Opal Anderson d. 28 March 1917

LITTLE GIRL DROWNS IN POND

Opal, Daughter of Orville Anderson and Wife, Gone to Rest.

Opal, the four year-old daughter of Orville Anderson and wife of the Hawkins neighborhood, was drowned about 4 o'clock, Wednesday, March 28th.

Little Opal and her three brothers and sisters were out playing in the barnyard, and she had been running around the lot with a cow bell strapped about her neck, which she threw into a pond of water and had gone in to get it. Her eight year-old brother saw her and ran in and got her out, but she was dead when he reached her. The water was not more than a foot deep, but she probably mired down in the mud and fell.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon, from the Fairview church, by James Nickels, and the remains tenderly laid to rest in the church cemetery. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in this their time of great sorrow.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
5 April 1917
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Virgil Hammock (1887-1906)

RICHLAND

Died. At the home of his grandparents, near Fyan post-office on Sunday morning, Virgil Hammock, aged eighteen years of dropsy of the heart. He was a son of William Hammock and his father and mother both have typhoid fever and his mother is not expected to live.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

30 November, 1906

Page 8

Transcribed by Laura (Abernathy) Huffman

Arthur L. Dye 1911-1986

Arthur L. Dye of Waynesville, Missouri, was born a son of Harley M. Dye, and Pearl (Berry) Dye on December 12, 1911 in Pulaski County, Missouri, and he departed this life at the age of 74 years, eight months, and 24 days.

On January 24, 1937, he was united in marriage to Jeretta Hudgens, and to this union four children were born.

He had accepted Christ and was baptized at a very early age, and at the time of his death was a charter member of the Harmony Baptist Church.

Arthur was a life-long resident of Pulaski County, Missouri.  He was a retired farmer from the Fairview community and he and his family had the honor of being chosen Farm Family of the Year several years ago.  He had pride and appreciation for his working years as a farmer.  He was loving and devoted to his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed by all of them.

Mr. Dye was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeretta; one daughter, Hazel Scherrer; also one infant brother and sister.  He is survived by two sons: Dannie of Waynesville, Missouri; and Frank of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one daughter, Helen Fleischer of Waynesville, Missouri; one sister, Marie Storie of Waynesville, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; also other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 7, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harmony Baptist Church, under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Bill Pringle, and Rev. Keith Miles officiating.

Music was provided by soloist, Iva Mae Case, and organist, Dorothy Moore.

Escorts were: George Berry, Bill Dye, Herman Dye, Roy Lee Dye, Charles Storie, and Tracy Storie.

Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery, Laquey, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

A memorial has been established to the Fairview Cemetery Fund.

Willie Ann (Howlett) Quesenberry 1928-2012

Willie Ann Quesenberry, daughter of Robert Reed and Grace LaMoine (Rollins) Howlett, was born April 15, 1928, in Pulaski County, in the Fairview Community. She departed this life Monday, May 28, 2012, in Mercy Hospital, Lebanon, at the age of eighty-four years, one month and thirteen days.

On April 12, 1947, she was united in marriage to John Truman Quesenberry and to this union three daughters and two sons were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Connie Sue and Debra Ann Quesenberry, a step great-grandson, Ashtyn Sufficool, three brothers, Rollins, Dale and Keith Howlett, and a sister, Gussie Black.

Willie is survived by her husband, Truman Quesenberry; children, Pat Hays and special friend, Dean Moore, John Quesenberry and wife, Darla, and Bill Quesenberry all of Laquey, MO; six grandchildren, Jeff Smith (Barb), Tammy Smith, Jason Smith (Kerry), Amy, Susan, and Joshua Quesenberry; five step-grandchildren, Charlotta Wallander (Nathan), Timmy Sufficool (Shayna), Tyler Sufficool (Tammy), Troy Autrey (Andrea),and Albany Hampton; nine great-grandchildren, fourteen step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Kenneth Howlett and wife, Flo, of Richland, MO; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

She was born and raised in the Fairview area of Pulaski County and attended the Fairview School. Later attending the Richland High School and graduated with the Class of 1945. Went to Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, MO and received her teaching certificate. After she and Truman were married they continued to make their home here. She taught in a country school for a few years near Hazelgreen and then became a devoted wife and mother to her family. She also worked at Betty’s Café in St. Robert for a few years.

Willie had professed her faith in Christ and was a longtime faithful member of the Fairview Baptist Church. She was very involved at the church and had played the piano there for many years. She centered her life around caring for her family and her church. Her dog, Scooter, also held a very special place in her heart.

Willie was a loving wife and mother, a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, a treasured sister and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed, but will live on in our hearts forever.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Rev Larry Suggs and Rev. Francis Stiles officiating. Soloist Becky Lercher sang “Beyond the Sunset”, “Suppertime” and “Serenaded By Angels”. The song “Goodbye World Goodbye” performed by the Covenant Quartet was played. Serving as escorts were Jason Smith, Nathan Wallander, Timmy Sufficool, Tyler Sufficool, Tommy Howlett and Donnie Howlett. Serving as honorary escorts were Joshua Quesenberry, Russell Howlett, Eddie Howlett, Morris Howlett, Larry Echelberry and JR Black. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery of Laquey, Missouri.

Bobby Lee Quesenberry 1932-2012

Bobby Lee Quesenberry, son of Snowden and Leta (Anderson) Quesenberry, was born November 12, 1932 in Bloodland, Missouri. As a young boy, Bobby attended school at Fairview and Cave Springs. He later attended North Bend, Oregon, and Richland High School until the 11th grade. He then graduated from Roosevelt High School.

As a teenager, Bobby made a profession of faith and became a member of Fairview Baptist Church in 1948. In later years, he became a member of Idumea Baptist Church and then began attending New Friendship Baptist Church. They were very faithful to attend as long as their health permitted.

In 1949, Bobby began working at Forest Hills Golf Course in St. Louis as a grounds maintenance man. He continued there until 1961 when he became a contract painter. After moving to the Fort Leonard Wood area, Bobby began in October 1965 as a ground maintenance man on Fort Leonard Wood. He continued his work there until 1985 when he had a stroke and retired due to medical reasons.

On October 26, 1986, Bobby was united in marriage to Donna Louise Carter in Richland, Missouri. They shared over 25 years of marriage together and many wonderful memories.

In his spare time, Bobby enjoyed being outdoors while hunting and fishing. He also had quite a collection of arrowheads and was always looking for more. Bobby was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Richland and also served as a board member of the Laquey School District and the Fairview Cemetery Board.

Bobby went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2012 in his home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer having attained the age of 79 years, 5 months and 14 days. He will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Bobby leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Donna of the home; four children Linda Scott (Robert) of Waynesville Mo, Janice Adams (Brian) of Waynesville, Mo, Mark Quesenberry of Richland, Mo. and Kelly York (Joe) of Laquey, Mo; three step-children Rhonda Pool (Steven) of Laquey, Mo, Gayle Bivens (Earl) of Laquey, Mo, Dianne Guinn (David) Warsaw, Mo; two sisters Rosemary McKinstrey of Waynesville, Mo. and Ruth Close of Kansas City, Mo; 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Snowden Quesenberry (1997), Mother Leta Hammock Quesenberry (2007); two infant twin sisters: Zora and Zella Quesenberry and one son: Snowden Brian Quesenberry (1957).

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2012 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Bro. Gary Humphrey officiating. Soloist, Becky Lercher sang "Unclouded Day", "To God Be The Glory" and "God Will Take Care of You". Serving as pallbearers were Joe York, Nicolas York, Eddie Wilson, Jediah York, Brian Adams and Steve Pool. Honorary escorts included Earl Bivens, Thomas Wilson, Mark Quesenberry, Bob Scott and David Guinn. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery, Laquey, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.

Keven Kent Landreth 1959-1984

Keven Kent Landreth was born a son of Lee Landreth and Patricia (Grode) Landreth, May 31, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri, and he departed this life March 8, 1984 at his home on Boulder Drive near Laquey, Missouri, having attained the age of 24 years, 9 months, and 9 days.

He accepted Christ as his personal Savior, and was Baptized, December 13, 1981 at the First Christian Church in Waynesville, Missouri.

He attended Laquey Grade School and Richland High School.  He had been in poor health for several years, having spent nearly four months of the past two years in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, March 13, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Lee Todd and Rev. J.W. Brewer officiating.  Interment was in the Fairveiw Church Cemetery, under direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Those serving as Escorts:  Leroy Wilson, Harry Anderson, Robert Crowley, George Hill, William Hill, and Roy York.

Honorary Escorts:  Joe Gann and Clinton Peterson.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Landreth, of the home, His Sister Karen Weaver stationed with her husband Leroy at the United States Army Base at Fulda, Germany.  His Maternal Grandmother, Georgia Grode, Boulder Drive.  One Niece Natalie Weaver, and two nephews Jonathan and Justin Weaver of Fulda, Germany. 

Floy "Lucille" (Roam) Howlett 1923-2010

On December 12, 2010, Lucille Roam Howlett, 86 years, 11 months and 12 days, went home to be with her Lord. She was born December 31, 1923 to Lon and Odessa Dye Roam, the 1st of 3 children. She was saved at an early age and actively served in church until her health declined.

On November 18, 1941, she was married to John Dale Howlett. They were blessed with 5 children: Roger Dale and wife LaRue of Bertrand, MO, Phyllis Mae Keeney and husband Eddie of Licking, MO, David Michael and special friend Rhonda of Laquey, MO, Eddie Joe and wife Jana of Lebanon, MO and Randy Rex and wife Jeanette of Waynesville, MO. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Michelle Moeller and husband Trey, Melissa Huff and husband David, Tony Howlett and wife Julie, Ryan Howlett and wife Tina, Lynn Krauss and husband Lewis, Lori Windt and husband Joe, Hollie Thornsberry and husband Jonathan, Heather Bendix and husband Kore, Hannah and Halie Howlett. She has 24 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; her brother Dale Roam of Leesburg, FL; other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dale, her parents, her sister Fern McMillin, twin granddaughters Susan and Sharon Keeney and great granddaughter Hannah Dorris.

She loved her family and each grandchild that came along was the prettiest baby she ever saw. After 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, she saw a lot of pretty babies.

The main purpose of her life was to be a good wife, mother and Golden Rule. She loved the role of homemaker and spent her married life trying to be the best she could be. Her love for cooking showed in the many recipes shared with others and the healthy appearance of her family. She was an artist at heart. Oil painting, ceramics, crocheting and quilting were a few of her favorites. She always had a project going and frequently gave them to friends who expressed an appreciation for her efforts.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2010, in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Dr. Robert Lilly and Dr. Trey Moeller officiating. Pianist Marleen Brown accompanied soloist Becky Lecher as she sang “Beulah Land.” Serving as pallbearers were Rex Howlett, Ryan Howlett, Doug Ogle, Terry Roam, Tony Howlett and Rick McMillin. Honorary pallbearers included Morris Howlett, J.R. Black, Johnny Quesenberry, Russell Howlett, Max Howlett, Tommy Howlett, Billy Quesenberry, Robert Howlett, Donnie Howlett, Danny Howlett and Jimmy Howlett. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery, Hanna, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.

*Obituary courtesy of Michael Roam

George "Bill" Green 1944-2009

December 17th, 2009

George William Green was born February 29, 1944 in Dixon, Missouri. He was one of twelve children born to the union of George Washington and Dorothy Jane (Mitchell) Green.

George passed away December 17, 2009, at his home near Laquey, Missouri, at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 18 days.

“Bill,” as he was affectionately known, grew up and attended school in Dixon. As did most kids from large families, Bill cut his education short to work and help support the family. But he did make sure he helped his sister, Judy complete her education. Bill started at an early age worrying more about the welfare of others, than of his own.

Bill worked for the Mark Twain National Forestry for thirteen years before taking a position with the Pulaski County Road and Bridge department. Bill was proud to have been an employee of PCR&B for twenty-three years and four months; most of those years being spent on a motor grader.

On September 30, 1999, Bill married Gwendolyn Green at her day care center in Buckhorn. Bill’s family immediately expanded to include not only Gwen’s sons, Eric and Ronnie, but also all of the day care children, who lovingly branded him as “Bill-Bill.”

Bill loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, riding his horses and working on his farm. He was also a big John Wayne fan. Bill was a long time member of Buckhorn Baptist Church.

Bill will be greatly missed by his wife: Gwen; two sons: Eric Goudge of Laquey and Ronnie Goudge of Puyallup, Washington; nine siblings: Mary Ann Anderson and husband, Paul, and Margie Lou Steen both of Crocker, Norma Jean Atwell, and husband, Bob of California, MO, Judy Wieners and husband, Clarence of Laquey, Raymond Green and wife, Kay of Kane, Illinois, Barbara Bowling and friend, Richard Ledbetter of Richland, Ronnie Green and wife, Kathy of Montreal, Paula Forrest of St. Robert and John Green and wife, Lisa of Laquey; two grandsons: Gavin and Alex; many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his father: George Green (June 26, 1978); his mother: Dorothy Green (November 21, 1998); one brother: Freddie Green (September 4, 2007) and a sister: Nora Twehus (January 12, 2000).

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 19, 2009 in the Buckhorn Baptist Church of Buckhorn, Missouri with Re. Larry Atkins officiating. Music selections included “This Is Just What Heaven Means to Me” sang by soloist Larry Atkins, “Beulah Land” sang by Stacy Green, and “Go Rest High on That Mountain” sang by Matt Atkins. Serving as escorts were Eric Goudge, Ronnie Goudge, Johnny Green, Stacy Green, John Allen Twehus, Wesley Atwell and Clarence Wieners.

Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery, Hannah, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of George William “Bill” Green and may be left at the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.

MSG (Ret) Donald Lee Hays 1934-2010

November 7th, 1934 - February 5th, 2010

Donald Lee Hays passed away February 05, 2010 at St. John’s Regional Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 29 days.

Don was born November 7, 1934 in Xenia, Illinois. He was the third child of four sons born to the union of the late Simon Peter and Lenora Grace (O’Brien) Hays Jordan. Don grew up and attended school in Flora, Illinois.

Don served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1980. He served two tours in the Vietnam War. For his faithful and honorable service, Don was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Commendation Medal, Drill Sergeant Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with silver star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with bronze star, Army commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Good Conduct Medal (6th award), Expert Qualification Badge (M16) and the Meritorious Service Medal. His son, Jason, at Jason’s basic training graduation ceremony, honored Don by pinning his Purple Heart medal on him many years after the award. Master Sergeant Hays retired at Ft. Leonard Wood.

On August 6, 1988, at the Fairview Church in Pulaski County, Missouri, Don was united in marriage with Patricia Lou (Quesenberry) Smith, and together they shared over 22 wonderful years together.

After retiring from active duty service, Don worked for Bayroid Fluids Company in Texas. He hauled and unloaded the fluids used to lubricate the pumps in the oil wells. Don enjoyed hunting for bargains at auctions, fishing, traveling and playing pinochle. He especially enjoyed time with family and friends, especially his grand and great grandchildren. He was a man of faith, and knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.

Don will be greatly missed by his wife: Pat; seven children: Terry Lee Hays (Fern) of Effingham, Illinois, Keith Alan Hays (Tatum) of Springfield, Jeff Smith (Barb) of Crocker, SGT Jason Smith (Kerry) stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, Lenora Grace Colby (Steve) of the state of Florida, Diana Lynn Meads (D.J.) of Springfield and Tammy Smith of Laquey; 30 ½ grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; his father and mother-in-law: Truman and Willie Ann Quesenberry and two brothers-in-law: John and Bill Quesenberry all of Laquey along with other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by one son: Donald Lee Hays, Jr., and three brothers: Simon Peter Hays, Jr., James and Tom Hays and sister-in-law: Debbie Hays.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2010 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Rev. Larry Suggs officiating. Becky Lercher sang “The Old Rugged Cross” and “How Great Thou Art”. Serving as pallbearers were the United States Army.

Burial with military honors provided by the United States Army, Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri were in the Fairview Cemetery of Pulaski County.

Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of MSG (Ret) Donald Lee Hays and may be left at the funeral home.

Mildred Marie (Fowler) Dye 1940-1985

Mildred Marie Dye was born a daughter to Oran W. Fowler and Hazel Marie (Lewis) Fowler on October 30, 1940 at Linn Creek, Missouri and she went to be with the Lord on March 10, 1985 at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia, Missouri, having attained the age of 44 years, 4 months, and 10 days.

Mildred accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized and united with the Buffalo Prairie Baptist Church at Montreal, Missouri. Mildred served as church pianist and Primary Sunday School teacher at Buffalo Prairie until she moved to Lebanon, Missouri in 1962. There she united with the Second Baptist Church in 1963 where she enjoyed singing in the choir. While in Lebanon Mildred was employed by the Laclede Electric Coop for 11 years in the Collector and Accounting Department.

In January of 1972 Mildred was married to Dannie Dye and they shared 13 years together. She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church and she was the church pianist at the time of her death. Mildred enjoyed church very much.

Mildred Marie Dye was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her husband, Dannie; three sons, Dale, Gary, and Brent, all of the home, her father, Oran W. Fowler, Lebanon, Missouri; two brothers, Gene Fowler, Springfield, Missouri and Robert Fowler, Richland, Missouri; and a sister Erna Belle Fowler, Lebanon, Missouri.

Funeral services for Mildred Marie Dye were held Tuesday, March 12, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harmony Baptist Church with Bill Pringle and Dr. Keith Miles officiating.

Music was provided by Dr. Miles, soloist and Marjorie Link, organist.

Serving as escorts were Bill Barnes, Albert Crews, Elmer Crews, Norman Stoll, Charles Storie, and Tracie Storie.

Serving as honorary escorts were George Greenlee, Bob Kimery, Percy Kimery, and Emerson Storie.

Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Georgia Violet (Simmons) Grode 1903-1985

Georgia Violet Grode was born a daughter to Elmer Elsworth and Martha Jane (Spoor) Simmons on February 3, 1903 in Northern Wisconsin and she departed this life on April 18, 1985 at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital in Waynesville, Missouri, having attained the age of 82 years, 2 months and 15 days.

Georgia was united in marriage in October of 1927 to John Jacob Grode and to this union four children were born. Georgia and John shared more than 47 years together before John’s death in October, 1974.

She was baptized into the Catholic Church in 1928.

Georgia and John lived in various places throughout South Dakota and Colorado. They moved to Missouri for the first time in 1937, settling near the town of Cabool. They returned to South Dakota the following year when Georgia’s mother passed away. In later years they lived near Montauk, Dariem, Salem, and Licking, Missouri..

Georgia’s final home was on Boulder Drive, near Laquey, Missouri, where she lived until she moved to the Sunset Village of the Ozarks Medical Center in September of 1984. She had been in poor health after congestive heart failure in May of 1984.

Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Jane Wyckoff of Waynesville, Missouri and Patricia Jean Landreth of Laquey, Missouri; a sister, Emily Lewis of Martin, South Dakota; two granddaughters, Jacqueline Elizabeth Wilson of Derby, Kansas and Karen Annette Weaver of Fulda, Germany; eight great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Delia Simmons of Allen, South Dakota.

Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, one step-sister, two infant sons, and a grandson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 23, 1985 at 10:30 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lee Todd officiating.

Music was provided by Jacqi Wilson and Iva Mae Case, soloists and Willie Ann Quesenberry, pianist.

Serving as escorts were Harry Anderson, Robert Crowley, Paul Gifford, George Hill, and Roy York.

Burial was in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Lydia Olga Bartz 1914-1985

Graveside services for Lydia Olga Bartz were held at the Fairview Cemetery Monday, March 25, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. John Hitzeroth officiating. Burial was under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel. Miss Bartz was born March 22, 1914 and raised in the Perry County, Missouri area and was living in Orlando, Florida when she died of an apparent heart attack, Tuesday, March 19, 1985 at her home.

Survivors include a brother, Martin Bartz of Route1, Waynesville, Missouri; a sister, Esther Hitzeroth of Richland, Missouri; a nephew and a niece.

Grace LaMoine (Rollins)Howlett 1894-1984

Grace LaMoine Howlett, daughter of John and Willie Ann Johnson Rollins, was born in Pulaski County on December 20, 1894 and departed this life December 30, 1984 in Richland, Missouri, at the age of 90 years and 10 days.

Grace was united in marriage with Reed Howlett November 18, 1916 and to this union was born four sons and two daughters, all surviving.

She made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ at the age of 11 and was baptized and attended church at the Prospect School. Later she moved her membership to the Fairview Church where she was a member for many years. At the time of her death Grace was a member of Berean Baptist Church. She was active in her church and her community and was a lovely Christian lady who was devoted to her family.

Those surviving are her husband Reed of the home; four sons, Rollins, Dale, and Kenneth, all of Richland, and Keith of Montreal; two daughters Willie Ann Quesenberry and Gussie Black, both of Richland; one brother, Sterling Rollins, of the State of Maryland; two sisters, Stella Pearson and Eula Burchard, both of Waynesville; 23 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson; also other relatives and friends.

Grace is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Jim, Tom, and John Rollins, one granddaughter, Connie Sue Quesenberry, two great granddaughters, Susan and Sharon Keeney, and one great grandson, Larry Lloyd Gan.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 1985 from the Colonial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Raymond McClary, Rev. Larry Burke and Rev. Ed Hamilton officiating. Music was by Gilbert Crismon, soloist and DeLores Shadel, organist. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Escorts were her grandsons.

Wade Sam Hammock 1906-1984

Wade Sam Hammock was born December 13, 1906, to Sam and Tish McIntire Hammock in Pulaski County, and departed this life in Waynesville, Missouri, September 11, 1984, after a long illness. At the time of his passing, he had attained the age of 77 years, 8 months, and 29 days.

On January 26, 1927, Wade was united in marriage to Martha Pruitt, and to this union was born 3 children.

He accepted Christ as his personal saviour and was baptized by Rev. Harvey Dye of Beulah Baptist Church November, 1956, and remained true to his church as long as his health permitted.

He was employed by Bohannon & Sons of Richland for 35 years, from which he retired.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Walter: 5 sisters, Blanche, Mine, Vernie, Chloe, and Lucille.

Survivors include his loving wife Martha of the home, 1 son, Marion Hammock of Tucson, Arizona; 2 daughters, Geneva Brewer of Wilcox, Arizona, and Alma Perkins, of Richland, Missouri, 8 grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held under direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel on Friday, September 14, 1984 with Harvey Dye officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. Escorts were: Jerry Kloepel, Steve Rosack, Tom Manes, Carl Shelton, Jerry Sheeley, Edward Bohannon. Honorary escorts: Lloyd Earl Pruitt, Henry Addison, Robert Glenn Pruitt.

Under direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Eddeth Frances (McClary) Nielsen 1907-1984

Services for Eddeth Nielsen were held at First Baptist Church 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Januray 26, 1984. Officiating at the services was Rev. Lawrence Clark. Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, Soloist, and Sharon Gunfram, Organist. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. Escorts were the Grandsons. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

Eddeth Frances Nielsen was born at Hanna, Missouri January 29, 1907, the daughter of Charles and Martha Anderson McClary, and passed away January 23, 1984 in Godfrey, Illinois. At the time of her passing, she had attained the age of 76 years, 11 months and 25 days.

She accepted Christ as her personal saviour when she was a young girl at Fairview Baptist Church and was baptized in the Roubidoux Creek. At the time of her passing, she was a member of First Baptist Church in Richland where she was faithful to her church as long as her health permitted.

She was a member of Success Chapter #87, Order of the Esatern Star in Richland. She served as Worthy Matron of her Chapter in Chicago 6 times.

Eddeth was united in marriage to Ray Storie May 29, 1926 and to this union was born 3 children.

May 9, 1942, she was united in marriage to Paul Nielsen and they made their home in Chicago until Mr. Nielsen’s retirement when they moved to Missouri in 1970.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 3 sisters.

Those left to mourn her passing are her 3 children. 2 sons, Eugene Storie, Oak Forest, Illinois; Robert Storie Ellisville, Missouri; 1 daughter, Evelyn Hodgerson, Godfrey, Illinois; 3 brothers, Edgar McClary, Jerseyville, Illinois, Raymond McClary, Iberia, Missouri; George McClary, Pueblo, Colorado; 4 sisters, Mary Wilson, Buckhorn, Missouri; Ollie Clay, Durango, Colorado; Fern Quesenberry, Grandview, Missouri; Ida Ellis, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

Tommy Casimer Beals 1917-1984

Tommy Casimer Beals was born a son of Thomas A. Beals and Nora (Souders) Beals on September 26, 1917 in Caldonia, Missouri, and he departed this life May 11, 1984 at the Salem Memorial Hospital in Salem, Missouri in his 66th year.

He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, serving in France, Normandy and Rhineland, and he received several medals and citations , among them three Bronze Stars for WDGO 33-40, and a good conduct medal. After his departure from the military he returned to the Waynesville area to make his home.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and talking about with his many friends.

He is survived by his father, mother, and his wife Beulah, one son: Tommy G. Beals of Buckhorn; two daughters: Wanda Sue Pitcock, and Kathryn Johnson both of California; two brothers: Sam Beals of Indiana; and Bill Beals of Oregon; four sisters: Lula Bowling and Marie Rayl of Buckhorn; Gertrude Bartz of Turkey Ridge; and Lucy Fletcher of Oklahoma; nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father [sic]; one brother: Jim; one sister: Doris Baney; and one daughter: Geneva.

Graveside services were held Monday, May 14, 1984 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Don Martin officiating under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Alexander Dotson "Pop" Sutton 1872-1952

February 29, 1872-June 25, 1952. Son of Alexander Preston Sutton and Nancy Harmon Sutton.

As a night marshal in Pulaski County, Missouri, Alexander Dotson Sutton protected and befriended thousands of soldiers and their families stationed at Fort Leonard Wood during World War II. "During the construction of Fort Leonard Wood, I was on guard and was also there when the first fifteen soldiers arrived," he proudly commented to a friend in 1948. He would frequently have his photograph taken with the soldiers and most would come looking for him before being shipped overseas just to say goodbye to the man they affectionately called "Pop."

He always had a soft spot for the soldiers and once said, "I don't suppose I will ever have to go overseas where these soldiers were going, but I know that I will go down some time, somewhere, and I will have a warm feeling toward all soldiers when I do go down. Why not, when I know that they fought, bled, and died for me and for you."

"Pop" Sutton had actually begun his law enforcement career many years earlier as a constable in Rubidoux Township, Missouri. He went on to serve as deputy sheriff and sheriff in Pulaski County where his horse, Midnight, his pearl-handled revolver, and his friendly banter helped to make "Pop" an unforgettable and beloved figure around town.

All of this helped to explain why his death on June 25, 1952, hit the residents of Pulaski County so hard. "Pop" died 25 days after being struck by a car while on foot patrol. It was the end of a historic law enforcement career. Dotson "Pop" Sutton had served as a peace officer for 51 years, and was 80 years old when he died, making him the oldest active law enforcement officer ever to be killed in the line of duty.

Editor Note-Pop Sutton was Pulaski County Sheriff in 1905, the year that Elias Smith was executed by hanging on the courthouse square for murder.

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Fairview Cemetery

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Fairview Cemetery is located in Pulaski County, MO., west of Laquey and south of the old town of Hanna, Missouri, off of Highway 17 South, at 22725 Shiloh Road. According to Tombstone Inscriptions of Pulaski County, it is a church cemetery on land donated by Jesse Olney, who was buried here in 1900. One of the earliest dated stones belongs to Thomas Alexander McClary, son of George and Kate, who died 19 December, 1881. The gate at Fairview Cemetery has "Established 1883".

Photo by Pulaski County Obits, October 4, 2009

Fairview Cemetery, near Hanna, Missouri. Photo by Pulaski County Obits, October 2009

The oldest active police officer to die in the line of duty is buried in Fairview Cemetery. Marshal Alexander Dotson “Pop” Sutton died 25 days after being struck by a vehicle while on duty. Marshal Sutton had served in law enforcement for 51 years and was 80 years old when he passed away

Photo by Pulaski County Obits, October 2009

Latitude: 37.7164307
Longitude: -92.2662779
Township 35-Range 12-Section 33

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

Jeretta Welmet (Hudgens) Dye 1917-1976

Jeretta Welmet (Hudgens) Dye, daughter of Richard Hudgens and Minnie Lee Hudgens was born in the Cedar Rock community in Texas County, August 17, 1917 and passed away in the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital after attaining the age of 58 years.

Mrs. Dye accepted Christ at a early age and was a member of the Buckhorn Baptist Church at the time of her passing.

Jeretta Hudgens was united in marriage January 24, 1937 to Arthur L. Dye and to this union 4 children were born. Two sons Danny Dye of Waynesville, and Frank Dye of Chillicothe and Two daughters, Helen Fleischer of Waynesville and Hazel Scherer of Cranberry, New Jersey.

She is survived by her husband Arthur, their four children, 9 grandchildren, one brother, Loren Hudgens of Roby, Missouri, two sisters Ruth Crews of Roby, Missouri and Freda Poe of Licking, Missouri, as well as many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, 7 brothers and a sister, and one granddaughter.

She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday , June 2, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. at the Buckhorn Baptist Church with Rev. Don Martin officiating, Music was by Organist: Linda Wyatt, Soloist; Gilbert Crisman, Pallbearers were: George Berry, Tracie Storie, Charles Storie, Dennis Crews, Elmer Crews, and Robert Kimrey. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Long-Moss-Williams Funeral Homes Inc. of Waynesville, Missouri.

(Handwritten Note: Born 17 Aug, 1917 Died 31 May, 1976 Arthur L. Dye, husband Born 12 Dec, 1911)

Lewis Alexander Carter 1860-1932

Lewis Alexander Carter was born in Tennesse, July 23, 1860, and departed this life at about 4 p.m., Monday, September 12, 1932; age at time of death, 72 years, 1 month, and 20 days.

He was married early in life, to Martha Watson, who preceded him in death about 33 years ago. To this union 11 children were born, three having passed away in infancy. Those surviving are: Emma, Margaret, and Mollie Duncan, of Rolla, Missouri, Laura Queen, Bessie Harilson and Lucille Aldrich of St. Louis, Pete and Tom Carter of near Dixon.

He was later married to Mary Keaton, who, with 6 children of this union, is left to mourn his passing, one daughter having passed on in infancy, leaving Lewis, Perry, and Elmer at home, Willie, of Big Piney, Missouri, Ollie Ross, of Liberal, Kansas, and Elsie Thompson, of near Waynesville, Missouri.
Mr. Carter was a fine, honest man, a faithful and loyal husband and father, and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He will be sadly missed in his home and by his friends.
He was converted when a young man, and during his last sickness, said he was ready to go, and passed quietly out of this world into the Great Beyond, where there is no more sickness, sorrow, or pain.

Our loss is his eternal gain, as he has only gone to rest, to await the Resurrection.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Sooter of Dixon, at the Fairview cemetery, Tuesday, September 13, at bout 3 o'clock p.m., amidst a number of sorrowing relatives and friends.