Ardilara (Scott) Duncan (1854-1906)

OBITUARY

Died; at her home near Spring Creek Phelps county, April 3, 1906. Mrs. Ardilara, widow of the late John R. Duncan aged 51 years 7 months and 2 days.

Mrs. Duncan was born in Warren county Tennessee Aug, 31^st, 1854, her maiden name was Scott, and she was married to John R. Duncan at Bloodland September 19^th, 1872 and became step-mother to three children and mother of eight children, three have passed on before with one step-daughter, Mrs. Elmer Duncan, five children survive her. Mrs. Duncan was a true mother and grandmother several of whom she cared for so faithfully. May God in mercy comfort the bereaved ones so suddenly deprived of a mothers love and care. Some months ago she was partially paralyzed, and on Tuesday, morning at 11 she received a second stroke and passed away the same evening at five o’clock p.m. ---J.J. Watts

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

20 April, 1906

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Transcribed by Laura (Abernathy) Huffman

Emma Alvira (Dickens) Perkins 1902-1985

Emma Alvira Perkins was born in Maries County, Missouri on July 29, 1902 the daughter of Charles and Hattie Scott Dickens and passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 28, 1985.  She had attained the age of 83 years.

She was united in marriage to Bryan Perkins and unto this union 2 sons and 2 daughters were born.  Bryan preceded her on February 14, 1985.

Emma is survived by her 2 sons, Donald of Dixon and Robert of Devine, Texas; 2 daughters, Ethel Merideth of Leavenworth, Kansas and Audrey Beck of Omaha, Nebraska; 1 brother Garrett Dickens of Cuba, 1 sister Jessie Lindner of Warrenton; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 grandson Mark, 6 brothers, Floyd, Lonnie, Earl, Clyde, Russell and Roy, and 3 sisters, Bertha Hughes, Dollie Dickens and 1 infant.

She was a member of the Dixon Church of Christ approximately 20 years, having been baptized at age 21 in the First Christian Church.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held in the Long Chapel on Tuesday, December 31, 1985 at 2:00 p.m. with Charles Pitts officiating.  Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery.  Church of Christ Choir sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and The Old Rugged Cross.  Serving as her pallbearers were Herbert and Dean Perkins, Cheryl Tyberendt, Linda Wallingford, Kay Howarter, Phyllis Fischer and Gary Ramsey and Ronald Beck.

Georgia Ann (Adkins) Scott 1916-1981

Georgia Ann Scott, of Dixon, was born on November 30, 1916, near Meta, Missouri, a daughter of James Lewis and Effie Belle Martin Adkins, and departed this life on Saturday afternoon, May 9, 1981, at the Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hospital, Columbia, following an illness of three months.  Mrs. Scott had attained the age of 64 years, 5 months and 10 days.

Mrs. Scott was united in marriage on June 14, 1937, near Meta, to Ona Bruce Scott,and to this union, two children were born.  Mr. Scott preceded his wife in death on October 2, 1965.  Mrs. Scott was also preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Adkins.

Mrs. Scott was a member of the Dixon United Methodist Church.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Scott include: One son, Kenneth Scott, Jefferson City; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Norwood, Dixon; one brother, Ray Adkins, Meta; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Christian, Ashland, and Mrs. Ruby Bryant, Iberia; two grandchildren, Darren Norwood and Donetta Moore, both of Dixon; and many other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Scott was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother, and will indeed be sadly missed by her dear family and all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Scott at 2:00 p.m., on Monday afternoon, May 11, 1981 at the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Chapel, Dixon, with the Rev. Clarence Smith, Dixon United Methodist Church, officiating.  “Beyond the Sunset” and “Amazing Grace” were sung for the funeral service.

Interment was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Dixon.  Pallbearers for Mrs. Scott were Roy Doyle, Jerry Braun, Scott Paterson, Lonnie ___, Mark Jones, and Todd Holman.

Elizabeth Kathleen (Scott) Oursbourn-Crismon 1918-2010

At the age of 92 years, 4 months and 19 days, Lizzie left Christian Health Care-South and went to Heaven at 4:45 A.M. on Sunday, June 6, 2010 and the angels were singing praises as another child of God came home.

Elizabeth Kathleen (Scott) Oursbourn-Crismon was born on January 7, 1918, in Pulaski County to the late Charlie Worth and Tilda Evelyn (Harmon) Scott.

On June 10, 1935 Lizzie was united to William R. “Bill” Oursbourn and to this union were blessed with three children, Lynn, Evelyn and Dena. Bill preceded her in death on April 5, 1988 after fifty-three wonderful years together.

On September 10, 1990, she was united in marriage with Clarence Crismon, and they shared several years together until his death on June 18, 2001.

Elizabeth made a profession of faith at an early age; she was baptized and became a member of the Beulah Baptist Church where she attended as long as her health permitted. Lizzie was a woman of great faith with a love for her Lord that was immeasurable and fond great comfort in reading her Bible.

Lizzie was a hard working woman her entire life. When she made up her mind to do something she followed through until the task was completed. She not only worked at home, but also worked at the Richland Shoe Factory and the Richland Nursing Home where she retired.

Lizzie’s hobbies included making quilts, music and reading. She also loved the outdoors, picking berries, making a garden and later canning and putting up what she had grown. However, her most cherished times were spent visiting with her family and friends whom she cherished.

She is survived by her two daughters by her two daughters: Evelyn Starnes of Stoutland, MO and Dena (Frank) Kettinger of Richland, MO; one sister: Joyce (Ernest) Brown of Richland, MO; one daughter-in- law: Sybil Oursbourn-Boone of Strafford, MO; two sisters-in-laws: Maxene Scott of Lebanon, MO and Ruth Scott of Richland, MO; one brother in law: Bob Oursbourn of Richland, MO; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Lizzie is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, one son, Lynn Oursbourn, three sisters: Maggie Gideon, Florence Smith, Cinda Hammock and three brothers: Robert Scott, Charles Scott and Buddy Scott.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Beulah Baptist Church of Richland with Pastor Clifton Hodges officiating. Lizzie's granddaughter Missy Miller and her husband Chris along with their son Joseph and great-grandson Stevie Mino sang "Amazing Grace" and "The Prettiest Flowers Will Be Blooming". The congregation joined them in singing "I'll Fly Away". Lizzie's favorite poem entitled Sunrise was read by her grandson Joe Oursbourn. Serving as escorts were Barry Oursbourn, Lonnie Rodden, Dale Oursbourn, Norman Smith, Tom Lynch and Billy Williams.

Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland. Services were under the direction of Richland Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Elizabeth Crismon.

James Howe Hammock (1930-1984)

James Howe Hammock son of Walter A. and Emma Loucida Scott Hammock, was born September 6, 1930 in Camden County and passed away July 5, 1984 at his home in Waynesville, Missouri.

He was united in marriage with Dorothy Williams on May 27, 1949 and to this union was born one son and five daughters, all surviving.

James accepted the Lord at an early age.  He was affection ally known as a loving father and husband.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy of the home; one son, Harold of Havana, Ill.; five daughters, Linda Green of Waynesville; Brenda Crossland of Richland; Glenda Hammock, Lisa Rolls both of Waynesville; and Candy Sue Hammock of the home; one brother, Floyd of Springfield; three sisters, Sharon Jeffries, Kathleen Bench and Hathalee Ousbourne, all of Richland; eight grandchildren, Stacy, Bryan, Stella, Jesse, Brent, Mariah, Shawn, and Travis and a host of nieces and nephews, and many friends, also surviving is his grandmother Tilda Harmon Scott of the Waynesville Nursing Home.  Preceded him in death were his mother and father.

Evelyn Alice (Scott) Goforth (1916-1985)

Evelyn Alice Goforth, of Dixon, was born on July 31, 1916, at Dixon, Missouri, a daughter of John and Flossie Matthews Scott, and departed this life at 9:00 a.m., on Monday morning, October 21, 1985, in the Waynesville Nursing Center.  Mrs. Goforth had attained the age of 69 years, 2 months, and 21 days. 

Mrs. Goforth was united in marriage on December 20, 1941 in St. Louis County to Ralph Woodrow Goforth, and to this union three children were born.

Mrs. Goforth was a member of the First Baptist Church and a former member and Past Worthy Matron of Garnet Chapter Number 283 Order of the Eastern Star, both of Dixon.  She was a partner in publishing the Dixon Pilot Newspaper for all her working life prior to her retirement.

Fond memories of Mrs. Goforth will long be remembered in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Goforth include: two sons, Scott Goforth and Skip Goforth, both of Dixon; her mother, Mrs. Flossie Scott, Colorado Springs, Colorado, formerly of Dixon; one brother, Jess Scott, St. Louis; one sister, Mrs. Wanda Anderson, Colorado Springs, Colorado; two grandsons, Eric Scott Goforth and Joseph Shane Goforth, both of Dixon; and many other relatives and a host of friends. 

Robert Martin-John "RoBBee" Scott 1989-2009

Robert Martin-John “RoBBee” Scott, son of Robert D. and Patricia LaVonne (Fulmer) Scott, was born September 7, 1989 in Springfield, Missouri.

As a young boy, RoBBee grew up in the St. Robert area and graduated from the Waynesville R-VI School District with the Class of 2008.

While in school, RoBBee was very active with several organizations. He was a member of the Drama Club, the Thespian Society, the Men’s Choir, an officer with FFA (Future Farmers of America), played with the Band and in the Jazz Band and also a member of the Heating/Air Conditioning Passport at Vo-Tech.

RoBBee had a beautiful singing voice and loved to sing every chance he could. He was also talented with playing instruments and was especially good with the trumpet and the guitar. RoBBee loved to be outdoors while fishing, but also enjoyed tinkering with cars.

RoBBee attended church at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Robert.

RoBBee passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 near Waynesville, Missouri at the age of 20 years, 1 month and 29 days. He will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

RoBBee is survived by his mother: Pat Scott of St. Robert, MO; one sister: Konnee G. Fifer and her husband Bill of Malabar, FL; uncle: Dr. LeRoy J. Fulmer and his wife, Marcia of Waynesville, MO; aunt: Mickey Rider of St. Robert, MO; several cousins, other relatives and friends.

RoBBee was preceded in death by his father: Robert D. Scott and two uncles: Martian J. Fulmer and Charlie A. Scott.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory with Pastor Richard Anderegg officiating. Special song selections “Simple Man” and “Come Sail Away” were played at the beginning of the service. Pianist Becky Lercher accompanied the congregation as they sang “Amazing Grace”, “Abide With Me” and “Be Still My Soul”. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of RoBBee Scott and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

September 7th, 1989 - November 5th, 2009

Robert Scott d. November 5, 2009

Waynesville Daily Guide Thu Nov 05, 2009, 02:19 PM CST

ST. ROBERT— Two confirmed dead bodies were found just outside St. Robert city limits early Thursday afternoon.
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, Pulaski County Ambulance District and the Waynesville Rural Fire Department were all responded to the scene on Highland Rd. off of Hardin Ln. at around 2 p.m. Thursday.
The bodies have been identified but authorities are not releasing the names of the victims until their families are informed.
The Pulaski County Coroner took them away from the scene.

By DawnDee Bostwick Waynesville Daily Guide Thu Nov 05, 2009, 03:58 PM CST

St. Robert, Mo. -
Foul play is not suspected in the deaths of two men found outside St. Robert city limits early Thursday afternoon, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department reports.

The bodies of the young adults were found inside a car that was parked in front of a residence on Highland Road.

Sheriff's deputies and first responders arrived on scene at 1:02 p.m. The 9-1-1 call came in at 12:56 p.m.

“At this point in time we are not prepared to identify the names of the victims, pending notification of next of kin,” Cpt. Bill Anderson said. “The investigation is its preliminary stages and until we have an autopsy and a toxicology report returned, it's really too early for us to determine what happened.”

In addition to the Sheriff's Department, the Waynesville Rural Fire Department, Pulaski County Ambulance District and the Pulaski County Coroner responded to the scene.

By DawnDee Bostwick Waynesville Daily Guide Thu Nov 05, 2009, 05:30 PM CST

St. Robert, Mo. -
The identities of two men found dead outside St. Robert City limits early Thursday afternoon have been released.

The bodies of Andrew James January, 23, of 22290 Highland Lane, and Robert Martin-John Scott, 20, of 14100 Tulsa Road, were found inside a parked vehicle on Highland Lane.

Both January and Scott were taken to Waynesville Memorial Chapel in Waynesville.

Foul play is not suspected in the deaths of the two men.

“The investigation is its preliminary stages and until we have an autopsy and a toxicology report returned, it's really too early for us to determine what happened,” Cpt. Bill Anderson said.

In addition to the Sheriff's Department, the Waynesville Rural Fire Department, Pulaski County Ambulance District and the Pulaski County Coroner responded to the scene.

By Matthew Kent Waynesville Daily Guide Sun Nov 08, 2009, 12:23 PM CST

WAYNESVILLE — Pulaski County Sheriff J.B. King said Sunday that the first results of an autopsy of two men found dead in a vehicle outside St. Robert last week show no indication of foul play or trauma.
The bodies of Andrew James January, 23, and Robert Martin-John Scott, 20, were found inside a parked vehicle on Highland Lane.

The cause of death is unknown and a final determination will be made after the toxicology reports are finished, according to King, which will take about six to eight weeks.

Florence Eddie (Scott) Smith 1911-1984

Florence Eddie Smith of Cape Fair, Missouri, formerly of Richland, was born October 7, 1911 to Charles and Matilda Scott of Richland, and departed this life September 22, 1984 in Springfield, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to Cecil Miller in 1929 and to this union was born two sons. Cecil preceded her in death in 1946. She later married Arthur Fritts who passed away in 1971. She then married Jack Smith, who survives.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the Baptist Church. She worked for International and Brown Shoe Factories, retiring in 1971, after 22 years of service.

She is survived by her husband Jack of the home; two sons: Leonard of Grove, Oklahoma and daughter-in-law LaVaughn, and Larry of Waynesville and daughter-in-law Mary Ann; three grandchildren Eddie, Willie, and Cris Ann Miller of Waynesville; one step-son, Dale Fritts of Richland; seven step-grandchildren; two brothers: W.H. Scott of Richland, E.W. Scott of Montreal; one sister: Elizabeth Oursbourne of Stoutland; her mother, Mrs. Matilda Scott of Richland; a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father and two sisters and one brother.

Services were held Tuesday, September 25, 1984 at 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Norman Sanders officiating.

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

Escorts were: Douglas Oursbourne, Ralph Gideon, Raymond Scott, Dale Fritts, Lynn Oursbourne, and Tony Crismon.

Burial was in the Beulah Cemetery.

Gladys Belle (Fisher) Smith 1893-1984

Gladys Belle Smith was born a daughter of Judson Fisher and Ollie B. (Scott) Fisher on November 11, 1893 in Hamlin, Kansas, and she departed this life March 7, 1984 at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, having attained the age of 91 years, 3 months, and 25 days. She united in marriage to Marsh Smith, and to this union one son was born. She professed Christ at a very early age, and was also a Charter Member of the Harmony Baptist Church of Buckhorn, Missouri.

While living in Hiawatha, Kansas she and Mr. Smith worked together selling Real Estate, and after his death she continued on in the Real Estate Business. She came to Waynesville, Missouri to make her home 19 years ago, and while living here she has made many friends.

Mrs. Smith is survived by one son and her daughter in law, Cecil and Margie Smith of Camdenton, Missouri; one sister, Leonice Thompson of Watertown, South Dakota, and many friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 10, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Don Martin officiating. Additional graveside services were held Monday, March 12, 1984- 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Hiawatha, Kansas, under direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel. Serving as escorts: Norman Stoll, Charley Storie, Bill Barnes, Jim Anderson, Ray Fleischer, and Milton Thomas. Honorary escorts: Arthur Dye, Dan Hilger, Glen Haldeman, Glenn Smith.

Claude J. Scott 1911-1984

Claude J. Scott, son of William G. and Nora Clayton Scott, was born March 6, 1911 in Dade County, Missouri and passed away March 3, 1984, at his home in Richland, Missouri, as a result of a lengthy illness.

On September 23, 1933, he was united in marriage with Josephine Harper, and this union was born three children, all surviving.

He was a farmer and dealt in Walnut Timber prior to moving to Richland in 1950, where he was involved in sales until his retirement in 1975.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Everton, Missouri, prior to his moving to Richland, where he was a member of the First Baptist of Richland.

He is survived by his wife Jo of the home; one son, C.W. Scott, Jr., of Booneville, Missouri; two daughters, Jo Ann Woody of Conway, Missouri; and Kay Jones of Montreal, Missouri; two grandsons, eight granddaughters, and five great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother, who died the date of his birth, and by his father.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Services were held Tuesday, March 6, 1984 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Marshall officiating.

Music was provided by Dwight Roam, soloist, and Sharon Gundram, organist.

Escorts were: Gary Brown, Bill Burd, Robert Howlett, Jim Mitchell, Jerry Warner, and Jack Tucker. Burial was in the Ray Spring Cemetery in Everton, Missouri, under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland, Missouri.

Dorsey Brian Scott 1900-1957

Dorsey Brian Scott, son of Benjamin and Ethel Scott, was born near Waynesville on August 12, 1900 and passed away at his home in Richland on May 31, 1957 at the age of 56 years. For the past three months he had been under a doctor’s care.

On November 12, 1932 he was married to Mildred Hudgens, and to this union seven children were born.

Surviving are his wife, Mildred, four daughters, Jean Quesenberry of St. Louis, Beulah York of Richland, and Mary and Joyce of the home; three sons:
Dorsey Junior, Harvey and William of the home; one brother, wayne of Mt. Vernon; sis sisters: Mabel Ferguson, Lulu Guyott and Cella Hines, all of St. Louis, Myrtle Hubenthaw of Malden, Missouri, Lucille Williams and Velma Prescott of the State of California; four grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

He was not a member of any church but no one read the Bible any more devoutly or believed in it as he did. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and will be sadly missed.

Funeral services were held at the Richland Methodist Church Monday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Lindell Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Dixon cemetery at Dixon under direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Richland.

Pallbearers were Earl Hubenthaw, Lloyd Ferguson, Snowden Quesenberry, Bobby Quesenberry, Dorsey Scott, Jr., and Homer Hudgens.

Honorary pallbearers were friends from St. Robert: Luther Blair, Kenny Smith, Herman Paulette, Bill Davis, Lee Goodman and P.R. Lynch.

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