Nellie Allen d. 4 December 1957

MRS. THOMAS ALLEN

Mrs. Nellie Peck Allen, 73, Waynesville, died Wednesday in the Waynesville General Hospital where she had been a patient for 20 days. She was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge at Waynesville.

Survivors are her husband, Thomas; a step-daughter, Mrs. Louise Gardiner, Kansas City, Kan.; and two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Rose, Abilene, Kan., and Mrs. George Smith, Langford, Kan.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Waynesville Methodist Church with the Rev. H.E. Trevathan officiating. Burial will be Waynesville Memorial Cemetery with Hedges of Waynesville in charge.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
5 December 1957
Page 55

Catherine Leola Hively d. 30 October 1957

Mrs. Catherine Leola Hively, 78, Waynesville, died Wednesday in the Waynesville General Hospital. She was a life-long resident of that town.

Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Waynesville Baptist Church. The Rev. B. R. Tatom will officiate. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Hedges.

Survivors are two sons, Albert Lee Hively, Salem, and William Spencer Hively, Devils Elbow; four daughters, Mrs. Alice Wickman, Richland; Mrs. Mary Sharp, Waynesville; Mrs. Fern Spalding, Rolla, and Mrs. Violet Page, St. Louis, 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
31 October 1957
page 59

Marilyn Crossland d. 30 April 1957

Funeral services for Marilyn Crossland, two-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Crossland, of Waynesville, who died yesterday, have been set for Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Waynesville Baptist Church with the Rev. B.R. Tatom officiating. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery, directed by Hedges of Waynesville.

Also surviving are three brothers, William, Sammy and Danny, and a sister, Marlene, of the home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Ousley of Waynesville; and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lillie Crossland, also of Waynesville.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
1 May 1957
Page 19

Luther E. Ransdall d. 31 March 1957

Luther E. Ransdall, 68, a retired carpenter of Waynesville, died in Waynesville General Hospital yesterday evening.

Surviving are his wife, Lucille, a son, William R. Ransdall, and a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Quesenberry, all of Waynesville.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Waynesville Methodist Church with the Rev. John Bolen officiating. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery directed by Hedges of Waynesville.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
1 April 1957
Page 17

Dora Estella (Logan) Laughlin 1870-1957

Dora Estella Laughlin, daughter of Jacob Henry and Margaret E. Logan, was born in Pulaski County, near Waynesville, Missouri, on July 27, 1870 and departed this life in Waynesville on September 10, 1957 at the age of 87 years past.

She was united in marriage on February 16, 1887 to James Laughlin. To this union nine children were born. They lived at this time on what is known as the old Laughlin farm and reared their family. She was preceded in death by her husband, three sons, two daughters, two brothers, and seven sisters.

She had been in failing health for a number of years, and in June of last year was admitted to the hospital for treatment , and since then her condition had steadily grown worse.

Those left to mourn her passing are two sons, Orville and Roy, and two daughters, Mrs. Nora Elfie Budd and Mrs. Lola Mae Ichord, all of Waynesville, and Mrs. Cora Ousley of Caseyville, Illinois. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and eight great great grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and a host of friends.

When a young girl, she was converted and united with the old Friendship Baptist Church and later, when the church was torn down, she moved her membership to the Waynesville Baptist Church. She was a kind and loving mother, sister and friend and will be sadly missed by all.

Funeral services under direction of Hedges Funeral Home of Waynesville were held Friday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynesville Baptist Church with Rev. B.R. Tatum and Rev. Dallas Wells officiating. Interment was in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery.

Pall bearers, all grandsons, were Johny Ichord, Oscar Ichord, James Laughlin, Jimmie Lee Laughlin, Claudie Laughlin, and Wayne Laughlin.

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Rev. James Andrew Sheppard 1884-1957

Funeral Services For Andy Sheppard Held Last Saturday
Was Widely Known In Pulaski County As Baptist Minister

The Rev. Andy Sheppard, widely known Baptist minister, passed away at Waynesville General Hospital last Thursday. He had been in ill health for some time and had been a patient in the hospital the past two weeks.

“Andy” as Bro. Sheppard was affectionately known to his host of friends in this county, was one of the best known and best loved men in this community and besides serving as a minister as a minister and evangelist for over twenty-five years, he found time to partake in numerous civic affairs. He serves for a number of years as a member of the City Council of Waynesville. Truly the entire county will miss Bro. Sheppard.

JAMES ANDREW SHEPPARD

Rev. James Andrew Sheppard, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Sheppard, was born near Dixon, Missouri, June 27, 1884 and departed this life at the Waynesville General Hospital August 22, 1957 at the age of 73 years, 1 month, and 25 days.

On December 2, 1906, Andy was united in marriage to Ora Smith and for more than 51 years they had traveled happily together down life’s pathway. Though now separated by death for a short time, they have the assurance of meeting again in God’s kingdom.

About the year 1930 Bro. Sheppard was converted and united with the Gasconade Baptist Church. Very soon after he was saved the Lord called him to the ministry. In February 1931 he preached his first sermon in the Gasconade Church. From that time as long as health permitted he was very busily engaged in the work of his Lord as pastor, evangelist, and personal worker. He preached the Gospel in its simplicity and believed in a definite work of Grace as the only remedy for sin. A few years ago, he requested a brother preacher, Virgil Manes, that he should be living, he conduct his funeral when death came. He also suggested that Jobe 19:25, 26, and 27 be used as the scripture for the occasion. This alone is a testimony to the assurance he possessed in the Lord.

On June 14, 1955 he suffered two strokes which brought his pastorial work to a close. At that time he was pastor of two ___od half-time churches in the Pulaski County Baptist Association, Idumea and Mt. Gibson. Although handicapped by ill health for over two years, Bro. Andy never lost his zeal for the work of the Lord and bore testimony to the last.

About 17 days before his passing he requested to go to the tent revival at the Buckhorn Baptist Church and hear Rev. ___oley one time more. This request was granted and he attended his last service there where he had previously been pastor and accomplished a good work.

Though confident of his being home with the Lord in heaven, he leaves to mourn his passing the loving wife, Ora, of the home; one son, John Sheppard of Dixon; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Wyrick of San Diego, California, and Mrs. Virgie Kilty of __alipo, California; five nieces and four nephews. Bro. Sheppard was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and three brothers.

Besides the loved ones named above, he also leaves other relatives and many friends by which he will be sadly missed. Bro. Sheppard will also be missed by the Pulaski County Baptist Association and the churches thereof.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Buckhorn Baptist Church with Rev. Virgil Manes officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Hedges Funeral Home, of Waynesville.

Pall bearers were Snowden Burnett, Aud Long, Floyd Hancock, Homer Lipscomb, James Burnett, and Dova George.

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Henry Harrison McKinnon 1867-1957

Henry Harrison McKinnon, son of Mr. and Mrs. McKinnon, was born October 24, 1867 and passed away November 16, 1957 at the age of 90 years and 23 days.

In 1905 he was united in marriage to Ella Clark. To this union seven children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, and a daughter, two brothers, and one sister.

Most all of his life has been spent in Pulaski County and around Waynesville where he had been engaged in the jewelry and watch repair business.

He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Grace Helm, of Crocker, and Edith Ray of Waynesville; three sons, Arthur and Everett McKinnon of Waynesville, and Robert Tebault of Orange, California, two stepsons, Coy Clark of Winfield, Kansas, and Harvey Clark of El Dorado, Kansas, three brothers, Hugh of Reno, Nevada, Ning of Stockton, California, and Phillip of Newburg, Missouri, two sisters, Alice Helms of Joplin, and Lula Kelly of Rockport, Illinois, 18 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

He was a devoted father and was always much concerned about the welfare of his family. He was a man who had great love, kindness, and consideration for all he met, therefore he was loved by all who knew him.

He was a great lover of God’s word and spent much of his time reading and studying it. Being blessed with good health and a strong will he was self-supporting until his departure. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church near Crocker with Rev. James Routh officiating. Interment was in the Antioch cemetery under direction of Hedges Funeral home of Crocker.

Pall bearers were Freddy Thompson, Dilbert McKinnon, Jess Ray, Joe Helms, James Routh, Paris McKinnon, and Leonard Hedrick.

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Burton Twiss Shukers, Senior 1897-1957

Burton Twiss Shukers, Senior, 60 years old, died at 8:55 a.m., December 19, 1957 at Warrensburg Medical Center after an illness of several months. Mr. Shukers suffered a heart attack Sunday, December 15 and had been a patient in the Medical Center since that time.

He was born September 7, 1897, at Sedan, Kansas. He was a son of Charles D. Shukers and Maude Twiss Shukers. He was married May 26, 1932 to Kathryn Evans at Warrensburg. He was a graduate of Kansas State School for the Blind. He attended Kansas State College at Pittsburg and held a life certificate to teach.

He gained wide recognition in his 42 years as a tuner, tuning for many artists as well as colleges and other individuals. He had been a resident of Warrensburg for the past nine years during which time he was contract tuner for Central Missouri State College, St. Pauls College, and Missouri Valley College.

Prior to this he resided in Waynesville, Missouri where he was Justice of Peace of Pulaski County for 12 years. He is remembered by his many friends in Waynesville and members of the Highway Patrol with whom he was associated.

He was a Past Noble Grand of the Odd Fellow Lodge and a member of the Methodist Church at Waynesville.

His main interest in life, other than his work, was his family, and hobby of railroading.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, of the home, and the following children: Kay and Burton, Junior, of the home, Charles of Keokuk, Iowa, Mrs. Elbert Leigh of St. Louis and Mrs. Robert Henley of Kansas City. Preceding him in death was one son, Donald Evans, who died in 1941 at the age of 18 months. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. John Rucker of Independence, Kansas, and two grandchildren, John Shukers and Steven Leigh.

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John L.D. Manes (1880-1957)

John L.D. Manes, son of Newton and Emmeline Manes was born June 16, 1880 in Washington State, and departed this life at the Waynesville General Hospital April 7, 1957 at the age of 76 years, 8 months, and ___ days.

He was converted at the age of 20 years and joined the Swedeborg Baptist Church, at the time of his death had transferred his membership to Idumea Baptist Church, where he remained a faithful church member until God called him home.

He was united in marriage to Catherine Virginia Graves _____ ____, 1903 and to this union were eight children, four boys and four girls: Avie and _____ of Dixon, Floyd of Raymond ______, Robert of Ojai, California, Mil____ Gwin of Laquey, Lucy ______ of Raymondville, _____ Deardeuff of Richland, W___ and Ell May of Edgarton, ____ also he has 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Six brothers preceded him in death.

He is also survived by his wife and three sisters: Mrs. ____ York, Mrs. Fred Smith and Mrs. Carl Anderson and a host of relatives and friends.

He will be missed by all who knew him. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.

Pallbearers were Norman Manes, Ralph Manes, Willard Manes, Otis Thomas, Kermit Anderson, and Louis Graves.

Funeral services were Thursday, April 11, 1957 at ____ p.m. at the Bethlehem Church near Swedeborg, Missouri with Rev. Virgil Manes officiating. Interment was in the Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Waynesville.

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Bryan Alvin Lane 1902-1957

Popular County Employee Passes Away In Hospital Following Heart Attack

Bryan Lane, who for the past 35 years, had been an employee of the county, passed away at the Waynesville General Hospital February 5, where was taken following a heart attack suffered a few days previous. Mr. Lane was one of the best known and best liked men in this county.

OBITUARY

Bryan Alvin lane was born November 1, 1902 at Waynesville, Missouri and passed away at the Waynesville General Hospital at the age of 54 years, 3 months, and 4 days.

Mr. Lane was united in marriage to Mary Jane Ray, April 5, 1925 and to this union were born two sons, Robert and Lloyd both residing at Waynesville and one daughter Catherine Nicks of Waynesville. He is also survived by one step-daughter Cora Haney of Ault, Colorado.

Mr. Lane was a member of the Gospel Ridge Baptist Church.

Mr. Lane worked as a county employee for the past 35 years.

Beside his family, Mr. Lane leaves to mourn his passing one sister, Musetta Cusick of Waynesville and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Waynesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Cox officiating, Friday February 8, 2:00 p.m. Interment was in the Waynesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Hedges Funeral Home of Waynesville.

Pallbearers were Dick Gray, Clayton Gray, Freddie Gray, Snowden Ray, Jess Ray, and Edd Roach.

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Mollie (Thompson) Elkins 1883-1957

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pallbearers were Roy Atterberry, Thomas Wagner, …..

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Mabel L. (Gan) Saling 1899-1957

Mabel Lea Gan, daughter of George W. and Anna Gan, was born in Waynesville, Missouri, April 24, 1899 and died suddenly at her home in St. Clair, Missouri on April 19, 1957.

On December 24, 1919 she was united in marriage to Samuel E. Saling. To this union one son, William James Saling was born.

She spent her early life in Waynesville where she was active in church and social affairs, later moving to Swedeborg, Missouri, where she lived for several years. She was a member of the Swedeborg Baptist Church, where she took an active part and attended regularly. She was a long time member of the Loyal Workers Club of Swedeborg, where she was loved and respected by all. When her health failed some two years ago, they moved to St. Clair to be near her son and his family.

Survivors are her husband, Samuel E. Saling, her son and daughter-in-law, five grandsons, Billy, Jr., Michael, Larry, Patrick, and Terry, two sisters, Lois Lofting of Crocker, and Georgia Sprague of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who will be grieved at her passing.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynesville Baptist Church with Rev. J.L. Hicks officiating. Burial was in the Friendship Cemetery under direction of Hedges Funeral Home of Waynesville.

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Dorsey Brian Scott 1900-1957

Dorsey Brian Scott, son of Benjamin and Ethel Scott, was born near Waynesville on August 12, 1900 and passed away at his home in Richland on May 31, 1957 at the age of 56 years. For the past three months he had been under a doctor’s care.

On November 12, 1932 he was married to Mildred Hudgens, and to this union seven children were born.

Surviving are his wife, Mildred, four daughters, Jean Quesenberry of St. Louis, Beulah York of Richland, and Mary and Joyce of the home; three sons:
Dorsey Junior, Harvey and William of the home; one brother, wayne of Mt. Vernon; sis sisters: Mabel Ferguson, Lulu Guyott and Cella Hines, all of St. Louis, Myrtle Hubenthaw of Malden, Missouri, Lucille Williams and Velma Prescott of the State of California; four grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

He was not a member of any church but no one read the Bible any more devoutly or believed in it as he did. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and will be sadly missed.

Funeral services were held at the Richland Methodist Church Monday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Lindell Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Dixon cemetery at Dixon under direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Richland.

Pallbearers were Earl Hubenthaw, Lloyd Ferguson, Snowden Quesenberry, Bobby Quesenberry, Dorsey Scott, Jr., and Homer Hudgens.

Honorary pallbearers were friends from St. Robert: Luther Blair, Kenny Smith, Herman Paulette, Bill Davis, Lee Goodman and P.R. Lynch.

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