Massie Rodgers d. Dec 21, 1897

The following was originally printed in the Rolla Herald January 13, 1898 and was reprinted in the old Settler’s Gazette in 1998.

“A letter from N.B. Slaughter, of Vest, MO, informs us of the death of Uncle Massie Rodgers, which occurred at the home of Jacob Long, near the Wagon Ford of Big Piney, December 21, 1897. Mr. Rodgers was over 85 years of age and an excellent citizen. In the summer of 1896 he plowed and raised a crop of corn, some 200 bushels."

Edith Pearley Roam 1873-1929

The following obituary was provided by Michael Roam and was published in the Dixon Pilot, April 1929.

Mrs.Roam Called.

Edith Pearley Roam, a life-long resident of Pulaski county, died at her home in
Crocker April 2nd,after a few days illness.
Mrs. Roam was Born near Bells Creek,February 15,1873.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at the Christian Church,
after which she was laid to rest in the Crocker Cemetery.

Henry Roam 1835-1916

The following obituary was provided by Michael Roam, and was published in The Crocker News, February 24, 1916 .

Henry Roam was born in Overton county,Tenn., November 30,1835, and died at his home in Crocker,Mo., February 15,1916. aged 80 years,2 month and 15 days.

He married Rhoda Strain, April 16,1853,who died January,1892. Two this union were born eleven children, nine of whom survive him.

On April 24,1892, he married Pearlie Stockton. Ten children were born to this union.

Of these children all but one survive him.

He leaves to mourn his demise his widow, eighteen children, all of whom attended the funeral and a host of true friends. He was a member of the church for many years and for thirty years was a minister of the gospel. Funeral services were held in the Christian Church on Tuesday afternoon of last week and interment was made in the Crocker Cemetery. Rev Mahaney, of Richland,conducted the services.


Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness And death of our loving husband and father.
Mrs. H. Roam and children.

Clifford C. Poulson 1909-1984

Clifford C. Poulson was born on November 16, 1909 at Crocker, Missouri; the son of Seldon G. and Hattie Josephine (Gray) Poulson, and departed this life on January 12, 1984 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mount Vernon, Missouri. He had attained the age of 74 years, 1 month, and 27 days.

Clifford served over 25 years in Military Service with the United States Air Force, retiring in 1960 with the rank of Master Sergeant.

He was a loving Christian person. He was all liked by all who knew him. He greatly enjoyed all outdoor activities. He will be sadly missed by those that knew and loved him.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, January 14, 1984 at the Long Moss Williams Chapel of Crocker, Missouri at 2 p.m. with Chaplain Captain Alan Hendrickson officiating.

Burial was in the Antioch Cemetery, Crocker, Missouri, under the direction of the Long Moss Williams Funeral Home of Crocker, Missouri. Military honors were presented at graveside.

Pallbearers were military.

Clifford is survived by 2 daughters: Sue Mays, Billings, Missouri; Patricia Hall, New Caney, Texas; 1 son: Clifford B. Poulson, Middleburg, Florida; 3 sisters: Gertie Deardeuff, Ozark, Missouri; Edith Crow, Springfield, Missouri, Mae Salveter, Crocker, Missouri; 1 Brother: Paul Poulson, Springfield, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Helen Rita, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.

Virgil Logan Collins 1937-1984

Virgil Logan Collins, son of George L. and Emma (Brown) Collins was born March 29, 1937 in Pulaski County, Missouri, and he departed this life May 12, 1984 at the Osteopathic Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 47 years past.

He had made his home in Tulsa for the past 20 years where he was employed by Continental Trailways Bus Company.

He professed Christ as Savior and was baptized in the fellowship of the First Baptist Church of Waynesville at the age of 10 years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 15, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Othal Hodson and Ron Collins officiating.

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

Those serving as pallbearers were Martin Rothstein, Chuck Kramer, Bill Wagner, Terry Collins, Ron Alto, and Jerry Tonroy.

He is survived by his wife Pat, of the home: two sons, Gregg of Altus, Oklahoma and Marty of Muskogee, Oklahoma; one daughter Deanna Woods of Muskogee, Oklahoma, his mother Emma Collins of Waynesville, Missouri; two brothers, Charles Collins of Waynesville, Missouri and Ronald Collins of Tempe, Arizona; three sisters, Barbara Jean Alto of Anoka, Minnesota; Joyce Tonroy of Indianapolis, Indiana; Georgia Kay McIntosh of Irvine, Kentucky; one step son, Vernon Edmonds; three step daughters: Heather Benwars, Michelle Edmonds, and Tracy Edmonds, all of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two step grandchildren, Jeremy and Patricia, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and many other relatives and friends.

Earl Monroe Keaton 1911-1984

Earl Monroe Keaton born August 24, 1911, and passed away February 9, 1984, at the age of 72 years, 5 months, and 16 days. He passed away at the Nursing Wing in the Phelps County Medical Center, in Rolla, Missouri.

He was the son of William Leon Keaton and Sarah Francis (Palmer) Keaton.

He grew up on a farm and at the age of 20 he was married to Nola June Lane and to this union six children were born.

He lived in the same area he grew up in. He was a lifelong resident of Big Piney and Duke area.

He was saved, baptized in the Big Piney River under the services of Brother Ishmael Wilson and joined the Church of Christ at Edgar Springs, Missouri.

Services were held Sunday, February 12, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fox Funeral Chapel by Brother Ishmael Wilson officiating.

Pallbearers were: Bob Lane, Champ Lane, Bill Lane, Wayne Barr, Larry Keaton, and Jim Birch. Interment in the Watts Cemetery under the direction of Fox Funeral Home of Licking, Missouri.

He leaves to mourn his passing wife Nola, of the home; three sons, Don of Kansas; Ward of Edgar Springs, Missouri; Freddie of Beulah, Missouri; one daughter Genevia of Williamsburg, Missouri; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four brothers, Clyde of St. Louis, Missouri; Everett of Dixon, Missouri; Edd of Richland, Missouri; and Robert of Licking, Missouri.

Earl will be sadly missed by friends and neighbors in the Duke area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Norman Dale and one died in infancy, four sisters and three brothers.

William Terrill Solberg 1973-1984

William Terrill Solberg was born August 25, 1973, in Globe, Arizona, and he departed this life February 8, 1984 at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, in his 10th year.

William, also known as Spider, was loving, happy, and he enjoyed his family and friends. He was indeed a very Special Child.

Visitation was held Friday, February 10, 1984 at the Waynesville Memorial Chapel. Funeral services and burial was held Monday, February 13, 1984 at the Palmer Globe Mortuary in Globe, Arizona. Interment was in the Hollyhill Crest Cemetery, arrangements were under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

He is survived by his parents: Sgt. First Class Arthur and Deborah Bustamanpe. Two sisters Shawna Solberga and Shondra Harris all of Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. His grandmother, Fern Wheeler, of Globe, Arizona, and many other relatives and friends.

James Alan Goforth 1951-1983

James Alan Goforth, son of James W. and Dorothy Sturgeon was born May 17, 1951 at Lebanon, Missouri, and departed this life June 11, 1983 at Cox Medical Center.

Jimmie, as he was known to friends, graduated from Richland High School in 1969.

As a young man he professed his faith in Christ, and was baptized April 5, 1965, at First Baptist Church in Richland, later transferring his membership to the High Point Baptist Church.

On September 8, 1972 he was united in marriage to Linda Brown, and to this union were born two sons, both surviving.

For the past 13 years he has been employed by Independent Stave Company in Lebanon.

He is survived by his wife Linda and two sons: James Adrain (Jamie), and Jeremy Alan, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Goforth of Richland; two sisters: Rae Lynne Payne, Richland, and Debra Ann Fowler, Springfield, Missouri; his paternal grandparents: Charles Paul and Edith Goforth of Richland; also a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother Sturgeon.

Services were held Tuesday, June 14, 1983, 2:00 p.m., at High Point Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Jones and Rev. Jack Woodard officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist, and Delores Shadel, accompanist.

Escorts were Kenny York, Terry Chance, Duane Johnson, Ward Alan Ledbetter, Bryce Payne, and Art Anthony.

Burial was in the High Point Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland, Missouri.

Silas William Kelley 1892-1984

Silas William Kelley

***Some parts of this obituary, including the first paragraph are missing. After researching Tombstone Inscriptions of Pulaski County, I have concluded that this is the obituary for Silas W. Kelley, who was born April 18, 1892. --Editor

...County, a son of Marion Webster and Julia Ann Sneed Kelley, and departed this life at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening , February 21, 1984 at the Heritage Park Nursing Home, Rolla. Mr. Kelley had been in failing health for the past two and one half years, and had attained the age of 91 years, 10 months and 3 days.

Mr. Kelley was united in marriage on July 1, 1915 (date is smudged) at Big Piney, to the former Miss Florence Lovada Carroll, and to this union five children were born.

Mr. and Mrs. Kelley celebrated sixty-eight years of marriage on their wedding anniversary this year.

Mr. Kelley was a farmer and engaged in stock raising. He was a member of the Ozark Baptist Church near Houston and was baptized at an early age.

Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Kelley at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, February 26, 1984, at the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Chapel in Dixon, with the Rev. Harold Withers officiating. Interment was in the Hopewell Cemetery, Big Piney, under the direction of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Dixon.

Pallbearers for Mr. Kelley were relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Dixon.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Kelley include: His devoted wife, Mrs. Florence L. Kelley, of the Heritage Park Nursing Home, Rolla; one son, Floyd Kelley, Visalia, California;

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Meentemeyer, St. Louis; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers Delbert Kelley and Guy Kelley, both of the State of California; one sister, Mrs. Ivy Honse, State of California; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family members preceding Mr. Kelley in death include: His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion W. Kelley; one son, Cyris Kelley; two brothers, Sam Kelley and Clarence Kelley; and two sisters, Mrs. Dena Sawyer and Mrs. Sylvia Trout.

Edna E. (Ferguson) Logan 1898-1984

Mrs. Edna E. Logan, 85, Crocker, died Saturday at the Miller County Nursing Home.

She was born October 29, 1898 at Hawkeye, a daughter of Frederick and Effie Lawson Ferguson. On April 7, 1919, she was married to Homer T. Logan, who died December 12, 1964.

Mrs. Logan was a member of the First Baptist Church, Crocker, and of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Iberia. She was employed as a cook.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Stella Keyes and Mrs. Clara Mae Pearson, both of Iberia.

Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Stevenson-Mossman Funeral Home, Iberia, with the Rev. Haskell Orrick officiating. Burial was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Richland.

***Mrs. Logan passed away February 18, 1984 according to Tombstone Inscriptions of Pulaski County.