Joyce Dianne Miller 1946-1955

Joyce Dianne Miller, 8, of the Laquey community near here, died yesterday at Waynesville General Hospital, Waynesville, Mo.
She was born in Pulaski county, Oct. 11, 1946, the daughter of Marion and Dorothy Miller. In addition to the parents, she is survived by one brother, Ronnie Miller, Laquey; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Bollinger, Laquey.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Saturday at the Buckhorn Baptist Church near here with the Rev. Earnest Cox officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery here.

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Nettie May (Church) York 1888-1955

Nettie May (Church) York, daughter of Dolph and Phoebe Church, was born near Waynesville, Missouri on December 28, 1888 and passed away at her home on December 9, 1955, at the age of 66 years, 11 months and 11 days. She had been in failing health for the past two years.

On May 11th, 1906 she was united in marriage to Pete York and to this union 11 children were born. Three daughters passed away in infancy.

Early in life she professed her faith in Christ and united with the Mt. Gibson Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Pete York, of Waynesville, Missouri, five daughters, Ruby Gladden, Adah Hill, and Nadine Dye, all of Waynesville, Missouri, Dolpha Ledbetter of Auxvasse, Missouri, and Lois Hill of Pleasant Hill, Illinois. Three sons; Alvin of St. Louis, Missouri, Merl of Mexico, Missouri, and Private Morris York of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. One half brother Frank Hill of Waynesville, and two half sisters, Mary Anderson and Sophia Grey of Waynesville, Missouri. Thirty five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 1955 at the Mt. Gibson Baptist Church, Rev. Pryor Rae Pruitt officiating. Interment was made in the Bradford Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Waynesville, Missouri.

The pallbearers were Chas. Hill, Everett O. Hill, Junior, James Hill, Carl Gladden, Gene Gladden, and Douglas Ledbetter.

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Gordon Alexander Logan 1873-1955

Funeral Services Are Held For Long Time Waynesville Resident

Gordon Alexander Logan, son of George Lewis and Milbera Logan was born on March 25, 1873 at Edgar Springs, Missouri in Phelps County and departed this life August 20, 1955 at 9:30 P.M. at the Long’s Nursing Home near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of 82 years, four months and 25 days.

In the year 1899 he moved to Waynesville with his parents and has lived practically all of his life in this vicinity.

He united in marriage to Alice Thompson and to this union three children were born and all have preceded him in death. His wife passed away in 1902. One son passed away in infancy; another son Snowden Logan passed away in 1941; and a daughter Bessie Gaddy passed away in 1938. He also has been preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and four sisters.

In 1910 he was united in marriage to Cora Yeakley who also survives. Also surviving is one brother, G.C. Logan of St. Louis, Missouri, one sister, Alice Adams of Waterloo, Iowa, one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Logan, Waynesville, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.

In 1934 he became blind and with the help of others, he adjusted himself to things in everyday life that he could do and accepted it very pleasantly.

A number of years ago he was converted and united with the Waynesville Methodist Church and held membership there until time of passing. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic Lodges of Waynesville. He was a kind and loving personality and was respected by all who knew him.

Funeral services were held Wednesday August 24, 1955 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynesville Methodist Church with Rev. John Bolen, pastor, officiating.
Interment was made in the Bradford Cemetery with funeral arrangements under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Waynesville.

Masonic rites were given by Waynesville Lodge and pallbearers were of the Waynesville Odd Fellows Lodge.

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Mary Oatie (Vance) Craft 1874-1955

Mary Oatie (Vance) Craft, daughter of William and Mary Vance, was born at Hankinton, Iowa, October 11, 1874 and passed away at the General Hospital Waynesville, Missouri April 30, 1955, at the age of 80 years, six months and 19 days.

On March 10, 1910 she was united in marriage to William A. Craft who survives.

She was a member of the Buckhorn Christian Church.

Funeral services were held at the Buckhorn Christian Church Wednesday May 4, 1955 at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Byron Clark Junior, officiating. Interment was in the Colley Hollow Cemetery with funeral arrangements under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Richland.

Pallbearers were Rob Hill, Arthur Thornhill, Len Woody, Howard Story, Dorsey Rayl, and Travis Lowry.

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George Walter Wayman 1880-1955

George Walter Wayman, son of John and Martha Wayman, was born in Pulaski County, October 20, 1880 and passed away at his home at St. Robert, Missouri on December 8, 1955 at the age of 75 years, one month and 18 days.

He is survived by four sons, Thomas Walter of Rolla, Missouri, William H. of Ceres, California and George Andrew and Donald of Waynesville, Missouri, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from Hedges Chapel Waynesville on Sunday afternoon, December 11, by Rev. John A. Bolen, pastor of the Waynesville United Methodist Church and interment was made in the Waynesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hedges Funeral Home of Waynesville.

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Lester Harrison Hensley 1915-1955

Lester Harrison Hensley, son of J.H. Hensley and Altie E. Hensley, born near the Berean Church, January 15, 1915, passed away at the age of 40 years, five months and 28 days.

Lester was united in marriage to Lillian Mae Springer of Springfield, Missouri June 19, 1938. To this union three children were born, all surviving. Johnny, age 16 years, Terry, age 10, and Sherry, age 10 years. Also a father J.H. Hensley of Springfield and mother Altie of Springfield, Missouri. Brothers Clarence, and Oba of Waynesville, and Rowland of Sacramento, California. Sisters, Mrs. Charles Willits, and Mrs. Virgil Long of Waynesville, and Mrs. Henry Church of Springfield, Missouri, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

At the age of seven years Lester’s family moved to Waynesville where most of his life was spent. He was converted at the age of 11 years and united with the First Baptist Church in Waynesville where he was a faithful member and worker in the Young People’s Intermediate, and Junior Departments, until his health prevented him from doing so.

Funeral services and arrangements for burial in the Mitchell Cemetery in Waynesville was under the direction of Hedges Funeral Homes of Richland, Missouri.

Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church by pastor, Rev. J. Scott Blystone. Singing of solos by Rev. Kenneth Bandy, pastor of Baptist Church, Lebanon, Missouri and a friend of many years. The songs being requested by Lester. “Sunrise Tomorrow”, also “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”.

Pallbearers were his nephews, Marvin Long, Dwight Hensley, Lindell Church, Roy Long, Dale Church and Kenneth Willits.

Lester for many years has suffered with Chronic Rheumatic fever and a resulting heart ailment, but through all his illness his life was spent in patient and uncomplaining services to his family, always thinking of them first.

All who knew Lester as his friend, knew that he was ready to go meet Him whom he trusted.

Lester’s life was spent being ready for this moment of leave taking here and entry over there.

Good night Lester, we’ll see you in the morning.

*Note: Lester H. Hensley passed away July 13, 1955



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