Leonard Elmer Carroll 1894-1983

Services were held last Sunday for Elmer Carroll, 88, Waynesville, who died Aug. 19. He was born Aug. 30, 1894, at Iberia, a son of Franklin and Bashay Peoria Elkins Carroll.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Zora Carroll. Mr. Carroll was a member of the Iduma Church.

Other survivors: three sons, Chester Carroll, Southerlin, Ore., Lloyd Carroll, Swisshome, Ore., and Hershel Carroll of Big Piney; two daughters, Ozelma Spratley, Jefferson City, and Orpha Wood, Ft. Clayton, Panama; four sisters, Marie Long, Lennis Page, Maggie Carter and Florence Kelley; 21 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

Burial was in the Hopewell Cemetery in Big Piney.

30 August, 1894 - 19 August, 1983

James Alan Goforth 1951-1983

James Alan Goforth, son of James W. and Dorothy Sturgeon was born May 17, 1951 at Lebanon, Missouri, and departed this life June 11, 1983 at Cox Medical Center.

Jimmie, as he was known to friends, graduated from Richland High School in 1969.

As a young man he professed his faith in Christ, and was baptized April 5, 1965, at First Baptist Church in Richland, later transferring his membership to the High Point Baptist Church.

On September 8, 1972 he was united in marriage to Linda Brown, and to this union were born two sons, both surviving.

For the past 13 years he has been employed by Independent Stave Company in Lebanon.

He is survived by his wife Linda and two sons: James Adrain (Jamie), and Jeremy Alan, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Goforth of Richland; two sisters: Rae Lynne Payne, Richland, and Debra Ann Fowler, Springfield, Missouri; his paternal grandparents: Charles Paul and Edith Goforth of Richland; also a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother Sturgeon.

Services were held Tuesday, June 14, 1983, 2:00 p.m., at High Point Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Jones and Rev. Jack Woodard officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist, and Delores Shadel, accompanist.

Escorts were Kenny York, Terry Chance, Duane Johnson, Ward Alan Ledbetter, Bryce Payne, and Art Anthony.

Burial was in the High Point Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland, Missouri.

Margaret A. (Howard) Craig 1913-1983

Margaret A. Craig, daughter of Carl and Margaret Tarney Howard, was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 15, 1913, and departed this life November 11, 1983 at her home in Richland, Missouri.

Margaret was united in marriage to Benjamin H. Craig on March 15, 1929 and to this union was born two daughters, both surviving.

She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Chicago Heights, Illinois and while living in Richland attended the Centerpoint Baptist Church. Richland has been her home for the past 32 years, since 1951, and she was employed at the telephone company as an operator for several years.

Margaret is survived by her father Carl Howard, of Waynesville; two daughters, Lolita Taylor of Clarkston, Michigan and Margaret Leoni of Homewood, Illinois; one brother, Henry Carl Howard of Escondida, California; three sisters Rose Flynn of Waynesville, Pauline Yacono of Chicago Heights, Illinois, and Irene Kister of fresno, California, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Services for Margaret A. Craig were held at Colonial Funeral Chapel 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 14, 1983. Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist and Marcia Shadel, organist. Burial was in the Centerpoint Cemetery. Escorts were: Robert Leoni, Jr., Richard Leoni, James Taylor, Robert Majka, Donald Taylor and Michael Leoni. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

C. Pershing Bell 1915-1983

Funeral services for C. Pershing Bell, 67, of Sunset Hills, a former FBI agent and professor of criminal justice at St. Louis Community College-Meramec, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bopp Funeral Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood. Burial will be in Waynesville, Missouri.

Mr. Bell died Monday, August 29, 1983 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in South St. Louis County of complications resulting from a long battle with cancer.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bopp.

Mr. Bell, a native of Waynesville graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in 1942 and joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as an agent. He served in several offices and became an instructor at the FBI’s training school in Quantico, Virginia in 1947.

He served at Quntico until 1957, when he became legal attache to the U.S. Embassy in Ottowa. He was transferred to St. Louis as a special agent in 1959 and served here until 1966, when he retired from the FBI and joined the Meramec faculty.

Mr. Bell is survived by his wife, Mildred Brenner Bell of Sunset Hills; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Krauss of Russville, Illinois, Mrs. Charles W. Talbot of Lebanon, Missouri, and Mrs. Chester R. Woody of Richland, Mo.; and one brother, Roland of St. Louis.

Larry Lee Cochran 1958-1983

Services for Larry Lee Cochran were at the Long Moss Williams Chapel Monday, December 12, 1983 at 10:00 a.m.. Officiating was Floyd Barlow. Burial was in the Mt. Union Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Wall, Bob Moneymaker, Kenny Wall, Bucky Phillips, Rocky Cochran, and Lyndol Wall.

Larry Lee Cochran was born in Independence, Missouri on December 3, 1958 the son of Andy and Wilda Wall Cochran and passed away in an accident on December 10, 1983. He had attained the age of 25 years.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; 1 son, Brandon; and 1 daughter, Misty Lyn; his mother and step-father Wilda and Garland Leach of Crocker; 3 brothers, Jim of Iberia, and Charles and Randy of Crocker; 2 sisters. Theresa O’Neal of Crocker and Lisa McCubbin of Iberia; his grandparents Andy and Goldie Wall of Crocker and Bill Cochran of Iberia, with other relatives and friends.

Larry was baptized into the Concord Christian Church. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors and enjoyed his horses. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

John W. Threlkheld 1913-1983

John W. Threlkheld was born a son of James Harvey Threlkheld and Sarah Lulu (Grimes) Threlkheld June 28, 1913 in Carrsville, Kentucky and he departed this life November 20, 1983 at the Phelps County Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri.

On January 12, 1935 he was united in marriage to Anna Dailey, and to this union three children were born.

He made the Pulaski County area his home 55 years ago.

John accepted Christ, and was baptized at an early age and was ordained a Deacon on November 5, 1939 and was serving as Chairman of the Deacons at the First Baptist Church of St. Robert at the time of his death.

He was a well known businessman in the Waynesville Masonic Lodge No. 375 A.F. & A.M.

The most important ones in his life was God, family and his church. John was always willing to help when there was something to be done. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed by his family, and church and all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife Anna of the home, one son James H. Threlkheld of St. Louis, Missouri; two daughters Nettie Lu Mahaffey of Birmingham, Alabama and Jo Ann Sletten of Madison, Wisconsin, and his mother-in-law Nettie Dailey of Waynesville, Missouri. Five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 23, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of St. Robert with Rev. Mel Watson, Rev. Keith Miles and Rev. Ensor officiating. Interment was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel. Music was furnished by soloist Denny Marr and organist Mildred Millican. Escorts were Deacons of First Baptist Church St. Robert, Paul Carter, Doug Perry, Prince Thomas, Martin Price, Randy King, Melvin Ashburn, Michael Grace, and Blair King.

Emma (Keith) Wright 1898-1983

Emma Wright was the first born child of Seigel and Melvinie Keith born on March 29, 1898 at Iberia, Missouri. She leaves to mourn her passing her sisters: Nellie Jones, of Iberia, Missouri; Sue Benner of Eldon, Missouri; Gertrude Payne of Waterloo, Iowa; and a brother, Victor Keith of Eldon, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to Vincent Lee Wright on March 15, 1918 and unto this union 4 children were born: Lela Gann of Waynesville, Missouri; Vivian Brantly, of Waynesville, Missouri; James Wright of Lynchburg, Missouri; and Bonnie Watts, of Dallas, Texas.

She has 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Lee Wright, on March 1, 1966.

She gave her life to God when she was a young girl. She was faithful to God throughout her life.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and au7nt. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were conducted on Friday, November 11, 1983 at the Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Don Martin officiating.

Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home of Waynesville, Missouri.

Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Kenneth John Sindler 1936-1983

Kenneth John Sindler was born a son of Robert John Sindler and Sophia Helen (Macuikiewicz) Sindler on January 13, 1936, and he departed this life December 9, 1983 in his 47th year at Pulaski County Memorial Hospital in Waynesville, Missouri.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and at the age of thirteen his parents, brother, sister, and he came to love in the Waynesville area.

He attended the Waynesville School where he graduated high school in 1953. He went on to further his education at Missouri University in Columbia for two years. He moved to Miami, Florida in 1963 where he was self-employed in the carpet industry. In 1964 he united in marriage to Charlotte Lakhan of Trinidad, West Indies, and to this union three children were born.

In 1977, he and his family moved to Waynesville and made their home. He was a well known businessman in the Waynesville/St. Robert area.

Kenneth was a loving husband, father, and loyal friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, two sons- Robert and Sean, and one daughter, Lessella all of the home. One brother Mike Sindler of St. Robert, Missouri; one sister Roberta McDavid of Churchhill, Tennessee; and his mother-in-law Margaret Lakhan and many friends.

Funeral mass were held Monday, December 12, 1983 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in St. Robert with Father Jack Pender officiating. Interment was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Rosary service was held Sunday, December 11, 1983 with Deacon Robert Bixley leading.

Escorts were: Gene Farnham, Ed Brunner, Danny Graves, Frank Bogad, Mike Sindler, Victor Chavez, Wayne Bates, Tom Lynch.

Honorary escorts: Ray Posphala, Lynch, Chester Janas, Art Anderson and Paul Long.

Stella Mae (Helton) Dye 1889-1983

Stella Mae Dye, daughter of Iva Rosetta and Stephen Lee Helton was born July 12, 1889 at Tavern, Missouri. Following a lengthy illness, she passed away December 2, 1983 at the Waynesville Nursing Center, Waynesville, Missouri, having reached the age of 94 years, 4 months, and 20 days.

On March 17, 1907 she was united in marriage to Harvey Franklin “Whis” Dye. In 1918, she and Mr. Dye moved to Hanna, Missouri where they operated a general merchandise business and Mr. Dye was postmaster for several years. In 1942, they moved to Waynesville where Mr. Dye passed away in 1952.

Mr. and Mrs. Dye were the parents of eleven children, six of whom survive her. She was preceded in death by 3 daughters: Elsie Bailey, Mary and Virgie, 2 sons, Charley and 1 son who died in infancy, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 2 grandsons, and her parents.

Those left to mourn her passing are 3 daughters, Freeda Graves of Waynesville, Clara Mae Black of Edgar Springs and Georgia Prumus of Canyon Country, California; 3 sons, Roy Lee and Harvey Dye of Waynesville and Chester Dye of Crocker. Two brothers Chesley Helton of the Palace neighborhood and Elmer Helton of Springfield, 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Early in life she professed her faith in Christ and united with the Baptist Church. Upon moving to Waynesville she united with the Deerlick Baptist Church where she remained a true and faithful member until her Lord called her home.

Being a widow for the past 30 years, Stella spent her life being a loving mother. She had a dedicated love and commitment to her family, her friends, and her church. She had many heartaches and sufferings but through her faith in God, she always had the ability to handle her own heartaches through many difficult situations.

Her life has been an inspiration to many people through her sincerity, love, and devotion to her church, her family and her friends.

We have the assurance of knowing that she is now enjoying the eternal rewards which have been prepared for her by God through Jesus Christ.

Funeral services were conducted qt 1 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 1983 at the Westside Baptist Church with Norman Sanders and Pryor Ray Prewitt officiating.

Burial was in the Deerlick Cemetery under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home of Waynesville, Missouri.

Pallbearers were here grandsons.

Herbert Lemuel Teague 1929-1983

Herbert Lemuel Teague, of Waynesville, Missouri, was born on December 17, 1929 at Indianapolis, Indiana the son of Levi and Lillian (Louden) Teague and departed this life on Thursday, November 10, 1983 at his home in Waynesville following a lengthy illness. He had attained the age of 53 years, 10 months, and 14 days.

He was united in marriage to Esther Merriman on June 17, 1950 and unto this union 3 children were born.

He served 22 years in the United States Army, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and in Europe before retiring at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was awarded the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean and Vietnam Conflict Medals.

He had been a resident of the Waynesville area since 1971 and worked for Empire Gas Inc. for the past ten years.

Herbert leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Esther, of the home, 1 daughter, Betty Breedlove, 2 sons: Richard and Howard Teague, all of Waynesville, Missouri, 5 grandchildren, his parents, Levi and Lillian Teague of Indianapolis, Indiana; two sisters: Vivian Mathhews and Mildred Abbott, both of Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his brother G.L. Teague.

Herbert was an honest and fair man who loved his family and his country.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, November 12, 1983 at the Long Moss Williams Chapel at 2 p.m. with Chaplain Lt. Col. Phillip J. Cassibry officiating.

Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home of Waynesville, Missouri. Military Honors were given at the graveside.

Joseph Frank Kays 1908-1983

Services for Joseph Frank Kays were held at Colonial Funeral Chapel, 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 1983. Officiating at the services were Rev. Oakley Herring and Rev. Own Raney. Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist, DeLores Shadel, organist. Burial was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery.

Escorts were: Hugh McClure Jr., Larry Calkin, Johnny Lamm Jr., John Earl Kays, Paul Brown, Raymond Garbee. Honorary escorts were: Travis Jeter, Chester Woody, Clarence Smith, Leslie Sanders, Robert Woody, Rick Richmond. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

Joseph Frank Kays, son of William and Elvah Houston Kays, was born August 1, 1908 at Horseshoe Bend, Missouri and departed this life November 27, 1983.

On November 5, 1935 he was united in marriage with Pauline Carter and to this union were born four sons, all surviving.

As a young man Frank professed his faith in Christ while attending a revival meeting at Berean Baptist Church. He later united with the Hazelgreen Methodist Church and Interstate 44. He has been employed by Britzman Lumber Company for several years.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline of the home, four sons, Duane of Springfield, Missouri; Dwight of St. Louis, Missouri; Mike of Nixa, Missouri; and Jim of the home, three brothers: Tom, Richland, Missouri, George of St. Louis, Missouri, and Willie of Eldon, Missouri, seven sisters; Mrs. Tootsie Hawkins and Mrs. Ellen Gibson, both of Lebanon, Missouri, Mrs. Goldia Campbell, Richland, Missouri, Mrs. Bessie Maynard, Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Maggie Runyan, Van Nuys, California, Mrs. Anna Hogue, Farber, Missouri, and Mrs. Mayme Miller of Macks Creek, Missouri, also eleven grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Nellie, Sarah, and Effie, and one brother, Johnny.

Frank Kays was loved by his family and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

Eugene “Whitey” Farrow 1902-1983

Eugene “Whitey” Farrow of St. Robert, Missouri , was born on April 5, 1902 and departed this life on November 21, 1983 at the Pulaski County Memorial hospital of Waynesville, Missouri. He had attained the age of 81 years, 7 months, and 16 days.

Whitey is survived by a close friend, Edward Patterson, of St. Robert, Missouri, and many other friends in the area.

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

Funeral services were conducted on November 25, 1983 at 2 p.m. at the Long Moss Williams Chapel in Waynesville, Missouri with Virgil White officiating.

Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home of Waynesville, Missouri.

William A. Starmer 1889-1983

Services for William A. Starmer were held at Colonial Funeral Chapel, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 8, 1983. Officiating at the services was Minister Mike Vernon. Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, Soloist, DeLores Shadel, Organist. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery. Escorts were: Steve Belshe, Jack Anderson, Keith Lundh, James Tanner, Lee Carnes, Bill DeBerry. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

William Starmer, was born October 14, 1889 in Harrison County, Missouri, the son of John W. and Dona Darrell Starmer, and departed this life December 6, 1983 in Richland, after a long illness.

On October 22, 1922 he was married to Blanche Harris at Richland, Missouri and to this union was born three children.

He and his family have lived in the Richland vicinity more than sixty one years. When he was a young man he learned the auction trade at Chillicothe, Missouri and was in this business along with farming for many years.

He was a good husband and father and loved his family very much. He believed in God and the Lord Jesus Christ and said many times he was ready to leave this world.

He is survived by his wife, Blanche, two sons, William and Robert, both of Richland, one daughter, Rosemary Bohannon; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren; one brother, John W. Starmer of Richland; and other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Mrs. Grace Tabor.

Services were under direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

Dorothy (Warner) Copening 1900-1983

Services for Dorothy Copening were held at First Baptist Church 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 27, 1983. Officiating at the services was Rev. Roger Marshall. Music was provided by Dwight Roam, Soloist; and Mildred Farmer, Organist. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery. Escorts were: Jim Bill Goforth, J.B. Strain, Gary Brown, Charles W. McMahon, Dwight Roam, and Ben Scott. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

Dorothy Warner Copening was born November 10, 1900 near Dublin, Missouri to William and Ella Langer Warner, and departed this life in St. Louis, Missouri on November 23, 1983 after a short illness.

She was united in marriage December 21, 1919 with William Paul Copening and to this union was born one son and one daughter. Prior to her marriage, she taught school in Swedeborg, Missouri.

As a young girl, she professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Swedeborg Baptist Church, later transferring her membership to the First Baptist Church in Richland, Mo.

Since her husband was a Telegrapher for Frisco Railroad, this necessitated their living in different places from St. Louis to Springfield, lastly in Swedeborg, Missouri. Shortly after the death of her husband in June of 1954, she moved to Richland where she has since made her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Paul Edwin, who while in military service, was killed in an automobile accident near Springfield, Missouri, along with an uncle. Dorothy was also preceded in death by five half brothers and sisters. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Marcella and H. Eugene Trotter of Manchester, MO.; one granddaughter Paula Hertel and one great granddaughter Lindsey Hertel, both of San Antonio, Texas. Also many other relatives and many friends.

Pallbearers were friends of the family.

Richard Lee Phillips 1940-1983

Richard Lee Phillips, son of Robert and Margie Thornsberry Phillips was born September 8, 1940 at Crocker, MO., and died November 11, 1983 at the Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital at Osage Beach, at the age of 43 years, 2 months, and 3 days.

In December, 1964 he was united in marriage to Joan Badsteiber at Omaha, Nebraska, to this union two children were born.

Dick was the former owner of Wis-Illa-Mo Resort at Osage Beach, and for the last eight years has been a real estate broker in the lake area. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Joan of the home at Linn Creek, one son Steve and one daughter Susie, both of the home, his mother Margie Phillips of Crocker, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father and one sister.

Funeral services were held November 13, 1983 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Starmann officiating. Burial was in the Zion Cemetery at Crocker.

Pallbearers were Ron Larkin, Shirrel Duncan, John Farrell, Wayne Thomas, John Curran, and Merl Heibel. Honorary Pallbearers were Bob Gattermeir, Bill R. Raynor III, Mark Hohenshell, Bob Malcoln, Wally Trump, Jim Newman, Jim Henderson, Bob Yows, and Don Strickland.

Services were under the direction of Hedges Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri.

Hazel Bell (Briscoe) Larson 1896-1983

Hazel Bell Larson, of Waynesville, Missouri, was born on March 4, 1896 in Cass County, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Jenny May (Dutcher) Briscoe and departed this life on November 25, 1983 at the Waynesville Nursing Center. She had attained the age of 87 years, 8 months, and 21 days.

She was united in marriage to Rex Alfred Larson in October, 1914.

She accepted Christ as savior at an early age and remained faithful all her life.

Hazel was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 daughter, Neola A. Larson, and 1 brother Don Armett.

Hazel is survived by 3 sons: Fred Larson, Waynesville; Max Larson, Melhville, Missouri; Orewn Larson, Maryland Heights, Missouri; 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

She will be sadly missed by all knew and loved her.

P.R. Rea Allsup 1909-1983

Graveside services for P.R. Allsup were held in the Oaklawn Cemetery 11:00 a.m. Thursday December 1, 1983. Officiating at the services was Minister Mike Vernon. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

P.R. Rea Allsup was born February 3, 1909 at Kingston, Missouri to John William and Bertha Mabel Adkison Allsup and departed this life November 28, 1983 in St. Louis, Missouri. At the time of his passing he had attained the age of 74 years, 9 months, and 25 days.

He was united in marriage with Mary Gaedig on October 12, 1963.

Rea moved to the St. Louis area in 1950, where he was employed by the Webster Grove School District as Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor.

Those preceding him in death are his parents, three brothers and one sister.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mary of the home; and one half sister, Clara Mae Smith of Springfield, Missouri; also two nieces and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, November 28, 1983 at 1 p.m. at the Long Moss Williams Chapel in Waynesville, Missouri with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.

Burial was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery of rural Waynesville under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home of Waynesville.

Pallbearers were: Daniel Larson, Stephen Larson, David Larson, Thomas Larson, Larv Larson, Tony Larson, and Richard Larson.

Lottie Belle (Jones) Hoops 1893-1983

Lottie Belle Hoops, born October 19, 1893 the daughter of George and Mary Craig Jones at Pittsburg, Missouri, died in the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital in Waynesville on Saturday, December 10, 1983. She had attained the age of 90 years.

Lottie was united in marriage to J.L. Hoops on June 20, 1927.

Lottie Hoops was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three sisters, Eva Hendricks, Anna Patterson, and Agnes Jones.

She is survived by 3 nieces, Mona Mitchell, Crocker; Nadine Erickson, Franklin, Indiana; Ruby Pardun, Franston, Texas; 1 great-niece, Patsy Stackhouse; 4 great-nephews, Jim Mitchell, Crocker; Bill Pardin, frankston, Texas; Eric Lee Erickson, Murrysville, Pennsylvania; Joe Erickson, Franklin, Indiana; 6 step-grandchildren: J.L. Hoops, Jr., Oceanside, California; JoAnn McGregor, Wichita, Kansas; Vivian Lou Jones, Falls Church, Virginia; Betty Eads, Iberia; Mary Ann Kamins, Crocker, Missouri; George Randy Hoops, Springfield, Missouri.

Also surviving are 12 step-great grandchildren, 13 great-great nephews, 2 great-great nieces, 1 great-great-great nephew, and 2 great-great-great nieces.

She was a secretary in the Crocker School System over 25 years and belonged to Methodist Zion Church and had accepted Jesus as her saviour.

Lottie Bell will be sadly missed by all knew and loved her.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, December 12, 1983 at 1 p.m. at the Long Moss Williams Chapel in Crocker, Missouri with Floyd Barlow officiating.

Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Long Moss Williams of Crocker, Missouri.

Pallbearers were: Jim Mitchell, Chester Dye, Gary Mitchell, Charles Parker, Dr. John Mihalevich and

Olive Beatrice (Clark) Barr 1894-1983

Services for Olive Beatrice Barr were held at Colonial Funeral Chapel 11:00 am. Tuesday, December 27, 1983. Officiating at the services was Rev. Dale Hufft. Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, Soloist, and Marcia Shadel, Organist. Burial was in the Manes Cemetery. Escorts were: Pryor Ray Preweet, John Strom, Ward Ledbetter, Bob Deaton, Tony Tindall, and Bill Murray. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

Olive Beatrice Clark Barr was born in Pulaski County August 29, 1894 to Isiah T. and Margaret Manes Clark, and passed away in St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri at the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 25 days.

October 5, 1913, she was married to Charles Barr, and to this union was born 7 children.

She accepted Christ as her personal saviour as a young girl at Dublin Baptist Church, later transferring her membership to First Baptist Church, Richland, Missouri, where she has been a member for many years.

She spent her entire married life in Pulaski County caring for her home and family, and enjoyed sewing, working in her flower garden, and vegetable gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sons, Calvin and an infant son, Warren, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Those surviving her are 5 daughters, Kelda Scott, Irving, Texas; LaVern Sneed and Alene Murray of Springfield, Missouri; Zella Mae Meyer of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Rosalyn Deaton of Washington, Illinois; 1 brother, Eugene Clark, Richland, Missouri; 5 sisters, Willene Day, Ethel Strom, and Lenna Craig, Richland, Missouri, Dixie Hamman and Belle Chadwick of St.

Donald Dean Ryder 1926-1983

Donald Dean Ryder was born in Decatur, Illinois, on July 10, 1926 the son of John Henry and Viola (Johnson) Ryder Sr. and departed this life on December 15, 1983 at his home in Fenton, Missouri after attaining the age of 57 years, 5 months, and 5 days.

On April 21, 1961 Donald was united in marriage to Betty Greer and to this union one daughter was born. Donald served his country faithfully, having over 20 years in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife Betty of the home; one daughter Dee Ann of St. Robert, Missouri; six sisters, Alice Riley of Bement, Illinois, Moe Whobrey of Hammond, Illinois, Maxine Auton of Hammond, Illinois, Marion Fosknight of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Betty Walker of Carlinville, Illinois, and Emma Flanigann of Mobile Park, Illinois; four brothers, John Jr. of Lawrenceburg, Tennesse, Herbert of Eldora, Illinois, Howard of Jacksonville, Florida, and Jim of Evansville, Indiana; his mother-in-law Sylvia Greer of St. Robert, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Donald had accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized into the Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, December 19, 1983 at 1:00 p.m. at the Long Moss Williams Chapel with Richard Breeden officiating.

Burial was in the Antioch Cemetery of Crocker under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home, Waynesville, Missouri. Military honors at graveside. Pallbearers were friends and members of the family.