James Alan Goforth 1951-1983

James Alan Goforth, son of James W. and Dorothy Sturgeon was born May 17, 1951 at Lebanon, Missouri, and departed this life June 11, 1983 at Cox Medical Center.

Jimmie, as he was known to friends, graduated from Richland High School in 1969.

As a young man he professed his faith in Christ, and was baptized April 5, 1965, at First Baptist Church in Richland, later transferring his membership to the High Point Baptist Church.

On September 8, 1972 he was united in marriage to Linda Brown, and to this union were born two sons, both surviving.

For the past 13 years he has been employed by Independent Stave Company in Lebanon.

He is survived by his wife Linda and two sons: James Adrain (Jamie), and Jeremy Alan, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Goforth of Richland; two sisters: Rae Lynne Payne, Richland, and Debra Ann Fowler, Springfield, Missouri; his paternal grandparents: Charles Paul and Edith Goforth of Richland; also a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother Sturgeon.

Services were held Tuesday, June 14, 1983, 2:00 p.m., at High Point Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Jones and Rev. Jack Woodard officiating.

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

Escorts were Kenny York, Terry Chance, Duane Johnson, Ward Alan Ledbetter, Bryce Payne, and Art Anthony.

Burial was in the High Point Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland, Missouri.

John A. Baranowski 1934-1985

John A. Baranowski, son of Lawrence and Lettie Gan Baranowski, was born April 6, 1934 in Pulaski County, and departed this life March 11, 1985 at Anchorage, Alaska at the age of 50 years, 11 months, and 5 days.

He was united in marriage to Betty Nayakik on December 23, 1966.

John is a member of the High Point Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1953 until 1957. He has been employed at the Alaska Brick Company for twenty-two years.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; three brothers, James of Richland; Wayne of Eldridge and Frank of Stoutland; eight sisters, Marie Henson of Richland, Norma Avery of Lebanon, Ruth Worley of Urbana, Joan Messer of Ulman, Louise Lackey of Kansas City, Kansas; Evelyn Rogers and Edith Hurley of Lebanon; and Unice Jones of Blue Springs; his maternal grandmother, Edith Gan of Waynesville; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Lawrence.

Funeral services were held from the High Point Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 1985 with Rev. Wayne Jones officiating.

Music was by the church choir.

Burial was in High Point Cemetery.

Escorts were Francis Barnes, Bob Breedlove, Carl Barker, Lloyd Smith, Sonny Hooker, and Loman Marshall.

Honorary escorts were Jap Francis and Elmer Looney.

Lewis Roark 1912-1985

Services for Lewis Roark were held February 16 at High Point Baptist Church with the Revs. Wayne Jones and Kenneth Sorden officiating.

Music was provided by the choir, accompanied by Bobbie Brown.

Burial was in the High Point Cemetery under the direction of the Colonial Chapel.

Escorts were Vadie Brown, Raymond Rogers, Wayne Baker, Bob Lane, Dwayne Otto, and Joe Offutt. Honorary escorts were: Willie Crabtree, Jasper Frances, Kenneth Brown, Bobby Wilson, Rice Houston, Arley Parish, Richard Shaha, and Don Scott.

Lewis Morris, son of Charley and Elda Hammer Roark was born November 13, 1912 in Camden County and died February 12, 1985 at his home. On April 21, 1935 he was married to Lucille Hammer. On October 4, 1963 Lewis professed his faith in Christ and was baptized October 13, 1963, uniting with High Point Baptist Church. He enjoyed church and Sunday School.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jimmie Hudlow.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille; a daughter, Verla and her husband, Jerry of the country of Brazil; one son, Jerry and his wife, Phyllis, Springfield; six grandchildren, Jeremiah and Rachael Golston, Sandy, Teresa, Amy and Andrea Roark; two sisters, Ruth and Mable Begley, and one brother, Ray, all of Stoutland.

Louetta (Price) Brown 1916-1984

Louetta Brown, daughter of Hendrix and Charity Gregory Price, was born June 17, 1916 in Plato, Missouri, and departed this life June 7, 1984 AT Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of 67 years.

She was united in marriage with Willard Brown on January 11, 1935 in Camden County and has made her home in the Richland area the remainder of her life.

In her early teens, Louetta professed her faith in Christ and was baptized and became a member of the Christian Church in Plato, Missouri. She later moved her membership to the Independent Church in Richland.

Louetta enjoyed gardening, and raising flowers both inside and outside her home. She also enjoyed sewing and spent many hours reading the Bible.

She is survived by her husband Willard of Richland; seven sons: Densel and Larry, both of Indpendence, Missouri; Alvin of Lebanon; James of Donaldsonville, Louisiana; Leroy of DeRidder, Louisiana; Ellis of Bennett Springs; Gary of Camdenton; one daughter: Darlene Strickland of Eldon; five brothers: Lawrence and Marley Price both of Camdenton; Willie Decoursey of the State of California; Amos Decoursey of Lebanon; Frank Price of Buffalo; one sister: Matilda Knottingham State of California; 36 grandchildren and 10 great=grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by six half brothers: Gideon, John, and Thomas H. Price. Robert and Fred Decoursey, and Earl Stoner; five half sisters: Nancy. Josephine, Julie, Nicey and Ellen; one granddaughter: Angela Brown.

Services were held Sunday, June 10, 1984, 3:00 p.m. at High Point Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Hutsell officiating.

Music was provided by Mike and David Hutsell.

Escorts were family members.

Burial was in the High Point Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland.

Highpoint Cemetery

Highpoint Cemetery is located in Pulaski County, MO., 3 miles east of Dixon, Missouri.

Highpoint Cemetery is a small, family cemetery, with 17 marked graves, and approximately 10 unmarked grave sites. The family names that appear on the tombstones here are Brockman, Bryant, Cooper, Gerauseheck, Myers, Shelton, Wilson, Yewell, and Ziegler. The oldest stone is that of Joseph Franklin Shelton, husband of Eliza Carmeion Shelton. Joseph died 12 February, 1884. There is only one other stone dated before 1900.

Township 38-Range 10-Section 29