Grace L. “Mamie” (Huff) Achen 1914-1986

Grace L. “Mamie” (Huff) Achen, of Waynesville, Missouri, was born a daughter of Alfred and Lilly (Price) Huff in Turley, Missouri on May 27, 1914, and departed this life Sunday evening, September 28, 1986 at the age of 72 years, four months and one day.

Mamie was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Waynesville, Missouri.

Mamie loved her family very much.  She was always there when her children needed her.  Mamie loved flowers, and all kinds of plants, indoor and outdoor.  Of particular interest were her many lovely African violets.  Mamie also loved to sew.  She will be sadly missed by her loved ones and many friends.

Mamie is survived by five daughters: Bonnie Miles, Hillview, Illinois; Jackie Murray, Wapakoneta, Ohio; Carolyn Brotherton, Joann Schindler, and Vickie Peacock, all of Waynesville, Missouri; four brothers: Bob Huff, Success, Missouri; Tom Huff, Houston, Missouri; Joe Huff, State of Washington; and Bert Huff, State of Texas; two sisters: Eva Raines, Waynesville, Missouri; and Marie Maness, State of Illinois; 13 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

Mamie was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, one sister, and four brothers.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Othal L. Hodson officiating.

Music was provided by organist Dorothy Moore, and soloist, Charles Folkert.

Escorts were: Larry Brotherton, Jim Miles, Rod Murray, Dean Miles, Paul

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Honorary escorts were: Darren Brotherton, Terry Miles, Rodney Murray, and Bryne Schindler.

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

Michael Ferman Raines 1961-2011

Michael Ferman Raines, was born October 27, 1961 at Fort Leonard Wood to Ferman “Pappy” Raines and Eva (Huff) Raines. He passed away Friday December 1, 2011 in the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital of Fort Leonard Wood.

Michael was united in marriage to Carmen Waltz on November 8, 1981 and they were blessed with two children: Anthony Lee and Sabrina May.

Michael had a passion for working on automobiles and had the ability to repair them. He was an excellent cook and especially enjoyed BBQ and sharing it with his family and friends. He loved spending time at the park and the river with his family and friends.

As a young teenager, Michael accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized at the First Baptist Church.

Michael will be sadly missed by fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory two children: Sabrina Calloway of Cheyenne, WY and Anthony Raines of Midway, GA and their mother Carmen DeBerry; 4 siblings: Marilyn K. Troutman of Waynesville, MO, Judy K. Bates of Augusta, GA, Paul R. Bates and his wife Rita of Buckhorn, MO and Gary W. Bates and his wife Deloris of Richland, MO; several nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Pappy and Eva Raines, one brother Butch Bates and one nephew Shawn Bates.

Michael was a very giving person and even through his death he gave the gift of his eyes so someone else would be able to see.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2011 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Rev. Danny Graves and Rev. Benito Perez officiating. The songs “Arms Wide Open” by Creed, “Outside” by Everspinning Real and “The Best in Me” by Marvin Sapp was played. Soloist Becky Lercher sang “How Great is our God”. Serving as escorts were Sabrina Calloway, Gary and Paul Bates, Benito Perez, Brent Hayes and John Hammock.

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

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Michael Raines and may be left at the funeral home.

James Leonard Coates 1912-2007

James Leonard Coates, son of the late William Henry and Elizabeth (Huff) Coates, was born June 22, 1912 in Joplin, Missouri where he grew up and attended school.

On March 18, 1955, Leonard married the love of his life, Arizona B. Koonce in Richland, Missouri. They shared 52 years of marriage together and were blessed with two children: Leslie and Bill.

Leonard was a business owner and operated his own TV and Appliance sales and repair shop for over 43 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed being outdoors; whether it was fishing, skiing, gardening or traveling. He was a member of the Waynesville Masonic Lodge #375 AF & AM. Most importantly, he treasured the times that he could spend with his family and friends.

Leonard passed away at 10:12 P.M. Sunday, March 18, 2007 in the Brooke Haven Healthcare Center of West Plains, Missouri at the age of 94 years,

Leonard leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Arizona B. Coates of the home; 2 children: Leslie J. Coates and his wife, Sy of San Diego, CA and Bill Coates of Lebanon, MO; 2 grandchildren: Alison Shannon and her husband, David of West Plains, MO and Billy Coates and his wife, Beth of Harbor Beach, MI; 4 great grandchildren: Johnathan and Joshua Willis, Jennifer Shannon and Paige Coates; several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Danny Graves officiating. Serving as escorts were David Shannon, Joshua Willis, Johnathan Willis and Billy Coates. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Leonard Coates to the Waynesville/St. Robert Senior Citizen's Center and may be left at Memorial Chapel of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Mary M. (Barbee) Geiger 1923-2009

Mary M. Geiger, daughter of the late Americus and Phyllis Dora (Huff) Barbee, was born July 11, 1923 in Mariana, Arkansas where she grew up and attended school. As a young girl, Mary accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized.

Mary was united in marriage to Charles Geiger, Sr. They shared many wonderful years of marriage together and eleven children: Mary, Barbara, Lucille, Charles, Lillie, Edna, Clarence, Claude, Christina, Juanita and Doyle and adopted son William.

During her working years, Mary spent the majority of her time working for Tyson's Restaurant in Junction City, Kansas. She did various jobs, but mostly was a waitress and cook.

At the age of 70, Mary received her high school diploma and a class ring. She was very proud of the fact that she was able to finish school and even went on through correspondence courses to obtain her Associate's Degree in Bookkeeping and Accounting.

In her spare time, Mary enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, word search puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She was a very talented seamstress and according to her family she was "a heck of a good cook".

Mary went home to be with her Lord at 1:12 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Life Care Center of Waynesville at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 23 days.

Mary will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. She is survived by 9 children: Mary Blanding, Barbara Geiger, Lucille Coleman and Charles Geiger, Jr. all of St. Robert, Missouri, Lillie Sanders, Edna Geiger and Clarence Geiger all of Junction City, Kansas, Claude Geiger of the state of Nebraska and William Henry Geiger of Springfield, Missouri; 19 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, one son, two daughters and two granddaughters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 9, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Burial will follow in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Ellender Cordelia (Huff) Johnson 1822-1900

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.

Sister Ellender Cordelia Huff, widow of Frank J. Johnson, was born in Wayne Co., KY, July 2d 1822, and died at Jas. W. Ridens, in Piney Township, Pulaski Co., MO, Feb. 22d 1900 at 1 o'clock a.m., aged 77 ys, 7 ms, and 20 ds. Sister Johnson, was twice married 1st to John Wesley Riden, May 6th 1841---2d to Mr. Frank J. Johnson. She was a daughter of John & Mary (Kelsey) Huff and was of a family of 8 children, all now dead. She was mother of 8 children only one now living, Mrs. T.J. Davis. Her grand children No. 1 6 with 13 of them now living, and her great grand children No. 23, with 19 now living, nephews & nieces No. 32, 15 now living. A member of the Baptist Ch. for many years. She was buried at the Watts Lawn Cemetery Feb. 23d 1900 at 2 p.m. on Fri.- Prayer & remarks by Watts, Hymn 283 vocalist.

Albert Lewis Huff 1885-1886

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.

Albert Lewis, son of Albert C. and Frances Huff born in Phelps Co., MO, Apr 21st 1885, died in Spring Creek Township, Phelps Co., Sept. 30th 1886 11 p.m., aged 1 yr. 5 ms. and 9 days. A funeral sermon was preached at the Watts Lawn Cemetery from Job 1 X 21 by J.J. Watts, Oct 2d 1886. Father and Mother survive.

Ida Magdaline Huff 1884-1886

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.

Ida Magdaline, daughter of Albert C. and Frances Huff, born in Phelps Co., MO, May 24th 1884, and died in Spring Creek Township Phelps Co., MO, Sept 21st 1886, aged 2 years, 3 ms, and 27 days. Singing, prayer, and remarks at the Watts Lawn Cemetery by J.J . Watts, Sept 23d 1886 at 11 a.m. Father and Mother and 1 brother survives.

James Madison Huff 1855-1887

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1882-1912.

James Madison Huff, born in Pulaski Co., MO, Apr. 3d 1855, died in Phelps Co., Oct 16th 1887 at 10 a.m., aged 32 ys. 6 ms. and 13 ds. Singing, Prayer, and remarks at the McCourtney Cemetery by J.J. Watts, Oct 17th 1887, at 4 p.m. A funeral sermon was preached at the Hopewell Church from Isaiah 48 X 10 by J.J. Watts, Aug. 17th 1890 at 11 a.m. = Widow, 3 children, 3 brothers and 1 sister survives him.

Martin Era Huff 1881-1882

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1882-1912.

Martin Era, son of the late Alexander M. and Margaret Huff, born on Piney, Pulaski Co. May 13th 1881, died there in Piney Township, Nov. 7th 1882, aged 1 yr. 5 ms. and 24 ds. Singing, Prayer and remarks at the McCourtney Cemetery by Rev. J.J. Watts, Nov. 8th 1882. 1 sister survives.

Martha Huff 1835-1882

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1882-1912.

Miss Martha Huff, daughter of the late Alex. and Eliza Huff born in Morgan Co., MO, Feb 17th 1835, died on Big Piney at Hopewell, Pulaski Co., Feb 24th 1882, aged 47 ys. 7 days. A funeral sermon was preached at Hopewell School House from Isaiah 48 X 10 by Rev. J.J. Watts Feb 25th 1882 and she was buried at the McCourtney Cemetery. Reburied at Watts Lawn. 1 sister survives.