Thelma Elizabeth (Eads) Jensen 1918-1986

Thelma Elizabeth Jensen was born in Dixon, Missouri on March 14, 1918 the daughter of Jim and Agusta Copeland Eads and passed away in the Tri-County Nursing Home in Richland on Thursday evening, Oct. 23, 1986.  She had attained the age of 68 years.

After graduating from high school she attended college at Bolivar for one year.  She then worked for the Health Department in Waynesville for a period of time.  The rest of her life she spent as a house wife and working for the Department of the Army at Ft. Leonard Wood until her health failed, retiring after 20 years.  On March 8, 1941 she was united in marriage to Earl Jensen.  She was a devoted mother to her two sons and Phillip and Lance.

At an early age she was converted to Christianity and remained faithful to her Christian faith as long as she lived, being a member of the Crocker Presbyterian Church.  She was a loving and caring person and she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in Crocker Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 26, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Scott Porter officiating.  Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Home of Crocker.  Gladys Schneider was the organist.  Serving as her pallbearers were Herbert Krouse, Hubert Peterson, Dr. John Mihalevich, Neal Jones, Kent Murray and Ronnie Layman.

Thelma is survived by her husband Earl of the home, 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Kathy Jensen of Crocker and Lance and Patricia Jensen of St. Louis, 3 grandchildren, Mark, Karen, and Katie, 2 sisters, Bertha Eads of Cincinnati, Ohio and Evelyn Davis of Granite City, Illinois, 1 brother Warren Eads of Virginia, with other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 infant son, 1 brother Wayne Eads and 1 sister Pearl Gilbert.

Everett Lee Keaton 1903-1986

Everett Lee Keaton was born in Big Piney, Missouri on October 16, 1903, the son of William Lennox and Sarah Palmer Keaton and passed away in the nursing home in Vienna on November 30, 1986.  He had attained the age of 83 years.

He was united in marriage to Edna Riden on December 9, 1929 and to this union three sons and one daughter were born.

Everett was a lifetime farmer.  He moved from Big Piney to the Hayden area in 1941 where he farmed the land he loved until moving to Dixon in 1980.  He was baptized in the Kenner Church of God and in later years attended the High Point Church of God.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, December 2, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James Bailey officiating.  Burial was in the Kenner Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Chapel.

His grandsons served as pallbearers.

He is survived by his wife Edna, three sons; James of Kansas City, William Arnold of Beauford, Missouri and Ralph of Higginsville; two brothers, Clyde of St. Louis and Robert of Licking; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bernadine, five brothers and three sisters.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Carrie Marie Harris 1905-1986

Carrie Marie Harris daughter of William and Otilla Harris was born June 22, 1905 in Richland, Mo., and departed this life September 14, 1986 in Webster Grove, Missouri at the age of 81 years.

On August 4, 1924 she was united in marriage with Carl Grant Harris and to this union two children were born, both surviving.  After their marriage they moved to St. Louis and reared their family.  In 1943 they returned to Richland, and again returned to Richland in 1877 after living in various towns to be near Mr. Harris’ employment.  Due to ill health she has made her home with her children for the past several years.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 17, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. at the Oaklawn Cemetery with Rev. William Owens officiating.

She is survived by one son Gene; one daughter Marie; three granddaughters, Linda, Karla and Brenda; three great- grandchildren

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John Phillip Snead 1913-1986

John Phillip Snead, son of John Patrick and Blanche Harbaugh Snead, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 9, 1913 and departed this life October 29, 1986 at Osage Beach, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Kathleen Gibson on September 5, 1941, and to this union was born two sons, and one daughter, all surviving.

As a young man, John was baprized into the First Presbyterian Church of Worland, Wyoming.  He was an ordained deacon of the First Presbyterian Church of Climax Springs.

He retired as a supervisor of a oil field service company.

Funeral services were held Friday, October 31, 1986 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Rowe officiating under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel.

John is survived by his wife Kathleen of the home; two sons, John Snead Jr., of Richland and Charles Snead of Gillette, Wyoming; one daughter, Helen Sinner of Camdenton; two sisters, Edyth Parton of Grandfield, Oklahoma and Helen James of Jacksonville, Florida; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and a host of many friends.

Those preceding him in death include his parents and one sister Adell Luke.

Lloyd James Evans 1904-1986

Lloyd James Evans was born at Hayden, Missouri on May 27, 1904, the son of James Henry and Emma Blackwell Evans and passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 1986 in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla.  He had attained the age of 82 years.

He was united in marriage to Blanche Slone on Nov. 6, 1926 and unto this union 2 sons and 2 daughters were born.

Lloyd was a member of the First Christian Church here in Dixon for 46 years, having served as deacon for a number of years.  He was a member of the Arlington Lodge No. 346 in which he served as Tiler for 28 years, and also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 283.  Lloyd served in the Army Air Corps from Feb. 22, 1922 to Feb. 21, 1925 as a plane mechanic which he enjoyed very much.  He loved to fish and hunt.  Before he retired he was a custodian for the Dixon School systems.  He worked at Chevrolet Motor Co. in St. Louis for 18 years as a mechanic.

Funeral Services were held in the Long Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kevin Martin officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon cemetery.  Organist was Carman Hauck.  Serving as his pallbearers were: Harold Campbell, Frank Fabyanic, Troy Porter, Al Quick, Andy George, and Charles Sease.  Honorary pallbearers were: Walter Dickens, Archie Whitaker, Terry E. Clark, Bob Pendleton and Arthur Stuart.

Masonic services were given at the Long Funeral Chapel on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

He is survived by his wife Blanche of the home, 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie Ray and Sue of Dixon, Donald Gene and Carol of Bakersfield, California, 1 daughter Ruth Ann DeLara of Joliet, Illinois, 2 sisters, Opal Bowman of St. Louis and Lillian Riddle of Pharr, Texas, 7 grandchildren, Bruce Evans, Pam Beltz, Donna Irvin, Sherree Fateley, and Danny, Mike, and Bradley DeLara and 5 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 daughter Dorothy Louise Evans.

Lesta Mae (Newberry) Null 1903-1986

Lesta Mae Null was born in Dixon, Missouri on September 22, 1903 the daughter of Andy and Minnie Prewett Newberry and passed away November 2, 1986.  She had attained the age of 83.

She was united in marriage to Claude Null on September 1, 1924 and unto this union 2 sons were born.

She accepted Christ as her personal saviour and was baptized in the Sheppard Baptist Church.  She and her husband lived in St. Louis for 35 years and moved to Dixon when retired.  She enjoyed her gardening, flowers, and quiltin.

Funeral services were held in the Long Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1986 with Rev. Billy Claiborn officiating.  Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.  Organist was Kathy Brandt and Solist was Hazel Schierbaum.

Pallbearers for Mrs. Null were: Michael Null, Carl Null, Edward Eirvin, Charles McSorley, Charles Brittain and Gary Connell.

Lesta is survived by 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Nora and Mike and Myrtle both of St. Louis, 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, Everett and Ernest of Dixon and Claude of St. Louis, 1 sister Louise McKnolly of St. Louis with other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 brothers, Herbert and an infant.

Beverly June (Hendrix) Bays 1934-1986

Beverly June Hendrix Bays, daughter of Claude and Rose Goodrich Hendrix, was born on March 1, 1934 in Pulaski County and departed this life September 1, 1986 at the Pulaski County Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

On November 18, 1950, she was united in marriage with Warren Bays, and to this union two children were born.  She is preceded in death by one son Warren Lynn, her parents, and one brother, Leroy Hendrix.

Beverly was a native of Pulaski County, where she was employed with Brown Shoe Company for several years, and with H.D. Lee for twelve years.

In 1951 she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Buckhorn, where she remained a member.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 3, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. with Ministers Rev. Norman Sanders and Rev. F.S. Hammons officiating.

Resting place was in the Buckhorn Cemetery.

Escorts for Mrs. Bays were: Dickie Bales, Charles Brittain, Dennis Hartley, Jim Bales, Harry Case and Bob Allison.

Those left to mourn her passing include her husband Warren of the home; one son Dennis and his wife Yvonna of Waynesville; three brothers, Dee, Buck, and Dallas Hendrix all of Waynesville; one sister, Lavone Sinclair of Waynesville; a daughter-in-law Susan Perry and her husband John of Waynesville; three grandchildren, Eric, Mandy and Christina; other relatives and a host of many friends.

Bessie Edith (Denton) Kissinger 1903-1986

Bessie Edith Kissinger, daughter of Felix Noah and Emma Denton was born February 26, 1903 in Tuscumbia, Missouri, and departed this life on October 25, 1986 at Osage Beach, Missouri.  She had attained the age of eighty three years.  Fot the past four years she has been a resident of the Tri-County Nursing Home.

On November 16, 1921, she was united in marriage with Clint Brumley, and to this union was born four children.

On December 25, 1954, she was united in marriage with Fred Kissinger.

Bessie professed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age, and was a faithful member of the Christian Church in Richland, as long as her health permitted.

She was employed at Fort Leonard Wood from 1950 until her retirement in 1968.

She has been a lifelong resident of Richland.  She was a kind and considerate lady, who loved her family very much.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother and a friend to all.

Funeral services were held Monday, October 27, 1986 at 3:00 p.m. with Lee Todd officiating under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel.

Resting place was in the Livingston Cemetery.

Escorts for Mrs. Kissinger were: Vernon Wyatt, Dwight Roam, Don Wyant, Ron Helms, Felix Helms and Weldon Evans.

Those surviving include her two sons, Virgil Brumley of Richland, and Bill Brumley of Modesto, California; one daughter, Freda Wynat of Richland; three sisters, Lela Helms of St. Robert, Jeannie Shelton and Opal Shelton, both of Iberia; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Bessie is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, her husbands, and one son, Clarence.

George Gilbert Wood 1913-1986

George Gilbert Wood was born a son of Ruffus E. Wood and Murtle (Barnard) Wood on May 4, 1913 in Garden City, Mo.  He departed this life October 23, 1986 at St. John’s Hospital having attained the age of 73 years,5 months 19 days.

He was united in marriage to Nellie Mae (Massey) June 3, 1935 and to this union 4 children were born.

George lived most of his life in the state of Missouri, except for 15 years in the state of California where he worked as a journeyman welder.  George and his family have been a resident of Pulaski County since April, 1959.

He enjoyed fishing and worked as a guide on the Lake of the Ozarks for several years.

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

Services were held Sunday, October 26, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville memorial Chapel with Rev. Bill Tallant officiating.  Burial was in the Palace Cemetery under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.  Music was furnished by Dorothy Moore.  Those serving as escorts were: George Hill, Gerald McCoy, Roger McCoy, Rolla McCoy, Carl McGee and Larry Thornhill.

He is survived by his wife Nellie of Richland; 2 sons Richard and Don of Laquey, Missouri; 2 daughters Velda Clubb of Coolidge, Arizona and Viola Carson of Winfield, Missouri; 4 brothers, Clyde of the state of Kansas, Leonard of Camdenton, Mo., Merele and Jack of the state of Washington; 1 sister Mary Lou Thurmerdo of the state of Texas; Sixteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Elijah Alphonso Moore 1912-1986

Elijah Alphonso Moore was born a son of William O. Moore and Irene (James) Moore on February 20, 1912 in the State of Arkansas, and he departed this life on October 18, 1986 at his home in Plato, Missouri in his 74th year,

Elijah had a degree as an electrical engineer.  He worked at Dodge Truck (missing text).  He was a butcher several years.  He worked as a machine operator as Hardware Spring in the State of Michigan, after which he retired.  After his retirement, he enjoyed farming and seeing things accomplished.

Elijah was a loving and devoted father, frandfather, son, nephew and friend.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 22, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.  Music was provided by organist, Dorothy Moore.  Escorts were: Larry Brooks, Norman Fahle, Sheldon Gaines, Bobby Hall, Mike McDonald, Tommy Moore and William Moore.

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

He is survived by one son, Raymond Moore of Warren, Michigan, and one daughter, Rita Moore Gaines of Detroit, Michigan; one sister, Dimple Fahle of Livonia, Michigan; 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

Elijah was preceded in death by his parents and Uncle.

Clyde Ralph Becker 1926-1986

Clyde Ralph Becker, son of John and Zuba Holtsman Becker, was born in Crocker, Missouri on June 11, 1926, and departed this life August 9, 1986 at his home in Crocker.  He had attained the age of sixty years, two months and twenty nine days.

On January 20, 1949, he was united in marriage with Verna Lee Hargett, and to this union was born six sons, and one daughter, all surviving.

Ralph was a charter member of the Hawkeye Baptist Church since he was a young man.  He retired after thirty years with Civil Service, as the Director of Maintenance.  He has lived in the Pulaski County area his entire life, except for the three years he spent in the United States Navy.  He served his country during World War II, from 1944 until 1947.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 12, 1986 at 10:00 A.M. with Minister Reavil Hankins officiating under the Direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel.

Resting place was in the Dowty Cemetery.

Escorts were:  Jerry Hargett, Sonny Hargett, C.J. Becker, Junior Hargett, Ray Becker and Marion Wilson.

Honorary escorts were:  Donald Miller and Dwight Roam.

Those surviving include his wife Verna Lee of the home; six sons, Larry, Tom, Rex, Mike, David and Terry all of Richland; one daughter, Donna Piercy of Lebanon; two brothers, Wayne of Quam and Cecil of Richland; two sisters, Ruth Henson and Ethel Hargett both of Richland; eight grandchildren and other relatives and a host of many friends.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Harry, Robert, John Jr., and Leroy.

June Ellen (Root) Zeigenbein 1936-1986

June Ellen Root Zeigenbein was born June 11, 1936 at Lebanon, Missouri to Raymond Root and Jaunita June Goss Root.  She departed this life on August 11, 1986 at her home in Brumley, Missouri.

She was married to Ivan Charles Zeigenbein and they lived the majority of their years together on a farm south of Brumley, Missouri.

She was a member of the Brumley Christian Church and loved her Church family.  She also served as a member of the Board of the Brumley Christian Church for a number of years.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 14, 1986 at 2:00 P.M. with Ministers Lee Todd, Rev. Jim McGowin and Ralph Byrd officiating, under the Direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel.

Resting Place was in the Oaklawn Cemetery.

Escorts were: Jeff Zeigenbein, Gary Zeigenbein, Jim Zeigenbein, John Zeigenbein, Greg Zeigenbein, and Paul Zeigenbein.

June is survived by her husband Charles of the home, two daughters, Barbara Jean Kautz of Lebanon, Missouri, Rebecca June Baltz of Ballwin, Missouri; one son, Douglas Charles Zeigenbein of Ulman, Missouri; and one grandson, Matthew Thomas Kautz of Lebanon, Missouri; her mother, June Root of Lebanon, Missouri; two sisters, Elizabeth Sue Zeigenbein of Pacific, Missouri, Patricia Ann Givens Wallander of Decaturville, Missouri

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Carl "Dude" Ambrose 1919-1986

Carl (Dude) Ambrose was born in Crocker, Missouri on July 14, 1919 the son of Floyd and Pearl Martin Ambrose and passed away in Marshfield, Wisconsin on August 15, 1986.  He had attained the age of 67 years.

Dude was raised in Crocker and then joined the Army serving from 1943 to 1946.  He then moved to Wisconsin and has lived there ever since.  For the last 30 years he owned the Cabaree Restaurant and Lounge in Wausau, Wisconsin.  For a pass time he enjoyed his horses.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Home of Crocker with Rev. Clinton Faust officiating.  Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery.  Friends of the family served as pallbearers.

He is survived by his Mother Pearl Davis of Waynesville, 1 brother Aften Ambrose of Waynesville, and 2 sisters, Helen Heck of St. Louis and Gertrude Wall of Bonner Springs, Kansas and several nieces and

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Carrie Jane (McMillian) Williams 1900-1986

Carrie Jane Williams was born in Pulaski County, Missouri, on June 14, 1900, the daughter of John and Martha Ann Lowry McMillian and passed away in St. Louis on August 31, 1986.  She had attained the age of 86 years.

She was united in marriage to Edward Williams on Sept. 29, 1920 and unto this union 8 children were born.  He preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1967.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Home in Crocker on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1986 at 11:00 a.m. with Don Baker officiating.  Burial was in the Bethany Cemetery.  Serving as her pallbearers were Gary Tilley, Herbert, Michael and Bobby Williams, Max James, and Harold Carroll.

Carrie is survived by 3 sons, Victor Williams of St. Ann, Vernon Williams of Crocker, and John Williams of Woodson Terrace, Missouri; 2 daughters, Ellen New of Overland and Helen Williams of Florissant; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Emma Carroll of Dixon and Effie Hancock of St. Louis; 1 brother Walter McMillian of St. Louis with other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, 1 son Virgil, 1 grandchild, 1 sister, 1 brother and 1 infant son and daughter.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Robert William Logan 1924-1986

Robert William Logan, son of Snowden H. Logan and Evelyn Doolin Logan was born October 21, 1924 and passed away October 27, 1986, at the age of 62 years and 6 days, at Phelps County Regional Hospital, after a lingering illness.

Bob was born and raised in Waynesville and attended both grade and High School here.  He was a member of Local No. 474 I.O.O.F. and Rebecca Lodge.  He joined the Methodist Church at an early age and gave his life to Christ.  He was united in marriage to Nancy Jean Mayer June 5, 1949 and to this union one daughter was born.  Bob and Nancy spent most of their married life in or around Waynesville, except for 8 years they spent in the State of Washington.  The past 11 years he worked for the Waynesville School System.

Visitation was held at Waynesville Memorial Chapel Wednesday, October 29, 1986, from 4 p.m. til 7:00 p.m. with a Memorial service following.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Nancy of the home, his daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Scott Frandsen of Lake Ozark, Missouri, his mother Evelyn of Waynesville, two sisters Loretta Benavidez of Maplewood, Missouri, and Bessie Hill of Affton, Missouri, one Aunt, Mae Johnson of Waynesville and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and one sister Juanita Logan.

Riley Paul Campbell 1909-1986

Riley Paul Campbell was born in Dixon, Mo., on Oct. 9, 1909 the son of James Riley and Sarah Adaline Davis Campbell and passed away in the Phelps County Regional Health Center in Rolla on Thursday, Sept. 11, 1986.  He had attained the age of 76 years.

He was united in marriage to Hazel McDowell on December 12, 1936 and unto this union 1 daughter and 3 sons were born.  She preceded him on Nov. 27, 1976.

Riley was a member of the Christian Church and a past deacon and elder.  He worked at Ft. Leonard Wood as a furniture repairman from March 26, 1951 until March 26, 1977.  He was a member of the Arlington Masonic Lodge No. 346 and was a past master and the Garnet Chapter No. 283 Order of the Eastern Star being a past patron several times.  He served in World War II as a cook, was an auctioneer clerk in this area for 45 years, was the President of the Dixon Khoury League for several years and worked with teams for 20 years.  He loved to hunt and fish and was a skilled wood craftsman and loved to make fiddles.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel on Sunday, Sept. 14, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Harold Withers and Rev. Ed Hamilton officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery.  Organist was Carlene McMillian and serving as his pallbearers were Jim and Claude Campbell, Elroy McMillian, George Harsch, Randy Pendleton and Wilbur Warman.  Honorary pallbearers were Warden Russell, Everett Newberry, Bruce Richey, Paris Claiborn, Walter Dickens and Louie Hancock.  Masonic Services were held in the Long Chapel on Sat. evening at 7:30 p.m..

He is survived by his daughter Louise Juergens of Dixon, 3 sons, and daughters-in-law, Charles and Debby of DeSoto, Harold and Barbara and Greg and Helen of Dixon, 2 sisters, Grace Jennings of Dixon and Oma Wooster of Rolla, 1 brother Frank Campbell of Dixon, 8 grandchildren, Jason, Anthony, Bradley, and Andy Campbell, Joy, Pam, and Danny Juergens and Julie Pendleton and 4 great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Curtis, Kelly and Brandon Pendleton.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 brothers, Joe and Archie and 1 son-in-law William Juergens.

Charles Ray Alexander 1899-1986

Charles Ray Alexander, of rural Dixon, was born on January 19, 1899, near Alder Springs in Miller County, a son of General Sherman and Saurilda Elizabeth Hollycross Alexander, and departed this life at 3:330 a.m., on Sunday morning August 31, 1986 in the Osage Beach Health Care Center where he had lived since October __, ____.  Mr. Alexander had attained the age of 87 years, 7 months and 12 days.

Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by his father on September 18, 1917; his mother on November 20, 1950; three brothers, James Alexander, Barney Alexander and Willie Alexander; and one sister, Mrs. Clara Lore.

Mr. Alexander had attended the Alder Springs Church of Christ near Iberia in earlier years.  He was a farmer and truck driver for all his working life having hauled livestock to the National Stockyards in East St. Louis, Illinois, for many years.

On September 16, 1942, at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, Mr. Alexander entered into active federal service in the Army of the United States and served until March 20, 1943, when he was honorably discharged at Camp White, Oregon.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Alexander at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday afternoon, September 3, 1986, in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes with Bro. Roy Westbrook, Alder Springs Church of Christ, officiating.  Singers from the Alder Springs Church of Christ sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “Precious Lord Take My Hand” for the funeral service.

Interment was in the Freedom Cemetery near Dixon under the direction of the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.  Pallbearers for Mr. Alexander were Willie Alexander, Bob Carmack, Windorf Helton, Calvin Whitaker, Farris Dake, and Loren Humphrey.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Alexander include: Two brothers, Orville Alexander, Richland and Arthur Alexander, Meta; and many other relatives and friends.

Fond memories of Mr. Alexander will long be remembered in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

James Thurman Deardeuff 1903-1986

James Thurman Deardeuff was born in Miller County, Missouri on November 29, 1903 the son of Simon East and Ida Prater Deardeuff and passed away in his home in Taos on Oct. 10, 1986.  He had attained the age of 82 years.

He was united in marriage to Ina Morrison on April 30, 1927 and to this union 1 son and 3 daughters were born.  She preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 1984.

He served a term as road judge in Maries County, enjoyed working in the Fairview Community Center and the Fairview Church.  In later years he was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dixon.

Funeral Services were held in the Long Chapel in Dixon on Monday, Oct. 13, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Harold Withers officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Home of Dixon.  Organist was Kathy Brandt and Soloist was Sherry Hathaway who sang Living by Faith and Beyond the Sunset.  Serving as his pallbearers were: Jerald Burns, Russell and Dale Wilson, Wayne and David Deardeuff, Jimmy Sherell and Keith Darden.

Thurman is survived by his son James Harlin Deardeuff and his wife Mary of Jefferson City; 3 daughters, Pearl and her husband Gene Burns of Dixon, Dorothy and her husband Jim Darden of Houston, Texasand Hazel and her husband Gene Wilson of Meta; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Clark Deardeuff of Mason City, Iowa and Tom Deardeuff of Doolittle and 2 sisters, Ruby West of Devils Elbow, and Mary Summa of McMinnville, Tennessee with other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 3 brothers, John, Ernest and Emmett and 2 sisters, Jenny Setser and Ellen Roberson.

Dale Norman Waak 1938-1986

Dale Norman Waak was born in LaPorte City, Indiana on November 13, 1938 the son of Lester and Mary Bennett Waak and passed away suddenly on Saturday, Oct. 11, 1986.  He had attained the age of 47 years.

He was united in marriage to Peggy Cardin on Oct. 26,1963 and unto this union 1 son and 1 daughter were born.

He worked for the State Highway Dept. for 17 ½ years, was in the Army for 2 years, a member of the Pisgah Church and enjoyed working with the youth.  As a hobby he enjoyed digging roots and loved being with people.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral Services were held in the Long Chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Steven Lynch officiating.  Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery.  Serving as his pallbearers were Mike Hall, Craig Rivera, John McClendon, John Cardin, Dwight Smith and David Day.  Organist was Kathy Brandt and Soloist was Ellen Alexander.

Dale is survived by his wife Peggy of the home, 1 son David and his wife Sue Waak of Vienna, his daughter Teresa of the home, his mother Mary Waak of Stillwell, Indiana, Charles, Terry, and Jim of Laporte City, Indiana and John of Spencer, West Virginia, 1 sister Catherine Hoff of Laporte City, Indiana, 2

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Ralph Mert Shelton 1918-1986

Ralph Mert Shelton, 68 of rural Waynesville passed away early Sunday morning.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening December 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 3 at 10:30 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.

Burial will be in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery, Crocker, Missouri.

Survivors include Ralph Sheltons’s mother, Amy Shelton of Sunset Village; one sister, Bernadine Duddridge and brother-in-law Kenneth of Waynesville; 2 uncles Walter Bartlett, Jr. of Waynesville and Dempse Shelton of the State of Texas.

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Wayne D. Stanton 1914-1986

Wayne D. Stanton, son of Franklin P. and Elsie Cochran Stanton, was born in Camden Country on June 18, 1914, and departed this life on September 14, 1986, at the Tri-County Nursing Home in Richland, after a long illness.

He was united in marriage with Naomi Wrinkle on December 21, 1935, and to this union was born five children, all surviving.

He spent his early years in and around Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties.  He graduated from Richland High School in 1933 and started his career of teaching at his home school and taught several years in the states of Missouri and Kansas.  He graduated from the University of Kansas State College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  During all of this time he worked on his hobby, that of poetry writing, which gave him a lot of pleasure in his retirement years.  He was given the honor of being listed in the Who’s Who of America poetry section.

He was affiliated with the Church of Christ of Richland.  He will be remembered for his poetry, his friendship, his love of nature and his love for his Heavenly Father.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 16, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with W.J. Stanley officiating.

Resting place was in the Freedom Cemetery.

Escorts were family members.

Honorary Escorts were James Tanner, Roscoe Calvert, Robert Ballenger, Dick Johnson, Rollins Blackburn, Archie Jones and Bryan Garrison.

He leaves to mourn his passing: three sons, Wayne D. Stanton Jr., of Kansas City, Mo., Ronald Lee of Lebanon, Franklin Harrison of Springfield; two daughters, Mary Alinda Cramer of Chadwick, Mo., and Barbara Ann Hayes of Ozark, Mo., two brothers, Louis Stanton of Oklahoma City, OK, Uel Stanton of Montreal, Mo; seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Martha Ann Oman.

Linda Mae (Sweeney) Click 1949-1986

Linda Mae (Sweeney) Click was born a daughter of Franklin A. and Lillian Sweeney August 4, 1949 in Washington D.C., Prince Georges County, and passed away Saturday morning, November 15, 1986 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri at the age of 37 years.

Linda and her family lived in Suitland, Maryland.  She attended Mt. Calvary Catholic Elementary School.  She also attended the Suitland Junior and Senior High School.

Linda married Danny Click October 3, 1969 at Upper Marlboro, Maryland.  At that time, Danny was serving in the U.S. Army in Belvoir, Virginia.  From 1971-1975, the family was stationed at Ft. Richardson, Alaska.  After that tour of duty, the family was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Funeral services were held Monday, November 17th at the Waynesville Memorial Chapel at 1:00 p.m., with Father Thomas Dolan officiating.

Pallbearers were Jeff Breedlove, Earl Click, Ronald Dennisn, Austin Freeman, Frank Freeman, and Johnny Freeman.

Honorary escorts were Billy Click and Jerry Podorski.

Burial was in the Freeman-Chapman Cemetery near Edgar Springs, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Linda is survived by her husband, Danny of Route 1, Waynesville; two sons Danny Eugene Click Jr., and Delbert Click of the home; three daughters, Lisa Marie Click, and Tracy Lea Click of the home, and Mary Hubbard of the State of Arkansas; her mother, Lilllian Sweeney of the State of Maryland; her grandfather, Edward Sonntag of the State of Maryland; two sisters, Nancy Podorski of St. Louis, Missouri and Debbie Fitzgerald of the State of Virginia; and one brother, Frank Sweeney of the State of Maryland.

Linda will be sadly missed bu all who knew and loved her.

Imogene Irene Sims 1917-1986

Imogene Irene Sims born in Dixon on Oct. 14, 1917 the daughter of Archie and Goldie Akery Slone and passed away in the Fulton Community Hospital in Fulton on Thursday, Set. 11, 1986.  She had attained the age of 68 years.

She was united in marriage to Melvin Sims and unto this union 12 sons and 3 daughters were born.

Mrs. Sims was widowed in March of 1959.  She dedicated her life caring for her children and working to support them.  She was a wonderful mother and she enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She will be terribly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral services were held in the Dixon Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 14, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ron Burns officiating.  Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Home in Dixon.  Doug Hamilton was the organist and serving as her pallbearers were her sons, Roger, Dwight, Dean, Charles, Dan, Larry, Mike, Kenny, Keith and Willis.

Imogene is survived by her children, Roger Sims of Dixon, Norma Harrison of Fulton, Dwight Sims of Dixon, Dean Sims of O’Fallon, Mo., Charles Sims of Kansas City, Dan Sims of Jefferson City, Larry Sims of Jefferson City, Mike Sims of St. Louis, Linda Chandler of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, Kenny Sims of Rolla, Keith Sims of St. Louis, Willis Sims of Devils Elbow, and Brenda Brown of Fulton, 28 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren with other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, 2 sons, Charles Dwight and Jerry Wayne and 1 brother Willis Dean Slone.

Leon Thornhill 1943-1986

A. Leon Thornhill, son of Arthur and Lillian Thornhill, was born in Pulaski County, Missouri, on March 21, 1943, and departed this life November 8, 1986, at the age of forty three years, as a result of a truck accident.

When Leon was twelve years old, he was saved, baptized and became a member of the Idumea Baptist Church.  Later moving his membership to the First Baptist Church of Buckhorn.  In February of 1985 he rededicated his life and moved back home to Idumea.  He went around telling people how the Lord had spared his life and gave him another chance.

On September 17, 1966 he was united in marriage with Arlene Ogle and to this union was born two children, both surviving.

He was united in marriage with Sue Joiner on February 14, 1982.

Leon was employed with Trailliner Trucking Company of Springfield, Mo., for the past two years.  He has made Laquey his home for most of his life.

Funeral services were held Thursday, November 13, 1986 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Russell Randolph and Rev. Don Martin officiating.

Resting place was in the Idumea Cemetery.

Escorts for Mr. Thornhill were Alvin Lowery, Dallas Hendrix, Joe Skidmore, Marvin Gan, Marvin Stafford and Gary Humphrey.

Those left to mourn his passing include a son Jerry and a daughter Kelly, both of Lebanon; his mother Lillian Thornhill of Laquey; one brother, Larry of Laquey; two sisters, Linda York of Laquey and Leona Sanders of Stella, Mo; four nephews, Craig, Chris, Adam, and Jeremy; and one niece, Jessica; also his aunts, uncles, several cousins and a host of friends.

Leon was a person who made friends easy and had lots of them.

Reavil Edwin Hankins Sr. 1916-1986

Reavil Edwin Hankins Sr., was born on April 14, 1916 to Elmer and Mamie Harris Hankins, and departed this life August 22, 1986, after attaining the age of seventy years, four months, and eight days.

On July 22, 1939, he was united in marriage with Charlotte Elizabeth Nickolaus.  To this union was born five children, Peggy Lambert of Brookfield, Missouri, Kenneth Hankins of Columbus, Georgia, MSGT Keith Hankins of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Sharon Gundram and Reavil Hankins Jr. (Skip) both of Richland.

In October 1952 he received Jesus as His Savior and in 1953 he surrendered to God’s call to the ministry.  He pastured the Shepherd Hopewell Baptist Church, the Hawkeye Baptist Church and the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Pulaski Baptist Association and the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Phelps Baptist Church Association.

At the time of his death he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richland.  He was an active participant in the Pulaski Baptist Association serving two terms as Moderator, one as Budget Chairman, one as Stewardship Chairman, and many years as a Counselor at youth and children’s camps.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 26, 1986 at 11:00 A.M. with Ministers, Rev. Roger Marshall and Rev. Dennis Crowder officiating under the Direction of the First Baptist Church.

Resting place was in the Oaklawn Cemetery.

Escorts for Mr. Hankins were: Gene Shelton, John Sigler, Rollins Howlett, Verner Page, Gene Brady and Don Groves.

Honorary Escorts were: Lucky Chance, Lee Groves, Jewell Groves, Jess Matthews and Ralph Duncan.

He is survived by his wife Charlotte, his five children, Peggy, Kenny, Keith, Sharon and Skip; eleven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mamie and Elmer Hankins, and by one granddaughter, Christina Ann Hankins.

He also leaves to mourn his passing many friends and relatives who will miss him very much but who know he has gone to a much better home with his Lord. 

Icelone Olive (Maupin) Sellers 1917-1986

Icelone Olive (Maupin) Sellers, of rural Waynesville, was born January 8, 1917 in Dell City, Oklahoma to Max Obed and Bertha Johanna Maupin.  She passed away Monday, September 15, 1986 at the age of 69 years, 8 months, and 7 days.

At the age of 3 years, she and her family moved to Taloga, Oklahoma where she spent her years through the teens.

March 19, 1936, she married Belvin Earl Sellers.  To this marriage was born two sons, Gary Belvin Sellers and Max Troy Sellers.

The Sellers family moved to the Waynesville - St. Robert area in April, 1951.  They have owned the Bon Aire apartments for a number of years.

Icelone has been a long time member of the Eastern Star, Hanson No. 22, and a member of the United Methodist Church of Waynesville.  Her favorite hobby was bowling.

Funeral services were held Friday, September 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.  Music was provided by organist Dorothy Moore.

Escorts were: Raymond Beard, George Curtis, Gordon Davis, Jim Dodds, John Stacy, and Kenton Wagner.  Honorary escorts were: Charles Hall, Steve Lynch, Tom Lynch, Ben Romine, and Ross Tallerino.

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

Mrs. Sellers was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Bertha Maupin.

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

Her survivors include her husband, Belvin; two sons, Gary E. Sellers of Plano, Texas, and Max G. Sellers of St. Robert; one brother, Max G. Maupin of Rolla, Missouri; a granddaughter, Sherry Crow of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; a grandson, John Sellers, now serving with the United States Army; one great-grandson, Jeremiah Crow; 2 nieces, aunts, and numerous cousins; and many loving friends.

A Memorial has been suggested by the family to the United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Dennis Wayne Head 1947-1986

Dennis Wayne Head, of rural Waynesville, passed away Friday, September 12, 1986 at the age of 39 years, 1 month, and 26 days.

He was born a son of Lindell V. and Audell G. (Boren) Head on July 16, 1947 in Fredericktown, Missouri.

Dennis married Mary Catherine Williams on July 29, 1984.

He owned and operated the Stone Mountain Army Surplus Store on the Ft. Wood Spur.

Dennis like people and always stood ready to give any kind of assistance to his friends.  It was not his nature to criticize.

Dennis was an outdoor person.  He loved to fish.  As a small boy, he enjoyed hunting.  He enjoyed growing flowers, plants, and a garden.  Dennis liked exploring old caves.  Finding Indian relics was a particular pleasure.  He liked all animals, and gave many stray dogs, cats and horses a home.  Birds were a major interest.  He was a rock music enthusiast.

He had an associate degree in Business Administration from Central Texas College.

Dennis will be sadly missed by all his loved ones and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 16, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.  Music was provided by organist, Dorothy Moore.

Escorts were: Wayne Gifford, Leo Gladden, Richard Hale, Johnny Jackson, Dean Nester, and Mark Snow.  Honorary escorts were Jesse Sharp and Richard Triggs.

Interment was in the Hooker Cemetery, Devils Elbow, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; one son, and one daughter; two step-sons, and one step-daughter; his father, Lindell V. Head, one sister, Jerry Ellen Stephens, and one brother, Vernon Lee Head, all of Fredericktown, Missouri.

Mae Hazel (Veasman) Prewett 1908-1986

Mae Hazel Prewett, of Dixon, was born on February 19, 1908, at Dixon, a daughter of William and Mary Wilken Veasman, and departed this life at 4:30 a.m., on Tuesday morning, March 11, 1986, in the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital, Waynesville, after suffering an apparent heart attack.  Mrs. Prewett had attained the age of 78 years and 22 days.  Mrs. Prewett was a ,e,mer of the First Christian Church, Dixon, and was a housewife and homemaker for all her working life.  Fond memories of Mrs. Prewett will long be remembered in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Mrs. Prewett was united in marriage on October 4, 1926, at St. Louis, to Chester Ruben Prewett, and to this union, one daughter was born.  Mr. Prewett preceded his wife in death on November 30, 1971.  Others preceding Mrs. Prewett in death include: Her father on April 27, 1958; her mother on May 31, 1976; and one sister, Virginia.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Prewett at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday morning, March 13, 1986 in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes with the Rev. Kevin Martin, First Christian Church, Dixon, officiating.  Mrs. Hazel Schierbaum sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Sweet Hour of Prayer” for the funeral service and was accompanied by Mrs. Carmen Hauck.

Interment was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.

Pallbearers for Mrs. Prewett were Eugene Rollins, Carl Durtschi, Bill Harding, Franklin Prewett, Clifford Fuller and Jake Veasman.  Honorary Pallbearers were Eddie Palmer, Terry Clark, Charles McEntee, Warden Russell and Pryor Ray Prewett.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Prewett include: One daughter and son-in-law, Daisye and Bennett Howell, Tulsa, Oklahoma; one brother, Charles Veasman, Dixon; and many other relatives and a host of friends. 

Ursie Veasman Smith 1896-1986

Ursie Veasman Smith, of Dixon, was born on March 27, 1896, the daughter of Christian and Drusilla Allen Veasman, and departed this life at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday morning, April 10, 1986, at the Fallbrook Hospital, San Diego County, California, after being taken there by ambulance.  Mrs. Smith had been in failing health for several years and following the death of her husband in 1983, she had made her home with her son in San Diego County, California.  Mrs. Smith had attained the age of 90 years and 14 days.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the First Baptist Church, Dixon, where her parents had been charter members when the church was founded.  Fond memories of Mrs. Smith will lone be remembered in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Mrs. Smith was united in marriage on February 5, 1944 at Rolla to Charles Chester Smith.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Smith at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday afternoon, April 13, 1986, in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes with the Rev. Edward W. Hamilton, First Baptist Church, Dixon, officiating.

Interment was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.

Pallbearers for Mrs. Smith were Don Shackelford, William Johnson, Norman Porter, Paul Beydler, Joe Jennings and Frank Lipscomb.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Smith include: One son, Rex Veasman Scott, San Diego County, California; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by Mr. Smith on December 7, 1983, and also by two brothers, Husted Veasman and Harold Veasman, as well as her parents.

William Allen “Shorty” Russell 1915-1986

William Allen “Shorty” Russell, of Dixon, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, was born on January 7, 1915, at Carrollton, Kentucky, a son of William Thomas and Susan Williams Russell, and departed this life at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday evening, May 13, 1986, in the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital, Waynesville, following a lengthy illness.  He had attained the age of 71 years, 4 months and 7 days.

He was employed in construction work for most of his working life and was a bricklayer by trade.  He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II.

Fond memories of him will lone be remembered in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were conducted for him at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, May 17, 1986 in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes with the Rev. Earl Jones officiating.

Interment was in the Sheppard Cemetery near Dixon under the direction of the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.

Pallbearers were James E. Russell, George Russell, Roger Russell, W.J. Doyle, Jim Doyle and Howard Doyle.

Honorary pallbearers were Cosmiur Dattilo, Ed Osborne, Walter Huff, and Don Brewer.

Those left to mourn his passing include:  One son, James E. Russell, Cincinnati, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Patty Lane, West Lake Village, California; two brothers, Roger Russell, Newport, Kentucky, and George Russell, Cincinnati, Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Ann Huff, Mrs. Elsie King, Mrs. Evelyn Dattilo and Mrs. Emma Jo Baehmer, all of Cincinnati, Ohio and Mrs. Mary Brewer, Largo, Florida; ten grandchildren; and other friends and relatives.

Fred C. “Robby” Robinson 1915-1986

Fred C. “Robby” Robinson of Waynesville, Missouri, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, January 7, 1915, the son of Frederick H. and Marie (Bailey) Robinson, and departed this life May 27, 1986 at the age of 71 years, four months, 20 days.

Fred was married to Reba Roberts on December 7, 1973.

Fred spent 22 years in the Army, having enlisted in June of 1939 and retired from the Army in June of 1945.  He re-enlisted in 1949 and retired in October of 1965.  He served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and Beirut, Lebanon.  Fred served his country well.

After retirement from the Army, he worked several years for the Civil Service.

Fred was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the V.F.W. Post 3176.

Fred is survived by his wife, Reba of the home in Waynesville; two sons: Robert Alan Robinson, Springfield; Virginia and James Edward Robinson of Salem, Oregon; one step-son, Douglas Arlin Moore of Los Angeles, California; two step-daughters: Phyllis Wood of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Jeanine Sullivan of Constabieville, New York; 11 grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends.

“Robby” will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial services were held Saturday, May 31, 1986 at 10:30 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Captain Harry E. Colter officiating.

Music was provided by organist, Dorothy Moore.

Interment was in the Ozark Memorial V.F.W. Cemetery in St. Robert under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Dan Luther Pippin 1926-1965

Ex-Mizzou Cage Star Dan Pippin Is Found Dead

FULTON, Mo. (AP)  Dan L. Pippin, captain of the championship U.S. Olympic basketball team in 1952 and former cage star at the University of Missouri was found dead today in his car at a vacant farm house garage near McCredie, Mo.

Coroner Denzil C. Browning said the body was in a car from which a hose extended from the exhaust pipe through a window.

Browning said officers were notified by Mrs. Pippin that she had received a letter from her husband in which he said he planned to commit suicide and informed her where to send officers to find the body.

Pippin had failed to return to the family home at Auxvasse.

Pippin, 37, had been an insurance salesman.

Besides his wife and father, he is survived by three children.

Pippin attended the University of Missouri and entered military service in 1944.  After World War II, he played with the M.U. basketball team for three seasons, winning Big Seven Conference honors.

He was ranked 10th among the all-time University of Missouri basketball scorers with 802 points for his college career.

St. Joseph News-Press
April 1, 1965

20 October, 1926 - 31 March, 1965

Raymond Raines 1915-1986

Raymond Raines, son of W.J. and Isabelle Carr Raines, was born in Swedeborg, Missouri on July 4, 1915 and departed this life May 24, 1986 at his home in Richland, at the age of seventy years.

On July 18, 1935 he was united in marriage with Esther Manes, and to this union was born three children.

Raymond professed his faith in Jesus Christ at the age of twenty one, and united with the Bethlehem Baptist Church, later moving his membership to the Swedeborg Baptist Church and at the time of his death was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richland.

He retired from Civil Service, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where he was a bus driver.  He has made Richland his home for most of his life.

Funeral services were from Colonial Funeral Chapel 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 26, 1986, with Ministers Pryor Ray Prewett and Rev. Roger Marshall.

Resting place is in the Oaklawn Cemetery.

Escorts were Jim Baker, Loren Keeth, David Goff, Weldon Evans, Wayne King, and Greg Raines.

Those surviving include his wife Esther of the home; two sons, Don of Willard, Missouri and Dale of Rolla; two half brothers, Virgil York of Richland and Paris Raines of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; two half sisters, Beulah Gadsey of St. Louis, and Elva Davis of Russellville, Arkansas; five grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four half brothers, Snoden, Claude, Clyde and Earl and three half sisters, Iva, Sylvia, and Omah, one son, Coy Gene Raines and one brother, Melvin G. Raines. 

Rev. Harold E. Hokanson 1906-1986

Rev. Harold E. Hokanson, 79, (retired) of Waynesville, Missouri passed away Monday evening, March 10, 1986 at the Waynesville Nursing Center.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 13, 1986 after 5:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

A Memorial has been established to the Child Evangelism Fellowship.  Contributions may be sent to the C.E.F., Route 1, Waynesville, Missouri or left at the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 14, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Earl Jones of Dixon, Missouri officiating.  Interment will be in the Waynesville Memorial Park, Waynesville, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Survivors include his wife, Marian; two sons, David of Laquey, Missouri and Paul of Warrensburg, Missouri; one daughter, Ruth Hokanson of the home; three brothers, Knute, Joseph, and Reuben Hokanson, all of the State of Minnesota; two sisters, Dorothy Bengston of Minnesota, and Marie Boman of California; and five grandchildren.

29 April, 1906 - 10 March, 1986
Married July 19, 1924

SSG Edwin J. Weber 1919-1986

SSG Edwin J. Weber (retired), 66 years old of Waynesville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 5, 1986 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 9, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Lt. Colonel Albert C. Skinner officiating.

Burial with full military honors will be in the Francis J. Lynch Memorial V.F.W. Post 3168, Waynesville, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will be held Saturday, March 8, 1986 with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Survivors include: one son, Jacob J. Weber, of Buckhorn, Missouri, two daughters, Katharn A. Weber of Springfield, Missouri and Jody E. Miner of Houston, Texas; one brother, Harry Weber of the State of Wyoming; four sisters, Lydia “Pat” Blum of the State of Oregon, Emma Bick and Bertha “Bert” Schultz of the State of South Dakota, and Irene Luckey of the State of Washington; and two grandchildren.

14 March, 1919 - 5 March, 1986

Joseph Elson Peters 1912-1986

Joseph Elson Peters was born in Springfield, Illinois on May 2, 1912 and passed away in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 27, 1986.  He had attained the age of 74 years.

He was united in marriage to Marguerite Elkins who preceded him in 1973.

Joe is survived by his daughter and her husband Susan and Felix Pada of Honolulu, Hawaii, 1 son and his wife Joe and Pat Peters of Jeddah, Sauda Arabia and 6 grandchildren, Trisha Ann Pada, Phillip David Pada and Felix Pada Jr., Mike, James and Steven Peters, 1 brother-in-law, Eugene Elkins and his wife Roena of Springfield and many friends.

Memorial services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel in Dixon on Monday, September 1, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Walter Reisinger officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon

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Arlyn Kenneth "Spider" Webster 1925-1986

Arlyn Kenneth Webster better known to everyone as “Spider” was born in Mauston, Wisconsin on Oct. 31, 1925 the son of Louis and Lena McHenry Webster and passed away on May 28, 1986.  He had attained the age of 60 years.

He is survived by two brothers, Henry Webster of Mauston, Wisconsin and Edwin Webster of Sauk City, Wisconsin, 9 sisters, Arline Malinowski of Mauston, Wisconsin, Marilyn Lutz of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Lucille Miles of Mauston, Wisconsin, Doris Georgeson of Wisconsin Dells and Dorothy Knott of Wisconsin Dells, Betty Brockman of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, Barbara Dolota of Cudahy, Wisconsin, Diane Schley of Cudahy, Wisconsin and Judith Orban of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin with many other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Beulah and 2 brothers, Louis Jr. and Harold William.

Spider served in the U.S. Army, was a member of the American Legion, and the Crocker V.F.W..  He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Home on May 30, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Kevin Martin officiating.  Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Home of Dixon.  Kathy Brandt was the Organist and serving as his pallbearers were Melvin Fagerlin, Bill Puckett, Lester Haas, Joe Hughes, Lloyd Crane and Butch Null.

Flossie Cornelia (Crossland) McClendon 1912-1986

Flossie Cornelia McClendon was born in Bloodland, Missouri on January 17, 1912 the daughter of Narbanus and Eva Hill Crossland and passed away in the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia on May 6, 1986.  She had attained the age of 74 years.

She was united in marriage to Everett McClendon and unto this union 1 daughter and 4 sons were born.

Flossie is survived by her daughter Wanda Anderson of Dixon, 4 sons, J.D. McClendon of Devils Elbow, Lloyd McClendon of Lebanon, Doug McClendon of Dixon and Roy McClendon of Jerome, 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Sam Crossland of Swifton, Arkansas and Earl Crossland of Dixon, 2 sisters, Sylvia Spears of Bentonville, Arkansas and Maude Sanders of Hunt, Arkansas with other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 5 sisters.

She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour at an early age and was a member of Sheppard Baptist Church.  She loved her gardening and quilting and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Chapel on Friday, May 9, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Ed Pierce officiating.  Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery.  Kathy Brandt was the pianist and serving as her pallbearers were Roy, and Jack Crossland, and Doug, Lloyd, John and Roy McClendon.  Honorary pallbearers were John McClendon, Don Baker, and Claude Long.

Gregory Todd Matheson 1968-1986

Gregory Todd Matheson was born in Easton, Kansas on September 4, 1968 the son of Richard and Mary Cook Matheson and passed away on Friday evening, July 25, 1986.  He had attained the age of 17.

Greg attended the Dixon School system and would have been a Senior this fall.  He was presently employed with Baden Moving and Storage.

He is survived by his father, Richard Matheson of Chattanooga, Tennessee, mother, Mary Caldwell of Gulfport, Mississippi, his grandparents, Ray and Irene Matheson of Dixon and Alonzo Rhoborcheck of Indianola, Nebraska, 4 brothers, Terry Matheson of Dixon, Rick and his wife Susan Matheson of Oklahoma City, Bill Matheson and Eric Caldwell of Gulfport, Mississippi, 2 sisters, Jeannie and her husband Kent Hoyt of Imperial, Nebraska and Christine Matheson of Madisonville, Tennessee with other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel in Dixon on Monday, July 28, 1986 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Don Butterfield officiating.  Burial was in the Kenner Cemetery.  Organist was Kathy Brandt and Soloist was Hazel Schierbaum.  Serving as his pallbearers were Buddy Faulkner, Kye Faulkner, Kirk Faulkner, Bryan Wach, Mark Cooper, and Bill Hallum.

Annie Mae (Courson) Prewett 1890-1986

Annie Mae Prewett was born in Arlington, near Jerome, on September 25, 1890, the daughter of James and Laura Bullard Courson and passed away in the Bridgeton Nursing Center in Bridgeton on September 27, 1986.  She had attained the age of 96 years.

She was united in marriage to Tice Prewett and unto this union 6 daughters and 2 sons were born.  He preceded her in death on March 3, 1981.

Mrs. Prewett is survived by her son Donald Prewett of Ironton, 5 daughters, Velma Smith of Modesto, California, Flossie Prewett of St. Louis, Mabel Taylor of Florrisant, Lois Grandburg of Palo Alto, California and Lena Rose Edwards of Austin, Texas, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren with other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, Claud and Arthur Courson, 2 sisters, Blanche Gaddy and Irene Harlan and 1 son Norman and 1 daughter Lola Faye.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel in Dixon on Tuesday, September 30, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Earl Jones officiating.  Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery.  Organist was Kathy Brandt and serving as her pallbearers were Paul Edwards, Donald Prewett, Clifford Taylor, Thomas Julien, Huber Gaddy, and Arthur Courson.  Frank Gaddy was the Honorary Pallbearer.

John O. Roberds 1903-1986

John O. Roberds, Rolla, died September 26, at his home at 811 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla.

Mr. Roberds was born August 6, 1903, in Maries County, on a farm near VanCleve, a son of the late Albert and Minnie Parker Roberds.

On March 30, 1929, he was married to the former May Veasman, who survives of the home.  Also surviving are: one brother, Clyde Roberds, Meta; one sister Gladys Woody, Meta.

John was a farmer, stockman, and a home builder.  He took great pride in a farm he owned and operated near St. Elizabeth in Miller County, but his health began to fail him early in life and he battled cancer for 20 years, of which forced him to retire from farming.  John and May chose to make Rolla their retirement home.  They moved on June 1, 1960, to their new home, where they continued to live.

He professed faith and at the time of death he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rolla.

Services were held at 1:30 p.m. September 29, 1986, at Null and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary D. Baldwin officiating.

Pallbearers were: Ralph Parker, Euel Roberds, Meyrl Woody, Dr. George Curtman, Jr. and Bill Parker.

Interment was at Stokes Cemetery in Maries County.

Mary Lou (Mitchell) Willie 1931-1986

Mary Lou (Stokes) Willie was born on May 6, 1931 in Dixon, the daughter of Fred and Gusta Crane Mitchell and passed away on March 16, 1986.  She had attained the age of 54 years.

She was united in marriage to Walter Stokes on October 12, 1953 and unto this union three children were born.  He preceded her in death on January 7, 1978.  On January 30, 1986 she married Lenard Willie.

She was an employee of Brown Shoe Company for 30 years, enjoyed the outdoors, sewing, traveling, meeting other people, music and dancing, decorating her house and being with her children and grandchildren.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, March 19, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ed Davis officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Chapel.

Pallbearers were: Mike, Matthew, and Mick Mitchell, John Wagnor, Larry Bassett, David Odom and Gary Marsh.

She is survived by her husband, Lenard of the home; one son, and daughter-in-law, Troy and Charlotte Stokes of Dixon: two daughters, Diane and her husband, Dennis Beasley of Dixon and Sherry Stokes of Rolla; one step-daughter, Nova Jean Willie of Charlotte, North Carolina; five grandchildren; her mother Gusta Mitchell of Dixon; three brothers, John Bill Mitchell of Dixon and Lloyd and Elvis Mitchell of Waynesville; two sisters, Vera Runner of Dixon and Dorothy Green of Buckhorn with other relatives and friends.

Berta Kate (Engleheart) Huchel 1904-1985

Berta Kate Huchel was born in Marburg, Germany on May 17, 1904 the daughter of Frit and Martha Snider Engleheart and passed away in the Waynesville Hospital on November 10, 1985.  She has attained the age of 81 years.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Hildegard and LeRoy Ghumm of Crocker, 8 grandchildren, Ernest Ghumm of Crocker, Jess Ghumm and Billy Ghumm of Battle Creek, Michigan, Eddie Ghumm of Gales Burg, Illinois, Michale Ghumm of St. Roberts, Yalonda Ghumm and Rebecca Ghumm of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Rose Pencenti of Palm Springs, California, and 11 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Fritz, her mother and father, and 1 grandson Harold who passed away in the American Embassy in Beruit on October 23, 1983.

Mrs. Huchel moved here from Germany on October 3, 1973 and lived with her daughter and son-in-law.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel in Crocker on Wednesday, November 13, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Campbell officiating.  Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery.  Organist was Gladys Schneider.

William “Bill” F. Lillis 1922-1985

William “Bill” F. Lillis was born a son of William Francis Lillis and Marie (Dunkel) Lillis, April 8, 1922 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and he departed this life November 16, 1985 at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri having attained the age of 63 years, 7 months and 8 days.  He was baptized May 7, 1922 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He entered the U.S. Navy in November, 1942 at Detroit, Michigan.  He was discharged from the U.S. Navy October 18, 1945 at Treasure Island Naval Base in San Francisco.  He re-enlisted with the U.S. Army January 9, 1950, assigned to the Headquarter Battery, 99th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Calvary Division in Japan; arrived in Korea August 11, 1950.  He was captured near Unsan, North Korea, November 5, 1950, and was released in the “Operation Big Switch” in Korea August 31, 1953.  He retired from the Military June 1, 1968 as Sergeant Major serving a total of 21 ½ years.  During his military career, he received numerous awards and service medals, among which was the Purple Heart.

In July 1977 he became an associate with the Jim Arnold Agency in Waynesville where he worked as long as his health permitted.

He was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club; member of the Board of Realtors; V.F.W. Post 3176, D.A.V. Chapter No. 49, a member of Retiree Council; and was elected to the City Council in Waynesville, Missouri May 1984- resigned August 1985 due to health reasons.  He was awarded Citizen of the Year in 1980.

He was a person of high integrity, not only in the service of his country, but also in his work, and was a valued citizen of the community.

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

Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 19, 1985 at 1:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel, Waynesville, Missouri with Rev. Roger Crossgrove and Rev. Jess Norris officiating.  Burial with full military honors was held in the Vienna City Cemetery, Vienna, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Those serving as escorts were: Jim Arnold, Gene Farnham, Sam Givens, Jack King, John Kinsley, Buel Leuthen, Carlis McClain, and Earl McKinstry.

Honorary pallbearers were: Bill Eaton, Howard Fager, Joseph Morris, Lionel Michaud, Albert Otto and James Thompson.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of the home; two stepsons, Gary Eads of Jefferson City, Missouri and Greg Eads of Swedeborg, Missouri; one daughter, Lynne Lillis of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two stepdaughters, Elaine Dozier of Springfield, Missouri and Judith Mays of Portland, Oregon; his mother-in-law, Lela Leuthen, and his brother-in-law, Buel Leuthen, both of Dixon, Missouri and many other relatives and friends.

Archie Ray McLaughlin 1905-1985

Archie Ray McLaughlin was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on July 11, 1905 the son of Walter Herman and Anna Cordt McLaughlin and passed away in the Ft. Leonard Wood Hospital on October 26, 1985.  He had attained the age of 80 years.

He was united in marriage to Mary Jo Malone on June 6, 1924.

Archie “Mac” McLaughlin and his wife “Jo” moved to Crocker in 1971- a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and also retired as an accountant in the revenue department of the State of Kansas in Topeka, Kansas.  He was a member of 56 years in the Masonic Orient Lodge #51 AF and AM in Topeka, Kansas and the Scottish Rite in Topeka Kansas.  He was also an elder of the Crocker Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife Mary Jo of the home in Crocker, 1 son Robert of Houston, Texas and 1 daughter Joyce Keeler of Gilroy, California, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

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

Funeral services were held in the Crocker Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, October 29, 1985 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiating.  Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Chapel of Crocker.  Serving as pallbearers were Jimmy, Charles, and Daryll Adams, Elmer and Randy Hutton, and Mike Leuthen.

Berchie Mae (Shelton) Rowland 1912-1985

Berchie Mae Rowland was born in Crocker, Missouri on December 9, 1912, the daughter of Thomas and Arlena Thornsberry Shelton and passed away in the Lebanon Hospital on October 11, 1985.  She had attained the age of 72.

She was united in marriage to Claude Rowland on August 29, 1961.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour at an early age and was a faithful member of the Concord Christian Church.  She loved flowers and gardening and was a loving mother and grandmother.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Concord Christian Church on Monday, October 14, 1985 at 2:00 pm.m with the Reverend Lee Todd officiating.

Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Chapel of Crocker.

Serving as her pallbearers were Lyle Studer, John Stafford, Dave and Dewey Luttrell and Ralph and Clay Duncan.

She is survived by her husband, Claude of the home, two daughters, and son-in-laws, Virginia and Richard Tingle of Crocker and Chariet and Ray York of Waynesville, two grandsons, Charlie Tingle of Crocker and Kenny York of Waynesville, one great grandson, Craig, one brother, Carl Shelton of Iberia, and one sister, Irene Wall of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by one son, Carl, one brother, Orville, and her husband, Charlie Whittle.

Bertha Ann (Bilyeu) Hance 1898-1986

Bertha Ann Hance was born in Miller County on Oct. 22, 1898 the daughter of Francis and Paradine Alexander Bilyeu and passed away on March 2, 1986.  She had attained the age og 87 years.

She was united in marriage to Floyd Hance on November 8, 1919 and unto this union one son and one daughter were born.

Bertha was a member of the Church of Christ, a member of the Friendship Club, was an elementary school teacher for many years in the Dixon area, wrote the church news for the Pilot, loved to read and enjoyed her flowers and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Church of Christ on Wednesday, March 5, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Charles Pitts officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Home of Dixon.  Serving as her pallbearers were Robert Hollis, Robert Perkins, Robert Wilson, William Johnson, Kenneth Allen and Wilford Alexander.

She is survived by one son Lloyd Hance of Spanish Lake, Missouri; one daughter Frances White of St. Charles; four grandchildren, Debra Walters, Cheryl Hance, Ann Willis and Connie Werth; three great grandchildren, Stacy, Stephanie and Kelly; one sister Stella Allen of Dixon, one brother Jesse Bilyeu Sr. of Dixon with many other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister, Martha Law.

Dalton W. Smith 1927-1986

Dalton W. Smith, son of William Walter and Jay Pearl Vancleave Smith, was born in Comanche, Texas on October 27, 1927, and departed this life on April 15, 1986 in Columbia, Missouri.

He was united in marriage with Amy Cordry on November 13, 1966.

He served in the United States Air Force from February 6, 1946 until January 5, 1949.

For the past several months he has been employed with Harris Construction in Waynesville, Missouri.

Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 1986 at the Colonial Funeral Chapel with Pryor Ray Prewett, Minister officiating.  Burial was in the Deerlick Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Earl Condry, Harold Flores, Barney Campbell, Ned Schmitz, J.P. Smith and Rene Gautier.

Those surviving include one son, Steve Smith of New Mexico; one daughter, Ella Parten of Richland; three stepsons, Eddie Flores of Bland, Missouri, Albert Flores of Rancho, California, and Kyle Wier of Emmett, Kansas; three step-daughters, Barbara Morrison of Waynesville, Jody Struges of St. Marcus, California, and Georgia Dominquez of Commerce, California; one brother, J.P. Smith of East Freetown, Massachusetts; four sisters, Bea Gautier of Orange, Texas, Inetta Campbell of Zwolle, Louisiana, Nelda Everett of Comanche, Texas; four grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Vernon L. Wells 1910-1986

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lydia (Hendrickson) Rynning 1901-1986

Lydia Rynning was born in South Dakota on February 11, 1901, the daughter of Henry and Laura Hansen Hendrickson and passed away in the Lake of the Ozarks Hospital in Osage Beach on February 14, 1986.  She had attained the age of 85 years and 4 days.

She was united in marriage to Arthur Rynning on October 9, 1926 and unto this union 1 son and 1 daughter were born.

In 1982, she and Arthur moved to Dixon and they attended the Methodist Church.  In 1984, she moved to Tri County Nursing Home in Richland.

Graveside services were held in Ashland, Tennessee all under the direction of the Long Funeral Home of Dixon.

She is survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Rosilee Rynning of Dixon, 1 son-in-law and his wife, Perry and Burma Harris of Palmyra, Tennessee, 2 sisters, Edna Larson of Beresford, South Dakota and Nora Shoemaker of Maywood, California, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Lavonne Harris, and two brothers, Silas and Bob Hendrickson.

Edith Louise (Murphy) Rose 1903-1986

Edith Louise Rose was born in Chico, California on November 27, 1903 and passed away in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, February 15, 1986.  She had attained the age of 82 years.

She was united in marriage to Frank Rose and unto this union four sons were born.

Frank and Edith lived in Dixon for 25 years.  While in Dixon she worked for Ralph Goforth at the Dixon Pilot, for several years worked as a nurse at the Pulaski County Hospital and had worked as a nurse at Ft. Leonard Wood during W.W.II.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church while living in Dixon.  In 1969 she moved to Nashville, Tennessee when Mr. Rose passed away and was a member of the Judson Baptist Church in Nashville.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel in Dixon on Tuesday, February 18, 1986 with Morton Rose officiating.

Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Ray Donal Baker, Glen, Jeff, Keith and Kent Rose and Don Shackelford.

She is survived by her three sons, Morton and his wife, Ruby of Nashville, Tennessee, Paul and his wife, Lee of Cushing, Oklahoma and Robert and his wife, Marilyn of Independence, Missouri; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren with other relatives and friends.

She was preceded by her parents, husband and an infant son, Ralph.

Elmer Workman, Jr. 1921-2003

Elmer Workman, Jr., son of Elmer Workman, Sr. and Eula Mae Miller Workman, was born in Richland on April 7, 1921 and departed this life March 4, 2003 in Richland.

In 1940 he was united in marriage with Loretta Wall and to this union were born three children.
He attended and graduated from Richland High School in 1939. He had been a member of the American Legion Post #240 for 51 years.
Elmer served his country with the United States Air Force from May 1943 to September 1945 attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served with the 306th bombardment group, was a decorated World War II veteran, receiving the Air Offensive Europe Campaign with three bronze stars, two Air Medals with five oak leaf clusters, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a waist gunner on a B17, flew thirty five missions, was shot down over France, rescued by local residents and taken to safety in England.
In 1945, Elmer and Loretta opened a restaurant called Elmer's G.I. Drive-In. In 1946 he went into the used car business and continued this venture for over 50 years, buying cars in St. Louis and selling the majority of them at the 166 Auto Auction in Springfield. Elmer was a very generous man with his employees and customers. Many who bought cars and couldn't pay for them were never asked to bring them back, he just took the loss.

In 1951 he was called back to active duty during the Korean Conflict. The restaurant was then sold to his brother Ronald Workman and renamed Workman's Restaurant.

Those surviving include his one son, Coy Workman and wife Iva Nell of Richland; two daughters, Leah Helms and husband Dennis of Richland, and Lana Dunham of Waco, Texas; one sister, Norma Jean Johnson of Richland; a sister-in-law, Opal Workman of Richland; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; faithful dog Mickey; other relatives and friends.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Kate Workman; one brother, Ronald Workman; one son-in-law, Fred Dunham; and one brother-in-law, Robert Johnson.

Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2003 at Colonial Chapel, Richland, with Minister Bob Leinbaugh officiating. Escorts were Gilbert Whitham, Robert Holloway, Robert Decker, Larry Baranowski, Larry Dale Powers and Bill Decker, Jr. Honorary Escorts were Buck Hooker, Dick Flynn, Floyd Miller, Toot Smith, Bud Trower, Pete Wilson, Carl Tanner, Don Tanner, Roy Henry, Dick Smith, Harold Johnson and Floyd Rainey. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Albert Lee Nickels 1912-1986

Albert Lee Nickels, son of Ernest and Eliza Johnson Nickels, was born in Pulaski County om March 25, 1912, and departed this life January 18, 1986 at his home in Waynesville, Missouri at the age of seventy-three years.

On July 23, 1936 he was united in marriage with Edna Coogan, and to this union was born five sons, all surviving.

Lee has been a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church at Big Piney, Missouri for many years.  He drove and managed the Williams Bus Lines for a total of twenty five years, and has made Pulaski County his home all of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Edna of the home; five sons, Jack of Waynesville, Donald of Warrensburg, Missouri, Ronald of Dugway, Utah, Michael of Nebo, Missouri, and Marvin of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; two brothers, Wilbur Nickels of Richland, Dr. Harvey Nickels of Waynesville; and one sister, Thelma Fisher of Richland; ten grandchildren, and six great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.

Those preceding him in death include his parents, three brothers, Charles, James, and Roy, one sister, Irene Berger and an infant sister.

Jesse B. Elam 1917-2003

Jesse B. Elam, son of William Joseph Elam and Nettie Evans Elam, was born March 1, 1917 in Richland, and passed away Sept. 6, 2003 in Springfield at the age of 86.

On Aug. 23, 1941 he was united in marriage with Evelyn Gallion and to this union four children were born.

Jesse accepted Christ at an early age and served faithfully as Deacon of Independence Baptist Church since November of 1947, where he attended without fail. Jesse always told the story that he was saved while laying out in the pasture with a hound dog sitting on his chest.

He served on the board of directors for Production Credit Association for twenty-five years and on the board of directors for Laclede Electric Cooperative for almost 40 years.

Jesse loved his horses, cattle, dogs and possum hunting in his younger years. He especially loved the time spent with his family. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. He loved teaching them to ride horses, the four wheeler and all about life. He was born and lived his entire life on the farm his grandfather settled on in the 1840's.

He is survived by his wife Evelyn of the home; one son, Robert Elam and wife Pat of Richland; one daughter, Elizabeth Elam of Richland; a son-in-law, Frank Finger of Fayetteville, Ark.; one brother, Bill Elam of Richland; four sisters, Flora Lawrance of Clearwater, Fla., Bonnie McIntyre of St. Louis, Ethel Wilson and Grace McCleary, both of Richland; seven grandchildren: Mark Finger, Zachary Finger and wife Aricka, Sarah Ice and husband John, Julie Bennett and husband Scott, Jessica Elam, Joe Elam, Becky May; seven great grandchildren: Elizabeth Ice, Jackson Finger, Seth, Gabriel and Josey May, Hannah and Ethan Finger; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. His friends were like family and many said they never heard anyone say a bad word about Jesse Elam.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Gay Finger; one infant son, Christopher Elam; one son-in-law, Jim May; a brother, Roger Elam; and three sisters, Rose McCamon, Anna Bowling and Mildred Clark.

Jesse was a true leader in all things and he was our HERO.

Services for Mr. Elam were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003 at Independence Baptist Church, with Pastor Ed Hamilton officiating. Music was provided by Morris McDaniel. Escorts were Mark Finger, Larry Laucks, Randy Wilson, Zachary Fingers, Bill Laucks and Scott Bennett. Honorary Escorts were Deacons: Jim Dietiker, LeRoy Robinson, Jim Reid, Jr., Bob Brandon and Mayfield Wilson; and the Laclede Electric Board of Directors: Malcolm Osborn, Dwight Bethurem, Don Martin, Don Clark, Joel Cravens, Doyle Stokes, Jerry Gaddy, David Johnson, Jerry Laughlin and Carl Lowrance.

Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Richland, under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel.

Evelyn Lea (Gallion) Elam 1923-2006

Evelyn Lea Elam, 82, a homemaker of Richland, Mo., passed away October 7, 2006, at her home near Richland. She was born on November 13, 1923, near Richland, Mo., to Melvin and Eva Williams Gallion. She was united in marriage with Jesse Elam on August 23, 1941. She was one of the founding members of Independence Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jesse; three children: infant son, Christopher; daughter, Gay Finger; and son, Robert Elam; one brother, Bill Gallion; one sister, Joy Sledge; and a son-in-law, Jim May. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Elam of Richland; one daughter-in-law, Pat Elam of Richland; one son-in-law, Frank Finger of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one sister, Pat Laucks, Jefferson City, Mo.; six grandchildren, Mark and Zachary Finger, Sara Ice, Julie Bennett, Jessica and Joe Elam; eight great-grandchildren, Ethan, Hannah, Seth, Gabriel, Josey, Elizabeth, Ian and Hunter. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at Independence Baptist Church near Hazelgreen, with Revs. Ed Hamilton and John Dinwiddie officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Richland, Mo. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at Independence Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of Shadel's Colonial Chapel, Lebanon. Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Hospice.

Mildred Dorothy (Teel) Hamilton 1918-1986

Mildred Dorothy Hamilton was born in Hancock, Missouri on December 13, 1918, the daughter of Perry and Belle Ray Teel and passed away in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla on March 2, 1986.  She had attained the age of 67 years.

She was a member of the Assembly of God Church at Helm and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, March 4, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Inman officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Chapel.

Pallbearers were Larry and Charles Brittain, Kenny and Bobby Teel, Paul Ray and Naith Campbell.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy King of Dixon; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Pansey Baker, Opal Brittain, and Pearl Wilkes, all of Dixon; four brothers, Lester Teel, Ernest Teel and Earl Teel, all of Dixon and Louie Teel of Iberia, with

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Daisy Amalia (Bormet) Manes 1891-1985

Daisy Amalia Manes was born in Manly,Iowa on October 22, 1891 the daughter of George and Amalia Asbrand Bormet and passed away on October 3, 1985 after a long illness in the Heritage Park Nursing Home in Rolla having attained the age of 93 years, 11 months and 19 days.

She and her parents moved to a farm west of Dixon in 1907 and she was married on November 17, 1938 to William Enos Manes who preceded her in death on June 26, 1970.

She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour at an early age and was a member of the First Christian Church of Dixon.

She leaves the following relatives to mourn her passing, one niece, one nephew, 3 grand-nieces, 2 grand-nephews all from California, a devoted cousin, Alma and Jerry Daugherty of Mokena, Illinois, 2 cousins, Otto Bormet of New Lenox, Illinois and Edwin Bormet of Lockport, Illinois, a step-daughter Allean Breeze martin and 4 step grandchildren from Texas.

Funeral services were held in the Long Gilbert Chapel on Sunday October 6, 1985 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Kevin Martin from the Christian Church officiating.  Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.  Organist was Kathy Brandt and her escorts were Howard Goodman, Murl and Leo Baker, Vasca Cross, Paul Beydler and Ronnie Clark. 

Alice C. (Hively) Wickman 1900-1986

Alice C. Wickman, age 85, of 416 North Wall, Joplin, Missouri, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Tuesday at the Oak Hill Hospital in Joplin, Missouri following a short illness.  She was born July 16, 1900 at Wild Wood, Missouri.  She moved to Joplin area in 1962 from Richland, Missouri.

Her husband, Harold A. Wickman preceded her in death October 24, 1961.  She is survived by one son Bud Wickman of Joplin, Missouri; one daughter, Mrs. Fern Chizek of Manitowoc, Wisconsin; one brother, Dick Hively of Dixon, Missouri; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Sharp and Mrs. Violet Page both of Waynesville, Missouri and Mrs. Fern Spaulding of Mason City, Illinois; four grandchildren, one great grandchild and three great great grandchildren.

Services will be Friday morning at 10:00 am at the Parker Mortuary Chapel in Joplin, Missouri.  Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Richland, Missouri.  Reverend Kemple will be officiating.  The

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Pamela Rae Walsh 1950-1986

Pamela Rae Walsh of rural Richland, departed this life May 21, 1986, having attained the age of 35 years, 10 months, 18 days.

Pamela graduated from Waynesville High School.  She was a loving child with many friends, and loved by all.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Pamela is survived by her loving husband, george; one daughter, Michelle Martin of Waynesville; parents, “Slim” and Ruth Harrell of rural Richland; one brother, Shane Harrell of the home; three sisters, Betty Montgomery of Chaffee, Missouri; Patricia Harrell, and Sharon Martin, both of San Jose, California, relatives and friends.

Visitation was held Friday, May 23, 1986 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. in the Waynesville memorial Chapel.

Memorial services were held Saturday, may 24, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, St, Robert, Missouri with Monsignor Jerome Sommer officiating.  Escorts were:  Robert Gary Brown, Jim Buente, Tom Frazier, Butch Mayor, Larry Mayor, and Brad Thompson.  Honorary escort was James Martin.

Interment was in the Resurrection Cemetery, St. Robert, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Joseph Avery Bassett 1918-1986

Joseph Avery Bassett of Dixon, was born on October 16, 1918, in Pulaski County, a son of Elmer Raymond and Cora Ellen Johnson Bassett, and departed this life at 12:35 a.m. on Saturday morning, May 17, 1986 in the Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after undergoing open heart surgery on Friday.  He had been in failing health for the past eight years and had attained the age of 67 years, 7 months and 1 day.

He was united in marriage on September 19, 1940 at Dixon to the former Miss Erma Collier, and to this union four children were born.

He had been employed for twenty-three years by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service at Fort Leonard Wood, and at the time of his retirement on Jan. 1, 1976, he was a service station assistant manager.  He was a member of the Pisgah Baptist Church near Dixon, having accepted Jesus Christ as his personal saviour and following his lord in baptism in 1939.  He was ordained a deacon in the church on August 25, 1948, and also had served as Sunday School Superintendent and teacher for many years.

A loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend, he will indeed be sadly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon, May 19, 1986, in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes with the Rev. Steven M. Lynch, Pastor, Pisgah Baptist Church, Dixon and the Rev. Frank Burger, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hermitage, officiating.

Interment was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.

Active pallbearers were Roy Bassett, Douglas Martin, Dave Roop, Kent Bassett, Mike Eutsler and Ralph Bonofiglio and honorary pallbearers were Alva Manes, Claude Carrell, Doral Cardin and Ralph Manes who were members of Mr. Bassett’s Sunday School Class.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pisgah Baptist Church near Dixon with envelopes being available at the Dixon Office of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.

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Erma Bassett, of the home near Dixon; two sons and daughters in law, Charles and Barbara Bassett, Dixon, and Keith and Genie Bassett, Rolla; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bill Conover, Rolla, and Laverne and Bruce Stansberry, Joplin; six grandchildren, Leasa and David Day, Jerry Bassett, Carol Bassett, Billie Conover and Christopher Stansberry; two brothers, Wayne Bassett, Rolla, and Harry Bassett, Napa, California; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Eckert, Vienna, and Mrs. Grace Martin, Dixon; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father on April 3, 1953; his mother on August 1, 1955; three brothers, Arthur Bassett on May 12, 1967, Clarence Bassett on December 21, 1985, and Clyde Bassett on May 19, 1978; and one sister, Mrs. Nola Nelson on May 14, 1954.

Bertha B. (Storms) Roper 1903-1986

Bertha B. Roper was born a daughter of Elmer F. Storms and Anna (Mercer) Storms September 17, 1903 in Grenola, Kansas, and she departed this life February 1, 1986 in the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital in Waynesville, Missouri having attended the age of 82 years, four months, and 17 days.

She accepted Christ and was baptized at a very early age, and she enjoyed going to church as long as her health permitted.  She was an avid Bible reader and found great contentment from the Scriptures.

Bertha was united in marriage to Harry E. Chase on August 30, 1922 while living in Howard, Kansas, and to this union two daughters were born.  Mr. Chase preceded her in death, May 8, 1957.

On April 9, 1970 she married Ralph E. Roper and they made their home in Donna, Texas.  Mr. Roper preceded her in death April 11, 1979.  She then moved to Waynesville, Missouri and made her home at Sunset Village of the Ozarks.  She became a member of the Westside Baptist Church in Waynesville.

Bertha was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her two daughters: Shirley Holt of Waynesville, Missouri, and Betty Cottrell of Spanaway, Washington; two step-sons: Laurel Roper of Toledo, Ohio, and S.K. Roper of Garden City, Kansas; two step-daughters: Ruth Burke of Eureka, Kansas, and Ruby Sanders of Odessa, Texas; two sisters: Violet McAlister of Moline, Kansas; eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives, and friends.

She was also preceded in death in addition to the above mentioned by her parents, and one sister.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 4, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Lee Schaffer, officiating.

Music was provided by soloist, Janell Walters, and organist, Dorothy Moore.

Interment was held Wednesday, February 5, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, Kansas under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel, Waynesville, Missouri.

A memorial has been established to the Westside Baptist Church Building Fund.

Adrain Jesse Kuhns 1907-1986

Adrain Jesse Kuhns was born in Dixon, Missouri on March 8, 1907, the son of Jesse and Sarah Kelley Kuhns and passed away in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla on January 11, 1986.  He had attained the age of 78 years.

He was united in marriage to Sylvia Ross on April 6, 1931 in Vienna and unto this union two sons and three daughters were born.

He was a member of the High Point Church of God.  He worked at Ft. Leonard Wood for 28 years as a warehouse man retiring in 1970.  He enjoyed his gardening and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, January 14, 1986 at 11:00 with Reverend James Bailey officiating.

Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery.

Serving as his pallbearers were Keith Braun, Loren Ross, Maurice Wolfert, Benny Waldron, Edward Humphrey, and Russell Jones.  Honorary pallbearers were Jess Shelden, Mike Shelden, Johnny Wiles and Hansford Thompson.

Adrain is survived by his wife, Sylvia of the home, two sons, Stanley of Avon Park, Florida, and Dewey of Cedar Hill, Missouri; three daughters, Audrey Humphrey of Dixon, Stella Dzieglewicz of Wildwood, Illinois, and Jessie Deckard of Dixon; one sister, Hazel Michaels of Valley Park, Missouri, and one brother, Virgil Kuhns of Dixon, twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren and ten step grandchildren with other relatives and friends.

James Monroe Shelton 1917-1986

James Monroe Shelton was born in Maries County, Missouri on November 11, 1917 the son of James Franklin and Alma Bailey Shelton and passed away on May 12, 1986.  He had attained the age of 68 years.

He is survived by his mother, Alma Shelton of Dixon, 3 sisters, Lorene Gaylord of St. Peters, Caroline Alexander of Dixon and Yvonne Sloan of Shell Knob, Missouri, 1 brother Tom Shelton of Dixon with numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his Father, James Franklin Shelton.

James served his country in the Navy, Army, and Air Force with several years of foreign duty.  He was a loving and devoted son to his Mother and Father.  He has been very helpful and supportive in the care of his Mother who is in the Heritage Park Nursing Home in Rolla.  He graduated with a B.S. degree from the Wichita University and for the last 15 years was the Finance Manager at the Diehl Montgomery Car Agency in Rolla.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Home in Dixon on Wednesday, May 14, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Charles Pitts and Brother Earl Jones officiating.

Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Jim Sloan, Buel Alexander, Justin Shelton, Bill and Harold Switzer and Jack Alexander.  Honorary pallbearers were Sonny Potter, Steve and Vernon Shelton, Ronnie Sloan and Hurschall Alexander. 

Barton L. Warren, Sr. 1907-1986

Barton L. Warren, Sr., 78, Richland, Missouri, died Thursday, January 23, 1986, at Cox Medical South, Springfield, Missouri.

He was born December 20, 1907, in Richland, Missouri, the son of Charles Wesley and Florence Brock Warren.  He was a valedictorian of his Richland High School graduating class, and graduated with honors from the University of Missouri - Columbia.  An attorney, he also graduated first in his class at Washington University Law School (St. Louis) in 1931.  He was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1930 and received his 50 year membership pin from the Missouri Bar Association at a ceremony in St. Louis, Missouri, in September, 1980.

He was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in campaigns in North Africa and throughout the Pacific.  He was the third generation of his family to own and manage H.E. Warren and Sons department store in Richland.  He was chairman of the Pulaski County Democratic Central Committee from 1946 to 1976 and chairman of the Eighth Congressional District Democratic Committee from 1962-1966.  He attended the Democratic National Conventions in 1960 and 1964 as a delegate.  He was a director and officer of Boatmen’s Bank of Pulaski County (formerly Pulaski County Bank) from 1931 to 1979.  He was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church.  He served on the Richland School Board for almost twenty tears, and was President of the Board during the years that the present elementary school and high school were built.  He was a member of numerous other civic clubs and organizations.

Memorial services were held at the Richland United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 26, 1986, which were led by Rev. John Appling and Rev. Ralph Rowe.  Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Richland, under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland.

Escorts were Bill Morgan, Olan Gilbert, Bill Monday, Bill Warren, Wayne Anderson, Max Parsons, Steve Belshe and Don Kuester.

A memorial fund was established to carry on his charitable interests, which is named the Barton L. Warren Foundation, PO Box 688, Richland, Missouri.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Underwood Warren; three sons, David, Gregory, Warren, Richland, Dr, Barton L. Warren, II, Charleston, South Carolina, and Bruce Brownfield Warren, Richland; two daughters, Margaret Elaine McNicholl, St. Charles, Missouri, and Barbara Lorraine Warren, New Orleans, Louisiana; granddaughter, Sara Ashley Warren, Richland; a brother, Gordon W. Warren, Richland, and two sisters, Lillie W. Keller, Springfield, and Emma L. Hoyer, Richland, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Brock Warren and Holland S. Warren, and sister, Lorraine Warren Young.