Monday, September 24, 2012

Hattie Berniece (Peterson) Hamilton 1917-1986

Hattie Berniece Hamilton, daughter of C.H. and Maude Willie Jones Peterson was born on August 24, 1917 in Crocker, Missouri.  She entered into her heavenly and eternal home on Sunday, July 13, 1986 having attained the age of 68 years, 10 months and 19 days.

She was united in marriage to Harold E. Hamilton on September 26, 1938.  To this union three children were born, Douglas Earl, Edward E. and Sharon K..

Berniece was converted at an early age in the Crocker Christian Church.  She later was baptized into the fellowship of First Baptist Church in Crocker.  She was a loving and devoted wife and mother.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Harold; one son, Edward E. of Dixon; 1 daughter Sharon Kappelman of Jefferson City; 1 brother Willie V. Peterson of Caseyville, Illinois; 3 grandsons, Lance Kappelman, and Douglas and Philip Hamilton.  Two aunts of Kansas City, Kansas.  In addition to a host of friends and loved ones.  She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 son Douglas.

Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church in Crocker on Tuesday, July 15, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Marc Miller officiating.  Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery.  Organist was Beth Skaggs and Soloist were Kathy Brandt, Sue Hauck and Ellen Alexander.  Serving as her pallbearers were Ewell Penland, Henry Farley, Bud and Harold Newcomb, Jack Skaggs and Jessie Peterson.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Monte Stephen Doyle 1951-1986

Monte Stephen Doyle was born in Rolla, Missouri on October 15, 1951 the son of James and Violet Copeland Doyle and passed away suddenly on October 2, 1986.  He had attained the age of 34 years.

Monte is survived by daughter Hilary, his parents, James and Violet Doyle, 2 brothers, Bradley and his wife Lisa and Milan, all of Dixon, with other relatives and friends.

He attended the Dixon Schools, worked at Ft. Wood as an electrician while health permitted.  He enjoyed fishing and working with taxidermy, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held in the Long Chapel on Saturday, October 4, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ed Pierce officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery.  Serving as his pallbearers were Lonnie, Roger, Tracy, and Buddy

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Florence (Lipscomb) Cain 1893-1986

Florence Cain was born in Crocker, Missouri on May 27, 1893 the daughter of John F. and Sophronia Murphy Lipscomb and passed away in the Phelps County Regional Hospital in Rolla on April 6, 1986.  She had attained the age of 92 years.

She was united in marriage to Joseph Hampton Cain on October 11, 1913 and unto this union 2 sons were born.  He preceded her in death on August 3, 1963.

Florence is survived by her 2 sons, Harold and his wife Opal and Donald and his wife Ethel of Granite City, Illinois, 1 brother Joseph Lipscomb of Kansas City, 5 grandchildren, Richard Cain of Highland, Illinois, Karen Campbell of Houston, Texas, Herbert and Mark Cain of Granite City, Illinois and Donna Baker of St. Louis, 5 great-grandchildren, Ricky Cain of Highland, Illinois, Christina and Steve Campbell of Houston, Texas, Robin and Erin Cain of Granite City, Illinois with other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 brothers, Arthur, Mert, Homer, and Frank and 1 sister Myra Lipscomb.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Dixon, garnet Chapter #283 Order of the Eastern Star.  Florence lived in Granite City from 1922 until 1947 and then moved to Dixon.

Funeral services were held in the Long Chapel on April 9, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Philip Inman officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery.  Organist was Kathy Brandt and serving as her pallbearers were Carl Durtschi, Elmer McKinnon, Paul Beydler, Naith Campbell, Murl Baker, and Walter Dickens.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Freda Mae (Irvin) Shelden 1935-1986

Freda Mae Shelden was born in Dixon on September 9, 1935, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Berry Irvin and passed away in the Boone County Hospital in Columbia on Monday, December 22, 1986.  She had attained the age of 51 years.

She is survived by her husband Paul, of the home in Fulton, 1 son Rick Johns of Rolla, her mother, Ella Irvin of Fulton, her sister Melba Lick of Dixon, 3 grandchildren, Adam, Travis, and Lindsay Johns with other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her father and 2 brothers, Carl and Donnie.

Freda was a member of the First Christian Church in Fulton.  She was a self-employed beauty operator and most recently the manager of radio KFAL in Fulton.

Funeral services were held in the Long Chapel in Dixon on Wednesday, December 24, 1986, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Raymond McCallister from the Christian Church in Fulton officiating.  Organist was Kathy Brandt and soloist was Hazel Schierbaum who sang “Amazing Grace” and “In The Garden”.  Serving as her pallbearers were Bud and Danny Shelden, Bobby Foster, Larry Irvin, Butch Lick, and Doyle Giesler.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Emma Alvira (Dickens) Perkins 1902-1985

Emma Alvira Perkins was born in Maries County, Missouri on July 29, 1902 the daughter of Charles and Hattie Scott Dickens and passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 28, 1985.  She had attained the age of 83 years.

She was united in marriage to Bryan Perkins and unto this union 2 sons and 2 daughters were born.  Bryan preceded her on February 14, 1985.

Emma is survived by her 2 sons, Donald of Dixon and Robert of Devine, Texas; 2 daughters, Ethel Merideth of Leavenworth, Kansas and Audrey Beck of Omaha, Nebraska; 1 brother Garrett Dickens of Cuba, 1 sister Jessie Lindner of Warrenton; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 grandson Mark, 6 brothers, Floyd, Lonnie, Earl, Clyde, Russell and Roy, and 3 sisters, Bertha Hughes, Dollie Dickens and 1 infant.

She was a member of the Dixon Church of Christ approximately 20 years, having been baptized at age 21 in the First Christian Church.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Chapel on Tuesday, December 31, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. with Charles Pitts officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery.  Church of Christ Choir sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and The Old Rugged Cross.  Serving as her pallbearers were Herbert and Dean Perkins, Cheryl Tyberendt, Linda Wallingford, Kay Howarter, Phyllis Fischer and Gary Ramsey and Ronald Beck.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Sylvia Ann (Ross) Kuhns 1908-1986

Sylvia Ann Kuhns was born in Pulaski County, Missouri on April 19, 1908 the daughter of Joseph and Oda Delancey Ross and passed away in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla on April 20, 1986.  She had attained the age of 78 years and 1 day.

She was united in marriage to Adrain Kuhns on April 6, 1931 in Vienna and unto this union 2 sons and 3 daughters were born.

Sylvia is survived by her 2 sons, Stanley of Avon Park, Florida and Dewey of Cedar Hill, Missouri; 3 daughters, Audrey Humphrey of Dixon, Stella Dzieglewicz of Wildwood, Illinois and Jessie Decker of Dixon; 4 sisters, Sue Kuhns and Inez Page of Dixon, Bertha Kelley of Columbia and Cora Enloe of Wichita Falls, Texas, 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 10 step-great grandchildren with other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband Adrain on Jan. 11, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

She was a member of the High Point Church of God, loved quilting, sewing, and working in her garden.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Chapel on Wednesday, April 23, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James Bailey officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery.  Organist was Kathy Brandt and Soloist was Charlie Beltz.  Serving as her pallbearers were Keith Braun, John Bertuso, Bill Borrowes, Rodger Osborne, Maurice Wolfert, and Edward Humphrey.  Honorary pallbearers were Loren Ross and Russell Jones.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Betty P. Rohr 1923-1986

Betty P. Rohr was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 19, 1923 the daughter of Charles and Mabel Baldwin Poston and passed away in the Ft. Leonard Wood Hospital on Sunday, May 25, 1986.  She had attainted the age of 63 years.

She was united in marriage to Lester Rohr on February 4, 1950 in St. Louis and unto this union 2 sons and 3 daughters were born.

Betty is survived by her husband Lester of the home, 2 sons, Lester of Springfield, and Robert of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina serving in the U.S. Army; 3 daughters, Janice Rohr and Elaine Rohr of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Patricia Miller of Ft. Madison, Iowa; 1 sister Mary Kuleper of Florida and 2 grandchildren Scott and Stacy Miller with other relatives and friends.

All services under the direction of the Long Gilbert Funeral Home of Dixon.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Dixie M. Akery Barnhart Hahn 1930-1985

Dixie M. Akery Barnhart Hahn, age 55, originally of Dixon died December 27, 1985.  She was the beloved wife of Wilfred H. Hahn, dear mother of Randall R. and Monte K. Barnhart, and Pamela S. Schmuck, dear stepmother of Dale Hahn, Joyce hawkins and Betty Schroeder, dear sister of Pete and Dennis Akery and Dola Erickson, our dear grandmother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and aunt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Wm. And Mable Akery.

Funeral services were held at the White-Mullen Mortuary, 118 N. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, Monday, December 30 1 p.m.. Entombment Valhalla Mausoleum, St. Louis.

Della (Bryant) Miller 1901-1986

Della Miller was born on August 9, 1901 near Dixon the daughter of George and Mary Rigsby Bryant and passed away in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla on December 5, 1986.  She had attained the age of 85 years.

She is survived by 1 granddaughter Darlene Sosnoff of Maryland Heights, 3 grandsons, Dan Fulton of Hazelwood, Darren Fulton of Sunset Hills and Dana Fulton of Barnhart, her son-in-law, Billy Dean Fulton of Barnhart, 4 great-grandchildren, Kari and David Sosnoff and Tracie and Todd Fulton.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ray Miller in 1964 and her daughter Mary Jean Fulton in March 1970.

Della lived many years in the Frank Switch community and the last 3 years in the Cedar Knoll Nursing Home in St. James.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Home on Sunday, December 7, 1986 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Kevin Martin officiating.  Organist was Kathy Brandt.  Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery.  Serving as her pallbearers were Dan, Darren, Dana, Billy and Lloyd Fulton and Don Light.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Virginia (Weeks) Martin 1909-1986

Virginia Martin was born in Dixon on June 7, 1909 the daughter of L.R. and Lucy Jane Morrow Weeks and passed away in the Cox Medical Center in Springfield on February 28, 1986.  She had attained the age of 76 years.

She was united in marriage to Charley Martin on August 17, 1940.

Virginia is survived by two sisters, Lavern Weeks and Alpha Weeks of Springfield, 4 step sons, Raymond Martin of Arizona, Russell Martin and Hershel martin of Dixon and Keith Martin of Camdenton, 2 nieces, Jessie Lam and Mary Weeks, and several step-grandchildren with other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 2 brothers Jesse and Earl Weeks.

She enjoyed her flowers and sewing and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Home in Dixon on Monday, March 3, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Kevin Martin officiating.  Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.  Organist was Kathy Brandt and serving as her pallbearers were Hershel, Russell, and Keith Martin, Paul Miller, Dorman Baker, and Vic Bauer.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Elizabeth Olive (Starrett) Nespital 1900-1986

Elizabeth Olive Nespital was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1900, the daughter of Oliver and Agnes Starrett and passed away in her home in Crocker on November 20, 1986.  She had attained the age of 86 years.

She was united in marriage to Will F. Nespital on April3, 1919 in Chicago after his Army service in Washington D.C..  They lived in Chicago until 1947 when they moved to Crocker.  In 1956, they moved to Coronado, California to care for her aged parents, returning to Missouri in 1969.  They lived in Urbana until they returned to Crocker in 1980 to be with old friends of 1956.  To know her was to love her.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband Will of the home.  She attended the Presbyterian Church in Crocker and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.  MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU TO PARADISE AND ETERNAL PEACE.

Funeral services were held in the Crocker Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 23, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Campbell officiating.  Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Home of Crocker.  Serving as pallbearers were Hubert, Glen, and Eric Peterson, Gary Squires, Charles Worstell, and Lawrence Nespital.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Arthur Monroe Atterberry 1913-1986

Arthur Monroe Atterberry of Waynesville passed away February 11, 1986.  He was born August 3, 1913 in Bloodland, Missouri, and had attained the age of 72 years, 6 months, 8 days.

Since November 1982, he had lived in the Tri-County Nursing Home in Richland, Missouri.

He was the son of William Jackson Atterberry and Mary Eugene (Gan) Atterberry.  On January 19, 1953 he was united in marriage to Nellie Perrine, who preceded him in death March 1981.  He is survived by six brothers: Wes of Eldorado Springs, Missouri; Floyd and Junior of Richland; Dale of Waynesville; Leonard of Buckhorn; and Jesse of Greenfield, Illinois; five sisters: Nancy Burton, Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Goldie Locke, Wayne City, Illinois; Grace Roam and Rosalee Mortensen of Richland; and Betty Hopkins, Buckhorn; and a host of nieces and nephews.

As a boy, Arthur attended Old Friendship Baptist Church.  He loved to hunt and fish.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Earl and Frances; four sisters: Elizabeth, Ollie Belle, Imogene, and Ina Delaney.

Funeral services were held Thursday, February 13, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jack Southard officiating.  Music was provided by organist, Dorothy Moore, and soloist, Iva Mae Case.  Interment was in the Buckhorn Baptist Church, Waynesville, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.  Escorts were the Nephews.

Grace L. “Mamie” (Huff) Achen 1914-1986

Grace L. “Mamie” (Huff) Achen, of Waynesville, Missouri, was born a daughter of Alfred and Lilly (Price) Huff in Turley, Missouri on May 27, 1914, and departed this life Sunday evening, September 28, 1986 at the age of 72 years, four months and one day.

Mamie was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Waynesville, Missouri.

Mamie loved her family very much.  She was always there when her children needed her.  Mamie loved flowers, and all kinds of plants, indoor and outdoor.  Of particular interest were her many lovely African violets.  Mamie also loved to sew.  She will be sadly missed by her loved ones and many friends.

Mamie is survived by five daughters: Bonnie Miles, Hillview, Illinois; Jackie Murray, Wapakoneta, Ohio; Carolyn Brotherton, Joann Schindler, and Vickie Peacock, all of Waynesville, Missouri; four brothers: Bob Huff, Success, Missouri; Tom Huff, Houston, Missouri; Joe Huff, State of Washington; and Bert Huff, State of Texas; two sisters: Eva Raines, Waynesville, Missouri; and Marie Maness, State of Illinois; 13 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

Mamie was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, one sister, and four brothers.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Othal L. Hodson officiating.

Music was provided by organist Dorothy Moore, and soloist, Charles Folkert.

Escorts were: Larry Brotherton, Jim Miles, Rod Murray, Dean Miles, Paul

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Honorary escorts were: Darren Brotherton, Terry Miles, Rodney Murray, and Bryne Schindler.

Interment was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Paul Goforth 1905-1986

Paul Goforth, son of Jim and Fannie Gardner Goforth, was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 19, 1905, and departed this life September 22, 1986 at Lake Ozark General Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri.

On October 3, 1926 he was united in marriage with Edith Holdren, and to this union was born three children.  He is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lois Jean, his wife Edith, who passed away April 30, 1985, his parents, three brothers: George, Frank, and Vincent; two sisters: Della Winifred and Zella Evans, and one grandson, James Allen Goforth.

Paul has been a member of the Glover Chapel Church of Christ since he was a young man.

He has lived in this area most all of his life, and has been in both turkey and Grade A Dairy Farming before retiring in 1977.

He is survived by two sons: Jim Bill Goforth of Richland; Charley Paul Goforth of Linn Creek, Missouri; one brother, Davy Goforth of Richland; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held from Colonial Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 1986 with Rev. Roger Marshall and Pryor Ray Prewett officiating.

Music was provided by DeLores Shadel.

Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were: Lloyd Bohannon, Alfred Zeigenbein, Jim Harrold, Don Roam, Russel Gibson, and Lawrence Moore.

Elizabeth E. (McMahan) Robinson 1908-1986

Elizabeth E. (McMahan) Robinson, daughter of Charles M. and Sarah Rebecca (York) McMahan, was born August 17, 1908 in Pulaski County near Richland, Missouri.  She departed this life August 3, 1986, 9:02 p.m. at Lester E. Cox Hospital North, Springfield, Missouri attaining the age of 77 years, 11 months, and 17 days.

Elizabeth accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 13, was baptized and united with the Beulah Baptist Church.  In 1949 she moved her membership to the Boulevard Baptist Church in Springfield and was an active member of the Lydia Sunday School Class and the Lottie Moon Group of Baptist Women.

Elizabeth was married to Joseph W. Robinson who preceded her in death February 10, 1938.  In 1942 she became a resident of Springfield, Missouri where she worked as a secretary until her retirement.

Survivors include three step-daughters, Lucille Vaught, Richland; Yveta Pearson, Stewart, Mississippi; and Helen Salsman, Richland; a step-son, Joe C. Robinson, Cedar Hill, Missouri; two first cousins, Alta Wolfe and Vivian Johnson, St. James; several second cousins including Geneva Smith, Springfield; Wayne Setsor, Richland and Bonnie Setsor Morrow, Foristell, Missouri; 25 step-grandchildren; 34 step-great grandchildren, one step-great grandson preceded her in death; and a host of other relatives and close friends.

Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in Boulevard Baptist Church, Springfield with Rev. Richard Eakins officiating.

Music was provided by Martha Garrison, organist.  Roy Salsman, step-son-in-law, sang “Because He Lives” and Wayne Garrison, Music Director, Boulevard, sang “Blessed Assurance” and “Victory In Jesus”.

Escorts were: Everett Reeder, Warren Scranton, Gus Robards, Gerald Simmons, Gene Gorden, and Paul Baker, fellow church members.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Louis L. “Lou” Rayl 1913-1986

Louis L. “Lou” Rayl was born a son of Virgil C. and Nora Maryetta (Taylor) Rayl on December 1, 1913 in Waynesville, Missouri.  He departed this life at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri, November 3, 1986 in his 72nd year.

“Lou” accepted Christ, was baptized and became a member of the Buckhorn Baptist Church.  He was united in marriage to Marie Lena (Beals) January 2, 1944 in Waynesville, Missouri.  They shared 42 years of marriage.

He was a member of the Waynesville Lodge No. 375, A.F. & A.M. for 31 years.

“Lou” was a farmer all of his life.  He enjoyed and had great pride in working with the land and animals.  “Lou” loved his family, neighbors, and his many friends, and was always ready to lend them a helping hand.

“Lou” will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

“Lou” is survived by his wife, Marie of Buckhorn; three brothers: Drue, of Richland; Roy of Dixon; and Lee of Lebanon, Missouri; and nine nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Margaret Louise Rayl; two brothers Dorsey and Johnny Rayl; and one sister, Cora (Rayl) Roam.

Visitation was held Tuesday, November 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Masonic Services at 7:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Buckhorn Baptist Church with Rev. Norman Sanders and Rev. Gary Guy officiating.

Music was provided by organist, Mary Ann Lowry, and soloist, Rev. Larry Atkins.

Escorts were: Clarence Basham, Warren Bays, Don Lowry, Bill Nicks, Frank Phinney, and Louie Smith.

Honorary escorts were: Neil Adams, Clarence Crismon, Alva Foote, Norman Gan, Charles Goodrich, and Elton Powers.

Interment was in the Buckhorn Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Wilma (Cragg) Fisher 1914-1986

Wilma (Cragg) Fisher was born a daughter of Heber A. and Mina A. Cragg in Manhattan, Kansas on September 7, 1914 and departed this life July 23, 1986 at the age of 71 years.

Wilma entered the Navy while living in Junction City, Kansas, on November 10, 1944, and place of entry was in Bronx, New York.  She served in the Navy over two and half years doing various clerical work, and departed the naval service in Bethesda, Maryland on June 15, 1947.  She received the American Campaign Ribbon Victory Medal of World War II.

Wilma met and married John Fisher.  She enjoyed arts and crafts, fishing, quilting, and bowling.  Wilma was a member of the A.A.R.P..  She was retired from Civil Service where she was a clerk typist for Dental Detachment.

She was a loving wife, and friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Wilma is survived by her husband, John of Waynesville; one step-son, Dennis Fisher of Jacksonville, Florida; two brothers, Phildean Moore of Manhattan, Kansas, and Merle Cragg of Dodge City, Kansas; one sister, Georgie Hockensmith of Junction City, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 25, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Wayne Bell officiating.

Music was provided by organist Dorothy Moore.

Escorts were: Earl Arnold, Jim Arnold, Champ Champion, Jim Dodds, Vaughn Emerson, and Jim Wiley.

Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Aniela (Jakimiec) Gottfried 1905-1986

Aniela Gottfried, daughter of Jan Jakimiec and Cieliczka Josef Jakimiec was born May 15, 1905 and passed away July 24, 1986.  She was preceded in death by her husband, and both her parents.

A Rosary service was held at Colonial Funeral Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on July 25, 1986.

Funeral Mass as held at the St. Jude Catholic Church in Richland, Missouri July 26, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. with Father John Pender and Rev. Robert Bixby officiating.

Interment was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Chapels, Inc.

Escorts for Mrs. Aniela Gottfried were: John McNeil, Everett Bedinghaus, Frank Pemberton, Leonard Daugherty, Drury Henson, and Barney Clark.

Aniela was born in Poland, but had lived in Richland for many years.  She was a member of the St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Richland.  Aniela was a very kind and loving person and will be greatly missed by her relatives and friends.

She leaves to mourn her passing one son Ryszard of Richland, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Joan M. (Mackney) Protz 1941-1986

Joan M. Protz, 45, of Lerna, died at 1:05 a.m. Monday (June 16, 1986) in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Howard officiating.  Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today.  Eastern Star memorial services will be held 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral. 

She was born April 27, 1941 in Pulaski County, Missouri, a daughter of Clarence Everett and Bertha Fern Woody Mackney.  She married John Frederick Protz in Crocker, Missouri, June 29, 1968.  He survives.

Also surviving are a son, Kelly Lee at home; a daughter, Jennifer Joan, at home; her parents of Richland, Missouri; three brothers, Leonard E. Mackney of Saudi Arabia, Clarence E. Mackney of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and Everett of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; and one sister, Mrs. Fred (Mary) Posten of Richland, Missouri.

She was a member of the Central Christian Church in Charleston, a member and past conductress of the Aleah Chapter 389, OES in Lerna; Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem, Medinah Shrine 98, Taylorville; and was a past member of the Illinois Board of Realtors Association.

She had lived in Mattoon since 1968.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Lloyd Richard Wade 1931-1986

Lloyd Richard Wade was bron October 21, 1931 in Waynesville, Missouri the son of James W. and Ora E. (McKinnon) Wade.

Lloyd was saved in 1972.  He loved reading God’s Word.

Lloyd loved nature, and also enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed visiting with the elderly---he always said you could learn a lot from listening and talking to them.

Lloyd grew up in Waynesville, but moved to Illinois in 1967.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his father, James W. Wade in 1972, and two sisters, Marie Ellen Bick in 1973, and Rosalie McConnough in 1985.

Lloyd leaves to mourn his passing his three children: Richard, Jessie, and Rita Wade, which all live in Everett, Washington; his mother, Ora E. Wade, Waynesville; two brothers: James E. Wade, Fairbanks, Alaska, and Robert L. Wade of Waynesville; three sisters: Margie Bishop, San Diego, California; Shirley Clark, Lebanon, Missouri; and Sharon Gollback, Redford, Michigan.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Lee Schaffer officiating.

Music was provided by Mary Lou Long.

21 October, 1931 - 15 October, 1986

Gordon Charles Fisher 1966-1986

Gordon Charles Fisher of rural Dixon, Missouri was born a son of Charles H. and Elli (Lerach) Fisher on January 30, 1966 in Haltern, West Germany.  He passed away Saturday, September 20, 1986 at the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 20 years, seven months, and 21 days.

Gordon was a graduate of the class of 1984 at the Waynesville High School.  He loved the outdoors and loved riding his motorcycle.

Gordon will be sadly missed by his loved ones, and all of his friends.

He is survived by his parents, Charles H. and Elli (Lerach) Fisher of rural Dixon; one sister, Stephanie Fisher with the United States Navy at Great Lakes, Illinois; paternal grandparents, Howard and Janet Fisher of Syracuse, New York.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 24 at 3:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Father Jack Pender officiating.

Music was provided by organist Dorothy Moore.

Escorts were: Roy Burgess, Buford Clark, Don Clark, Dwight Hensley, Marvin Long, and Don Scott.

Interment was in the Dunkard Cemetery at St. Robert, Missouri, under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Leman W. Wilson 1923-1986

Leman W. Wilson, age 63, Rt. 72, Box 5-B, Kaiser, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 29, 1986 at the Harry S. Truman V.A. Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.  He was born August 8, 1923 in Richland, Missouri to Baker and Opal Henson Wilson.

He was married to Mona E. Hogue August 5, 1942 in Camdenton, Missouri.

He was as a lifetime resident of Pulaski and Miller Counties.  Veteran of WW II in the Navy.  Retired from Kirkwood Lodge at Lake of the Ozarks in 1985.  Is a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Kaiser, Missouri.

Survivors include: Mona E. Wilson wife of the home; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Baker Wilson of Richland, Missouri; Jerry Wilson, son of Kaiser; Wilda Trusley, daughter of Brumley, Missouri; brothers: Vernon Baker, and Dean Wilson all of Richland, Missouri; Don Wilson of Kansas City, Missouri; and Doyle Wilson of Illinois; sisters: Violet Osborn, Bonnie Starnes, and Sue Paul all of Richland, Missouri.

Visitation was October 1, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Griswold-Kays Chapel, Eldon, Missouri.

Funeral services were at New Hope Baptist Church, Kaiser, Missouri, on October 2, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Curtis Wilson, Rev. Hank Tannehill, and Rev. Ralph Byrd officiating.

Interment was in the New Hope Cemetery, Kaiser, Missouri under the direction of Griswold-Kays Funeral Home.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Joseph Morrow 1898-1986

Joseph Morrow, son of Willard and Elizabeth Mishler Morrow, was born January 31, 1898 in Missouri, and departed this life October 10, 1986, in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 88 years.  He had been a resident of the Waynesville Nursing Center for a short time.

He professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age, and became a member of a small church in Willard, Missouri.

In 1923 he was united in marriage with Dorothy Hobart, and to this union was born four sons, and one daughter.

Joseph moved to Richland in 1940, where he worked at the Richline Boat Factory for several years.  He has also worked as a city policeman and was employed at Caldwell Oil Company for several years.  While living in Kansas City, he worked for Standard Steel Works for a number of years.

He is survived by four sons, Jerry of Richland, Raymond of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Richard of Mescito Pass, California, and Leon of Iola, Kansas; two daughters, Shirley Shelton of Richland, and Louise Sloan; several grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Those preceding him in death include his parents, his wives, and one son, Joe, and one daughter Margrete.

Funeral services were held at Colonial Funeral Chapel at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 1986 with Pryor Ray Prewett officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist and Marcia Shadel, organist.

Burial was in the Elm Grove Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were: Bob Callahan, Gary Brown, Harold Ewing, Richard Shockley, Wayne Setser, and Danny Zeigenbein.

Friday, September 7, 2012

David James Burgess 1955-1986

David James Burgess, a son of Dorothy and Jack Burgess, was born in Garden City, Kansas on January 13, 1955, and departed this life on October 23, 1986 in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 31 years.  He spent most of his life in Lansing, Kansas.

At the age of 10, David professed his faith in Jesus Christ and became a member of the Deerfield Southern Baptist Church in Deerfield, Kansas.  He was baptized by his father.  At the time of his death he was a member of the Nall Avenue Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas.

David graduated from Lansing High School in 1973, and then attended Kansas University, and received a degree in Physical Education.  He also attended school and became a licenses beautician, and managed several hair salons in Kansas City.

Prior to his death David was a teachers aid in the Kansas City Elementary Public School System.

He is survived by his parents Jack and Dorothy Burgess of Lansing, Kansas; one brother Billy Dean Burgess of Lansing, Kansas; one sister, Lois Jean Owen of Leavenworth, Kansas; his paternal grandparents, Alonzo and Julia Burgess of Hazelgreen, and his maternal grandmother Mrs. Claudine Newell of Richland, other relatives and many friends.

David is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Newell.

Funeral services were from Colonial Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 1986 with Rev. Dan Redmond officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist and Marcia Shadel, organist.

Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were Kenneth Newell, Jimmy Burgess, Leo McDaniel, Keith Owen, Gerry Burgess, and George Henson.

Robert Davis Holdren 1907-1986

Robert Davis Holdren, 79, of Baring, Missouri, passed away Wednesday morning, November 26, at his home in Baring.

The son of William Robert and Martha Ellen Sellers Holdren, he was born October 10, 1907 in Camden County, Missouri.

On April 27, 1932 at Richland, Missouri he married Marie Mitschele and she preceded him in death on December 20, 1984.

He is survived by four sons: William John, and Joseph Alva all of Baring, Missouri and Jack Holdren of Omaha, Nebraska; three daughters: Mrs. Dale (Shirley) Mesecher of Burlington, Iowa, Mrs. John (Lenora) Flynn of Edina, Missouri, Mrs. Clinton (Mary Lou) Jerome of Eureka, Missouri; two sisters: Mrs. Hadley (Ruth) Deberry and Mrs. Clyde (Alice) Eakens both of Richland, Missouri, 24 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Joyce Flynn; two great grandsons, Heath Forquer, James Patrick Kiley and three sisters: Eunice Curtis, Gladys Traw, and Edith Goforth.

Mr. Holdren was reared in Camden County and resided there until 1947 when he and his wife moved to the Memphis area.  They had been residents of Baring since 1953.  Mr. Holdren had been employed in farm related activities until his retirement.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m., November 29, 1986 in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Chapel in Edina, Missouri with the Rev. Archie Cooper of Kirksville, Missouri officiating.

Music was provided by Sandra Browning, singing “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Beyond the Sunset”, Carol Hayes organist.

Casket bearers were: Kelly Holdren, Keven Holdren, Larry Forquer, Jim Kiley, Terry Hunolt, Terry Forquer and Stephen Jerome.

Burial was in the Slocum Cemetery west of Greensburg, Missouri.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Vernon William Vanderhoof 1962-1986

Vernon William Vanderhoof was born a son of David and Linda Vanderhoof at Camp Pendelton, California on April 21, 1962.  He departed this life on July 22, 1986 at the age of 24 years.

Vernon was baptized as a small boy in the Pentecostal Church.

He graduated from the Waynesville High School in 1981.  He collected comic books, enjoyed reading and music.  Vernon was a commander of the Sons of American Legion #311 of Waynesville, Missouri.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his parents of Waynesville; one brother, LeRoy Vanderhoof of Waynesville; and one half-brother, Leland Vanderhoof of the state of California.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 25, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Norman Sanders officiating.

Music was provided by organist Dorothy Moore.

Escorts were: Jose Diaz, Bill Hammock, Don Keys, Sam Majewski, Johnie Pierpoint, and Mike Senovich.

Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Arthur L. Dye 1911-1986

Arthur L. Dye of Waynesville, Missouri, was born a son of Harley M. Dye, and Pearl (Berry) Dye on December 12, 1911 in Pulaski County, Missouri, and he departed this life at the age of 74 years, eight months, and 24 days.

On January 24, 1937, he was united in marriage to Jeretta Hudgens, and to this union four children were born.

He had accepted Christ and was baptized at a very early age, and at the time of his death was a charter member of the Harmony Baptist Church.

Arthur was a life-long resident of Pulaski County, Missouri.  He was a retired farmer from the Fairview community and he and his family had the honor of being chosen Farm Family of the Year several years ago.  He had pride and appreciation for his working years as a farmer.  He was loving and devoted to his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed by all of them.

Mr. Dye was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeretta; one daughter, Hazel Scherrer; also one infant brother and sister.  He is survived by two sons: Dannie of Waynesville, Missouri; and Frank of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one daughter, Helen Fleischer of Waynesville, Missouri; one sister, Marie Storie of Waynesville, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; also other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 7, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harmony Baptist Church, under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Bill Pringle, and Rev. Keith Miles officiating.

Music was provided by soloist, Iva Mae Case, and organist, Dorothy Moore.

Escorts were: George Berry, Bill Dye, Herman Dye, Roy Lee Dye, Charles Storie, and Tracy Storie.

Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Laquey, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

A memorial has been established to the Fairview Cemetery Fund.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Harry Alvin Carroll 1903-1986

Harry Alvin Carroll, son of Lewis and Sarah Margaret Coffman Carroll was born July 1, 1903 in Pulaski County and departed this life on September 9, 1986 at the Lebanon Care Center, at the age of 83 years, two months, and eight days.

He was united in marriage with Leta Saltzman on June 16, 1924, and to this union was born two daughters, both surviving.

As a carpenter in the Pulaski County area, Harry worked for Frank Warner at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri for several years.

As a young man, Harry professed his faith in Jesus Christ and became a member of the First Baptist Church in Richland, where he has remained a member.

Those surviving include his wife Leta of the home; two daughters: Roberta Soltvedt and her husband Lucian Edward of Bloomington, Minnesota; and Juanita North and her husband James Dillard of Lebanon, Missouri; eight grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: William, Joey, Johnny and Andy Carroll, and five sisters: Ethel Morrison, Edna Ayers, Grace Palmer, Eve Brown, and Mabel Palmer.

Funeral services were from First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 1986, with Rev. Roger Marshall officiating.

Music was provided by Dwight Roam, Bruce Pafford, and Rusty Shadel with Marlene Brown, pianist.

Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were: Jo Hendrix, Randy North, Lucian Soltvedt, Mike North, Lloyd Oberbeck, and Jon Korshus.

Honorary escorts were: Mike Gindorff, Otto Calvert, Charles Henson, Loran Keeth, John Faucher, Jr. Henson, Ivy Powers, and Clifford Henson.

William Eugene Stewart 1930-1986

William Eugene Stewart, of Waynesville, Missouri, was born the son of Horace and Elizabeth (Burleson) Stewart on June 5, 1930, at St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life Tuesday, September 23, 1986, at the age of 56 years, three months and 18 days.

He married Lillian L. (Lou) Heffernan on September 20, 1952, and to this union five children were born.  Bill and Lou shared 34 years of love and devotion together.  He served briefly in the National Guard and U.S. Naval Reserve before joining the United States Air Force, for a total of 28 years, eight months and 22 days, a period which spanned both the Korean and Vietnam wars.  He was stationed overseas in Vietnam and in Italy, and served with a devotion to duty which was typical of his integrity and loyalty to his wife, friends, and country.  He distinguished himself at all time, as was evidenced by many awards and service medals.  After retirement from the military, he and his family lived in Germany before making a home in Waynesville.

Bill was an avid fisherman, boatsman, and enjoyed the outdoors.  He was active in various Masonic Bodies: home Lodge, Texas 8, San Antonio, Texas; past master and life member of Aviano Lodge 643, Italy; member, Two Bridges Lodge, Zweibruecken, Germany; member of Moslah Shrine Temple; member of York Rite, Frankfurt, Germany; member of Eastern Star, Faith Chapter 19, Pirmasens, Germany.  William was past chairman of the Forest Hills Homeowners Association, volunteer financial counselor for the Army Community Services on Fort Leonard Wood, and sponsor and committee member of Ducks Unlimited.

He is survived by his wife, Loy, of Waynesville; his mother, Elizabeth Ray of Cuba, Missouri; one son, Bill, of Austin, Texas; four daughters: Sherri Stewart and Susy Claborn, both of Los Angeles, California; Shelly Bertrand, of Austin, Texas; and Sandy Stewart of Arlington, Virginia; three brothers: Bob and Cliff, both of Cuba, Missouri, and Chuck of Rolla, Missouri; two sisters, June Albrecht of Cuba, Missouri and Nancy Fisher of Niceville, Florida; one grandson, Billy Claborn of Dallas, Texas, and many other relatives and friends.  He will be greatly missed by all of them.  William was preceded in death by his father.

A memorial has been suggested by the family to the American Heart Association.

Funeral services were held Friday, September 26 at 11:00 a.m. at the Main Post Chapel, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, with Chaplain Robert R. Davidson officiating.

Music was provided by organist, Dorothy Moore.

Escorts were: Ray Kidd, Chuck Stewart, Cliff Stewart, Bob Stewart, Bill Stewart, and Charles Bertrand.

Honorary escorts were: Billy Claborn, Tom Claborn, Bill Albreckt, Herman Ray, Don Fisher, and John Stevens.

Interment was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel. 

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

George Gilbert Wood 1913-1986

George Gilbert Wood was born a son of Ruffus E. Wood and Myrtle (Barnard) Wood on May 4, 1913 in Garden City, Missouri.  He departed this life October 23, 1986 at St. John’s Hospital having attained the age of 73 years five months 19 days.

He was united in marriage to Nellie Mae (Massey) June 3, 1935 and to this union four children were born.

George lived most of his life in the State of Missouri, except for 15 years in the State of California where he worked as a journeyman welder.  George and his family have been residents of Pulaski County since April, 1959.

He enjoyed fishing and worked as a guide on the Lake of the Ozarks for several years.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife Nellie of Richland, two sons, Richard and Don of Laquey, Missouri, two daughters, Velda Clubb of Coolidge, Arizona, and Viola Carson of Winfield, Missouri, four brothers: Clyde of the State of Kansas; Leonard of Camdenton, Missouri; Merle and Jack of the State of Washington; one sister, Mary Lou Thurmerdo of the State of Texas, 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Services were held Sunday, October 26, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bill Tallant officiating.

Burial was in the Palace Cemetery under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Music was furnished by Dorothy Moore.

Those serving as escorts were: George Hill, Gerald McCoy, Roger McCoy, Rolla McCoy, Carl McGee, and Larry Thornhill.

Rebecca Cora (Bacon) McClure 1909-1986

Rebecca Cora McClure was born in Gerald, Missouri on February 6, 1909, the daughter of Samuel and Minnie Votal Bacon and passed away on November 28, 1986 in the Lake of the Ozarks Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri.  She had attained the age of 77 years.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel on Sunday, November 30, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. David McMullin officiating.  Burial was in the Boeuff Presbyterian Church Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Home of Crocker.

The pallbearers were her grandsons.

She is survived by two sons, Gary Busen of Plato and John Busen of Gray Summit; one daughter, JoAnn Weber of Crocker; one sister, Ethel Baer of Augusta, Missouri; 16

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Monday, September 3, 2012

Claire T. Hammond 1977-1986

Claire T. Hammond, 9, of Route 2, Richland, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1986 at Pulaski County Memorial Hospital after an accident at her home.

Born May 13, 1977, in Coos Bay, Ore., she was the daughter of William E. and Laura Gregory Hammond, of Richland.

She was a student at Laquey School in Laquey and was active in Girl Scout Troop 227 in Waynesville, the Junior Bowling League, the Hornet basketball team and the Angels softball league.

Visitation was held Thursday, October 15, 1986 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Chaplain William F. Carey officiating.  Music was furnished by organist Dorthy Moore.

Services were held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 20 at St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church in Saratoga Springs, N.Y..  Burial followed at Dunning Street Cemetery in Malta, N.Y..

Survivors besides her parents, include two brothers, Christopher Hammond and Michael Hammond, both of Richland; maternal grandmother, Catherine McNinch, of Waynesville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews in the Saratoga area.

The family suggest memorials to take the form of donations to the Memorial Fund of Girl Scout Troop 227, P.O. Box 224, Waynesville, Mo., 65583.

Arrangements were by the Tunison Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Bessie Manes Gibson 1900-1986

Bessie Manes Gibson, daughter of Charles and Minnie Barnaby Manes, was born November 28, 1900, and departed this life on October 25, 1986 at Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of eighty five years, ten months and twenty eight days.

On December 31, 1919 she was united in marriage with John Gibson, and to this union one daughter was born.

Bessie professed her faith in Christ as a young girl and became a member of the Sunnyside Christian Church at Wet Glaize, Missouri, until it disbanded and her membership was transferred to the First Christian Church in Richland.

She enjoyed gardening, and was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She took great pride in her family and her home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 28,1986 at 1:30 p.m. with Kirk Mallette officiating under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel.

Resting place was in the Camp Ground Cemetery.

Escorts for Mrs. Gibson were: Lynn Anderson, Ivan Perkins, Steve Sorensen, Roy Joe Perkins, Scott Sorensen and Eric Sinner.

Those surviving include her husband John; her daughter, Kathleen Snead of Richland; two brothers, Howard Manes of Springfield, and Jerry Manes of Caldwell, Idaho; two sisters Lola Davis and Betty Lucas, both of Richland; three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother Norman Manes and one sister, Lillian Manes.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Opal Alice (Harris) Kays 1908-1986

Opal Alice Kays, daughter of Allen and Elsie McDaniel Harris, was born on March 22, 1908 in Pulaski County, and departed this life September 20, 1986 at her home, at the age of seventy eight years.

On December 22, 1933, she was united in marriage with John Kays, and to this union was born one son, who survives.

Opal taught school for many years in Pulaski County schools.

In 1950 she transferred her membership from the Union Church in Hazelgreen to the Independence Baptist Church, where she has remained a very faithful and active member.  She served as church secretary and treasurer for many years.

Opal was a lovely Christian lady, who was willing to help a neighbor or friend in need.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 23, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ed Hamilton and Rev. Raymond McClary officiating.

Resting Place was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery.

Escorts were: Fred Wilson, Virgil Shelton, Keith Lundh, Mayfield Wilson, Jesse Elam and Larry Ogle.

Those surviving include her son John Earl Kays and his wife Barbara of Richland; one sister Bessie Murrell of Richland; two grandchildren Kent and Sherrie; as well as other relatives and a host of many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Edna Bosel; one brother, Lynn Harris and an infant brother.