Lucy Katherine Wolf 1898-1984

Services for Lucy Katherine Wolf were held at First Baptist Church 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 1984. Officiating at the services was Rev. Roger Marshall. Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, Soloist; Sharon Gundram, Organist. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery. Escorts were: George Saltzman, Bob Saltzman, Howard Wolf, Jr., Alan Terry, Lawrence Clasby, and Everett Wilson. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

Lucy Katherine Wolf, the daughter of Josiah Smith and Mary Atelia Eaken Park, was born in Camden County on May 10, 1898, and departed this life January 2, 1984 in Waynesville, Missouri.

She was united in marriage with George Wolf on October 8, 1916, and to this union was born three children, all surviving.

Mrs. Wolf has been a faithful member of the First Baptist Church for nearly forty years, as long as her health permitted. Besides a homemaker, she was a cook at the Richland Grade School for a few years, and also worked at Fort Leonard Wood.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and eight sisters, also two great grandchildren who died in infancy.

She is survived by her husband, George; one son, Howard of Dixon; two daughters, Pauline Terry of Richland, and Ruth Saltzman of Crocker; eleven grandchildren, thirty four great grandchildren, and fourteen great great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.

Luther Eaken 1912-1984

Luther Eaken was born in Camden County, Missouri, on August 26, 1912, the son of Willis N. and Mary E. Shelton Eaken, and passed away February 15, 1984, following a short illness.

On September 4, 1937, he was united in marriage to Nora L. Pruitt, and to this union were born three children. Luther and Nora lived in and around Richland all their lives.

At an early age, Luther accepted Christ as his personal saviour at Dublin Baptist Church, later moving to his membership to Independence Baptist. He has been a member of Grace Baptist for the last three years. 36 years ago, he was a deacon at Elm Grove Baptist. He was faithful to his church as long as his health permitted.

He was retired from the gas company where he was employed for about 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Leonard, and one daughter, Wilda Sue, who died in infancy.

Those left to mourn his passing are his wife, Nora of the home; two sons: Dorel Eaken of Richland, Missouri and Wayne Eaken of Palmer, Alaska; daughter-in-laws: Pam and Judy Eaken; two sisters: Edith Holder of Lebanon, Missouri and Beulah Barnes of Lake Ozark, Missouri; three granddaughters and one grandson; other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 18, 1984, 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Freddy Blevins and Rev. Gary Hutsell officiating.

Music was provided by Larry Atkins.

Escorts were: Eddie Holder, David Phelps, Jess Elam, Ed Graves, Lloyd Williams, and Billy Hamilton.

Honorary escorts were: Mayfield Wilson, Ed Southard, Ralph Posten, and Dick Johnson.

Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel.