Margot Hardison 1928-2009

Margot Hardison, 81 of Dixon, passed away at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Life Care Center of Waynesville.

March 25th, 1928 - October 29th, 2009

Earnest Pruitt (1913-1966)

Special thanks to John and Loriee Martin for sharing this obituary.

Earnest Pruitt 53,Richland died Thursday afternoon in his car, just west of Hazelgreen near the Gasconade River where he was planning to swim. A funeral home spokesman said Mr. Pruitt suffered an apparent heart attack. Surviving are a son, Raymond Lee, Richland, three brothers Clifford,Wilbur and Kermit all of Lebanon, two sisters Lillian Osborn, Lebanon and Oma Busick of California,and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Sunday at Independence Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Hazelgreen Cemetery under Moss-Williams of Richland.

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.

Barry David Rowden d. November 10, 1986

Barry David Rowden, 29, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Waynesville, passed away Monday, November 10, 1986 at the St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri. He was an employee of Zenith Distributing Corporation of Springfield at the time of his passing. He graduated from Waynesville High School in 1975.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 13 at 12:00 noon at the Buckhorn Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Harvey Dye officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday morning, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Survivors include his parents, Junior and Jeannie, both of Springfield, Missouri; one sister, Jennifer Fuller of Kansas City, Missouri; one brother Leland Sanders of Springfield, Missouri; paternal grandmother, Goldie Firebaugh of Richland, Missouri; maternal grandmother, Ruth Rowden of Richland, Missouri; and very special friends Denise McDowell and Jeff Manning.

A memorial has been established to the Buckhorn Baptist Church Cemetery fund in memory of Barry Rowden.

Elmer C. Rigsby 1919-1986

Elmer C. Rigsby was born at Devils Elbow to Loren Claud and Evialena Rigsby on November 16, 1919 and died at the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri on October 13, 1986 after a weeks illness.  He would have been 67 years old in a month.

He leaves his wife, Lorraine, of the home and six children: Elmer, Jr. “Bud” of Amarillo, Texas; Gordon and Chris Rowell, Waynesville, Missouri; Lorel Gaffner of Livonia, Michigan; Kathleen Brinson of Barnhart, Missouri; and Merrie Christensen of South Lake Tahoe, California; two sisters: Bernadine Hunt of Springfield, Missouri and Virginia Lee hardy of Monroe City, Missouri.  He has 14 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Irma Lemon of Sunset Village.

Elmer lived his whole life in Waynesville, except for a period of government work in St. Louis, Texas, and in the service of his country from December 1944 until December 1945.  He graduated from Waynesville High School in 1937 and attended Southwst Missouri Teachers College in Springfield.  He was a pilot instructor for the Air Corps and Civil Service employee on Fort Leonard Wood for 20 years, retiring in December 1970.  He taught two years in evening classes at the vocational school.

He was a long time member of Waynesville No. 375 A.F. & A.M. Lodge, and Past Master; Past Patron, and member of the O.E.S..  He was also a member of the Pulaski County - Fort Wood Shrine and the Lebanon Chapter 64 RAM and KT.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Elmer was a friend to all and his presence will be greatly missed.

Visitation was held October 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Masonic services in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services were held Thursday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.

Escorts were: Elmer Rigsby, Jr., Gordon Rigsby, Willie Rowell, Jay Brinson, Bill Rowell, and Matt Brinson.

Honorary escorts were: John Ichord, Jim Laughlin, Paul Rice, George Lane, Gary Gaffner, and Jack Christensen.

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

Ivan Case 1909-1986

Ivan Case, the son of Allen Leander Case and Minnie Frances Hutsell Case was born 15 December, 1909 and passed away November, 1986.

He was saved in 1938 and united with the Gasconade Baptist Church where he was a member at the time of his death.

Ivan was married to May Singleton November 26, 1929 and to this union four children were born.

In 1930 he worked on old Highway 66 with a team of mules and a Fresno, or slip. He was a farmer most of his life and worked hard from sunrise to sunset to provide for his family. He worked as maintenance man at the Pulaski County General Hospital for a number of years until he was forced to retire.

Due to poor eyesight and poor health for the past several years he was confined to his home. He loved his Lord and his family. He never lost his cheerfulness or compassion for others. Their home was always open to anyone who needed help of any kind. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.

Funeral services were held Sunday November 9, at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bill Claiborn and Rev. Lee Schaffer officiating. Music was provided by organist, Gladys Snyder, and a duet by Betty Brown and Sandy Toppe. Escorts were the grandsons. Honorary escorts were Bob Woody and Virgil Shelton.

Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Cemetery, Crocker, Missouri, under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

He is survived by his wife, May of Waynesville, Missouri; two sons: frank of Richland, Missouri and Harry of Clark, Missouri; one daughter, Audrey Pope of Lindsey, Oklahoma; one granddaughter; six grandsons; and four great grandsons; one brother, Charley of Coulterville, Illinois; and one sister Ora Flake of Mound City, Missouri.

Besides his father and mother, he was preceded in death by one daughter, ruby, and two grandchildren, Carol Jean Case and Frankie Allen Pope; one sister Edna Fuller; four brothers, Emmitt, Ewell, Raymond, and Ernest.

James C. “Jim” Foster 1930-1986

James C. “Jim” Foster was born a son of Clarence Earl Foster and Beulah (Adkins) Foster on February 2, 1930 in Waynesville, Missouri and he departed this life November 11, 1986 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri at the age of 56 years.

Jim was united in marriage to Karen Dover June 19, 1957 and to this union three children were born, Timothy, Terry, and Tawanjia Foster.

Jim was baptized into Christ in 1972 and was a member of the Waynesville Church of Christ.

In addition to his deep love for his family and many friends, Jim had a great talent and commitment as a Country Western singer and writer and he had made several recordings and tapes.  This something that will live on in his memory.  Jim had a great sense of humor and a “dry” wit.  He was a hard worker and took pride in it.

Jim was a retired businessman, and was a life-long resident of Pulaski County.

He is survived by two sons, Timothy Foster of University City, Missouri, and Terry Foster of Waynesville, Missouri; one daughter, Tawnjia Foster of Waynesville, Missouri; two grandsons, Chase and Grant Foster; one brother, Kenny Foster of Waynesville, Missouri; four sisters, Mignion Daley of Waynesville, Missouri; Ruby Field of St. Robert, Missouri; Martha Tucker and Mary Camp, both of St. Louis, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends.

Jim will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held Friday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Dick Stovall officiating.

Music was provided by organist, Sadie Navarre, and a quartet: Don Russell, Tony Smith, Curt Virgin, and Ward Wood, Jr.

Escorts were: Mark Abbott, Bill Davenport, Jonathan Foster, Mike Melton, Richard Riddle, and Junior Wimberly.

Honorary escorts were: Eric Foster, Mark Melton, and Robin Taylor.

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

Stepheny Becker April 6, 1985-May 23, 1985

Graveside services for Stepheny Becker, infant daughter of Estil and Vicki Myers Becker of Route 1, Richland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 1985 at the Elm Grove Cemetery with Rev. Freddy Blevins officiating.

She is survived by her parents, Estil and Vicki Becker, Richland; her maternal grandparents, Bill and Zetta Myers, Richland; and her paternal grandparents, Floyd and Eva Becker of Crocker.

Stepheny Becker was born April 6, 1985 and passed away May 23, 1985.

Burial was under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland.

“A BABY’S SECRET”

I'm just a little fellow
Who didn't quite make it there
I went straight to be with Jesus
but I'm waiting for you here.

Don't you fret about me Mommy
I'm of all God's lambs more blessed;
I'd have loved to stay there with you
but the shepherd knows what's best.

Many dwelling here where I live
waited years to enter in
struggled through a world of sorrow
and their lives were marred with sin.

So sweet mommy don't you sorrow
wipe those tears and chase the gloom,
I went straight to Jesus' bosom
from my lovely mother's womb.

Thank you for the life you gave me,
it was brief but don't complain;
I have all of Heaven's glory
suffered none of Earthling's pain.

Thank you for the name you gave me
I'd have loved to brought it fame
but if I'd lingered in Earth's shadows
I might instead of brought it shame.
Daddy gave me something for you
it's our secret, mommy dear,
pressed it tight against my forehead
whispered in my tiny ear.

I'll be waiting for you mommy-
you and daddy, bub and sis
I'll be with you then forever,
and I'll give you daddy's kiss.

Virgil Carroll 1912-1985

Virgil Carroll, age 72, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, passed away recently.

Mr. Carroll is survived by his wife, Helen; one son, Guy, his wife Marti and their daughter Amanda of Elk River; son, Dwayne and his son, Clinton Carroll Wallen of Coon Rapids; son, Brian, his wife, Cathy and their son, Michael of Brooklyn Park; brother, Harlin of Lebanon, Missouri; sister, Leona of Ontario, California; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

There were no services. Arrangements were made by the Cremation Society of Minnesota. Memorials are to be made to the American Cancer Society.

Virgil Carroll was the son of the late Cleve and Emma Carroll of Richland, Missouri.

Born 14 November, 1912, Died May 1985

Floyd Allen Phelps 1919-1985

Floyd Allen Phelps, formerly of Bland, died Thursday morning, May 30, 1985 in a St. Louis Hospital at the age of 66. Floyd was born near Bland on February 18, 1919. He is one of six children born to the late Albert and Gertha Shockley Phelps. On January 13, 1960, he was joined in marriage to Bertie Mae Adams.

Surviving Floyd is one step-son, Flynn Wyatt of Poplar Bluff, and three step-daughters; Patricia Talton of Poplar Bluff, June Sammons of Austin, Texas, and Rebecca Hall of St. Louis. Also surviving is one brother, Elmer Wayne Phelps of Overland, and three sisters; Virginia Pruitt of Owensville; Marie Pruitt of Richland; and Fern Kuhne of Owensville. There are two grandchildren Danny and Denise Dickens, and one great granddaughter, Janie Cartwright.

Floyd is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Bertie who departed this life in October of 1977. Also preceding is one brother Eugene Franklin Phelps.

Floyd served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corp and was awarded four bronze stars for overseas campaign duty. After the war Floyd worked in St. Louis as a welder and was a member of the Boiler Makers Union for 32 years. He retired in 1981.

Floyd was a member and an elder in the Christian Church. He was a former resident of Richland, Missouri.

Services were held Saturday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sassman’s Chapel with interment in the Bland Union Cemetery.

Ida Warren 1889-1985

Ida Warren was born February 5, 1889 and passed away on May 30, 1985.

Mrs. Warren is survived by one son: Harry of Mt. Vernon and four daughters: Nell Long and Martha Roberts (both of Springfield), Betty Reinschmidt of Galesburg, Illinois, and Marie Rimer of Mt. Vernon, 19 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 1, 1985, 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Chapel with John Davenport officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist and Marcia Shadel, organist.

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

Beryl Ramey Belden 1905-1985

Beryl Ramey Belden, native daughter of Pulaski County, Missouri, born August 7, 1905 near Richland, Missouri, died January 19, 1985 in Anderson, California, age 79 years, 5 months, and 12 days. She was the first child of the six children of John Thomas (Tom) and Josie Artemisia (Artie) Foote Ramey. The Ramey’s moved to Grenola, Kansas in 1908. Beryl was three years old. She met Roy Edward Belden on a blind date and they were married June 20, 1923 at Winfield, Kansas. Roy was the son of Frank Howard and Elizabeth Vlouse Belden.

Beryl and Roy Belden immigrated to San Francisco, California in March, 1929. Mr. Belden was a street car operator for 12 years. In 1941 they moved to Lakeport, California. Roy worked as a millwright, spending a short time in Potter Valley, California, on to Westwood for eight years. When the mill began to close the Belden’s made their last earthly move to Anderson, California. Mr. Belden died May 2, 1959 in Anderson.

Roy and Beryl Ramey Belden had 11 children: Josie Elizabeth, Thomas Leroy, Kathryn Jeanne, James Howard, Leonard Earl, Nina Ellen, Donald Edward, Franklin Eugene, Bernita Beryl, John Edmund, and Sylvia Grace. Two children preceded Mrs. Belden in death.

Mrs. Belden was a Genealogist, was founder of the Shasta County Historical Society and the Redding Genealogy Society, also published several books. The last book, “Driskill, Hensley, Ramey, Laquey, Hart”, by Beryl Ramey Belden, in 1984. She had an incentive to publish her last book on her ancestors from the Ozark region in Pulaski and Laclede Counties before she could make her heavenly journey home to join her many loved ones. Mrs. Belden had been suffering from cancer since 1983.

Funeral services were held January 22, 1985 at Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jim Logan officiating, burial was in the Anderson cemetery.

Ted Quesenberry 1919-1985

Ted Quesenberry, the first born to Clarence E. and Minda (Elliot) Quesenberry on February 23, 1919 in Pulaski County, Missouri, passed away Friday afternoon, April 12, 1985 at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital having attained the age of 66 years, 1 month, and 19 days.

He was united in marriage to Evelyn Ransdall on May 1, 1951.

Ted was a member of the Waynesville Masonic Lodge #375 A.F. and A.M., the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple of Springfield, Missouri and a W.W. II Veteran of the Army Air Corps. He was an insurance adjuster for MFA Insurance and later worked as an independent adjuster for the Bank of Crocker in Crocker, Missouri. He was also a member of the Bank of Crocker Board of Directors.

Immediate survivors include his mother, Minda Quesenberry of Waynesville; his wife, Evelyn, of the home; a son, C.E. Cook; daughter-in-law, Vera Cook; a brother, Lester Quesenberry; two sisters, Helen Streumph and Jean Shockley, all of Waynesville; three grandchildren, Ted Randall Cook, Ronald F. Cook, and Nora LeEllen Cook; three great grandchildren; an uncle; three aunts; and many nephews and nieces.

Masonic services were conducted Saturday evening, April 13, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. by the Waynesville Masonic Lodge #375 A.F. and A.M. and Worshipful Master Marty Humphreys.

Funeral services for Ted Quesenberry were held Sunday, April 14, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Breeden officiating.

Music was provided by Chuck Cox, soloist and Marjorie Link, organist.

Serving as escorts were: larry Bench, Randy Cole, Jim McGee, Larry Salveter, Paul Shultz, and Luther Thomas.

Serving as Honorary Escorts were: Gene Bollinger, Henry Cohn, Paul Contrell, Dr. Harvey Nickels, and the Boys Town of Missouri.

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

Rufus Ross Hamilton 1922-2007

Rufus Ross Hamilton, 84, of Chetek, died on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Rice Lake.

He was born in Bloodland, Mo., on Dec. 31, 1922, a son of Ross and Orpha (Vaughn) Hamilton. He was a resident of Hanover, Mass., for 16 years and Weymouth, Mass., for eight years. He was married to Anita E. Gordon on Jan. 12, 1946. He was a district manager of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. In his retirement years, he was a salesman for Willie's R.V. Sales in Bloomer. A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Rufus proudly served on the USS Chester in the Pacific Theater during WWII. His grandson, Michael, is currently serving in Iraq with the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, Anita; two sons, Brian (Janet) Hamilton of Chetek, and Mark (Carol) Hamilton of Hanover, Mass.; seven grandchildren, John, Michael, Laurie, Matthew, Julie, Lisa, and Andrew; seven great-grandchildren, Zachary, Joshua, Dylan, Dallas, Elizabeth, Brock, and Quinlan; one sister, JoAnne (James) Kidd of Florida; and three brothers, Harry Hamilton of Illinois, Edwin (Melba) Hamilton of Boston, Mass., and Jean (Dee) of Haverhill, Mass.
Private funeral services will be held at the Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Bruce, with Rev. Mark Bartlett officiating. Burial will be held in Massachusetts at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in the name of Rufus R. Hamilton may be directed to Heritage Manor Nursing Home, 19 West Newton Street, Rice Lake.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Nash-Jackan Funeral Home of Bruce and Ladysmith.

Bobby Gene Vaughan 1931-2005

Bobby Gene Vaughan, age 73, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, May 28,
2005.

He was born August 3, 1931, in Bloodland, Mo., the son of Harry
Edwin and Pearl Mae (Gann) Vaughan. He served his country in the U.S.
Navy, and on September 5, 1956, he and Barbara Jean Pitchford were
united in marriage.

In his younger years he was a dairy farmer. Mr. Vaughan retired
from Dayco Industries, and later from the Road Department for the City
of Nixa. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid gardener.

Survivors include three children, David Vaughan, Billings, Donna
Swafford and her husband, Wesley, Nixa, and Connie Hyson and her
husband, Charles, Forsyth; 13 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren;
two sisters, Freda Vaughan, Ozark, and Lena Porter,Willard; a brother,
Edwin Vaughan, Springfield; and two sisters-in-law, Neva Vaughan, and
Helen Brush, both of Nixa.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, in 1997; his
daughter-in-law, Connie Vaughan; and seven brothers and sisters, Omar,
Orpha, Buck, Maurice, Clyde, Evelyn, and Eva.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will
follow in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6
to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope GYN Support Group,
American Cancer Society, or to the charity of the donor's choice,
through Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, MO 65714.

Emmet E. Wood 1924-2001

Emmet E. Wood of Bourbon, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at
the age of 77 years.
Mr. Wood was born on July 25, 1924 in Bloodland, Mo. to the late Wayne and
Bessie (Gaede) Wood. As a young boy, he moved with his family to St. Louis.
He continued to reside in the St. Louis area until July 1999, when he and
his wife, Mildred, moved to Bourbon. Emmet worked for many years as a
foreman in the steel industry and later in the construction business.
He enjoyed watching boxing matches on TV, listening to country music, and
cars. Emmet will be remembered and cherished as a hard-working,
strong-willed man who carried a special love in his heart for his
daughters.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Wood of Bourbon; two daughters Janice
Isbell and husband, Robert, of Cuba, Mo. and Pamela Sandifer and husband,
Gene, of House Springs, Mo.; three grandchildren Mathew and Rachel Isbell
and Joshua Sandifer; one great-grandchild, Danielle Isbell; nieces,
nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wood
was preceded in death by two brothers, Gus Ruhl and Frank Stewart, one
sister, Daisy Grim, and one grandson, Nathan Isbell.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2001
from the Eaton Chapel in Bourbon with Reverend Leroy Bryant officiating.
Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be
made to Mt. Calvary Cemetery Perpetual Care in memory of Mr. Emmet E. Wood.

Moses A. Smith 1836-1927

Thanks to Joy Magee for contributing the following obituary.

MOSES A SMITH WAS BORN IN KY MARCH 16 1836 AND AT THE AGE OF SEVEN YEARS MOVED WITH HIS PARENTS TO MO(PARENTS DANIEL V SMITH AND MARY(POLLY) COX AND LIVED THE REMAINDER OF HIS LIFE NEAR RICHLAND MO, UNTIL TWO YEARS AGO WHEN HE MOVED WITH HIS DAUGHTER MRS HARLEY FINLEY TO ST LOUIS MO, WHERE HE PASSED AWAY FEB 4 1927 AT THE AGE OF 90 YEARS 10 MONTHS AND EIGHTEEN DAYS.

IN JAN 1864 HE WAS UNITED IN MARRIAGE TO AMANDA A JONES
AND TO THIS UNION 8 CHILDREN WERE BORN SIX GIRLS AND TWO BOYS. HIS WIFE AND THREE DAUGHTERS PRECEEDED HIM TO THE GREAT BEYOND. ONE DAUGHTER IN INFANCY, MRS LAURA VICKERS AND MRS BIRDIE HEFFNER.

THOSE LEFT ARE MAUDE O'SHEA OF STOCKTON CALIFORNIA, HATTIE COLLEY OF PICHER OKLAHOMA, LILLY FINLEY OF ST LOUIS, MISSOURI, AND DAN AND JAMES SMITH OF OROVILLE CALIFORNIA.

HE UNITED WITH THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF EUREKA IN 1896 AND IN 1912 HE UNITED WITH THE RICHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND LIVED A FAITHFUL MEMBER UNTIL HIS DEATH. HE WAS A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE MASONIC LODGE OF RICHLAND MO.

THE BODY ACCOPANIED BY MR AND MRS HARLEY FINLEY WAS BROUGHT TO RICHLAND SUNDAY AND CONVEYED TO THE W. H. JONES UNDERTAKING HOME. FUNERAL SERVICES WERE CONDUCTED AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH MONDAY AFTERNOON AT TWO OCLOCK BY REV G. W PAYNE, BURIAL WAS IN THE OAKLAWN CEMETARY- THE SERVICES AT THE GRAVE WERE BY REV J. O BROWN

Edward Franklin Nelson 1932-1985

Edward Franklin Nelson was born the first son to LeRoy and Iva (Whitsell) Nelson on December 29, 1932 in Westboro, Missouri and he departed this life on Thursday evening, April 11, 1985 at the Charles Still Hospital in Jefferson City, having attained the age of 52 years, 3 months, and 12 days.

Edward spent most of his youth in Brookfield, Ludlow, and Hamilton, Missouri. After entering the U.S. Army he served in several foreign countries including Korea, France, Belgium, Germany, and Viet Nam and also had several Stateside Duties.

He was united in marriage on December 27, 1954 in Ayer, Massachusetts to Rosalind Marie Beach. There were three children born to this union.

Edward was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign wars and the Non-Commissioned Officers Association.

He was a devoted and loving son, brother, husband, father, comrade, and friend. He will be greatly missed but he will always be in our hearts.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalind, of the home; two sons: Edward F. Nelson, Jr., and Phillip L. Nelson, both of Jefferson City, Missouri; a daughter, Debra Ann Martin, of Ava, Missouri; his mother and step-father Iva Nelson Tuttle and Eldon Tuttle of Mobile, Alabama; a brother, Lee L. Nelson of Clinton, Missouri; a sister, Martha Bowles of Augusta, Kansas; five grandchildren; Christopher, Nori, Phillip, Dell and Nelson; two nephews, a niece, several uncles, aunts, and countless friends and acquaintances.

Memorial services of the Waynesville-St. Robert VFW Post 3176 and Auxiliary for Edward Nelson were held Sunday evening, April 14, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel. Commander was Hank Veach, president was Katie Chavis, senior vice-commander was Laurine Lundblad, senior vice-president was Rose Fletcher, junior vice-commander was Ray Clark, junior vice-president was Carol White. Chaplin was Bob Shulz, guards were Jerry Bishop, Harold Caesar, Mike Duncan, Ed Flexser, Mike Geyer, Crazy Horse Heavin, LeRoy Hettich, Del Pratt, and Jim Sheperd. Bugler was Shirley Duncan.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 15, 1985 at 11:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Thomas Foh officiating.

Music was provided by organist Marjorie Link.

Serving as escorts were Military Personnel. Waynesville-St. Robert VFW Post 3176 and Auxiliary members attended as a body.

Burial with Full Military Honors was in the Ozark Memorial VFW Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Georgia Ann (Coogan) Starke 1913-2004

Special thanks to Jim Coogan for providing this obituary.

Georgia Ann Starke, age 91 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died
Thursday, October 28, 2004, at her home.

She was born January 9, 1913, at Big Piney, Mo., the daughter of George
Emmett and Nancy Louise Lane Coogan. She was married October 19, 1956,
in Jefferson City, to Harry W. Starke, who preceded her in death on
April 1, 1985.

She attended school in Big Piney, Mo. She was employed by the Sisters
of St. Mary, working at their hospitals in Jefferson City and Kansas
City. She was also employed at McKinney Bros. Cafe and Adcocks Cafe
prior to her retirement in 1978. She was a member of St. Peters
Catholic Church.

Survivors include: one son, Michael W. Starke of Overland Park, Kan.;
two daughters, Betty Lynes of Jefferson City, and Mary Alice St.
Charles of Baldwin Park, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; 43 great
grandchildren; and 25 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Harry Starke, Jr. and Donald
Starke; one daughter, Bonnie Loveall; two brothers, Patrick Coogan and
Orville Coogan; two sisters, Margaret Yancey and Ruby Deeken.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peters Catholic Church,
Monday, November 1, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Lammers
officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Buescher Memorial Home, Sunday, October
31, from 5-8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7:30 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Community Hospices of America.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Buescher Memorial Home.

Mrs. Nancy (Lane) Coogan 1881-1938

Special thanks to Mr. Jim Coogan for providing this obituary.

WAYNESVILLE WOMAN
DEAD AT AGE 57
Was Sister of G. W. Lane of Jefferson City

Mrs. Nancy Coogan, 57, lifelong resident of Waynesville, Mo., died at
3 a.m. this morning in the Mount St. Rose hospital in St. Louis
following a two-months illness.

Mrs. Coogan was born September 12, 1881, a daughter of Jerry and Mary
Lane. She received her education in Waynesville schools and later was
married to E. G. Coogan, who survives her. She was a member of the
Catholic church.

Other survivors: Three daughters, Margaret and Georgia of the family
home; Mrs. William Deeken of Waynesville; two sons, Pat and Orville
Coogan of Waynesville; one brother, G. W. Lane of Jefferson City and
one sister, Mrs. Minnie Gray of St. Louis.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at the St. Peters
Church here and internment will be in the church cemetery.

d. August 8, 1938

William Edgar McKinnon 1903-1985

William Edgar McKinnon was born a son to John Andrew and Charlotte Agnes (Henson) McKinnon on January 5, 1903 in Dixon, Missouri and he departed this life on Monday morning, July 15, 1985 at the University Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri, having attained the age of 82 years, 6 months, and 12 days.

He was converted in a Pentecostal Church in 1947, and was baptized May 2, 1971 and united with the First Baptist Church at St. Robert, Missouri.

Edgar united in marriage to Goldie (Wade) McKinnon April 9, 1925, and to this union six children were born. They shared 60 years and four months of love and devotion together.

He lived in Pulaski County area all of his life within a few miles of where he was born.

Edgar worked in the timber and drove a truck, also worked in the lumber yard for 22 years before he retired in 1965.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, Cecil Edward McKinnon, and one daughter, Helen Marie Farris.

Edgar McKinnon is survived by his loving wife, Goldie of the home; one son, William Lawrence McKinnon of Springfield, Missouri; three daughters, Dorothy May Pearson of Waynesville, Missouri; Georgia McElroy of Kansas City, Missouri; and Sandra Louise Knapp of Rolla, Missouri; two brothers, Howard and Delmar McKinnon, both of Waynesville, Missouri; four sisters, Celie Helms of the state of California; Ora Wade and Flossie Ashlock, both of Waynesville, Missouri; and Eula Stowell of Granby, Missouri; 20 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday morning, July 18, 1985 at 10:30 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mel Watson officiating.

Music was provided by Janell Walters, soloist, and Marjorie Link, organist.

Serving as escorts were Danny McElroy, Mark McElroy, Ricky McElroy, Lenny Pearson, Don Scott, and Steve Wilkinson.

Interment followed in the Dunkard Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Berry Charles Breeden 1913-1985

Berry Charles Breeden was born a son to James Berrimand and Josephine (Kohout) Breeden on June 2, 1913 in Polk County, Iowa and he departed this life on Friday morning, July 12, 1985 at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri having attained the age of 72 years, 1 month, and 10 days.

Berry was united in marriage on December 28, 1940 at the First Christian Church in Red Oak, Iowa to Barbara Ann Barnes. They had met at a church hospital where Barbara was a nursing student and Berry was admitted for a leg injury received while playing football. They spent 45 years together.

Berry retired a Captain from the U.S. Army. He was employed at various occupations during his life including the U.S. Postal Service.

Berry came to the Lord on November 6, 1981 and we rejoice in the fact that he is whole once again from the touch of his Master’s hand.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; two sons, James B. Breeden and his wife, Bonnie and son, Berrimand James of Waynesville, Missouri and Robert C. Breeden and his wife, Michelle and three daughters, Emily, Bobbie Ann, and Megan of Austin, texas; four daughters, Mrs. Berianne Flynn and her husband Tim and her two children, Andrea and Charley of Denton, Texas; Mrs. Andrea Medvesky and her husband Paul and two children, Paul II and Alexander of Medford, New Jersey; Deborah Wells and her two children Kenneth and Aimee of Waynesville, Missouri; and Mrs. Pamela Moran and her husband, Pat and three children, Andrew, Ryan, and Kristin of Diamond Bar, California and many friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 15, 1985 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Church of the Nazarene with Max Downs officiating.

Music was provided by Max Downs, leading congregational singing and singing solo and Ramona Downs, pianist.

Serving as escorts were Tom Black, jim Bridges, Bob Deets, Gerald Green, Reese Gregory, Leon Holdinghausen, Frank Hollingshead, and Glen Huffman.

Interment with full V.F.W. Honors followed in the Ozark Memorial V.F.W. Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Kenneth L. Thomas 1922-1985

Kenneth L. Thomas was born a son to Raymond Clifford and Mary Jane (Helm) Thomas on April 7, 1922 near Devil’s Elbow, Missouri and he departed this life on Friday afternoon, September 27, 1985 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics at Columbia, Missouri, having attained the age of 63 years, _ months, and 20 days.

He graduated from the eighth grade at the old Maze School and was a 1940 graduate of the Waynesville High School. He served in the U.S. Army from September 17, 1940 until he was honorably discharged on October 7, 1943, holding the rank of Sergeant.

On November 19, 1944 he was united in marriage to Opal Marie Zeornes and to this union two sons were born. She encouraged him to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia on the G.I. Bill and helped him out with his studies.

He worked for over 30 years with the Civil Service as a supply officer. Following his retirement from Civil Service he worked for the Waynesville R-VI school system and the Division of Family Services until 1983 when his health forced him to quit.

He was a member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 375 AF and AM, Missouri Historical Society, Pulaski County Historical Society, Abou Ben Adhem Temple of Springfield, Missouri, Waynesville-Fort Leonard Wood Shrine Club, Scottish Rite of Joplin, Missouri and the Disabled American Veterans. He was church secretary for three years and served on several committees. He had a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ and was concerned with the welfare of all people, favoring the “underdog”.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 30, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynesville United Methodist Church with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.

Serving as pallbearers were Henry Breeden, Jim Dodds, Audrey Glore, John Helm, Lyman Helm, Keith Pritchard, and Sam Threlkheld.

Survivors include his wife, Opal of the home; two sons, Gregory Thomas of Ashland, Missouri and Phillip Thomas of Granite City, Illinois; a sister, Helen Crumpley of Waynesville, Missouri; two grandchildren, Eli Thomas and Krystal Thomas and three step-grandchildren, Erica Polito, Michael Lang, and Eric Sappington.

Fred Adrian York 1907-1985

Fred Adrian York was born a son of Joseph Andrew and Martha Ann (Storie) York on June 2, 1907 in Waynesville, Missouri and departed this life Monday afternoon, May 20, 1985 at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital in Waynesville, having attained the age of 77 years, 11 months, and 18 days.

Fred lived most of his life in Pulaski County. He was united in marriage to Ruby Lea Welch on October 14, 1933. To this union two children were born: Martha Lou and Marjorie Lea (Dee).

As a young man, Fred accepted Christ as his Savior and joined the First Baptist Church of Waynesville. When the Mt. Gibson Baptist Church was organized he became a charter member. He was ordained as Deacon on January 10, 1971. Fred was faithful to his Lord from the time he accepted Christ until his death.

Fred was well known in the community for his work in caring for the elderly. In his early years he was administrator of the “County Farm” and later had a grocery store, feed store, gas station, and the last 35 years he ran a home for elderly people. Until Fred’s health forced his retirement, most of his life was spent caring for others.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby, of the home; two daughters and son-in-laws, Martha and Gary Burgess and Marjorie and Jim Lane all of Waynesville; six grandchildren, Johnny Burgess, Elaine Burgess, Pam Burgess, Debbie Davis, Donna Thomas, and Manuela (Nilly) Rivera; one sister, Pansy Mae Williams of Waynesville and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha York; his brothers, Tommy Melvin, Lester Wayne, Elmer Clinton, Wilbur Smith, and his sister, Lena Lillian Roberson.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 23, 1985 at the Mt. Gibson Baptist Church with the Revs. Norman Sanders, Richard Breeden, Frank Norman, and Dale Hufft officiating.

Music was provided by Lisa Schwandt, soloist, accompanied by Mary Morgan, organist.

Serving as escorts were Bob Biram, Dwane Hendrix, Bobby Roberson, Darrel York, Harold York, and Ken York.

Honorary escorts were: Emory Gan, Delbert Johnson, Claude Laughlin, Jerry Laughlin, Elmo Storie, and Ronnie Wilson.

Burial was in the Mt. Gibson Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Louise Lucille (Porter) Cohn 1895-1985

Louise Lucille Cohn was born a daughter to Robert A. and Dolly (Murray) Porter on November 28, 1895 in Temple, Texas and she departed this life on Wednesday, May 29, 1985 at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital, having attained the age of 89 years, 6 months, and 1 day.

Louise was raised in Decatur, Alabama and was educated at the Cullman Sacred Heart Academy in Cullman, Alabama.

She was united in marriage to Arthur B. “Arch” Cohn on January 1, 1920 at Edwardsville, Illinois, County Seat of Madison County, Illinois. To this union two sons were born, Henry J. and Arthur B.

Louise and Arch lived in St. Louis, Missouri, then in Collinsville, Illinois before moving to Waynesville, Missouri in 1942, where they opened a jewelry store.

After Arch’s passing in November of 1959, Louise ran the store for about 18 months before selling and retiring to her home. Louise spent the last nine years of her life at the Sunset Village of the Ozarks.

Louise was a member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Descendants of the Mayflower, and the Hanson Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of which she served as a Worthy Matron, and the White Shrine.

Survivors include two sons, Henry J. Cohn and Arthur B. Cohn, both of Waynesville, Missouri; three grandchildren, Leslie Wen Phillips of Waynesville, Missouri; Dr. Arthur Joe Cohn of Springfield, Missouri, and Christy Louise Cohn of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and two nieces, June Richardson of North Platte, Nebraska and Margaret Brown of the State of Florida.

Mrs. Cohn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 31, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with Jess Norris officiating. Music was provided by Dorothy Moore, organist.

Serving as escorts were Jim Dodds, Gene Farnham, George Lane, Van Miller, J.T. Roberts, and Eircil Simmerly.

Eastern Star services of the Hanson Chapter of the Order of the eastern Star were held Thursday evening, May 30, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the Funeral Chapel.

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

Della Orlena (Bradford) Eskridge 1908-1985

Della Orlena Eskridge was born a daughter to William Henry Bradford and Hattie Rosena (Hopper) Bradford on September 27, 1908 in Lovington, Illinois and she departed this life on March 4, 1985 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, having attained the age of 76 years, 5 months, and 8 days.

Della was united in marriage to Alva Lee Eskridge on December 22, 1923 and to this union nine children were born. Della and Alva shared 59 years of marriage until Alva’s death on July 24, 1983.

Della lived much of her life in Illinois and Kentucky where she worked hard, along with her husband, to support her family.

She lived a good life to her own belief as wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, and grandmother.

Della Orlena Eskridge is survived by: four sons, Loren Lee Eskridge of Corydon, Indiana; Stanley Eskridge of Patterson, Louisiana; Roy Eskridge pf St. Petersburg, Florida, and Earl Eskridge of Louisville, Kentucky. Three daughters: Mary Louise Connell of St. Petersburg, Florida; Pearl Ann Allen of Hodgensville, Kentucky, and Betty Lue Phelps of Waynesville, Missouri, and one sister, Laura Jackson of Moweaqua, Illinois; 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Della Orlena Eskridge were held Thursday, March 7, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with Max Downs officiating. Music was provided by Janell Walters, soloist and Marjorie Link, organist. Serving as escorts were Harold Conners, Stanley Eskridge, George Phelps, Victor Provencio, Butch Turner, and Rocky Watson. Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Della Orlena (Bradford) Eskridge 1908-1985

Della Orlena Eskridge was born a daughter to William Henry Bradford and Hattie Rosena (Hopper) Bradford on September 27, 1908 in Lovington, Illinois and she departed this life on March 4, 1985 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, having attained the age of 76 years, 5 months, and 8 days.

Della was united in marriage to Alva Lee Eskridge on December 22, 1923 and to this union nine children were born. Della and Alva shared 59 years of marriage until Alva’s death on July 24, 1983.

Della lived much of her life in Illinois and Kentucky where she worked hard, along with her husband, to support her family.

She lived a good life to her own belief as wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, and grandmother.

Della Orlena Eskridge is survived by: four sons, Loren Lee Eskridge of Corydon, Indiana; Stanley Eskridge of Patterson, Louisiana; Roy Eskridge pf St. Petersburg, Florida, and Earl Eskridge of Louisville, Kentucky. Three daughters: Mary Louise Connell of St. Petersburg, Florida; Pearl Ann Allen of Hodgensville, Kentucky, and Betty Lue Phelps of Waynesville, Missouri, and one sister, Laura Jackson of Moweaqua, Illinois; 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Della Orlena Eskridge were held Thursday, March 7, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with Max Downs officiating. Music was provided by Janell Walters, soloist and Marjorie Link, organist. Serving as escorts were Harold Conners, Stanley Eskridge, George Phelps, Victor Provencio, Butch Turner, and Rocky Watson. Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Ashley Leann Brown d. May 1985

Graveside services for Ashley Leann Brown, infant daughter of Jon Malcolm and Sharon Ebert Brown of Richland, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, 1985 at the Oaklawn Cemetery with Rev. Ralph Zumwalt officiating.

She is survived by her parents, Jon Malcom and Sharon Brown, Richland; her maternal grandparents, Calvin and Joann Ebert, Richland; and her paternal grandparents, Malcom and Lela Brown of Richland.

Burial was under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland.

Agnes Lucille Pearson Mumford 1910-1985

Agnes Lucille Pearson Mumford was born February 19, 1910 at Bellefonte, Missouri, the daughter of Francis C. and Stella Rollins Pearson. She passed away January 26, 1985 at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital in Waynesville, Missouri having attained the age of 74 years.

She accepted Christ at an early age at the First Baptist Church in Waynesville where she is still a member.

She was united in marriage to Joe D. Mumford on March 12, 1932 in Lebanon, Missouri. He passed away June 12, 1979.

Agnes attended school in the Waynesville Public Schools and she also attended college at SMSU in Springfield and got her teaching degree from the Northeastern State Teachers College in Tallaquah, Oklahoma. She taught school in Oklahoma and in Pulaski County, Missouri.

Agnes was a member of the Hanson Chapter Eastern Star.

Agnes Lucille Pearson Mumford is survived by her mother, Mrs. Stella Pearson of Waynesville, Missouri; her sisters, Myrtle Gladden of Laquey, Missouri, Louise McDougald of Lubbock, Texas, Grace Langford of Memphis, Tennessee and Peggy McKinzie of Richland, Missouri; her brothers, Ted Pearson of Burton, Kansas and John Pearson of Collinsville, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her father Francis C. Pearson and her sister Mable Crumley.

Funeral services for Agnes Lucille Mumford were held Monday, January 28, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Othal Hodson officiating.

Music was provided by soloist Iva Mae Case accompanied by Marjorie Link playing the organ.

Pallbearers were: Martin Barlow, Robert Barton, Ivan Bowling, Robert Elam, Charles Harris, and Dale Howlett.

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

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

Harry Petersen

Harry Petersen, age 84, of P.O. Box 316, Holt Summit, Missouri, died Friday, February 22nd at Jefferson City, Missouri. He had suffered a stroke Friday morning.

He was born May 17, 1900 at Rock County, Minnesota. His father’s name was Knudt Jens Petersen. He is deceased. His mother’s name and her maiden name was Mathilda Krogman. She is deceased.

He attended public school at DeSmit, South Dakota. He attended technical school at Mitchell, South Dakota. He has lived in Holt Summit for four years. He moved there from Crocker, Missouri. He began farming as a six year old when he would plow behind a team. In later years he farmed at Russell, Minnesota. Then he moved to Crocker and farmed there until he retired in 1980. He was a Baptist.

He was married December 13, 1985 at Hardwick, Minnesota to Rose Ann Needler, of the home, who survives. Also one son, Robert H. Petersen, Fulton, Missouri; five daughters, Mary L. Wall, Route 3, Richland; Margaret Prewett, Richland; Marvella B. Stewart, Holt Summit; Karen H. Yoder, Mesquite, Texas and Susan B. Sundermeyer of New Bloomfield, Missouri. One brother, Bill Petersen, Albany, Oregon; three sisters, Edna Anderson, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; Hilda Schellhammer, Phoenix, Arizona; Evelyn Pierson of Madison, South Dakota and 11 grandchildren.

Visitation was Monday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Howser Funeral Chapel, and again on Tuesday at the Eureka Baptist Church at Richland from 1 until 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Funeral services were held at the Eureka Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. and the minister was Rev. Pryor Ray Prewett. Burial was in Dowty Cemetery near Richland.

Albert Eugene Johnson 1916-1985

Albert Eugene Johnson was born a son to Albert Elhannon and Mary (Boatwright) Johnson on August 25, 1916 in Whitener, Arkansas and he departed this life on Saturday afternoon, June 8, 1985 at the General Wood Army Community Hospital at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri having attained the age of 68 years, 9 months, and 13 days.

On June 9, 1959, Albert was married to Mildred “Elaine” Simmons in Furth, Germany. Albert and Elaine spent 26 years together.

Albert served in the United States Army from 1941 to 1963, seeing action in World War II in Europe.

Albert worked for the Army Air Force Exchange Services at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, moving later to Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri where he retired from AAFES.

Albert loved the Lord and visited often with Rev. Gene Partin from the Maranatha Baptist Church.

Albert enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid sports fan. He was a member of the American Legion and a member of the Masons, having attained the Degree of Master Mason on April 26, 1949.

Albert will be sadly missed by his many friends and relatives including his wife, Elaine of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Shipley of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Mrs. Irene Pitss of Brea, California; one brother, Clyde Johnson of the state of California and several nephews and nieces.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 11, 1985 at 2:30 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gene Partin officiating.

Music was provided by organist Marjorie Link.

Military personnel served as escorts.

Burial with full Military Honors was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel. Masonic services were held Tuesday evening, June 10, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with Worshipful Master Marty Humphreys conducting.

Lena Faye Roam 1900-1985

Lena Faye Roam was born August 26, 1900 in Pulaski County, Missouri and she departed this life on June 6, 1985 at the Waynesville Nursing Center in Waynesville, Missouri having attained the age of 84 years, 9 months, and 10 days.

Lena Faye Roam was a loving mother. Her goal in life was to see her family serve the Lord, a Lord that she has served since early childhood. In fact she left this message to her family to be read at the time of her death:

“Jesus has gone to prepare a mansion for those who love Him and do His will. This world is only a dressing place to get ready to go to that mansion. He has gone to prepare where we dwell with Him forever in that mansion bright and fair. So, dear ones, do not grieve for me. I have made myself ready to meet my Jesus over there. Get ready to meet me on that bright and happy shore where there will be no parting sorrow or pain, where we will be with Jesus forever more. So lay up your treasures in Heaven, not in this world of sorrow, pain and woe. You may own countless acres, a world’s estate. You may dwell in a costly and great palace, but the mansion in Glory will only be given to those whose treasures are laid up in Heaven.”

She also left this poem:

“Lost on the sea of life
Confused and torn within
I sought some ray of light
To guide me safely in.

For from the paths of men
Came the love and grace so bold
The Voice of the Nazarene
Bid me come and join His fold.

Tenderly remove the stain of sin
And made me every bit whole
Now with all that in me is
I give to Him my life and soul.”

Although she left this message and poem to her immediate family; her other relatives, friends, and neighbors know that she intends this for them too. We believe her final words to us would be “God bless you all.”.

Lena Faye Roam is survived by five sons: Guy, Charles, and David of St. Louis, Missouri; Fred of St. Charles, Missouri; and Leo pf Waynesville, Missouri; two daughters: Violet Fritts of Eureka, Missouri and Lena Ferguson of Waynesville, Missouri; a brother, Everett Stewart of the state of Illinois; a sister: May Eisenhower of the state of Illinois; 23 grandchildren. 39 great grandchildren and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; two sons: William and Paul; and a grandson.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 8, 1985 at 11:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with the Revs. James Roam, Robert Roam, and Bobby Thornton officiating.

Music was provided by Diana Gourley, organist and Paula and Sharon Roam, soloist.

Serving as escorts were Kenny Ferguson, Gerald Roam, John Roam, Paul Roam, Roy Roam, and Brett Waterhouse. Serving as honorary escorts were the grandchildren.

Burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Mildred Marie (Fowler) Dye 1940-1985

Mildred Marie Dye was born a daughter to Oran W. Fowler and Hazel Marie (Lewis) Fowler on October 30, 1940 at Linn Creek, Missouri and she went to be with the Lord on March 10, 1985 at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia, Missouri, having attained the age of 44 years, 4 months, and 10 days.

Mildred accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized and united with the Buffalo Prairie Baptist Church at Montreal, Missouri. Mildred served as church pianist and Primary Sunday School teacher at Buffalo Prairie until she moved to Lebanon, Missouri in 1962. There she united with the Second Baptist Church in 1963 where she enjoyed singing in the choir. While in Lebanon Mildred was employed by the Laclede Electric Coop for 11 years in the Collector and Accounting Department.

In January of 1972 Mildred was married to Dannie Dye and they shared 13 years together. She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church and she was the church pianist at the time of her death. Mildred enjoyed church very much.

Mildred Marie Dye was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her husband, Dannie; three sons, Dale, Gary, and Brent, all of the home, her father, Oran W. Fowler, Lebanon, Missouri; two brothers, Gene Fowler, Springfield, Missouri and Robert Fowler, Richland, Missouri; and a sister Erna Belle Fowler, Lebanon, Missouri.

Funeral services for Mildred Marie Dye were held Tuesday, March 12, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harmony Baptist Church with Bill Pringle and Dr. Keith Miles officiating.

Music was provided by Dr. Miles, soloist and Marjorie Link, organist.

Serving as escorts were Bill Barnes, Albert Crews, Elmer Crews, Norman Stoll, Charles Storie, and Tracie Storie.

Serving as honorary escorts were George Greenlee, Bob Kimery, Percy Kimery, and Emerson Storie.

Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Joel Don Simmons 1912-1985

Joel Don Simmons, son of James Simmons and Ida Mae (Holmes) Dabbs was born on September 10, 1912, at Miami, Oklahoma and passed away on January 21, 1985 at Pontiac General Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan at the age of 72 years, 4 months, and 11 days.

On November 16, 1934 he was united in marriage to Jewel Evans and to this union 10 children were born.

He spent his childhood in Oklahoma, moving to Pontiac, Michigan during the depression years. He followed his mother, Ida Dabbs, and sister, Bessie Burkhart to Pulaski County in the early 40’2. He worked on the railroad and drove a truck and other odd jobs while in Missouri, then returned to Pontiac in the 50;s where he retired from the Birmingham School System.

His greatest hobby was playing the guitar for family and friends.. He brought joy to all who knew him.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 24, 1985 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Open Bible Church on Joslyn Road with pastor John D. Freeman and a family friend Reverend Loren Terimarsh officiating.

Interment was in the Perry Mount Park Cemetery with Huntoon Funeral Home, Pontiac, Michigan in charge of arrangements.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of the home Jewel Simmons; his children: Mrs. William (JoAlice) Searle of Davisburg, Michigan, Mrs. Sam (Charlotte) Bailey of Lake Orion, Michigan, Mrs. Kenneth (Katherine) Gee, Mrs. David (Carol) Huston, Mrs. Joan Hatfield, and Bill Simmons all of Pontiac, Michigan, Mrs. Norman (Nancy) Miller of Troy, Michigan, Michael and Nita Simmons of Clarkston, Michigan, Dale and Ginny Simmons of Drayton Plains, Michigan; 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; dear brother of Mrs. Roy (Mary Avo) Shelter of Preston, Kansas and a host of nieces, nephews and sister-in-laws, including Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hall and children, Crocker, Missouri, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Dye and family of Crocker, Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Evans and family of Laquey, Missouri, also nephew Dale and Cora Mae Shetler and children of Shady Grove Road, along with a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father James Simmons, and mother Ida Mae Dabbs, his first child, Lahona Jewel (Simmons) Frye, wife of Carl Frye, a brother Huel Simmons, two

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Lee Roy West 1929-1985

Lee Roy West, son of Henry and Addie Mae Warden West, was born in Richland on March 21, 1929 and departed this life March 12, 1985 at his home near Richland. He had attained the age of 55 years, 11 months, and 19 days.

He was united in marriage with Sadie Crossland on April 5, 1948, and to this union was born four sons and five daughters, all surviving.

Lee Roy has carpentered in the Pulaski County area for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Sadie, of the home; four sons, Roy, David, and Douglas, all of Waynesville, and Donald of Osage Beach; five daughters, Addie McKinnon, Rhonda Hainline and Robin Young, all of Waynesville; Lorna West of the home, and Paula Nuckolls of Pinnacle, North Carolina; one brother, Eddie of Waynesville; and three sisters, Linda Scott of Amarillo, Texas; Shirley McDowell of Osage Beach, and Polly Ann Crawford of Harrison, Ohio; 24 grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Bobby Gene, William Byron, and Frances West, and two sisters, Gladys Henry and Almeta Crossland.

Funeral services were held from the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 1985 with Rev. Ray York officiating and under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel.

The music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist and DeLores Shadel, organist.

Burial was in Idumea Cemetery.

Escorts were Donald Wieners, Jr., Marvin Gan, Jimmy Smith, Darold Wieners, Sr., Harold Elson, and Bobby Smith. Honorary escorts were Marvin Joe Gan, and Dorsey Crossland, Jr.

Willie Adams 1898-1985

Willie Adams was born October 10, 1898 in Danville, Virginia and departed this life February 8, 1985 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 3 months, and 30 days.

Willie went to work for the railroad and later joined the army. He spent 30 years in the service during World War I and World War II, as a cook. He later found his home in Richland and was united in marriage to Alzena Wall on August 10, 1943.

He is preceded in death by one sister, Susie, and one brother, Charles.

Willie professed his faith in Jesus Christ as a young man, and attended the Church of Christ as long as his health would permit.

He is survived by his wife, Alzena of the home, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held from the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 10:30 Monday, February 11, 1985 with Clyde Lamkins, Minister officiating.

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

Escorts were Military.

Georgia Violet (Simmons) Grode 1903-1985

Georgia Violet Grode was born a daughter to Elmer Elsworth and Martha Jane (Spoor) Simmons on February 3, 1903 in Northern Wisconsin and she departed this life on April 18, 1985 at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital in Waynesville, Missouri, having attained the age of 82 years, 2 months and 15 days.

Georgia was united in marriage in October of 1927 to John Jacob Grode and to this union four children were born. Georgia and John shared more than 47 years together before John’s death in October, 1974.

She was baptized into the Catholic Church in 1928.

Georgia and John lived in various places throughout South Dakota and Colorado. They moved to Missouri for the first time in 1937, settling near the town of Cabool. They returned to South Dakota the following year when Georgia’s mother passed away. In later years they lived near Montauk, Dariem, Salem, and Licking, Missouri..

Georgia’s final home was on Boulder Drive, near Laquey, Missouri, where she lived until she moved to the Sunset Village of the Ozarks Medical Center in September of 1984. She had been in poor health after congestive heart failure in May of 1984.

Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Jane Wyckoff of Waynesville, Missouri and Patricia Jean Landreth of Laquey, Missouri; a sister, Emily Lewis of Martin, South Dakota; two granddaughters, Jacqueline Elizabeth Wilson of Derby, Kansas and Karen Annette Weaver of Fulda, Germany; eight great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Delia Simmons of Allen, South Dakota.

Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, one step-sister, two infant sons, and a grandson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 23, 1985 at 10:30 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lee Todd officiating.

Music was provided by Jacqi Wilson and Iva Mae Case, soloists and Willie Ann Quesenberry, pianist.

Serving as escorts were Harry Anderson, Robert Crowley, Paul Gifford, George Hill, and Roy York.

Burial was in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

John Earl Morgan 1916-1985

John Earl Morgan was born February 20, 1916 and died February 20, 1985 on his 69th birthday. Earl, as he was known locally, was the first born son of Tom and Addie Sailing Morgan and spent his early childhood growing up on Pulaski County Farms.

While Earl was still a boy his family moved into the town of Waynesville. His good disposition and lively personality must have been evident even then because, years later, Lulu Christeson recalled that he was “the cutest little boy I ever gave piano lessons to.”

Earl graduated from Waynesville High School in 1933. The Navy appealed to him but his parents wouldn’t give him permission for him to enlist so he spent the next four years working for Springfield Wholesale Grocery Company.

In 1937 the lure of the sea won out and Earl signed up for a career in the Navy. He rapidly worked his way upward through the ranks, becoming Chief Petty Officer at an unusually young age. Spending much of his time aboard ships, he saw combat in the South Pacific in World War II and was also involved in the Korean Conflict. Earl loved Navy life and had many tales to tell of his adventures during those years.

Earl met Bernice “Bea” Gobble (pronounced Gobel) in San Diego and they were married in 1954. Three years later he completed 20 years of service and retired.

He then started a second career working as an assistant manager for a wholesale grocery business in California and stayed with the company for 18 years until poor health forced him to quit. In 1975 he and Bea moved to Waynesville because, as Earl said to Bea, “I was born in Missouri and I want to die there.”

Earl maintained his zest for life during these last ten years in Waynesville. He enjoyed helping out at the Morgan farm, telling stories, tramping through the woods with a good friend, cooking and baking, and carefully tending the garden he put in nearly every year. Despite failing health, he never failed to bring smiles and good spirits to his friends and neighbors.

“Old sailors never die, they just sail away.”

John Earl Morgan has sailed away and we shall miss him.

John earl Morgan is survived by his wife, Bernice of the home; one brother Lyle Morgan of St. Louis, Missouri; two uncles, Joe N. Morgan and Claude H. Morgan both of Waynesville, Missouri and many cousins.

Funeral services for John Earl Morgan were held Saturday, February 23, 1985 at 1:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Norman Sanders and the Worshipful Master Marty Humphreys officiating.

Music was provided by organist Julie Morgan.

Escorts were: Charles Collins, Bobby Crawford, George Lane, Robert Sutton, Sal Zarcone, and Edward Zielonka.

Burial with full Military Honors were held Monday, February 25, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. in the Morgan Family Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Mary Edith (Holdren) Goforth 1905-1985

Mary Edith Goforth was born November 28, 1905 to William and Ellen Sellers Holdren in Camden County, Missouri, and departed this life at her home in Richland, Missouri, April 30, 1985. At the time of her passing she had attained the age of 79 years, 5 months, and 2 days.

She taught school two years prior to her marriage. In 1924 she accepted Christ as her personal saviour and was baptized at Glover Chapel Church of Christ and has remained faithful to her church.

On October 2, 1926 she was united in marriage to Paul Goforth and to this union was born three children.

Edith and her husband lived all their married life on their farm until five years ago when they moved to Richland to make their home.

Those preceding her in death were her parents, an infant daughter, Lois Jean, three sisters, Gladys Traw, Eunice Curtis, and an infant sister, Eva Mae, one infant brother, and one grandson, James Allen Goforth.

Survivors include her husband Paul of the home, two sons, James W. of Richland and Charles Paul of Linn Creek; one brother, Robert Holdren of Baring, Missouri; two sisters, Alice Eaken and Ruth Deberry, both of Richland; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held from the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 3, 1985 with W.M. Stanley, minister officiating.

Music was by the Church of Christ singers and Jim and Mary Ann Roberts.

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

Escorts were James Evans, Alfred Zeigenbein, Jim Clark Harrold,

Ophelia Faye (Long) Mitchell 1892-1985

Ophelia Faye Mitchell was born January 27, 1892, and died April 8, 1985 at the age of 93.

Faye was born in Waynesville, the daughter of Joe Mart and Margaret Logan Long. In 1908 she married Edward Thomas Mitchell and eventually became the mother of a daughter and two sons--Irene, Kenneth, and Howard.

A hardworking woman with a reputation as an excellent cook, Faye took in boarders to help make ends meet while raising her family. Edward Mitchell died in 1939 and Faye decided to take a course in hotel management to prepare herself for a second career. She obtained a job as housemother at Fort Leonard Wood; then she worked in a similar capacity for universities in Kentucky, Columbia, Missouri and Rolla, Missouri.

After she retired she moved to Springfield and enjoyed extensive travels and tours through 48 states with her sister, Lida Joyner. In 1974, when failing health made it impossible for her to live alone, she requested that she be placed in the Masonic Home in St. Louis. She spent her last decade there, comfortable in the security and independence that she had worked all her life to achieve.

Faye was a good and faithful member of the First Baptist Church for nearly all her life. In addition, she was in the Order of the Eastern Star for over 60 years.

Faye was good company. Always mentally alert, she kept up with current events and politics through reading and watching television. She loved to do handwork and was an excellent seamstress. Right up to the end she maintained high standards and pride in her personal appearance and her housekeeping. She was never afraid to try anything new and, at the age of 85, even developed a taste for pizza and tacos.

Granny-Mom, as Faye was known to her family, was preceded in death by one son, Lee Howard. She will be fondly remembered by her daughter, Irene Morgan, and son, Kenneth Mitchell, both of Waynesville; her grandsons--Bill Morgan of Waynesville, John and Russell Mitchell of Minneapolis and Steve Mitchell of California; her great granddaughter, Julie Morgan of Waynesville; her sister, Grace Black of Lebanon.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 11, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Othal Hodson officiating.

Music was provided by Doris Davenport, organist.

Serving as escorts were: Champ Collier, Jim Dodds, Byron Eldredge, Norman Humphreys, George Lane, and Jim Mitchell.

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

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.

Ralph O. Newell 1923-1985

Ralph O. Newell, son of Charles Oscar and Ophelia Parks Newell, was born April 8, 1923 in Camden County and departed this life April 19, 1985 in Springfield, Missouri after a short illness.

He was united in marriage to Opal Bilderback on September 22, 1946 and to this union was born three children.

Ralph professed his faith in Christ in 1954 and became a member of the 2nd Baptist Church in Lebanon, Missouri and at the time of his death was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Her served his country during World War II from February 1943 to December 1945.

He worked for the railroad for nine years, later becoming a carpenter and remained a carpenter for 30 years until his health failed.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Opal of the home; three sons, Charles, Lebanon, Missouri; Keith, Shreveport, Louisiana; Gary, Point Lookout, Missouri; two brothers, Joe, Cleburne, Texas; Cecil, Decaturville, Missouri; two sisters, Clara Holloway, and Gertie Durham, both of Richland, Missouri and two grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers.

Funeral services were held from the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1985 with Rev. Fred Bobe officiating. Burial was in the Mt. View Cemetery under direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Music was Rusty Shadel, soloist and DeLores Shadel, organist.

Escorts were: Charles Holloway, George Newell, J.C. Newell, Clyde Gill, Walter Holloway, and John Henry Holloway.

Honorary escorts were Wilbert Tuck, John Bench, and Elmer Hildebrand.

Lucy Mae (Echols) Sigler 1922-1985

Lucy Mae (Echols) Sigler, daughter of Terry and Florence (Cavender) Echols was born on January 19, 1922 at Bigfoot, Texas and died February 6, 1985 at the University Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri.

On April 6, 1947 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Wayne Sigler in the First Baptist Church of San Antonio, Texas.

She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at the early age of 11, and belonged to the Baptist Church throughout the years, and has taught Sunday Scholl for 39 of those years. Her membership stands with the Center Point Baptist Church of Route 1, Waynesville, Missouri.

Lucy was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband Kenneth of the home; two daughters: Esther Fenton of Olathe, Kansas, and Kelly Meyer of El Paso, Texas; three sons: Mark of Brimson, Missouri, Pete of Jamesport, Missouri, and Danny of Olathe, Kansas; eight grandchildren, and one sister Mary Louise Reitz of Dallas, texas, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 9, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bill Tallant and Rev. Robert Gifford officiating.

Music was furnished by soloist Joe Lynch and Hannah lynch was organist.

Those serving as escorts were: John Greer, Jimmy Miller, John Perrine, Dale Shetler, Jim Shetler, and Mark Tallant.

Burial was in the Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lydia Olga Bartz 1914-1985

Graveside services for Lydia Olga Bartz were held at the Fairview Cemetery Monday, March 25, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. John Hitzeroth officiating. Burial was under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel. Miss Bartz was born March 22, 1914 and raised in the Perry County, Missouri area and was living in Orlando, Florida when she died of an apparent heart attack, Tuesday, March 19, 1985 at her home.

Survivors include a brother, Martin Bartz of Route1, Waynesville, Missouri; a sister, Esther Hitzeroth of Richland, Missouri; a nephew and a niece.

James Ralph Miller 1902-1985

James Ralph Miller was born a son to William T. and Ida Mae (Godfrey) Miller on March 25, 1902 at Richland, Missouri and he departed this life on March 19, 1985 at Sunset Village of the Ozarks, having attained the age of 82 years, 11 months, and 24 days.

As a young man, Ralph was baptized and joined the Idumea Baptist Church. He later moved his membership to the Friendship Baptist Church at Fort Leonard Wood.

On February 26, 1922, Ralph was united in marriage to Delphia Elizabeth York and to this union two daughters were born, one passing away in infancy.

Besides his daughter, Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, two sisters, one granddaughter, and one great granddaughter.

Survivors include a sister: Edith Broemeiser of Godfrey, Illinois; a daughter: Nancy Myers of Laquey, Missouri; two grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 22, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Haskell Orrick officiating.

Music was provided by Dr. Keith Miles, soloist and Marjorie Link, organist.

Serving as escorts were: Irdart Brady, Ora Lee Brady, Dale Davenport, Larry Sisk, and Richard York.

Serving as honorary escorts were: Danny Graves and Roger Higgins.

Burial was in the Deerlick Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Lola Mae Drennan Johnson 1894-1985

Lola Mae Drennan Johnson was born June 21, 1894 in the Hazelgreen Community to Ellen and Jothan Drennan. She was one of six children, five daughters and one son. She passed away April 16, 1985 at her home near Richland, Missouri.

On January 11, 1922 she was married to James Lee Johnson of the Hazelgreen community. They were married 63 years and their home has always been around the hazel green or Richland area.

Dick and Lola had four children, two of them preceding her in death. They were Robert Lee, who died in infancy and James Richard, who passed away in May of 1983. She is survived by her loving husband, Dick of the home; a daughter, Bonnie Dickinson of Overland Park, Kansas, and Donna Krutsinger of Joplin, Missouri; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; sister, Clara Gibson of Richland, Missouri; several nieces, nephews and cousins, who were very dear to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Ollie Gallion, Della Harper, Effie Alice Drennan; brother Lilburn Drennan, and grandson, Craig Krutsinger.

Lola’s life was centered in God, her family, and her church. She was a quiet and gentle lady with a strong belief in God. She was a tower of strength to her family, always steady, always the same, with a patient and positive attitude toward life.

Lola loved children and for years helped with Vacation Bible School and taught the Beginners Sunday School Class. She had been the Sunday School secretary of Independence Baptist Church for the last 30 years.

Lola was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and her family will never be the same without her. Their loss is Heaven’s gain.

Funeral services were held from the Independence Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1985 with Rev. Raymond McClary and Rev. Rainey Fann officiating.

Burial was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel.

The music was by Rusty Shadel, soloist and DeLores Shadel, organist.

Escorts were Earl Powers, Fred Wilson, Jesse Elam, Kenneth Fike, Ralph Posten, and Harry Bryant.

Anna E. (Clark) Barlow 1918-1985

Anna E. Barlow, daughter of Ezra and Ethel Tell Clark, was born August 10, 1918 in Lost Springs, Kansas, and departed this life July 17, 1985 at her rural home near Richland.

She was united in marriage to Martin J. Barlow December 21, 1944.

Anna professed her faith in Jesus Christ as a young girl and has been a member of the Idumea Baptist Church for many years. She was a very active and faithful church member and was always there when something was needed. She was secretary-treasurer and often played the piano. At home, Anna enjoyed sewing.

Those left to mourn her passing include her husband, Junior; two brothers, Art and Bud Clark, both of Abilene, Kansas; six sisters, Geneva Giesle, Avis Wall, and Marie Crawford, all of Abilene, Kansas; Genevieve Vought of Syracuse, New York; Ethel Steel of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Francis Kore of Kansas City, Missouri; and her father-in-law, Martin Barlow.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were held from the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 1985 with Rev. Bill Elam and Rev. Russell Randolph officiating.

Music was by Rusty Shadel, soloist and DeLores Shadel, organist.

Burial was in the Lebanon City Cemetery.

Escorts were Marvin Gan, Warren Watson, Alvin Lowery, Kenneth Nickels, Jesse Elam, and Gary Humphrey.

Honorary escorts were the Idumea Baptist Church deacons, Marvin Stafford, Morgan Moody, Wilbur Nickels, and Clifford Hill.

John A. Baranowski 1934-1985

John A. Baranowski, son of Lawrence and Lettie Gan Baranowski, was born April 6, 1934 in Pulaski County, and departed this life March 11, 1985 at Anchorage, Alaska at the age of 50 years, 11 months, and 5 days.

He was united in marriage to Betty Nayakik on December 23, 1966.

John is a member of the High Point Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1953 until 1957. He has been employed at the Alaska Brick Company for twenty-two years.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; three brothers, James of Richland; Wayne of Eldridge and Frank of Stoutland; eight sisters, Marie Henson of Richland, Norma Avery of Lebanon, Ruth Worley of Urbana, Joan Messer of Ulman, Louise Lackey of Kansas City, Kansas; Evelyn Rogers and Edith Hurley of Lebanon; and Unice Jones of Blue Springs; his maternal grandmother, Edith Gan of Waynesville; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Lawrence.

Funeral services were held from the High Point Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 1985 with Rev. Wayne Jones officiating.

Music was by the church choir.

Burial was in High Point Cemetery.

Escorts were Francis Barnes, Bob Breedlove, Carl Barker, Lloyd Smith, Sonny Hooker, and Loman Marshall.

Honorary escorts were Jap Francis and Elmer Looney.

Lesley Loyd McDaniel 1909-1985

Lesley Loyd McDaniel, son of James and Clona Florence Hill McDaniel, was born in Pulaski County March 15, 1909 and departed this life January 26, 1985 in Lebanon, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 11 days.

Lesley accepted Jesus Christ as young man, while living in Arkansas. He has made the Richland area his home for most of his life, and several years ago retired from truck driving for the Kritzer Fur Company. After retirement he worked for the Hensley Fur Company.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a twin brother Wesley and brother, Pryor, and one sister, Verdie Hargett.

Lesley is survived by one brother, James of Richland; three sisters, Mandy Raef and Grace Short both of Lebanon; and Annie Hayward of California; as well as other relatives and friends.

Services were held Tuesday, January 29, 1985, 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Davenport officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist and DeLores Shadel, organist.

Escorts were: Edward Bohannon, Terry Becker, David Becker, Ralph Becker, Tommy Becker, and Michael Becker.

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

Jasper Newton Steward 1910-1985

Jasper Newton Steward, son of Samuel Jacob and Minnie Atteberry Steward, was born August 31, 1910 in Pulaski County and departed this life February 4, 1985 in Lebanon, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

“Newt” as he was known to his family and friends, was united in marriage to Bertha Cook on November 6, 1930 and to this union was born eight children, all surviving.

He lived and worked as a carpenter in the Pulaski County area most of his life. He helped build the First Baptist Church in Richland and helped in the building of Fort Leonard Wood. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ several years ago and was baptized in a Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Bertha of the home; six sons: Elmer, Delmar, and Larry all of Richland, Bill of Lebanon, Gary of Tuscumbia, and Robert of Montreal; two daughters: Maxine McDaniel of Richland and Shirley Allen also of Richland; a half-sister, Mrs. Grace Hicks of Eldorado, Kansas; 21 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

Newt is preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Services were held Thursday, February 7, 1985 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Raymond McClary officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist and DeLores Shadel, organist.

Escorts were: Rick Ellzey, Eddie Steward, C.J. Becker, Raymond Robert, Jr., Randy Ellzey, Ron Steward, Mike Borgan, and Thomas Allen.

Burial was in the Buckhorn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel.

Lola Mae (Wilson) Bailey 1909-1985

Lola Mae Bailey, daughter of George and Georgia Carter Wilson was born June 2, 1909 in Laclede County and departed this life February 14, 1985 in Waynesville, Missouri at the age of 75 years.

She was united in marriage with Henry Bailey on November 20, 1942 and to this union was born two daughters. Upon their marriage she accepted the responsibility of helping rear Henry’s three children three children by a previous marriage.

Lola professed her faith in Jesus Christ as a young girl and in 1942 became a member of the Berean Baptist Church. In 1977 she moved her membership to the First Baptist Church of Richland where she was a very active member. She taught Sunday School and during the summer she often taught Bible School.

She attended Bolivar College and graduated from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, holding Missouri Teaching Certificates. Lola taught in the Richland and Waynesville School systems for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Missouri Teachers Association.

Lola is survived by one son, Elmer of Des Moines, Iowa; four daughters, Dorothy Sites of St. Clair; Martha Ogle of Springfield, Missouri; Mary Johnson of Richmond, Virginia; Georgia Smith of Ouzinki, Alaska; two sisters, Wilma Atkins of Lebanon, and Edna Gouge of Stoutland; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held from the First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 1985 with Rev. Roger Marshall and Rev. Norman Sanders officiating. Burial was in the Berean Cemetery under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were: Leo Long, Donald Storie, Chester Woody, Jack long, Cleo Long, Doug Storie, Ronnie Dye, and George Douglas Black.

Mervin M. Brown 1904-1985

Mervin M. Brown, age 80, of Roby, Missouri, was born September 9, 1904 in Bloodland, Missouri, a son of Franklin Belle Brown and Mary Alice (Hullett) Brown. He passed away February 22, 1985 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri.

As a young man he was a school teacher at Cookville, Missouri and later at Butler Brothers in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a veteran of World War II.

On August 21, 1943 he married Charlotte Frances Massler of St. Louis, Missouri. In 1949 they moved to Roby where he farmed and worked at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He retired in 1970.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; three sisters, Mildred Pitts, Golda Shaffer, and Sylvia Maxon, all of Roby, Missouri; three brothers, Earnest Brown of Roby, Eugene Brown of Kansas City, Missouri, and Dale Brown of Smithville, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 24, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gene Barnett officiating.

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

Music was furnished by organist Marjorie Link.

Pallbearers were Farris Delcour, Jim Hildebrand, Dewey Smith, Ott Mace, Andy (Chub) Johnson, and Ervin Earp.

Eugene Sanuel Ervin 1907-1985

Graveside services for Eugene Sanuel Ervin were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 1985 at Oaklawn Cemetery, Richland, Missouri.

Mr. Ervin passed away at his home in Richland after attaining the age of 78 years and 15 days.

Eugene was a barber in the Richland area for several years as well as various other locations including Kansas City, Lebanon, St. Elizabeth, Stoutland, and Camdenton.

He was also a World War II Veteran with the United States Navy serving from 1943-1945.

Burial was under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland, Missouri.

Nadine (Shockley) Gooding d. May 3, 1985

A memorial service was held on May 8th, 1985 at the First Methodist Church in Salt Lake City for Nadine (Shockley) Gooding, 63, who died in a Vancouver, British Columbia hospital on May 3rd, 1985, following confinement there since an automobile accident in July of 1984.

She was a native of Waynesville, Missouri, the daughter of Tom and Olive Shockley, and a graduate of Waynesville High School.

She is survived by two daughters, Lynn Ervin of Vancouver, British Columbia, and Tomma Hargraves of Burke, Virginia; two grandsons, Todd Ervin and Joshua Hargraves; and a brother, Norman A. Shockley, of Santa Cruz, California.

Perea E. (Eldredge) Evans 1893-1985

Perea E. Evans, daughter of Montaville and Margaret Henson Eldredge, was born April 21, 1893 in Laclede County, and departed this life on January 2, 1985 in Lebanon, Missouri at the age of 91 years, 8 months, and 12 days.

She was united in marriage with Harry L. Evans on October 20, 1915 and to this union was born one son and one daughter. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Wayne, and a great grandson Alan Holdman.

Perea professed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and has been a member of the Richland United Methodist Church for many years. She has made the Richland area her home all her life.

Those left to mourn her passing include her daughter, Helen York, and son-in-law, Raymond of Richland; one granddaughter, Linda Holdman of Richland and three great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held from the Richland United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 1985 with Rev. Billy Grabeel and Rev. John Appling officiating. Music was by Rosalynn York. Interment was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were: Murel Amos, Jim Brackett, Elton Powers, Drue Rayl, Cecil Johnson, and Alfred Lercher.

Honorary escorts were Doug Johnson, John Starmer, and Jesse York.

Pearl Lee (Foote) Berry 1896-1985

Pearl Lee Berry, daughter of Ashe L. and Mary Louise Hendrix Foote was born July 1, 1896 in Pulaski County and departed this life February 9, 1985 at Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of 88 years _ months and 8 days.

She was united in marriage to Charles A. Berry on October 18, 1930. Mr. Berry passed away December 8, 1951. She is also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Alva, Ferrell, and Clinton, and one sister Vena Robinson.

Pearl professed her faith in Jesus Christ as a young woman, and at the time of her death was a member of the Christian Church in Richland, where she has been a member for many years.

She is survived by her brother, Paul Foote of Laquey; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 1985 with John Davenport, Minister officiating. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were Cliff Davis, Cecil Foote, Roy Peterson, Bob Scott, Eddie Foote, and Danny Larson.

Pearl Lee (Foote) Berry 1896-1985

Pearl Lee Berry, daughter of Ashe L. and Mary Louise Hendrix Foote was born July 1, 1896 in Pulaski County and departed this life February 9, 1985 at Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of 88 years _ months and 8 days.

She was united in marriage to Charles A. Berry on October 18, 1930. Mr. Berry passed away December 8, 1951. She is also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Alva, Ferrell, and Clinton, and one sister Vena Robinson.

Pearl professed her faith in Jesus Christ as a young woman, and at the time of her death was a member of the Christian Church in Richland, where she has been a member for many years.

She is survived by her brother, Paul Foote of Laquey; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 1985 with John Davenport, Minister officiating. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were Cliff Davis, Cecil Foote, Roy Peterson, Bob Scott, Eddie Foote, and Danny Larson.

Donald McDonald d. March 7, 1985

Graveside services for Donald McDonald were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 1985 at the Oaklawn Cemetery, Richland, Missouri with Rev. John Pender officiating.

Mr. McDonald passed away at the St. Mary’s Health Center, St. Louis, Missouri after attaining the age of 68 years, four months and two days.

Mr. McDonald is survived by his mother, Mrs. Madge McDonald, La Crescenta, California; his wife Ethel, Richland; two sons, Donald, Jr., Columbia, Illinois; Ronald, Enid, Oklahoma; two sisters, Lucille Tissot, La Crescenta, California; Inez Linder, Sarasota, Florida, three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Burial was under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland.

Leslie Elvin Nickels 1918-1985

Leslie Elvin Nickels, son of Celia Jackson and the late Quincy L. Nickels was born September 13, 1918 in Pulaski County and departed this life January 30, 1985 in Waynesville, Missouri at the age of 66 years.

Leslie was united in marriage with Mary L. Fryman September 21, 1939 and to this union was born six children. He is preceded in death by his father, one son, Leslie David and one brother Quincy Lloyd.

He was a member of the United States Marine Corp and a veteran of WW II.

He was a member of the Otterville Baptist Church, Otterville, Illinois and retired from Olin Company in East Alton, Illinois in 1978, after 36 years of service.

He is survived by his wife Mary of the home; one son, Gerald of Godfrey, Illinois; four daughters, Barbara Ontis of Crocker, Janet Sue Freand of Jerseyville, Illinois, Martha Nickels of Jacksonville, Illinois, and Anita Nickels also from Jacksonville, Illinois; one brother, Aubrey Nickels of Atlanta, Georgia; five sisters, Fern McClary of Godfrey, Illinois, Iris Romine of Lemont, Illinois, Vinita McClary of Richland, Anna Ferree of Vero Beach, Florida, Eva Carlson of Quincy, Illinos; 10 grandchildren and one great grandson; other relatives and friends.

Leslie is also survived by his mother Celia Nickels.

Services were held Saturday, February 2, 1985 2:00 p.m. at Gubser Funeral Home with Rev. James Endsley officiating.

Escorts were: Pat Nickels, Junior Carlson, Roy Nickels, Bob Ontis, Roger Carlson, and Larry Sloan. Honorary escorts were: Leonard Martin, Charles McClary, and Bruce McClary.

Burial was in the Val Halta Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Gubser Funeral Home.