Obituaries
Obituaries
Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, September 1991 Doral VanHooser, 58, of Eldon died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1991 at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia. He was born Sept. 10, 1932 in Miller County to Oscar M. and Montie Mae Jobe VanHooser. On Dec. 24, 1953 he was married to Beulah Anderson, who survives at the home. Mr. VanHooser was a construction worker and a lifetime resident of the Eldon community. He was employed with the Lodge of the Four Seasons for several years prior to his retirement. Other survivors are three sons, Leslie VanHooser, Darrell VanHooser and Donald Horne, all of Eldon; a daughter, Paula Martin of Eldon; two brothers, Donald VanHooser of Orrick and Chum VanHooser of Kansas City; three sisters, Bonnie Campbell of Eldon, Helen McDonald of Sedalia and Opal Wood of Gower; seven grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Life Assembly of God in Barnett. The Rev. George Duckworth, Tom Madole and Ronnie Hess will officiate. Burial will be in Dooley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, August 1992 Eulice F. Anderson, 82, of Yakima, Wash., died Thursday, Aug 6, 1992, at Emerald circle Nursing Home in Wapato, Wash. She was born Jan. 24, 1910, in Brumley to Levi and Julia Robinett Albertson. On Jan 12, 1927, she was married in Brumley to Luther Anderson. The Andersons moved to the Yakima Valley in 1941, living in the Wapato area and then moving to Yakima in 1954. Mrs. Anderson had worked for Pacific Fruit until her retirement in 1975. Surviving her are three daughters, Ellen Johns of Lesti, Ark., Julia Johnson of Yakima, Wash., and Ester Archer of Mabton, Wash.; a brother, Murrell Albertson of Missouri, four sisters Bernice Ash, Anna Ahart, Alice Ahart and Lura Smith of Missouri; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 10 at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home in Yakima, Wash., with burial in West Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Research c/o Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home, _919 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, Wash 98902. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1991 Maurice J. Barklage, 67, of Rocky Mount died Sunday, Oct. 13, 1991 at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born Nov. 17, 1923 in St. Charles County to Emil and Adele Schlenther Barklage. On Aug 6, 1949 he was married in St. Charles to Marva Honerkamp, who survives at the home. Mr. Barklage owned and operated Barklage Dry Wall Construction Company in Rocky Mount. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion and was a veteran of the Army, serving during World War II. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Mark Barklage and Jeff Barklage, both of Rocky Mount; two daughters, Jeanie Wright of Olathe, Kan. and Judy Doolin of Spring Hill, Kan.; a sister, Mildred Payton of Wentzville; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lake Chapel of Hedges Funeral Home. Burial was in Lake Memorial Cemetery at Osage Beach. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, August 1992 Susan R. Pendleton, 95, of Tuscumbia died Monday, Aug 24, 1992, at St. Elizabeth Care Center in St. Elizabeth. She was born April 30, 1897, in Maries County to John and Sarah Hickey McKee. On April 8, 1917, she was married to Osby W. Pendleton, who died Aug 12, 1980. Mrs. Pendleton was a lifelong resident of Miller County. Surviving her are three sons, Harold Alvin Pendleton of St. Elizabeth and John Pendleton and Danny Pendleton, both of Tuscumbia; two daughters, Nadine Moore of Raytown and Ila Shepherd of Russelville; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia with Bro. Gene Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Tuscumbia. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1992 Everett “Jim” McGowan, 72, of Eldon died Saturday, March 7, 1992, at Still Regional Hospital in Jefferson City. He was born Dec. 19, 1919, in Miller County to Everett Douglas and Myrtle Helstab McGowan. On Nov. 10, 1937, he was married in Morgan County to Lucille Burris, who survives. Mr. McGowan was a lifetime resident of Miller County. He was a member of a Baptist Church in Kansas City and was a self-employed carpenter. Surviving him, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Bob McGowan of Elk, Wash., and James McGowan of Eldon; three daughters, Barbara Lanham, Bonnie Hodge and Melissa McGowan, all of Eldon; two brothers Lewis Wood of Gower and Hershel Wood, both of Eldon*; two sisters, Ina Gower of Kansas City, Kan., and Emma Burris of Eldon; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home in Eldon with the Rev. Marvin Witt officiating. Burial was in the Tol Wood Cemetery near Eldon. *apparent error Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, August 1991 James “Jim” Noble Meredith of Seattle, Wash. Died Aug 2, 1991 at his home. He was born May 22, 1918 to Marshall and Pearl Winfrey Meredith and was reared in the Iberia area. He served with honors in the U.S. Army during World War II. For 37 years he was a longshoreman in Seattle. Surviving him are a son, Michael Meredith of Des Moines, Wash.; a daughter, Ramona Meredith Wood of Des Moines, Wash.; four grandchildren; and three brothers, Gerald Meredith of Redwood City, Calif., and Paul Meredith and Gene Meredith, both of Iberia. Funeral services were held at Yarington Funeral Home Chapel in Seattle with the Rev. Russell Galbreath of the West Seattle Christian Church officiating. Burial was in Mt. Union Cemetery near Brumley. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1991 Alphonse J. Holtmeyer, 81, of St. Elizabeth died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1991 at Still Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born July 10, 1910 at St. Elizabeth to Joseph and Margaret Schaffer Holtmeyer. On June 23, 1943 he was married to Regina Luebbert, who survives. Mr. Holtmeyer was a farmer and plumber employed by Lindenbusch Plumbing in St. Elizabeth for many years. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a lifelong resident of St. Elizabeth where he was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church and St. Joseph’s Sodality. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, Raymond Holtmeyer of Osage Bend, George Holtmeyer and Leonard Holtmeyer, both of St. Elizabeth; five daughters, Joann Feltrop and Helen Branch, both of Jefferson City, Irene Schaben of Meta, Mildred Musick of Aurora and Bernice Holtmeyer of St. Elizabeth; two brothers, Frank Holtmeyer of St. Elizabeth and Leo Holtmeyer of St. Thomas; two sisters, Emma Brauhn of Waterloo, Iowa and Mararet Hawkins of Tuscumbia; 37 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in St. Elizabeth. The rosary will be prayed at 4 and 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth with the Rev. John Degnan officiating. Military rites and burial will be in the St. Lawrence Cemetery in St. Elizabeth. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, August 1991 Howard Hall, 76, of Eldon died Monday, Aug 12, 1991 at St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born Nov. 25, 1914 at Buick, Mo. to William Melvin and Alice Menerva Crocker Hall. On March 24, 1934 he was married in Capps to Flossie Barton, who survives at the home. Mr. Hall moved to Eldon in 1988 from a farm near St. Elizabeth where he lived for 43 years. He was a farmer and carpenter and in 1949 he was ordained as a deacon of Humphrey’s Creek Christian Church where he was a member. Surviving in addition to his wife, are two sons, Ronald Howard Hall of Center and James William Hall of Iberia; six daughters, Wanda Chandler of St. Charles, Donnavee Henley, Alicia Atwell and Kathy Albertson, all of Eldon, Glenna Gardner of Lake Ozark and Diane Blankenship of Iberia; a sister, Villa Fern Corbin of Jefferson City; a brother, Lloyd “Pete” Hall of Glover; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Edwards and the Rev. Ed Teal officiating. Burial will be in the Eldon Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1991 Gertrude Goeller, 86, of Iberia died Friday, Oct. 18, 1991 at Green Meadows Health Center in Linn. She was born May 19, 1905 at St. Anthony to Bernard and Mary Berhorst Holtmeyer. On July 28, 1932 she was married at St. Anthony to Anton Goeller, who died July 26, 1966. Mrs. Goeller was a lifetime resident of the ST. Elizabeth and St. Anthony communities. She was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Ladies Sodality. Surviving her are four sons, John Goeller of Meta, Jerome Goeller of Jefferson City, Raymond Goeller of Russellville and Clarence Goeller of St. Anthony; five daughters, Marie Wenrick, Anna Shook and Eleanor Reed, all of Jefferson City, Dorothy Schroll of Girard, Ill. and Donna Sleffner of Ballwin; a sister, Josephine Wieberg of St. Elizabeth; 25 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Lorenz officiating. Burial was in the St. Lawrence Cemetery at St. Elizabeth under the direction of Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, August 1991 Goldie Mae Wall, 73, died Wednesday, Aug 7, 1991 at St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born Aug 25, 1917 in Richland to William and Bertha Knatzer Becker. On April 28, 1937 she was married in Rolla to Andy Wall, who survives at the home. Mrs. Wall taught school for 24 ˝ years before retiring. She was a 1936 graduate of Richland High School and also was a graduate of Lincoln University. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a son, Kenneth Wall of Crocker; five daughters, Mrs. Garland (Wilda) Leach of Crocker, Mrs. Bob (Karla) Tannehill of Union, Mrs. John (Jeannie) Matukewicz of Cassville and Mrs. Joe (Brenda) Helton and Mrs. Jim (Donna) Shalbot of Iberia; 17 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Ramsey of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two brothers, Ray Becker of Clark, S.D. and Ed Ward Becker of Iberia. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Long Funeral Home in Crocker with Pastor Billy Claiborn officiating. Burial was in the Crocker Cemetery. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1992 Edwin B. “Ted” Clement, 67, of Tuscumbia died Thursday, March 5, 1992, at his home. He was born March 19, 1924, in Fowler, Kan., to Neill and Esther Bishop Clement. On Sept. 15, 1944, he was married in Van Buren, Ark., to Juanita Pendleton, who survives at the home. Mr. Clement lived in Iberia from the mid-1950s until moving to Tuscumbia in 1969. He was a retired contract truck driver. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Iberia Masonic Lodge 410, AF & AM. Surviving , in addition to his wife, are three sons, Ron Clement of Eldon, Mark Clement of Tuscumbia and Rick Clement of Columbia; two daughters, Edwina Slone of Tuscumbia and Teddy Sue Allen of Eldon; a sister, Alma Adams of Yakima, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia with Bro. Gene Edwards officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Tuscumbia. Masonic services were held at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, August 1991 Donald D. Green, 59, of Cahokia, Ill., formerly of Capps, died Thursday, Aug 8, 1991 at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill. He was born Aug 6, 1932 at Capps to Elmer F. and Tina A. Barton Green. On Sept. 5, 1951 he was married at Fayetteville, Ark. To Shirlene Star, who survives at the home. Mr. Green was employed as an engineer for Manufacturer’s Railroad in Roxanna, Ill. for 20 years. He retired last year. Surviving him, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Debbie Beys of Waterlo, Ill. and Karen Rose of Montreal, Mo.; four brothers, David Green of St. Elizabeth, Floyd Green of Meta, Dewey Green of Tuscumbia and Marvin Green of Cahokia, Ill.; two sisters, JoAnn Goshwa of Marion, Ohio and Marilyn Mauzy of West Plains; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in St. Elizabeth with the Rev. Edward Teal officiating. Burial was in the Capps Cemetery. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: unknown publication or date Harold W. Adcock, 62, of Imperial Beach, Calif., died Dec. 28 at his home. He was a decorated master chief in the U. S. Navy, specializing in photo intelligence. He had a second career at National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. Surviving him are his wife Noriko; his mother, Ocra Adcock of Tuscumbia; sons Richard Chase of San Francisco and Randy Chase of San Diego; daughters Shirley Nakawatase of Imperial Beach and Nikia Angel of New Mexico; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Pinkham-Mitchell Mortuary. He was cremated and his ashes scattered at sea. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram Sentinel, March 1991 Edna Mae Jones, 92, of Iberia died Saturday, March 23, 1991 at the St. Elizabeth Care Center in St. Elizabeth. She was born Feb 13, 1899 at Iberia to Mannasah and Sarah Ann Aust Jones. Miss Jones taught for many years in Central Missouri. She was a graduate of the Iberia Academy and held a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She was a member of the Iberia First Christian Church and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 537 in Iberia. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia with Bro. Stan Way officiating. Burial was in Livingston Cemetery near Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1991 Matthew William Bilyeu, 17, of Dixon died Thursday, October 17, 1991 as the result of a truck accident. He was born Dec. 26, 1973 at Rolla to Jesse Lee and Glenna Jean Johnson Bilyeu, who survive at Dixon. Also surviving are a brother, Seth Isaac Bilyeu of the home; two sisters, Amber Coren Bilyeu and Jenna Lee Bilyeu, of the home; his maternal grandparents, Harley and Erma Johnson of Dixon; and his maternal great-grandparents, Basil and Lola Howser of Barnett. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Dixon Church of Christ with Bro. Rick Blackburn officiating, assisted by Bro. Robert Heil and Bro. Charles Pitts. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery near Dixon under the direction of Birmingham-martin Funeral Home of Dixon. Memorial contributions are suggested to Project Prom at Dixon High School. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1991 John Junior Rekus, 73, of Kaiser died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1991 at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born May 6, 1918 in Rutledge to John and Carrie Golbricht Rekus. On Oct. 27, 1945 he was married at Agency to Dixie Guinn, who survives at the home. Mr. Rekus had lived and farmed in the Colony community of Knox County until 1968 when he moved to Lake Ozark where he was a partner in ownership and management of Ozark Village Resort. For the past eight years he had worked at Arnold’s Gift Shop in Osage Beach. He was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church at Osage Beach. In addition to his wife, Mr. Rekus is survived by a son, Roger Rekus of Iberia; a daughter, Linda Glasgow of Republic; a sister, Roberta Hamstreet of Ottumwa, Iowa; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at Riverview Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Parris officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Harmony Grove Cemetery near Colony under the direction of Stevinson-Mossman funeral Home at Iberia. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church and from non to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Colony Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Riverview Baptist Church or the American Heart Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1991 Elizabeth Wittmann, 87, of St. Elizabeth, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 1991 at St. Elizabeth Care Center in ST. Elizabeth. She was born Oct. 31, 1903 in St. Elizabeth to Frank and Annie Wilde Duebbert. On June 4, 1927 she was married in Normandy, Mo. to Jokshan Wittman, who died April 23, 1976. Mrs. Wittmann lived most of her life in St. Louis where she was a cook for Schapleigh Hardware Co. for 16 years and a baker for Bishop DuBourg High School for 15 years. She moved back to St. Elizabeth following her retirement in 1971. She was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth and the St. Ann’s Sodality. Surviving her are a son, Giles Wittmann of St. Louis; a daughter, Patricia Sinopole of Marthasville; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. Sunday at Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in St. Elizabeth. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth with Rev. John Degnan officiating. Burial was in the St. Lawrence Cemetery. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1991 Glee Colvin, 67, of Iberia died Sunday, March 24, 1991 at Still Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born Dec. 24, 1923 at Brumley to Clayton and Ollie Shelton Witt. On Dec. 13, 1941 she was married to Sterling Colvin, who died May 15, 1976. Mrs. Colvin was a life-long resident of Miller County. For 17 years she was a seamstress at L.B. Manufacturing in Iberia, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Glover Chapel Church of Christ near Richland. Surviving her are two sons, Gary Colvin and Timothy Colvin, both of Iberia; two daughters, Joyce Rodden and Gloria Lenox, both of Brumley; a brother, Clay Witt of Montreal; a sister, Hazel Robinett of Brumley; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia with Bro. Farris Wall officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Union Cemetery near Brumley. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1993 Rozenna E. “Rose” Brumley, 62 of Eldon died Friday, March 12, 1993, at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1930, at Eldon to Charles and Gertrude Spratt Spurgeon. On Sept. 6, 1968, she was married in Eldon to Junior W. Brumley, who survives at the home. Mrs. Brumley was a seamstress in the custom drapery business for many years and she recently had been employed by Casey’s General Store in Eldon. She was a member of the Old Path Baptist Church near Eldon. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Judy Bridgewater of Hooks, Tex.; five sons, Calvin Basham of Texarkana, Ark., Dwayne Basham and Bruce Anderson of Eldon, David Basham of Owens, N.C., and Danny Brumley of the home; two step-daughters, Donna Albertson of Eldon and Pamela Jenkins of Tuscumbia; a brother, Bob Spurgeon of St. Louis; a sister, Vivian Blunkall of Wichita, Kan.; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia with the Rev. Jerry Nelson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Union Cemetery near Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1993 Bertie E. Patterson, 91, of Springfield died Wednesday, March 10, 1993 at her home. She was born Feb. 7, 1902, near Brumley to James D. and Joe Ann Story. On August 25, 1917, she was married to George H. Patterson, who died April 5, 1967. Surviving her are five children, James W. “Mac” Patterson of O’Fallon, Ill.; Alfro Patterson, Vivian Bender, Lowell Patterson and Carl Patterson, all of Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Long Funeral Home with Raymond McClary officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, June 1993 Beth M. Call, 12, of Jefferson City died Wednesday, June 23, 1993, at Still Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City after an automobile accident. She was born Aug 15, 1980, at Jefferson City to Richard and Mary Beth Mueller Call. Her mother survives at the home. Her father died as the result of the same accident. A lifelong resident of Central Missouri, Beth recently completed the seventh grade at the Immanuel Lutheran School at Honey Creek where she played on the volleyball team and was a cheerleader. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Kids in Christ Youth Group. She attended th Jefferson City Dance Academy and played softball in the summer league. Other survivors include a sister, Heather N. Call of the home; her paternal grandparents, William Robert and Mary Call of Eugene; and her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Mueller of Honey Creek. A brother, Daniel Call, also died as the result of the same accident. Private graveside services were held Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Honey Creek under the direction of Freeman Mortuary of Jefferson City. A Memorial service will be conducted at a later time. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Immanuel Lutheran Church and School at Honey Creek. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Daniel Z. Call, 14, of Jefferson City died Wednesday, June 23, 1993, at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia as the result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was born May 2, 1979, in Jefferson City to Richard and Mary Beth Mueller Call. His mother survives at the home. His father died as the result of the same accident. A lifelong resident of Central Missouri, Daniel graduated from Immanuel Lutheran School at Honey Creek where he played on the basketball team. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Kids in Christ Youth Group. He also played baseball in the Jefferson City Babe Ruth Baseball League. Surviving him are a sister, Heather N. Call of the home; his paternal grandparents, William Robert and Mary Call of Eugene; and his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Mueller of Honey Creek. A sister, Beth Call, died as a result of the same accident. Private graveside services were held Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Honey Creek under the direction of Freeman Mortuary of Jefferson City. A Memorial service will be conducted at a later time. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Immanuel Lutheran Church and School at Honey Creek. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Richard C. “Dick” Call, 37, of Jefferson City died Wednesday, June 23, 1993, at Still Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City of injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 19, 1955, in Jefferson City to William Robert and Mary Williams Call, who survive at Eugene. On Oct. 16, 1976, he was married at Honey Creek to Mary Beth Mueller, who survives at the home. Mr. Call was a lifelong resident of Central Missouri. He was a 1973 graduate of Cole County R-5 High School at Eugene. He served in the Missouri Army National Guard for six years. He was employed as a carpenter for many years and at the time of his death was employed by Ray-Jac Construction Company. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Honey Creek where he had several offices. He currently was a member of the board of elders and sang in the church choir. He also was a member of Carpenters Local 945. Other survivors include a daughter, Heather N. Call of the home; seven brothers, Bill Call, James Call and Charles Call, all of Jefferson City, Raymond Call and Michael Call of Henley, Ronald Call of Eugene and David Call of California, Mo.; and a sister, Linda Hood of Eugene. Two children, Beth M. Call and Daniel Z. Call died as a result of the same accident. Private graveside services were held Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Honey Creek under the direction of Freeman Mortuary of Jefferson City. A Memorial service will be conducted at a later time. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Immanuel Lutheran Church and School at Honey Creek. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, June 1993 William A. Schwaller, 76, of Mary’s Home died Monday, June 28, 1993, at his home. He was born April 27, 1917, at Mary’s Home to Anton and Jennie Sanning Schwaller. He was married July 25, 1939, to Alvina Jurgensmeyer, who died Feb. 10, 1983. On Oct. 1, 1983, he was married to Harriet Downs, who survives at the home. Mr. Schwaller was a lifetime resident of the Mary’s Home community. He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church at Mary’s Home and the Mary’s Home Knights of Columbus. He was president of the St. Elizabeth Mutual Insurance Company. Mr. Schwaller was a farmer and for several years was a salesman for the ST. Louis Globe Democrat. A lifelong Republican, Mr. Schwaller served as an alternate delegate at the 1976 Republican National Convention in Kansas City and he was an elector for the first Regan presidency. In addition to his wife, Mr. Schwaller is survived by two sons, Tom Schwaller of Huntsville, Ala., and Robert Schwaller of Mary’s Home; three daughters, Mary Raymond of Mesa, Ariz., Carol Sexton of Westerville, Ohio, and Jennie Cronkhite of Morehead, Minn.; two sisters, Blondine Frank of Eldon and Ermine Jurgensmeyer of Jefferson City; and 15 grandchildren. Visitation was held from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Philips Funeral Home Mary’s Home Chapel. The rosary was prayed at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Mary’s Home with Father John Schutty officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Jefferson City and Mid-Missouri, 212 Jackson, Jefferson City, or to Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church at Mary’s Home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1991 Charles Howard Curtman, 70, of Eldon died Thursday, March 7, 1991 at Columbia. He was born Feb. 27, 1921 near Brays in southern Miller County to William Frederick and Mary Emma Patterson Curtman. In 1945 he was married to Doris Wall. On Dec. 29, 1973 he was married to Virginia Squires, who survives. Mr. Curtman was retired from the Waynesville School District, where he had been employed for 13 years. He was a resident of Crocker for 20 years before moving to Eldon two years ago. He was a navy veteran of World War II and had been employed by the City of St. Louis for many years before moving to Crocker. Other survivors include seven sons, Steve and Ronnie Squires of Columbia, Wayne Squires of Fulton, Terry Squires of Pittsburg, Kan., Bill Taylor of Woodruff, S.C., Darren Curtman of Phoenix, Ariz. And Randy Curtman of Swartz Creek, Mich.; six daughters, Joanie Camp of Phoenix, Ariz., Janie Johnson of Iberia, Winnie Thomas of Plant City, Fla., Cheri Black of Jacksonville, Fla., Jeanie Elliott and Pamela Vann both of Eldon; four brothers, Guy Curtman of Sunrise Beach, Dean Curtman of Iberia, Bill and Larry Curtman of Crocker; two sisters, Illene Smith of Livermore, Calif., and Geneva Thompson of Omaha, Nebr.; 32 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Colonial Funeral Chapel. Burial was in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, June 1993 Jimmy Lynn Jones, 39, of Eldon died Sunday, June 27, 1993, in a traffic accident that occurred two miles south of Tuscumbia on Missouri 17. He was born Sept. 13, 1953, in Kansas City, Kan., to Jesse L. Jones, who survives at Russellville, and Lula Hopper Jones, who survives at Moberly. Mr. Jones was employed as a supervisor with Pheasant Concepts. Surviving him in addition to his parents are a son, Jesse Jones of Barnett; two daughters, Vanessa Jones and Brandi Jones, both of Barnett; a sister, Cleta Curtis of Moberly; and a half-sister, Carlene Dalton of Eldon. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon with the Rev. Jerry Frye officiating. Burial was in Enloe Cemetery near Russellville. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, June 1993 David E. Atchison, 47, of Liberty died Sunday, June 13, 1993. He was born May 10, 1946, in St. Louis to Erwin J. and La Verne Wilhelm Atchison. His mother survives in St. Louis. He was married Nov. 3, 1973, in St. Louis to Carla M. Doerhoff, who survives at the home. Mr. Atchison was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was a hydraulic technician for Fleet Body Equipment in Kansas City. He was a member of the National Hot Rod Association. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Smithville. Other survivors are a daughter, Kimberly A. Atchison of the home; three brothers, Michael Atchison and Thomas Atchison of St. Louis and Daniel Atchison of San Francisco, Calif.; and two sisters, Patricia Dobbs of Valley Park and Margaret of St. Louis. He was a son-in-law of Lambert and Gladys Doerhoff of St. Anthony. Services were held at 10 a.m. June 18 at Good Shepherd Church in Smithville with the Rev. Bernard Branson officiating. Burial was in Paradise Cemetery in Clay County. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: unknown publication, Thursday, Nov. 23, 1944 Marl O. Houser, son of Mrs. A. W. McNally of Wapato, Wash., died Sunday night Oct. 22, in the hospital at Mare Island, California, where he had been confined for a week. His illness was a complication of a chest injury sustained several months ago. Born in Planville, Kans., May 23, 1915, Houser had made his home in the Wapato community until he joined the navy nine years ago. He was a graduate of Wapato high school. Members of his family are his widow, Mrs. Vella Houser of Vallejo, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. McNally; his father, Ed Houser of Caldwell, Ida.; three brothers, Kenneth of Seattle, Ralph of Eugene, Ore., and Harry of Yakima, Wash., and a half-sister, Lina Jane Houser of Caldwell, Ida. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, Oct. 30 at the chapel of the Sourwine-Merritt Funeral Home in Wapato, with the Rev. F. W. Goff the officiating minister. Mrs. Houser and her mother accompanied the body to Wapato from California. Mr. Houser has many relatives in this and adjoining counties and his parents are well known by many people here. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, 1944 The body of Edgar Spearman, veteran of the First World War, who passed away in a private hospital at Colorado Springs, Colo., on Monday, Oct. 30, arrived here Wednesday afternoon of last week. The place of his birth, and burial was Thursday afternoon in the Iberia Cemetery, with graveside services conducted by the American Legion. Funeral services were held at the Adams & Casey Funeral Parlors in Iberia, Missouri, for Edgar Spearman Thursday, November 2, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. W. Burd, officiating. Following this service, the American Legion performed graveside services before interment in the Iberia Cemetery. His aged mother, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Workman, was not able to attend the funeral. At her request the body was taken to the old home place west of Iberia where it remained Wednesday night. Edgar passed away early Monday morning, October 30, in a Colorado Springs Hospital, of a heart attack. During World War I he served overseas for over a year. While in Germany he received injuries which resulted in his spending the major part of the past 25 years in a hospital. His sister, Miss Ethel Spearman, from California, accompanied the body from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Iberia, Missouri for burial. Another sister, Miss Jo Ann Spearman, arrived from Ft. Smith, Arkansas and met the body at Eldon. Mrs. Mable Workman Fancher, a half-sister and her family attended the funeral. Oscar Spearman and James Workman were unable to be present. Edgar was born near Iberia, Mo., Nov. 24, 1893; died at Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 30, 1944. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1943 W. S. Luttrell, prominent resident of the Watkins community, passed away at his home Wednesday, October 18, at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 23 days. Mr. Luttrell was born August 24, 1864, the son of Henry and Celia Luttrell, who preceded him in death a number of years ago. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Nancy Dunnahay about 60 years ago. To this union were born twelve children, namely: Mrs. Sophia Wall, Wapato, Wash., Mrs. Isaac Luttrell, of Hawkeye, Mo., Miss Rosa of near Iberia, Mrs. Julius Olander of St. Louis, Mrs. Olia Whittle of Iberia, Mrs. Jesse Sons of Brumley, Mrs. Bert Strutton of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Albert Luttrell of Iberia, and four others who preceded him in death in infancy. His first companion passed away March 13, 1908. Later he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Karr, on January 27, 1910. To this union seven children were born, namely, Lola, Pauline, Rawl and Lee of the home; Alonzo and Robert of the armed services. Alonzo is in Fort Lewis, Wash., and Robert in Belgium and at the time of his father's passing was unable to be here. Just before Mr. Luttrell passed away he spoke of wanting to see Bob. He also had two step-children, Henry Dunnahay, who preceded him in death, and Mrs. John Allee of Brumley. He is also survived by 47 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He is the last of eight children, five brothers and two sisters, George, Ben, Bluford, John Roe and Fannie Pemberton and Jane Duncan. A host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn his passing. Regardless of how many of his friends came to visit him at once there never was too many for him and he said, "They don't bother me." He bore his suffering with great patience. All that loving hands and care could do was done for him but all in vain. He united with the Church of Christ at Mt. Union a number of years ago and his membership always remained there. He remained true to that belief until the end. He was a kind husband and father and he had many friends who loved him. He always was glad to lend a helping hand in sickness and trouble and his many friends attest that he has been well paid for what he had done for others. Wm. F. Jones spoke words of comfort to the bereaved family at Mt. Union, reading from Gen. 47 and 3 Cor. 5, taking for his key thought the words of Pharoah to Jacob, "How old are Thou?" The funeral was held Friday afternoon, Oct. 20, Burial was in Mt. Union Cemetery under direction of Adams & Casey Funeral Home of Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, November 1944 Mary Katheryn Phillips Robinett was born in 1864, passed away November 2, 1944, at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 22 days. She was born near Brumley and had lived there all her life. “Aunt Cat”, as she was better known by all her neighbors, friends and relatives, was loved by everyone. She always had a saying “hi” and a kind smile that long will be remembered by all who knew her. She was married 60 years ago to Sammie Robinett, who died just two years ago. To them six children were born, four of them dying while small, two now living, who are Mrs. Dolph (Jane) Ash of Brumley, at whose home she was at the time of her death, and Febie Ann, also of the home. She leaves six grandchildren, Lena Mae Phillips of Tuscumbia, Bert and Bernis Ash, who just returned from Wapato, Wash., one day before she passed away, Thelma Ash of Richmond, Calif., Ernest and Farris of Brumley; two great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Dema Phillips of Brumley, one brother, Gravely Lace Phillips of Brumley. Her religious faith was with the Baptist Church at Brumley. The body lay in state at her home from Wednesday until Friday, where a number of friends of the family came to pay their last respects. Funeral services were held at Pension Ridge church with Rev. V. M. Smith officiating. Burial was at Robinett Cemetery. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1944 Mrs. Elbert Huddleston passed away Friday morning, Oct. 27, at her home in Kaiser, Mo. The Huddleston family had lived there about a year. They had lived in Eldon for 27 years and are well known throughout Miller County. Her health has steadily failed for about five years. She was seriously ill for three weeks preceding her death. Stella C. Stubblefield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stubblefield, was born February 17, 1886, at Ulman, Mo. She passed away October 27, 1944. December 31, 1914, she was married to Elbert Huddleston. One son, Leonard, was born to them. Mrs. Huddleston’s parents preceded her in death several years ago. Surviving her are her husband and her son, Leonard of the family home. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Della Baker, of St. Louis, Mo., and one niece, Mrs. R. A. Clark, of Jefferson City, Mo. Besides these loved ones, Mrs. Huddleston leaves many relatives and friends all of whom will sadly miss her. In early life she became a Christian and has since that time lived the life of a good, kind, faithful Christian woman. For a number of years she was a member of the Eldon Christian Church. Later she became a devout member of the New Hope Baptist Church where she remained faithful through life. Mrs. Huddleston had been a member of the Royal Neighbors of America for many years. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Wilson of Lebanon, Mo., in charge. At the graveside a representative of the R. N. A. Lodge paid loving tribute to the departed one, placing a spray of flowers on the grave. Interment was made in New Hope Cemetery with Kays Funeral Service directors. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, December 1991 Beulah A. Drace, 67, of Iberia died Sunday, Dec. 29, 1991 at the Miller County Nursing Home in Tuscumbia. She was born June 9, 1924 in Miller County to Virgil and Ann Hill Wall. Her mother survives at Tuscumbia. On Oct. 7, 1939 she was married at Iberia to Newell Preston Drace, who died Oct. 26, 1972. Mrs. Drace worked for a number of years at L.B. Manufacturing in Iberia and later as an aide and cook at the Miller County Nursing Home at Tuscumbia. She was a member of the Iberia First Assembly of God and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary at Iberia. She was a lifetime resident of the Iberia area. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Drace is survived by a son, Preston "Pete" Drace of Iberia; a daughter, Janet Lawrence of Iberia; a brother, James Lewis Wall of Iberia; two sisters, Alpha Sacco of Osage Beach and Doris Brown of Eldon; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Iberia First Assembly of God with the Rev. Randall Hoffman officiating. Burial was in the Iberia Cemetery under the direction of Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1991 Judith Ann Secrest, 45, of Springfield, formerly of Iberia, died Monday, March 18, 1991 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. She was born Feb. 13, 1946 in Iberia to Newell and Beulah Wall Drace. Her mother survives in Iberia. Mrs. Secrest was a 1964 graduate of Iberia High School and had lived in the Springfield area for several years. Other survivors are three sons, Gary, David and Tommy Secrest, all of Springfield; a brother, Preston "Pete" Drace of Iberia; a sister, Janet Lawrence of Iberia; and her maternal grandmother, Ann Wall of Iberia. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Iberia First Assembly of God with the Rev. Randall Hoffmann officiating. Interment of cremains will be in the Iberia Cemetery. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1991 Shirley Marie Gaddy, 50, of Eldon died Tuesday, March 26, 1991 at Ellis Fischel State Cancer Center in Columbia. She was born Dec. 1, 1940 at Dixon to Walter and Zella Gertrude Thompson Veasman. Her mother survives at Dixon. Mrs. Gaddy worked at Iberia for a number of years. She had lived and worked in the Lake Ozark-Osage Beach area for the past several years. She was manager of Exotic Lingerie at Osage Beach. Surviving her are two sons, Bill Hoff of Lee’s Summit and Chris Gaddy of the home; a daughter, Sheila Scrivner of Barnett; John E. Veasman of Newburg, Ind. and Doyle Veasman of Iberia; a sister, Connie Lawson of Dixon; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia with the Rev. Dan Cuffle officiating. Burial will be in the Iberia Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Shirley Gaddy Memorial Fund. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, November 1944 Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at New Hope Church for Oliver S. McDowell, a lifetime citizen of that vicinity. Rev. B. F. Dinwiddie was in charge of the service. The Riverview Church choir sang and friends helped with the floral arrangement. Pallbearers were six cousins of the deceased. They were Green McDowell, George McDowell, Arthur McDowell, Frank McDowell, Charles McDowell and William McDowell. Interment was at New Hope Cemetery and other funeral arrangements were directed by the Kays funeral Service of Eldon. Oliver Sherman McDowell was the son of Leander and Sarah McDowell. He was born in Camden County, but spent his life in Miller County. He owned a farm near Tuscumbia at the time of death. Three weeks ago he was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Walter Winfrey of Brumley. His condition grew steadily worse until death claimed him November 16. For several years he had fought a losing battle with health. In early youth Mr. McDowell professed faith in Christ. He was a fine citizen, honest and upright and well respected. He was widely known and enjoyed many friends. There were seven sisters and two brothers in the family, of which two brothers and one sister are deceased. The surviving sisters are Mrs. Waler Winfrey of Brumley; Mrs. Alsa Allison of Claremore, Okla.; Mrs. Bethel Francis of Vallejo, Calif.; Mrs. Opal Cusick of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Ethel House of Kansas City; Mrs. Elsie Cusick of Kansas City. A large number of close relatives and many friends also survive. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1943 James William (Tom) Witt, well known resident of the Brumley community, passed away at his home near there on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 10 days. Mr. Witt was born March 29, 1872. He obeyed the gospel early in life under the preaching of Eld. John Henderson at Mt. Union, of which body he remained a faithful member until death. He was united in marriage to Safronia Duncan Sept. 24, 1896, and to this union eight children were born. His wife and three children preceded him to the spirit world. He leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn his departure, namely: Mrs. Tom Shelton, Everett Witt, Fred Witt, Belle Witt and Orville Witt, all of the Brumley community; also one sister, Mrs. Ruthia Drouillard of Wilmington, Calif., and one brother, George Witt, of San Diego, Calif. There are eighteen grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his going. He will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends. All that skilled physicians and willing hands and loving hearts could do was done but to no avail. After several years of suffering, the Lord said, "It is enough, come up higher." Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, from the Mt. Union Church of Christ, at which time the writer of this sketch tried to speak words of comfort to the sorrowing ones. His mortal body was laid to rest beside his companion who preceded him in death several years ago there to await the sound of the trumpet of god when all the sleeping nations of the dead will arise to stand in the presence of our loving Master to give an account of what we have done, whether it be good or bad. And now I want to say to sorrowing ones, let us bow our heads in humble submission to him that doeth all things well and until that great day let us say, "Dear father, dear brother, dear grandfather, farewell until we meet again on that other and better shore where sorrow and fatigue will be no more----R. F. Moneymaker Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary/News Article: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, not dated Mr. and Mrs. John Pemberton of this place received the sad news Monday afternoon, announcing the death of their daughter, Mrs. Chester Sanders and her infant babe born only a short time before. Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, since their marriage a few years ago, have resided on a farm near Paris, MO. Mrs. Sanders was taken to a hospital in Moberly, Mo., a week or so ago to be under the care of special physicians and it was there she departed this life together with her infant. Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton, of this place and their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. K.L. Burdon of St. Louis, left here Monday night to attend the funeral, which we understand took place at the Sanders home near Paris Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Mrs. Sanders (nee Gladys Pemberton) is survived by her husband, parents and three sisters, namely: Mrs. K. L. Burdon of St. Louis, and Mrs. Norah Law and Mrs. Opal Davis of El Centro, Calif. The latter two sisters were unable to attend the funeral, but we are informed that they will arrive here latter part of the week. The entire community joins in extending deep sympathy to the bereaved husband, parents and sisters in their hour of sorrow. A complete obituary will appear next week. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: The Miller County Autogram, Thursday, February 14, 1918 Louisiana W. Cochran Miss Lucy Cochran passed away Friday night, Feb. 1, 1918; aged 60 years. Aunt Lucy was loved by all who knew her. She leaves two brothers and one sister: S. L. Cochran and W. G. Cochran of Miller County, and Katherine Hinerson of Oklahoma, besides many relatives and friends to mourn her death. Aunt Lucy was a devoted Christian for many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Mount Union where she was buried Sunday afternoon, February 3rd. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. D. Thompson of Hawkeye, Mo. The services were very appropriate and a large crowd of relatives and friends attended. We hope to meet Aunt Lucy in that brighter world above. --written by a niece Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, June 1972 Funeral services were held Monday at the Mt. Zion Christian Church for William Carroll Rodden, 79, of Tuscumbia. Mr. Rodden died Saturday, June 24, 1972 at the Jones Boarding Home near Tuscumbia. The Rev. Mark Sooter officiated at the services at 2 p.m. Mr. Rodden, a retired farmer, was born Aug. 8, 1892 in Miller County to the late Lindsey and Elizabeth Rodden. He was never married. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Rodden was preceded in death by five sisters and a brother. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1975 The Rev. Mark Sooter, 79, Eldon, died Monday at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia. Rev. Sooter was minister at the Mt. Zion, Fairview and Humphreys Creek and Campground Christian Churches. He was born Feb. 9, 1896, at Ulman, the son of Charles and Jane Carson Sooter. He was married Nov. 11, 1919, at Bagnell, to Lena Burke, who survives. From 1938 to 1947, he operated a grocery store in Kansas City. Also before entering the ministry in 1956, he worked at the Rock Island Railroad shops in Eldon and in Horton, Kan. Other survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Geneva Varnell, Eugene; Mrs. Lorraine Whitaker, Trenton; and Mrs. Rayma Nixdorf, Iberia; one son, Mark J. Sooter, Eldon; one brother, the Rev. Menzo Sooter, St. James; 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mt. Zion Christian Church at Tuscumbia. The Rev. Earl Wyrick, Rev. Sooter and Gene Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Phillips Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The body will lie in state at the Mt. Zion Christian Church after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, August 1957 John P. Allee, 84, of Iberia died Monday at the Humphreys Hospital, Tuscumbia, where he had been a patient only a few days. Mr. Allee was a well known farmer in the Iberia community for many years until ill health forced him to retire. For the past few years, he and his wife had lived in town. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Wall of Iberia, and two sons, Ora of Wilmington, California and Emery of Oklahoma City, Okla. He is also survived by two sisters, Stella Hater of Eldon and Artie Nichols of Oklahoma and two brothers, Horace of Stoutland and William of California. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Curry Church with William F. Jones officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Hedges Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1943 Ben Kroll, 60, Meta farmer, was killed Sunday morning as he walked down the railroad tracks on his way to church. He was struck by a train a short distance from a railroad crossing where his wife died several years ago. Mr. Kroll failed to hear the approaching train because of deafness. His body was badly mangled. Mrs. Kroll died several years ago when a car in which she and her husband were riding was struck by a train. Mr. Kroll was seriously injured in that wreck but had fully recovered. Mr. Kroll was a native of St. Thomas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kroll, and moved to Meta and had resided on a farm there for many years. He was well known in that section. He was a member of the Meta parish of the Catholic Church. Surviving is a daughter, Miss Martha Kroll, who resides at the family home. Funeral services were held Monday from the Meta Catholic Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1972 Mrs. Opal Edith McCommons, Rte. 1, Ulman, died Friday, March 10, 1972 at Charles E. Still Hospital, Jefferson City, where she had been a patient 40 days. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Mrs. McCommons' 73rd birthday, at the Ulman Baptist Church. She was born March 12, 1899 at Ulman, the daughter of the late Walter M. and Ida Mae (Bass) Burks. On January 22, 1916 she was married at the family home at Ulman to Albert R. McCommons. Mr. McCommons was in construction work, and they moved frequently until returning to Ulman to make their home in 1959. Mr. McCommons died Sept. 14, 1963. Mrs. McCommons was a member of the Ulman Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Graham of Ulman; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Gail Burks of Iberia, and one sister, Mrs. Glee Carico of Ulman. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ulman Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Charles Cox, officiating, assisted by Raymond L. Bond. Burial was in Gott Cemetery under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon. Pallbearers were Albert Ray Graham, Harold Gene Graham, Gary Graham, James Walter Burks, Jesse Flaugher, and Les Burris. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, April 1972 Funeral services were held Friday for Joseph Clinton Musick, son of William Henry and Dicy Musick who was born on July 4, 1887 in Camden County and died April 11, 1972 at his home in Ulman. Joe Musick had lived his entire life in Camden and Miller Counties, engaging in farming for several years. On Sept. 20, 1914, he was married to Ethel Pierce. They were the parents of seven daughters and three sons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel in 1963, and one son, Perry Musick, who passed away at the age of 21 years. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Clara King of Tuscumbia, Mrs. Anna Kincaid of St. Louis, Mable and Glota Musick, of the home, Mrs. Hellen Morrison of Crocker, Mrs. Mary Witt of Eldon and Mrs. Billie Shelton of Brumley; two sons, Almon (Shorty) Musick of Ulman and David James Musick of Russellville; one brother, Basil Musick of Brumley; 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services Friday were held at the First Baptist Church in Brumley with the Rev. Selby Graham officiating. Interment was in the Hawkins Cemetery near Brumley. Escorts were Bill Morrison, Kent Crane, Carl Winfrey, Joe Bogart, Lester Pemberton, and John Kincaid. Funeral services were under the direction of Hedges Funeral Home of Brumley. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1943 Mrs. C. E. Wyrick, 53 years of age, passed away at her home six miles south of Tuscumbia on highway 17, Wednesday morning at 4 o’clock, after having suffered ill health for the past several years. Mrs. Wyrick was born Miss Stella Clark, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex Clark, on the farm where the Miller County Home is now located. On April 14, 1907, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Wyrick, and they had made their home since that time on the farm where she died. Mrs. Wyrick leaves the husband and seven children, Malachi and Arthur Wyrick, of Kansas City, Kans.; Charles Wyrick of Fairbanks, Alaska; Warren Wyrick somewhere in Australia; Mrs. Ethel Revele and Mrs. Mabel Benzl of St. Louis; and Mrs. Opal Robinett of the home place. She is also survived by two brothers, John Clark of Osage Beach and Barney Clark of Sedalia, and four sisters, Mrs. Jewell Kennedy and Mrs. Harry Thornsberry of the State of California, Mrs. Rig Patterson of Ulman and Mrs. Eunice Stark of Pittsburg, Kans. In early womanhood Mrs. Wyrick became a member of the Tuscumbia Christian Church and lived true to this faith to the end. She was a good wife and mother and was loved by all her neighbors and friends. Funeral services are incomplete at this time, but probably will be held Friday at the Mt. Zion Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, (undated) Gave His Life For His Country Staff Sergeant Bernard P. Holzer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Holzer, entered military service August 27, 1942. He received his basic training at Camp Wolters, Texas, was then assigned to the 134th Infantry, 35th Division. He then trained in California, Camp Rucker, Alabama, maneuvered in Tennessee. From there they trained in Camp Butner, North Carolina and West Virginia. In April he went overseas and was stationed in England until about the 1st of July when he went into France. He saw service at the battle of St. Lo. He was first reported missing on August 23rd, then reports came that he was killed on that date. Bernard P. Holzer was born near Henley in 1921 and was at the time of his death 23 years of age. He was married Nov. 30, 1940 to Miss Irene McDowell of Linn Creek. To this union one daughter, Rebecca, was born. In addition to his wife and baby daughter and his parents, Bernard is survived by three sisters, Lucy of the home, Mrs. Elizabeth Johns of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Mathilda Kliethermes of Bonnots Mill; three brothers, Frank with the armed forces in Mississippi, Sylvester with the armed forces in New Caledonia, and Leo of the home; many other relatives and friends. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, March 1972 Roy H. Perkins, 74, of Iberia, died Saturday morning at a Jefferson City hospital. A native of the Iberia area in Miller County, Mr. Perkins was born July 12, 1897, the son of Melvin and Addaline Cross Perkins. On Oct. 10, 1920, he was married to the former Miss Mae Mace, who survives. For several years, Mr. Perkins was employed as a sanitary engineer at Fort Leonard Wood. From 1960 until his retirement in 1963, he was employed by the State Department of Health. An Army veteran of World War I, Mr. Perkins was a member of the Iberia United Church of Christ, Congregationalist Christian, where he served as a Sunday school superintendent for 32 years. He was also a member of Iberia Lodge No. 410, A.F. & A.M., Iberia American Legion Post No. 105, Miller County Barracks No. 1441, Veterans of World War I, and the Iberia Saddle Club. Other survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Kirkwood; three brothers, Willard Perkins and Arthur Perkins, both of Iberia, and Albert Perkins, St. Louis, and two granddaughters. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Iberia United Church of Christ, Congregationalist Christian, with the Rev. Earl Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Iberia Cemetery. Masonic rites will be conducted at 8 p.m. today, at the Stevinson Funeral Home. The Fort Leonard Wood Mortuary Team will conduct graveside rites. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, September 1971 Mrs. Violet Jean Sanning, 51, of Iberia, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1971, at her home near Iberia. Mrs. Sanning was born April 30, 1920 in Miller County near Iberia, the daughter of William and Martha (Steen) Pemberton. She was married Oct. 19, 1940 to Leonard W. Meyers, who preceded her in death on July 27, 1954. On Dec. 2, 1961 she was married to Theodore Sanning at Mary’s Home. Mrs. Sanning attended Brumley High School and Central Missouri State College at Warrensburg. She lived in Miller County all of her life and taught school in Pulaski and Miller Counties for several years. Mrs. Sanning was a member of the St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Crocker. Survivors include her husband, Ted Sanning of the home; one son, Tommy Meyers, of the home; two daughters, Beverly Meyers and Sheila Sanning, both of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Mae Mace of Osage Beach, Mrs. Edith Graham of Brumley, and Mrs. Vesta Harmon of Albuquerque, N.M.; five brothers, Rector Pemberton of Richland, Raymond Pemberton of Tonganoxie, Kan., John Pemberton of Iberia, Curtis Pemberton of Lee’s Summit, and Clarence Pemberton of Tebbets. The rosary was recited Sunday, at 8 p.m. at the Stevinson Chapel in Iberia. Mass was held Monday at 10 a.m. at the St. Cornelius Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick H. Hoffmann officiating. Interment was in Mt. Union Cemetery near Brumley. Pallbearers were James Burks, Perry Graham, Jr., Frank Pemberton, Duane Pemberton, Lester Pemberton, and Darrell Pemberton. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, October 1969 A. Roy Holeyfield, 81, of Iberia, who had farmed in the Iberia area most of his life, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1969, at the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital in Waynesville. He had been an active member of the Iberia Assembly of God Church for more than 40 years. Mr. Holeyfield was born March 14, 1888 near Tuscumbia. On June 11, 1916 he was married to Cora Grady who survives at the home. Also surviving are six sons, Arthur of Springfield, Jasper of Granite City, Ill., Wayne and Paul of Shreveport, La., Glen of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Gene of Little Rock, Ark.; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Haynes, of Shreveport, La.; 33 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Holeyfield were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Iberia Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Wilford David officiating. Interment was in the Union Cemetery near Iberia under the direction of Stevinson Funeral Home of Iberia. Pallbearers were Gail Lee Holeyfield, Ernest Holeyfield, David Humphrey, Tom Humphrey, Douglas Brown, Richard Bracken, Paul Thomas, and Mike Collins. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, November 4, 1997 Services were today for Frank C. Harrison, 81, St. Elizabeth, who died Sunday at St. Marys Health Center. He was born April 25, 1916, in Petersburg, Ill. He was married Nov. 10, 1970, in Quincy, Ill., to Jeanne Marie Karaianis, who survives at the home. An Army veteran of World War II, he received the Purple Heart. Other survivors include: one daughter, Mitzi Marie Amos, Eldon; two stepsons, John Karainis, Mount Pulaski, Ill., and Tom E. Karainis, Springfield, Ill.; one brother, Richard Harrison, Morro Bay, Calif.; one sister, Helen Harrison, Otis Orchards, Wash.; and nine grandchildren. Services were at Rekus Funeral Home, St. Elizabeth. The Rev. Eldon Myers officiates. Burial with military honors, was in Mount Zion Cemetery, Tuscumbia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, November 4, 1997 Lulu Bartholomew, 100, Princeton, Ill., died Saturday. She was born Nov. 10, 1896, in Eldon, a daughter of Andrus C. and Grace McMillin Adkins. She was married Nov. 8, 1932, in Eldon, to the Rev. Otis Bartholomew, who preceded her in death. She was a member of United Church of Christ, Princeton, and the W.C.T.V. Club. She worked as a clerk at Landahal’s Store, Princeton. She is survived by one foster daughter, Vera Joan Smith, Princeton; four grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Eldon City Cemetery. Don Renken will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Philips Funeral Home, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, November 4, 1997 Dorothy B. Howser, 88, Jefferson City, died Monday at Oak Tree Villas Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 5, 1909, in Miller County, a daughter of Howard E. “Dunk” and Margaret Jane Nibert Howser. She was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. She taught in public schools from 1929-1973, including 11 years at the School of the Osage. She retired from the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Survivors include: three brothers, Burnham E. Howser, Eldon, Howard M. Howser, Salinas, Calif., and Donald W. Howser, Bethel Park, Pa.; and two sisters, Jewell M. Sandfort, Eldon and Audra Taylorson, Felton, Ga. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Eldon City Cemetery. The Rev. Jim McGowin will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, November 5, 1997 Gertrude Hawk, 88, Gladstone, died Monday at Woodbine Healthcare Center, Gladstone. She was born Aug. 7, 1909, in Miller County, a daughter of Tony and Minnie Nally Beard. She was married Feb. 27, 1927, in Capps, to Jack L. Hawk, who died Jan 15, 1989. She lived in Miller County most of her life. A homemaker, she was a member of the Tuscumbia Assembly of God Church. Survivors include: three daughters, Barbara Perkins and Merle Flaugher, both of North Kansas City, and Bonnie Holtmeyer, Shawnee, Kan.; two sons, Roger Hawk, Callahan, Fla., and Harold Hawk, Eldon; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Gene Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Tuscumbia. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, November 6, 1997 Beulah Apperson, 89, Eldon, died Tuesday at her home. She was born May 31, 1908, in Purvis Beach, a daughter of Shelvey and Arizona Vaughn Cantwell. She was married May 5, 1928, in California, to Cecil Apperson Sr., who died March 5, 1983. She co-owned and operated the C & M Bargain Store near Eldon for several years. She also worked as a clerk with Green Thumb. Survivors include: two sons, Cecil Apperson Jr., Fulton, and Darrell Apperson, Eldon; one daughter, Shirley Fisher, Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, Burleigh Cantwell, Eldon, and Brandt Cantwell, Blue Springs; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Ernie Buscher will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Foundation. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, November 9, 1997 Myrtle Gwendola Turpin, 91, Jefferson City, died Friday at Capital Region Medical Center-Southwest. She was born June 19, 1906, in Iberia, a daughter of Andrew M. and Julia Ann Barlow Goforth. She was married June 4, 1927, in Springfield, to Thomas Edward Turpin, who survives at the home. She attended school in Iberia and graduated from Waynesville High School. She attended Kansas City Junior College, the University of Missouri, the University of Colorado and the University of Montana. She received a degree in education and taught school in Waynesville for many years. A member of first Christian Church, she served as president of her circle and the CWF. She also belonged to Church Women United. She was a member of Hanson Chapter 22 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Waynesville for more than 60 years and served as worthy matron. She was a lifetime member of the PTA and a member of the Parent Teachers Association and the State Board PTA. She also served as president of the Moreau Heights PTA and the Jefferson City PTA Council. Other survivors include: one son, Dr. Thomas Jerry Turpin, Enid, Okla; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Buescher Memorial Home. The Rev. Lawrence R. Veatch will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, November 12, 1997 Elizabeth B. Bock, 87, Meta, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Care Center. She was born April 7, 1910, in Miller County, a daughter of Jarvis J. and Narcisus Humphrey Howard. She was married in April 1941 in Jefferson City to Louis Bernard Bock, who died Aug. 8, 1997. A homemaker, she was a member of Meta Christian Church. Survivors include: two sons, Larry Bock, Meta, and Robert Bock, Holts Summit; one daughter, Clara Billo, Sun City West, Ariz.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Meta Christian Church. The Rev. Phil Buck will officiate. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery near Meta. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, Meta. Memorials are suggested to Southside Cemetery or to Meta Christian Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, November 7, 1997 Leonard L. Schulte, 78, Eldon, died Wednesday at St. Marys Helath Center (Jefferson City). He was born May 29, 1919, in Marys Home, a son of Henry and Sophia Holzer Schulte. He was married April 28, 1945, in Eldon, to Helen Heafey, who survives at the home. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a 50-year member of the American Legion. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and of the Miller County Historical Society. He worked for the poultry department at the University of Missouri, retiring in 1978. He then returned to Eldon and farmed. Other survivors include: two sons, Daniel Schulte and Gerald Schulte, both of Eldon; and four sisters, Nettie Smith, Ozark, Jennie Burrus, Moberly, Alvina Kimberlin, St. Louis, and Lucy Williams, Colorado Springs, Colo. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Hugh Behan will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, November 18, 1997 Mabel Henderson, 90, Eldon, died Tuesday at St. Marys Health Center (Jefferson City). She was born May 3, 1907, in Bagnell, a daughter of Edward and Carrie Belle Cox Henderson. A resident of Miller county for most of her life, she was employed as a seamstress at Glaser Brothers Pants Factory. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Eldon, and a past member of Riverview Baptist Church, Osage Beach. She is survived by one niece, Kathleen Kimble, Kansas City. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Phillips funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Randall Bunch and the Rev. Greg Bunn will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, November 12, 1997 James Arthur “Jim” Pemberton, 92, Brumley, died Tuesday at his home. He was born Oct. 29, 1905, in Brumley, a son of James M. and Martha Rutter Pemberton. He was married Sept 1, 1932, in Miller County to Cloe Phyllis DeVore, who survives at the home. A farmer, he was a member of the Mount Union Church of Christ near Brumley. Other survivors include: one daughter, Jo Anne Veasman, Waynesville; one sister, Virginia Feak, Vancouver, Wash.; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. One infant son, James Robert Pemberton, preceded him in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. The Rev. Gene Edwards and the Rev. Clint Luttrell will officiate. Burial will be in Gott Cemetery near Ulman. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Memorials are suggested to Lake Ozark Hospice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, November 25, 1997 Mary Ann Ewers, 99, St. Anthony, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Care Center. She was born Dec. 28, 1897, in St. Elizabeth, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Buechter Volmert. She was married Aug 1, 1916, in St. Elizabeth to George C. Ewers, who died Nov. 29, 1964. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony. Survivors include: one son, John Ewers, St. Anthony; eight daughters, Cecilia Baer, St. Louis, Sister Rosanne Ewers, Baraboo, Wis., Ann Schaffer, St. Ann, Frieda Schaffer, Cary, N.C., Angela Schulte, St. Anthony, Sister Victoria Ewers, Manacapuru, Brazil; Cordie Hibdon, Marys Home, and Mary Struemph, Jefferson City; 44 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren, 26 great-great-grandchildren and eight step-great-great-grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Rev. Clarence Wiederholt will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the St. Anthony Parish Hall, with a wake service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the St. Elizabeth Care Center, or to Brazilian Missions. Arrangements are under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, November 29, 1997 Edna Pearl Keeran, 84, Eldon, died Friday at Eldon Health Care. She was born April 23, 1913, in Eugene, a daughter of Alonzo and Eva May Witten Simpson. She was married March 8, 1930, in Independence, to Robert Lee Keeran, who died in 1982. She was a homemaker and had worked over the years for pants, shoe and tent factories. She was a member of the Ninth Street Christian Church, Eldon. Survivors include: one son, Bill Keeran, Windsor; two daughters, Mary Claypole and Elwanda Holloway, both of Eldon; one brother, Carl Simpson, Eldon; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Aurora Springs Baptist Church, Eldon. The Rev. Ernie Buscher will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Gardens Cemetery, Eugene. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, November 16, 1997 Irene Crismon, 97, Eldon, died Friday at Eldon Healthcare Center. She was born July 10, 1900, in Tuscumbia, a daughter of Otto B. and Miranda Florence McDonald Nixdorf. She was married Feb. 15, 1920, in Tuscumbia, to Joseph I. Crismon, who died Feb. 10, 1935. A longtime resident of Miller County, she was employed as an inspector with Glaser Brothers Clothing Manufacturing in Eldon before retiring in 1961. She was a member of First Christian Church, Eldon. Other survivors include: three daughters, Barbara Schwebel, Laurie, Virginia Nelson, Stover, and JoAnne Lynch, Stockton, Calilf.; one son, Kenneth Crismon, Eldon; two sisters, Minnie Smith, Grand Junction, Colo., and Helen Gilfallen, Rialto, Calif.; one brother, Ralph Nixdorf, Moreno Valley, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. One son, Otis Crismon, died Nov. 11, 1987. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at First Christian Church. The Rev. Bennie Yount will officiate. Burial will be in Tuscumbia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30-3 p.m. today at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, November 30, 1997 James W. “Jim” Barnhart, 61, Eldon, died Saturday at Capital Region Medical Center-Southwest. He was born Feb. 19, 1936, in Pond, a son of Mark T. and Florence M. Crider Barnhart. He was married May 12, 1959, in Tuscumbia, to Dorothy McDowell, who survives at the home. He was employed with Griffin Wheel in Kansas City, Kan., for 31 years and with Fasco in Eldon for six years before becoming disabled and retiring. He was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church. Other survivors include: one son, James Robert Barnhart, Spring Hill, Kan.; one daughter, Karen Atwell, De Soto, Kan.; seven brothers, Leo Barnhart, Larry Barnhart, Ed Barnhart and Iva Barnhart, all of Eldon, Ray Barnhart, Pacific, Donald Barnhart, Kansas City, and Mark Barnhart, Tuscumbia; two sisters, Rosalie Hendry, Wappappello, and Etta Barnhouse, Eldon; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Bros. Jay Quinn and Ken Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Tuscumbia. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, November 21, 1997 Roger W. Stillwell, 84, Springfield, died Wednesday at Mercy Villa Nursing Home, Springfield. He was born Nov. 11, 1913, in Tuscumbia, a son of Walter S. and Lydia Caroline Fendorf Stillwell. He was married June 2, 1940, in Springfield to Juanita Messersmith, who died Feb. 28, 1981. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law. He practiced law in Tuscumbia, and had an abstract of title business there prior to retirement. He lived in Tuscumbia and Eldon before moving to Springfield in 1993. He is survived by one sister, Mary Hagener, Springfield. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Phillips funeral Home. The Rev. Peg Boten Haub will officiate. Burial will be in Tuscumbia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Miller County Autogram, Sept. 28, 1916 The subject of this sketch, Ellen V. Sullivan (Graham), was born January 13, 1837, and died in Ulman of Dropsey of the heart, Sept 16, 1916. She was united in marriage to Taylor Sullivan January 31, 1861. To this union eleven children were born. H. M. Sullivan of Ulman, Mo., Mrs. B. A. Ulman of Ulman, Mo., J. T. Sullivan, Excelsior Springs Mo., R. C. Sullivan, of Kansas City, Mo., G. G. Sullivan of Jefferson City, Mo., Mrs. I. T. Markle of Jefferson City., Mrs. O. H. Hickman of Roswell, NM., Mrs. Minnie Wilson of Spokane, WA. Her Husband and three children preceded her to the great beyond. She united with the Christian church about 30 years ago and lived a faithful member till her death. Besides 27 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, there is a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. But what is their loss is Heavens gain. The funeral was conducted at the M E church by Brother Jim Hawkins of Brumley, and the remains were laid beside her husband at the family burying ground. (there are some words of comfort and the writer was Mrs. Nora Sullivan.) Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, July 2, 1995 Lila Dean Steenberger, 94, Jefferson City, died Saturday at her home. She was born Oct. 11, 1900, at Tuscumbia, a daughter of William and Cora Belle Thomson Kallenbach. She was married on Sept 24, 1922, at Jefferson City, to Dr. W. M. Gregory, who died on July 24, 1962. On June 20, 1981, she was married at Jefferson City to Norris F. Steenberger, who survives of the home. She was a graduate of Tuscumbia High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the Esther Circle of the church, Jefferson Chapter No. 496, Order of the Eastern Star, and White Shrine. She was a housewife. Other survivors include: a daughter, Dantzelle Schowengerdt, Jefferson City; four brothers, Harry Kallenbach, Raymore, Dr. G. Parnel Kallenbach, Mexico, Royal Kallenbach, Eldon, and Forest Kallenbach, Doniphan; three sisters, Ethyl Kallenbach, Eldon, Gola Curtis, Sedalia, and Kathyleen Yoder, Burbank, Calif., two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Buescher Memorial Home, with the Rev. Lawrence Veatch officiating. Burial will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens (Jefferson City). Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Monday. Memorials have been suggested to Missouri River Home Health and Hospice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, July 18, 1995 Berneice L. Imler, 78, Eldon, died Sunday at her home. She was born May 26, 1917, in Eldon, a daughter of Frank and Barcie Watts Russell. She was married May 21, 1940, in Mt. Vernon, to Delbert O. Imler, who died June 3, 1989. She was a practical nurse, and was employed by Dr. R.L. West, Grandview, for 15 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grandview. Survivors include: three sons, Russell E. Imler, Bartlesville, Okla., Kenneth D. Imler, Eldon, and Ronald J. Imler Sr., Grandview; two brothers, William Russell, Kansas City, and Chester Luton, Palm Desert, Calif.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Louis Elseman will officiate. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Barnett. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to Meals on Wheels or to the Gideon Society. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, July 16, 1996 Mary A. Wyrick, 97, Jefferson City, died Saturday at her home. She was born June 27, 1898, at Windsor, a daughter of Alvin J. and Emma Hibbard Ryan. On Dec. 20, 1914, she was married at Eldon to Louis E. Wyrick, who died on Sept 25, 1960. A life-long resident of Central Missouri, she attended school in Eldon. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: three daughters, Catherine Mardell Spurlock, Columbia, Geraldine Lehman, Mokane, and Bernadine Louis Thompson, Jefferson City; 12 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Freeman Chapel with the Rev. G. Nelson Duke officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials have been suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, July 23, 1995 Homer William Edwards, 73, Jefferson City, died Friday at St. Marys Health Center (Jefferson City). He was born July 12, 1922, at Tuscumbia, a son of Louis M. and Flossie B. Varner Edwards. He was married on June 1, 1965, at Tuscumbia, to Elizabeth C. Haberberger, who survives of the home. He attended the Tuscumbia schools. He served 20 years in the Navy from 1942 to 1962, including service in World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 1003, and Fleet Reserve No. 380. He was employed with the Missouri Department of Corrections until his retirement. Other survivors include: a stepson, William G. Orr, Phoenix, Ariz.; a stepdaughter, Bonnie Jean Larkins, Jefferson City; and a grandson. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Peters Catholic Church, with the Rev. Erwin Konrad officiating. Burial will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Buescher Memorial Home, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials have been suggested to the Missouri River Home Health and Hospice, St. Peters Catholic Church, or the St. Andrew Catholic Church Building Fund, Holts Summit. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, July 15, 1995 Walter “Burdette” Payne, 82, Russellville, died Friday at his home. He was born March 22, 1913, near Eugene, a son of Alley and Viola Hogg Payne. He was married Dec. 17, 1944, to Pauline Felber, who survives of the home. A graduate of Olean High School, he worked as a meat cutter for Krogers in Jefferson City, Fulton and Flat River. He was a member of the Eldon Church of Christ and was a retired farmer. Other survivors include: one son, Larry Payne, Russellville; one daughter, Linda Payne, Jefferson City; one sister, Dorothy Hahn, Eldon; and two grandsons. One son, Jerry Dean Payne, preceded him in death on June 24, 1973. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Weber & Sons Funeral Home, Russellville. Bro. Tom Crain will officiate. Burial will be in Enloe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the Fair Haven Children’s Home, Strafford, Mo. 65757. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, July 19, 1995 Virginia M. Bungart, 69, Eldon, died Monday at St. Marys Health Center (Jefferson City). She was born Dec. 19, 1925, in Holts Summit, a daughter of George and Minnie Powell Love. She was married Dec. 15, 1972, in Eldon, to Ray W. Bungart, who survives at the home. A resident of Miller County for most of her life, she was employed as a line operator at Interco for 20 years until her retirement in 1972. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eldon, and Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Sodality. Other survivors include: one daughter, Karen Kempker, Jefferson City; two sons, Norman Hart, Eldon, and Cledis Hart, Henley; five brothers, Glen Love, Columbia, Floyd Love and Melvin Love, both of Marys Home, James Love, Fulton, and Bill Love, Holts Summit; and eight grandchildren. One daughter, Sharon Kempker, died in 1972. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. James J. O’Sullivan will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Snows Cemetery, Marys Home. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, July 17, 1995 Luckie Ray Burks, 35, Eldon, died Saturday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born May 6, 1960, in Jefferson City, a son of Bobby R. and Lois D. Clark Burks. His father and stepmother, Corene Burks, survive in Eldon. His mother, Lois Cotton, survives in Olean. A lifelong resident of Miller County, he was employed by PMG Condo-Home Rental Co., Lake Ozark. He was a member of Church of God International. Other survivors include: one son, Levi Jay Burks, Eldon; four brothers, Randy Schuster, state of Florida, Darryl Burks, Olean, and Tim Burks and Jimmy Dean Cotton, both of Eldon; and three sisters, Bobby Jones, Eldon, Karen Weece, Olean, and Glenda Crawford, state of Arizona. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. Jim Ingle will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, July 15, 1995 Mary Price Morris, 90, Eldon, died Friday at Eldon Health Care Center. She was born Jan. 27, 1905, in Olean, a daughter of John “Al” and Grace Apperson Price. She was married Feb. 9, 1945, in Jefferson City, to Harold D. Morris, who died May 11, 1981. A graduate of Central Missouri State, she taught in rural schools in California, Jefferson City, and Eldon for 39 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Eldon; the Missouri State Teachers Association; ant the Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include: one brother, Richard Price, California; and two sisters, Pauline Adcock, Eldon, and Evelyn Hartman, Jefferson City. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Phillips funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Randall Bunch will officiate. Burial will be in Olean Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, July 15, 1995 Kenneth R. Bacon, 75, Eldon, died Friday at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia. He was born Feb. 22, 1920, in Miller County, a son of Oliver and Jessie Miller Bacon. He was married April 11, 1945, in Jefferson City, to Helen Roark, who survives of the home. A member of the Christian Church, he worked as a truck driver for B.J. Miller Oil Company. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge 462 and Eldon VFW Post 2442. Other survivors include: one daughter, Myrna Wyrick, Eldon; one brother, LeRoy Bacon, Versailles; four sisters, Helen Wilhite, Jefferson City, Addie Groose and Oma Henley, both of Eugene, and Mary Baucom, Eldon; and one grandson. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Randall Bunch will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, July 12, 1995 Leota Marie McConnell, 85, Eldon, died Tuesday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. She was born April 24, 1910, in Eldon, a daughter of John and Eliza Bowlin Schupp. She was married Jan. 17, 1948, in Tuscumbia, to Curtis F. McConnell, who died Jan. 30, 1957. A lifelong resident of the Eldon area, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church, near Eldon. Survivors include: one daughter, Ruby Bunch, Eldon; one brother, Edgar Schupp, Anna, Texas; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Brother John Shifflet will officiate. Burial will be in Dooley Cemetery, Eldon. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to Blue Springs Baptist Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, July 7, 1995 Sidney U. Gordon, 81, West Plains, formerly of Jefferson City, died Tuesday at West Plains Health Care Center. He was born June 5, 1914, in Eldon, a son of U.C. and Naomia L. Turpin Gordon. He was married Nov. 30, 1937, in Jefferson City, to Virginia Alexander, who survives at the home. He attended high school in Jefferson City and was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, retiring as a major in 1962. He was executive director of the West Plains Housing Authority, and a member of First United Methodist Church, West Plains. Other survivors include one son, Maj. Gen. John Gordon, Colorado Springs, Colo., and one granddaughter. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. The Rev. Geoffrey Posegate will officiate. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church, West Plains. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, July 2, 1995 Lois Pruitt Hutchison, 71, Eldon, died Friday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. She was born Dec. 5, 1923, in Miller County, a daughter of Henry H. and Ida M. Stark Pruitt. She lived in Miller County from childhood until 1953, when she moved to Kansas City. She worked 20 years at Intercollegiate Press in Mission, Kan. She returned in 1976 to Eldon, where she was a stock clerk at Wal-Mart from 1977 until her retirement in 1986. She was a member of Aurora Springs Baptist Church, near Eldon. Survivors include: two sons, Don Hutchison, Eldon, and John Hutchison, Blue Springs; one sister, Mary King, Drexel; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Bob Stevenson and Pastor Ernie Buscher will officiate. Burial will be in Dooley Cemetery, Eldon. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, July 3, 1995 John Martin Luebbert Sr., 81, St. Elizabeth, died Saturday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. He was born Nov. 30, 1913, in St. Elizabeth, a son of Herman and Anna Holterman Luebbert. He was married Aug 24, 1949, in St. Elizabeth, to Lorraine Anna Kliethermes, who survives at the home. A lifelong resident of St. Elizabeth, he was employed at St. Elizabeth Farm Supply for 32 years until his retirement. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic church, St. Elizabeth, and St. Joseph’s Sodality. Other susrvivors include: one son, John Luebbert Jr., St. Elizabeth; three daughters, Laverne Holtmeyer, Dolores Frey and Dianne Holtmeyer, all of St. Elizabeth; two sisters, Gertrude Bax and Regina Holtmeyer, both of St. Elizabeth; and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The Rev. John Degnan will officiate. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. today at Rekus Funeral Home, St. Elizabeth, with a senior citizens’ rosary at 4 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, July 5, 1995 Louis M. Stark, 63, Eldon, died Monday at University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital and Clinics. He was born March 24, 1932, in Eldon, a son of George and Etta Howser Stark. He was employed as a machinist by Fansteel, North Chicago, Ill., until his retirement in 1989. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Amvets. He was a lifetime member of Aurora Springs Baptist Church, near Eldon. Survivors include: three sons, George Stark, Macon, William Stark, Racine, Wis., and Michael Stark, Lake Geneva, Wis.; four sisters, Lena Flaugher and Louise Cole, both of Eldon, Hazel Inman, California, and Erma Brines, Warrensburg; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Gene Cain will officiate. Burial, with military honors, will be in Dooley Cemetery, Eldon. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, September 3, 1995 Gertrude M. Schwaller, 95, Marys Home, died Saturday at the Capital Region Medical Center Still Campus. She was born Nov. 14, 1899, in Miller County, a daughter of Peter J. and Margaret Braun Iven. She was married on July 5, 1927, at Marys Home to Andrew H. Schwaller who died on Feb. 4, 1969. Mrs. Schwaller was a lifelong resident and homemaker in the Marys Home community. She was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary and Altar Sodality. Survivors include: one son, Bernard Sdchwaller, Eugene; three daughters, Rita Meller, Lohman, Frances Adrian, Eugene, and Mary Amos, Oakton, Va.; 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Marys Home with the Rev. William Korte officiating. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Snows Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon. Rosaries will be prayed at 4 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of the Snows School. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, September 5, ,1995 Anna Faye Groose, 75, Henley, died Sunday at St. Marys Health Center. She was born Dec. 7, 1919, in Etterville, a daughter of Charles F. and Ethel Pansey Kitchell Graham. She was married Sept. 27, 1947, in Eldon, to Arthur F. “Dock” Groose, who died Nov. 11, 1965. She was employed by Chesebrough-Ponds Inc. until her retirement. She was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Marys Home, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2442, Ladies Auxiliary, Eldon. Survivors include: three sons, Jerry Groose, Patrick Groose and Robert Groose, all of Henley; two daughters, Nancy Bell, Osage Beach, and Donna Schulte, Henley; two sisters, Fannie Schuler, Kansas City, Kan., and Beatrice Cooper, Liberty; 13 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. The Rev. William Korte will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Snows Cemetery, Marys Home. Visitation will be from3-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon, with rosaries at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, September 10, 1995 Perry L. Flaugher, 81, Eldon, died Friday at his home. He was born Nov. 11, 1913, in Ulman, the son of Henry and Pearl Robison Flaugher. He was married June 5, 1937, near Tuscumbia, to Juanita Ramsey, who survives of the home. He attended First Church of the Nazarene, Eldon. He was a resident of Edwardsville, Ill., from 1950 to 1987. He was employed with American Steel in Granite City, Ill., for 37 years, retiring in 1975. He moved to the Eldon area where he has been a resident for the past eight years. Other survivors include: two sons, Gerald Flaugher and Larry Flaugher, both of Edwardsville, Ill.; two brothers, Lloyd Flaugher, Eldon, and Iven Flaugher, Peoria, Ill.; one sister, Dorothy Hobelman, Union; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Jerry Frye and the Rev. Richard Unger will officiate. Burial will be at Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to Family Life Center at First Church of the Nazarene, Eldon.
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