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

Willie Edward Francis d. 28 March 1981

ST. ROBERTS- Services for Willie Edward Francis, 52, St. Roberts, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Pryar Pruitt officiating. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery.

Mr. Francis died Saturday morning in Army Beach Provilion Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, after a long illness.

Survivors include his wife, Bertha; three daughters, Vicki Baker, Crocker, and Rebecca and Barbara, both of the home; two sons, Richard and James, both of the home; his mother, Nettie Mae Polston, of South Carolina; a brother Lawrence J., of North Carolina; and one grandson.

The family will be at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Masonic services will be at 7 tonight.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
30 March 1981
Page 8

Rector Noel Pemberton 1902-1981

Rector Noel Pemberton, son of William Frank and Martha Malinda Steen Pemberton was born October 21, 1902 in Iberia, Missouri and departed this life January 26, 1981 at his home near Richland.

On September 24, 1924 he was united in marriage to Lola Jewell Andrews, and to this union was born three sons and one daughter all surviving.

Mr. Pemberton was born and raised in Miller County, and was a farmer all of his life.

He became a member of the Church of Christ in Richland in July of 1963.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 1981 at the Colonial Funeral Chapel with Evangelist Larry Robertson officiating.  Burial was in the Mt. Union Cemetery under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland.

Pallbearers were: Ron Pemberton, Joey Pemberton, Billy Williams, Randall Pemberton, Joe Gan and Joe Wright.

He leaves to mourn his passing three sons: Duane, Clay, and Frank all of Richland; one daughter: LaVelle Gan, of Laquey; three brothers: Clarence Pemberton, Kansas City, Missouri; Curtis Pemberton, Lee’s Summitt, Missouri and John Pemberton, Iberia, Missouri; three sisters: Edith Graham, Iberia, Missouri; Mae Mace, Camdenton, Missouri and Vesta Harmon, New Mexico; twenty grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Raymond, Warren, Leslie and Jessie; two sisters: Lou Burke and Violet Sannings; two grandsons: Jackie and Jimmy Pemberton.

Patricia Lynn Monell 1980-1981

Patricia Lynn Monell was born on June 27, 1980 at Waynesville, Missouri and departed this life on January 27,1981 at Crocker, Missouri.  She had attained the age of seven months.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 30, 1981 at the Long Moss Williams Chapel in Crocker at 11 A.M. with Phillip Sallee officiating.  Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home.

She is survived by her parents: Maurice and Jeana George, Crocker, Missouri; 1 sister, Charolett, of the home, her grandparents:  Wayne and Frieda Presley, Iberia, Missouri, and Mr. & Mrs. Burless George, Dixon, Missouri.

Susie Mabel (Johnson) Williams 1897-1981

Susie Mabel Williams, daughter of Wesley and Betty Brickey Johnson was born February 16, 1897 in Camden County and departed this life January 18, 1981 at her home in Richland, Missouri. In September of 1939 she was united in marriage to Jack Williams. She has lived in Richland most of her life. Funeral services were held January 20, 1981 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dale Hufft officiating. Burial was in the Johnson Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels. Survivors include two brothers, Lee Johnson, of Belle, Missouri; Ransy Johnson of Sacramento, California; and one sister, Mrs. Norma Hancock of Richland, Missouri. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters, Myrtle and Lottie.

Frank Junior Miner 1908-1981

Frank Junior Miner was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 11, 1908 the son of Frank and Daisy Shinkles Miner and passed away in the St. Johns Hospital in Springfield on Thursday morning, January 15, 1981.  He had attained the age of 72 years.

He was united to Delphia Stokes on August 21, 1955.

He is a member of the Church of Christ in Dixon and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held in the Gilbert Chapel on Saturday, January 17, 1981 with Charlie Pitts officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Gilbert Funeral Home of Dixon.

Serving as pallbearers were James Cardin, Wilford Alexander, Don Crews, Jim Brown, Dale Waak and Roger Smith.

Mr. Miner is survived by his wife Delphia of the home; 2 sons Frank and Ralph Miner of Kansas City, Kansas; 5 daughters, Dorothy Miller, Becky Russell, Norma Aubin, and Doris Horine all of Kansas City, Kansas and Sue Ham of Dixon; 1 sister Mary Jane Pollock of Dixon with grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Ora May (Kissinger) Olander 1897-1981

Ora M. Olander, daughter of Frank and Laura Roam Kissinger, was born October 15, 1897 in Swedeborg, Missouri and departed this life January 19, 1981 in the Autumn Manor Rest Home, No. 2, in Yates Center, Kansas.

Ora was married to Ernest Olander on November 3, 1912.  She was a dedicated wife for forty-three years, and a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend, who will be greatly missed.

Funeral services for Ora M. Olander were held at the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 1981 with the Rev. Floyd Barlow officiating.  Burial was in St. Johns Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Pallbearers were: Clifford York, Hager Roam, Luther Ledbetter, Leonard Miller, Cleve Roam and Berlin Kissinger.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Anna Jane Smith of Kansas City, Kansas; one sister, Anna Johnson of Springfield, Missouri; her son-in-law and one grandson.

Ottie Maude (Coble) Bittick 1891-1981

Ottie M. Bittick, daughter of William B. and Sarah Jane Holloway Coble, was born October 22, 1891 at Trenton, Missouri and departed this life January 15, 1981 at the age of 89 years, two months and 23 days.

On November 16, 1953 she was united in marriage to Walter V. Bittick.  To this union was born two children.

Granny as she was lovingly called, was the last of a pioneer family in Douglas County.  She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was a Charter member of the Prior Church, the church her parents helped build in that community, continuing to serve her Master as a faithful worker in all church work, teaching Sunday School Classes for many years.  She served her fellow man by caring for the sick.  She was loved by all who knew her.

Funeral services for Ottie Maude Bittick were Saturday, January 17,1981 at 1:00 p.m. at the Colonial Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Oakley Herring officiating.  Burial was in the Clifty Hall Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Missouri under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Pallbearers were:  Travis Jeter, Frank Kays, Melvin Hendrix, Chester Woody, Leslie Sanders, and Dee Carroll.  Honorary Pallbearers were: Don Sloan, Cecil Ferguson, Cecil Branson, Charles Rogers, Bill Sutherland and Richard Wood.

Surviving are one daughter, Lena L. Watson, three grandchildren, Myrna Burdine, John Paul Richardson, Nancy Brooks; three great grandchildren, Sarah Jane Richardson, Lena Maye and Betty Lee Brooks, one sister-in-law, Nell Bittick, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and neighbors.

Those preceding her in death were her husband, an infant son, her parents, four brothers, and three sisters.

Bertha Belle (Hance) Warnol 1896-1981

Bertha Belle Warnol was born at Arlington, near Jerome, the daughter of Barry and Dora Agnes Allison Hance on February 5, 1896 and passed away in the Phelps County Regional Center in Rolla on Saturday morning, January 17, 1981.  She had attained the age of 84 years.

She was united in marriage to Charles Warnol in the Waynesville Court House by Rev. S.D. Scrivner on June 13, 1914.  They have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.  Unto this union 6 children were born.

She has been a member of the Pisgah Church in Dixon since April, 1914, joined Garnet Chapter No. 283, Order of the Eastern Star on March 10, 1947 and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Gilbert Chapel on Monday January 19, 1981 at 2:00 p.m. with Pryor Ray Prewett officiating.  Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of the Gilbert Funeral Home of Dixon.

Serving as pallbearers were Ray and Gene Wagoner, Everett Sharp, Theron, Donald Ray and Carl Warnol.

Mrs. Warnol is survived by her husband Charles of the home; 3 daughters, Grace Collier of Dixon, Minnie Patton of Rolla and Gladys Hargis of Devil’s Elbow; 1 son Charles Jr. of Hurley, Mississippi; 1 brother Eugene Hance of Orlando, Florida; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by 1 son James, 1 daughter Lucy, 2 grandsons, Jim and Clay Jr., 6 brothers and 1 sister.

Effie Page Wayman 1904-1981

Effie Page Wayman, daughter of Francis and Elzada (Lane) Page was born April 27, 1904 near Big Piney, Missouri and passed away June 9, 1981 at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital in Waynesville.  She had attained the age of 77 years, 1 month, and 13 days.

She attended Bayou School in Big Piney.  She was converted at the age of 16 and united with the Hopewell Baptist Church at Big Piney in 1920.  She never moved her membership and remained a faithful christian.

She was united in marriage to William H. Wayman on August 23, 1926, and unto this union 4 children were born: Loyd, Marjorie, Gerald, and Larry.

She is survived by her husband, William, of the home in Waynesville, Missouri; her 4 children: Loyd Wayman, Orangevale, California, Marjorie (Wayman) Williamson, Kingston, Washington, Gerald and Larry Wayman, both of San Andreas, California, 11 living grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters: Lena Gray and Emma Firestine, both of Waynesville, Missouri; 1 brother, Bob Page of Merced, California, and numerous nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

She was a loving wife and mother and will be sadly missed by all.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, June 13, 1981 at the Long-Moss-Williams Chapel in Waynesville, Missouri at 10 a.m. with Reavil Hankins officiating.

Burial will be in the Lakewood Memorial Cemetery at Empire, California under the direction of the Franklin & Downs Funeral Home of Ceres, California.

Drura LaVega Pippin 1899-1981

Drura LaVega Pippin, age 82, was born in Waynesville, Missouri, in 1899 on April 13 to Dr. Bland Nixon and Nancy (Vaughn) Pippin.

The families of the Pippin’s and the Vaughn’s settled in Pulaski County in the early 1800’s.

Dru graduated from Soldan High School in St. Louis, and after serving in the Armed Forces during World War I, he graduated from the University of Missouri School of Agriculture in Columbia, Missouri in 1922.  He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Social Fraternity and Alpha Zeta Honorary Agriculture Fraternity.

Following graduation, Dru went to Marshall, Missouri in Saline County as County Extension Agent and there met Eva Luther of Burns, Tennessee, whom he married in 1925.

Dru and Eva came to Waynesville that year, and assumed the management of Pippin Place on the Gasconade River, which for many years was a vacation spot of renown.

Dru’s only sister is Lauramae, Mrs. Charles Echert, of Albany, New York.

In 1927, a son, Dan Luther Pippin was born; and in 1928, a daughter, Nancy Lu completed their family.

Nancy survives and Dan is remembered by us as Missouri  Universities 1952 Olympic Basketball Captain for the United States of America.

Pippin, an agronomist, and practicing farmer, was named Master Framer of Missouri in 1929.

In the early 30’s Dru worked as an appraiser for the Federal Land Bank.

During World War II, Pippin Place became a year round home for hundreds of army officers and their wives.  At this time, Dru became active in the A.U.S.A., the U.S.O., helped establish the Lion’s Club, the local Shrine Club, and continued his support with the United Methodist Church, which was a major interest throughout his entire life.

Dru was a leader of the University of Missouri Alumni Association of Pulaski County, a 60 year member of the Waynesville Masonic Lodge, a member of the Grand Chapter of Missouri Order of the Eastern Star, Pulaski County - Fort Wood Shrine Club (which met at Pippin Place for many years), a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple of Springfield, Missouri, the Scottish Rite, Lebanon Commandry #331 of Waynesville, Missouri.

Governor Phil M. Donnelly appointed Dru to the Missouri State Conservation Commission in 1947-1969.  He served as its chairman and was re-appointed to the commission by Governor John M. Dalton from 1951-1964, when Senator frank Briggs was appointed to the United States Senate.

Dru served as an honorary Colonel on the staff of both Governor Donnelly and Governor Dalton.

Dru’s efforts, along with those of former United States Senator Stuart Symington and Representative Dewey Short and others, helped to establish Fort Leonard Wood as a permanent Military installation.

After Eva’s death, 1962, Dru stayed at Pippin Place andin1964 married Wilda Miller of West Plains, who passed away in 1980.

Dru passed away quietly on Monday, June 15 at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital.

He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Duggins, of Jefferson City, Missouri, 1 sister, Lauramae Echert, Albany, New York; 7 grandchildren: Ralph H. Duggins III, Fort Worth, Texas; Martha L. Duggins, Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Berry Wanless, Springfield, Illinois; Elizabeth R. Duggins, Jefferson City, Missouri; Dr. Dru N. Pippin, Columbia, Missouri; David Pippin; Rolla, Missouri; Mrs. Glen Golson, Mexico, Missouri; 4 great-grandchildren: Dan, Heath, and Kelli Pippin, Columbia, Missouri, and Ashley Wanless, Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 18, 1981 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Waynesville, Missouri with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.

Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Moss-Williams Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were: Ralph H. Duggins, Dr. Dru M. Pippin, David Pippin, Glen Golson, Barry Wanless, and Arthur Lankford.

Organist was Mrs. Dorothy Moore and singers were members of the Norris family.

Ray Dwight Johnson 1956-1981

Ray Dwight Johnson, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formerly of Dixon and Eldon, was born on December 27, 1956, at Granite City, Illinois, a son of Harley Glen and Erma Jean Howser Johnson, and departed this life on Monday evening, June 1, 1981, near Muskogee, Oklahoma, as a result of accidental drowning.  Ray had attainted the age of 24 years, 5 months, and 4 days.

Ray was united in marriage on July 27, 1980, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the former Miss Linda Harjo, and to this union, one daughter was born.  Prior to his death, Ray had been employed as a construction worker for the past four years.

Those left to mourn the passing of Ray include: His wife, Mrs. Linda Johnson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one daughter, Miss Cora Johnson, of the home; his parents, Harley and Erma Johnson, Route 3, Dixon; one brother, William B. Johnson, Route 1, Dixon; three sisters, Mrs. Glenna Bilyeu and Mrs. Julia Anderson, both of Hayden Route, Dixon, and Miss Cynthia Johnson, Route 3, Dixon; his maternal grandparents, Basil and Lola Howser, 

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Carl Eugene Cantrell 1923-1981

Carl Eugene Cantrell of Crocker, Missouri was born on January 22, 1923 in Niangua, Missouri; the son of Leroy and Zula Cantrell and departed this life on June 1, 1981 at the V.A. Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.  He had attained the age of 58 years, 4 months, and 10 days.

Carl was united in marriage to Joy Slawson on July 8, 1948 and unto this union 4 children were born.

He was a member of the Pulaski County Shrine Club, Arlington AM & FM Lodge 346 of Dixon, Missouri, he served several terms on the City Council at Crocker, Missouri, served on the board for the Rural Water District, and was a member of the Christian Church of Niangua,Missouri.

Carl is survived by his wife, Joy, of the home, 1 daughter: Cathy, Crocker, Missouri; 3 sons: Stanley, Crocker, Missouri; Robin, stationed in Tennesse with the United States Navy; Stephen, stationed in Los Angeles, California with the United States Navy; 6 grandchildren: Melissa Plemmons, Christopher Plemmons, Heather Rowden, Consuelo Cantrell, Michelle Cantrell, and Christian Cantrell, 1 brother; Don Cantrell, West Covina, California; 3 sisters: Karline Proserpi, Springfield, Missouri; Kathleen DePace, Diamond Bar, California; and Ann Gosinski, Pfafftown, North Carolina.

Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, June 4, 1981 at the First Christian Church of Crocker at 2 p.m. with Rev. Merwyn McMillan officiating.

Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Moss-Williams Funeral Home.

Masonic services were held on Wednesday, June 3, 1981 at 7 p.m. at the Long-Moss-Williams Funeral Home in Crocker.

Pallbearers were:  Larry Salveter, Leon Layman, Bill Howell, Eddie Lively, Darrell Kubinski, and Bobby Houser.

Organist was Mrs. Gladys Schneider and Soloist was Mrs. Betty Layman.

James Russell Collier 1922-1981

James Russell Collier was born in Dixon, Missouri on July 27, 1922 the son of Huber and Vaneta Tull Collier and passed away in the Veterans Hospital in Columbia on Saturday, June 6, 1981.  He had attained the age of 58 years.

He was united in marriage to Muriel Barnhart on June 22, 1942 and to this union 1 son and 1 daughter were born.  Russell joined the Army in December 1942 and served until September 1945.  He received a Theater Ribbon with 4 Bronze Stars, a good conduct ribbon and a purple heart.  He was wounded in France in 1944, serving a total of 2 years and 10 months.  He belonged to the VFW in Dixon and the Carpenters Local Union in Lebanon 2297.

He is survived by his wife Muriel of the home in Jerome, 1 son Lester of LaGrange, Mo., 1 daughter Mrs. Sonja Kay Krempges of Springfield, Mo., 1 grandson T.J. Collier, 4 sisters, Veva Penland of Livingston, Texas, Inez Higgs of Texas City, Texas, Verna Rickerson of Dixon, and Bernice Ronertson of Cuba, with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were held in the Gilbert Chapel on Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Billy Elam officiating.  Burial was in the Fox Crossing Cemetery under the direction of the Gilbert Funeral Home of Dixon.  Serving as pallbearers were Charles McEntee, Dean Baker, Archie Nichols, ___ Campbell, J.C. Blanton, and Paris Claiborn.

Minnie Mrytle (Prewett) Page 1895-1981

Minnie Mrytle Page, 86, died Sunday afternoon, May 17, 1981, while visiting her daughter, Luella Roam in St. Joseph, Missouri, following a short illness.

Minnie was a native of Hooker, Missouri, but spent most of her life in Crocker, Missouri and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Luella Roam, St. Joseph, Missouri; 1 sister Gladys D. Staley, St. Louis, Missouri, 1 brother, Price V. Prewett, Overland Park, Kansas and 1 grandson: John Roam, Andrews, Texas,

Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, May 20, 1981 at 2 p.m. at the Long-Moss-Williams Chapel with Marc Miller officiating.

Burial was in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Moss-Williams Funeral Home of Crocker.

Pallbearers were: Lloyd Breyer, Ben Newcomb, Milford Brackett, Jack Skaggs, John McClendon, and Richard Skaggs.

Organist was Gladys Schneider and soloist was Lisa Laughlin.

29 April, 1895 - 17 May, 1981

Engra Arkatie (West) Nelson 1901-1981

Engra Arkatie Nelson, of Dixon, was born on July 27, 1901 in Maries County, Missouri, a daughter of James Hardy and Anna Murgrada Peterson West, and departed this life on Saturday, May 23, 1981, at the family residence, Dixon, following a lengthy illness.  Mrs. Nelson had attained the age of 79 years, 9 months and 27 days.

Mrs. Nelson was united in marriage on August 2, 1922, near Dixon, to Robert Onslow Nelson, and to this union, two sons and four daughters were born.  She was a member of the High Point Church of God, near Dixon.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Nelson include:  Her devoted husband, Onslow Nelson, of the home, Dixon; two sons, Lawrence Nelson, Aurora, Nebraska, and Fred Nelson, Denver, Colorado; four daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Stauffer, Dixon, Mrs. Jane Miles, Patterson, Mrs. Anna Eaton, Bonne Terre, and Mrs. Stella Caselton, Des Moines, Iowa; two brothers, Claude West and Amos West, both of Dixon; four sisters, Mrs. Esther Oakes, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Ethel Nelson, Mrs. Dola Bacon and Mrs. Anna Belle Alexander, all of Dixon; twenty grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Mrs. Nelson will indeed be sadly missed by her dear family and all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Nelson at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 1981, at the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with the Rev. James Bailey, High Point Church of God, near Dixon, officiating.

Interment was in the Kenner Cemetery, near Dixon, under the direction of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Dixon.  Pallbearers were Dan Stauffer, Stephen Stauffer, Robert Nelson, Wesley Eaton, Ivan Eaton and Philip Eaton.  Honorary pallbearers were Dean Nelson, Neal Nelson, Dale Nelson, Lee Miles and Mark Miles.

Martha (Long) Strutton 1900-1981

Martha Strutton was born in Crocker, Mo., on September 22, 1900, the daughter of Tommy and Elizabeth Long and passed away in the Charles E. Still Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri on Saturday, May 16, 1981.  She had attained the age of 80 years. 

She was united in marriage to Albert Strutton on January 12, 1921 and 9 children survive.

Mrs. Strutton was a member of the Mt. Union Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children, 3 daughters, Aileen Long and May Beal of Dixon, and Glynis Brown of Kansas City, 6 sons, Gerald Strutton of Crocker, Farrell, Gene, Raymond, and Claude Strutton of Kansas City and Carl Jr. of Sugar Creek, Mo., and Tommy Strutton of Iberia, 27 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter, 4 sisters, Grace Holler of Kansas City, Evelyn Walls of Bonner Springs, Kansas, Ora Becker of Crocker, and Irene Jennings of Oak Grove, Mo, 5 brothers, Willis Long of Crocker, Otha and Oda Long of Richland, Claude Long of Kansas City and Gilbert Long of Lee Summitt.  She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 son Bobby Wayne on March 25, 1969, 3 step-sons, Albert Jr., Walter and Archie and 1 sister Eva Long and 3 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in the Pleasant Hill Church with Farris Wall officiating on Tuesday, May 19, 1981 at 1:00 p.m..  Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Moss-Williams Funeral Home of Crocker.  Her grandsons served as pallbearers. 

William Thomas Doyel 1921-1981

William Thomas Doyel was born near Dixon, in Maries County, Missouri on August 14, 1921, the son of Henderson and Rosa Wodohodsky Doyel and passed away in the St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City, Mo., on Monday evening, May 11, 1981.  He had attained the age of 59 years.

He worked in Kansas City on construction for 17 years, then moving to Brinktown to farm, retiring in 1979.  He was united in marriage to Eula Stokes on November 8, 1945 and unto this union 2 sons and 2 daughters were born.

Bill is survived by his wife Eula of the home in Brinktown, 2 sons, Larry of Robertsville, Mo., and William Lee of Brinktown, 2 daughters, Kathie Kitchens of Natchitoches, Louisiana and Joanna Doyel of Brinktown, 1 sister Marie Bauer of Dixon, 7 grandchildren, with many other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his mother and father and 1 sister Anna Bauer.

He was a member of the Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Brinktown and the Holy Name Society.

Funeral services were held in the Guardian Angel Church in Brinktown on Thursday morning, May 14, 1981 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Albert Dudenhoeffer officiating.  Burial was in the Guardian Angel Cemetery.  All arrangements were under the direction of the Gilbert Funeral Home of Dixon.  Serving as pallbearers were Robbie Baker, Bob Wilson, Roger Smith, William and Ronnie Bauer and Leo Kleffner Jr..

Georgia Ann (Adkins) Scott 1916-1981

Georgia Ann Scott, of Dixon, was born on November 30, 1916, near Meta, Missouri, a daughter of James Lewis and Effie Belle Martin Adkins, and departed this life on Saturday afternoon, May 9, 1981, at the Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hospital, Columbia, following an illness of three months.  Mrs. Scott had attained the age of 64 years, 5 months and 10 days.

Mrs. Scott was united in marriage on June 14, 1937, near Meta, to Ona Bruce Scott,and to this union, two children were born.  Mr. Scott preceded his wife in death on October 2, 1965.  Mrs. Scott was also preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Adkins.

Mrs. Scott was a member of the Dixon United Methodist Church.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Scott include: One son, Kenneth Scott, Jefferson City; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Norwood, Dixon; one brother, Ray Adkins, Meta; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Christian, Ashland, and Mrs. Ruby Bryant, Iberia; two grandchildren, Darren Norwood and Donetta Moore, both of Dixon; and many other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Scott was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother, and will indeed be sadly missed by her dear family and all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Scott at 2:00 p.m., on Monday afternoon, May 11, 1981 at the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with the Rev. Clarence Smith, Dixon United Methodist Church, officiating.  “Beyond the Sunset” and “Amazing Grace” were sung for the funeral service.

Interment was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Dixon.  Pallbearers for Mrs. Scott were Roy Doyle, Jerry Braun, Scott Paterson, Lonnie ___, Mark Jones, and Todd Holman.

Charles Raymond Woods 1922-1981

Charles Raymond Woods was born in Phelps County, Missouri, on May 21, 1922, the son of Charles and Octavia Blackwell Woods and passed away in the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri on Tuesday, April 28, 1981.  He had attained the age of 68 years.

Raymond was united in marriage to Faye Robertson in August, 1935 and unto this union 2 sons and 2 daughters were born.

He is survived by his wife Faye, of the home, 2 sons, Billy of Cahokia, Illinois and Dale of the home, 2 daughters, Loretta Rose of Dixon and Dorothy Kohler of Imperial, Missouri, 2 brothers, George of Jefferson City and Lewis of Arcadia, Missouri, 1 sister, Lola Wilson of Mantica, California, 12 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by 1 sister Mable Carter, 1 grandson Billy Joe Woods and 1 son-in-law Carlis Humphrey.

 When he was first married he worked for the WPA building roads, he then worked at Ft. Leonard Wood as a meat cutter for the hospital.  He went to St. Louis where he worked at the Fisher Body Plant and the Swift Meat Packing Company.  Then he moved back to Dixon and went back to work at Fort Leonard Wood, retiring after a total of 17 years with the Civil Service.  After retiring, he worked in Dixon for the Dixon MFA Coop, Dixon R-1 School and the last 11 years part-time for the Gilbert Funeral Home.  In his early years he had a radio program in Rolla where he was known as “Cowboy Ray” where he played his guitar and sang.  On Sunday afternoons he had a program with the late Rev. and Mrs. Henry Prewett, and for awhile had a program in Lebanon.

Raymond was a member of the Kenner Church of God, Arlington Masonic Lodge #346 where he was Past Master and was serving his second term as Dixon City Councilman.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held in the Gilbert Chapel on Friday, May 1, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Wilson Davis officiating.  Burial was in the Kenner Cemetery under the direction of the Gilbert Funeral Home of Dixon.  Serving as pallbearers were Junior Miller, Jim Long, Arnold Bassett, Richard Cockriel, Marvin Rose and Melvin (Bud) Kohler.  Masonic Services were given on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.