Lola Mae (Wilson) Bailey 1909-1985

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Berean Cemetery

Berean Baptist Church at Berean Cemetery. Photo by Pulaski Baptist Association.

Berean Cemetery in Pulaski County, MO is located on Highway AB, 1 mile between Laquey and Gascoozark. From AB Highway turn on to Snipe Road (Formerly County Road X44-299). Follow Snipe Road to Berean Baptist Church. The cemetery is located behind the church at 26471 Rio Road.

Berean Cemetery, Pulaski County, Missouri. Photo by Pulaski County Obits, October 2009

The earliest marked stone in Berean Cemetery is that of James E. Laquey, barely a year old at time of death, who passed away 26 December 1879. James was a son of Joseph Laquey, whom the town of Laquey was named after. A Civil War Veteran, a World War II Veteran, and a member of the Woodmen of the World are interred here.

The Laquey family plot. Joseph W. Laquey is the namesake of the nearby town. Photo by Pulaski County Obits, Fall 2009

The Woodman of the World marker for Rueben W. Traw. Photo by Pulaski County Obits.

Township 36-Range 13-Section 09

Henry E. Bailey 1908-1977

Henry E. Bailey was born September 17, 1908, and passed away April 17, 1977, at the Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, after attaining the age of 68 years and 7 months.

Henry spent his entire life’s activities in Pulaski County. He taught school, managed Shady Grove General Store, farmed, and served his county for 17 ½ years in the capacities of Presiding Judge and County Clerk. Mr. Bailey was a member of the Richland Lodge #385, Scottish Rite Body of Joplin, Missouri and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple of Springfield. He was a member of the Berean Baptist Church, where he faithfully served for 36 years.

Henry was preceded in death by a son, Harry Lloyd, and the mother of his three of his surviving children.

He is survived by his wife, Lola, of the home, one son, Elmer of West Des Moines, Iowa; four daughters, Mary Johnson of Richmond, Virginia, Martha Ogle of Springfield, Missouri, Georgia Smith of Ouzinkie, Alaska and Dorothy Sikes of St. Clair, Missouri, two sisters Ruth Long of Richland, Missouri, and Opal Storie of Waynesville, Missouri, one foster cousin, Robert Deaton of Peoria, Illinois, and ten grandchildren.

Henry’s death creates a great void within the lives of relatives, friends, and the Berean Church.

Masonic services were held April 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Long Moss Williams Chapel in Waynesville. Funeral services were held April 20, 1977 at the Berean Baptist Church 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Norman Sanders and Arthur Gormley officiating. Burial was in the Berean Cemetery under the direction of Long Moss Williams Funeral Home of Waynesville.

Pallbearers were: Claudie Laughlin, George Lane, Bill Morgan, Cleo Long, Leo Long, Chester Woody. Honorary pallbearers were: Jack Long, Dale Long, Preston Woody, Doug Storie, Don Storie, James Bailey, Kenneth Howlett, Reed Howlett, warren Watson, Merele Amos, Harrison Barlow, Brown Johnson, Jim Bailey, Claude Morgan, Joe Morgan, Bill Jones, Paul Long, Paul Ray, Joe Thornsberry, Wayne Anderson, David Adkins, Jim Laughlin, Noel Martin, Roy Lee Dye, Chester Dye, and Harvey Dye.

Weldon Maness 1932-2009

FC (RET) Weldon Maness went home to be with his Lord at 5:20 P.M. July 4, 2009 in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla, Missouri at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 18 days. Weldon, son of the late Clyde Lewis Maness and Effie (Gathings) Maness Haney, was born September 16, 1932 in Scotts Hill, Tennessee where he grew up and attended school. In 1953, Weldon was drafted into the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement after 23 ½ years of service. He served two tours in Korea and Vietnam each and was awarded several awards and commendations; some of which include: National Defense Service Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 device, Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Overseas Service Bars (2), Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars, Meritorious Unit Commendation (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, R.O.K. Presidential Unit Citation, along with several awards and commendations. On August 24, 1952, Weldon was united in marriage to Shirley Hockaday in Pickett, Arkansas. They shared over 56 years of marriage together and were blessed with a beautiful family. After retiring from the military, Weldon was able to do things that he enjoyed. He loved old cars and horses. He especially liked spending time with friends and he never met a stranger. He always made everyone feel like you were his best friend, even if you had just met him. Most importantly, he treasured those times spent with his family and friends. As an adult, Weldon accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized by Rev. Norman Sanders at the Independence Baptist Church. He was currently a member of Berean Baptist Church and attended every time he was able. Weldon will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by his wife, Shirley of the home; four daughters: Debra (Joe) Valunas of Laceyville, PA; Judy (David) Heath of Vero Beach, Fl; Cathy Shoun of Cedar Rapids, IA; Angela Bell of Chicago, IL; two sons: James (Cheryl) Maness of Lebanon, MO and Daniel French of Crocker, MO; one brother: Hollis (Peggy) Maness of Benton Harbor, MI; four sisters: Juanita (Roger) Williamson of Oxford, AL; Ailene Morris and Brenda Stegall of Jackson, TN and Norma Kitchen of Henderson, TN; 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Weldon was preceded in death by one daughter: Melissa; one brother: C.L. Maness and one sister: Melba Butler. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 9, 2009 in the Memorial Chapel and Crematory of Richland with Rev. Scott Chastain officiating. Recorded music selections included "Grandpa", "Go Rest High On That Mountain" and "In The Garden". Serving as escorts were the Grandchildren of Mr. Maness. Burial followed in the Berean Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United States Army, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel and Crematory of Richland. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Berean Cemetery Fund in memory of Weldon Maness. Donations can be made at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.

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