William L. Graves 1849-1935

William Lanch Graves was born in the year 1849 and died Sept. 7, 1935 at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 28 days.  He was married to Evelyn York in 1870 and to this union 10 children were born.  This wife and five children preceded him to the Great Beyond.  Those living are: Henry Graves, Mollie Gan, Frank Graves, Jennie Manes and Lilbourn Graves.

Mr. Graves was later married to Emiline Henson, in 1889, and to this union 9 children were born, this wife and 9 children preceding him in death.  Those surviving are: Everett Graves, Mae Dunlap and Marvin Graves.  In 1926 he was married to Nancy Gilkey.  She and eight children, 45 grandchildren, besides many great-grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends are left to mourn their loss.

Mr. Graves was converted in early life and remained a faithful Christian.  The old church book shows he was ordained Deacon in the Friendship church 56 years ago.

Olive "Irene" (Graves) Gann 1920-2007

Olive "Irene" (Graves) Gann, 87 of Blue Springs, MO, formerly of Waynesville, MO, passed the evening of Sunday, October 14, 2007.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 16, 2007 in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Visitation will be held after 5:00 P.M. until time of service at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 16, 2007 in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Gann is survived by her husband: Homer Gann of the home; two sons: Larry Gann and his wife, Peggy of Blue Springs, MO and Mike Gann and his wife, Barbara of Kingsville, MO; one brother: Elmer Graves of House Springs, MO; 4 grandchildren; 8 grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

21 April, 1920 - 14 October, 2007

Ester E. (Stevens) Graves 1906-1984

Ester E. Graves was born February 12, 1906, to Edward and Ora Evelyn McIntyre Stevens, in Utica, Iowa, and passed away at the Breech Medical Center in Lebanon, Missouri on May 26, 1984. At the time of her passing she had attained the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 14 days.

She is survived by six sons: Tom of Austin, Texas, Ernest of South Sioux City, Nebraska, Freeman of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Don, Bob, and Jerry, all of Sioux City, Iowa; two daughters, Iona Timm of Stoutland, and Linda Day of St. Robert; one brother, Richard Steves of Arkansas; two sisters, Bertha Haskins of Sioux City, Iowa, and Bessie Coleman of Yakama, Washington; 38 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held Sunday, May 27, 1984 at the Campground Cemetery, at 4:30 p.m. with Rev. Dale Hufft officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland, Missouri.

Lawrence Eldred Dodds 1909-1984

Lawrence Eldred Dodds was born a son of William Robert Dodds and Mary Roberta (Graves) Dodds in Dixon, Missouri on April 18, 1909 and he departed this life March 25, 1984 at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital in Waynesville, Missouri. Mr. Dodds lived all of his life in the Pulaski County area, except while serving his country in the United States Navy during World War II.

He united in marriage with Sally Morgan on February 24, 1935 and to this union two children were born.

Mr. Dodds was a well known businessman and was a member of the Waynesville Masonic Lodge #375 A.R. and A.M., and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple of Springfield, Missouri and Pulaski County Fort Wood Shrine Club.

Mr. Dodds was preceded in death by his wife, Sally, two brothers, Ellis and John, and one sister, Laura.

He is survived by one son: Michael of Waynesville, Missouri; one daughter: Judith Ann Tucker of Rolla, Missouri; two sisters, Kate Ditty and Belle Householder both of Columbia, Missouri; six grandchildren: Michael, Cheri, Cyndi, Brad, Larry and Chad and many other relatives and friends.

Masonic services were held Tuesday, March 27, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 28, 1984, 11:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Leroy Tucker officiating.

Music was provided by Marjorie Link, organist.

Escorts were: Jim Laughlin, Doug Long, Jr., John Ichord, George Lane, Elmer Rigsby, and Bob Gollahan.

Honorary escorts were: Thurman Smith, Cecil Rice, Gene Farnham, and Wm. (Toots) Ousley.

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

Robert Garrard 1956-2009

Robert Lynn Garrard passed away July 11, 2009 at his home in Jefferson City, Missouri, at the age of 52 years, 11 months and 14 days. One of four sons born to the union of the late Joe Lee and Ruth Myrle (Graves) Garrard, Robert was born in Richland, Missouri on July 27, 1956. As a young boy, Robert accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized. Robert married Yvonne Rice on February 2, 1976 in Buckhorn, Missouri. He and Yvonne shared 33 years of marriage and were blessed with two sons, Andy and Nicholas. Robert was a gifted auto mechanic. His last several years of employment were spent at McKnight Tire in Jefferson City. He enjoyed anything to do with motor vehicles, especially old cars and motorcycles. He also liked to fish and float on the river. But Robert's favorite times were spent with his family and friends. Robert was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his wife, Yvonne and two sons, Andy and Nicholas (Ashley) all of Jefferson City, three brothers: Karl Garrard of Belton, Joe Garrard of Stinnett, TX and Mike Garrard of Jefferson City, one granddaughter: Allana Garrard of Jefferson City, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland with Rev. Danny Graves officiating. Music selections included "Free Bird", "Thank You" and "Believe". Serving as escorts were Quentin Davis, Gregory Buchta, Gary Kenney, Roger Graves, Kevin Rapert and David Henry. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery, Hanna Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory. The family requests memorial contributions be made in memory of Robert Garrard. Donations can be made at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.