Roy C. Wilson d. March 23 1954

Death Announcement

WILSON, Roy C. of Waynesville, Mo., aged 55, passed away at the Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., March 23, 1954. Funeral services will be conducted Friday March 26 at Waynesville Methodist Church at 2 p.m. The Rev. G.C. Fain officiating. Interment in the Waynesville Memorial Cemetery. Hedges Service
Waynesville, Mo.

Jefferson City Post-Tribune
Jefferson City, Missouri
25 March 1954
Page 10

ROY CLIFTON WILSON DIES, EX-MAYOR OF WAYNESVILLE

Roy Clifton Wilson, former Mayor of Waynesville and former presiding judge of the Pulaski county court, died of complications yesterday at Barnes Hospital. He was 55 years old.

Mr. Wilson, a former president of the Waynesville school board, served as presiding judge for two terms and mayor for two terms. He was chairman of the board of the Methodist church, president and chairman of the United States Organization board and secretary and past master of a Waynesville Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Josie Wilson; a son, Leo Wilson, and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, at Waynesville Methodist Church, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery there.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis, Missouri

24 March 1954

Page 32

Helen Marie (McKinnon) Farris d. 19 August 1960

Apparent Suicide:
Mother of Six Is Found Dead

WAYNESVILLE (Special)- Reportedly disturbed mentally for several weeks, the mother of six children apparently shot herself fatally at her home near Waynesville yesterday.

The body of Mrs. Helen Marie Farris, 34, was found at 9:30 a.m. by Willis Kelly, Waynesville, as he stopped at the Farris house two miles northeast of here. Troopers said the woman evidently shot herself in the right temple with a .22 caliber rifle an hour and a half before her body was discovered.

Her husband, Archie, had left home for work at 7:15 a.m., authorities said. They added that efforts had been made to have Mrs. Farris receive psychiatric care.

Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Charles Denny, David Lee, Michael Wayne, and Gary Lynn, all of the home; two daughters, Barbara, of the home, and Mrs. Connie Marie Colley, Dixon.

Other survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McKinnon, Waynesville; a brother, Lawrence McKinnon, Waynesville; three sisters, Mrs. Georgia McRoy, Springfield, Mrs. Dorothy Pearson, Fort Wood, and Mrs. Louise Wilkerson, Pama, Fla.; her paternal grandfather, John McKinnon, Waynesville, and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Rosie Phillips, Waynesville.

Although a time hasn't been set, funeral services will be at the Parkview Baptist Church at Waynesville with the Rev. Clarence Smith officiating. Burial will be in Duncan Cemetery under direction of Hedges of Waynesville.

The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
20 August 1960
Page 7

Jess E. Brotherton d. 30 July, 1963

WAYNESVILLE- Jess Edwards Brotherton, 72, Waynesville, died yesterday at Waynesville Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of the home; five sons, Lewis and Bob, both of Waynesville, Don, of the home, Ralph, of Dixon, and Loren, Muncie, Ind.; eight daughters, Dorothy, address unknown, Mrs. Bonnie Hacker, of Denton Springs, La., Mrs. Delois Lolliss, Crocker, Mrs. Helen Tanner, Mrs. Mary Crocter, Mrs. Alice Lawrence, Mrs. June Butcher, all of Waynesville, and Mrs. Betty Dixon, East Carondelet, Ill.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Mary Craft, Waynesville, Mrs. Florence Gipson, Kansas City; one brother, John, address unknown; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Parkview Baptist Church, St. Roberts, with the Rev. Clarence Smith officiating. Burial will be in Waynesville Memorial Cemetery under direction of Moss-Williams.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
31 July, 1963
Page 28

Mrs. Rosa B. (Helms) Phillips d. December 20, 1962

WAYNESVILLE- Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Parkview Baptist Church for Mrs. Rosa B.

Phillips, 82, who died at her home near here Thursday after a short illness. The Rev. Clarence

Smith will officiate, and burial will be in Dunkard Cemetery.

Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Goldie McKinnon, Mrs. Carrie Burgess, Mrs. Leva Dye and
Mrs. Nettie Smith, all of Waynesville, and Mrs. Velma Williams, Lansing, Mich.: two sons, Ben
Wade of Waynesville and Jim Wade, Hardin, Ill., three brothers, George Helms of Crocker,

Mose Helms, Pleasant Hill, Ill., and Elijah Helms of Dixon: 42 grandchildren,

40 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Springfield Leader and Press

Springfield, Missouri

21 December 1962

Page 18

Burless Lawrence George d. 20 August 1982

Springfield Leader and Press

Springfield, Missouri

22 August 1982 (Sunday)

Page 24

Burless George

HANCOCK- Services for Burless Lawrence George, 62, Hancock, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Birmingham-Martin Chapel in Dixon with the Rev. Charles L. Pitts officiating. Burial will be in Dixon Cemetery.

Mr. George died at 11:43 p.m. Friday in Harry S. Truman Veterans Administration Hospital, Columbia, after a long illness.

After 12 years as a lineman for the U.S. Army Signal Corps at Fort Leonard Wood, he retired in 1960. A world War II Army veteran, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4956 in Crocker and a member of Dixon Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two sons, Gary, Eldon, and Maurice, Crocker; a daughter, Virginia Berry, Fort Leonard Wood; a brother, Elzie, Waynesville; four sisters, Ilene Hanson and Genevieve Crawford, both of Stockton, Calif., Mrs. Prentiss Urlacher, Antioch, Calif., and Mrs. Evelyn Holt, Waynesville; and two grandchildren.

The family will be at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Sarah H. (Worthen) Howard 1843-1914

Mrs. Sarah H. Worthen Howard was one of the five daughters of James and Jane Worthen, who lived north of Crokcer on a farm, now known as Abottsford. She was born March 20, 1843 and died Jan. 6, 1914, age 70 years, 9 months and 20 days.

She was married to Mr. Chas. H. Howard, April 19, 1870, one of the first merchants of Crocker. They were the pioneers of the town, and have resided here longer than any other residents. They were not blessed with children of their own but have raised and educated more children than the average large family. Mrs. Howard, like her husband, was a great reader and her center-table was supplied with the leading periodicals and current literature. She was a leader in the organization of the first literary society in Crocker in the early '80's and contributed much to its success.

In music, both vocal and instrumental, she took great interest and many owe their proficiency on the organ and piano to her early teaching. Mrs. Howard loved flowers and all nature. When they moved to the present Howard home, it may be said there was no beauty to attract the eye or stir the heart except a few forest and fruit trees and the magnificent views in all directions, particularly in the east, where can be seen Pilot Knob on the Iron Mountain R.R.., but under the ready aid of her husband, tress of many kinds were planted and she gave her greatest interest to the cultivation of flowers and the collection of the most unique geological specimens to be seen in the country. She found the place a waste, but left it the "Shaws Garden" and wonder of the county. No friends and few casual callers left her hospitable door without fragrant beautiful bouquets. The churches and Sunday schools on special occasions were recipients of fine selections from her large flower bed. Few public functions of merit, but what were graced with floral offerings, motivated by her kind and large hearted interest. The poor will miss her ministrations, her charity and philanthropy were unostentatious. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church and at the last meeting- one week before her funeral- she was the most active and jovial member present. At her burial, which was the most largely attended ever held in Crocker, she was remembered by those present and from abroad with flowers she so much loved. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Charles H. Howard, and two sisters, Miss Rebecca Worthen and Mrs. Phoebe Hascall, together with many nieces and nephews, and friends unnumbered.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

15 January, 1914

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Wille Mullanphy died July 2, 1886

Died, on Friday morning, July 2^nd, of cholera infantum, Willie, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mullanphy. Little Wille had been ailing for some time and was in a weakly condition when taken with his last sickness. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery near Frank’s Switch.

Rolla Herald

Rolla, Missouri

8 July, 1886

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Woodrow Andres (1922-1942)

WOODROW ANDRES

Woodrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Andres, was born in Rolla, Mo., December 28, 1922 and passed away late Saturday night, February 28, 1942 following injuries received in an automobile accident near the junction of Highway 17 and 66 some thirty miles west of Rolla. Besides the parents he is survived by one brother John of the home address, Jerome, Mo., two sisters; Mrs. James Bauers of Rolla and Mrs. Richard Warnol of St. Louis, besides a number of other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Pisgah Church near Dixon, by Rev. Andy Sheppard. Pallbearers were: Gene Rigsby, Harry Evans, Billie Allen, Russell Heflin, Andy Arthur and Louis Woods.

At the time of his death Woodrow was employed in the laundry at Fort Leonard Wood. The large attendance of friends at the final service gave proof of the popularity of this young man. Burial was made in the Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Null & Son Funeral Home.

Rolla Herald

Rolla, Missouri

12 March, 1942

page 8

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William Spencer Bryant (1859-1941)

OBITUARY

William Spencer Bryant, son of David and Susan Bryant, was born in Phelps County, Missouri, September 5, 1859 and departed this life suddenly on November 13, 1941, at Rolla, Missouri, being 82 years, 2 months and 8 days of age at time of death.

On March 20, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Emma Roberts and to this union twelve children were born, seven of whom survive, five daughters and two sons. Four children died in infancy and another daughter, Mrs. J.W. Gaddy, passed away on March 15, 1922. His wife preceded him in death April 12, 1912. He had made his home with his children for the past several years.

Those who survive are his children, Mrs. W.A. Cain of Dixon, E.A. Bryant of Columbia, Mrs. F.H. Blue and Mrs. C.E. Jones of Rolla, Mrs. C.L. Mathews of Monett, Mrs. C.M. Hallett and R.G. Bryant of St. Louis.

Besides his children he leaves to mourn his passing 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. All of his children, all of his grandchildren except 3 and all of his great-grandchildren, except one, were present at the funeral.

He was converted early in life and united with a Free-Will Baptist church. In a few years when this church was discontinued he united with the Sheppard Methodist church, south of Dixon.

He was a true husband, a kind and devoted father and to know him was to love him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Pisgah Cemetery under direction of F.H. Gilbert Funeral Home of Dixon.

Rolla Herald

Rolla, Missouri

20 November, 1941

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Everett James Helton (1913-1941)

EVERETT JAMES HELTON

Everett James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Helton, was born near Dixon, Missouri, October 6, 1913 and passed away at the St. James Hospital following a major operation early Monday evening, October 20, 1941, at the age of 28 years and 14 days. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lyda Helton, one step-son, Floyd Pelikan; four brothers, Lloyd and Lonnie Helton of St. Louis, Mo., and Elmer and Frank Helton of near Dixon, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Houser of Dixon; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Helton, of Dixon, and one grandfather, Eli Hale, of near Iberia.

Funeral services were conducted from the Old Spring Creek Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, by Rev. Johnson of St. James. Pallbearers were: Frank, Lucas, Clifford, Andrew, Guy, Earnest and Joe Maxwell and Earl Houser. Burial was made in the Spring Creek Cemetery under the direction of Null and Son Funeral Home.

Rolla Herald

Rolla, Missouri

23 October, 1941

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