Obituaries
Obituaries
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Lovie M. Barnes, 80, Warsaw, formerly of the Goodson community, died at
4:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, in the home of her son. She was born in
Goodson on June 19, 1919, to Jessie A. and Nellie A. Jenkins Brooks. On
March 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Johnny Barnes, and to this
union one son was born. She was a homemaker and a member of Sentinel
Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Leland Barnes of
Warsaw; two grandsons, John Barnes and Levi Barnes of Warsaw; two brothers
and sisters-in-law, Elmo and Marjorie Brooks and Bob and Ruth Brooks, all
of California; a sister-in-law, Pearl Vincent of Bolivar; an aunt, Ona
Jenkins of Bolivar; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Johnny, in 1986 and a
brother, Victor. Services were Thursday, Oct. 14, in Pitts Chapel with
Bro. Neal Breshears officiating. Music was provided by the Goodson
Missionary Baptist Church and a solo by David Barham. Burial followed in
Payne Cemetery. Pallbearers were Deral Vincent, Randy Barham, David
Barham, Mark Vincent, Alan Vincent and Monty Wheeler.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Violet Gaddy Cook, 78, Fayetteville, Ark., died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999,
at Fayetteville City Hospital. She was born July 31, 1921, at Bolivar, the
daughter of Henry A. and Nina Haskell Newcomb. She was valedictorian of
her senior class at Bolivar High School. She was a retired bookkeeper for
Montgomery Ward in Carthage and Columbia. She was a member of University
Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Ark., where she was a Sunday school
teacher for most of her adult life. She also sponsored 4-H clubs.
Survivors include one son, Bob L. Gaddy and his wife, Linda, and a
daughter-in-law, Wydonna Gaddy Porath, all of Fayetteville, Ark.; six
brothers, Vincent Newcomb of Carrolton, Homer Newcomb of Joplin, Dr.
Arthur Newcomb of Russellville, Robert Baney of Linn, Texas, Charles
Newcomb of San Jose, Calif., and Paul David Newcomb of Fort Worth, Texas;
one sister, Juanita Langford of Mexico; two stepsons, Charles Cook of
Lamar and Kenneth Cook of Springfield; a brother-in-law, Alva Eugene Brown
of Sweet Springs; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husbands, Lowell H. Gaddy and Willis Cook; a son,
Jim D. Gaddy; a sister, Louise Brown; and two brothers, Therial Newcomb
and Val Newcomb. Services were Saturday, Oct. 23, at University Baptist
Church, Fayetteville, Ark., with Dr. H.D. McCarty officiating. Burial
followed in Fairview Memorial Gardens under the direction of Moore's
Chapel, Fayetteville, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to
University Baptist Church, Fayetteville, Ark., or North HIlls Hospital
Building Fund in care of Washington Regional Medical Foundation, P.O. Box
356, Fayetteville AR 72702.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Ralph W. Dill, 72, Bolivar, formerly of Lamont, Calif., died Wednesday,
Oct. 27, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a lingering
illness. He was born July 4, 1927, in Webster County to Jim and Anna
Thurman Dill. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and
was retired from working in the oil fields. Survivors include his wife,
Audine, of the home; three daughters, Jane Peoples of Lamont, Calif., Jean
Sturdevant of Marshfield and Jolene Dill of Lamont, Calif.; three
stepdaughters, Patricia Tedlock of the home, Connie Stevens of Conway and
Rosemary Sugg of Kansas City; two sisters, Ina Lee Young of Lebanon and
Ella Mae King of Morgan; five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents, his first wife, three brothers, two sisters, two
sons and one daughter. Private family services will be at a later date in
California. Local arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Maxine Rella Dowling, 62, Lodi, Calif., formerly of Bolivar, died Monday,
Oct. 18, 1999, in Lodi Memorial Hospital. The daughter of Willie and
Dorothy Anderson McConnell, she was born Aug. 26, 1937, at Dill, Okla. A
homemaker, she had been a resident of Lodi, Calif., for the past 17 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Dowling; a son, Billy Joe
Dowling; a brother, Billy Joe McConnell, a sister, Mary Ann Clifton; and
her parents. Survivors include two daughters, Rella J. Dowling, Lodi,
Calif., and Dorothy Louise Blankenship, Redding, Calif.; two sisters,
Louise Condren and Annie Keith, both of Bolivar; a brother, the Rev. Billy
Gene McConnell, Rio Rico, Ariz.; nine grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Saturday, Oct. 23, in
Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Murray Funeral Home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Willard L. Gladden, 84, Santa Paula, Calif., died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999,
in Santa Paula, Calif. He was born Oct. 7, 1915, in Louisburg and had
lived in Ventura County, Calif., for six years, moving from Hollywood,
Calif. He worked in the dairy business for many years, working in dairies
in Santa Paula, Camarillo and El Monte, Calif. He then worked for
Crocker-Citizen National Bank and retired after 15 years of service.
Survivors include a sister, Alice Harmon of Santa Paula, Calif.; a brother
and sister-in-law, Jim and Jane Gladden of Porterville, Calif.; and many
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Rosa
Gladden; a brother, Lloyd; and a sister, Mildred. Services were Tuesday,
Oct. 26, at Pierce Brothers Stetler Mortuary, Santa Paula, Calif., with
interment following in Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Alice P. Hayden Grant, 91, Springfield, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5,
1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center following a short illness. She
was born March 14, 1908, at Red Top to William D. "Billie" and Cora
Reynolds Hayden and was the last surviving child of this family. She had
gone to school at Rock Prairie and was a member of Schofield Missionary
Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. On Feb. 6, 1932, she was united in
marriage to Willard Franklin Grant, and to this union one son, Willard
Eugene Grant, was born. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law,
Gene and Barbara Grant of Springfield; a grandson and his wife, Jerry and
Robin Grant; a granddaughter and her husband, Judy and Breht Burri; two
great-grandsons, Jason and Payne Grant; a great-granddaughter, Griffin Ann
Burri; and a sister-in-law, Lela Hayden. Services were Friday, Oct. 8, in
Pitts Chapel with Bro. DeWayne Burdette officiating. Music was provided by
True Hope and Schofield Missionary Baptist Church choirs. Burial followed
in Reed Cemetery, Half Way. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts
Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Zola Mae Hagerman, 84, Bolivar, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20,
1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a
housewife and a longtime resident of the Aldrich and Eudora communitites,
moving to Bolivar in 1984. A major satisfaction in the lives of Zola and
her husband was that both sons graduated from college. She was saved at an
early age and had been a member of Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist
Church and Eudora Baptist Church. At her death she was a member of Calvary
Missionary Baptist Church in Bolivar. Survivors include two sons and
daughters-in-law, Ed and Sherry Hagerman of Bolivar and Dale and Joyce
Hagerman of Warrensburg; two granddaughters and their husbands, Christy
and Richard Mitchell of Bolivar and Kim and Scott Buell of St. Louis; a
great-grandson, Clayton Mitchell of Bolivar; two sisters and their
husbands, Martha and Harce Coble and Betty and Ralph Vest of Aldrich; a
sister-in-law and brother-in-law, John Leonard and Atilee Kukal of
Bolivar; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lowell Hagerman, in 1992 and her parents, Clyde and Muriel
Dobbins. Services were Sunday, Oct. 24, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Harlan
Graham and Bro. Douglas Skinner officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge
Cemetery near Aldrich. Pallbearers were Mike Coble, John Vest, Gary
Parkison, Tom Dobbins, Pat Foster and Paul McKnight.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Renford Dale Hubble, 73, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, at his home west of
Humansville. The son of William Everett and Lucinda Ham Hubble, he was
born at Fredonia, Texas, Jan. 30, 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy during
World War II. On March 6, 1949, he married Sarah Cooke. Until his
retirement, he owned and operated a water well service in Texas. In 1984
he moved form Hereford, Texas, to Humansville, where he lived on a farm
and raised cattle. He was a member of Yahweh's Assembly in Messiah.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah, of the home; two daughters, Renette
Burgett and Alicia Barnard, both of Rocheport; a brother, Earl Hubble,
Campwood, Texas; a sister, Mabel Hunt, San Angelo, Texas; four
grandhcildren, Salome Barnard, Zach Barnard, Jared Barnard and Benjamin
Burgett. Services were Saturday, Oct. 9, in Murray Chapel, Humansville,
with Elder Pete Vacoa and Elder Randy Morton officiating. Interment was in
Humansville Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Tobe William Painter Jr., 46, Morrisville, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999,
after a four-year courageous battle with cancer. Tobe was born Dec. 12,
1952, the son of Tobe W. Sr. and Leota Painter. As a young man, Tobe
accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and was a member of
Springhill Baptist Church. He was employed with Stainless Fabrication
Inc., where he had many devoted friends. He was preceded in death by his
father; a sister, Cynthia Ann; and nephews Chad Painter and Jimmy
Branstetter. Surviving are his son, Bradley William Painter; a
granddaughter, Dayna Painter; his mother and stepfather, Max and Leota
Estes; four brothers and their wives, Mike and Ellen Painter, Rex and
Leora Painter, James and Sue Painter, Billy and Laura Painter; two sisters
and one brother-in-law, Beatrice and Lynn Blades and Jeanie Painter; 17
nieces and nephews; 13 great-nieces and nephews; and a host of other
family and friends. Services were Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Pitts Chapel with
the Rev. Tim Warren and Ed Long officiating. Burial was in Morrisville
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Hospice,
Springfield.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Winona Fern McCord, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, in Balanced Care
East, Springfield. The daughter of Charlie Clarence and Lillie Ann
Spurgeon, she was born Jan. 6, 1920, in Centerville, Iowa. She was
preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Peggy White. She is
survived by her husband, Hal H. McCord of Springfield; one son, Craig
Tatro of Pine Mountain, Calif.; her sister, Twila Phillips of Pleasant
Hill; a brother, Bennie Spurgeon of Pittsburg; three grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren and several stepchildren and their families. Services
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel
with Marilyn McCord as the service leader. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. John's Hospice Care, 2055 S. Fremont, Springfield MO 65807.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
David W. and Velda E. McQuitty, San Diego, Calif., died Monday, Oct. 25,
1999, in Bolivar as the result of an automobile accident. David McQuitty
was 83 years old, born June 12, 1916, in Blairstown to William and Lucy
Hazzard McQuitty. He was a career military man, serving in the U.S. Navy
during World War II and the Korean Conflict as a chief research chemist.
Velda McQuitty was 78 years old, born Dec. 20, 1920, in Goodland, Kan., to
Earl and Florence Flynn Walker. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two
sons and their families, Michael McQuitty of El Cajon, Calif., and John
McQuitty of San Angelo, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5,
in El Camino Mortuary, San Diego, Calif., with burial to follow in El
Camino Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Pitts
Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Cathryn C. Paulsen, 97, Bolivar, died at 2:03 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999,
in Parkview Health Care Facility. She was born in April 1902 to Thomas and
Margaret Morrissee Doyle. She was united in marriage to Earl Paulsen and
had been a homemaker. Survivors include nieces Lois Bottum and Irene
Bottum and nephews Thomas Bottum and Richard Bottum. She was preceded in
death by her parents, her husband and three sisters, Marge Morrison, Della
Engle and Helen Bottum. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7,
in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick Wissman as
celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Arrangements are
under the direction of Pitts Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
today (Wednesday) in the funeral home with prayer service starting at 8
p.m.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Eva Clara Peterson, 84, Bolivar, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 1999,
in the Parkview Health Care Facility. She was born near Bolivar on Aug.
26, 1915, to Albert Laban and Nellie Gallivan Hutcheson. She was married
to William Victor Peterson on May 19, 1942, in Portland, Ore. He preceded
her in death Jan. 10, 1990. Besides her parents and her husband, she was
also preceded in death by one sister, Lois Hutcheson Hoppers, and two
brothers-in-law, Richard C. Hoppers and Dr. James N. Burkeholder. During
World War II, she did office work in Portland and Pendleton, Ore., and
Fargo, N.D. She was head of the Civilian Training Sections and gave Civil
Service exams in Hampton Roads Port Embarkation in Newport News, Va. She
was a retired teacher of 32 years, 24 of which were spent teaching
business education at Bolivar High School. She also taught four years in
Eidson and Liberty rural schools in Polk County and taught business
education for four years at Marshfield High School. After retiring from
Bolivar High School, she supervised student teachers for Southwest Baptist
University in area schools for several years. She was a member of First
Baptist Church of Bolivar; a charter life member of Citizens Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary, where she served on the board for several years; and a
member of Kappa Kappa Iota, the Retired Teachers Association and the
American Legion Auxiliary. She was a graduate of Bolivar High School, SBU
and Southwest Missouri State University, and she received her master's
degree from Drury College. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law,
Sheryl and Lenden Morehouse of Bolivar; two granddaughters and their
husbands, Laurie and Jeff Ball of Bolivar and Renee and Sam Jones of
Raytown; one great-grandson, Brandon Ball; one brother and his wife,
Eugene and Billie Hutcheson of Bolivar; and a sister, Anne Burkeholder of
Lubbock, Texas. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, in the
Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating.
Musical soloist will be Brad Wommack with Rose Roseton as accompanist.
Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Gene
Rice, Jeff Ball, Sam Jones, Jim Hutcheson, Richard Hoppers and Jim
Burkeholder. Friends may call at their convenience at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bolivar High School for a
scholarship fro graduating students in honor of Eva and Victor Peterson.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Max S. Phillips, 79, Bolivar, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, in Citizens
Memorial Health Care Facility following a lengthy illness. He was born
Oct. 11, 1919, in Bolivar to Thomas Henry and Zella Grace Sherman
Phillips. He graduated from Bolivar High School in 1937. He joined the Air
Force in August 1940 and served in England during World War II. It was
during his stay in England that he sought the Lord and was saved. During
his last few years, when asked his religious affiliation, he would say
"Missionary Baptist." He was united in marriage to Lillie Irene Ables on
Aug. 10, 1943, and to this union two daughters were born, Sharon Sue and
Dorothy Ann. Sharon was born while he was in England, and he didn't see
her until she was 15 months old. He was preceded in death by his parents;
a brother, Thomas Edwin Phillips; and a son-in-law, Jim Garretson. He is
survived by his wife, Lillie--his favorite flower; two daughters and a
son-in-law, Dorothy and Claude Farmer and Sharon Garretson, all of
Bolivar; six grandchildren, Jim Garretson and his wife, Tammy, Stephanie
Lawson and her husband, Erik, Suzanne Taylor and her husband, Brad, Stacy
Roberts and her husband, Shane, John Garretson and Joe Garretson; and
seven great-grandchildren, Rob Garretson and his wife, Stephanie, Tanya
Garretson, Ashley and Nicole Lawson, Jacob and Bryson Taylor and Mariah
Roberts. Also surviving are two sisters, Freda Payne of Springfield and
Lois McAdo of Columbus, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Mary Phillips Masburn of
Grandview; special caregiver Reitha Shover; and several nieces and nephews
and a host of friends and relatives. Max loved to tell stories of his
years in the military and looked forward to attending the reunion until
his health kept him from going. He also had a great love for Studebaker
vehicles and for several years owned five. During his last few weeks he
continually mentioned how proud he was of his family, especially his
great-grandchildren. He would tell nurses about his great-grandson who was
a Missionary Baptist preacher in Florida and how he enjoyed all the other
great-grandchildren. He leaves a void which only God can fill, but at
least he is now peaceful and pain-free with his Savior. Services were
Friday, Oct. 8, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Rob Garretson and the Rev.
Harold Hendrickson officiating. Music was provided by Paul and Helen
Roberts and Alan Roberts. Pallbearers were Roy Maberry, Jack Glendenning,
Larry Ferguson, Joe Lemmon, Bill Mincks and John Hancock. Honorary
pallbearers were Prentice Hancock, P.R. Hancock, Bo Russell and Lyle
Garretson. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Alva Asberry Redd, 83, Half Way, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at his home.
The son of Carl Beecher and Bess Ankrom Redd, he was born Jan. 2, 1916, in
Van. He was saved in the New Bethel Church at the age of 14 and later
joined the Walnut Ridge Missionary Baptist Church shortly after his wife,
Wanda. On Nov. 27, 1935, he was united in marriage to Wanda Schleifer, and
to this union one child was born. Alva was a farmer and a plasterer and
loved to fox hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother
and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Redd of Half Way; his
son, Al Kent Redd, and his wife, Peggy, of Half Way; his grandson, Darren
Redd, and his wife, Shelly; his granddaughter, Carol Bullard, and her
husband, Chad; three great-grandsons, Dakota Smith, Stephen Redd and Jonas
Redd; one sister-in-law, Marie Redd; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services were Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Harold Hendrickson and Elder Chester Viles officiating. Music was provided
by the Van and Schofield church choirs. Pianist was Beverly Boren,
Casketbearers were Ray Dean Hinkle, Phil Schleifer, Mike Schleifer, Dale
Scorggins, Jim Keeling and Sid Stewart. Honorary casketbearers were H.E.
"Buck" Seiner, Keith "Bub" Fisher, Clark Woodmansee, Phil Goldsberry,
Virgil Thompson, George Watson, Clyde Watson, Elvin Kibby, Ed Sibley, Jim
Scott and Ken Legan. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery south of Half Way.
Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Memorial Hospital Hospice.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
F. Crystina Reynolds, 89, Springfield, Ill., formerly of Pittsburg, Mo.
and Pleasant Plains, Ill., died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at Heritage
Manor, Springfield, Ill. She was born Feb. 4, 1910, at Ashland, Ill., the
daughter of Samuel P. and Mary Ann Word McCawley. She married Dale
Reynolds on April 9, 1941, at St. Louis, and he preceded her in death on
June 5, 1985. She was a member of the Chatham United Methodist Church and
the National Cosmetology Association. Surviving are one daughter, Judy K.
Victor of Springfield, Ill.; one son, Robert D. Reynolds of Phoenix,
Ariz.; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Frances Weaver,
in 1974 and one brother-in-law, Norman Reynolds. A memorial service was
held at Fairview United Methodist Church on Monday, Oct. 18. She was
buried at Sentinal Cemetery beside her husband, Dale.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Arlie Claude Reynolds, 86, Santa Paula, Calif., died Wednesday, Oct. 13,
1999, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. He was born Sept. 18, 1913, in Sentinel and
moved to California 55 years ago. He worked for 25 years for Arco Oil and
Gas as a gang pusher. He was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist
Church, Santa Paula, Calif., where he served as a deacon. Survivors
include his wife, Iantha Reynolds, of Santa Paula, Calif.; a daughter and
son-in-law, Marilyn and Lloyd Searl of Ventura, Calif.; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Lary and Karen Reynolds and Harlen and Sylvia Reynolds,
all of Santa Paula, Calif.; seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren,
three great-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren; a sister,
Iva Litchey of Cleveland, Ohio; and a brother, Marvin Reynolds of Urbana.
Services were Monday, Oct. 18, at Skillin Carroll Mortuary, Santa Paula,
Calif., with the Rev. Barry Barnes officiating. Burial followed in Santa
Paula Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Lucille M. Ricker, 74, formerly of Dadeville, died Oct. 10, 1999, at
Woodbine Healthcare Centre in Gladstone after a lengthy bout with
diabetes. She was born Jan. 10, 1925, at Roscoe to Fred and Ina Langdon.
She was married July 13, 1940, to Arthur G. Ricker, who survives at
Gladstone. Also surviving are two sons, Jerald and Russell, and two
daughters, Barbara and Nancy; eight grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; and her brother, Everett Langdon of Alton, Ill.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at D.W. Newcomers and Sons
Funeral Home (White Chapel), Gladstone, with burial following at the
Newcomers Cemetery. Visitation will be at 12 noon before the services.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Emma Jane Routh, 68, Bolivar, formerly of Dunnegan, died at 6 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 22, 1999, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield,
following a lingering illness. She was born Sept. 5, 1931, to Green
Lafayette and Eldora Powell. On Aug. 21, 1954, she was united in marriage
to Luther Guy Routh. They were the parents of two daughters. She was a
homemaker and a member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church. She is
survived by her daughters, Orpha Pickel and her husband, Dale, of Wagoner,
Okla., and Wilma Kirklin and her husband, Arnold, of Bolivar; four
grandsons, James and Jeff Pickel of Wagoner, Okla., and Mike and Mark
Blehm of Morrisville; two brothers, Albert Lee Powell and Billy Powell; a
half-brother, Pearl Rucker and his wife, Mary; a half-sister, Hazel
Yoachum and her husband, Charles; six stepchildren and their spouses, Ray
and Josephine Routh, Billy and Mavie Routh, Lois and Obie Floyd, all of
the state of Kansas, Junior and Waunita Routh of Dunnegan, Ruby Fox of
Lathrop and Jewell and Winton Hargis of Greenfield; several
step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins
and her best friend, Florence McGee of Bolivar. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Luther Guy Routh, and three brothers, Johnny Alfred and
Roy Powell. Services were Monday, Oct. 25, in Murray Chapel, Humansville,
with the Rev. James Friend officiating. Pallbearers were Dale Pickel, Jeff
Pickel, Pearl Rucker, Jim Price, Arnold Kirklin and James Armburts.
Interment was in Alder Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Robert Merl Stewart, 87, Urich, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. The son of Frank W. and Elizabeth
Hewitt Stewart, he was born at Wapello, Iowa, Feb. 4, 1912. He graduated
from Seymour High School and was a member of Morning Sun Presbyterian
Church at Morning Sun, Iowa. He was married to Beulah Bishop on Oct. 24,
1941, at Bolivar. She preceded him in death April 24, 1981. The date of
his death marked the 58th anniversary of their marriage. A longtime
resident of the Humansville and Collins area, he had lived at Urich the
past 10 years. He was a retired farmer and worked several years as a Green
Thumb worker. Surviving are four children, Merlan Ketchum of Independence,
Ronald Stewart of Strafford, Leta DeHart of Urich and Rita Bucklew of
Waynesville; a brother, Lester Stewart, Springfield; six grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in Murray Chapel,
Humansville, with the Rev. Ron Tennison and the Rev. Clay McGranahan
officiating. Pallbearers will be Derrick DeHart, Clint Morgan, Jeffrey
Paul, Steven Tracy, Jeff Scott and Clay McGranahan. Interment will be in
Humansville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today
(Wednesday) in the funeral home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Lessie Thelma Stites, 94, Joplin, formerly of Springfield and the Polk and
Greene county areas, died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, in St.
John's Hospital, Joplin, after a short illness. She was born in Greene
County on July 22, 1905, to Jessie and Jennie Miner Marshall. She was a
homemaker and a member of St. Luke United Methodist Chruch in Springfield.
Survivors include her daughter, the Rev. Kerry Skidmore, pastor of Byers
Avenue United Methodist Church, Joplin, and her husband, John; three
grandsons, John V. Skidmore of Los Angeles, Calif., Marshall Allen
Skidmore of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Michael Andrew Skidmore and his
wife, Julie, of Lebanon; a great-granddaughter, Emily Christine Skidmore;
a sister, Dorothy O'Neal of Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, in 1965 and by her two
brothers, Hugh and Frank Marshall, and her five sisters, Lois Platte,
Helen Marshall, Jessie Marshall, Madge Phelps and Hallie Marshall.
Services were Monday, Oct. 25, in St. Luke United Methodist Church,
Springfield, with the Rev. Fred Royer officiating. Burial was in Clear
Creek Cemetery under the direction of Klingner Mortuary, Springfield.
Pallbearers were Joe Costello, Bill Manary, Marvin Marshall, Joe Neal,
Danny O'Neal and Roy Tate. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke
United Methodist Church, 1505 West Atlantic, Springfield MO 65803.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Mearl Irene Todaro, 87, Nixa, died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999,
at the Life Enhancement Village in Nixa. The daughter of William and
Martha Ella Whittlock Newman, she was born Feb. 1, 1912, in Christian
County near Nixa. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Agnes Catholic
Church in Springfield. Surviving are three nieces, Beverly Thieme and
Barbara Riebold, both of Springfield, and Jackie Hanson of Napa Valley,
Calif.; two nephews, Richard Kessinger of Springfield and Ralph Kessinger
of Napa Valley, Calif.; and a sister-in-law, Vivian Kessinger Akins of
Springfield. Graveside services were Monday, Oct. 25, in the Hopedale
Cemetery north of Ozark with the Rev. Donald Foley officiating. Burial was
under the direction of Butler Funeral Home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Lige Edward Williams, 67, Bolivar, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at
Balanced Care Center West in Springfield following a long illness. He was
born Feb. 2, 1932, in Fordland to Lige O. and Lillian Stevens Williams. He
served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a retired
sales representative for a linen supply company and a member of High
Praise Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the
home; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Hollis R. and Denise Hall and
Danny and Trish Hall, and one stepdaughter, Beverly Matthews, all of
Bolivar; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Aline Williams, England;
three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Lou and Tom Shoffner, Eula Mae
and Huston Williamson and Joni Murray, all of Springfield; an aunt, Viola
Davis; 15 grandchildren and four great-granddaughters as well as numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents; a daughter-in-law, Joan Hall; and a son-in-law, Wayne Matthews.
Services were Monday, Oct. 11, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Lyle Shaulis and
Bro. Doyle Walls officiating. Music was provided by Randy and Connie
Matheny and Lyle Shaulis, accompanied by Evelyn Shaulis. Burial followed
in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnny Hall, Andy Hall, David
Sconce, Trey Salinas, Larry Drake and Brandon Harris. Honorary pallbearers
were Huston Williamson, Tom Shoffner, Bobby Williams, Stacey Sikes, Jason
Sikes, Robert Matthews, Elbert Sconce and Ray Batson. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers
Association.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Eva Angeline Wollard, 88, Humansville, formerly of Dunnegan, died at 6:30
p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital after a brief
illness. The daughter of William Perry and Amanda Benedict Yazel, she was
born May 30, 1911, near Muscotah, Kan. She had been a resident of Missouri
since 1925 and had lived in the Dunnegan and Humansville area since 1933.
She attended Central Missouri State College at Warrensburg. She was saved
as a young girl and was united with the Rondo Baptist Church. She had been
a member of Bismont Baptist Church since 1956. She was a former school
teacher, Sunday school teacher and 4-H leader. On March 22, 1936, she was
united in marriage to Clarence Wollard, who preceded her in death in 1986.
To this union were born three children. She is survived by her two sons
and their wives, Bob and Kay Wollard of Walnut Grove and Wayne and
Russella Wollard of Monroe, Wash.; her daughter and her husband, Dorothy
and Bill Morton of Springfield; a sister, Eda Pitney of Columbia; seven
grandchildren, Jan Cox, Keith Wollard, Stephanie Rawie, Paula Judson,
Angie Nelson, Brad Morton and Kim Morton; and nine great-grandhcildren,
Devin Morton, Trevor Judson, Dylan Judson, Amanda Nelson, Jessica Nelson,
Shannon Campbell, Jamie Campbell, Kylie Rawie and Alexia Wollard. Services
were Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro.
Gary Campbell officiating. Music was provided by Anna Lee Lower and Ron
and Barbara George. Burial was in the Dunnegan Cemetery. Casketbearers
were Brad Morton, Keith Wollard, Shannon Campbell, Jamie Campbell, Jim Cox
and Jeff Rawie.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, October 1999:
Bryan L. Wood, 26, Costa Mesa, Calif., formerly of Pleasant Hope, died
Oct. 10, 1999, in his home. He is survived by his father and mother, Bill
and Hazel Wood, Pleasant Hope; a brother, Brad Wood, Blue Springs; his
maternal grandmother, Dora North, Pleasant Hope; his paternal grandmother,
Stella Wood, Macks Creek; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Services were Monday, Oct. 18, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North,
Springfield, with burial in Macks Creek Cemetery, Macks Creek.
Edith S Stokes
(July 2, 1929 - July 9, 2015)
Edith S. Stokes, 86, of Flemington passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at
Citizens Memorial Healthcare in Bolivar.
She was one of 3 children born to William and Viola Lindley in
Philadelphia, Oklahoma.
Edith attended Blue Public Schools and graduated valedictorian of her
senior class. She continued her education at Southeastern Oklahoma
University in Durant with a degree in Business Education. Her first
teaching job was in Deercreek, Oklahoma. The following year she began
teaching in Satanta, Kansas and taught there for 26 years. When the family
moved to Oklahoma, Edith taught for 10 years in the Amber School District.
After retiring and moving to Missouri Edith substitute taught at Weaubleau
Schools for a number of years.
Edith met Oscar Stokes in Satanta, Kansas in 1951 and they married on May
20, 1955 in Satanta. They welcomed an addition to their family on November
5, 1960 when their daughter Jennifer was born.
Edith was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was a past Worthy
Matron. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Weaubleau where
she taught Sunday School and Acteens.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Ulysses Lindley; and her
twin sister Jeanette Lindley Renfro.
Edith is survived by her husband Oscar of 60 years; daughter Jennifer
Periman and her husband Steve of Valley Center, Kansas; her favorite
granddaughter Audrey Jo Periman; sister-in-law Lela Fern Phillips; niece
Ginger Culbertson and family; nephew Kent Vanderford and family.
Funeral services for Edith Stokes will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 14, 2015
at Murray Funeral Home in Humansville officiated by Rev. Robert Nuckolls
with burial to follow at Durnell Chapel Cemetery near Flemington.
Visitation will be held from 6-7 PM Monday evening at the funeral home.
As one of Edith's favorite pastimes was reading, the family requests
memorials to the Weaubleau Public School Library c/o the U S Bank in
Humansville.
Online condolences may be submitted at www.murrayfuneralhomes.com.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Willa Jean Ankrom, 60, Bolivar, died at 1:47 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11,
1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. She was
born July 23, 1939, in Chadwick to Lloyd D. and Elda M. Robertson Walker.
She was a member of Nixa Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of Nixa. She was
united in marriage in 1970 to Bill Ankrom. Survivors include her husband,
Bill, of the home; her father and stepmother, Lloyd and Helen Walker of
Sparta; six sons, Terry Mincks of the home, Bill Mincks and his wife,
Cheryl, and Mark Mincks and his wife, Linda, all of Bolivar, Curtis
Lawrence of Pacific, Lloyd H. Nelson of Jefferson City, and Raymond Nelson
and his wife, Treena, of Pittsburg; a daughter, Jeanie McDonald and her
husband, Richard, of Humphreys; two sisters, Joann Plaster and her
husband, Jarrett, of Morrisville, and Brenda Walker of Ozark; a
half-sister, Cindy Hopper of Branson, and three half-brothers, Jim Coffelt
of Spokane, Ronald Coffelt of Galena, and Glen Braden of Kimberling City;
as well as 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother,
Elda, and a sister, Barbara. Services were Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Chadwick
Pentecostal Church of Chadwick with burial following in Chadwick Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel, Bolivar. Memorial
contributions may be made at the funeral home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Floyd Weldon Boswell, 91, Morrisville, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, at his
home. He was born Nov. 28, 1907, in Brighton to Harry Harrison and Ina
Inez Griffitts Boswell. He was the second of eight children. He attended
Gumbo School, completing the eighth grade. As daring young boys, he and
his brothers would swim in the Sac River when it would be flooded half a
mile wide. He also told of a time when he was on the river bank and
experienced his salvation. During the depression years of the 1930s, he
worked as a cowboy in Russell, Kan. He always told stories of the great
bend of the river and Rogg Brothers Cattle Ranch where he worked the
cattle, fed hay in blizzards, drove cattle, about his favorite horse and
about the neighboring Dole Ranch, where "little Bobbie Dole lived." Floyd
returned to Missouri and later married Rena Slagle on Dec. 15, 1935. They
farmed and raised cattle for many years. Floyd was a farrier and served on
the Slagle School Board, the election board and the local road commission.
During the 1950s he worked as a water well driller and was a carpenter
during the 60s, 70s and 80s. He remained alone at the farm, with failing
eyesight and hearing, for 13 years after the passing of his wife Rena. He
was also preceded in death by his parents, an infant son and six brothers
and sisters. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Charles Floyd
and Dixie Boswell of Rogersville; a daughter and son-in-law, Ginger and
Bruce Wheeler of Kansas Ciyt; four granddaughters, Kim Simmerman and her
husband, Skip, of Rogersville, Paula Ledford and her husband, Dan, of
Kansas City, Dawn Buck and her husband, Preston, of Savona, N.Y., and
Sandy Lininger and her husband, Jeff, of Greenwood; a grandson, Blane
Boswell and his wife, Casey Dawn, of Ozark; nine great-granddaughters,
Amanda, Courtney Nicole, Amie, Sara, Cari, Jessica, Andrey, Rachel and
Erica; and a great-grandson, Luke. All of Floyd's grandchildren and
great-grandchildren have their own special memories of their grandpa.
Farewell to Dad, Grandpa and Great-grandpa. Services will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 23, in the Slagle Creek Missionary Baptist Church south of
Bolivar with Bro. Gene Skinner officiating. Music will be provided by the
church choir, and burial will be in the Slagle Cemetery under the
direction of Butler Funeral Home. Casketbearers will be Gene Allen, Dick
Magnuson, Charles Polodna, Dan Ledford, Jeff Lininger and James Boswell.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesdy) in the Butler Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Velma Breshears, 94, Bolivar, died at 1:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in
Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a short illness. She was
born Nov. 26, 1904, in Goodson to John Thomas and Susan Arminta Beem
Farmer. She was a homemaker. On Sept. 5, 1924 she was united in marriage
to R. Aulden "Buster" Breshears, and to this union one son was born. She
was saved at an early age and joined Goodson Missionary Baptist Church and
at the time of her passing was the oldest member of the church. Survivors
include a son and daughter-in-law, Marvin A. and Marjorie Fay Breshears of
Bolivar; three grandchildren, Karen McKee and her husband, Bob, of Owasso,
Okla., Max Breshears and his wife, Anna, of Stillwell, Kan., and Lindel
Breshears and his wife, Nancy, of Carrollton, Texas; five great-grandsons,
one great-granddaughter and one great-great-grandson, one nephew and 13
nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters
and five brothers. Services were held Sunday, Sept. 12, in Pitts Chapel
with Bro. Jackie Brakebill officiating. Music was provided by Goodson
Missionary Baptist Church Choir. Burial followed in Mountain View
Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Jean M. Brich, 68, Bolivar, died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at
St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield after a lingering
illness. She was born Nov. 27, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of
George and Mary Vanderzwalm. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Berean Baptist Church in Bolivar. She was the widow of Fred Brich, who
died in 1979. Surviving are two sons, Garland Brich of Bolivar and Robert
Brich of Chicago, Ill.; a brother, Richard Vanderzwalm, address unknown;
and two grandsons. Services wil be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in
Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Lingo officiating. Burial
will be in Salem Cemetery at Cliquot.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Ivan Wesley Butler, 79, Humansville, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. The son of Oliver L. and
Ethel Hinkle Butler, he was born March 26, 1920, north of Wheatland. He
grew up in the White Cloud area and attended White Cloud School. He
attended Macedonai Church north of Wheatland. On Dec. 25, 1943, he was
married to Bertie Louise Smart. They lived in Hickory County where he
worked for Frisco Railroad, worked at the feed store in Weaubleau and
farmed. In 1959 they moved to Humansville, and in 1960 he began driving a
milk tgruck for John Hornbeck. After 31 years of driving, he retired in
1991 because of poor health. He was preceded in death by his parents; four
brothers, Harvey, Guy, Earl and Dean Butler; and two sisters, Mandy
Stevens and Winnie Bradshaw. Survivors include his wife, Bertie, of the
home; a sister, Floy Downs of Grain Valley; and several nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were Saturday, Sept. 18, in
Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Bill Vernon officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Bradshaw, Jerry Bradshaw, Kenneth Butler,
W.D. Butler, Leon Butler, Brian Butler, Mike Cox, Clifford West, Tammy
Butler, Dena Waddell, Lonnie Butler, Linda Butts, Velma Betts, Betty
Martin, Crystal Vaughn, Brandi Smith, Billy Downs and Janet Worthy.
Pallbearers were Roy Austin, Charley York, Jimmy Smith, Steve Vaughn,
Richard Downs, Bill Downs, Jack Bradshaw and Donnie Smith. Interment was
in Robinson Cemetery west of Weaubleau.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Glenda Darlene Butler, 41, Brighton, died at 3:47 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10,
1999, in St. John's Regional Medical Center, Springfield, following a
lingering illness. She was a homemaker and a 1976 graduate of Marion C.
Early High School. Survivors include her daughter, Lori Butler, and her
parents, Jesse and Lois Buckner, all of the home; two half-sisters, Wilma
Holt of Wheatland and Glenna Marie Kennedy of Independence; a
half-brother, Dyrl Buckner of Osceola; and several aunts, uncles, nieces
and nephews. Services were Monday, Sept. 13, in Pitts Chapel with burial
following in Payne Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Loran J. Cave, 80, Brighton, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Maranatha
Village, Springfield. He was born May 8, 1919, in Ozark, the son of Jeff
and Maggic Cave. On April 18, 1949, he married Janie Appleby. He retired
in 1981 from Frisco Transportation, where he had worked for 42 years. In
addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by two grandsons and a
great-granddaughter. He is survived by his wife, Janie; two sons, Larry
Cave of Springfield and Wesley Cave of Boulder City, Nev.; a daughter,
Becky Bumgarner, Brighton; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, Sept. 25, in Springfield with burial in White
Chapel Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were under the direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Donald E. Clark, 82, Bolivar, died at 2:01 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born May 20, 1917, in
Topeka, Kan., the son of Victor R. and Grace E. Smelser Clark. He put 36
years of his life into the mechanical aspects of the production and
operation of airline aircraft for TWA. He also operated a farm for many
years. His retirement took him to Pomme De Terre Lake and then later to
Bolivar. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hermitage. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, on Oct. 16, 1988, and by his
sister, Dorothy E. Michael. He is survived by two sons, Kenneth E. Clark
of Olathe, Kan., and Steven L. Clark of Smithville; three grandchildren,
Philip E. Clark of Garden, Kan., Nancy L. Schultz of Olathe, Kan., and
Rodney C. Clark of Kansas City; six great-grandchildren, Curtis and Jamie
Schultz, Kristen Clark, Matthew Clark, Leslie Clark and Emilee Clark.
Services were Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rev. Don Hogan officiating. Burial was in Dooley Bend Cemetery.
Casketbearers were Kenneth Clark, Rodney Clark, Steven Clark, Philip
Clark, Don Sutton and Mel Henry.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Frank Dean Davolt, 56, Springfield, died at 6:44 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15,
1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Aug.
27, 1943, in Bolivar, the son of Orla and Alberta Davolt. He grew up on a
farm west of Bolivar, where he attended Fair Play schools. Later his
family moved to Cedar County, and he was transferred to Stockton school.
He was saved at an early age in Bolivar. On Dec. 30, 1960, Frank entered
the U.S. Navy. He served his country throughout the world and on various
navy ships. His naval career included two tours in Vietnam, where he
received second and third good conduct medals, the Vietnam Service Medal
and combat action ribbon. He retired on May 1, 1982, with the rank of
chief hull maintenance technician. Frank loved sports and enjoyed watching
his grandchildren's baseball and soccer games. He also looked forward to
family gatherings during holidays and special events. He was preceded in
death by his father, Orla, and his brother, Carl. Survivors include his
mother, Alberta Davolt, of Bolivar; his son, Paul A. Davolt and his wife,
Barbara, Bolivar; his daughter, Theresa Eighmy and her husband, Jerry,
Springfield; four grandchildren, Phillip, Joey, Erica and Cory; two
brothers, Paul Davolt and his wife, Debbie, Springfield, and Jim Davolt
and his wife, Sue, Bolivar; three sisters, Patricia Fleeman and her
husband, Darell, Fair Play, Joyce Williams and her husband, Lewis,
Woodstock, Ga., and Linda Brinkman and her husband, Steve, Troy, Mich.;
and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were
Saturday, Sept. 18, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe
Rouse officiating. Musical selections were by Bill and Sandy Jones with
Rose Roweton as the accompanist. Casketbearers were Lewis Williams,
Michael Davolt, Shane Davolt, Jerry Eighmy, Sean Davolt, Ted Barker, Vic
Davolt and Jim Elton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Evelyn Williams Dryer, 74, Fair Play, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after complications from surgery. She was
born Feb. 7, 1925, in Polk County to Amer and Lois Hunt Williams. She was
united in marriage to David "Buck" Dryer on Feb. 1, 1941. To this union
four children were born: Sharon, Bob, Billy and Danny. At a young age,
Evelyn was saved, and in 1938 she joined Mount Zion Missionary Baptist
Church. She was very active in the church. For many years she was the
church clerk and taught Sunday school classes. She loved to sing the songs
of the Lord. At her death Evelyn was the oldest active member in the
church. Evelyn's pride and joy was her garden. She enjoyed sharing her
abundance of fruits and vegetables with her friends and neighbors. It was
never an inconvenience to set another plate at the table. Whether it be
one person or 10, no one left her table hungrey. Evelyn was a very giving
and loving woman. She loved everyone unconditionally. If she had something
that she thought you needed, it was yours. Her heart was filled with love
and faith. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sharon
Kirksey; a son-in-law, Herman Kirksey; and an infant brother. She is
survived by a family that loves her dearly and will miss her, including
her husband, Buck Dryer, of Bolivar; her sons, Bob Dryer and his wife,
Bobbie Ann, of Hartville, Billy Dryer and his wife, Kay, of Aldrich, and
Danny Dryer and his wife, Ramona, of Bolivar; her 10 grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, nieghbors and
friends. Services were Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Butler Chapel with Bro.
Garland Pool and Bro. DeWayne Burdette officiating. Music was provided by
Ramona Dryer, Norma Winfield and Lucinda Crouch. Burial was in the
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery southwest of Aldrich. Casketbearers were Jerry
Winfiel, Dean Winfiel, Tommy Tindle, Marty Tindle, John Davis and James
Davis.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Thelma A. Early, 87, Bolivar, died at 7:10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999,
at the Hermitage Balanced Care Facility in Hermitage. She was born Aug.
16, 1912, near Weir, Kan., the daughter of Jim and Mina Bowman Stevens.
She accepted Jesus as her personal saviour 18 years ago in Pittsburg,
Kan., and considered Mount Olive Baptist Church in Bolivar her church
home. She is survived by her son, Huston J. Anderson, and his wife,
Margaret, of Bolivar; four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and six
great-great-grandchildren; as well as her church family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Donald T. Anderson; a
grandson, Scott Anderson; and two brothers, Chester and Lester Stevens.
Services were Sunday, Sept. 26, in Mount Olive Baptist Church with the
Rev. Danny Vance officiating. Private interment will be held at a later
date. Cremation was under the direction of Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home,
Buffalo.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Brian Darryl Francka, 13, Springfield, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at his
home. He was born Jan. 18, 1986, in Springfield and was an eighth grade
student at Willard Junior High School where he had participated in
football. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bolivar.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Brian and Heidi Francka,
Springfield; his mother, Sherri Lingo, state of California; a
half-brother, Cody, state of California; his grandparents, Jerry and Judy
Francka of Bolivar, Mike and Diana Shanks of Springfield, Wayne Lingo of
Springfield, Carol and Lynn Carrington, state of California, and Harold
Moore of Walnut Grove; his great-grandparents, James and Tracy Francka of
Bolivar and Ruth Mitchell of Pleasant Hope; his step-great-grandparents,
W.T. and Linnie Bowman and Rex and Ruth Moore, all of Springfield; his
aunts and uncles, Jessica Francka, Jamie and Vicky Francka, Sherry and
Donnie Ballard, Chris Francka, Delores Lingo, Tyler and Linda Moore, Bob
and Chris Moore and Josh Moore; and many cousins. Funeral mass will be at
10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rosary service
will be at 7 p.m. Thursday followed by visitation at 8 p.m. in the funeral
home. Interment will be in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery south of Bolivar under
the direction of Murray Funeral Home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Bonnie Atkinson Herr, 82, Bolivar, died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15,
1999, at Parkview Health Care Facility. She was born Aug. 14, 1917, in
Polk County, the daughter of Walter J. and Oma Smith Atkinson. She
attended the Rose Bud School and High School in Humansville. On April 5,
1935, she was united in marriage to Murl Franklin Herr in Stockton. A few
years after their marriage, they moved to Monte Vista, Colo., and a few
years later to southern California, where they spent most of their married
life. During World War II she worked at Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach,
Calif. Upon their retirement in 1973, she from Brodwick Gym Wear and her
husband from Cal Poly College, they returned to Stockton, where they built
a home. After her husband's death in 1985, she moved from Stockton to
Bolivar in January 1990 where she spent the remainder of her life. She had
been in the Parkview Health Care Facility since November 1997. She was a
member of the Stockton Christian Church, the Happy Senior Citizen Club and
the Lend a Hand Extension Club and had been a volunteer at Stockton
Nursing Home. She also helped to raise money for the Stockton Senior
Citizen Center and later served as secretary on the site council board for
five years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her parents,
Walter and Oma Atkinson; two brothers, Johnnie Atkinson and Kenneth
Atkinson; and four sisters, Audra Hall, Marguerite Roby, Ida Rhinehart and
Stella Carneal. Survivors include one brother, Walter J. Atkinson of
Corona, Calif.; a niece and nephew, Wanda and Roy Ruckman of Kansas City;
and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also surviving are
special friends Ronnie, Mary Jane, Scott and Stacie Miller of Stockton.
Services were Saturday, Sept. 18, at Brumback Chapel, Stockton, with
Ronnie Miller officiating. Interment was in Stockton Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Wanda Ruckman, Roy Ruckman, Lee Atkinson, Howard Simmons, Ronnie
Miller and Alvin Dody.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Clifford Jon Hott, 62, Hermitage, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 1999 at his home
after a long battle with cancer. He was born May 14, 1937, in Marseilles,
Ill., to William and Ivy Hott. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a
mechanic in the 11th Field Maintenance Squadron, 11th Bombardment Wing,
from July 1957 to May 1963. After being discharged he worked at Nabisco
Paper Board Plant in Marseilles, Ill. He later moved to Missouri and went
into business for himself. He operated the JAT Company, specializing in
transporting and setting up mobile homes throughout the midwest, from 1982
until 1990 when he was forced to retire due to ill health. Cliff could
design, construct or repair just about anything, and he loved the outdoor
life: hunting, fishing and mushroom gathering. He will be sorely missed by
his family and all who knew him well. Survivors include his wife, Ruby, of
the home; five children, Henry Hott of Anchorage, Alaska, Les Hott of St.
Joseph, Faith Kennedy of Ottawa, Ill., Valerie Adams of Streator, Ill.,
and Jon Hott of Ottawa, Ill.; four stepchildren, Patsy Diedrick of Ottawa,
Ill., Eddie Currier of Fayetteville, Ark., Chris Currier of Willard and
Becky Delcour of Republic; 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother, Wayne Hott of Morrisville, and three
sisters, Florence Cox and Sarah Reppine of Marseilles, Ill., and Patricia
Hott of Peru, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents, one sister and three brothers. Arrangements are
under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Effie D. Jobe, 87, Bolivar, went home to be with the Lord at 10:05 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, in her home. Effie was born on Dec. 7, 1911, in
Millsap, Texas, to George and Rosa Bagley. Her early childhood was spent
in California and New Mexico, where her family established a prairie
homestead. During her high school years, her family moved to West Texas,
where she met Richard L. Jobe. They were married on May 10, 1930, in
Lovington, N.M. To this union were born five children. In 1945 the family
moved to Missouri and purchased a farm in Polk County, near Bolivar. In
January 1953, her husband, Richard, was killed in an auto accident. Effie
worked as a telephone operator for Bolivar Telephone Company and at other
jobs while rearing her children. At the age of 49 she decided she must
fulfill her desire to become a nurse. After completing nurses's training,
she immediately began her nursing career as an inhalation therapist in the
newly-formed respiratory therapy department at St. John's Hospital in
Springfield. She was a pioneer in this department and continued there
until health problems forced her retirement 15 years later. Effie was a
member of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Bolivar. She had many talents
and interests, some of which were gardening, candle making and painting,
sewing, making stuffed toys, quilting and crocheting. Her family and
friends have been richly blessed with the fruits of her talents. She was a
gentle, loving lady who was dearly loved by all those whose lives she
touched. She was preceeded in death by her husband; her parents; a sister,
Nellie Bagley; two brothers, Nathan and George Bagley; and a
granddaughter, Teresa Cox. She is survived by her five children and their
spouses, Troy and Velma Jobe of Rogersville, Dee and Bill Beckley of
Springfield, Tylene and Herb Zumwalt of Bolivar, Darian and Kay Jobe of
Springfield and Olle and Sharon Jobe of Rogersville; 11 grandchildren and
14 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews and a host of
friends. Services were Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. Bob Tolliver officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood
Cemetery. Casketbearers were Matt McPheeters, Andrew Morgan, Christopher
Covert and Robby Jacobs.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Johnny B. Lightfoot, 81, Polk, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in Citizens
Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born May 28, 1918, in
Polk to Oral and Agnes Vanich Lightfoot. He served in the U.S. Navy during
World War II. He was a member of Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church, VFW
Post No. 430 in Buffalo, N.A.R.F.E. Chapter 11 and American Legion Post
No. 138. On June 30, 1937, he was united in marriage to Emma Bradshaw, and
they had recently celebrated 62 years together. Survivors include his
wife, Emma, of the home; three daughters, Shirley Johnson of Blythe,
Calif., Janet Scobey of Fountain Valley, Calif., and Johnne Kay Christian
of Springfield; a brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Vivian Lightfoot
of Preston; a sister-in-law, Stella Lightfoot of Polk; 15 grandchildren,
23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his parents; two daughters, Norma Hellen and Dorothy Ellen;
one brother and one sister. Services were Saturday, Sept. 11, in Pitts
Chapel with Bro. Leon Meadows officiating. Burial followed in Payne
Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
David James McCurdy, 55, Bolivar, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, in
Citizens Memorial Hospital. The son of Raymond G. and Bessie I. Wommack
McCurdy, he was born March 6, 1944, in Springfield. He served in the U.S.
Army from May 24, 1965, to May 23, 1968, during the Vietnam conflict. He
was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include one son, Michael
Dale McCurdy, and his wife, Darla, of Edgar Springs; one daughter, Julia
Davis, and her husband, Brian, of St. James; three granddaughters, Mariah
Danielle, Maranda Gabrielle and Makayla Lindsey McCurdy, all of Edgar
Springs; four sisters, Margie Rookstool and Mollie Stockstill, both of
Springfield, Shirley Gallagher of Tulsa, Okla., and Patty Blankship of
Liberty; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services were
Monday, Oct. 4, in Mount Comfort Cemetery north of Springfield with the
Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Arrangements were under the direction
of Butler Funeral Home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Thomas Benton McMasters, 83, Greenfield, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 20, 1916, in Dade
County, the son of James Harvy and Mary Elizabeth Montgomery McMasters. He
was married to Alleen Carmack on July 26, 1934, in Greely, Colo., and to
this union two daughters were born. Alleen preceded him in death Oct. 7,
1965. He married Irene Sawyer Sept. 15, 1967, in Polk County. He was also
preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Wallace, Charlie, Elvin,
Elwood, James Harvy Jr. and Joe Wesley; and a sister, Lorene McMasters. He
was a member of Greenfield Main Street Baptist Church and was in his
second term as mayor of Greenfield. He was a Past Worthy Patron of
Greenfield Eastern Star, a member of Greenfield Washington Lodge A.M. &
F.M., a member of OCAC and a member of the Greenfield Chamber of Commerce.
He had been a city councilman for 12 years. He was a retired Missouri
State Highway Department employee. Survivors include his wife, Irene, of
the home; two daughters, Helen Myers of Springfield and Kay Decker of
Arcola; three stepdaughters, Donna Montgomery of Raymore, Jo Ann Mitchell
of Bolivar and Judy Broz of Fort Wayne, Ind.; four brothers, Lee
McMasters, state of California, Horace and Clyde McMasters, both of
Dadeville, and Farrell McMasters, El Dorado Springs; four sisters, Reba
Carmack and Phillis Bishop, both of Lockwood, Bessie Wheeler, Ponca City,
Okla., and Geneva Stanley, Hillsburg, Calif.; 21 grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces
and nephews. Services were Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Greenfield Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. Harold McMasters and Dr. Todd Decker officiating. Burial
followed in Greenfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Harvey Lane Moore, 83, Polk, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in her home
following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 17, 1915, in Polk County to
Harvey and Martha Huckabee Patterson. In 1934 she was united in marriage
to Walter Moore, and to this union two sons were born. She was a homemaker
and a member of Goodson Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her
husband, Walter, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and
Freddie Moore and Lavern and Mary Moore of Polk; 10 grandchildren, three
step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and six
step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two
sisters. Services were Sunday, Sept. 26, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Mike
McCurry and Bro. Jerry Crain officiating. Music was provided by the
Goodson Missionary Baptist Church choir and included "Sweet By and By,"
"Never Grow Old" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Pallbearers were Mike
Greer, Gary Greer, John Greer, Jim Greer, Doyle Farmer and Delbert
Simpson. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Bays, Lendel Mashburn, Milford
Hammerbacher, Wayne Hammerbacher, D.W. Hamlet, Deral Joe Vincent, Floyd
Farmer and Gerald Whistance.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
James Lee Mullings, 79, Fair Grove, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Jan. 13, 1920, in Polk
County to Stella Mae and Gaines Mullings, who preceded him in death. Also
preceding him was a sister-in-law, Geneva Mullings. ON June 7, 1941, he
was united in marriage to Ruth Molinda Taylor, and to this union were born
four children. He was a lifetime farmer in Polk and northern Greene
counties. After retiring from 26 years of service with Burlington Northern
Frisco railroad, he returned to farming. Survivors include his four
children and their spouses, James Douglas and Edie Mullings, Shirley and
Bruce Allison and Beverly Wilson, all of Fair Grove, and Charlotte and
Larry Highfill, Willard; his grandchildren, Angela Mullings, Charese and
Terry Cozad, Larry Lee and Annette Highfill, Bradley and Brenda Mullings,
Michael and Shawna Highfill, Shannon and Anita LYnn, Anita Mullings,
Rodney and Betsy Mullings and Christopher Allison; seven
great-grandchildren, NIchole, Trisha, Alycia, Jessica and Dylan Highfill,
MIranda Mullings and Skyler Cozad. Also surviving are two brothers and two
sisters, Ernest and Judy Mullings, Mylene and Norman Sutherland and Deward
Mullings, all of Fair Grove, and Wilda and Bud Jones, Springfield; two
sisters-in-law, Geneva Potter and her husband, Glen, and Jean Taylor.
Services were Friday, Sept. 10, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial
followed in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Pleasant Hope High School Scholarship Fund, Polk County Bank,
Bolivar.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
William Edwin Penrose, 69, Humansville, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, at
his home. The son of Ellen Mack and Clare V. "Ike" Penrose, he was born
July 31, 1930, at Chicago, Ill. He grew up in Stratford, Texas, and served
in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954 during the Korean War. He was
employed by Santa Fe Railroad, and he worked for many years in the movie
studios in California as a transportation coordinator. On Dec. 8, 1951, he
married Wanda Leopard. They were the parents of two children, Larry and
Beverly Ann. He was a retired member of Teamsters Local No. 399 in North
Hollywood, Calif., and a life member of VFW Post No. 8541 in San Antonio,
Texas. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, of the home; two children, Larry
D. Penrose, Vacaville, Calif., and Beverly Ann Steffens, Humansville; four
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Graveside services were Friday,
Sept. 24, in Humansville Cemetery with the Rev. Martin Micke officiating.
Military rites were conducted by Amvets Post No. 114 honor guard. Services
were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Christenia Melvilla Proctor, 86, Dunnegan, died Monday morning, Sept. 20,
1999, at her home. The daughter of Louis and Mable Kidney Humbracht, she
was born May 19, 1913, at Camp Crook, S.D. On April 12, 1933, she was
married to Charlie E. Proctor at Belle Fouche, S.D. He preceded her in
death Jan. 31, 1990. Following his death, she moved from the farm west of
Humansville to Dunnegan. Survivors include six children, Jim Proctor,
Edgar Proctor and Judy Wilson, all of Dunnegan, Betty Clifford of Kansas
City, Elsie Ashlock of Kearney and Edna Winder of Stockton; a sister,
Clara Mae Bagley of Spearfish, S.D.; 19 grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Services will be at 1
p.m. today (Wednesday) in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. James
Thomas officiating. Pallbearers will be Troy Winder, Leon Clifford,
Chalrie Proctor, Virgil Ashlock, Gary Lee Wilson and Brian Proctor.
Honorary pallbearers will be Denzil Clifford, Lester Ashlock, Ralph
Ashlock and Jamie Proctor. Interment will be in Alder Cemetery west of
Humansville.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Aileen Frances O'Halloran Redman, 78, Bolivar, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 24, 1999, in her home following an extended illness. She was born
Jan. 6, 1921, in Chicago, Ill., to John and Mary Noonan O'Halloran. She
graduated from St. Anne's Hospital School fo Nursing in 1945. She was
united in marriage to Robert Lee Redman on Sept. 5, 1947, in Bolivar.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and Hugh Hanlon of
Fairibault, Minn., and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her parents; her husband, Robert, in 1973; a nephew, John Hanlon; two
brothers, John O'Halloran and Victor O'Halloran; and a sister, Mary
Skinder. The Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Sept. 27, in Sacred
Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick Wissman presiding. Soloist was
Max Bauer. Organist was Moriece Skarvan. Pallbearers were Dennis Skinder,
James Hanlon, Earl Redman, Floyd Carpenter, Gary Greer and David
Schroeder. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Garland Dale Roberts, 59, Bolivar, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born March 22, 1940, in Polk to
Claude and Golden Inglis Roberts. He was a lifelong Bolivar resident and a
graduate of Bolivar High Shcool, and he owned the Roberts Brothers
Livestock Company in Bolivar with his brother, Donald, since 1959. He was
a Pro-Lix liquid feed dealer for many years and remianed active in
farming, ranching and the auction business as his health allowed. Garland
served in the U.S. Army Reserves at Fort Leonard Wood. He was saved in
October 1953 and was baptized into the fellowship of the Sentinel
Missionary Baptist Church near Polk. Throughout his life, Garland was
outgoing and left many lasting impressions on those he came in contact
with. He leaves behind many memories and loved ones, including his two
sons and their wives, Todd and Lori Roberts of Forsyth and Rodney and
Angela Roberts of Marshfield; his loving companion, Brenda Tilley of
Bolivar; one stepdaughter, Terry West of Springfield, and three stepsons,
Brent West of Springfield and Randy and Brian West of Fair Play; his
brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Dolores Roberts, Bolivar; two
grandchildren, Cody Roberts of Springfield and Elizabeth Roberts of
Marshfield; his nieces and nephews and their spouses, Dwight and Carol
Roberts, Debbi and Charles McGinnis, Donita and John Pirkle and Denise and
David Stutenkemper, all of Bolivar; and 12 great-nieces and great-nephews,
who will miss him dearly, as well as a host of cousins and friends.
Services were Friday, Sept. 25, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the
Rev. Manning P. Miller and the Rev. Pete Davidson officiating. Musical
selections were by Melinda Batten. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery at
Polk. Casketbearers were Martin Porter, John R. Smith, Denzil Roberts,
Doug Wooderson, Max Roweton and J.C. Meador. Honorary casketbearers were
Donald Jump, Jim Raney, Carroll McCracken, Wayne Wilson, Jesse Pursley and
Glen Roberts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Garland Roberts
Memorial Fund for the advancement of the Bolivar chapter of Future Farmers
of America, in care of Butler Funeral Home, P.O. Box 11, Bolivar MO 65613.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Henry Adolph Robertson, 81, Bolivar, died Friday, Sept. 3 1999. He was
born Aug. 18, 1918, in Bolivar, the son of Fred and Fannie Robertson. In
1938 he was united in marriage to Opal McGee, and to this union three
children, Wayne, Barbara and Carol, were born. He is survived by his son,
Wayne Robertson, and his wife, Viginia, of Mexico; two daughters, Barbara
Gail Hummel of Rio Rancho, N.M., and Carol Ann Roley and her husband,
Bill, of Columbia; a special friend, Phyllis Long, and her children, Rick
and Danny Long and Mary Beth LaMastus, all of Monet; two brothers, Ernest
Robertson of Shelbyville, Ill., and Bob Robertson of Chilhowee; five
grandchildren, Vicki, Lisa, Debbie, Bruce and Erik; five
great-grandchildren, Nicklous, Alan, Ryan, Farrah and Rianna; seven
sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in
death by his parents, seven brothers and four sisters. Graveside services
will be Friday, Sept. 10, in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Ray
Leininger officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Butler
Funeral Home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Eldon R. Sell, 45, Elkland, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in Elkland
following a sudden illness. He was born July 24, 1954, in Kansas City to
Robert F. and Mildred Corbin Sell. He was a farrier. On May 21, 1977, he
was united in marriage to Lisa Ema, and to this union a daughter was born.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law,
Shawn Marie and Clint Hunt of Springfield; his mother, Mildred Sell of
Kansas City; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Meg Sell of Peculiar;
two sisters and a brother-in-law, Frances Sell and Carolyn and Larry Zinn,
all of Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert F.
Sell, in 1995. Graveside services were Monday, Sept. 20, in Flemington
Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Jewell William Shelton, 90, San Angelo, Texas, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday,
Sept. 13, 1999, in the Meadow Creek Nursing Center in San Angelo, Texas,
after a brief illness. He was born in St. Louis, the son of Walter L. and
Ella F. Babermeier Shelton, on Sept. 26, 1908. He and his wife, Avis, were
former residents of Bolivar, where he was a partner with his brother,
Albert, in the Shelton Brothers Ford Agnecy for many years. He was a
member of the Presbyterian Church in San Angelo, Texas. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Avis, in 1968. Surviving are his wife, Helen Shelton,
San Angelo, Texas; one daughter, Carol Shelton March of Albuquerque, N.M.;
two sons, Gerald C. Shelton of Albuquerque, N.M., and Ronald R. Shelton of
Benford, Texas; a stepson, Doug Lundgren, and two stepdaughters, Gwynne
Lundgren and Barbara Lundgren, all of Manard, Texas; also a brother,
Albert Shelton of Alamo, Texas, and a sister, Edna Lay of Fullerton
Calif.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be
at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Gerald
C. Shelton giving the eulogy and the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating
at the cemetery service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Bernice Shuler, 68, Bolivar, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in Cox Medical
Center South. The daughter of Bertha Cowden and Richard Asberry Lawson,
she was born March 10, 1931, at Adonis. She was a beautician for over 40
years, retiring in 1990. Her parents and a sister, Zelma Barker, preceded
her in death. Survivors include her son, Tony Newcomb, of Bolivar; two
granddaughters, Jaime Lyn Newcomb and Jennifer Leigh Newcomb, both of
Jacksonville, Ill.; her close, dear friend, Jim Welch; and three nieces,
Delores Lumpe, of Sedalia, Hazel Andrews of Bolivar and Phyllis Wilkinson
of Springfield. Graveside services were Thursday, Sept. 9, in Greenwood
Cemetery with Brother Garland Pool officiating. Pallbearers were Gregory
Heimsoth, Tim Taylor, Vernice Black, Lee Needham, Ron Hale and Bob
Andrews. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Marguerite L. Storm, 90, Bolivar, died at 7:18 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10,
1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a short illness.
She was born Feb. 13, 1909, in Hinton, Okla., to James William and Viola
Wilkinson Clayton. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including
Bill Clayton of Brighton, and a stepdaughter, Helen L. White of Baton
Rough, La. Services will be Thursday, Sept. 16, in Oklahoma with burial in
the Masonic Cemetery in Custer City, OK. Local arrangements are under the
direction of Pitts Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
JoAnn E. Strandgard, 65, Bolivar, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26,
1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a
lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 5, 1934, in Fremont, Neb., to Ivan and
Dorothy Pettit. She had been a customer service representative with Bass
Pro Shops and was a member of Sunnyland Christian Church in Washington,
Ill. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, John W.
Blazer, Larry and Debbie Blazer and Tommy and Nancy Blazer, all of
Bolivar, and Mike and Becky Blazer of Louisville, Ky.; three daughters and
sons-in-law, Becky and Tim Winfrey of Pleasant Hill, Mary and John Lentz
of Springfield and Susan and Joe West of Reeds Spring; a brother, Jim
Pettit of East Peoria, Ill.; 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren,
a niece, a nephew and six great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded
in death by her parents. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30,
1999, in Pitts Chapel. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today
(Wednesday) in the funeral home. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1,
in Hillcrest Memory Garden Cemetery in Washington, Ill.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Wilma Louise Tipton was born Oct. 29, 1918, in East St. Louis, Ill., the
daughter of Emmett Arthur and Pmaymie Caldemeyer Pride. She died on Sept.
20, 1999, at Parkview Health Care Facility in Bolivar at the age of 80
years, 10 months and 22 days. She grew up in the Rosemont neighborhood of
East St. Louis, attending public schools and graduating from East Side
High School in 1936. She was married to Raymond Eugene Tipton on June 4,
1938, and had celebrated 55 years of marriage at the time of her husband's
death in 1994. The Tiptons lived in East St. Louis until the 1970s, then
lived in Belleville, Ill., until they moved to Bolivar in 1989. Wilma
trusted Christ as her Savior as a young girl. Her trust in God developed a
remarkable optimism and cheerfulness in her that was a blessing to all who
knew her. Her optimism was seen in recent years in her victory over cancer
and how she dealt with her husband's death. Wilma and Ray became
sweethearts as teenagers at Lansdowne Baptist Church and after their
marriage served in many volunteer roles at the 15th Street Baptist Church
for four decades. While living in Belleville they were active members at
Westview Baptist Church and were active members at First Baptist Church
since moving to Bolivar. Wilma served her churches in many ways, including
50 years as a preschool teacher, 30 years as church clerk, a YWA leader
and as a deacon's wife. Since the 1970s, Ray and Wilma were also active in
the Gideon ministry of scripture distribution. Wilma had worked for many
years as a secretary for the Walworth Valve Company and the J.J. Altman
Construction Company in East St. Louis, Ill. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Ray, in 1994 and a brother and sister in the 1940s. She is
survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ray Leininger of
Bolivar; three grandchildren and their spouses, Andy and Elizabeth
Leininger of Minsk, Belarus, Beth and Steve Moore of Port St. Lucie, Fla.,
and Sarah and Tom Jones of Bolivar; 10 great-grandchildren, Hannah, Rachel
and Rebekah Leininger of Minsk, Belarus, Katy, Nathan, Emily and Claire
Moore of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Madelynne, Abigail and Samuel Tipton
Jones of Bolivar. Also surviving are two brothers-in-law, Bob and Charles
Tipton; a sister-in-law, Ruby Tipton; three nieces, six nephews and a host
of friends. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, in First
Baptist Church, Bolivar, with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. He will
be assisted by Steve Moore and Andy Leininger. Music will be provided by
George and Susan Baker. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the
direction of Butler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to
the First Baptist Church.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Opal P. Truitt, 89, Humansville, died at 6:12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 1999,
in Big Spring Care Center, Humansville. Survivors include her husband,
Cecil, of the home; and four children, Joyce Borchardt of Novato, Calif.,
Wayne Truitt of Stockton, Shirley Keller and Robert Truitt, both of
Humansville. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Murray
Funeral Home, Humansville.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Opal Martin Truitt, 89, Humansville, died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at Big
Springs Care Center, Humansville. The daughter of Samuel Benjamin and
Armintha Eckert Martin, she was born July 15, 1910, near Collins. She
attended Vine Hill grade school and graduated from Humansville HIgh School
in 1928. She received her L.P.N. license and started her nursing career at
George Dimmit Memorial Hospital in Humansville. At the time of her
retirement she was employed at Bolivar Nursing Home. She was a member of
the R.L.D.S. Church and was baptized Sept. 4, 1940. She was married to
Cecil Truitt on April 10, 1930, at Garnett, Kan. They resided the past 60
years on the farm north of Humansville. They were the parents of two sons,
Wayne and Robert, and two daughters, Joyce Borchardt and Shirley Keller.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Essie Miller and
Ina Dunn; and one brother, Ray Martin. Survivors include her husband,
Cecil, of the home; her children and their spouses, Joyce and Ken
Borchardt of Novato, Calif., Wayne and Darlene Truitt of Stockton, Robert
Truitt and Shirley and Lloyd Keller, all of Humansville; 11 grandchildren,
Greg and Jeff Borchardt, Kim Hammer, Dianne Truitt, Debbie Maloney, Denise
Wheeler, Allan, Randy, Donald and Steve Keller and Jean Stiles; 21
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were Friday,
Sept. 24, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with David Jones officiating.
Pallbearers were Randy Keller, Allan Keller, Steve Keller, Donald Keller,
Shawn Maloney and Michael Maloney. Interment was in Robinson Cemetery east
of Collins.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Emily Eve West, daughter of Michael and Cherie West, Springfield, was
stillborn Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Steve and
Marilyn Fish of Fair Play and Susan Lacrosse of Twin Lakes, Wis.; and her
great-grandparents, Paul and Dorothy Welch of Waukegan, Ill., Ruby and
Kathy Schoelzel of Burlington, Wis., and Glen and Edna Fish, Lake Geneva,
Wis. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Hartley
Cemetery southwest of Fair Play under the direction of Murray Funeral
Home, Bolivar.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
E. Nadine Wilson, 82, Fair Play, died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9,
1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a short illness.
She was born Nov. 19, 1916, in Aldrich to Harry and Nellie E. Blair
Dotson. She had worked in local restaurants in the Fair Play and Bolivar
area for many years. On April 25, 1932 she was united in marriage to Roy
M. Wilson. Survivors include longtime friends and caretakers Garry and
Sandra Jackson, his sister, Connie Capine, and their children who knew her
as their grandmother: LaQuita Middleton, Vincent Capone, Mark Jackson,
Jenny Jackson and Holly Jackson. She was preceded in death by her sister,
Cleo Dotson, in 1934; her father; her husband in 1960; and her mother and
stepfather, Nellie and Homer Rhodes. At her request, no formal funeral was
held, but graveside services were Sunday, Sept. 12 in Pleasant Ridge
Cemetery, Aldrich, with Rev. Sylvia Ireland officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Gideons.
Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Emmitt O. Winfrey, 85, Pine, Idaho, died early Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999,
at the VA Hospital in Boise, Idaho, after a long battle with leukemia. The
son of Richard and Vernie Brannon Winfrey, he was born Jan. 24, 1914, in
Sentinel, where he was raised and educated. He married Georgie Pickett in
Morrisville. He served in World War II for the 831st Amphibious Unit and
drove trucks, moving prisoners to the back lines. He traveled through most
of the western states, moving to Idaho in 1954, to the Nampa-Caldwell
area, and traveling to Arizona for the winters. He is survived by a
daughter and her husband, Virginia "Ginger" and Leon Reed of Hansen,
Idaho; a son and his wife, Don and Deana Winfrey of Pine, Idaho;
grandchildren Tonya and Don Carle and Jon Reed of Hansen, Idaho, Daniel
Winfrey of Pine, Idaho, and Jennifer Baugh of Boise, Idaho;
great-grandchildren Ben, Matt and Andy Carle of Hansen, Idano, and Brodie
Baugh of Boise, Idaho; one brother, J.V. Winfrey, state of Missouri; four
sisters, Cleo Vest and Bonnie Cawthorn, state of Missouri, Charlene Carty
and her husband, Leonard, state of Arizona, and Minnie Brady, state of
Oregon; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death
by his parents; his wife, Georgie; a son, Rex; and a sister, Cora.
Services were under the direction of Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell,
Idaho.
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press, September 1999:
Wauneta Faye Henson Wollard, 82, Bolivar, died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday,
Sept. 23, 1999, in the home of her son and daughter-in-law four miles
northwest of Bolivar. She was born Nov. 30, 1916, near Dunnegan to Hiram
James and Mary Alma Ables Henson. She was the third of six children, the
others being Maggie Mae, Neta Wilma, Emma Lorene, Oren Stanley and Thelma
Jewell. Faye was a lifelong resident of Polk County, having lived near
Dunnegan, Cliquot and Bolivar. She met her future husband, Cecil Leroy
Wollard, about 1933 and they were married Oct. 19, 1938, at the courthouse
in Bolivar. They settled on a hill four miles northwest of Bolivar where
she lived the remainder of her life. This union was blessed with two sons,
Marvin Leroy and Larry Lee. Faye and Cecil celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary on Oct. 19, 1998. She was a faithful member of the Southern
Hills Baptist Church (formerly Second Baptist). She was baptized, along
with her husband and children, in October 1956. SHe was active in the
church, helping with Vacation Bible School and other church functions. She
was a member of the Ruth (Senior Ladies) Sunday school class. Faye is
survived by her husband of almost 61 years, Cecil, of the home; one son
and two daughters-in-law, Larry and Judy Wollard of Bolivar and Betty
Wollard of Springfield; three grandchildren and their families, which
include four great-grandchildren, Scott Clark and his children, Trevor,
Paige and Brandon of Englewood, Colo., Julie Wollard Trout, her husband,
Brian, and son, Christian, Bolivar, and Justin Wollard, also of Bolivar.
Also surviving are four step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren,
including Michelle Long Windmoeller of Columbia and Christian "Cree" Long
of Springfield; four step-great-great-grandchildren, two sisters and one
brother-in-law, Emma and Pete Galyan of Fillmore, Calif., and Thelma Fish
of Bolivar; one brother, Stanley Henson of Nevada; and a sister-in-law,
Jewell Wollard of Bolivar, as well as several nieces and nephews and a
host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Hiram Henson and Alma DeWill; two sisters, Maggie Lee and Neta
Hook; and one son, Marvin Wollard, who died in 1998. Services were Sunday,
Sept. 26, at Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Berryhill
officiating. Musical selections were by Mary Jenkins and Tammy Kelley.
They sang "How Great Thou Art," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Gathering
Flowers for the Master's Bouquet." Casketbearers were Jim Fish, Darrell
O'Hair, Dale Henson, Deryal Wollard, Don Wollard and Norman Johnson.
Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to Citizens Memorial Home Health Services Hospice.