Roberta Churchill d. 18 August 1987

Roberta Churchill

LEBANON- Services for Roberta Churchill, 86, Lebanon, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery.

Mrs. Churchill died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday in Lebanon Manor.

Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
20 August 1987
Page 10

Hazel Juretta (Farris) Rigsby 1927-1987

Hazel Juretta (Farris) Rigsby was born a daughter of James and Polly Ann (Lewis) Farris on March 27, 1927 in Waynesville, Missouri and passed away Monday, April 13, 1987 at the age of 60 years.

Hazel was a Christian and a member of the Gospel Ridge Baptist Church in rural Waynesville.

Hazel loved people and enjoyed being around them. She enjoyed the outdoors, and took pride in her gardening and flowers. Hazel also loved music and liked to travel. She will by sadly missed by her family and many friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday April 15 at 2:00 pm in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tom Perrin, and Rev. Ed Smith officiating. Music was provided by organist Dorothy Moore, and soloist Iva Mae Case. Escorts were the Nephews.

Burial was in the Gospel Ridge Cemetery in Saint Robert, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

A memorial has been suggested by the family to the Gospel Ridge Cemetery.

She is survived by two brothers, Lester Farris of Richland, Missouri, and Frank Farris of Waynesville; four sisters Belle Ousley, Wilma Ruhl, and Ida Turnbow, all of Waynesville, and Vera McDowell of Crocker, Missouri, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Hazel was proceeded in death by her father, mother, and two sisters.

Barbara Sue Bell 1940-1987

Barbara Sue Bell was born in Van Buren, Missouri on March 27, 1940, the daughter of Roscoe and Jane Sheets Bell and passed away in the Charles E. Still hospital in Jefferson City Wednesday, May 27, 1987.

She had attained the age of 47 years.

Funeral services were held in the Long Chapel Saturday May 30, 1987 at 1:00 pm with Carol Stark officiating, and her cousin Dana Woods provided the music. Burial was in the Eugene Cemetery in Eugene, Missouri under the direction of the Long Funeral Home of Crocker.

She is survived by her parents Roscoe and Jane Bell of Crocker, one sister and brother in law, Carol and Bob Stanton of St. Louis, and two nephews Darren and Barry Floyd of St. Louis with other relatives and friends. She was a loving daughter and sister and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

John Armstrong Gibson 1897-1987

John Armstrong Gibson, son of Harley and Elizabeth Armstrong Gibson, was born December 15th, 1897 in Miami, Oklahoma before statehood and departed this life March 22, 1987 in Richland, Missouri at the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 7 days.

John lived on a farm near Wet Glaize, Missouri and attended the Pritchett School when a young boy.

The family moved to the family farm between Montreal and Wet Glaize when still a teenager.

He grew up in the Methodist faith, as his grandparents were among the founders of the Campground Methodist Church.

On December 31, 1919 he was united in marriage with Bessie Manes and to this union one daughter was born.

He was a proud and loving family man. Enjoyed farming, gardening, and creating a beautiful yard around the home.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 25, 1987 with Rev. Ralph Rowe officiating. Burial was in the Campground Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were Lynn Anderson, Scott Sorenson, Steve Sorenson, Roy Joe Perkins, Eric Sinner, and Cliff Kivela.

Those surviving include his daughter, Kathleen Snead of Richland; three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bessie, who passed away October 25, 1986, one sister, Lucy, and one brother, Thomas.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

Hobert "Buddy" Bull Jr. 1925-1987

Hobert “Buddy” Bull Jr., of Houston, Texas, formerly of Kansas City, was born on August 11, 1925, at Springfield, the son of Hobert Sr. and Mary Edna Cannady Bull, and departed this life on Monday, February 2, 1987, at Houston, Texas, where he lived for the past fifteen years. Mr. Bull had been in failing health for the past two years, and had attained the age of 61 years, 5 months, and 19 days.

Mr. Bull had lived in the Kansas City area until 1972 where he had worked as a country and western musician for the majority of his working life.

Graveside funeral services were conducted for Mr. Bull at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, February 14, 1987, in the Kenner Cemetery near Dixon with the Rev. Louis Shives officiating. Cremation was prior to the service in Houston, Texas. The Vienna Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes assisted with the funeral arrangements of Mr. Bull.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Bull include: Two daughters, Mrs. DeRhonda Upton, Merriam, Kansas, and Miss Karen Nina Bull Belton; two sisters, Mrs. Jaunita Shives, Pryor, Oklahoma,a nd Mrs. Clara Nina Reese, North Kansas City, and other relatives and friends.

Many memories of Mr. Bull will be remembered by those who knew him.

Mr. Bull was preceded in death by his father, Hobert Bull Sr., on May 11, 1932; his mother Mrs. Mary Bull, and his grandmother, Mrs. Nina Bull Sudheimer on September 6, 1949. His father and grandmother are both buried in Kenner Cemetery near Dixon, and his mother is buried in a Kansas City Cemetery.

Clarence Ray Hensley 1899-1987

Clarence Ray Hensley was born the son of John & Altie (Parsons) Hensley on May 1, 1899 in Laquey, Missouri and departed this life Thursday morning, July 16, 1987, having attained the age of 88 years.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was a charter member of Westside Baptist Church.

On February 1, 1919, Clarence was united in marriage to Ethel Walters and to this union nine children were born. They shared and enjoyed sixty-three years of marriage.

Clarence was a business man for over 65 years in the Waynesville community working with produce and fur. He served on the Waynesville School Board for thirteen years and also served on the Waynesville City Council several years. He was a member of the Waynesville Lion’s Club when the Old Settlers Day Picnics were first originated. Clarence enjoyed gardening and hunting and made several trips to Alaska to hunt. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Lee Schaffer and Rev. Norman Sanders officiating. Music was provided by organist, Mary Lou Long, and soloist, Rev. Lindell Shelden.

Escorts were David Hartley, Mike Hartley, Robert Hartley, Larry Hensley, Kevin Jeffries, Dave Lock, Joe Petrich, Steve Remes, and John Trigg. Honorary escorts were Chris Hensley and Jason Hensley.

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

Clarence is survived by five sons, Lawrence of Jefferson City, Dennis of Columbia, Dwight of Waynesville, Douglas of Orrick, Missouri, Melvin of Waynesville; two daughters, Barbara Johnson of the state of Colorado, and Marlene Hartley of Waynesville; one sister, Bessie Long of Waynesville; and one brother, Rowland Hensley of the state of California; 20 grandchildren, and 11 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel; two sons, Don and Elvin; his parents; two brothers, Lester and Oba Hensley, and two sisters, Oma Willets and Opal Church; and two great-grandchildren

Jackie Wayne Carroll 1949-1987

Jackie Wayne Carroll was born a son of Jack and Gladys (Rose) Carroll Page on April 14, 1949 in Waynesville, Missouri and departed this life Monday, April 27, 1987 at the age of 38 years.

Jackie was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses at kingdom Hall in Crocker, Missouri.

Jackie married Ollie Ann “Annie” Duncan on March 14, 1970 in Waynesville. To this union two sons were born.

Jackie grew up in Waynesville and graduated from Waynesville High School. He loved the outdoors, and liked to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed horses very much. Jackie lived in the Waynesville area all his life.

Jackie will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. There are memories that never will be forgotten.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Ron Bell officiating. Music was provided by tape.

Escorts were, Darrel Bond, Donald Duncan, Jeffery Duncan, Rick Hurt, Gary Rose, and Willie Witt. Honorary escorts was David Duncan.

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

A memorial has been established in memory of Jackie Carroll. Contributions may be left at the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

He is survived by his wife, Annie, two sons, Frankie and Jason Carroll, all of the home; his mother Gladys Page of Waynesville and Step-father, Joe Page; one brother, Richard Carroll of Waynesville; and one sister, Mary Ann Formey-Duval of Waynesville; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Stella Mae (Rollins) Pearson 1890-1987

Stella Mae Pearson, 96, of rural Richland, Missouri, passed away Wednesday morning, May 13, 1987 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center at Rolla, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Norman Sanders officiating.

Burial will be in the Waymesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Visitation will be Friday evening, May 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m..

Survivors include: four daughters, Myrtle Gladden of Laquey, Missouri; Louise McDougald, Lubbock, Texas; Grace Langfur, Memphis, Tennessee; and Frances McKenzie of Rchland, Missouri; two sons, Ted Pearson, Burton, Kansas, and John Pearson, Collinsville, Illinois; one sister, Eula Burchard, Waynesville, Missouri; and one brother, Sterling Rollins of Siverspring, Maryland; 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren.

A memorial has been established by the family to the donor of the individual’s choice.

Stella May (Rollins) Pearson, daughter of J.C. and Willie Rollins was born November 14, 1890 at Bellefonte, Missouri in Pulaski County. In 1909, she was united in marriage to Francis C. Pearson, and to this union eight children were born: Agnes Pearson Mumford of Richland, Missouri, Myrtle Gladden of Laquey, Missouri, Louise McDougald of Lubbock, Texas, Grace Langfur of Memphis, Tennessee, Ted Pearson of Burton, Kansas, Mable Crumley of Richland, Missouri, John Pearson of Collinsville, Illinois, and Peggy McKenzie of Richland, Missouri.

Stella passed away Wednesday, May 13, 1987 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 96 years.

Stella was converted and joined the Prospeck Church at an early age, later moving her membership to the First Baptist Church in Waynesville, Missouri, where she was a faithful member as long as her health permitted. She was also a member of the Hansen Chapter of the Eastern Star of Waynesville, and a member of the Harmony Home Extension Club.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville memorial Chapel with Rev. Norman Sanders officiating. Music was provided by organist, Dorothy Moore, and soloist, Dr. Keith Miles. Escorts were: Danny Alexander, David Crumley, Mark McKenzie, Bud Pearson, Chris Pearson, and Scott Pearson.

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

The family has suggested a Memorial to the donor of the individual’s choice.

Those preceding her in death were her husband and two daughters, Agnes and Mable. Also surviving is a sister, Eula Burchard of Waynesville, Missouri, and brother, Sterling Rollins of Silver Springs, Maryland; 15 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.

Mildred L. Williams d. May 13, 1987

Mildred L. Williams, 62, of Waynesville passed away Wednesday, May 13, 1987 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Othal L. Hodosn. Burial will be in Crocker Memorial Cemetery under direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Visitation will be Thursday, may 14 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

She is survived by one sister, Opal Walters of Waynesville; one nephew Dwight Walters of Waynesville; and several great nieces and great nephews.

A memorial has been established and contributions can be left at the funeral chapel.

Ralph Mosley 1906-1987

Ralph Mosley was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 26, 1906, the son of William and May Mitschele, and passed away in his home on May 10, 1987. He had attained the age of 81 years.

He was united in marriage to Pearl Salveter and is survived by relatives and friends.

Ralph was a member of the Crocker Presbyterian Church, was the Postmaster in Crocker for many years, had a plumbing and electric business for several years, was a member of the Crocker VFW and served in the Army in World War II. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Graveside services were held in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, May 12, 1987 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Campbell officiating.

Serving as his pallbearers were Dick Alexander, Bob Houser, Tom Weber, Tom Howell, Gus Maxey, Al Dunn, and Donal Stoumbaugh, all under the direction of the Long Funeral Home of Crocker.

William G. Holmes Sr d. November 29, 1987

William G. Holmes Sr., 43, Dixon. Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1987, from injuries suffered in an auto accident. He was the husband of Rosemarie Stefonich Holmes. Born in Lancaster to Dora S. Houtz, Lebanon, and Walter C. Holmes, Anchorage, Alaska, he was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Dixon. He was employed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., as an insttucior for the 577 Engineering Battalion First Training Brigade. He was retired from the Army after 22 years of service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served two tours of dutv. and he was awarded three MSM Awards, four Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze stars and 3 Oakleaf Clusters. He also served with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam. Surviving,in addition to his Wife and parents are a son, William G. Jr., Damneck Naval Base, Va.; daughters Lisa, -wife of Michael Hanafusa, Ft. George Meade, Md., and Kimberly, at home; two granddaughters; sisters, Helen, wife of Edward Pond, Warmminster; and Sandra F, Holmes, Lebanon; a stepsister, Victoria; a half-sister, Laura, and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and, nephews. Interment will be in Dixon, Mo., with full military honors.

6 May, 1944 - 29 November, 1987