Jeretta Welmet (Hudgens) Dye 1917-1976

Jeretta Welmet (Hudgens) Dye, daughter of Richard Hudgens and Minnie Lee Hudgens was born in the Cedar Rock community in Texas County, August 17, 1917 and passed away in the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital after attaining the age of 58 years.

Mrs. Dye accepted Christ at a early age and was a member of the Buckhorn Baptist Church at the time of her passing.

Jeretta Hudgens was united in marriage January 24, 1937 to Arthur L. Dye and to this union 4 children were born. Two sons Danny Dye of Waynesville, and Frank Dye of Chillicothe and Two daughters, Helen Fleischer of Waynesville and Hazel Scherer of Cranberry, New Jersey.

She is survived by her husband Arthur, their four children, 9 grandchildren, one brother, Loren Hudgens of Roby, Missouri, two sisters Ruth Crews of Roby, Missouri and Freda Poe of Licking, Missouri, as well as many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, 7 brothers and a sister, and one granddaughter.

She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday , June 2, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. at the Buckhorn Baptist Church with Rev. Don Martin officiating, Music was by Organist: Linda Wyatt, Soloist; Gilbert Crisman, Pallbearers were: George Berry, Tracie Storie, Charles Storie, Dennis Crews, Elmer Crews, and Robert Kimrey. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Long-Moss-Williams Funeral Homes Inc. of Waynesville, Missouri.

(Handwritten Note: Born 17 Aug, 1917 Died 31 May, 1976 Arthur L. Dye, husband Born 12 Dec, 1911)

Mrs. Vesta Aline Welch 1931-1976

Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Vesta Welch

Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon for Mrs. Vesta Aline Welch, age 47, of Bog Piney, who passed away on Wednesday morning at the Phelps County Hospital following a lingering illness.

Services will be held at the Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Reavil Hankins and Rev. Marvin Davis officiating, with interment in the Big Piney Cemetery, under the direction of Long-Moss-Williams Funeral Home of Waynesville.

Survivors include her husband, Vernon of Big Piney; two sons, Danny of Lebanon, and Gary of the home; one brother, Bill Smith of Houston, Missouri; and one sister, Virginia Page of Big Piney.

Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday night at the Long-Moss-Williams Chapel.

(Typewritten Note: Vesta Welch born Apr. 24, 1931. Married Vernon Welch May 20, 1948. Died Nov. 13, 1976)

Dora Ann (Ridenhour) Crossland 1897-1976

Dora Ann Crossland, daughter of Isaac and Tenny Williams Ridenhour was born September 2, 1897, in Oregon County, Missouri, and departed this life on February 4, 1976 after having attained the age of 78 years past.

Dora, the wife of the late Sam Crossland, had been in the Compton Hills Nursing Home in St. Louis, Missouri for the past four years.

Dora, a long time resident of Pulaski County, had made her peace with God at the Assembly of God Church in Herceuleum, Missouri, and remained true to her faith until passing.

Dora leaves to mourn her passing: Two daughters, Aline Sanders of Herceuleum, Missouri, Imagene Winschel of Afton, Missouri; Also surviving are four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one sister, Flora Henry of Los Angeles, California, and two brothes, Tom Ridenhour of Summitt, Mississippi, and Cecil Powell of Gailsburg, Illinois and other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, February 6, 1976, at 10 a.m. at the Long-Moss-Williams Funeral Chapel in Waynesville, Missouri with the Rev. Lyle Parsons officiating. Interment was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers were, Lloyd Graves, Lewis Graves, Arthur Graves, Roy York, Harry Graves, James Crossland, and Paul Long. Organist was Mrs. David Link and Soloist was Iva Mae Case.

Mrs. Della McElfresh (1897-1976)

Funeral services for Mrs. Della McElfresh of Roby, age 78, were held on Sunday, January 25, at the Big Piney Baptist Church with Rev. Marvin Davis officiating. The Roby Baptist Church provided the singing and the pianist. Burial was in the Big Piney Cemetery. She passed away suddenly Friday morning of a heart attack. We extend sympathy to the family.

17 August, 1897 - 23 January, 1976

William Oscar Ichord 1926-1976

Oscar Ichord, prominent farmer, and life-long resident of Pulaski County, was fatally injured Friday morning at his home in the Mt. Gibson area.

Mr. Ichord was hauling out rocks from his garden spot and had been pulling the loaded trailer with a tractor. It is presumed that the trailer became stalled and attending to pull it away, the tractor reared up and fell on Mr. Ichord.

Mr. Ichord was found by a friend, who was driving by and saw the over-turned farm tractor, and discovered the body.

William Oscar Ichord, son of John Wesley and Lola Mae Laughlin Ichord was born August 14, 1926 and passed away April 9, 1976, after attaining the age of 49 years past.

He was united in marriage to Freda Pearl Francis on December 1, 1950 and to this union two children were born.

Oscar was a longtime member of the Baptist Church, being saved at the age of 14, he was a faithful worker and was ordained a deacon January 19, 1971.

Being preceded in death by his parents, Oscar leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Freda, of the home, his son, William Francis Ichord, of West Plains; his daughter Diane Florence Ichord of the home; one granddaughter Melissa Maria Ichord, one brother John Ichord of Waynesville; one sister, Mary Estella Willits of Iowa; and one foster sister Eula May Sneed of California; and a host of nieces and nephews, also many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 12, 1976 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mount Gibson Baptist Church with the Rev. Norman Sanders and Rev. Bill Tanksley officiating. Music was by Mrs. Link and soloist Iva Mae Case. Pallbearers were Jerry Laughlin, Chester Bss, Roy Burgess, Johnny Laughlin, Kenny Fulytner, and Claude Enloe. Interment was in the Waynesville Memorial Park cemetery, under the directions of Long-Moss-Williams Funeral Home.