Michael Paul “Pop” Black 1945-2010

Michael Paul “Pop” Black, of Dixon, was born on October 7, 1945, at Bunker, a son of William and Ollie (Watson) Black, and departed this life at 12:37 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Mr. Black had attained the age of 64 years, 2 months and 25 days.
 
Mr. Black was united in marriage on November 1, 1983, at Dixon to Sharon Kay Swiney. He was preceded in death by his father in 1968; his mother in 1988; one son, Brian Burnham in 1999 and one daughter, Marilyn Burnham in 2006.
 
Mr. Black was a self-employed mechanic for several years, retiring in 1975 to spend time caring for his wife and family whom he loved dearly.
 
Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Black include: his wife, Sharon Black, of the home in rural Dixon; two daughters, Angela Black, Dixon and Heather Burnham, St. James; one brother, Winford Black, Bunker; six grandchildren, David Allen Duff, Jr., Brian Wesley Duff, April Michelle Macormic, Angel Nicole Macormic, Kyla Danielle Macormic and Dennis Lee Rowell; two great-grandchildren, Shania Duff and Brian Wesley Duff, Jr.; and many other relatives and friends.
 
Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Black at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2010, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon with Pastor Elmer Turnbough, Cuba, officiating. Three favorite selections were played for the service.
 
Graveside services and interment was in the Greeley Cemetery, Bunker under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Mr. Black were Lee Gann, Dennis Piersall, Kenny Swiney, Mel Nulph, Winford Black and Eddie Miller.
 
          Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family with envelopes available at the office of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Floyd H. Black 1880-1956

Floyd H. Black, son of James W. and Louisa Black, was born November 15, 1880 in Coolville, Ohio, and departed this life in Burge Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, February 8, 1956 at the age of 75 years, two months and 24 days.

He came to Missouri with his parents at the age of four years, first settling in Laclede County, near Winnipeg, later moving to Richland, where he attended school.

When about 11 years of age the family moved to the Jackson farm on the Gasconade River near Brownfield, Missouri, where he continued to live until the Lord called him to his eternal home in Heaven.

April 13, 1902 Floyd was united in marriage to Nellie Barlow. To this union two daughters were born, Ruth, who survives, and Ruby who passed on at the age of 19 months.

When 26 years of age he was converted and united with the Prospect Church. Brother Black retained membership with this church until it ceased to function. He then transferred to the Idumea Baptist Church and remained a member there until the year of 1950 when he transferred to the Berean Baptist Church of which he was an active member at the time of his death.

November 30, 1908, his wife Nellie, was called away by death. The death of daughter Ruby also followed January 19, 1909.

On July 19, 1910 he was united in marriage to Ida Elizabeth Sanders and to this union nine children were born, all of whom survive.

Brother Black was an active, useful citizen, a successful, prosperous framer and stock raiser. He was not only interested in his own personal interests, but also in religious, civic, and political affairs.

He served many years as a member of the school board. Also served as Judge of Pulaski County, and at time of death active as a deacon of his church. He served as board member of the Pulaski County Baptist Mission Board. In all of these various places he served not only conscientiously, but also efficiently.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of the home; ten children-four sons and six daughters, James R. of Richland, Missouri, George W. of Edgar Springs, Missouri, Thomas H. of Richland, Missouri, and Verlan E. of Ukiah, California.. The daughters are Mrs. Ruth Harrison of Dixon, Missouri, Mrs. Helen Anderson of Richland, Missouri, Mrs, Watye Nicks of Laquey, Missouri, Mrs. Della Howlett of Laquey, Missouri, Mrs. Mary Lou Southard of Richland, Missouri, and Mrs. Loraine Meilahn of Bellerive, Nebraska. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, one niece, Vera Reed of St. Louis, Missouri, one nephew, Heber Rhoades of California.

Brother Black will not only be sadly missed by the loved ones, but also by the church and in all various activities through out the community.

Funeral services were held Sunday, February 12, 1956 at 2:00 p.m. at the Richland Baptist Church with Rev. Virgil Manes officiating assisted by Rev. J.O Brown and interment was made in the Idumea Cemetery near Laquey, Missouri. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home Of Richland.

The pallbearers were grandsons Robert Howlett, Jerry ray Black and William B. Harrison and son-in-laws Rollins Howlett, Jack Southard, and Clarence Harrison.

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Ida Elizabeth (Sanders) Black 1890-1974

Ida Elizabeth Black, daughter of George and Margaret Philips Sanders, was born Feb. 24, 1890 in Pulaski County, Missouri and passed away after a lingering illness at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on June 24, 1974 at the age of 84 years and 4 months.

On July 19, 1910 she was united in marriage to Floyd H. Black, who preceded her in death, Feb 9, 1956. To this union 9 children were born, all of whom survive. Four sons and five daughters, namely: james R. and Thomas H. of Richland, George W. of Edgar Springs, and Verlan A. of Ukriah, California, Helen Anderson, Watye Nicks, Della Howlett and Mary Lou Southard all of Richland, Loraine Meilahn of Bellevue, Nebraska, and one step-daughter, Ruth Harrison of Dixon, Missouri. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Lena Long, Richland and Evelyn Williams and Gladys Carter of Waynesville, 3 brothers, Alf Sanders of Richland, Tom Sanders of Beulah, Fred Sanders of Herculaneum, Missouri, several other relatives and many, many friends.

She was also preceded in death by her father and mother, two brothers, and three sisters.

Ida was converted at an early age and united with the Prospect Baptist Church and later moved her membership to the Fairview Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member until her health prevented her attending. She was loved by all who knew her.

Funeral services for Ida E. Black were held on Wednesday June 26, 1974 at 2 p.m. at the Richland First Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Longnecker officiating. Mr. Dwight Roam sang, accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Mildred Farmer. The burial was in the Idumea Cemetery directed by Moss-Williams Funeral Home of Richland.

The pallbearers were grandsons: Robert Howlett, Morris Howlett, Max Howlett, George Douglas Black, J.R. Black, Larry Southard.

William Black 1818-1897

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.
William Black was born in Green County, East Tennessee, Dec. 17, 1818, died at his home near Braddock, Phelps County, MO, March 18, 1897 at 12 noon, aged 78 ys, 3 ms, and 3 days. Bro. Black was a son of Joseph and Mary Ann Black. At 18 he taught school and taught for many years both in Tenn. and also after he came to MO. Aug. 18, 1841 he was married to Miss Sarah Ann Hurley and in 1843 he with wife and one child came to Missouri and settled on the farm where he still lived at the time of his death. Two sons and four daughters, all but one daughter still living. Grand children 31, 25 living. Great Grand children 9 with 7 living, with his widow who survives him. Bro Black was of a family of 8 children, 5 sons and 3 daughters. One brother, Lewis Black of Waynesville and Mrs. Ellen Kirk survives him. He was a member of the County Court of Phelps County, Missouri 6 years. A professed Christian for 43 years, first a member of the M.E. Church 13 years, and a member of the Baptist Church at Enon, Dent County. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity for 40 years. A funeral sermon was preached by J. J. Watts at his late residence March 22, 1897 at 2 p.m. from Rev. 21X25 after which he was followed to the grave by 200 friends and buried by the masons at 4 p.m. ($2.00) J. J. Watts