INA AUGUSTA THOMAS 1894-1985

INA AUGUSTA THOMAS

Ina Augusta Thomas, daughter of Jessie Monroe and Lavanda Clark York, was born near Doublin, September 20, 1894 and departed this life November 24, 1985 in Lebanon,

Missouri. "Gusta" as she was known to her family and friends, attended the Doublin School, Richland High School and The Springfield Normal Teachers College. She started teaching school at the age of 16, teaching at the Tavern School, Belfonte School' and the Doublin School.

She was united in marriage with Elhannon W. (Chester) Thomas October 25, 1916, and to this union was born one son, who survives. After their marriage they lived near and

attended the Beulah Baptist Church until 1924, then moved near and attended the Montrose Sunday School and attended the First Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful and active member for the remainder of her life.

She was a devoted and diligent wife, mother and neighbor. She taught Sunday School throughout her adult life; was a member of the Montrose Mothers 'Club, was a Red Cross

Volunteer at the Richland Nursing Home, and was always cheerfully and lovingly willing to do more than her share.

She is survived by her son. Elhannon W. Thomas..Jr. of Catlos, California; one foster son, Baker Wilson, Jr., of Richland; two sisters, Gail Snoderly of Kosse, Texas, Kitty Burke of Richland; one grandson, Kenneth Thomas of Burlingame, California; one granddaughter,

Gwyn Beatty of Long Beach, California; four great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Services were held Tuesday, November 26, 1985, 2:00 P.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Marshall officiating. Music was provided by Denice Cottiers, soloist and Valarie Pafford, organist. Eicorts were: Jack Williams, Ivy Powers, Robert Vance, Gary Brown, Don Roam, and Ben Scott. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland.

Esther Florance (Belton) Gray 1918-2010

Esther Florance Gray, of Devil's Elbow, formerly of Brentwood, was born on April 3, 1918, at Dixon, a daughter of Alfred and Dora (Miller) Belton, and departed this life at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 16, 2010, at her residence in Devil's Elbow. Mrs. Gray had attained the age of 92 years, 4 months and 13 days.

Mrs. Gray was united in marriage on June 10, 1949 at Mountain Home, Arkansas to Mr. Edward Lee Gray and they were blessed with two children. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Juanita Van Huss; her parents; one brother, Richard Miller and three sisters, Gertrude Vest, Connie Howser and Rosie Gage.

Mrs. Gray accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior in 1954 and was a member of the Mattise Baptist Church, St. Louis for several years and then moving her membership to the Southside Baptist Church, St. Louis, where she served as President of the Women's Missionary Union. After moving to Devil's Elbow she attended Sheppard Baptist Church near Dixon. She was a loving and devoted housewife and mother for all her working life.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Gray include: her husband, Edward Gray, of the home in Devil's Elbow; one son, Mark Edward Gray, St. Louis; five grandchildren, Veronica, Bradley, Kelsey, Stephanie and Jamie; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Gray at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Dixon Chapel of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes with Bro. Bill Affolter, Maplewood Baptist Church, officiating. George Sneed sung "I've Got A Mansion" and "Peace In The Valley" for the funeral service.

Interment was in the Dry Creek Cemetery near St. Robert under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearer for Mrs. Gray were Bradley Gray, Charlie Gray, Adam Rodabaugh, Lonnie Young, Ralph Rodabaugh and Monroe Rodabaugh.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested by the family to the American Cancer Society with envelopes at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Dixon.

Harold Eugene Farquhar 1931-2010

Harold Eugene Farquhar, of Montreal, was born on November 4, 1931, at Clinton, Oklahoma, a son of Harold F. and Beatrice J.(Keithly)Farquhar and departed this life at 4:03 p.m.,Sunday, September 19, 2010 in the Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach. Mr. Farquhar had attained the age of 78 years, 10 months and 15 days.

Mr. Farquhar was united in marriage on April 8, 1982, at Licking to Janette Alma Bess. He was proceeded in death by his parents and one brother, Edwin Farquhar.

Mr. Farquhar was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He was baptized early in life and member of the Baptist Church; the Veteran's of Foreign Wars,
St. Robert; and had coached football while living in Oklahoma. He enjoyed fishing, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Dallas Cowboys, feeding birds and squirrels and gardening. He had worked as a boiler plant operator and a pipe fitter for civil service and later for the Harbert Company.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Farquhar include: his wife, Janett Farquhar, Montreal; five sons, Harold E. Farquhar, Hollister and Wayne A. McClintock, Jr. and finance Connie Martin, St. Genevieve; two daughters and son-in-laws, Karma and Gomer Gowens, Licking; Teresa and Joe Firestine, Salem: twelve grandchildren, Misty, James, Jackie, Zach,Tameka, Sarah, Natashia, Curtis, Dustin, Garrett, Hannah and Landon: eight great-greandchildren; three great -grandchildren are expected soon; many fishing buddies, relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Farquhar at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 22, 2010, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Bro. Lyndell Decker, Round Pond Baptist Church, Salem officiating. "Commited" and "The Old Rugged Cross" were played for the service.

Interment with full military honors was in the Pisgah Cemetery, near Dixon under the direction of Long-Kloepped Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Pallbearers for Mr. Farquhar were James D. Kennedy, Jackie L. Firestine, Zachary E. West, David M. Towery, Wayne A McClintock, Jr.; and Gomer Gowens. Honorary pallbeareres were Louis Hey and John Atcley.

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family with envelopes available at the office of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Norman Ray Evans 1941-2010

Norman Ray Evans, of rural Dixon, was born on March 1, 1941, near Dixon, a son of William Clay and Martha Irene (Kelley) Evans, and departed this life to be seated at the right hand of Jesus, at 4:06 a.m., Thursday, October 7, 2010, at his residence near Dixon. Norman had battled complications from colon cancer for the past two years and had attained the age of 69 years, seven months and six days.

Norman was united in marriage on April 23, 1967, in the Santee Church, near Dixon, to Carolyn Jean Warnol and to this union two daughters were born. He was preceded in death by his Father on November 13, 1975; his Mother on February 14, 2001; one Brother, Leroy Evans on June 4, 2005; his father-in-law, W.T. Warnol on March 8, 2001; one nephew, Randall Evans on September 4, 1999; sister-in-law, Susan Evans in May 2010; brohter-in-law, Chess Warnol on March 22, 2002; sister-in -law, Neoma Sommer, May 19, 2008 and Louella Warnol in May 2, 1943.

Norman had been a member of the Lighthouse Worship Center, Dixon; a member of the Arlington Masonic Lodge No. 346, AF&AM, Dixon; the Order of Eastern Star, Rainbow Chapter No. 263, Vienna; and a volunteer for the Dixon Fire Department for many years. He had worked for Brown Shoe Company, Dixon, retiring after 25 years and later for the University of Missouri Rolla, retiring after 13 years, as well as working for the funeral homes. He loved gardening, working in his yard, watching birds, fishing, hunting and being with his family.

Those left to mourn the passing of Norman include: his wife, Carolyn Jean Evans, of the home near Dixon; his two daughters and son-in-law, Leann and Dallas McNew, Dixon and Laura Bodkins, Dixon; son-in-law, Ron Bodkins, Dixon; his mother-in-law, Thelma Warnol, Dixon; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Vernon Smith, Dixon; Lucille and Russell Blackwell, Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Debbie and Bruce Doublin, Lebanon; five grandchildren, Andrew and wife Melissa; Jordan and husband, Jared; Lauren, Haley and Daniel; two step grandchildren, John and wife Katie and Stephanie and husband Jerry; one great-grandson, Tucker; three step great-grandchildren, Alisa, Kalvin and Emmit; brothers and sisters-in-law George "Bud" Sommer, Barbara Warnol, Kathryn Mitchell, Relora Wills, Donald and Tina Warnol and Carl and Cindy Warnol; numerous nephews; nieces; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Norman at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 11, 2010 in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Pastor Bruce Doublin, Lebanon and Bro. Elton Dake, Iberia officiating. "How Great Thou Art", "Do You Remember These?" "I Will Go To My Grace Loving You" and "Go Rest High On That Mountain" were played for the funeral service.

Interment was in the Warnol Family Cemetery near Dixon, under the direction of Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Norman were Andrew Evans, Daniel Simpson, John Bodkins, Jared Douglas, Donald Smith, and Bobby Dozier. Honorary pallbearers were Jordan Douglas, Lauren Simpson, Haley Simpson, Melissa Evans, Tucker Douglas, Gavin Bruff and Chadley Warnol.

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family with envelopes available at the office of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Ronald David Marlow 1943-2011

Ronald David Marlow, of Iberia, was born on November 22, 1943, at New Castle, Indiana, a son of Joseph Willis and Ninia Louise (Akers) Marlow and departed this life at 1:05 a.m., Saturday morning, March 5, 2011, in the Harry S. Truman Memorial Hospital, Columbia. Mr. Marlow had attained the age of 67 years, 3 months and 11 days.

Mr. Marlow was united in marriage on February 8, 1967, at New Castle, Indiana, to Marilyn Althea Peavie and to this union two sons were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his great uncle and great aunt, Thomas J. and Verna (Harden) Akers, who raised him; and one brother, Charles Dennis Marlow.

Mr. Marlow lived in New Castle, Indiana most of his life and at the age of 18, on December 1, 1961, entered the military at the recruiting center in Indianapolis, Indiana. After Basic Training and AIT, he was sent to Baumholder, Germany where he served with the 3^rd Armord Calvary until November of 1964, when he

returned to the United States and was discharged. After various jobs in Indiana and California, Mr. Marlow met his wife, Marilyn and they had their first son. He returned to the United States Army and served in Germany where their second son was born, and served until August of 1985, when he was honorably discharged at Fort Leonard Wood. Mr. Marlow was a successful entrepreneur, musician, singer, song writer, artist and made awards for Missouri S&T, Rolla.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Marlow include: his wife, Marilyn Marlow, of the home near Iberia; two sons, Ronald David Marlow II and wife, Karen and Christopher Graham Marlow, all of Iberia; four half brothers, James Marlow and Wayne Marlow, both of New Castle, Indiana and Sonny Fosnight and Doug Fosnight; six grandchildren, Ronald David Marlow, III, Zachary Matthew Marlow, Emily Ryann Marlow, Christa Danielle Marlow, Cole Michael Marlow and Caleb Christopher Marlow; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Marlow at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 7, 2011, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker, with Chaplain Troy Allison, Fort Leonard Wood, officiating. Liz Tanner sang three favorite selections for the service.

Interment with full military honors was in the Bethany Cemetery near Crocker under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crocker. Pallbearers for Mr. Marlow were United States Army personnel, Fort Leonard Wood.

Peter David Wright 1928-2010

Mr. Peter "Pete" David Wright, of Dixon, was born on April 7, 1928, at Alton, Illinois a son of Frank and Faye (Rintoul) Wright and departed this life at 8:31 p.m., Friday, July 30, 2010, at his residence in Dixon. Mr. Wright had been ill for some time and had attained the age of 82 years, 3 months and 23 days.

Mr. Wright was united in marriage on May 4, 1996 in Pulaski County to Barbara Imogene Lawson. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jessie L. Atterberry; one daughter, Bridgette Griffen and brothers and sisters.

Mr. Wright was a United States veteran and had retired from ABB, Westinghouse, in Jefferson City. He loved to fish and be with his family.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Wright include: his wife, Barbara Wright, Dixon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Patricia and Roger Bean and Tonya Atterberry, all of Dixon; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Wright at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Rev. Don Kabel, First Baptist Church, Crocker officiating. Four favorite musicals selections were played for the serviced.

Interment with full military honors was in the Jim-Matt Lawson Cemetery, Iberia under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Mr. Wright were Rodney Templeton, Brad Atterberry, Andy Brown, Dale Templeton, Kenny Baker and Malcom Carron. Honorary pallbearers were Logan Atterberry, Mike Kitson, Sr.; Linda Atterberry and Clark Kitson. The Leismann-Roberts American Legion Post No. 298, Dixon provided military honors.

Dale Joseph Greer 1933-2010

MR. DALE JOSEPH GREER

Dale Joseph Greer, of Crocker, was born on April 27, 1933, at Webster Grove, a son of Walter Wade and Sylvia (Story) Greer and departed this life at 8:38 p.m., Sunday, April 4, 2010, in the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood. Mr. Greer had attained the age of 76 years, 11 months and 7 days.

Mr. Greer was united in marriage on April 11, 1998, at Crocker to Rosemary “Rody” Skinner. He was preceded in death by his wife on March 12, 2009; his father on March 17, 1978; his mother on August 18, 1989; four sisters, Maxine, Nadine, Norma and Betty.

Mr. Greer was a member of the Hilltop Christian Union Church, Crocker and a United States Army veteran. He had worked as a construction Forman and was a member of the Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 110 for over 50 years. He loved to fish, deer hunt, yard work and go to church singings.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Greer include: one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Patty Greer, Lebanon; two step-sons and step-daughters-in-law, Danny “Moose” and Barb Lane, Dixon and Mike and Becky Lane, Swedeborg; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Jimmy Doyle, Dixon; one sister, Judy Roebuck, Immokalee, Florida; twelve grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Greer at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Crocker with Bro. Billy Claiborn, Hilltop Christian Union Church, Crocker, officiating. “The Old Rugged Cross”, “When We All Get To Heaven” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain” were played for the service.

Interment with full military honors was in the Antioch Cemetery, near Crocker, under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Crocker. Pallbearers for Mr. Greer were Dale Fall, Jason Fall, Kenneth Greer, Jr., Jimmy Doyle, II, Doug Burnett and Darrell Burnett.

Memorials are suggested by the family to the Crocker Senior Center in memory of Dale Greer, with envelopes available at the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Crocker.

Tonya Ann (MacDonald) Tegart 1975-2010

MRS. TONYA TEGART

Tonya Ann Tegart, 34, of Dixon died Monday, April 5, 2010, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla

Born October 24, 1975, at Lincoln, Nebraska a daughter of Patrick and LynNette (MacDonald) Leonard

Married July 19, 1997, at St. Robert to Robert Scott Tegart

She was a beautician and a homemaker

Survivors: her husband, Robert Tegart, Dixon

1 son, Brandon Tegart, Dixon

her parents, Pat and LynNette Leonard, Dixon

grandparents, Gerald and Patricia MacDonald, York, Nebraska and Kathryn Turner, Danville, Iowa

Mother-in-law, Jean Lewis, Dixon

1 sister, Sara Turner, Dixon

Funeral Service: 6 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2010, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon.

Visitation: 5 – 6 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2010, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family

Kathryn Rosetta (Shaw) Zepp 1922-2010

Kathryn Rosetta Zepp, of Crocker was born on December 29, 1922, at Crocker a daughter of Allen and Ova (Crews) Shaw and departed this life following a brief illness, on Thursday evening, July 28, 2010 in the St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Mrs. Zepp had attained the age of 87 years and 7 months.

Mrs. Zepp was united in marriage on August 17, 1952 to Harold Tobias Zepp who preceded her in death on January 21, 1996. In addition to her husband, Mrs Zepp was preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Zepp on October 4, 2005; her parents; and two sisters, Glenna Pottinger and Christina (Toots) Peterson.

 Mrs. Zepp was a member of the First Baptist Church, Dixon later moved her membership to the First Baptist Church,Crocker. She had worked as a secretary for the REA; the Lumber Company in Dixon: The Crocker MFA and later retiring from the Crocker School systems as well as being a loving and devoted homemaker.

 Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs.Zepp include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Joyce Sullins, Crocker and Alan and Cindy Zepp, Dixon; one sister Marilyn Daughtery, Kansas City, Missouri; six grandchildren Carolyn( Mike), Dennis (Carol), Rick (Lori), Jessica (Judd), Amanda and Alana; seven great-grandchildren, Holli, Nathan (Haydee), Aaron (Amber), Erica (Trent), Ashley (Joe), Kate and Maci; five great-great-grandchildren, Isabel, Zoe, Ely, Laney and Carter; and many other relatives and friends.

 Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Zepp at 2:00 p.m., Sunday afternoon, August 1, 2010, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home, Crocker with Rev. Don Kabel, First Baptist Church, Crocker officiating. Rita Street provided appropriate musical selections for the service.

 Interment was in the Crocker Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Pallbearers for Mrs. Zepp were Mike Allen, Nathan Allen, Aaron Allen, Rick Ringer, Trent Harrison and Steve Shelton. Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters, Carolyn Allen, Jessica Easterling, Amanda Zepp and Alana Zepp.

Delphia Irene (Stokes) Miner 1916-2010

Delphia Irene Miner, of Dixon, was born on June 23, 1916, in Maries County a daughter of Dora Lee and Clara Edna (Wilson) Stokes and departed this life at 11:20 a.m., Monday, June 14, 2010, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Mrs. Miner had been ill for the past few weeks and had attained the age of 93 years, 11 months and 21 days. Mrs. Miner was united in marriage to Frank J. Miner who preceded her in death on January 15, 1981. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, James, Floyd, Walt and Wayne Stokes. Mrs. Miner was baptized early in life and was a member of the Church of Christ, Dixon. She was a cook in her younger years for various restaurants in Dixon and later was employed by Brown Shoe Company, Dixon, retiring after thirty-one years. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, gardening, cooking and fishing. Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Miner include: one daughter, Sue Ham, Dixon; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Marie Miller, Dale and Warren Rollins and Eula Doyel, all of Dixon; three grandchildren, Rob Baker and wife, Cindy, Sonya Ham and Gail Thompson; three great-grandchildren, Nichole Welschmeyer and husband, Michael, Robert Baker and wife Rachelle and Heather Baker; and one great-great granddaughter, Haleigh “Bug”; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Miner at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2010, in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Chapel, Dixon with Bro. Rick Pitchford and Bro. Charles Pitts officiating. Mindy Sinden sang “Amazing Grace”, “Peace In The Valley” and “Almost Home” and was accompanied by Sherry Bradbury, pianist. Interment was in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon. Pallbearers for Mrs. Miner were Ed Wise, Bob Kozbil, Larry Doyel, Roger Smith, Danny Rollins and Mike Welschmeyer. memorials are suggested by the family to the Dixon Church of Christ with envelopes available at the office of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dixon.