Beverly June (Hendrix) Bays 1934-1986

Beverly June Hendrix Bays, daughter of Claude and Rose Goodrich Hendrix, was born on March 1, 1934 in Pulaski County and departed this life September 1, 1986 at the Pulaski County Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

On November 18, 1950, she was united in marriage with Warren Bays, and to this union two children were born.  She is preceded in death by one son Warren Lynn, her parents, and one brother, Leroy Hendrix.

Beverly was a native of Pulaski County, where she was employed with Brown Shoe Company for several years, and with H.D. Lee for twelve years.

In 1951 she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Buckhorn, where she remained a member.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 3, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. with Ministers Rev. Norman Sanders and Rev. F.S. Hammons officiating.

Resting place was in the Buckhorn Cemetery.

Escorts for Mrs. Bays were: Dickie Bales, Charles Brittain, Dennis Hartley, Jim Bales, Harry Case and Bob Allison.

Those left to mourn her passing include her husband Warren of the home; one son Dennis and his wife Yvonna of Waynesville; three brothers, Dee, Buck, and Dallas Hendrix all of Waynesville; one sister, Lavone Sinclair of Waynesville; a daughter-in-law Susan Perry and her husband John of Waynesville; three grandchildren, Eric, Mandy and Christina; other relatives and a host of many friends.

Sophia “Sonny” M. (Goodrich) Eagle 1941-2012

Sophia “Sonny” M. Eagle, of Crocker, was born on October 3, 1941, at Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of Lawrence J. and Georgia (Morhart) Goodrich, and departed this life at 9:51 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012, in the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Mrs. Eagle had attained the age of 70 years, 3 months and 1 day. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her step mother, who raised her, Elizabeth “Jean” Goodrich.

Mrs. Eagle was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Roseville, Michigan and earned her nursing degree at the St. Joseph Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan. She worked as a licensed practical nurse in numerous hospitals and then for the Richland Care Center for over 19 years. She enjoyed gardening, rock collecting, making jewelry and crafts, collecting antiques and going to garage sales and flea markets.


Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Eagle include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Shawn and Cindy Eagle, Sweet Springs and Shane and Diane Eagle, Crocker; one sister, Roberta Wuori, Free Soil, Michigan; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Dianne Goodrich, Laplata, Maryland; Dale and Susie Goodrich, Free Soil, Michigan; and Gerald and Lynn Goodrich, St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada; four grandchildren, Lindsay, Lauren, Leah and Sierra; and her long-time companion, Andrew York.

A grave side service will be held at a later date in the North Victory Cemetery, Ludington, Michigan.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crocker.

Dallas C. Hendrix 1943-2010

April 21st, 1943 - January 26th, 2010

Dallas Claire Hendrix went home to be with his Lord on January 26, 2010, at his daughter’s home near Buckhorn, Missouri, at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 5 days.

Dallas was born April 21, 1943 in Waynesville, Missouri. He was one of six children, Leroy, Duane “Deezer”, Beverly, Lavonne, Buck and Dallas, born to the union of the late Claude Andrew and Velma Rose (Goodrich) Hendrix.

Dallas grew up in the Buckhorn area of Pulaski County. He was a graduate of Waynesville High School, Class of 1961. After graduation, Dallas worked as a heavy equipment operator for about a year before going to work for United Telephone Company. His duties as chief facility coordinator foreman meant covering the territories of Waynesville/St. Robert, Richland, Rolla and Jefferson City. Dallas retired from Sprint in 2001 after 39 years of employment.

On December 31, 1962, Dallas married Sandra Kay Jones, and to this union, two children were born, Carrol “Buzz” and Sherry.

While working at the phone company, Dallas met Tarita Darlene (Marcus) Lenox. They were married on September 1, 1989 at the Elks Lodge in Rolla, Missouri.

Dallas was a member of Buckhorn Baptist Church, was a 32nd degree Mason in the Richland Masonic Lodge #385 A.F. & A.M., and a member of the York Rite in Joplin. He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing. When his children were growing up, Dallas was very involved with their activities, and was a proud coach for their teams. His greatest joy was his family; most especially his grandchildren.

Dallas is survived by his wife: Tarita D. Hendrix of St. Robert, MO; one son: Buzz Hendrix (Roxanne) of Waynesville, MO; three daughters: Sherry McNulty and Wendy Wood, both of Buckhorn, MO and Andrea Klump (Steve) of St. Peters, MO; one sister: Lavonne Sinclaire of Waynesville, MO; nine grandchildren: Chris, Megan, Emily, Whitney, Donovan, Madyson, Nathan, Shelby and Olivia; several other relatives and a host of friends.

In addition to his parents, Dallas was preceded in death by three grandchildren: Anthony Dallas, Timothy Scott and Nicole Rose, and his siblings: Leroy, Duane and Buck Hendrix and Beverly Bays.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 30, 2010 in the Buckhorn Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Bailey and Rev. Larry Atkins officiating. Soloist Gilbert Crismon led the congregation in singing “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”. Pianist Becky Lercher accompanied Mr. Crismon as he sang “Beulah Land” and also accompanied Soloist William Anderson as he sang “One Day At a Time”. The song “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion was also played. Serving as escorts were Bill White, Justin Richardson, Tom Hendrix, Tony Dean Crismon, Hoss Ellzey and Richard Ledbetter. Serving as honorary escorts were Carroll Ellzey, Sam Hammock, Dale Shetler, Carl Vach, Ed Smith, John Scott, Ed Foote, Tony Crismon, Butch Crossland and Charlie Storie.

Burial followed in the Buckhorn Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dallas Hendrix to the American Heart Association and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.