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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Georgia Irene (Hendricks) Keeth 1890-1986

Georgia Irene Keeth, daughter of George and Edna Smith Hendricks, was born May 23, 1890 near Crocker, Missouri, and departed this life February 15, 1986 at Lake Ozark General Hospital, having attained the age of 95 years, eight months, and 23 days.

She was married to Wilbert Keeth on December 22, 1907, and to this union four children were born.  She lived most of her life in the Crocker area, and as a young girl accepted Christ as her Savior and joined the First Baptist Church of Crocker, where she remained a member for many years.  In later years she transferred her membership to Richland First Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member until her health prevented her from attending.

She is survived by her four children: Gladys Johnson of Richland, Missouri; Wilma Bux of Webster Grove, Missouri; Wayne Keeth of Springfield, Missouri; and Loran Keeth of Richland, Missouri; eight grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, two brothers: Pete Hendricks of Potosi, Missouri, and Glen Hendricks of Crocker, Missouri, also a host of other relatives and friends.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four sisters and three brothers, one grandson and one granddaughter.

Funeral services were at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 18, 1986, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Roger Marshall officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist, and Mrs. Gary Brown, accompanist.

Burial was in the Crocker Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were her grandsons.

Doris Marie (Ogle) Hendricks 1938-2002

Doris Marie Hendricks, daughter of Junie and Minnie Marie Barnett Ogle was born Jan. 26, 1938 in Richland and departed this life July 6, 2002, at her home in Richland at the age of 65 years, five months and ten days.   

On March 23, 1957, she was united in marriage with Garner Hendricks, and to this union was born two daughters. 

She was employed by the H.D. Lee Company for 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, gardening, canning and being with her family and friends. She especially loved the time with her grandchildren. 

She is survived by two daughters, Regina Decker and her husband Bill of Swedeborg, Paula Case and her husband Dale of Richland; for brothers, Clifford, Ralph and Gary Ogle, all of Richland; Harold Gene Ogle of Bellville, Mich.; three sisters, Margaret Frederick, Montreal; Marsha Patton, Richland; Theresa Springer, Marshfield; five grandchildren, Andrew, Robert and J.W. Decker, Lucas and Emily Case; two great-grandchildren, Ruth Anna and Sammie Decker; other relatives and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Garner Hendricks, one brother, Tennis Ogle and two sisters, Mary Louise Durreman and Evelyn Perkins. 

Doris was a loving, caring person and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Services were held Wednesday, July 9, 10 a.m. at Colonial Chapel with Pastor Doug Jacobson and Rev. Bill Claiborn officiating. Music was provided by Lucas Case and Jimmy Moore. 

Escorts were Bill Decker, Clifford Ogle, Ralph Ogle, Dale Case, Gene Ogle, and Gary Ogle. Honorary escorts were Hadley Frederick, Danny Patton, and Steve Springer.