Maurice E. Rigsby d. 21 November 1971

CROCKER- Funeral services for Maurice E. Rigsby, 58, of Crocker, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Crocker First Baptist Church with the Rev. Damon Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Moss-Williams of Crocker.

Mr. Rigsby died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday at his home after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Surviving are his wife, Golda; a daughter, Mrs. Willadean Dell, Hudsonville, Mich.; two brothers, John, Las Cruces, N.M., and Gene, St. Peters, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Mae Sanders, Waynesville; and three grandchildren.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
22 November 1971
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Della (Bryant) Miller 1901-1986

Della Miller was born on August 9, 1901 near Dixon the daughter of George and Mary Rigsby Bryant and passed away in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla on December 5, 1986.  She had attained the age of 85 years.

She is survived by 1 granddaughter Darlene Sosnoff of Maryland Heights, 3 grandsons, Dan Fulton of Hazelwood, Darren Fulton of Sunset Hills and Dana Fulton of Barnhart, her son-in-law, Billy Dean Fulton of Barnhart, 4 great-grandchildren, Kari and David Sosnoff and Tracie and Todd Fulton.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ray Miller in 1964 and her daughter Mary Jean Fulton in March 1970.

Della lived many years in the Frank Switch community and the last 3 years in the Cedar Knoll Nursing Home in St. James.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Funeral Home on Sunday, December 7, 1986 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Kevin Martin officiating.  Organist was Kathy Brandt.  Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery.  Serving as her pallbearers were Dan, Darren, Dana, Billy and Lloyd Fulton and Don Light.

Nellie Mae (Alexander) Rigsby 1907-1984

Nellie Mae Rigsby was born in Alder Springs, Missouri, on January 25, 1907, the daughter of Melvin and Mary Bilyeau Alexander and passed away in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, on Monday evening, February 13, 1984. She had attained the age of 77 years.

She was united in marriage to Charles Rigsby on February 2, 1924 and unto this union two daughters and four sons were born. He preceded her on August 29, 1979. She was a member of the Burnett Chuch and was baptized by Earl Jones in 1961. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Gilbert Chapel on Thursday, February 16, 1984 at 11:00 am with Earl Jones officiating. Burial was in the Fox Crossing Cemetery under the direction of the Long Gilbert Chapel. Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons.

She is survived by two daughters, Velva Jones and Patsy Fenton of Dixon, four sons, Ernest of Dixon; Robert of Bargersville, Indiana; and Paul and Jack of Nashville, Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Walter Alexander of Dixon and Wade Alexander of Marshfield; one sister Katie McKinnon of Dixon, with many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three grandchildren, James, Frank, and Ronnie, three brothers, Sherman, Louis, and Gordon Alexander, and three sisters, Maude, Emma, and Eunice Baker.

Golda Elizabeth Rigsby 1912-2005

Golda Elizabeth Rigsby, 92 of St. Robert, Missouri, a homemaker passed away at 11:40 P.M. Friday, March 25, 2005 in the St. Johns Breech Medical Center, Lebanon, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 2, 2005 in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Visitation will be held from 5:00P.M. - 8:00P.M. Friday evening in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Rigsby is survived by her daughter: Willa Dell of Sun Lakes, AZ; one sister: Ruby Benton of Iberia, MO; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; several other relatives and friends.

11 September, 1912 - 25 March, 2005

Delpha Marguerite (Sanders) Cavaness 1925-2006

Delpha Marguerite Cavaness was born July 31, 1925, on a farm near Dry Creek in Pulaski County, Missouri. Delpha was the only daughter, and one of two children born to the union of the late Cecil E. And Alberta Mae (Rigsby) Sanders.

Delpha attended the Waynesville R-VI School District graduating in the class of 1944. Throughout her time in high school, she worked for the City Drug Store on the Waynesville square. She later worked at Jim's Market also in Waynesville.

On April 3 1948, in Waynesville, Missouri, Delpha was united in marriage to Kenneth M. Cavaness. To this union of over 58 years, one son, Kenneth G. Cavaness was born. Together Delpha and Kenneth began an exciting life of adventure and service to our country.

Delpha loved to be active in both caring for her family and working outside the home. While living in Jefferson City, Delpha worked at McGraw Electric, and later supported the Missouri National Guard Headquarters as an Administrative Clerk. The family moved to Independence, Missouri where Delpha worked for Montgomery Ward in the Blue Ridge Mall.

When Delpha had personal time she again was thinking of others. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and making clothing for her family. She took great pride in making baby blankets for all her family and friends. Delpha was raised in the Presbyterian faith. For the last several years, she and Kenneth attended the Roby Christian Church where they were baptized. Delpha was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Sedalia.

Delpha went home to be with her Lord the evening of September 12, 2006 in the Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 11 days. Delpha was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all.

Delpha is survived by her husband: Chief Warrant Officer, MO National Guard (Ret) Kenneth M. Cavaness of Success, MO; one son: Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth G. Cavaness and his wife, Chyrll of Sparta, MO and one brother: Chief Warrant Officer, MO National Guard (Ret) George R. Sanders and his wife, Betty of Jefferson City, MO. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren: Kenneth "Ryan" Cavaness and his wife, Jewell, and their children: Casey R., Shelby R. And Andrew M Cavaness; and Rochelle A. Walker and her husband, Kraig, and their son, Kavin D. Walker, along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, September 16, 2006 in the Memorial Chapel of Waynesville/St. Robert with Rev. Richard Breeden officiating. Delpha's son, CWO Kenneth �Greg� Cavaness gave a beautiful eulogy. Soloist Christopher Hendrix was accompanied by Pianist David Lawson as he sang "Amazing Grace" and "In The Garden". Serving as escorts were Kenneth Ryan Cavaness, Cecil Cavaness, David Walker, Geoff Jones, Roy Rose and Gary Wilson.

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

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Delpha Cavaness to the Eastern Star of Sedalia and may be left at the funeral home.

Larry Dean Barnhart 1951 - 2011

Larry Dean Barnhart, of Dixon, was born on December 29, 1951, at Dixon, a son of Kelles Earl and Velva Lucille (Rigsby) Barnhart, and departed this life at 8:47 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at his residence near Dixon. Larry had been in failing health for some time and had attained the age o 59 years, 10 months and 17 days.

Larry was preceded in death by his father in 1981 and one brother, James Earl Barnhart on November 16, 1968.

Larry had worked as for a tank company out of Memphis, Tennessee, painting water towers and later for Quaker Window Products, Freeburg. He was a member of the North American Hunting Club and enjoyed fishing, hunting and being in the great outdoors.

Those left to mourn the passing of Larry include: his mother, Velva Jones, Dixon; one sister, Paula Hughes, Dixon; aunts, uncles, nephews; nieces and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2011 with a memorial service to be held at 7 p.m., in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon.

Memorials are suggested in memory of Larry Dean Barnhart.

Nellie Mae (Alexander) Rigsby 1907-1984

Nellie Mae Rigsby was born in Alder Springs, Missouri, on January 25, 1907, the daughter of Melvin and Mary Bilyeau Alexander and passed away in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, on Monday evening, February 13, 1984. She had attained the age of 77 years.

She was united in marriage to Charles Rigsby on February 2, 1924 and unto this union two daughters and four sons were born. He preceded her on August 29, 1979.

She was a member of the Burnett Chuch and was baptized by Earl Jones in 1961. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Gilbert Chapel on Thursday, February 16, 1984 at 11:00 am with Earl Jones officiating. Burial was in the Fox Crossing Cemetery under the direction of the Long Gilbert Chapel.

Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons.

She is survived by two daughters, Velva Jones and Patsy Fenton of Dixon, four sons, Ernest of Dixon; Robert of Bargersville, Indiana; and Paul and Jack of Nashville, Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Walter Alexander of Dixon and Wade Alexander of Marshfield; one sister Katie McKinnon of Dixon, with many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three grandchildren, James, Frank, and Ronnie, three brothers, Sherman, Louis, and Gordon Alexander, and three sisters, Maude, Emma, and Eunice Baker.

Hazel Juretta (Farris) Rigsby 1927-1987

Hazel Juretta (Farris) Rigsby was born a daughter of James and Polly Ann (Lewis) Farris on March 27, 1927 in Waynesville, Missouri and passed away Monday, April 13, 1987 at the age of 60 years.

Hazel was a Christian and a member of the Gospel Ridge Baptist Church in rural Waynesville.

Hazel loved people and enjoyed being around them. She enjoyed the outdoors, and took pride in her gardening and flowers. Hazel also loved music and liked to travel. She will by sadly missed by her family and many friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday April 15 at 2:00 pm in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tom Perrin, and Rev. Ed Smith officiating. Music was provided by organist Dorothy Moore, and soloist Iva Mae Case. Escorts were the Nephews.

Burial was in the Gospel Ridge Cemetery in Saint Robert, Missouri under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

A memorial has been suggested by the family to the Gospel Ridge Cemetery.

She is survived by two brothers, Lester Farris of Richland, Missouri, and Frank Farris of Waynesville; four sisters Belle Ousley, Wilma Ruhl, and Ida Turnbow, all of Waynesville, and Vera McDowell of Crocker, Missouri, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Hazel was proceeded in death by her father, mother, and two sisters.

Elmer C. Rigsby 1919-1986

Elmer C. Rigsby was born at Devils Elbow to Loren Claud and Evialena Rigsby on November 16, 1919 and died at the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri on October 13, 1986 after a weeks illness.  He would have been 67 years old in a month.

He leaves his wife, Lorraine, of the home and six children: Elmer, Jr. “Bud” of Amarillo, Texas; Gordon and Chris Rowell, Waynesville, Missouri; Lorel Gaffner of Livonia, Michigan; Kathleen Brinson of Barnhart, Missouri; and Merrie Christensen of South Lake Tahoe, California; two sisters: Bernadine Hunt of Springfield, Missouri and Virginia Lee hardy of Monroe City, Missouri.  He has 14 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Irma Lemon of Sunset Village.

Elmer lived his whole life in Waynesville, except for a period of government work in St. Louis, Texas, and in the service of his country from December 1944 until December 1945.  He graduated from Waynesville High School in 1937 and attended Southwst Missouri Teachers College in Springfield.  He was a pilot instructor for the Air Corps and Civil Service employee on Fort Leonard Wood for 20 years, retiring in December 1970.  He taught two years in evening classes at the vocational school.

He was a long time member of Waynesville No. 375 A.F. & A.M. Lodge, and Past Master; Past Patron, and member of the O.E.S..  He was also a member of the Pulaski County - Fort Wood Shrine and the Lebanon Chapter 64 RAM and KT.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Elmer was a friend to all and his presence will be greatly missed.

Visitation was held October 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Masonic services in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services were held Thursday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.

Escorts were: Elmer Rigsby, Jr., Gordon Rigsby, Willie Rowell, Jay Brinson, Bill Rowell, and Matt Brinson.

Honorary escorts were: John Ichord, Jim Laughlin, Paul Rice, George Lane, Gary Gaffner, and Jack Christensen.

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

Patricia A. Ramos Rigsby 1949-2009

Patricia A. Ramos Rigsby, 59, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.
Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel.
Pat was born Dec. 10, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas. She was married to Elmer “Bud” Rigsby on Dec. 30, 1967. They have four children.
Pat is survived by her husband Bud Rigsby; children: Kim Lopez, Missy Childers, Dru Rigsby and Rita Rigsby-Rector; eight grandchildren; and father, Manuel Ramos.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Oralia Ramos.

Evialena Laughlin Rigsby 1894-1982

Evialena Laughlin Rigsby was born on July 31, 1894 at Pulaski County, Missouri, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (York) Laughlin and passed away on November 20, 1982 at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital after attaining the age of 88 years, 3 months, and 20 days.

She married Claude Rigsby on September 22, 1915 and unto this union three children were born, one son, Elmer and two daughters, Bernadine and Virginia.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Waynesville, a member of the Hanson Lodge No. 22 of Eastern Star of Waynesville, Missouri, having served as past Worthy Matron and having her 50 year pin.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, November 22, 1982 at the Long Moss Williams Chapel in Waynesville, Missouri with Rev. Jess Norris officiating at 2 p.m.

Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home of Waynesville, Missouri.

Pallbearers were: J.C. Hardy, Terry Hardy, Rob Quin, Dale Daniel, Jay Brinson, and John Ichord.

Those left to mourn her passing are 1 son: Elmer Rigsby, Waynesville, Missouri, 2 daughters, Bernadine Hunt, Springfield, Missouri, Virginia Hardy, Monroe City, Missouri, 11 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren.