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Carol Fay Banks Smith  25 Nov 1948 - 27 Dec 2008 |
Carol F ay Banks Smith, daughter of James Earl Banks and Hazel Mae Campbell Banks was born on Spring Valley, in the family home, November 25, 1948, and passed away at Cox South Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, December 27, 2008, making her age 60 years, 1 month, and 2 days. Carol was united in marriage to Gary Wayne Smith July 30, 1965. To their union three children were born: Karen Sue, Stacy Wayne and Traci Nicole. Carol was dedicated to her husband of 43 years, and to her family. Carol worked side by side with Gary at the business that they ran for 38 years. Carol enjoyed most spending time with her six grandchildren, who were most precious to her. She was an avid golfer and had many friends with whom she enjoyed spending time with. Carol was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, and she will be greatly missed by those who loved her. Preceding her in death are: father, James Earl Banks; mother, Hazel Mae Banks; brother, John Houston Banks; and sister, Betty Jane Boyet. Surviving are: husband Gary Wayne Smith; daughter, Karen Sue Smith Copeland; son, Stacy Wayne Smith and daughter-in-law, Michelle Smith; daughter, Traci Nicole Smith Henson and son-in-law, Cody Henson; six grandchildren: Skylar Lee-Anna Copeland; Kyle Christian Copeland, Kyndall Smith Copeland, Anthony Jacob Smith, Wendy Ann Smith, and Creighton Leigh Henson; sister, Shirley Jean Patton; brother, James Kenneth Banks; brother, Harold Dean Banks; sister, Kathleen Martin; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Munsell Cemetery in Eminence, MO with Rev. Robert Medley officiating. Interment was in Munsell Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. ~ THANK YOU. Gary Smith and family would like to thank everyone who visited, called, sent flowers, cards, food and for all of the prayers that went out for Carol during these past three months. We would especially like to thank Robert Medley for the touching words that he spoke at the service and the Christian Church and Methodist Church for the wonderful dinner they provided the family after the funeral. We would also like to thank Doyle and Colleen at Bradford Funeral Home and Tina Asplin for providing our family with sensitive and caring services during this difficult time. Again thank you. ~ The Family of Carol Smith |
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Shannon County MOGenWeb Obituaries
| A large number of the obituaries transcribed here are from The Current Wave newspaper at Eminence, Missouri. Permission was granted by The Current Wave to Kathy Welch Heidel, former coordinator of this page, to list these obituaries which have been transcribed by a dedicated researcher. Many thanks to this anonymous researcher and to The Current Wave newspaper, as well as all the other contributors. Additional obituaries from private collections have been added. If you have obituaries, current or old, that you would like to contribute, please contact us. |
Updated Oct. 26, 2017
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DEMETTRI GEORGE 'JOEY' SAAD - Born Dec. 4, 1951, the
son of Farris Thomas Saad & Katie Sue Pierce. Died about Oct. 16, 2017,
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FARRIS THOMAS SAAD - Born Jun 7, 1923 in Winona Shannon Co MO, the son of George N. SAAD and Mary Bernice ALLMON SAAD. He passed away on Dec 6, 2001 at Springfield Greene Co MO. He made his home in Winona. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was married to Katy Sue PIERCE in 1947 and had five children, Kathy, Tony, Joey and Janis, and an infant daughter Christine who preceded him death. He later adopted two daughters, Mary and Ronda. Farris is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Christine Marie SAAD. He is survived by two sons, Farris Anthony ‘Tony’ SAAD and Joey SAAD; four daughters, Kathy SKILES, Janis RAMSEY, Mary Lee SAAD and Ronda Nadine SAAD; five grandchildren; and one sister, Christine ROBERTS. Farris owned and operated SAAD’s Grocery in Winona for many years. He leaves to mourn many friends and acquaintances. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona Shannon Co MO.
CARL H. SALLEE - Born Jul. 30, 1923, the son of August ‘Gus’ SALLEE & Margaret C. SMITH. He passed away Mar. 9, 1994. He married Mary Jessie VAUGH on May 25, 1945 and to this union four children were born. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Dennis & Jerry. He is survived by his wife Mary, son Alvin SALLEE, daughter Kim SECHREST, sisters Dorothy RUSSELL, Vanita BLUNKALL & Linda CLARK, and brother Don SALLEE, many other relatives & friends. Burial was at Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona.
MARY JESSIE VAUGH SALLEE - Born March 24, 1929 in Birch Tree, MO to Henry and Mary Francis VAUGH. She passed away May 25, 1997 at her home in Winona, MO at the age of 68 years and two months and one day. Mary was united in marriage to Carl SALLEE on May 25, 1945 at Salem, AR and to this union four children were born. Carl preceded her in death on March 9, 1994. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Dennis and Jerry; one granddaughter, Jessica SECHREST; one sister, Grace; and one brother, J.C. VAUGH. Mary is survived by her special friend Dewey BRAWLEY of Winona, MO; one son, Alvin SALLEE of Winona, MO; one daughter, Kimberly SECHREST of Mountain View, MO; one brother, Gale VAUGH of Kansas; three sisters, Maudie SPURGEON of Winona, MO, Daisy CRAIG of Winona, MO, and Velma HAYNES of Winona; three grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and 10 step-great grandchildren. She was of the Pentecostal faith, and attended Sunny Side and Vann Schools as a child. Funeral services for Mary J. SALLEE were held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 28 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Bill MILLER officiating. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
ROY SALLEE - Born April 22, 1897, the son of William Harrison and Lydoshia Devine Sallee and passed away at St. Luke Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on September 18, 1985 at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 18 days. He was united in marriage to Georgia Francis Snelson on February 7, 1920 at Winona, Mo. and to this union five children were born. Roy attended Winona school in his youth. As a young man he worked in the logging industries here in Shannon County. Roy served in the Army during World War I. Later in life he moved to the St. Louis area and retired from Universal Match Corporation. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Francis; 5 children, Thelma Evelyn King, Juareen Conley, Gaveta Kaiser, Eugenia Fish and Morris Sallee; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and one sister, Ermine Smith of Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gus Sallee; and one sister, Della Swain. Even though Roy was not a member of a church congregation, he was a man of faith. Funeral services were held September 21, at 3 p.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Winona with Rev. Golden Hampton officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.
Mary 'Virginia' Denton Sallee was born November 4, 1954 at Alley Springs, MO the daughter of Harold Leroy Denton and Mary Yvonne (Ipock) Denton. She passed away June 6, 2014 at her home in Eminence, MO at the age of 59 years. She was united in marriage to Alvin Sallee in 1978. Virginia later met Bill Sanders, Jr. and they enjoyed more than 20 years together until he preceded her in death on August 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Mary Denton; her grandparents Winfred and Rilla Denton and Ed and Edna Ipock; and one sister Patty Greathouse. She is survived by one son Loren Sallee of Eminence, MO; one daughter Sandy Steed and husband Jerry of Norfolk, VA; one granddaughter Vanessa Steed of Norfolk, VA; two brothers Stanley Denton and wife Barbara of Danville, AR and Jerry Denton and Donna Brooks of Mountain View, MO; two sisters Connie Purcell and husband Richard of Salem, MO and Sherry Minnich of Hutton Valley, MO; one brother-in-law Dee Greathouse of Doniphan, MO; 12 nieces and nephews; 18 great nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Virginia was a lifelong resident of Eminence and had attended school in Eminence, MO. She attended the Church of God of Prophecy for many years. Virginia worked at various jobs during her lifetime. As a CNA she had worked at Mountain View Healthcare and Birch Tree Place. She had also worked at the trail rides and at the Shady Lane Motel, and waitressed at various places including Orchard’s Restaurant, the Steak House, Black Pond, and Roadies. Virginia enjoyed crocheting and various crafts. She loved spending time with her son and her family, and enjoyed the time she would visit with everyone at family gatherings. Visitation June 10, 2014, at 11 a.m., followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m., Duncan Funeral Home, Eminence. Interment at Rader Cemetery, Hwy E, Delaware.
William Harry 'Corky' Samples - Born November 17, 1932 at Chilton Creek in Carter County, MO the son of William Clay Samples and Bertha Mae Sheets Samples. He passed away December 1, 2007 at his home in Springfield, MO at the age of 75 years. He was united in marriage to Glenna Joyce Ford on March 26, 1957 at Hernando, MS and to this union five children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Glenna of the home; two sons William Clay Samples of Springfield, MO and Johnny Keith Samples of Springfield, MO; three daughters Rhonda Kay Rector and husband Dale of Springfield, MO; Debbie Samples of Springfield, MO and Donna Dawson and husband Ron of Rogersville, MO; two brothers Clyde Ivan Samples and wife Dorothy of Winona, MO and Merle Frank Samples of Van Buren, MO; one sister Mae Shockley of Eastwood, MO; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Corky was raised in the Eastwood area and attended school at Eastwood. As a young adult he moved west to Reno, NV where he worked as a carpenter. He and Glenna moved back to Missouri in 1983. Corky was an avid outdoorsman and went on hunting and fishing trips around the world including Alaska, Canada, New Zealand and Mexico. He was able to travel and see a lot that many won't have the chance to see. In 1971 he caught a 17lb. 12oz. Cutthroat Trout and won the Cutthroat Trout Worlds Record, a record that remains unbeaten today. He was a Mason and was initiated in the fall of 1967 belonging to the Amity Lodge No. 4 in Silver City, NV. Corky enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Springfield, MO. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 1:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Archie Taylor officiating. Interment was in Eastwood Cemetery in Eastwood, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.
Wayne Homer Sansouci - Age 83, of Birch Tree, Missouri passed away May 12, 2008 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri. He was born February 7, 1925 near Mountain View, Missouri to Homer James and Emma Owens Sansouci. Wayne married Pauline Eschrich in February, 1948. They lived most of their married life in Montier, Missouri. Wayne served in the United States Army during WWII. He worked in the timber most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Pauline; one sister, Norene; two brothers, Fred and Herman 'Dutch'. Wayne is survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.
Dulsia ‘Jeanette’ Pierce Gore Sanders - Born July 22, 1937 in Coffeyville, Kansas, the daughter of Doyle and Jewell Bales Pierce. She departed this life on October 8, 2010 at Birch Tree Place, Birch Tree, Missouri, at the age of 73 years. Jeanette was united in marriage to Cecil Gore in April, 1959 and to this union, two children were born. She later married Winifred Sanders in April, 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Winifred; and one son, Lindell Gore. Survivors include daughter, Janet Morris and husband, Joe, of Jefferson City, Missouri; one sister, Betty Potts of Van Buren, Missouri; three grandchildren, Becky, Joe Joe, and Josh; two great granddaughters, Jordyn and Tayler, and one on the way; three step sons, Scotty Sanders, Terry Sanders, and Brent Sanders; five step grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Shirley and Brent Carpenter, Elaine Watters, and Katie and Marvel Shields; brothers-in-law, Randy and Lynn Sanders and Larry and Brenda Sanders; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Francis, Lois, and Judy. Jeanette enjoyed embroidery, playing bingo, and spending time with friends, both old and new. She loved taking trips to Tunica. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
FLORENCE JULIAN MYERS SANDERS - Born Sept. 3, 1882 to William JULIAN and Terura SMITH in Shannon Co. MO. She departed this life Feb. 20, 1939 at the age of 56 years, 4 months, and 17 days. She had been ill just three weeks and one day when she passed away. In 1906 she was united in marriage to Will MYERS who preceded her in death. To this union were born Homer, Jim, Dennis and Jack MYERS, and a daughter. In 1918 she was united in marriage to Isaac SANDERS. To this union three children were born, Silas, Luther and Gene SANDERS. There were also three step daughters, Mrs. Buck ATKINS, Mrs. Bus BELL, and Mrs. Dave VAN ARSDALL. These children and her husband, Isaac SANDERS are all living to mourn her passing. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter and one step-son, Harvey SANDERS. She was a lovable character and made many friends. Sad was the call. She will be sadly missed but not forgotten. She was laid to rest Feb. 21, 1939 in the Munsell Cemetery. Rev. J. G. SANDERS conducted the services. Sources for this information: Family files. Submitted by: Norma Myers Stevenson. Date: Mon Jul 30 13:45:22 2007.
GILBERT 'ROY' SANDERS - Born May 13, 1940 in Winona, Missouri to James Luther Sanders and Ruby Bertha Hicks Sanders. Roy passed away May 8, 2006 at Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 65 years. He was united in marriage to Sharon Yvonne Welsh on April 7, 1984 at the Assembly of God Church in Winona, Missouri. Roy is preceded in death by his parents James Luther and Ruby Bertha Sanders; one brother Martin Luther Sanders and one grandson Michael Gilbert Mikee Sanders. Roy is survived by his wife Sharon Sanders of Mountain View, Missouri; three sons Michael Roy Sanders and wife Jennifer of Winona, Missouri; Markel James Sanders and wife Beverly of Winona, Missouri and Ricky Dale Sanders of Winona, Missouri; two step children Ronald Lawson of Mountain View, Missouri and LaShawna Bush and husband Monty of Mountain View, Missouri; four grandchildren Ricky, Crystal, Casen and Salena; three step grandchildren Trenton, Brenton and Peyton; three great grandchildren Jordan, Jayden and Treyton; on brother Lindell Sanders of Winona, Missouri; four sisters Dawna Mae Phillips of Mountain View, Missouri; Rosemary Vermillion of Eminence, Missouri; Kathlene Purcell of Salem, Missouri and Sandra Phillips of Winona, Missouri. Roy grew up in the Winona area and graduated from Winona High School. He served from 1958 to 1964 as a mechanic in the United States Army. Roy attended the Christian Church in Mountain View, Missouri. He loved his family and friends and will truly be missed by all. You smiling face will be forever in our hearts. Funeral services were held Thursday May 11, 2006 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, Missouri with Reverend Carl Younger officiating. Interment was at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
MICHAEL GILBERT 'MIKEY' SANDERS - Born September 22, 1989 to Michael Roy and Jennifer Lynn SANDERS. He departed this life on June 24, 2005 at Springfield at the age of 15 years, 9 months and 2 days. He attended Winona School from 1994 to 2005. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clifford Mutt HUNT and Peggy WEST HUNT. Michael is survived by his parents, Michael Roy and Jennifer Lynn SANDERS; one sister, Salena Marie SANDERS, all of Winona; paternal grandparents Roy and Sharon SANDERS of Mountain. View; Larry and Patsy HARPER of Moore, OK; great grandmother Helen THOMPSON of Birch Tree; aunts, uncles and cousins, and many relatives and friends. Michael was a very caring person, always giving; because of this, he decided to become a donor. As a result of his losing his life, he saved four others. He gave so they might live. Michael was saved at an early age and was ready to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Funeral services were held Monday, June 27 at the Winona High School in Winona with Craig OSBORNE officiating. Interment followed at the Munsell Cemetery in Eminence under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
PATSY DARLENE DAVIS SANDERS - Born February 19, 1947 in Wyatt MO to Anderson M. and Opal OLIVER DAVIS. She passed away on January 6, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO. She leaves behind her husband, Kenneth Lee SANDERS, Birch Tree MO; three daughters, Linda Marie PIBURN and husband, Mountain Grove MO; Linda Sue GRUBB and husband, Van Buren MO; and Shelley UNDERWOOD and husband, Van Buren MO; grandson, Jason, who she and Kenny loved and raised as a son; seven other grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Jean JEFFRIES, Sikeston MO; and Betty Sue CROWLEY and husband Bill, Bertrand MO. Patsy will be missed by her loving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and church family. She was the baby sister to five brothers, who have preceded her in death. Pat loved children and touched the lives of many as she cared for them in her home. Family was also very important to Pat. Her door was always open for family gatherings, large and small. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View MO with Sister Myrtle MARTIN officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree MO. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View MO. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
SILAS SANDERS - Born November 3, 1919 at Winona, MO the son of Isaac SANDERS and Florence JULIAN SANDERS and passed away March 3, 1989 at the age of 69 years. He was united in marriage to Florene Eleanor PREWETT on October 13, 1937 at Eminence, MO and to this union eight children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife Florene Eleanor SANDERS; his parents, Ike and Florene SANDERS; one daughter, Betty Eleanor SANDERS; two sisters, Iva BELL, and Mamie VANARSDALL; three brothers, Jim MYERS, Homer MYERS, and Luther SANDERS. He is survived by four sons, Winfred Silas SANDERS of Birch Tree, Lowell Eugene SANDERS of Jasper, Alabama, Larry Edwin SANDERS of Jasper, Alabama, and Randy SANDERS of Birch Tree; three daughters, Shirley Gail SCHOFIELD of Seattle, Washington, Joyce Elaine WATTERS of Birch Tree, Laveta Kaye SHIELDS of Fort Polk, Louisiana; three brothers, Dennis MYERS of Winona, Jack MYERS of Winona, and Gene SANDERS of Corning, California; and one sister, Velma COOPER of Birch Tree; eighteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a very dear friend Ora ATKINS. Silas was a member of the First Baptist Church of Birch Tree. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, March 8, 1989 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Winona with Rev. Truman PULLIAM officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
Walter Fremont Sanders - Passed away on October 30, 2001, at St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, MO, at the age of 95 years, 4 months, and 14 days. Walter was born on June 16, 1906 in Van Buren, MO, to William Riley and Sarah Johnson Sanders, one of twelve children. He married Gladys May younger on May 21, 1927, and to this union seven children were born; Donald, Ilene, Madrene, Mavis, Clinton, Kenny and Danny. Gladys departed this world of on July 5, 1971. Walter later married Vera Brawley. Walter spent the best part of his years preaching the Word of God to many. He was a Pentecostal minister and enjoyed being in church and working for the Lord. Horses were also a huge part of his life. He spent many hours breaking horses and attending horse shows. He made a living in the timber with horses. Survivors include his wife, Vera, three daughters, Ilene and William Cooper of Steelville, MO, Madrene and Gene Pulliam of Mountain View, MO, and Mavis and Bill Cook of Birch Tree, MO; three sons, Clinton and Lois Sanders of Birch Tree, Kenny and Pat Sanders of Birch Tree, and Denny and Judy Sanders of Jonesburg, MO; a daughter-in-law, Wanda Sanders of Wentzville, MO; one brother, Manual Sanders of Mountain View; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several stepchildren and step grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gladys; son, Donald; six brothers, Luther, Wallie, Simon, Leonard, Timon, and Dallas; four sisters, Claudie, Maudie, Ossie and Mabel; and one great-great granddaughter, Kelsey. Walter Sanders lived a long and full life and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at 1 PM Friday, November 2, 2001, at Church of God of Prophecy, Birch Tree, MO, with Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Interment was in Alley Spring Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary Mountain View.
REV. THOMAS JUDSON SAXON - Born August 21, 1881, in Siloam Springs, Ark.; moved with his parents to Vian, Indian Territory, now known as Oklahoma. He gave his heart to the Lord at the age of nine years and surrendered to the ministry at the age of 14, began preaching at 19, entering Becone College, Muskogee, Okla. Later he went to Baylor University in Texas, where he spent four years. In 1903 he was married to Lula Mae Virden and to this union was born four children, three sons and one daughter, all of whom are living. He followed the evangelistic work in Oklahoma and Texas for many years. He was a great soul winner. He served his Lord and Master 44 years as Evangelist and Pastor and was greatly loved by all who knew him. To this home came a separation, but he continued in the Lord’s work, coming to Missouri in 1936, where he met Mrs. Melissa Smith, and they were united in marriage Jan. 9, 1937. He served as Pastor and District Missionary of New Madrid Association until October 1942. In November, he accepted the pastorate of Cavalry Baptist Church, Decatur, Illinois, where he served as pastor until May, 1944, resigning because of ill health. He retired and went to Florida, at the end of six months he came back to Missouri to make his home, coming to Winona in 1947. He was a member of the Winona Baptist Church. Bro. Saxon had cerebral hemorrhage, causing stroke, which paralyzed his right side. Death came a week later, 9:30 a.m., May 25, 1952. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Mrs. Melissa Saxon; four children: Mr. J.A. Saxon of Baldwin Park, California; Mrs. Verlon Tennyson of Santa Paula, California; Mr. Hurley O. Saxon of El Paso, Texas; Major Thomas J. Saxon of Korea: 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Hagen, of Bremerton, Washington; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 1 step-son: 4 sisters; 1 brother – Mrs. Viola West, Muskogee, Okla.; Mrs. Ethel Fink, Vian, Okla.; Mrs. Edith Fink, Gore, Okla.; Mrs. Alta Cole, Vian, Okla.: and a host of relatives and friends.
Berdena Lynn Scarbrough - Age 47, Winona Shannon Co MO - Funeral services were 1 p.m. Dec. 16, 2003, at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, with President John Seeley officiating. Mrs. Scarbrough died Dec. 12, 2003, at her home.
ROBERT HENRY SCHELL - 86 year old Basin, Wyoming resident died at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri on June 12, 2006. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 19, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Basin Ward. Visitation was held from 9am till service time at the church in the Relief Society Room. Burial followed at the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland. Bob was born on June 1, 1920 in Alton, Missouri to Loren and Lillie Mae Wilcox. He started driving truck at the age of 14 in Kansas City, Missouri to help support his family after his father's death in a work accident. He married Emily Beatrice Stewart in Basin, Wyoming on November 15, 1947 and to this union was born two children. Emily passed away on July 18, 1996. Bob drove truck until he finally retired at the age of 80. He was married to Floy Campfield on January 3, 2004, in Winona, Missouri. Throughout his life he enjoyed traveling, fishing, horseback riding and visiting. He never met a person that he couldn't converse with. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Emily of 47 years, 1/2 sisters, Lillian Gertrude Watkins, 1/2 brother Leamond Shelton, brother's Glenn Joe Schell and Gordon Frank Schell. He is survived by his second wife Floy Campfield Schell of Winona, Missouri, sister Jennie Pitcock of West Plains, Missouri, brothers Alfred Lee Helen Schell of Kansas City, Missouri, Boyd Diane Schell of Lawrence, Kansas, daughter, Sharon Ray Peterson of Casper, Wyoming, son, Laroy Sherri Schell of Basin, Wyoming, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family in Missouri and Wyoming, especially his sit/visit buddies at Tom's Cafe. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
Clara L. unruh Schmidt - Daughter of Ben and Mary Dirks Unruh, was born on June 7, 1897 at Stockwood, Minn. With her parents, she moved to Pawnee Rock, Kansas. And then on to Hillsboro, Kansas where she grew to womanhood. On June 11, 1913 she was baptized upon confession of her faith in Jesus Christ as her personal Savior by Rev. John Plenert and received into the Johannestal Mennonite Church of Hillsboro. She received her education at the Unruh elementary school and attended Hillsboro Bible Academy. She was united in marriage with Cornelius B. Schmidt on July 21, 1918. Together they shared life’s problems and joys for 48 years. To this union were born 3 sons and 1 daughter. They made their home in Kansas, Missouri, and Montana. In 1959 they moved to Birch Tree, Mo. She transferred her membership to the Winona Christian Church in 1960.Mother had been in failing health for sometime. On Aug. 15 she entered the Mountain View hospital and later was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Schmidt at Eureka, Ill. For several weeks and then entered the hospital. She suffered a stroke in Oct. She reached the age of 69 years, 5 months and 13 days. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband Cornelius; 3 sons, Bennie A., of Rogersville, Mo. Orval I., of Nampa, Ida. Kenneth of Mountain Lake, Minn.; 1 daughter Gladys Mrs. George Schmidt of Eureka, Ill. 2 brothers Lewis and Rennie Unruh of Hillsboro, Kansas.; 4 sisters Mrs. Henry Ratzlaff of Buhler, KS, Mrs. Herman Schmidt and Mrs. Alter Bartel of Hillsboro, KS and Mrs. Lee Salts of Wichita, KS, and 18 grandchildren. Burial Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.Cornelius B. Schmidt - Born May 12, 1894 to Benjamin and Eva Schmidt at Hillsboro Marion Co KS, the oldest of eight children. Death came on Aug. 30, 1973 at the age of 79 years. Father received his education in Hillsboro, Kan, Area. He homesteaded in 1916 in Volt, Montana and farmed there after his marriage to Clara Unruh of Hillsboro, in 1918. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. They made their home in Montana, Kansas, and Missouri where Father was engaged in farming, masonry, and house moving. Our folks were married 48 years and mother passed away in 1966. On June, 1968 he married Minnie Partain and she passed away in Oct. 1968. Father was a member of the Johannestal Mennonite Church of Hillsboro, Kansas and later transferred his membership to the Christian Church in Missouri where they lived. Father was in failing health for the last six years. He spent the last year living with his son, Bennie, in Oak Grove, Mo. Survivors included 4 children, Bennie, Oak Grove, Mo., Orval, Powell, Wyoming, Kenneth, Many Farms, Arizona, Gladys Schmidt, Eureka, Ill. 18 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Herman, Hillsboro, Kansas, and Ben, San Francisco, Ca., a sister, Emelia Heppner, Merced, Ca. A half brother, Richard, Wichita, KS He was laid to rest on Sept. 4, 1973 at Birch Tree, Mo. Burial Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.
JeffrEy Allen Scott - Age 48, departed this life on November 15, 2013 at his home in Birch Tree, MO. He was born January 20, 1965 at Mansfield, MO the son of Everett Orga and Elva Lorene (Henry) Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Scott. Survivors include his children Amber Lynn Scott and Kenny Moore of Kimberling City, MO, Jeffrey Lee Scott and Jordan Jimerson of Reed Springs, MO, and Cody Scott and Rachel Dempsey of Mountain View, MO; one brother Bob Scott of Birch Tree, MO; three grandchildren, Aidan Scott, Riley Scott and Jadelyn Scott; one nephew Shane Scott, one niece Lori Scott of Mountain View, MO and many other relatives and friends. Jeff was a proud Marine. He loved fishing, hunting, and his little dog, Bob. He was a loving father, brother, and grandfather. Dad we will miss your sense of humor. We always loved you and always will, and we will miss you. The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to help with funeral expenses. Burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Teresita.
William Virgle Sevedge, Sr. - St. Charles, Missouri, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the age of 89, privately surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Ruth Sevedge, dear son of the late Ules V. Sevedge and the late Della L. Williams Sevedge; loving father of Mary Ruth Mick McGuire and William 'Bill' V. Kathleen Sevedge Jr.; adoring grandfather of four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and the late Julie McGuire; dearest brother of Marie Bradford, the late Mildred Coats, and the late Edgar Sevedge; dearest brother-in-law, uncle, and cherished friend of many. He was employed as a General Superintendent of Durbin Durco, Inc. Services: The Family was served by The BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO where visitation will be held Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Funeral Service 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 29, 2008 at BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel. Interment St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to A.L.S. Association. Share your condolences and memories at www.baue.com.
John Clifton Schaper - Born Nov. 23, 1943, at Indianapolis, Ind., the son of John Wessendorff Schaper and Leona Mae Tolliver Schaper. He passed away Jan. 25, 2009, at West Plains, Mo., at the age of 65 years. He was united in marriage to Patricia Susan Harrison in 1975 and to this union, two children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one son, John Christopher Schaper of Pickneyville, Ill.; one daughter, Christina Schaper of Pickneyville, Ill.; his former wife and dear friend, Patricia Schaper of Pickneyville, Ill.; and a host of friends. John was raised in Kirkwood, Mo. After graduation, he attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., and graduated with a bachelor degree in social work. He attended graduate school and received his master’s degree from Kansas University in Lawrence, Kan. John and Patricia moved to Salem in 1980. In 1998, John relocated to Eminence, Mo., where he lived until his passing. John was an avid antique collector, and enjoyed collecting pottery and reading. John was very close to his children. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, Mo.
MERLE JUNIOR SCHWEIGHAUSER - Son of the late Samuel Schweighauser and Rachel Younger Schweighauser was born March 23, 1933 at Ink, Mo. and went to be with the Lord, Friday, Jan. 9, 2004 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo., making his age 70 years 9 months and 16 days. Merle was united in marriage to Alta Edwards July 11, 1953 at Birch Tree, making their union together 50 years. To their union two daughters were born, Loretta Jean and Linda Sue. Merle worked at Barton Motor Company for 25 years. He was talented and could fix just about any small engine, and would often help people by working on their cars. He also worked as a janitor at Summersville High School for 10 years, until ill health forced his retirement. Preceding Merle in death were his parents, Sam and Rachel Schweighauser, and his two daughters, Linda Sue Schweighauser and Loretta Jean Hawkins. He is survived by his beloved wife Alta Schweighauser of Summersville; one granddaughter, Jodie Wilbanks and husband Mike; two great-granddaughters, Lacy Jo and Mikela Jean Wilbanks, all of the Summersville area; and one son-in-law, Gary Hawkins and wife Debbie of St. Charles, Mo.; three brothers, Harold Schweighauser and wife Shirley, and Earl Schweighauser, all of Kingston, Ill., Arvel Schweighauser and wife Brenda of Summersville; three sisters, Dorothy Walberg of Summersville, Virginia Broyles and husband Ralph of Jonesboro, Tenn., Lillie Summers of Salem; and many nieces, nephews, and a very special friend, Jack Kirkman of Summersville. Merle will be missed very much, especially by his family, but he is sitting on his throne in Heaven with his two girls by his side. Services were held Monday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Rick Purcell and Rev. Arvel Schweighauser officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery in Hartshorn, Mo., under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
REV. JOHN HAMMONDS CALHOUN SCONCE - 1865 - 1945 - Obit found in 1st Bapt. Church, Eminence, Shannon Co., MO church minutes by Church Clerk: Obituary of Rev. J. H. C. Sconce - 'On June 14, 1945, one of our beloved members, Rev. J. H. Sconce passed away. Bro. Sconce had been Pastor of the Eminence Baptist Church for 21 years and was loved and admired by all who knew him. We can't say enough for his loyalty to the church and the Kingdom work in general. He was always ready to try to help some one in need both spiritually and temporally. In the passing of Bro. Sconce, the denomination has lost a loyal supporter and the people of this community have lost a loyal friend but the effects of his good works will last through eternity.' - Mattie Orchard.
MARY ANGELINE TAYLOR SCONCE - Notation in the Eminence 1st
Bapt. Church, church minutes, by church clerk: NOTES: Rev. J. H. C. Sconce was the son of Daniel W. SCONCE, Sr., and Julia MARIOTT of Randolph Co AR. Angeline was the daughter of Jesse M. TAYLOR and Elizabeth Ann JUSTICE TAYLOR of Myrtle, Oregon Co MO. They moved to Shannon County in 1912, and upon arrival, founded the 1st Baptist Church of Eminence. Founding pastor of the Eminence Baptist Church.
LOUISE CLARK SCONCE - Daughter of Fred CLARK and Ida FRENCH was born in McGee, Arkansas on November 12, 1918 and went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2007 at the age of 89 years and 2 weeks. Louise was united in marriage to Oral SCONCE at the home of her grandparents in the DeWeese Community on October 13, 1935, making their union 54 years at the time of Oral’s death in 1989. To this union three children were born: Duane, Betty Sue and Joy Gail. Louise attended school at DeWeese and Eminence and received her High School Diploma from Eminence High School. She was a World War II wife, and after Oral returned from the war, she was employed as a Postal Clerk at the Eminence Post Office, retiring after more than 30 years of service. Louise was saved in 1938 and baptized by her grandfather-in-law, Rev. J. H. C. SCONCE and became a member of Eminence Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School and Training Union classes for many years and always loved working with the small children. She was a member of the State Executive Board of Women’s Missionary Union for several years, as well as serving as the President of the local Women’s Missionary Union. She was a member of the Board of Southwest Baptist Assembly Youth Camp at Van Buren, MO. Louise was a faithful member of the Eminence Baptist Church and attended as along as her health permitted. She moved from her home in Eminence to Birch Tree Place on December 28, 2006 and was a resident there at the time of her death. One of the employees asked her what she wanted for Christmas, and her reply was 'I want everyone to be saved and go to Heaven when they die.' Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Oral; one daughter, Betty Sue RADER; one granddaughter, Sandra Kay SCONCE; her parents, Fred and Ida CLARK; and one brother, Jimmy CLARK. She is survived by her son, Duane SCONCE and wife Barbara of Spokane, MO; her daughter, Joy Gail COX and husband T. F. of Eminence, MO; one son-in-law, Max RADER, Birch Tree, MO; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, her sister, Marian STONECIPHER of Union, MO and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Eminence, MO with Rev. Johny SCONCE officiating. Interment was in Munsell Chapel Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.
LULA PEARL PRINCE SCONCE - Born June 11, 1891, at Yadkin, Arkansas, daughter of James Issac and Rebekah Bellah Prince and passed away at Birch View Nursing Center March 12, 1989, at the age of 97 years, nine months and one day. She was united in marriage to William Wesley Sconce, April 16, 1908, and to this union nine children were born: Oral C. Sconce, Jesse W. Sconce, Otho Sconce, Raymond W. Sconce, Mary Lee Honeycutt, Johny W. Sconce, Lucille Hoffer, and two who died in infancy: Freida and Dexter. She is survived by her children: Oral and Louise Sconce, Jesse and Reva Sconce, Otho and Hinako Sconce, Raymond and Milda Sconce, Mary Lee Honeycutt, Johny and Wandalea Sconce and Lucille and Wayne Hoffer: by 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, one sister in law, Opal Sconce, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her companion, Wesley Sconce, her sister, Belle Allison, one son in law, Cleve Honeycutt, two great grandchildren, Sandra Kay Sconce and Stephen Upton. She was saved at the age of 14 and baptized by Rev. J.H. Sconce who was later to become her father in law. She was a member of Eminence Baptist Church since 1915, placing her membership there soon after it was organized. She was a charter member of WMU and was a dedicated Christian. Her church was a very important part of her life and she attended it many times after she went to live at Birch Tree. Her church family meant much to her and she felt the love shared there with her. Two of her sons are preachers and there are several deacons among the sons, sons-in-law, grandsons and grand sons in law; a great grandson has surrendered to preach, a granddaughter and her husband are foreign missionaries, several grandchildren are talented musically and use their talents for the Lord, and many of them are active in their local churches as leaders which brought great pleasure to her. She would often ask when we went to see her on Sunday, "Did you have a good crowd at church?" She was interested in her church as long as her health permitted her to think about it. Ma knew what hard times were and saw many changes in her 97 years. Its a long way from horse and buggy travel, and she saw lots of changes which sounded impossible when first talked about. Her traveling included jet plane transportation and about everything before it. She has just made the greatest trip of all with her destination heaven, which was reached immediately after she drew her last breath. May will be missed by so many people because she was loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 15, 1989 at the Fist Baptist Church at Eminence, with Rev. Raymond and Rev. Johny Sconce officiating. Burial was in Munsell Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.
MARY LEE SCONCE - SEE HONEYCUTT
Opal Irene Price Sconce - Born March 1, 1906 in Centerville, MO to William Taylor Price and Lucinda Neuman Price. She passed away September 19, 2001 at the Mineral Area Hospital in Farmington, MO at the age of 95 years. She was united in marriage to Jessie Raymond Ray Sconce on June 26, 1926 in Ellington, MO. Six children were born to this union. Opal is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ray, on June 4, 1965; two daughters, Ruby Lorraine Allmon and Mary Lou Lewis; one grandson, Stephen R. Sconce; and six brothers. She is survived by two: Jerry D. Sconce of Albuquerque, NM and Billy R. Sconce or O'Fallon, MO; two daughters, Norma Lee Sutton and her husband, Bill, of Farmington, MO and Carol Anita Hogan of St. Louis, MO; 15 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren. Opal was a member or the First Baptist Church of Eminence. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Raymond Wilson Sconce - Born May 4, 1918 at Eminence, Missouri to William Wesley and Lula Pearl Sconce and died on October 17, 2002 at his home at the age of 84 years. He accepted Christ and was baptized at age eleven into First Baptist Church, Eminence. He graduated from Eminence High School in 1936 and married Milda Fry on September 21, 1940. They had three children: Raymond Wendell, Milda Marlyn and Margaret Ann. Raymond was an auto mechanic and worked with Conservation Commission. At the beginning of World War II, Raymond and his family moved to Madison, Illinois, where he worked in the Army Depot doing defense work until he was called into service in May 1944. He was stationed at Camp Hood, Texas, and did six weeks of Basic Training, then was sent as an Infantryman to Europe. He was wounded in action and sent back to England to the hospital twice. He was awarded the Purple Heart and other medals of honor. He returned home January 1, 1946. While in the hospital in England, he surrendered his life to preach. Upon returning home, he moved his family to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, where he enrolled in Southern Baptist College and earned an A.A. Degree. The family then moved to Marshall, Texas, where he earned a B.A. Degree from East Texas Baptist College. Later, he did graduate work at Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, Missouri. He came back to Eminence in 1950 and became the first full-time pastor of First Baptist Church there. During college, he had served various churches as part-time pastor. He was ordained into the gospel ministry by his first pastorate at Myrtle, Missouri, which had ordained his grandfather many years earlier. He served churches at Yadkin, Arkansas, and Rose Hill, Poyner, Wheaton, Hartville, and Irondale in Missouri. He served as Director of Missions in Dent-Shannon Associations for two years and in Barton-Dade Associations now Ozark Prairie Association until retirement January 1, 1984. He taught at Eminence High School for five years and at Hartville High School for two years. He enjoyed retirement at Eminence and pastored Fremont Baptist Church for about 10 years. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Oral, Otho and Dexter; one sister, Freeda; one grandson, Stephen Upton; and one great-grandson, Joe Ortwerth. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Milda; their children, Wendell and Phyllis Sconce of O'Fallon, Missouri, Marlyn and Sam Upton of Malawi, Africa, Margaret Ann and Jim Weister of Pacific Junction, Iowa; five married grandchildren and their spouses, two single grandchildren in college and seminary; and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Jesse and Reva Sconce of Poplar Bluff, Mary Lee Honeycutt of Eminence, Johny and Wandalea Sconce of Bolivar, Lucille and Wayne Hoffer of Bolivar, and two sisters-in-law, Louise Sconce of Eminence, and Hinako Sconce of Seattle, Washington. He leaves a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, former students, and dear friends who will miss him. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2002 with Weldon Sconce, Sam Upton and Jim Wester officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.
William Wesley Sconce - Born March 21, 1887, at Myrtle, MO. He departed this life at his home near Eminence, MO., September 4, 1949, achieving the age of 53 years, 5 months and 13 days. He was the eldest son of Rev. John and Mary Sconce of Eminence, MO. At the age of 13, he was converted and joined the Missionary Baptist church at Myrtle, MO. He continued membership with this church until 28 years ago, when he moved to Eminence. He was one of the charter members of the Eminence Baptist Church, and also served on the board of deacons. On April 16, 1908, he was united in marriage to Lula Pearl Prince. To this union were born nine children, two having preceded him in death when infants. He leaves to mourn his passing, his parents, Rev. John and Mary Sconce, his wife and seven children, Oral, Jesse, Otho, Raymond, Mary Lee, Johnny and Lucille; a brother, Ray Sconce of Eminence; a sister, Mrs. Effie Allen, of Alton, MO; three grandchildren, a number of other relatives, and a host of friends.
CHARLES ALBERT SCOVILLE - 1891-1983, was born in Liberal MO on April 12, 1891, to George E. and Mary CURLESS SCOVILLE. He moved to Oregon Co MO at the age of 6, later moving to Oak Grove District at age 14. He was married to Grace Ethelyn CANTRELL of Birch Tree MO on August 27, 1915. To this union six children were born: Loreen MOUNTJOY Charles, Jr., Tampa FL; Ben and Jim SCOVILLE, Birch Tree MO; Grace BATCHELOR, Topeka KS; and Larry SCOVILLE, who preceded him in death 16 years ago. He also lost his mother and father, two brothers and four sisters in death. Charles was a farmer and carpenter all of his adult life. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church for 70 years, always attending church until his health failed. He was a devoted, loving husband and father, a friend to everyone. His greatest joy was hunting and fishing. He had many fishing buddies, and was very saddened by losing his buddy, Harry FOULK. He loved the outdoor life and his Masonic brothers who visited him shortly before his passing. He leaves his family with memories of his devotion and love. [Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Birch Tree]- CARD OF THANKS – Words can never express our thanks for the prayers in our behalf; for the food and flowers so generously given at the time of our great sorrow. To those who donated to the Heart Fund and Oak Grove Church Fund. To Brother HACKWORTH and Brother KERLEY, the Pallbearers and all who sent cards or called. May God richly bless you in a special way. – Grace SCOVILLE & family. – Sources for this information: The Current Wave, April 6, 1983.
Archie Alonzo Seaman - Age 78, Winona passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in Springfield, MO. Funeral services for Archie Alonzo Seaman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the funeral chapel in Winona under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. The family will receive friends from 11AM-2 p.m. Saturday, April 10 at Duncan Funeral Home in Winona. Obituary Archie Alonzo Seaman - Born March 9, 1932 in Alley Springs, MO to Archie Alonzo Seaman, Sr. and Audrey Lawson Seaman. He passed away in Springfield, MO on April 6, 2010 at the age of 78 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Archie Seaman and Audrey M. Lawson Seaman, two daughters Lisa R. Seaman and Tracey L. Kopplin Seaman. Archie is survived by one daughter, Jeanne Seaman Happe of Eminence, MO; two brothers Francis Marion Seaman and wife Lorainne of Montrose, CO and Dean Seaman of Prescott, AZ; three sisters Carol Perkins and husband Reed of Phoenix, AZ, Sue Cunningham and husband Don of Phoenix, AZ and Mary Mullarkey and husband Jim of Phoenix, AZ; many other relatives, friends, and neighbors. He was a retired foreman from General Steel. After retiring, he ran a lumber mill and enjoyed all the different types of woods. Archie was known for giving to others and seeing everyone happy. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Rev. Dorothy E. Brooks officiating. Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes. Eulogy Archie my friend, brother, and brother in Christ: I have many precious memories. We had a very happy childhood on the farm. I will share a few memories. We were considered very ornery. One time Archie and I, with our bare feet, got into a 5 gallon bucket of lard used for cooking. We walked all through the house, on the beds, chairs, and couch! We had great summers at Alley State Park, especially when the Girl Scout Troops were there. We would jump off of sycamore trees into the river. Mom said, "I won't take you two to town because you are too ornery!" I can not come to Archie's funeral because I am still recovering from shoulder surgery; but my wife, Lorraine, our granddaughter, Savhannah and I are there in spirit. Archie was my third best friend. My best friend is Jesus Christ, my next best friend is my wife, Lorraine; and then my dear brother Archie. Now Archie is with his Heavenly Father. As his friends the only way you will ever see him again is to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. John 14:6, John 3:16, Romans 10:13 My dear brother Archie is now united with Jesus, Mom and Dad. I miss him terribly. He gave me a lot of good advice. Hardly a week would go by without me talking to him several times on the phone. We talked about the Rapture and the signs of the end times. He is now in a far better place and this old world is falling apart rapidly. The rapture draweth nigh. I know I will see Jesus and my brother, Archie soon. Our prayers are with the family and his friends. Love in Christ, F.M. Seaman.
ALONZO CARLTON SEAMAN - Whereas, it has please Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to call from this earthly lodge to the Celestial Lodge above, our beloved Brother, Alonzo C. Seaman, and whereas, this lodge has suffered irreparable loss in the passing of Brother Seaman, who was ever faithful to the precepts of our institution and whose daily life was a living example of the teachings of Odd Fellowship, and whereas the community has lost a valued and highly respected citizen, the family a devoted husband and father; be it therefore resolved, that the Winona Lodge No. 574 I.O.O.F. extend to the family deepest sympathy in their bereavement, and be it further resolved that the Charter of this lodge be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days, that a copy of these resolutions be sent the family, a copy spread upon the records of the lodge and further copies be furnished the newspapers of Shannon county for publication. WINONA LODGE No. 574, I.O.O.F. Submitted by Marcia J. Wagner to SCMOGenWeb MO Death Cert.#32458: Born Jan. 18, 1865 at Alma, Wisconsin; died Sep. 20, 1928 at Winona Shannon Co MO. Son of C. H. Seaman of Bath, England, and Martha ______ of Terry County, Pennsylvania. Husband of Ida Seaman. Burial Sep. 21, 1928 at Mount Zion Cemetery at Winona. See her obituary below
IDA E. WOODWARD SEAMAN - Mountain View – Funeral services for Mrs. Ida E. Seaman, 91, of Mountain View, who died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Francis Hospital where she had been a patient three and a half years, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Eminence Methodist Church. The Rev. Norman Turnbough will officiate and burial will be in Munsell Chapel Cemetery at Eminence. Duncan is in charge. Mrs. Seaman retired from a teaching career more than 50 years ago. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Survivors include a daughter, Juanita Mrs. Viandell A. 'Spider' Smith, Mountain View; four sons, Carlton Edwin 'Carl' m. Lola Pauline Swiney of Eminence; Eugene Woodward m. Effie Pearl Wright of Willow Springs; Archie Alonzo 'Arch' m. Audrey M. Lawson and Charles Sylvester m. Lorene F. Koller, Phoenix, AZ; and 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. NOTE: She was the 2nd wife of Alonzo Carlton Seaman.
MARTHA TRIPP SEAMAN Aug. 11, 1871 - Mar. 23, 1899. Wife of A. C. Seaman, after an illness lasting two weeks. The remains were interred in the Winona Cemetery the 24th inst., Rev. George E. Parsons officiating. Deceased was born August 11, 1871, and was united in marriage to the editor of this paper, September 10, 1887 at Eminence, Mo. Four children were born of this union; the second, a son, died when he was six months old. Deceased leaves a husband, three children -- Walter, Grace, and Arthur, a sister, Mrs. Doss Chilton, of Eminence township, a brother, George Tripp of Bowlan township to mourn her absence. We, with our children, extend our heartfelt thanks to the citizens for the great kindness shown our wife and mother during her fatal sickness. -- Winona Democrat; Houston Herald, 6 Apr 1899.
Nicholas Benjamin 'NICK' Seaman - Passed away on January 11, 2011, after a valiant battle against cancer. Nick was born November 26, 1976 in Fort Collins, CO to Ken and Mary Seaman and graduated from Rocky Mountain High School in 1995. As a youth, Nick followed his older brother's passion for basketball and continued the "Wheelers" neighborhood basketball games and tournaments. In 1988 Nick was Colorado's first place winner in his age group at the Pepsi Hot Shot Competition held in Denver. He later placed third in the 1988-89 National Pepsi Hot Shot Finals held in Cleveland, OH. Nick continued to play basketball in high school. After high school, Nick received a degree in audiology and began pursuing his master's degree in special education while working at O'Dea Elementary School with autistic children. Nick had an incredible gift in working with kids. Nick married Erin Brown on July 23, 2004, at Red Feather Lakes, CO, and they made their home in Champion, CO. In 2009, Nick and Erin were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Stella Mae. Nick and Erin loved spending time with friends, family and their dogs. After receiving his master's degree, Nick worked at Reflections for Youth in Berthoud, CO, making a difference in the lives of troubled kids. He continued his teaching career at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, where he also coached girls' basketball. Nick enjoyed visiting Shannon County during his youth and young adult years. He cherished his experiences gigging on the Current River, floating the Jacks Fork, partaking in the excitement of deer camp and the joy of an Ozark fish fry on the banks of the Current. His favorite sports team was the St. Louis Cardinals and he attended several games at Busch Stadium and traveled to Jupiter, FL in 2007 to watch the Cardinals in Spring Training. Family and friends will remember Nick's ability to make everyone laugh and his love of music, mountains and movies. His family will miss his funny stories and laughter. He leaves his parents, Ken and Mary Seaman of Fort Collins, sister, brother-in-law and niece - Julie, Tim and Jacqueline Rickett of Fort Collins, and his brother Brian Seaman of Gig Harbor, WA. He also leaves his father-in-law and mother-in-law Terry and Janice Brown of Loveland, CO as well as a host of other relatives and legions of friends. A memorial service for family, friends and the Fossil Ridge High School Community was held on Friday, January 14, 2011 at Fossil Ridge High School Theater Auditorium in Fort Collins following a family graveside service with Pastor Mike Miller and Fr. Don Willette officiating. The Seaman family would like to express our deepest appreciation to all the folks and the churches of Shannon County for their prayers and support for Nick over the past 22 months. You have sustained us during our darkest days and help give us strength for this new year.
Bennie Edward Searcy - Born September 7, 1919, the son of Harry and Myrtle Ivy Perego Searcy in Wyoming. He passed away on September 19, 2005 in Mountain View, Missouri. Married Thelma Glenola Thomas Dec. 13, 1957. He was a member of the United States Army serving in World War II, receiving 3 bronze stars and good conduct medal. Later in life, Bennie owned and operated Searcy’s for approximately 30 years. During this time, he gave his life to Christ. Bennie is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thelma; three sisters; one brother; nephew Ray Bell; niece, Louise Prock, and great-nephew, Daniel Prock. He is survived by on sister, Ethal Shepherd and husband Jimmy of Mountain Grove, Missouri; two nephews, Jack Story and wife Pearl of Redford, Missouri and Albert Bell and wife Joyce of Great Falls, Montana; and one niece, Ceola Bell of Wyoming. Funeral services were held on September 22, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Montier Cemetery, Montier, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.
Mary Janice Collins Sechrest - Born to Jacob and Jessie Collins on January 12, 1942 at Birch Tree, MO. She passed away November 20, 2011 at the age of 69 years, 10 months and 8 days. On August 2, 1960, Mary was united in marriage to Leslie Andrew Sechrest. To this union three children were born. Two sons Zyndal Andrew Sechrest, Eric Lee Sechrest and one daughter Pamela Marcella (Sechrest) Pulliam. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Jacob and Jessie Collins. Survivors include her husband Leslie of the home in Birch Tree, MO; two sons Zyndal and wife Virgie of Birch Tree, MO and Eric and wife Joyce of Birch Tree, MO; one daughter Pamela and husband Lonnie of Birch Tree, MO; grandchildren David Sechrest, Steven Sechrest, Fred Sechrest and wife JoAnn, Russell Sechrest, Kiaya (Pulliam) Beazley and husband Sean and Dakota Pulliam; great grandchildren include Jade Stauffer, Scott Sechrest, Skylar and Justin Miller; two special young ladies Sara Yates and Jenny Stauffer; five brothers Pat Goff and wife Cynthia of Hemet, CA; Theodore Collins of Hampton, VA, Tony Collins of Conway, AR, Wendell Collins of Birch Tree, MO and Shawn Collins and wife Stephanie of Mountain View, MO; and one sister Caroline Bradford and husband Ned of Edgar Springs, MO. Mary loved people and enjoyed visiting with and helping neighbors. Mary was a member at the Oak Grove Baptist Church for the last several years. She liked to travel and was always ready to go when someone offered to take her. She was very interested in genealogy and had done a lot of research on her father's side of the family. She loved sewing and making quilts and loved to give as gifts. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Birch Tree, MO with Bro. Greg Richardson officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes. No services are planned at this time.
WALCIA 'LEONA' BEGLEY SECHREST - Born July 31, 1939, at St. Joe, Ark., to Sam Newton BEGLEY and Nettie Ann PATTERSON. She died at her home in Winona, MO, on Sept. 16, 2003, at the age of 64 years, one month and 16 days. Leona was united in marriage to Levi SECHREST on Nov. 2, 1957. To this union five children were born. Leona is preceded in death by her mother, Nettie BEGLEY; one sister, Demoie WILLIS; one brother, Douglas WILSON; a granddaughter-in-law, Lynetta MCCLURG; a great- granddaughter, MaKayla MCCLURG; and former spouse, Levi SECHREST. She is survived by five daughters, Judy MCCLURG, and husband, Lynn, Joyce BRAKE and son-in-law, Mike, Julie NORRIS and husband, Darren, Janet BUCKNER and husband, Roy, and Jennifer VERMILLION and husband, Eric, all of Winona, MO; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her father, Sam BEGLEY of Heber Spring, AR; two brothers, Utah BEGLEY of Rose Bud, AR, and Sam BEGLEY of Quitman, AR; four sisters, Lenora CHAPPELL of Rogers, AR, Leota SECHREST of Winona MO, Leola TRAMMELL of Pea Ridge, AR, and Leann MCCALLISTER of Houston, MO; and very special friend, Ray HURLEY, whom we know will miss her dearly. Leona was a special person who was dedicated to her family and friends. She worked at Birch View Nursing Center for many years. Leona enjoyed life and the adventures that came her way. She greatly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Leona was into genealogy. She was the only person we knew who could walk into the deer woods and come out with a long, lost cousin. She accepted Christ as her Savior. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Greg Richardson officiating. Interment was in Pine lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona MO.
Kate Davis See - Born June 19, 1899 in Montier, MO TO William Preston Davis and Tennie Joe Malone Davis. She passed away December 24, 1996 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO at the age of 97 years. In 1903 Kate and her family moved by wagon to a farm on Spring Creek. She was the 6th of 11 children. She attended Corinth School until she completed the eighth grade. She then attended Birch Tree High School. Kate went on to State Teachers College in Springfield, which is now SMSU. She met Oren See while working at the Bank of Birch Tree. They married in January of 1923. They moved to California in August of 1923. There Kate attended school and completed a business course. In late 1924 they moved back to Missouri to live in Oak Grove Community. In 1926 Kate and Oren’s only child was born, a son. Kate began her teaching career in 1928 and returned in 1964. Kate was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Oren; one child; five brothers, Ploughman, Ruben, Joe, Laurel, and Carlos Davis; four sisters, Jess Schupp, Eulah Weaver, Beulah Davis, and Bernice Pulliam. She is survived by one sister, Wilma Rader of Delaware, MO and a host of nieces and nephews. Kate was a member of the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Friday, December 27, 1996 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree with Rev. Alan Stringer officiating. Interment was in Montier Cemetery, Montier, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.
ALICE E. SMITH SEGO - Born May 23, 1917 in Bland, Mo. to Hugh W. Smith and Lillian Jones Smith. Alice passed away March 6, 2004 at Mountain View Health Care at the age of 87 years. Alice was united in marriage to Vernon C. Sego on September 7, 1934 in Maryland Heights, Mo. To this union three children were born. Alice is preceded in death by her parents, spouse, one brother, two sisters and one infant sister. Alice is survived by two sons, Daniel Sego of Eminence and Keith Richard Sego of Kalispell, Mont.; one daughter, Genevieve 'Genny' Bryan of Imperial, Mo.; two brothers, Charles Smith of North Carolina and Wayne Smith of Union, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Alice was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eminence. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 at Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain. View, Mo., with Alan Stringer officiating. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain. View, Mo. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
JAMES FRANKLIN 'Bud' Self - Born November 17, 1936 to Ed and Jennie Self in Round Spring, MO. He passed away September 4, 2006 at his home in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 69 years. Bud was united in marriage to Betty Ann Bronston Self on May 7, 1990 in Birch Tree, MO. Bud is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ray Self; and one brother-in-law, Ozzie Johns. Bud is survived by his wife, Betty Self of Birch Tree, MO; his children, Steven Ray Self and wife, Kim, of Portland, OR; Dean Self and wife, Jinny, of Joplin, MO; Sheila Anne Self Baker and husband, Paul, of Portland, OR; and Casey James Self and wife, Tammy, of Harrison, AR; one step-son, Whit Hunsucker and wife, Marty, of Ponca City, OK; four sisters, Susan Johns of Winona, MO; Rose Thomas and husband, Earlin, of Eminence, MO; Edalene Dailey and husband, Sherman, of Winona, MO; and Jennie 'Toto' Pyrtle and husband, Dale, of Doniphan, MO; three granddaughters, Tara Self Peterson and husband, J.D., of Bolivar, MO; Andrea Self Galvez and husband, Karl, of Chicago, IL; and Brooklyn Self of Harrison, AR; and one step-granddaughter, Sara Beth Hunsucker of Ponca City, OK. Bud enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising cattle. He took great pride in the work he did with bulldozing. He liked for everything to be perfect. Bud will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Shannon County Health Department. Graveside services were held Thursday, September 7, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO with Dean Self officiating. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery under the Direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.
HELEN VERA JANE VASTBINDER SERATT - 'Mrs. Otis Seratt' - Born June 20, 1911 at Blytheville , AR the daughter of Walter Vastbinder and Grace Ellen Brooks Vastbinder. She passed away September 28, 2007 at Jonesboro , AR at the age of 96 years. She was united in marriage to Otis Seratt on January 2, 1928 and to this union nine children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Grace Vastbinder; her husband Otis Seratt; three sons Paul, Otis Jr., and Freddie; three daughters Francis, Betty and Carolyn; and her three brothers R.L. Vastbinder, W.D. Vastbinder and Hermon Vastbinder. She is survived by her son Jim Seratt and wife Brenda of Vidor, TX; her daughters Pauline Molloy and husband Jake of Branson, MO and Shelby Williams of Jonesboro, AR; three sisters Gearldine Bassett of Jonesboro, AR, Lorry Delise of Jonesboro, AR and Sue Workman of Manila, AR; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Helen worked along side her husband Otis Seratt in fulltime ministry for over 40 years. She was a beloved and faithful wife for almost 60 years. Helen was a hard worker, and loved to raise a garden. She had put out a garden every year until she was 92 years old. Helen was a cherished and beloved mother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 3:00 PM at the Church of God of Prophecy in Summersville , MO with Rev. J.W. Nobles and Rev. Stacey Prewett officiating. Interment was held at Summersville City Cemetery in Summersville , MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville, MO. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
CHARLES D. SHACKLETT - born February 5, 1937 at Kirksville, MO, the son of John Dee Shacklett and Golda Blanche (Crandall) Shacklett. He passed away January 31, 2013 in West Plains, MO at the age of 75 years. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Golda Shacklett; one infant sister; one infant son John W. Shacklett and one daughter Susan B. Charles is survived by his loving wife Donna Shacklett of Eminence, MO; one daughter Tamara of Eminence, MO; two sons Charles D. Shacklett of Kirksville, MO and James L. Shacklett and wife Sandi of Yuma, AZ; 3 grandchildren Elizabeth Scott and husband Joshua of Winona, MO, Amanda Shacklett and Charles Shacklett both of Kirksville, MO and Danelle Shacklett of Yuma, AZ; 1 great granddaughter Mariah of Winona, MO; and a host of other family and friends. Charles (Chuck or Charlie to his special friends) was strong minded and strong willed, an unstoppable force to the end. His last voluntary act was to master his body and take his truck out of the traffic to park in the median for the safety of his daughter and expectant granddaughter. This is the man we know. Our tears this day are for ourselves; for the loss of his open heart, willing hands and guidance. Husband, father, grandfather and friend; we lay this beloved man to rest knowing he no longer walks among us but lives on in Heaven and the hearts of his family and friends. Charles will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
KENNETH A. SHAFER - Youngest of three children born to Winsted Casterline SHAFER and Clara Mae COLEMAN SHAFER. He was born September 24, 1916 at Norwich KS and passed away at Mountain View Health Care, Tuesday night, July 26, 2005, at age 88 years, 10 months and 2 days. He married Mabel O. LIGHT in April, 1934 in Summersville MO. She passed away in 1982. He married Opal HOUSE on November 8, 1984. Opal preceded him in death on April 10, 1990. Also preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Ernie in 1958, and Bernie in 1963; a step-granddaughter, Shirley SPEARS; stepsons Jerome, Wayne and Bill HOUSE; and a step-great grandchild, Ricky MCCARLEY. He is survived by two sons, Edward SHAFER and wife Corine, and Harold SHAFER and wife Jeannie, of Summersville MO; stepson, Don HOUSE and wife Betty, Summersville MO; four grandchildren, Randy SHAFER and wife Jody; Daryl SHAFER and wife Jackie; Heather HOWELL and husband Clark, all of Summersville MO; step-grandchildren, Jack KILLOUGH and wife Loeta, Plumersville MO; and Jennifer, John and Mandy, all of Arkansas. Kenneth was a farmer for most of his life; he had dairy cows, and raised hay and other crops. After his wife Mabel died he retired. Along with family farming, he drove a dump truck along with his sons for highway construction for many years. Services were held on Friday, July 29, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at Riley Cemetery with Rev. Paul HAMM officiating. Interment was in Riley Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville MO. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, August 10, 2005.
DOUGLAS MCARTHUR 'DOUG' SHANNON, SR. - Son of Marvin Luther and Hallie Irene Witt Shannon, was born February 14, 1942 at Sturkie, Arkansas. After a wonderful life, he went on to be with our Lord June 28, 2008 at the age of 66. On September 19, 1959, he was married to Bertha Elliott at West Plains, Missouri. From this 43-year marriage, three children were blessed into their home: Sherri, Terri and Douglas Jr. For over 40 years he was a minister of the gospel, a builder by trade and enjoyed bluegrass music. Douglas played every stringed instrument, although he never mastered the fiddle. He was best known for picking his Gibson Mastertone banjo. He was a man with a BIG heart who enjoyed helping others. He was light-hearted, free spirited and had a way about him that often brought laughter. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Hallie, three brothers Rand, Ray and John of West Plains: and two sisters Pearlie Mae Smith and Laura Ann Norman. He is survived by his two daughters, Sherri Lynn Cronk and Terri Wynn Beavers and one son, Douglas McArthur Shannon, Jr.; two son-in-laws, Mark Cronk of McRae, AR and Tim Beavers of Willow Springs, MO; one daughter-in-law, Rebeka Shannon of Mountain View, MO; seven grandsons, Bradley Grogan, Christopher Grogan and wife Kimberly, Ethan Shannon, Dustin Shannon, John Cronk, Jared Cronk and Stephin Cronk and wife Jamie; three great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Jessie Cronk and Emma Mae Grogan. One brother James Shannon and wife Ruth of West Plains, Missouri, six sisters, Sybil Stanley, Kathleen Wheeler and John; Virginia Sue Bell and husband Leroy all of the Hutcheson, Kansas; Bertha Elliott; and Linda Fox and husband Riley all of West Plains, MO and a host of nieces and nephews. One June 28, 2008, God sent angels to carry him home. And it came to pass that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: Luke 16:22 He will be missed by all who knew him. Services were held on Wednesday, July 5th at 10:00 AM at the Pentecostal Church of God in Mountain View, with Rev. M.Y. Bennett officiating. Interment was in State Line Cemetery near Sturkie, Arkansas under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
CLARA MAE LAY SHARP - Age 91, of Macon, formerly of Callao, Missouri passed away on Monday, January 2, 2006 at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri. Mrs. Sharp was born on February 16, 1914 in Viola, Arkansas the daughter of Henderson Roy and Liza Ann Winchester Lay. She married Elvis Brooks on August 1, 1938 and he passed away on January 13, 1947. Clara later married Dr. Charles E. Sharp on June 15, 1950 and he preceded her in death on November 22, 1977. She was a member of the Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Surviving are one son Charles Richard 'Rick' Sharp and his wife Carol of Chanute, Kansas, five daughters Helen Brooks Allmon and her husband Doyle of Seymour, Missouri, Ellen Brooks Coram of Macon, Missouri, Shirley Brooks Stufflebean and her husband Dean of Brookfield, Missouri, Mary Sharp Burnett and her husband Bob of St. Joseph, Missouri, Sarah Sharp Compton and her husband Richard of Callao, Missouri, 23 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother William H. Lay of Winona, Missouri and two sisters Nova M. Brawley and her husband Lee of Winona, Missouri and Opal Woolsey of Mountain View, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two brothers, two sisters, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2006 at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, Missouri. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in Macon, Missouri. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
Robert Lee 'Bob' Sharp, 83, passed away, Saturday, March 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Lang Sharp; son David (Stephanie) Sharp; daughters Lynn Norris and Maria Giboney Gleason; stepsons Robert (Debra) Downey & Kenneth Downey; grandchildren Lauren Norris, Michelle (Brian) Love, Keri Thiessen, James Gotzmann, Grace Webb, Josiah Webb, Josephine Sharp, Brian Downey, Lisa (Josiah) Holst; great grandchildren Nolan Love, Olivia Love, Parker Love and Ella Norris, Jack Downey, Taylor Downey, Hunter Holst, Camden Holst, Easton Holst. Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Visitation Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Mary Betty Elizabeth Taber Shaw, age 82, passed away March 25, 2011 at the Mountain View Health Care. She was born October 28, 1928 at Arroll, Missouri, the daughter of Robert Ivan and Lena Grace Sterns Taber. She was married to Chester Chet Shaw August 14, 1946, making their union together 51 years before Chet passed away on September 25, 1997. To their union 5 daughters were born, Wanda Pauline, Donna Sue, Deborah Elizabeth, Cheta Lynn and Alesia Ann. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Summersville. Betty worked for many years at the Summersville Angelica Uniform Factory. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Chet, her parents, Robert and Lena, three sisters Margaret Hurt, Francis Maupin, and Dorothy Grace Taber, one brother Jon Taber, two infant siblings, Myrtle and Clyde Taber, and one grandson, Nathan Shaw McVicker. She is survived by 5 daughters, Wanda Cooley and husband Pug of Mountain View, Missouri; Donna Franklin and husband Mike of Sedalia, Missouri, Debbie McVicker and husband Billy of Mountain View, Missouri, Cheta Currence and husband Don of Ozark, Missouri, and Alesia Talley and husband Chuck of Springfield, Missouri, 10 grandchildren, Becky, Valerie, Sandra, Halena, Kelly, Katie, Matt, Adam, Hannah and Leah, 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. > She was loved by all who knew her. Funeral Services: Monday, March 28, 2011 at 10:00 Am at the Faith Baptist Church in Summersville, with Rev. Don Currence officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
Nora Eileen Price Ahart Shedd - Born on January 17, 1924 at Granite City, IL, the only child of John Vestor and Livonia Bilyeu Price. After her father’s death, her mother married Hamilton Glasgow. A son, Ronald, and a daughter, Lois, were born to this marriage. Nora departed this life on November 7, 2011, at Forsyth, MO. She was first married to Harley Ahart. They had one child, Harley James Ahart. When she married Sidney Sherman Shedd, Jim became the big brother to Sherman Stanford, Helen Harriet, Eric Earl, Dennis Derrick, and Debborah Dawn. They made their home in Granite City, IL. While Sidney worked, Nora took care of the home and the children. After her children were grown, she helped to care for her grandchildren. She spent a great deal of time working in the missions of Granite City, helping to provide food to needy families. She joined a group of ladies who ministered by word, prayer, and music at local hospitals and nursing homes. This, she enjoyed immensely! After Sidney’s retirement, they moved to Eminence, MO, the place of his birth and where he spent his boyhood days. Nora made the transition from city to country by staying busy. She was never one to sit still. She enjoyed a daily trip to town to have lunch and visit with friends. She truly enjoyed attending church services. She loved her family, and was there for each and every one of them. Nora was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, sister, Lois Hillis, brother, Ronald Glasgow, her husband of 54 years, Sidney Shedd, a granddaughter, Pamela Ahart, and three great grandchildren, Troy Ahart, Olivia Ahart, and Caiden Mikel. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Jim and Katherine Ahart of Louisiana, MO, Sherman and Michelle Shedd, Ken and Helen Tarter, Eric Shedd, Dennis and Curtissa Shedd, and Debborah Mikel, all of Eminence, MO. She leaves 19 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. Each and every one of them was special to her. We’re comforted in knowing that she loved the Lord, and put her faith and trust in Him. Funeral services were held Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Rev. Randy Ferguson officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes.
Otho Allen Shelton - Born September 3, 1922 on Sinking Creek in Shannon County, Missouri to Luther and Daisy Curnett Shelton. He departed this life in Matthews, Missouri, November 15, 2009 making his age 87 years 2 months and 12 days. Those proceeding him in death were his parents, Luther and Daisy Shelton, his wife Kathleen Peters Shelton, one sister Saphrona Jennings; three brothers, Paris, Perry and Dale Shelton, two of his brothers, Paris and Perry served in World War II and his youngest brother Dale died while serving in the Military, two nephews, Jay Thomas and Jerry Jennings, and one niece Sandra Perkins. Surviving him in death is his sister, Thelma Thomas of Eminence, Missouri, two nieces, Joyce Bueter of Prescott, Arizona and Pam Johnston of Winona, Missouri; three nephews, Dee Jennings of Louisiana, Dale Thomas of Eminence, Missouri and Bruce Thomas of Eminence, Missouri; also a host of great nieces and nephews. Otho gave his life to the Lord many years ago at the Assembly of God Church in Eminence and was baptized in Big Shawnee Creek. Otho was a likeable person who loved his family and friends. He will be missed. Services were held Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Thrasher officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home
Leonard Lee Shepherd - Born March 14, 1924 at Ellington, Missouri to the union of Charles W. and Pearl A. (Box) Shepherd. He departed this life on April 28, 2012 at Birch Tree Place at the age of 88 years. Leonard was united in marriage to Glenna Naomi Lambert on April 17, 1948. This union was blessed with two daughters, Patricia Ann and Catherine Sue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Charles Shepherd; his wife, Naomi; one daughter, Patricia Ann Ledgerwood; one granddaughter, Kimberly Sue (McGath) Fuller; one grandson, Michael Lee Ledgerwood; one great grandson, Brian W. Fuller; one son-in-law, Rollie J. McGath; five brothers, Odis, Glen, Clarence, Frank and Chester; and two sisters, Ollie Camden and Edna Whittington. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine McGath, Mountain View; six grandchildren, Kevin McGath, Sikeston, MO, Teona McGath, Springfield, MO, Katrina McGath, Mountain View, Beverly Craig and husband, Donnie, Birch Tree, MO, Virgil L. Ledgerwood, Jr. and wife, Cheryl, Franklinville, NJ, and Rhonda Shepherd and husband, Mike, Stotts City, MO; eight great grandchildren, Cassandra and Brianna Fuller, Thayer, MO, Eliza Hopper, Birch Tree, Jarod, Jeffery and Heather Ledgerwood, Franklinville, NJ, Shashauna Smith, Florida, Rebecca Long and husband, Jeremy, Stotts City; two great great grandchildren, Chesney and Hayden Swindle, Birch Tree; and one sister-in-law, Lois Shepherd, Birch Tree. Leonard was employed by Smith Flooring and retired after 38 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, carpentry, working in his yard, Western movies, sitting on his porch drinking coffee, and spending time with his family. He accepted God into his life as his Savior on February 13, 2011. He loved his family, friends, and God. He will be greatly missed by all.
DOROTHY ESSIE YEARWOOD SHERADEN - Born the daughter of Sam and Sarah Yearwood in the Winona community on July 13, 1905. Brothers and sisters of Essie were twin boys, John and Will, Charles and Frank; sisters were Allie and her twin sister, Bessie. Her early years were spent in the Winona community, where she attended the Mount Zion School. Her father, Sam died in 1913 and Sarah was later married to Robert Birlew and they moved with their family to the Low Wassie community. As a young lady, she sent to St. Louis, where she met, fell in love with and married Roy Sheraden on August 13, 1923. Roy's first wife had passed away and Essie became the loving mother to the four children: Carol, Grace, Lester and Francis. A fifth baby, Raymond had passed away shortly after birth. Essie, Roy and the four children settled in Hawey, Illinois, where they lived until they came back to Winona to care for Essie's mother, Sarah. Essie lived in Winona until her passing on Wednesday, July 17, 1985 at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain. View. She is survived by her husband, Roy; daughters, Grace of Illinois and Francis of Winona; her sister, Allie of Birch Tree; also, 15 grandchildren and numerous ----note -last part of this is missing----- [Burial at Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona]
Bert Ivory Sherrill - Born Oct. 16. 1901 to Valentine and Mary Wall Sherrill and departed this life on Aug. 28,1979. He was united in marriage to Ethel Craft on Jan. 22,1922 and to this union 2 children were born, Thela and Marjorie. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters: Carrie Randolph, Rosa Warren, Florence Warren and Netta Fisher, and 5 brothers: Lon, Ed, Jim, Freddie and Francis, 5 great grandchildren: Angela Campbell, Richard Blunkall, Patrick Hudson, Carla Dean, and Marjorie Howell. He leaves to morn his passing his wife Ethel of Eminence, MO., his daughters Marjorie Clouse of Summersville and Thela Howell of Eminence, MO. and a host of in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was buried in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery at Gladden, Mo.
Carl Dwight Sherrill - Born January 26, 1931 in Muskegon, Michigan to Henry Lawrence and Emma Elmira Eastwood Sherrill. He died February 1, 2008 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri at the age of 77. Carl grew up in Eminence, Missouri and graduated from Eminence High School. He served his country in the United States Army for two years. He married Charline Head on May 24, 1959 in Thomasville, Missouri. To this union three children were born, Raymond Dwight, Edwin Lawrence, and Cherylene Dene'. Carl was an agent for Farmers Insurance Group for 36 years. Over the years, he had sponsored and coached numerous amateur sports teams. He was an honest man, who enjoyed and was successful in investments. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, William Lawrence Sherrill; one infant sister; one son, Raymond Dwight Sherrill; and one aunt, Mary Lou Eschrich. Survivors include his wife, Charline, of the home in Pomona, Missouri; one son, Edwin Lawrence Sherrill of St. Louis, Missouri; one daughter, Cherylene Dene' Hough and husband, Michael, of Peru, Indiana; one brother, Julian Forest Sherrill and wife, Thelma, of Pomona, Missouri; three grandchildren, Amy Jo Gallagher and husband, Shawn, Samantha Sherrill, and Kaitlin Guianan; and two great grandchildren, Savannah Jo Gallagher and Connor James Gallagher. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Rev. Conrad 'Bud' Sherrill officiating. Interment will be in Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. Military honors will be conducted by the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View.
LOU ELLA BRADFORD SHERRILL - Died Monday morning September 24th [2007] at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, MO . She was born August 15, 1921 at Clear Springs, Texas CO., MO. She was the daughter of George Thomas Bradford and Maudie Belle Combs Bradford. She received her elementary education at Clear Springs and graduated from the Willow Springs High School in 1942. She was married to James Arthur Sherrill, Sept 2, 1944 at Salem. AR. She worked at the Boeing Air Craft in Wichita, KS & also worked 24 years at Rawlings Mfg., in Willow Springs, MO. She was a Charter member of the Willow Springs Church of Christ where she taught the beginning Sunday School class for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Arthur, an infant son, her parents and one infant sister and a brother Gene Bradford. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Ann Pigg and Richard, Sr. and Jacqueline Kay Holmes and Ralph all of Jackson, TN; five grandchildren, Angela Doi and Derwin of Honolulu, HI, Richard E. Pigg Jr. of McDonough, GA, Robert M. Pigg and Heather of Conroe, TX , Ryan J. Pigg of St. Petersburg, FL and Joe Kelly Holmes of Jackson, TN.; four great granddaughters, Sierra and Jazmine Doi and Taylor and Emily Pigg; two sisters, Ellen Rakestraw of Willow Springs, MO; May Linderer of Gravette, AR; three brothers, Woodrow Bradford and wife Marie of Wilder, Idaho; George Emmett Bradford and wife Flora Beth of Summerville, MO, Elmer Bradford and wife Yvonne of Tyrone, MO. Ella also is survived by host of nieces and nephews. Services were held on Saturday, September 29th, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Church of Christ in Willow Springs, MO with Rev. Lynn Hixon and Rev. John Colbert officiating. Interment was in the Willow Springs City Cemetery under the Care of the Bradford Funeral Home. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
Thelma Lee Phillips Sherrill - Daughter of the late Ivan Francis and Flossie Darden Phillips, was born September 13, 1930 at Eminence, MO. She entered into eternal rest December 14, 2009 at the age of seventy-nine years. On September 22, 1947, she was married at Eminence, MO to Julian Sherrill. Mrs. Sherrill served as a Republican Committeewoman, was a member of the Howell County Republican Women, worked at the elections and was a member of the Mountain View Study Club. Also, she was a member of the Pomona Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Julian Sherrill, of the family home; three children, Jay Sherrill and wife, Angel, West Plains, MO, Dianna Henry, Mountain view, MO and Wayne Sherrill and wife, Jeanie, Fredericktown, MO; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers, James Alan "Vic" Phillips, Glenn Phillips, Junior Phillips and Merle Phillips; four sisters, Linda Snirley, Betty Sanders, Barbara Morris and Flossie George; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, one great-grandson, one brother and three sisters precede her in death.
Margaret Wade Thomas Shockley, age 84, of Mountain View, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the Mountain view Health Care. She was born January 7, 1926 at Russellville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Troy A. And Estaline Sholar Thomas. The family moved to Garden City, Kansas when Margaret was quite young. They stayed there until she was 9, then they moved to Mammoth Spring, Arkansas . When Margaret was 10, the family moved to the Eminence area, where she finished grade school at Owls Bend. She graduated from Eminence High School as Valedictorian in 1945. She received her Bachelors of Science in Education from Arkansas State University at Jonesboro, Arkansas. Margaret taught school for 42 years. The schools were: Button Rock, Owls Bend, Wildwood, Forest Glen, Montier and Mtn. View-Birch Tree, where she and her husband Wilbert Shockley taught for 40 plus years. She and Wilbert had a positive influence on many young lives. She and her husband, Wilbert retired from teaching in 1988. Margaret married her classmate, Wilbert Shockley in 1947. To this union, twin daughters were born, but died shortly after birth. Preceding her in death were grandparents, mother and father, two brothers, Billy and Everett Thomas, twin daughters, husband Wilbert, four brothers-in-law, William Linhart, W.D. Pryor, Radford Keeling and Jack Shockley; and nephew Stanley Keeling. She leaves the following: two brothers, Tommy Thomas and wife Janet of Cherokee Village, Arkansas and brother Michael Thomas and wife Lynn of Apache Junction, Arizona; one sister Mary Linhart-Pryor of St. Louis, Missouri, two sisters-in-law, Louise Keeling of Eminence, Missouri and Nadine Shockley of Summersville, Missouri. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, also great great nieces and nephews. Margaret belonged to the First Christian Church of Summersville, where she taught the primary class for several years. She loved gardening, cooking, fishing and working with a volunteer group in the Health Care Nursing Home. Margaret will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 10 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Paul Hamm officiating. Interment will be in Summers Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
VICKIE WILDHABER SHOCKLEY - Surrounded by family on Sunday, June 14, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Vicki Lynn Wildhaber Shockley fell asleep in the arms of Jesus at the age of 63 years. Vicki was born in Pontiac, IL, as the daughter of Robert & Esther Wildhaber. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Freddy, father-in-law Jack Shockley and brother-in-law Danny Shockley. Vicki had a huge heart and a huge family who loved and will miss her. She is survived by her husband Richard Shockley of the home, two sons, Rodney, Scot and wife Tame´, daughter Nikki all of Summersville, her grandchildren; Quinton, Dakota, Laurin and Addisyn. Her brothers and sisters were faithful to offer love and support during her life and especially through her illness. Vicki had 12 siblings: Brothers; Jerry, Bub, Larry and wife Monica, Joe and wife Cheryl, Johnny and wife Teresa, Stevie and wife Melissa: Sisters; Judee and husband Bob, Janet, Peggy and husband Steve, Cindy and husband Gene, Patsy and husband Rocky. She will also be missed by her mother-in-law Nadine Shockley and her sister-in-law and friend Debbie. She was a very favorite aunt to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. The kids always loved “Aunt Vick”. Vicki loved the St. Louis Cardinals and the Summersville Wildcats, especially when one of her kids or grandkids were wearing black and gold. Vicki played softball most of her life and her trademark was playing barefooted. Her favorite thing was being surrounded by family, whether it was a whole hog roast with the Wildhaber clan and friends at Raymondville or grilled hotdogs at home with her kids and grandkids. These were the things that brought her real joy. Vicki also had many special friendships with the people she grew up with in the Raymondville and Houston area as well as all the people she worked with through out the years. Vicki accepted the Lord as her savior and was baptized by her brother-in-law Danny. She made the First Christian Church her home. Vicki had a deep strong faith. She loved the Lord, she loved her family and she loved life. Services: Wednesday, June, 17th 2015 at 10am at the First Christian Church in Summersville with Rev. Paul Hamm officiating. Visitation will be Tueday evening, June 16, from 6 to 8 PM at Bradford Funeral Home.Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
LYDIA A. CREAGOR SHOLAR - THE TOMB - SHOLAR - [21 Jul 1850 - 16 Oct 1884] - On last Thursday Lydia A., wife of Joshua Sholar of this place, departed this life. For several years Mrs. Sholar had been a sufferer from consumption, but she bore her trials with fortitude remarkable. For some time prior to her demises she was conscious of the impending result of her complaint and awaited the death summons with calmness and Christian resignation. Lydia was a kind and affectionate wife, a charitable neighbor, and this paper, together with the community in which Mrs. Sholar lived, tender to Mr. Sholar their earnest sympathy in his loss of his dearest treasure. The deceased was age 30 years, 3 months and 25 fays. Requiescat in peace. ~ The Current Wave, Oct. 22, 1884. NOTE: She married Joshua Sholar 05 Apr 1878; mother of Lenoir C. and Guy E. Sholar.
Christen Thiel Shoemaker was born November 22, 1976 at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA the son of Craig Thomas Shoemaker, MD and Susan (Jones) Shoemaker. He passed away June 25, 2015 at Shannon County, MO at the age of 38 years. Christen was preceded in death by his grandfathers William Jones, and George Shoemaker, Jr.; and his grandmother Artie Mae Jones. Christen is survived by his mother Susan Jones of La Center, KY; his father Craig Shoemaker and stepmother Janet Shoemaker of Dallas, TX; two sons Aaron Shoemaker and Joseph Shoemaker of Casselton, ND; his grandmother Robbie Heitzman of Moline, IL; five brothers Todd Jones, Drew Jones and Will Jones all of La Center, KY and Ben Shoemaker and Nick Shoemaker both of Dallas, TX; one aunt Dawn Gorsuch and husband Blair of Peoria, IL; one uncle Kenn Shoemaker and wife Kathy of Silvis, IL and Don Jones of Oklahoma, and a host of other family and friends. Christen graduated from the Leelanau School in Michigan and attended Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. Christen had lived in the Ellington, MO area for the past year. He started an organic farm growing hydroponic crops, raising tilapia, non-GMO vegetables and free-range poultry and cattle. Along with his farming, he also worked with computers and satellite dish instillation. Christen was an accomplished musician who enjoyed performing with various bands, and was talented in playing eight musical instruments. Christen was an artist and a free spirit who fought for his beliefs even when unconventional. Christen will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Herschel W. Shoemaker - Age 98, son of Joseph and Katie Franklin Shoemaker, was born April 25, 1905, near Tyrone. He died Jan. 10, 2004, at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, where he had been a resident for the last year and a half. He had been in ill health for a number of years. He married Daisy E. Pruitt June 13, 1925, at Eminence. She died Sept. 22, 2001, after 76 years of marriage. The Shoemakers spent several years at Cabool and Willow Springs, where they owned and operated feed stores. Mr. Shoemaker spent more than 60 years in the ministry. They assisted in the building of the Tyrone Assembly of God, living and pastoring for many years in that community. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, several brothers and two sisters. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Services were Jan. 13 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Derrell Friend and the Rev. Harvey Hoffman officiating. Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery.
Mary Dormalee Shipton Shoults - Daughter of Russell
Shipton and Mary Velma Counts Shipton, was born January 26, 1950 at Salem, MO.
Mary passed away at the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, MO, Sunday,
July 19, 2009, making her age 59 years. Mary and Dean Shoults were united in
marriage April 26, 1969. They were blessed with four children; Classena,
Clayton, Carma, and Bonny. Mary and Dean enjoyed horseback riding, even going
on a camping trip and horse backing riding for their honeymoon. She enjoyed
riding and visiting with her family and friends. She loved to spend time with
her grandchildren and her two poodles, Spookey and Tanner. Preceding her in
death are her parents, Russell and Mary Velma Shipton, her father and
mother-in-law, Omer and Dora Shoults. She is survived by her husband, Dean
Shoults, of Hartshorn, MO; her children, daughter, Classena Dawson, and husband,
Patrick, of Eminence, MO; son, Clayton Shoults and Cindy; daughter, Carma Green,
and husband, Terry; and daughter, Bonny Shoults and Kenny, all of the Hartshorn
area; grandchildren, Lacey Pogue, Nikki Green, Garrett Green, Michael Shoults,
Kaitlyn Shoults, MacKenzie Shoults, Sierra Shoults, Dillion Dean Shoults, Lilly
Lee Shoults, and one great granddaughter, Georgia Mae Pouge; Mary is also
survived by one brother, Gene Shipton, and wife, Melba, of Eminence, MO, and a
host of other family members. Services were held Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at
11:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home with Rev. Arvel Schweighauser officiating.
Interment was in
Antioch Cemetery
under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
Michael Alan Siegrist
- Son of Carter Siegrist and Millie Shumaker Siegrist, was born September 3,
1948 at St. Louis, MO and passed away at his home in Birch Tree, Missouri,
January 8, 2010, making his age 61 years. Mike was united in marriage to
Marcella Ray, January 15, 1972, and to their union two children were born, Holly
and Matthew. Marcella passed away August 14, 1989, making their union together
17 years. Mike graduated from the University of Rolla with a Bachelor of
Psychology Degree. He served in the United States Army for two years, then
serving in the Army Reserves for almost 20 years. After he was discharged from
the Army, he worked as a Ambulance Driver and a Physiotherapist at the
University Medical Center in St. Louis. He then went to work for the United
States Postal Service, working for almost 20 years. He worked in the Bulk Mail
Center as a fork driver. After Marcella’s death, he and the children moved to
the Summersville area. Later, Mike moved to the Birch Tree area, working for
Birch Tree Flooring Mill until he became disabled in 2008. Preceding Mike
in death are his parents, Millie and Carter Siegrist; his beloved wife,
Marcella, and his mother-in-law, Bertha Ray. He is survived by his
daughter, Holly Ray; his son, Matthew Siegrist; father-in-law, Dallas Ray, his
brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Vicki Ray and family, all of the Hillsboro
area. He is also survived by five grandchildren, AJ, Belle, Lauren, Elise and
Noah. Services were held Monday, January 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Bradford
Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in
Antioch Cemetery
under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Gene William Simmerock - Born March 10, 1942 at Granite City, IL the son of John Edward Simmerock and Jewell Dean (Champion) Simmerock. He passed away January 24, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL at the age of 69 years. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Jewell Simmerock; twin brother Dean Simmerock and one sister Jackie Simmerock. Gene is survived by two brothers Jeff Simmerock of Birch Tree, MO and Mark Simmerock of Eminence, MO; and a host of other friends. He was raised in Granite City, IL and East St. Louis, IL. Gene served in the Vietnam War and was inducted on August 9, 1966 and discharged on August 1, 1968. He received the National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Campaign Metal and the Vietnam Service Metal. On September 4, 2003 he was admitted to Cohokia Nursing & Rehab in Cohokia, IL. Gene was named Resident of the Month in August of 2009. His favorite colors were blue and green. Gene’s favorite childhood memory was building model planes and cars and also liked to read animal books, which dogs were his favorite. His favorite TV show as Johnny Carson. Gene loved to eat at Steak N Shake and White Castle. He enjoyed visiting the Ozarks when he could. Gene’s hobbies were fishing, painting, playing cards (rummy, solitaire, Poker and Canasta) and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. He was very faithful in his faith of God and always made sure to tell other “God Bless You”. Gene always had to have two things, his cross necklace and a St. Louis Cardinals’ baseball hat. Gene will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00 pm - Duncan Funeral Chapel - Mountain View, MO Services: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 1:00pm - Duncan Funeral Chapel - Mountain View, MO Interment: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Teresita, MO.
NANCY EMALINE WILLIAMS MOSS SIMMONS - Born October 19, 1842, in DeKalb Co TN, the daughter of Gilbert Arnold WILLIAMS & Sarah SIMPSON. She was married to William A. MOSS June 3, 1863, and to this union three children, Janie STRAIN, Paralee WARREN, and Eliza BAILEY; Jannie and Paralee departing this life a few years ago. William A. MOSS departed this life December 14, 1878. Later she married S. S. SIMMONS, who departed this life some 20 years ago. Besides Eliza BAILEY, she leaves three step- children, Elizabeth UZZLE, Nancy UZZLE, and Arnold SIMMONS. Four brothers, Sim WILLIAMS, Logan WILLIAMS, Pete WILLIAMS, and Ira WILLIAMS. Two sisters, Polly PARROTT and Jocie PARROTT. Twelve grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Eliza BAILEY, for several years. She departed this life December 11, 1928 at Alton Oregon Co MO, at five o'clock, at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 4 days. She was a member of the United Baptist Church, having joined the church in 1889, and has served faithfully for her Lord ever since. She has been in poor health for some time, but bore her burden well. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. W. SCONCE at 2:00 p.m. Thursday after which the remains were place to rest in the Hall cemetery. Once I had a home so lovely, most to me was joy and rest, But now tis pain and sorrow that fills my aching breast. Once I had a father and a mother, and two sisters I could see, But they have gone to Glory all watching and waiting for me. What peaceful hours we then enjoyed, how sweet their memories still, But now I find an aching void that none but they could fill. -A daughter. Sources for this information: South-Missourian Democrat Dec. 20, 1928.
BERNICE KNUCKLES SIMPSON - Born May 11, 1920 in Shannon Co MO to Sterling Price KNUCKLES and Florence Ethel SCONCE KNUCKLES in Shannon Co MO. She passed away October 14, 2006 at Poplar Bluff Butler Co MO at the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Bernice was united in marriage on June 23, 1938 to Earl SIMPSON in Shannon Co MO, and to this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl; one infant son and one daughter, Naydeen; one granddaughter, Missy SIMPSON WILLIAMS; four brothers, Ray KNUCKLES, Walter KNUCKLES, Johnny KNUCKLES, and Milo Price KNUCKLES; and two sisters, Pauline BLACK ALLISON, and Wilma TUCKER. Bernice is survived by her three children, Leonard SIMPSON and wife, Fay, of Arnold, MO; James Earl SIMPSON and wife, Joyce, of Stockbridge, GA, and Marvin Dale SIMPSON and wife, Earlene, of Winona, MO; four brothers, Donald KNUCKLES of DeSoto, MO; Marvin KNUCKLES and wife, Doris, of Poplar Bluff, MO; George KNUCKLES and wife, Dorothy, of Buffalo, MO; and Bobby KNUCKLES of Festus, MO; two sisters, Genevieve CLARK and husband, Roy, of Farmington, MO, and Virginia SUTTON and husband, Nolan, of Salem, MO; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Bernice was a cook at the Winona Elementary School. She enjoyed her flower gardens and fishing on the Current River. She loved gardening, canning and she loved to cook. She loved having company and being able to cook for them. Bernice loved to cook for everyone! She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Bernice will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 3:00 PM at the Winona Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO, with Bro. Jack HONEYCUTT officiating. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery at Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
DOROTHY NADINE BRAKE SIMPSON - Born February 8, 1940 in Birch Tree MO. She died September 9, 2005 at 12:20 a.m. at her home in Mountain View MO. Dorothy worked for TWA as a stewardess for 7 years out of St. Louis MO. She moved back to Mountain View in 2003 where she was a homemaker. She loved to craft, yard sale and garden. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Dorothy is survived by her mother, Pauline BRAKE, Birch Tree MO; brother Danny BRAKE, Belleville IL; sister Peggy and husband Charles RUSICK, Highland IL; son Andrew SIMPSON, Birch Tree MO; daughter Tonnya and husband Dan MONROE, Granite City IL; two grandchildren, Jason and Olivia MONROE, Granite City IL; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and great friend, Richard SIMPSON. She is preceded in death by her father, George BRAKE; one aunt, Edna; and four uncles, Earl, Henry, Doc and Charlie. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at Corinth Cemetery, September 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a cake and pie celebration in Granite City IL at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View MO.
Doyle Simpson - Age 74, Winona MO - Born November 28, 1933 and passed away October 2, 2008 at his home in Winona, Missouri. He was the thirteenth of fourteen children born to Richard Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bolin Simpson. Doyle began his life along the beautiful banks of the Current River near Winona, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Rayma Lee Thomas on February 2, 1957. To this union three daughters were born: Kathyrn Raye, Brenda Kay, and Phyllis Ann. Preceding him in death were his father and mother; sisters, Opal Roberts, Michel Sconce, Christine Poston, and Lenore Lynch; brothers, Pete, Hubert, Earl, Carl, Herbert, Melvin, and an infant brother and sister. His father and mother in law, Ray and Phyllis Thomas. Those surviving him are his wife, Rayma; three daughters, Kathy Hilton and husband, Tom, Brenda Acord and husband, Tim, all of Winona; Phyllis Atkins and husband, Tony, of Harrisburg, Missouri; and a special young man, D.J Nisavic, of Belgrade, a foreign exchange student who was a son in Doyle’s heart and forever a member of the family; thirteen grandchildren, Anthony, Andrea, Brittney, Caitlin and Christopher Atkins; Jamie, Matthew, and Lucas Acord; Melanie Como, Justin Grim; TJ, Ryan and Jacob Hilton; one brother, Floyd Simpson and wife, Reva, of West Plains, Missouri; brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver Lynch of Vine Grove, Kentucky, Darlene Simpson of Granite City, IL, Ethel Simpson of El Dorado, Kansas, Tom and Lorene Stinson of Winona, Norman and Etta Yarber of Mtn View, Missouri, Gerald and Eva Thomas, Don and Sharon Thomas, all of Birch Tree, Missouri. In early adulthood, Doyle was baptized into Christ at the Winona Christian Church, which he has regarded as his church home and church family ever since. Doyle served his country in the U.S. army during the Korean War, where he was stationed in Pusan, Korea. Before becoming ill, Doyle was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish. His employment with the U.S. Forest Service also allowed him to be outdoors. During this time he worked many details fighting fire away from home. In 1978, Doyle retired from a career with the U.S. Forest Service. Since Doyle was from such a large family, he was blessed with many nieces and nephews, some of which were older or the same age as himself and more like brothers and sisters. He loved them all and especially loved times when everyone met together. He had been in pain and bad health for the last few years, but continued to have a strong will to live, until Thursday afternoon surrounded by his wife and girls, he took his final breath, never to have to endure pain again. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2008 at Winona Christian Church, Winona, MO with Adam Gordon officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, MO.
Leonard Elmon 'Len' Simpson went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2015. He was born on October 28, 1939 and he was 76 years old. Len recently moved to Strafford, MO but spent many of his years in Arnold, MO. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Arnold. Len is survived by his wife, Fay Simpson (of 15 years); one brother Jim Simpson and his wife Joyce of Stockbridge, GA; one sister in law Earlene Simpson; three daughters, Linda Cheek and husband Mike of Springfield, MO, Ellen Shirley and husband Kevin of Clever, MO, and Laurie White and husband Bryan of Strafford, MO; thirteen grandchildren, eight great grand children and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Len was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Bernice Simpson and one brother, Marvin Simpson. Len was loved by many and he had the kindest heart. He was always fixing things and he loved his family greatly. When his health would allow he was very involved in the dramas at his church and he loved to sing. He loved Southern Gospel music. Len was as a retired carpenter and he was an avid fisherman. One of his proudest fishing moments was when he caught a 92 pound catfish in the Meramec River. Interment at Mount Zion Cemetery.
EMALINE BROWN REASER BOCKMAN BARNETT SIMPSON - Emaline BROWN was born Sept. 17, 1820 in Virginia, and died on Sept. 8, 1900 in Shannon Co MO. She was married first to Mr. REASER in Virginia and became the mother of Capt. Jacob REASER, James, Alexander, William and Elizabeth REASER. She married Christopher BOCKMAN on May 4, 1856 in Oregon Co MO and became the mother of Thomas R. BOCKMAN. On June 24, 1873, she married Jesse BARNETT in Oregon Co MO. She became the wife of Peter Rine SIMPSON of Wilderness Oregon Co MO on August 15, 1878 in Oregon Co MO. Mrs. SIMPSON is buried in the Spring Creek Cemetery in Oregon Co MO.
Maurice Eugene Simpson - Of Cherryville, Missouri was born February 8, 1935 to William Leonard and Ella Mable Adams Simpson and he passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 73 years. On August 25, 2003, he was united in marriage to Sandra Simpson. Maurice retired from Ramsey Inc. in Ballwin, Missouri after 35 years of service. Maurice was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Cuba and attended the Cherryville Baptist Church in Cherryville. He was a past member of the Crawford County Fox and Wolf Hunters Association. Maurice, his wife and friends played in a small band for benefits. He enjoyed playing country and gospel music on his guitar and mandolin. Also, in his spare time he enjoyed oil painting. He is survived by his wife; one son, Matthew Simpson of Steelville, Missouri; three daughters, LeAnn Munz and husband Marty of St. James, Missouri, Angela Simpson of Steelville, Missouri and Tommie Ault and husband Chris of Cameron, Ohio; his mother, Ella Mable Simpson of Steelville, Missouri; two sisters, Jeanette Summers and husband Charles of Ironton, Missouri and Sue Horne and husband Ken of Reed Springs, Missouri; two grandchildren, Brandy Gordon and Jared Gordon of St. James, Missouri; seven step children, several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Harry White officiating. Special music of “The Old Rugged Cross,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace” were played. The eulogy and poem “Should You Go First” were read by Rev. Harry White. Casketbearers were Darren Dake, Marty Munz, Ronald Dickens, Verle Hargiss, David Summers and Charlie Summers. Honorary casketbearers were Isaac Ransom and Nathen Ransom. Committal prayer and burial were in the Meramec Hills Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Sherry Kay Hilton Simpson - Born May 24, 1954 in Kansas City, MO to William Thomas 'Tom' Hilton, Jr. & Juanita Fay Yearwood. She departed this life on September 5, 2009 at the age of 55 years, 3 months, and 12 days at St. John’s Hospital after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. She was united in marriage to Franklin W. Simpson on December 24, 1971, making them 37 loving years together. To this union, three children were born: Franklin Wayne Jr., William Richard, and Jesse Lynn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Juanita Hilton; one infant brother; and one infant grandson, William Simpson, Jr. She leaves to mourn her husband, Frank, of their home in Winona, MO; son, Frank Jr. and wife, Missy; son, Bill and wife, Michelle; daughter, Jesse and husband, Braunston Bloom, all of Winona, MO; her eight precious grandbabies Melissa, Josh, Emily, Scottie, MacKenzie, Logan, Brendon and Kaylyn; three sisters, Sharrel Jones and husband, Kenneth, of Van Buren, MO, Sharon Smith and husband, Steve, of Bellevue, NE, and Sheena Norris and husband, Rick, of Winona, MO; one brother, Tom Hilton and wife, Kathy, of Winona, MO; nine nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and nephews. Sherry was baptized at an early age, attending the Assembly of God Church and becoming a member of the Young Women for Christ. All who knew Sherry knew of her strong will and mind. Her fierce protective nature and devotion to her family was evident in everything she did. She had a no fear attitude and believed in living each and every day to the fullest. She was always one of the first to try a new experience. Gardening and fishing with her kids were some of her favorite pastimes. She had a gift for landscaping and a passion for making her yard beautiful. With her green thumb, she could grow any flower. She made her own rock gardens and fish ponds. She enjoyed working outside in her yard and seeing the results of all her hard work. Although Sherry will be severely missed by all the loved ones left behind, we can all rest assured that Heaven’s gardens will be even more beautiful when we get there. Sherry’s family was her greatest pride and joy. Nana Sherry will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation was held Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 10 AM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona. Graveside Services followed at 1 PM at Mount Zion Cemetery with Brother Adam Gordon officiating. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.
WARREN THOMAS SIMPSON - Son of Thomas Jason Simpson & Cordelia Warren Simpson. Born April 14, 1920 at Alton MO; departed this life Aug. 1, 2008 at Gainesville MO at the age of 88 years. He was united in marriage to Jewell Thompson on May 13, 1942 at Alton. He is survived by his wife, Jewell Simpson, of the home in Gainesville, Mo.; two daughters, Katherine Sue Simpson and Carolyn Jean Cochran, both of Gainesville, Mo.; four grandchildren, Paige Rodriguez, Ennis, Texas, Penny Britt and husband, Gene, Gainesville, Mo., Shay Kilpatric, Doe Run, Mo., and Bill Cochran, Gainesville, Mo.; six great-grandchildren, Ally, Sierra, Abby, Aspyn, Tatianna and Zyler; two sisters-in-law, Reva Cates and husband, Garland, and Ruth Simpson; four nieces, Barbara Simpson, Betty Blankenship, Becky Gibbs and Sharon Rapko; three nephews, Danny Simpson, Mike Cartes and Mark Cates; numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Elva Simpson, Woodrow Simpson and Daniel M. Simpson; five sisters, Ava Simpson, Alma Simpson, Lulu Harris, Edna Nichols and Ethel Perkins; two nephews, Tommy and Ronnie Perkins; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Ollie Thompson. Warren T. received his education in Oregon County schools. His elementary teacher was his sister, Lulu Harris. After completing the eighth grade, he entered Alton High School, graduating with the class of 1939. The same year, he met the love of his life, Ruby Jewell Thompson. After graduation, he worked in the CCC and helped in the construction of McCormack Lake. In 1941, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during World War II, both in the states and overseas. In 1949, he was appointed Oregon County treasurer and remained treasurer for the next 29 years. Warren T. owned Simpson’s Bookkeeping Service and operated the License Bureau in Alton for many years. He will be remembered for his willingness to help others and also to talk politics. He was active in the Democrat Party and served as Honorary Colonel under Governor Hearnes. Warren T. was a Christian, was baptized in 1957 and was of the Baptist faith. He was a kind, loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, and will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 4th. Burial will be in Bailey Chapel Cemetery near Alton, Missouri, with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of Thayer.
David Russell Sisco was born May 10, 1975, at Columbia, Mo. the son of Hubert Russell Sisco and Bessie Elizabeth Boyer Sisco. He passed away Oct. 13, 2009, at West Plains, Mo., at the age of 34 years, 5 months and 3 days. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Sisco, and one, brother Evan Garner; three aunts, Kathy Sisco Norris, Della Boyer Spencer, and Ruth Boyer Guthery; one uncle, Bill Boyer; and his grandparents, Henry and Naomi Boyer and Gene and Nellie Sisco. He is survived by his significant other Stephanie Griffith of Birch Tree, Mo.; two daughters, Kailee Sisco and Graci Sisco of Birch Tree, Mo.; two stepdaughters, Amanda Turner and Sandy Edwards both of Birch Tree, Mo.; four step-grandchildren Paige Rhodes, Tyler Edwards, Emily Edwards and Jamie Edwards all of Birch Tree, Mo.; his father, Hubert Sisco and Belva Campbell; two brothers, Randy Sisco of Mountain View, Mo., Rick Garner and wife Tina of Birch Tree, Mo.; one stepbrother, Victor Griffith and Tara Duffy of Birch Tree, Mo.; two sisters, Kim Marie Carver and husband Jeff of Bolivar, Mo., and Peggy Boyer of Oklahoma; stepmother, Wanda Sisco of Birch Tree, Mo.; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Faye Sisco of Birch Tree, Mo., Cory Thompson and Ericka Thompson of Bolivar, Mo., Jason Boyer and Jeffrey Barton of Winona, Mo., John Garner, Misty Shoup, Sylvia Roberts and Dustin Garner all of Birch Tree, Mo.; one aunt, Thelma Sisco of West Plains, Mo.; two uncles, Clifford Sisco and wife Charlotte of Brunswick, Mo., and James Boyer of Birch Tree, Mo.; two great-aunts, Nadine Lindley and husband Joe of Alton, Mo., and Verda Sisco of Sweet Springs, Mo.; and a host of other family and friends. David attended school in Alton, Mo., and later worked with his brother at R&G Pallett in Birch Tree, Mo. David enjoyed watching WWF wrestling and cheering for Dale Earnhardt in the NASCAR races. He enjoyed the old classic cars and trucks, and always enjoyed the trips with his family to Springfield and around the Ozarks looking for the older cars and trucks. He enjoyed working on cars and trucks with his brother Victor. David loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and four-wheeling with family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. David was a wonderful son, brother, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree with Brother Jerry Arnold officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.
Eugene Sisco - Born September 5, 1920 at Alton, MO, the son of Elige Elmer Sisco and Beckie Jane Shipman Sisco. He passed away January 27, 2007 at St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 86 years. He was united in marriage to Nellie Jane Snyder on December 14, 1933 at Alton, MO. To this union, 6 children were born. Nellie preceded him in death on September 18, 1992. He later married Dorothy Johnson; she also preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Nellie Sisco; his second wife, Dorothy Sisco; 3 daughters, Ruby Jane Sisco; Linda Jean Sisco; and Catherine Sisco Norris; 7 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by 2 sons, Clifford Sisco and wife, Sharlet, of Duenwig, MO; Hubert Sisco and fiancee, Belva, of Birch Tree, MO; 1 daughter, Thelma Sisco, of West Plains, MO; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 great-greatgrandchildren, 2 step- grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Eugene was a timber man, and had owned and operated a sawmill. He was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Brother Mike Dillinger officiating. Interment will be in the Bailey Chapel Cemetery at Alton, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, MO.
Eva J. HANSON Skiles - Born May 30, 1917 in a log cabin, the daughter of Magnus Joe Hanson and 'Midget' Francis Cruse Hanson. She passed away November 16, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View at the age of 90. She was married to Jim Skiles in Siloam Springs, IL. He was a WWII Veteran who read the Bible every morning. There were no children born to this union. Jim and Eva enjoyed traveling in their converted bus and were on their way to Texas when he was taken from her in an automobile accident. Even though they were only married 3 years, he was ever dear to her. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Skiles or Rushville, IL; her parents Joe and 'Midget' Cruse Hanson of Rushville, IL; one sister Helen Spence and one brother Bobby Hanson. Eva is survived by her niece, Bertha of Rushville, IL; one brother, Kenneth Hanson of Hannibal, MO and many friends. Eva received enough education to read well and write. She was skilled at hand sewing and embroidery, which she called 'fancy work'. Eva never used a sewing machine because the one time she tried it the needle went into her finger. She was generous with gifts of her 'fancy work' throughout the community and sent cards for birthdays or 'thinking of you' to her friends and loved ones. It really bothered her when she was no longer able to do that. Eva received the Corning, Iowa newspaper and wrote letters to keep in touch with those she knew. Eva came to South Central, MO about 20 years ago and became known for her angel collection. She attended Eminence First Assembly of God Church for many years. She loved the Lord Jesus and her church family, especially the young children. Eva was very touched and proud of the 90th birthday party held for her at the church. Her independence was important to her and, thanks to the many home workers and friends who helped her; she was able to stay in her own apartment as long as possible. Good night sweet Eva. 'See you in the funny papers.' Funeral Services were held Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at the First Assembly of God Church in Eminence, MO with Pastor James Snow officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO. Interment will be held Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Rushville City Cemetery under the direction of Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, IL.
GOLDIE BEATRICE ROBERTS SLOAN - Services for Goldie Beatrice SLOAN, 83, Lawrence Douglas Co KS, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary with the Rev. M. Jim TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. SLOAN died Sunday, March 12, 1995 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 12, 1912 near Winona Shannon Co MO the daughter of John Richmond and Rosabelle BRADLEY ROBERTS. She had lived in Lawrence since 1939, when she moved from Eminence, Mo. Mrs. SLOAN was a homemaker. She attended Indian Hills Church of God in Lawrence. She married Harl T. SLOAN on March 23, 1929, in Eminence, Mo. He died Feb. 2, 1989. Survivors include three sons, Paul SLOAN, Winona MO; Howard SLOAN and Kenneth SLOAN, both of Lawrence; a sister Daisy Mae ALLEN, Birch Tree MO; eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation, in care of the mortuary. Sources for this information: Lawrence Journal World, Lawrence Douglas Co KS - March 13, 1995. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood, Feb. 11, 2007.
HARLAN T. 'HARL' SLOAN - Age 81, Lawrence, Douglas Co KS, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 1989, at a Lawrence hospital. Mr. Sloan was a carpenter and had worked for several Lawrence contractors. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born Aug. 10, 1907, at Eminence, Mo. He lived in Lawrence since 1939. Mr. Sloan was a member of Local No. 2279 of the Carpenter's Union in Lawrence. He was married to Goldie Beatrice Roberts March 23, 1929, at Eminence, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Paul Sloan, Howard Sloan, and Kenneth Sloan, all of Lawrence; three sisters, Icea Riney, Farmington, Mo., Edna Grant, Van Buren, Mo., Kathalin Martin, St. Louis, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence. Mr. Sloan will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. today at the mortuary. Sources for this information: Topeka Capital-Journal. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood, Feb. 11, 2007.
Bessie Pearl Richardson Smith - Age 87, of Cabool and formerly of Willow Springs - Died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Bessie was born Nov. 17, 1921, in Summersville, Mo., to William Edward and Emma Almeda Powell Richardson. On Nov. 9, 1945, Bessie was united in marriage to William Jones Smith in Kansas City, Kan. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2005. She enjoyed being a member of the Moose, Elks and the American Legion and was a member of the Willow Springs Presbyterian Church. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brothers James and William Charles “Charley” Richardson, and her sisters Anna Lea Farrow, Gertrude Richardson, Grace Hamilton, Rebecca Mabel Wuertley, and Florence Martin. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Dunivin and husband Patrick of Willow Springs and Kathryn Lawrence and husband Harvey of Princeton, Ky.; four grandchildren and spouses; 13 great-children; her sisters, Juanita Wuertley of Riverton, Wyo., and Emma Jean Aills and husband John of Florida; her sister-in-law Elsa Richardson of Summersville; many nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Diane Cooke at the Willow Springs Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 31, with burial at the Willow Springs Cemetery.
Byron Leonard Smith - Born May 9, 1937, at Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Melvin Leonard Smith and Dollie Frances Lovell Smith. He passed away Aug. 7, 2009, at Springfield, Mo., at the age of 72 years. He was united in marriage to Nancy Preston Castle on April 22, 1970, in Modesto, Calif. This was the first Earth Day. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother Carl Eugene Savage. He is survived by his wife Nancy Preston Smith of Birch Tree, Mo.; one brother, Daniel Leslie Smith; two half-brothers Royce Savage and Walter Kenneth Savage. Byron served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1959. He worked in several occupations including as a crane operator and a truck driver. Byron was employed for several years as the animal control officer in Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office. Byron was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. When he was in good health, he was an avid fisherman and hunter. Byron was an elder in the Silver Crescent Tradition of the British Traditional Witches. Memorial services with military honors will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.
Carol White Smith - Of Salem, Missouri, daughter of Lena Pauline Conway White and the late Layard M. White was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 14, 1947. She departed this life at Phelps County Regional Hospital in Rolla, Missouri, on March 21, 2010, while visiting her husband, Raymond. She had attained the age of 62 years, six months and seven days. On July 23, 1976 in Cahokia, Illinois, Carol was united in marriage to Raymond Smith. Carol was of the Pentecostal Faith and her hobbies included watching TV, reading and listening to country music. Her greatest joy was spending time with her mother Pauline. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Layard M. White. Carol is survived by her mother Lena Pauline White of Bunker, her brother, Larry Lee White of Bunker, and one sister, Darlene Bunttner of East Carondelet, Illinois, as well as, many friends who will mourn her passing.
CLAUDE DWAIN 'BLONDIE' SMITH - Born Jun. 16, 1923, at Winona, Missouri, the son of George and Martha Ellen 'Mattie' (Brooks) Smith, passed on Aug. 18, 1977, at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 54 years, 2 months and 2 days. He attended Vann School in Shannon County. On Jan. 27, 1947, he was united in marriage to Wilma Jean West in Chicago, Illinois. To this union one son and three daughters were born. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Wilma Jean, son Robert Dwain, of the home, and daughters Vivian Lee Shinault and Jackie Sue Kincaid, both of St. Louis, Missouri, and Claudia Jean of the home; two sons-in-law; three sisters, Letha Yearwood, Laura Bland and Naomi Smith, all of Winona, and three brothers, Leonard, leland and Clyde Smith, all of Winona. Blondie was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II, receiving 4 bronze stars for his bravery 'above and beyond the call of duty.' Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona, Missouri. ~ The Current Wave.
Clifford Lindel Smith - Born February 18, 1959 in Winona, MO to Clyde Victor 'Cotton' Smith and Ruby Holloway Smith. He passed away December 11, 2008 in Villa Ridge, MO at the age of 49 years, 9 months and 23 days. He was united in marriage to Debbie Dennis on October 10, 1977, and to this union four children were born: three sons, Scott, Shawn and Terry, and one daughter, Sarah. He later married Patricia Hix, and to this union one son was born: Justin Ray. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Ruby Smith; and one brother, Timothy Smith. He is survived by his sons, Scott Smith of Summersville, MO; Shawn Smith of Oklahoma; Terry Smith and wife, Tonya, of Illinois; and Justin Ray Smith of Villa Ridge, MO; one daughter, Sarah McBride and husband, Bill, of Birch Tree, MO; one stepdaughter, Becca Effler of Villa Ridge, MO; one sister, Sharon Kay Hardwick and husband, Homer, of Winona, MO; one sister-in-law, Barbara Smith Smotherman of Winona, MO; ten grandchildren; four nieces; two nephews; his very close friends, Teresa King of Villa Ridge, MO and Albert McCracken of Villa Ridge, MO; and a host of other family and friends. Clifford worked with his father as a mechanic at their garage in Winona, MO and later worked on his own. He worked at sawmills in the area, including Van Winkle's Sawmill and Bland’s Sawmill. Clifford moved to the Villa Ridge area seven years ago and began working as a Security Guard at St. Clair, Steelville, and Jefferson City. He retired three years ago due to his health. Clifford loved to work on everything from car motors, lawn mowers, small motors, and computers. He loved his children and grandchildren. Clifford will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Monday, December 15, 2008 at 1 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Rev. Glen Hampton officiating. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.
Clifton Howard Smith
- Born July 28, 1943 at Bend, OR, the son of Raymond Smith and
Louise (Basham) Smith. He passed away June 2, 2014 at Cape
Girardeau, MO at the age of 70 years. Clifton was united in
marriage to Kathryn Wood on October 7, 1961 at Eminence, MO and
to this union four children were born. He was preceded in death
by his parents Raymond and Louise Smith, and one brother William
Smith. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Smith of Ellsinore,
MO; two sons Steven Ray Smith and wife Tamala of Eminence, MO
and Stacy Howard Smith of Ellsinore, MO; two daughters Nona Kay
Cassie of Poplar Bluff, MO and Dana Fay Smith of Poplar Bluff,
MO; one brother Wendell Smith of Eminence, MO; two sisters
Rosemary Keeling of Summersville, MO and Vesta Mostella of
Oregon; nine grandchildren Robert Cassie, Mike Cassie, Katie
Cassie, Aaliayah Johnson, Angel Johnson, Makyra Mead, Joey
Smith, Cara Smith and Tyler Smith; five great grandchildren
McKenzie Cassie, Caleb Cassie, Ava Smith, Shane Flynn and Jovie
Flynn; and a host of other family and friends. Clifton graduated
from Eminence High School in 1961. He was a conductor with Union
Pacific Railroad and retired in 1998. Clifton and Kathryn lived
in Poplar Bluff for many years. They were members of the
Highland Drive Church of Christ until they moved back to
Eminence in 2003. Clifton enjoyed spending time with this
family. He enjoyed working with his radio equipment as a ham
operator. He loved bluegrass music and was an avid bluegrass
banjo player.
LUEANNA COUNTS SMITH - Born September 12, 1893 in Shannon Co MO near Eminence, the daughter of George W. and Permelia MCMULLINS COUNTS. She passed away December 27, 1993 at Springfield MO at the age of 100 years, 3 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage to Jink SMITH on December 24, 1913 at Eminence MO. To this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jink, on April 5, 1960; one daughter Mescal HASSELL; and infant son, and three grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Arnold SMITH and wife Fern of West Eminence MO and Eugene “Fuzz” SMITH and wife Wilma of Eminence MO; one daughter Geneva BOLTON of Jefferson City MO; 14 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 24 great-great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mabel SMITH; 26 in-laws, and a host of nieces and nephews. Granny SMITH was the “heart” of the 105 members of the Jink Smith family. Lueanna lived in Shannon County all her life, and most of her life was spent in farming. The Smiths were known for hospitality, as their doors were always open to all who chose to come their way. Good food, lots of conversation, and a sharing of their home and friendship were known far and wide. When you came to see Lueanna, the first thing she asked was “Honey, have you had anything to eat?” Before you left her after the visit, she would ask, “Honey, can I do anything for you, or can I give you anything I have?” Granny always said she was the richest woman in Shannon County, not in money or material wealth, but because of family, good friends, and especially her many precious grandchildren. She would always say, “Just look at them, there is not a ‘cull’ among them.” When each newborn was proudly presented to her she always found a t least one feature that had been inherited from her. She was very proud of each one and loved them dearly. Lueanna was a long time member of the West Eminence Christian Church. She was a loving, helping, and kind person her entire life, and a wonderful inspiration for all her family and friends. When Granny is in the presence of the Lord, He will definitely say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant. A crown of life you have won.” Funeral services were held December 30, 1993, at the Duncan Funeral Home in Eminence with Doug CAGE and Herald DEWEESE officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions to be made to the West Eminence Christian Church or the American Cancer Society. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
Martha Catherine 'Mattie' Hearst
SLagle - was born June 8, 1878, in Franklin
County, Missouri, and passed away June 20, 1963, at the age of 85 years
and 12 days. She was preceded in death by her husband Overton Smith and
one son. She is survived by three daughters and three sons. Services
were held Monday, June 24, 1963, at 2:00 P.M. in the Dietz-Pittman
Colonial Chapel of El Dorado, Kansas. Grave side services were held at
10 A.M. June 25, 1963, at the Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona, Missouri,
under the directions of the Clary Funeral Home.
Miles Owen Smith - Son of Debt J. C. Smith and Beatrice Estelene Olson Smith Crabtree, was born August 24, 1939 in DeKalb, Illinois and went to his heavenly home Wednesday, April 25, 2007 in Houston, MO, making his age 67 years 8 months and 1 day. Miles was united in marriage to Margaret Marie James, June 30, 1957. They were blessed with five children, Wayne C.W., Mark J.R., Loretta, Mike and Gary. He was an active member of Midvale Pentecostal Church for over 26 years. He was saved Sunday morning February 15, 1981. Miles served the church as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and Bible scholar. He loved feeding the birds, mowing his lawn, and reading the Bible. He loved to spend time with his wife, Margaret, his children, and grandchildren. He like to fellowship with his church family. He drove a semi many years; his last run was for David Melton Trucking, hauling milk. Preceding Miles in death is his father, Debt. Miles is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Margaret of the home in Houston, his mother, Mrs. Bea Crabtree, of Springfield, MO; his brother, Kenny Smith and wife, Roberta, of Marshfield, MO; sisters, Wilma Faye Jackson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Vivian Stringer and husband, Donald, of Hartshorn, MO; Sherrye Kuhn and husband, Allen, of Springfield, MO; his children, Wayne C.W. Smith of Houston, MO; Mark Smith and wife, Kim, of Ozark, MO; Loretta Bailey, of Joplin MO; Mike Smith of Raymondville, MO; Gary Smith and wife, Donna, of Raymondville, MO; twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, and a host of other family members and friends. Memorials in memory of Miles maybe made to Midvale Church and left at Bradford Funeral Home. Services were held on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Emmett Bradford and Rev. Dorvan Stringer officiating. Interment was in Midvale Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
Naomi 'Oma' SMITH was born October 22, 1919 in Shannon Co MO, the daughter of George and Martha Ellen ‘Mattie’ BROOKS SMITH, and departed this life on December 6, 1992 at her home in Winona MO, at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 14 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters; Laura PETTY-BLAND, and Letha YEARWOOD; three brothers Leonard, Leland 'Runt' and Claude 'Blondie'; two brothers in law, Pearl PETTY and Frank YEARWOOD; two nieces; two great nieces; and one great nephew. She is survived by one brother Clyde Victor SMITH of Winona, MO; four sisters in laws; Ruby, Viola and Lottie SMITH all of Winona MO, and Jean SMITH of St. Louis MO; 7 neices,6 nephews, 17 great nieces and 17 great nephews. She lived all her life in and around Winona. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona.
Raymond Gene Smith - Of Salem, Missouri, son of the late Verna Knuckles Smith and Gene Smith was born in St. Louis, Missouri, March 23, 1938. He departed this life at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri, on March 21, 2010, nine hours after his wife’s passing, having attained the age of 71 years, 11 months and 26 days. Raymond enjoyed watching Western movies and making ceramics. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Verna Smith, and two brothers, Dale Knuckles and Don Johnny Johnson and his wife, Carol. Raymond is survived by his mother-in-law, Lena Pauline White of Bunker, his brother-in-law, Larry Lee White of Bunker, and sister-in-law, Darlene Bunttner of East Carondelet, Illinois, as well as many, friends who will mourn his passing. Visitation: Thurs. 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral services: Friday, March 26, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri Minister: Reverend Lowell Anderson Burial: Polk Memorial Cemetery Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri
SAM SMITH - Sam Smith Passes On. Sam Smith of Winona, one of the oldest residents of Shannon County, passed away last Saturday morning. Mr. Smith was in his 97th year, having passed his 96th birthday anniversary last October. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church in Winona Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Zack White of Eminence. Burial was in the cemetery at MunselI Chapel. He is survived by several sons and daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a legion of friends. Sam Smith lived a long and useful life. He worked at the carpenter trade until a few months before his death. He was kind and congenial with always a pleasant word and a smile for his friends. We mourn with the family at the passing of our old friend. - Sam Smith, at 96, Gives Temperance as Old Age Recipe From
Wichita, Kansas, Eagle - Not an obituary, but found with obituaries.
Stella Mabel Smith - Born January 31, 1915 and departed this life August 29, 2005 at the age of 91 years, 6 months, and 29 days. Mabel was one of five children of William Grover and Nancy Eliza Duncan Smith of Summersville, Missouri. She was preceded in death by brothers, Fred R., Oscar W., and Don C. Smith, and is survived by sister, Bessie L. Smith of Birch Tree, MO. From May 19, 1934 to April, 1977, Mabel was united in marriage to William Clarence Smith of Eminence. To this 43 year union, two children were born; Alice Louise Ferguson and William R. Bill Smith. She loved her children deeply and was a devoted mother. After raising her children, Mabel returned to school to become a teacher. She taught in the Eminence school system for 25 years. Mabel had the good fortune to touch many lives while teaching, until her retirement in 1980. As the years passed, she often recalled classroom incidents, both funny and sad. She so enjoyed seeing her students with families of their own. In 1982, Mabel married Carl Smith and moved to Summersville until his death in 1984. She then returned to Eminence to be near her children and grandchildren. There was always room at her house for everyone, and something good to eat. During those busy years, Mabel was very active in Eastern Star. She became a member of the Current River chapter #239 January 3, 1941, and was a member for over 65 years. She was also an active member of the West Eminence Christian Church. Preceding her in death were two grandchildren, William Alfred Phillips and Cammie Michelle Smith, and three sons in law, Alfred F. Phillips, James E. Powell, and Shannon H. Ferguson. Mabel leaves so many to mourn her passing, including her children, Alice and Bill, sister Bessie Smith, grandchildren, Lynn Howard, Kathy Thomas, Mary Malone, Scott Smith, Linda Smith; step grandchildren, Mary Margaret Malone, Michael Powell, Steven Powell, Tim Powell, Karen Grimes, Michelle Smith, Janet Lynn Barrett, 6 great grandchildren, 13 step-great grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren, and 10 step great-great grandchildren, numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. While we mourn her passing, we know Mabel had a rich, full life. Her legacy is evidenced in the number of family and friends she leaves behind. Funeral services were held Friday, September 1, 2006 at 10:00 AM in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence, Missouri, with Noel Vern Orchard officiating. Interment was held in the New Eminence Cemetery at Eminence, Missouri under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.
STEVEN WILLIAM SMITH - Born April 24, 1954 in Peterborough, United Kingdom to Dennis and Evelyn SMITH. He passed away in Springfield Greene Co MO, on September 25, 1997, at the age of 43 years. Steven was united in marriage to Ronda L. LEDGERWOOD, and to this union one daughter was born. He later married Delores SMITH. He is survived by his wife Delores SMITH of Pomona Howell Co MO, one daughter Rebecca Jo SMITH of Birch Tree MO, one brother John SMITH of Birch Tree MO, and one sister, Evelyn PEDRO of Mountain View MO. Steven is preceded in death by his parents and one niece. Graveside services were held Monday, September 29, 1997 at 10:00 am at Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona MO with Rev. Fred ENLOE officiating, under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. Sources for this information: The Current Wave .
VIOLET ILENE TUNE SMITH - born March 31, 1923 at Summersville, Missouri, to Louis W. Tune and Dora Mae (Nowlin) Tune; passed away from this life on January 8, 2012, at Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Adrain Smith, and to this union one daughter and two sons were born. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Ivie and husband, Bob, Nixa, MO; son, Duane Smith and wife, Kathy, Summersville, MO; grandchildren, Brad Ivie, Springfield, MO, Brent Ivie and wife, Jamie, Springfield, MO, Tracey Thomas and Willie, Summersville, MO, Stacey Bushong and husband, Chris, O’Fallon, MO; Jessi Daniels and husband, John, Summersville, MO; great grandchildren, Tiffany and Kyle Ivie, Aaron and Emma Ivie, Danny Thomas and wife, Stefanie, Kacey Thomas, Matthew and Abbigail Bushong, and Darra Daniels; great great grandchildren, Tucker, Dallas, Colton and Zachary; one sister, Carolyn Terrill and husband, James, Ark City, KS; two sisters-in-law, Veda Mattison and Juanita Davis and husband, Gene, all of Mountain View; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; beloved son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Sherry Smith; and one sister, Darlene Young. Ilene was a Christian and a worker in church doing anything she could. She was a kind, loving mother and grandmother. She loved many things, including her family, her church, flowers, cooking, singing, and her many friends and neighbors.
Virgil Elmer Smith - Age 91, of Hartshorn, Missouri passed away on Easter Evening of March 24, 2008 at the Mountain View Health Care. He was born March 31, 1917 near Cedar Grove, Missouri, the son of the late Zachariah Herbert and Ada Cox Smith. Virgil as was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He retired from mechanic work at a large wheat farm in Kansas. He also did carpentry work and spent many years caring for his mother Ada and sister Mildred. He was a member of the Hartshorn Church of Christ and while living in Summersville attended the Summersville Church of Christ. Preceding Virgil in death are his parents, Hebert and Ada Smith; four brothers, Clinton, Walter, Ralph, and Charles, two sisters, Eula Smith Murfin and Mildred Smith. He is survived by his two brothers, Arthur Smith of Sonoma, California; Vernon Chick Smith of Meadville, Missouri; and one sister, Velma Bailey Wallace of Villa Ridge, Missouri and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2007 at 11:00 Am with Brother Tom Dennis officiating. Interment with full military rites were at Antioch Cemetery in Hartshorn under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
Wanda Joyce Lay Smith - Born October 7, 1932 at Clear Springs, MO to Roy Ludwin Lay and Nova Belle Woolsey Lay. She passed away on May 2, 2007 at the age of 74 years. Wanda was united in marriage to George Franklin Smith her cowboy on October 14, 1950, and to this union three children were born. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Nova Belle, and three sisters, Phyllis, Iris, and Lavon. Wanda is survived by her husband, George, of Willow Springs, MO; one son, Ronald Smith and wife, Lois, of Union, MO; two daughters, Ronda Labbee and husband, Bobby, of Elk Creek, MO, and Vicki Cooper and husband, Danny, of Willow Springs, MO; four brothers, Ivan, Leonard, Hillard, and Trevis; six grandchildren, Sheila, Elsie, Joshua, Daniel, Nathan and Amanda, and five great grandchildren, Adam, Cierra, Dylan and Brett. Wanda was a wonderful person who was known as 'Sugar' to her grandchildren. She was very special to a lot of people and influenced many. She will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Van Williams officiating. Interment was in the Clear Springs Cemetery in Clear Springs, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral home of Mountain View, MO.
Wilbur 'Wilma' TUNE Smith - Daughter of the late Edward Dave Tune and Edna Alice Shelton Tune was born December 1, 1914 in Summersville, Missouri and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the Murray Care Center in Murray, Utah making her age 93 years and 18 days. Wilbur was united in marriage to Bill Haney. To their union one son Carl was born. She later married Bill Smith who preceded her in death. Wilbur grew up in the Summersville area, later moving to Pennsylvania, and Oregon. For the last 50 plus years she has lived in Murray, Utah. She owned and operated her own Beauty Salon for many years. She worked as long as she could until she became blind. She still liked to crochet and embroidery. She also quilted making many family members quilts. Wilbur moved to the Murray Care Center in September 2007 when she could no longer live alone. Preceding her in death are her parents, Edward and Edna; her brothers and sisters, Lewis, George, Bonnie, Uhl, Phyllis, Alice, Noy, and Carl. Surviving are her son Carl Haney and wife Joyce of Veil, Oregon; two grandchildren, Larry and Debbie; 2 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of nephews and nieces in the Summersville, Mountain View and St. Louis areas. Grave side Services were held Saturday December 22, 2007 at 2:00 Pm at Oakside Cemetery with Rev. George Smith officiating. Interment was in Oakside Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
WILMA LAVERN SULLIVAN SMITH - Daughter of Luther and Lizzie Sullivan, was born on March 28,1934 in Hartshorn, MO and passed away at Phelps County Memorial Hospital in Rolla, MO on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, making her age 73 years and 5 months. She was united in marriage to Don Smith, April 11, 1952 at Bales Street Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO, making their union 55 years and 4 months. To their union three children were born: Dianna, Rhonda and Dan Allen. Wilma accepted Christ and was a member of the Valley Center Baptist Church in Hartshorn, MO. She recently was attending Freewill Baptist Church in Licking, MO. She was a housewife and mother who loved spending time with her family and doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to talk, was very outgoing and loved to sit on the porch and visit with family and friends. She has made many strong, lasting friendships that have been with her for many years. She was an excellent cook and you never left her house without being fed, either pie, cake or at least a cup of coffee. She was the type of person who was always there for anyone in need and went out of her way to help people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Lizzie Sullivan; one grandson Edwin Wuertley and one son-in-law Doran Overby infant siblings Ernest and Pauline, 2 brothers, Elmer and Delmer Sullivan; 4 sisters, Ada Scott, Marie Powell, Ida Mae Maggard and Nedria Fiske. She is survived by her husband, Don, of the home; her children, Dianna Hickman and husband Butch, of Kansas City, MO; Rhonda Overby; Dan Allen and wife Jeannie, all of Licking, MO; 5 grandchildren, Candee Luther and husband Steve, PFC Tyler Smith and wife Lara, Melissa Colbert, Ethan Smith and Daronda Overby; 5 great grandchildren, Siara and Cameron Luther, Wyatt Smith and Chase and Jessie Hickman; and 3 step grandchildren and families of Kansas City, MO; 1 brother, Delbert Sullivan; 3 sisters, Ruby Connelly, Lucille Denton and Geraldine Hogan; nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Services were held Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 10:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Max Courtney officiating. Interment was in Smith Cemetery in Big Creek, MO under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
Ella Amanda Pierce Smotherman - Born May 21, 1923 in Oregon County, Missouri, the daughter of Bluford Alan and Florence Celestine Summers Pierce. She departed this life on November 25, 2009 in Birch Tree Place at the age of 86. Ella was united in marriage to Herschel Lloyd Smotherman on January 12, 1942. To this union, two daughters were born, Margie Kaye and Violet Faye. Ella worked at Birch Tree Hardware after her girls finished school. She then worked at Hickory House Restaurant and later at Birch Tree Elementary School for several years. Ella was a wonderful seamstress and did custom sewing in her home for many years. She was also a very talented cook and loved nothing better to have all the family together for a meal. She was a very hospitable lady, always making sure that guests in her home were well taken care of. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Ella was a member of First Baptist Church of Birch Tree. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; two brothers, Ray Pierce and Omer Pierce; and three sisters, Opal Nanney, Sylvia Bay and Faye Gall. She is survived by two daughters, Margie Howell and husband, Eddie, Birch Tree and Violet Martin and husband, Paul, Mountain Home, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Carla Yarber, Greg Howell, Brad Martin and Jessi Johnson; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009 in Yarber Chapel with Tracy Layman officiating. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Birch Tree, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Online guestbook at www.yarbermortuary.com.
Frances Caroline 'Carol' PAYTON Smotherman - Born Dec. 21, 1936, at Puxico, Mo., the daughter of Cecil Payton and Murrell Hickman Payton. She passed away Aug. 26, 2009, at her niece’s home in Warrenton, Mo., at the age of 72 years. She was united in marriage to Troy Smotherman on June 16, 1962, at St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Murrell Payton; and one sister, Marilyn Payton Heilgtag. She is survived by one stepson, Randy Smotherman and wife Kathy of St. Peters, Mo.; two grandchildren Jimmy Smotherman and Lydia Smotherman both of St. Peters, Mo.; one brother Frank Payton and wife Peggy of Pevely, Mo.; one sister Jean Hubbert and husband Sam of Defiance, Mo.; nieces and nephews Tammy, Teresa, Lisa, Rhonda, Bud, Jimmy, Paul and Troy Lynn; and a host of other family and friends. Carol lived in Pevely, Mo., for several years before moving to Defiance, Mo., to live with her sister and brother-in-law Jean and Sam. In January 2008, Carol moved to Warrenton, Mo., to live with her niece Teresa. Carol enjoyed listening to music and loved reading, especially reading about inner growth and health. She was a devoted Christian and studied the Bible faithfully. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services were held Saturday Aug. 30, 2009, at Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree with Pastor Nick Migliacci officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.
James 'Jack' Smotherman - Son of Alfred Lee Smotherman and Jewell Wilbanks, was born on November 7, 1934 at Birch Tree, Missouri. He left this life on June 27, 2011. Visitation will be Tuesday June 28, 2011, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Yarber Mortuary in Mtn. View, MO. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Corinth Cemetery, Birch Tree, Missouri, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Jack was married to Linda Oberzalek on July 30, 1960. To this marriage, five children were born. Jack served for two years in Germany with the United States Army. As a young man, he worked in the timber in Missouri and Colorado and the at the gravel plant for Sharp’s Lumber. In his later years, he enjoyed his farming and haying, with his grandsons, Brian and Matthew, as his helpers. Jack’s grandkids were always very special to him as they joined the family. Zach, Heather, Jayden, and Mila were the sunshine of his life for the past few years. Jack is survived by his wife, Linda, of Mountain View; one son, Gary and wife, Sue, Mountain View; four daughters, Sherry Patterson, Mountain View, Robin Weaver and husband, Dennis, Mountain View, Sandy Neal and husband, Ronnie, Winona, and Kim Hawkins and husband, Darin, West Plains; twelve grandchildren, Nathan and Dawnna Patterson, Anthony Patterson, Brian Patterson, Matthew Patterson, Carrie Grogan, Ryan and Ashley Grogan, Heather Phipps, Kortnee Phipps, Zachary Neal, Gregory Porter, Amarissa Porter and Christian Hawkins; twelve step grandchildren and families; two great grandchildren, Jayden and Mila Patterson; three brothers, Tom Smotherman, Chet Smotherman, and Glen and Betty Smotherman; four sisters, Lucille Medley, Essie Earls, Elsie and George Brake, and Eva and Ron Fry; two brothers-in-law, Frank and Georgie Oberzalek and Bob and Claudia Oberzalek. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Jewell Smotherman; three brothers, Coy, Robert, and Doyle; and one son-in-law, Keith Grogan. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Condolences may be made at www.yarbermortuary.com.
JUANITA MAE PRICE SMOTHERMAN was born August 28, 1920 at Chilton, MO the daughter of Alfred Price and Nova (Bird) Price. She passed away June 22, 2014 at Birch Tree, MO at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 25 days. Juanita grew up in the Bartlett area attending a one room school in Bartlett and then going to Winona where she graduated from high school. She worked at the MFA in Birch Tree before going to California where she married the love of her life Ray B. Smotherman on June 18, 1946 in Long Beach, CA. Juanita and Ray lived for several years in Arnold, MO where Juanita worked in the office at Woolworths Department Store. While in Arnold, Juanita loved to shop the stores and see all the sites. Juanita and Ray later moved back to the family's old home place in Bartlett to care for her father until he died in 1990. Juanita enjoyed reading her Bible, taking care of all the birds in her yard, taking drives with Ray, and visiting with family and friends. She would talk of helping her family on the farm as a child and riding to Winona in a wagon pulled by a horse. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Ray B. Smotherman on June 23, 2004, her parents Alfred and Nova Price, and two infant brothers Ray and William. She is survived by her siblings Olive Weible of Birch Tree, MO, Inez Metz of Rogers, AR, Otto Price of Marshfield, MO, Patsy Price of Birch Tree, MO, Lee (Bud) Price of Winona, MO and Richard (Rick) Price of Van Buren, MO; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Juanita was a devoted believer in the Lord, helping others throughout her entire life. She was the oldest living of 7 and will sadly be missed but never forgotten.
MARY 'EDITH' HARROD SMOTHERMAN - Born August 14, 1896 at Oregon County, Missouri the daughter of George Washington and Martha Greer Harrod and passed away Monday, March 13, 1989 at the Birch Tree Nursing Center in Birch Tree, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Thomas P. Smotherman on February 20, 1920 and to this union six children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas, one son, Coy, one infant daughter, three brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by one son, Dale Smotherman of Proctorville, Ohio; four daughters, Juanita Gosnell of Birch Tree, MO; Olive Chaney of Tacoma, Washington; Anna Brown of Pacific, MO; Marian Davis of Richmond, MO; two sisters, Lydia Mithcell of Eminence, MO; Esther Barkley of Winona, MO; 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Edith was baptized at the age of twelve at the Methodist Church at Barnes Chapel. She was always willing to be of help to anyone in need. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 16, 1989 at the Methodist Church of Birch Tree with Rev. Charles Hassell officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.
OSCAR D. SMOTHERMAN, born March 5, 1922 at Birch Tree, MO the son of William F. and Olga Kohler Smotherman. He went to be with the Lord and with his wife Sylvia on January 19, 2008 in Springfield, MO at the age of 85 years. He was united in marriage to Sylvia M. Ledgerwood on July 27, 1947 in Birch Tree, MO and to this union nine children were born; Dale, Donna, Duane, Doris, Geraldine, Rolves, Rolland, Chester and Nicky. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Sylvia of 58 years; five brothers, Albert, Bernard, Raymond, Billy and one infant brother; four sisters, Hazel, Mabel, Maxine and Ruth; and three grandchildren, Neil, Wendy and Jason. He is survived by one brother, Elvin, of St. Louis, MO; two sisters, Gladys Johnson of Fenton, MO and Dorothy Bishop of Maryland Heights, MO; nine children, Dale Smotherman and wife, Wanda, of Birch Tree, MO, Donna Cornman and husband, Bill, of Mountain View, MO, Duane Smotherman and wife, Mary, of Birch Tree, MO, Doris Ellett and husband, Jake, of Mountain View, MO, Geraldine Pittman and husband, Mike, of Mountain View, MO, Rolves Smotherman and wife, Susan, of Birch Tree, MO, Rolland Smotherman and wife, Missy, of Birch Tree, MO, Chester Smotherman and wife, Ralene, of Birch Tree, MO, and Nicky Smotherman and wife, Gail, of Winona, MO; 24 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and a special long-time friend, Vince Rolves and wife, Loretta, of Carlyle, IL. Oscar entered into the service of his country on November 5, 1942. On April 1, 1943 he was transferred to North Africa and served in the European Theatre. He was wounded in battle on November 25, 1943 and was later captured and kept in a POW camp for 18 months. While in the POW camp, he met a lifelong friend, Vince Rolves, which later was considered part of the family. On October 7, 1945 he received a Purple Heart, a European African Middle Eastern Theatre medal with two bronze stars and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2008 in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery, Teresita, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.
Bruce Allen Sneed - Minister of West Eminence Christian Church of Eminence, MO, passed from this life on Friday morning, April 9, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 3, 1952 in Webster City, IA to Stanley and Delores Burnett Sneed. He graduated in 1970 from Beamon-Conrad High School at Conrad, IA. He attended Central Christian College of the Bible at Moberly, MO and received his MA in ministry in 1999 from Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. Bruce was ordained by the Liscomb Church of Christ at Liscomb, IA with his brother Ed on November 23, 1973. He was married to Susan Jett Sneed on September 2, 1972 and to this union were born two sons, David Allen and Adam Wayne. Bruce as preceded in death by his parents and one sister who died at birth. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Susan, of the home; two sons David and wife Lisa of California, MO and Adam and wife Michelle of Sedalia, MO; two sisters, Linda Rainey and husband Weldon of Monahans, TX and Debra Lundy and husband Larry of Oklahoma City, OK; one brother Ed and wife Diane of Hume, MO; eight grandchildren Shane, P.J. Tiffany, Andrea, Austin, Abigail, Brooklyn and Cayden; eight nieces Amber, Andrea, Katie, Jennifer, Sarah, Merry, Sharalee and Dayna; five nephews Timothy, Jonathon, Justin, Joshua and Ryan great nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends. Bruce will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial services were held Monday, April 12, 2010 at the West Eminence Christian Church in Eminence, MO with Edward Sneed, Minister officiating. Interment was in Munsell Chapel Cemetery in Eminence, MO. Arrangements were made under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes.
Timothy Joseph Snell - Born August 4, 1957 the son of Buford Cecil Snell and Rebecca Frances Gilliam Snell. He passed away August 30, 2008 at the age of 51 years and 26 days. He was united in marriage to DeAnn Lamberty on December 27, 1991 at Independence, MO. He was preceded in death by his father Buford Cecil Snell; his grandparents; one infant son Ty Snell; one brother Gilbert Snell; one nephew Joe Snell and one sister-in-law DaleAnn Snell. He is survived by his wife DeAnn Snell of Birch Tree, MO; his mother Rebecca Carnal of Independence, MO; two daughters Nicole Bentley and husband Seth of Independence, MO; and Tracey Snell of Independence, MO; three brothers Steve Snell and wife Denise of Kansas City, MO; Ben Snell of Independence, MO; Bob Snell and wife Karen of Kansas City, MO; one sister-in-law Ingrid Snell of Independence, MO; one granddaughter Sophia Elia Bentley of Independence, MO and a host of other family and friends. Timothy graduated from Truman High School in Independence, MO in 1975. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in February 1976 and served until he was honorably discharged in August 1978. Timothy served in the Air Force Reserves until December 22, 1981. He attended college in Warrensburg and Kansas City, MO. He was employed at the hospitals in Independence, MO where he worked in orthopedics, occupational therapy and surgery. In May 1992 Timothy relocated to Birch Tree, MO where he worked at V & V Processing in Birch Tree, along with various odd jobs including cutting firewood. Tim was an avid fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and NASCAR. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO.
Otto Milton Snelson - Born January 28, 1921 at Bartlett Shannon Co MO. Son of William Suggett Snelson and his second wife, Carrie Johnston Snelson. Otto departed this life April 23, 2009 at Rolla Phelps Co MO. He spent his early life around Winona, later in Kansas City, MO. When he retired from his job he moved to Winona and later moved to Rolla to be with his daughter. He married Sally. They had 2 children: Carrie and Ruth. Otto is survived by his two daughters, 6 grand children, 11 great grand children, 2 brothers; Victor and Dale, 1 sister; Revadale and family and many nieces and nephews. Otto is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mable and husband, Chester; Harven and his wife Margaret; and grand daughter, Renee White. Funeral services were held at 4 PM, April 23, at a Baptist Church in Rolla, MO. The Current Wave, May 28, 2009.
Dick Snider - Age 78, West Plains - Born June 26, 1931, at Silva MO., to John Henry and Lora Verda Fisher Snider. Mr. Snider died at 6:38 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at his home. On July 16, 1960, he was married at Chula Vista CA, to Judith Lee Mitchell. In April of 1982, Mr. Snider retired from the San Diego Police Department after serving 25 years in law enforcement. He was a Mason, loved woodworking and enjoyed reading. He is survived by his wife, Judith Snider, of the family home; four children, Pamela Snider of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Michael Snider, wife, Stephanie, of Montross, Va., Brian Snider of Seattle, Wash., and Stanley Walthall, wife, Suzanne, of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Lavohn Brackett of Lafayette CA; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; one son, Richard; and one brother, Herschel Snider, precede him in death. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Iva Jane Bernice Orick Snider - Born April 23, 1937, the daughter of Henry Harrison and Mary Anne Ethel Pendleton Orick. She departed this life on January 26, 2010 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri at the age of 72 years. She was united in marriage to Billy R. Snider, Sr. in February, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. To this union, five children were born, Billy, James, Deborah, Cheryl, and Renee. Jane enjoyed gardening, quilting, and especially, spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles Orick and Thomas Orick; two sisters, Kathryn Talbert and Julia Hill; one grandson, Dennis Brown; and one niece, Peggy Orick. Survivors include two sons, Billy R. Snider, Jr. and wife, Lorrie, of Rover, MO, and James W. Snider and wife, Jeannie, of Mountain View, MO; three daughters, Deborah F. Renshaw and friend, Dwayne McDonald, of Salem, MO, Cheryl Snider and David Mostajo of High Ridge, MO, and Renee Richison of Mountain View, MO; one brother, Jerry Orick of Doniphan, MO; five sisters, Nevada Neal of Doniphan, MO, Lorine Bolen of Fort Smith, AR, Charlsie Snider of Gideon, MO, Wanda Beasley of Bernie, MO, and Helen Reece of Doniphan, MO; thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and special friend, Jack Norris. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2010 in Yarber Chapel with Bro. Darrell Jones officiating. Interment was in Bernie Cemetery, Bernie, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Online condolences may be made at www.yarbermortuary.com.
Dana Josephine 'Jo' Weaver Spacek, 86, of Mountain
View, Missouri departed this life on September 4, 2012 at her home. She was born
January 20, 1926 in Winona, Missouri, the daughter of Doris Frances and Amy
Catherine (Shehorn) Weaver. Jo was united in marriage to Leslie Sebastian Spacek
on January 20, 1946 in Olathe, Kansas. To this union two children were born,
Kathryn Ann and David Eugene. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,
Les; and son, David. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Ledgerwood and
husband, Bill, of Mountain View; two grandchildren, David Ledgerwood and wife,
Angela, and Tawnya Brooks and husband, Jeff, all of Mountain View; and three
great grandchildren, Kassidy, Kolbe, and Matthew. Also a special daughter,
Connie Porter, came into her life almost 40 years ago and she loved her as her
own. In July 1939, Jo was baptized into Christ and spent the rest of her life in
the service of her Lord. Her prayer was for all of her kids to join her and Les
in heaven someday. She was a member of Mountain View Church of Christ. Some of
the many things Jo enjoyed were the AAA Sewing Club at church and cooking for
their fellowship dinners. She volunteered and organized many trips for the
Senior Citizens Center and volunteered at Mountain View Healthcare as often as
she could. Jo loved doing—doing for the church, doing for the Senior Center,
doing elections, blood drives, and so much more. Most of all she loved doing for
her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. Jo loved cooking and each child knew
when their birthday came around it was their special day and could ask for
anything they wanted to eat and get it. When she found something special that
someone liked, she loved to make it and surprise them—like an apple pie for Leon
Porter or a chocolate pie for son-in-law, Bill. Jo loved to laugh, go places,
and visit with people. She could raise money for anything she believed in or
campaign for her favorite cause. She loved watching Kassidy play ball, listening
to Kolbe play his saxophone, and having Matthew hunt for her cane—knowing that
he had hid it all along. She had planned to go to Kassidy’s game tonight, had
she not “gone home”. The empty pew at church and the lonely chair at Sunday
dinner are only a couple of the places Mother will be missed.
PEGGY JEAN FRAUNFELDER SPACEK - Daughter of Clarence and Frances Fraunfelder was born July 22, 1929 at Verdon, Nebraska. She passed from this life at Mountain View Health Care, Saturday, May 27, 2006 making her age 76 years 10 months and five days. She was united in marriage to Mike Spacek, December 24, 1946 making their union together 41 years. To this union, three children, Sandra , Fran and Michael Butch were born. Peggy was saved at a Church of Christ tent meeting in Mountain View. She served her Lord faithfully for many years at Oakside Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the Choir. Peggy was a faithful wife, mother and loving grandmother; she received great pleasure spending time with her family and many friends. Some of her favorite pastimes were reading, ceramics, embroidery and watching Paula Dean and the Barefoot Contessa's cooking shows. When Peggy became ill, requiring dialysis in West Plains three times each week, she truly appreciated and enjoyed everyone who volunteered their time to take her for treatment. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Frances, and her husband Mike. She is survived by her three children, Sandra Armfield and husband Gary of Bellville, Illinois, Fran Craig and husband Larry of McLoud, Oklahoma, and Butch Spacek and wife Robin of Summersville, Mo. She is also survived by one brother Bill Fraunfelder of Mountain View, Mo., one sister Judy Stadnyk of Ashland, Wisconsin, six grandchildren, Matt and Brandon Armfield, Amanda and Michael Spacek, Jennifer Ritter and Joe Craig, and six great grandchildren, B.J., Marissa, Rebekah, Kaylee and Elisha Armfield, and Brent Ritter. Services were held Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Chester Webster and Rev. Rick Spacek officiating. Interment was in Oakside Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
Josephine Charolette Spacek - Born May 21, 1923 and passed away at her home on Wed., Nov. 12, 1997. Preceding her in death were her parents Marie and John Spacek, four brothers, Otto, Les, Milton, and Mike, three sisters, Pauline, Edna, and Emestine. Surviving is one sister, Elizabeth Roark, of Summersville, three sisters-in-law, Jo Spacek of Mountain. View, Peggy Spacek and Ruby Spacek of Summersville; six nieces; Pat Hugging and husband Roy, Jo Stoops and husband Andy, Kathy Ledgerwood and husband Bill, Sandy Armfield and husband Gary, Fran McGary and husband Roscoe, Barb Newby and husband Dennis; four nephews, Bill Roark and wife Iona, Dave Spacek, Butch Spacek and wife Robin, Richard Spacek and wife Donna, a host of great nieces and nephews, three great-great nieces and three great nephews. They all meant so much to her. Jo accepted the Lord and was baptized in 1935. She worked at BMA Insurance Co. as a clerical worker until she retired. She moved to Summersville in 1988. Jo loved the Lord and attended the Oakside Church faithfully as long as her health allowed. Services were held on Sunday, November 15, 1997 at Oakside Church at 1:00 pm with Rev. Richard Spacek officiating. Burial was in Oakside Cemetery in Summersville.
Alice Mary bates Spence - Born February 8, 1937 in Montier, Missouri, the daughter of Omar Daniel and Dora Purl Bates. She died April 3, 2008 in Mountain View Healthcare, Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 71. Alice graduated from Mountain View High School in 1955 and then attended cosmetology school in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Ralph Spence on December 21, 1955 in Columbia, Missouri, and to this union, three children were born, Robert, Tom and Judy. Alice was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family. She enjoyed crocheting and doing crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her parents, Omar and Dory Bates; three brothers, Charles, Chelmer and Carl; two sisters, Alveena Smith and Aleta West; her husband, Ralph Spence; and one grandson, Brett Gaghyan. Survivors include two sons, Robert Spence of West Plains, Missouri and Tom Spence and wife, Lila, of Mountain Grove, Missouri; one daughter, Judy Gaghyan and husband, Dave, of Mountain View, Missouri; two sisters, Alberta Rosenburg and husband, Ed, of Birch Tree, Missouri and Anita Weber of St. Louis, Missouri; one granddaughter, Katie Mounce; one grandson, Tom Spence, Jr.; and one great granddaughter, Bree Gaghyan. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Bro. Myron Aiken officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.
DAWNA LEE WILLIAMS SPURGIN - Dawna Lee Spurgin was born December 20, 1923 to Clint and Marie Williams. She passed away in her home on April 5, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Dawna is survived by her two sons, Dennis Spurgin and wife Kaye (Borden) Spurgin, Davis Spurgin and wife Jeannine (Shaffer) Spurgin. Her grandchildren: Francie (Spurgin) McBride and husband Pete McBride; Brant Spurgin and wife Mindy (Ipock) Spurgin; Ryan Spurgin and wife Kim (Smith) Spurgin; Jessica Spurgin; Scott Spurgin and wife Josie (Laughlin) Spurgin. Her great grandchildren: Trent McBride, Joree McBride, Brynne Spurgin, Jett Spurgin, and Clair Spurgin. Dawna was preceded in death by her parents, Clint and Marie Williams; her husband Wilson Spurgin; her brothers, Walter Williams and Daniel Williams and her sister Cloa (Williams) Spurgin. Dawna graduated from Eminence High School. In 1942 she married Wilson Spurgin and followed him to Fort Knox, KY while he served in the Army in WWII. After the war they returned to Munsell Community where they built a new house on the family farm and had two sons. In 1964 Wilson and Dawna purchased the Eminence Lumber Company and continued their construction business. Dawna worked in the family business as bookkeeper and office manager until she was 86 years of age. Wilson and Dawna’s sons, Dennis and Dave worked in the family business and have now taken over the Eminence Lumber Company and Spurgin Construction Company. Dawna was a loyal member of the Eminence First Baptist Church. She served as church treasurer and Sunday school teacher for many years. She quietly demonstrated her faith by ministering to those in need with a note or card, a visit, or a plate of home cooked food. Dawna always put her faith and family first in her life. She loved having her family visit and was always thrilled when her grandchildren came to visit. Grandma Dawna loved taking the grandkids to the creek to play. She loved gardening and planted a large garden to share with family and friends. During her long illness, Dawna was blessed to have loving, faithful caregivers. Her family will miss her strength and her loving, caring nature. The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus for their care of Dawna during her illness. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 12 PM – 1 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO. Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 8, 2015 at 1 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO. Burial will be at Munsell Chapel Cemetery in Eminence, MO
WILSON WENDELL SPURGIN - Born February 17, 1923 at Eminence MO to Isaac 'Ike' SPURGIN and Lillie WILSON SPURGIN. He was reunited with them on June 21, 2003 at the age of 80 years. Wilson grew up on a farm in the Munsell community, attended grades 1-8 at Munsell School and graduated from Eminence High School in 1941. During high school he played basketball and baseball. After high school he played both sports on the town teams. He was a very talented pitcher and was offered a tryout in the major leagues but chose instead to get married. In 1942 he was united in marriage to Dawna Lee WILLIAMS. He was inducted into the army during World War II, where he served as a Military Policeman at Fort Knox KY. After the war they returned home to their farm in the Munsell community where they raised hogs and dairy and beef cattle. Wilson built a new home on his farm and then, with his brother Dewey, began building homes for others in the area. Together with his wife Dawna they purchased the Eminence Lumber Company in 1964 and continued their construction business. They built many beautiful homes and businesses including the Duncan Funeral Home. Wilson and Dawna have two sons, Dennis Wilson and Davis Clinton SPURGIN. Their sons have worked side-by-side with Wilson in their family business and have now taken over the Eminence Lumber Company and Spurgin Construction Company. At various times each of his grandchildren have worked in the family business, and Ryan, Brant and Scott continue to do so, which is something Wilson was very proud of. After his retirement, Wilson still remained active in the business until his death. Wilson was preceded in death by his brothers, Dewey and Billy, and both parents, Ike and Lillie SPURGIN. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Dawna, their two sons, Dennis and his wife Kaye, and Davis and his wife Jeannine, all of Eminence; five grandchildren, Francie MCBRIDE and husband Pete, Winona; Brant SPURGIN and wife Mindy, and Ryan, Jessica and Scott SPURGIN, all of Eminence. Wilson also had two great-grandchildren, Trenton 'Buttons' MCBRIDE and Brynne 'Buttercup' SPURGIN. Wilson accepted the Lord on June 4, 2003. This was a great comfort to him and his family. Wilson was a very respected businessman in the community, but he was most well known for his love of his family. Wilson was a devoted, loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved nothing better than having his family gathered around him, which is how he spent his last precious few weeks. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Alan STRINGER officiating. Interment was in the Munsell Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, June 25, 2003.
Edna Virginia Dowell Stapleton - Born March 16, 1913 at Trask, MO the daughter of Joseph Flemming Dowell and Iva Haley Rowlett Dowell. She passed away June 21, 2008 at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS at the age of 95 years. She was united in marriage to Cicero Henry Stapleton on April 9, 1930 at West Plains, MO and to this union four children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Iva Dowell; her husband Cicero; one daughter Marion Freden; one grandson Kenny Brotherton of Wichita, KS; three brothers Pierce Dowell, Sanford Dowell and one infant brother; and three sisters Hazel Cook, LaVerna Schottel and Jody Vickers. She is survived by her son David Stapleton and wife Kay of Pismo Beach, CA; two daughters Evelyn Powell of Lenexa, KS; Elaine Cheek and husband Thurman of Wichita, KS; 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren; one sister Alice Cunningham of Mountain View, MO; and a host of other family and friends. Virginia attended the United Methodist Church in Mountain View, MO when she lived in the area. She had been residing at Lake Point Nursing Home in Wichita, KS for the last 5 years. Virginia was a seamstress and retired from Montgomery Ward after many years of employment. She was an accomplished artist, and painting was her passion. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in memory of Edna Virginia Stapleton to the Mountain View Senior Center in Mountain View, MO or to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center, 929 N. St. Francis, 8th Floor, N.W., Wichita, KS 77215 800 767-4965. Visitation for Edna Virginia Stapleton will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 6PM to 8PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Pastor Kathy Osiel officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.
EARNIE MATTHEW STARK - Son of Matthew N. Stark and Mary L. Gale Stark, was born at St. Louis, MO, February 8, 1950. Earnie passed away at his home near Summersville, Monday morning, April 16, 2007, at age 57 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Earnie was united in marriage to Bettiann Young, December 8, 1972. She brought to their marriage 3 children, Eric, Jeffry, and Christopher, all of the St. Louis area. In 1989, Earnie was baptized at the Bethel Community Church in Summersville, MO. When his step-father, Forrest Stark, became ill, Earnie helped his mother, Mary, care for Forrest, allowing him to be at home. After Forrest’s death, Earnie helped his mother, Mary, by running errands, caring for the house and yard, or anything else that needed to be done. Earnie like to visit with his friends and family. Teasing his sisters, Glenda, Brenda, and Kay, was his favorite pastime. His hobbies included watching Cardinal Baseball and Rams Football. He liked to listen to Merle Haggard. Often he would watch his favorite team play listening to Merle at the same time. He enjoyed watching wildlife from the large window in the house. Family times were important to Earnie; he enjoyed playing and teasing his nieces and nephews. Earnie enjoyed picking on the girls who were his friends. Earnie was willing to help anyone in need, often by laying carpet and linoleum for them. Those preceding Earnie in death are his father, Matthew N. Stark; step-father, Forrest Stark; his paternal grandfather and grandmother, Henry and Sarah Stark; and his maternal grandfather and grandmother, Calvin and Iva Gale. He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Stark, sister, Glenda M. Belew, both of Summersville, MO; brother, Chuck Stark, and wife, Jan, of St. Louis, MO; sisters, Brenda F. Pitts and fiancee, Johnny Moffett, of St. Louis, MO; and Linda K. Beason of Florissant, MO; his aunts, Nova Neal, Orpha and Robert Burns, Irma and Mark Stark, Bonnie Mathis, Nadine Stark, and Ruth and Delmar Tuttle; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Earnie will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew him. Services were held Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Brad Wallace officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.
MARTHA ELIZABETH 'BETTY' STARK - Daughter of Albert and Lucinda Hart, was born near Eminence on December 6, 1891 and departed this life June 9, 1965 at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 3 days. She accepted Christ at an early age and lived a devoted Christian life. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Winona. Her only son died in infancy. She leaves 6 daughters: Daisy Mooney of Eminence, Elva Myers, Jean Weaver, Pauline Smith, Ellen Link and Ethel McDonald, all of Winona; 28 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren, 5 brothers: John Hart of Winona, Bob Melvin and Perry of Van Buren and Alfred of St. Louis; 1 aunt, Laura Parker of Ironton. In addition to a host of other relatives she leaves countless friends to whom she was known as “Aunt Betty”, and because of her special love for children she was known to them as “Granny Stark”. Funeral services were conducted on Friday in the Winona Baptist Church with Brother Holland in charge. Burial was at Mount Zion under the direction of Duncan Funeral home. ~ Mrs. Betty Starks departed this life at her home in Winona on June 9, 1965 at the age of 73 years. Her six daughters were at her bedside. Mrs. Starks resided in Winona the greater part of her lifetime and was much loved and respected by everyone who knew her. Out of town friends and relatives her for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weaver, Mr. Troy Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fair, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tucker of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hart and others of Arkansas, Bob, Melvin and Perry Hart of Van Buren, Alfred Hart of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McDonald and family and Tommy McDonald of Salinas, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Glen Weaver of Houston, Roger Weaver of Jefferson City......(obit ends here)
Mary Frances TOOLEY Stark - Born August 1, 1942 at Hartville, MO the daughter of Harry Tooley and Pearl May (Hicks) Tooley Fullington. She passed away September 12, 2012 at her home in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 70 years. She was united in marriage to George Utah Stark on November 12, 1960 at Hartville, MO. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Pearl Tooley; husband George Utah Stark; one daughter Mary Jo Stark; four brothers and three sisters. She is survived four sons George Henry Stark of Birch Tree, MO, Donald Stark of Birch Tree, MO, Johnny Stark of Birch Tree, MO and Billy Joe Stark of Birch Tree, MO; one daughter Frances Darlene Carroll of Cassville, MO; three sisters Delsie Hastings of Mountain Grove, MO, Annie Wilson and husband Dave of Mountain Grove, MO and Ruby Kennedy and husband Charlie of Mountain Grove, MO; five brothers Henry Tooley of Edwards, MO, Wade Tooley and wife Betty of Hartville, MO, Bobby Tooley and wife Margie of Hartville, MO, George Fullington of Farmington, MO and Larry Fullington of Mountain Grove, MO; one granddaughter Erica Chaney of Cassville, MO; and a host of other family and friends. Mary enjoyed reading, sewing, fishing and camping. Most of all she loved spending time with family and friends. She was a beloved wife and mother and will be greatly missed. INTERMENT: Antioch Cemetery, Hartshorn, MO
ROBERT DEAN STARK - Son of the late Lester Clarence and Maggie May Wilson Stark, was born April 7, 1945 in Raymondville, Missouri. He passed away at his home in Birch Tree, Missouri surrounded by his loving family Thursday morning April 27, 2006, making his age 61 years and 20 days. He was united in marriage to Treva Olene Smith on March 22, 1965 in Houston, Missouri, making their union together 41 years. To this union, six children were born: Pam, Rocky, Debbie, Barb, Shawn and Danielle. Robert worked in the logging woods with his sons. He also drove a truck over the road for several years. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved to spend time with his wife and children. Most of all, he was especially proud of his grandchildren and spent as much time with them as he could. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Maggie; one sister, Wilma; and one brother, Johnny. Robert is survived by his wife, Treva Stark of the home; his children, Pam Tuttle of Summersville, Missouri, Rocky Stark of Birch Tree, Missouri, Debbie Pendegraft of Mountain View, Missouri, Barb Bland and husband Daniel of Birch Tree, Missouri, Shawn Stark and wife Lynette of Birch Tree, Missouri, Danielle Stark of Birch Tree, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, Cody Pendegraft, Cory Catus Wallace, Stoney Stark, Britany Pendegraft, Heather Pendegraft, Waylon Tuttle, Kerah Stark, James Stephson, Kyle Stark, Londan Bland, Kagan Norris, Trinity Gopher Stark and Nathan Norris. He is also survived by six brothers and four sisters. Those that knew Robert knew he had many friends and family who he love to spend time visiting with. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 11:00 am at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View, Missouri with Bro. Bobby McVicker officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.
Wilma June Barton STARK of Sanger, Texas passed away June 17, 2017 in Denton, Texas at the age of 82. She was the daughter of Charley Monroe Barton and Vena Delphia (Crabtree) Barton, she was born April 25, 1935 in Hartshorn, Missouri. On August 8, 1951, she married Elvin Paul “Shorty” Stark in Summersville, Missouri. She was a member of the Duplex Baptist Church in Ivanhoe, Texas. Prior to her retirement, she worked for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, California as an aircraft mechanic for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Marie Gatz, Ola Mae(Skog) Harmon, and Mildred Cook, and 5 brothers, Virgil Barton, Cecil Barton, Jim Barton, Ralph Barton and Elmer Barton. Those who will cherish her memory are her husband Shorty of Sanger, Texas, a daughter Donna Millard of Sanger, a son Lonnie Wayne Stark of Riverside, California, 1 sister Thelma McKee of Mountain View, Missouri, 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Valley Center Church at 11:00. Inurnment will be in Valley Center Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
JUANITA MAE MCGEE STATON - A Prineville, Oregon resident, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2006 at Pioneer Memorial Chapel, in Prineville, Oregon. She was 84 years old. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Prineville Funeral Home. Pastor Dusty FLEGEL will be officiating. Private burial will be held at Juniper Haven Cemetery. Juanita was born in Birch Tree Shannon Co MO, on October 9 1922 to Charlie and Ruie KELLEY MCGEE. She attended school in Birch Tree, Missouri. She married George STATON in Birch Tree, Missouri on July 29, 1940. They moved to Prineville in 1950 from Birch Tree. She enjoyed bowling, cooking, and bingo, and working in the vegetable garden. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She also enjoyed working in the potato harvest working on a combine and worked at Burnnett Box in Prineville. She loved Bowling, and traveled all over the State of Oregon with her bowling team. In 1993 her team won the Oregon State Women's Bowling Association Championship. Juanita is survived by her sons; Loyd D. and his wife Maria STATON, Charles T. STATON, Billy Eugene Sonny STATON all of Prineville. Brother, Don MCGEE of Birch Tree, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Bernard, Jack , Olin, Ganes MCGEE, and sister Martha HESTER. Memorial contributions may be made to Pioneer Memorial Hospice. Arrangements are in the care of the Prineville Funeral Home. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
TERRANCE MARION STAUFFER - born Dec. 30, 1967, at Casa Grande, Ariz., the son of Robert James Stauffer Jr. and Linda Rae Yancy Stauffer. He passed away Feb. 22, 2011, at his home in Mountain View, Mo., at the age of 43 years. Terry was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert J. Stauffer, Sr., Lucille Mae Stauffer, Conde Bee Yancy and Ruth Alice Raymer Yancy; one sister, Michell Ruth Stauffer; and two brothers, James Conde and Forrest Jason Stauffer. He is survived by his parents, Robert J. Stauffer Jr. and Linda Rae Stauffer of Birch Tree, Mo.; companion Cherie Renee Richard of Alton, Mo.; one son, Jason Stauffer of Alton, Mo.; one daughter, Jessica Marie Stauffer; two sisters, Tammy L. Ahumade of Galena, Mo., and Jennifer L. Stauffer of Birch Tree, Mo.; and a host of other family and friends. Terry was a gamer for Ezony and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial services were held Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree, Mo., with Rev. Aaron Davis officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree, Mo. Arrangements were made by Duncan Funeral Homes.
BESSIE J. HAYNES STEARNS - Born Dec. 30, 1931 to James Edward 'Willis' HAYNES and Virgie Lee BRAWLEY HAYNES at Hurricane Creek Oregon Co MO. She passed away Jan. 11, 2001 at West Plains Howell Co MO. She married Frank E. STEARNS June 17, 1950 in Piggott, AR, and had two children, Frank, Jr. and Carol. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband Frank, her parents Willis and Virgie, two brothers Leo and Cleo HAYNES, sister Ava Eunice GOODFELLOW, and nephew Cary HAYNES. She is survived by her children Junior STEARNS, Winona MO, Carol DILLON and Roger, Eminence MO, sister Nance NEAL, brother Coe HAYNES and Carolyn; grandchildren, Larry and Gayla NEEDELS PHIPPS, Stacy and Bobbie BARNES, Caren STEARNS and Ronnie, Jerry and Valerie NEEDELS HANGER, Jimalee and Mark SARTIN; great-grandchildren, Nikki, Logan, Lucas, Mason, Hunter, McKenzi, Jacob, Brandi, Toni, Melissa, Sammy Jo, and great-greatgranddaughter Victoria. Bess and Frank owned and operated The Outpost Tavern in Winona MO for many years. Bess made many friends, and will be remembered for her lovely smile and wry humor, and of course, her hugs and kind words. She could be stern when she needed to be, but overall she was caring and loving to everyone she met. She will be missed. Burial was in Falling Spring Cemetery Greer Oregon Co MO. Sources for this information: Adapted from Findagrave.com, personal knowledge.
FRANK EDWARD 'JUNIOR' STEARNS - Born May 23, 1951 at Granite City, Illinois, the son of Frank Edward Stearns, Sr. and Bessie Jerlin Haynes Stearns. He passed away January 22, 2008 at Winona, Missouri, at the age of 56 years. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Vermillion in 1972, and to this union one daughter, Karen, was born. He married Shirley Goforth Hanger on May 10, 1991, and she brought to the family more children. Junior married Mavis McIntire on May 16, 2005 at Piggott, AR, after Shirley's death. Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bessie Stearns and his second wife Shirley Stearns. He is survived by his wife Mavis Stearns of Winona; daughter Karen Michelle Stearns of Austin, TX; sister Carol Lee Dillon (Roger) of Eminence; his mother-in-law Betty McIntire, of Winona, MO; stepchildren Andrew Phillips, Jerry Hanger (Valerie) and Jimalee Sartin (Mark), all of Winona; step grandchildren: Brandi Black (Chris), Toni Sartin, Melissa Farris (Steven), Sammie Jo Hanger, Jacob Hanger and McKenzie Pryor; stepgreat grandchildren: Victoria Qualls, J. Douglas Qualls IV, and Kelton Sartin; nephew Larry Phipps (Gayla), of Winona; niece Stacy Barnes (Bobbie) of Mountain View and a host of other family and friends. Junior attended Winona Schools and graduated from Winona High School in 1969. He entered the United States Navy on May 27, 1969 and was honorably discharged on November 1, 1972. Junior was a craftsman and worked in Texas in construction, roofing and the oil fields. In 1999 he bought Miley Hardware in Winona which he renamed Jacob's Hardware after his step grandson Jacob Hanger, and continued to operate until his time of death. He was a bail bondsman and ran the local U-Haul Rental in Shannon County. Junior entered as an apprentice in the Eminence Masonic Lodge #607 on December 2, 1999 and passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft on January 6, 2000. He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on March 2, 2000. He joined the Shriners on April 30, 2001. He became the Worshipful Master of Eminence Lodge #607 on May 20, 2004 and became affiliated to the Woodside Lodge #387 in Thomasville, MO on February 15, 2006. Junior was well known in the area for always helping anyone who came to him in need. He placed many of the Veteran's Monuments in cemeteries in the Shannon County area, volunteering his time and expense as a tribute to his fellow Veterans. He loved to go fishing with Mavis, Andrew and Jacob, and enjoyed spending time with his animals. He loved his family and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Monday, January 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Darrell Derryberry officiating. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the Direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.
ALBERT RAY STEELMAN - Born Sunday, July 14, 1929 in Summersville, MO. He was the 13th child born to William Albert and Estella Perry Bryant Steelman. He went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the age of 78 years. Albert was inducted in the Unites States Army serving from February 13, 1951 to November 22, 1953. During his time in the Army, he earned a Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars and a United Nations Service Medal; he also received a citation award of the commendations Ribbon with medals for heroic efforts while under siege. Albert met the love of his life, Mary Alice Johnson; they were married in Fulton County, Arkansas, September 15, 1951, making their union together 56 years. To their union three children were born, Steve Albert, Colleen Sue, and Rita Lyn. Albert and Mary farmed and worked together to raise their family. During the early years, Albert cut cord wood and farmed while Mary worked at Angelica Uniform Factory. In the late 60’s, they moved to Hwy K near Summersville where the family ran a dairy farm. Albert was saved at an early age. He felt the Lord calling him to minister unto others, and was Ordained September 23, 1978. He was a pastor at Elk Creek Baptist Church, Eunice Baptist Church, and Faith Baptist Church. He was an interim pastor at Faith Baptist and at Clara Baptist Church. He would fill in any way he could when he was needed. He loved to go to the nursing homes and visit with the residents. Albert and Mary’s heart was always with their home church Summersville First Baptist Church where they were faithful and dedicated members. He was active in many civic affairs, the Shannon County Welfare Commission in 1971, the Shannon County Road Board, and the Texas County Baptist Association. He would help any one in need, no matter who they were. Helping others and doing acts of kindness; will be one of the many things he will be remembered for. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Estella, brothers, Tom, Earl, Lee, infant brother Calvin, Corb, Burley and Clyde; sisters, Almeda Swartz, Gladys Sykes, and Lorene Van Horn; several nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Walter and Essie Jane Holmes Johnson. Those left to mourn his passing are his beloved wife, Mary, his children and grandchildren, Steve and Connie Steelman and son, Samuel, of Summersville, Colleen and Doyle Bradford, of Summersville, and daughter Kezra and husband, Jeff Chamberlin, of Branson; Rita and Marlon Richison and children, Joshua, Jacob, Ezekiel, Marly and Scarlet of Summersville; one sister, Goldie Johnson Alexander of Des Moines, Iowa; and two brothers, Ray Steelman of St. Louis, MO and Carl Steelman and wife, Joan, of Mexico, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Albert is also survived by his First Baptist Church family, who he loved. Services were held Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville with Rev. Tommy Boyd, Rev. Gary Steelman, and Rev. Bill Mathes. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
DORMAN LLOYD STEELMAN - Age 81, Salem, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Salem Memorial District Hospital, Salem MO. Mr. Steelman was born Feb. 17, 1926, in Cedar Grove, the son of Reamy and Erma Steelman. He received his education in a one-room schoolhouse near the Current River and graduated from Eminence High School in 1944. Mr. Steelman served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy, gunner's mate, from 1944 until the end of the war. He was united in marriage to Maxine L. LIVESAY on Nov. 21, 1951. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in 1952 and served as Salem city attorney from 1956 to 1957. In 1957, Steelman was elected as state representative from Dent County to the Missouri House of Representatives, where he was re-elected three times and served until 1964, serving as minority floor leader from 1960 to 1964. He was state chairman of the Missouri Republican Party from 1966 to 1968. In 1976, he was appointed by Gov. Kit Bond as circuit judge for Missouri Judicial Circuit 42, where he was re-elected three times and served until 1994. Mr. Steelman was a member of the United Methodist Church, Scottish Rite Masons, Rotary Club, Shriners, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Masonic Lodge, American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gurnell and Stanley Steelman. Mr. Steelman is survived by his wife, Maxine L. Steelman; two sons, David Lloyd Steelman and wife Sarah, Rolla, and Donald Alan Steelman and wife Linda, Salem; one daughter, Deborah Lynn Macon and husband Tom, Kansas City; six grandchildren, Amanda Steelman -Moore, New Orleans, La., Samuel John, Joe Dorman and Michael David Steelman, all of Rolla, and Livvy and Travis Ward, both of Kansas City; one brother, Larry Steelman, Fenton; seven sisters, Dorella Beckett, Smithville, Glenna Steelman, Poplar Bluff, Thorlene Lough, O'Fallon, Loretta DeWitt, Oldfield, Deloris Petty, Town and Country, and Helen Elmer, Nixa; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 3, at James & Gahr Mortuary, Salem. Interment was in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem. Memorials to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks/Steelman Scholarship Fund are preferred. The family was served by James & Gahr Funeral Home, Salem. The Washington Missourian, 3-9-2007
RAY H. STEELMAN - Born at Boyd Creek, near Summersville, July 20, 1919. He was the 8th child born to William Albert and Estella Perry Bryant Steelman. He passed away Saturday, December 22, 2007 making his age 88 years, 5 months and 2 days. He was united in marriage to Dorothy ASPLIN. To their union three children were born: Donald, Roberta and Estle. For over 20 plus years, he worked in the maintenance department at Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis. For the past 5 years, Ray has been in a nursing home, as he was no longer able to live alone. He loved to have his family come visit him, and spend time with him. Preceding Ray in death are his parents, Bill and Estella; his son, Don; one granddaughter, Tammy; eight brothers, Lee, Earl, Tom, Burley, Clyde, Corb, Albert, and an infant brother, Calvin; three sisters, Almeda SCHWARTZ, Gladys SYKES, and Lorene VAN HORN. Surviving are his daughters, Roberta HAUSER and husband, Jerry, of Pacific, Missouri and Estle LARGE of O’Fallon, Missouri; six grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, and six great- great-grandchildren. Ray is also survived by one brother, Carl STEELMAN and wife, Joan, of Mexico, Missouri; one sister, Goldie JOHNSON ALEXANDER of Des Moines, Iowa; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services where held Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville, MO with Rev. Gary STEELMAN officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
VIRGINIA ROSE BERNARD STEMPER - Born October 7, 1923 at Des Moines, IA the daughter of Walter Von Bernard and Arvilla Pearl Ross Bernard and passed away August 25, 2007 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 83 years. Rose was united in marriage to Raymond Ervin Stemper on October 18, 1944 in Arkansas and to this union eight children were born. Rose was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three daughters and one son. Rose is survived by one son Raymond E. 'Sonny' Stemper and Elevada Teney of Brandsville, MO; three daughters Mary Ann Hoover and husband Norman of Peru, KS; Leona Ruth Thomas and husband Alfred of Wichita, KS and Rose Mary Lopez and husband Robert of Fontana, CA; five grandchildren Glenn, Don, Stephanie, Chris and Joey; fourteen great grandchildren Shae, Brevon, MaKenna, Elizabeth, Emily, Andrew, Saphire, Kayla, Mariah, Luke, Mark, Levi, Eden, and Drew; and numerous other family and friends. Rose was born in Iowa and lived there until her family relocated to the Mountain View area in 1936. She lived on a farm most of her life. She and her husband Raymond would work together on the farm raising crops and livestock. Rose would also help her husband in the timber woods. She was a hard worker and did her best to provide a loving home for her children she loved so dearly. Rose attended the Bible Way Home Mission Church in the Oakside Community and later attended Life Bible Church in Winona, MO when her health permitted. Rose will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew her. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View , MO at 10:00 am with Kay Swafford officiating. Interment was in the Chapel Hill Cemetery in Mountain View , MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
CHESTER J. STEPHENS - Born July 1, 1926 in Montier, Missouri passed away June 28, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his son Buddy STEPHENS. Chet is survived by his wife Juanita STEPHENS, two daughters Cathie WARD and Vicky SPAHN; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, as well as many close lifelong friends. Chet, a U.S. Army Veteran, served in the European theater during WWII earning a Bronze Battle Star for his valor and bravery. After the war he worked for and retired from GM after 25 years. He then owned and operated the Lake John Fishing Resort in Walden, Colorado for 20 years. A few years ago he retired to Rockport, Texas with his wife of 60+ years to go fishing. Chet never met anyone he didn't like, he loved his family, worked very hard and always helped others. He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew and loved him. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 3rd from 4-8pm and services will be held on Thursday, July 5th at 9am, both at Olinger Crown Hill Chapel in Wheat Ridge, Colorado under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
John Andrew Stephens, born August 4, 1983 in Fort Collins, Colorado to Richard Joseph Sr. and Charlene (Herrington) Stephens. John departed this life Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Mount Vernon, Missouri along with his wife Lori and three step-children; Tyler, David and Harly. He attained the age of thirty years, seven months, and nineteen days. John had been a resident of Van Buren, MO since 2011 was formally of Winona, MO where he attended and graduated from the Winona Schools in 2001. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served on the USS Ronald Reagan, where he was part of the original crew. Later John attended Private Investigating school. John was a laborer for McClain Forest Product and attended the First Baptist Church of Van Buren. He was an outgoing person who never met a stranger, enjoyed wrestling, drawing, and was an avid Broncos fan. John loved his wife and children more than anything. On May 7, 2012 John was united in marriage to Lori Lane Mae (Hayes) and her four children in Ordway, CO. Survivors include his parents, Richard “Dick” and Charlene Stephens of Van Buren; one son, John A. Stephens Jr; three daughters, Alysin P. Stephens, Lillie Jean Stephens and Riyann Stephens; one step-son, Dominic Flora; one sister, Donna Jo (Scott) MacLearn, of Broomfield, CO; one brother, Richard “Rick” J. (Leona) Stephens Jr, of Van Buren; along with many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. A visitation will begin at 6pm for the public on Wednesday, March 26 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren with the funeral to follow Thursday, March 27 at 10am at the South Van Buren General Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Dry Valley (Poca Hollow) Cemetery.
Lori Lane Mae Hayes Stephens, born June 20, 1986 in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to Faye (Hayes) Rukes (Charles) and the late David Franklin Hayes. She departed this life on Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Mount Vernon, Missouri at the young age of twenty-seven years, nine months and three days. Lori was a resident of Van Buren, Mo since moving from Colorado in May of 2013. She worked as a waitress at the Float Stream Restaurant and attended the First Baptist Church of Van Buren. She was a very friendly and outgoing young woman, who loved to sew and design clothes, but most of all she loved her children and family. Lori was part of the Cherokee Nation. On May 7, 2012 Lori was united in marriage to John Andrew Stephens and his two children in Ordway, CO. He accompanied her in death along with three of her sons Tyler, David and Harly Pappan on March 23, 2014. Survivors include her mother Faye (Hayes) Rukes and step-father Charles, one son, Dominic Flora; two daughters, Lilli Jean and Riyann Stephens; two step-children, John A. Stephens Jr and Alysin P. Stephens; one sister, Chantal Lane Rose Hayes of Haswell; one half-brother, Glenn Hayes of Littleton, CO; three half-sisters, Denise Oxley of Holt Summett, MO, Nancy Corbett of Englewood, CO, and Carrie Quinn of Morrison, CO; as well as many other friends and relatives who mourn her passing. A visitation will be held for the public at 6pm Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27 at 10 am at the South Van Buren General Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Robinson officiating. Burial will be at the Dry Valley (Poca Hollow) Cemetery.
Mary Imogene Ford Stephens - Born April 12, 1920 at St. James, AR, one of seven children born to Mary Hix Beckham Ford and Finis C. Ford. She passed away September 6, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, MO at the age of 88 years. She was united in marriage to Cecil Roy Stephens on February 15, 1941, at Salem, AR, and to this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, F.C. and Hix Ford; her husband, Cecil; and one sister, Genevieve Beatty. She is survived by one son, Jerry Stephens of Mountain View, MO; four daughters, Mary Williams and husband, Jim, of West Plains, MO; Kelley Baty and husband, Ed, of Alton, MO; Linda Williams and husband, Fred, of Sarcoxie, MO; and Jill Stephens of West Plains, MO; one brother, Walter Ford and wife, Carolyn, of Cloudcroft, NM; four sisters, Nells Davis of Wills Point, TX; Kelley Dillard of Kemp, TX, Joyce Morris and husband, Carey, of Hawkins, TX, and Merlyn Uselton and husband, Glenn, of Irving, TX; ten grandchildren, Jerome Stephens and wife, Kim; Cecil Stephens, Kenneth Stephens, Kevin Stephens, Marlana Stephens, Jeffrey Williams and wife, Sharon, Kelley Baty Cook and husband, Bobby; Michael Baty and wife, Dawn; Julie Stevens Johnson and husband, Kenny; and Matt Williams; 13 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Imogene was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be remembered by her children as a very caring and loving mother. She loved her garden and flowers. The family would like to thank the many wonderful caregivers at West Vue Nursing Home and the nurses at Ozarks Medical Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 2 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Rev. David Fowler officiating. Interment was in Bethlehem Cemetery at Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.
Ervin Arnold Stewart - Son of Oscar A. Stewart and Bessie Ellen Day Stewart, was born February 4, 1930 at Hartshorn, Missouri; and passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, Monday, February 9, 2009, making his age 79 years and 5 days. Ervin was married to Joy Michel, and to their union two daughters, Sandra Lea and Pamela Sue were born. At age 19, Ervin moved to St. Louis where he worked as a truck driver, machinist and owned his own taxi service. He enjoyed reading, restoring old cars, doing mechanical work and was an avid Cardinals fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Bessie, four brothers; James, Paul, Elmer and Everett, three sisters; Ethel, Velma, and Virgie. Surviving are his two daughters; Sandra Stewart-Rollins and husband Will Rollins, of St. Charles, MO; Pamela Hauk and husband Tim, of St. Peters, MO; two granddaughters; Jamie Fry and Jennifer Sanders and husband, Matt; two great grandchildren; Owen Sanders, Olivia Sanders; one brother, Don Stewart, of Hartshorn, MO; and two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Stewart and Juanita Stewart-Norin. Services were held Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
EVERETT STEWART - Born February 2, 1925 to his parents, Oscar Stewart and Bessie Day Stewart at Hartshorn, Mo. He passed away Wednesday evening August 8, 2007 at his home in Hartshorn, Mo., making his age 82 years. Everett served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1947. After serving in the Army, he went to eastern New Mexico to work on a farm , and he also worked in the oil fields. While working in New Mexico, he met Geraldine Stroud. They were married October 11, 1948 at Portales, New Mexico, when he was ready to return to Missouri. To their union two children were born, Shirley Kay and Tommy Everett. Everett is preceded in death by his mother and father, brothers, Elmer Oscar and wife Pearl, James Wesley Bud; Paul Amos; sisters, Velma Kirkman and husband Bert, Ethel Farrow and husband Dewayne, brother-in-law Glen Atchison, and son-in-law Leroy Crider. Surviving are his wife Geraldine; children, Shirley Kay and husband Dan Darby of Ft. Collins, Colo., Tommy Everett and wife Dianna of Summersville, Mo.; grandchildren, Kevin Crider of Colorado Springs, Colo., Wesley Des Crider of Durango, Colo., Tammy Smith and husband Quentin of Clarksville, Tenn., Tommy Everett Jr. TJ Stewart and wife Shannon of Searcy, Ark., Anita Newhouse and husband Robert of Fredericksburg, Va.; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Austin Crider of Craig, Colo., Garrett and Kaylee Smith of Clarksville, Tenn., Laynie Stewart of Searcy, Ark., Brook and Morgan Newhouse of Fredericksburg, Va. Everett is also survived by his sister Vergie Atchison of Houston, Mo.; brothers, Ervin Stewart of Houston, Mo., Donald Stewart of Hartshorn, Mo.; and sister-in-law Juanita Stewart of Summersville; and a host of other family members. Services were held Saturday, August 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
JAMES MONROE 'JIMMY' STEWART, JR. Born May 10, 1950 at Tampa, FL the son of James Monroe Stewart and Cornelia M (Peoples) Stewart. He passed away January 7, 2015 at his home in Eminence, MO at the age of 64 years. Jimmy united in marriage to Melanie Moore on September 26, 1991 at Alamosa, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Cornelia Stewart; one brother Fred E. Stewart, and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife Melanie Stewart of Eminence, MO; one son James Monroe Stewart, III and friend Megan; one brother Charles D. Stewart of Eminence, MO; one sister-in-law Kay Stewart of Orlando, FL; three grandchildren Devon Shumley, Brandon Stewart and Katelyn Stewart all of Lakeland, CO; two nephews Michael Stewart and Scott Stewart of Florida and a host of other family and friends. Jimmy served in the United States Marines as an antitank assaultman with the 9th Marine Regiment in the 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnamese Service Medal with 3 stars, the Vietnamese Camp Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallentry. Jimmy and Melanie moved to Eminence in 1993. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed watching baseball games and football games, especially the teams from Tampa and from Missouri. He was an avid college football fan and loved watching Mizzou play on Saturdays. He was a NASCAR fan, and in earlier years was a racecar driver in the Busch Racing Team and other racecar teams in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia. His friend Larry Phillips had planned to have Jimmy drive a racecar for him, but Jimmy’s failing health did not allow this to happen. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jimmy will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Duncan Funeral Home.
LYNN MARIE ACKERMAN TYNDORF STEWART - Daughter of Mrs. Marie TURNER ACKERMAN, and the late Walter E. ACKERMAN, was born on February 6, 1943 in East St. Louis IL, and passed away at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO on Wednesday, July 5, 1998 at the age of 55 years 5 months and 13 days. Lynn graduated from Belleville Township High School in 1960. In 1966 she graduated from McKendree College in Lebanon IL with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. She completed her Masters degree in Elementary Administration at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield MO in the summer of 1980. She was united in marriage to Amos L. STEWART on July 31, 1997 making their union 11 ½ months. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter E. ACKERMAN. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Marie T. ACKERMAN of Belleville IL; her husband, Amos L. STEWART of the home; two daughters, Julie Lynn TYNDORF of Summersville MO and Michelle TYNDORF EDWARDS of Isabella MO; one stepdaughter, Paula Jean STEWART of Eminence MO; and one stepson, James STEWART of Houston MO; five grandchildren, Amanda, Andrew, Casey, Cody and A. J. Lynn retired in 1993 after teaching many years in the Summersville School District. She touched the lives of many family, friends and people who knew her through her kind thoughts, words and actions. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Services were held Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Chapel in Summersville MO, with Rev. Glenn GREEN officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery in Hartshorn MO. Arrangement were under the direction of the Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, July 29, 1998.
PEARL LATISHA MURFIN STEWART - Daughter of the late Ordie Estel MURFIN and Sally Ann CRABTREE MURFIN was born at Haffner MO on August 19, 1909 and passed away in Summersville on Monday evening August 8, 1994 at 7:56 p.m. at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 19 days. Pearl and Elmer Oscar STEWART were married on June 29, 1929 at Hartshorn MO. To this union two sons were born, Amos and Carlos. Pearl and Elmer lived in the Hartshorn/Summersville area most of their married life. Pearl was a cook at the Hartshorn School and substitute cook at the Summerville School. Pearl attended the Hartshorn Assembly of God Church for several years, and when she moved to Summersville she attended the Praise Assembly Church. She was faithful in her church attendance until she became ill and was unable to attend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ordie and Sally, her brother Bill, three grandchildren, an infant granddaughter, Joyce Marie, granddaughter Kim STEWART, and grandson, Paul STEWART. She is survived by her husband Elmer STEWART, who resides at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs MO; her two sons, Amos STEWART and his wife Pauline of Summersville, and Paula STEWART of Eminence; five great grandchildren, Bobby, Bryan, Robin, Crystal and Anthony, two great-great grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services were held on Friday, August 12, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bradford Funeral Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Arvel SCHWEIGHAUSER officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery in Hartshorn MO. Services were under the direction of the Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville MO. - The Summersville Beacon.
Pearl Latisha Stewart, 84, died August 8, 1994 at Summerville, MO. Born August 19, 1909 at Haffner, MO to Ordie Estel Mufin and Sally Ann Crabtree Murfin, she married Elmer Oscar Stewart on June 19, 1929 at Hartshorn, MO. Pearl is survived by her husband, Elmer Stewart, who resides at the Willow Care Nursing Home, Willow Springs, MO; her two sons, Amos Stewart and his wife, Pauline, Summersville and Carlos Stewart, Summersville; three grandchildren, Jimmy Stewart and Paula Stewart, Eminence, MO and Cathy Barnett, Summersville; five great-grandchildren, Bobby Bryan, Robin, Crystal and Anthony; two great-great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends who loved and will miss her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bill; three grandchildren, an infant granddaughter, Joyce Marie, granddaughter, Kim Stewart, and grandson, Paul Stewart. Pearl and Elmer lived in the Hartshorn/Summersville area most of their married life. Pearl was a cook at the Hartshorn School and substitute cook at the Summersville School. She attended the Hartshorn Assembly of God Church for several years and when she moved to Summersville, she attended the Praise Assembly Church. She faithfully attended church until she became too ill. Funeral services were held August 12, 1994 at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville, MO with Reverend Arvel Schweighauser officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery in Hartshorn, MO. - Standard News, August 17, 1994.
ROBERT ANDREW STEWART - Of Rolla, passed away Friday March 31, 2006 at the age of 21 due to injuries sustained in a single vehicle traffic accident. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa on August 16, 1984 to James Andrew and Fayette Hamilton Stewart. Robert was a junior at U.M.R. studying Information Science and Technology and a Rolla High School graduate of 2003. He served as a Scout for several years, first as a Cub Scout, then boy Scout, and then earning Eagle Scout in January of 2003 as a member of Troop 463 in Cuba, Mo. he previously worked as a newspaper carrier for the Rolla Daily News, served as a Student Assistant in Information Technology for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at U.M.R., and most recently worked as a student intern for the U.S.G.S. Robert was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rolla. He will be greatly missed by his surviving family, which includes his parents, Andy and Fayette Stewart, of the home; one brother, U.S. Marine William Stewart, currently stationed at Bravo Co. MCSB, Fort Mead, Md.; grandparents, Robert and Frieda Hamilton, of Salem and Helen Stewart, of Maquoketa, Iowa; aunts, uncles, cousins, other extended family member and many, many dear friends. Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in Rolla at 10 a.m. on April 5 with Pastor Timothy Lee, who officiated. Interment was in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Shannondale Community Church Center. Visitation for family and friends took place on Tuesday, April 4 at Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Memorial contributions are suggested to be made to the Computer System at the First United Methodist Church in Rolla. All arrangements were made under the direction of Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
Verna Mae Norris Stewart - Born Oct. 8, 1915 in Eunice, Mo., the daughter of James Cliff Norris and Maggie Mariah Morton Norris. She departed this life on Dec. 16, 2007 at Lincoln County Medical Center in Troy, Mo. at the age of 92. She was united in marriage to Alva Everett Stewart on Dec. 28, 1933. To this union two children were born: Helen and Maxine. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and four brothers, Sylvan, Cyril, Zolan and Lorin. She is survived by her two daughters, Helen Tucker and husband John of Des Peres, MO., Maxine Fischer and husband Jerry of Troy, MO., six grandchildren: Michael Tucker and wife Jane of Manchester, MO., Kevin Tucker and wife Jeannie of Ballwin, MO., Laura Burle Tucker and husband Ed of Mehlville, MO., Terri Fredericksen Fischer and husband Gary of Poquoson, VA., Tamara Jones Fischer of Fairbanks, AK., Timothy Fischer and wife Marsha of St. Peters, MO., 10 great grandchildren, her three sisters Pauline Odom of Summersville, MO., Mildred Bennett of St. Charles, MO., Ethel Atchison of St. Johns, MO., and sisters-in-law Mary Norris of Summersville, MO., and Lillian Stewart of Swansboro, NC. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Verna was a member of the First Baptist Church in Summersville, MO. She and her late husband lived in Hartshorn, MO. until 1952 when they moved to St. Louis, MO. where they remained until 1970. Alva's retirement from McDonnell-Douglas brought them back to live in Summersville. She loved her hobby of quilting and spending time with her family. Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville, MO. with Pastor Tommy Boyd officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery, Hartshorn, MO. under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
James L. Stoops - Born November 7, 1909 in Carroll Township, Texas County, Missouri, the son of George and Rosetta Beckelshymere Stoops. He passed away at his home in Pinecrest, Wednesday evening, December 3, 2009, making his age 100 years and 25 days. Memorial Donations in his memory maybe be made to Bethel Cemetery and maybe left at Community Bank NA. Online Condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net. He completed high school at Summersville in 1927, and began working that year with AT&T in testing and installation. He retired from AT&T in 1969. He then returned to Texas County. He started the first telephone company in Summersville and ran a number of other businesses, including a timber farm, sawmill, a lumber products company, an auto parts supply operation and a trailer park. Mr. Stoops is a well known local historian who loved music, dancing, gardening and fishing. He has been active in the business community. He and his wife Juanita were very active at the Summersville Senior Center, helping out in any way they could. Stoops wrote a book "Rocky Trails" about the history of the Ozark area. Mr. Stoops survived a heart attack and many cancers. He attributed his survival to dancing for exercise between treatments and having something to do every morning and getting up and doing it. On November 6, his family and friends had a birthday party at the Summersville Senior center to celebrate his turning 100 years. His birthday was mentioned on the Today show, and he received a resolution from the Missouri House presented by Representative Don Wells, for being a Missourian Centenarian. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Rosetta, his siblings, Perl who died in infancy; brother Ramon, and sister Muriel Medlock and a daughter-in-law Cindy Stoops. He is survived by his wife Juanita Stoops, two sons, James L. Stoops and Michael Stoops, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren and other family members. Private Graveside services were held Wednesday, December 3, 2009 at Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements were under the Direction of Bradford Funeral Home.
Leland Edward Stoops - Born May 23, 1921 at Hartshorn, Missouri to William Elijah Stoops and Sarah Pendland Stoops. He passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at Advanced Health Care in Ellington, Missouri, making his age 86 years 8 months and 4 days. Leland was united in marriage to Dorothy Darline Plummer October 30, 1948 in Salem , Arkansas making their union together 59 years and 3 months. To this union 3 sons and 1 daughter were born. Leland is preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Dorothy George, Goldie Michel, and Letha Norris, and 1 brother Raymond Stoops, and 1 grandson Derrick Stoops. He is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy, son Paul Jr. and wife Pat of Cabool, MO; daughter Rhonda Tharp and husband Larry of West Plains, MO; son Steve and wife Janet of Ellington, MO; son Ricky and wife Sheila of West Plains, MO, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren along with other relatives. Leland became a Christian in 1968 and it wasn't long until he was called into the ministry and pastored in many churches and preached in several others. He liked to fish and hunt. He loved spending time with family and friends. Services were held Wednesday January 30th at 11:00Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
Theodore Ernest Stoops - Age 82 - Born in Quay OK, on Oct. 17, 1927, to Ernest Wayne and Ethel Gertrude Stoops; went to be with the Lord at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at his daughter’s home in West Plains MO. He attended school in Markham OK. At the age of 10, the family moved to Yale OK. Ted often spoke of lean times while growing up in a household of nine children during the Great Depression. These times made him frugal and shaped his life. He served in the U.S. Army with the First Infantry supply section in Korea. His duties included assisting in the receiving, storage and issuance of supplies for the unit. He was united in marriage in Cleveland OK, to Oleta Joan Moses on Dec. 22, 1951. To this union of 57 years, six children were born – Connie, Steven, Timothy, Andrea, Catherine and Pamela. After his military service, he moved to West Plains MO, in 1976 when they purchased the Sahara Motel. They built and operated Hyways and Byways Christian Bookstore on North Highway 63 for several years. They retired in 1995 and moved to Cabool MO. Ted was a man of strong, quiet faith. He attended Calvary Temple Church in Mountain Grove MO. He enjoyed volunteering at the Calvary Temple Love Center. He loved playing dominoes, having taught most of his grandchildren to play. Ted and Oleta made a quilt for each of their grandchildren. Family was a high priority to them. They never missed family reunions, graduations, weddings and other family functions. He is survived by his six children, Connie Schwartz and husband, Rick, of Beatrice NE, Steve Stoops and wife, Sue, of Phoenix AZ, Tim Stoops and wife, Trish, of West Plains MO, Annie Vargas and husband, Doug, of West Plains MO, Cathy Evans and husband, Randy, of Garden City KS, Pamela Clemments and husband, Paul, of Rapid City SD; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Loyce, of Phoenix AZ; and a sister, Yvonne Dean of Yale OK. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, six brothers and one sister. Services were Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Calvary Temple Church in Mountain Grove MO, with Pastor Bill Morris officiating. He had 15 pallbearers, all of them grandchildren. Interment was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona MO, under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home in Cabool. Memorials may be made to Calvary Temple Church or Riverways Hospice.
Wayne Edward Stoops - Age 63 of Marshall, Arkansas, died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. He was born February 7, 1944 in Hartshorn, Missouri to Raymond and Susie Lowell Stoops. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Howard and Charles Dean Lemons. Wayne worked for the Searcy County Road department. Before working for Searcy County, he had been 'The Tire Man' for EZ Discount. Survivors include his wife, Irene Coulson Stoops; sons, Ron and wife, Julie Stoops, and Randy Stoops, all of Marshall, Arkansas; brother, Willard Stoops, of Yellville, Arkansas; sister, Wanda Hunt, of Summersville, Missouri; grandsons, Michael and Scottie Stoops and granddaughter, Tacora Crumley, all of Marshall; and mother-in-law, Myrtle Coulson, of Marshall, Arkansas. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 10, 2007, in Roller Coffman Chapel with Stanley Tilley and Junior Sutterfield officiating. Music was by Sonja Wilson. Burial was in Marshall Memorial Gardens under the direction of Roller Coffman Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Michael, Louie, and Mark Stoops, George Manning, Charles David House, and Larry Crumley. Hononary Pallbearers were Jim Denton, Junior Stoops, and John Allen Watts.
Adamandia 'Menda' Stotis - Born August 17, 1925 at Lansing, MI the daughter of James John Stotis and Sofia Hondros Stotis. She passed away June 23, 2008 at Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, MO at the age of 82 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two special friends Lovita Seibel of Willow Springs, MO and Sylvia Addie of Willow Springs, MO; her church family in Houston, MO; and her friends and staff at the Kabul Nursing Home. Menda worked as a waitress in various restaurants during her working life. She attended the Church of Christ Temple Lot in Houston, MO when her health allowed. Menda moved to the Mountain View area from Independence, MO in October, 1984 and had lived in the area since that time. Funeral Services were held Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Elder David Keeney officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.
Sherri Kay Street - Born March 12, 1969 at Fredericktown, MO. She passed away July 17, 2009 at her home in Winona, MO at the age 40. She was preceded in death by one sister Loretta Ipock. She is survived by her mother Bessie Street of Winona, MO; two brothers Loyd Ipock and family of DeSoto, MO and Curtis Randall and family of Hollister, MO; her sisters Sandi Ipock and family of Van Buren, MO, Bonita Parada and family Hollister, MO and her twin Sheila Brawley and family of Hollister, MO; her life long friend Jim Heiberg of Van Buren, MO and a host of other family and friends. Memorial Services to be arranged and announced by the family at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.
Delbert W. Sullivan - Son of the late Luther Sullivan and Lizzie Holland Sullivan, was born April 29, 1937 at Hartshorn, Missouri and passed away at his home Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 3:45 AM, making his age 73 years. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Overholser December 7, 1957, making their union together 52 years. To their union, three children were born, Cindy, Mark and Gwennetta. Delbert was a member of Faith Baptist in Summersville, a member of Cape Rock Chapter # 60 Order of Eastern Star, and Harold O’Grawel Masonic Lodge # 672. Preceding Delbert in death are his parents, Luther and Lizzie; three brothers, Earnest, Elmer, and Delmer; seven sisters, Pauline Sullivan, Ida Mae Maggard, Nedria Fiske, Ada Scott, Marie Powell, Wilma Smith and Ruby Connolly. Surviving are his beloved wife, Dorothy, of Summersville, Missouri; his children, Cindy and David Miskell of Munford, Tennessee, Mark and Margaret Sullivan of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Gwen and Bud Anderson of Summersville, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Andrew Miskell of Nashville, Tennessee; Jennifer Miskell of Munford, Tennessee, Dustin Pobst of Burke,Virginia, Derek Pobst and Tiffany Pobst of Summersville, Missouri, Nathan Sullivan of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Heather Robins of Marble Hill, Missouri; seven great grandchildren, McKayla, Jamie, Tristan, Astonish, Reeawna Robins, Vincent Feicht, and Patricia Pobst. Delbert is also survived by two sisters, Lucille Denton of Summersville, Missouri and Geraldean Hogan of Westphalia, Missouri, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave McVicker officiating. Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
GEORGE HERBERT SULLIVAN - Son of Hugh L. and Lida Sullivan was born at Winona, Missouri, on May 13, 1903, and departed this life at his home in Van Buren, Missouri on the 30th day of December, 1963. He was united in marriage to Zelpha Wollard, of Ellsinore, Missouri, on the 23rd day of August, 1930. To this union three children were born, Jacquelyn Beryl, James Kipling and Kathryn Maureen. He was preceded in death by two children, Jacquelyn and James, his father and mother and two brothers, Will H. Sullivan and Charles E. Sullivan. His is survived by his widow and daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Thornton, and a granddaughter, Susan, a sister, Mrs. C.M. Miller and two brothers, Ray H. Sullivan and Herman L. Sullivan, a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Winona, Missouri, on January 1, 1964, with Reverend Earl Sigler officiating and interment was at the Pine Lawn cemetery.
Joseph Allen Sullivan - Age 42, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at Faith Assembly of God Church in West Plains with interment in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Mo., under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains. He was born April 10, 1965, in Mountain View, Mo., the son of Leland and Rita Patterson Sullivan. He died Dec. 20, 2007, at 6:47 p.m. at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains. He was married to Joyce Banks and was owner and operator of ARM Enterprises sawmill. He was a former member of the Mountain View-Birch Tree school board and a member of Faith Assembly of God in West Plains. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the family home; daughter Fawna Vermillion of the home; two sons, Jason Allen Sullivan and Robert Trevor Sullivan of the family home; his parents, Leland and Rita Sullivan of Mountain View; four brothers, Jeff Sullivan and wife LaDonna of West Plains, Ray Sullivan and wife Darla of Willow Springs, Mark Sullivan and wife Rhonda of Mountain View, and Brendan Sullivan and wife Jackie of Arvada, Colo. He was preceded in death his grandparents. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the college fund for his children and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
LIDA SULLIVAN
Resolutions of Respect -- In memory of Sister Lida Sullivan
LIDA SULLIVAN -- Resolutions of Respect
Margaret French Sullivan was born August 25, 1925 in Eminence to William Aden and Grace Rowena (McKinney) French. She married Paul Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan died May 23, 2013 in Salem at the age of 87 years. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; infant daughter; sister, Jean Ryan; brother, Wayne French and brothers-in-law Harold Sullivan and Leroy Chilton. Survivors include her children, Susan Sheeley, Salem; Steve Sullivan and wife, Claudia, Salem and Sheila Curley and husband, Chris, Salem; brother, Richard French, Syracuse, NY; sisters, Dorothy Isherwood, Eminence and Edibeth Ross and husband, Jim, Eminence; sister-in-laws, Phyllis Hansen, Springfield and Beatrice Sullivan, Salem; grandchildren, Benjamin Sheeley, Elisabeth Sheeley, Andrew Sheeley, James Sullivan and wife, Beth, Michael Sullivan and wife, Jessica, Emily Curley and Lydia Curley, and great-grandchildren, Eva Sullivan, Betsy Sullivan and Ellie Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church. Memorial service for Margaret (French) Sullivan was May 28, 2013 at Salem United Methodist Church, with Pastor Doug Walter and Bro. David Gidcumb officiating. Steve Sullivan gave the obituary and remarks and Susan Sheeley gave remarks. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary, Salem. Music was provided by Katie Steelman and Ed Morris.
LONA MERLE GANN SUMMER - Born March 20, 1944 in Granite City, Illinois to Luther and Eva Gann. She passed away at age 61 on January 9, 2006 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Bill H. Summer and children, Jonny, Mary and Linda. She leaves behind children Charles P. Summer, Deborah L. Summer Campbell, son in law Bryan Campbell, 7 grandchildren Erika, Kelly, Jason, Deric, Alyson, Cameron and Paige. Lona will be fondly remembered by her family and friends. A memorial service was held at the Arroll Church on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 2pm in Arroll, Missouri. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the First National Bank in Mountain View, Missouri to cover expenses. Arrangement were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
Nora Mae Farrow Summer - Born to Leland and Loca Randle Farrow on August 23, 1919 in Summersville, MO. She passed away January 12, 2007 at Mountain Health Care making her age 87 Years, 4 months, and 20 days. Nora Mae was united in marriage February 5, 1937 to C.H. Tinker Summer. She had seven children. Nora Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Tinker; two sons, Dennis Denny Summer, and infant Everitt; one daughter, Pauline Stewart; one son-in-law, Gary Terrill; her brother, George Farrow; two sisters, Gladys House, and Lelah Smith; three granddaughters, infant Lana Summer, infant Joyce Stewart, Kim Stewart, and one grandson, Paul Bull Stewart. Nora Mae is survived by her children, Jerry Summer and wife, Billie, of Ozark, MO; Kay Howell and husband, Bill, of Hartshorn, MO; Faye Terrill of Summersville, MO; Charles Summer and wife, Deanna, of Summersville, MO. She has ten grandchildren; Mike, Doug, Jimmy, Paula, Keith, Debbie, Billy, Chris, Ryna, and Charlie, and seventeen great grandchildren; Andrew, Lawfton, Treyton, Bobby, Robin, Anthony, Tessa, Cody, Amanda, Shelby, Jamie, Brandi, Samantha, Kenzy, Bobbi Jo, Skyler and Hayden; three great-greatgrandchildren, Jacob, Destiny and baby, Evie. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Marie Farrow. Nora Mae has a special niece whom she loved as her own, LaDonna Greg Tranbarger of Mountain View, and a host of other nieces and nephews. Nora Mae professed her faith at an early age. She spent her life in and around Summersville. She was a devoted wife to Tinker, and loving mother and grandmother to her own, as well as many others along the way. She spent the last few years at Mountain View Healthcare in Mountain View, MO, where she made many friends and had some special times. Nora will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our loss will be Heaven’s gain. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 3 PM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. John Atchison officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.
RICHARD LEE SUMMER
- Age 79, of Silva, died March 14, 2009, at Poplar Bluff regional Medical Center
in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Aug. 16, 1929, in Artesia, Calif., son of the
late Burl and Stella Banks. He was married to Donna Jean Sudbring on Aug. 15,
1959. Mr. Summer served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force. He was a freight truck
driver. He is survived by two sons, Michael Summer, Caseyville, IL., Matthew
Summer, U.S. Navy, stationed in Japan; one daughter, Lisa Summer, Collinsville,
IL., one brother, John James Summer, Devol, Okla.; eight grandchildren; one
great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Ferdinand Ray Summer, and
one brother, earl Dean Summer. The funeral was held March 17 at ruegg Funeral
Home, Greenville, with rev. Willis Guess officiating. Pallbearers were Michael
Summer, Bill Bennett, Harold Twidwell, Shelby Thornhill, Jerry Tibbs and Wayne
Meyers. Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery, Eminence, with full military
honors. JOHN R. SUMMERS - Born in Eminence Shannon Co MO, on May 27, 1908, the son of John and Laura SHEDD SUMMERS. He passed away on November 18, 1983 at the age of 75 years. He resided in Granite City IL at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Susan, who passed away May 16, 1976. He is survived by one sister, Avis KAYSER, Belleville IL; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, November 23, 1983.
WANDA LAHMEYER SUMMERS - Born at Fremont, Mo. on August 29, 1935 and departed this life on November 16, 1980 at 12:50 a.m. in DePaul Hospital St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 45 yrs. 2 mos. and 17 days. She was the daughter of Ethel Woodward and William Lahmeyer. On Jan. 28, 1956 she was united in marriage with Earl Dean Summers and to this union came one daughter, Jeri Lynn. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Dean and father, Bill. She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter and son-in-law, Jeri and Mark Deatherage and her two grandchildren who were the joy of her life, Lori Lynn and Billy, her mother and step father, Ethel and Byron Woodward, her two sisters Lorene Lahmeyer Handley and Beverly Woodward Meagher and brother, James Herbert Lahmeyer, her brothers-in-law, Jim Handley, John Meagher, Joe Faulkenberry and sister-in-law Sally Lahmeyer and her aunt and uncle Beulah and Harley Wagner. She will also be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and a host of friends.
Elmer Floyd Sutherland - Born March 5, 1908 near Logan’s Creek in Reynolds County, MO to Will and Sally Strouthers Sutherland. He passed away October 2, 1998 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO at the age of 90 years 6 months and 27 days. Elmer was married to Pauline Counts and to this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, James Sutherland, one grandson, Ronnie Wilkins, two great-granddaughters, Brandy Wilkins and Wendy Wilkins. He is survived by two daughters, Mildred Johnson of Clinton, MO and Eula Grimes of Horseshoe Bend, AR; eight Grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren and four great-great Step-Grandchildren. Elmer loved spending time outdoors, especially in the log woods. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Elmer always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He had a wonderful sense of humor and often played practical jokes. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Many special evenings were spent with his grandchildren in an entertaining game of pitch. He lived in the Winona area all his life and will be sadly missed by everyone eho knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 5, 1998 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona. Interment was in the Rader Cemetery in Delaware under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. NOTE: He married also Lenora Irene Conner and Edna Edith McAdams 15 Feb 1965. No children by either of his other marriages.
MAYO CHARLOTTE KELLEY SUTTON - Born July 29, 1925 on Rocky in Shannon County, Missouri to Charles Wesley Kelley and Jesse Windsor Kelley. She departed this life on September 14, 2007 at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains , MO surrounded by her loving, devoted family. She was 82 years old. Mayo attended grade school at Eminence and Owls Bend and attended High School at Eminence and graduated from Winona High School in 1945. She attended Southwest Missouri State Teacher's College in Springfield , MO from 1945 to 1948 and received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 1948. She began her teaching career in 1948 at Anderson , MO , and she taught there for two years. She began teaching in Eminence, MO in the fall of 1952. She retired in 1982 after more than 30 years of teaching. She was united in marriage to Euel Leo Sutton on September 17, 1949 and to this union two daughters were born: Sharon Lynne Holland of West Plains , MO , and Marcella Ruth Jordan of Jefferson City , MO. Mayo was preceded in death by her husband, Euel; her parents, Charles and Jesse Kelley; her brother Alfred; her sisters, Virginia and Murrel; her father and mother-in-law, Frank and Lucille Sutton; a sister-in-law, Alma Ruth McBride; and two brothers-in-law, Pete McBride and Gordon Medley. She is survived by her two daughters and their families: Sharon and her husband Bob, and their children Christy Gardner husband Tom, Rodney Holland wife Amy, and Lyndsay Holland: great grandchildren, Makenzie, Tommi Lynne and Ty Gardner. She also leaves to mourn her passing her other daughter Marcella Jordan and her husband Dan, and their children, the twins Todd Jordan wife Ashley and Tiffany Taggart husband Jake and Stacy Jordan wife Amanda; great grandchildren, Abrah and Jonah Taggart and Madison, Hailey, and Devin Jordan. Mayo also has a surviving sister-in-law Doris Medley, and nieces and nephews. Mayo enjoyed sewing, fishing and going to festivals with Euel; making crafts, cooking for her family and she enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors. For the last 10 years of her life, she enjoyed playing golf. But most of all, she enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family. She was a loving mother and wife and a blessed Mamma. She accepted Christ into her life at an early age. Memorial Services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday September 22, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Eminence, MO with David Fowler officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO. A private family burial will be held at the Munsell Cemetery. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
WILLIAM L. 'BILL' SUTTON - Born at Birch Tree, Missouri May 28, 1925. His father was Henry Harvey Sutton, mother was Docia May Helvey Sutton. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sisters, Betty Lou and Mary Francis; one infant brother, John D., one half brother, Vollie, four brothers, Woodrow, Joe, Roy Lee and Walter; one sister Emma Jean Johns. Bill is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Norma Sconce Sutton. They were united in marriage June 17, 1945 in Jackson, Missouri. He is also survived by their two children, daughter Sharon Jerry Million of Farmington, Missouri and son Michael Sutton of Dittmer, Missouri. Also surviving are brother, Jerry Sutton of Salem, Missouri, sisters, Doris Wisdom of Salem, Missouri, Gertie Carver of Farmington, Missouri and Kathryn Baker of Cuba, Missouri. Bill and Noima have four grandchildren, Kevin Million, Jana Million Bell, Debbie Sutton :Euthauser and Deanna Sutton Schoendienst. There are seven great grandchildren, Megan Bell, Brandon Bell, Lindsey Martin, Brooke Wiley, Paige Million, Jordyn Million and Nick Schoendienst. Bill proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II on the Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise in the South Pacific. He was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services were held March 28, 2006 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, Missouri at 2pm with Alan Stringer and Johny Sconce officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday, March 28, 2006 from 10 until 12 noon. Interment was at the Munsell Cemetery in Eminence, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Eminence, Missouri. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.
ARTIE ACHSA DEATHERAGE SWINEY - Born January 13, 1915 at Ink, Missouri the daughter of James Thomas 'J.T.' DEATHERAGE and Eva COX DEATHERAGE. She passed away Sunday, March 18, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO at the age of 92 years. She was united in marriage to SWINEY on July 16, 1932 at West Plains, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roy on January 16, 1972 and her two brothers Howard DEATHERAGE and J.L. 'Buck' DEATHERAGE. She is survived by her sister Maudeline HENSLEY and husband Jessie K. of Rolla, MO; her nieces and nephews Elizabeth SANDLIN and husband Randy of Eminence, MO; Mark DEATHERAGE and wife Jerri of Wyoming; Ronnie DEATHERAGE and wife Diane of Portland , OR ; Jim DEATHERAGE and wife Joan of Springfield , MO; JayeLea PREWETT and husband Randy of Lynchburg, MO; and Jim CHILTON and wife Sue of Jonesboro, AR. Artie graduated from Eminence High School. She taught school for three years at Forest Glen School. She worked as a supervisor at the Angelica Uniform Factory in Eminence, MO for several years. She worked as a caseworker with the Missouri Division of Family Services and retired in 1985 after 20 years of employment. Artie was a member of the West Eminence Christian Church. She enjoyed reading and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO at 10:00 am with Bro. Grady Todd officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery at Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral home of Eminence, MO. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
Tony Earl Swiney - Age 88, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on January 24, 2008. Tony Swiney, a beloved husband and father and grandfather, was born on March 17, 1919 to Benjamin Swiney and Mary Deatherage Swiney in Black Hill, Missouri. He was also proud to be a direct descendent of Daniel Shedd of England who arrived at this country's shores in approximately 1640. He married Eunice Cox on April 21, 1946 and she survives him. Mr. Swiney began his teaching career in a one room school house in southern Missouri. He continued his teaching career at Jefferson High School in Columbia, Missouri where he taught social studies. He held a Bachelors of Science in Education from the University of Missouri Ð Columbia. Tony proudly served his country for more than 20 years. He was a veteran of three wars, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. His military career also included serving with the 880th Battalion of the Airborne Engineers in the South Pacific. He also served with the Strategic Air Command in England and at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington D.C. Tony Swiney was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1955. During his retirement he enjoyed participating in volunteer mission trips to Arizona and Texas. His travels also took him around the world and through all 50 states. He took pleasure in camping with his family, fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and four sisters. His son, Benjamin Daniel Swiney, also precedes him in death. Survivors include his two daughters; Jennifer Rose Swiney and Tonya Lane DeLapp, and seven grandchildren; Anthony Delcau, Rachel Knafo, Nicholas, Rebecca, Daniel, Christina and Thomas DeLapp. Memorial contributions are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation and funeral services were held Monday, January 28, 2008 under the direction of Nilson Funeral Home in Columbia at the Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Evans officiating. Graveside Services with Military Honors were held Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.
WILLARD FRANKLIN SWINEY - Age 75, of Columbus, Georgia died February 14, 1991 at the Medical Center in Columbus. Graveside services were held February 16, 1991 at 4 pm in the Park Hill Cemetery according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Inc. Mr. Swiney was born January 18, 1916 in Shannon County, Missouri, son of Benjamin, and Mary Swiney. He had lived in Columbus, GA since 1956, and was a Army veteran of WWII. He retired in 1973 with 30 years service with the Civil Service at Ft. Benning, as Management Analysis Officer Force Development Division. He was a member of Temple Baptist in Columbus, and a Member of the VFW Post #665, and the American Legion Post #35. Survivors include his wife Wilma J. Swiney of Columbus, GA; daughter Faye McCoy of Columbus, GA; son Stanley S. Swiney of Columbus, GA; three sisters: Pauline Seaman of Kirkwood, MO; Lorene George of Florissant, MO; and Sally Deering of Maryland Heights, MO; two brothers; Tony Swiney of Columbia, MO; Mack Swiney of Creve Coeur, MO; and three grandchildren.
M. Thelma Stiles Swinney - Born September 23, 1917 at Brey, Texas, the daughter of Ruth B. Stewart and Jesse F. Stiles, and passed away November 13, 2006 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 89 years. She was united in marriage to Hulet Andrew Swinney on February 8, 1936 at Hedley, Texas, and to this union one daughter was born. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents;, two brothers, Emmett Stiles and Jesse Stiles; and two sisters, Melba Stiles Ball and Vera Stiles Brinkley. She is survived by her daughter, J. Doris Powell and husband, Duane M., of West Plains, MO; one granddaughter, Pamela L. Powell, of West Plains, MO; two brothers, Johnnie Stiles and wife, Pat, of Hedley, TX and Wm. Lewis Stiles and wife, Carol, of Conroe, TX; one sister, Linne Ponder and husband, Harvey, of Jefferson, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Thelma was a member of the United Methodist Church and attended when her health allowed her. Her family, friends and her home was her life. She enjoyed gardening, and especially loved her flower gardens. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree, MO, with visitation starting at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Oak Forest Cemetery at Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO. ~ Summersville Beacon.
Mable Marie Bradway Sykes - Daughter of Asa Eugene Bradway and Millie Myrtle Morton Bradway was born August 12, 1933 at Manzanola, Colorado and passed away at her home in Summersville, Tuesday, August 19, 2008 making her age 75 years and 7 days. Mable was united in marriage to William Thurman Sykes, May 29, 1950. To this union 5 children were born, Sharon, Terry, Gary, Rhonda and Randy. Mable accepted Christ as her personal Savior in 1976 and attended church until her health permitted otherwise. She loved to travel and made several trips back to Colorado and surrounding states. She raised a big garden and like to can what she raised. She was a stay at home mom; and was always there for her family and provided for their needs before her own.Mable is preceded in death by her parents, Asa and Millie Bradway; 2 brothers, Benjamin; and Marion Bradway; 1 sister Juanita Crabtree. She is survived by her husband Thurman of 58 years; two daughters, Sharon Odom and husband Darrell; Rhonda Holden and husband Sonny all of Summersville; Missouri; three sons, Gary Sykes and wife Kathy of Winfield, Missouri; Terry Sykes and wife Crissan of Wentzville, Missouri; Randy Sykes and wife Paula of West Plains, Missouri; 14 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Laverne Crocker and husband James of Summersville, Missouri; Evelyn Hart and husband Don of Maryland Heights, Missouri. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other family members. Funeral Services were held Friday, August 22, 2008 at 1:00 Pm at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
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