George Alonzo Campbell d. 27 April 1962

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services for George Alonzo Campbell, Waynesville, who died here Friday at the home of a nephew, William Hensley, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Hartville Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrell Friend officiating. Burial will be in the Steel Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Bergman-Miller-Bledsoe of Hartville.

Survivors include two brothers, R.A., Springfield, and Charles, state of California; and several nieces and nephews.

Springfield Leader and Press
29 April 1962 Sun

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James Benton Strain d. 25 April 1962

CROCKER- Funeral services for James Bentin Strain, 85, Crocker, who died Wednesday morning in the Waynesville General Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Swedeborg church with the Rev. Floyd Barlow officiating. Burial will be in the Crocker Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Moss-Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie; four sons, Clarence, St. Louis, Lawrence, Swedeborg, Muriel, Hermiston, Ore., J.B. Jr., Richland; five daughters, Mrs. Violet Skiles, and Mrs. Ethel Atkins, both of Winona, Mrs. Lois Daust, Mrs. Edith Parks and Mrs. Pauline Carpenter, all of St. Louis a brother Ike, Rolla; and two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Van Winkle, and Miss Maggie Strain, both of Winona.

Springfield Leader and Press
25 April 1962, Wed

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Romanus Charles Roose d. 22 April 1962

R.C. Roose, 91, of Dixon, a retired flour and feed mill operator, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Waynesville General Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Edna.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Gilbert Chapel at Dixon. Burial will be in Dixon Cemetery.

The Springfield News-Leader
24 April 1962, Tue

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Andrew Wicklein d. 8 April 1962

WAYNESVILLE- Andrew W. Wicklein, 53, died at his home at 5 a.m. Sunday.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Heiligtag, Pevely, Mo., Mrs. Alvina Wessling, St. Louis, and Mrs. Carolyn Huckie, Barnhart, and several nephews and nieces.

Odd Fellow funeral services will be held at Moss-Williams Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The body will then be taken to Hillsboro, Mo., for services and burial.

Springfield Leader and Press
9 April 1962, Mon

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Mrs. R.A. Bell d. 20 March 1960

Mrs. Della Bell, 76, Waynesville, wife of Pulaski County Probate Judge R.A. Bell, died Sunday in Waynesville General Hospital after an illness of several years.

Other survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Woody, Richland, Mrs. Gladys Talbot, Lebanon, and Mrs. Jewell Krauss, Russville, Ill.; two sons, Pershing and Roland, both of St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Sylvia O'Quinn, 715 East Page; a brother, Frank Adams, Kansas City; and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Waynesville Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with Hedges of Waynesville in charge.

Springfield Leader and Press
21 March 1960, Mon

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William T. Parrish d. 25 February 1960

William T. Parrish, 53, Crocker, a civilian employee at Fort Wood for the past 10 years, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday in Waynesville General Hospital.

A cable splicer for the post signal department, Parrish previously was employed by a telephone company.

He is survived by his wife, Mae; two sons, William, Jr., Grafton, Va., and Donnie G., Crocker; his mother, Mrs. Jane Stewart, Lebanon; a sister, Mrs. Edith Hough, Lebanon; a half sister, Mrs. Cora Belle Palmer, Lebanon, and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hedges Chapel at Crocker with the Revs. Norman Hale and Bill posey officiating. Burial will be in Crocker Memorial Cemetery.

Springfield Leader and Press
26 February 1960, Fri

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Raymond Herbert Biddle d. 1 November 1959

Raymond Herbert Biddle, 61, foreman for the Debo Construction Company of Waynesville, died Sunday at his home near Waynesville.

His only survivor is his wife, Mary. The Hedges Funeral Home of Waynesville will send the body to the Parker Funeral Home at Joplin for services and burial in Forest Park Cemetery Wednesday.

The Springfield News-Leader
3 November 1959, Tue

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Joyce Elaine Carroll d. 11 September 1959

Funeral services for Joyce Elaine Carroll, 3, who suffocated in an abandoned ice box at Waynesville, will be held at 1:30 p.m. today in the Waynesville Baptist Church. The Rev. Cleveland Horne will officiate. Burial will be in Needmore Cemetery near Waynesville under direction of Hedges.

Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Richard Carroll, of Waynesville; a brother, James Richard and sister, Mary Mragaret, of the home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Brady Feltner, and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Silas Hamilton, Waynesville, and the paternal grandfather, Jack Carroll, Nevada.

Springfield Leader and Press
13 September 1959, Sun.

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Miss Genevieve White d. 29 August 1959

Funeral services for Miss Genevieve White, 17-year-old Waynesville girl who shot herself to death Saturday afternoon at her home, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the post chapel at Fort Leonard Wood with the Rev. J. C. Summers officiating.

Burial will be in Fort Wood Cemetery under direction of Hedges of Waynesville.

Members of the family said the girl apparantly took her own life after becoming despondent over her twin brother's enlistment in the Army.

Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley R. White; the brother, Guy; and two sisters, Elizabeth and Francoise.

Springfield Leader and Press
31 August 1959, Mon.

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John M. Crutsinger d. 3 August 1959

Funeral services for John M. Crutsinger, assistant St. Louis county highway engineer, will be Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 243 West Argonne drive, Kirkwood. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Mr. Crutsinger, who was 63 years old, died yesterday of a liver ailment at St. Mary's Hospital. He lived at 321 West Essex avenue, Kirkwood. He was county highway engineer from 1933 to 1940. In 1940 he moved to Waynesville, Mo., and began operating a motel. Later he returned to St. Louis and was appointed assistant highway engineer in 1957.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence Habert Crutsinger, his mother, Mrs. Bertha Crutsinger, and two brothers, Harry M. Crutsinger and R.M. Crutsinger.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
4 August 1959, Tue

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Harry T. Martin d. 3 August 1959

Harry Thomas Martin, 85, a retired farmer and former city marshal at Waynesville, died Monday at his Waynesville home.

Survivors are his wife, Myrtle; a son, Clarence, Kirkwood; a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Burnette, Austin, Tex,; a foster daughter, Mrs. Maude Hodges, Kansas City; a brother, William, Denver; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Waynesville Baptist Church with the Tev. Cleveland Horne officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery near Waynesville with Hedges of Waynesville in charge.

Springfield Leader and Press
4 August 1959, Tue.

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Mrs. Lockey J. Crossland d. 13 June 1958

Mrs. Lockey Jane (Exendine) Crossland, 77, Waynesville, died at the Waynesville General Hospital, yesterday.

Survivors are five sons, Ernest and Robert Exendine, both of Mexico, MO., Marion and George Exendine, both of Waynesville, and Alfred Exendine, Lebanon; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Rogers, Dry Knob, Mrs. Clark Allison, Okmulgee, Okla., and Mrs. Nancy Wayne and Mrs. Lillie Fuller, both of Waynesville; seven brothers Jonny and Henry Starnes, both of Brownfield, Jake and Ike Starnes, both of Sunnyview, Farmer Starnes, Richland, Oscar Starnes, Santa Maria, Calif., and Jessie Starnes, Lebanon; two half brothers, Dophys and Arthur Starnes, both of Independence; 31 grandchilden and 49 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 2 p,m, (CST) Sunday in Buckhorn Baptist Church, near Waynesville, with the Rev. B.R. Tatom officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Hedges of Waynesville in charge.

Springfield Leader and Press
14 June 1958, Sat.

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Lt. George Richard (Dick) Knight d. 5 November 1969

State Patrol's Lt. Knight Dies of Leukemia

WAYNESVILLE (Special)- Funeral services for Lt. George Richard Knight, 59, of Waynesville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the West Side Baptist Church, Waynesville, with the Revs. Wilbur Harbaugh and Billy Dudley officiating. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Moss-Williams of Waynesville.

Lt. Knight was deputy commander of Highway Patrol Troop I at Rolla and had been with the highway patrol since 1942. He was acheduled to retire next May.

He died at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital here where he had been hospitalized six months. His death was attributed to leukemia.

Survivors include his wife, Anna; one son, James, who is serving with the Marine Corps; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Knight of Moberly; three brothers, Albert, Quincy, Ill., Everett of Roanoke, Va., and Curtis of the state of New Jersey; and three grandchildren.

The Springfield News-Leader
6 November 1969

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Clarence A. Ballard d. 29 January 1969

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services for Clarence Albert Ballard, 72, Waynesville, who died in Pulaski County Hospital Wednesday, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Norman Sanders and the Rev. Barry Hampton officiating. Burial, under direction of Moss-Williams of Waynesville, will be in Mount Gibson Cemetery.

Mr. Ballard is survived by his wife, Brilla; three sons, Sylvanus, Charlie and Bland; six daughters, Mrs. Elva Debar, Mrs. Ollie Stewart, Mrs. Clairia York, Mrs. Sue Rhoades, Mrs. Ethlyn Bales, and Miss Elizabeth Ballard; and 21 grandchildren.

Springfield Leader and Press
30 Janaury 1969

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Mrs. Virgil Hutton d. 24 Janaury 1969

WAYNESVILLE- Mrs. Caroline Jewell Hutton, 41, of Waynesville, died Friday in the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Virgil; three sons, Richard Stewart, Peoria, Ill., and Ellis R. and Roger L. Hutton, both of the home; her mother, Mrs. Ruth Rowden; two brothers, William Rowden, Waynesville, and Charles Rowden, Lexington, Mo.; a sister, Oleta Tucker of the state of California, and a grandson.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Buckhorn Baptist Church, with the Rev. Norman Sanders officiating. Burial, under direction of Moss-Williams of Waynesville, will be in Buckhorn cemetery.

Springfield Leader and Press
26 January 1969

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Clyde Johns d. 14 January 1969

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services for Clyde Johns, 64, Route 2, Newburg, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Moss-Williams Chapel here with the Rev. Wilson Davis officiating. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Park.

Mr. Johns died Tuesday in Pulaski County Hospital here after a lingering illness.

Surviving are his wife, Elsie; four daughters, Mrs. Edith Nelson, Jonesboro, Ind.; Miss Betty Johns, of the home, and Mrs. Barbara Deckard and Mrs. Mary Backues, both of Jefferson City; four sons, Raymond of Dixon, Ernest, Commerce, Calif.; Wilmer, Wichita Falls, Tex., and James, of the home; a sister, Mrs. Zelma Gibbs, Salem; a brother, Fred, East St. Louis, Ill.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Springfield Leader and Press
15 January 1969

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James Ellis Dodds d. 17 November 1968

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services for James Ellis Dodds, 72, Waynesville, who died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday in Pulaski County Hospital here after a long illness, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Waynesville Methodist Church. The Rev. George Tait will officiate, with burial in Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Moss-Williams.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
18 November 1968

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William Allen Miller d. 16 November 1968

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Moss-Williams Chapel here for William Allen Miller, 41, St. Robert, who died about 1 a.m. Saturday.

A funeral home spokesman said Miller apparantly took his own life. Pulaski County Coroner C.E. Moss said there would be no inquest. The Rev. Bill Elam will officiate with burial in Rolla.

He is survived by his wife, Lucy Jeanette; a daughter, Melinda Kay, Chaffee; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miller, of the home; and a brother, Jesse, Carbondale, Ill.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
17 November 1968

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Colly Decker d. 8 November 1968

CROCKER- Funeral services for Colly Decker, 63, Crocker, who died at 11:30 p.m. Friday in Pulaski County Hospital, Waynesville, will be at 2 p.m., Monday in the First Baptist Church, Crocker, with the Rev. Calvin Parrish officiating. Burial, under direction of Moss-Williams, will be in Crocker Cemetery.

Mr. Decker is survived by his wife, Blanche; daughter, Mrs. Doris Coleen Fogal, Crocker; sister, Mrs. Nell Parkinson, Wichita Falls, Tex.; and two grandchildren.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
9 November, 1968

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Mrs. Bertha Paulette died 4 May 1968

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Paulette, 80, Waynesville,
who died in General Hospital here Thursday, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Moss-Williams Chapel here.
The Rev. Bill Potter will officiate with burial in Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Herman K. and H.J., both of Waynesville, and
Roy C., Odessa, Tex.;
four daughters, Mrs. Delmar Greer, state of Mississippi, Mrs. J.E. Llewellyn, Anniston, Ala.,
Mrs. M.R. Hych, Waynesville, and Mrs. E.H. Carson, El Paso, Tex.; one sister,
Mrs. Annis Wright, Texarkana, Ark.; one brother, Harvey Stevens, El Paso;
22 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

The Springfield News-Leader

4 May 1968

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Ersie D. Tarbell d. 9 April 1968

Ersie D. Tarbell, 73, Laquey, Mo., formerly a Kansas City architect, died Tuesday in Laquey.

He was born in Spencer, Ia., and lived in Kansas City from about 1920 to 1950. He was an architect with the Wight and Wight company for 30 years.

In 1934, after two and a half years of work, Mr. Tarbell completed a large reflecting telescope in his basement.

In 1953, Mr. Tarbell designed and built a planetarium in the Ozarks near Waynesville. The elaborate stucco-base building was capped with an aluminum dome. He still was giving lecture demonstrations there.

Mr. Tarbell was a Baptist. He was a member of the Astronomer’s club.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Kate Tarbell of the home; a son Dale Tarbell, Waynesville; three daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Demmer and Miss Shirley Tarbell, both of Boulder, Colo., and Mrs. Margaret Wehmeyer, Laquey, and three grandchildren. Services will be held at 3 o’clock Friday at the Floral Hills cemetery.

The Kansas City Times
11 April 1968
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Jack Dale Fincher d. February 13 2013

Jack Dale Fincher, Sr., son of the late Junior Dale and Alice Marie (Richard) Fincher, was born May 22, 1947 in Hartville, Missouri. As a young boy, Jack and his family moved to the Waynesville area where he grew up and graduated from high school.

In 1964, Jack entered the United States Navy and served his country faithfully until his honorable discharge in 1968. He had attained the rank of 2nd Class Petty Officer E-5.

On October 25, 1972, Jack was united in marriage to Nellie Jean Richards in Houston, Missouri. They shared 22 years of marriage together before she preceded him in death on May 23, 1994. Jack and Nellie were blessed with three sons: Jack Dale, Jr., Steven Michael and James Darrin.

Jack moved to the Waynesville / St. Robert area and immediately became involved in the community. He served as City Administrator for the city of St. Robert and retired from that position on March 1, 2004. He also served for 20 years on the Pulaski County Ambulance Board. In his spare time, Jack enjoyed being outdoors while fishing and also liked doing photography.

On June 30, 2002, Jack was baptized at the New Friendship Baptist Church and became a member there.

Jack passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013, in Phelps County Regional Medical Center, of Rolla, Missouri having attained the age of 65 years, 8 months and 12 days. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him.

Jack leaves to cherish his memory four sons: Steven Fincher (Kimberly) of St. Robert, MO, James Fincher (Melissa) of Hibbing, MN, Jack Dale Fincher, Jr. (Ida) of Madera, CA, and Matthew Voigt (Brandi) of St. Robert, MO; his daughter, Amanda Voigt of Waynesville, MO; eight grandchildren: Tiffany, Caitlin, Brittany, Ashley, Brandon, Alyssa, Rylie and Jace; four great-grandchildren: Sade’, Damarion, Maci, and Kace; two brothers: Ronnie Fincher (Karen) of St. Robert, MO and Kenny Fincher (Debi) of Lakeside, CA; his sister: Dorothy Gilstrap (Travis) of Crocker, MO; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in death by two brothers: Bob Indermuehle and Bruce Fincher.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Rev. Christopher Hendrix officiating. Debra Adkins read the obituary and recalled her memories of Jack and Anita Ivey read a proclamation from the City of St. Robert honoring Jack’s service to the community. The songs “Consider the Lilies”, “Go Rest High on that Mountain” and “Amazing Grace” were played. Serving as escorts were Jerry Shaw, Junior Levett, Greg Cantrell, Matthew Voigt, Gary Carmack and Doug Adkins. Serving as honorary escort was Bob Marshall.

Burial with military honors followed in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery of Waynesville. Military honors were provided by the Missouri Honors Team. Serving as funeral procession escorts were the St. Robert Police Department and the Pulaski County Ambulance Service.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jack Fincher and may be left at the funeral home.

Dr. Bland Nixon Pippin d. 7 July 1945

DR. BLAND NIXON PIPPIN DIES; WASHINGTON U. EX-PROFESSOR

Dr. Bland Nixon Pippin, professor emeritus on the faculty of the Washington University School of Dentistry, died yesterday at Barnes Hospital of a complication of diseases after a long illness. He was 70 years old.

Dr. Pippin, who lived at 6806 Kingsbury place, University City, practiced dentistry here for more than 45 years. His office was at 4932 Maryland avenue. An oil portrait of Dr. Pippin, together with one of Dr. Benno E. Lischer, dean of the school dentistry, was unveiled at a testimonial dinner at the time of their retirement two months ago.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nancy Vaughan Pippin, a son, Dru. L. Pippin, of Waynesville, and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Eckert of St. Louis. Cremation will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Friday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock at University Methodist Church.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis, Missouri

8 July 1945

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Rowland L. Johnston d. 22 September 1939

ROWLAND JOHNSTON FUNERAL SET FOR 2 P.M. TOMORROW

Services for Former Congressman Who Died at 69, Will Be Under Masonic Auspices

Funeral services for Rowland L. Johnston, former Congressman and an Assistant Circuit Attorney under Howard Sidener, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow from the Robert J. Armbruster mortuary, Clayton road and Concordia lane, under Masonic auspices, followed by cremation.

Mr. Johnston, 69 years old, died Friday at his home in Rolla, Mo., after a long illness. He was born in Louisiana, Mo., and practiced law in St. Louis County when a young man. Following a term in the State Legislature, he served three terms as Prosecuting Attorney of St. Louis County, prosecuting the “Lord Barrington” murder case.

He later was acting Mayor of Waynesville, Mo., and in 1921 was appointed an Assistant Circuit Attorney. Moving to Rolla in 1926, Mr. Johnston was elected to Congress from the old Sixteenth District two years later. He was a member of Congress two years and in 1930 was a Republican congressional nominee at large. His wife and two sons survive.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis, Missouri

24 September 1939

Page 21

Samuel George Koonce d. 5 October 1941

SAMUEL GEORGE KOONCE DROWNED IN INDIAN CREEK

Samuel George Koonce, citizen of this community for only past months, committed suicide by drowning in Indian Creek, only a short distance from his home Sunday morning. Mr. Koonce had for long-term of years been an honored citizen of Bloodland, serving as postmaster and was a citizen who stood high in that community. With the passing of Bloodland into the Fort Leonard Wood Area, Mr. Koonce came to Houston and purchased of Jess Hilterbrand his desirable farm home two miles south of Houston on Indian Creek. During recent weeks he had been gloomy and worried. Early last Sunday morning he slipped out of the house, went to a bluff of rocks on Indian Creek where there was a considerable pool of water; there he hung his coat on a bush, fastened a large stone onto his body and jumped in the creek. Search was soon made but as the water was muddy the body was not at first found, but aided by the family dog, the search was soon rewarded by finding and recovering the body from the water.

Officers were called and Coroner Hubbard determined that no inquest was necessary.

Samuel George Koonce came from Bloodland, where he had long resided, only five or six months ago. He was the son of George and Emma Koonce, born in Chicago, Illinois, and was 66 years, 4 months and 1 day of age.

Funeral services were conducted at the Elliott Funeral Home here Tuesday at 2pm. Rev. J.R. Halbrook conducted the funeral service and the remains were conveyed to Bloodland cemetery under auspices of Elliott Funeral Home.

Obituary

Samuel George Koonce was born in Chicago, Illinois, June 4, 1875, and departed this life October 5, 1941, at the age of 66 years, 4 months and 1 day. He came with his parents to Pulaski County, Mo., in 1889, located near Bloodland, Mo., which place was his home until a few months ago, when he bought and moved to the Hilterbrand farm near Houston, Mo.

Mr. Koonce had been in failing health since having to give up his old home, which was taken over by the government and became a part of Fort Leonard Wood camp area. He worried a great deal about the change he had made and the strain and worry was more than he could bear.

He had many close friends in an around Bloodland, as he was  man highly respected by all who knew him; his counsel was sought by many and his assistance freely given. He served as postmaster at Bloodland for 23 years. Friends bear out the reputation that Mr. Koonce was a good man and a good citizen.

He was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Deaton at Bloodland, MO., December 3, 1902, and to this union six children were born: Lois Kinnaird, of Roby, Mo.; Vance Koonce, of DEnver, Colorado; Dorothy York, of Hughson, California; Lena Maude Koonce, of Hughson, California’ Edyth McAtee, of Carthage, Mo.; Rosemary Smith of Houston, Mo.

Mr. Koonce professed faith in Christ early in life and for a time was affiliated with the Methodist denomination and was quite active in religious service. He read his Bible and lived a consistent Christian life.

Those who survive him are the wife, the children above mentioned and ten grandchildren; one brother, Arthur Koonce, of Eagle, Colorado, many distant relatives and a host of friends. Obituary contributed.

The Houston Herald

Houston, Missouri

9 October 1941

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Brady Feltner d. 22 September 1993

Brady Feltner, 74

WAYNESVILLE- Services for Brady Feltner will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Waynesville Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Feltner, a retired shoemaker, died at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday in Sunset Village of the Ozarks Med Center.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time Saturday in the funeral chapel.

The Springfield News-Leader

Springfield, Missouri

24 September 1993

Page 14

H. Dale Hooker d. 3 April 2009

H. Dale Hooker, 89, Springfield, formerly of Lebanon, Missouri passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 in his home.

A native of Dixon, Missouri, Dale served in the United States Navy during World War II. He owned and operated Dale's Sporting Goods in Devil's Elbow from 1950 until 1968.

He served on the board of Laclede Electric Cooperative in Lebanon and then became the general manager of the Coop for several years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Lebanon Rotary Club, and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He had served on the Lebanon City Council, the Hughes Foundation Board, and as president of the Lebanon Country Club. Early in his life he had been a Deputy Sheriff of Pulaski County.

He was united in marriage to Aileen Parker in 1941, and to this union two children were born. Aileen passed away in 1986. In 1988, he married Rita Y. (Bear) Campbell.

He was also proceeded in death by his parents, Harrison Pryor and Flora Harrison Hooker; and a son H. Dale Hooker, II.

Dale is survived by his wife Rita, of the home; a daughter Anne Williamson, Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-sons, Mark, Jim, Scott, and Greg Campbell; a number of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in the Holman-Howell Funeral Home of Lebanon, with Rev. Andy Bryan officiating. Graveside service and burial will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, in the Dixon Cemetery, Dixon, Mo. Visitation will be 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday in the funeral home.

A memorial to the Diabetes Association has been established and contributions may be made through Holman-Howe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 28, Lebanon, MO, 65536.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
7 April 2009
Page 11

Squire Andrew Wells d. 12 September 1962

DEVIL'S ELBOW- Squire Andrew Wells, 78-year-old grocer here, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Pulaski County Hospital, following a long illness.

Surviving are his wife, Ann; three sons, Sterling and Harold, both of Devil's Elbow, and the Rev. Dallas Wells, Waynesville; a daughter, Miss Jewell Wells, Birmingham, Ala., a brother, Tom Wells, Crocker; three sisters, Mrs. Della Stewart and Mrs. Grace Hooker, both of Lebanon, and Mrs. Pearl Wilson, St. Louis; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday in Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. J.W. Brewer officiating. Burial will be in Hooker Cemetery, under direction of Moss-Williams, Waynesville.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
14 September 1962
Page 55

Nellie May Burgard d. 2 June 1975

MRS. NELLIE BURGARD

MANSFIELD- Graveside services for Mrs. Nellie Burgard, 85, Devil's Elbow, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Rolla City Cemetery, with the Rev. Larry Keeth officiating. Burial will be under direction of Null and Son of Rolla.

Friends may call at the funeral home tonight.

Mrs. Burgard died Monday in the hospital at Mansfield after a short illness.

A native of Sedalia, she and her late husband operated a grocery store at Devil's Elbow from 1937-1960.

Surviving are two sons, Granville L., of St. Louis, Ill., and Robert S. of Mansfield.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
4 June 1975
Page 38

Randel E. Norvell d. 25 December 1974

RANDOL E. NORVELL

DEVIL"S ELBOW- Funeral services for Randoll E. Norvell, 74, of Devil's Elbow, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Moss-Williams Chapel, Waynesville, with Rev. John Hedlund officiating. Burial will be in Hooker Cemetery, Devil's Elbow.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Moss-Williams Chapel.

Mr. Norvell died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pulaski County Hospital of an apparent heart attack.

Survivors include his wife, Emma; two sons, Stanley and Lester, both of St. Louis, and a sister, Ethel Norvell, address unknown.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
27 December 1974
Page 20

Charles O. McCoy d. 24 April 1972

CHARLES O. MCCOY

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services for Charles O. McCoy, 79, of Devil's Elbow, Mo., will be at 2 p.m. today in Moss-Williams Chapel here with the Rev. Kenneth Greene officiating. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. McCoy died at 8:15 p.m. Monday in Pulaski County Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Surviving are his wife, Maggie; a son, Paul of Dixon; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Miller, of Devil's Elbow, and Mrs. Norma Dodds, Waynesville; a brother, Francis of Halstead, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Shaffer, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Stella Dalton, Longmont, Colo., and Mrs. Festa Pruitt, Tucson, Ariz.; and five grandchildren.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
27 April 1972
Page 34

Danny Lee Roam d. 17 October 1968

DANNY LEE ROAM

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services for Danny Lee Roam, 16, Route 1, Waynesville, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the United Pentecostal Church here with the Rev. Cecil McCutcheon officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery near Swedeborg under direction of Moss-Williams of Waynesville.

The youth was shot about 6 p.m. Thursday in an accident which occurred while he and friends hunted for squirrels in the Gladden Park area on Mo. 17 eight miles west of Waynesville. The youth was rushed to the Pulaski County Hospital here where he died about 6:45 p.m.

Surviving are his parents, Leo Roam, Route 1, Waynesville, and Mrs. Norma Amacker, Devil’s Elbow; two sisters, Linda and Janet, both of the home; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lena Fay Roam, St. Louis; and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Melvin Rogers, Lebanon.

The Springfield News-Leader

Springfield, Missouri

19 October 1968

Page 17

Thomas Zachariah Hensley d. 4 April 1940

Thomas Zachariah Hensley, son of John and Mary Hensley was born near Union in Franklin County, Missouri on December 29, 1846. He passed away at his home in Dixon, Missouri, April 4, 1940, at the age of 93 years 3 months, and 5 days.

His family moved to Pulaski County while he was still a child.

He enlisted in the Union Army September 16, 1864 at the age of 17. He served until June 9, 1865 and was mustered out at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri.

 He then returned to his home in Pulaski County where May 25, 1872, he was married to Mary Overby. To this union were born 8 children, 6 of whom survive and all reside in California.

He lost his wife through death in April, 1889.

On May 5, 1901 he was united in marriage to La Venia Thomas. To this union were born 4 children, all of whom survive.

He united with the Christian religion early in life.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, 10 children, 19 grandchildren, 27 great-great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

Services from Gilbert's Chapel, Dixon, April 6, in charge of Chris Veasman and the American Legion posts of Dixon and Iberia.

Mr. Hensley was a pioneer of this section and laid to rest in Dixon Cemetery.

Dixon Pilot
Dixon, Missouri
11 April 1940

William P. Mitchell d. 1 November 1956

Optical Firm Owner Dies

William P. Mitchell Was Civic Leader

William P. Mitchell, 59, one of the leading business and civic leaders of Waynesvville, died in Fort Wood Hospital at 3:30 a.m. today. He was owner of the Waynesville Optical Company, with far-reaching trade in lenses for shooting glasses.

One of the civilian leaders in the successful effort to obtain Ft. Wood as a permanent Army installation, Mr. Mitchell was widely known over the Ozarks. He moved to Waynesville in 1947 and established his company, first known as the Mitchell Optical Company.

Mr. Mitchell was born in Tennessee and had been in the optical business more than 40 years. He started in Kansas City in 1914 with the Columbia Optical Company. IN 1923 he studied optometry at the Needles Institute of Optometry in Kansas City and established a branch office of the Columbia firm in Oklahoma City. He later served as special representative in the middle west with Bausch and Lomb for 18 years.

During World War II he manufactured optical elements for the armed forces in St. Louis. He turned his attention to shooting glasses and moved to Waynesville. In recent years he also has manufactured driving glasses, designed to reduce glare and increase visibility at night.

Survivors include his wife, Jean and a son, William P., Jr., of Grapevine, Tex., and daughter, Mrs. Nancy Christy, Waynesville.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from distant relatives. They will be under direction of Hedges. The request has been made that instead of flowers donations be made toward a municipal swimming pool for Waynesville.

Springfield Leader and Press

Springfield, Missouri

1 November 1956

Page 33

Issac F. (Ike) Martin, SR. d. 15 March 1975

Issac F. (Ike) Martin, SR. d. 15 March 1975

Springfield businessman Isaac F. (Ike) Martin, Sr., 80, of 1209 South Jefferson, died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday at his home after a long illness.

Mr. Martin established the Ike Martin music store, now located at 220 South Campbell, in 1919 on South Main Street. He retired in 1948.

He was active with the Missouri Conservation Commission and was a World War I Navy veteran.

Mr. Martin was a member of Goad-Ballinger American Legion Post 69, VFW, and Elks Lodge 409.

He attended Springfield Public Schools and Drury College and was a member of St. Agnes Cathedral.

Survivors include his wife, Ethel M.; three sons, Isaac F., Jr., of 2526 East Grand, Charles Dudley, of Route 2, and Ben J. of Scottsdale, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Loraine Strickrodt, Aurora, Mrs. Delbert Wright, Brentwood, and Mrs. Naomi Hasty, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and five grandchildren.

Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer.

The Springfield News-Leader

Springfield, Missouri 

17 March 1975

Page 7 

*Editor’s Note---Saint Robert was home to an Ike Martin Music Store as early as December 1974 when the Pulaski County Democrat reported that Mr. & Mrs. Ron Reed were the new managers. A seemingly abandoned (but stocked) Ike Martin Music Store was located just east (37.827531, -92.173484) of the IGA Foodliner on Route 66 as late as 1989.

Mrs. Cora Lee Tice d. 2 August 1965

MRS. CORA LEE TICE

WILLOW SPRINGS---Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Lee Tice, 96, Willow Springs, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Methodist Church at Waynesville. The Rev. George Turner will officiate and burial will be in Waynesville Cemetery under direction of Burns of Willow Springs.

Mrs. Tice, the widow of Dr. LaVega Tice died Monday in Connelly Nursing Home in Springfield.

Surviving are a son, Dr. Arthur L. Tice, Crocker; a sister, Mrs. Stella Claiborn, Big Timber, Mont.; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
4 August 1965
Page 26

Elbert Rayl d. 12 June 1906

Elbert Rayl, an old citizen of Pulaski County, died at the home of his son-in-law, H.M. York, seven miles south of town, Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock and was buried at the family burying ground just north of town Wednesday. Mr. Rayl was about 70 years old and was raised in and near Waynesville. He was the oldest brother of S.O Rayl of Waynesville and J.A. Rayl of Crocker and had a world of friends in this community who regret very much to learn of his death. He had long been a sufferer from a complication of ailments and his death had been expected for some time. The sorrowing relatives have our profound sympathy.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
15 June 1906
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Docia (Vaughan) Schock d. 13 April 1913

MRS. SHOCK DEAD

PASSES AWAY IN SAN ANTONIO, TEX., AFTER A LINGERING ILLNESS

Mrs. L.A. Shock died in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 32, Sunday night, April 13th, 1913, after a long spell of sickness.

Mrs. Shock was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Vaughan formerly of this place and known as Docia M. Vaughan. She was born and raised near Waynesville and has many relatives and friends here and vicinity. It was her own wishes to choose Waynesville as her resting place where she would be welcomed and remembered.

Mrs. Shock leaves a husband and two children, seven brothers and two sisters, Mrs. B.N. Pippin, of St. Louis, and Mrs. P.H. McGregor, of Rolla, Mo., mother and father now of Bakersfield, Mo., to mourn her death.

Mr. and Mrs. Shock for the past seven years had made Kansas City, Mo., their home, her husband entering business March 1st, 1912, and just a few weeks before his wife took ill with a complicated disease. He immediately began to make arrangements to dispose of his business in order to make a change of climate for her health and finally decided on going to San Antonio, Texas. In the meantime Mrs. Shock decided to go to the Missouri State Sanitarium at Mount Vernon, Mo., a most delightful place, not responding there and fearing a severe winter coming on started to San Antonio, in November. Upon arrival at San Antonio she began to improve but it was only for a short time as it was noticed the strong fight she was making to rid her terrible illness was all in vain. She struggled along in agony and intense pain, trying everything possible for relief.

Mr. Shock had her in a private Sanitarium where she was well cared for, he himself and her brother Byron helped to nurse and comfort her in every possible way during her terrible sufferings and was present at her bedside when the end came.

Mrs. Shock was beautifully arranged for burial which showed the love and sorrow of her mourned ones. Impressive funeral ceremonies were conducted at the M.E. Church South in this city at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. H.W. Bostwick after which the remains were laid to rest in the Mitchell cemetery amid a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends there as per her request to repose amidst the dust of her kindred and friends until the resurrection.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
17 April 1913
Page 4

Mrs. Ora Thompson d. April 1913

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

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
17 April 1913
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Harold Mitchell d. 8 March 1912

Death has again invaded our town and this time claimed for its victim, Harold, the little two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Mitchell who passed away Friday after a brief illness of dropsy of the bowels. Of a family of six little children little Harold is the first to be called away. Although the conditions were such that neighbors could not show their sympathy

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The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
14 March 1912
Page 5

Vandiver Berry Hill d. 27 September 1912

Vandiver Berry Hill

Judge V.B. Hill was born in Adair county Kentucky, Dec. 27th, 1827, and died at his home in Waynesville, Mo., Sept. 27th, 1912, aged 84 years and 9 months. His father was George Hill, his mother was Malinda Christeson, who died when the subject of this sketch was three years old. He was then sent to live in the family of her brother, Josiah Christeson, who reared him. His uncle moved to Pulaski county, Missouri, in 1835 and settled near Waynesville, on what is now G.O. Crismon's farm bringing the boy with him. He worked on his uncle's farm during the summer and attended the country schools in winter until 1848, when he went to school at Springfield, Mo., for five months. Subsequently he attended High school at Ebenezer, Green county, Mo. for thirteen months. Returning to Pulaski county, he was appointed deputy circuit clerk held eighteen months when he was elected sheriff of the county in 1850. He was elected to the Missouri Legislature, from Pulaski county in 1854 and again in 1856. For several years back he had been studying law, preparing himself to enter upon that profession. He was admitted to the bar in 1857 and opened an office in Waynesville. In 1861 he was elected a member of the state convention, which was to determine what course this state would pursue in regard to secession. He kept his seat in this convention until that body adjourned from St. Louis to Jefferson City where he with Sterling Price and several other prominent members were expelled on account of their strong Southern proclivities. He returned home and was elected captain of Company F 1st Regiment Missouri State guards, McBride's Division in the Confederate army. He was in the battles of Wilson Creek, Drywood and Lexington. In 1862 he resigned, returned to his home and engaged in farming until 1864 when he went to Wyandotte Kan., where he remained about a year as a clerk in a dry goods store. He then went to Putnam county, Indian, where he remained until May, 1867, when he returned to Waynesville and resumed the practice of law and also engaged in farming. In the early seventies he served his county as County School Commissioner and later as Prosecuting Attorney. In November 1874 he was elected Judge of the Circuit Court for the 18th Judicial Circuit of Missouri, in which capacity he served six years.

He was a leading member of the Baptist church having served several times as Moderator of the Association, he was also prominent in Masonic circles, having been raised to the sublime degree Master Mason a half century ago at Steelville, Mo., at that time the nearest lodge to Waynesville.

He was married Jan. 8th, 1856, to Miss Nancy McDonald in Waynesville, Mo., at the home of her brother, W.W. McDonald, who at that time was Circuit Clerk of this county. Six children were born of this marriage, four dying in infancy, two surviving, Mrs. J.B. Harrison, of Rolla, Mo., and Mrs. Nora H. Locker, of Waynesville. His wife died in 1902.

By his death that county has lost one of its oldest and most prominent pioneers and citizens. He saw this country transformed from a wilderness, overrun by Indians and wild beasts to its present condition, and aided all he could in its social, religious and moral development. He was always found on the moral side of every question public or private. In one sense he was a strong partisan. That is he was a firm believer in the great fundamental principles of the political party, the church, and the lodge to which he belonged, all of which had honored him and all three of which were his ideals in their respective spheres. He had been an invalid for years and his death had been expected any time for several months. The hand of affliction has rested heavily upon him for years thereby affording the younger generation little or no opportunity to know him personally and thereby become familiar with the many noble traits which endeared him to every one with whom he came in contact when he was in his prime 20 to 60 years ago. There was a quiet, native dignity about him in his daily walk and conversation which gave a charm to his personality. He cherished his home circle in a marked degree. A more loving, faithful husband, a kindlier, better father, a more exemplary citizens, a more trusted official or a more impartial Judge never lived.

The funeral services were held by Rev. J.C. Hicks, of Plato, after which the Masons took charge and the remains were laid to rest in the Mitchell cemetery by the side of his wife to await the Resurrection Morn and that lowly yet lofty spirit which so lately dwelt in that body of his, over which nature will spread her soft green carpet- where is it? May the Almighty save and may his children and grandchildren "be beloved for the fathers sake."

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
3 October, 1912
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Mrs. M.G. Wyrick d. 10 April 1911

Mrs. M.G. Wyrick Dead

Died, at her home in this city Monday morning, Mrs. M.G. Wyrick, after a brief illness of about three weeks duration.

Altho Mrs. Wyrick had been ill for some time her condition was not considered dangerous until the day before her death.

She was 51 years of age, was a kind unassuming woman who had the love and respect of everyone who knew her. She has lived in this county most of her life, grew to womanhood in the Bellefonte neighborhood, where she lived until about 15 years ago they moved to Waynesville where she has lived until she was called home. Deceased lived a consistent Christian life and while ill health forbid her making public demonstrations of her Christian woek yet her everyday life spoke volumes to her neighbors and friends.

She leaves a husband, two daughters, three step children, a mother, three sisters, a brother and a host of friends to mourn her death. Funeral services was held at the Methodist church Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. W.H. Bostwick after which the remains were laid away in the city cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved ones.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
11 April 1911
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Loyal Mitchell d. 18 January 1910

Loyal Mitchell Dead

Again the death angel has invaded our town and plucked one of its fairest gems. Little Loyal, the 21 months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Mitchell, passed away Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. after an illness of four days of bronchial pneumonia. The baby had been frail from birth and when the disease had fastened itself upon him medical skill and loving hands were to no avail.

Little Loyal's loveable, sweet disposition endeared him to all and he was a great favorite with neighbors and friends of the family.

Four little girls of Mrs. Mitchell's Sunday school class acted as pall bearers and funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bostwick at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, after which all that was mortal of little Loyal was laid away in the city cemetery.

We join the many friends in extending sympathy to the fond parents in this loss of their darling baby.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
21 January 1910
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Carl Eaton d. 14 September 1910

The infant child that was being cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Sparks died Wednesday. Some three or four months ago Lula Eaton, an inmate of the Nevada Asylum, was brought to the county farm, where she gave birth to this baby, a fine light-haired son. She was soon returned to the Asylum and the blue-eyed boy soon won the heart of Mr. and Mrs. Sparks, who took him to love and care for as their own. The baby will be greatly missed in their home.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
16 September 1910
Page 5

Evelyn Ousley d. June 1909

Died, little Evelyn, the twenty-one months old baby of Chas. Ousley and wife, after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Daugherty at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, after which the remains were laid away in the City graveyard. The young parents have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
25 June 1909
Page 5

Mrs. Harry Mitchell d. 18 May 1909

Passes to Her Reward

That grim old reaper Death has once more invaded a Waynesville home and this time the victim was Mrs. Harry Mitchell, who responded to the summons Tuesday evening after a lingering illness of seven weeks duration. Tuberculosis was her ailment and she passed to the other side fully conscious of her condition and surroundings and expressed herself reluctant, but not afraid to go; then goodbye---and all was over.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Daugherty at the Methodist church the afternoon following and her remains laid to rest in the Mitchell grave yard.

The bereaved young husband and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in this trying hour.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
21 May 1909
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Louis Zeigenbein d. 25 December 1908

Death of Louie Zeigenbein

One of the saddest deaths it has been our duty to chronicle for a long while was that of Louie Zeigenbein, which occurred last Saturday evening after a two days illness. Mr. Zeigenbein was a German and had spent most of his life in the Philippine Islands where he had married a native of that country. Something like two months ago he moved with his family here, bought a farm near town and was making things ready to enjoy life when he was called away.

He leaves a wife, who does not speak our language, and who is not acquainted with our customs, with three babies, over 10,000 miles from relatives or home, but when communicated with us as to the best thing for her to do, she informs us that she wishes to remain here and educate her children in our language. The funeral took place at 12 o'clock Sunday at the town cemetery conducted by Bro. Bostwick and a large crowd was in attendance, who joined in sympathy with the stranger within our gates in her bereavement.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
1 January 1909
Page 1

Sarah Pebble Vaught d. 18 January 1907

Pebel, the three-year old baby of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Vaught died Friday morning and was buried in the city's grave yard Saturday morning. The little one had been suffering from a complication of diseases. All possible was done by fond parents and willing friends to bring her back to health, but to no avail; until the All-Wise Ruler, who doeth all things well, saw fit to call her home. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the community in this their sad hour of bereavement.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
25 January 1907
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Emmit Oral Case d. 1 March 1907

Bell's Creek

The 8 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Case was buried at the chapel cemetery last Saturday. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
8 March 1907
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Alice Johnson d. 22 August 1903

Alice Johnson Dead

Alice Johnson, the 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Johnson of our city, died last Saturday evening after a long, painful illness. For over a year little Alice had been a patient sufferer from an incurable disease and while her loss falls heavy on the doting parents, and loving brothers and sisters, her death was to her a release from pain and suffering. Little Alice was a sweet and loving child, loved by her playmates and all who knew her and her place with the little ones, as with her family, can never be filled.

Her sweet life has been plucked as a half blown rose by the hand of God to bloom for him in Heaven. The bereft family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction and should be encouraged by the thought that their little darling is only waiting for them in the home beyond.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
28 August 1903
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Ray and Roy Clark d, 1917

Death claimed the few weeks old twin babys of Earl Clark and wife, of near town, this week. One died Sunday and the other one on Wednesday, both of summer complaint. They were laid to rest in the Colley Cemetery just west of town. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 August 1917
Page 5

Ray died 29 July, 1917 and his twin brother Roy died 1 August, 1917. Both boys were born 1 June, 1917.

Mary (York) Anderson d. February 1911

Obituary

Portia, Ark, February 15, 1911

Death Angel has again visited our midst and called our dear beloved sister, Mary Anderson, home, wife of John Anderson and daughter of Martha York. She leaves a husband, 11 children, a mother, 2 brothers, 1 sister and a host of friends to mourn their loss. She was 47 years old, was born in Pulaski county and lived there until she was married and some years since she moved to Arkansas. She had lived a consistent Christian life for twenty five years and was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. She suffered eleven weeks before God called her home. A Sister.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
24 February 1911
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Martha (Mitchell) York d. 25 August 1912

Aunt Martha York Dead

Martha York one of the oldest residents of Pulaski county died at the home of her son-in-law, L.F. Church Aug. 25th, 1912. She was about four years old when her father Samuel Mitchell moved from Virginia and settled just across the creek from town where E.A. Lolly now lives.

About 1855 she married Meridith York who died in Texas in 1875. During her 75 years residence in Pulaski county she has lived at two places only- the Lolly farm and her own farm near Hanna. A suitable obituary will appear later.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
29 August 1912
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Joe Mitchell d. 9 September 1909

News reached here this week of the death of Joe Mitchell, of Woodbine, Tex., which occurred on September 9th at the home of his son at Urica, Ok., where he had gone on a visit. The remains were taken to his home for burial in the family lot at Woodbine. Mr. Mitchell was the youngest son of Samuel Mitchell and was well known to old settlers here, having been raised in these parts. Mrs. Martha York is the only member of the old Mitchell family now living.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
17 September 1909
Page 5

Floe Elizabeth Burchard Rollins d. 23 March 1994

Floe Elizabeth Burchard Rollins

Floe Elizabeth Burchard Rollins, 91, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Ozark Methodist Manor, Marionville, where she had resided since 1987.

She was born in Waynesville, Nov. 3, 1902, the youngest of nine children of John Riley Burchard and Elizabeth Bostick Burchard.

She had been a resident of Springfield since 1932, and was employed for several years as a Dorm Mother at SMSU. She was a longtime member  of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the 50-50 Class. She was also a lifelong member of Eastern Star in Waynesville and had belonged to the White Shrine in Springfield for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; and sisters.

She is survived by five nieces; two nephews and their families.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Maple Park Cemetery under direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.

The family requests memorial donations to St. Paul United Methodist Church, Springfield.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
25 March 1994
Page 18

Gertrud Ella Kiesewetter d. 14 April 1981

Gertrud Kiesewetter

WAYNESVILLE- Services for Gertrud "Omi" Kiesewetter, 70, of Old Farm Estates West Waynesville, will be at 3 p.m. today at the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Dishno officiating. Burial will be in the Waynesville Memorial Cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Eva Elwell, Waynesville, and Feodoa Anders, Germany; one sister, Charlotte Petrossi, Germany; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
17 April 1981
Page 10

Alice Marie Ward d. 23 September 1982

Alice Ward

WAYNESVILLE- Services for Alice Marie Ward, 75, Waynesville, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Colonial Chapel in Lebanon with the Rev. Lonnie Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery.

Mrs. Ward died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Breech Medical Center, Lebanon, of natural causes.

Surviving are three nephews, one of whom was her guardian, Lawrence Glaser, St. Charles.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
25 September 1982
Page 10

Verla Mae Anderson d. 24 March 1997

Verla Mae Anderson, 60

EULA, Texas- Services for Verla Mae Anderson, Eula, Texas, formerly of Richland, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Buckhorn Baptist Church with burial in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel, Richland.

Mrs. Anderson, a cook for a school district, died on Monday in Eula, Texas. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 pm Thursday in the funeral home.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
26 March 1997
Page 20

Max Foster Sandy d. 25 July 1997

RICHLAND---Services for Max Foster Sandy, Richland, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Colonial Chapel, Richland, with burial in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery.

Mr. Sandy, a retired barber, died at 2:50 a.m. Friday in Veterans Administration Hospital, Columbia.

Veterans of Foreign Wars service with visitation following will be at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
26 July 1997
Page 16

Roberta Churchill d. 18 August 1987

Roberta Churchill

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

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

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

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

Elizabeth (Manes) York d. 20 January 1917

Obituary

Our mother now from us is gone,
Her voice forever stilled.
A place is vacant in our home,
Which can never be filled.

Elizabeth York was born in Spencer county, Indiana, November 14th, 1838, and died at her home in Pulaski county, January 20, 1917, at the age of seventy-eight years, two months and six days. She was laid to rest in the cemetery one-fourth mile from her home by the side of her youngest son, Simeon. Funeral services were conducted by Jesse Brown.

She came from Indiana with her parents, Seth and Rebecca Manes, when she was only one year old, and settled in Pulaski county, near the present site of Richland, which at that time was merely a wilderness, inhabited by deer and howling wolves. She was married January 29th, 1860. She was the mother of nine children, four having proceeded her to the great beyond. Five are still living; Mary Setser and Rebecca McMahan, of Camden county, Parridine and Ella York, of Pulaski county, and Wm. C. York, of Springfield. She also leaves her husband, five brothers, two sisters, four half-brothers and two half-sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was honored by a long life and lived to have great grandchildren. She had been a member of the Baptist church about 41 years and has lived a true Christian life, always giving her children good advice. She was a kind mother and a devoted companion.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
8 February 1917
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