Ozark County Obits
Obituaries from Ozark County Papers
From the Ozark County Times, 18 May 2005 William “Mike” Sanders Memorial services for William Michael (Mike) Sanders, 47, of Mammoth, were held Saturday, May 14 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with Ed Murray officiating. Mr. Sanders died May 11, 2005, at his home. He was born June 11, 1957, in Baxter County, Ark., the son of Cleetis and Erma Lee Sanders of Dugginsville. He married Alicia Anderson of Mammoth, July 3, 1976, in Gainesville. He attended school at Lutie and Gainesville. He graduated from Yellville-Summit High School at Yellville, Ark., in 1975. He then studied heavy equipment service at the technical college in Harrison, Ark. He was the plant manager for Giles and Kendall Cedar Plant in Gainesville until he became ill in 2004. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, motorcycling, working with computer architectural design and spending time with his family and friends. He was a special person, a man of integrity and intelligence, constantly reading and learning, solid, strong and kind. Those who knew him were blessed by his presence in their life. During his illness, his life was a testimony to those who visited with him. He shared what the Lord had done for him, what he was being shown and where he was going when he would be called to step from this life to his new one as he crossed the river of life. He will be missed by many. Mr. Sanders is survived by his wife, Alicia; one daughter, Jehnna; his father, Cleetis Sanders of Gainesville; two sisters, Dianne Rose and Maria Cantrell, both of Dugginsville; two nieces, Maria Rose of Theodosia and Tonya Gregory of Springfield; two nephews, Jacob Cantrell of Theodosia and Mike Gregory of Springfield; one uncle, Ottie Long of Theodosia; and two aunts, Ava Pettit and Eunice Baker, both of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his mother. Memorials my be made to a cancer fund. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 18 May 2005 Gordon Lee Riffey, 83, of Gainesville, died May 7, 2005, at St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield. Mr. Riffey was born Aug. 7, 1921, in Charleston, W.V., the son of Trask and Nannie Pearl (Teets) Riffey. He married Twila Mary Barnhart in December 1945, in Pennsylvania. He was a resident of Gainesville since moving from Bradenton, Fla., in 1977. He was a maintenance worker for Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Ark., for several years before retiring. He had also worked for the Bradenton, Fla., school system. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working around his home. Mr. Riffey is survived by one son, Randy Riffey and his wife, Brenda, of Gainesville; one daughter, Kathy Nolder of Springfield; four grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 18 May 2005 James Allen Call Graveside services for James Allen Call, 46, of Isabella, will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 21 at Girdner Cemetery with Rev. Donald Potter officiating. Mr. Call died May 12, 2005, in Christian County from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born May 17, 1958, in Exeter, Calif., the son of Lawrence Call and Betty Turner Brown. He was a resident of the Isabella community for the past 15 years, after moving from Washington. He was a cement finisher. Mr. Call is survived by his parents, Lawrence Call and Betty Turner Brown, both of Neosho; one daughter, Sarah Lynn Call, and one son, James Call, both of Oregon; four sisters, Elaine King of Ozark and Bessie Rice, Becky Kelly and Darlene Green, all of Neosho; one brother, Tom Call of Washington; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 18 May 2005 Velma McGinnis Graveside services for Velma McGinnis, 89, of Mountain Home, Ark., were held Tuesday, May 17 at Mammoth Cemetery with Halbert Smith officiating. Mrs. McGinnis died May 16, 2005, at Auburn Hills Health and Rehab in Mountain Home, Ark. She was born Feb. 13, 1916, in Mammoth, the daughter of William Wesley and Hattie (Totten) Anderson. She married Euel D. McGinnis May 25, 1941, at Howards Ridge. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a homemaker. Mrs. McGinnis is survived by two daughters, Sue Ward of Marion, N.C., and Joan Stone of Clarkridge, Ark.; seven grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Euel; her parents; one son, William McGinnis; one grandson, Shane McGinnis; and three sisters, Elsa, Elsie, and Thelma McGinnis. Pallbearers were Eugene Strong, Mike Stone, Roland Stone, James Stone and Jay Hoskins. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 18 May 2005 Jewell Tackitt Funeral services for Jewell Tackitt, 90, of West Plains, were held Sunday, May 15, at Elijah Church of Christ. Burial was in Elijah Cemetery. Mrs. Tackitt died May 12, 2005, at National Health Center. She was born May 17, 1914, in Elijah, the daughter of Willis M. and Martha (Hill) Tackitt. She married Arvel Tackitt Sept. 8, 1934, at Elijah. She wrote many poems, enjoyed drawing and quilting and loved her family. She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the Elijah and Curry Street churches of Christ. Mrs. Tackitt is survived by two sons, Hollis Tackitt and his wife, Nancy, of Brentwood, Tenn., and Marcus Dean Tackitt of Lamar; three daughters, Vernetta Collins and her husband Loren, of West Plains, Francie Hardin and her husband, Joe, of Caulfield and Carol Richardson of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; one daughter-in-law, Bonnie Tackitt of Caulfield; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; six great-great- grandchildren; two brothers, Leolen Tackitt and his wife, Edith, of Viola, Ark., and Billy Joe Tackitt and his wife, Patsy, of Caulfield; four sisters, Blanche Hardin and her husband, Richard, and Pauline Bean and her husband, Gene, all of Caulfield, Doris Bonham of West Plains and Myrtle Hensley of Elijah; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvel, in 2001; her parents; one son, Marvin; three sisters, Katherine Tackitt, Snowie Spoon and Esther Langston; and one brother, J.B. Tackitt. Memorials may be made to Elijah Cemetery and can be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 5 May 2006 Funeral services for Maxine Sanders, 70, of Gainesville, were held Monday, May 1 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home with Gale Wooten officiating. Burial was in the Lilly Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Sanders died April 28, 2006, at her home. She was born Nov. 6, 1935, at Hocomo, the daughter of Camby and Mary (Casto) Batesel. She and William Sanders were married July 24, 1954, in Kansas City. She attended Mammoth Assembly of God. She worked in the cafeteria at Gainesville Elementary School for many years. Mrs. Sanders is survived by her husband, Bill; two daughters, Linda Connelly of West Plains and Leila Steele of Tontitown, Ark.; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two brothers, C. N. Batesel of West Plains and Paul Batesel of Mayville, N.D.; and one sister, Nancy Batesel of West Plains. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Carolyn Sanders. Pallbearers were Don Morgan, Gordon Thompson, Jerry Fugitt, Jack Grimmett, Don Amyx and Jim Britt. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Standlee, Jim Kyle, Bill Anderson, Roy Johnson, Kenneth Terry, Kenneth Morrison and Harry Patterson. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 5 May 2006 Funeral services for George Robert Huse, 80, of Hardenville, were held Friday, April 28 at Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church in Hardenville with Jeff Dotson and Dale Roberts officiating. Burial was in the Lilly Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Huse died April 24, 2006, at his home. He was born Nov. 29, 1925, at Bakersfield, the son of Henry E. and Gertie (Hathcock) Huse. He and Ida Mae Rackley were married March 10, 1948, in Mountain Home, Ark. He was a resident of Ozark County his entire life and was an active member of Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School secretary/treasurer for many years. He served as Postmaster at Hardenville Post Office for 12 years. He also served as clerk of the Ozark County Probate Court under Judge G. W. Rogers. Mr. Huse was a school bus driver for Gainesville Schools for 19 years, owned and worked at the Hardenville General Store, worked for local plumbing and electrical shops, worked as bank courier. However, his favorite occupation was being on the farm and raising cattle. He continued this occupation until his death. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during World War II. While on active duty, he served as a construction engineer with the 1387th Engineers in the Phillipines and as a battery clerk with the 834th Anti-Aircraft in South Korea. Mr. Huse is survived by his wife, Ida Mae; one daughter, Carol King and her husband, Wayman, of Gainesville; two sons, Mike Huse and his wife, Brenda, of Russellville, Ark., and Jeffrey Huse and his wife, Stacey, of Centreville, Va.; five granddaughters, Angela MacLaughlin and her husband, Jeremy, of Springfield, Christina Webster of Little Rock, Ark., Holly Huse and Emily Huse of Centreville, Va., and Nicole Huse of Tempe, Ariz.; three grandsons, Eric King of Gainesville, Jeffrey Biffle of Russellville, Ark., and Jakob Huse of Centreville, Va.; two great-grandsons, Nathan MacLaughlin of Springfield and Shelby Biffle of Jonesboro, Ark.; two sisters, Dorthy Pendergrass of Russellville, Ark., and Inez Martin and her husband, Johnie of Peck, Kan.; and one brother, Donald Huse and his wife, Betty, of Lovelady, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lonez Ingram. Pallbearers were Mike Huse, Jeff Huse, Wayman King, Eric King, Jeremy MacLaughlin, Jeff Biffle, Tim Lee and Sid Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Huse, Johnie Martin, Leon Pendergrass, Donald Rackley, Lew Bowsher, Delbert Rackley, Tom Vangilder, Mearl Satterfield, T. D. Crawford and Junior Sisney. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 5 May 2006 Graveside services for Herman Wayne Miller, 85, of Tecumseh, were held Thursday, April 27 at Lilly Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Miller died April 24, 2006, at his home. He was born March 11, 1921, in Mangham, La., the son of Wayne Sutton and Beulah Virginia (Wallace) Miller. He and Derrylene Lewis were married Jan. 24, 1947, in Hernando, Miss. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a former Memphis, Tenn., police officer, owner and operator of Pleasant View Kennels in Memphis and a professional dog trainer for more than 50 years. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Derrylene; two sons, Larry Miller of Memphis, Tenn., and Mark Miller of Seymour; two grandchildren, Dustin Wayne Miller and Blair Elizabeth Miller; one great-grandchild, Jaycie Crawford; two sisters, Myra Chesher of Loranger, La., and Dorothy Williams of Baton Rough, La.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Truett Miller, Laddie Miller and Travis Miller; five sisters, Minnie Lee Davis, Nettie Zachary, Donnis Cagel, June Carpenter and Ruth Baham; and an infant brother. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 5 May 2006 Funeral services for Inez Herd, 79, were held Tuesday, May 2 at the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Springfield. Burial was in the Brashers Cemetery. Mrs. Herd died April 29, 2006, at her home after a short illness. She was the daughter of Frank and Bessie (Snyder) Treat. She and Troy Herd were married Jan. 10, 1944, in Mountain Home, Ark. She was loved by all and worked for her church. Mrs. Herd is survived by sons, J. C. Herd and his wife, Pat, Tim Herd Craig Herd and his wife, Vivian; daughter, Mary Jane Brufett and her husband, Larry; daughter-in-law, Wanda Herd; five sisters, Martha West, Laura Lawson, Edna Lawson, Lula Hechler and Helen Shelton; one brother, Franklin Treat; eight grandchildren; 16-1/2 great-grandchildren; Gunner, who she raised and loved him as her own; and many friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy; her parents; and one son, Lany Herd. Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Springfield, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 5 May 2006 Visitation for Carol Francis Martin, 68, of Gainesville, were held Tuesday, May 2 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville. Mr. Martin died April 28, 2006, at his home. He was born June 20, 1937, in Gorham, Maine, the son of Albert and Louise (Edgecomb) Martin. He was an electrician technician with Western Union. Mr. Martin is survived by four daughters, Donna Rafferty of Ashburnham, Mass., Jean Jeffrey of Clinton, Md., Julie Smith of Niangua and Nancy Martin of Nashville, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and three brothers, Carlton Martin of Florida, Phillip Martin of New Hampshire and Norman Martin of California. He was preceded in death by her parents. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. Funeral services for Alice B. Turner, 90, of Gainesville, were held Saturday, April 22, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with Halbert Smith officiating. Burial was in Gaulding Cemetery. Mrs. Turner died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at Gainesville Health Care Center. She was born April 25, 1915, at Nottinghill, the daughter of Daniel Hardy and Sarah Ann (Wright) Baker. She and Olin Russell Turner were married April 25, 1931. A member of the Church of Christ, she was baptized by Harold Turner many years ago. Mrs. Turner is survived by four daughters, Helen Rowland of Gainesville, Anna Sobczak of St. Louis, Barbara Flowers of Bull Head City, Ariz., and Dolly Thomas of Wasola; two sons, Russell Turner of Caliente, Nev., and Sam Turner of Virginia; one sister, Alta Behary of Alaska. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell in 1964; her parents; one son, Daniel Robert Turner; and two brothers, Archie and Alvis Baker. Pallbearers were Steve Thomas, Jim Turner, Kevin Lemons, Mike Turner, Dan Hash and Phillip Turner. Honorary pallbearers were Danny Rowland, Rick Terrill and David Turner. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. Funeral services for Hughie “Hugh” Wallace, 87, of Ozark, were held Saturday, April 22, at the Thornfield Chapel with Rev. John Haskins officiating. Burial was in Thornfield Cemetery. Mr. Wallace died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Primrose Health Care Center in Springfield. He was born Nov. 21, 1918, in Ozark County, the son of McKinley and Mary (Honeycutt) Wallace. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was a graduate of Thornfield High School and worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kan., for several years. He retired from Wassau Insurance Company. After retiring, he worked part-time delivering limousines for Springfield Limo Builders. Mr. Wallace is survived by his wife, Euwana; one son, Roger Wallace of Wichita, Kan.; two step-sons, David Hogue of Springfield and Mark Hogue of Ozark; one step-daughter, Marketa Keith of Ozark; one sister, Arlene Hillhouse and her husband, Fray, of Springfield; one brother, Eldon Wallace and his wife, Betty, of Springfield; one grandson; two step-grandsons; two great-grandsons; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. He was preceded in death by two sons, Berry Lynn and Kendell Wallace; his parents; and one brother, Arthur Wallace. Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, directors. Funeral services for Edna Jones, 64, of Noble, were held Thursday, April 13 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with Oren Alcorn and Tom Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Longrun Cemetery. Mrs. Jones died April 10, 2006, at her daughter’s home in Gassville, Ark. She was born Jan. 27, 1942, in Longrun, the daughter of Ted and Beulah (Silvey) Pellham. She and Robert Jones were married Dec. 29, 1972, by Elza McFarland at Wasola. She lived in Ozark County most of her life. At an early age she was converted to Christ and became a member of the Longrun General Baptist Church. Mrs. Jones worked at the courthouse as deputy collector for seven years under Howard Haskins. She was then elected as Ozark County Collector. She served as Collector for 20 years, before retiring in 2003. She enjoyed working in her yard and garden and loved being with her family. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Robert; one daughter, Shelia White and her husband, Jim, of Gassville, Ark.; two granddaughters, Jeana Dresner and her husband, Matt, of West Plains and Lisa Prahl and her husband, David, of Cotter, Ark.; three great-grandsons, Caleb and Lucas Dresner, of West Plains and Joshua Prahl of Cotter; three sisters, Joan Wilson Pond and her husband, Charlie, and Sharon Turner and her husband, John, all of Theodosia and Ethel Jones and her husband, Connie, of Thornfield; two brothers, Keith Pellham and his wife, Mildred, of Ava and Garland Pellham and his wife, Joyce, of Wasola; and special aunt, Vada Smith of Theodosia. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ovid Pellham; and infant brother, Loyd Pellham. Pallbearers were Ted Pellham, Randall Pellham, Nelson Burnett, Brad Pellham, Ray Jones, Brian Pellham, Bryson Pellham and Stan Pellham. Honorary pallbearers were Robin Wilson, Shawna Foundopoulos, Ginger Taylor and Andrea Taylor. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. Service for Pauline Miller, 88, of Theodosia, will be held Thursday, April 20 at St. Williams Catholic Church in Gainesville with Father Paul Wightman officiating. Rosary services will be at 10:30 a.m., with a funeral mass to be held at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. Mrs. Miller died April 17, 2006, at Manor Care in Springfield. She was born April 25, 1917, in Fremont, Neb., the daughter of Nels Chris and Hannah (Christianson) Nelson. She was married to Cotton Miller. She was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church and had worked as a seamstress for a casket manufacturing company. Mrs. Miller is survived by two brothers, Harold Nelson and Clarence Nelson, both of Omaha, Neb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cotton; her parents; six sisters; and three brothers. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. Funeral services for Delmar Gene Loftis, 68, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with Bro. Ron Pinckney officiating and a special message from life-long friend, Bro. Tom Delp. Visitation will be Thursday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Delmar died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was born Feb. 2, 1938, at Romance, the son of Charlie and Rena (Welch) Loftis. He married Lorene Coffey April 25, 1961, in Ava. Delmar is survived by his wife, Lorene; two daughters, Norene Prososki and her husband, Tim, and Tammie Mahan and her husband, Ron, all of Pontiac; four grandchildren, Amanda Loftis and Jessica Prososki, both of Pontiac, Johnathan Prososki of Little Rock, Ark., and Jennifer Yarger and her husband, Zack, of Escondido, Calif.; two brothers, Kenneth Loftis of Ozark and Marlin Loftis of Oldfield; and one sister, Freda Lane of Thornfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother, Delbert, and brother, Clifford. Delmar was a sales manager for Interstate Brands Corporation for 32 years before he and Lorene retired and moved to Pontiac in 1989. He was a deacon at Frontier General Baptist Church. Delmar loved music and played mandolin and sang at churches around the area. Delmar’s family would appreciate memorials to the Hospice House of the Ozarks or Pontiac Cemetery. Funeral services for Aline Clayton, 81, formerly of Ozark County, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville, with Pastor Raymond Haden and Pastor Jim Hillhouse officiating. Burial will be in Hicks Cemetery. Mrs. Clayton died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Waterloo, Iowa, due to complications of alzheimers. She was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Theodosia, the daughter of Callie and Myrtle (Brown) Mahan. She married Roland Clayton in May 1940 in Ozark County. She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing yard work, working in her flower gardens, and being with her neighbors, friends and family. Mrs. Clayton is survived by two sons, Howard L. Clayton and his wife, Mae, and Harold D. Clayton, all of Waterloo, Iowa; one granddaughter, Christine and Jeff Budensick Dunlap of Waterloo; two grandsons, Bruce Clayton and his wife, Kellie, of Waterloo, and Arlin Clayton and his wife, Laurie, of Evansdale, Iowa; four step-grandsons, Andy Anderson of Vero Beach, Fla., Steve Anderson of Waterloo, and Jordan Dunlap and Clayton Kittelson; three great-grandchildren, Bryant Budensick, Kaley Clayton and Kyle Clayton; one brother, Bill Mahan and his wife, Juanita, of Theodosia; and two sisters, Beaulah Mashburn of Theodosia and Jean Hillhouse and her husband, Ray, of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland, in 1974, and her parents. Pallbearers will be Bruce Clayton, Arlin Clayton, Christine Budensick Dunlap, Bryant Budensick, Kyle Clayton and Kaley Clayton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Hillhouse, Leroy Clayton, Estel Robirds, Larry Hampton, Hershel Myers and Dale Cutbirth. Memorials may be made to the Cedar Valley Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association. Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service, Waterloo, Iowa, directors. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, local directors. Memorial services for Archie Vernon Hackler, 78, of Tacoma, Wash., will be held at a later date. Burial was in Firlane Cemetery in Spanaway, Wash. Mr. Hackler died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, in Chandler, Ariz. He was born Nov. 22, 1927, at his grandmother Mary Mahan’s home near old Theodosia, the fourth child of Melburn and Bessie (Mahan) Hackler. His father was killed in a hunting accident in June 1927. For the past 48 years, he and his wife, Ericka, had lived in Tacoma, Wash., where he was a real estate broker until retiring in 1976. He was a veteran of the U.S. Military, having served for 20 years in Europe and Vietnam. Mr. Hackler was a member of the Life Center Church in Tacoma, Wash., and worked for several years in the Life Center Church street ministries. He loved his family and was known for his generosity and sense of humor. He enjoyed reading his morning scriptures, traveling with his wife, golfing with his brothers and friends and was an avid gardener. He enjoyed coming back to Ozark County for Hootin an Hollarin and seeing family and friends. He had already made plans to come this year for the festival. Mr. Hackler is survived by his wife, Ericka, of 53 years; one daughter, Debra McGaffin; two grandsons, Johnathan Gummeringer and Nickolas Hackler, both of Tacoma, Wash.; four granddaughters, Carlee Gummeringer of Las Vegas, Nev., Aja Hackler, Gretchin Hackler and Heidi Hackler, all of Tacoma, Wash.; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters; and his wife’s brother. He was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Hackler and Ronald Hackler. Funeral services for W. E. “Bill” Jones, 86, of Huntington, Texas, were held Sunday, Feb. 19 at Gipson-Metcalf Chapel in Lufkin, Texas, with Rev. Bob Lewis officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Lufkin. Mr. Jones died Feb. 15, 2006, at his home. He was born Sept. 27, 1919, in Ozark County, the son of Nancy (Owens) and Lexa Jones. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired self-employed auto mechanic and was a life-member of VFW Post 1836. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Madalyn; two sons, Jack Jones of Bow, Wash., and Roger Jones of Kennard, Texas; one daughter, Helen Hall of Pflugerville, Texas; one step-son, Victor Allison of Lewisville, Texas; one step-daughter, Shirley Reynolds of Lufkin, Texas; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Virgie Jones on Aug. 20, 1980; one sister, Marcella Reich; and one brother, Max Jones. Pallbearers were Bill Jones, Lex Jones, Lane Hall, James Hall, Jimmy Huse and Eddie Huse. Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home, Lufkin, Texas, directors. Funeral services for Hazel Norena Jones, 68, of Ava, were held Monday, April 10 at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava with the Rev. B.J. Evans officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Hazel died April 6, 2006. She was born Oct. 26, 1937, in Holly, Colo., the daughter of Wendell Marshall and Tena Hazel (Snelson) Jones. She was a life long resident of the Wasola and Ava area and attended Oak Grove General Baptist Church. She was a Christian and was baptized at the age of 17. She loved children and was a childcare giver for many years for her family, caring for her nieces and nephews. She was also a loving caregiver to her mother. She enjoyed doing needle work, picking berries and mushrooms, reading and playing cards and puzzles. Hazel is survived by two sisters, Gloria Evans and her husband, Gary, of Noble, and Maxine Stewart and her husband, Voyne, of Blue Springs; two brothers, John Jones and his wife, Charlene, and Douglas Jones and his wife, Linda, all of Gassville, Ark.; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Robert Athel Snelson; and one sister, Berniece Heriford Glover. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Fund or Neighbor Helping Neighbor. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, directors. Memorial services for Betty Jean Young, 76, of Odessa, will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 13 at the Ralph O. Jones Chapel in Odessa with Pastor Curtis Washam officiating. Burial will be in Odessa Cemetery. Mrs. Young died April 10, 2006, at her home. She was born April 24, 1929, in Kansas City, the daughter of William Riley and Bonnie Bernice (Noland) Holman. She married W. E. Parker April 24, 1946. She was married to him for 22 years. She later married Cecil Young. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Odessa and a stay-at-home mother. Mrs. Young is survived by four daughters, Bonnie Call and her husband, Richard, and Cathy Polfer, all of Warsaw, Linda Hambelton and her husband, Jim, of Gainesville, and Rosalie Gerhardt of Odessa; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Bernice Bramble of Grandview; and one brother, Jim Holman and his wife, Barbara, of Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil. Memorials can be made to the Crossroads Hospice. Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, Odessa, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for James Phillip Owens, 67, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 4, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Mr. Owens died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, from a blood clot in his lung. He was born Feb. 27, 1938. He moved with his family from San Diego, Calif., to Gainesville in 1982, when he purchased Miller’s Store. He owned and operated the store from 1982 until 2002. Mr. Owens is survived by two sons, Brad Owens and Brent Owens, both of Kansas City, Kan.; one daughter, Jennifer Easley of Topeka, Kan.; and six grandchildren, Brandon, Grant, Spencer, Zachery, Cloe and Maddison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, in 2002. Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Services were held Friday in Clovis, N.M., for Phillip Mark Hall, 58, son of Dollie Jean Luna Hall and the late L. S. “Bud” Hall. He died Nov. 1 in Clovis of an apparent stroke. He was born May 10, 1947, the grandson and great-grandson of Ozark County natives Clifford and Pearl Hunt Luna, and George B. and Florence Morrison Hunt, and the cousin of several Ozark County residents, including the family and descendents of the late Cleo and Carrie Hunt Luna. He is survived by his mother, Jean Hall, of Clovis. His grandparents, Pearl and Clifford Luna, left Ozark County after World War I to work in a confectionary shop in Globe, Ariz., that was run by former Ozark Countians Clifford and Edith Upton. Later Clifford Luna moved the family to Portales, N.M., where he became the manager of a J C Penney store. Clifford and Pearl’s daughter, Dollie Jean, married Bud Hall, and after he served in the Navy during World War II, they eventually settled in Clovis. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Ival Upton, 85, of Redding, Calif., were held Saturday, March 18 at McDonald Funeral Chapel with the VFW Post #1934 officiating. Burial was in the Redding Cemetery. Mr. Upton died March 15, 2006, at his home. He was born Dec. 30, 1920, in Marshfield, the son of John and Sarah Lucinda Upton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. He was a machinist and foreman at Gerlingers Steel for 19 years. He moved to Shasta County, Calif., from Pacoima, Calif. Mr. Upton is survived by daughters, Susan Dayton and her husband, Hugh, of Carmichael, Calif., and Linda Haughton and her husband, Jeffrey, of Redding, Calif.; one grandson, Stacey McCall and his wife, Kristine, of Sacramento, Calif.; two granddaughters, Terri Garrison and her husband, Sean, and Jennifer Bruce and her husband, Kevin, all of Redding, Calif.; four great-grandsons, Cody Smithson, Wyatt Smithson, Matthew Garrison and Logan Bruce; two great-granddaughters, Erika McCall and Katelyn Bruce; one sister, Elva Fitch, of Hesperia, Calif.; special niece, Joyce Nyati of Alamo, Calif.,; special nephew, Jerry Upton of Fairfield, Calif.; and many more nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margret, and one grandson, Samuel Aaron McCall III. Memorials may be made to Redding Hospice. McDonald Funeral Chapel, Redding, Calif., directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Vilas Smith, 73, of Ava, were held Wednesday, March 29 at Gainesville Church of Christ with Brad Smith and Halbert Smith officiating. Burial was in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Smith died March 26, 2006, at his home. He was born March 26, 1933, in Ozark County, the son of Sigel and Carrie Evelyn (Newton) Smith. He married Wanda Blackburn Oct. 27, 1956, at Tecumseh. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, having served during the Korean War. He was also owner and meat broker of V and W Brokerage. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Wanda; two children, Tracy Smith and Rhonda Flood, both of Independence; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 11 brothers and sisters, Mike Smith of Zanoni, Floyd Smith of Ava, Floy Tucker of Rockford, Ill., Dave Smith of Wichita, Kan., Frank Smith of Independence, Bonnie Luna of Gainesville, Blanch Sukow of Springfield, Norene Loftis of Hardenville, Nancy Kelley of Dora, Bernice Ziegler of Wichita, Kan., and Rosell Howard of Belton. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joe Smith and Obie Smith. Pallbearers were Richard Blackburn, Rick Blackburn, Doug Blackburn, Casey Flood, Wade Smith, Rick Smith and Dan Flood. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Smith, Floyd Smith, Dave Smith and Frank Smith. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Bettye L. Mooney, 75, of Kearney, were held Thursday, March 23 at the Fry-Boss and Spidle Chapel in Kearney. Burial was in Salmon Cemetery, north of Pattonsburg. Mrs. Mooney died March 21, 2006, at Liberty Hospital. She was born Feb. 28, 1931, in Mountain Grove, the daughter of William E. and Louise Harris Luna. She married Clayton Mooney Feb. 28, 1970, in Kansas City. She was raised in Ozark County. She and her husband had lived in Kearney for 35 years. She was a former member and past president of the Republican Women’s Club in Ozark County. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge, where she served as past Noble Grand and past District Noble Grand. She was a member of the Gainesville Church of Christ. Mrs. Mooney is survived by her husband, Clayton; two daughters, Jeanie Richison of Gainesville and Dana McConnell and her husband, Roger, of Flippin, Ark.; one son, David Brent Herd of Miller; eight grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Bradley John Herd; one grandson, Case Evans; her parents; one sister; and four brothers. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 9201 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114. Fry-Boss and Spidle Funeral Home, Kearney, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Elfie D. Watkins, 77, were held Saturday, Jan. 14, at Needmore Church of God in Dora with Pastor Betty Stanley officiating. Burial was in Ball Cemetery. Mrs. Watkins died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. She was born April 13, 1928, in Gainesville, the daughter of John and Eva (Hambelton) Hill. She married Murl Watkins Nov. 4, 1949, in Mountain Home, Ark. She had been employed as a cook at Dora School and had worked at Marathon Electric. She enjoyed gardening and cooking and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Needmore Church of God in Dora. Mrs. Watkins is survived by her husband, Murl; two children, Linda Lee and her husband, Ed, and Joe Watkins and friend, Connie, all of Dora; six grandchildren, Ginny Christian and her husband, Jeff, Jenice Loftis and her husband, Brad, Mike Watkins and his wife, Christina, Whitney Jo Watkins, Anthony Joliff and Josh Joliff; four great-grandchildren, Jacinda Loftis, Makinna Loftis, Dora Watkins and Evan Loftis; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Burnie and Jeneva Watkins of Dora; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Julie; two brothers; and four sisters. Pallbearers were Jeff Christian, Brad Loftis, Josh Joliff, Ron Freeman, Terry Luna and Phillip Smith. Memorials may be made to Ball Cemetery. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for William Mearl Strong, 75, of Gainesville, were held Friday, July 29 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville. Burial was in Lilly Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Strong died July 27, 2005. He was born Dec. 15, 1929, the son of Lisses and Ethel (Pitcock) Strong. He married Mamie Friend July 20, 1949, in Mountain Home, Ark. He was raised in Ozark County and attended school in the Sallee and Luna schoolhouses. He was a truck driver for more than 20 years. He owned Mearl’s Tire Service for seven years and was a farmer. Mr. Strong also worked for the Gainesville School District as a bus mechanic before retiring in 1992. After retiring, he continued driving the activity bus to school events and basketball games. He enjoyed fishing, trips with his family to Wisconsin each summer, chasing squirrels out of his tomatoes, bowling, playing cards with friends and mowing down his wife’s flowers. He was a member of the Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church. Mr. Strong is survived by his wife, Mamie; two sons, Gene Strong and his wife, Gay, and Larry Strong and his wife, Becki, all of Gainesville; five grandchildren, Sherri Sturtevant and her husband, Gary, of Springfield, Pattie Strong of Columbia, Toby Strong of Chicago, Ill., Chris Strong and his wife, Susie, of Branson, and Karen Hall and her husband, Derek, of Flippin, Ark.; four great-grandchildren, Madeline Ament, Sophie Sturtevant, Corgan Strong and Megan Sturtevant; three brothers, Carl Strong of Republic, Jim Strong of Gainesville and Ralph Strong of Norwood; and three sisters, Mary Lutz of Holden, Marcella Crawford of Mountain Home, Ark., and Luella Dutton of Midway, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, J.U. and Dick; and one sister, Marjie. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Doyle E. Cockrum, 82, of Noble, were held Friday,June 24 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with Robert Helms officiating. Burial with military honors was in Lilly Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Cockrum died June 21, 2005, at Gainesville Health Care Center. He was born April 6, 1923, in Gainesville, the son of Clarence and Annie May (Hannaford) Cockrum. He married Gertrude Taylor July 7, 1950, in Mountain Home, Ark. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After 24 years working for the telephone company, he retired in 1985. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Cockrum is survived by his wife, Gertrude; one daughter, Sherri Wilson and her husband, Rodney, of Gainesville; one son, Craig Cockrum and his wife, Dianne of Gainesville; six grandchildren, Dustin Hudson, Mindi Lawson, Kase Wilson, Ellie Cockrum, Josh Cockrum and Kyle Wilson; one great-grandson, Colton Lawson; one brother, Bill Cockrum and his wife, Lana; and one sister, Ann Kruse, of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, A.D. and Tommy Cockrum; and one sister, Norma Luna. Pallbearers were Craig Cockrum, Bill Cockrum, Rod Wilson, Dustin Hudson, Rockne Rhodes and Robert Klineline. Honorary pallbearers were Palmer Holmes, Floyd Crawford and Ralph Anderson. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Russell W. Wright Sr., 70, of Zanoni, were held Wednesday, June 15 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home with Rev. Gale Wooten officiating. Burial was in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Wright died June 11, 2005, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. He was born April 26, 1935, in Jasper, Ark., the son of Lasker and Frances (Collins) Wright. He married Larane Crisp Dec. 29, 1967, in Kansas City. He was a retired foreman for an asphalt company. He grew up on the Buffalo River in Arkansas and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, Larane; one daughter, Kim Hickerson and her husband, Rodger, of Zanoni; one son, Russell W. Wright Jr. of Gainesville; and two grandsons, Rodger Neil Hickerson and Tyler Hayes Hickerson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Frank and Rebecca Wright; and an infant sister. Pallbearers were Russell Wright Jr., Rodger Hickerson Sr., Dale Collins, Kelly Luna and Phillip Boatright. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Verne Donovan Cubbage, 67, of Hollister, formerly of Ozark County, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home in Corning, Iowa. Burial will be in the Strand Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Ourcq Post No. 117 of the Corning American Legion. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Feb. 12 in the Faith Lutheran Church in Branson. Mr. Cubbage died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, in St. Louis, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was born April 1, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of G. O. and Carmen (Conery) Cubbage. He married Verla Mosman April 2, 1961. He graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1957. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960. Mr. Cubbage worked for Rock Island Railroad Company from 1960 to 1966. He then worked as a deputy bailiff for the City of Des Moines from 1967 to 1973. In January 1973, he along with wife and children purchased Spring Creek Resort in Isabella and operated the resort until 1987. Verne’s final career was as a self-employed commercial printing salesman from 1987 to 2003. In 2003, he retired and he and his wife moved to Hollister. He always put his family and friends first and loved attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He especially enjoyed driving the school bus to take students to special events around the Midwest. His greatest pastime was fishing when he wasn’t hard at work. Mr. Cubbage is survived by his wife, Verla; one daughter, Jennifer Camacho and her husband, Steve, of Nixa; one son, Jerry Cubbage and his wife, Julie, of Wildwood; one grandson, Jake Camacho; two step-grandchildren, Jordan and Mike Camacho; four sisters; two brothers; two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and 15 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Verle and Helen Mosman; two nephews; one niece; and one sister-in-law. Memorials can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 51 Locust Ave., Suite 201, New Canaan, CT 06840 or online at www.mutliplemyeloma.org or by phone (203) 972-1250, or the Overflowing Hearts Fund at Faith Lutheran Church, 221 Malone, Branson, MO 65616. From the Ozark County Times: Private memorial service for Robert “Bob” William Milligan, 65, of Isabella, will be held at a later date. Mr. Milligan died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at the Dade County Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 17, 1939, in West Covina, Calif., the son of William “Bill” and Gertrude (Mapstead) Milligan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a heavy equipment operator and owned and operated a bait shop. Mr. Mulligan is survived by two sons, David Wayne Milligan and his wife, Jayme, of Pineville and Donald Milligan of Covina, Calif.; one daughter, Bobbie Dea Black and her husband, Larry, of Greenfield; his mother, Gertrude Milligan of Bullhead City, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Joshua, Bridget, Brian, Andrew and Brandon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; one son (and David’s twin brother), Richard Lee Milligan; one brother, Tommy Milligan; and one sister, Alice Self. Memorials may be made to National Health Care in West Plains or to Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Greenfield Funeral Chapel, Greenfield, directors. From the Ozark County: Funeral services for Robert Brown Dickson, 58, of Sedalia, were held Saturday, Dec. 10, at the William Wood Funeral Home in Boonville with Rev. Lowell Tregle officiating. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville. Mr. Dickson died Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at his home. He was born July 1, 1947, in Torrance, Calif., the son of Jacob Wayne Dickson Sr. and Anna Pearl Eapmon. He received his education in Boonville and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965. He served with the 101st Airborne at Ft. Bragg, N.C. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Nebraska. He was honorably discharged in 1967 after returning home from Vietnam. Supporting his family of 40 years as an over-the-road truck driver, he worked for Operant Systems Corp., for the department of mental health with colleague and friend Doug Cummins. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; four children, Robert B. Dickson II and Tonya L. Belle, both of Springfield, Lawrence Dickson and Jacqueline A. Moore, both of Sedalia; nine grandchildren; from a previous marriage, Kevin Dickson of South Carolina; his mother, Anna Pearl Donohue of Gainesville; four brothers, Richard S. Dickson of Jenks, Okla., Dennis T. Dickson of Foristell, Jacob Wayne Dickson Jr. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Melvin L. Flessa of St. Louis; and two sisters Sarah A. Burkey of Great Bend, Kan., and Kathy S. Lashmet of Susuin City, Calif. He was preceded in death by his father, Jacob Wayne Dickson Jr. and one brother Jerry Wayne Dickson. Pallbearers were Dennis Dickson, Melvin Flessa, Lowell Tregle, Rob Dickson, Lawrence Dickson and Ben Belle. Memorials can be made to the family in care of the William Wood Funeral Home, 517 4th St., Boonville, MO 65233. William Wood Funeral Home, Boonville, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Daisy Roberta Springs, 90, of St. Joseph, were held Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Springs died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at St. Joseph Health Care Center. She was born Oct. 9, 1915, in Samson, Ala., the daughter of B.R. and Daisy (Smith) Messer. She married Charles F. Springs, formerly of Theodosia, in 1944, in Phoenix City, Ala. She was a member of Patee Park Baptist Church. She worked at Western Tablet Co. for 32 years and retired in 1972. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Springs is survived by her husband, Charles; two daughters, Pauline Murphy and her husband, Ronald, and Helen Groenke and her husband, Dave, all of St. Joseph; one sister, Billie Pugh and her husband, Oliver, of Evergreen, Ala.; three grandchildren, Karen Murphy of Liberty, David Groenke Jr. and his wife, Tracy, and Debbie Groenke, all of St. Joseph; three great-granddaughters, TeAirra, Heather and Indi; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, two sisters and one grandson. Memorials can be made to Patee Park Baptist Church Food Pantry or Kendallwood Hospice. Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Florence Alberta Stimpert Myers, 95, died Dec. 9, 2005. Memorial services will be in Galva, Ill., and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Myers was born Sept. 19, 1910, in Panola, Ill., the daughter of Theobald and Frederika (Reiner) Stimpert. She married C. H. Myers in 1936, at Galva, Ill. She graduated from El Paso, Ill., High School in 1928, and attended college in Chicago, Ill., South Dakota and graduated with a degree in physical education from Sterling College in Sterling, Kan., in 1932. She taught physical education in Galva, Ill., Kenosha, Wis., and Lockport, Ill. Mrs. Myers also operated a children’s store in Princeton, Ill., for many years, and sold Childcraft books and silver door to door in western Illinois. She was the executive director of the Waukegan, Ill., YWCA for two years and a dance teacher for several years. She retired in 1975 and moved to Florida where she was very active in senior citizens affairs and the Grey Panthers organization. She was a member of St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Sarasota, Fla. Mrs. Myers is survived by three children, Derek Myers and his wife, Rhoda, of Blacksburg, Va., Paul Myers of Roanoke, Va., and Jane Elder and her husband, Andy, of Gainesville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two brothers; one sister; three half-sisters; and four half-brothers. Memorials can be made to the National Alliance for Mental Illness or the YWCA. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, local directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Bill “B.E.” Jennings, 69, of Protem, were held Sunday, Dec. 4, at Forsyth Whelchel Chapel. Burial was in Protem Cemetery. Mr. Jennings died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1936, in Protem, the son of Elijah and Linda (Coiner) Jennings. He and his wife, Alma, were married Jan. 20, 1963, in Ocie. He was a member of the Protem Pentecostal Church. He worked for the city of Branson as a truck driver in the Public Works Department. Mr. Jennings is survived by his wife, Alma; one daughter, Karen Huffman and her husband, Larry, of Ocie; two sons, Kevin Jennings and his wife, Tera, of Hollister and Amiel Jennings and his wife, Cindy, of Ocie; four grandchildren, Alisha Huffman, Dustin Huffman, Tyler Jennings and Heath Jennings; Allison Richey, whom he loved as one of his own; three sisters, Irene Smith of Isabella and Emmagene Hillhouse and Charlene Schofield, both of Theodosia; and four brothers, Raymond Jennings of Protem, Glendon Jennings of Gainesville, Arnold Jennings of Theodosia and Denzil Jennings of Smithton, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Andrew. Whelchel Funeral Chapels, Forsyth, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Memorial services for Esther Gade, 67, of Theodosia, will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5, at Theodosia United Methodist Church with Pastor Barry Fielder officiating. Mrs. Gade died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, at her home. She was born Sept. 4, 1938, in West Milton, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Brown) Steiner. She married Norman Gade Dec. 18, 1988, in Dayton, Ohio. She was a member of the Theodosia United Methodist Church and had been an accountant at Miami Industries Steel Tube Co. Mrs. Gade is survived by three children, Scarlett Smith, Sam Helmick and Scott Helmick, all of Troy, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and four siblings, Doug Steiner of Michigan, Dick Steiner of Florida, Sonia Phillips of Wisconsin and Isis Dillon of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman on Nov. 3, 2005, and her parents. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Hazel Crawford, 89, of Mountain Home, Ark., were held Nov. 23, 2005, at the College and North Church of Christ in Mountain Home with Brother Wayne Camp and Brother Ken Burton officiating. Burial was in Mammoth Cemetery. Mrs. Crawford died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at Pine Lane Health Care in Mountain Home, Ark. She was born March 12, 1916, in Clarkridge, Ark., the daughter of George and Bertie (Gist) Simpson. She married Marshall Crawford Sept. 16, 1933, in Ozark County. Mrs. Crawford, a lifetime area native and member of a pioneer Baxter County, Ark., family, owned three grocery stores with her husband, two of them at Clarkridge. She also served as postmaster of Clarkridge Post Office. She was a member of the College and North Church of Christ in Mountain Home, Ark., and its Ladies Bible Class and was active in helping the visually impaired. Mrs. Crawford is survived by two sons, Bobby Crawford and his wife, Dyana, and Joey Crawford and his wife, Nancy, all of Mountain Home, Ark.; one daughter Marcelene Lloyd and her husband, Ted, of Searcy, Ark.; one brother, Rhoby Simpson of Tulsa, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Rees Lloyd and his wife, Mandy, Melissa Master and her husband, Robert, Kelly Martin and her husband, Tim, Stacey Covington and her husband, Rodney, Jason Crawford, Vanessa Martin and her husband, Tom, and Amy Barnett and her husband, Monty; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall; her parents; three brothers; and one sister. Pallbearers were Rees Lloyd, Robert Master, Tim Martin, Rodney Covington, Jason Crawford, Tom Martin and Monty Barnett. Honorary pallbearers were great-grandsons Tucker Lloyd, Max Master, Blake Covington, Caleb Martin, Luke Crawford Martin and Brady Barnett. Memorials can be made to Fairhaven Children’s Home, 3132 North Fairhaven Loop, Strafford, MO 65757 or the College and North Church of Christ. Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home, Ark., directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Bertha Martin, 81, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark County, were held Nov. 18, 2005, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains. Burial was in Martin Cemetery at Dora. Mrs. Martin died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. She was born Feb. 8, 1924, in Trail, the daughter of Richard and Polly (Workman) Trail. She married Tan William Martin Feb. 8, 1946. She was a member of the Odom Church of Christ. Mrs. Martin is survived by seven children, Inez Martin of Springfield; Dillard Martin and his wife, Dorothy, of Creedmoor, N.C., Richard Martin and his wife, Becky, and Loretta Anderson and her husband, Mike, of Springfield, Lonez Simmons and her husband, Bob, of Fair Play, Rick Martin and his wife, Judy, of Holts Summit, and Ella Becker and her husband, Bill, of Dover, Ark.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Jim Trail and his wife, Sara, West Plains; one sister, Della Driskell of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tan, Sept. 25, 1985; her parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Memorials can be made to Martin Cemetery and can be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Staff Sgt. Robert C. "Rob" Hobbs, 29, died Nov. 3 in Germany when he was struck by a civilian car while tending to his disabled military vehicle on the roadside. Services were held Nov. 14 at Baue Funeral Home in St. Charles. He was the son of Linda Hobkirk of St. Charles and former Ozark County resident Gary Hobbs, who now lives in West Plains with his wife, Leadon. Rob had served in the U. S. Army for 11 years, two in the reserves and nine on active duty, including a 15-month tour in Iraq. He was a senior supply clerk. According to Nov. 15 article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, citing an Army press release, "The accident occurred while he and a fellow soldier were fueling a truck on the side of the autobahn near Giessen." The Post-Dispatch quoted high school friend Brett Dunsford as saying that Hobbs "was setting out emergency markers when a truck driven by a civilian veered onto the shoulder and hit him. Manslaughter charges against the driver are pending in Germany." Dunsford told the Post-Dispatch Hobbs was "hand-picked for the mission to storm the Mosul palace of Saddam Hussein's eldest son, Uday Hussein. . . . During that tour, he survived an attack on his vehicle and was recognized with more than 10 meritorious service awards for his bravery, commitment and expertise." Rob was born April 23, 1976, in St. Charles. He was preceded in death by a half-brother, Stephen Hobkirk, and a grandfather, Robert Hobbs, who for many years worked in Ozark County for Continental Telephone. Survivors include his wife, Ann Hobbs, who will be returning from Germany to reside in California; a half-sister, Rebekah Hobkirk of St. Charles; a brother, Joseph Hobbs, of Wentzville; grandparents Nelda Skeele of St. Peters; Darrell and Linda Gregory of Newton, Kansas; and Bonnell Hobbs of West Plains; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Margaret Ellen Dial Curtis, 74, of Gainesville, were held Nov. 15, 2005, at Mammoth Assembly of God. Burial was in Mammoth Cemetery. Mrs. Curtis died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005. She was born Sept. 2, 1931, in Wood River, Ill., the daughter of Elmer and Helen Dial. She married Donald E. Curtis Oct. 7, 1950, in Cottage Hills, Ill. She and Mr. Curtis moved to Riverside, Calif., in 1966, where they resided until they retired and returned to Missouri in 1997, living in Gainesville She attended the Mammoth Assembly of God, where she played the piano and organ for several years. Mrs. Curtis is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon R. and Ron E. Hollingsworth of Lee’s Summit; one granddaughter, Cynthia L. Johnson of Cottonwood, Calif.; one brother, Elmer Dial and his wife, Shirley, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; and two sisters, Ruth Staib of Highland Park, Ill., and Shirley B. Ringering of Bethalto, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her great-grandson, Caleb Johnson-Castleman; her parents; and one sister, Edna D. Martin of Bull Shoals, Ark. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Jerry Donald (Donnie) Evans, 51, of Mountain Grove, were held Tuesday, May 2 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Chapel in Ava. Mr. Evans died April 29, 2006, at his son Levi’s home near Gentryville. He was born June 29, 1954, in Gainesville, the son of Orville and Norma (Hathcock) Evans. He and Patricia Dianne Lee were married June 12, 1976, in Gentryville. They later divorced. He was a graduate of Gainesville High School. He was an auto mechanic and loved to fish and hunt, running coyote dogs and beagles, often entering field trials with both breeds. His favorite things to do were playing with his grandchildren and playing and listening to bluegrass music. Mr. Evans is survived by one son, Levi Evans and his wife, Venice, of Gentryville; one daughter, Crystal Evans of Bakersfield; four grandchildren, Adline Evans, Whitney Evans, Hunter Evans and Bently Adam Moody; five brothers, David Evans and his wife, Delores, of Mountain Grove, Bob Evans and his wife, Wanda, and Larry Evans and his wife, Rhonda, of Mountain Home, Ark., Jim Evans and his wife, Regina, of Ava and Junior Evans of Tecumseh; three sisters, Linda McCrea and her husband, Junior, of Houston, Annie Sloan and Fern Robertson and her husband, Francis, of Mountain Grove; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City in care of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, directors. From the Ozark County Times: Funeral services for Charles Clinton Haskins, 81, of Brixey, were held Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with Gale Wooten officiating. Burial was in Bushong Cemetery in Brixey. Mr. Haskins died Sept. 17, 2006, in Springfield. He was born Aug. 15, 1925, in Isabella, the son of Walter and Socia (Gaulding) Haskins. He and Juanita Smith were married Dec. 26, 1946, in Mountain Home, Ark. He was a life long resident of Ozark County and a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Carpenter’s Mate Second Class. After returning home and marrying, he went into the electrical, plumbing and heating and air conditioning business. He also built several resorts in Ozark County, including Rockbridge Trout Ranch. He also enjoyed working with cattle on his farm, but he especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Haskins is survived by his wife, Juanita; one son, David Haskins of Brixey; six grandchildren, Janeen Scott, Anne Marie Drew, Jeremy Haskins, Ashley Haskins, Katie Peterson and Charley Haskins; eight great-grandchildren, Carrington, Kendrick, Brendon, Sydney, Makayla, Kadden, Nathan and Gracie; one sister, Ella Mae Delp; and one brother, Ronnie Haskins. He was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Haskins; his parents; and two sisters, Vada Dauchy and Polly Willbanks. Pallbearers were Jeremy Haskins, Randy Willbanks, Eddie Delp, Mearl Satterfield, H.K. Gaulding and Kent Wade. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Anderson, J.R. Anderson, Sie Long, Palmer Holmes, Ray Amyx and John Haskins. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 19 Sep 2006: Funeral services for Hansel Dale Vaughn Reich, 75, of Ava, were held Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava with the Rev. Donnie Mize officiating. Burial was in Lutie Cemetery. Mr. Reich died Sept. 12, 2006. He was born Dec. 10, 1930, in Lutie, the son of Rev. Burton Nell and Dovie (Haskins) Reich. He and Charlotte Henderson were married Nov. 6, 1958, in Lenexa, Kan. He had been a resident of the Ava area since May 2006, moving from Kirbyville. He was employed with Taney County Road and Bridge for 10 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping and going to bluegrass festivals. Mr. Reich is survived by his wife, Charlotte Henderson; two sons, Keith Vaughn Reich of Ava and Kevin Vance Reich and wife, Cindy, of Branson; four grandchildren, Jessica Maggard of Coos Bay, Ore., Grant Reich of Coquille, Ore., and Hannah Reich and Keaton Reich, both of Branson; one sister, Donna Duggins of West Plains; and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Dale Reich; his parents; two brothers, Quincy Reich and Frue Reich; and one sister, Edna Ledbetter. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 19 Sep 2006: Funeral services for Charlcie Hampton, 95, of Wasola, were held Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with E.J. Hampton and Bob Hampton officiating. Burial was in Lutie Cemetery in Theodosia. Mrs. Hampton died Sept. 16, 2006, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Ark. She was born March 30, 1911, in Ozark County, the daughter of George and Alta (Blackwell) Coulter. She and Isaac Hampton were married May 13, 1928, in Lutie. She was a life long resident of Ozark County. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Hampton is survived by her children, Almeda Wyman of Kissee Mills, Imogene Grisham and Carma Frazier, both of Gainesville, E.J. Hampton and Thomas Hampton, both of Wasola, Troy Hampton of Wichita, Kan., and Bobby Hampton of Seneca; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ethel Herd of Long Beach, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac, Sept. 3, 1973; her parents; one daughter, Betty Lou Hampton; two brothers; and three sisters. Pallbearers were Mitchell Welch, Mickey Welch, Bradley Thomas, Tyler Allen, J.L. Frazier and Keith Wyman. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, directors. From the Ozark County Times, 19 Sep 2006: Funeral services for Jack Herbert Kyle, 78, of Springfield, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at Christ Church Unity. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery. Mr. Kyle died Sept. 17, 2006, in Cox Hospital in Springfield, following a long illness. He was born March 20, 1928, in Nottinghill, the son of Glennie and Beulah (Hargis) Kyle. He and Mary Etta Minkler were married Nov. 22, 1951. He attended Ava High School before joining the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He served four years in the Navy, the last two of which were on a hospital ship. Besides spending time with his family, Mr. Kyle enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, woodworking and private aircraft. For 45 years he served in the life insurance business, the last 20 years with sons Kent and Rick, and office manager Rhonda Baker. His business accomplishments include: first Franklin Life Agency, under manager Guy Cowden; professional designation of chartered life underwriter; lifetime member of Million Dollar Round Table; past President of the Springfield Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; Greene County Estate Planning Council; and Springfield Chapter Society of Financial Service Professionals. In the past he had also served as a board member of his church, Christ Church Unity and a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. Mr. Kyle is survived by his wife, Mary Etta; two sons, Rick Kyle and his wife, Michal, Kent Kyle and his wife, Jerri Lynn, all of Springfield; one daughter, Julie Simonson and her husband, Tim, of Springfield; and six grandchildren, Mary Joe, Joshua, Mackenzie, Colton, Adam and Morgan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Unity, 2214 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804. Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, directors.
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