Thursday, May 31, 2012

Mary Elizabeth (Ashlock) Perrone 1948-2008

Mary Elizabeth Perrone, daughter of Harvey Edward and Mary Ann (Allen) Ashlock, was born March 10, 1948 at Etlin Air Force Base, Florida where she grew up and attended school.


On July 25, 1992, Mary was united in marriage to Robert V. Perrone, Sr in St. Robert, Missouri. They shared over 15 years of marriage and many wonderful memories together.


Mary worked for Sterlings Hillbilly Store from 1975 until 1992. In her spare time, she enjoyed making beautiful quilts and sewing. Most importantly, she treasured the times that she could spend with her family and friends.

Shortly before her death, Mary accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized.


Mary passed away at 6:15 A.M. Tuesday, January 22, 2008 in her home at the age of 59 years, 10 months and 12 days.


Mary will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her husband, Bob of the home; her mother: Mary Ann Ashlock of Waynesville, MO; 3 children: Gregory Balk of Reed Springs, MO, Debra Reynolds of St. Robert, MO and Mary Schultz-Jenkins of Waynesville, MO; 2 sisters: Nancy Maxwell of San Antonio, TX and Carol Booker of Upton, KY; 1 brother: Allen Ashlock of Camdenton, MO; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


Mary was preceded in death by her father: Harvey E. Ashlock.

Mary Frances (Green) Frank 1927-2008

Mary Frances Frank, daughter of James David and Mary Geraldine (Taylor) Green, was born October 13, 1927 in Arrowrock, Missouri. Mary graduated from Bourbon High School and later attended cosmetology school in Kansas City, Missouri. As a young girl, Mary accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized.


In 1948, Mary was united in marriage to Harry Wallis Frank in Kansas City, Missouri. They shared over 14 years of marriage together and were blessed with one son, Gerald Gerry Wallis Frank.


Mary was a hardworking woman and took great pride in helping provide for her family. For several years she worked at the Fashion Shop Dress Store on the Waynesville square and also helped her family with the family business, Eircils Jewelry.


In her spare time, Mary enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She loved sitting out in the sun and watching her two dogs, Tiko and Panda. Most importantly, she cherished the times that she spent with her family and friends.


Mary went home to be with her Lord at 9:10 P.M. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in her home at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 7 days.


Mary will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by one son: Gerry Frank and his wife Cindy of Waynesville, MO; two grandchildren: Darin Frank and his wife Lacy of Richland, MO and Geremy Frank of Richland, MO; several other relatives and many friends.


Mary was preceded in death by her parents: James Green and Mary Green " Simmerly and Eircil Simmerly; along with her husband: Harry Frank.


Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 23, 2008 in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chuck Baker officiating. Dirk and Jennifer Ellis provided the music by singing How Great Thou Art and Give Me Jesus. Serving as escorts were Darin Frank, Geremy Frank, John Parrish, Ted York, Matt Henson, Boyd Hendrix and Barry Oursbourn.


Burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.


Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary Frank to the Lake Ozark Hospice and may be left at Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Herbert Fred Henry Goosen 1925-2009

Herbert Fred Henry Goosen passed away November 8, 2009 in the Christian Health Care Facility, North, Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of 84 years and 4 months.

Herb was born July 8, 1925 in Benton County, near Cole Camp, Missouri. He was the youngest son of four children born to the union of the late John and Ida (Frisch) Goosen.

Herb grew up in Benton County where he attended Dillon School and the Lutheran School. Even as a young boy, Herb worked long, hard hours on the family farm, a lifestyle and work ethic that would serve him well throughout his life.

Herb had a wide range of skills, working in several laundry and dry cleaners: Fashion Dry Cleaners in Jefferson City, Rice's Cleaners in Waynesville. He owned and operated Iberia Laundry and Dry Cleaners in Iberia and Crocker. He also worked as a funeral director and drove an ambulance. Herb served as a police officer in Crocker and as an assistant chief of police in Richland. He also drove a school bus for Richland Schools and retired as a corrections officer for the Missouri Department of Corrections. He enjoyed horses, whether riding, showing, trading or breaking them, as well as working his mules with their wagons. In his later years, he loved four wheeling and spending time visiting with friends at the Warren Senior Center in Richland.

On April 7, 1946, Herb was united in marriage with Mary Laverne Attwood, and to this union four children were born: Joyce, Linda, Danny and David. Mary preceded Herb in death on July 15, 2008.

Herb is survived by his four children: Joyce Goosen of Sweet Springs, MO, Linda McLean and her husband Charlie of Buckner, MO, Danny Goosen and his wife Meghan of Philadelphia, PA and David Goosen of Portland, OR; five grandchildren: Nathan McLean and his wife Taryn, Aaron McLean and his wife Amy, Mary Boese and her husband Justin, Chad Clark and Deserrai Davis: four great grandchildren: Tarah, Alyssa, Hunter and Dani; many other relatives and friends.

Herb was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Kalen Clark, three sisters: Idella Williams, Selma Eidson and Stella Rambow.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 13, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland with Rev. Daniel Garcia officiating. The songs "Amazing Grace", "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" and "I'll Fly Away" were played. Serving as escorts were Nathan McLean, Aaron McLean, Chad Clark, John Kullman, Francis Hobbs, Justin Boese, Junior Holloway and Clyde Jones.

Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery with Rev. Garcia reading the poem "I'm Free". Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Herb Goosen to the Warren Senior Center of Richland or the Regional Hospice of Lebanon.

Mary Louise Ward 1944-2009

Mary Louise Ward, daughter of the late Adolph H and Irene B. (Burmeister) Kramer, was born October 18, 1944 in Fairmont City, Martin County, Minnesota. Mary was a graduate of Trimont High School in Timont, Minnesota.

On May 23, 1964 in Trimont, Mary was united in marriage to George R. Ward, Jr. They shared many wonderful years of marriage together and were blessed with three children: Gail L., G. Robert and Mark D.

Mary became employed with the City of Waynesville as and administrative clerk after the family moved to the Waynesville area. She was employed there for many years and everyone who came to City Hall was greeted by her.

Mary’s pride and joy was her family. She treasured every time that she could spend with her family and friends, especially the grandchildren.

Mary passed away at 1:31 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 4 days.

Mary will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her three children: Gail Ward (David Todd) of Austin, Texas, G. Robert Ward III (Chrystie) of Tempe, Arizona and Mark Ward, Sr. (Amber) of Cuba; several grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother: Daryl Kramer (Jean) of Kenyon, Minnesota; several nieces, a nephew; aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 10, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with Rev. Danny Graves officiating. The song “What A Friend in Jesus” was played. Mary’s friend and co-worker, Carol Welch recalled her wonderful memories of Mary. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary Ward to the Waynesville City Park Fund and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Dorothy Mary (Roll) Price 1923-2010

Dorothy Mary Price, 87, passed away May 10th, 2010, at Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.

Dorothy was born, January 16, 1923, at Attica, Iowa to Stanley and Allie Grace Roll. She graduated from Knoxville High School and lived all of her adult life until retirement in Des Moines. She enjoyed her years as an employment counselor for Capital Personnel and later in the personnel department for Preferred Risk (now Guide One). Dorothy and her husband Ralph retired to Richland, Missouri.

Dorothy loved to cook for friends and family, who benefited from her great tasting cobblers and fried chicken. She loved country music and animals. A warm, outgoing person, Dorothy will be missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Price is survived by her two sons: Larry Flanagan (Jan) and Kent Flanagan (Janie) all of Des Moines, IA; one brother: Stan Roll (Mildred); six grandchildren: Price, Shawn, Juli, James, Shelli, Mindi; nine great grandchildren: Nolan, Kinsey, Kristlyn, Cayleigh, Cassidy, Savanna, Nick, Maggie and Bliss; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ralph and former husband Forest Flanagan; her brothers Kenneth and William.

Memorial services were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 14, 2010, in the First Assembly of God Church in Des Moines, Iowa with Rev. Greg Youmans officating. Graveside services were held at 11:30 A.M. Monday, May 17th, in the Mt. View Cemetery of Richland, Missouri with Rev. Christopher Hendrix, Sr. oficiating. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.

Mary Ellen Muxlow 1982-2010

Mary Ellen Muxlow, 27 of Richland, a Richland Elementary School teacher, passed away Monday morning, October 11, 2010, at the St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, as the result of injuries sustained in a two vehicle accident near Eureka, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, at Memorial Chapel of Richland. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 14, at the funeral home.

Mary is survived by her husband: Chad; three children: Chase, Anna and Tyler Muxlow all of the home; her mother: Rita Shoemaker (George) of Dixon; her brother: Michael Peterson (Michele) of Crocker; her sister: Lacy Davenport (Heath) of Kansas City, MO; her in-laws: Ralph and Patti Muxlow of Richland; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, co-workers and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary Muxlow for a fund for the Muxlow children.

14 December, 1982 - 11 October, 2010

Willia (Tiny) Duncan 1935-2012

Willia (Tiny) Duncan, 76, of Evening Shade, Mo., passed away in her home on April 27, 2012. Tiny was born in Memphis, Tenn., on June 23, 1935.

After spending many years as a military wife traveling the country, she settled in the Ft. Leonard Wood area when her first husband, Robert May, retired from the military. She earned two BA degrees from Drury University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. For many years she worked for the Social Security Administration before becoming licensed as a real estate agent and broker. Tiny was the owner of Lighthouse Realty and sold real estate throughout the Ft. Leonard Wood area for over 20 years. After the death of her first husband, Robert May, Tiny married Ted Duncan and enjoyed many happy years together until his death in 1995.

Tiny was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Diel and Bertha (Boutwell) Diel; a brother, Bobby Diel; granddaughter, Kimberly Smith; and a great-grandchild, Jonathan May.

She is survived by her children, Beth Jones of Dallas, Texas; her sons, Gary May and wife, Jane, and Bill May and wife, Gail, of Springfield, Mo. Tiny is also survived by her sister, Billie Gross of Memphis, Tenn.; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by niece, Cheryl Josephson; an “adopted” granddaughter, Kendra James; two nephews, Randy and Doug James; and family and grand nephew, Travis James.

Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Friday May 4, 2012, at Evans Funeral Home. Services are 2 p.m. with Wesley Wallace officiating. Pallbearers are Jeff Brown, Greg Brown, Donald Atterberry, Doug James, Donnie Duncan and Richard Gower. Burial will be in Palace Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.

Mary Lou (Carter) Lawson 1931-2010

Mary Lou (Carter) Lawson, 79, Fortuna, passed away Wednesday morning, November 3, 2010, at her home.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Nov. 5, at Fortuna United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Moreau Cemetery in Tipton. Services are under direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Versailles.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, at Fortuna United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Lawson is survived by two sons, David Lawson and wife, Kathy, of Waynesville; Richard Lawson and wife, Joy, of Fortuna; one daughter, Lynda Lawson of Fortuna; four grandchildren, Courtney Long and husband, Colin, of Waynesville, Carter Lawson and Katie Lawson of Columbia, and Andy Lawson of Tipton; one great-grandson, Connor Long, of Waynesville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fortuna United Methodist Church or Fortuna Area Senior Citizens. Donations may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory, Waynesville/St. Robert.

31 July, 1931 - 3 November, 2010

Thomas Garland “Tom” Lynch d. 7 October, 2011

Thomas Garland “Tom” Lynch, 69 of Richland, a retired tool and die maker, passed away at 1:35 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2011, at his home.

Services are pending and will be announced by Memorial Chapel of Richland.

Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife: Linda K. Lynch; two children: Kimberly Young (Kenny) and Christy Adams (Bill) of Richland; three brothers: Bill Lynch of Richland, Harold Lynch (Virginia) of Roseville, Michigan and Richard Lynch (Marsha) of Richland; two granddaughters: Andrea Jeffries and MacKenzie Murphy; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Mary Irene Corriveau d. 17 October, 2011

Mary Irene Corriveau, 85 of Waynesville, MO, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2011 in her daughter’s home.

Family services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the home of Mary’s daughter, Barbara Lindemood 25550 Starlight Lane, Laquey, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Mrs. Corriveau is survived by two daughters: Barbara Marie Lindemood (Patrick Molloy) of Laquey, MO and Michelle Lea Corriveau of Richland, MO; one sister: Ella Ann Rhea of Colorado Springs, CO; four great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mary Lou Freeman d. 23 October, 2011

Mary Lou Freeman, 53 of Waynesville, a former Waynesville School District teacher, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Sunday, October 23, 2011, at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood.

Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m., with funeral services to follow at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, at First Baptist Church of St. Robert. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery. Services under direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory, Waynesville/St. Robert.

Mrs. Freeman is survived by her husband: Rex; four children: SSG Michael Melton stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, SRA Brandon Freeman stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, MO and Valita and Macrina Freeman both of the home; one brother: Larry Chadwell (Linda) of Waynesville, MO; four grandchildren: Davonte Melton, Jayce Melton, Evelyn Freeman and Kamaré Freeman; niece: Shauna Chadwell; several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary Lou Freeman.

Mary Monsarrat (Belles) Wallis 1923-2012

Mary Monsarrat (Belles) Wallis, daughter of the John Q. and Antonia (Garcia) Veles, was born March 3, 1923 in Wahiawa, Hawaii at home.

Mary grew up in Hawaii and attended school. As a young girl, Mary was still living in Hawaii when the bombing of Pearl Harbor took place and shortly after that she came to the Mainland and lived in California for a few years.

On February 23, 1944, Mary was united in marriage to James “Jim” Lehman Wallis in Dallas, Texas. They shared many wonderful years together and were blessed with nine children: James Jr., John, Charles, Mark, Michael, Thomas, Timothy, Sharon and Patricia. Jim preceded her in death September 20, 2001.

Due to Jim being in the United States Navy, Mary and the family lived in various places throughout his career. For a time, Mary worked at Shandley’s Black Label Distributing in the Warehouse while they lived in California. On April 13, 1973, Mary and the family moved to the Waynesville area.

After moving to Waynesville, Mary became a member of the St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and loved to see new places while traveling. Most importantly, she treasured those times spent with her family and friends.

Mary passed away the evening of Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics of Columbia, Missouri having attained the age of 89 years. She will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory her seven sons: James Wallis, Jr. of Mammoth Springs, AR, John Wallis of Richmond, KY, Charles Wallis of San Diego, CA, Mark Wallis of Tucson, AZ, Michael Wallis of Shawnee, KS, Thomas Wallis of Las Vegas, NV and Timothy Wallis of Loveland, CO; two daughters: Sharon Wallis of Conroe, TX and Patricia Phillippe of Austin, TX; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by four brothers: John, Tony, Albert and David Belles and four sisters: Minnie Christensen, Margaret Arroyo, Helen Palmer, and Julia Ortiz.

Funeral Mass was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012 in the St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church of St. Robert with Father John Groner officiating. Organist Evelyn Horine accompanied the congregation as they sang responses. Serving as escorts were Jim, John, Mark, Michael, Tom and Tim Wallis, Jerry Phillippe and Jade Sandberg. Serving as honorary escort was Dan Wallis.

Burial followed in the Resurrection Cemetery of St. Robert. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Bland Elbert “Sonny” Carter 1941-2011

Bland Elbert “Sonny” Carter, 69 of St. Robert, MO, passed away at 10:18 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in the Capital Regional Health Center of Jefferson City, MO.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2011 in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Linda of the home; two children: Karl Carter (Beth) of St. Charles, MO and Charles Carter (Angel) of St. Robert, MO; four grandchildren: Kyle, Kory, Wyatt and Gatlen; other relatives and friends.

11 August, 1941 - 22 June, 2011

Joann Ernestine (Milligan) Hambrick 1934-2012

Joann Ernestine Hambrick, of Washington, Missouri, formerly of Dixon was born December 27, 1934, in Dixon, the daughter of Kenneth William and Guida Mae (Jackson) Milligan, and departed this life at 2:50 A.M., Saturday, January 14, 2012, in the New Haven Care Center, New Haven. Mrs. Hambrick had been in failing health for some time and had attained the age of 77 years and 18 days.

She was preceded in death by her father on January 24, 1966; her mother on June 11, 1976; and two brothers, infant Donald Milligan on October 25, 1938 and Robert James Milligan on October 30, 1988.

Mrs. Hambrick was a member of the First Baptist Church, Dixon and had been a clerical/medical assistant in the family medical practice in Wisconsin. She enjoyed shopping and was a devoted housewife and homemaker, always diligent in providing for the needs of her family.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Hambrick include one son, Bob Hambrick, Ellensburg, Washington; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Ted Barrow, Union; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Wanda Milligan, Dixon; four grandchildren, Katie Barrow, Chris Barrow, Stephanie Hambrick and Stacey Hambrick; nephews; nieces; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Hambrick at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 18, 2012, in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes, with Rev. Bobby Williford, pastor, First Baptist Church, Dixon, officiating. A time of sharing was led by Kerri French and two vocal selections of “Amazing Grace” and “Take My Hand Precious Lord” were played for the funeral service.

Interment was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes. Active pallbearers for Mrs. Hambrick were Bob Hambrick, Chris Barrow, Danny Milligan, Brady Milligan, Jarad Milligan and Craig French. Honorary pallbearers were Katie Barrow, Stephanie Hambrick, Stacey Hambrick and Niki Kelsay.

Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the Dixon Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, with envelopes available at the Dixon Office of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.

Robert Michael “Bob” Kiger 1957-2012

Robert Michael “Bob” Kiger, of Dixon, was born on February 18, 1957, at Frankfurt, Germany, a son of Thomas Farrow and Herta (Jost) Kiger, and departed this life at 2:02 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2012, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Bob had attained the age of 55 years, 2 months and 10 days.

Bob was a United States Marine Corp veteran and a member of the Paralyzed Veterans Gateway Chapter, St. Louis. He had traveled extensively competing in the Olympics. He had worked as a fire fighter for the Missouri Conservation Department.

Those left to mourn the passing of Bob include: his daughter and son-in-law, Sera and David Maldonado, Jefferson City; his mother, Herta Kiger, Dixon; two grandchildren, Eva and Joaquin Maldonado; two sisters, Peggy Kiger and Brinda Crum, both of Dixon; nephews; nieces; cousins and many other relatives and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Kiger on March 16, 2006.

Funeral services were conducted for Bob at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel Dixon, with Bro. Dennis Nichols, Victory Hill Baptist Church, Dixon, officiating. Three favorite selections of “Peace In The Valley”, “Take It To The Limit” and “I Wish You Peace” were played for the service.

Interment with military honors was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Bob were Jessie Vance, Sam Sherrell, David Maldonado, Eli Crum, Rusty Wood and Mike Szulkowski. Honorary pallbearers were Stan Brown, Ruth Kult, Mike Frye and Jamey Bollinger.


Bobby Lee Benefiel 1940-2012

Bobby Lee Benefiel, of St. Robert, was born on November 25, 1940, at Noel, Missouri, a son of Clarence and Ruby Alice (Lukens) Benefiel and departed this life on Friday, March 16, 2012 in the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics, Columbia, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Benefiel had attained the age of 71 years, 3 months and 21 days.

Mr. Benefiel was united in marriage on July 2, 1988, at Dixon to Rosalie Aileen Best.

 He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence; his step-father, Vertle Nixon and one sister, Clarice Jean Roe.

Mr. Benefiel had attended the First Assembly of God Church, Dixon and was a retired truck driver. He loved going to car shows, fishing and gardening.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Benefiel include: his wife, Rosalie Benefiel, St. Robert; his mother, Ruby Nixon, Lockwood; one son, Wally Warner, Sun Rise Beach; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Shawnda and Brian Purdy, Joplin; Sonya and James McClendon, Dixon and Shanna Wells, Rolla; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Pauline Benefiel and Bill and Chris Benefiel, all of Carthage; one sister, Norma West, state of Missouri; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nephews and nieces; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Benefiel at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 19, 2012, in the First Assembly of God Church, Dixon with Pastor Larry Albertson officiating. Rick Hargrove sang “Blessed Assurance” and Tom Hargrove sang “Beulah Land” for the funeral service and a favorite selection of “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You” was played for the service.

Interment was in the Seaton Cemetery near Dixon under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Mr. Benefiel were Frank Robbins, Glen Stines, Chuck Edwards, Randy Wagoner, Gene Gilbert and Jim Bales.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gideon Memorial Bibles with envelopes available at the church or the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Dixon.

Percy Wayne Wilson 1946-2012

Percy Wayne Wilson, of Fenton, was born on February 8, 1946, at Washington, a son of Leonard Clay and Olive Reba (Renfrow) Wilson, and departed this life at 12:26 P.M., Friday, April 20, 2012, in the SSM St. Clair Health Center, Fenton. Mr. Wilson had attained the age of 66 years, 2 months, and 12 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Freddie Wilson; and one brother-in-law, Elzie Helton.

Mr. Wilson was a United States Army Veteran and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2177, Fenton, the American Legion Post No. 0400, Fenton; and the Gateway Country Music Association. He had been a musician for all his life as well as a former front man for Stonewall Jackson. He had worked with the best of the great stars in country music from Cal Smith to Webb Pierce and Hank Williams, Jr. Mr. Wilson had his own recording career in 1977 and a single that made the charts called “Dealing with the Devil”. He also had been employed at Sandy’s Carpet World as a salesman for several years prior to his retiring in 2007. Mr. Wilson enjoyed playing and listening to music, and fishing.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Wilson include: His former wife, Carol Wilson, Arnold; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Paul and Aleesa Wilson, Fenton, and Leonard Wilson, Arnold; five grandchildren, Paul Casey Wilson, Jeramy Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Justin Wilson, and Josephine Wilson; one great-grandson, Connor Wilson; one brother, Leonard Wilson, Jr., Dixon; one sister, Betty Helton, Meta; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Wilson at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with Bro. Manuel Seaton, Camp Ground Christian Church, Meta, officiating.

Interment with full military honors was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Active pallbearers for Mr. Wilson were Junior Wilson, Paul Casey Wilson, Leonard Wilson, Kenny Wyss, Brian Helton, Darrell Wyss and Steve Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Hill and Blake Helton.

Memorials are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Association or the American Diabetes Association with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Jack Bensing Wientge, Jr. 1964-2012

Jack Bensing Wientge, Jr., of Dixon, was born on May 3, 1964, at Kirkwood, Missouri, a son of Jack Bensing, Sr. and Delores May (Krumrey) Wientge and departed this life on Monday, April 9, 2012, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Jack had attained the age of 47 years, 11 months and 6 days.

Jack was preceded in death by his mother on June 23, 2003 and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Jack was a United States Army veteran and a member of the Lambeth Church, rural Vienna. He had worked in St. Louis County installing irrigation systems. Jack enjoyed motorcycles, restoring old cars, collecting artifacts, being on the water and music.

Those left to mourn the passing of Jack include: his father and step-mother, Jack B. and Carol Wientge, Sr.; his sister, Deanne Wientge, Marblemount, Washington; fiancé, Sharon Hutchison, Vienna; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Jack at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 15, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Pastor Bobby Williford, First Baptist Church, Dixon and Pastor Bob Elfrink, Sullivan, officiating.

Interment with full military honors was in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Fort Leonard Wood, on Monday, April 16, 2012, under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Honorary pallbearers for Jack were Jeff Dempsey, Stanley Krumrey, Jr., Leroy Krumrey, Sam Krumrey, Kevin Barnes, Chuck Howerton, Tom Wakeland and Pat Reckington.

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family in memory of Jack Bensing Wientge, Jr. with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Dixon.

James LeRoy “Roy” Hargis, Sr. 1923-2010

James LeRoy “Roy” Hargis, Sr., son of the late Robert L. and Mary Margaret (Page) Hargis, was born July 15, 1923 in Hooker, Missouri. He went home to be with his Lord at 8:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in the General Baptist Nursing Home of Campbell, Missouri at the age of 87 years and 6 days.

Roy grew up in the Hooker and Devil’s Elbow area and attended Hooker School. At the age of 17 on December 5, 1941, Roy entered the United States Navy and served his country faithfully until his honorable discharge on October 22, 1945. During his service, Roy spent the majority of his time on the USS Colorado battleship and served during World War II. For his faithful service, he earned several awards and commendations, which include the Philippine Liberation Ribbon (1 star), American Defense Ribbon, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon (6 stars), and the Good Conduct Medal. He had attained the rank of Seaman First Class.

After a whirlwind romance, Roy married the love of his life, Gladys Berniece Warnol, on December 28, 1945 in Dixon, Missouri. They shared over 64 years of marriage together and many wonderful memories. They were blessed with two children: James (Jimmy) and Phyllis J. Hargis.

In 1950 while living in Michigan, Roy made a very important decision in his life and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at the Fenton Lawn Baptist Church. After returning to Missouri, he united with the Calvary Baptist Church in Hooker.

In 1952, Roy began working for Civil Service on Fort Leonard Wood as a plumber and pipefitter. He retired in 1976 after 24 years. In his spare time, Roy enjoyed spending time outdoors while hunting and fishing. After moving to Campbell, Missouri in 2002, Roy and Gladys began attending First Baptist Church. Most importantly, he treasured those times that he could spend with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Roy leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Gladys Hargis of the home; one daughter: Phyllis Hargis of Farmington, MO; one brother: Robert K. Hargis of Dixon, MO; one sister: Connie Hendrix of Linn Creek, MO; one granddaughter: Gwen Hargis Saunders; two great grandsons: Joshua and Austin Saunders; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his son: James L. Hargis, Jr.; two sisters: May Hargis Curtis and Joan Hargis Ross.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with Rev. Don Martin officiating. The songs “Amazing Grace” and “When We All Get to Heaven” were sung by Charles, Linda and Charla Warnol. Serving as escorts were Kenneth Warnol, Edward Saunders, Leonard Vinson, Carl Warnol, Roy Dale Shelden and Mark Shelden. Serving as honorary escorts were Edwin Sheldon, Jerry Sheldon, Andrew Shelden and Mark Thiltgen.

Burial with military honors followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Honors were provided by the American Legion Post of Richland and the United States Navy. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Louise Frances (Jones) Warnol 1928-2011

Louise Frances (Jones) Warnol, age 82 of Hurley, MS passed away May 21, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends. Mrs. Warnol was born in Dixon, MO to Clem and Amanda Jones on August 15, 1928. Louise was married to Charles R. Warnol, Jr. on June 29, 1946. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years and one grandson, Carl Dean Warnol, two brothers, Victor Jones and Louis Jones and one sister, Lillian (Jones) Martin.
 She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Charles (Connie) Warnol, two daughters, Linda Warnol and Sharla Warnol and two grandsons, Craig Warnol and Chad Warnol all of Hurley, MS. She also leaves behind one sister, Oprha (Jones) Kelly and one brother, Wilbur (Viola) Jones both of Dixon, Mo, along with numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Warnol was a member of the Church of God, Pine Grove congregation where she served faithfully as a pastor’s wife during the more than 26 years that her late husband, Charles R. Warnol Jr. was pastor. She loved her Lord and Saviour and was a shining example of what a Godly woman should be.
Visitation will be held at Pine Grove Church of God from 10:00am to 12:00pm, services start at 12:00pm with Bro. Larry Dishman and Bro. Clarence Campell officiating. Pallbearers will be: Stephen Strickler, William Skaggs, Jon Woods, George Colgrove, Austin Dishman and David Skaggs.
Heritage Funeral Home, locally owned and operated in Escatawpa, is in charge of Mrs. Warnol’s arrangements

Kenneth Joe Warnol 1930-2012

Kenneth Joe Warnol of Dixon passed away January 6, 2012 at the age of 81 years.

Kenneth was born August 9, 1930 in Dixon, Missouri the son of Joseph Franklin and Rose Mae Warnol.

Kenneth loved the outdoors and fishing, he enjoyed working and helping people. He was a Christian and baptized at the Tower Grove Baptist Church at the age of 5 years and attended the Santee Church for over forty years.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters: Norma, Pauline, Helen. Kenneth is survived by his wife Maridel of Dixon, 2 daughters: Kay Watkins and husband Ben of Michigan, Gay Warnol of Dixon, 2 sons: Kenneth Dee Warnol and wife Patty of Dixon, Jim Warnol and wife Debra of Iberia. 8 grandchildren: Ryan, Spencer, Amy, Trevor, Jessica, Holly, Harley, Alesia, Burgundy, and numerous great - great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 5pm-8pm at the Santee Community Church. The funeral service will be January 11, 2012 at 11:00am at the Santee Community Church in Dixon, Missouri.

Interment will be at the Seaton Cemetery in Dixon, MO.

All arrangements were made under the direction of the Teague And Sons Funeral Home in Newburg, MO.

Thelma Warnol 1918-2012

Thelma Warnol, 93 of Dixon, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at her residence near Dixon.

Born November 30, 1918, near Newburg a daughter of Andrew and Relora (Brinkley) Wagoner.

Married December 21, 1935, at Waynesville to William Theron Warnol who preceded her in death on March 8, 2001.

She was a member of the Apostolic Faith Church, Jerome.

Survivors: 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Donald and Tina Warnol and Carl and Cindy Warnol, all of Dixon; one son-in-law, George “Bud” Sommer, Dixon.

4 daughters: Barbara Warnol, Dixon; Kathryn Warnol, Rolla; Carolyn Evans, Dixon and Relora Wills, Dixon
15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service 1 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon.

Interment in the Warnol Family Cemetery near Dixon.

Visitation 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012 and 12 – 1 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2012, all in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon

Memorials are suggested to Masonic Outreach Program

Lillian Ernestine (Patterson) Walters 1922-2012

Lillian Ernestine Walters, 90, of Dixon, died at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at her residence in Dixon. Born May 11, 1922, in Yellville, Arkansas, Daughter of Richmond Patterson and Zella Matlock Patterson. 

Married April 2, 1942, at Leavenworth, Kansas, to James E. Walters, who preceded her in death.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Dixon, she also loved quilting, cooking, all kinds of crafts, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and she also loved to travel with family and friends she had traveled to all 50 states.

Survivors: 5 Daughters, Joyce E. Carlson & John, Hudson, Florida Sharon & Gorton Thomas, Lecanto, Florida Nancy E. & Bill Doolin, Dixon, Mo. Shirley Ann South, Everton, Mo. Margaret Pierce, Pittsburg, Kansas 2 Brothers, Jim & Patricia Patterson, Rogers, Arkansas Ed Patterson, Yellville, Arkansas 1 Sister, Shirley Faye Batton, Granby, Mo.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Long- Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon Private Interment will be in the Springfield National Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2012 and from 9-10 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2012, all in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon.

Memorials are suggested to the Phelps County Hospice.

David Neil Vaughan 1953-2012

David Neil Vaughan, of Dixon, was born on May 29, 1953, at St. Louis, a son of Richard Paul and Bessie Mae (Briscoe) Vaughan, and departed this life at 3:50 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2012, in the University Hospital and Clinics, Columbia. David had attained the age of 58 years, 11 months and 22 days.

David was united in marriage on December 31, 1976, at Dixon, to Margaret Joyce Haley and to this union, two children were born.

He was preceded in death by his father on October 30, 2001; his mother on November 19, 2003; two brothers, Richard L. “Dick” Vaughan on August 23, 2005 and Thomas Charles Vaughan on February 20, 2011 and one sister, Diana Bull on April 15, 2003.

 David was a member of the Mt. Gilead Church in Dixon and the St Louis Carpenters Union. He had worked as a project manager for Curtiss-Manes-Schulte, Inc Construction Company, Eldon. David enjoyed being with his family and watching basketball games.

Those left to mourn the passing of David include: his wife, Margaret Vaughan, Dixon; one son David Alan Vaughan and his fiancé, Stephanie Bruce, Dixon; one daughter and son-in-law, Shawna and Quentin Byrd, Brumley and Hunter Yoakum, Dixon; three grandchildren, Reagan Vaughan, Weston Byrd and Whitney Byrd; three step-grandchildren, Hailey, Britney and Trinity; one brother, Robert Vaughan, Buffalo, New York; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for David at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with Bro. Frank McGuire, Mt. Gilead Church, Dixon officiating. Three selections of “The Old Rugged Cross”, “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain” were played for the service.

Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery near Dixon under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for David were Lance McKinnon, Zach Shepherd, Michael Lumpkin, Jerry Lee Baker, Adam Shelton and Joe Holtsclaw.

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Willa Dean Turner 1932-2011

Willa Dean Turner, of Dixon, was born on July 17, 1932, at Kansas City, Kansas, a daughter of George S. and Grace (Crook) Roudebush and departed this life at 1:55 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011, at her residence in Dixon. Mrs. Turner had been in failing health and had attained the age of 79 years, 4 months and 9 days. 

Mrs. Turner was united in marriage on May 4, 1957, at Kansas City, Kansas to James Glenn Turner and to this union four children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Turner was a graduate of Turner High School in Kansas City, Kansas. After graduation she went to work as a grain elevator operator at B.C. Grain Company. Following her marriage to Mr. Turner and the birth of her children, she was a loving and devoted housewife and homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and quilting.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Turner include: her husband, Glenn Turner, of the home in Dixon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Cindy Turner, Dixon and Jeffrey and Lawree Turner, Waycross, Georgia; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sheri and Ray Prewett and Glenda and Bill Vanderfeltz, all of Jefferson City; her twin sister, Wilma Jean Koehler, Kansas City, Kansas; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Turner at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2011, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with Pastor Helen Winters, Seaton Faith Fellowship Church, officiating. Three favorite selections, “Oh, Heaven”, “When He Reached Down His Hand For Me” and “He Will Remember Me” were played for the funeral service.

Interment was in the Pisgah Cemetery near Dixon, under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Mrs. Turner were Bill Vanderfeltz, Ray Prewett, Darrell Alexander, Cole Vanderfeltz, Joseph Feick and Zachary Vanderfeltz.

Memorials are suggested by the family to the Phelps County Hospice with envelopes available at the office of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Dale Francis Tappe 1937-2012

Dale Francis Tappe, of Crocker, Missouri, was born on October 2, 1937 to Henry (Hank) and Myrtle (Smith). He died on May 17, 2012, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, after suffering a series of strokes. He was 74 years old.

Dale grew up in Dallas, South Dakota, and graduated from Gregory High School in 1955. He joined the military when he was 17 years old and served in the United States Navy for three years before joining the United States Army. He retired as a 23-year veteran, after spending three tours in Vietnam and serving his country faithfully. He also worked as a carpenter and as a gold miner in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Dale married his wife of 39 years on January 17, 1970, at the Crocker Christian Church in Missouri. Sandra passed away in 2009, and together they leave behind one daughter, Stephanie Walter, of Columbia, her husband, Dusty, and three grandchildren—Kate, Claire and Ben. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Lee, of South Dakota; his sister, Marge, of Colorado; and his brother Maynard, of California. Many family members and close friends, including his sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces will miss the love, strength and wit that Dale brought to their lives.

After retiring from the military in 1981, Dale continued to work for the U. S. Army as an audio/visual equipment operator in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Later, he served as a correctional officer at the Jefferson City Correction Center, owned and operated Abe’s CafĂ© in Crocker, raised honeybees and cattle, and enjoyed gardening. He often quoted the Sam Walter Foss poem, “But let me live by the side of the road and Be a friend to man.” Dale eventually settled on his 60-acre farm in Crocker, which he enjoyed and loved. There, he had his house by the side of the road, and he was, indeed, a friend to man.

Dale was active in the Crocker Christian Church as a deacon for many years, and he loved studying the Bible and teaching others. He was a man of faith who loved the Lord; he passed that faith to his family who can celebrate that he is now in Heaven, his true home.

Funeral services were held for Dale on Monday, May 21st, in the Crocker Christian Church, Crocker, Missouri, with Bro. Larry Richards officiating.

Interment with full military honors was in the Crocker Public Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Crocker. Pallbearers for Dale were Dusty Walter, Stuart Walter, David Plemmons, Bill Plemmons, John David Kinsley and Jim Wells. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Tingle, Charles Pummill and Benny Brown.

E. Clark Slawson 1934-2012

E. Clark Slawson was born September 7, 1934, near Iberia, Missouri the son of Everett A. and Clara (McDowell) Slawson and passed away April 25, 2012 in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri.

Clark and his wife Linda were married on February 2, 1957 and enjoyed 55 years together. They were blessed with three children, Ronald W. (Dawn) of Leesville, Louisiana; Gary C. (BJ) and Kimberly J. (Jim) Orebaugh of the Waynesville area.

Clark accepted Jesus as his savior and was baptized at the Crocker Christian Church on September 22, 2008.

Clark enjoyed a long and colorful life and before his retirement had been a diesel mechanic for 40 plus years. He loved to fly his own plane and go hunting, but most of all he loved taking his grandson, Jeremy, fishing.

Clark is survived by his wife Linda of the home, his two sons, Ron and Gary and his daughter, Kimberly; two grandsons, Shaun and Jeremy and three great-grandchildren, Emily, Rowan and Jacob Slawson; his brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Glenda (Rosebud) Slawson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were conducted for Clark at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker with Bro. Larry Richardson, Crocker Christian Church, officiating.

Interment with military honors was in the Hawkeye Cemetery, near Crocker under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Crocker. Pallbearers for Clark were Shaun Slawson, Jeremy Slawson, John David Boren, Rowland Wall, Chris Adamson and Johnny Adamson. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Burgess and Harold Woody.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Crocker Christian Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Janet Sue (Jones) Shunamon 1958-2012

Janet Sue Shunamon, of Dixon, was born January 8, 1958, in Albion, Michigan, a daughter of John and Ila (Kutzli) Jones, and departed this life at 4:06 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2012, in the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics, Columbia. Janet had attained the age of 54 years, 3 months, and 12 days.

Janet was united in marriage on May 22, 1982, in Hawaii, to Wayne Earl Shunamon. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Janet was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for three years, a member of the Quilters Guild and a past president of Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders. She was a devoted homemaker and loved camping, fishing, and being outdoors.

Those left to mourn the passing of Janet include: Her husband Wayne Shunamon, Dixon; two sons, Jason Camp, Des Moines, Iowa; and Terry Shunamon, Dixon; one daughter, Jessica Camp, Corning, Iowa; four brothers, Mike Jones, Charleston, North Carolina; John Jones, Front Royal, Virginia; Tom Jones, St. Robert; and Bob Jones Gainesville, Georgia; one sister, Pat Mamenga, Conesville, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

A time of remembrance was held for Janet from 5 – 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon.

Memorials are suggested to the Alcoholics Anonymous, www.aa.org.

John Edward Rujawitz 1935-2012

John Edward Rujawitz, of Dixon, was born on April 15, 1935, at Belleville, Illinois a son of John Martin and Frieda (Muskopf) Rujawitz and departed this life at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, February 22, 2012, at his residence near Dixon. John had been in failing health for some time and had attained the age of 76 years, 10 months and 7 days.

John was united in marriage on June 5, 1960, in the Santee Community Church, near Dixon, to Kathleen Fern Rollins and to this union, three sons were born, John David Rujawitz on May 2, 1962; James Edward Rujawitz on December 30, 1967 and Jeffrey Alan Rujawitz on January 23, 1972. John was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Mallory Payton Rujawitz his sister, Connie Chapman, two brothers-in-law, Harold Chapman and LeRoy Sloan; one sister-in-law, Janice Rujawitz .

John was a member of the United Methodist Church, Dixon; the Liesmann-Roberts American Legion Post No. 298 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4238, both of Dixon and was owner and operator of JR’s Restaurant in Dixon for eight years. He enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with his grandchildren, especially taking them fishing at his pond.

In October 1949, at Belleville, Illinois, John entered into active federal service in the United States Army and served until December 31, 1975, when he was honorably discharged at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. During his military career he served as construction foreman and inspector and a pipeline specialist foreman. John was awarded and entitled to wear the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal with Device 60; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Army Commendation Medal; two Overseas Bars; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit with Palm and six Good Conduct Medals. A man of excellent character, Master Sergeant Rujawitz was honorably discharged in 1975, and retired after serving twenty six years in the United States Army.

Those left to mourn the passing of John include: his wife, Kathy, of the home near Dixon; three sons and daughters-in-law, John David and Debra Rujawitz, Jefferson City; James Edward and Janice Rujawitz, St. Peters; Jeffrey Alan and Brenda Rujawitz, Dixon; one brother, Dan Rujawitz, Granite City, Illinois; fourteen grandchildren, Dana (Brad) Gunter, Desiree Smith, John Luke Rujawitz, Katie Rujawitz, Chris Rujawitz, Sarah Rujawitz, Caleb Rujawitz, Justin Rujawitz, Joey Rujawitz, Jenna Rujawitz, Janna Rujawitz, Drake Rujawitz, Eli Rujawitz and Rylee Rujawitz; five great-grandchildren, Taylor, Anna, Nathanael and Autumn Gunter and Logan Zimmerman; brother-in-law, Glenn Clark, Dixon; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Sloan, Dixon; Ruth and Don Veasman, Lone Tree, Colorado and Jackie Weber, state of Tennessee; and many other relatives and friends.

 Funeral services were conducted for John at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Pastor Tom Cromwell, Living Word Worship Center, Dixon and Pastor Bobby Williford, First Baptist Church , Dixon officiating and a poem was read by John Luke Rujawitz. Two favorite vocal selections, “Hurt and The Healer” and “Never Alone” were played for the service and Mona Jones sung “Far Side Banks of Jordan” and “Some Day”.

Interment with full military honors was in the West Fairview Cemetery, near Dixon, under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for John were United States Army Personnel. Honorary pallbearers were Tony Rujawitz, Terry Rujawitz, Mark Chapman, Greg Veasman, Kurt Sloan, Doug Roam and Randy Doyle.

Memorials are suggested by the family to the Disabled Veterans or the Wounded Warriors with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Dixon.

Louise Marie (McMurtrey) Routh 1934-2012

Louise Marie Routh, of Crocker, was born on September 10, 1934, at Cabool, a daughter of Clyde and Bernice (Strain) McMurtrey, and departed this life at 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at her residence near Crocker. Mrs. Routh had attained the age of 77 years, 5 months and 19 days.

Mrs. Routh had worked for HD Lee, Brown Shoe Company and Hawkeye Auction, as well as being a loving and devoted housewife and homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred Pierce; her second husband, James Routh; three sons, Ronnie, Frank and Donnie Pierce; one daughter, Norma Pierce; two grandsons, James Joseph Mendez and Timothy Pierce and three brothers, Jim, Dale and John Paul McMurtrey.

Those left to cherish the memories of Mrs. Routh include: three sons, Cap Pierce, Crocker; Jamie Routh, Crocker and Eugene Pierce, St. Louis; two daughters, Paula Dyer, Pawnee, Illinois and Lucy Mendez, Crocker; two brothers, Virgil McMurtrey and George McMurtrey, both of Crocker; one sister, Norma Marso, Crocker; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her primary care givers, Missy Deardeuff and Jeanna Mendez; and many other relatives and friends.

The family has honored Mrs. Routh’s wishes to be cremated with a private family memorial to be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested by the family to the Shrines Children’s Hospital with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crocker.

Jeanette (DeVore) Rose 1925-2012

Jeanette Rose, of Kansas City, formerly of Crocker, was born on April 17, 1925, at Crocker, a daughter of Otis and Mae (Tomlinson) DeVore, and departed this life at 12:35 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2012, in the New Mark Care Center, Kansas City. Mrs. Rose had been in failing health for some time and had attained the age of 86 years, 8 months and 16 days. 

Mrs. Rose was united in marriage to Paul Franklin Rose. She was preceded in death by her husband in August 1978 and one brother, Truman DeVore.

Mrs. Rose had worked for Owens Corning Fiber Glass as a cashier in the cafeteria as well as being a loving and devoted housewife and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Rose include: one son, Danny Rose, Gravois Mills; one daughter, Valerie Spicer, Kansas City; two sisters, Bonnie DeVore, El Paso, Illinois and Shirley Vaughan, Kansas City; four grandchildren, Daniel Rose, Christopher Rose, Mindy Andreas and Jeffery Copeland; nine great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Rose at 12:00 noon, Friday, January 6, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker, with Bro. Rick Smith, Crocker, officiating.

Interment was in the Crocker Public Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crocker. Pallbearers for Mrs. Rose were relatives and friends

R. Warren Rollins 1927-2012

R. Warren Rollins, of Dixon, was born on April 27, 1927, on the family farm, near Dixon, a son of John Albert and Jennie Jeanett (Counts) Rollins, and departed this life at 1:55 p.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in the University Hospital and Clinics, Columbia. Warren had attained the age of 84 years, 10 months and 9 days.

Warren was united in marriage on March 15, 1948, at St. Louis, to Dale Stokes and to this union, two children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Everett, Charles, Bud, Johnny and an infant, Leroy; seven sisters, Addie, Mamie, Anna, Goldie, Mary, June and Alice; one son-in-law, James and with the passing of Warren, marks the end of John and Jenny’s family.

Warren was a member of the Sheppard Baptist Church, Dixon; a United States Army World War II veteran; an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4238 and the Washington Engineers Union No 513 for over 50 years. Warren was a dynamic part of the Dixon Fire Department having served as Captain, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Chief, Board member, boss and friend to all who served with him. He had worked as a mechanic in construction and heavy equipment for Menafey construction from 1950 until 1970. In 1996, Warren was honored to be chosen as Citizen of the Year.

Those left to mourn the passing of Warren include: his wife, Dale Rollins of the home near Dixon; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Dianna Rollins, Dixon; one daughter, Jeanie Jordan, Dixon; one granddaughter and her husband, Kari and Mark Hayes, Vienna; one grandson, Michael Rollins, Rolla; two great-grandchildren, Kamryn and Carter Hayes; and many other relatives and friends.

Warren was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by his family, friends and the community.

Funeral services were conducted for Warren at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with Rev. David Vanzant, pastor of the Sheppard Baptist Church, Dixon, officiating. Two special selections were sung by the Harold Rowden Review.

Interment was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Warren were members of the Dixon Fire Department, Jason Shaffner, JR Sinden, Aaron Lachowicz, Josh Lachowicz, Steve Brown and Justin Matlock. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Sinden, Ken Forrest, Terry Crawford, Kennard Jackson, Vic Matlock and Ed McNeil.

Memorials are suggested to the Ozarks Honor Flight with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Janie Louise (Smith) Purcell 1935-2012

Janie Louise Purcell, of Dixon, was born on June 2, 1935, in Sullivan, Missouri, a daughter of Benjamin F. and Mary Mathilda (Napier) Smith and departed this life at 7:13 p.m., Thursday evening, May 17, 2012 in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Janie had been in failing health for some time and had attained the age of 76 years, 11 months and 15 days.

Janie was a homemaker for all her working life always diligent in providing for the needs of her family.


Those left to mourn the passing of Janie include: one son and daughter-in-law, Clarence “Boomer” and Bridgette Purcell, Dixon; two daughters and one son-in-law, Bonnie Baker, Laquey and Brenda and Louie Rector, Dixon; one brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Eula Smith, Salem; one sister, Carol Hood, Gilbert, Arizona; eleven grandchildren, Tricia (Mitchell) Hunt, Kylie Martin, Brandy (Doug) Pfeifer, Jamie (Nicki) Baker, Tracy (Leon) Rector, Robin (Scott) Rector, Jeremy (Brittney) Rector, Tyler (Abby) Baker, Jessica (Elliott) Lloyd, Blake Purcell and Dakota Purcell; fourteen great-grandchildren, Tearinie, Brittany, Addison, Laine, Landen, Breaden, Kambry, Taylor, Bailey, Rylea, Kloie, Ariel and Hunter; and other relatives and friends.

Janie was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Norma Csonka.

Funeral services were conducted for Janie at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Ronnie Brown officiating. Three favorite selections of “I’ll Fly Away”, “Sissy’s Song” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain” were played for the service.

Interment was in the Pisgah Cemetery near Dixon under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Janie were Leon Weed, Scott Meloy, Jeremy Rector, Blake Purcell, Tyler Baker and Louie Rector. Honorary pallbearers were Elliot Lloyd and Bobby Ray.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the wishes of the family with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Dixon.

Pauline Mitschele 1925-2012

Pauline Mitschele, of Crocker, was born on December 24, 1925, at Richland, a daughter of Harvey H. and Myrtle (Greenstreet) Mitschele, and departed this life at 2:15 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at her residence near Crocker. Pauline had been in failing health for some time and had attained the age of 86 years, 1 month and 8 days.

Pauline was preceded in death by her father in 1954; her mother in 1990; three brothers, Tommy Mitschele, Phillip Mitschele and John “J.O.” Mitschele; one sister, Marie Holdren; and a special brother-in-law, Bob Frazier.

Pauline was baptized on August 13, 1944 in the Dean’s Creek and was a lifetime member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church, Richland. She graduated from Stoutland High School and then moved to St. Louis where she went to work for Small Arm Ammunition. She later went to work for the St. Louis Co. National Bank as a teller and worked her way up to branch manager, retiring after 34 years of service, when she returned to Crocker and made her home with her sister and brother-in-law, Bob and Edith Frazier. Pauline enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, canning tomatoes, tending to her rose bushes and many outside flowers, quilting, embroidering and spending time with her family and friends.

Those left to mourn the passing of Pauline include: her sister, Edith Frazier, Crocker; special niece, Roberta Thornsberry, Crocker; two sisters-in-law, Doris Ann Mitschele, state of Texas and Pauline Mitschele, Richland; nephews; nieces; cousins and many friends.

 Funeral services were conducted for Pauline at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker, with Rev. Shirley Williams, pastor of the First Christian Church, Eldon, officiating. “Precious Memories”, “Take My Hand Precious Lord”, “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain” were played for the service.

 Interment was in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Richland, under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Crocker. Pallbearers for Pauline were Jack Holdren, Clinton Jerome, John Flynn, William Robert Holdren, Roy Gene Mitschele, Terry Lee Mitschele, James Alvey Mitschele and Alfred Zeigenbein. Honorary pallbearers were John Holdren, Joe Holdren, James Greenstreet, Dale Mischer, Estel Becker, Frank Richter, Paul Richter and Allen Mitschele.

Memorials are suggested by the family to the Elm Grove Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Crocker.

James Joseph “J.J.” Stewart 1987-2011

James Joseph “J.J.” Stewart, of Dixon, was born June 5, 1987, in St. Louis County, Missouri, a son of James Marvin and Christina Marie (Viola) Stewart, and departed this life Friday evening, November 18, 2011, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Dixon. J.J. had attained the age of 24 years, 5 months, and 13 days. 

J.J. was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Norbert Thomas “Tom” Stewart on May 5, 2010; his paternal grandmother, Betty Lou (McKnolly) Stewart on November 20, 2009, and one uncle, Thomas Norbert Stewart on October 1, 1996.

He was baptized as an infant and was a member of the Catholic faith. J.J. had attended the Dixon public schools and was a 2005 graduate of the Dixon R-1 High School. He was employed as a laborer in construction.

Those left to mourn the passing of J.J. include: His father, James Marvin “Runt” Stewart, Barnhart; his mother, Christina Marie “Chrissy” Stewart, Dixon; his fiancĂ©e, Jamie Lynn Becker, Dixon; one son, James Ryan “J.R.” Stewart, Dixon; one daughter, Kirstun Jewl Stewart, Dixon; one step-son, Cole Douglas Beckler, Dixon; one step-daughter, Abigail Lynn Becker, Dixon; one brother, Robert Anthony Stewart, Dixon; one sister, Debra Marie Stewart, St. Louis; one nephew, Robert Thomas Howe, Dixon; two nieces, Alesha Nichole Barton and Isabella Marie Howe, both of Dixon; maternal grandfather, Larry Viola, St. Charles; maternal grandmother, Patricia Bozderh, Arnold;and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial funeral services were conducted for J.J. at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday evening, November 22, 2011 in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes with the Rev. Mike Hurtgen, pastor of First Baptist Church, Vienna, officiating. Four vocal selections, “When I Get to Where I'm Going”, “In Color”, “Freebird” and “If I Die Young” were played for the service.

A private family gathering was held on Wednesday, November 24, 2011, in the West Fairview Cemetery near Dixon. All arrangements were under the direction of the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.

Memorials are suggested to the J.J. Stewart Memorial Fund c/o Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box EE, Dixon, Missouri 65582

Bradley Allen Shackleford 1985-2011

Bradley Allen Shackleford, son of Evan Bradley Shackleford and Barbara Ann (Allen) Shackleford-Thomas, was born June 23, 1985 in Rolla, Missouri.

Brad attended Dixon Middle School and was a 2003 graduate of Dixon High School.

Upon graduation, Brad opened his own auto aftermarket business, J.B. Performance. He then went to work for Sellers-Sexton Parts Department, worked for Charlie’s Cars as a salesman and Century Link in telemarketing sales. Brad decided to further his education and became a full-time student at Drury University. He had a love for history and was excelling in college. He had a special heart for children.

Brad enjoyed all kinds of music, especially hip hop on his BOSE electronics. He loved being outdoors while floating on the river. He liked basketball, especially the NBA, and going to the gym. He was a car fanatic and enjoyed everything about cars and also selling them. He liked to play his XBOX, traveling to new places and meeting new people.

Brad embraced life. He had a very playful spirit and sense of humor and everyone considered him a gentle giant. He loved his dog Jimmie and referred to him as his buddy. They went everywhere together. Brad never met a stranger and he would befriend people, young and old and always made time to stop and talk. He always had a friendly smile for everyone and was always helping a friend in need. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Brad will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him. He passed away Friday evening, November 18, 2011, as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Hwy 28 near Dixon at the age of 26 years, 4 months and 26 days.

Brad leaves to cherish his memory his parents: Evan Shackleford (Nancy) of Dixon and Barbara Shackleford-Thomas (Jim) of Dixon; grandparents: Shelby and Charlotte Allen of Crocker; aunts and uncles: Butchy and Gene Newkirk of St. Robert, Karen Espinoza and Jamie Clark of Rolla, Kenny Allen (Sherri) of Dixon, Rhonda Allen of Waynesville, Sandy Trumbo of Lebanon, Kevin Johnson of Rolla, Tommy Allen of St. Robert and Eric Paul Shackleford of San Diego, CA; cousins: Raymond Espinoza, Christina Underwood, Jennifer Turner, Johnathon Allen, Kyle Allen, Brittany Allen, Austin Allen, Kris Newkirk, Kyle Newkirk and Madison Trumbo; step siblings: Jennifer Thomas, Jeffrey Thomas, Derek Houser and Julie Bayha; special family friends: John and Betty Thilges of Dixon and many other relatives and friends. Brad will also be greatly missed by a very special buddy, his dog, Jimmie.

Brad was preceded in death by his “Granny” Shirley Stevenson, “Pop” Robert Stevenson, Grandpa Henry P. Shackleford, Jr. and Aunt baby Suzanna Allen.

Memorial services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Brian Hellard and Richard Baptiste officiating. Brad’s aunt, Sandy Trumbo read a beautiful poem written by Brad’s mother, Barbara Shackleford-Thomas. Several family members and friends recalled their wonderful memories of Brad. The songs “See You When I See You”, “You Raise ME Up”, “From This Moment”, “Amazing Grace”, “Someday”, “Ave Maria”, “I Can Only Imagine” and “I’ll Be Missing You” were played. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Chad Michael McMeekan 1984-2011

Chad Michael McMeekan, of Dixon, was born on December 7, 1984, at Herborn, Germany, a son of Bradley Edgar and Diana Lynn (Prine) McMeekan, and departed this life at 3:37 a.m., Saturday morning, November 19, 2011, in the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics, Columbia, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Chad had attained the age of 26 years, 11 months and 12 days. 

Chad was a 2003 graduate of Dixon High School and worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Tacom Engineer Support, Fort Leonard Wood. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, golfing and loved being with his friends.

Those left to mourn the passing of Chad include: his parents, Brad, Sr. and Diana McMeekan, Dixon; his paternal grandparents, Lane and JoAnne McMeekan, Matherville, Illinois; one brother and sister-in-law, Bradley E., Jr. and Casandra McMeekan, Iberia; one sister and brother-in-law, Brandie and Parker Workman, Dixon; nephews, Dalton McMeekan and Lane McMeekan; nieces, Presley McMeekan and Hailee Workman; numerous Uncles and Aunts; and many other relatives and friends.

Chad was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jerry and Mary Prine of Boden, IL.

A memorial service was conducted for Chad at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday evening, November 22, 2011, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Pastor Eugene Hudson, First Assembly of God Church, Crocker, officiating. “If I Die Young”, “Dirt Road Anthem”, “Four Year Strong- One Step At A Time”, and “Don’t You Wanna Stay” were played for the memorial service. Honorary pallbearers for Chad were Brad McMeekan, Jr., Parker Workman, Elliot Lloyd, Joshua Messex, Donnie Kluge, Earl Ellegood, Kirby Snyder, Cody Ray, Tom Harcus, and BJ Bivens.


All arrangements were under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Floyd Richard McDaniel, Sr. 1939-2012

Floyd Richard McDaniel, Sr. was born on October 1, 1939, at McLeansboro, Illinois a son of Azariah and Salena (Gwaltney) McDaniel and departed this life at 11:07 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in the Mercy Hospital, Lebanon. Mr. McDaniel had attained the age of 72 years, 7 months and 22 days.

Mr. McDaniel was united in marriage on March 4, 1961, at Dixon to Geraldine Rollins and to this union, three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; one great-grandson, Aiden Charles Pitts; four brothers, John McDaniel, Hilliard McDaniel, Charles McDaniel and Mike McDaniel; three sisters, Katherine Miller, Virginia Helfert and Helen Cockrum.

Mr. McDaniel was a member of the Sheppard Baptist Church, Dixon and a retired United States Army veteran. Following his retirement, he worked for Mid-East Trash Service and later for the Dixon Police Department as a dispatcher.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. McDaniel include: his wife, Geraldine McDaniel, Dixon; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Floyd Richard, Jr. and Stayce McDaniel and David Eugene McDaniel, all of Dixon; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila Mae and Mike Plummer, Dixon; two brothers, Chris McDaniel and Henry McDaniel, both of the state of Illinois; two sisters, Sarah Egbert, Carmi, Illinois and Vada “Fay” Hunt, state of Michigan; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held for Mr. McDaniel at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with Pastor Larry Albertson officiating. “The Old Rugged Cross” and “I’ve Got a Mansion” was played for the memorial service.

Fred Howard Maits 1949-2011

Fred Howard Maits, of Dixon, was born on May 19, 1949, in Winter Haven, Florida, a son of Richard Allen and Elvie Virginia (South) Maits and departed this life at 5:45 p.m., Friday, December 23, 2011, at his residence in Dixon. Fred had attained the age of 62 years, 7 months and 4 days. Fred was preceded in death by his mother. 

Fred had worked as a security guard in the phosphate mines.

Those left to mourn the passing of Fred include, his father, Richard Maits, Ft. Meade, Florida; five daughters, Gina Maits, state of California; Toni Whalen, Lakeland, Florida; Bobbie Jones, Dixon; Michele Maits and Genie Maits, both of Winter Haven, Florida; one sister, Pamela Hammac, Winter Haven, Florida; thirteen grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date in Florida.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Junior Luther Lawrence, Sr. 1932-2012

Junior Luther Lawrence, Sr., of Waynesville, formerly of Crocker, was born on May 29, 1932, at Hawkeye, a son of Luther Ott and Viola Mary (Strutton) Lawrence and departed this life at 5:26 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2012, in the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, Columbia. Mr. Lawrence had attained the age of 79 years, 9 months and 16 days.

Mr. Lawrence was united in marriage on May 29, 1956, at Waynesville, to Alice V. Belleville, and to this union, five children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Junior Luther Lawrence, Jr. on June 13, 2011; one brother, Wayne Lawrence and four sisters, Eva Lawrence, Bonnie Helms, Fern Wade and Dorothy Murphy.

Mr. Lawrence was baptized on August 27, 1988 and a member of the Concord Christian Church, Crocker, a United States Army veteran; member of the Masonic Lodge, Waynesville and was a Shriner. He was a service station owner and operator for over twenty years, retiring in 1980. Mr. Lawrence loved sports of all kinds to included, car races, slot machines and horse races, he enjoyed gardening, working around the house and most of all being with all his family.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Lawrence include: his wife, Alice Lawrence, Waynesville; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Peggy and Leroy Vanderhoof, Waynesville; Patricia Reeves, Lebanon; Crystal and Chip Walck, state of Pennsylvania and Angie and Bill Hooper, Crocker; one daughter-in-law, Sharron Lawrence, Crocker; one brother, Elgie Lawrence, state of Illinois; one sister, Lois Perez, Crocker; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Lawrence at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker, with Bro. Lee Todd, pastor of the Concord Christian Church, Crocker. Three favorite selections, “Eyes of an Angel”, “Free”, “On The Wings Of A Dove”, “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” and “I Will Follow” were played for the service.

Interment with full military honors was in the Antioch Cemetery, near Crocker, under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Crocker. Pallbearers for Mr. Lawrence were David Dumas, Randy Lewis, Jr., Aaron Smith, Brian Thomas, Billy Hooper, Leroy Vanderhoff and Randy Lewis, Sr.

Paul Evert Jones 1919-2012

Paul Evert Jones, life time resident of Dixon, was born on October 4, 1919, in Maries County, a son of Evert and Agnes Emaline (Bacon) Jones, and departed this life at 10:32 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2012, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Mr. Jones had been in failing health for some time and had attained the age of 92 years, 3 months and 8 days.

Mr. Jones was united in marriage on August 19, 1939, at Dixon to Helen Mary Ann Vaughan, and to this union, two children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife on February 21, 1996; his father in 1984; his mother in 1974; one brother, William “Bill” Jones; and four sisters, Donna Emaline Jones, at the age of two months; Reba Humphrey, Mearl Clark and Cathrine Goad.

Mr. Jones was baptized early in life and was a faithful member of the Santee Community Church near Dixon. He had worked for the Dixon MFA, testing cream; for the Dixon Lumber Company and later civil service at Fort Leonard Wood, retiring in 1982. He enjoyed Blue Grass music and playing solitaire.

 Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Jones include: one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Billie Jones, St. Peters; one daughter and son-in-law, Charlsie and Dean Sims, Warrenton; four grandchildren, Darryl W. Jones, Kansas City; Michael J. Jones and wife, Patricia, Foristell; Jerry D. Sims and wife, Janet, Warrenton and Bradley Sims, Warrenton; two great-grandchildren, Chase Jones and Taylor Sims; one sister-in-law, Mona Jones, Dixon; numerous nephews; nieces; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Jones at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with Pastor Ron Hershberger, Santee Community Church, officiating. Harold Rowden, Mona Jones, Johnny Purdue, Luther Withers and Russell Withers sung “Six Hours On The Cross”, “Zions Hill” and “Far Side Banks Of Jordan” for the funeral service.

Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery, near Dixon, under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Mr. Jones were Jerry Sims, Darryl Jones, Mike Jones, Brad Sims, Frank Lipscomb and Doug Burnett. Honorary pallbearers were Stanley Martin and Kenny Deardeuff.

Memorials are suggested by the family to the Santee Community Church with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon.


  

Paul James Hoffmann 1985-2011

Paul James Hoffmann, 26, of rural Dixon, died December 13, 2011, at his residence.

Born April 24, 1985, a son of Mark Purl and Pearl Hoffman.

Married June 7, 2006, at Vienna, to Amanda Rector.

He had worked in construction.

Survivors: his wife: Amanda Hoffmann, Dixon His father, Mark Purl, St. Louis His mother, Pearl Graves, Dixon 1 son, James Anthony Hoffman; 2 daughters, Chasity Hoffmann and Nova Rector, all of Dixon 2 brothers, William Graves and Lucas Hoffmann, Dixon 5 sisters, Jullie Graves, Rejona Knoblock, Dawn Stapleton and Betty Graves, all of the state of Illinois and Raechel Schults, Sedalia.

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family

Emmitt Dale Gilbert 1962-2012

Emmitt “Dale” Gilbert, of Dixon, was born on November 11, 1962, at Rolla, a son of Emmitt George and Jessie Lea (Fritchey) Gilbert and departed this life at 8:58 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2012, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Dale had attained the age of 49 years, 4 months and 27 days.

Dale was preceded in death by his father on July 31, 1992 and his mother on December 29, 2000.

Dale had worked as a maintenance supervisor for Ehrhardt Properties, St. Robert for the past seven years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, slow pitch softball, but above all loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Those left to mourn the passing of Dale include: one son, Tyler Dale Gilbert, Dixon; two daughters, Sarah Lynn Gilbert-Maldonado, Dixon and Katie Lea Gilbert, Rocky Mount; two brothers, George “Paul” Gilbert and Richard “Rick” Burton Gilbert, both of Dixon; one sister, Emmogene “Jeannie” Marie Shattuck, Dixon; three grandchildren, Breison Leavi, Bryndol Emmitt and Chanleigh Del Gilbert; Uncles; Aunts; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dale were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012, in the First Assembly of God Church, Dixon with Bro. Richard Sinden and Pastor Larry Albertson, First Assembly of God, Dixon officiating. Three favorite selections, “Tattoos On This Town”, “Daddy’s Hands” and “Jealous of The Angels” were played for the service.

Interment was in the Seaton Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Dale were Emmitt Henson, Richard Gilbert, Nathan Gilbert, Ryan Jones, Casey Jones, Eddie Fritchey, Chris Thompson and Jeff Brown. Honorary pallbearers were Dale’s three grandchildren, Breison, Bryndol and Chanleigh.

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family in memory of Dale, with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Dixon.

George Allen Failing 1945-2011

George Allen Failing, of Crocker was born on February 1, 1945, at San Antonio, Texas, a son of Frank and Mildred (Cort) Failing, and departed this life at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2011 in the University Hospital and Clinics, Columbia. Mr. Failing had attained the age of 66 years and 10 months. 

Mr. Failing proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring on December 31, 1989, after 20 years of service. Mr. Failing then went to work for the State of Missouri at the Department of Corrections where he was a corrections officer 1 and later was promoted to a correction officer 2. While working for Department of Corrections he also graduated from Drury College with a degree in criminal justice. He was later employed with the State of Missouri Probation and Parole as a Probation and Parole officer. He retired from the State of Missouri and started living life to the fullest and enjoying spending time with his three granddaughters and other family and friends.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Failing include: two daughters and one son-in-law; Stephanie and Jason Wiorek and Heather Lynn Failing, all of Crocker; three granddaughters; Courtney Wiorek; Emily and Kimberly Pyle, Crocker; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Frank Failing, Chicago, Illinois.; Hugh and Pamela Failing, Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Richard and June Failing , Bainbridge, Georgia; two nieces; Shelby Failing Howell, Decater, Georgia; Kimberly Clayton , Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; two nephews; Christopher Failing, Savannah, Georgia; and Brent Totten, San Francisco, California; dear friends, D.T. and Bunnie Trimm, Stoutland; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Failing at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 7, 2011, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker, with Bro. Larry Richardson, Crocker Christian Church, officiating. Special selections of “Forever In Love”, “Go Rest high On That Mountain”, “If Heaven”, “Amazing Grace” and “Daddy’s Hands” were played for the service.

Inurnment with full military honors was at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 9, 2011, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Fort Leonard Wood, under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crocker. Honorary pallbearers for Mr. Failing were Cort Failing, Hugh Failing, Kent Failing, DT Trimm, Jim Kosanke and Jason Wiorek.

Ruth Alean (Walters) Edwards 1912-2011

Ruth Alean Edwards, of Crocker, was born on November 22, 1912, at Crocker, a daughter of J.W. and Pheby (Headrick) Walters, and departed this life at 7:33 a.m., Thursday, December 22, 2011, in the Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach. Mrs. Edwards had attained the age of 99 years and 1 month.

Mrs. Edwards was united in marriage on March 7, 1931, at Crocker, to Raymond L. Edwards and to this union two children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband on June 12, 1984; her parents; one grandson, Billy Lee Edwards and her twelve brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Edwards was a faithful member of the Crocker Christian Church and retired from Civil Service in the laundry department, after 27 years. She loved to cook and spend time with her family.
Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Edwards include: one son, Gene Edwards, Crocker; one daughter, Barbara Shackelford, Eldon; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Edwards at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker, with Bro. Larry Richardson, Crocker Christian Church, officiating. “Peace In The Valley” and “Amazing Grace” were played for the service.

Interment was in the Crocker Public Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Crocker. Pallbearers for Mrs. Edwards were Michael McKenzie, Claude York, Matt Woods, Brad Dunn, Jim Alley and Chris Fox.

Sophia “Sonny” M. (Goodrich) Eagle 1941-2012

Sophia “Sonny” M. Eagle, of Crocker, was born on October 3, 1941, at Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of Lawrence J. and Georgia (Morhart) Goodrich, and departed this life at 9:51 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012, in the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Mrs. Eagle had attained the age of 70 years, 3 months and 1 day. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her step mother, who raised her, Elizabeth “Jean” Goodrich.

Mrs. Eagle was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Roseville, Michigan and earned her nursing degree at the St. Joseph Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan. She worked as a licensed practical nurse in numerous hospitals and then for the Richland Care Center for over 19 years. She enjoyed gardening, rock collecting, making jewelry and crafts, collecting antiques and going to garage sales and flea markets.


Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Eagle include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Shawn and Cindy Eagle, Sweet Springs and Shane and Diane Eagle, Crocker; one sister, Roberta Wuori, Free Soil, Michigan; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Dianne Goodrich, Laplata, Maryland; Dale and Susie Goodrich, Free Soil, Michigan; and Gerald and Lynn Goodrich, St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada; four grandchildren, Lindsay, Lauren, Leah and Sierra; and her long-time companion, Andrew York.

A grave side service will be held at a later date in the North Victory Cemetery, Ludington, Michigan.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crocker.

Infants Seth Andrew & Charles Duncan Davis 1 April, 2012

The stillbirths of Seth Andrew Davis transpired at 6:17 p.m. and Charles Duncan Davis transpired at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 1, 2012, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla.

Those left to mourn the passing of Seth and Charles include: their parents, Levi Davis, Crocker and Lucy Rector, Dixon; their half sister, Bella Lynn Davis, Crocker; paternal grandparents, William Leonard and Tammy Davis, Crocker; maternal grandfather, Larry Rector, Dixon; paternal great-grandparents, Clarence and Rita Sinclair, Buckhorn; Maternal great-grandmother, Tiney Lutz, Dixon; numerous uncles; aunts and cousins.

Funeral services were conducted for Seth and Charles at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with Pastor Doug Jacobson, Eureka Baptist Church, Richland, officiating.

Seth and Charles were preceded in death by their maternal grandmother Leah-Jo Rector on November 15, 2010.

Private graveside services under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon were conducted for Seth and Charles in the Pisgah Cemetery, near Dixon.

Wilma June (King) Crane 1935-2012

Wilma June Crane, of Dixon, was born on April 1, 1935, at Rolla, a daughter of Lee and Etta (Williams) King and departed this life at 3:17 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2012, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Mrs. Crane had been in failing health and had attained the age of 76 years, 10 months and 16 days. 

Mrs. Crane was united in marriage on October 27, 1951 at Salem, Arkansas to Jack L. Crane and to this union, five children were born. She was preceded in death by one son, Jackie Crane; one grandson, Chris Crane; her parents and three brothers, Denzel King, Claude King and Bill King.

Mrs. Crane enjoyed going to yard sales and antiques. She was a housewife and homemaker all her working life, always diligent in providing for her family.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Crane include: her husband, Jack Crane of the home near Dixon; two sons and one daughter-in-law, James Crane and Wesley and Tammy Crane, all of Dixon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deloris and Mike Walters, Camdenton and Angela and James Wodohodsky, Dixon; one brother and sister-in-law, Wendell and Rosie King, Mt. Holly, Arkansas; one sister, Winnie Prewett, Rolla; fourteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Crane at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Rev. Dan Biggs, New Beginnings Revival Center, Waynesville, officiating. Two favorite musical selections, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “The Old Rugged Cross” were played for the service.

Interment was in the Pisgah Cemetery near Dixon, under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Mrs. Crane were Mike Walters, Jeff Crane, James Wodohodsky, Glen Chaffin, Kolten Kelley and Steven Flemming. Honorary pallbearers were John Dohner, Ronnie Copeland, Lonnie Hardwick and Wesley Crane.

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Wilma Jean (Armes) Burnett 1945-2012

Wilma Jean Burnett, of Crocker, was born on January 2, 1945, at Humboldt, Illinois, a daughter of David and Mattie (Lindsey) Armes, and departed this life at 4:28 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2012, at her residence near Crocker. Mrs. Burnett had attained the age of 67 years and 11 days.

Mrs. Burnett was united in marriage in 1969, at Mattoon, Illinois, to Freddie Ray Burnett. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Clyde Armes and Larry Armes.

Mrs. Burnett was baptized early in life and had been a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church in Mattoon, Illinois. She had worked in the shoe factory in Mattoon, Illinois and later the hat factory in Dixon, as well as being a loving and devoted housewife and homemaker.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Burnett include: her husband, Freddie Burnett, of the home near Crocker; two sons and daughters-in-law, James E. and Michaela Rowland, Crocker and Jerry Dean and Marsha Burnett, Springfield; one daughter and son-in-law, Anita Ray and Charlie Dean, Dixon; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Burnett at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker, with Bro. Charles Pentecost, pastor of the New Salem Baptist Church, Dixon, officiating. Three favorite musical selections were played for the service.

Interment was in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Fort Leonard Wood, under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Crocker. Pallbearers for Mrs. Burnett were Joseph Glasscock, James P. Rowland, Dennis Payne, Matlin Dean, James E. Rowland and Rowdy.

John Eugene Bryan, Jr. 1931-2012

John Eugene Bryan, Jr., the only child of John Eugene Bryan, Sr. and Hazel (Thornsberry) Bryan, was born on May 9, 1931, in Crocker, Missouri. He passed away at the Lebanon Mercy Hospital on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at the age of 80 years.

After graduating from Crocker High School, he served in the United States Navy for 3 ½ years. He worked for the United States Postal Service in Rolla and Ft Leonard Wood for 30 years.

John became a Christian and was baptized in the Gasconade River by Brother Art Gott on February 14, 1954. He attended Ozark Bible College in Joplin, Missouri. He was a faithful member of the Crocker Christian Church where he was an elder, adult Sunday school class teacher and missionary fund treasurer for many years. His life was dedicated to his family and the church.

He married Anna Louise Ledbetter on March 27, 1959. They were married for 52 years and had three children (Mark, Becky and Susie). His parents, John and Hazel Bryan, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Anna; one son, John Mark Bryan of Crocker, two daughters, Rebecca Ann White and her husband, David White of Republic, Missouri and Susan Jean Bryan of Springfield, Missouri; and three grand-daughters, Amy, Amber and Amanda White. He is also survived by two brothers-in-law, Ward Alan Ledbetter of Richland, Missouri and Rex Gerber of Watertown, South Dakota; his aunt, Virginia Hackett of Nashville, Georgia; and many good friends.

Funeral services 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Crocker Christian Church, Brother Larry Richardson officiating. Visitation on the previous day, Sunday, March 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., also at the church. Internment in the Crocker Cemetery under the direction of Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes. Elders of the Crocker Christian Church serving as pallbearers: Junior Adamson, Joe Brown, Roy Peterson, Bill Voiles, Jim Wells, and Kris York.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Crocker Christian Church Missionary Fund, P.O. Box 98, Crocker, Missouri 65452.

Jerry Wayne Bethurem 1948-2011

Jerry Wayne Bethurem, of Crocker, was born on September 27, 1948, at Stoutland, a son of Ralph Wayne and Elsie (Kennedy) Bethurem and departed this life on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at Fort Leonard Wood. Mr. Bethurem had been in failing health for some time and had attained the age of 63 years, 2 months, and 17 days.

Mr. Bethurem was united in marriage on May 17, 1969, at Iberia to Linda Lou Gardner and to this union, two children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Linda York.

Mr. Bethurem was a member of the Crocker Christian Church and a retired United States Army veteran, having served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm and achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. He had worked as equipment manager at the Equipment Concentration Site # 66, Fort Leonard Wood, retiring in 2004. Mr. Bethurem enjoyed playing golf, skeet shooting and working on cars.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Bethurem include: his wife, Linda Bethurem, of the home near Crocker; one son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Melanie Bethurem, Belton; one daughter and son-in-law, Holly and James Parks, Crocker; six grandchildren, Allison Bethurem, Mikayla Bethurem, Jared Bowling, Ethan Bethurem, Chloe Parks and Madison Parks; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Bethurem at 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2011, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker with Bro. Larry Richardson officiating. Two favorite musical selections were played for the service.

Interment with full military honors was in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Waynesville under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Crocker. United States Army personnel served as pallbearers for Mr. Bethurem.

Gary Don Becker 1960-2012

Gary Don Becker, 51, of Crocker, died at 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in the Life Care Center, Waynesville. Born November 23, 1960, in Waynesville, son of Donald and Marcella (Easter) Becker.

Married June 18, 1994, at Las Vegas, NV, to Barbara (Chaffin) Becker.

Gary was a member of the National Rifle Association; in 1999 he went to work at Fort Leonard Wood as a weapons repairman where he later became a weapons inspector where he was respected for his knowledge of guns, and wisdom and kindness with fellow workers and friends.

Survivors: wife, Barbara Sue (Chaffin) Becker, Crocker, Mo. Parents, Donald and Marcella Becker, Crocker, Mo. 1 sister, Trish & Ken Adamson, Jefferson City, Mo. 2 sisters-in-law, Alice & Bob Bischoff, Dixon, Mo. Robin & Darrel Vaughan, Waynesville, Mo. 1 niece, Holly Adamson, Jefferson City, Mo. 3 nephews, Cory & Blake Adamson, Jefferson City, Mo. Paul Bischoff, Dixon, Mo.

Funeral Services 1 P.M. Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Crocker Christian Church, with Bill Claiborn and Larry Richardson officiating.

Visitation from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, June 2 from 12 – 1 p.m. at Crocker Christian Church.