Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituary: Beulah Lee Kaiser, 61, of Brumley died Friday, September 11, 1992, at Still Regional Hospital in Jefferson City. She was born on Otober 25, 1930 at Brumley to Perry and Mary E. Luttrell Robinett. On March 17, 1948, she was married in Brumley to Louie E. Kaiser, who survives at the home. Other survivors include four sons, James Kaiser, Howard Kaiser and Ronnie Kaiser, all of Brumley, and David Kaiser of Iberia; two daughters, Carol Cochran of Iberia and Kathy K. Witt of Brumley; two sisters, Thelma Ayers of Eldon and Gladys Luttrell of Brumley; two brothers, Russell Robinett and Cecil Robinett, both of Brumley, 11 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lake....Hedges Funeral Home in Osage Beach with Rev. Hanl....officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery at Kaiser, MO. Obituary: Kermit Thomas Howser, 74 of Rte. 4, Eldon, died Monday, May 20, 1985, at his home.He was born June 9, 1910 in Rocky Mount, Missouri to Elmer W. and Nettie Lee Carder Howser . On May 28, 1938, he was married in Olean to Edna George who survives. A dairy farmer, Mr. Howser lived in the Olean area most of his life. He was a member of MF A (Missouri Farmer's Association) for many years and was a member of the Olean Christian Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Howser is survived by a son, George Howser of Jefferson City; three daughters, Ruth Franklin of Kansas City, Carmin Voegeli of Russellville and Sherry Ann Howser of Eldon; a sister, Mrs. Harold (Juanita) Atkinson of Holts Summit; and four grandchildren. Obituary: Evalean Eva Kaiser Evalean Eva Kaiser, 83, of Route 3, Eldon, died Wednesday,October 28, 1998 at Miller County Nursing Home in Tuscumbia. She was born October 6, 1915, in Success, Dent County, MO to Joe L. and Annie Luttrell Kaiser Davenport. On December 9, 1936, she was married in Tuscumbia to Oscar Kaiser, who died September 8, 1995. Mrs. Kaiser was a lifetime resident of Miller County and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church at Kaiser. Surviving her are two daughters, Patty Hollandworth of Jefferson City and Elizabeth Burns. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Obituary: Oscar E. Kaiser Oscar E. Kaiser, 77, of Eldon died Friday, September 8, 1995 at Newport News, Virginia. He was born November 12, 1917, at Kaiser to Edward and Nettie Jeffries Kaiser. On December 9 , 1936 he was married in Tuscumbia to Evalean Davenport, who survives at the home. Mr. Kaiser was a lifetime resident of Miller County and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Kaiser. He worked for the MFA plant food plant, retiring in 1983. He also farmed In addition to his wife, Mr. Kaiser is survived by two sons, Francis Kaiser of Brumley and Gerald Kaiser of Eldon; a step-son, Dave Davenport of Eldon; two daughters, Patty Hollandsworth of Jefferson City and Elizabeth Burns of Newport News, Virginia; 20 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Hope Baptist Church under the direction of Griswold-Kays Funeral Home of Eldon. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Obituary: Marvin Ray Patterson Funeral services for Marvin Ray Patterson were held Saturday afternoon at Harper' s Chapel Church at Osage Beach, with Rev. Long of Linn Creek officiating. Burial was in the Conway Cemetery under the direction of Kays Funeral Home. He died Wednesday evening, June 7 at Eldon, MO while visiting relatives. He was born Dec. 1, 1913 at Linn Creek, the son of Arch and Elva Olson.In 1937 he was married to Miss Elva Olson who preceded him in death. In 1942 he joined the Air Force where he remained until 1946. He had been in ill health since that time. He was married to Betty McDowell in 1954. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Rosalie Bocock of Plattesmouth, Nebraska; one grandson ; one sister, Mrs. Eula Long of Kansas City, Missouri, two brothers, Roy of Independence and Willard of Eldon. For several years he has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Malone of Calloa, Missouri. Obituary: Charles W. "Buster" Mc Dowell, 66, of Bonner Springs, Kan.,died Tuesday, July 9 , 1996, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, Kansas. He was born January 12, 1930 in Osage Beach, the son of Benjamin Franklin McDowell and Maggie Ethel Golden. Mr. McDowell had been a Bonner Springs resident since 1949. He was a service writer for Feld Chevrolet and later for Keith Roberts Buick until 1984. He was semi-retired after that but drove a school bus for the Bonner Springs United School District. He was a deacon at Rehm'sPark Southern Baptist Church in Bonner Springs and was a charter member of the Tri-County Rod and Gun Club. Surviving him are his wife, Kathleen McDowell of the home; a son, David C. McDowell of Edwardsville, Kansas; a daughter Linda K. Mayse of Tonganoxie, Kansas; three brothers, Marvin McDowell, Basehore, Kansas, Leonard Mc Dowell of Brumley and Donald Mc Dowell of Bonner Springs ,Kansas; three sisters, Mae Graham of Ulman; Jean Dunn of San Antonio,Texas, and Dorothy Barnhart of Eldon; and four grandchildren. Obituary: Ralph M McDowell Ralph M. McDowell, 81, Florence, MO, died at the Capital Regional Medical Center , Jefferson City, Wednesday, November 15, 1995. He was born November 10, 1914, in Zebra, MO, to G. B. and Elsie Mansfield Mc Dowell. On Ma y 10, 1937 he married Hazel Nathalie Loeffler at Lebanon, Missouri, who survives the home. He attended school at Linn Creek and graduated in 1933. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 1090th Engineer Company on a dredgeboat, the U.S. Marshall, in the European theater. He worked as a farmer, heavy equipment operator and custodian at Osage Beach Elementary School for 11 years before his retirement in 1977. He was a member of the George Clark Harlan Post 84 of the American Legion, Otterville and the Otterville Senior Citizens. He was a member of the Harper Chapel United Methodist Church of Osage Beach. He is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Morrison (Jim) of Otterville; two sisters, Irene (J esse) of Linn Creek, and Mildred Franklin (James) of Camdenton; and four grandsons. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and other friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Kenneth McDowell; one sister Irma Barnes; and two infant children.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 18, at the HarperChapel United Methodist Church in Osage Beach with the Rev. Ross Fulton,Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Conway Cemetery, Osage Beach. Visitation will be after 1:30 p.m., Friday, with the family receiving friends at the Meisenheimer Funeral Home in Otterville. Visitation will be one hour before the service Saturday mor ning at the church in Osage Beach. Pallbearers are Dave Gordon, Jim Gilley, Ralph Franklin, James Franklin,Jr., Ernie Temple an d Josh Franklin.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harper Chapel United Methodist Church, Osage Beach, or to the donor's choice. Lake Sun Leander, Camdenton, Missouri, Obituaries, p.50, 7 August 1996 , page 3, column 3. OBITUARY: Karen Fay Handy, 37, of Camdenton, Missouri died at her home on Sunday, August 4, 1996. She was born August 12, 1958, in Camdenton, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur Junior and Elizabeth Morris McDowell. Karen was married on September 23, 1994, to Warren Handy who survives the home. Karen was a homemaker and a member of Linn Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Jessica Leap, of Camdenton, three brothers, Larry McDowell and Bobby Nicks McDowell both of Camdenton and Gary McDowell, of Excelsior Springs; five sisters, Carolyne Cotten of Eldon, Sharon Soum, Linda Johnson, Judy Gohagan, all of Camdenton, Patsy Shellbaurger of Lakeland, Florida. She was preceded in death by her father and a daughter , Melissa Leap.There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be 10:00am Wednesday, August 7, 1996, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in MacksCreek, with Rev. Rick Ginnings officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Camdenton. OBITUARY: Malcolm Charles Mc Dowell, son of Charles Arthur and Louise Ellen Mc Dowell, was born April 23, 1917 at Zebra and died August 19, 1987, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia. On October 21, 1939, he was united in marriage to Minnie P. Ahart and to this union eight children were born, one son, Winston passed away in 1984. Mr. McDowell was a stone mason and lived most of his life in Miller and Camden Counties. He was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church at Osage Beach. He served overseas in the U S . Navy during World War II. Surviving relatives are his wife, Minnie McDowell, four sons, Ronald McDowell and Willard McDowell, of Brumley, Vincent McDowell of Iberia,and Myron McDowell of Tuscumbia, three daughters, Marilyn Myers of Ulman, Joyce Mann of Camdenton and Karen Cooper of Eldon, two brothers, Delmar McDowell of Camdenton and Gayle McDowell of Seattle,Washington, three sisters , Beulah Bowlin of Sanger, California, Louise Mawyer and Vera Rainwater of Linn Creek; 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 22, at the Chapel of the Hedges Funeral Home in Osage Beach, with the Rev. J. R. McGuire officiating. Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery at Kaiser. Pallbearers were nephews. Services were under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Osage Beach. Obituary: Mrs. Sarah Wall, 76, Dies at Home Near Iberia. Mrs. Sarah Wall, 76, died at her home near Iberia, Monday. She had been in failing health for the past fifteen years. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Curry Church near Iberia with Rev. Alfred H. Daniel officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Service of Iberia. Sarah Belle Wall, daughter of William and Sarah McDowell, was born September 14, 1874, and passed away at her home on April 16, 1951 at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 2 days. In 1892 she was united in marriage to Floyd Thomas Wall and to this union 9 children were born. 3 children passed away in infancy. Mr. Wall passed away October 20, 1938. Over 49 years ago Mrs. Wall united with the Curry Methodist Church and remained loyal and faithful to her Christian beliefs all of her life."For the past 15 years she has been in failing health and part of this time was a complete invalid. She leaves to mourn her passing 6 children, 3 daughters, Pearl Hopkins and Oma Thornsberry of Iberia, Missouri and Minnie Thornsberry of Crocker, MO, 3 sons, Clarence and Claude of Iberia and Virgil of Crocker, MO. Also, surviving are 2 brothers, Frank McDowell of Crocker,MO , John McDowell of Hawkeye, and 1 sister, Zelphia Boren of Hawkeye, MO; 10 grandchildren, 4 g reat grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Obituary: Jesse Erban Franklin, 90, of Linn Creek died Tuesday, December 5, 1995 at his home. He was born August 17, 1905 in Camden County to Leonard and Ava Anderson Franklin. On October 23, 1926 he was married to Amanda Rhoades, who died in March, 1946. On April 9, 1947 he was married in Fort Scott, Kansas to Irene McDowell Holzer, who survives at the home. Mr. Franklin worked for ASCS as a field reporter until 1960 when he became manager of the Camden County office. In 1967 he became manager of both Camden and Hickory counties and continued working in that capacity until his retirement in 1975. He was a lifelong resident of Camden, County and also was a farmer. He was a member of Freedom Church of Christ at Linn Creek. Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Jerline Cox of St.Louis, Rebecca McLaughlin of Ocala, Florida and Denise Temple of Camdenton; eight brothers, Jewell Franklin, Clarence Franklin, James Franklin and Lee Franklin, all of Linn Creek, Otto Franklin of Oak Grove, Glavin Franklin of Buffalo, Ivan Franklin of Pleasant Hill and Richard Franklin of Richland; four sisters, Donna Harlin of Buffalo, Bessie Dickerson of Raymore, Edith Sullen of Los An geles and Ruth Burdett of Linn Creek, nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hedges Funeral Home in Camdenton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hedges Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Pitts officiating, assisted by the Rev. Frank Ragg. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery. Obituary: Bernard P. Holzer Staff Sergeant Bernard P. Holzer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Katie) Holzer, entered military service August 27, 1942. He received his basic training at Camp Wolter, 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 first of July when he went into France. He saw service at the Battle of St. Lo. He was first reported missing on August 23, 1942, 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 November 30, 1940 to Miss Irene McDowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. B . 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, Oklahoma., 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. Obituary: Nettie Fay Cardwell Nettie Fay Cardwell passed away peacefully Oct. 30, 1995. Born in Tuttle, Oklahoma on August 3, 1919. She retired from Saks Fifth Avenue, La Jolla after 12 years employment there. She was a resident of San Diego County for 54 years. She is survived by Norman J . Cardwell, her husband of 60 years. He was the son of Lenore Caswell Cardwell and Jane Elvira McDowell of Miller County, Missouri. A son, James L. Cardwell and wife, Elena of El Grullo Jalisco, Mexico. A twin sister, Mattie May Aken of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mattie's 4 grand children: Nadine F. O'Neill, 2 greatgrandsons Brian Patrick, Jack Williams of Ramona, CA, Christine Fasching, husband Ron Fasching, and their 4 great grandchildren: Caleb, Naomi, Hannah, and Kimberly Ward, all of Ramona, CA. Robert Kulpinski and wife, and their 2 great grandchildren, Ben and Jill, Monument,Colorado. Steve Kulpinski, of San Diego, CA. A mass and rosary was said in the Roman Catholic Church of El Gullo, Interment of El Grullo to Roman Catholic Cemetery. Gone from our sight but never from our memories, gone from our touch, but never from our hearts. Obituary: Mamie Winfrey, 81, of Rte. 1, Brumley, died Sunday, May 31,1998 at her home. She was born June 17, 1916, in Miller County to Samuel and Prudie Robinett Phillips. She was married to Gordon L. Winfrey, who survives at Kaiser. Mrs. Winfrey was a member of the Brumley Christian Church. Surviving her, in addition to her husband are a granddaughter, Nicole A.Winfrey of Lake Ozark; a brother, Nathan Phillips of Kansas City; and two sisters, Thelma Byrd of Eldon and May Phillips of Brumley. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the new Griswold Kays Funeral Home in Eldon with Gene Edwards officiating. Burial was in Hawkins Cemetery at Brumley. Obituary: Ralph J. Brumley: Ralph J. Brumley, 71, of Eldon died Saturday, May 9, 1992, at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital in Osage Beach following a short illness. He was born April 7, 1921, in Iberia to Jack and Alice McDowell Brumley. On November 28, 1938, he was married in St. Louis to Carmen Carpenter, who died November 26, 1981. Mr. Brumley had been the star route mail carrier out of the Eldon post office since 1971. He was a member of the Tuscumbia Baptist Church and the Rural Mail Carriers Association. Surviving him are two sons, James Brumley, of Davenport, Iowa, and Jack L. Brumley of Tuscumbia; a brother Clifford Brumley of Tuscumbia, a sister, Vyrle Allen of Cocoa, Florida; three grandchildren; and twogreat grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Stevenson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia with the Rev. Charles Caldwell officiating. Burial was in Hawkeye Cemetery in Pulaski County, Missouri. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Obituary: Ruby Faye Brumley Ruby Faye Brumley, 73, of Tuscumbia died Friday April 7, 1995, at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital. She was born December 9, 1921 in Shannon County To Clarence and Ruth Neal Winters. On August 16, 1941, she was married in St. Charles to CliffordBrumley, who survives the home. Mrs. Brumley was a member of the Mt. Zion Christian Church near Tuscumbia. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her father, Clarence Winters of Mountain View ; a son, Richard Brumley of Tuscumbia; a daughter, Barbara Moser of Hannibal; two brothers, Everett Winters of Tuscumbia and Ralph Winters of Iberia; five grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m Monday at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with Brother Charlies Worstell and Brother Gene Edwards officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Tuscumbia. Obituary: Ann Wall Ann Wall, 92, died Thursday, February 13, 1992, at the Miller County Nursing Home near Tuscumbia. She was born June 7, 1899, at Hawkeye to Laura Hill. On August 23, 1920, she was married to Virgil A. Wall, who died March 8, 1983. Mrs. Wall had taught school at several Miller County rural schools and was a member of the Iberia First Assembly of God Church. Surviving her are a son, James Lewis Wall, of Iberia; two daughters, Alpha Sacco of Osage Beach and Doris Brown of Eldon; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a sister, Nellie Perkins of Richland. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia with the Rev. Randall Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Curry Cemetery near Iberia. Obituary: Lora Plemmons, 93, of Brumley died Sunday, December 22, 1985,at the TriCounty Nursing Home in Richland where she had been a Resident for the past four years. She was born April 12, 1892, at Hawkeye to George and Susan Shelton McDowell. In October 1910, she was married to Earl Plemmons, who died in 1960. Mrs. Plemmons and her husband were owner operators of the Brumley Store for 42 years. She was a member of the Brumley Baptist Church. Surviving her are two sons, Eugene Plemmons of Crocker and Clay Plemmons of Osage Beach, a daughter, Ruth Porter, of Brumley , 16 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Brumley Baptist Church with the Rev . Jim McGowan and the Rev. Charles Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in the Hawkins Cemetery.Visitation will be held after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Stevinson-MossmanFuneral Home in Iberia. Obituary: Lee (Curley) McDowell Lee McDowell, 72, died 10 November 1992 at 7:44am at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital, Osage Beach, Camden County, where he had died as an inpatient. He was born 21 February 1920 in Richland, Missouri, the son of William Edgar and Minnie Johnson McDowell. On 13 April 1940 Lee married 1) Bessie Mae Horton who died 2 November 2001. He married 2) Barbara Lee Laswell who survived at the home. He had been an Iron Worker, Local 396 and lived in Lake Ozark, Missouri. With widespread metastatic cancer he had been ill for some time. Funeral services were conducted by Allee Reed Funeral Home of Camdenton and burial was conducted on 16 November 1992 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri with full military honors. He was survived by his sons, Jerry Lee McDowell, Adrian Wayne McDowell, and daughter Constance Suzanne McDowell and four known grandchildren. THE SAINTS' HERALD, vol. 58, pg. 261, March 15, 1911 CRAIG -Charles N. Craig was born at Mettamorah, Woodford County, Illinois, May 18, 1858. He was baptized March 31, 1877. Married to Miss Margaret E. Johnson, November 24, 1880. He died after a sudden and short but severe illness, in Independence, Missouri, February 28, 1911. He was an honorable man and a true Latter Day Saint. His loss is deeply felt, especially by the Independence Saints. His widow and two sons, Charles and Paul, and one daughter, Sr. Madge Siegfried, are left to mourn. The funeral was held from the church March 3; the stake presidents were in charge, the sermon by Elder Elbert A. Smith. October 21, 1908, THE SAINTS' HERALD, pg. 1031: COOK. Joseph M. Cook, son of Bro. and Sr. Cook, of Postoak, Missouri, born September 27, 1902, died September 16, 1908. What is the parents loss is his gain. Services conducted by Elder Hutchinson, sermon by C. E..Hand, of Holden, Missouri. So fades the lovely blooming flower, Frail smiling solace of an hour! So soon our transient comforts fly And pleasures only bloom to die. October 21, 1908, THE SAINTS' HERALD, pg. 1031: RESCH.-Sr. Josephine Resch dropped dead in the union depot at St. Louis, Missouri, October 4, while on her way to visit her daughter, Mrs. Mayme Powell, at Stewartsville. Born March 17, 1848. Married to John M. Resch, October 6, 1870. Their oldest child, a boy, died at the age of three and a half. A daughter Annie, twenty-one years and ten months of age and the older daughter, with their father; remain to mourn. Sr. Resch became identified with the church September 1, 1901. Buried in Cave Hill Cemetery. Sermon, by J. W. Metcalf, assisted by David Dowker. Obituary: Ronald Glenn McDowell Ronald Glen McDowell, age 62, of Brumley, MO, died Friday July 11, 2003 at the St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City, Mo.He was born on August 4,1940 in Camden County,MO, a son of Malcolm and Minnie Ahart McDowell. Ron was a stone mason by trade. He was saved at a young age and attended the New Hope church in Kaiser,MO. He is survived by one daughter: Tana Chase and husband John, of Mary's Home, MO, mother: Minnie McDowell,of Camdenton,MO, three brothers:Willard McDowell and wife Rita, of Tuscumbia, MO,Vincent McDowell and wife Peggy, of Iberia, MO,Myron McDowell and wife Brenda, of Brumley, MO, three sisters: Marilyn Myers and husband, Ronald, of Goodson,MO, Joyce Mann, of Camdenton, MO, Karen Cooper and husband Darrell, of Eldon, MO, three grandchildren: John, Lori and Maurice. His dad, Malcolm and one brother, Winston McDowell, preceeded him in death. Funeral services will be held Monday July 14,at 4;00 pm at the Lake Chapel of the Hedges Funeral Home in Osage Beach, MO. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetary in Kaiser, MO.The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the funeral home.Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedgas Funeral Home of Osage Beach, MO. "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Thursday, December 30, 1915 DEATHS IN KANSAS CITY. Mrs. Laura B. RATLIFF, 1616 Hardesty Avenue, died yesterday at her home. She is survived by her husband, Taylor RATLIFF; two sons, Samuel and Sanford RATLIFF; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie SPEATH, all of this city; two brothers, A. C. LIVINGSTON, Dallas, Tex., and J. J. LIVINGSTON of this city, and five sisters, Mrs. A. J. FRIEND and Mrs. Margaret PULLIN, both of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. J. A. THOMAS of Kansas City, Mrs. J. H. GLENN, Plattsburg, Mo., and Mrs. Claude NORRIS, Jerico Springs, Mo. Obituary: The body of 50-year-old Curtis McDowell, who lived in Camden County, near the Pulaski County line, was found Sunday night after he apparently shot himself the state patrol reported. Ernest Harrison, a neighbor discovered McDowell's body at the victim's home about 7:45 p.m . Officers said McDowell, who had been shot in the forehead, apparently had been dead about four hours. A .22 caliber rifle was found near the body, which was taken to the Moss-Williams Funeral hom e. Funeral services for Curtis McDowell, 58, a route 3, Crocker farmer, will be at 2 p.m. Wednes day in the Hawkeye Baptist Church, near Crocker.Farris Wall will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Moss-Williams. Mr. McDowell was found dead about7:45p.m. Sunday by a neighbor. (September, 1965) Obituary: Mrs. Cora G. McDowell, 80, of Iberia died Friday, April 17,1987 at the Miller County Nursing Home, Tuscumbia. She had been a resident of the nursing home for nine years. She was born August 3, 1906 in Miller County, a daughter of Jess and Lovina Silsby Gumm. On December 15, 1926 she was married to Wiley McDowell, who died May 4, 1965. She was a retired cook at Campbell's Lake House Restaurant, Lake Ozark. She was a member of the Mount Union Church of Christ, Brumley. Survivors include: four sons, Stanley McDowell and Edgar McDowell, both of Kansas City, Karl McDowell of Kansas City, Kansas and Lynn McDowell of Brumley; two daughters, Mrs. Stella Luttrell and Mrs. Ruth Luttrell, both of Iberia; one brother, Elmer Gumm of Iberia; two sisters, Ethel Martin of Tuscumbia and Lura Markel of Kansas City, 38 grandchildren, several great grand children and one great-great grandchild.Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home with Brother Farris Wall officiating. Burial was at the Mount UnionCemetery, near Brumley. Obituary: Roy E. McDowell, son of Joseph Calvin and Sarah Haney McDowell was born June 12 , 1902, in Hawkeye, Missouri. He died Friday in Concordia at the age of 66. On March 2, 1921 he was married to Ida Mae Groves of Ottawa. Mrs. McDowell preceded him in death on February 21, 1942 after twenty one years of marriage. One child also preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters, Veda Mae and Wanda Nadine, seven sons, Basil, Harold Lloyd , Wilfred Melvin, Gerald F., Everett Allen, Duane Lavern, and Ray Lamone; two brothers John and Harrison McDowell, Osawatomie, 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in the Birchard Chapel with the Rev.James E. Cummins officiating. Organ music was provided by Mrs. Hugh Phares. Pallbearers were Bud McDowell, Otis McDowell, Eldon McDowell, Vernon Nofsinger, Dennis Nofsinger, and Raymond Castor. Burial was in the Osawatomie Cemetery. Obituary: John Otis McDowell was born to Calvin and Sarah (Salley Philbrick Haney) McDowell on Feb. 12, 1895 in Hawkeye, Missouri and passed away at his home in Osawatomie on January 1, 1972 at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 12 days. Mr. McDowell moved to Kansas in his early teens. He went to Anaconda, Montana where he was inducted into World War I on Nov. 5, 1917. He served in France approximately 9 months at Base Hospital 93. He was honorably discharged in July 1919. He returned to Miami County after the service and was united in marriage to Bertie Wall on Ja nuary 28, 1920; to this union three sons were born. Mr. McDowell spent the major portion of his life farming around theOsawatomie area. They retired from farm life September 12, 1961. John spent his remaining years at their home at 725 Brown in Osawatomie. He is survived by his wife, Bertie, of the home; 1 son, Dale of Olatheand, 1 step-son, Harold Barnhart of Kansas City; 3 grandchildren; 3 greatgrandchidren and 1 brother, Harrison Mc Dowell of Osawatomie, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 4, 1972 in the Birchard Funeral Home with the Rev. Clayton H. Pittman officiating. Mrs. Mary Ricketts and Mrs. Dorothy Heckart, accompanied by Mrs. Ida Phares, sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond the Sunset." The pallbearers were: Leroy, Otis, Jerry, LaVern, and Willie McDowell and Dennis(Dick) Nofsinger. Burial was in the Osawatomie Cemetery with Military services at the grave. Obituary: Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie May McDowell, 70, were held Sunday afternoon in the Birchard Funeral Home. Mrs. McDowell died Dec.15,1966 in the Miami County Hospital. She was born Jan. 19, 1896, in Osawatomie and was the daughter of David W. and Mary R. Stamback. On May 20, 1912, she was married to Robert Harrison McDowell and they were parents of six children. One daughter, Doris, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of the home, two daughters, Lola of Montrose, CA and Helen of Ann Arbor, MI; three sons, Leo McDowell of Osawatomie, David McDowell of Kansas City, and Wilbert McDowell of San Bernardino, California; one sister two brothers, 12 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.The Rev. Paul H. Kapp officiated at the services and music was provided by Mrs. Carl Illekey and Mrs. Charles Hechart accompanied at the organ by Mrs. John Dollar. Serving as pallbearers were Dennis W. Nofsinger, Vernon Nofsinger, Howard Goodeyeon, and Dale McDowell. Burial was in the Osawatomie Cemetery under the direction of the Birchard Funeral Home. Osawatomi Graphi-News Thursday, June 5, 1975, page 1-B Obituary: Dutch Vernon Nofsinger, Rte I, Osawatomie, Kansas died May 28. 1975 at his home. Services for Mr. Nofsinger were held Saturday in Birchard Funeral Home. He was born December 16, 1911 in Osawatomie. His parents were LeRoy and Viola McDowell Nofsinger. On August 13, 1957, he married Elda Mae Holloman Ward in Miami, Oklahoma. Mr. Nofsinger was a member of the Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, A.F. and A.M. Ark Chapter No. 80 ; 3 x 9 Council No. 3; and United Transportation Union. Until his retirement because of a disability, he was a conductor for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He was employed by the railroad for 24 years. Survivors include the widow, Elda Mae, of the home; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Nofsinger, Osawatomie; two step children,Gene Ward, Shawnee, and Linda Douglas, Ottawa ; a brother, Dennis Nofsinger, Osawatomie, and four grandchildren.The Rev. Glenn Layton officiated at the services. Music was provided by Mrs. Charles Heckart and Mrs. Carl Dickey, Jr. accompanied by Mrs. John Dollar. Pallbearers were Bill Mulford , Roy Beets, Merle Ensle, Francis Caylor, Marvin Caylor, and Fred Stevenson. Burial was in Osawatomie Cemetery with Masonic services at the graveside. Obituary: Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Louella Shelton McDowell, 81, were held April 28, 1964 in Paola. Mrs. McDowell, a resident of Hillsdale, died April 24 at the Miami County Hospital where she had been taken on April 22 for treatment of a heart attack. Mrs. McDowell was born June 8, 1883 in Hawkeye, Missouri (born in Clinton, MO) and was the daughter of James and Susan Shelton. She grew to womanhood there and was married to William Benjamin McDowell on January 1, 1903. They were parents of eight children. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Spring Hill and took much interest in the church. Survivors include four sons, Otis McDowell of Nevada, Missouri, Claude McDowell of Yakima, Wa shington, Thurman McDowell of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and LeRoy McDowell of Wichita, Kansas; four daughters, Mrs. Elmer Coan of Pevely, Missouri, Mrs. Raymond Castor of Paola, Mrs. Ernest Hicks ofOsawatomie, and Mrs. Floyd Ellis, of Blackfoot, Idaho; one brother, Alpha Shelton of Hutchinson; 26 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. The Rev. Charles Arnold of Spring Hill officiated at the services.Pallbearers were her grandsons, Bill McDowell, Paul Cowan, Bill Castor,Dale Cowan, Junior Husted Burial was at the Osawatomie Cemetery. In 1929, they moved their family to a farm near Osawatomie where they made their home. McDowell died in 1940 and in 1945 Mrs. McDowell moved to Hillsdale. Obituary: Irene McDowell 62 of Kaiser died Saturday, Mar 4. 1995, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born April 7, 1932 in Miller County to Everett and Tildia Shelton Witt. On December 22, 1949 she was married in Tuscumbia to Otto McDowell, who survives at the home. Mrs. McDowell was a member of Mt. Union Church of Christ near Brumley. Surviving her, in addition to her husband, are a son, James McDowell of Eldon, two daughters , Lila Roush of Jefferson City and Loretta Emmons of Rogersville; five brothers: Doral Witt of Eldon, Iven Witt of Brumley, Jerry Witt, Jim Witt, and Allen Witt, all of Iberia; five sisters, Ruth and Nora Rodden, both of Brumley, Grace York of Crocker, Lois Comer of Barnett and Brenda Strickland of Dixon; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2pm Monday at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with the Rev. J. R . McGuire officiating. Burial was in Mt. Union Cemetery near Brumley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Elisha McDowell, 85, of Osage Beach died Saturday, 12 September 1992, at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born 17 December 1906, in Zebra to William and Eva Luella Scott McDowell. On 21 November 1962, he was married in Osage Beach to Alma Knoche, who survives at the home. Mr. McDowell was a member of the Harper Chapel Methodist Church and worked in maintenance before his retirement. Surviving, in additon to his wife, are three sons: Wilford McDowell and Richard McDowell of Osage Beach and Willard McDowell of Foley; a sister, Desta Davis of Eldon; three brothers, Otto McDowell of Kaiser, Gordon McDowell of Macks Creek and Kenneth McDowell of Flippin, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and two step greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Harper Chapel United Methodist Church in Osage Beach with the Rev. Ross Fulton Jr. officiating. Burial and graveside rites were held at 2:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas under the direction of Hedges Funeral Home of Osage Beach. Obituary: Setta Morrison was born at Zebra, Missouri on April 25, 1905,the daughter of William Riley and Lou Eve Scott McDowell and she passed away Sunday morning August 10, 1980 at the Windsor Estates Home inCamdenton following a lingering illness. February 19, 1927, she was united in marriage to George William Morrisonin Kansas City, Missouri and they were blessed with 53 years together. They made their home in Kansas City for 1 9 years and moved to this area in 1947. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Claycomb Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, George; three sons, George, Jr. of Montreal, Harland of Linn Creek and Thomas of Camdenton; three daughters, Anita Decker, Lee's Summit, Missouri, Wilma Kirkland,Missouri City, MO, and Betty McGuire, Camdenton; one foster daughter,Deborah Ice of Camdenton; six brothers, Charlie, Bill, and Otto McDowell of Kaiser, Kenneth McDowell of Flippin, Arkansas, Elisha McDowell, Osage Beach and Gordon McDowell, Macks Creek, three sisters, Maude McDowell, Kansas City, Missouri, Desta Davis, Iberia and Eva Reese, Burbank, California, 24 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services for Setta Morrison were held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, August 12, in the Allee-Reed Chapel with Rev. Lewis Krause officiating. Serving as bearers were Leonard Decker, Jr. Jerry Morrison, Doug McGuire, LeslieKirkland, Leo and Cleo Long. Burial was in the Montreal Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of the Alee Reed Funeral Home of Camdenton. Obituary: Lillian B. McDowell, 87, Kaiser, died Thursday at Miller County Nursing Home, Tuscumbia. She was born Dec. 10, 1907, in Tuscumbia, the daughter of Thomas E. and Pearl Vernon Lake. She was married Aug. 16, 1928, in Kansas City, to Charley McDowell, who died Aug. 31, 1985. She was the oldest member of Riverview Baptist Church, Osage Beach. She was a member of the Social Circle Club of Kaiser and was noted for her baking skills, providing cinnamon rolls to several generations of children and adults at Riverview. After her husband's death she traveled across the United States and made many trips to visit her daughter in the Washington, D .C. area. She was very proud of her friendship with Elizabeth Dole. Survivors include: two sons, Charles Mancel McDowell, Kaiser, and Michael Earl McDowell; one daughter, Desta Bernice McDowell, Alexandria, VA; three brothers, Clarence (Curly) Lake, Leonard (Bill) Lake, and Lawrence Lake, all of Carrolton, MO; four sisters, Martha Tompkins and Dorothy Watsky, both of Carrolton, Faye Morrison, Jefferson City, and Ruby Riecke, Lincoln , and one granddaughter. Services will be 2p.m. , February 26, 1995, Sunday at Riverview BaptistChurch. The Rev. Michael Parris will officiate. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery near Kaiser. Visitation will be 4-7pm today at Hedges Funeral Home, Osage Beach. The family suggests memorials to the Riverview Baptist Church or the Miller County Nursing Home. Obituary: Charlie McDowell, 82, of Kaiser died Saturday, August 31, 1985 at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital in Osage Beach. He was a lifetime resident of Miller and Camden counties . Mr. McDowell was born April 4, 1903 at Zebra in Camden County to William Riley and Lou L .Scott McDowell. On August 16, 1938 he was married in Kansas City, Kansas, to Lillian B. Lake, who survives. Mr. McDowell was a stonemason. He had been a member of the RiverviewBaptist Church since 1938 and also was a member of the Miller County Fox Hunters Association. He was a past member of the Lake Ozark Lions Club. In addition to his wife, Mr. McDowell is survived by two sons, Charles Mancel McDowell of Rolla and Marvel Earl McDowell of Kansas City; a daughter, Desta Bernice McDowell of Alexandria, Virginia; five brothers, Elisha McDowell of Osage Beach, William H. McDowell and Otto McDowell, both of Kaiser, Gordon McDowell of Macks Creek and Kenneth McDowell of Flippen, Arkansas ; three sisters, Desta Davis of Eldon, Maude McDowell of Kansas City and Eva Reece of Pasadina, California; and two grandchildren.Three sisters precede him in death. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Riverview Church with the Rev. Don Reed officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon. Obituary: Edward Kaiser, son of Frances and Sarah Edwards Kaiser, was born in Moniteau County, January 31, 1888, and departed this life, Oct. 20,1945, his age being 57 years, 8 months, and 20 days at the date of his death. At the age of seven, he moved with his parents to Miller County where he resided on a farm, the remainder of his life. On September 22, 1907, he was united in matrimony to Nettie Jeffries, and to this union four children were born, namely, Virgie Miller of Olean, Edrie Roberts of Sunflower, Kansas, Oscar Kaiser of Kaiser and Louie Kaiser of the home. On September 4, 1932, he professed his faith in God and united with theBaptist Church at New Hope. He was a devout Christian and was alwaysfound willing to do his part in service for his Lord. He was a loyal companion, a considerate and loving father, and a good neighbor who was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Mr. Kaiser was always willing to lend a helping hand to all who were in need and by so doing, proved that it is more blessed to serve than to be served. He went about his work with a smile, having a word of cheer for all he met, constantly striving to make the world a better place in which to live. He had suffered affliction for several years, yet he bore it with patience, waiting for his call to come higher. Besides his companion and children, he leaves one sister, Mrs. D. P. Bilyeu, and a host of friends to mourn his going. Mr. Kaiser will be missed in his community by all who knew him,but we know our loss will mean his eternal gain. Funeral services were held Monday morning at the New Hope Church. Rev.E. E. Butts of Climax , MO, had charge. The church choir furnished the music. Relatives and neighbors were pallbearers. Interment was in the New Hope cemetery with Kays Funeral Service of Eldon. Obituary: Loyd "Red" Snelling, 49, Kaiser, a lifelong resident of the area, died Sunday, November 8, 1981 of an apparent heart attack. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital. Mr. Snelling was a self-employed stone mason. His death occurred only five days before his 50th birthday. Mr. Snelling was was born Nove. 13, 1931 in Kaiser, son of Robert and Mary Edna (Jeffries) Snelling. His mother survives at Kaiser.He was married at Kaiser Dec. 29, 1974 to Patricia Diane Muse, who survives at the home. Also surviving are two daughters, Heather Corinna Snelling of the home and Mrs. Sharon Lea Green of Eldon; two sons, Benjamin Loyd Snelling of the home and Dewayne Snelling of Eldon; one sister, Mrs. Lea Bilyeu of Kaiser, and one brother, Alvin Floyd Snelling of Kaiser; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2.p.m. Tuesday at New Hope Baptist Churchnear Kaiser with the Rev. Curtis Wilson officiating. Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Griswold-Kays Funeral Home of Eldon. Obituary: Norma Belle Huddleston Woody, 85, of Rocky Ford, Colorado died Wednesday, January 29, 1992 at Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford of complications due to a stroke she suffered on December 31. She was born August 21, 1906 near Kaiser to James Sidney and Amanda Caroline McDowell Huddleston. She was married November 28, 1928 at Tuscumbia to Jacob Earl Woody, who preceded her in death. She attended Zebra School and was employed as a telephone operator at Tuscumbia when the switchboard was located in the Home Hotel there. Surviving her are her seven children, Ann Woody, Ed Woody, Mary Sackett, and Jacob Woody Jr. , all of Rocky Ford, Colorado, Helen Woody and LindaMcGuire of Sacramento, California, and Mae Williams of Albuquerque, NewMexico. She was buried Saturday at Hillcrest Cemetery in Rocky Ford. The 3 p.m.services were under the direction of Ustick Funeral Home. Obituary: Frank McDowell (Benjamin Franklin McDowell) , 94, of Tuscumbia, formerly of Brumley, died Thursday, November 12 , 1992, at Memorial Community Hospital in JeffersonCity. He was born February 25, 1898, in Camden County to Charles R.and Mahalia Adeline Patterson McDowell. He married on November 6, 1918, he was married in Tuscumbia to Maggie Ethel Golden, who died November 8, 1968. Mr. McDowell was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Miller and Camden Counties. He was a member of the Honey Springs Baptist Church near Brumley. He had been a resident of the Miller County Nursing Home for the past several years. Surviving him are five sons, Jewell McDowell of Edwardsville, Kansas, Marvin McDowell of Bashor, Kansas, Charles McDowell and Donald McDowell, both of Bonner Springs, Kansas, and Leonard McDowell of Brumley; three daughters, Lora Mae Graham of Ulman, Dorothy Barnhart of Olean, and Emma Jean Dunn of McAllen, Texas; 31 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren,and eight great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1P.M. Saturday at Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home in Iberia with the Rev. Harold McConnell officiating.Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery at Kaiser. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8p.m. Friday at the funeral home. News article: Vernon McDowell was killed in Wreck Sat. Eve (1-26-1952) Vernon E. McDowell was killed Saturday evening, when the truck he was driving overturned near the state park entrance on the Brumley road. He was pinned beneath the vehicle. The accident occurred about 5:50 pm. John T. Rowland, a brother-in-law of Vernon's, was a passenger in the truck, but was unhurt. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McDowell of Kaiser. He was born July 12, 1922, near Kaiser. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. (CM2, USNR, SEABEE , Construction man SecondClass) On October 11, 1948, he was married to Linda Rowland of Climax Springs, MO, where they made their home. Survivors include, besides the parents and wife, six brothers: Melbourne of Lake Ozark, Malcolm of Kaiser, Bernard of Lake Ozark, Junior of Freedom, Delmar of Indianapolis, IN, and Gail of the U. S. Marines, stationed at Santa Ana, California. Three sisters, Mrs. Harold Bowlin of Singer, California, Louise McDowell of Eldon, and Verna Marie of the home. Funeral services were held at Harper Chapel at Climax Springs, with Rev.Lundy Long of Linn Creek officiating. Interment was made in the Conway Cemetery, under the direction of the Kays Funeral Home of Eldon. Obituary: Charles Arthur McDowell died Monday (May 15, 1967) at the home. Charles was born 9 April 1891 in Miller County, Missouri. He was the son of Charles R. McDowell and Mahalia Adeline Patterson of Camden County, Missouri. He married Louise Ellen Scott on 26 February 1913. Surviving are his wife, Louise, of the home, six sons, Melborne of Osage Beach, Malcolm, Junior and Delmar , all of Kaiser, Bernard of Lake Ozark and Gail of Sacramento, California; three daughters, Mrs.Beulah Bowlin (Harold Bowlin)of Sanger, California, Mrs. Louise Mawyer(Louis Preston Mawyer) and Mrs. Vera Rainwater(Mac Rainwater), both of Kaiser; three brothers, George of Sedalia, Frank of Ulman, and Clyde of Osage Beach, 32 grandchildren, and 15 greatgrandchildren. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery, Kaiser, Miller County, Missouri. Mason Haynes, well known resident of Eldon and native of Miller County, passed away Sunday, August 24th, at his home on East North Street. He had been in poor health for some time and suffered a paralytic stroke a week ago. A brief service was held Tuesday afternoon at the Phillips Funeral Home followed by services at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, of which he had been a member for many years. Rev. A. L. Alexander officiated assisted by Rev. C.C. England. Pall bearers were Walter, Graydon, Gaylord, Armon, Heston and Arthur Haynes. Honorary pall bearers were Beard Scott, Charles Abbett, JamesMcFarland, Gentry Smith, Earn Graham, Henry Jessee, Dr. Walker, J. W. Wotern, Everett Birdsong, and C.P. Bauman all close friends of the deceased. Mr. Haynes, a son of James and Mary Stephens Haynes, was born January 30,1875, at Etterville , one of seven children, all of whom preceded him in death, including his twin brother, Albert who passed away 10 years ago. On August 11, 1896, he was married to Lulu B. Crisp who survives with their three children, Cody M. Haynes, Mrs. Archie Colson, and Mrs.Vernon Pope. Also two grandchildren, Shirley Ann and Charles Arthur Pope, all of Eldon. Mr. Haynes was engaged in business at various intervals at Mt. Pleasant and Eldon, and at one time resided on a farm near Olean. He enjoyed a wide circle of friends and took an active interest in local and county affairs . He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Obituary: Joel W. Pope, Branson, Dies: Jefferson City, March 24, 1954 -Funeral services will be held here Thursday for Joel W. Pope, well-known Branson insurance man and former state Representative from Camden County, who died Tuesday. Pope, about 45, died at 8:30 p.m. in St .Mary's Hospital here after an illness of several months. He was a native of Camdenton, the son of Arthur Monroe Pope and Martha Emmaline McDowell. He was born 23 May 1913 in Camden County. He represented Camden County in the State Legislature. In 1952 he was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress from Cole County. That year he moved to Branson, where he opened the Pope Insurance and Investment Company. He married 1) Mary Zuchelle and 2) Viola Lindhardt (24 Oct 1908-19 Dec 1977) in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri on 23 November 1946. Survivors include his wife, Viola, and a daughter, Susie, 5, both of the Branson home, a sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Thursday in the Brischers Funeral Home here by Dr . Young of Jefferson City and the Rev. W. Howard Blazer of Branson. Obituary: Ruth E. Pope, 80, of California, Missouri, died Sunday, March27, 1994, at Memorial Community Hospital in Jefferson City. She was born April 23, 1913 in California to Walter L. and Lela Morris Hert, who preceded her in death. On November 21, 1933 she was married in Sedalia to Fredrick Lee Pope, who survives at the home. Mrs. Pope was a member of the California First Christian Church and was a 1930 graduate of California High School. Surviving her are a son, Bert Pope of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Donna Longan of California and Patricia Frantz of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Marian Nichols of Jefferson City, Helen Scott of California,and Dorothy Hansen of Redwood City, California; nine grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Home in California with the Rev. Juanita Roberts officiating. Burial was in the California Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the California Christian Church. Obituary: Fredrick Lee Pope, 84, of California, Missouri, died Sunday, July 30, 1995, at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus in Jefferson City. He was born December 1, 1910 in Brumley to Arthur M. and Martha E. McDowell Pope. On November 21, 1933, he was married in Sedalia to Ruth Elizabeth Hert, who died March 27, 1994. Mr. Pope was associated in his younger years with his father and brothers in A.M. Pope & Sons Lumber Company in the Lake Ozark area. He owned and operated a service station in Houston , Texas, and was employed in the hardware business in Houston, retiring in 1975. He also was a farmer. Mr. Pope was of the Methodist faith. He graduated from Old Linn Creek High School and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. Surviving him are a son, Bert Pope of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas;, two daughters, Donna Longan of California and Patricia Frantz of Houston, Texas; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; a brother, Vernon Pope of Eldon; and a sister, Pauline Eads of Cleburne, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bowlin Cantriel Funeral Home in California, Missouri with the Rev. Roy Sparks officiating. Burial was in the California Cemetery. Obituary: Walter Morgan Pope, 80, of Rte. 3, Eldon, died Saturday, January 11, 1986 at Memorial Community Hospital in Jefferson City. He was born October 6, 1905 in Brumley to Arthur M. and Martha E.McDowell Pope. On June 15 , 1933, Mr. Pope was married in Brumley to Hazel A. Sullivan who survives at the home. Mr. Pope was a graduate of the Linn Creek High School and Draughan's Business College in Springfield. In 1927 he moved to Bagnel to manage a hardware and lumber company that his father established in 1923. He was a member of the Lake Ozark Christian Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son; Morgan D. Pope of Portland, Oregon, a sister, Pauline Eads of Cleburne, Texas, two brothers, Lee Pope of California, and Vernon Pope of Eldon; and two grandsons. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley R . Duncan officiating. Burial was in Gott Cemetery between Brumley and Ulman. Obituary: Martha E. Pope, daughter of Charles R. and Martha A. McDowell was born January 24 , 1885, near Kaiser, Missouri, and passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri, March 3, 1953, being at the time of her death, 70 years, one month and six days of age. On December 4, 1904, Martha E. McDowell was united in marriage to Arthur M. Pope, who preceded her in death, March 21, 1938. To this union eight children were born, five of whom survive her: Walter M. and Vernon of Eldon, F. L. of California, MO; Joe W. of Branson, and Mrs. Pauline Eads of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and six brothers: G. B. and G.W. McDowell of Osage Beach, Frank of Brumley, Arthur and Clyde of Kaiser and Derrick McDowell of Bethel, Kansas. She was converted and united with New Hope Baptist Church at the age of sixteen and remained a faithful Christian all her life. Mrs. Pope had spent the greater part of the past twenty years in Eldon and her consecrated life and fine ideals has been an inspiring example to the many friends and neighbors who pay tribute to her memory as well as to her own children and loved ones. She spoke only good of those with whom she came into contact and was never too busy to say an encouraging word or lend a helping hand to one in trouble or sorrow. Memories of her love and kindness will linger long in the hearts of all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted from Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon, MO., by Rev. A. L. Alexander. Burial was made in Gott Cemetery. Obituary: Vyrle Brumley Allen, 79 of Cocoa, Florida, died Friday, July 19, 1996, at her home . She was born May 30, 1917, in Pulaski County to Jack and Alice McDowell Brumley. On Sept . 30, 1960, she was married to Leonard Allen, who survives at the home. Mrs. Allen retired in 1992 after ten years as an office manager with C.J. Langenfelter and Son, Inc. in Cocoa, Florida. She previously worked for four years as an executive secretary for Samples Grading in Cocoa, Florida. Other survivors include a brother, Clifford Brumley of Tuscumbia and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2pm Wednesday at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with the Rev. Gene Edwards officiating. Burial was in Hawkeye Cemetery near Crocker . Obituary: Nettie McDowell, daughter of James K. And Susan (Tanner) Shelton, was born at Pierce City , Missouri in the year of 1885 and departed this lifeDecember 24, 1964, being at the time of her passing 79 years, 10 months and 24 days of age. In the year of 1904 she was united in marriage to Frank McDowell and to this union 6 children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter, her husband Franklin Carroll McDowell passing away on 24 September 1963 and her daughter, Cleo McDowell, born 20 March 1911, dying on 16 June 1936.S he leaves to mourn her passing 2 sons and 3 daughters: Clifford and Cecil McDowell, Nola Penland, Goldie Alexander, and Clara Shaw, all of Crocker, MO, and 9 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Fannie McDowell, of Hillsdale, Kansas, one brother, Alpha Shelton of Hutchinson, Kansas and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Mt. Union Church of Christ and lived true to her faith. She was a loving mother, a kind neighbor and friend and will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 26, 1964 at the Moss-Williams Chapel at Crocker , Missouri with Cecil Shelton officiating. Interment was in the Hawkeye Cemetery under the direction of Moss-Williams of Crocker. Obituary - in Iberia Sentinel, 7 May, 1953 John Anderson McDowell, son of William and Sarah McDowell was born December 20, 1869 and passed away at his home in Crocker, MO., May 1, 1953 at the age of 84 years, 4 months, and 11 days. In 1898 he was united in marriage to Minnie Belle Shelton and to this union was born one son , Glen. He spent his entire life in Pulaski County where he engaged in farming.He had been in failing health for the past year. Mr. McDowell was preceded in death by his wife in 1903. Also by five sisters and three brothers. Surviving relatives are his son, Glen of Jefferson City, one brother, Frank of Crocker, and one sister, Zelpha Boren, two grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, May 3rd at 2:00 pm at the Hedges Chapel, Rev . Alphus Capps officiating. Interment was in the Hawkeye Cemetery under the direction of Hedges Funeral Home, Crocker, MO. Obituary: Mrs. George McDowell another resident of Hawkeye, died Saturday of blood poisoning here in Iberia. - Iberia Sentinel. February 18, 1890 Obituary: Joseph Calvin McDowell was born in Camden County, Missouri on December 1, 1858 . He died in Osawatomie, Kansas on April 28, 1941 at the age of 82 years 4 months and 28 days. He was married to Sarah Haney about the age of 20 in 1879. To this union ten children were born. Two died in infancy and another Don? McDowell, died in October of 1940. The seven surviving children are: Joe McDowell, John McDowell, Harrison McDowell, and Mrs. Bertha Brockman (Everett A.), all of Osawatomie, Kansas and Roy McDowell and Mrs. Olia Nofsinger of Paola, Kansas and Mrs. Effie Wall of Iberia. After the death of his first wife, he was later married to Lizzie Nigh, about 1905. She preceded him in death. He later married Mrs. Etta Philbrick,who also preceded him in death several years ago. He leaves to mourn his passing his seven children and 33 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and two brothers, John McDowell and Frank McDowell and two sisters: Zylpha Boren , all of Hawkeye, Missouri and Mrs. Sadie Wall, of Iberia and a host of other friends and relatives. A father with all of a father's love, care and devotion, a friend and neighbor, loved and respected by all, his memory cherished by all who knew him, and his good works and kind words will ever be remembered by his children, grandchildren and friends. Funeral services were held at Curry Church, Wednesday, April 30, 1941, at two o'clock by the writer of this sketch. Text: "When a few years are come then I shall go the way whence I shall not return." Job 16:22. After this service all that was mortal of Uncle Cal, as he was known by all, was conveyed to the Hawkins Cemetery, near his old home, and there amidst sobs and sighs of his dear ones, was laid to rest with Birchard Funeral Home of Osawatomie, Kansas in charge. R. F. Moneymaker. Obituary: William R. McDowell Died at Son's Home, Monday, August 7, 1950 William Raleigh McDowell, son of John Bluford and Martha McDowell was born January 27, 1872, at Kaiser, MO. He departed this life August 7, at the home of his son Otto of near Osage Beach. At the time of his death, he was 78 years, 6 months and 10 days old. At the age of 14 he united with the New Hope Baptist Church. In 1889 he married Delia Hancock and to this union three children were born. One died in infancy. A son, Eugene Clifton McDowell, and a daughter, Ada Eubank McDowell, survive him. In October of 1897, he was united in marriage to Eva Lou Scott and to this union thirteen children were born, two of whom preceded him in death, one an infant daughter and Mrs. Esther Cross, who died in 1918.The surviving children are: Mrs. Rocena George, Iberia, (Rosettie)Setta Morris on, Lees Summit, MO; Eva Woolery and Desta Davis of Kansas City; Charley and William Jr., Kaiser; Gordon and Otto of Osage Beach; Elisha of Montreal; Kenneth of Flippin Ark.; and Maude McDowell, of the home. Also surviving is one brother, George McDowell of Kaiser; three brothers and four sisters have preceded him in death. Surviving are also 30 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. When he was 17, he homesteaded a farm near Osage Beach and lived the remainder of his life in this community. Services were conducted by the Rev. Henry Long of Springfield at the New Hope Baptist Church atKaiser, August 8 at 2 pm. Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Adams Funeral home of Iberia, MO. Obituary: Evelyn G. McDowell, 70, died Monday, September 12, 1988 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. She was born September 25, 1917 in Kaiser to George and Brooxie Anderson Dinwiddie. On October 18, 1963 she was married to Melborne Mc Dowell,who died June 13, 1969. Mrs. McDowell was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Surviving her are a son, Roger McDowell of Osage Beach, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hedges Funeral Home in Osage Beach with the Rev. George Flora officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery near Kaiser. Obituary: Desta Davis, 85, of Eldon died Sunday, May 2, 1993, at Eldon Health Care Center, in Eldon. She was born February 24, 1909, at Zebra to William and Eva Lue Scott McDowell. On May 8, 19 30, she was married in St. Louis to James R.Davis, who died, February 2, 1989. Mrs. Davis was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church at Kaiser. She spent most of her life in the Eldon and Iberia areas but she and her husband had lived and worked for a time in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and Kansas City, Missouri. Surviving her are two brothers, Gordon McDowell of Macks Creek and OttoMcDowell of Kaiser ; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Lake Chapel of Hedges Funeral Home in Osage Beach with the Rev. Curtis Wilson officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery at Kaiser with nephews as pallbearers. Obituary: Friends of Mr. George McDowell of Hawkeye, MO will be saddened to hear of his death, January 24th. He was sick only a few minutes. Mrs. Willie Shelton of our vicinity is a daughter, where Uncle George spent part of the past few years. He will be laid to rest in the Hawkeye Cemetery on Tuesday. Iberia Sentinel, Iberia, MO, Thursday,January 28, 1937. Obituary: A loving tribute to the memory of Greene B. McDowell who departed this life at his home in Linn Creek on Thursday afternoon, at 2:25pm. Funeral services were conducted from the Linn Creek Methodist Church, Saturday afternoon at 2pm. with Rev. W . L. Long officiating. Interment was made in the Conway Cemetery under the direction of the Bankson-Woolery Funeral Home. Greene B. McDowell was born near Passover, MO., on September 21, 1834, the son of Charles and Adaline Patterson McDowell and passed away on Feb. 9, 1956. At the time of his death being 71 years, 4 months and 18 days old. On Feb. 25, 1908 he was united in marriage to Miss Elsie Mansfield who survives her husband s death. To this union five children were born: two sons, Kenneth of Kansas City and Ralph of Otterville and three daughters, Mrs. Erma Barnes and Mrs. Mildred Franklin of Camdenton and Mrs. Irene Franklin of Linn Creek. He also leaves five brothers: George of Osage Beach, Frank of Iberia, Deric of Bethel, Kansas, Arthur and Clyde of Kaiser, 2 sisters, Mrs. Emma Pope and Mae McDowell preceded him in death. Nine grandchildren and other relatives and many f riends who join the family in mourning their loss. He was a devoted husband, a kind, loving father and grandfather. He was a good neighbor who was loved and respected by all who knew him. He had a cheerful word and a smile for all who met him and he will be sadly missed in the home and in the community where he lived. He professed faith in Christ in early manhood and his life as he lived it was every evidence that he did "Lay up for himself treasures in Heaven." Obituary: Robert Williams, 70, a lifetime resident of Miller County,died at 9:35am Monday 14 December 1959 at his home at Lake Ozark. Death was attributed to a coronary thrombosis. Services were held at 1pm Wednesday at the Lake Ozark Christian Church with the Rev. Dean Breedlove officiating. Mr. Williams, the son of Alexander Donovan and Emma Anna (James) Williams was born April 24, 1889, in Miller county where he also attended school. On 21 January 1912, he was married in a home ceremony at Kaiser to Rachel McDowell who survives. Mr. Williams is also survived by Miss Rosie Williams of Jefferson City and Mrs. Jean Hutton of Purdy; four grandchildren, two brothers, Charley of Ottumwa, IA, and Lee of Kansas City, Kansas and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Bowlin of Kansas City, Kansas and Mrs Bessie Colvin, of Humboldt, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Martin, Georgia Opal Williams, and Marble Williams. Mr. Williams was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Christian Church, having joined at Elm Springs in 1915. Interment was at New HopeCemetery under the direction of Kays Funeral Home of Eldon. Edna Bea Snelling, 96, Stover, died Monday at Good Shepherd Nursing Home,Versailles. She was born Jan. 19, 1899, near Damsel, a daughter of George and AliceAhart Mansfield. She was married March 25, 1923 in Old Zebra, to John H. Snelling, who died Dec. 20, 1968. A residence of the Stover area since 1945, she was a homemaker. She was a lifelong member of Harper Chapel United Methodist Church, Osage Beach. Survivors include: two sons, Wayne H. Snelling, Stover, and Donald Snelling, Fenton, one daughter, Jean Jones, Kansas City, 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. One daughter, Wilma Taylor, died in 1986. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Stover. The Rev. Chad Bennett and the Rev. Orval Woolery will officiate. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery, Osage Beach. Visitation will be from 6:30-8p.m. Wednesday at Scrivner Funeral Home, Stover. James Samuel "Abe" Hutton, 64, of Star Route, Tuscumbia, died Sunday,Feb. 6, 1983 at his home. He was born in Linn Creek on July 13, 1918, to James S. and Laura Garrison Hutton. He first was married on September 28, 1940 to Bonnie Jeanne Williams who died Nov. 5, 1974. On March 1979 he was married at Hermitage to Judith Jean Strader, who survives at the home. Mr. Hutton retired in 1981 from Raymond Enloe Construction Co. He served in the U.S. Army, 25th Divisions. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, James S. Hutton III of Choctaw, Oklahoma., three daughters, Mrs. Leona Jean Keeling of Purdy and Mrs. Eva Marie Robinson and Mrs. Laura Fays Whitten, both of Eldon; four sisters, Mrs. Gail Bruner of Kansas City, Mrs. Hazel Reid of Purdy, Mrs. Lavern Johnson of Osage Beach and Mrs. Opal Davis of Benton Harbor, Michigan and nine grandchildren. In additon to his first wife, Mr. Hutton was preceded in death by two daughters, Shirley Ann and Sharon Kay; a half brother Frank Anderson, two half sisters, Sue Anderson and Rudy Green and two sisters, Beulah Waters and Ford Morgan. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harper Chapel Methodist Church in Osage Beach with the Rev. Harold Williams officiating. Burial was in Conway Cemetery, Osage Beach. Arrangements were under the direction of Griswold Kays Funeral Home. Obituary: Mrs. Elsie McDowell: Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie McDowell, a life long resident of Camden County were held Thursday afternoon at Harper Chapel Methodist Church, where she was a charter member. Mrs. McDowell died (1967)Tuesday morning following a long illness, at the age of 80. She was born in Camden County, March 16, 1887, the daughter of George and Alice "Ma" Ahart Mansfield. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Erma Barnes, Mrs. Mildred Franklin of Camdenton, and Mrs. Irene Franklin of Linn Creek, one son, Ralph McDowell of Osage Beach; one brother, Roy Mansfield of Osage Beach; three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Anderson of Gravois Mills, Mrs. Grace McDowell ( George W.)of Sedalia and Mrs. Edna Snelling (John H.) of Stover. Ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive. Her husband, Green McDowell (born 21 Sep 1884), preceded her in death 9 February 1956. Rev. Carl Patterson and Rev. Keith Lee officiated at the service. Pallbearers were: Warren Stidham, Bernard McDowell, Jim Morrison,Lowell Williams, Jewel Franklin and Henry Lash. Burial was in Conway Cemetery, under the direction of Reed Funeral Home. Obituary: Marble Anita Williams was born May 3 1925 and departed this life January 19th, 1934 being at this time of her death eight years, eight months and sixteen days old. She was taken sick Saturday, the13th and died on the following Friday. She was the idol of the home, being the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williams. She leaves to mourn their loss father, mother, three sisters, an aged grandfather Alexander McDowell, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Henderson cemetery Sunday the 21st at11 a.m. at which time the writer of this sketch tried to speak words of comfort to the sorrowing ones after which all that was mortal of little Marble was consigned to her last resting place beside her little sister, Georgia Opal, born 2 January 1920 and who had died February 1933 and preceded her just eleven months ago. Now to the loved ones let me say"Wipe the briny tears from your eyes and in humble submission to Him that doeth all things well let us say,"Little Marble, farewell until we meet you on the other shore where partings will be no more. And where sickness, sorrow, pain and health are felt and feared no more, remember the words of Jesus, "Suffer little children to come unto Me and forbid them not, for such is the kingom of heaven. Obituary: Madison Martin Dies Following Long Illness Madison Lee Martin, son of William Levi and Mandy Ellen Martin was born in LacledeCounty, Missouri, March 10, 1924, and passed away at his home near Linn Creek, Missouri on July 4, 1958 after a lingering illness at the age of 34 years, 3 months and 24 days. On September 9, 1955, he was united in marriage to Anna Pearl Williams who passed away Apri l 13, 1956. For the past seven years he has been an employee of the Stanton Novelty Co., at Lake Ozark, MO. Madison made a profession of faith in Christ while in the hospital at Springfield, Missouri. He leaves to mourn his passing his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. William Levi Martin, 3 brothers, John W. of Kansas City, Missouri, Henry E. of Linn Creek, MO., and T.M. of Linn Creek Missouri, four sisters, Bernice Torrington of Los Angeles, CA, Pearl Mae Wanger of Lebanon , MO.,Crystal G. Franklin, and Barbara B. Burch of Linn Creek, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and manyfriends.Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 1958 at the Freedom Church. Rev. Paul Dean Wanger officiating, Interment was made in the Freedom Church Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri. Pallbearers were Don Garrison, Lee Farmer, James Franklin, NorrisWilliams, Dewey Williams and Willard Dighton. Obituary: Mrs. Rachel E. Williams, 78, of 610 Broadway, died Tuesday at her home 16 January 1973. She was born Sept 6, 1894, at Kaiser, the daughter of Alexander and ElizaWatson McDowell. She was married 21 January, 1912, at Kaiser to Robert Williams who died December 4, 1969. Mrs. Williams was formerly a cook at the School of the Osage, LakeOzark. She had lived with a daughter, Miss Rosie Williams, in Jefferson City, Missouri since 1966. Other survivors include: a sister, Mrs. Janie Cardwell, Santa Ana California, a brother, Jimmie McDowell, Mustang, Oklahoma, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Four daughters preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the New Hope Church, Kaiser,with the Rev. Mark Sooter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery there. Phillips Funeral Home attending. Obituary: Services for Lenore C. Cardwell (61), will be in Santa Ana, California. Pacific Beach Mortuary of San Diego is in charge. Mr. Cardwell, an employee of Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation died yesterday in a local hospital. A native of Missouri, he came to San Diego a year ago (1951). Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Janie Cardwell, four sons, Norman Cardwell, of Pacific Beach (San Diego), Otis L. Cardwell, of Santa Ana, Leo Cardwell, of Burbank, and Ray Cardwell, of Oklahoma; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Atwood and Mrs. Barbara Lawson, both of Oklahoma; three brothers and two sisters and six grandchildren. Obituary: Vernettie Winfrey, 103, of Brumley died Sunday at Osage Beach Health Care Center. She was born June 6, 1886, in Camden County, the daughter of Leander and Sarah Kirkendall McDowell. She was married in 1905 to Walter Winfrey who died December 14, 1957. She taught Sunday School at Brumley Baptist Church and was also a memberof the church. Survivors include: one son, Gordon Winfrey, Brumley, one daughter, Gladys Allee, Brumley, one sister, Elsie Cusick, Kansas City, one grandson and one great granddaughter. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Home, Iberia with the Rev. Arthur Gormley officiating. Burial will be in the B. Hawkins Cemetery near Brumley. Visitation will be after 6 p.m., today, at the funeral home. Lola Irene McDowell, 81, Nevada, MO, died Friday, December 31, 2004, at Skaggs Hospital in Branson, MO. She was born November 25, 1923, in Ivel, KY, the daughter of Carl L. Adkins and Jessie M.Blackburn Adkins. She married Gilbert O. McDowell on November 26, 1949, in Bentonville, AR. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2002.Irene moved to Nevada as a small child, and spent most of her life here. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1943. After graduation, she worked at Richardson Motor Company and J. C. Penney Company in Nevada, and then Beach Air Craft in Wichita, KS. Following marriage, the couple spent a short time working in Kansas City; then moved back to Nevada. After returning to Nevada, Irene managed the local Bellas Hess Catalog store, and later was credit manager at Sears for 16 years. Her last employment prior to retirement in the 1980's was at Key Work Clothes. She was a past member of the BPW. Survivors include one son, Leon McDowell, Metz, MO; one daughter, Laurie Atwood, Branson, MO; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Hadley and Teresa Hawkins of Arkansas, four grandsons, two granddaughters, one step-granddaughter, two step-grandsons, several nieces, nephews, and step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Gilbert, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and three sisters. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS, with Rev. Paul Mooney officiating. Friends may call now and until 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO. The family receives friends 6-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at the funeral home. Those who wish may contribute to the American Heart Association in care of Ferry Funeral Home. Obituary: Bill McDowell, 78, Nevada, MO, died Thursday, November 4, 2004, at St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, MO, following a short illness. He was born May 3, 1926, in Bourbon County, KS, to Warner Otis McDowell and Augusta Jane VanLoon McDowell. He married Mona D. Emery on May 4, 1950, in Bentonville, AR, and she survives of the home. Bill was a lifelong resident in Vernon County. He attended Nevada Schools. He served in the U. S. Army from 1951-1953 in Iceland during the Korean Conflict. Bill was a cattleman and horseman all his life. He was a member of the VFW Post 2175, Nevada, MO. Survivors in addition to his wife Mona, include two daughters, Janie Ephland and her husband, David, Arlington, TX, Rita McCoy and her husband, Don, Nevada, MO; four grandchildren, Andrew Ephland, Arlington, TX, Bailey Ephland, Arlington, TX, Matthew McCoy, Nevada, MO, and Abby McCoy, Nevada, MO; two sisters, Doris Cullor and Eva Capelle, both of Ft. Scott, KS; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leon and Betty Emery, Deerfield, MO, numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 8, 2004, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, MO. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.Those who wish may contribute to the Deerfield Church of God Holiness. Obituary: Mary Frances McDowell, daughter of Bluford and Martha McDowell was born near Kaiser, MO, 1 February 1862, and passed away, 1 January 1945, being 82 years 11 months of age at the time of her death. During the year 1882 she was united in marriage to Derrick Jeffries and to this union eight children were born, namely: Mrs. Nellie Barnett (Daniel) of Everest, Kansas, Mrs. Nettie Kaiser (Edward) , Mrs. Martha Hogue (Orvil Franklin - Frank), and Mrs Edna Snellings (Robert L), of Kaiser. Mrs. Beatrice George (Weaver Fields of Olean, Mrs. Gertrude Snelling (Roscoe) of Blackston, VA, and two sons who preceded her in death. The husband also preceded Mrs. Jeffries in death. Besides the children, she leaves two brothers, William R. and George W.McDowell; one sister , Sarah Dinwiddie (Mrs. James W.) , and a host of grandchildren,other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Soon after her marriage she was converted and united with the Baptist Church at New Hope and had lived a clean, respectable life the remainder of her days, rearing her children to be honest, respectable citizens and administering to their every needs. She has toiled long hours and was always a loving mother and loyal companion, who has done her tasks well, never tiring of life but patiently waiting for her call to come higher.Her last sickness only lasted a few days and she went to sleep no more to awaken. Her children will surely miss her, but while they would not call her back, they can go to her and her spirit and influence shall live on to guide them during their dark days of trouble. Funeral services were held at New Hope Church at 2 pm on January 3 by Reverend Virgil Smith of Brumley. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery,directed by Kays Funeral Service. Obituary: Gertie Snelling, 93, of Kaiser died 11 November 1991 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. She was born June 1, 1898 at Kaiser to Derrick and Mary McDowell Jeffries. On December 25, 1922, she was married to Roscoe Snelling (born 4 Oct 1905), who died May 20, 1965. Surviving her are a son, Ray Snelling of Kaiser, a sister, Edna Snelling of Richland; three grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Chapel of Hedges Funeral Home in Osage Beach with the Rev. Randall Bunch officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery at Kaiser . Obituary: Mrs. Eva McDowell Childress passed away March 30, 1957 at the home of a daughter , Mrs. A. W. George (Rocena), Iberia, MO., at the age of 75 years 6 months, and 28 days. She was a daughter of the late Simon and Elizabeth Galyon Scott, Buckner, Missouri. She joined the Baptist Church at Zion at an early age and was reared in that community. She later moved her membership to New Hope. She was married to William Riley McDowell on 15 October, 1897. Thirteen children were born to this union, two of which preceded her in death. She is survived by five daughters: Mrs. A. W. George (Rocena) , Iberia, MO, Maude McDowell, Osage Beach, MO, Desta Davis, (James R. Davis). Flippin, AR, Settie McDowell (Mrs. George William Morrison, Sr.), and Eva Le June, (Mrs Clinton Wooley) Burbank CA; six sons: Elisha McDowell, Osage Beach, MO, Kenneth McDowell, Flippin, AR, Charley McDowell, William McDowell, Gordon McDowell and Otto McDowell, all of Kaiser, Missouri; two sisters, Mrs. Alta Toler (Dewey O Toler) and Mrs. Hattie McLaughlin (Thomas W. McLaughlin) , both of Buckner, Missouri; one brother - Charley Scott of Buckner, MO, twenty six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the New Hope Baptist Church near Kaiser, Missouri, Monday afternoon at 2 pm. Rev. W. A. Long officiated at the services. Interment was made in the New Hope Cemetery. Eldon Advertiser Obituary: Amanda Mc Dowell Huddleston was born May 24, 1869 and died April 26, 1928. She was the daughter of John Bluford and Martha J. Adams McDowll. She married James Huddleston on December 7, 1884. James Sidney was born 13 April 1863 and died 1929. Their children were Elbert, Mrs. Myrtle Colvin (Doc Colvin), Mrs. May Stingham, Pearl and Clarence Huddleston, Mrs. Vest Richards, Mrs. Grace Parsley, Virgil, Norma, Clinton, and James Jr. Huddleston, Mrs. Annie Loethen; brothers: Alexander, William R., and George McDowell; sisters: Sarah Dinwiddie and Mrs. Mary Jeffries. Kaiser. Obituary: James Sidney Huddleston was born April 14, 1863 and died November 14, 1929. He was the son of George Washington and Mary Frances Blankenship Huddleston He married Amanda Mc Dowell in 1883. Their children were: Elbert, James, Jr., Pearl, and Vesta Huddleston, Mrs. Grace Parcely, Mrs. Norma Woody, Clarence, Myrtle, Clinton, and Virgil Huddleston. Sisters: Mrs. Lucy Anderson and Mrs. Cordelia DeGraffenried.Brother: Alonzo Huddleston. Obituary: James Huddleston, 76 of Yakima, Washington died Saturday, Mar 10, 1990 at his home. He was born Oct. 27, 1913 in Brumley to James and Amanda (McDowell) Huddleston. On Jan. 25, 1936 he was married in Nebraska to Helen Moe, who was born 23 May 1913 and who died 6 August. 1995 in Yakima, Washington. Mr. Huddleston was reared and educated in Missouri and later moved to Nebraska. About 1937 he and his wife moved to Mc Cleary, Washington and in 1940 they moved to Granger, Washington where they lived until they moved to Yakima in 1981. Mr. Huddleston was a member of the Mead Avenue Gospel Tabernacle.In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Norma Woody of Rocky Ford, Colo. and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services were held March 14, in Yakima. Burial was in Zillah Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Mead AvenueGospel Tabernacle if desired. Obituary: John R. "Bob" Jeffries, 88, of 1205 S. Grand Avenue, Eldon,died Saturday, Jan. 28 , 1984, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia. He was born May 8, 1895, in Camden County to Derrick W. and Mary F. McDowell Jeffries. He was married Dec. 23, 1922 to Faye Beulah Wilkes in Linn Creek. She was born 18 December 1900 and died March 29, 1976. Mr. Jeffries was a retired construction worker. He moved to Eldon in 1960 when he retired . A verteran of World War I, he served in Company D of the 34th Regular Infantry. He was a member of Eldon VFW Post 2422. Surviving him are nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Griswold Kays Funeral Home with the Rev. Gilbert Pearson and the Rev. Arnim Ray officiating. Burial was in the Eldon Cemetery. Obituary: Mary E. Snelling Mary E. Snelling, 94, of Richland, died Friday, June 6, 1997, at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital in Osage Beach. She was born June 17, 1902, in Camden County to Derrick and Mary McDowell Jeffries. In 1923 she was married to Robert Snelling who preceded her in death. Mrs. Snelling was a member of the New Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Kaiser. Surviving her are a son, Floyd Snelling of Richland; six grandchildren;15 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death, Vivian Loyd Snelling and Leslie Lee Bilyeu.Funeral Services were held at 1p.m. Monday at Hedges Funeral Home in Osage Beach with the Rev. Ralph Byrd officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery at Kaiser.
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