Mrs. Ora Thompson d. April 1913

Mrs. Ora Thompson died at the St. Mary's hospital Sunday morning at 12:30 after a long illness of peritonitis. She was taken to the hospital last week. Mrs. Thompson is a daughter of O.B. Vaughn. She was married to Ed Thompson several years ago. Two children, one of whom survives her were born to the marriage. She was born Feb. 5 twenty-three years ago in Pulaski county and has resided in this city the larger portion of her life. ---JEFFERSON CITY TRIBUNE

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
17 April 1913
Page 1

Mrs. M.E. Thompson d. 21 January 1917

Obituary

Mrs. M.E. Thompson, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alf Kissinger, of near Swedeborg, Mo., January 21, 1917, of Bright's Disease; age 69 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was the mother of 7 children, 4 girls and 3 boys, as follows: Mrs. Florence Flood, St. louis, Mo., Mrs. Alf Kissinger Swedeborg, Mo., Mrs. Flora Calvery, Paducah, Ky., Mrs. Maggie Smith, St. Anthony, Idaho; John Thompson, Ft. Smith, Ark., D.W. Thompson, Detroit, Mich., Sam Thompson, West Tulas, Okla.

She was a member of the Christian church at Swedeborg for 23 years, and led a true Christian life. Funeral services were conducted from the home, after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in St. John's Cemetery, 2 miles west of Swedeborg, to await the Resurection mor. ---Her children.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
1 March 1917
Page 8

Priscilla (Green) Thompson d. 1909

The body of Mrs. John Thompson, who was before her marriage Miss Priscilla Green, was brought here from Cameron, Okla., and was buried Monday afternoon. She had many friends here, who regretted very much to hear of her death. She was a member of the Baptist church, where the funeral was held. She leaves a husband, four children, a mother, two sisters, and five brothers to mourn her loss.

Pulaski County Democrat

19 March, 1909

Maggie Thompson d. October 9, 1909

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere thanks to relatives, friends, and neighbors for their kind expressions of sympathy in our recent bereavement through the loss of my dear daughter, Maggie, who died Saturday, Oct. 9th, 1909.

John Thompson,

Children and Sisters

Pulaski County Democrat

22 October, 1909

Clara Thompson 1897-1909

SWEDEBORG

The death angel has again visited our town and removed from our midst Miss Clara, the beloved daughter of John Thompson, aged 14 years and three months, with typhoid fever. The remains were laid to rest in the Richland cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Elders Manes and Hawkins. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our many friends for the kind assistance and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister, Clara.

John Thompson and Children

Pulaski County Democrat

13 August, 1909

Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas; That the great author of our being has, in his infinite wisdom and tender mercy, seen fit to call to her reward after a brief illness and suffering of typhoid fever, little "Clara", age 14 years, second eldest daughter of Bro. John Thompson, therefore be it, resolved, that we the members of Gasconade lodge No. 439 of the Independent Order Odd Fellows in regular session assembled, do hereby extend to the father and three remaining children, our deep regret and profound sympathy in this another great trial of sad bereavement, following so closely the inevitable taking away of the dearly beloved wife and mother. Be it further resolved, that a transcript of these resolutions be offered for publication in the county papers and that a copy of the same be made part of the records of our lodge. Also that a copy of the original draft be placed in the possession of the grief stricken family.

"Since thy tender spirit has fled, to realms beyond the azure dome,

Then God's bright angels have said, welcome! to Heaven's home, sweet home."

Resolutions offered by,

J.F. Howery, Swedeborg, Mo.

Pulaski County Democrat

27 August, 1909

John Turner Thompson 1922-2007

John Turner Thompson, son of the late Bud Turner and Mattie (Frazier) Thompson, was born August 12, 1922 in Dade City, Florida where he grew up and attended school. John accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at a young age and was baptized.

As a young man, John enlisted in the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement after 29 years of service. He had attained the rank of First Sergeant.

On May 6, 1947, John was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary Frances Coleman in Dade City, Florida. They shared over 59 years of marriage together and were blessed with two children: Rita and John, Jr.

After retiring from the Army, John enrolled at Rolla Technical College and Waynesville Vocational Technical School, completing carpentry programs and began working as a carpenter for several years. As a young man, he was a prize fighter. In his spare time, he enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. He liked to watch boxing, playing the lottery, and music. He loved to sing and play the harmonica. Most importantly, he treasured the times that he could spend visiting with his family and friends.

John passed away the morning of Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 5 days.

John will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by his wife, Mary Thompson of the home; one daughter: Rita Thompson-Owens of St. Robert, MO; one sister: Maggie Gordon of Zephyrhills, FL; one brother: Willie Thompson of Dade City, FL; 2 grandchildren: Buffye Owens Balk of Jefferson City, MO and R. Chris Owens, Jr and his wife, Nikki of the state of Virginia; 4 great grandchildren: Justin Balk, Kimberly, Olivia and Chris Owens; special nephew: Leonard Gray of Dade City, FL; special friends: Mona and Billie Wilson of St. Robert, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by two sisters and his son: John, Jr. (1990).

Graveside services with military honors were held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 23, 2007 in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery with Chaplain (MAJ) Alex Brown officiating. Serving as escorts were Lee Coleman, Jr., Justin Balk, William Bastean, Clarence Palmer, Jr. and R. Chris Owens, Jr. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Mary Lucille (Thompson) Orebaugh 1920-2006

Mary Lucille Orebaugh, sixth child of Reuben Franklin and Ivy May Thompson, was born April 21, 1920 in Hoisington, Kansas where she grew up and attended school.

On April 8, 1939, Mary was united in marriage to Lloyd (Bud) Orebaugh. They were blessed with three children, Jim, Marty and Renee.

Mary confessed her belief in Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was a life long member of the First Christian Church of Great Bend, Kansas. She was a loving person, completely devoted to her family, whether near or far.

Mary went home to be with her Lord at 2:35 P.M. Wednesday, October 18, 2006 in the Richland Care Center of Richland, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 5 months and 27 days.

She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by one son: Jim Orebaugh and his wife, Kimberly of Waynesville, Missouri; two daughters: Marty Roark and her husband, Guy of Las Vegas, Nevada and Renee Evans and her husband, Rodney of Richland, Missouri; two sisters: Millie Penney of North Carolina and Donna Warren of Rozell, Kansas; two brothers: Gordon and Raymond Thompson, both of Wichita, Kansas; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, numerous relatives and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, two sisters and her husband. She will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 22, 2006 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Rev. Dwain Carter officiating. The songs "Old Rugged Cross", "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" were played. Mary's daughter Marty Roark sang "On Eagle's Wings" and gave a lovely eulogy. Serving as escorts were Bill Comte, Rick Hobbs, Doug Ogle, Chris Olson, Jeremy Slawson and Hondo Wooten.

Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.

FRED RAY THOMPSON, 1934-1990

Fred Ray Thompson of Richland, son of Charles Edward Thompson and Maudie Ruth (Mears) Thompson, was born March 23, 1934, in Yellville, AR. He departed this life April 21, 1990, in Lebanon, MO, at the age of 56.

On April 24, 1954, Fred was united in marriage to Opal Ray. Fred and Opal shared nearly 36 years together.

Fred and Opal lived in the Fair Grove area for about eight years, where they owned a dairy farm. He loved so much to farm. Fred was also involved in real estate in the Springfield area before moving back to the Richland-Buckhorn area two years ago. He had recently opened the Interstate Food Mart at the Buckhorn Exit of I-44. He and his brother Chuck also owned the Interstate Development shopping and office center.

Fred was a much loved and respected man by his family, friends and employees. It has been said that he was the finest and most caring employer that one could ever have. Whenever a friend or neighbor would need help, Fred was there. He will be sorely missed by all those whose lives he touched.

Survivors include his wife, Opal; his mother, Maudie Ruth Thompson of St. Robert; two brothers, Jim and Chuck Thompson, both of Waynesville; two sisters, Geneva Treat of St. Robert and Carolyn Savage of Nixa; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father and one brother, Kenneth Lee.

Fred Thompson, such a loved and cherished man, will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. James Routh officiating. Music was provided by vocalist Jay Thompson, Fred's nephew, who was accompanied by organist Dorothy Moore. Serving as escorts were Errol Case, Bill Elliott, Norman Gant, Don Lund, Donnie Thomas and Bob Woody. Honorary escorts were Alva Foote and Walter Williams.

Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services were under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Charles Wright Talbot 1947-1961

Coroner’s Jury Rules Death of Charles Talbot, 13, Result Of Accident Sunday Afternoon

A coroner’s jury Tuesday night ruled that Charles Wright Talbot, 13 year old Laquey youth, died as a result of accidental shooting Sunday afternoon. According to testimony, Talbot and Gilbert Easterbrook, a 14 year old neighbor boy were playing in a cabin at the home of Talbot’s mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell A. Kinsworthy, when the accident occurred. At the inquest the Osterbrook boy stated that he and young Talbot had been playing with a knife, throwing it at a tree, and had been playing with a piece of chain. The Easterbrook boy then went into the cabin and took the gun off the wall and when the Talbot boy came through the doorway he pointed the gun at “Chuck” and pulled the trigger, not knowing that the gun was loaded. The bullet from the highpowered Hornet .22 rifle hit the Talbot boy in the throat. Talbot then fell to the floor and the Osterbrook boy ran to his home. When he arrived at home, he did not tell his parents of the tragedy and later went to church.

Three sisters of the slain youth found Charles and called the mother. A neighbor, Mr. Carroll, was passing by on his way to church and called the Highway Patrol.

The 14 year old first denied that he knew anything about the tragedy and later changed his story that the gun discharged when he started to hang it up. Tuesday he told the officers how the accident occurred. When asked why he had told two different stories he said that he was scared. The lad testified that he and “Chuck” were good friends and had never been mad at each other, and played together lots of times.

A sister and the mother of young Talbot stated that they did not hear the shot and also testified that the two boys were good friends and had not had any trouble. The mother testified that she had unloaded the rifle a few days before and had hung it up in the cabin where Charles stayed at night, and that she did not know how the rifle had become loaded again.

CHARLES WRIGHT TALBOT

Charles Wright Talbot, son of Basil and Clara May Talbot, was born September 16, 1947 at Waynesville, and passed away March 19, 1961 at his home on Route 2, Richland, at the age of 13 years, 7 months, and 3 days.

Charles spent his entire life in Pulaski County as a child and a student at the Laquey School.

He leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Clara May, his step-father, Mitchell A. Kinsworthy, and a brother, Basil, all of the home; eight sisters, Virginia Jefferies of Laquey, Lottie Cox of Peoria, Illinois, Elizabeth Norman of Waynesville, and Esther, Jane, Patricia, Julia, and Mona, all of the home; several aunts and uncles and other relatives and friends.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 23, at the Idumea Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Virgil Manes officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Moss-Williams Funeral Home of Waynesville.

Julia Emilie Laughlin 1885-1960

Julia Emilie Laughlin was born August 21, 1885 at Moab, Missouri and departed this life at the local hospital February 5, 1960 at the age of 74 years, 5 months, and 14 days.

In 1904 she was married to Charles Bland Laughlin and to this union two children were born. Those surviving are a son Harold H. and daughter, Mrs. Perry carter, both of Waynesville; two brothers, Floyd Thompson of Muskogen, Michigan, and James Thompson of St. Louis, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a number of other relatives.

A number of years ago she was converted and united with the Free Will Baptist Church near Moab.

Funeral services were held Sunday, February 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the Gospel Ridge Church with Rev. Henry Prewett officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Hedges Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were L.D. Griffith, Elber Carter, Leland Wagner, Henry Shackelford, Eugene Thompson, and Elmer Rigsby.

Paul W. Vaught 1945-2009

MR. PAUL W. VAUGHT, AGE 64 YEARS, OF DIXON, MO. DIED THURSDAY, MAY 21,
2009.
MR. VAUGHT WAS BORN JANUARY 14, 1945 IN JEFFERSON CITY, MO. THE SON
OF TRUMAN C. AND OLLIE M. THOMPSON VAUGHT, BOTH DECEASED. HE WAS MARRIED ON
APRIL 12, 1975 IN IBERIA, MO. TO ANN BRANNAN, WHO SURVIVES AT THE HOME.
A LIFELONG RESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL MISSOURI AREA, PAUL STUDIED THREE
YEARS THROUGH THE LOCAL 396 APPRENTICESHIP IRONWORKERS PROGRAM. HE BECAME
CERTIFIED AS A JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKER WITH THE LOCAL 396 INTERNATIONAL
BROTHERHOOD OF IRONWORKERS IN 1974 AND REMAINED A MEMBER UNTIL HIS DEATH.
PAUL ALSO RAN A SMALL ELECTRONICS BUSINESS IN APACHE FLATS UNTIL HIS
RETIREMENT IN 1996.
HIS TRUE TALENT CAME IN THE FORM OF BUILDING CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES AND
BEING INVOLVED IN VARIOUS MOTORCYCLE RALLY EVENTS, BUT HIS PASSION WAS TO
RIDE.
Other survivors include: TWO SONS: DOUGLAS VAUGHT AND HIS WIFE DIANNA
OF JEFFERSON CITY, AND SHAWN VAUGHT AND HIS WIFE RENEE OF FAIRVIEW,
PENNSYLVANIA-----ONE DAUGHTER: SCHELLY VAUGHT OF JEFFERSON CITY, MO-----TWO
BROTHERS: CORDELL "BUD" VAUGHT AND HIS WIFE JO Ann OF COLDWATER,
MISSISSIPPI AND RANDY VAUGHT AND HIS WIFE CINDY OF INDEPENDENCE, MO.-----
FOUR SISTERS: SHIRLEY PARMLEY AND HER HUSBAND ROGER OF BALLWIN, MO., LINDA
VAUGHT OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, DEBORAH CUSICK AND HER HUSBAND PETE OF
HOUSTON, TEXAS, AND CATHY ROBINETT AND HER HUSBAND MIKE OF KAISER, MO.-
-----ONE AUNT: GENEVIEVE SMITH AND NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS, ALL OF
WHICH HE SHARED SO MUCH LOVE.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE CONDUCTED AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2009
IN THE FREEMAN CHAPEL WITH MONSIGNOR GREGORY L. HIGLEY OFFICIATING.
INTERMENT WILL BE AT HAWTHORN MEMORIAL GARDENS.
VISITATION WILL BE AT FREEMAN MORTUARY FROM 10:00 UNTIL 11:00 AM
TUESDAY.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to THE AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FREEMAN MORTUARY.

Mollie (Thompson) Elkins 1883-1957

Mollie Elkins, daughter of John and Laura Thompson, born on January 14 1883 at Spring Creek, Missouri and departed this life on February 13, at the Waynesville General Hospital after being a patient five days. She had been blessed with good health all her life and only failing the last weeks. She is well known in this community having lived her entire life in this vicinity.

In 1902 she was united in marriage to Jasper Atterberry and to this union two daughters and one son were born. Atterberry preceded her in death, January 31, 1925.

In 1927 she was married to Edward Tucker and he passed away in 1943.

She was converted when a young girl and became a member of the Fire Baptised Holiness Church. Since moving to this community she has been very faithful in her attendance to the Gospel Ridge Church and was devoted to church work.

Those left to mourn her passing are two daughters: _____ Claude Hamilton and Mrs. ___Upchurch of Waynesville; one son: Edgar Atterberry of Richland,Missouri; two brothers: ____ Thompson of Muskegon, Michigan, and James H. Thompson of _____flower, Missouri; one sister Julia Laughlin of Waynesville, four grandchildren: Roy Atterberry, Leland Wagner, Carmellia Snodgrass and ____ Wagner. Also surviving four great grandchildren, three step-daughters: Mrs. ___tha Simovic amd Mrs. ____ Rigsby of Springfield, Missouri, Mrs. Neva Campbell of Newburg, four step-sons: Lloyd Lewie Tucker of Bourbon, Donald and Charley of Springfield, Missouri and a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

She was devoted to her family, a kind and loving neighbor and friend, and will be sadly missed by her relatives, ch___, and everyone who knew her.

Funeral services were Friday, February 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynesville Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Pre____ of Newburg officiating. Burial was in the Gospel Ridge cemetery under the direction of Hedges Funeral Home of Waynesville.

Pallbearers were Roy Atterberry, Thomas Wagner, …..

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Mrs. Sarah Jane Thompson 1852-1893

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1882-1912.

Mrs. Sarah Jane, wife of Joseph A. Thompson, born in near Spring Creek Post Office, Phelps Co., MO, Nov. 11th 1852, died on Big Piney, Pulaski Co., Feb. 28th 1893, aged 40 ys. 3 ms. and 14 ds. A funeral sermon was preached at the Thompson Cemetery from Isaiah 48 X 10 by J.J. Watts, March 2d 1893 at 12 noon. Husband, Mother, 5 children living and 1 dead.

Emogene “Jeannie” Ross 1939-2009

DEVILS ELBOW – Emogene “Jeannie” Ross, 70 of Devils Elbow, a former school librarian, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, in her home. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Emogene “Jeannie” Ross, daughter of the late Percy Edwin and Lola Virgie (Thompson) Ross, was born February 28, 1939 in Devils Elbow, Missouri.

Jeannie, as she was known to her family and friends, grew up in the Morgan Heights area of Pulaski County. She attended school at several small rural schools, Anderson, Hooker and Mt. Gibson before attending and graduating from Waynesville High School in 1956.

After graduating from high school, Jeannie attended Drury University and then graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Southwest Missouri State University, now known as Missouri State University. She then continued her education by obtaining her Master’s Degree from the University of Missouri.

Jeannie soon began teaching school and her first teaching position was in Uniontown, Kansas. She spent one year there before returning to the Waynesville area and began teaching Business at Wood Junior High on Fort Leonard Wood. She then became the librarian at Wood and then retired from the school district in 1984.

In her spare time, Jeannie enjoyed reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, bird watching, playing the piano and horseback riding. She had just recently become a big St. Louis Cardinal fan, especially Albert Pujols.

Even though Jeannie had been given several obstacles in her life to overcome, she was a very determined lady and was well respected. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

Jeannie passed away at 7:39 P.M. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 in her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 8 days.

Jeannie will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by one sister: Glenda Ross of Devils Elbow, MO; two brothers: Loren Ross of Devils Elbow, MO and James Huey Ross of Denver, CO; one niece: Gloria Li Ross; one nephew: James Jeffrey Ross; other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and grandparents, Jeannie was preceded in death by one baby sister, Vera Faye Ross.

Private family services were held Saturday, August 8, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory. Burial followed in the Goodall Cemetery.

Public memorial services were held at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 18, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory with Rev. Christopher Hendrix officiating. Pianist Becky Lercher played several of Jeannie’s favorite songs for prelude and postlude. Soloist Bonnie Hunter sang “Some Call It Heaven” and the congregation sang “Amazing Grace”. Several friends recalled their wonderful memories of Jeannie. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jeannie Ross and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory.