Mary A. Hensley d. 11 February 1912

Obituary

The Angel of death visited the home of J.H. Hensley near the Berean church and took away his beloved mother, Mary A. Hensley. She was born October 18, 1852 and died February 11, 1912 and was buried at the Hazelgreen cemetery. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church for 42 years. For some time she had been slightly afflicted but seemed to bear her affliction cheerfully. Her husband and two children preceded her to the Great Beyond by several years. She leaves four children and several grand children to mourn the loss of a Christian mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed in the community in which she lived. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. J.T. Nickels

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
15 February 1912, Thursday
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W.S. Adams d. December 11, 1902

Death of W.S. Adams

W.S. Adams was born in Clark county, Ky., October 10, 1826; died in Pulaski county, Mo., December 11, 1902, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 1 day. He came with his parents from Kentucky to Clay county, Mo., in 1832, and removed to Pulaski county about the year 1867, where he lived until his death. He was married to Miss Martha Phillips in Ray county, Mo., December 24, 1851, to them were born six children, all of whom are still living, the children present at his death were, Thomas, Margie, Mrs. Stacy Harrison and Mrs. Mollie Miller, two of them living at Baxter Springs, Kan., were not present Rufus and Mrs. Nancy Miller. He has 19 grand children living.

Uncle Spencer was loved and respected by friends and neighbors and he will be missed in the community where he lived so long. He professed religion about 17 years ago but he never united with any church. He respected and loved all church going people. he gave up all for Jesus, was willing to die and requested that his children meet him in Heaven. He was a good man in his home, loved his family as he loved himself, and his place will be hard to fill in the community. His widow has the sympathy, love, and respect of everyone who is acquainted with her.

We have known Mr. Adams for about twenty years and in all that time he was ever the same kind hearted man and friend to us.

G.W. HENSON

Pulaski County Democrat

Opal Alice (Harris) Kays 1908-1986

Opal Alice Kays, daughter of Allen and Elsie McDaniel Harris, was born on March 22, 1908 in Pulaski County, and departed this life September 20, 1986 at her home, at the age of seventy eight years.

On December 22, 1933, she was united in marriage with John Kays, and to this union was born one son, who survives.

Opal taught school for many years in Pulaski County schools.

In 1950 she transferred her membership from the Union Church in Hazelgreen to the Independence Baptist Church, where she has remained a very faithful and active member.  She served as church secretary and treasurer for many years.

Opal was a lovely Christian lady, who was willing to help a neighbor or friend in need.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 23, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ed Hamilton and Rev. Raymond McClary officiating.

Resting Place was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery.

Escorts were: Fred Wilson, Virgil Shelton, Keith Lundh, Mayfield Wilson, Jesse Elam and Larry Ogle.

Those surviving include her son John Earl Kays and his wife Barbara of Richland; one sister Bessie Murrell of Richland; two grandchildren Kent and Sherrie; as well as other relatives and a host of many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Edna Bosel; one brother, Lynn Harris and an infant brother.

Barbara E. (Williams) Portell 1919-1986

Barbara E. Portell was born in Bloodland, Missouri on January 23, 1919.  She was the daughter of William L. and Francis (Harmon) Williams.  She departed this life May 25, 1986 after attaining the age of 67 years, four months, and two days.

Barbara was an LPN and had served in the hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and other areas during her working years.  She enjoyed helping people very much.

Barbara had resided in the Pulaski County area for the last few years.

Those left to mourn are her husband, James, of rural Richland, Missouri; one son, LeRoy Ragan and daughter-in-law, Dixie of Sullivan, Missouri; two brothers: Dolph Williams of Dixon, Missouri; and Claude Williams of the State of Illinois; two sisters: Alma Holtsclaw of the State of Florida, and Essie Gaddy of Dixon, Missouri; four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; friends and relatives.

Barbara will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation was held Tuesday evening, May 27, 1986 after 4:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel with Rev. Othal L. Hodson officiating.

Music was provided by organist Dorothy Moore.

Escorts were: Frank Gaddy, Huber Gaddy, Robert Huffman, Buddy Scott, James Williams, and “Pud” Nye.

Interment was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery in Laclede County, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Wanda Lea (Boesl) Parker 1946-2012

Wanda Lea (Boesl) Parker was born on August 5th, 1946 in Waynesville, Missouri to the late Albert Allen and Edna Lea (Harris) Boesl. She joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven along with many family members who had preceded her in death on February 2, 2012 in her home near Richland. Wanda married her loving husband and best friend Charles Louie Parker on October 15th, 1966. The couple was richly blessed with two daughters, Charla Lorraine (Parker) Baker and Kelli Deneen (Parker) Lockhart. She lived on her family farm which was located on the old Brownfield Star Route, (BSR as Wanda referred to it) her entire life. Later in their marriage, heaven split open and two beautiful grandchildren joined this loving family, Jared Eugene Lockhart and Britanea Nicole Lockhart.

Of all the dates Wanda believed were important in her life, the most important one was when she willing accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at Independence Baptist Church near Richland in August 1956. After her salvation she was baptized in the beautiful Gasconade River. She was a member of the Independence Baptist Church for many years, later Buckhorn Baptist Church, near Richland and for the last twenty years was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Richland.

Wanda graduated from Richland High School and furthered her education with Lincoln University while working for the Federal Government. She worked through the summers of her High school years in many diversified jobs at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Her employment with the Federal Government continued after graduation. She left Fort Leonard Wood for ten years, where she worked for the Richland R IV School System in a classroom setting, and later as secretary to the grade school principal, and then to the school Superintendent. After her daughters graduated from high school she once again returned to the Federal Government where she retired as an Editor/Writer from the Engineer School. Wanda also served as District Secretary for State Representative Jim Mitchell.

Wanda was gifted with extraordinary talent in creating, decorating, sewing, knitting, flowers, and cooking. It is believed she made over 2,000 cakes, many wedding, but given a picture she could design anything an individual asked. Her talents didn’t end there, however, she served the Lord by playing the piano, organ, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School, Song Leader, hand making costumes for various presentations and lastly, her great love for the Awana program in which she worked until her health failed.

Wanda showed compassion and concern about others placing her self last as evidenced at the young age of eight. Her father’s death resulted in her mother going to work to support the family leaving her to care for herself and her younger sister to whom she grew very close. Wanda loved family events, celebrations, parties, & holidays. She particularly loved the trips to War Eagle with her family in the fall and dearly loved the Boesl/Vaughn Reunion each year in June. She enjoyed caring for her fish pond, feeding and watching the Coy grow. Wanda loved camping trips, and enjoyed watching and feeding of all birds, especially humming birds.

Wanda had many friends from all Walks of Life. She opened her home to everyone and had a compassionate heart.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Louie Parker of the home, two daughters, Charla Baker and her husband Gary of Richland, Kelli Lockhart and her husband Ross of Bolivar, Missouri two grandchildren, Jared and Britinae Lockhart and one sister Wilma Lorraine (Boesl) Oursbourn and her husband Douglas of Richland, her mother-in-law, Louise Parker of Richland, as well as nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

The number of years God gave us with Wanda seemed short, but will give us memories to last for the rest of our days.

A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2012 in the First Baptist Church of Richland with Rev. David Brown officiating. Drew Oursbourn gave the eulogy and also recalled loving memories about his beloved aunt. Special music selections include “How Great Thou Art” and “It Is Well with My Soul” by trumpet players Todd and Austin Walker with Janet Walker accompanying them on the piano, Steve Mino and Joseph Miller joined pianist/singer Missy Miller as they sang “The Prettiest Flowers” and “Knowing You’ll Be There”, ending with a congregational song “Ill Fly Away”. Serving as pallbearers were James Ray, Michael Nickels, Mark Hedger, Charlie Firtts, Mark Schneider, Johnny Ray Prewett, Tommy Henson and Mark Tallant. Honorary escorts included Elvis Ogle, Billy Henson, Larry Alexander, Richard Newell, Dr. Art Bryant, David Phelps, James Mitschele, James Mitchell and Jerry George. Burial followed in the Hazelgreen Cemetery, Hazelgreen, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.

Roy Kenneth Wiley 1909-1984

Services for Roy Kenneth Wiley, were held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 1984.  Officiating at the services was Brother Burl White.  Burial was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery.  Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Mo.

Roy Kenneth Wiley, son of John and Rilla Reynolds Wiley, was born in Burton, Nebraska November 27, 1909 and departed this life April 27, 1984 in Springfield, Mo.

Roy made his home in the Hazelgreen area from1966 until 1979, and at the time of his death was a resident of the North Side Nursing Center in Springfield, Mo.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Ruth, Rachel, Adline, and Dolly and two brothers, John and Fred.

He is survived by one sister Millie Marvel of Norfolk, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.

ROSCOE PRESTON ANDERSON 1917-1993

Roscoe Preston Anderson, son of Orville Preston Anderson and LaVada Frances Hammock Anderson, was born May 18, 1917, in Pulaski County, Missouri and departed this life January 6. 1993 in Breech Medical Center, Lebanon, Mo.

In October of 1938 he was united in marriage with Velma Kelsey and to this union were born three children. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Hilda June, who died at the age of 7 months.

On May 18, 1962 he was united in marriage with Myrtle Gann Starnes, who survives.

As a young man he professed his faith in Christ and was baptized, uniting with the Independence Baptist Church at Hazelgreen.

Roscoe loved his family. His favorite pasttime was taking his beagles out rabbit hunting. Every Saturday morning he enjoyed going to the local sale barn to visit old friends.

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle of the home, one son, Gary Anderson of St. James, Mo; a daughter, Veda Jennings of Richland; a step-daughter, Phyllis Long of Lebanon; five grandchildren, Vincent Lee Anderson, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Va.;Roger Jennings of Crocker; Larry and Mark Jennings of Swedeborg; Danny Jennings, Richland; and a granddaughter, Kathy Metzer, Lawton OK; seven great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter; one brother, Nelson Anderson of Lebanon; three sisters; Leta Quesenberry and Mary Belton both of Richland and Ruth Goodrich, Waynesville, Mo.; several nieces, nephews, other relatives

and friends who mourn his passing.

He was also.preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Leslie, Harry, Kermita and Glen; one sister, Opal; and one grandson, Ronnie Jennings.

Services were held Saturday, January 9,1993 at 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Chapel,with Pryor Ray Prewett officiating. Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist and Delores Shadel, organist.

Escorts were Larry Jennings, Danny Jennings. Virgil Lane, Mark Jennings, Richard Long and Elvin Lane.

Final resting place for Mr. Anderson is Hazelgreen Cemetery.

Blanche Viola (Salsman) Steward 1912-2009

Blanche Viola (Salsman) Steward, the eldest daughter of Andrew Jackson Salsman and Myrtle Lee (Wilson) Salsman was born January 21, 1912 in Richland, Missouri.

Blanche was a life-long resident of the Richland area. She attended rural schools near Richland and worked as early as age twelve to help the family makes ends meet. She cleaned houses, provided babysitting services for many families and worked for the Warren family for several years.

Blanche was united in marriage to William E. Steward. William and Blanche married on stage during a traveling carnival passing through Lebanon, Missouri. They received $50.00 for this act of bravery, quite a sum of money back then, which was quickly put to good use towards several months of rent. Born to this union were five children: Billy, Norma, Jack, Patsy and Ronda.

Blanche raised her family during a very difficult era. Economic times were difficult during the depression years. Throughout it all, Blanche made a loving home for her family and cherished the time spent with each and every one of them.

Mrs. Steward departed this life at 1:52 A.M. Sunday November 15, 2009 at the Richland Care Center, Richland, Missouri. Blanche had attained the age of 97 years.

Mrs. Steward is survived by three children: Jack Stewart of Richland, Patsy Ruth Maddox of Kingdom City and Ronda Lou Bacon of Springfield; three sisters: Eula Wilson and Louise Wilson both of Eureka, California and Mary Lee Finnegan of Enid, Oklahoma; 16 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William (1978); daughter, Norma Brizendine (1993); son, Billy (1938) and brother, Snowden Salsman.

A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Hazelgreen Cemetery of Hazelgreen with Rev. Christopher Hendrix, Sr. officiating. Serving as escorts were Elmo Green, Matt Farris, Robert Noll, Michael Eggen, Jarred Maddox and William Maddox. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Blanche Steward.

January 21st, 1912 - November 15th, 2009

Nona Rae (Bodwell) Larson 1924-2009

Nona Rae (Bodwell) Larson passed away December 3, 2009, at Sunset Village of the Ozarks, St. Robert, Missouri, at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 26 days.

Nona was one of two children born to the union of the late Earl Alvin and Katharyn Rae (Waterman) Bodwell. She was born June 7, 1924 in Boncarbo, Colorado. Her brother, Neil, preceded her in death.

When Nona was very young, her father took a job in Trinidad, Colorado working for the school system, so the family moved right across from the high school where she would graduate in 1942. Nona was baptized and confirmed in the Trinidad United Methodist Church.

After graduation, Nona went to work for a trucking company in Trinidad. In the late 1940’s, she was transferred to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she met Frederick Larson. Nona and Fred were married January 18, 1951 in Santa Fe. Together with Nona’s daughter, Katharyn, and Fred’s children, Rose Marie and Ronald, the family would grow to include the twins, Daniel and David and son, Larry. Fred preceded Nona in death in 1996, and Larry in 1994.

The Larson family moved to Missouri in the mid 1950’s. Nona worked at Uregas in Waynesville before taking a civil service position at Ft. Leonard Wood as a finance and accounting office clerk where she would retire after 20 years. She was a member of the Hazelgreen United Methodist Church.

Along with being generous to a fault, Nona was very talented with handwork. She loved to crochet, and it gave her great pleasure to give away her beautiful afghans and other treasures. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and bargain hunting. She was a notorious “Black Friday” shopper.

Nona will be sadly missed by her five children: Katharyn Chenoweth of Waynesville, Daniel Larson of Port Arthur, Texas, David Larson of Dallas, Texas, Rose Marie Labeau of St. Louis and Ronald Larson of the state of New Jersey; many grand, great grand and great-great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 6, 2009 in the Hazelgreen Methodist Church of Hazelgreen, Missouri with Ann Decker officiating. Several family members and friends recalled their wonderful memories of Nona. Pianist Joy Lynn Smith accompanied Soloist Zella Wieners as she sang “In the Garden”, “Something About That Name”, “What A Day That Will Be” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. Serving as escorts were Rex Larson, Jason Larson, Kurtis Chenoweth, Jimmy Smith, Josh Dennis, Rob Labeau, Tim Labeau, Michael Larson and Bo Sumner.

Burial followed in the Hazelgreen Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

June 7th, 1924 - December 3rd, 2009

Earnest Pruitt (1913-1966)

Special thanks to John and Loriee Martin for sharing this obituary.

Earnest Pruitt 53,Richland died Thursday afternoon in his car, just west of Hazelgreen near the Gasconade River where he was planning to swim. A funeral home spokesman said Mr. Pruitt suffered an apparent heart attack. Surviving are a son, Raymond Lee, Richland, three brothers Clifford,Wilbur and Kermit all of Lebanon, two sisters Lillian Osborn, Lebanon and Oma Busick of California,and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Sunday at Independence Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Hazelgreen Cemetery under Moss-Williams of Richland.

Lola Mae Drennan Johnson 1894-1985

Lola Mae Drennan Johnson was born June 21, 1894 in the Hazelgreen Community to Ellen and Jothan Drennan. She was one of six children, five daughters and one son. She passed away April 16, 1985 at her home near Richland, Missouri.

On January 11, 1922 she was married to James Lee Johnson of the Hazelgreen community. They were married 63 years and their home has always been around the hazel green or Richland area.

Dick and Lola had four children, two of them preceding her in death. They were Robert Lee, who died in infancy and James Richard, who passed away in May of 1983. She is survived by her loving husband, Dick of the home; a daughter, Bonnie Dickinson of Overland Park, Kansas, and Donna Krutsinger of Joplin, Missouri; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; sister, Clara Gibson of Richland, Missouri; several nieces, nephews and cousins, who were very dear to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Ollie Gallion, Della Harper, Effie Alice Drennan; brother Lilburn Drennan, and grandson, Craig Krutsinger.

Lola’s life was centered in God, her family, and her church. She was a quiet and gentle lady with a strong belief in God. She was a tower of strength to her family, always steady, always the same, with a patient and positive attitude toward life.

Lola loved children and for years helped with Vacation Bible School and taught the Beginners Sunday School Class. She had been the Sunday School secretary of Independence Baptist Church for the last 30 years.

Lola was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and her family will never be the same without her. Their loss is Heaven’s gain.

Funeral services were held from the Independence Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1985 with Rev. Raymond McClary and Rev. Rainey Fann officiating.

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

The music was by Rusty Shadel, soloist and DeLores Shadel, organist.

Escorts were Earl Powers, Fred Wilson, Jesse Elam, Kenneth Fike, Ralph Posten, and Harry Bryant.

Joseph Frank Kays 1908-1983

Services for Joseph Frank Kays were held at Colonial Funeral Chapel, 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 1983. Officiating at the services were Rev. Oakley Herring and Rev. Own Raney. Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist, DeLores Shadel, organist. Burial was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery.

Escorts were: Hugh McClure Jr., Larry Calkin, Johnny Lamm Jr., John Earl Kays, Paul Brown, Raymond Garbee. Honorary escorts were: Travis Jeter, Chester Woody, Clarence Smith, Leslie Sanders, Robert Woody, Rick Richmond. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

Joseph Frank Kays, son of William and Elvah Houston Kays, was born August 1, 1908 at Horseshoe Bend, Missouri and departed this life November 27, 1983.

On November 5, 1935 he was united in marriage with Pauline Carter and to this union were born four sons, all surviving.

As a young man Frank professed his faith in Christ while attending a revival meeting at Berean Baptist Church. He later united with the Hazelgreen Methodist Church and Interstate 44. He has been employed by Britzman Lumber Company for several years.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline of the home, four sons, Duane of Springfield, Missouri; Dwight of St. Louis, Missouri; Mike of Nixa, Missouri; and Jim of the home, three brothers: Tom, Richland, Missouri, George of St. Louis, Missouri, and Willie of Eldon, Missouri, seven sisters; Mrs. Tootsie Hawkins and Mrs. Ellen Gibson, both of Lebanon, Missouri, Mrs. Goldia Campbell, Richland, Missouri, Mrs. Bessie Maynard, Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Maggie Runyan, Van Nuys, California, Mrs. Anna Hogue, Farber, Missouri, and Mrs. Mayme Miller of Macks Creek, Missouri, also eleven grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Nellie, Sarah, and Effie, and one brother, Johnny.

Frank Kays was loved by his family and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

P.R. Rea Allsup 1909-1983

Graveside services for P.R. Allsup were held in the Oaklawn Cemetery 11:00 a.m. Thursday December 1, 1983. Officiating at the services was Minister Mike Vernon. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

P.R. Rea Allsup was born February 3, 1909 at Kingston, Missouri to John William and Bertha Mabel Adkison Allsup and departed this life November 28, 1983 in St. Louis, Missouri. At the time of his passing he had attained the age of 74 years, 9 months, and 25 days.

He was united in marriage with Mary Gaedig on October 12, 1963.

Rea moved to the St. Louis area in 1950, where he was employed by the Webster Grove School District as Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor.

Those preceding him in death are his parents, three brothers and one sister.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mary of the home; and one half sister, Clara Mae Smith of Springfield, Missouri; also two nieces and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, November 28, 1983 at 1 p.m. at the Long Moss Williams Chapel in Waynesville, Missouri with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.

Burial was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery of rural Waynesville under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home of Waynesville.

Pallbearers were: Daniel Larson, Stephen Larson, David Larson, Thomas Larson, Larv Larson, Tony Larson, and Richard Larson.

Charles Edward Keaton 1906-1984

Charles Edward Keaton was born to Lenox and Sarah Keaton of Duke, Missouri, on March 2, 1906 and departed this life at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri on June 24, 1984.

He was united in marriage with Beulah Burch on June 27, 1953 in Tupelo, Mississippi, and to this union came a little son, James Lee who was loved very much by his daddy and the feeling was mutual between them.

He was preceded in death by his parents of Big Piney, three brothers, Claude, James O., Earl, and one sister, Ann Hickman. One brother Lloyd, and three sisters, Mary, Minnie, and Pearly May, died in infancy.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Beulah of the home, one son, James Lee and wife Sue from Pittsburg; one granddaughter Jennifer Lee of Pittsburg, Kansas; one great grandson, Daniel Lee Underwood and one granddaughter Barb Underwood of St. James. Three brother, Clyde of St. Louis, Everett of Dixon, and Robert of Licking. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, neighbor, and friend. He was saved and baptized by Brother Bill Pringle at the Buckhorn Church. Brother Bill and Ann were very special to him. He and his wife moved their membership by letter to the Second Baptist Church of Lebanon. One desire he often expressed before leaving this world was to meet his relatives and friends in Heaven.

Services for Charles Edward Keaton were held at Colonial Funeral Chapel 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 1984. Officiating at the services was Rev. Lee J. Elam, Rev. Jack Dedmon, and Rev. Don Martin. Music was provided by Rick McDowell. Burial was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery. Escorts were nephews. Honorary escorts were Virgil Shelton, Richard Unger, and Dee Carroll. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland, Missouri.

Fairy M. Ogle 1911-1984

Fairy M. Ogle, daughter of William R. and Ara Watson Carroll, was born August 2, 1911 in Pulaski County and departed this life in Columbia, Missouri, December 16, 1984 after a long illness. At the time of her passing, she had attained the age of 73 years, 4 months, and 14 days.

She accepted Christ as her personal saviour and became a Christian at Eureka Baptist Church when a young girl, later moving her membership to Independence Baptist Church where she remained faithful as long as her health would permit.

She was a homemaker, and spent her life in the Hazelgreen area.

On October 4, 1930, she was united in marriage to Ferman Ogle, and to this union six children were born.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Bobby Richard, three brothers, Clarence, Raymond, and Delmar Carroll, and one granddaughter, Diana Ogle.

Those left to mourn her passing are four sons: Larry and Raymond Ogle, both of Richland, Missouri, Claude Elvis Ogle of Fenton, Missouri, and Donald Ogle of Lebanon, Missouri; one daughter, Ruby McGee, address unknown; one brother, Dee Carroll of Richland, Missouri; one sister, Claudine Wiedeman, of State of California; 10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

Services were held Tuesday, December 18, 1984, 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jack Clark officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist, and Delores Shadel, organist.

Escorts were: Charles Zeigenbein, Ralph Posten, Lewis Posten, Wayne Henson, Martin J. Barlow, and Kenneth Fike.

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

CPO (Ret) Billy Dan Hockaday 1940-2009

November 19th, 1940 - October 5th, 2009

Billy Dan Hockaday, 68 of Richland, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and Vietnam Veteran, passed away at 9:25 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2009 at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 7 at Hazelgreen Cemetery, under direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.

Mr. Hockaday is survived by three children: Freddie Hockaday of the state of Florida, Eddie Hockaday of the state of Georgia and Elizabeth Ball, stationed at Ft. Greely, Alaska; three siblings: Shirley Maness and Robert Hockaday both of Richland and Wayne O’Neal Hockaday of St. Charles; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; a special friend: Ingrid Ozee of Richland; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Robert Harold Stenson 1959-1984

Robert Harold Stenson was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 6, 1959, and departed this life in Springfield, Missouri June 1, 1984 after a short illness. He had attained the age of 24 years, 11 months, and 26 days.

Robert came to the Richland area at a very young age and attended school here. He was employed at Brackett Fertilizer plant as long as his health would permit.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and was saved a few months ago.

Those lefty to mourn his passing are his father, Jerry Stenson of Springfield, his mother Lucy Grier of Springfield; his wife Doris of Richland; one son Robert Jerome of the home, one brother Leroy of Germany; three sisters, Jeri Henderson, Amy and Elizabeth Stenson all of Springfield, Missouri; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Couture, state of Vermont; step grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Pattijohn of Bolivar, Missouri; other relatives and a host of friends.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a kind and loving person who enjoyed being around people and likewise people enjoyed being around Robert.

Services for Robert Stenson were held at Colonial Funeral Chapel 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 1984. Officiating at the services was Pryor Ray Prewett. Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist, Marcia Shadel, organist. Burial was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery. Escorts were: Jimmy Brackett, Dennis Shelton, Danny Zeigenbein, Ronnie McMahon, Mike Henson, and Bill Crossland. Honorary Escorts were: Eric Holdman, Jim Bethurem, James Brackett and Bob Bethurem. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland, Missouri.

Hazelgreen Cemetery

Hazelgreen Cemetery is located across the Laclede County line, ¾ mile on Interstate 44.

Hazelgreen Cemetery has about 80 unmarked graves. This is a large cemetery, with many family surnames. It is possible that a church was located here at one time, but that is only an educated guess. One of the oldest graves marked with a tombstone dates to 1867. One of the older stones belongs to William Reed Miller who was shot and killed by his father-in-law, William Andrew Jackson, June 20, 1887. Jackson was tried the following summer and the shooting was ruled self defense. Edgar Shelton was killed in action on the last day of the Battle of Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands during World War II February 3rd, 1944.

Hazelgreen Cemetery in Laclede County, Missouri. Photo by Pulaski County Obits, October 2009

Township 35-Range 12-Section 13

Ivy Sybal (Jones) King 1908-1984

Ivy Sybal King, daughter of Jim and Grace Clarington Jones, was born in Shamrock, Texas on July 11, 1908, and departed this life August 9, 1984 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri at the age of 76 years.

She was united in marriage with Roy King on November 22, 1930.

Sybal was a member of the Christian Church in Richland for nearly 30 years, and recently moved her membership to the Independence Baptist Church.

She was employed as a waitress most of her life, and worked in various states, including Minnesota, Oklahoma, and also Richland in that profession. At home she enjoyed knitting, embroidering, and crocheting, until she lost her eyesight.

Preceding her in death are her parents, and three sisters, Ezma, Bobbie, and Flora May.

Sybal leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Roy, of the home; three brothers, Lewis Jones of the State of Pennsylvania, Franklin Jones of California, and Baxter Jones of Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Ruth Jones, of California; and other relatives and friends.

Services for Ivy Sybal King were held at Independence Baptist Church 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 12, 1984. Officiating at the services were Rev. Raymond McClary. Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist, Marcia Shadel, organist. Burial was in the Hazelgreen Cemetery. Escorts were: Ralph Posten, Edward Ozee, David Robinson, Fred Wilson, Richard Robinson, Virgil Shelton. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.

Ruth (McColgan) Lynch 1913-2009

Mary Ruth Lynch went home to be with her Lord the morning of July 13, 2009 in the Richland Care Center, Richland, Missouri, at the age of 95 years, 10 months and 9 days. One of two children born to the union of the late Guy G. McColgan and Mary E. (Matheny) McColgan Langford, Ruth was born September 4, 1913 near Hickman, Kentucky, where she grew up on a farm next to the Mississippi River. Ruth was a 1931 graduate of Hickman High School. Later that year, on December 4, Ruth was united in marriage with Swiggart Raymond Lynch in Fulton County, Kentucky. Ruth and Swiggart shared nearly 50 years of marriage and were blessed with six sons, Bill, James Harold, Bobby, Joe, Tom and Richard. Swiggart and two of their sons, Bobby and Joe, preceded Ruth in death. Ruth dedicated her life to the love and care of her family. She was a wonderful cook and made great biscuits. She also made beautiful handwork treasurers, and was a pretty successful "bank fisherman." Ruth was a woman of great faith in her Lord Jesus Christ, and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by four sons: Tom Lynch (Kay), Bill Lynch and Richard Lynch (Marsha) all of Richland, and James Harold Lynch (Virginia) of Royal Oak, Michigan; 26 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, husband and two sons, Ruth was preceded in death by her brother, Willie McColgan. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 16, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland with Rev. Larry Atkins officiating. Recorded music selections included "Amazing Grace", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Go Rest High On That Mountain". Serving as escorts were Joe Kelso, Bill Adams, Norman Smith, Kenneth Marshal, David Lowery and Raymond Lynch. Honorary escort was Kenny Young. Burial followed in the Hazelgreen Cemetery, Hazelgreen, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Hazelgreen Cemetery Fund in memory of Ruth Lynch. Donations can be made at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland.