Obituaries
Obituaries
Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, November 4, 1997 Mattie B. Jones, 96, Eldon, died Sunday at Eldon Healthcare Center. She was born Sept. 18, 1901, in Olean, the daughter of Willis M. and Martha Bowlin Burris. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Eldon. She worked at the Eldon Transfer Storage Company and was a postal clerk for 25 years prior to her retirement in 1966. Survivors include: one son, Dr. Lloyd Jones, Independence, Kan.; one sister, Tamar Hunter, Jefferson City; and one grandson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Randall Bunch will officiate. The remains were cremated. Private burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to first Baptist Church of Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, November 3, 1997 Carl D. Bond, 81, Russellville, died Sunday at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1915, in Olean, a son of Eugene and Maude Sadie Miller Bond. He was married Dec. 11, 1935, in Jefferson City, to Gladys Scott, who survives at the home. He attended Bond School in Miller County. He retired from the Department of Corrections in 1968. He was a farmer. He was a member of Spring Garden Baptist Church and the Black Angus Association. Other survivors include: three daughters, Rita Casten, Russellville; Shirely Looten, Henley; and Betty Ward, Russellville; one brother, Miller Bond, Garland, Texas; two sisters, Mary Fiene, Jefferson City, and Venita Enowski, Eldon; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Deloris Weber, died in 1991. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Weber and Sons Funeral Home, Russellville. The Rev. Farrie L. Cole will officiate. Burial will be in Enloe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Weber and Sons Funeral Home, Russellville. Memorials are suggested to Camp Wonderland, Rocky Mount, or Hospice of Jefferson City. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, November 3, 1997 Nell Ruth Melton, 76, Eldon, died Sunday at Capital Region Medical Center-Southwest. She was born April 13, 1921, at Shell City, a daughter of the Rev. Henry W. and Edith Armstrong Allee. She was married April 1, 1941, in Kansas City, to Leland Melton, who survives at the home. She was a doctor’s office manager in Eldon for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Eldon, where she was director of the Sunday school department and a former assistant pianist. She was a member of the Sorosis Club. Other survivors include: two daughters, Barbara Tartar, Springfield, and Mary Kay Ziegler, Merriam, Kan.; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Her stepmother, Blanch Allee, preceded her in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Eldon. The Rev. Randall Bunch and the Rev. Greg Bunn will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church of Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, September 16, 1997 Eula Steen, 84, Eldon, died Sunday at St. Marys Health Center. She was born Sept. 26, 1912, in Brumley, a daughter of James I. and Mary Margaret “Molly” Meredith Popplewell. She was married April 17, 1932, in Brumley, to Waldo A. Steen, who died April 6, 1995. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Eldon, where she taught the T.T.T. Sunday school class for 23 years. She moved to Eldon from Iberia in 1972, and was a seamstress. Other survivors include: two sons, Sherril Steen, Mt. Laurel, N.J., and James Steen Eldon; five daughters, Carol Eselman, Barnett, Janet Steen, San Antonio, Texas, Alice Tyler, College Park, Md., Marilyn Whitaker, Iberia, and Eula Maye Bond, California; two brothers, Curtis Popplewell and Tennyson Popplewell, both of Independence; 22 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Steen, in 1951, and by one daughter, Geraldine Atwell, in 1995. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Bunch will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Hickory Point Cemetery, Iberia. Visitation will be from 5-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, April 20, 1995 Howard Eugene “Gene” Bond, 70, Linn Creek, died Monday at his home. He was born April 8, 1925, in High Point, a son of Oscar and Mary Denny Bond. He was married to Evelyn Fay Buster, who died April 4, 1978. He was married Jan 3, 1986, in Melbourne, Fla., to Deloris Darst Garrett, who survives at the home. He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II. He was employed as a corrections officer with the Missouri Department of Corrections for 30 years until his retirement. He attended Harper Chapel Methodist Church, Osage Beach. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Osage Beach, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2442, Eldon, and was a member and past president of the Eldon Saddle Club. He was a member of the Foxtrotters Association, and was Missouri/Arkansas champion in 1968-1969. Other survivors include: two sons, Ronald Bond, Melbourne, and Marvin Bond, Eldon; two stepsons, Tim Garrett, St. Charles, and Todd Garrett, Eldon; two stepdaughters, Judy Garrett, Eddyville, Ky., and Dana Garrett, Lake City, Iowa; two brothers, Jack Bond, Kearney, Kan., and Bill Bond, Hemet, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Cellis Crum will officiate. Burial will be in Greenridge Cemetery, Olean. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, April 19, 1995 Eula J. Goff, 87, Iberia, died Monday at Eldon Family Helath Center. She was born Oct. 20, 1907, in Iberia, a daughter of Gordon and Sarah Madden Groves. She was married March 1, 1951, in Reno, Nev., to Clayton S. Goff, who died Oct 17, 1981. She was a member of Iberia First Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Gerald Bort, South Gate, Calif., and Donald Bort, Newman, Calif.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. Interment will be in Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, Calif. at a later date. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, September 24, 1997 Grace Templeton Cotton, 71, Porter, Texas, formerly of Eldon, died Monday in Porter. She was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Miller County, a daughter of Arthur and Alice Keeney Templeton. She was married Aug. 12, 1939, in Eldon, to John Edward Cotton, who died in 1963. Survivors include: one daughter, Margaret Gampher, Porter; one son, Edward Cotton, Eldon; four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Cemetery, Rocky Mount. The Rev. Gene Cain will officiate. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, November 2, 1997 Betty J. Hickey, 57, Eldon, died Friday at her home. She was born Nov. 27, 1939, in Grinnell, Iowa, a daughter of William E. Reynolds and Nellie Karr. She was married March 4, 1961, in Miller County to Mitchel D. Hickey, who survives at the home. A 1957 graduate of Eldon High School, she had been a salesperson with Orscheln Farm and Home Supply since 1989. She previously worked for International Shoe Co. in Eldon and in Jefferson City and for Kel-Am in Eldon. She was a member of Aurora Springs Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for several years. Other survivors include: one son, Ryan Hickey, of the home; two daughters, Dianne M. Jackson, Coral Springs, Fla., and Lisa R. Homan, Eldon; one brother, Bill Reynolds, Mountain View; one sister, Shirley Scrivner, Olean; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Aurora Springs Baptist Church. The Rev. Ernie Buscher will officiate. Burial will be in High Point Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to Missouri River Hospice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, September 18, 1997 Harley Craig, 81, Osage Beach, died Thursday at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital, Osage Beach. He was born July 15, 1916, in Etterville, a son of Ben and Mary Rebecca Stark Craig. He was married Jan. 8, 1940, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Ruth Zelpha Long, who survives at the home. An Army veteran of World War II, he owned and operated the Fountain Motel in Eldon from 1950-1960. He owned and operated the Missouri Aquarium from 1958-1979. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Eldon. He was past master of the Ionia Lodge 381 AF & AM. He was a member of the Royal Arch Masonic Lodge, Jefferson City. He was a noble in the Abu Ben Adhem Temple, Springfield, and was past patron of the Eastern Star, Eldon. He was a former member of the Eldon Chamber of Commerce board. He was on the board of the Lake of the Ozarks Association, and was on the board of the Missouri Motel and Hotel Association. He lived most of his life in the Lake area. Other survivors include: one son, Michael B. Craig, Osage Beach; two sisters, “Beavean” George, Chatsworth, Calif., and Helen Quig, Sacramento, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Randall Bunch will officiate. Burial will be in Dooley Cemetery, Eldon. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church of Eldon, or to Lake Community Church of Osage Beach. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, September 14, 1997 Mabel Lena Winters, 85, Eldon, died Friday at Osage Beach Health Care Center, Osage Beach. She was born May 30, 1912, in Freedom, a daughter of James Wright and Malinda Matthews. She was married Dec. 8, 1928, in Jefferson City to Clarence E. Winters, who died Sept. 15, 1966. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of the Eldon area. Survivors include: three sons, James Winters, Jefferson City, Loren Winters, Eldon, and Bobby Wood, Holts Summit; two daughters, Christina Winters, Tuscumbia, and Faye Bopp, Eldon; 19 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Tom Mustain will officiate. Burial will be in Eugene Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the Eugene Cemetery Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, September 2, 1997 Herschel A. Amos, 72, Enon, died Monday at the Good Shepherd Care Center, Versailles. He was born May 10, 1925, in Enon, a son of Rado and Orpha Dawson Scott Amos. He was married in 1944 at Sherman Texas, to Mildred Shikles, who died Dec. 13, 1984. He was an Army veteran of World War II. A lifelong resident of Enon, he was a livestock farmer. He retired as a supervisor with the Cole County Public Works Department, where he worked for more than 20 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 5; VFW Post 2442 Eldon; the Fraternal Order of the Eagles; and the Enon Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Duane Amos, Russellville; one brother, Dorsey Amos, Jefferson City; one sister, Ruby Shikles, Eldon; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Enon Baptist Church. The Rev. Guy Thomas and the Rev. Randy Trumbo will officiate. Burial, with military honors, will be in Enloe Cemetery, near Russellville. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home, Russellville. Memorials are suggested to the Lee House, Eldon; VFW Post 2442; or the Jefferson City Sheltered Workshop. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, July 18, 1971 Walter F. Vaughan, 46, of Overland, formerly of Maries County, died Thursday at the St. Louis County Hospital. Mr. Vaughan was born August 15, 1924, in Maries County, the son of Rainey and Florence Conner Vaughan. He was married on July 22, 1944, at Dixon to Beatrice Renfrow, who survives. He had been employed as a machinist for the Wagner Electric Co. since he moved to St. Louis in 1946. He was a World War II veteran, and a member of the Overland Christian Church. Other survivors include: two sons, Michael Vaughan, Berkeley, and Patrick Vaughan, Overland; his parents, of Meta; three brothers, Wayne Vaughan, Iberia, Wesley Vaughan, O’Fallon, and Kenneth Vaughan, Jefferson City; and one sister, Mrs. Faye Branson, Bland. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today, at the Stevinson Funeral Chapel, Iberia with the Rev. John Boaz officiating. Burial will be in the Lawson Cemetery, Maries County. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, September 6, 1997 Wanda Lee Diedriech, 70, Eldon, died Friday at Osage Beach Health Care Center. She was born Jan. 28, 1927, in Brumley, a daughter of Oliver F. and Marie Hutsler Wall. Her mother survives in Brumley. She was married Nov. 11, 1951, at Lake Ozark, to Clarence Diedriech, who survives at the home. She was director of Helping Hand Day Care Center in St. Louis for 20 years, prior to retirement. She moved back to the Lake area in 1990. She was a member of Lake Ozark Christian Church. Other survivors include: one son, Daniel C. Diedriech, Holts Summit; one daughter, Linda L. Lay, St. Louis; one sister, Thelma Meredith, Iberia; three brothers, Clark Wall, Iberia, Nyle Wall, Stoutland, and Larry Wall, Brumley; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lake Ozark Christian Church. The Rev. Stanley Duncan will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, September 3, 1997 Thomas Lee Patterson, 31, Eldon, died Monday at his home. He was born July 21, 1966, in Jefferson City, a son of Warren and Lois Jeffries Patterson. His father survives in Tuscumbia. He was married Sept. 24, 1988, in Lake Ozark, to Lesa Wood, who survives at the home. He was a member of Highway 54 Church of Christ in Eldon. He lived most of his life in the Tuscumbia and Ulman area, spending the last eight years in Eldon. He was a production line worker. Other survivors include: one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Patterson, of the home; one son, Kenton Thomas Patterson of the home; two sisters, Bobby Jo Patterson, Iberia, and Misty Patterson, Tuscumbia; and one brother, Andy Patterson, Tuscumbia. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Highway 54 Church of Christ. Doug Hawkins will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery, Brumley. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to the family. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, July 18, 1971 Mrs. Fannye Marie Denny, 64, Eldon, died Friday at Charles E. Still Hospital (Jefferson City). She was born May 4, 1907, at Barnett, the daughter of John and Albertine Smith Imler. On Dec. 9, 1928, she married Samuel Ernest Denny in Eldon. He survives. Mrs. Denny was a member of the First Christian Church and the Rebecca Lodge, both in Eldon. Other survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Wilson, Eldon, and Mrs. Marolyn Nichols, Lebanon; a son, Dr. E. N. Denny, Cameron; two brothers Layte Imler, Jefferson City, and Howard Imler, Eldon; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, Eldon. Burial will be in the Eldon Cemetery. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, June 8, 1995 Willie H. Hicks, 85, St. Anthony, died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Care Center. He was born Dec. 23, 1909, in Miller County, a son of John and Stella Pendleton Hicks. He was married Sept. 5, 1959, in St. Anthony, to Regina E. Schulte, who died Feb 9, 1984. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Iberia Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6167, and St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony. Survivors include one sister, Emma Ponder, Iberia. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Rev. Clarence Wiederholt will officiate. Burial, with military honors, will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at ST. Anthony parish hall with a Christian wake service at 7 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, June 4, 1995 Hazel J. Forrest, 91, Eldon, died Friday at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital, Osage Beach. She was born Feb. 7, 1904, in Dade County, the daughter of William and Josephine Wilkinson. She was married June 29, 1947, in Lake Ozark to Randolph B. Forrest, who died Aug 14, 1970. She was a graduate of Golden City Public Schools, and Southwest Missouri State University. She was a teacher at schools in Barton County, Golden City, Quapaw, Okla., and School of the Osage, where she retired in 1970. She was a member of the Miller County Retired Teachers Association, the Missouri State Teachers Association, the Osage Teachers Association and AAUW. She was a charter member of Lake Ozark Christian Church and current member of First Christian Church of Eldon. Survivors include: two sisters, Wilma John, Eldon, and Lois Laughlin, Collinsville, Ill. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. David E. Grousnick will officiate. Burial will be at Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials have been suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, June 5, 1995 Dorothy Mae Skaggs, 86, Iberia, died Saturday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. She was born June 3, 1909, in Crocker, a daughter of Cordo and Lula McMillan Crews. She was married March 30, 1931, in St. Louis, to Walter Freeman Skaggs, who died Nov. 2, 1978. She taught school, and worked as a seamstress at Ft. Leonard Wood and L.B. Manufacturing, Iberia, for 16 years. She was a member of Iberia Congregational Christian Church and Eastern Star Lodge 537, Iberia. Survivors include: One daughter, Helen Colvin, Iberia; four brothers, Lee Crews, Crestwood, Stanley Crews, St. Louis, Ransom Crews, Plato, and John Crews, Koshkonong; two sisters, Patsy Braiser, Plato, and Fern Gann, St. Louis; two grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. The Rev. Jack McCann and Dr. Ellis Livingston will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, near Iberia. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. today with an Eastern Star service at 7 p.m Memorials are suggested to Iberia Congregational Christian Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, June 7, 1995 Dessie A. Sestak, 98, Russellville, died Monday at Eldon Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 24, 1897, in Marys Home, a daughter of Cornelius and Mary Eva Morgan Honiker. She was married May 30, 1915, in Eugene, to James Sestak, who died Nov. 5, 1985. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Dover Place Christian Church, St. Louis, and a past member of the Russellville Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include: one son, Bert Sestak, Russellville; two daughters, Virginia Spencer, Northglenn, Colo., and Fern Winkler, Russellville; 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Two infant daughters preceded her in death, and one son, Joseph Sestak, died Feb 25, 1992. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Weber and Sons Funeral Home, Russellville. The Rev David Grausnick will officiate. Burial will be in Enloe Cemetery, Russellville. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, June 8, 1995 Vurden O. Rook, 78, Iberia, died Wednesday at Waynesville Nursing Center. He was born Sept 4, 1916, in Miller County, a son of Alvia and Fannie Flaugher Rook. He was married June 1, 1946, in Iberia, to Zella G. Tallman, who died Aug 17, 1988. He received a master’s degree in education from the University of Missouri in 1957. He taught school in Madden, Honey Springs, Barton and Brown. He retired in 1971 as an elementary principal in Linn. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he received the Distinguished Service Medal. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Burial will be in Iberia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, April 18, 1995 Jewel A. Long, 85, Iberia, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Care Center. She was born Sept. 13, 1909, in Tuscumbia, a daughter of John and Macie Fancher Burks. She was married to Walter Zehender. She later was married in 1951 in Kansas City, to Woodrow L. Long, who died Nov. 19, 1976. She was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church near Tuscumbia. Survivors include: one daughter, Alberta Johns, Richland; two sisters, Fern Huddleston, LaMonte, and Virginia Wilson, Iberia; seven grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Bro. Gene Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Tuscumbia. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, April 18, 1995 Ronald E. Deadmond, 57, Iberia, died Sunday at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. He was born Sept. 11, 1937, in Carlyle, Ill., a son of Larkin and Helen Huene Deadmond. His mother survives in St. Louis. He was married Dec. 18, 1964, in Iberia to Veronica Faye Helm, who survives at the home. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Army until his retirement in 1985. He was employed as a driver trainer at Greenfield Trucking Co., Ft. Dodge, Iowa, from 1986 to 1990. He worked for J.H. Ware Trucking, Fulton, from 1990 to 1991, and was a truck driver for Creech Brothers Trucking, Troy, since 1991. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony. Other survivors include: two sons, Ronald E. Deadmond Jr., Leasburg, and Floyd C. Deadmond, Missouri; two daughters, Tammy Jo Deadmond, Iberia, and Barbara Jean Deadmond, St. Louis; one brother, Robert E. Deadmond, Fenton; and grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Rev. Clarence Wiederholt will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at St. Anthony parish hall, with a Christian wake service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, April 19, 1995 Clay Pemberton, 68, Richland, died Monday at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. He was born Jan 23, 1927, in Iberia, a son of Rector and Lola Andrews Pemberton. His mother, Lola McDonald survives in Richland. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a truck driver. He lived in Chicago for many years where he owned a Standard Oil service station before retiring. He was a life member of the Royal Moose Heart Lodge in Chicago. Other survivors include: two sons, Joseph Pemberton, Waynesville, and Jeffrey Pemberton, St. Louis; seven daughters, Joanne Aginiga and Jacqueline Pemberton, both of Richland, Joyce Douglass, Waynesville, Mary Hubbard, Hawaii, Judy Pemberton, Jane Pemberton and Jeanette Pemberton, all of St. Louis; two brothers, Frank Pemberton and Duane Pemberton, both of Richland; one sister, LaVelle Gan, Laquey; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two sons, James Pemberton and John Pemberton, preceded him in death. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. The Rev. Clarence Wiederholt will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery near Brumley. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, April 17, 1995 Jacob Frank Berendzen, 73, Marys Home, died Saturday at his home. He was born Feb 5, 1922, in Marys Home, a son of Charles and Anna Lepper Berendzen. He was married April 27, 1948, to Laverne Morff, who survives at the home. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he owned and operated a garage in Marys Home from 1946 to 1963. He was employed as a carpenter from 1963 until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 3267, both in Marys Home, and Carpenters Local 945, Jefferson City. Other survivors include: three sons, Darrell Berendzen, Holts Summit, Harry Berendzen, Eugene, and Mitchell Berendzen, Jefferson City; five daughters, Cathy Klindt and Brenda Rush, both of Eugene, Janice Belt, Henley, Nancy Berendzen, Ponca City, Okla., and Sheri Koestner, Russellville; one brother, Raymond Berendzen, Megadorse, Ohio; one sister, Augusta Hake, Eugene; 12 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Two sons, Kenneth Berendzen and David Berendzen, preceded him in death. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Father William Korte will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Snows Cemetery, Marys Home. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Marys Home, with a senior citizens rosary at 3 p.m. and a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, April 25, 1995 Newell Watts, 77, Fayette, formerly of Jefferson City, died Sunday at Fayette Caring Center. He was born Aug 16, 1917, in Eldon, a son of Herman and Elvy Mae Watts. He attended school in Eldon and worked as a carpenter. Survivors include: five brothers, Jewell Watts, Russellville, Roy Watts, Jimmy Watts, Parker Watts and Bobby Gene Watts, all of Eldon. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Burial will be in Enloe Cemetery, Russellville. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, April 14, 1995 James Gail Aust, 77, Hallsville, died Wednesday at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia. He was born March 16, 1918, in Iberia, a son of Wilbert and Sadie Albertson Aust. He was married Oct. 23, 1944, in Eldon to Penny Jeffries, who survives of the home. He farmed in the Hallsville area and retired as a security guard from the University of Missouri in 1980. He worked at Vista Marketing in Columbia from 1980-1990. He was a member of Dripping Spring Christian Church, Columbia. Other survivors include: two sons, Danny Aust and Douglas Aust, both of Columbia; one daughter, Debra Dority, Hallsville; one brother, Wayne Aust, Columbia; one sister, Bonnie Barlow, Mexico; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Livingston Cemetery near Iberia. The Rev. Fred Erickson will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, April 14, 1995 Flossie G. Wallis Forbis, 85, Eldon, died Thursday at her home. She was born April 2, 1910, in Kaiser, a daughter of Arthur B. and Settie Jeffries Wallis. She was married June 13, 1929, in California, to Clay Forbis, who died March 4, 1987. A resident of Eldon for the past seven years, she was employed as manager of Mattingly’s, Fulton, until her retirement. She was a member of Ninth Street Christian Church, Eldon. Survivors include: three sisters, Evelyn Binkley, Eugene, Abbie Anderson, Linn Creek, and Roma Wilson, Tuscumbia; and two brothers, Carl Wallis, Braymer, and Dean Wallis, Baldwin City, Kan. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ninth Street Christian Church. The Rev. Don Renken will officiate. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Holts Summit. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to Ninth Street Christian Church Family Life Center Building Fund. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, April 16, 1995 Kathleen Tompkins, 91, Eldon, died Friday at her home. She was born Feb. 20, 1904, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Homer and Nancy Owens Riley. She was married Feb. 17, 1928, in Parsons, Kan., to Harry Tompkins, who died Jan 23, 1975. She and her husband owned and operated Tompkins Chevrolet & Oldsmobile in Eldon for many years. She was a member of First Christian Church, Eldon, and a 50-year member of Chapter CH, PEO. She was a former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Shelton and Marjorie Vernon, both of Eldon, and eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. One son, Claude Richard Tompkins, preceded her in death. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. David Grousnick will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church, Eldon, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, April 24, 1995 John Glenn McCommons, 81, Salinas, Calif., died April 14 at Casa Serene Convalescent Hospital in Salinas, Calif. He was born at Ulman, Mo., and had been a resident of Salinas, Calif., for 50 years. He served in the Navy from 1931 to 1957, including ship duty during World War II. He was employed for 19 years by Bausch & Lomb Inc., as an optical technician. He was a member of the Madonna del Sasso Catholic Church, Salinas, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Velma McCommons, Salinas, Calif.; five daughters, Glenna Jean Ferrier of Scotts Valley, Calif., Velma Gladwell, Martha Kathleen McCommons and Jean Lois Sanderson, all of Salinas, Calif., and Mary Helen Bemesderfer, Allentown, Pa.; three sons, John Louis McCommons, Roanok, Texas, Wesley L. McCommons, King City, Calif., and Walter S. McCommons, Salinas, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Helen Cantwell, Eldon; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were April 18 at the Madonna del Sasso Catholic Church. Burial with full military honors was April 21 at the Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Mo. Arrangements were by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home, Salinas, Calif. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, June 3, 1995 Philip B. Kesel, 77, St. Elizabeth, died Thursday at University Hospital and Clinics, Columbia. He was born Feb. 1, 1918, in Koeltztown, a son of Henry and Mary Kattenbrach Kesel. He was married May 23, 1943, in Apple Creek, to Nora A. Ruch, who survives of the home. He worked for Mack Electric in St. Louis for 27 years, retiring in 1978. He mobbed back to St. Elizabeth in 1979. He was a member of Teamsters Local 682 in St. Louis, St. Joseph’s Sodality and St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth. Other survivors include: five sons, Sylvester Kesel, St. Elizabeth, Donald Kesel, St. Louis, Roger Kesel, Aragon, Ga., Daniel Kesel, Catawissa, and Mark Kesel, Westphalia; nine daughters, Vernoica Kemna, Shirley Kemna and Clara Wilde, all of St. Elizabeth; Genevieve Jaco, Wardsville, Mary Jane Kesel-Twehus, Hollister, Sharon Chilcoat and Donna Belfiore, both of Jefferson City, Gail Kempker, Henley, and Dana Alexander, Dixon; 35 grandchildren, one step-grandchild and nine great-grandchildren. One son, Cletus Kesel, preceded him in death on April 10, 1995. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The Rev. John Degnan will officiate. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the St. Elizabeth Community Center, with a senior citizen rosary at 4 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, June 24, 1995 Bonnie M. Campbell, 76, Eldon, died Thursday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. She was born Aug 9, 1918, in Lebanon, a daughter of Oscar M. and Montie Mae Jobe Van Hooser. She was married Nov. 8, 1945, in Kansas City, to Harold W. Campbell, who survives at the home. A resident of the Eldon area for most of her life, she was a homemaker. Other survivors include: one son, Gary M. “Mitch” Campbell, Florissant; two sisters, Opal Wood, Gower, and Helen McDonald, Orrick; two brothers, Chum Van Hooser, Gower, and Donald Van Hooser, Orrick; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Gene Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, May 2, 1995 Earl L. White, 60, Gravois Mills, died Sunday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. He was born July 26, 1934, in Miller County, a son of Clarence and Vertie Howser White. He was married June 1, 1960, in Eldon, to Sandra Murphy, who survives at the home. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he had lived in Eldon and was employed as a custodian for Fasco Industries. Other survivors include: two daughters, Norma Franklin and Dorothy White, both of Gravois Mills; one son, Robert White, Tipton; one brother, Robert Leland White, Eldon/; one sister, Nancy Mae Keeth, Dixon; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Gene Cain will officiate. Burial will be in Dooley Cemetery, Eldon. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday. Memorials are suggested to the Dialysis Clinic of Columbia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, May 3, 1995 George T. Evans, 93, Eldon, died Tuesday at Eldon Health Care Center. He was born April 17, 1902, in Bonner Springs, Kan., a son of George P. and Emma J. Price Evans. He was married Aug. 22, 1928, in Eldon, to Thelma E. Rains, who died March 6, 1984. He moved as a child from Kansas to a farm north of Eldon, where he lived for 90 years. He owned and operated three feed and produce stores for 18 years. He also farmed. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Dorris Sanning, Rocky Mount, and Betty Fisher, Eldon; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Borys Boyuk will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, June 22, 1995 Maud Bond, 82, Jefferson City, died Tuesday at her home. She was born Oct. 15, 1913, in Tuscumbia, a daughter of Arthur A. and Sarah Elizabeth Williams Brown. She was married Oct. 22, 1927, in Jefferson City to Charles H. Bond Sr., who died June 23, 1980. A lifelong resident of Central Missouri, she attended Jefferson City schools. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include: five sons, Clyde O. Bond and Ralph R. Bond, both of Henley, Roy E. Bond Sr. and Charles H. Bond Jr., both of Jefferson City, and Richard Bond of the home; two daughters, Geraldine M. Bond Taylor, Jefferson City, and Barbara Bond, of the home; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Freeman Mortuary. The Rev. Clyde Leonard will officiate. Burial will be in Hickory Hill Cemetery, Hickory Hill. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, June 23, 1995 Ralph Gregory “Greg” Gunn, 61, Collinsville, Ill., died Thursday at Maryville Manor, Maryville, Ill. He was born Jan. 23, 1934, in Eldon, a son of Edward G. and Yvonne Nowack Gunn. He was married June 7, 1959, to Joan Ham, who died March 1, 1994. He was a graduate of Eldon public schools. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by the St. Louis Terminal Railroad until his retirement as chief clerk. He was a member of the Transportation and Communications Union. Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl Cheatham, Collinsville, Ill., one brother, Edward Gunn, Pittsford, N.Y., and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett. The Rev. Clinton F. Wofford will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the Ronald McDonald House. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, June 28, 1995 Albert H. Sanning, 87, Taos, died Tuesday at St. Marys Health Center. He was born Aug 1, 1907, in Mary’s Home, a son of Anthony and Elizabeth Backers Sanning. He was married Nov. 11, 1930, in Taos, to Julita Forck, who survives in Jefferson City. He worked for Central Hatchery and Blair Oaks School. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. Other survivors include: one son, Anthony “Tony” Sanning, Taos; five daughters, Jane Boeckman, St. Martins, Albertha Scheppers and Dorothy Sanning, both of St. Louis, Lois Bonnot, Jefferson City, and Frieda Krogstad, Holts Summit; two sisters, Caroline Borgmeyer and Helen Ortmeyer, both of Taos; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. The Rev. Kevin Clohessy will officiate. Burial will be in ST. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Taos. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Dulle Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, June 23, 1995 Ralph W. Curry, 75, Olean, died Thursday at his home. He was born Jan. 26, 1920, in Miller County, a son of Benjamin H. and Mary K. Barton Curry. He was married Oct. 22, 1947, in Tuscumbia to Helen Burks, who survives at the home. A Miller County resident for most of his life, he was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a Miller County deputy sheriff from 1960 to 1971, and was employed at McGraw-Edison as a metal worker. He was a member of Humphreys Creek Christian Church. Other survivors include one daughter, Phyllis Kemna, Eldon, one son, Gary Curry, Lebanon, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Gene Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Tuscumbia. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, June 30, 1995 Dora E. Hees, 94, Stover, died Wednesday at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born Nov. 30, 1900, in Eldon, a daughter of John and Ella Stark Phelen. She was married Nov. 30, 1961, in Eldon to Cletties Hees, who died April 6, 1983. She attended Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, and was employed as a secretary by the city of Kansas City. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and First Baptist Church, Eldon. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Albert Bunch will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, June 25, 1995 Daniel T. “Tom” Robinett, 78, Brumley, died Friday at the Miller County Nursing Home, Tuscumbia. He was born March 2, 1917, in Brumley, a son of Sherman and Eva Harmon Robinett. He was married Oct. 5, 1951, in Shreveport, La., to Margaret J. Smith, who died Sept. 23, 1987. He was educated in the Brumley public school. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and remained with the U.S. Air Force for 23 years before retiring. He later worked as a maintenance man around the Lake of the Ozarks. Survivors include: two sons, Ronnie Robinett and Duwayne Robinett, both of Kansas City; three daughters, Linda, Wanda and Elaine; four brothers, James Robinett, Tuscumbia, and Charlie Robinett, Gordon Robinett and Linn Robinett, all of Brumley; two sisters, Gertie Gilpin, Ft. Smith, Ark., and Frances Long, Brumley; and two grandsons. A daughter, Joann died in a976. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Rodden Church of Christ near Brumley, with the Rev. Gene Edwards officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Robinett Cemetery near Brumley. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, June 27, 1995 Cleta J. Rowden, 52, Brumley, died Monday at Columbia Regional Hospital. She was born Aug 2, 1942, in Miller County, a daughter of John and Virginia Vaughn Moneymaker. Her mother survives in Brumley. She was married April 3, 1960, in Dixon, to Wayne Rowden, who survives at the home. She was a homemaker and a member of Curry Church, near Iberia. Other survivors include: one daughter, Deb Ash, Brumley; three brothers, Louis Moneymaker, Anderson, and Dewayne Moneymaker and Bob Moneymaker, both of Brumley; two sisters, Ina Wall, Quapaw, Okla., and Barbara Harrison, Iberia; and one granddaughter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. The Rev. Garry Rowden will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery, near Brumley. Visitatio will be from 6-9 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, June 11, 1995 Mary Ruby Haggerman, 74, Eldon, died Saturday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. She was born Oct. 4, 1920, in Jefferson City, the daughter of E.L. Wilson and Mary L. Beard. She worked at the former Still Regional Medical Center as a housekeeper until her retirement. She was a member of the Protestant faith. Survivors include three sons, Jerry Haggerman, Eldon, Eugene Haggerfman and Larry Haggerman, both of Topeka, Kan.; two brothers, Truman Haggerman, Topeka, and Herschel Haggerman, Wichita, Kan.; and one sister, Margie Graf, Rocky Mount. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Eldon City Cemetery. The Rev. Gregg Bunn will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, June 12, 1995 Stanley Livingston, 82, Tuscumbia, died Sunday at Miller County Nursing Home, Tuscumbia. He was born April 17, 1913, in Miller County, a son of Richard M. and Mary A. Burks Livingston. He was married Aug 27, 1934, in Ulman, to Rayma Buruley, who died July 1, 1994. He had lived in Iberia and worked for the MFA Exchange. He moved to Granite City, Ill., where he was a firefighter with the Granite City Fire Department until he retired in 1958. He then moved to Eldon. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by one son, Alfred Livingston, Oquawka, Ill.; one brother, John William Livingston, Westphalia; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Gene Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Livingston Cemetery, Iberia. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to the Livingston Cemetery or the Miller County Nursing Home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, June 13, 1995 Ruth Jean Fleer, 75, Eldon, died Sunday at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Columbia. She was born April 19, 1920, in Lamar, a daughter of Guy M. and Bertha Jeanette Burton Keyes. She was married May 16, 1944, in Columbia, to Melvin Fleer who survives. A resident of the Lake area since 1962, she worked as an office manager in real estate. She was active in school activities, and was an honorary life member and past local and state office-holder in the PTA. She was a 50-year member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, holding the Order of the Rose. She was active in the Ha Ha Tonka Society. She was a member of the Niangua Chapter DAR, and was a senior leader, local and state officeholder in Children of the American Revolution. She was a 1994 graduate of Columbia College Lake Campus. She attended Ulman Baptist Church and was a member of Eldon United Methodist Church, and past member of Union Methodist Church, St. Louis. Other survivors include: three daughters, Theresa Fleer Godat, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Marti Fleer Farthing, Atlanta, and Mary Melissa Fleer McDowell, Brumley; one son, Mark Fred Fleer, Ft. Wayne; one sister, Kathleen Keyes Karlowski, Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Tom B. Keyes, Cincinnati; and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ulman Baptist Church. The Rev. Mark Kessler will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, June 14, 1995 Rosa Luetta Rowden, 61, Iberia, died Tuesday at her home. She was born Nov. 12, 1933, in Miller County, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Jane Duncan Dake. Her parents survive in Iberia. She was married Dec. 31, 1951, in Harrison, Ark., to Carl Glen Rowden, who died April 23, 1988. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Tabernacle Church, near Iberia. Survivors include: two sons, Rick Rowden, Meta, and Kerry Rowden, Iberia; three daughters, Diana Neal, Meta, Glenda Roark, Jefferson City, and Carla Maylee, Iberia; five brothers, Myrel Dake, Robert Dake and Ritchie Dake, all of Iberia, Floyd Dake, Climax Springs, and Darrel Dake, Stover; six sisters, Bonnie Pendleton, Dixon, Donna Dake, Pauline Humphrey and Beverly Pendleton, all of Iberia, Barb McDaniel, Stover, and Becky Smith, Jefferson City; and 12 grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Burial will be in Brays Cemetery, near Iberia. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, June 19, 1995 Thressa Lourane Bond, 85, Versailles, died Saturday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. She was born Dec. 14, 1909, in Miller County, a daughter of Columbus G. and Fanny Sconce Buchanan. She was married Aug. 30, 1930, in Kansas City, to Lloyd Malcolm “Boots” Bond, who died May 19, 1985. A resident of Versailles for most of her life, she worked at Tweedie War Plant during World War II, and served as a sabotage investigator. She was employed by Kansas City Bifocal Co. and the Fashion Shop, both in Versailles. She was a member of Versailles United Methodist Church, a life member of Morgan County Historical Society, and a 50-year member of the Women’s Civic Club. A member of the Versailles Senior Citizens and Senior Citizens Senate, she was a charter member of the Alzheimers support group at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Versailles, and served as a nursing home ombudsman. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Versailles. The Rev. Steve Burbee will officiate. Burial will be in Versailles Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8:30 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, May 9, 1995 James J. Ahart, 73, Eldon, died Sunday at his home. He was born Nov. 10, 1921, in Miller County, a son of William N. and Ida M. Barnhart Ahart. He was married May 20, 1972, in Eldon, to Josephine Stickney, who survives at the home. A lifelong resident of Miller County, he was employed as a machinist by Chesebrough-Ponds, Inc. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Other survivors include: two sons, Ronald Ahart and LeRoy Ahart, both of Eldon; two daughters, Linda Salem, Independence, Kan., and Brenda Ash, Summerville, S.C.; one stepson, Ronnie Carroll, Bloomington, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Brenda Wilson, Eldon; one brother, Bill Ahart, Excelsior Springs; six sisters, Edith Albertson, Betty Johnson and Joyce Connell, all of Eldon, Dorene Pendleton, St. Elizabeth, Naomi Darnell, Joplin, and Rayma Dowdall, St. Louis; 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Eastside Assembly of God, Eldon. The Rev. Buena Hoffman will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, May 11, 1995 Willa S. Kure, 89, Eldon, died Tuesday at her home. She was born March 25, 1906, in Eldon, a daughter of Frank and Ethel Crane Shoemaker. She was married April 27, 1935, in Kansas City, to Leo N. Kure, who died March 28, 1993. A graduate of Eldon High School and Felt and Tarrant Comptometer School, Kansas City, she attended Justas Business College. She co-owned and operated Kure Distributing Co., Eldon for 40 years. She was a member of Eldon United Methodist Church, and a 45-year member of the 50-50 Class. She was a member of the 5th District Sorosis Club, the Miller County Historical Society and a 20-year member of Ozark Twirlers Square Dance Group. Survivors include one sister, Frances S. Cockrell, Eldon. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Clinton F. Wofford will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the Eldon Humane Society. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, May 23, 1995 James E. Campbell, 83, Eldon, died Sunday at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Versailles. He was born Oct. 24, 1911, in Jamestown, the son of Luther M. and Clara Potter Campbell. He was married June 26, 1935, in Versailles, to Clara E. Admire, who died Aug. 12, 1990. He lived in Eldon for 60 years. He worked for the city of Eldon as a water technician. He was a member of the 9th Street Christian Church, and IOOF Lodge 462 and Rebecca Lodge 324. Survivors include: two sons, Jerry E. Campbell, Fairfield, Ill., and Luther M. Campbell, Versailles; one daughter, Clara Marie Pryer, Topeka, Kan.; one sister, Miller Ann Dunsing, Rock Island, Ill.; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at 9th Street Christian Church. Don Renken will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Garden, Barnett. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to the 9th Street Christian Building Fund. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, May 13, 1995 Margaret “Peggy” Arnott Keeling, 91, Etterville, died Thursday at her home. She was born April 16, 1904, in Holytown, Scotland, a daughter of John and Mary Ann Harper Forster. She was married April 28, 1926, in Wellburg, W. Va., to Ernest E. Keeling, who died Oct. 20, 1962. She was a homemaker. She was a charter member of Hooverson Heights Church of Christ, Fallansbee, W. Va., and served as treasurer. A resident of Etterville since 1962, she was a member of Etterville Christian Church. Survivors include: two sons, Robert E. Keeling, Mannington, W. Va., and James T. Keeling, Yuma, Ariz.; one daughter, Mary Ann Boyuk, Etterville; 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ronald Keeling and John Keeling, and two daughters, Jeanne Thompson and Dorothy McGowan. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Etterville Christian Church. The Rev. Calvin St. Clair will officiate. The remains will be cremated. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to Global Missionary Radio Ministry in Canada, c/o Etterville Christian Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, May 10, 1995 Donald Ray Alexander, 89, Eldon, died Monday at Eldon Health Care Center. He was born Oct. 9, 1905, in Tuscumbia, the son of Eugene and Elsie Russell Alexander. He was married Nov. 11, 1925, in Kansas City, Kan., to Maudie Martin, who died Dec. 16, 1983. He lived in Kansas City, Kan., for 45 years, the state of California for five years, and Overland Park, Kan., for seven years, moving to Eldon in 1977. He worked as a building contractor. Survivors include two sisters, Grace Buchanan, Sedalia, and Lyn Beck, Atlanta. One daughter, Doris Jean Alexander, died Feb. 11, 1993. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Randall Bunch will officiate. Burial will be in Tuscumbia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, May 16, 1995 Emil P. Plassmeyer, 91, St. Elizabeth, died Monday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. He was born Jan. 27, 1904, in Meta, a son of Stephen and Isabella Herx Plassmeyer. He was married April 16, 1929, in St. Elizabeth, to Rose Lueckenhoff, who died Jan. 17, 1978. A farmer and lifelong member of the St. Elizabeth community, he was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and St. Joseph’s sodality. Survivors include: two sons, Norbert Plassmeyer, Jefferson City, and Leo Plassmeyher, St. Elizabeth; one daughter, Mary Gentges, Loose Creek; eight grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The Rev. John Degnan and Msgr. John Huhmann will officiate. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Rekus Funeral Home, ST. Elizabeth, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, April 4, 1995 Frank Nations, 88, Eldon, died today at University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital and Clinics. He was born July 12, 1906, in Camden County, a son of William and Martha Nations. He was married Jan. 6, 1926, to Flossie M. Nations, who died Jan. 12, 1974. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church near Macks Creek. Survivors include: five daughters, Lois Rogers, Camdenton, Lorene Merrell and Frankie Merrell, both of Independence, Barbara Stoufer, Macks Creek, and Flossie Steele, Eldon; two sons, Charles Nations and Harel Nations, both of Macks Creek; two sisters, May Hunt, Raytown, and Jewel Seaton, Macks Creek; 34 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. Dean Rooffener will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hedges Funeral Home, Macks Creek. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, May 15, 1995 Norma Bell Kidwell, 85, Weatherford, Texas, formerly of Eldon, died Friday at Campbell Memorial Hospital, Weatherford. She was born Dec. 28, 1909, in Camden County, a daughter of William and Mary Jeffries. She was married in Hoyt, Kansas, to Elac Kidwell, who died in 1958. A resident of Miller County for most of her life, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Bagnell Baptist Church, Lake Ozark. Survivors include: two sons, Gerald Kidwell, Weatherford, and William C. Kidwell, Greenwood; one sister, Maude Fisher, Springhill, La.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bagnell Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Pratt will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, May 24, 1995 Lora Henry Carrender, 81, Eldon, died Monday at Osage Beach Health Care Center. He was born Oct. 23, 1913, in Eldon, a son of Joe R. and Mary Ellen Carrico Carrender. He was married June 16, 1934, in Baxter County, Ark., to Irene Jarret, who died May 28, 1988. He lived in Miller County all his life. He attended the Christian and Nazarene churches. He worked for two years in the CCC Camps during the 1930s. He was employed for several years at Glazer Brothers Pants Factory in Eldon. He is survived by one daughter, Maxine Carrender, Eldon. Two sons preceded him in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Frye will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Garden Cemetery, Eugene. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, April 4, 1995 Lattie Warman Strothkamp, 87, Dixon, died Monday in Phelps County Hospital, Rolla. She was born July 6, 1907, in Miller County, a daughter of John and Ardora Irvin Jones. She was married July 15, 1931, in Miller County, to George Warman, who died May 9, 1967. She was married June 22, 1975, in Manchester, to Louis Strothkamp, who died April 14, 1977. She was a member of Brays Advent Christian Church, Iberia. She worked as a nurse’s aid at Ft. Leonard Wood Hospital, and in a nursing home. She had also worked in a Dixon clothing store. Survivors include: one son, Wilbur Warman, Dixon; one step-daughter, Mildred Hoehne, Florissant; three brothers, Clark Jones, Iberia, Raymond Jones, Edwardsville, Ill., and Vernon Jones, Rolla; eight grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. One son, Kenneth Warman, preceded her in death in May 1986. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Dixon. The Rev. Tony Townley and the Rev. Earl Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery near Iberia. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today and from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, April 4, 1995 Jennie Jurgensmeyer, 87, St. Elizabeth, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Care Center. She was born Nov. 24, 1907, in St. Elizabeth, a daughter of Jacob and Margaret Holzer Weidinger. She was married April 25, 1929, in St. Elizabeth, to Frank S. Jurgensmeyer, who died July 18, 1986 (or 1966? copy smudged). She lived in Columbia from 1934-1988 and was a member of Our Ladies of Lourdes Catholic Church. Survivors include: two sons, Frank C. Jurgensmeyer, Florissant and Richard Jurgensmeyer, Tampa, Fla.; three daughters, Dorothy Enenbach, Overland Park, Kan., Jennie Hatley, New Madrid and Marge Matta, Chesterfield; one brother, Phillip Weidinger, ST. Elizabeth, 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. One son, Harold J. Jurgensmeyer, preceded her in death in January 1995. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth. The Rev. John Degnan will officiate. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, St. Elizabeth with a rosary at 10:30 a.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, April 5, 1995 Ruby Clara Davis Walker, 67, Sedalia, died Tuesday at her home. She was born Nov. 12, 1927, in Brumley, a daughter of Willie and Lela Clara Miller Davis. She was married July 31, 1954, to Clarence Wyrick, who preceded her in death. She worked as a school custodian and as a dish washer in restaurants until her retirement. Survivors include: two daughters, Addie Steward, Tuscumbia, and Nancy Mabee, Sedalia; two sisters, Emma Smith, Sedalia, and Geraldine Palmer, Brumley; one brother, Willie “Everett” Davis, Versailles; and ten grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hedges Funeral Home, Osage Beach. Pastor Mark Cerutti will officiate. Burial will be in Robinett Cemetery, Brumley. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials are suggested to Robinett Cemetery. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, April 10, 1995 Ursuline C. Oligschlaeger, 77, St. Elizabeth, died today at St. Elizabeth Care Center. She was born June 16, 1917, in St. Elizabeth, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Kemna Wilde. She was married June 20, 1939, in St. Elizabeth to Lawrence W. Oligschlaeger, who died April 9, 1991. A lifelong resident of St. Elizabeth, she was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth, and St. Ann’s Sodality. Survivors include: three sons, Paul Oligschlaeger and Robert Oligschlaeger, both of Jefferson City, and Mark Oligschlaeger, St. Elizabeth; three daughters, Carol Otto, Jefferson City, Betty Schellman, St. Thomas, and Donna Joannes, Kansas City; two brothers, Louis Wilde, Canon City, Colo., and Frank Wilde, St. Elizabeth; one sister, Margaret Oligschlaeger, St. Elizabeth; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The Rev. Greg Oligschlaeger and the Rev. John Degnan will officiate. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Rekus Funeral Home, St. Elizabeth, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, April 9, 1995 Coleman Ira Wilson, 77, Topeka, Kan., formerly of Eldon, died Friday at Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Administration Medical Center, Topeka. He was born April 8, 1917, in Eldon, the son of Edgar and Mary Beard Wilson. He was married to Ina Fay Buchanan. He was married Oct. 10, 1937, in Eldon, to Janie Howser, who died Feb. 28, 1978. He was married to Pauline E. Prigmore, who survives at the home. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, and lived in western Kansas before moving to Topeka in 1956. He owned and operated Wilson Brothers Trucking and was an operating engineer for Local 101, Topeka. Other survivors include: one son, John E. Wilson, Grantville, Kan.; two brothers, Hershel Wilson, Wichita, Kan., and Truman Wilson, Topeka; two sisters, Margie Graff, Barnett, and Ruby Haggerman, Eldon; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A son, Tommie Wilson, died Dec 24, 1959. Graveside services and burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, and 5-8 p.m. Monday at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to American Lung Association of Kansas, 4300 Drury Lane, Topeka, Kan., 66604-2419. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, April 9, 1995 Ruby Faye Brumley, 73, Tuscumbia, died Friday at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital, Osage Beach. She was born Dec. 9, 1921, in Shannon County, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth Neal Winters. Clarence Winters survives in Mountain View. She was married Aug. 16, 1941, in St. Charles, to Clifford Brumley, who survives at the home. She was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church near Tuscumbia. Other survivors include: one son, Richard Brumley, Tuscumbia; one daughter, Barbara Moser, Hannibal; two brothers, Everett Winters, Tuscumbia, and Ralph Winters, Iberia; and five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Charlie Worstell and Gene Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Tuscumbia. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to Mt. Zion Christian Church or Mt. Zion Cemetery. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, May 27, 1997 Services were today for Grace M. Uhlmann, 89, Springfield, who died Saturday in Balanced Care Springfield East. She was born June 13, 1907, in Owen County, Ind., a daughter of Jonas and Lydia Lockhart Burns. Shewas married April 16, 1927, in Flint, Mich., to Ernest Uhlmann, who preceded her in death. She helped operate Gambles Hardware Store, Ava, then retired in 1970 and moved to Springfield. She was a longtime member of the Ava United Methodist Church and the Amite Club of Ava. She was active in King's Way United Methodist Women, Springfield. Survivors include: one son, Jerry Uhlmann, Jefferson City; two daughters, Mildrend Hawkins and Doris Smith, both of Springfield; one sister, Louise Harrison, Flint, Mich.; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Burial was in AVa Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Ava United Methodist Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, March 7, 1995 John Logan Binkley, 93, Eldon, died Sunday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. He was born Jan 15, 1902, in Eugene, a son of Samuel and Minnie Hinds Binkley. He was married July 3, 1923, in Jefferson City, to Annetta Jenkins, who died April 15, 1980. He was employed as an assembly line worker with General Motors, St. Louis, from 1941 to 1964. A resident of Eldon since 1988, he was a member of Eugene Christian Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Mary Ann Mund, Florissant; three brothers, Mark Binkley and Mert Binkley, both of Eugene, and Arlie Binkley, Olean; one sister, Anna Mae Dawson, Russellville; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One daughter, Gloria Mae Binkley, preceded him in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Donald E. Renken will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Garden Cemetery, Eugene. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to Gideon International. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, March 12, 1995 Emmett Shikles, 84, Eldon, died Friday at his home. He was born Oct. 18, 1910, in Enon, the son of William Shikles and Sally Enloe. He was married Dec. 21, 1929, in Tuscumbia, to Lelia Irene McDowell, who died March 5, 1991. He was employed as a milk tester for Kraft Foods for 33 years. He was employed with Benson Lumber Co., Eldon, and with Eldon City Cemetery for 10 years as groundskeeper. He was a lifetime resident of the Eldon community, and a member of the Oak Street Church of Christ, Eldon. Survivors include: two daughters, Bonnie Reed, Springfield, and Serena Uber, Eldon; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Danny Fox will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to Fairhaven Children’s Home, Strafford. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, March 11, 1995 Rufus Bunch, 83, Eldon, died Thursday at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital, Osage Beach. He was born March 7, 1912, in Armstrong, the son of Sterling P. and Carrie Kirby Bunch. He was married May 18, 1935, in Fayette, to Neda R. Hammons, who survives at the home. He was owner and operator of a retail convenience store in Paris, Mo., for 30 years. He retired in 1978 and moved to Rocky Mount. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Other survivors include: one son, Glenn E. Bunch, Kansas City; one daughter, Donna K. Sharkey, Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Thelma Wells, Slater; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Armstrong Baptist Church, Armstrong. Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Armstrong. Visitation is set for 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, May 1, 1995 Warren C. Ash, 74, Brumley, died Saturday at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Columbia. He was born Feb. 10, 1921, in Brumley, a son of Jacob and Lola Phillips Ash. He was married Feb. 22, 1942, to Dessie D. Moss, who died Oct. 30 1978. He was married June 4, 1982, in Miller County, to Faye P. Rowell, who survives at the home. A lifelong resident of Miller County, he was employed as a school Bus driver by the Brumley School District and School of the Osage for 34 years until his retirement. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Kaiser Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6514 and the Rodden Church of Christ, near Brumley. Other survivors include: two sons, Bobby Moss, Iberia, and Jackie Ash, Brumley; two daughters, Sharon Jeffries and Evelyn Williams, both of Brumley; three stepdaughters, Marian Hess and Myrna Luttrell, both of Olathe, Kansas, and Mona Elam, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three brothers, Tom Ash, Webb Ash and Curtis Ash, all of Brumley; 12 grandchildren, four step grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. One daughter, Debbie Ash, died in 1955. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rodden Church of Christ. Brother Charles Caldwell will officiate. Burial will be in Robinett Cemetery, near Brumley. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, March 2, 1995 Charlotte W. Bodamer, 92, Liberty, died Sunday at Liberty Terrace Care Center. She was born Nov. 16, 1902, in California, a daughter of H.A. and Charlotte Moore Wieneke. She was married Dec. 28, 1928, to William H. Bodamer, who died March 6, 1981. A resident of Olean for most of her life, she had lived in Liberty since 1987. She was a homemaker and a member of Eldon United Methodist Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Charlotte Blakemore, Liberty; one brother, Richard M. Wieneke, Seattle; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Olean Cemetery, Olean. The Rev. Clinton F. Wofford will officiate. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to Eldon United Methodist Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, March 5, 1995 Maude Allee, 88, Jefferson City, died Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Home in Jefferson City. She was born Oct. 28, 1906, the daughter of Everett and Alice James Crane. She was married Feb. 22, 1933, in Tuscumbia to Elmont “Jack” Allee, who died Dec. 28, 1987. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Eldon. She moved to Jefferson City in 1987. She was a member of First Christian Church in Eldon. Survivors include: one daughter, Kathryn Bauer Waite, Eldon; one sister, Corrine Young, Springfield; three brothers, Calvin J. Spivey and S. Rex Spivey, both of Rogers, Ark., and Joseph E. Spivey, Little Rock, Ark.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home. The Rev. David Grousnick will officiate. Burial will follow at the Eldon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph’s Home or First Christian Church, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, March 5, 1995 Mabel B. Reed, 93, California, died Friday at Tipton Manor, Tipton. She was born May 16, 1901, in Miller County, the daughter of James and Alpha Carnes Stanton. She was married Feb. 28, 1920, in Eldon, to Amos Karl Reed, who died May 15, 1979. She attended China Country School, Miller County, Tuscumbia High School, and Eldon High School. She owned and operated Reeds Store with her husband and son until 1984. She was a member of First Christian Church, California, Jobe-Elliott American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 17, and Barnett and California Order of Eastern Star No. 521. She also worked with the Girl Scouts, Red Cross, and Lioness Club. Survivors include: one son, James A. Reed, California; two daughters, Lyle R. Koch, Columbia, and Alice R. Beckmeyer, Nashville; and eight grandchildren. Services will be a1 p.m. Monday at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Juanita Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in California Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today with an Eastern Star Service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church Memorial Fund. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, March 5, 1995 Irene McDowell, 62, Kaiser, died Saturday at St. Marys Health Center. She was born April 7, 1932, in Miller County, a daughter of Everett and Tildia Shelton Witt. On Dec. 22, 1949, she was married at Tuscumbia to Otto McDowell, who survives of the home. She was a member of Mt. Union Church of Christ near Brumley. Other survivors include: a son, James McDowell, Eldon; two daughters, Lila Roush, Jefferson City, and Loretta Emmons, Rogersville; five brothers, Doral Witt, Eldon, Iven Witt, Brumley, Jerry Witt, Jim Witt, and Allen Witt, all of Iberia; five sisters, Ruth Rodden and Nora Rodden, both of Brumley, Grace York, Crocker, Lois Comer, Barnett, and Brenda Stricklan, Dixon; and four grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia, with the Rev. J.R. McGuire officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions have been suggested to the Arthritis Foundation. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, April 27, 1995 Ray M. Long, 83, Eldon, died Wednesday at his home. He was born February 2, 1912 in Miller County, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Tilton Long. He was married July 1, 1934 in Miller County to Veleria Pemberton, who died January 28, 1994. A lifelong resident of Miller County, he worked as a painter. He was a member of the Brumley Christian Church. Survivors include: one son, James Long, Pleasant Hill; two brothers, Ralph Long, Eldon, and Millard Long, Jefferson City; two grand children; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Ed Teal will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, April 30, 1995 Clayton Nicholas Dooley, 97, Eldon, died Saturday at Eldon Health Care Center. He was born April 15, 1898, in Spring Garden, the son of George and Lily Bontrager Dooley. He lived most of his life in the Scrivner area in Cole County. He lived in Eldon the past 13 years. During World War II, he worked for Wagner Electric Company in St. Louis. Survivors include 12 nieces and nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Scrivner Funeral Home, Russellville. The Rev. Jasper Hunter will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Russellville. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Tuesday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Unknown Publication, September 2000 Iris Jones, 96, Springfield, MO, was born on July 15, 1904, and died at 8:39 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was a retired self-employed business owner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Nellie Atchley; husbands Chester Ferguson and Clifford Jones; one daughter, Clestine (Cleo) Denner; one granddaughter, Kelly Crain Crisp; and one brother, Bud Atchley. Survivors include a daughter, Dorma Ferguson and a sister, Chloe Baldwin, both of Springfield; two grandchildren, James Spackman, Springfield and Connie Crain and husband Jim, Nixa; five great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, April 11, 1995 Cletus John Kesel, 49, Bloomsdale, died Monday at his home. He was born May 13, 1945, in St. Elizabeth, a son of Philip B. and Alice Ruch Kesel. His parents survive in St. Elizabeth. He was married Oct. 24, 1982, in North Carolina, to Greta Sue Duro, who survives at the home. He was a graduate of St. John the Baptist School, St. Louis. A U.S. Army veteran, he was employed as a material handler by Mack Electric, St. Louis. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Bloomsdale, and the Festus-Crystal City Conservation Club. Other survivors include: one daughter, Phaedra Sue Kesel, of the home; five brothers, Sylvester Kesel, St. Elizabeth, Donald Kesel, St. Louis, Daniel Kesel, Catawissa, Roger Kesel, Atlanta, and Mark Kesel, Westphalia; and nine sisters, Genny Jaco, Donna Belfiore and Sharon Chilcoat, all of Jefferson City, Jane Kesel-Twehus, Hollister, Veronica Kemna, Shirley Kemna and Clara Wilde, all of St. Elizabeth, Dana Alexander, Dixon, and Gail Kempker, Henley. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Father Raymond Oge will officiate. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at Vineyard Funeral Home, Festus. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, April 30, 1995 Tommy M. Luttrell, 55 Sulphur, Okla., formerly of Brumley, died Friday at Valley View Regional Hospital, Ada, Okla. He was born Sept. 20, 1939, in Brumley, the son of Tom and Ethel Duncan Luttrell. He was married July 17, 1962, in Bartlesville, Okla., to Juanita Gail Lytle, who survives at the home. He was graduated from the Oklahoma School for the Deaf, Sulphur, in 1961. He was a laborer for the Sulphur Sanitation Department. He was a member of Honey Springs Baptist Church near Brumley. Other survivors include: two sons, Tony Marvin Luttrell, Cherokee, Okla., and Shawn Gail Luttrell, Sulphur; two daughters, Becky Sue Stoner, Macks Creek, and Cindy Lou Mick, Hopewell, Ohio; two brothers, Berlyn Luttrell, Brumley, and Doral Luttrell, Russellville; one sister, Faye Franks, Macks Creek; and five grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Dennis Nichols and Charles Caldwell will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery near Brumley. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, April 28, 1995 James Richard “Dickie” Abbott, 56, Eldon, died Thursday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. He was born March 31, 1939, in Eldon, a son of Richard and Anna P. Shepherd Abbott. His stepfather and mother, Leonard and Anna Heafey, survive in Barnett. He was a retired brakeman for Missouri Pacific Railroad, and was a member of the Jefferson City Eagles Lodge. Other survivors include: two sons, Christopher Abbott, Eldon, and Gregory Abbott, Erie, Pa.; two brothers, Bill Abbott, Eldon, and Danny Abbott, Barnett; and one sister, Catherine Stewart, Mabelville, Ark. Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eldon. The Rev. James O’Sullivan will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, April 12, 1995 Martha L. St. Clair, 85, Crocker, died Tuesday at Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. She was born Dec 25, 1909, in Iberia, the daughter of Will and Cora Malmberg Kee. She was married April 15, 1937, in Waynesville to Darwin L. St. Clair, who died May 23, 1993. She moved to Crocker from Florissant in 1974. She was a member of Crocker Presbyterian Church and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Iberia. Survivors include: one daughter, Ruby Brendell, Florissant; one brother, Earl Kee, Fairmont City, Ill.; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Bro. Billy Claiborn will officiate. Burial will be in Madden Cemetery near Iberia. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to Physicians Home Health and Hospice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, April 23, 1995 Jesse L. Jones, 81, Russellville, died Friday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. He was born Sept. 18, 1913, in Russellville, the son of John and Cordelia Dane Jones. He was married to Lula Hopper, who preceded him in death. He was married in 1959 to Lillie May Meteer, who preceded him in death. He was a farmer and moved to Tuscumbia from Centralia in 1962. He operated Miller County Nursing Home for several years. He moved to Russellville after his retirement. He was a member of Enon Baptist church, and a past member of Tuscumbia Lions Club. Survivors include: one daughter, Cleta Curtis, Moberly; one brother, Johnnie Almon Jones, Russellville; and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sons, Jimmy Lynn Jones and Johnnie Lee Jones, preceded him in death. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Bob Stevenson will officiate. Burial will be in Enloe Cemet4ery, Russellville. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday March 24, 1995 Harold B. Curry, 81, Edwardsville, Ill., formerly of Tuscumbia, died Wednesday at his home. He was born Nov. 23, 1913, in Hoecker, a son of Benjamin H. and Mary K. Barton Curry. He was married Nov. 9, 1935, in Tuscumbia, to Mable Ramsey, who survives at the home. He was employed as an aircraft assembler in Baltimore during World War II. A resident of Tuscumbia for 16 years, he was a farmer until 1962 when he moved to Edwardsville. He worked as a Pinkerton guard in St. Louis for four years, and was employed at American Steel for 14 years. He was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church, Tuscumbia. Other survivors include: three sons, Wayne Curry, Edwardsville, Oliver Curry, Holts Summit, and Finnis Curry, Troy, Ill.; one brother, Ralph W. Curry, Olean; two foster sons, William Kessler and Robert Kessler, both of Tuscumbia; seven grandchildren, three foster grandchildren and five foster great-grandchildren. An infant daughter preceded him in death. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Christian Church. The Rev. Gene Edward and the Rev. Mark Kessler will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, March 23, 1995 Joseph R. White, 89, Eldon, died Wednesday at Eldon Health Care Center. He was born July 24, 1905, in Eldon, a son of Joseph and Sarah Boyce White. He was married Dec. 16, 1933, in Eldon, to Eunice E. Rusk, who died April 25, 1982. He was employed as an engineer with the Rock Island Railroad for more than 30 years until his retirement. He was a member of Eldon United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Joseph White, Cheyenne, Wyo., and two grandsons. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Clinton F. Wofford will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, March 27, 1995 Jule Leonard Kehr, 80, Dixon, died Sunday. He was born Oct. 28, 1914, a son of Ernest and Louellen Alexander Kehr. He was married Nov. 19, 1937, to Daphne Lee, who survives at the home. He worked in the farm machinery business and owned a roofing company until his retirement. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Dixon. Other survivors include: one son, Jim Spears, Springfield; three daughters, Deborah Davidson, Springfield, Annabelle Frizzell, Greenfield, and Rose Hughes, Nixa; two sisters, Stella Anderson, Cabool, and Gertie Stracke, Iberia; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. An infant son, David, preceded him in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ, Dixon. Burial will be in Alder Springs Cemetery, Miller County. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Long Funeral Home, Dixon. Memorials are suggested to Fair Haven Children’s Home, Stafford, or to the hospice program. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, March 28, 1995 Manila E. Jarrett, 87, Jefferson City, died Sunday at Villa Marie Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born March 19, 1908, in Tuscumbia, a daughter of Richard A. and Bertha Joan Altha Topping Helton. She was married in 1925, in Jefferson City, to Leslie Richard Jarrett, who died in April 1970. She attended Tuscumbia schools. She was employed at Tweedies Shoe Factory and worked as an aide at Still Hospital. She worked as a sales clerk at The Purple Shoppe, and did volunteer work for the Salvation Army. She was a member of First Baptist Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, and the Brotherhood of Railroad Employees. Survivors include: one son, William J. Jarrett, Sedalia; two daughters, Bonnie J. Hoffmeyer, Kansas City, and Mary Carey, Jefferson City; four sisters, Beulah Ortmeyer, Marie DeBroeck and Pauline Thompson, all of Jefferson City, and Dixie Sennitore, Ft. Myers, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One son, Odie L. Jarrett, died in 1988. Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Buescher Memorial Home. The Rev. Thomas W. Nelson will officiate. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Thursday. Memorials are suggested to Missouri River Home Health and Hospice, Inc. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, March 28, 1995 Stella F. Bunch, 96, Eldon, died Monday at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Versailles.he was born Nov. 28, 1898, in Morgan County, a daughter of Joseph A. and Mary Ann Cochran Wood. On March 23, 1918, she was married at Eldon to S. B. Bunch, who died on July 9, 1979. A lifelong resident of Morgan and Miller counties, she was a member of the Blue Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include: a son, Virgil Bunch, Advance; four daughters, Alline Howser, Rocky Mount, Hazel Scott, Lucille McKinney and Dorothy Burris, all of Eldon; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. John Shifflet will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Rocky Mount. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions are suggested to Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, March 13, 1995 Virgil W. Ferguson, 73, Versailles, died Saturday at Osage Beach Healthcare Center, Osage Beach. He was born Feb. 4, 1922, in Versailles, a son of Charles H. and Alma May Metcalf Ferguson. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a truck driver until his retirement. Survivors include: three brothers, Paul Ferguson, Rio Medina, Texas, and James Ferguson and Charles Herbert Ferguson, both of Versailles; and one sister, Lois Schick, Eldon. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Versailles. The Rev. George Duckworth will officiate. Burial will be in Big Rock Cemetery, near Barnett. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, March 13, 1995 Henry L. Ault, 84, Eldon, died Saturday at Eldon Healthcare Center. He was born June 5, 1910, in Des Moines, Iowa, a son of Thomas O. and Hyla L. Dearinger Ault. He was married March 1, 1946, in Rock Island, Ill., to Dorothy M. Mier, who died Jan 11, 1972. He was an antenna installer and repairman with Osage TV & Appliance before he retired. He was a former operator of the Aulden Propane Gas Co., Eldon. He was a member of Ninth Street Christian Church, Eldon. Survivors include one daughter, Gayla Dwyer, Eldon; one son, Dencil Ault, Eldon; one brother, George Ault, Washaugal, Wash.; two sisters, Lovenna Thomas and Virginia Powell, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and 10 grandchildren. One daughter, Saundra Hahn, preceded him in death. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Minister Donald E. Renken will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, March 14, 1995 Opal Crouch, 68, Eldon, died Sunday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. She was born May 12, 1926, in Miller County, the daughter of James W. and Emma Frances Rush. She was married June 16, 1943, in Eugene, to James M. Crouch, who died April 2, 1968. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Miller County. She was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Eldon VFW Post 2442 and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include: four sons, Harold Crouch, Tuscumbia, John Crouch, Larry Crouch and Kenneth Crouch, all of Olean; six daughters, Roberta Thorson, Republic, Patricia Duncan, High Point, Patsy Buchanan, Bloomington, Ill., Becky Bertz, Lexington, Dianna Fitzpatrick, Olean, and Darlene Crouch, Columbia; four sisters, Elizabeth Bittle, Eldon, Arcinia Phillips, Kansas City, Goldie Wood, Marion, Kan., and Louise Jeffries, Camdenton; 29 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Jay Quinn will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Eldon. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, March 17, 1995 Bert Dewayne Clark, 71, Dixon, died Wednesday at Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. He was born Jan 11, 1924, near Iberia, a son of John and Lottie Green Clark. He was married Feb. 12, 1942, in Waynesville, to Hazel Mae Murray. He was married Nov. 25, 1978, in Hartville, to Geraldine Margaret Zimmerman, who died Dec. 14, 1991. He worked at Brown Shoe Company, Dixon for more than 20 years, retiring in 1984. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Church of Christ, Dixon. Survivors include: two sons, John Clark, Elberton, Ga., and Gary Clark, Dripping Springs, Texas; one daughter, Connie Gould, Willard; two sisters, Lola Tharp, Salem, and Geneva Shelton, LaPort, Iowa; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren. One daughter, Donna Fay Clark, died in1949. One son, Billy Dewayne Clark, also preceded him in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Dixon. Bro. Doug Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Dixon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, March 13, 1995 Raymond Lee Wallis, 80, Eldon, died Saturday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. He was born Feb. 15, 1915, in Kaiser, a son of Arthur B. and Settie Jeffries Wallis. He was married Jan. 29, 1936, in Lebanon, to Freida Bernice Wallace, who survives at the home. He was a lifelong resident of Miller, Camden and Morgan counties. A carpenter in the lake area for many years, he was a member of the Ninth Street Christian Church, Eldon. Survivors include: four sons, Jerry Wallis, Ottawa, Kan., George Wallis, Faucett, Larry Wallis, Rocky Mount, and Curt Wallis, Eldon; three daughters, Phyllis Wallis and Connie Henley, both of Lake Ozark, and Debbie Smith, Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Carl Wallis, Chillicothe, and Dean Wallis, Baldwin, Kan.; three sisters, Flossie Forles, Eldon, Roma Wilson, Tuscumbia, and Evelyn Binkley, Eugene; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ninth Street Christian Church. Don Renken will officiate. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Linn Creek. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to the Ninth Street Christian Church building fund. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, March 21, 1995 Nellie M. Hartman, 87, Jefferson City, died Monday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. She was born Dec. 31, 1907, in Miller County, a daughter of Lee and Vina Blankenship Howser. She was married Feb 26, 1927, to Jake Hartman, who died April 11, 1982. A lifelong resident of Central Missouri, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Carol Haulenbeek, Jefferson City, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Two sons, John R. Hartman Sr. and Kenneth L. Hartman Sr., preceded her in death. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Freeman Mortuary. The Rev. J.W. Hall will officiate. Burial will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, March 19, 1995 Patricia J. Michelson, 62, Jefferson City, died Friday at St. Marys Health Center. She was born Aug. 17, 1932, in Miller County, the daughter of James and Lelia “Chloe” Dawson Dickson. A lifelong resident of the Central Missouri area, she attended school in Iberia and graduated from Jefferson City High School. She was employed by the State of Missouri for more than 40 years, serving as an administrative assistant with Sen. Richard Webster for 25 years and then with Sen. Marvin Singleton. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 2693. Survivors include: one son, Michael Michelson, Jefferson City; one sister, Helen Trees, Jefferson City; one brother, James Dickson, Jefferson City; and two grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Freeman Mortuary. The Rev. E. Gene Rooney will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, March 19, 1995 Nathan M. Calhoon, 85, Eldon, died Thursday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. He was born March 26, 1909, in Midland, S.D., the son of Frank and Mary Fostina Moore Calhoon. He was married Sept. 24, 1936, in California to Olivia Cleo Hite, who survives at the home. He was a graduate of Midland, S.D. public schools. He was employed with Cierra DePasco Copper Corp., in Peru for seven years. He was a mining shift boss with The Homestake Gold Mine, Lead, S.D., and a furniture dealer in Bellville, Kan., before moving to Eldon in 1951. He owned and operated Calhoon Furnture from 1951 until his retirement in 1973. He served one term as mayor of Eldon. He served on the Planning & Zoning Board several years and served as chairman of the Eldon Park Board for five years. He was a charter member of the Eldon Gun Club and charter and past member of Miller County Historical Society’s board of directors. He was a 50 year member of Lions Club and a charter member of Volunteers for Youth Development. He was a member of Roof of the World Lodge 1094 AF&AM, Laoroya, Peru. He served as Boy Scouts treasurer and on the scouting board of directors. He held the scout rank of Silver Beaver. Other survivors include: two daughters, Audra May Gier, Kansas City, and Barbara Jame Stephens, Macon, Ga.; one son, Frank H. Calhoon, Chilhowee; three sisters, Evelyn Carroll, Greenwood, Miss., Eunice Underwood, Silver Springs Md., and Virginia Ruth Gerritsen, San Francisco; and two grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Christian Church, Eldon. The Rev. David Grousnick will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church Building Fund, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, March 20, 1995 Josephine A. Herx, 77, St. Anthony, died Saturday at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia. She was born Feb. 24, 1918, in Miller County, a daughter of Henry and Veronica Otto Buechter. She was married Oct. 6, 1936, in St. Anthony, to Lawrence P. Herx, who died Sept 26, 1986. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony. She worked for many years at L.B. Manufacturing in Iberia until her retirement in 1975. Survivors include: four sons, Ralph Herx, Jerry Herx and Larry Herx, all of St. Anhthony, and Tom Herx, Eldon; four daughters, Gernevieve Voss, Patricia Voss and Mary Herx, all of St. Anthony, and Louise Hagenhoff, Russellville; one brother, John Buechter, Brinktown; two sisters, Cecillia Luebbert and Bonita Kleffner, both of Brinktown; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One son, Donald Herx, died March 22, 1992. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Rev. Clarence Wiederholt will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. today at the St. Anthony Parish Hall, with a wake service at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, March 22, 1995 John R. Wiley, 77, Ulman, died Monday at his home. He was born June 27, 1917, in Belgrade, a son of Robert and Mae Moser Wiley. He was married Nov. 1, 1958, in Camdenton, to Ethel G. Wyrick, who survives of the home. He moved to Ulman in 1979 from Lafayette, Ind., after retiring from the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Other survivors include: one stepson, Glen Smith, Homeland, Calif.; two brothers, Tim Wiley, Bismarck, and Russel Wiley, Desloge; four sisters, Irene Anderson, Sun River, Mont., Maxine Richter, Ft. Shaw, Mont., Eleanor Mackley, Farmington, and Lilian Basto, Kent, Wash.; three step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Bro. Gene Edwards and Bro. Charlie Worstell will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Tuscumbia. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, February 16, 1995 Oliver Dean Carrender, 76, Henley, died Wednesday at his home. He was born Feb. 28, 1918, in Miller County, a son of James and Lydia Jukes Carrender. He was married Jan. 26, 1949, in Spartansburg, S.C., to Dorothy Gates who died March 20, 1988. He farmed for many years in Henley, and was employed as a custodian with the Missouri Highway Department until he retired in 1982. He was a Navy veteran, retiring in 1954 as a chief petty officer after 13 years of service. He was a member of the United States Naval Fleet Reserve, Eldon VFW Post 2442, and Disabled American Veterans, Oliver-Buehrle Chapter 17, Jefferson City. Survivors include: three sons, James Carrender, Houston, Allen Carrender, Henley, and Jerry Carrender, Russellville; one daughter, Marsha Brunk, Henley; five brothers, Gilbert Carrender, Manhattan, Kan., Lawrence Carrender, Brazito, Gene Carrender, Henley, Scott Carrender, Osage Bend, and August Carrrender, Cleveland, Mo.; one sister, Elnora Mathis, Kansas city; and eight grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Hickory Hill Baptist Church, Henley. The Rev. Shane Crum will officiate. Burial will be in Hickory Hill Cemetery, Henley. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home Eldon. Memorials are suggested to Hickory Hill Baptist Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, February 6, 1995 Reva Glea Lupardus Prewitt, 87, Lake Ozark, died Saturday at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital, Osage Beach. She was born Nov. 1, 1907, in Ulman, a daughter of Tolbert C. and Marjorie Hendricks Lupardus. She was married Jan. 17, 1926, in Bagnell, to Walter L. Prewitt Sr., who survives at the home. A lifelong resident of Miller County, she was a homemaker. She was employed for 16 years as a postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. She was a member of Riverview Baptist Church, Osage Beach, and the community social club. Other survivors include: two daughters, Helen L. Vernon, Eldon, and Maxine Costello, Lake Ozark; one son, Walter L. Prewitt Jr., Lake Ozark; one brother, Glen C. Lupardus, Canton; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. James McGowin will officiate. Burial will be in Gott Cemetery, Ulman. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, March 25, 1995 Walter L. Prewitt Sr., 89, Lake Ozark, died Thursday at Miller County Nursing Home, Tuscumbia. He was born Jan. 14, 1906, in Linn Creek, a son of William A. and Olive Rosalie Patterson Prewitt. Hew was married Jan 17, 1926, in Bagnell, to Reva Glea Lupardus, who died Feb. 4, 1995. He worked as a construction supervisor during the construction of Bagnell Dam, early Lake roads, Ft. Leonard Wood and Camp Crowder. He was a postal carrier in the Lake Ozark area for 16 years, and co-owned and operated a general store at Prewitt’s Corner, Osage Beach. Survivors include: two daughters, Helen L. Vernon, Eldon, and Maxine Costello, Lake Ozark; one son, Walter L. Prewitt Jr., Lake Ozark; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Jim McGowin will officiate. Burial will be in Gott Cemetery, Ulman. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Sunday. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Prewitt Scholarship Fund. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, February 8, 1995 Lucille R. Robinett, 70, Tebbetts, died Monday at her home. She was born Jan. 26, 1925, in Hockerville, Okla., a daughter of Clarence and Fern Stroyick Malmberg. She was married Feb. 10, 1943, in Camdenton, to Edgar H. Robinett, who survives at the home. She was a member of Barkersville Christian Church, Barkersville Quilting Club, Tebbetts Extension Club and American Legion Auxiliary Post 105, Iberia. Other survivors include: three sons, Everett H. Robinett, Kansas City, Kan., Edgar D. Robinett, Jefferson City, and Edward O. Robinett, Tebbetts; two daughters, Deloris Moss, Jefferson City, and Susan E. Klick, Chicago; one brother, Donald Malmberg, Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Louise Bowlin, Kansas City, Kan., and Betty Gass, Edgerton, Kan.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. The Rev. John Bouldrey will officiate. Burial will be in Robinett Cemetery, near Brumley. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Debo Funeral Home, Holts Summit, and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, with an American Legion Auxiliary service at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, February 9, 1995 Ted Vernon Sr., 65, Eldon, died Tuesday at his home. He was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Miller County, a son of Aubra and Flossie Livingston Vernon. He was married May 7, 1949, in Tuscumbia, to Wanda Wood, who survives at the home. A carpenter, he was a member of Carpenter’s Union Local 945, Jefferson City, and Aurora Springs Baptist Church. Other survivors include: one son, Ted Vernon Jr., Lee’s Summit; one daughter, Carolyn Moree, Deepwater; six sisters, Natholee Wood, Martha Bashore, Ruby Tucker and Donna Hill all of Eldon, Ann Deffenbaugh, Kennewich, Wash., and Nina Williamson, Richland, Wash.; one brother, David Vernon, Eldon; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Bob Stevenson will officiate. Burial will be in Allen Cemetery, Olean. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to Aurora Springs Baptist Church. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, February 7, 1995 Elmer T. Ash, 84, Brumley, died Sunday at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital. He was born Feb. 20, 1910, in Brumley, a son of Louis and Nancy White Ash. He was married in 1929, in Pacific, to Viola Thornton, who survives of the home. Other survivors include: seven sons, Elmer Ash Jr. and Richar Ash, both of Michigan, Lonnie Ash, Edward Ash and Winfred Ash, all of Arkansas, Merel Ash, Brumley, and Wendell Ash, Iberia; two daughters, Mary Cripe and Debra Newman, both of Michigan; 33 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. The Rev. Rex Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Robinett Cemetery near Brumley. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, February 15, 1995 Bonnie S. Bowden, 56, Brumley, died Tuesday at her home. She was born Aug. 31, 1938, in Brumley, a daughter of Hamen and Zilphia Reinhart Luttrell. She was married June 30, 1957, in Brumley, to Paul D. Bowden, who survives at the home. She was a member of the Mt. Union Church of Christ near Brumley. Survivors include: one son, Marty Bowden of the home; two daughters, Peggy Johnson, Brumley, and Cassie Willing, Lake Ozark; seven brothers, Clint Luttrell, Edwardsville, Kan., and Lynn Luttrell, Ovid Luttrell, Dean Luttrell and Donnie Luttrell, all of Brumley, Terry Lutrtrell, Kentucky and Mike Luttrell, Montreal; three sisters, Betty Johnston and Sharon Durham, both of Stoutland, and Sally Drake, Springfield; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Bro. Elton Drake will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery near Brumley. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, March 30, 1995 John Robert Nicholson, 69, Eldon, died Tuesday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. He was born Nov. 17, 1926, in Indiana, Pa., a son of William G. and Annabelle Carins Nicholson. He was married to Rachelle Nicholson, who survives in San Diego, Calif. An Army Air Corps veteran, he worked as a carpenter until his retirement. Other survivors include: three daughters, Sherrie Nicholson and Susan Nicholson, both of the state of Washington, and Linda Nicholson, San Diego, Calif.; one son, John Nicholson, Sacramento, Calif.; three brothers, William G. Nicholson, Lake Ozark, Richard Nicholson, Lynn Center, Ill., and Marvin Nicholson, Osage Beach; and two sisters, Betty O’Keefe, Lakeland, Calif., and Nadine Hilton, Cambridge, Ill. No services are planned. The remains were cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges Funeral Home, Osage Beach. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, March 30, 1995 Eugene J. “Gene” Benedict, 69, Eldon, died Tuesday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. He was born Nov. 13, 1925, in Springfield, a son of George and Mary Slovinski Benedict. He was married Feb. 14, 1955, in Springfield, to Wanda Renken, who survives at the home. He was employed as a switchman with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. for 32 years until his retirement. He then operated a wholesale bait and catfish farm near Eldon. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eldon. Other survivors include: one son, John Benedict, Lebanon; two daughters, Jeanie Benedict-Yates, Kansas City, and Geri Benedict-Lowery, Aurora, Colo.; and one brother, George Benedict, Amory, Miss. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father James J. O’Sullivan will officiate. The Remains will be cremated. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, February 23, 1995 Mary Lou Price, 82, Rocky Mount, died Saturday at her home. She was born June 30, 1912, in Wichita, Kan., a daughter of George E. and Audra Nell McClure Hite. She was married April 19, 1930, at Olathe, Kan, to Hugh R. “June” Wright, who died in 1947. She was married June 15, 1959, in Las Vegas, to Durwood W. Price, who died Sept. 29, 1979. An accountant, she was associated with Wright-Price Accounting and Tax Service in Camdenton for a number of years. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Eldon and the Niangua Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include: one son, Britton Wright, Winter Park, Fla.; one sister, Cleo Calhoon, Eldon; two stepsons, D.L. Price, Camdenton, and George Price, Des Moines, Iowa; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. David Grousnick will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, February 20, 1995 Martha T. Rehagen, 87, St. Anthony, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Care Center. She was born May 17, 1907, in St. Anthony, a daughter of William and Anna Lueckenotto Herx. She was married Feb. 9, 1926, in St. Anthony, to Joseph H. Rehagen, who died March 5, 1982. A resident of St. Anthony since 1977, she was a resident of Jefferson City for 35 years. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony. Survivors include: one son, Dan Rehagen, Warsaw; three daughters, Anna Marie Brand, Warsaw, Rosemary Little, Satsuma, Fla., and LaVerne Reinkemeyer, Lee’s Summit; two brothers, August Herx, St. Elizabeth, and Alvis Herx, Raytown; three sisters, Hedwig Holtmeyer and Pauline Doerhoff, both of St. Elizabeth, and Marie Gudeman, Tuscumbia; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Three sons, Joseph H. Rehagen Jr., William Rehagen and Robert Rehagen, preceded her in death. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Rev. Clarence Wiederholt will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Parish Hall, with a Christian wake service at 7 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, February 19, 1995 Mary M. Reed, 66, Eldon, died Friday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. She was born March 17, 1928, in St. Elizabeth, the daughter of Ilda and Dora Bear Wickham. She was married July 6, 1946, in Jefferson City, to Harry C. Reed, who survives at the home. She was a homemaker, and along with her husband, co-owned Reedville Subdivision on Highway Y near Eldon. She was a lifetime resident of Miller County, and a member of Aurora Springs Baptist Church. Other survivors include: two daughters, Helen Rising, Eldon, and Susan Brune, Bonnots Mill; three sons, Junior Reed, Yorktown, Va., and Robert Reed and Michael Reed, both of Eldon; two brothers, Alton Wickham and Wayne Wickham, both of Eldon; one sister, Alfreda Medley, Columbus, Ga.; and 12 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Ernie Buscher and the Rev Randall Bunch will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Eldon Community Center. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, February 25, 1995 Lillian B. McDowell, 87, Kaiser, died Thursday at Miller County Nursing Home, Tuscumbia. She was born Dec. 10, 1907, in Tuscumbia, the daughter of Thomas E. and Pearl Vernon Lake. She was married Aug 16, 1928, in Kansas City, to Charley McDowell, who died Aug 31, 1985. She was the oldest member of Riverview Baptist Church, Osage Beach, and was a member of the Social Circle Club, Kaiser. Survivors include: two sons, Charles Mancel McDowell, Kaiser, and Michael Earl McDowell; one daughter, Desta Bernice McDowell, Alexandria, Va.; three brothers, Clarence “Curly” Lake, Leonard “Bill” Lake and Lawrence Lake, all of Carrollton; four sisters, Martha Tompkins and Dorothy Watsky, both of Carrollton, Faye Morrison, Jefferson City, and Ruby Riecke, Lincoln; and one granddaughter. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Riverview Baptist Church. The Rev. Michael Parris will officiate. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery near Kaiser. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. today at Hedges Funeral Home, Osage Beach. Memorials are suggested to the Riverview Baptist Church or the Miller County Nursing Home. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, February 28, 1995 Martha G. Meisel, 85, Jefferson City, died Sunday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. She was born Dec 4, 1909, in St. Elizabeth, a daughter of Herman and Sophia Hollenbeck Gerling. She was married April 12, 1937, in Jefferson City to Emil J. Meisel, who died Feb 15, 1982. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City; the St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Meta; and the St. Ann’s Sodality in Meta. She worked at Oberman Manufacturing and International Shoe Company in Jefferson City; at Iberia Manufacturing; at Champion Canvas Company in Meta; and Meta Uniform, where she retired in 1975. She had lived in Jefferson City since 1984. Survivors include: two sons, Harold Meisel, Jefferson City, and Herman Meisel, Blue Springs; two daughters, Dolores Litsch and Louise Branson, both of Holts Summit; four sisters, Regina Sanning and Anna Sanning, both of Jefferson City, Christine Allison, Florida, and Elizabeth Crall, Eugene; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The Rev. John Schutty will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Rekus Funeral Home, Meta, with a wake service at 6:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, February 27, 1995 Lucille Crider, 72, Eldon, died Saturday at St. Marys Health Center (Jefferson City). She was born Sept. 25, 1922, in Wallsburg, Kan., a daughter of Leroy and Clara Peterson Smithart. She was married in 1948, in Junction City, Kan., to Elmer Crider, who died in 1984. She was employed as an LPN at St. Marys Hospital, Manhattan, Kan., until her retirement. A resident of Eldon since 1984, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Manhattan. Survivors include: two daughters, Linda Ahart and Lynn Hagerman, both of Eldon; one sister, Maurine Hughey, Eldon; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. George O. Flora will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, February 19, 1995 James A. Hendley, 83, Eldon, died Friday at St. Elizabeth Care Center. He was born April 15, 1909, in Kentucky, the son of Sanford and Gemima Strong Hendley. He was married Feb. 6, 1933, to C. Eleanor Fancher, who died July 25, 1980. He was married March 2, 1981, to Mona Flaugher Setser, who survives at the home. He farmed in the Iberia Community until 1958, then was employed as a corrections officer with the Missouri Department of Corrections from 1958-1962. He served as warden of St. Louis County Corrections Facility from 1962-1970, the moved to Iberia where he was associated with Hendley Farm Supply. He moved to Eldon in 1982, where he was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. He also was a member of American Association of Retired Persons. Other survivors include: one son, Ralph E. Hendley, Iberia; one daughter, Catherine A. Hull, Swartz Creek, Mich.; two step-sons, Chester W. Setser, Eldon, and Kenneth L. Setser, Versailles, Ky.; one step-daughter, Lorene Whittington, Granite City, Ill.; three brothers, Ezra Hendley, Vicksburg, Mich., Aaron Hendley, Bernie and Dees Hendley, Pontiac, Mich.; five sisters, Mary Minor, Rogers, Ark., Martha Burdett, Hemet, Calif., Esther Reed, Warsaw, Harriett Prock, Eugene, and Wilma Ingram, Portsmouth, Va.; and eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Church of the Nazarene, Eldon. Jerry Frye and John Bouldry will officiate. Burial will be in Tuscumbia Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to First Church of the Nazarene, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, February 22, 1995 Raymond L. Mathews, 79, Olean, died Monday at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1916, in Cherryville, N.M., a son of Abner N.F. and Ethel Leeming Mathews. He was married May 25, 1941, in Tuscumbia, to Fern Marie Denton, who survives at the home. A resident of Olean since 1994, he was employed as a mechanic with Greyhound Coach Lines, St. Louis, for 33 years until his retirement. He was an outdoorsman and fisherman. Other survivors include: one daughter, Sandra Litchfield, Mission, Kan.; one brother, Roy E. Mathews, Sulphur Springs, Ark.; one sister, Rowena Pezeley, Columbus, Ohio; and one grandson. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Don Renken will officiate. Graveside services with military honors will be at Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, January 23, 1995 Tolivar H. Franklin, 73, Eldon, died Saturday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. He was born June 12, 1921, in Olean, a son of William T. and Faye Augusta Thompson Franklin. After high school, he worked for the Kraft Cheese factory, Eldon. He attended business college in Sedalia, and graduated from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, with a bachelor’s degree. He was employed by Citizens Bank of Eldon for more than 30 years until his retirement as a senior vice-president. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2442 and the I.O.O.F., both in Eldon. He was a member of Oak Street Church of Christ, Eldon. Survivors include: three brothers, William C. Franklin, Stover, James L. Franklin, Eldon, and Dan Franklin, Smithville; and two sisters, Carrie Marie Johns, Hamlet, N.C., and Wanda Fay Franklin, Marshall. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Jasper Hunter will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Eldon. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, February 4, 1995 William Doran Jennings, 78, Fulton, died Friday at Callaway Community Hospital. He was born June 12, 1916, in Elk Park, N.C., the son of John M. and Cora Ivalee Moody Jennings. He was married Sept 18, 1945, in Tuscumbia, to Dorothy Lucille Dees, who survives at the home. He attended Readsville School, and was a World War II veteran. He was a member of Bethel Methodist Church, Readsville. Other survivors include: one son, Larry Jennings, Fulton; two sisters, Ruth Davis, Fulton, and Virginia Bahr, Columbia; and two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Debo Funeral Home, Fulton. The Rev. Bruce Williamson will officiate. Entombment will be in Callaway Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, February 2, 1995 Henry P. Lepper, 71, Marys Home, died Tuesday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. He was born Nov. 15, 1923, a son of Frank H. and Rosa J. Lueckenhoff Lepper. He was married Jan 29, 1946, in Eldon, to Betty L. Berendzen, who survives of the home. He served in the Army during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. He retired from the Missouri Department of Corrections as a canteen manager in 1988. He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church; Eldon VFW Post 2442; Disabled American Veterans of Jefferson City; and the Knights of Columbus in Marys Home. Other survivors include: five sons, David Lepper, Daniel Lepper, James Lepper and John Lepper, all of Eugene, and Mark Lepper, Jefferson City; five brothers, Al Lepper, Olean, Jake Lepper and William Lepper, both of Jefferson City, Walter Lepper and Adolph Lepper, both of Eugene; one sister, Alma Lepper, Eugene; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. The Rev. William Korte will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Eldon VFW Post 2442. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Marys Home, with a 3 p.m. senior citizens rosary and a 7 p.m. rosary. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, January 31, 1995 Raymond Lerory Green Sr., 59, Fulton, died Sunday at his home. He was born Nov. 18, 1935, in Tuscumbia, the son of Raymond E. and Ann Cain Green. His mother, Ann Cain Jackson, survives in Fulton. He was married Dec. 18, 1965, in Fulton, to Rose M. Hall, who survives of the home. He worked as an electrician for the Fulton State Hospital for 13 years. Other survivors include: seven sons, Kenny Green, Mexico, Steve Green, Raymond Green Jr. and Danny Green, all of Fulton, John Bigsby and Rodney Green, both of Texas, and Russell Bigsby, South Carolina; one daughter, Candy Vaca, Fulton; one brother, Randy Rice, Fulton; one sister, Shirley Perry, Fulton; and 17 grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Debo Funeral Home, Fulton. The Rev. Gary Garrett will officiate. Burial will be in Callaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, February 2, 1995 Juanita M. May, 61, Iberia, died Monday at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital, Osage Beach. She was born Aug 2, 1933, in Chicago, a daughter of Louis and Mary Brainwine Schroeder. She was married Dec. 23, 1952, in Chicago, to Albert F. May, who survives of the home. She moved to Iberia 16 years ago. She worked at Phase V Beauty Salon in Osage Beach and was a member of the Christian Womens Club in Osage Beach. Other survivors include: two sons, Albert F. May Jr., Zion, Ill., and Thomas May, Jefferson City; one daughter, Jayne Anthony, Iberia; one sister, Mary Lou Izmer, Palatine, Ill.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One son, Daniel May, died Sept 23, 1993. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Her husband will officiate. Burial will be in Livingston Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. Friday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Saturday, January 21, 1995 Frankie Wilson, 91, Iberia, died Friday at her son’s home near Iberia. She was born Oct. 15, 1903, in Brays, the daughter of William and Abagill Humphrey Dake. She was married Aug 8, 1920, to Leonard Wilson, who died May 29, 1963. She worked for the Fort Leonard Wood Hospital and PX, and at L.B. Manufacturing, Iberia. She also worked with her husband on their farm for many years. She was a member of Brays Advent Christian Church near Iberia, and the Freemont Watkins American Legion Auxiliary Post 105, Iberia. Survivors include: five sons, Spurgeon Wilson, Leonard Wilson Jr., Bobby Wilson and Kenneth Wilson, all of Iberia, and George Wilson, Manistique, Mich.; three daughters, Edna Humphrey and Margaret Cochran, both of Iberia, and Ruby Mees, Chandler, Ariz.; 22 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. One son, Jewel Wilson, died Aug 24, 1983. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. The Rev. David Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery near Iberia. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday with an American Legion Auxiliary service at 6 p.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, January 23, 1995 Veda L. McDowell, 48, Iberia, died Friday at her home. She was born April 20, k1946, in Richland, a daughter of Lilburn and Anna Belle Hargett Miller. She was married in 1961, in Tuscumbia, to Karl McDowell, who survives in Crocker. Other survivors include: one daughter, Karen Brooks, Richmond, Kan.; one brother, Donald Miller, Richland; four sisters, Marilyn Bowlin, Barbara Cooper and Ruby Devore, all of Brumley, and JoAnn Rowden, Iberia; and three grandchildren. A son, James Ray McDowell, preceded her in death. Services will be at 3 pm. Tuesday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Brother Larry Young will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Union Cemetery, near Brumley. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, January 17, 1995 James O. Huddleston, 90, Iberia, died Sunday at his home. He was born Jan 18, 1904, at Passover, a son of William and Parmelia Ledford Huddleston. He was married Jan. 18, 1929, at Linn Creek, to Millie F. Bradley, who survives of the home. A retired farmer, he was a member of Free Will Baptist Church near Kaiser. Other survivors include: two daughters, Shirley Hensley, Iberia, and Alma Ballard, Tuscumbia; one sister, Ada Kelsey, Jefferson City; nine grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. The Rev. John Bouldrey and the Rev. Mark Cerutti will officiate. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery near Kaiser. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, January 20, 1995 William E. “Bud” Fancher, 74, St. Elizabeth, died Thursday at the Miller County Nursing Home, Tuscumbia. He was born July 4, 1920, in Pulaski County, a son of Malachi and Laura Belle Varner Fancher. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a former resident of Crocker. Survivors include: one son, Bill Fancher, Jefferson City; two daughters, Glenda Helton, Crocker, and Linda Knudson, Lebanon; one brother, Charles Fancher, state of Washington; three sisters, Dorothy Coleson and Lucy Sullivan, both of St. Elizabeth, and Lorene Flaugher, Eldon; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Brother Billy Claiborn will officiate. Burial with military rites will be in Bethany Cemetery near Crocker. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, January 30, 1995 Catherine M. Kern, 75, Meta, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Care Center, St. Elizabeth. She was born June j10, 1919, in St. Elizabeth, a daughter of Bernard and Barbara Weidinger Kirkweg. She was married Feb. 20, 1946, to Steve C. Kemna, who died Sept 29, 1966. She was married Dec. 3, 1970, in Jefferson City to Theodore L. Kern, who died July 24, 1984. She was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Meta, and the Blue Army. Survivors include: one daughter, Fredonna Kemna, Wardsville; one stepson, Ted Quick, Holts Summit; one stepdaughter, Shirley Libbert, Hillsboro; one brother, Lawrence Kirkweg, St. Elizabeth; one half brother, Al Bax, Meta; one half sister, Cecilia Rehagen, Westphalia; and three stepgrandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The Rev. John Schutty will officiate. Burial will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Rekus Funeral Home, Meta, with a wake service at 7 p.m. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, February 2, 1995 Sula P. Connell, 56, Eldon, died Tuesday at her home. She was born Dec. 29, 1938, in St. Louis, a daughter of Jesse J. and Brooks Haynes Kehr. Her parents survive in Eldon. She was married Nov. 7, 1954, in Eugene to LeRoy Connell. A homemaker, she lived in St. Louis for five years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Eldon. Other survivors include: two sons, Chris Connell, Eldon, and Dana Connell, Sedalia; one daughter, Lisa Hamner, Jasper, Ala.; one brother, Doug Kehr, Jefferson City; one sister, Carol Smith, Lake Ozark; and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Eldon Myers will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, January 31, 1995 Monroe Buster, 77, Eldon, died Monday at the University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital and Clinics. He was born May 18, 1917, in Eugene, the son of James E. and Aurie Leona Henley Buster. He was married Oct. 8, 1938, in Jefferson City to Ardis Ethel Connell, who survives of the home. An Army veteran of World War II, he farmed in the Eugene area most of his life, moving to Eldon 18 years ago. He was employed with Interco in Jefferson City for 24 years. He was a member of Aurora Springs Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. Other survivors include: two daughters, Sharon Gray, Eugene, and Patsy Jobe, Brazito; two sisters, Brooxe Kallenbach, Tuscumbia, and Marcella Matthews, Independence; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Aurora Springs Baptist Church. The Rev. Ernie Buscher and the Rev. Farrie L. Cole will officiate. Burial will be in Eugene Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, January 27, 1995 Robert S. Russell, 91, Eldon, died Thursday at St. Mary’s Health Center. He was born Dec. 18, 1903, in Miller County, the son of Charles and Minnie Atkinson Russell. He was married Oct. 21, 1926, in Miller County, to Opal McMillen, who survives of the home. He worked as a switchboard operator for Union Electric for 33 years, and was a member of First Christian Church, Eldon. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Fred Trimble will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, January 26, 1995 Thomas E. Brown, 92, Eldon, died Wednesday at Eldon Family Health Center. He was born Feb. 22, 1902, in Johnsonville, Okla., a son of Joe and Emma Bryant Brown. He was married March 10, 1938, in Yuma, Ariz., to Grace Ellen Moneymaker, who died July 3, 1992. He owned and operated Crocker Auction Barn, Brown Furniture Store and Brown’s Trading Post, all in Crocker, and Dixon Auction Barn, Dixon. Survivors include: three step-sons, Hadley Lee Strutton, Project City, Calif., Kenneth Strutton, state of Rhode Island, and Morley Lester Strutton, Leesville, La.; 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. One son, J. B. Brown, and three stepsons, John Edward Strutton, Cecil Struton and Hershel Strutton, preceded him in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Brother Duncan Skiles will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Iberia. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City News Tribune, Sunday, January 22, 1995 Patricia Sue Woodside, 57, Jefferson City, a former Eldon resident, died Thursday at Capital Region Medical Center-Still Campus. She was born July 19, 1937, at Hubbell, Neb., a daughter of Howard and Margaret Evers Icenogle. Her mother, Margaret Howser, survives in California. She was married June 12, 1955, to Kenneth D. Woodside, who died June 19, 1989. She was a homemaker. She lived in Eldon from 1970-1992, when she moved to Jefferson City. Other survivors include: one daughter, Vicki Melton, Eldon; one brother, Jerry Icenogle, Bear, Del.; four sisters, Janet Weibel, Jefferson City, Joyce Baird, Norwood, Minn., Sharilyn Koch, Ovid, Mich., and Beth Ball, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; one granddaughter and two step-grandsons. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon, with the Rev. Donald E. Renken officiating. Burial will be in the Eldon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, January 6, 1995 Clarke “Big Dad” Payne, 75, Eldon, died Thursday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. He was born Dec. 15, 1919, in Brumley, a son of Noah and Alice Wall Payne. He was married April 9, 1941, in Eldon to Pauline Hinds, who survives at the home. He was a 1938 graduate of Eldon High School, and attended Drury College in Springfield and the University of Chicago. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, and a carpet salesman. He was a member of the Eldon Country Club, and founded the annual “Big Dad” Open New Years Day Golf Tournament at the club. He was a member of the first Christian Church, Eldon. Other survivors include: two daughters, Kay Oliver, Redlands, Calif., and Tricia Drinkard, Jefferson City; one brother, Clay H. Payne, Springfield; one sister, Lois Dean Brunsky, Clinton; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. David Grousnick will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Monday, January 16, 1995 Benjamin F. Beeson, 73, Eldon, died Friday in Splendora, Texas. He was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Warren County, Iowa, a son of Ival and Zola Dodson Beeson. He was married Jan. 7, 1938, in Warren County to Catherine Chamberlain, who died Aug 18, 1992. A resident of Eldon since 1969, he was employed by the Rock Island Railroad until his retirement as an engineer in 1982. He was a member of Church of God International. Survivors include: two sons, Merle Beeson, state of Iowa, and Marvin Beeson, state of Illinois; one daughter, Cathy Gasaway, state of Texas; one brother, Marvin Beeson, state of Iowa; one sister, Theresa Paridiasoe, state of Connecticut; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eldon City Cemetery. James Ingle will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, January 10, 1995 Sam W. Robinett, 84, Eldon, died Sunday at his home. He was born July 8, 1910, in Tuscumbia, a son of Merrill and Stella Workman Robinett. He was married March 7, 1935, in Eldon to Ellen Richardson, who died Dec. 17, 1986. He was married Aug. 3, 1987, in Eldon to Wilma Williams, who survives in Eldon. A lifelong resident of Miller County, he was employed for more than 40 years as a supervisor for Waite’s Turkey Hatchery, Eldon. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Eldon. Other survivors include: three stepdaughters, Wanda Wright and Judi Harwood, both of Tuscumbia, and Mary Graves, Eldon; one stepson, John Warren, San Clemente, Calif.; five brothers, Sherman Robinett and Ted Robinett, both of Eldon, Gerald Robinett, Barnett, Basil Robinett, Kaiser, and Milo Robinett, Green Forest, Ark.; six sisters, Nellie Helton, Jefferson City, and Eula Gorg, Eunice Baucom, J. Pauline Currence, Ruby Shepherd, and Sue DeGraffenreid, all of Eldon; 11 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren. An infant daughter preceded him in death. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. Jasper Hunter will officiate. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Kaiser. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Friday, January 13, 1995 Jessie H. Nixdorf, 86, Ulman, died Thursday at Capital Region Medical Center-Memorial Campus. She was born Dec. 14, 1908, near Ulman, a daughter of Carroll and Josephine Burks Nixdorf. She taught junior high school at Tuscumbia for 12 years and at School of the Osage for 17 years. She also taught at many rural schools and was a member of Ulman Christian Church. Survivors include two sisters, Louise Nixdorf, Ulman and Cleo Carnes, Camdenton. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Bro. Larry Young will officiate. Burial will be in Nixdorf Pleasant Farm Cemetery near Ulman. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Saturday. Submitted to Miller County GenWeb by Nancy Thompson: Obituary: Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, January 10, 1995 Norris Lee Campbell Sr., 57, Iberia, died Monday at his home. He was born Jan 30, 1937, at Dixon, a son of Edgar and Emmaline Pankey Campbell. On April 9, 1966, he was married at Tuscumbia to Janette Kay Humphrey, who survives of the home. He had owned and operated Campbell Auto Sales near Iberia since 1987. He was a member of Iberia First Baptist Church. Other survivors include: a son, Norris Lee Campbell Jr., Iberia; a daughter, Brenda Lee Duncan, Iberia; three other children by a previous marriage; three brothers, Willis Dean Campbell, Salem, Dorsey Jay Campbell, Ownesville, and William Clay Campbell, Benton, Ky.; four sisters, Ruby Faye Koepke, Waynesville, Mary Sue McClain, Stanton, Sally Marie Loughridge, Bland, and Joyce Kay Campbell, Evansville, Ind., and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Tabernacle Church near Iberia. Brother Duncan Skiles will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery near Iberia. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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