Gladys Wilson d. 5 November 1966

MRS. RAYMOND WILSON

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Wilson, 46, of Waynesville, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church here with the Rev. Wilbur Harbaugh and the Rev. Dallas Wells officiating. Burial will be in the Waynesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Moss-Williams.

Mrs. Wilson died Saturday in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

Surviving are her husband, Raymond, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Collins and Mrs. Pansye Smith, both of Waynesville.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
7 November 1966
Page 27

James Arthur Wilson d. 10 November 1962

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services for James Arthur Wilson, 3, of St. Robert, were to be at 2 p.m. today in West Side Baptist Church with the Rev. Norman Sanders officiating. Burial was in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Moss Williams.

The boy strangled Saturday when he fell between a wooden box and a garage while trying to reach some puppies in the box.

Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Wilson; a sister, Tammy Lynn, of the home; maternal grandparents, Lester Quesenberry, Waynesville, and Mrs. Nova Underwood, state of Washington; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson, Waynesville.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
12 November 1962
page 19

Roy C. Wilson d. March 23 1954

Death Announcement

WILSON, Roy C. of Waynesville, Mo., aged 55, passed away at the Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., March 23, 1954. Funeral services will be conducted Friday March 26 at Waynesville Methodist Church at 2 p.m. The Rev. G.C. Fain officiating. Interment in the Waynesville Memorial Cemetery. Hedges Service
Waynesville, Mo.

Jefferson City Post-Tribune
Jefferson City, Missouri
25 March 1954
Page 10

ROY CLIFTON WILSON DIES, EX-MAYOR OF WAYNESVILLE

Roy Clifton Wilson, former Mayor of Waynesville and former presiding judge of the Pulaski county court, died of complications yesterday at Barnes Hospital. He was 55 years old.

Mr. Wilson, a former president of the Waynesville school board, served as presiding judge for two terms and mayor for two terms. He was chairman of the board of the Methodist church, president and chairman of the United States Organization board and secretary and past master of a Waynesville Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Josie Wilson; a son, Leo Wilson, and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, at Waynesville Methodist Church, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery there.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis, Missouri

24 March 1954

Page 32

May Wilson d, December 16, 1902

LITTLE MAY WILSON DEAD

Little May, the seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dell Wilson died Tuesday evening at six o'clock after an illness of several weeks from typhoid fever. The remains were buried in Turpin graveyard Wednesday. Little May was a bright and lovable child and a favorite among her school mates, and will be sadly missed by them as well as the doting parents in whose heart her place can never be filed. We extend to the bereft family our heartfelt sympathy.

Pulaski County Democrat

Leman W. Wilson 1923-1986

Leman W. Wilson, age 63, Rt. 72, Box 5-B, Kaiser, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 29, 1986 at the Harry S. Truman V.A. Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.  He was born August 8, 1923 in Richland, Missouri to Baker and Opal Henson Wilson.

He was married to Mona E. Hogue August 5, 1942 in Camdenton, Missouri.

He was as a lifetime resident of Pulaski and Miller Counties.  Veteran of WW II in the Navy.  Retired from Kirkwood Lodge at Lake of the Ozarks in 1985.  Is a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Kaiser, Missouri.

Survivors include: Mona E. Wilson wife of the home; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Baker Wilson of Richland, Missouri; Jerry Wilson, son of Kaiser; Wilda Trusley, daughter of Brumley, Missouri; brothers: Vernon Baker, and Dean Wilson all of Richland, Missouri; Don Wilson of Kansas City, Missouri; and Doyle Wilson of Illinois; sisters: Violet Osborn, Bonnie Starnes, and Sue Paul all of Richland, Missouri.

Visitation was October 1, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Griswold-Kays Chapel, Eldon, Missouri.

Funeral services were at New Hope Baptist Church, Kaiser, Missouri, on October 2, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Curtis Wilson, Rev. Hank Tannehill, and Rev. Ralph Byrd officiating.

Interment was in the New Hope Cemetery, Kaiser, Missouri under the direction of Griswold-Kays Funeral Home.

Vernon L. Wells 1910-1986

Vernon L. Wells, son of Franklin T. and Fannie Marie Wilson Wells was born in Salem, South Dakota August 19, 1910 and departed this life in his home at Richland, Missouri June 15, 1986.

He moved with his parents from South Dakota to a farm near Waynesville, Missouri when a small child, and lived nearly all his entire life in the vicinity of Waynesville or Richland, Missouri.

Vernon never married but devoted all his early life to the care of his aging parents.

He was a wonderful son, a kind and loving brother, and a very caring and devoted uncle to his 42 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Franklin T. and Fannie Wells, four sisters:  Emma Sellers, Ella Miller, Pearl Null, and Agnes Palmer; five brothers: Henry, Arthur, Edgar, Oliver and Merton.

Vernon was called to serve his country in the Second World War on March 5, 1942 and served until November 9, 1945.  He served in the field artillery.  He received five Bronze Stars, was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, was issued a Chapel Button, entitled to wear an American Theatre Campaign Ribbon, European, Africa, Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, Victory Ribbon and three Overseas Bars.  He served his country like he did everything else, with pride and dignity.

Vernon was converted early in life and became a member of the Buckhorn Church soon after it was organized.  He was a very dedicated Christian, loving his Lord and his church above all else.  When his health and eye sight began to fail he had to miss some services be he never complained with his lot in life, enjoying every day the Lord saw fir to let him live.

Last Saturday night he went to bed in his own home, and Sunday morning he woke up in the presence of the Lord.

To us who are left to mourn his passing, his church family, his numerous nieces and nephews and all his friends, we could say his was a life of service and a life well spent.

I believe the Lord received him with open arms and with the words, “Well Done Thou Good And Faithful Servant”.

Bobby Joe Henson 1958-1986

Bobby Joe Henson, son of Bob and Shirley Henson, was born in Waynesville, Missouri on June 7, 1958, and departed this life February 13, 1986 at his home in rural Richalnd.

“Joe” as he was known by his family and friends, attended Richland schools from 1972 until he graduated in 1976.  In 1980 he joined the United States Army and served until 1984.  He was presently employed at Witmor Farms.

As a young boy, Joe became a member of the Richland United Methodist Church and has remained a member there.

Those surviving include his parents: Bob and Shirley Henson of Richland; one son B.J. of Richland, and one daughter Ada Lee of Peoria, Illinois; his natural mother, Imogene Wilson of Lebanon; two brothers: Mikel of Richland, Erwin of Sanger, Texas; one sister Vickie Crismon of Crocker; a half brother Tom Wilson and a half sister Marie Stretch both of Lebanon; and his grandparents, Erwin and Velma Trietsch of Flowermound, Texas and Gertie Durham of Richland; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Gilbert and Ella Henson, and his grandfather, Charlie Durham.

Funeral services were held at the Richland United Methodist Church Sunday, February 16, 1986, at 2:30 p.m. with John Appling and Elvis Pentecost officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, solist and Rosalynn York, organist.

Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were: Raymond Scott, Frank Tucker, Terry Becker, Carl Winget, David Miller, and Roy Alexander.

Honorary escorts were: Donnie Henson, Steve Starnes, and David Becker.

Millie Ann (Blanton) Wilson 1861-1945

Mrs. Millie Wilson, widow of the late James H. Wilson, prominent stock man in Miller County for many years, passed away at her home in Eldon Thursday afternoon following a short illness. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the Phillips Funeral Home with Rev. A.L.
Alexander conducting the service. Burial was made in the Hopewell Cemetery.

Millie Ann Blanton was born in Maries County, Mo., August 14, 1861, and departed this life June 14, 1945, at the age of 83 years and 10 months. In 1878 she was united in marriage to James H. Wilson and to them seven children were born, one child passing away in infancy, and a daughter,
Ollie Lee, passed away in 1927. Her husband preceded her in death May 22, 1942.

Surviving are two sons and three daughters, Mrs. Mary Daniel of Piedmont, Mo., Fred Wilson of Long Beach, Calif., Elmer Wilson, Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Ethel Martin of St. Louis, and Mrs. Dixie Bruffy of Eldon. She also leaves 23 grandchildren, one brother and one sister, Dan Blanton of Chilhowee, and Mrs. Leona Messersmith of Union.

Hazel Pearl (Brown) Wilson 1911-2008

Hazel Pearl Wilson, daughter of the late M.D. and Elsie Elva (Courson) Brown, was born on September 13, 1911 in Wharton, Missouri. Pearl attended and graduated from the Bloodland School of Pulaski County in 1929. While a student there, she was a member of the basketball team.

On February 1, 1932, Pearl was united in marriage to Ralph Abbott Wilson in Rolla, Missouri. There shared over 65 years of marriage together and were blessed with one daughter, Doris and one son, Jimmie Lee.

Pearl was a very active and hardworking woman. In the late 1950s, she worked for the Waynesville High School as a secretary and then went on to work for Drew Pippin Insurance for six years. Pearl worked for Pulaski County Family Services for a few years before she started working for the Pulaski County Sheriffs Department. She worked for the Sheriffs Department for 13 years before retiring in April of 1989.

Pearl was a charter member of the Westside Mission that started in 1960 with Norman Sanders as the pastor. She taught Sunday School and some of her students were Bill Morgan, Doug Long, and Dwight Hensley. The story is told that one Sunday, Pearl had the class pick out a favorite song and Doug Long said that he thought they should sing God Bless America. (His father was away in the military at the time.) Pearl was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesville and was the oldest living member of the church. She was president of WMU in 1961. She loved music and would sing solos and play the piano at church. Pearl was also a member of the Harmony Home Economic Club.

Pearl went home to be with her Lord at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the Life Care Center of Waynesville having attained the age of 96 years, 5 months and 20 days.

Pearl leaves to cherish her memory her daughter: Doris Davenport and her husband, Dale of Waynesville, MO; one sister: Vera Williams of Tampa, FL; one grandson: Jeff Breedlove and his wife Alisa of Waynesville, MO; three great grandchildren: Charles, Brittany and Bradley Breedlove; one great-great grandson: Trever Breedlove and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; infant son: Jimmie Lee; one sister: Bessie Hamilton and two brothers: Raymond and Arlo Brown.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 7, 2008 in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Dr. Dennis Crowder officiating. Pianist Becky Lercher accompanied Soloist Mike Freeman as he sang Near to the Heart of God and Nothing Between. Serving as escorts were Michael Wilson, Charles Breedlove, Michael Parrack, Eugene Wilson, Bill Walters, Bill Morgan, Doug Long, Dwight Hensley and Dr. Jim Hackworth.

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

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Pearl Wilson to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and may be left at Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Earl Clayton Wilson 1930-2008

Earl Clayton Wilson, son of the late Earl Roderic and Alma Mae (McDonald) Wilson, was born February 25, 1930 in Pollock, Missouri where he grew up and attended school.

On April 4, 1946, Clayton was united in marriage to Alberta Flora Tyran in Salem, Arkansas. They shared over 51 years of marriage together and were blessed with four children: Danny Joe, Ronnie Lee, Sandra Jean and Sherry Marie. Flora preceded him in death on November 27, 1997.

Clayton worked for many years on a sales route for Rices Cleaners of Waynesville. In his spare time, he was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, coonhounds, horses, and shooting matches. Most importantly, he treasured the times that he could spend with his family and friends.

Clayton was baptized June 17, 1998 at the Crocker Christian Church. He was a member of the church and attended every time he was able. He especially enjoyed the church chili cook-offs. He was also a member of the Coon Hound and Tree Association and the National Rifle Association.

Clayton went home to be with his Lord the morning of Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla, Missouri at the age of 78 years, and 22 days.

Clayton will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by two sons: Ronnie Wilson of Lebanon, MO and Danny Wilson, of Big Piney, MO; one daughter: Sherry Foster of Waynesville, MO; two brothers: Wendell Wilson of Waynesville, MO and Lloyd Wilson of Ravana, MO; one sister: Carolyn Wilson; special friend: Odena Freeman of Waynesville, MO; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; several other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents and wife, Clayton was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Jean; three brothers: Ogle, Dewey and Larry Wilson; one sister: Virginia Ramey; and one great grandchild: Logan Thomas.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Richard Breeden officiating. The songs Ill Fly Away and Amazing Grace were played. Serving as escorts were John, Terry, Steve, Chris, Mark and Clayton Wilson. Serving as honorary escorts were Angela Cushing, Amy Helm, Shelly Wilson and Sue Ann Robinson.

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

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Clayton Wilson and may be left at Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Everett Glen Rowden 1903-1980

Everett Glen Rowden was born on April 20, 1903 at Big Piney, Missouri the son of Charles Melvin and Margaret Arizona (Wilson) Rowden and departed this life on December 23, 1980 at the Rolla Manor Nursing Home in Rolla, Missouri.  He had attained the age of 77 years, 8 months, and 2 days.

He was united in marriage to Gladys Anderson in 1924 and unto this union one son was born.  Gladys preceded him in death in 1932.

He was married to Alba Margaret Butcher on March 7, 1947.

He was in business in the Waynesville area, living here for about 43 years.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 26, 1980 at 2 p.m. at the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Walton and Lester Sutton officiating.  Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Long Moss Williams Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were:  Herman Paulette, George Ruckman, Danny Arrington, Charles Rowden, Melvin Rowden, and William J. Rowden.

He is survived by his wife, Alba, of the home, one son, Bill, Waynesville, one stepson, Robert Butcher, Springfield, Missouri, and one foster brother, Howard Derry, DeSoto, Missouri, two grandchildren, Melvin Lee Rowden, Fort Knox, Kentucky, Margaret Arrington, Waynesville, one step-grandson, George Ruckman, two great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, and a host of nephews, cousins, and friends.

Carolyn Kay (Day) Wyatt 1942-2005

Carolyn Kay Wyatt, daughter of Gordon and Beatrice (Wilson) Day, was born March 14, 1942 in Macon, Missouri. Carolyn graduated from Camdenton High School in 1960.

Carolyn went home to be with the Lord at 11:30 P.M., April 4, 2005 after courageously battling a malignant and very aggressive brain tumor for twenty-one months. She had attained the age of 63 years and 21 days.

Carolyn was assured of eternal life and a home in heaven after accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. She then followed the Lord in obedience with believer's baptism to demonstrate outwardly what she had experienced inwardly. She was a faithful member of Maranatha Baptist Church of St. Robert, Missouri.

In 1960, Carolyn was united in marriage to Bobbie Baker of Richland, Missouri. They were blessed with two daughters, Kimberly Yvonne and Angela Kay.

In 1987, Carolyn married William "Bill" Wyatt of Waynesville, Missouri. They were married for fifteen wonderful years before Bill's homegoing to heaven in January of 2002.

From 1979 to 1987, Carolyn was employed by the Pulaski County Clerks office. In 1987, she went to work for the Laquey R-5 School District where she held positions of teacher's aide and middle school secretary. She was forced into early retirement due to her illness in 2002.

Carolyn enjoyed music greatly. She served the Lord in her church by playing the organ, piano, singing, and decorating for special events. She played the piano and sang at many weddings and church events over the years. Carolyn was a very gifted interior decorator and her home was often likened to a "museum". She decorated such that it looked as though it came out of a page of a magazine. She loved collecting antiques, creating scrapbooks, creating her own craft works and traveling coast to coast to see her daughters and grandchildren.

Carolyn will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her two daughters: Kimberly Tidquist and her husband, Douglas and Angela Dodge and her husband, Eric all of Silver Spring, Maryland; mother: Beatrice Day of Waynesville; brother: Brent Day and his wife, Sheila of Waynesville; sister: Laura Matthews and her husband, Trent of St. James; brothers: Nathan Day and his wife, Sarah of Marshall, Quintin Day and his wife, Vicki of Lebanon and Eric Day of Waynesville; two uncles: Larry Day and his wife, Betty of Haxton, Colorado and Gene Day and his wife, Mabel of Macon, Missouri; one aunt: Gaberella Dunn of Macon, Missouri; one cousin: J.P. Dunn of Columbia, MO; five grandchildren: Kirsten, Kaitlin, Gretchen, Ryker and Rachel; fourteen nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, Carolyn was preceded in death by her father: Gordon Day; paternal grandparents: Norris and Laura Day; maternal grandmother: Gladys Harding; her great aunt and uncle: June and Don Plank and uncle: John F. Dunn.

Percy Wayne Wilson 1946-2012

Percy Wayne Wilson, of Fenton, was born on February 8, 1946, at Washington, a son of Leonard Clay and Olive Reba (Renfrow) Wilson, and departed this life at 12:26 P.M., Friday, April 20, 2012, in the SSM St. Clair Health Center, Fenton. Mr. Wilson had attained the age of 66 years, 2 months, and 12 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Freddie Wilson; and one brother-in-law, Elzie Helton.

Mr. Wilson was a United States Army Veteran and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2177, Fenton, the American Legion Post No. 0400, Fenton; and the Gateway Country Music Association. He had been a musician for all his life as well as a former front man for Stonewall Jackson. He had worked with the best of the great stars in country music from Cal Smith to Webb Pierce and Hank Williams, Jr. Mr. Wilson had his own recording career in 1977 and a single that made the charts called “Dealing with the Devil”. He also had been employed at Sandy’s Carpet World as a salesman for several years prior to his retiring in 2007. Mr. Wilson enjoyed playing and listening to music, and fishing.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Wilson include: His former wife, Carol Wilson, Arnold; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Paul and Aleesa Wilson, Fenton, and Leonard Wilson, Arnold; five grandchildren, Paul Casey Wilson, Jeramy Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Justin Wilson, and Josephine Wilson; one great-grandson, Connor Wilson; one brother, Leonard Wilson, Jr., Dixon; one sister, Betty Helton, Meta; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Wilson at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with Bro. Manuel Seaton, Camp Ground Christian Church, Meta, officiating.

Interment with full military honors was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Active pallbearers for Mr. Wilson were Junior Wilson, Paul Casey Wilson, Leonard Wilson, Kenny Wyss, Brian Helton, Darrell Wyss and Steve Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Hill and Blake Helton.

Memorials are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Association or the American Diabetes Association with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Ella (Bowman) Wilson (1874-1907)

“Gone Home”

Ella, daughter of Andrew and Adaline Bowman, first saw the light of day in Franklin county, Indiana, December 5, 1874.  When about twelve years of age her parents moved to Dixon, Mo., where she continued to reside until God called her away from “the life that now is.”

On April 11, 1895, about two miles north of Dixon, in Maries county, she was united in marriage to Simon Wilson.  To this union were born four children:  Fay, 12 years of age; Pansy, 10 years of age; Floyd, eight years old, and Raymond, who is six years old.

Mrs. Wilson and her two little girls, Fay and Pansy, were converted during a revival conducted by Dr. Standard last winter in Dixon, and she, with her two little daughters, immediately united with the M.E. Church.  She lived a consistent Christian life, and took great interest in having the children regularly in the Sunday School.  She was an affectionate wife and a loving-hearted mother; a good Christian woman, who will be sadly missed at home as the days come and go, and missed by a large number of friends in Dixon and the country surrounding.

Mrs. Wilson was sick about two weeks, and during that time suffered great physical agony.  At 6:55 on Friday, Dec 27.  She passed from Earth to the “Glory World”.  A short time before she passed away a beautiful smile overspread her pale face as if the curtain had been lifted and she had a vision of rapturous scenes of the Glorified City.  She was conscious to the last and tried to speak, but her physical strength was not sufficient for the effort.  Before she went away she told her sorrowing husband that she was going away, and asked him to go with her.

Mrs. Wilson leaves her husband and four children, her invalid mother, two sisters, Mrs. Wooley of Newburg and Miss Addie Bowman of Dixon, and two brothers, George and Omer, both of Dixon, to mourn her loss.

The funeral was conducted by the writer at the M.E. Church in Dixon on Saturday January 28 (sic), at 1:30 p.m. after which the mortal body was taken to Fox Crossing cemetery for interment.  Together with a large number of friends we extend our sympathy to the bereaved family in their great sorrow,

FRANK P. RENO

Myrtle Alva (Greensteet) Mitschele 1894-1990

Myrtle Alva Greenstreet Mitschele was born on February 25, 1894, the daughter of Russ and Laura (Wilson) Greenstreet in Camden County, MO, and passed away on June 7, 1990. She had attained the age of 96 years.

She was united in marriage to Harvey Mitschele on February 28, 1912, and unto this union six children were born. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1954.

Myrtle accepted Christ as her savior in October, 1908, at the age of 14 years, and joined the Elm Grove Church, where she was the church's oldest member. She served her church for many years as a teacher and was faithful to attend as long as she was able. During her last years, reading was one of her greatest pleasures. Her Bible was always by her bedside.

She is survived by two daughters, Edith and her husband Bob Frazier, with whom she made her home, and Pauline Mitschele of Crocker; two sons, John and his wife Doris of Sherman, TX, and Phillip of Richland; 20 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Sallie Becker; and one sister-in-law, Myra Greenstreet of Richland, with a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Jessie Thornsberry and Marie Durham; two brothers, Dave Greenstreet and one brother in infancy; two children, Marie Holdren and Thomas Mitschele. She will be sadly missed by all.

Funeral services were held in the Elm Grove Baptist Church in Richland on Saturday, June 9, 1990, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Pryor Ray Prewett officiating. Burial was in the Elm Grove Cemetery. Serving as her pallbearers were William and Joe Holdren; Roy Gene, Lloyd Dean, James Alva and Terry Lee Mitschele. In lieu of flowers, please give to the Elm Grove Cemetery Association.

Delphia Irene (Stokes) Miner 1916-2010

Delphia Irene Miner, of Dixon, was born on June 23, 1916, in Maries County a daughter of Dora Lee and Clara Edna (Wilson) Stokes and departed this life at 11:20 a.m., Monday, June 14, 2010, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Mrs. Miner had been ill for the past few weeks and had attained the age of 93 years, 11 months and 21 days. Mrs. Miner was united in marriage to Frank J. Miner who preceded her in death on January 15, 1981. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, James, Floyd, Walt and Wayne Stokes. Mrs. Miner was baptized early in life and was a member of the Church of Christ, Dixon. She was a cook in her younger years for various restaurants in Dixon and later was employed by Brown Shoe Company, Dixon, retiring after thirty-one years. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, gardening, cooking and fishing. Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Miner include: one daughter, Sue Ham, Dixon; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Marie Miller, Dale and Warren Rollins and Eula Doyel, all of Dixon; three grandchildren, Rob Baker and wife, Cindy, Sonya Ham and Gail Thompson; three great-grandchildren, Nichole Welschmeyer and husband, Michael, Robert Baker and wife Rachelle and Heather Baker; and one great-great granddaughter, Haleigh “Bug”; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Miner at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2010, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Bro. Rick Pitchford and Bro. Charles Pitts officiating. Mindy Sinden sang “Amazing Grace”, “Peace In The Valley” and “Almost Home” and was accompanied by Sherry Bradbury, pianist. Interment was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Mrs. Miner were Ed Wise, Bob Kozbil, Larry Doyel, Roger Smith, Danny Rollins and Mike Welschmeyer. memorials are suggested by the family to the Dixon Church of Christ with envelopes available at the office of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Blanche Viola (Salsman) Steward 1912-2009

Blanche Viola (Salsman) Steward, the eldest daughter of Andrew Jackson Salsman and Myrtle Lee (Wilson) Salsman was born January 21, 1912 in Richland, Missouri.

Blanche was a life-long resident of the Richland area. She attended rural schools near Richland and worked as early as age twelve to help the family makes ends meet. She cleaned houses, provided babysitting services for many families and worked for the Warren family for several years.

Blanche was united in marriage to William E. Steward. William and Blanche married on stage during a traveling carnival passing through Lebanon, Missouri. They received $50.00 for this act of bravery, quite a sum of money back then, which was quickly put to good use towards several months of rent. Born to this union were five children: Billy, Norma, Jack, Patsy and Ronda.

Blanche raised her family during a very difficult era. Economic times were difficult during the depression years. Throughout it all, Blanche made a loving home for her family and cherished the time spent with each and every one of them.

Mrs. Steward departed this life at 1:52 A.M. Sunday November 15, 2009 at the Richland Care Center, Richland, Missouri. Blanche had attained the age of 97 years.

Mrs. Steward is survived by three children: Jack Stewart of Richland, Patsy Ruth Maddox of Kingdom City and Ronda Lou Bacon of Springfield; three sisters: Eula Wilson and Louise Wilson both of Eureka, California and Mary Lee Finnegan of Enid, Oklahoma; 16 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William (1978); daughter, Norma Brizendine (1993); son, Billy (1938) and brother, Snowden Salsman.

A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Hazelgreen Cemetery of Hazelgreen with Rev. Christopher Hendrix, Sr. officiating. Serving as escorts were Elmo Green, Matt Farris, Robert Noll, Michael Eggen, Jarred Maddox and William Maddox. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Blanche Steward.

January 21st, 1912 - November 15th, 2009

Harry Frederick Wilson 1909-1990

Harry Frederick Wilson, 81, died Monday, July 9, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. He was born in Stellville, Missouri on February 6, 1909, the son of Otis S. and Rosa C. Key Wilson.

On December 24, 1935, he married Lena P. King.

Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Lena of the home, his daughter, Linda and her husband, Palmer Hewlett of Dixon, and one grandson, Douglas Wilson Roam of Dixon.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Mr. Wilson was a member of the First Christian Church in Crocker. He worked many years in the Crocker Post Office and then Ft. Leonard Wood Post Office where he retired. He was active until later years with the church, the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, and other community functions.

Funeral services were held in the Crocker Christian Church, on Wednesday, July 11, 1990, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Merwyn McMillan officiating, assisted by Floyd Barlow. Serving as his escorts were Junior Adamson, Chris Adamson, Richard Tingle, Jim Henderson, Hal Sell, and Larry Salveter. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Newcomb and John Elliott.

Charles Davis Wilson 1905-1985

Charles Davis Wilson, son of Charles Ragan and Dona Parks Wilson, was born in Camden County on November 11, 1905 and departed this life in Springfield, Missouri January 28, 1985, at the age of 79 years, two months, and 17 days.

Davis was united in marriage with Phoebe Bellington on December 5, 1932, and to this union was born five children. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ellen Kiser, also by his parents, and two grandsons, Billy Lee Edwards, and Ronald Dean Wilson.

He professed his faith in Christ, was baptized, and became a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church, where he has remained a member.

Davis has lived and farmed in the Richland area most all of his life. He also drove a feed truck for the MFA, and retired there, and was also employed with Shell Pipeline for a short period of time. For nearly 40 years, Davis delivered papers for the St. Louis and Springfield newspapers and whenever possible delivered them with his team of mules and the wagon. He gained much pleasure in working with his team of mules and spent many hours with them. He often entered them in parades and has taken many cross country trips. Davis was a member of the Miniature Mule Association.

He is survived by his wife, Phoebe of the home; one son, Charles Davis Wilson, Jr. of Waukegan, Illinois; three daughters, Shirley Edwards of Crocker; Dona Beth Sippio of Loveland, Colorado and Peggy Mavis Beavens of Kansas City, Missouri; and his sisters, Fannie Alsup of St. James; Flora Fisher of Camdenton and Ruby Murphy of St. Louis; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, February 1, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. at the Colonial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Damon Thomas officiating. Interment was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were: Eugene Edwards, Michael Kiser, Randy Edwards, Charles Davis Wilson III, James Sippio, and Jeff Kiser.

Honorary escorts were: Dwaine Yoder, Bernard Schneider, and Robert Goodwin.



This is a poem that is dedicated to my Granddad. He has inspired me so much, that I wish to offer him my thanks.

MY GRANDDAD

My Granddad isn’t any different than yours,
Except he does seem special to me.
He never had much to say,
But when he speaks, I listen.

He can recall his younger days,
Even though he is gray with age.
He can’t get around as well as he used to,
But he still never quits trying.

Fear is an unknown word to him,
For there is nothing he feels that can scare him,
Even untamed animals don’t bother him.
He has been working around them since birth.

My Granddad has a set time clock for himself,
Which he never breaks, no matter how ill he is.
It all begins at sun-up, and continues all day.
Even sometimes after the sun has gone down.

Just by looking at him,
You would never really know him.
It is only through fellowship
That you really get to know him.

He has experienced many heartaches,
From many different sources.
But through all the sorrow,
He always looks toward tomorrow.

I haven’t spent a whole lot of time with him,
But the time I have, Oh it was fun.
One day it will be Granddad’s turn to die,
And I will probably cry.

But until that time I will enjoy
Every moment I am around him,
My Grand Old Granddad

Randy Edwards

Dave Greenstreet 1900-1985

Dave Greenstreet, son of John and Laura Wilson Greenstreet was born April 5, 1900 in Camden County and departed this life February 3, 1985 in Richland, Missouri, at the age of 85 years.

He was united in marriage with Myra DeBerry on February 27, 1929 and would have soon celebrated 56 years together. To this union was born one son James, who survives.

As a young man Dave professed his faith in Jesus Christ was baptized and became a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church, later moving his membership to the Eureka Baptist Church. In July 1955 he became an ordained deacon and for many years taught the Men’s Sunday School Class. He loved his church and remained an active and faithful member as long as his health permitted.

Dave has made the Tri-County area his home all of his life, except for five years which he spent in North Missouri. He was a board member of the ASCS in Laclede County for 15 years.

He is survived by his wife Myra, of the home; one son, James of Springfield, and his daughter-in-law Patsy; two sisters, Sally becker of Richland, and Myrtle Mitschele of Crocker; two grandchildren and one step-grandson; other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Jessie Thornsberry and Marie Durham, and an infant brother.

Services were held Wednesday, February 6, 1985 1:30 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Pryor Ray Prewett and Rev. Doug Jacobson officiating.

Music was provided by Dwight Roam, soloist, and Marcia Shadel, organist.

Escorts were: Don Johnson, Milford Brackett, Francis Barnes, Johnny Ray Prewett, Ralph Ogle, and Wayne Thornsberry.

Honorary escorts were: Cecil Johnson, Everett Ogle, Chandis Appling, and Alvin Brackett.

Interment was in the Elm Grove Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel.