| Donald Carl Abbey |
Born September 24, 1944 in West
Plains, Missouri. He was the fifth child to parents, A.C. Pal Abbey and
Ida Becker Abbey. He passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007 in Barnes
Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was married to Carletta Tune on
July 10, 1970 in Mountain View, Missouri. This union was blessed with
two children, Christopher Carl and Brandi Dell. Don attended school in
Mountain View and graduated with the Class of 1962. He loved playing
basketball and football with his teammates. Don’s early work life was
with his father and brothers. He was known as a worker in the concrete
and gravel business. He was forced to retire from working due to many
health problems. Don was a member and deacon at the First Baptist
Church in Mountain View, where he loved to serve his Lord and Savior.
He especially enjoyed learning in their Tuesday morning prayer group,
Hungry Men, and being a member of the Faith Evangelism Team. Don is
survived by his wife, Carletta, of Mountain View; daughter, Brandi Dell
of Springfield, Missouri; two brothers, Bob Abbey, of Topeka, Kansas,
and Charles Joe Abbey and wife, Patricia, of Topeka, Kansas; two
sisters, Betty Bass and husband, Thomas Red, and Nancy Pruitt of
Mountain View; two sisters-in-law, Elloise Miller and husband, Johnny,
of Batesville, Mississippi and Sharon Tune of Arlington, Virginia; and
many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Don is preceded in death by his son,
Christopher Carl; his parents, A.C. and Ida Abbey; two brothers, George
Arthur and Roy Gene; his parents-in-law, Carl and Myrtle Tune; two
sisters-in-law, Dell Peavler and Tammy Morris. Don enjoyed deer
hunting, especially with friends Kenny Smith, J.R. Conner, and
brother-in-law, Johnny Miller. In later life, he enjoyed all of his
friends at Ken’s Gun Shop and friends at Mountain View Auto Parts. Don
was known as a trader of knives and collectibles with his friends. Don
loved his Lord, being with his wife and daughter, his family, his
friends, the Renegar family that had adopted him and loved him. In
early life, his nieces and nephews were a great source of enjoyment, as
was his love of horses, especially the Appaloosa, which he was teased
about quite often. Don always enjoyed working and visiting with people.
Don will be deeply and sadly missed by his family and friends. We know
our loss is Heaven’s gain. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, March 9, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Mountain View,
Missouri with Dr. John Noble officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of Yarber
Mortuary, Mountain View. |
| Cynthia June Dickerson Abeda |
Born July 31, 1953 in St. Joseph, MO. She passed
away January 20, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO at the
age of 54 years, 5 months and 20 days. Cindy was the daughter of
William C. (Bill), and June Alice (Copeland) Dickerson. She was
welcomed with love and pride for their beautiful child. Cindy was a
spiritual girl and woman, who loved all of God's beautiful things.
Flowers and cats were her passions. Cindy was preceded in death by her
grandmother, Margaret Copeland; grandfather Lewis Copeland; and mother
June Alice Dickerson. She leaves behind her father and stepmother
William and Darla Dickerson of Mountain View, MO; son Jason King of
Kansas City, MO; daughter Shameriah King-Arzt of Mountain View, MO; son
Jordan Abeda of Olathe, KS; three grandchildren, Sidney Michael King,
Tye Ashton King and Reese Gabrielle Gilbert. Funeral services were held
Friday, January 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in
Winona, MO with Pastor Brian Ingalls officiating under the direction of
Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO. |
| Olie Aline Kelly Abbott |
Daughter of Ivy KELLY and Amanda Arvilla
BRESSLER KELLY, was born May 31, 1934 in Shannon County, Missouri and
passed away at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO, Friday,
October 12, 2007 making her age 73 years. Aline was united in marriage
to Richard ‘Dick’ Abbott. They were not blessed with children, but
loved their nieces and nephews. She was raised in the Catholic Faith.
Aline loved cats, television, family, friends, and dancing. One of the
highlights of her life was meeting Elvis in a dance hall in Arkansas,
when she and her sister Merceline were celebrating her coming out of
the children's home. She is preceded in death by her father Ivy KELLY,
mother Amanda SHOUP, brothers, Damon KELLY, Buster KELLY, Simon SHOUP,
and sister Merceline LEE. Surviving are one sister Stella May WALTERS
of Lone Dale, MO; sister-in-law Darlene SHOUP of Mountain View, MO and
brother-in-law Bob LEE of Summersville, MO and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services were held Wednesday, October 17, 2007; at 2:00 PM at
Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville, under the care of
Bradford Funeral Home. |
| Georgia Ann Abney |
Graveside services for Georgia Ann Abney, 74,
West Plains, were Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at the Howell Valley Cemetery
under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Abney died at
6:05 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at her home. She was born Aug. 24,
1934, at Mountain Home, Ark., to Barton and Nettie Dover Alsup. On Oct.
18, 1952, she was married at Salem, Ark., to Bert Eli Abney. Mrs. Abney
was a member of the Harbor Of Hope Church. She is survived by her
husband, Bert Abney, of the family home; four children, Cecil Abney and
wife, Sandy, of West Plains, Sandra Abney and special friend, Jessie
Travis, of Pekin, Ill., Tamera White and husband, Timothy, of West
Plains and Greg Abney and special friend, Heather Garcia, of Winona,
Mo.; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Barton
Alsup Jr. of Springfield, Mo.; three sisters, May Shelton, and husband,
Rev. Ray Shelton of Green Forest, Ark., Ellen Davis and Lena Hammock,
both of West Plains, sisters-in-law, Mary Bragg and husband, Victor, of
West Plains, Melvina Pankey of Pekin, Ill., Ellen Bragg of West Plains
and Janice Foster and husband, Rev. Carmen Foster of Greenbriar, Ark.;
and many nieces, nephews and special friends. Her parents;
father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Reverend Anna Abney; one
daughter, Rebecca Ann Abney; one grandson, Robert Michael Grogan; one
great-granddaughter, Larisa Nicole Wilder; two sisters, Vina Kincheloe
and Faye Baker; two brothers, Frank Alsup and John Alsup; two
brothers-in-law, Rev. John C. Abney and John Bragg; and one
sister-in-law, Nina Alsup, precede her in death. Memorial contributions
may be made to Riverways Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. (Howell County News, May 13, 2009) |
| Lloyd Robert Abney |
A graveside service was held Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock in Howell Valley Cemetery for Lloyd Robert Abney, six day
old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Abney of West Plains, whose death
occurred Friday night in Christa Hogan Hospital. The infant was born
prematurely - and weighed only two pounds, six ounces at birth. Rev. W.
L. Abney officiated at the service with the Robertson Funeral Home in
charge of burial. Mr. and Mrs. Bert H. Abney of West Plains are
grandparents of the child. ~ West Plains Daily Quill June 1 1951.
(Transcribed as it appeared in the newspaper). |
| Robert Fulton Acklin |
Apr. 24, 1906 - Dec. 19, 1990 - Funeral services
for Robert Fulton Acklin, 84, West Plains, will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
Dec. 21, 1990, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains, with the Rev. Joe Bean officiating. Mr. Acklin died at 12:52
a.m. today, Dec. 19, 1990, in Ozarks Medical Center. He was born April
24, 1906, in Douglas County, the son of Thomas Henry and Ida Mary
Greenway Acklin. He received his education at the Galloway School at
West Plains. On May 2, 1930, he was married to Oma Coble who preceded
him in death Feb. 14, 1951. On March 13, 1957, he was married at West
Plains to Bertha Marie (Hall) Nolte. Mr. Acklin was the first
groundskeeper at the West Plains Country Club. He was a carpenter and
before his retirement had been employed with the street department for
the city of West Plains. Survivors include his wife, Marie Acklin, West
Plains; seven children, Donald Acklin; Helen Stanley and husband Dick;
June Johnston, all of West Plains; Robert Acklin and wife Connie,
Hawaii; Judy Acklin, Nevada; Ronald Acklin and wife Marsha, Sedalia;
and Danny Acklin and wife Hazel, West Plains; three step children,
Laura McVickers and husband Will, Summersville; Paul, Vienna; and J. D.
Nolte, Oran; 18 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; several step
grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Fancher,
Estacada, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death
by his parents, his first wife, two great grandchildren, three brothers
and two sisters. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under
the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| Cayden James Adams |
Graveside services for Cayden James Adams,
infant son of James Leroy and Krista Jean Herring Adams of Pittsburg,
Kan., will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Babyland, Howell Memorial
Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Cayden died 2:01 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at Ozarks Medical Center. He
is survived by his parents, James and Kristin Adams, of the family
home; one sister, Isabelle Adams; grandparents, Cheryl and Bruce
Stillwell of Kansas City, Kan., Roger Adams and Richard and Janice
Herring of Willow Springs, Mo.; great-grandparents, John and Joyce
Cooper of Kansas City, Kan., Francis and Sue Adams and Sharon and Guy
Wake of Willow Springs, Mo., and Lee Morris of Coos Bay, Ore. |
| Frances Alice Snodgrass Adams |
Age 100, West Plains - She was born April 2,
1908, in Topeka, Kan., to Mrs. and Mrs. Clemence Snodgrass. On
Sept. 28, 1926, she was married at Tulsa, Okla., to Homer W. Adams who
preceded her in death on June 25, 1989. Mrs. Adams died 5:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in West Vue Nursing Center. Mrs. Adams
was a member of the Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Number 77 and the
Grandmother’s Club. She was of the Baptist faith with her
membership in the First Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She is
survived by three children, Mary Jane Langston, husband, Arthur, of
Seal Beach, Calif., Homer Adams of West Plains, and Wilma Dannhaus
of Freeport, Texas; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents,
husband, two sisters and two brothers precede her in death. Funeral
services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, in the Rose
Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was at Howell Memorial
Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American
Heart Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
Glen
Adams
|
Funeral services for Glen Roy
Adams, 91, West Plains, were Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Adams diedat 6:30 p.m., Saturday,
July 4, 2009 at West Vue Nursing Center. He was born Sept. 26, 1917, in
Howell County, Mo., to Glen Roy Houston and Nancy Marlissa Richardson
Adams. He received his education in the
schools of Koshk nong, Mo., and on April 10, 2004, was married at West
Plains, Mo., to Olene Quicksall Lee. Mr. Adams was a veteran, having
served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Before his retirement,
he was a salesman for the Mac Tool Company for 58 years. Mr. Adams
loved the out-of-doors, enjoyed gardening and to his family and
friends, was
known as ?Pappy.? He was a dedicated Christian and was active in the
Faith Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Olene
Adams, of the family home; three stepchildren, Robert Lee, wife, Karin,
of West Plains, John Finley, wife, Patti, state of Indiana and Lura
inley of Houston, Texas; numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ben
Adams of West Plains; and many nieces and nephews. His parents; two
wives, Helen and Doris Bernice; and one brother, Joe Clarence Adams,
precede him in death. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News, July 8, 2009)
|
| Jimmie Joanna Pruett Adams |
Age 75, West Plains, Mo., Graveside services
will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at Amy Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Adams died 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born Sept.
2, 1931, in Hocomo, Mo., to John Vernon and Nannie May Fare
Pruett. She graduated from Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield,
Mo., with the class of 1948. In 1955, she was married to Lyle Taffar.
On Aug. 6, 1990, she was married to Robert Adams, who preceded her in
death Dec. 6, 2005. Mrs. Adams had been a telephone operator and
was a seamstress, owning her own sewing service. She was a Baptist and
had attended the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, Gainesville, Mo. She is
survived by three children, Elaine Taffar and Leland Ray Taffar, wife,
Penny, San Ingnacio, Belize, and Ralph Lee Taffar, wife, Cheryl,
Harrison, Ark.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers,
William M. Pruett, wife, Greta, and Lonnie Pruett, West Plains, Mo.;
and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, and one
granddaughter precede her in death. Memorial contributions may be made
to Amy Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Lois Adams |
Age 85, Mammoth Spring AR - Funeral services
will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in
Thayer. Mrs. Adams died today, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at Ozarks
Medical Center, West Plains. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at
the funeral home. Burial will be in Camp Cemetery, Camp, Ark.,
under the direction of Carter Funeral Home Inc. of Thayer. |
| Anna Agee |
Memorial services for Anna Marie Agee, 76,
Willow Springs, Mo., will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31,
2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Agee died
at 9:20 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2009, at her home. She was born Jan. 6,
1933, in Chicago, Ill., to Joseph John and Francis Briski Carrano. On
Jan. 27, 1958, she was married at Chicago, Ill., to Donald Lee Agee.
Before her retirement, Mrs. Agee was employed as a housekeeper at the
St. Bridgett of Sweden Church and she was a honorary member of the Red
Hat Society. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Willow Springs, Mo. She is survived by her husband, Donald Agee, of the
family home; three sons, David Gerard Agee, Duarte, Calif., Timothy Lee
Agee, wife, Tamera, West Plains and Steven Michael Agee, wife, Misty,
Marshfield, Mo.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three
brothers, Joseph Carrano and Michael Carrano, wife, Georgiann, both of
Chicago, Ill., and Louis Carrano, state of Arizona; two sisters, Mary
Hamilton and Rose Berger, both of Chicago, Ill.; and several nieces and
nephews. Her parents, three sons, Joseph, Dale and Jeffrey Agee, one
sister, Francis Brown and one brother, Carmen Carrano, precede her in
death. The family would like to give a very special thanks to Riverways
Hospice and staff and Dr. Charles Morgan and staff. Memorial
contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News) |
Cora Kate Mumford Aid |
Age 89, West Plains - Funeral services were held
at 4 p.m. Wednesday in All Saints Episcopal Church with Rev. Dan
Brigham officiating. Mrs. Aid died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday at West Plains
Memorial Hospital. She was born Sep. 24, 1889, at Farlinville KS, the
daughter of the late Ezra Dew and Louisa Griggs Mumford. She came to
West Plains in 1906 and on Jan. 26, 1910, she was married here to Joe
Richard Aid, who preceded her in death Jul. 12, 1967. Survivors include
two sons, Joe R. Aid, Jr., West Plains; Charles E. Aid, Farmers Branch
TX; six grandchildren, Joe Aid, III, Hutchison KS; Mrs. Patricia Rogers
and C. Toney Aid, West Plains; Barbara Braswell, Janice Mitchell and
Charles Aid, all of Denver CO; eight great grandchildren; a niece, Mrs.
Nadine Saunders, Roanoke VA; and three nephews, Joe D. Mumford,
Waynesville; Jack Mumford, St Charles, and Dewey Brown, Philadelphia
MS. The family would appreciate memorials in Mrs. Aid's name to All
Saints Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery under
the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Frankie Lester 'FRANK' Akers |
Age 57, son of Vernon Lester Akers and Beulah
Beatrice Young Akers Franklin, was born Nov. 19, 1947, at Colorado
Springs, Colo. He died May 30, 2005, at Baxter Regional Medical Center
at Mountain Home, Ark. He attended Raymondville School, graduated from
Houston High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University in
Springfield. He married Phyllis Lea Smith Dec. 31, 1982, at West
Plains. Mr. Akers was a food broker and later a salesman for Coca-Cola
Bottling Co. For the last five years, he was area manager for Pepsi
Mid-America of Marion, Ill. He was president of the West Plains parks
and recreation board for seven years and was on the board of West
Plains City Pride. His hobbies were camping, baseball cards and music.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father.
Surviving are his wife of the home at West Plains; three children,
Michael Morgan Akers of Oceanside, Calif., Morgan Nicole Akers of West
Plains and Angelina Dawn Akers of the home; his mother of West Plains;
one stepbrother, Jim Franklin of Kansas City; and one granddaughter.
Services are 11 o'clock today (Thursday) at the First Baptist Church in
West Plains. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International or to the family in care
of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. |
| Linda Lavada Jones Akin |
Age 63, Strafford MO - Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, in the Rose Chapel of the
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Akin died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at
her home. She was born Aug. 30, 1945, at Elijah, Mo., to Leonard Leroy
and Ina Lavada Roberts Jones. On March 7, 1975, she was married at
Strafford, Mo., to Clyde Akin. Mrs. Akin was of the Baptist faith. She
is survived by her husband, Clyde Akin, of the family home; two
children, Kari Sturdevant, Springfield, Mo., and James Akin, of the
family home; one grandchild, Samantha Akin, Fair Grove, Mo.;
sister-in-law, Donna Wolff, Springfield, Mo.; and several nieces and
nephews. Her parents and one brother, Leroy Jones, precede her in
death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Theresa M. Strong Alcantar |
Entered into rest on Friday, May 9, 2008, at her
home in Willow Springs, Mo. Born March 27, 1940, to Calvin and Gertrude
Strong, she was 68 years old. She was married to Antonio Alcantar on
June 12, 1969. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in
Willow Springs for seven years. She had many enjoyments in her life;
however, having her family around her was very important to her. She
gave of herself unselfishly, always putting others needs above and
before her own. A precious gift only she could give that touched the
lives of so many around her. Mrs. Alcantar is survived by her husband,
Tony Alcantar, Willow Springs; her mother, Gertrude R. Brooks, Willow
Springs; two sons, Tony Hudson, Willow Springs, and Christopher Hudson
and wife, Terry, Gassville, Ark.; two daughters, Rosemary Anderson and
husband, Ragnar, Cherokee Village, Ark., and Melissa Russell and
husband, Terry, Carthage Mo. She is further survived by 11
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many more that considered
her their own grandmother and more. A memorial service will be held 11
a.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, at Seventh-day Adventist Church at East
Fourth and N. Walnut Streets in Willow Springs. Arrangements are under
the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Audrey Lucille Nichols Aldridge |
Age 73, was born September 20, 1934 in Texas
County, MO to George Nichols and Opal Beasley. She went to be with her
Lord April 18, 2008. She grew up in the Pine Creek area and attended
Willow Springs School. On April 5, 1952 she married Oral Aldridge. To
this union, seven children were born. She was preceded in death by her
father, George Nichols; Mother, Opal Nichols Adkins; brother, Elmer
Nichols; step father, Harvey Adkins; husband, Oral; one son, Danny Joe;
grandson Heath McAlister; and three sisters, Ocie, Virginia and Norma.
She is survived by her children: Rosemary Mooney of Elk Creek; Dee and
wife Julie, of Elk Creek; Jeanie McAlister and husband, John of
Piedmont; Wayne Aldridge of Houston; Annette Hartman and husband,
Brian, of Houston; and Patty Aldridge of Houston; 13 grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Georgia Lynch of Mtn. Grove, and
Phyllis Adkins of Mansfield; two brothers, Donald Adkins of Prineville,
Oregon and Vaughn Nichols of Golden City; two daughters-in-law, Nancy
Foster and husband, Don, of Houston; Cindy Flanagan and husband, Dale,
of Cabool; one son-in-law, Bill Mooney, of Mtn. Grove, MO; and a host
of family and friends. Audrey enjoyed going to church, studying the
Bible, reading and many types of hand work. She crocheted and did many
pieces of needlepoint, which she gave to family and friends. They were
wonderful gifts given to those she loved and cherished. The best times
of her life were spent with her family. She touched many lives with her
generous heart and loving spirit. She will be missed by all who knew
and loved her. Services were Wednesday, April 23, at 10 AM in the Evans
Funeral Home. Brother David Mathis officiated with burial in the Tyrone
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Tyrone Free Will Baptist Church or
Tyrone Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. |
| Anna May Miller Allen |
Age 85, daughter of Virgil O. and Rosa Anna Garlett Miller,
was born Feb. 27, 1923, at Cabool. She died April 25, 2008, at Texas
County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Allen grew up in the Cabool area,
attending grade school at Sargent and Pea Ridge. She graduated from
Cabool High School in 1940. She attended SMS and began teaching in 1942
in the rural schools of Howell and Texas counties. She received her
bachelor's degree in social science from Drury University in
Springfield and taught from 1942 to '47 at Stony Point, Lebanon and
Union schools. She married Walter Allen March 1, 1947. They had three
children. Mrs. Allen was a stay-at-home mother for several years. In
1952, she began teaching at rural schools including Houston, Victor,
Freely Give, Lone Star, Logan, Elk Creek and Willow Springs. After 18
years, she started at Houston Elementary in the fall of 1967. She
retired July 1, 1979, after 12 years for a total teaching career of 31
years in Howell and Texas counties. She was baptized at an early age
and was a member of the Mount Pisgah Church. She later moved her
membership to Solid Rock General Baptist Church near Willow Springs.
She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 147
Auxiliary of Cabool. She loved taking care of her grandchildren,
playing games and reading to them. She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Sept. 29, 1990; one brother, Wayne Miller; and a
granddaughter. Surviving are her children, Gary Walter Allen and Nita
May Moore of Cabool and Rita Ann Williams of Houston; two sisters,
Jewel Wagner and Naomi Wisdom of Willow Springs; six grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren. Services were April 28 at the Evans Funeral
Home Chapel with Paul Hamm and the Rev. Bill Vandivort officiating.
Burial was in the Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Union
Cemetery Association. Houston Herald, May 22, 2008.
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| Katherine Elizabeth (Thompson) Allen |
born May 30, 1930, in Pomona, Mo., the daughter
of Henry and Minnie (Henry) Thompson. She went to her heavenly home
Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the age of 79 years and 17 days. Katherine
was united in marriage to Howard Dean Allen on Dec. 20, 1950, in Salem,
Ark., making their union 57 years before his passing on Aug. 10, 2008.
To their union, five sons and five daughters were born; Douglas Dean,
Howard Lynn, Henry Oliver, Dennis Marvin, John Edward, Katherine
Claudine, Minnie Nadine, Bonita Elaine, Nancy Dawnita and Sarah
Marlene. Katherine and Howard spent 35 years in Genoa, Ill., where they
worked and raised their family. After Howard’s passing, Katherine
returned to her childhood hometown, spending time along the Jack’s Fork
River, renewing ties with family and childhood friends. Katherine and
Howard were cared for in their home until their passing by their son
Henry and his wife, Shelley. Preceding her in death are her parents;
husband, Howard Dean Allen; one son, Howard Lynn, one daughter and
son-in-law, Bonita Elaine and Ron Brown; three brothers, George Herman,
Ernest Howard, and Leonard Hale; and two sisters, Vernice Menard and
Ruby Levina Hockman. Surviving are her four sons and four daughters,
Douglas Allen and wife, Debra, Machesney Park, Ill., Henry and wife,
Shelley, Mountain View, Mo., Dennis Allen and wife, Rose, Belvidere,
Ill., Kathy Berner and husband, Brian, Baltimore, Md., Nadine Davis,
Cherry Valley, Ill., Nancy Borges and husband, Billy, Thornton, Colo.,
Sarah Allen, Belvidere, Ill., and John Allen, Hutchinson, Kan.; 20
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Virgil Thompson,
Mountain View, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Lucille Shoup, Mountain View,
Mo.; niece/ “sister” Mary “Tooter” Willbanks and husband, Karl, West
Plains, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Saturday, June 20, 2009, in Yarber Chapel. Interment was in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Mountain View, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary,
Mountain View. (Howell County News, June 23, 2009) |
Oliver Allen
 |
Born July 25, 1886 Crocker, Pulaski CO., MO and
died Oct. 5, 1969 Mountain View, Howell Co., MO. Son of John Allen and
Nancy Jane Smith Allen. First marriage was to Marcella Spiva May 16,
1905, to this union 7 children were born: Dovie Bell, Clarence
Clifford, Olive Irene, Lawrence Lynn, Oliver Eugene, Kenneth Rene and
Betty Jane. Second marriage was to Bonnie L. Tune Nov. 26, 1927. To
this union 6 children were born: Dean, Lucille, Frances May, Edith and
2 others that died young. Source: Janet Ward. Burial at Greenlawn
Cemetery, Mountain View MO. |
| Private Adolphus 'Dolph' Anderson |
Jan. 26, 1890 - Jul. 22,
1918. 'WWI.' Private Adolphus 'Dolph' Anderson was killed in
France during World War I. He was enlisted in the 1st division, 13th
Ambulance Corps. He was the son of James Anderson & Margaret
Lucinda Lee. According to a newspaper article from West Plains MO he
was originally buried in France, but his remains were later returned to
his family. This news article also stated that his was the first body
to be returned from overseas to the West Plains area. Dolph was engaged
to be married to a woman named Zolla. According to family legend, Zolla
never married, and always wore a locket with Dolph's picture in it
around her neck. Dolph is buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery. |
| Basil Leon Anderson |
Age 67, West Plains - Funeral services were held
at the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with
Rev. Gerald Bruner officiating. Mr. Anderson died at West Plains
Memorial Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born
at Haviland KS, Feb. 17, 1908, the son of the late William Franklin and
Adele Morey Anderson. He came to this county with his parents at the
age of seven years, receiving his education in the schools of Howell
County. He had been engaged in farming until forced to retire due to
ill health. On Dec. 3, 1931, he was married at West Plains to Doris J.
Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Collins. He has been a member
of the Baptist Church for more than 40 years, with his membership being
in the New Liberty Baptist Church near West Plains. Mr. Anderson had
served for many years as director of the Pleasant Point and Vienna
School Boards in Howell County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Doris
Anderson of the home; four children, Ila Dickey, Bartlesville OK; Lyle
Anderson, Paducah KY; Eula Rowden, Eminence MO, and Loretta Parrott,
Fenton MO; 11 grandchildren and 7 brothers and sisters, Jess Anderson,
Drumright OK; George Anderson, Jackson MS; Guy Anderson, St Louis MO;
Rev. Joe Anderson, West Vue Nursing Home, West Plains MO; Mrs. Frances
Pitman, Pomona MO; Mrs. Nellie Cook, Tahlequah OK, and Alene Huff, St
Charles MO. Preceding him in death are his parents and a brother,
Rudolph Anderson. (Rest is missing; obituary appeared in West Plains
newspaper Monday, Sep. 29, 1975) Died on Tuesday; burial on Friday. |
| Elza Celeste Wheeler Anderson |
Age 80, Willow Springs - Funeral services held
at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Wrex Hauth officiating. Mrs.
Anderson died at Stormont Vale Hospital in Topeka KS. Survivors include
three daughters, Mrs. Vida Henry and Mrs. Geraldine Hood, both of
Willow Springs, and Mrs. Katheryn Evans, Topeka KS; two sisters, Mrs.
Jane Martin, Willow Springs and Mrs. Cassie Reynolds, West Plains; a
brother, Earl Wheeler, Pomona MO; ten grandchildren and ten great
grandchildren. Burial was in Mackey Cemetery under the direction of
Hiler Funeral Home, Willow Springs. |
| Jack Randle Anderson |
Memorial services for Jack Randle Anderson, 73, West Plains,
will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2009, in the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Anderson died at 6:50 p.m., Saturday,
May 16, 2009, at his home. He was born June 30, 1935, at
Rockford, Ill., to Elmer B. and Nellie M. Logan Anderson. On July
6, 1957, he was married at Rockford, Ill., to Pauline Ashcraft.
Before his retirement, Mr. Anderson was employed as an inspector at
S.E.I. He enjoyed hiking, biking and writing, having had his
book, Sauntering Along The Gila, published. Mr. Anderson was a
member of the United Freewill Baptist Church, West Plains. He is
survived by his wife, Pauline Anderson, of the family home; two
children, Mike Anderson, fiancée, Denise, of West Plains and Karen
Moffis, husband, Michael, of West Plains; five grandchildren, Lorenda
Anderson, Joe Anderson, David Biring, Steven Moffis and Evan Moffis,
wife, Megan; one great-grandchild, Autumn; three brothers, Bill
Anderson, wife, Ofelia, Bob Anderson, wife, Nancy and Jim Anderson,
wife, Miriam; one sister, Pat Rogness; and many nieces and nephews. His
parents and three sisters precede him in death. Memorial contributions
may be made to Riverways Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. (Howell County News, (Howell County News, May 20, 2009)
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| John D. Anderson |
Age 49, Camden AR, formerly of West Plains -
Funeral services held at Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home,
West Plains. Mr. Anderson died at Quachita County Hospital at
Camden AR. He was born at Walnut Ridge AR, Sep. 12, 1926, the son of
the late Jerry Anderson and Mrs. Annie Groce Anderson of Thayer MO. He
came to West Plains in early childhood, receiving his education in the
schools here. In 1943 he was married at West Plains to Lela Judd.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Annie Anderson, Thayer MO; four
children, Truman Anderson, San Diego CA; Larry Joe Anderson, Seattle
WA; Wanda Lee Anderson, Salina CA; and Cathy Anderson, Pendleton OR;
two grandchildren and two sisters and brothers, Clyde Anderson, Thayer
MO; Lola Thomas, Walnut Ridge AR; Truly Hill, Camden AR, and Lester
Anderson Camden AR. Interment was in the family plot at Oak Lawn
Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains. |
| Mabel L. Thomas Anderson |
Daughter of the late Joe Thomas and Nancy Turner
Lovins, was born in Howell Co MO Nov. 10, 1906. Entered into rest Mar.
22, 1972 at the age of 65 years. On Jun. 10, 1923 she was married at
West Plains MO to the Rev. Joe Anderson, who survives her, as do two
daughters, Mrs. Wova Harris of Mission KS and Mrs. Floyd Weaver,
residing in the state of Kansas. There are 6 grandchildren surviving,
two brothers and one sister, Harve C. Lovins, West Plains MO, John
Lovins and Mrs. Carl Turner, both of Pomona MO. Preceding Mrs. Anderson
in death are her parents, a daughter, two brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Anderson has been a member of the Baptist Church since early
womanhood, her membership being in Friendship Baptist Church. She had
been a member of the Rebeckah Lodge for a number of years. PALLBEARERS:
Gene Jones, Norman Burgess, John H. Pitman, Charles Smith, Sr., Frank
Reed, Virgil Turner. INTERMENT: Mount Zion
Cemetery. Robertson - Drago Funeral Home, West Plains MO. |
| Margaret Lucinda Lee Anderson |
Feb. 27, 1854 - Jan. 17, 1917 - Wife of James
Ancerson and the daughter of John Conway Jefferson Lee &
Elizabeth Eddings. She and James had 7 children: James Monroe, Serena
Elizabeth, Nellie Jane, Pearl Matilda, Adolphus A. 'Dolph', Hattie E.
and Arthur Rufus Anderson. She is buried beside her husband at Chapel
Hill Cemetery. |
| Mark Richard Anderson |
53 - Springfield MO, formerly of West Plains -
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at Carter
Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains. He was born the son of the late
Phillip A. Anderson and Leoda Bales Anderson on Aug. 21, 1955 in
Springdale, Ark., and died Dec. 1, 2008 in Springfield, Mo. He is
survived by five children, Kelly, Sunny, Dylan and wife, Dustin and
wife, and Phillip Ashley, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents. Mark loved the outdoors and was always happiest
in the company of friends and family. Burial will be in Howell Memorial
Park Cemetery, Howell County, Mo. |
| Martha Jane Smith Anderson |
Born January 7, 1930 to Aaron R. Smith and
Lottie Ann (Winningham) Smith at Mountain View, Missouri. She passed
away June 23, 2006 at Springfield, Missouri at the age of 76 years. She
was united in marriage to Leslie W. Anderson on January 2, 1949 at
Summersville, Missouri and to this union two children were born. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron R. and Lottie Ann Smith.
She is survived by her husband Leslie W. Anderson of Summersville,
Missouri; her son Dickie Anderson of Mountain View, Missouri; her
daughter, Ann Miller and husband C.L. of West Plains, Missouri; four
grandchildren Brent Anderson and wife Gina of Mountain View, Missouri;
Kip Anderson and wife Lindsay of Lexington, Kentucky; Jessica Schiwitz
and husband Josh of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and Erica Miller of
Springfield, Missouri; four great grandchildren, Mackenzie Anderson,
Ashley Taylor Schiwitz, Jaden Anderson and Riley Anderson; one brother
Neal Smith and wife Jane of Adrian, Missouri; one aunt Mattie J. Wells
of Mountain View, Missouri; and one uncle, Robert F. Smith of
Summersville, Missouri. She worked at Padgett Hardware in Mountain View
in her early years. She retired in 1995 from Angelica Image Apparel
after nearly 40 years of service. She attended Midvale Pentecostal
Holiness Church in Summersville. She enjoyed embroidering, quilting,
cooking holiday dinners and spending time with her family. She was
always ready and willing to serve others when the need arose. She was a
loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and
neighbor and will forever be missed. Although she is gone from this
world, she left footprints that will never be removed from our hearts
and memories. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at
10:00 a.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, Missouri.
Interment was at Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Missouri under
the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain
View. [Obituary courtesy of The Current Wave.] |
| Patton Richard Anderson |
Age 64, West Plains MO - Graveside services were
held Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr.
Anderson died 2:05 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at West Plains. He
was born Nov. 28, 1943, in Shreveport, La., to Jay and Dorothy Bashore
Anderson. He is survived by his companion, Shirley Mondragon, of the
family home; four children, Barbara Couch and Robert, David Warnes and
wife, Patsy, Susan Anderson and husband, Dale, and Josephine Mondragon,
all of West Plains; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his
mother, Dorothy Anderson, Denver, Colo.; and four sisters, Sonia
Morgan, Derae Neill, Jaydean Anderson and Ramona Nester, all of Denver,
Colo. His father and one son, Donald H. Warnes, precede him in death.
Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Seth Lee Anderson |
Graveside services - Stillborn infant son of
Hans Alfred Anderson and Carrie Sue Kelly, were held Friday, May 9,
2008, at Babyland in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction
of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.Seth died 4:01 a.m., Wednesday, May 7,
2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Hans
Anderson and Carrie Kelly; four brothers, Garland Jr., Austin, Dakota,
and Jacob, one sister, Desiree; grandparents, Patricia and Bobby Kelley
and Wilda Fisher; great-grandmother, Melba Walker; aunts and uncles,
Marcy, Robert, Lisa, Kenneth and Cindy; and many cousins. Our Little
Angel is in Heaven now. |
| Shirley Rose Fisk Anderson |
Daughter of Benjamin Turl Fisk and Anna
Elizabeth Knight Fisk, was born June 18, 1934 at Venice, Illinois and
passed away at Cox Medical Center on Saturday morning, May 20, 2000
make her age 65 years 11 months and 28 days. She was united in marriage
to Hugh N. Anderson August 1, 1959 making their union together 42
years. To their union two children were born, Anna Elizabeth
Anderson Crabtree and Hugh Neil Anderson Jr. Shirley became a member of
the Order of Eastern Star Summersville Chapter 363 April 14, 1989 and
was a member of Summersville United Methodist Church for many
years. She was a housewife and mother. Shirley loved to sing
and enjoyed music. She especially loved to be with her
grandchildren who she loved very much. She enjoyed animals and
liked to watch them play. Shirley is preceded in death by her
parents, 4 brothers, Charles Ernest Fisk, Sr., Robert Hardford Fisk,
Benjamin Turl Fisk Jr., Lawarren Kenyon Fisk and sister Bonnie Virginia
Fisk Harbarch. Surviving are her husband Hugh Anderson of Mountain View
Health Car, Mountain View, MO; two children, Anna Crabtree, Hugh
Anderson Jr. and wife Gwen, five grandchildren; Benjamin Levi Crabtree,
Lydia Cecile Crabtree, Dustin, Derrick and Tiffany Pobst, all of
Summersville, MO, one brother Ty Fisk and wife Fannie of Madison,
Illinois, and one sister Betty Sue Gay of Granite City, Illinois.
Funeral Services and Eastern Star Services were held at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alva
Trowbridge officiating. Burial was in Summersville City Cemetery
in Summersville. Arrangements were under the direction of Bradford
Funeral Home of Summersville. Memorial may be made to the American
Diabetes Association. |
| Floyd Dean Andrews |
Age 36, West Plains - Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Andrews died 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. He was born Dec. 3, 1971, in West
Plains, Mo., to Gary and Kathy Sinclair Andrews. Mr. Andrews was a
veteran having served on the U.S.S. Yellowstone during the Gulf War
with the United States Navy. He also had served with the U.S. Navy
Reserve and the Army National Guard. He had been employed for 15 years
with Bruce Hardwood and currently was employed as a machinist for
Tri-Lakes Tools. Mr. Andrews enjoyed his motorcycle and loved his boys.
He is survived by his sons, Trevan Dean Andrews and his mother, Lesa
Eberle, and Floyd Dalton Andrews and his mother, Anita French, West
Plains; his parents, Gary and Kathy Andrews, West Plains; one sister,
Alicia Gunter, husband, Wesley, West Plains; grandmother, Ruth Andrews;
niece, Jayna Gunter; nephew, Kyler Gunter; special friend, Kevin
Kintner; his former wife, Susanne Andrews; and many aunts, uncles and
cousins. His grandparents, Omrie and Alice Sinclair and Leamon Andrews;
one uncle, Floyd Andrews; and one cousin, Larry Wayne Andrews, precede
him in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Elk Creek
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Andrews Boys
Scholarship Fund and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Jack Andrews |
Age 77, Koshkonong MO - Graveside services were
held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Cave Springs Cemetery, Oregon
County, Mo., with the Rev. Dion Prewett officiating. He was born the
son of the late Amos Andrews and Rose Ellen Stockstill Andrews, on July
9, 1930, in Alton, Mo., and died Sept. 27, 2007, in Springfield, Mo. He
is survived by three children, Jackie Wade, husband, Ricke, of West
Plains, Glen Andrews, wife Jo, of Kansas City, Mo., and Keith Andrews,
wife Shirley, of Kansas City, Mo.; four stepchildren, Mike Ruff, wife
Arlene, of Kansas City, Mo., Connie Shelton of West Plains, Steve Ruff
of West Plains, and Susie Thompson, husband Dennis, of Batesville,
Ark.; one brother, Glen Andrews of St. Louis, Mo.; six grandchildren;
eight step-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Amos Andrews and Rose Ellen
Stockstill Andrews; and two brothers, Gene Andrews and Laverne Andrews.
Military rites were performed by the Missouri Military Funeral Honors
and the West Plains Honor Guard. Burial was in Cave Springs Cemetery
under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| Joseph Antonio 'Anthony' Arell |
Oct. 14, 1855 - Mar. 5, 1936 - Married Martha James
'Mattie'Hawkins December 18, 1879 Bowling Green Pike Co MO.
CITY'S ONE-TIME PRODIGY, DIES - BROUGHT TO THE UNITED
STATES BY P. T. BARNUM AT THE AGE OF TWELVE YEARS. P. T. BARNUM
BECAME INTERESTED IN THE YOUNG MUSICIAN IN LOOKING OVER EUROPE FOR
MATERIAL TO BE USED IN THE BARNUM SHOWS, AND RECOGNIZING THE TALENT OF
THE YOUNG ARTIST, BROUGHT HIM TO AMERICA AT THE AGE OF TWELVE YEARS,
WHERE HE REMAINED WITH THE SHOW FOR SEVERAL YEARS AS A HARPIST IN
CONCERT WORK. HIS REAL NAME WAS JOSEPH ANTONIO ZOTTARELLE, BUT AFTER
COMING TO THE UNITED STATES THE FIRST PART OF HIS SURNAME WAS DROPPED
AND HE USED THE NAME OF ARELL BY WHICH HE WAS KNOWN THROUGH THE YEARS.
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| Ralph Lee Arl |
Son of the late Ola Patterson Arl and Lewis Arl was born at
Sweetwater, Missouri on January 24, 1930. He departed this life at his
residence in Eminence, Missouri, on November 20, 2007, having attained
the age of 77 years, nine months and 27 days. On August 15, 1953, Ralph
was united in marriage to Glenna Grogan. Ralph later married Joyce
Mitchell on March 28, 1969, she preceded him in death on December 29,
1994. Ralph loved working with wood, he built cabinets, stools and
anything made of wood. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and
his son, Michael Lee Arl. Ralph is survived by his special friend, Nan
McClanahan of Eminence, Missouri, three daughters, Glenda Rosa and
husband Stephen of Richwoods, Texas, Rhonda Crafton and husband David
of St. Louis, Missouri, Susan Glaus of Perryville, Missouri. Four
Stepchildren: Tommy McClanahan of Eminence, Missouri, Jeff McClanahan
of Mountain View, Missouri, David McClanahan of Ellington, Missouri,
Jessy Huett of Mountain View, Missouri. Two brothers: Jim Arl of Rolla,
Missouri and Walter Arl of Corridon, Missouri. Four sisters: Ruth Gray
of Corridon, Missouri, Grace Johnson of Salem, Missouri, Martha Baker
and Edith Callahan both of Ellington, Missouri. Nine grandchildren and
one great-grandchild. Five step grandchildren. Ralph is also survived
by special employee, Chink.
Ralph will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who
will mourn his passing. Funeral services were held at the McSpadden
Funeral Home in Ellington, Missouri on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at
11:00 a.m. Officiating was Marvin Richards and Burial was at the Polk
Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Arl, Keith Arl, Kevin Arl,
David Arl, Jim Arl and Bruce Callahan. Funeral arrangements were under
the direction of the McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri. -
Card of Thanks - The family of Ralph Arl would like to thank each and
everyone that has shared in our sorrow. To those that sent cards,
flowers, food, came for visits, for the phone calls and just to know
that this community cared so much for Ralph is such a blessing! Thanks
again and God Bless, Nan and family.
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| Sandra Kay 'Sandy' Claxton Arnold |
Age 60, Woodland Hills CA - Daughter of Jean
Claxton Wilson, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in the UCLA Medical Center,
Los Angeles CA. Graveside services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Liver Foundation and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements under direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. |
| William Henry Arnold |
1847 - 1894 - Son of William Henry Arnold, Sr.
and Mary 'Polly' Shockley. Grandson of Thompson Arnold and Susannah
Holland. He was born in Indiana and died in Howell Co MO and is
buried at Cureall Cemetery at Cureall Howell Co MO. He married
Malissa Ann Cobler in Shelby Co IN Jun. 23, 1869. She died Nov. 12,
1897 and is buried at Fairland Cemetery at Fairland Shelby Co
IN. They were the parents of eight children: Bridda, William
Lewis, Dora, Charles David, Mary K., John T., Ruth L. and George
Washington Arnold, all born in Indiana before the bought land and began
to make their home in Howell Co MO. He was about age 47 when he
died. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He
enlisted at the age of 16 into I Company, 51st Indiana Infantry on Sep.
1, 1863, and mustered out Dec. 13, 1865. |
| Floyada Margetta "Flo" Blurton Arvin |
Born July 24, 1908 at Pittsburg, KS., the
daughter of Alfred and Ethel Draper Blurton and departed this life on
Aug. 15, 1989 at the home of her granddaughter, Marie Jenkins in Queen
City, TX., at the age of 81 years, and 22 days. She was married to
Samuel Otis Arvin on Oct. 31, 1926 and to this union 10 children were
born. She was preceded in death by her husband, and two sons. She is
survived by three daughters, Lila Hopkins and husband, Arnold of Oil
City, LA., Thelma Alexander of Mountain View, MO. And Eve Arvin of
Queen City, TX,; five sons, Sam and wife, Della of Kansas City, Ks.,
Bill and wife Sue, of Bossier City, LA., Howard and wife Sandy of
Kansas City KS., Donald of Queen City, TX. And Joe Arvin of Rolla, MO.;
35 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and two great great grandsons;
two sisters, Opal Robards of Jay, OK. and Elizabeth Collins of Wichita,
Ks.; and a host of other relives and friends. She was a loving mother
and grandmother. Graveside services were held Fri. Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.
in the Montier Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral home
of Birch Tree. |
| Ruby 'Hazel' Miller Atkinson |
Age 92, died Friday, April 18, 2008. She was
born May 30, 1915, in Mtn. Home, Ark. She was a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Nobel, in January 2008; her parents,
William and Florence Miller; four brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors include a daughter, Nolene Roberts of Panama City, Fla.; a
son, David and wife, Debbie, of Minneapolis, Kan.; five grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at
Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina. Visitation
will be 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, where the family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the chapel. Memorials may be made to The Faith Free
Will Baptist Church, 611 Willis, Salina. Roselawn Mortuary, 1307 S.
Santa Fe, Salina, Kan., is handling arrangements. For online
condolences, visit www.roselawnsalina.com. |
| William (Bill) Austen |
William (Bill) Austin, 83, West Plains, Mo., formerly of
Momence, Ill., died in his sleep at the home of his son, George Milton
Austin in West Plains, Mo., on May 3, 2009, at 4:45 a.m. Bill was born
Oct. 9, 1925, at Golconda, Ill., the son of George Austin and Lottie
(Wiley) Austin. Bill had five siblings, Verna Voyles (Ralph) of
Indiana, Clara Mae Austin of Illinois, Raymond Austin (Mary) of
Minnesota, Lonnie Austin of Bourbonnais and Robert (Sammy) Austin
(Betty) of Earlville. On Nov. 17, 1950, Bill married the late Florence
Belle Brady, daughter of George Milton Brady and Opal Irene (Lashbrook)
Brady, in Watseka, Ill., and gave seven children his name Linda
Lester (deceased) (Leon) of Marion, Ind., William (Butch) Austin
(Brenda) of Flora, George Austin (Deborah) of West Plains, Mo., Donna
Tobeck (Ed) of Watseka, Vicki Eheart (Harry) of Selma, N.C., Gregory
Eugene Austin of Indiana and Debra Brown (Rick) of Watseka. In 1973,
Bill married his second wife, Patricia Anne Boudreau of St. Anne. She
died Jan. 25, 1998, of cancer, at their home in Momence, Ill. Bill
farmed, worked dairies and worked as a mechanic all of his life. Nearly
blind, he was still chain sawing and splitting his own wood at the age
of 82. Not leaving his several acre yard, Bill loved to drive around in
his F150 Ford pickup. He was also known to ride his riding lawn mower
down to the mailbox on the highway. The family gives special thanks to
Mr. and Mrs. Hartman of Momence, Ill., for their watchful eye on Bill
the last several years before his move to West Plains in October of
2008 and his son-in-law, Ed Tobeck of Watseka, Ill., for coming to
Momence every week-end to check on Bill and take him to the grocery
store, or wherever he needed to go. Without you, Bill would have been
completely stranded. Bless you. Also a very special thank you to the
wonderful staff at Riverways Hospice of West Plains, Mo., for your kind
and loving care of William (Bill) Austin in his last days allowing him
to remain at home. Without you, the family would have been lost. The
family had a memorial service in Watseka, Ill., at The Centential
Christian Church on Saturday, May, 9, 2009, performed by Joe Hughes.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in William
Austins name to Riverways Hospice, 114 East Main Street, West Plains,
Missouri 65775. Arrangements are under direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. (Howell County News, May 13, 2009)
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