a volunteer for Boy
Scouts of America. He is survived by his wife, Sara Johnson; and his mother,
Lucille Mosby. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008,
in Greenlawn Funeral Home East, 3540 Seminole, Springfield, Mo. Burial will
follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, May 23, in the funeral home. News-Leader, Springfield MO May 22, 2008
KING DAVID JOHNSON - (Sep. 7, 1882 - Mar.
29, 1922) - HAD A CANCER ON THE BREAST - King Johnson, an old and well known
resident of West Plains, died Thursday at his home three miles northeast of this
city. His remains were laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery Friday afternoon,
services being conducted by Rev. Lester Bradword. Mr. Johnson and his father, J.
W. Johnson, came from Alabama to Howell County in 1898 and first located near
the Carson Iron Mill, where both of them were employed a long time. Later they
moved to the farm where Mr. Johnson died. Five years ago a growth appeared on
his breast. It proved to be a cancer, from which there was no relief. He
lingered for a long time until death relieved his suffering. He is survived by
his wife and four children, an aged father and nine brothers and sisters.
West Plains Gazette, April 12, 1928. [He was the son of John Wesley
Johnson and Electa Emiline Reyer.]
Letha Fay Rose Johnson - Age 77,
of West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, in
the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson died 11:05 a.m.,
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007 in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. She was
born June 21, 1930, in Garden City, Kan., to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rose. On July 1,
1946, she was married at Garden City, Kan., to Delbert Johnson, who preceded her
in death on July 18, 2000. Before her retirement, Mrs. Johnson was a nurse for
37 years. She was of Pentecostal faith and had attended the Victory Family
Worship Center. She is survived by four sons, Delbert Johnson, Jr. and wife
Billie of Fort Scott, Kan., Michael Johnson Sr. and wife Tina of Cape Girardeau,
Mo., Timothy Johnson and wife Sandy, and Thomas Johnson Sr. and wife Deanna, all
of West Plains; 11 grandchildren, Lisa, Sandy, Jeffrey, Heather, Mike Jr., Kent,
Dustin, Kamryn, Tom and Stephanie; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert
J. Rose of Garden City, Kan.; and several nieces and nephews including one
special niece, Tammy Rose. Her parents; husband; one son, David Johnson; one
daughter-in-law, Brenda Johnson; one daughter, Janice Kay Storms; one
son-in-law, Ted Storms; and one granddaughter, Sherrie Storms, precede her in
death. Visitation was from 6 until 8 p.m., Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke or Grizzley Booster Club
and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home
MATTIE ARMINDIA ROPER BENFIELD
JOHNSON - Daughter of the late Robert and
Annie Purdy Roper, was born at Grimmet MO, Sep 20, 1898. Entered into eternal
rest Apr. 24, 1980 at the age of 81 years. On Dec. 13, 1917 she was married at
West Plains MO to Dennis F. Benfield Sr., who preceded her in death Oct. 4,
1918. To this union was born one son, Dennis F. Benfield, Jr. On Mar. 6, 1925,
she was married at West Plains MO to Ira H. Johnson. Surviving Mrs. Johnson are
her husband, Ira H. Johnson, West Plains MO, and five children, who are Dennis
F. Benfield, Jr., Lutesville MO, Maxine Thornton, Willow Springs MO, Wayne
Johnson, Republic MO, Fern Collins and Wayland Johnson, both of Hermann MO.
There are eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren surviving, as do
five brothers and four sisters, William S. Roper, St Louis MO, Laura Roberts,
Denver CO, Henry Roper and Ida Collins, both of West Plains MO, Eddie Roper,
Mountain Grove MO, Alice Keeler and March Roper, both of Willow Springs MO, Gay
Roper, Licking MO, and Maye Holman, Colton CA. Preceding Mrs. Johnson in death
are her parents, a brother, Joe Roper, and two grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson
embraced the Christian faith Jan. 11, 1925, and became a member of the Little
Zion Baptist Church in 1926. On Nov. 1, 1931, her letter was transferred to the
Big Springs Baptist Church, where she taught a Sunday School class for 25 years.
Mrs. Johnson was a Charter Member of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 540, Dora MO,
and she was a Past Worthy Matron of that Chapter. She was a member of the Royal
Neighbors of America. She had spent her early life on a farm in Douglas County,
moving to West Plains with her family in 1960. She and her husband donated the
land on which Big Springs Missionary Baptist Church now stands.
PALLBEARERS: Dwight Thornton, Dwayne Thornton, LaVelle Collins, Leroy
Benfield, Walter Collins, Paul Benfield, Eddie Benfield, Doyle Wake. INTERMENT:
Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Pomona MO. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains MO.
Ricky Joe Johnson
- Age 22, Willow Springs - Died unexpectedly on Nov. 15, 2008, near West Plains.
Born on Dec. 26, 1985, in Mountain Home AR, to Dewayne and Julie Hale Johnson.
Ricky grew up in Willow Springs where he graduated from Willow Springs High
School, 'Class of 2004.' While in school, he played and excelled in football,
basketball and baseball, and was also involved with the ROTC Program. He was
described by his family as a big-hearted kid who would do anything for his
friends. Ricky was very close to his family and especially loved his brothers
and sister. He had many enjoyments which included riding his motorcycle and
being outdoors. Ricky had been an active member of the Westside Family Life
Center in Willow Springs. While growing up, he loved to attend the youth church
camp every year where he could be outdoors and spend time with his church
friends. Ricky will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Ricky
is survived by his parents, Dewayne and Julie Johnson, Willow Springs; his
brothers and sister, Justin, Clayton and Stacie Johnson, all of Willow Springs;
his grandparents, Sharon and W.R. Rich of Gainesville, and Dal and Veda Johnson
of Willow Springs; and his great-grandmother, Thelma Wilder of Mountain View.
Ricky further leaves his aunt, Theresa White, and her sons, Kurt Bryan and Ethan
Smith, of Willow Springs; his uncle, Steven Sisney of Fond Du Lac, Wis.; and his
very special Cousins, Ricky Price of Beebe AR, Tracy and Kirby Pace of Indiana,
Jason and Jill Price of Indiana, and Kelly and Allen Stanford of Oklahoma. Ricky
is further survived by numerous other Cousins, great-aunts and uncles and
friends. Friends are invited to attend the funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 22, 2008, at the Westside Family Life Center, 1274 County Road 5270 in
Willow Springs. Visitation is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 21,
at the Westside Family Life Center. Burial will follow Saturday’s service at the
Moffett Cemetery in Willow Springs. Remembrances may be made in Ricky’s name to
the Westside Family Life Center Church Camp Fund. Arrangements are under the
direction of Willow Funeral Home.
Edsel 'Roger' Johnston - Age 58,
Caulfield, MO - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in
the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Johnston died 1:15 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2008, at his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1950, in West
Plains, Mo., to Edsel Johnston and Cleta Harper Johnston. He graduated from
Bakersfield High School with the class of 1968, and on March 15, 1976, was
married at Rock Springs, Wyo., to Diane Webb. Mr. Johnston was a veteran having
served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a construction
supervisor, and before his retirement built ultra light aircraft, owned an
airport and was an advanced instructor. He was a member of Wilburn Baptist
Church. He is survived by his wife, Diane Johnston, of the family home; three
children, Ronavin Johnston, Live Oak, Fla., Relina Baker and Roxsel Peliham,
both of Springfield, Mo.; four grandchildren; his father, Edsel Johnston,
Caulfield, Mo.; his mother, Cleta Johnston, West Plains; two brothers, Richard
Johnston, special friend, Charlene, Caulfield, Mo., and Roy Johnston, West
Plains; three sisters, Rhonda Watkins, husband, Gary, Caulfield, Mo., Rita Hale,
husband, Steve, West Plains, and Russella Pyatt, husband, Mike, Pottersville,
Mo.; stepsister, Kaye Sawyer, husband, Roger, Broken Arrow, Okla.;
sister-in-law, Katherine Smithson, husband, David, Calico Rock, Ark.; and
several nieces and nephews. His grandparents; stepmother, Joyce Johnston; and
father-in-law and mother-in-law preceded him in death. Visitation will be 6 to 8
p.m. today, Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Elijah
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Elijah Cemetery and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Venita Wanda McGoldrick
Johnston - Age 88, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held
Thursday, August 28, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Johnston died 7:25 a.m., Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, in NHC HealthCare. She was
born May 7, 1920, in Cureall, Mo., to Henry and Ethel Merritt McGoldrick. On May
1, 1936, she was married at West Plains to Lewis Stephen Johnston who preceded
her in death on July 22, 2000. Mrs. Johnston had been employed at the meat
department of Richards Brothers and had worked at the West Plains Fabric Center
and West-Gibson. She enjoyed church and was a member of the Curry Street Church
of Christ. She is survived by her step sister-in-law, Lennie Ingram and family;
her cousin, Delores Redburn and husband, Bill, and family; and many other
cousins and friends. Her parents and husband precede her in death. Burial was at
Gospel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Hill Cemetery
and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Rev. CHELCY 'Ray' Jones
- Son of the late Zimri and Ossie Brawley Jones, was born July 3, 1926, in Fremont,
Mo., and departed this life July 22, 2008, in Winona, Missouri. He had attained
the age of 82 years and 19 days. Rev. Jones had resided in Mountain View, Mo.,
for the past six years and was formerly of Fremont, Mo. He was an ordained
minister with the Church of God of Prophecy and started his ministry in 1955,
and was a pastor for 35 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served
in World War II. He enjoyed working in his yard and garden, deer and rabbit
hunting and running his foxhound. On Oct. 2, 1946, he was united in marriage to Rebba Geraldine
Yardley in Pocahontas, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Jones of
Mountain View; one son, Billy Jones and his wife, Shirley of Springfield; two
daughters, Judy James and her husband, Travis of St. Charles and Jerry Cooper of
Mountain View; two brothers, Rev. Calvin Jones of Fremont and Lloyd Jones of
Gilbertsville, Ky.; two sisters, Lois Flint and
Reva Burke both of Van Buren; seven grandchildren, Stephen, Kimberly, Melissa,
Dawn, Rick, Carlena and Wendy; 14
great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Ray C. and John D. Jones; eight
brothers, Clyde, Vernon, Delmar, Dillard, John, Richard, Everett and Melbern Jones; and one sister, Melba Payne. Funeral
services were Friday, July 25, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Garry Reagan
and Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Burial was in Green Mountain-Evaline
Cemetery in Fremont, Mo. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations for
the family to the McSpadden Funeral Home of Van
Buren.
Springfield News-Leader - July 23, 2008 - Patrol seeking
vehicle involved in fatal crash near Winona - Missouri Highway Patrol
troopers are looking for a vehicle that left the scene of a fatal collision
Tuesday on U.S. 60 near Winona. Ray Jones, 82, of Mountain View, died in the
1:55 p.m. crash one mile west of Winona when a westbound 2005 Ford Taurus
driven by Rebba G. Jones, 78, was hit by an unknown vehicle, troopers
reported. Rebba Jones was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View for
treatment of moderate injuries. The collision occurred when an unknown
vehicle overtook Jones’ vehicle and sideswiped it, causing Jones’ vehicle to
leave the roadway and hit several trees, according to the patrol. The Winona
Police Department, the Winona Fire Department and the Shannon County
Sheriff’s Department also responded to the scene.
Springfield News-Leader -
July 23, 2008 - Highway Patrol seeking blue Ford extended cab truck
possibly involved in fatal accident -The
Missouri Highway Patrol is looking for a blue Ford Super-Duty extended
cab pickup truck that could have been involved in a hit-and-run crash in
Shannon County that resulted in the death of an 82-year-old Mountain
View man. The vehicle that left the scene of an accident that occurred
at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 60 just west of Winona sustained damage to
its right side in the crash, according to the patrol. Ray Jones died in
the crash of a car driven by his wife, Rebba, 78, after it was
sideswiped and ran into several trees, according to the patrol. Rebba
Jones was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View for treatment.
Anyone with information related to the crash can call Troop G at
469-3121.
Dorothy Areta
Yates Jones - Age 88,
Pomona
MO - Funeral services were held at 2
p.m., Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs.
Jones died at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at her home. She was born on
Dec. 8, 1917, in Saline County,
Ill., to Hazel and Amanda Fuller Yates. On June 2, 1934,
she was married at Benton, Ill., to Ralph
Roy
Jones, who preceded her in death on June 28, 1989.
She was a resident of South Towers
Apartments for 12 years and enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens
Center. Mrs. Jones was of
the Baptist faith and was a member of the United Freewill
Baptist
Church.
Mrs. Jones is survived by four children, Charlotte Huff and
husband, Jim, of Pomona, Mo., Harmon Jones and wife, Judy, of West Plains,
Corena Black and husband, Jim, of Cloverdale, Calif., and Dee Abbott and
husband, Don, of Springville, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
two brothers, Jim Yates and wife, Terry, of Torrance, Calif., and William Hobert
Yates and wife, Lois, of Green Bay, Wis.; two sisters, Laverne Schawappach of
Alton, Ill., and Della Myer of New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, and two brothers, Alvin and Floyd Yates precede her in
death.
Burial was held at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Garold D. Jones - Age 77, of
West Plains, a retired truck driver and U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, died
Saturday evening in Ozark Medical Center, West Plains. Funeral services are
Tuesday in Pomona Christian Church with burial in Howell Memorial Park, Pomona,
under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home, Cabool. -
Springfield News-Leader May 3, 2004.
Harold Lloyd Jones - Passed away
on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, while at Golden Living Nursing Center in Branson,
Mo. Born on July 29, 1926, in Burnham, Mo., to Marion F. and Verdie L. Jones, he
was 81 years old. Mr. Jones was raised in Burnham and attended school in Willow
Springs. He lived for many years on the family farm in Burnham where he enjoyed
working outdoors with his brothers and sisters. He has lived in the Springfield
and Branson area for many years. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents
Marion and Verdie Jones, a brother Lester C. Jones on March 24, 2007, and two
infant brothers. He is survived by his four sisters, Ella Marie Lovan of Shawnee
Mission, Kan., Gladys Chadd of Kansas City, Mo., Juanita Stubbs and her husband
Lawrence of Willow Springs, Mary Norris and her husband Marvin of Willow
Springs; and five four brothers, Ralph Jones of Gladstone, Mo., Delbert J.
Jones, Elmer Leroy Jones, and Marion F. Jones Jr. all of the Springfield and
Branson areas. Graveside funeral services were Tuesday, July 1, at the Burnham
Cemetery in Burnham, Mo. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral
Home.
Ina
Lavada Roberts Jones - Age 82, Strafford, MO - Formerly of West Plains MO
- Born Dec. 2, 1925, in Elijah, Mo., to Tommy and Maggie Casey Roberts. Mrs.
Jones died 12:10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at her home. On Oct. 28, 1944, she
was married at Salem, Ark., to Leonard Leroy Jones, Sr., who preceded her in
death on Nov. 13, 1980. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Church of Christ. She is
survived by her daughter, Linda Akin and husband, Clyde, of Strafford, Mo.; two
grandchildren, James Akin of Strafford, Mo., and Thomas Calvin Jones of West
Plains, Mo.; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her extended
family, Samatha, Alex, Tate, Donna and Ruth Long; and her caregiver, Debra
Kammerloh. Her parents; husband; one son, Leonard Leroy Jones Jr.; one grandson,
David Gregory Jones; one sister, Irene Laxton; and two brother, Clifford and
Noel Roberts; precede her in death. Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008,
in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was in Howell Memorial
Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Oxford Hospice and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jennie
Marie Holm-Jones - Age 86 - Passed away July 28, 2008, at NHC of West
Plains, Mo. She was born Jan. 24, 1922, to Rolla M. Holm and Althadia Bedford
Holm at Birch Tree, Mo. Jennie was united in marriage June 29, 1940, to Walter
Jones at Eminence, Mo. To this union two sons, Troyce Jones and Junior Jones,
were born. Those left to mourn her passing, husband, Walter, of the home; sons,
Troyce Jones, Douglas County, Mo., Junior Jones and wife, Toni, of Alton, Mo.;
granddaughter, Julie Jones, Chapel Hill, N.C.; grandson, Michael Jones and wife,
Wendy; two great-granddaughters, Kaitlin Marie and Karlie Renae, Alton Mo.; two
sisters, Irene Luff, Springfield Mo., and Mary Baker, Granite City, Ill.; one
brother, Claude Holm, Ogden, Utah; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and
friends. Preceding her in death are her parents, two sisters, two brothers, two
infant sons, one nephew, one granddaughter and daughter-in-law. Jennie was saved
and baptized at the Banner Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree, Mo. She
later attended the Church of God of Prophecy when she was able. She and her
husband, Walter, owned and operated businesses in Birch Tree. She had several
hobbies and crafts that she enjoyed. Most of all she enjoyed being with family
and friends. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Church of
God of Prophecy in Birch Tree. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, July
30, 2008, at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree. Burial at Oak Grove
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mtn. View.
MARGIE LOTTIE YOUNG INGOLD JONES - May 16,
1921 - Feb. 16, 2004. Age 82, West Plains. Daughter of Grover Cleveland Young &
Dicey Jeannette Sisson. She was adopted by Lottie & Shelby Ingold (aunt and
uncle). Married Spencer William Jones Aug. 22, 1940 at Ozark MO. She was
involved with the American Legion and VFW. Mother of Teresa Pierce and Terry
Jones. Sister of Rex Ingold and Ruby Lee Armstrong. Arrangements under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains.
MARIA DEL CARMEN GONZALES JONES - Daughter
of the late Marcos and Maria Gonzales Mendez, was born in Nueva Ocotepeque
Honduras Central America July 16, 1902. Entered into eternal rest April 26,
1974, at the age of 71 years. In 1922 Mrs. Jones was married in Honduras Central
America to Waldo Jones, who survives her, as do seven children, Connie Borra,
Cayuta NY, Ruby Mayou, Pomona MO, Rita Allen, Alpine NY, Robert Jones, West
Plains MO, Waldo Jones, Artesia CA, Vincent Jones, Newburg Park CA, and Frank
Jones, Burnsville MN. Also surviving are twenty-five grandchildren and three
great grandchildren. Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her parents. She has
been a member of the Catholic Church since childhood and for the past five
months has been a communicant of St Josephs Catholic Church at White Churchy MO.
PALLBEARERS: Edwin Bauer, Ralph Mayou, Michael Mayou, Guadaloupe de la Cruz,
Robert A. Jones, Franklin D. Jones. INTERMENT: St Josephs Cemetery. Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home, West Plains MO.
Neva May Jones - A resident of
Willow Springs MO, unexpectedly passed away early Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at her
home from natural causes. Born Feb. 3, 1931, in Murray, KY., she was 77 years
old. Neva was married to James Jones Jr. May 24, 1952, in Corinth, MS. However,
the two made their home in Lockport, IL., where they raised their five children.
After approximately 35 years, they retired and moved to Eminence, MO., where
they lived for approximately 12 years before finally settling in Willow Springs
to be closer to friends. Neva was described by her family as the 'Queen of
Facts,' due to the fact that she loved to read and commit to memory the World
and Farmer’s Almanac. She absolutely loved flowers and to work in her garden
and flowerbeds. She also loved to be outdoors to bird watch, and to ride with
her husband on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. She was considered by her
family as a very wonderful and caring mother and beloved wife. She will be
greatly missed by her family and those who knew her. Neva was predeceased by her
mother Francis Jewell Wells. She is survived by her loving husband, James
'Jimmy' Jones of Willow Springs and her children, Donna J. Wrobel and her
husband Joe of Lockport, IL; Jimmy D. Jones of East Moline, IL.; Tommy L. Jones
and his wife Angela of Mountain View MO; Debbie S. Kealey and her husband John
of Crest Hill, IL.; and Lisa K. Weldy and her husband Dean of Wakarusa, IN. She
is further survived by 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and one
sister, Carla Brandon and her husband Joe of Murray, KY. Numerous nieces and
nephews further survive. Funeral services for Neva were Friday, May 23, 2008 at
3 p.m. at the Willow Funeral Home in Willow Springs with Pastor Scott Williamson
officiating. Burial was at the Willow Springs City Cemetery in Willow
Springs. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.
Rev. Ray C. Jones - Son of the
late Zimri and Ossie Brawley Jones, was born July 3, 1926, in Fremont, Mo., and
departed this life July 22, 2008, in Winona, Missouri. He had attained the age
of 82 years and 19 days. Rev. Jones had resided in Mountain View, Mo., for the
past six years and was formerly of Fremont, Mo. He was an ordained minister with
the Church of God of Prophecy and started his ministry in 1955, and was a pastor
for 35 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II.
He enjoyed working in his yard and garden, deer and rabbit hunting and running
his foxhound. On Oct. 2, 1946, he was united in marriage to Rebba Geraldine
Yardley in Pocahontas, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Jones of
Mountain View; one son, Billy Jones and his wife, Shirley of Springfield; two
daughters, Judy James and her husband, Travis of St. Charles and Jerry Cooper of
Mountain View; two brothers, Rev. Calvin Jones of Fremont and Lloyd Jones of
Gilbertsville, Ky.; two sisters, Lois Flint and Reva Burke both of Van Buren;
seven grandchildren, Stephen, Kimberly, Melissa, Dawn, Rick, Carlena and Wendy;
14 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who mourn his
passing. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Ray C. and John D.
Jones; eight brothers, Clyde, Vernon, Delmar, Dillard, John, Richard, Everett
and Melbern Jones; and one sister, Melba Payne. Funeral services were Friday,
July 25, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Garry Reagan and Rev. Roger Smith
officiating. Burial was in Green Mountain-Evaline Cemetery in Fremont, Mo. In
lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations for the family to the McSpadden
Funeral Home of Van Buren.
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