Obituaries
Obituaries
From The Index, 12 Sep 2007: Eva Jeannette Homman, 82, Pittsburg, Mo., died September 3, 2007, at Parkview Healthcare Center, Bolivar, Mo. She was born in Marshall, Illinois, on September 6, 1924, to Rufus and Ollie LaHayne. She grew up in Marshall, Illinois, and married Byron Earl Homman in 1944. She moved to the Pittsburg area in 1989. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Urbana United Methodist Church. Survivors include her five children, Karen, Vicki, Dawn, Brad and Greg; a brother, Paul; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private family memorial services will be conducted later. Local arrangements were under direction of Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home of Urbana. From The Index, 12 Sep 2007: Dora Mae Stull, 84, Humansville, Mo., died September 5, 2007, at Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, Mo. She was born June 6, 1923, in Randolph, Iowa, to Clifford and Sadie Mae Sluder Rhodes. She was the widow of Ghordis P. Stull, Sr. who died in 1993. She was a former resident of Weaubleau and Cabool and a member of the Cabool Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Lou Stogsdill, Weaubleau, and Linda Burke, Picayune, Mississippi; two sisters, Betty Lucas, Napa, Idaho, and Frances Carder, Mountain Grove; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were September 8, 2007, at the Humansville Cemetery with Rev. Jimmie Stewart officiating. From The Index, 12 Sep 2007: Boss Jack Howard, 94, Buffalo, Mo., died September 1, 2007, at his home. He was born February 25, 1913, in Climax Springs, Mo., to Earnest and Martha Green Howard. He worked in education for 43 years and was a member of Banister Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife Donna; two sons, Jackie Howard, Lebanon, and Jimmie Howard, Grandview; two daughters, Janice Conrick, Kansas City, and Judy Brown, Raymore; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services were September 4 at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home of Macks Creek with Rev. Timothy Case officiating. Interment was in Dale Blair Cemetery, Camdenton. From The Index, 12 Sep 2007: Billy Dean Jones, 75, Urbana, Mo., died September 6, 2007, at Christian Health Care in Hermitage. He was born October 18, 1931, in Louisburg, Mo., to Harvey Hiram and Noma Southwick Jones. He grew up in Louisburg. He married Barbara Osborn in Harrison, Arkansas, in 1950. They lived in Independence where he worked for Owens Corning for 36 years. He retired in 1986, and they moved to the Urbana area. Survivors include his wife Barbara; four daughters, Terry Boyd, Lynn Jones, Gail Hilden and LeaAnn Pierce; a brother, Bobby Gene Jones; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were Septemeber 10 at the Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home Chapel in Urbana with Bro. Don Kelderhouse officiating. Interment was in Hopewell Cemetery near Tunas. From The Index, 12 Sep 2007: Barbara Jean Rall, 82, Collins, Mo., died Septemeber 7, 2007, at her home. She was born November 13, 1924, in DeKalb County, Mo., to John Henry and Anna B. Weigand Vaughn. She was a homemaker. Her husband and a son, John Norman Rall, preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Jerry Ann Rall, Collins; a brother, Norman R. Vaughn, Amity, Mo.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were September 8 at Souders Cemetery, north of Humansville under direction of Murray Funeral Home of Humansville. From the Springfield News Leader: Donnie S. Vaughn of Weaubleau, Mo., was born October 28, 1935, in Elkton, Mo., and passed away Monday, November 19, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Zella Vaughn. Survivors include his wife, Marsha of Weaubleau; daughter, Marla Snook and her husband, Aaron; sons, Steven Vaughn and his wife, Crystal, and Phillip Vaughn, all of the Springfield area; along with eight grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2007, at Humansville First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Humansville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, November 23, at Murray Funeral Home in Humansville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Donnie Vaughn Memorial FFA Scholarship Fund through Weaubleau Public Schools. From the Boliver Herald Free Press: 10/29/2007 Edward Arnold Lambeth, 60, of Quincy died Oct. 24, 2007, at his home. He was born Oct. 24, 1947, the son of Arnold and Betty Lunsford Lambeth in Kansas City. On Dec. 28, 1973, he was married to Shirley Carol McMillin, and to this union was born five children, Shelly, Tami, Nikki, Rodney and Kristy. They would have celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary in December. They lived in Kansas City for two years and then relocated to Quincy where they lived for 31 years. He was an artist, creating drawings and paintings that he gave to family members and friends. He also designed and hand-crafted pocket and hand knives. He was a master engraver at Universal Engraving in Kansas City, Kan., where he was employed for 20 years. He was also employed for a while with his brother-in-law, Ronnie Korsi, as a plumber. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, watching football and tending to his cattle. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Lambeth, and his brother, Larry Lambeth. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lambeth, of the home; five children, Shelly Rains of Quincy, Tami VanTassell of Bolivar, Nikki Bray of Osceola, Rodney Lambeth of Quincy and Kristy Starlin of Milo: his mother, Betty Blackwell of Osceola; three sisters, Kay Roberts of Osceola, Janie Watson of Springfield and Carol Korsi of Clinton; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 28, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel, Wheatland, with the Rev. Greg Mangum officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery, Quincy. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Mount Zion cemetery, Rt. 1, Quincy MO 65735. Pallbearers were Tim Lambeth, Chuck Lambeth, Steve Lunsford, Terry Lunsford, Gayle Dull and Bobby Lambeth. Honorary pallbearers were Marvin Roberts, Larry Faulkner and Ben Korsi. The Kansas City Star (MO) - Aaron Zahn Grube, 82, Independence, died Aug. 1, 1991, in the Independence Regional Health Center. He was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Grube was an electro-mechanic with the Kansas City Power & Light Co. for 35 years, retiring in 1964. Survivors include a son, Van Z. Grube, and a daughter, Donna J. McPherson, both of Independence; two sisters, Vivian Wooters, Laurie, MO, and Helen Johnson, Independence; a grandson; and two great-granddaughters. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Gardner Cemetery, Wheatland, MO. The family suggests contributions to the American Kidney Fund, 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 203E, Bethesda, MD 29814. Ray Henry Zumwalt, 56, of Stockton died Monday, July 30, 2007, after a hard-fought battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Ray was born Aug. 19, 1950, the son of M. E. (Estel) and Betty Zumwalt of Bolivar. He graduated from Bolivar High School in May 1968 and went on to complete two years of credit at Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University) before transferring to the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy, from which he graduated in August 1978. Ray and his family moved to Stockton in 1979 and opened Zumwalt Pharmacy on the square in June of that same year. In October 1999, Ray opened his second business, Sonic of Stockton. Both businesses are in continuous operation. During his time in the Stockton community, Ray was a chairman or member of many organizations including Stockton Lions Club, the Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce, FORB (Friends of RB Road), Ducks Unlimited, a charter member of PBA (Pharmacy Buying Association), NCPA (National Community Pharmacist Association), MPA (Missouri Pharmacy Association), as well as a sponsor and coach for Stockton school district organizations and little league baseball. Ray was an avid outdoorsman, sportsman and hunter. He enjoyed running his birddogs in pursuit of quail, pheasant, duck and also was an active turkey hunter. He was a season ticket holder of the Springfield Cardinals, a longtime fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, as well as an enthusiastic fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. Ray's other lifelong love was spending time with his horses. He and his family are longtime members of the MFTHBA (Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association). Owning Fox Trotters since boyhood, Ray spent countless hours riding, showing and breeding them in a long partnership with his dad. He also was a lifelong Democrat and tireless campaigner for Democratic politicians and causes. At the age of 14, Ray was baptized at the Calvary Baptist Church in Bolivar. In 1980, he became a member and one-time deacon of the Arcola Christian Church in Arcola. On Oct. 15, 1970, he married Jane Ann Decker, who survives him. Also surviving are three children, John Zumwalt and wife Kashia of Willard, Justin Zumwalt and wife Ivy of Grandview and Sara Zumwalt of Springfield; two grandchildren, Samuel Zumwalt of Willard and Zackary Zumwalt of Grandview; his parents, M. E. (Estel) and Betty Zumwalt of Bolivar; a brother, Brad Zumwalt and wife Sandy of Springfield; and countless other relatives and friends who love him still and miss him dearly. Visitation is at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Brumback Funeral Home. Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Stockton Assembly of God Church, with burial following in Stockton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to FORB (Friends of RB) at Mid-Missouri Bank or the Ray Zumwalt Memorial Scholarship Fund at Liberty Bank, both in Stockton. Windfield "Scotty" Scott Kincaid Jr., 74, Pittsburg, died Saturday, March 6, 1999, at Parkview Health Care Facility. He was born April 5, 1924, at Braymer, the son of Windfield Sr. And Mary Coons Kincaid. He was a retired letter carrier and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Galmey V.F.W. Post No. 9638 and the Disabled American Veterans. He had lived in Independence for 30 years before moving to the Pittsburg area in 1980. Survivors include his wife, Louise Kincaid, of the home; two daughters, Laurie Lynch, Lee's Summit, and Nancy Kohne, Cordova, Tenn.; one brother, Frederick Kincaid, Dunnegan; and four granddaughters. Services were Tuesday, March 9, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel, Wheatland, with the Rev. Donald Hart officiating. Cremation followed with private burial at a later date in Antioch Cemetery, Pittsburg. Military rites were provided by the Galmey V.F.W. Post No. 9638. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsburg Volunteer Fire Department, Pittsburg MO 65724 or to the Hickory County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 25, Hermitage MO 65668 Lester Francis Quick 76, Weaubleau, died Sunday, March 14, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. The son of Charles Ellsworth and Donia Cecil Quick, he was born Nov. 10, 1922, at Monegaw Springs. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. A resident of Weaubleau for the past nine years, he had formerly lived in Humansville for 21 years. He was a retired truck driver, having driven for Crawford Oil Company in Humansville for 25 years. He was a member of the Antioch Christian Church at Pittsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Henry Quick and Lindsay Quick; two sisters, Julie Floyd and Pearl Root; and a great-granddaughter, Miranda Baker. Survivors include his wife, Toni, of the home; a daughter, Patsy E. Sanderson, Lebanon; a brother, Homer Quick, Weaubleau; four sisters, Mabel Bastion of Pittsburg, Mary Cline, Opal Welch and Ruby Lightle, all of Weaubleau; three granddaughters, Beth Huskey and Macy Harmon, both of Hermitage, and Dustina Fitzpatrick, Moberly; and 10 great-grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville. Burial will be at a later date in Antioch Cemetery at Pittsburg. From the Benton County Enterprise: Clara Traylor, age 75, of Warsaw, passed away, Wednesday evening, June 20, 2007, at her home. She was born on March 18, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hans and Estella Cutler Hansen. She is preceded in death by her husband, John, on November 12, 2002. She is survived by two sons, Jeffery and Johnny Traylor and two daughters, Freda Gardner and Phyllis Traylor, other relatives and many friends. Memorial Services for Clara Traylor were held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the Reser Funeral Home. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Stanley Eugene Chaney, 66, of Gainesville were held Wednesday, May 23 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with Ron Pinckney officiating. Burial was in Centerpoint Cemetery. Mr. Chaney died May 19, 2007, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 15, 1941, at Gainesville, the son of Leonard and Hattie (Wilson) Chaney. He and Barbara Farless were married Nov. 3, 1958, in Gainesville. He was a lifelong resident of Ozark County. He attended school at Centerpoint and Gainesville High School. He worked with his father, Leonard, in the business his father established, Chaney Monuments. He also raised cattle for many years. After selling Chaney Monuments, he became a truck driver, and drove for several years with his wife. After retiring from driving a truck, he began working at Nash and Sons and continued to work there for 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of Frontier General Baptist Church. He enjoyed visiting with friends, attending church and listening to gospel music. Mr. Chaney is survived by his wife, Barbara; one daughter, Arlene Merriman and her husband, Robert, of Gainesville; one son, Kerry Chaney of Springfield; grandchildren, Amanda DeVries and her husband, Jimmy, Bobbi Agnew and her husband, Mike, Kristy Chaney and Cody Chaney; great-grandchildren, Alexis DeVries, Jaima DeVries, Justus DeVries and Allison Chaney; one sister, Juanita Smith of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Amy Clark, Ruby Spurlock and Hattie Fay Chaney; and one brother, Williard Chaney. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Springfield News Leader: Sue Quick, Reeds Spring, Missouri, daughter of James and Hazel (Hayes) Owens, was born March 20, 1947, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life May 19, 2007, in her home at the age of 60 years, one month and 29 days. Sue was a lifelong resident of the area and a teacher at the Reeds Spring School District for over 20 years. She adored her family and her children at school which she considered her own. Sue adopted numerous animals including dogs and cats, and, after being fed one bowl of food, the animal became a family member. She served as the treasurer of the Yocum Pond Cemetery for several years. Survivors include: her mother, Hazel Owens of Berryville, Arkansas; her husband Bud Quick of Reeds Spring; her favorite and only son, Ryan Quick of Reeds Spring, one daughter, Jennifer Quick of Reeds Spring; one brother, Jimmy Owens and wife, Barbara, of Berryville, Arkansas; one sister, Pam Webb and husband, Ronnie, of Berryville, Arkansas; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in Reeds Spring High School with RC "Happy" Hopper officiating. Burial was in Yocum Pond Cemetery under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home-South, Kimberling City. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1944-A Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804. From the Springfield News Leader: Dr. Willie Ruth (Gibson) Anderson, age 77, died Sunday in her home near Blue Eye as a result of metastatic breast cancer. She began life at Blue Eye in 1929, born at home, upon a 160-acre farm originally homesteaded by her great-grandfather, John T. Gibson. She was the first of eight children born to Bertram Claude Gibson and Sylvia Jane (Hudson) Gibson, five of whom remain living. On August 12, 1948, Ruth married Lev Z. Anderson, son of Charlie and Ethel (O'Neal) Anderson, at Green Forest, Ark. She never remarried following Lev's own death from cancer in 1989. Ruth, as eldest child, was the first among the Gibson children to seek and secure a college education, and served as a trailblazer for her younger brothers and sisters, all of whom were then expected to achieve their own degrees. She loved school throughout her life. As a 12-year-old, she won the county-wide spelling bee for sixth graders. She graduated as valedictorian from Blue Eye High School in 1947 (she was one of only 14 seniors that year), after which she attended college at Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State University), and received her B.S. in Education in 1951, graduating in the top 10 percent of her senior class. In ensuing years she pursued and obtained her Master's degree in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1962, and in 1974, her Doctoral Degree from the same university. Ruth completed additional post-grad studies at Ball State University and Northern Arizona University. She began a lifelong passion for teaching at 19 years of age, first teaching at Bee Creek school near Mincy in the 1947 to 1948 school year, shortly after having taken and passed the State Teacher's Exam (the County Superintendent of Schools returning her test results with a handwritten note, congratulating her for her excellent scores). Bee Creek was a one-room schoolhouse where she taught all eight grades. At the time, she had completed only her freshman year at SMS, and that experience brought her a realization that she had much to learn about being a teacher. Many life-long friends were made during that first year teaching at Bee Creek. Ruth taught at Blue Eye public schools from the 1951 to 1954 school years, at Waynesville-Ft. Leonard Wood from the 1955 to 1958 school years, and 1960 to 1963 school years, and in the American Dependent Schools in Kaiserslautern and Frankfurt, Germany, in 1958 to 1960 (when accompanying Lev, a career-soldier, on a tour of duty in that country). In 1963 she broke an unspoken gender barrier at Waynesville-Ft. Leonard Wood by becoming the first female to ever serve there as a school principal. After three years as principal, she was elevated to a position as assistant superintendent of schools, a position she occupied from 1965 to 1971. She left Waynesville-Ft. Leonard Wood to teach at the School of the Ozarks (a four year college, now "C of O") at Point Lookout, where she taught first as an associate, and then as a full professor of education, from 1972 to 2000. She chaired the education department at C of O from 1980 to 1990, and was awarded professor emeritus status in 2000. Ruth traveled widely supervising student teachers in classroom settings throughout her 28 years in the education department at C of O. She touched the lives of many would-be educators as a professor, supervisor, mentor and counselor. Ruth represented the college as a guest lecturer at CHNN, Emmen, The Netherlands, in 1994. Among her other professional affiliations, Ruth was life member of the National Education Association (NEA), the ASCD, the International Reading Association (past state president), MSTA (state adviser student group), Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Kappa Iota (state president, 1965 to 1966). She is included in Who's Who of the Midwest, Who's Who in Education, and Who's Who in America; and was widely respected among teacher educators throughout the state. She spearheaded and brought to fruition initial accreditation by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education ("NCATE") for the College of the Ozarks. She took in the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels, Belgium, while her husband was stationed in Germany, and in 1959, with Lev and their son, Rick, toured Austria, Italy, France, Holland and Switzerland; swimming in the Mediterranean at Livorno, Italy, dining on American hamburgers on Gibson Street and steamed trout in Austria, visiting the world-renowned art museums of Rome and Florence. With her family she also was able to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the annual re-enactment of the burning of the Heidelberg castle, spent some time in Altdorf (William Tell's birthplace), visited the Sistine Chapel, road in a gondola in Venice, and boated the canals of Amsterdam. Later in life she twice again visited the Netherlands, this time professionally, as a representative of the College of the Ozarks. She took her grandchildren on many road trips across the United States, with visits to New Orleans and California (and many states between), to New York, Florida, North and South Carolina. She took the grandchildren with her to Toronto, Canada, and her entire family on a cruise to Cozumel. As a child and young teen in the Ozarks, her life's experiences centered on helping her mother tend her seven siblings, keeping the cows out of the garden, "putting up" hay, milking cows, planting, harvesting, and sometimes canning commercial truck gardens of cucumbers, strawberries and tomatoes (her dad promised every year to grow only four or five acres, "mostly for home use"� but the kids knew better), and for a time as a child living in a two-room log cabin deep in the National Forest, walking a mile each way along the "Tibbet Road" to catch a wagon or bus that would take her to school. She quickly learned the value of hard work, and admired her parents for making much of very little. Her childhood entertainment, and favored childhood memories, included the love her family enjoyed, the great many sleep-overs with her numerous cousins (often trekking several miles through the woods to visit extended family), many happy days at school with family and friends, the natural beauty always around her: the "new-green" of the first buds of spring, the blooming of Sweet Williams, Redbuds, Service ("Sarvis") Berry bushes, Dogwood trees, fire-bushes, lilacs, peonies and daffodils in spring; followed by the daisies, dandelions, Black-Eyed Susans and Indian Paintbrush of summer, wading in the clear waters of White River, Brush and Yocum Creeks (she first learned to swim, when attending SMS), the brilliant yellow hickories and blood-red sumacs of fall, and the always pristine, sometimes snow-covered mountains of winter. She relished sometimes sleeping under the stars on hot summer nights, "riding the drag" when the garden was plowed each spring, the first warm day of the year when her mother would first allow her and her siblings to go without shoes. Dresses were crafted of flour sacks. There was no television, no electricity, and water was carried from the nearest spring. Yet, there were fireflies to catch on hot summer evenings, and there was "Long Ball," "Annie-Over," "Crack the Whip," and other childhood games to play (and there were always plenty of players); there was homemade ice cream and chilled watermelon, popcorn, taffy-pulling, and all of the cornbread, potatoes and brown (pinto) beans a child could eat. Having seen much of the world, she always searched for ways that she could one day return to the close-knit community, family and friends of her childhood and the beauty of the Ozark hills. The opening of a faculty position at the College of the Ozarks made that return a reality. She and Lev built a new home, within one-quarter mile of the family homestead where her life had begun, and she started to teach others "how to teach." Ruth is survived by her only child, Richard L. "Rick" Anderson and his wife, Jacqueline (Vaughn) Anderson, of Blue Eye; by three grandchildren: Rashella Marie (Anderson) Wood and husband, Christopher, of Newburgh, Ind., Robyn Lyn Anderson and husband, Matthew Roberts, of Fairway, Kan., and Julia Kay (Anderson) Allen and husband, Kevin, of Springfield, Mo.; and by seven great-grandchildren: Katherine, Rebekah, Megan, Joshua, and Josiah Wood of Newburgh, Ind., Charles Roberts of Fairway, Kan., and Dakoda Alms, of Springfield and Walnut Shade. Also surviving are her brothers, Omar Dale Gibson and wife, Charlene, of Branson, Orpha Ray Gibson and wife, Nancy, of Blue Eye, Donald Howard Gibson of Blue Eye, and Ronald Gene Gibson of Sanford, North Carolina; and by one sister, Judy Kay (Gibson) Daffron and her husband, John, of Columbus, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by both parents, one sister, Alta Joann (Gibson) Munson, and one brother, Jimmie Clay Gibson. A necessity for brevity will not permit an exhaustive listing, by name, of her great many other relatives, nephews, nieces, cousins, and beloved in-laws, some of whom preceded her in death but a great many of whom will be among those grieving her departure from this world; nor could a complete listing possibly be made of all the other dear friends, neighbors, former students, mentors and professional colleagues included within her circle of friends and loved ones. Know that she loved and appreciated all of you. Ruth's computer screen-saver quoted Emily Dickinson's words, "That love is all there is, is all we know of love." Ruth professed her faith in Christ as a mature adult, and experienced spiritual and water baptism at the Westside Baptist Church in Waynesville. On returning to Blue Eye, she attended Bowman Pentecostal Church, whose radio services her father and mother had faithfully followed. On March 1, 2007, at her request, a special commemoration of the Lord's Supper was celebrated at her bedside at midnight, under guidance of a former student and pastor, Glenda (Jones) Parton, and was attended by close family and a few friends. Ruth spoke eloquently of her love for Christ, her family and friends. Visitation will be at Greenlawn Funeral Home on Highway 248, Branson, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Funeral services will also be conducted at Greenlawn on Thursday, March 15, 2007, at 10 a.m., under the supervision of the Rev. Glenda Parton. Interment to be in Blue Eye Cemetery, State Line Road, Blue Eye. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made to the College of the Ozarks, by making a gift in Ruth's name to any student, anywhere, or by simply bestowing any simple act of kindness upon another person, as remembrance. From the Kansas City Star: Betty L. Quick Hampshire, age 83, of Tulsa, Okla., passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty, Mo. Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Cremation will follow. Betty was born May 7, 1923. She is survived by 13 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews and numerous great great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hampshire from Tulsa; her parents, Harry and Ruth Quick from Overland Park, Kan.; two brothers, Frank Quick from Santa Fe, N.M., and Leslie Quick from KCK and sister, Estelle Carlson from KCK. Betty began her career at the age of 18, working for Skelly Oil Company. She was transferred to Tulsa when the Company moved in 1962, and she continued working with Skelly, which became Texaco Oil Company, until she retired in 1983. After losing her husband and becoming ill, she returned to Kansas City. Her life was spent doing and helping others, and trying to make life a little more fun and enjoyable. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed. Arrangements by: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, (816) 781-8228. Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/9/2007. From the Springfield Leader, 1 Dec 1930: Reverend Pike Rites Tuesday Former Chaplain of State Peniteniary Succombs at His Home Here The Reverend William Grant Pike, retired Methodist minister and former chaplain of the state penitentiary, died at 9:30 o'clock last night at his home at 1426 West Webster street following a lingering illness. He was 69 years of age. He attended college in Kentucky and at an early age entered the ministry. He came to Missouri about 1885. He was chaplain of the Missouri state penitentiary from 1896 to 1902. While there he greatly enlarged the prison library and organized an orchestra among the prisoners. Returned to City After leaving the prison work he again resumed his ministerial work, and continued as long as he was in good health, except for five years, when he was superintendent of charities of Springfield. Among his Springfield pastorates were Dale Street Methodist church, St. Luke's Methodist church, and Sunset chapel. St. Luke's church was built during his pastorate. The Reverend Pike has lived in Springfield since 1906 except for a period of about two years, which were spent in St. Louis. He returned to Springfield in March of this year. He was a active member of Gate of the Temple lodge A.F. and A. M. as well as other Masonic orders. Although only one of 14 children of this immediate family, only one sister, Mrs. B. A. Pake, of Patrick county, Virginia, survives him. He is also survived by his wife, Hattie B. Pike, daughter, Mrs. William J. Hunt, of Springfield; son, Lon G. Pike, Kansas City, Mo. Also three grandsons, William Harold Pike, John William and Ralph Edwin Hunt. Funeral on Tuesday Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Klingner chapel. Burial will be made in Maple Park cemetery, with services in charge of Gate of the Temple lodge, A. F. and A. M. On 9 May 1983: Forrest Wolfe Graveside services for Forrest A. Wolfe, 87, Springfield, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hazelwood Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Neidy officiating. Burial will be under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Mr. Wolfe died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. He was a World War II veteran. Surviving is his wife, Helen. On 10 May 1983: Forrest Wolfe Graveside services for Forrest A. Wolfe, 87, Springfield, were to be at 1 p.m. today in Hazelwood Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Neidy officiating. Burial was under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Mr. Wolfe died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. From the Springfield News Leader: Robert Helton, 73, Camdenton, formerly of Lebanon, died Feb. 16, 2007, in his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Dixon, to Walter Waldo and Nora Ann (Rowden) Helton. On Dec. 6, 1952, he married Norma Murrell. He was the founder of Bob's Custom Upholstery (now Helton's Home Furnishing), and was a retired mail carrier. Robert was a member of the Laclede County Shrine Club, the Lebanon Masonic Lodge #83, and Antioch Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Betty June Helvey. Survivors include his wife Norma; four sons, Gary Don Helton and his wife, Jonice, and Stephen Helton, all of Lebanon, Larry Helton and his wife, Beverly, and Mark Helton and Vicki, all of Camdenton; eight grandchildren, Amy Rumfelt and her husband, Brad, Josh Helton and his wife, Jessica, Jeff Helton and his wife, Miranda, Brittany, Michael, Jacob and Karisa and Jon Helton; four great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Karley, Eleni and Jackson; four brothers, Kenneth Helton and his wife, Vicky, and Victor Helton and his wife, Patty, all of Lebanon; one sister, Shirley Hale, of Bartlesville, Okla.; other relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services for Robert Helton will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at Shadel's Colonial Chapel, Lebanon, with Rex Childress officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery. A Masonic service will be 6 p.m., with visitation to follow, today, Feb. 17, 2007, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Laclede County Shrine Club Building Fund. From the Kansas City Star: Charles H. "Dutch" Mabry, 85, Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at the Olathe Medical Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 19, 2007, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday at the Chapel. Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday at West Lawn Memorial Gardens - Topeka, KS. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. Dutch was born in Topeka, KS. He was a machinist for the Bendix Corporation. He was a member of the Circle of Faith Disciples of Christ Church, Masonic Lodge, VFW and IAM. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte I. Mabry of the home; three daughters, Sandra K. (Frank) Sheble of Kansas City, KS, Marjorie I. (Larry) Seger of Wichita, KS and Ada Marie (Larry) Novak of Augusta, KS; a son, Richard C. (An) Mabry of Abilene, TX; a brother, Phillip Mabry of New Mexico; ten grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Condolences may be made at www.amosfamily.com (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee 913-631-5566) Published in the Kansas City Star on 2/17/2007. From the Springfield News Leader: Jim D. Garoutte Jim D. Garoutte, age 91, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007, at the Monett Health Care in Monett, Missouri, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Garoutte, son of Charley and Ava McDaniel Garoutte, was born on July 14, 1915, in Republic, Missouri. He was a lifelong resident of the Monett and Republic areas, and was a self-employed truck driver. Mr. Garoutte attended the First Free Will Baptist Church in Monett. Mr. Garoutte married Beulah Harris Mackey on December 10, 1964, in Arkansas. She survives. Additional survivors include two daughters, Shirlene Metcalf, of Aurora, Missouri, and Darlene McNally, of Crane, Missouri; one step-son, Danny Mackey, of Cassville, Missouri; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 13, at the White Funeral Home in Cassville, with Pastor Ken Dodson officiating. Committal will be in the Wade Chapel Cemetery in Republic, Missouri. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, and from 8 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the White Funeral Home in Cassville. Memorials may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church in Monett, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home, Cassville, Missouri. From the Kansas City Star: Mr. Elvin N. Meredith, 79, Weaubleau, MO, passed away Jan. 25, 2007 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Funeral services with military honors 4 p.m. Sunday, January 28 at SheldonGoodrich Chapel, Osceola, MO. Cremation following service. (Arr: SheldonGoodrich Funeral Home, 417-646-8135) Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/28/2007. From the Kansas City Star: Frank F. Zager, 70, of Paola, KS passed away Monday, January 20, 2007 at his home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00AM Monday, January 29th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (708 N. 4th Street) on Strawberry Hill in Kansas City, KS. Inurnment in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Visitation will begin after 9AM Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Heart Assoc. or the American Diabetes Assoc. Mr. Zager was born August 7, 1936 in Kansas City, KS. He had been employed at Southwestern Bell for 25 years and then AT&T for 6 years prior to retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Pioneers at SBC and a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran of the Korean conflict. He is survived by, His wife of 39 years, Linda J. Zager - Olathe, KS; Two (2) Daughters, Barbara M. Zager - Olathe, KS; Margaret A. (Michael)Gerstner - Overland Park; (3) Sisters, Dolores Somodi, Patricia Sambol, both of Kansas City, KS; Kathleen Donahue - Lees' Summit, MO Two (2) Grandsons, Andrew and Matthew Gerstner Arrangements: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS 913-371-1404 Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/27/2007. Zelphia Belk Stark, 83, of Olean died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born Oct. 25, 1923, in Miller County to Chris and Ethel Fritchey Helton. She was married to Henry Belk and Johnnie Stark, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Stark was baptized at Bray's Advent Christian Church near Iberia. She worked at Brown Shoe Factory in Dixon, Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia and Holiday Inn at Lake of the Ozarks. Surviving are two sons, Ronnie Lee Belk of Freemont, Iowa, and Donald Gene Belk of Iberia; two daughters, Virgie Ruth Lane of Crocker and E. Darlene Crismon of St. Charles; 15 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sons: Billy Edward Belk in 1941, David Dewayne Belk in 1961, Henry Pete Belk in 1986 and Clay Douglas Belk in 1996. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Friday at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. Funeral services will follow at noon with Bro. Gene Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery near Iberia under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home of Iberia. Memorials may be made to Union Cemetery. From the Springfield News Leader: Rebecca Ann Deckard, daughter of Leo Johnny and Genice Deckard, was born April 18, 1965, and departed this life on January 4, 2007, in St. John's Hospital. At the time of her passing she was 41 years of age. Rebecca worked at G.E. and attended Landmark Christian Center. Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Sophie and Lawson Dry and Ollie and Elsie Callaway. Survivors include her parents; one sister, Robbie Lavoie and husband, Wayne, of Strafford, Mo.; one brother, Darren Deckard and wife, Christy, Marshfield, Mo.; and four nieces and nephews, A.J., Hunter, Kennedy and Callie. Services for Rebecca will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2007, in Day Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Neal officiating. Burial will be in the Welch Cemetery, Northview, Mo. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and left at the funeral home. From the Kansas City Star: Maurice L. Troutner, 82, of Cameron, Mo., passed away December 29, 2006. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, December 31, at the Poland-Thompson Chapel in Cameron, (816) 632-2158. Burial Osborn Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Memorial contributions: American Kidney Foundation. Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/30/2006. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Willard Don Herd, 83, of Collins, will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 28, at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel in Wheatland with Elder Allen Kauffman officiating. Burial with military honors by the Galmey VFW Post #9638 will be in the Holsapple-Freeman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the funeral home. Mr. Herd died Dec. 23, 2006, at his home, after a long illness. He was born Oct. 24, 1923, in Isabella, the son of Joe and Mae Herd. Mr. Herd is survived by two daughters, Sherry Herd of Collins and Louise DeHart of Weaubleau; two sons, Kevin Herd and Dale Herd, both of Collins; six grandchildren, Shelly, Casey, Nathan, Rachael, Aaron and Sheala; four great-grandchildren, Levi, Laine, Valory and Tyler; two sisters, Donna Hobbs of Kansas City and Bonnie Johnson of Dixon; and one brother, Dallas Herd of Gainesville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Lorene (Hackler) Herd; his parents; and four sisters, Alaska Swearengin, Stella Trotter, Blanche Honeycutt and Norma Harris. Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, directors. From the Kansas City Star: Everett O. Bagby, 100, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of the Paola area, passed away Dec. 28, 2006. Funeral services 1:00PM, Saturday, Dec. 30, at the Wilson & Son Funeral Home, Paola Chapel; burial in Goodrich Cemetery. Friends may call 12-1PM Saturday at the funeral home (913)294-2372) Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/29/2006. From the Kansas City Star: Debra Ann Bagby (Powers), 46, of Bonner Springs, KS, died Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral Services will be 1 PM Thursday, December 21 at the Highland Park Funeral Home 41st & State Avenue Kansas City, Kansas; burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Highland Park Funeral Home. Mrs. Bagby was born February 11, 1960 in Kansas City, KS and was a lifelong area resident. She had worked as an order puller for the Staples Company in Bonner Springs and earlier for the American Identity Co and Swingster. She is survived by her daughter, Tabitha Culter of Bonner Springs, KS., a son, Shawn Powers of Kansas City, KS 3 brothers, Norman Bagby, Jerry Bagby & Kevin Bagby all of Kansas City, KS 2 sisters, Wendy Custer & Cindy Rutledge both of Kansas City, KS & 8 grandchildren. (Arrangements: Highland Park Funeral Home State Avenue at 41st Street Kansas City, Kansas 66102 (913) 3710699). Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/18/2006. From the Kansas City Star: Lamar Hunt, 74, passed away on December 13, 2006 in Dallas, Texas after a lengthy illness. Mr. Hunt was born August 2, 1932 in El Dorado, Arkansas to H.L. Hunt and Lyda Bunker Hunt. He spent his childhood in both Tyler and Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1956 with a degree in Geology. He later entered the family oil business along with brothers Bunker and Herbert before founding the American Football League (AFL) in 1960, thus beginning his longtime association with professional football. Mr. Hunt was a devoted Christian, a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed a vibrant life filled with many dear friends. He was a man of extraordinary vision, faith and integrity, whose deep sense of humility was one of his most unwavering and most endearing traits. Mr. Hunt served as the guiding figure behind the formation of both the AFL and the Dallas Texans franchise, which would later become the Kansas City Chiefs. He was the first AFL figure to be enshrined in the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1972, a remarkable feat considering he became involved in the game just 13 years earlier. As the founder of the AFL, he helped pave the way for much of the modern growth of pro football. Possibly the greatest tribute to Mr. Hunt's contributions to the sport was the naming by the National Football League of the Lamar Hunt Trophy, which is presented annually to the champion of the American Football Conference. Mr. Hunt is also credited with accidentally putting the name "Super Bowl" on the NFL's championship game - the name coming from his children's toy "Super Ball." In 1962, his Texans won the AFL Championship with a victory over the Houston Oilers. After three years in Dallas, Mr. Hunt moved his team to Kansas City in 1963, where the organization was renamed the Chiefs. His team repeated as AFL champions in both 1966 and 1969. The Chiefs played in the first Super Bowl against the NFL Champion Green Bay Packers. Three years later, the Chiefs claimed Kansas City's first major sports championship by defeating the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV. In the late 1960s, Mr. Hunt was closely involved in the original development plans for Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, a facility recognized as one of America's foremost sporting venues. Under Mr. Hunt's stewardship, the Chiefs established an intensely-loyal fan following. While the Chiefs always remained Mr. Hunt's most prized sporting entity, his passion for athletics encompassed more than just the game of football. Appropriately nicknamed "Games" during his childhood, Mr. Hunt's love of sports was his true lifeblood, an enthusiasm which led to his involvement in six different professional sports leagues and seven sports franchises. In addition to his formative role in the creation of the AFL, Mr. Hunt was involved in the development of both the North American Soccer League and World Championship Tennis, a tennis promotion company. Mr. Hunt's involvement in those ventures resulted years later in his induction into the respective Halls of Fame of both United States Soccer in 1982 and International Tennis in 1993. He was also inducted into the state Sports Halls of Fame of both Missouri (1995) and Texas (1984). In total, Mr. Hunt was selected to eight "Halls of Fame," including the Texas Business Hall of Fame (1997) and the Kansas City Business Hall of Fame (2004). Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/17/2006. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Ida Jane Bryant, 80, Springfield, died at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 1999, in Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born June 20, 1919, in St. Clair County, the daughter of Samuel L. and Helen Tidwell Syphert. She married Harley Bryant, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two sisters, Sammie Puckett of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Nellie Dunaway and her husband, Alphred, of Springfield; one brother, Everett West and his wife, Pearl, of Bolivar; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, two infant daughters, two sisters, Rosie Jones and Sylvia Syphert, and four brothers, Sherman, Loyd, John and Robert Syphert. Graveside services were Saturday, July 31, in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery under the direction of Butler Funeral Home. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Mel O. Burton, 69, Half Way, formerly of Murray, Neb., died Thursday, July 1, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. He was born June 2, 1930, in North Kansas City to Ollen and Louise Arnold Burton. He was a retired commercial electrician, and he served in the Marine Corps and was of the Baptist faith. He was united in marriage to Betty Wilson on Feb. 21, 1961. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; a son, Dr. Clifford R. Valentine and his wife, Nancy, of Lee's Summit; and five grandchildren, Jamie Valentine, Michael Valentine, Dominick Valentine and Lucas Valentine, all of Independence, and Cameon Valentine of Blue Springs. Services were Tuesday, July 6, in Pitts Chapel. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Vickie Sue Castillo, 48, Flemington, was found dead Saturday, July 24, 1999, near her home in the Inlet Village area. She had been missing since July 17, 1999. The daughter of Jimmy Ray and Patricia McGrath Neal, she was born in Kansas City May 24, 1951. A former resident of Palmdale, Calif., she had been employed in retail sales. Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Villasenor, Palmdale, Calif., and Shannon Radzunas, San Diego, Calif.; her mother, Patricia Beveridge, Glendale, Calif.; a sister, Linda Nash, Flemington, and a half-sister, Rebecca Beveridge, Glendale, Calif.; a brother, Joe Huettle, Wausau, Wis., and three half-brothers, Bill and Richard Beveridge, both of Glendale, Calif., and Jimmy Neal, St. Louis; and four grandsons, Javier, Alex, Nicholas and Christian. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 29, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Bob McQueen officiating. The body has been cremated. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: John Alden Cheek, 74, Bolivar, died Thursday, July 8, 1999, in his home. He was born in Fair Play on April 16, 1925, the fourth of five children born to John and Fern Cheek. He graduated from Fair Play High School in 1942. After a five-year tour of duty in the U.S. Army, he attended Southwest Missouri State University and received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia. On June 26, 1947, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Tappert in Ozark. To this union one daughter, Vivian Delia, was born on June 14, 1952. From 1950 to his retirement in 1980, he was an educator and administrator in the Washington, Jackson, Polk and St. Louis county school systems. After his retirement in 1980, he moved to Bolivar. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Cheek, Bolivar; his daughter, Vivian Delia, Wildwood; two brothers, Beuford Cheek of Bolivar and Charles Cheek of Rocheport; one sister, Lucille Buxton of Potosi; numerous other relatives and many friends. Services were Sunday, July 11, in Butler Funeral Home with burial following in Lindley Prairie Cemetery. Casketbearers were Dale Jackson, Derral Cloyd, Greg Ashlock, Mike Parson, Ian Cloyd and Pat Cheek. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: James J. "Jim" Church, 73, of Fair Play, formerly a longtime resident of Branson, died July 6, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. He was a Navy World War II veteran. He was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church as well as the Masons and the V.F.W. Post, all in Branson, and the Shriners in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of the home; four daughters, Jeannie Murray of Snohomish, Wash., Mary Kaye Sonora of Boca Raton, Fla., Teresa McRoy of Fayetteville, Ark., and Bonnie Voris of Billings; two sisters; as well as 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, July 12, in Springfield National Veterans Cemetery in Springfield with Honor Guard detail provided by the Veterans Memorial Team. The Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel in Bolivar. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Lou Ann Clark, 62, Springfield, died July 22, 1999, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. The daughter of Carl and Alice Gordon Olson, she was born June 4, 1937, in Worth County, Iowa. On Aug. 20, 1966, she was united in marriage with Sherley Clark. They had made their home in Springfield where she had been employed at Zenith and later with Litton Industries. She had been a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Buffalo for many years. She is survived by her husband, Sherley, of the home; one brother, Richard Olson and his wife, Ella Marie, of Belton; four aunts, Gladys Hulshizer and Olga Hulshizer of Northwood, Iowa, Olive Purdy of Alden, Minn., and Clarice Arnold of North Platte, Neb.; one uncle, Lynn Gordon of Carpenter, Iowa; her mother- and father-in-law, Albert and Novela Cortner of Bolivar; a brother-in-law, Charles Clark and his wife, Janet Marie, of Seymore; an aunt- and uncle-in-law, Bob and Arevenna Cortner of Half Way; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and nine aunts and uncles. Services were Tuesday, July 27, in Montgomery-Viets Chapel, Buffalo, with the Rev. Johannes Brann and the Rev. Carl L. Olson officiating. Recordings of "How Great Thou Art" and "What a Friend" were played, and a flugel horn solo of "In the Garden" was played by Carl Olson. Casketbearers were Jim Black, Ed Dierks, Ronnie Locke, Tim Locke, Tom McPherson and Jim Mosier. Interment was in Crestview Memorial Gardens. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Virgil L. Craddick, 94, died at 4:55 p.m. Friday, July 2, 1999, in Citizen's Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 29, 1904, in Scotland County, the youngest of six children born to James and Anna Craddick. All have preceded him in death. He was married to Faona Fern Roberts Oct. 29, 1931, and to this union two daughters were born, Mona Evelyn and Maysel Marlene. His wife, Fern, died in 1938. He married Mary Brown, a widow who had two children, Erlene and Robert. They were divorced approximately 10 years later. He owned and operated a small neighborhood grocery store in Springfield until he was 65. Then he moved to Bolivar and spent 29 of his retirement years there. He and his brother Walter painted houses in Bolivar for 12 years. He joined Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for 24 years before he began to lose his vision and hearing. He was living in Citizen's Memorial Healthcare Facility when he become ill and was taken to Citizen's Memorial Hospital, where he died. He is survived by two daughters, Maysel and her husband Tom Christy of Denver, Colo., and Mona and her husband Harold Carlstrom of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Leigh Ann and Stephen Christy of Denver, Colo., Patti Carlstrom of Kansas City and Vicki and her husband Dave Carr of Belton; and one great-granddaughter, Crystal Carr. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 10, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gayland Lightfoot officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Oak Grove Cemetery near Adonis. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Pearl P. Dailey, 77, Bolivar, formerly of Richmond, died Wednesday, July 7, 1999, north of Humansville from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born April 22, 1922, in Bolivar to Jesse Elmer and Katie Lee Shay Boyce. She married Charles Norman Dailey of Camden on March 22, 1945. She was a housewife and a farmer. She had been a resident of Ray and Polk counties. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, on April 25, 1998; her parents; two brothers, Carl Boyce and Wayne Boyce; and two sisters, Betty Vandermeer and a sister who died in infancy. Services were Monday, July 12, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond with Scott Humberg officiating. Interment was in Richmond Memory Gardens, Richmond. Pallbearers were Jeff Boyce, Rodney Boyce, Victor Holt, Steve Holt, Jon Gillis and Randy Carr. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ray County Humane Society. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Fay Flint, 87, Humansville, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a short and sudden illness. She is survived by her son, Bill Flint, and his wife, Jolene, of Bolivar; her daughter, Phillis Weatherly of Humansville; four granddaughters, Terrie Reed of Pleasant Hope, Tonjia Bell of Humansville, Tinia Redburn of Bolivar and Tarmia Allen of Springfield; 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery, Cliquot. Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience after 12 noon today (Wednesday) until Thursday evening. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Carl Monroe Franklin, 89, Bolivar, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, July 12, 1999, at Citizens Memorial Hospital. The son of James Evert and Katie Moore Franklin, he was born Sept. 29, 1909, at Flemington. He was married to Sylvia Loy on May 19, 1935. A lifelong resident of Polk County, he lived many years at Humansville, moving to Bolivar 15 years ago. He was a farmer raising beef cattle and was a member of the Humansville First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, J.C. Franklin, Claude Franklin, Dee Franklin and an infant brother. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; two sons, Ben Branklin and Bob Franklin, both of Bolivar; a sister, Willa Mae Hankey, Bolivar; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, in Murray Chapel, Bolivar, with the Rev. Guy Lawyer officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Andrew R. "Andy" Heathman, 37, Bolivar, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999, at Doctors Hospital in Wentzville following an apparent heart attack. He was born July 23, 1961, in Visalia, Calif., to Ronald and Betty Snodgrass Heathman and had been a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Linda, a son, Nicholas, and a daughter, Natasha, all of the home; two sisters, Robin Moroni of Urbana and Sherry Vogel of Collins; his parents, Ron and Betty Heathman of Urbana; and his best friend, Lloyd Mason of Ash Grove. Graveside services were Tuesday, July 27, at the Bolivar City Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Cloa Hopkins, 93, Eudora, Kan., formerly of Humansville, died at her home Monday, July 12, 1999. She was born May 3, 1906, in Cedar County, the daughter of Thomas and Jane Burch Akins. She was a homemaker and member of the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church. She was a former longtime resident of Polk and Cedar counties, moving to Eudora, Kan., three years ago from Humansville. On June 21, 1926, she was united in marriage to Henry Hopkins in Greenfield. He preceded her in death Dec. 17, 1983. Also preceding her in death were three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five sisters and two brothers. Services were Saturday, July 17, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Martin Micke officiating. Pallbearers were Tom Ashlock, John Hopkins Jr., Larry Sanders, Steve Boyer, Dean Hopkins and David Thomas. Interment was in Bona Cemetery at Bona. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Aubra George Hoppers, 88, Osceola, died Saturday, July 31, 1999, at Sac Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was born Nov. 18, 1910, in rural Urbana. He was united in marriage to Opal Irene Franklin Aug. 30, 1930, in Dallas County. To this union two sons were born. During World War II he worked for Detroit Tool and Engineering Company doing machine work which included making instrument panels for B17 bombers. He once owned and operated a lead mine west of Hermitage and in 1948 built a blacksmith and welding shop in Urbana with friend Eldon Edgecomb. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal; an infant daughter, Evelyn; his father, Samuel Lafayette Hoppers; his mother, Rosannah Gahl Coatney Hoppers; nine brothers and nine sisters. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Lonnie and Charlene Hoppers of Urbana and Danny and Melody Hoppers of Osceola; three grandchildren, Michael Hoppers and Kent Hoppers of Osceola and Lorrie Hoppers Cobb of Springfield; two great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Services were Wednesday Aug. 4, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. Casketbearers were Ivan Meacham, Loren Williams, Lloyd Sawyers, Bob Sawyers, Ron Rush, Greg Black, Kelly Franklin, Gary Franklin, Jerry Hoppers and Rick Rush. Graveside services and burial were in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Urbana. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Ruby J. Jenkins, 84, Lenexa, Kan., died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 1999, in Delmar Gardens of Lenexa Nursing Home, Lenexa, Kan. She was born Sept. 13, 1914, in Polk County, the daughter of Walter Henson and Mary Lewis Henson. She was married to Earl Jenkins on Nov. 10, 1934. He preceded her in death in 1965. Also preceding her in death was a son, Earl Jr., who died in 1964. She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Mary and Allan Wiel and Shirley and Sidney Long, all of Overland Park, Kan. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Services were Friday, July 23, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Ernest R. Jenkins, 83, Polk, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999, at his home. The youngest son of James and Bessie Jenkins, he was born April 29, 1916, at Almon, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Frances Kincaid Jenkins of the home; his daughter, Carolyn Harrison and her husband, Gary, of Bolivar; two sons, Garland Jenkins and his wife, Cheryl, of Polk and Mel Jenkins and his wife, Lila, of Pittsburg; 10 grandchildren, Lydia Lapierre and her husband, John, Wyatt, Rana, Tiara, Brie, Teal and Brock Jenkins and Erin, Chrisopher and Andrew Jenkins; and his brother-in-law Charles Kincaid, his wife, Virginia, and their three children, Anne, Rob and David. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, Oren, and his brother, Bennie. His parents had homesteaded in Oklahoma and moved to the family farm near Pittsburg in 1935. Besides farming, Ernest had been a partner in Jenkins Building Materials with his brother, Bennie, until his retirement. Ernest had also operated a bulldozer and sawmill and was one of the first electricians and storm window installers in Hickory County. He was a man of many skills and interests and in his later years enjoyed his flowers, gardening, woodworking and traveling. He especially enjoyed being with his family and visiting with his many firends. He was a member of Antioch Christian Church of Pittsburg where he served as an elder. He was baptized Oct. 29, 1939, by Harry Green. He took special interest in contributing to the Lord's work with his time and talents in various ways. Services were Saturday, July 24, at Antioch Christian Church with the Rev. Charles Kincaid and the Rev. Donald Hart officiating. Music was by Lila Jenkins, accompanied by Ruth Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Wyatt Jenkins, Christopher Jenkins and Don Sensabaugh. Pallbearers were Jim Bales, Durward Walker, Tom Powell, Stanley Lear, Delbert Brock and Melvin Nance. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Murray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Christian Church or the American Heart Association. (26c) From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Bill Bates Jr., 72, Springfield, died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South following a lingering illness. He was born Sept. 27, 1926, in Bolivar to Bill and Mabel L. Holbert Bates. He graduated from Bolivar High School and was a salesman for International Harvester for 48 years. On Nov. 6, 1947, he was united in marriage to Elsie Earl, and to this union two children were born. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bolivar and had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed hungint and fishing and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and being with his family. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Elsie, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Kristie Bates of Springfield; a daughter, Linda McCroskey of Joplin; his mother-in-law, Vera Earl of Springfield; a brother-in-law, Michael Earl of Springfield; two grandchildren, Kyle and Breanna Bates; and three nephews, Jack Folis of Los Angeles, Calif., Jim Folis of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jamie Earl of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Earl Blansit and Jack W. Folis officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Bonnie F. Kallenbach, 87, Bolivar, died at 12:43 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 1999, in Parkview Health Care Facility following a lingering illness. She was born May 30, 1912, in Miller County, one of six children of Thomas Hendrix and Minta Lenora Goodrick Small. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Bolivar, the Bolivar Garden Club, Bolivar Extension Club and had been an elementary school teacher for many years. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Judy Kallenbach of Bolivar; two daughters, Deanne Murphy of Tuscumbia and Rose Ritter of Lenexa, Kan.; a sister, Glenna Harryman of Louisville, Ky.; five grandchildren and their spouses, Charles H. Murphy Jr. and his wife, Dawn, of Overland Park, Kan., Karolyn Kaye Highfill and her husband, Dr. Gary Highfill, of Palmyra, Pa., Robert Louis Kallenbach and his wife, Rachel, of Columbia, John William Kallenbach and his wife, Maria, of Bolivar, and Carrie Camille Kallenbach of Bolivar; five great-grandchildren, Brittany Alexandra, Zachary Daniel and Mallory Christine Highfill of Palmyra, Pa., and William Isaiah and Grace Ellen Kallenbach of Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert W. Kallenbach in 1975; and three sisters, Nell Kleasner, Mary Barton and Dorothy Harbison. Her brother, Kelly Small, died two minutes after she did, at 12:45 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. Services will be at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Bolivar Church of Christ with Dennis R. Smith officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Tuscumbia Cemetery in Tuscumbia. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Fair Haven Children's Home in care of the funeral home. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Jack A. Kennell, 64, Aldrich, died Friday, July 16, 1999, at his home. A former longtime resident of the Strafford area, he was a retired auto mechanic. He worked for many years at Bill Beach Auto Service in Springfield and later owned J & J Auto Service. Survivors include his wife, Vicky Jo; two daughters, Cynthia Thompson of Springfield and Vicky Thompson of Pleasant Hope; two sons, Terry Kennel of the home and Travis Kennel of Springfield; his mother, Emma Kennel, a sister, Deanna Smith, and a brother, Everett Kennell, all of Springfield; his first wife, Carolyn Sue Kennell of Springfield; two grandchildren, Archie and Linda Thompson of Pleasant Hope; and a longtime friend and companion, JoAnne Ward of Aldrich. Graveside services were Tuesday, July 20, at Turners Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Dr. Ben Koon, 69, Bolivar, family physician, died at 1:12 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 1999, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Aug. 18, 1929, in Bolivar to Carl and Nell Hargis Koon. He was a member of Schweitzer United Methodist Church, Springfield, until his death. Ben was a family physician in Bolivar, the community where he grew up and which he dearly loved. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; six daughters, Debbie and her husband, Filip Garrett, Mason City, Iowa, Cynthia and her husband, Kevin Burington, Strafford, Kirsten and her husband Glenn Hatz, Liesl and her husband Steven King, Julie and her husband Tommy Brach, all of Springfield, and Mary Nell Koon of Bolivar; and one son, Carl Koon, Nixa; two stepdaughters and four stepsons, Tresa and her husband Steven Snider and Tanda Poterbin of Bolivar, Brent Sharp and his wife, Sandy, of Buffalo, Jody Sharp and his wife, Alisha, Jamie Sharp and his wife, Amy, all of Half Way, and Jonathan Sharp of the home. Also surviving are his grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Lisa and Filip Glenn Garrett, Erik Burington, Shelby, Katlyn and Hanna Hatz, Evan, Karleen and McKenzie King, Shannon and Courtney Koon, Marissa and Makayla Snider, Alissa Poterbin and Brittany, Hannah and Bethany Sharp. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Carl and Nell Koon; one brother, Carl; one sister, Carlene; and one granddaughter, Kristy Garrett. Ben's faith in God, his family and patients always came first in his life, even before his own wants or needs. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis in October 1994. He never gave up his battle to beat the cancer within his body. He did everything he could to live each moment to the fullest. He never complained about his illness; he was always concerned about what he could be doing for someone else. His light that shone like a beacon will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Services were Tuesday, Aug. 3, at Schweitzer United Methodist Church in Springfield. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Pitts Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Research Foundations in care of Pitts Chapel. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Ruby Ellen Lockhart, 87, Bolivar, died Friday, July 9, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. She had been a resident of Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility for four years and was a charter member of the Bolivar First Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Lockhart, and six children. Survivors include a daughter, Berdena McKinley, and two sons, Clifford E. (Joe) Lockhart and Wayne Lockhart and daughter-in-law Kay, all of Bolivar; 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, July 12, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Gary Parsons and the Rev. Earl Rodgers officiating. Music was by Judy Tinsley, Wanda Ingles and Shirley Wright. Pallbearers were Carl McKinley, Rex Carter, Leallen Lockhart, Kenny Lockhart, Derryl Lockhart and Cliff Clements. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Erskine, E.J. Lockhart, Terry Lockhart and Adam Clements. Interment was in Mount Olive Cemetery. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Christopher Michael Malley, 18, Louisburg, died Saturday, July 31, 1999, as the result of an auto accident. He graduated from Hickory County R-1 School (Skyline) in May 1999. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Mike and Christine Malley of rural Louisburg; two brothers, Phillip Joseph Malley and his family and Jerimiah Malley; a stepsister, Shiloh Webster of Louisburg; and a stepbrother and stepsister, Aaron and Amanda Bricker of Ava. Also surviving are his grandmothers, Hedwig Malley of Nixa and Maxine A. Carbin of rural Urbana, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service and gathering will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Skyline High School with the service taking place at 10 a.m. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Dwight Irwin Matthews, 43, Dallas, Texas, died Sunday, July 4, 1999, at Legacy Founders Cottage in Dallas following a lingering illness. He was born Aug. 31, 1955, in Bolivar and was a 1973 graduate of Bolivar High School. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Bolivar. He had been a resident of Dallas for 14 years. Dwight was a lover of the outdoors and photography. He spent a lot of time taking pictures of flowers and waterfalls, his favorite parts of nature. He enjoyed traveling and had traveled to 49 states and all the provinces in Canada. He never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He touched the lives of many people and was an inspiration to those afflicted with AIDS. Dwight was active in organizing fundraisers for AIDS patients in the Dallas, Texas, area. He was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother, Edna Matthews, Bolivar; two brothers, Glenn Matthews of Kansas City and Keith Matthews of Springfield; one sister and her husband, Leta and Charles Gass, Bolivar; four nieces, Amanda, Staci, Valary and Christie, and one nephew, Jackson; an aunt, Daisy Lane of Fair Play; an uncle, Gene Mann, state of Arizona; several cousins and many friends. Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Bolivar. The body was cremated under the direction of Oak Cliff Funeral Chapel, Dallas, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to AIDS Project of the Ozarks, 1901 Bennett, Springfield MO 65804 or Legacy Founders Cottage, 828 S. Tyler, Dallas TX 75208. (24c) From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Karan Rhea Mewbourne, 60, Springfield, died at 2:54 p.m. Monday, July 12, 1999, in Cox Medical Center North. The daughter of James Jefferson and Melba Rhea Stratton, she was born in Nevada. She and her family were former residents of Kansas City, Buffalo and Bolivar. She was a purchasing agent for a clothing manufacturer. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Wayne Mewbourne, and one son, Randy Mewbourne, both of Springfield, and one sister, Patricia Ann McCarty, Independence. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, in Danforth Cemetery under the direction of Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Thursday. The casket will be closed. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Dr. Wallace D. Miller, 72, Ozark, died at 1:25 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 1999, in the Lester E. Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Dr. Miller was a professor for many years at Southwest Baptist University. He was an Air Force and Marine veteran of World War II and received a Bronze Star. He was also a member of the Glenstone Baptist Church, Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Frances Lorraine Miller, Hattiesburg, Miss., and Letitia Kay Cook, Marshfield; two sons, Wally D. Miller, Strafford, and David E. Miller, Springfield; his mother, Dorothy Miller, Oklahoma City, Okla.; his children's mother, Frances Miller, Marshfield; 12 brothers and sisters, seven grandchildrenm three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, with burial following in Marshfield Cemetery. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Samuel Darwin "Pood" Minks, 83, Collins, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 1999, at Big Spring Care Center, Humansville. He was born July 10, 1916, near Collins, the son of Richard G. and Mary Estella Nance Minks. He grew up in Collins and graduated from Collins High School in 1935. When World War II began, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. As a Navy Seabee, he saw service in Africa and the Pacific. On Okinawa, he was chief petty officer responsible for the heavy equipment used to build Yonton Airfield. After World War II ended, he returned to Collins and married Virginia Worthington on May 25, 1946. They had two children, Raymond Gary Minks and Dana Minks Beamish. For most of his life he was a farmer at Collins. He was a member of St. Clair Lodge No. 273 A.F. & A.M., Sac-Osage VFW Post No. 4197 and Coon Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mildred Minks Disney, and his brother, Emery Minks, who died in infancy. Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of Collins; his son, Ray Minks, Sterling, Va.; his daughter, Dana Beamish, Ozark; one granddaughter, Virginia Kathleen Minks, Sterling, Va.; seven step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, Aug. 2, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with Bro. Marshall Henderson officiating. Pallbearers were Ronnie Nance, Melvin Nance, Roger Culbertson, Raymond Powell, Burleigh Wheeler and Gerald Keller. Masonic rites were conducted by St. Clair Lodge No. 273 A.F. & A.M. Interment was in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 1465 E Primrose, Suite A, Springfield MO 65704. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Cora Mae Mitchell, 75, Bolivar, died Tuesday, July 6, 1999, in her home. She was born Sept. 3, 1923, at Wishart, the daughter of Bert Sylvester and Mandy May Spinks. She was married to Paul Mitchell on May 18, 1940. To this union three children were born, Dixie, Ella and Mack. She was a homemaker, living many years in Bolivar, then moving to Springfield and returning to Bolivar in 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her parents and two brothers, Raymond Spinks and Dewey Spinks. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Dixie and Bill Turner of Springfield, Ella and Lavon Pilkington of Long Lane and Mack and Sandra Mitchell of Bolivar; seven grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were Friday, July 9, in Murray Chapel with Bro. Jim Bybee officiating. Pallbearers were Paul Mitchell, Rick Pilkington, Gary Holiday, Randy Reed, Dan Copeland and Craig Davis. Music was by Jackie Hitchcock and Greg Ankrom. Interment was in Slagle Cemetery. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Delbert Wilby Murray, 80, Bolivar, died Thursday, July 29, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Jan. 24, 1919, near Pleasant Hope, the son of Elmer S. and Exonia Brockus Murray. A graduate of Bolivar High School, he attended Southwest Baptist College. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and he was the last surviving charter member of VFW Post No. 4085 in Bolivar. On July 5, 1945, he was married to Eva M. DeWitt, who preceded him in death Jan. 5, 1995. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Lotus Murray and Maynard Murray. A retired furniture salesman, he had been employed by Hutcheson Furniture Company, Titus Furniture and Appliance and Long's Furniture, all in Bolivar. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. Survivors include three children, Kenneth Murray and his wife, Tanafra, of Humansville, Karolyn Degraffenreid, Kathy Drake and her husband, Larry, all of Bolivar; a brother, Loren Murray Sr., Bolivar; 13 grandchildren, David Murray and his wife, Michelle, Emily Harding and her husband, Brandon, Amy Bushey and her husband, Matt, Kendra and Krista Degraffenreid, Kasey Bradshaw and her husband, Kevin, Korey, Kody, Kandace and Kaleigh Degraffenreid, Trent, Sheila and Jennifer Drake; one great-grandson, Tanner Harding; three nieces and one nephew. Services were Sunday, Aug. 1, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson and the Rev. Roger Wreath officiating. Music was by Brad Wommack. Pallbearers were Jess Pursley, Ron Hale, Gary Cansler, Harold Holt, Charles Long and Loren Murray Jr. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Polk County Senior Center, 205 N. Pike Ave., Bolivar MO 65613. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Ralph Donald Piper, 68, Kansas City, formerly of Humansville, died Thursday, July 22, 1999, at his home. The son of Harlan and Ethel Wilson Piper, he was born in Polk County on Dec. 30, 1930. He grew up in the Pomme de Terre and Humansville areas, attending Humansville schools and helping his father operate the family well-digging business. In 1949 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Japan, serving during the outbreak of the Korean War. He returned to Fort Leonard Wood where he was discharged from active duty in November 1951, continuing to serve in the Army Reserve until 1955. On Oct. 5, 1951, he married Lucille Rains. They moved to Kansas City in January 1952, where they raised their three children, Diana Jean, Donald Wayne and Alpha Denise. He was employed by the American Can Company for 23 years until it became necessary for him to take medical retirement in 1975. He was baptized, along with his daughter, Denise, on March 26, 1972. Survivors include his wife, Lucille, of the home; two daughters, Diana Bailey and her husband, Robert, Kansas City, and Denise Chesney and her husband, Gregg, Smithville; one son, Don Piper, Kansas City North; three granddaughters, Vanessa Dawn Piper, Alpha Christine and Alison Nicole Chesney; two sisters, Lavona Jolley and her husband, John, and Beatrice Houston, and a brother, David Piper, all of Humansville. Graveside services were Sunday, July 25, in Humansville Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Harris officiating. Music was by Carly and Lou Rice. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Robert L. "Bob" Powell, 80, Pittsburg, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, July 26, 1999, in his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1918, in Kansas City to Manuel and Ettabelle Ring Powell. He was married Sept. 6, 1952, to Freda Mikes. He was a member of Minden Methodist Church in Menden, Neb., and Local No. 101 and the Masonic Lodge 32nd degree in Windsor. Survivors include his wife, Freda, of the home; two sons, Roger Powell of Hermitage and Anthony Brannen of Salisbury; a daughter, Connie Dahlgren of Osage Beach; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a stepson, Steve Brannen. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at Pomme de Terre Cemetery, Pittsburg, with the Rev. Virgil Kearney officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Jesse Elbert Reynolds, 74, Bolivar, died at 5:43 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Aug. 10, 1924, at Sentinel to George and Mary Storment Reynolds. He was a lifelong resident of Polk County, a cattleman, a retired car salesman of 22 years and a member of Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church. He was united in marriage to Audrey Jean Edmondson on Sept. 17, 1947. They had celebrated 51 years together and were the parents of two children. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Leonard, Ray and Hallie Reynolds; and a sister, Vera Talion. He is survived by his wife, Audrey; a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Harold Condren, Fair Play; a son, Bradley Reynolds, Bolivar; a granddaughter, Christa Matlock, Joplin; a grandson, Chad Baker, Fair Play; two great-grandchildren, Alivia and Anthony Azzun, Joplin; two brothers, Arlie Reynolds, Santa Paula, Calif., and Marvin Reynolds, Urbana; a sister, Iva Lichty, Cleveland, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Services were Monday, Aug. 2, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Merle Newton officiating. Pallbearers were Bob Barnhouse, Jerald Hofstetter, Stanley Lear, Buzz Baker, Chad Baker and Mike Climer. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Opal Rebecca Root, 82, died Wednesday, July 7, 1999, in Springfield Residential and Nursing Care Center where she had resided for the last six years. She was born Feb. 9, 1917, at Sentinel to Robert Benjamin and Nancy Catherine Walker. She was a member of Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church and later a member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Charles Kee, and her second husband, Ray Carlton Root; four brothers, Virgil Walker, Creed Walker, Herschel Walker, Russell Walker; and a sister, Zula Ingles. She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Barbara and Guy "Tut" Harville, Springfield; a stepdaughter and her husband, Donna and Charles R. "Bob" Johnson, Morrisville; two grandchildren, Michelle Swearengin and her husband, Monty, Half Way, and Kevin Harville, Springfield; a stepgranddaughter, Pamela Tate, Morrisville; three step-great-granddaughters; one brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Berneice Walker, Bolivar; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mabel Roberts of Bolivar and Jewell and Albert Roberts of Polk; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. Services were Friday, July 9, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Jackie Brakebill officiating. Interment was in Hopewell Cemetery near Sentinel. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Leota Sewell, 79, Springfield, died Thursday, July 29, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a long illness. The daughter of George and Effie Lindsey, she was born March 9, 1920, near Morrisville. She retired from the Busy Bee Department Store and was a member of Northwest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Murrell; a sister, Golden; and a brother, Ronald. She is survived by her son, Ira Lynn Sewell, and his wife; two daughters, Mary Dysart and Anita Cooper and her husband, Hugh; five granddaughters, Terry Bangle of Hanford, Calif., Cindy Klaus of Garden City, Kan., and Traci Owens, Shay Dysant and Sara Cooper, all of Springfield; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Hurd; three sisters, Faye, Esther and Jessie; several nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends. Services were Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Larry Cooper officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Willard. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Luther L. Standley, 78, Bolivar, died early Monday, July 26, 1999, in his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1920, in Bolivar, the son of Luther Hanson and Orlena Delilah Dunaway Standley. As a young man, he moved to Stockton, Calif., where he worked as a longshoreman and heavy equipment operator. He moved to Bolivar several years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and received a Purple Heart. Surviving are one son, William E. "Bill" Standley, Farmington, N.M.; four sisters, Rhoda Porter of Ventura, Calif., Beulah Lobaugh of Olatha, Colo., Betty Beck of Truth or Consequences, N.M., and Mary Earwood of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Olive Cemetery northeast of Bolivar. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Frank Henry Stewart, 80, Bolivar, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 30, 1918, in Bolivar, the son of Frank Leslie Stewart and Katherine Elizabeth Grimmett Stewart. Frank was a lifelong member of the Bolivar community. After graduating from Bolivar High School, he attended Missouri University. On Dec. 20, 1940, Frank married Eldorene Jenkins. After serving in the armed forces during World War II he returned to Bolivar. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bolivar, where he taught Sunday school, served as a deacon and served on many committees. Frank was employed by the Missouri State Veteran's Administration, was city engineer for Bolivar and retired from Teters Floral Products as production manager in 1979. He was a former member of the Kiwanis Club and served as Commander of the Howard S. Keeling Post No. 138 of the American Legion. After his retirement, Frank enjoyed his hobbies, fishing and visiting with his coffee buddies. Frank is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eldorene; a son, Jim Stewart of Springfield, and Jim's three children, Travis, Erin and Lindsay; a daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Hal Wilson of Gainesville, Fla., and their daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Bob Case of Orlando, Fla. Also surviving are his sister, Mary Virginia Gallivan of Bolivar and a sister-in-law, Bobbie Norman of Ozark. Services were Friday, July 16, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Music was provided by Ervin Keathley, soloist, and Holly Brown, accompanist, and included "How Great Thou Art" and "My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me." Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Casketbearers were Joe Kirby, Bo Russell, Lloyd Sherman, Lu Hoover, Ray Chappell and Keith Parminter. Honorary casketbearers were Bob McClelland, Bob Jump, Jesse Pursley, Dale Glover and Charles Neuhart. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Polk County Community Center. From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, July 1999: Ivan Stockton, 63, Pleasant Hope, died Friday, July 23, 1999, at Dallas County Care Center in Buffalo after a battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 20, 1935, in Dade County to John Clyde and Mollie Stockton. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, of the home; two sons, Coy Alan Stockton and Larry Wayne Stockton and his wife, Cathy; three daughters, Diana Jo Tucker, Karen Kay Collins and her husband, Harold, and Teresa Elaine Sexton, all of West Plains; two stepsons, Allen Hampton and his wife, Terry, and Wade Hampton and his wife, Tammy; a stepdaughter, Deena Payne; 11 grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, one great-granddaughter and two step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Adren Stockton and his wife, Cindy, of Aldrich; a sister, Amelia Manes and her husband, Bob, of Bolivar; three nephews, one niece and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Barbara Jo and two daughters, Susan and Debra Lynn. Services were Saturday, July 24, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Donnie LIghtfoot officiating. Music was provided by Roberta Pitts and Jeanette Lightfoot, accompanied by Paula Brewer. Burial followed in Pemberton Cemetery in Dade County.
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