Thursday, April 6, 2017

Wille Mullanphy died July 2, 1886

Died, on Friday morning, July 2nd, of cholera infantum, Willie, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mullanphy. Little Wille had been ailing for some time and was in a weakly condition when taken with his last sickness. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery near Frank’s Switch.

Rolla Herald
Rolla, Missouri
8 July, 1886
page 2

Transcribed by Laura (Abernathy) Huffman

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Woodrow Andres (1922-1942)

WOODROW ANDRES

Woodrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Andres, was born in Rolla, Mo., December 28, 1922 and passed away late Saturday night, February 28, 1942 following injuries received in an automobile accident near the junction of Highway 17 and 66 some thirty miles west of Rolla. Besides the parents he is survived by one brother John of the home address, Jerome, Mo., two sisters; Mrs. James Bauers of Rolla and Mrs. Richard Warnol of St. Louis, besides a number of other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Pisgah Church near Dixon, by Rev. Andy Sheppard. Pallbearers were: Gene Rigsby, Harry Evans, Billie Allen, Russell Heflin, Andy Arthur and Louis Woods.

At the time of his death Woodrow was employed in the laundry at Fort Leonard Wood. The large attendance of friends at the final service gave proof of the popularity of this young man. Burial was made in the Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Null & Son Funeral Home.

Rolla Herald
Rolla, Missouri
12 March, 1942
page 8

Transcribed by Laura (Abernathy) Huffman

Monday, April 3, 2017

William Spencer Bryant (1859-1941)

OBITUARY

William Spencer Bryant, son of David and Susan Bryant, was born in Phelps County, Missouri, September 5, 1859 and departed this life suddenly on November 13, 1941, at Rolla, Missouri, being 82 years, 2 months and 8 days of age at time of death.

On March 20, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Emma Roberts and to this union twelve children were born, seven of whom survive, five daughters and two sons. Four children died in infancy and another daughter, Mrs. J.W. Gaddy, passed away on March 15, 1922. His wife preceded him in death April 12, 1912. He had made his home with his children for the past several years.

Those who survive are his children, Mrs. W.A. Cain of Dixon, E.A. Bryant of Columbia, Mrs. F.H. Blue and Mrs. C.E. Jones of Rolla, Mrs. C.L. Mathews of Monett, Mrs. C.M. Hallett and R.G. Bryant of St. Louis.

Besides his children he leaves to mourn his passing 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. All of his children, all of his grandchildren except 3 and all of his great-grandchildren, except one, were present at the funeral.

He was converted early in life and united with a Free-Will Baptist church. In a few years when this church was discontinued he united with the Sheppard Methodist church, south of Dixon.

He was a true husband, a kind and devoted father and to know him was to love him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Pisgah Cemetery under direction of F.H. Gilbert Funeral Home of Dixon.

Rolla Herald
Rolla, Missouri
20 November, 1941
page 5

Transcribed by Laura (Abernathy) Huffman

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Everett James Helton (1913-1941)

EVERETT JAMES HELTON

Everett James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Helton, was born near Dixon, Missouri, October 6, 1913 and passed away at the St. James Hospital following a major operation early Monday evening, October 20, 1941, at the age of 28 years and 14 days. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lyda Helton, one step-son, Floyd Pelikan; four brothers, Lloyd and Lonnie Helton of St. Louis, Mo., and Elmer and Frank Helton of near Dixon, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Houser of Dixon; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Helton, of Dixon, and one grandfather, Eli Hale, of near Iberia.

Funeral services were conducted from the Old Spring Creek Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, by Rev. Johnson of St. James. Pallbearers were: Frank, Lucas, Clifford, Andrew, Guy, Earnest and Joe Maxwell and Earl Houser. Burial was made in the Spring Creek Cemetery under the direction of Null and Son Funeral Home.

Rolla Herald
Rolla, Missouri
23 October, 1941
page 5

Transcribed by Laura (Abernathy) Huffman

Saturday, April 1, 2017

John Edward Lonzader 1883-1941

John Edward Lonzader was born near Dixon, Mo., April 30, 1883 and passed away July 8, 1941 at the home of his nephew, Elbridge Lonzader at Newburg, Mo.

The death of Mr. Lonzader came as a shock to his many friends and relatives. He had been suffering from an abscess, when suddenly his condition grew worse and he lived only a short while.

The funeral was conducted at the Newburg Church of God, July 9, 1941. Rev. Paul Bennett officiated and was assisted by Rev. J.A. Wilson. Burial was in the Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of Lee Johnson.

The pallbearers were Elbridge Lonzander, Ted Bunch, Ferrell Barnett, Frank Boudenot, Lester Williams, and Price Dotson. The flower bearers were Thelma and Helen Jordan, Norma Guffey and Bernadine Affolter.

He leaves to mourn his passing two brothers, Robert Lonzader of Newburg and C.B. lonzader of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Stewart and Mrs. Lillie Brockman of Newburg and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lonzader was well-known and had many friends, who mourn his untimely death.

Rolla Herald
Rolla, Missouri
17 July, 1941
page 5

Transcribed by Laura (Abernathy) Huffman