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| Willie K. Mustion Bacon | West Plains MO - Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Bacon died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at West Vue Nursing Home at the age of 89 years. She was born Feb. 14, 1919, in the Elk Creek community and moved to West Plains at the age of one month with her parents, Nova Missouri (King) and Thomas Elmer Sams. She attended West Plains High School graduating with the Class of 1936. As a child, Mrs. Bacon attended the Congregational Methodist Church eventually becoming a life-long member and active leader within the First Church of God of West Plains. On several occasions, she supported other churches as their interim minister. On Dec. 24, 1939, she married Otis L. (Ted) Mustion at the First Church of God parsonage by the Reverend H. A. Woolman. To this union, three children were born, Marjorie Kay (Mustion) Taylor, Jim Mustion and Richard Mustion. Ted preceded her in death June 14, 1982. On March 3, 1987, she was married to Floyd A. Bacon who preceded her in death May 28, 2002. Willie worked at several local businesses in West Plains and established many long lasting friendships. In 1951, she began a professional career as a stenographer eventually becoming a caseworker in 1954 with the Missouri Division of Aging and Family Services. After 33 years of assisting her fellow citizens with their special personal needs, Mrs. Bacon retired in 1984. Surviving family members include two sons, Jim Mustion and wife, Sue, of West Plains, Richard Mustion and wife, Robin, of Tecumseh; four grandchildren, Stephanie Derickson of Virginia Beach, Va., Mar Taylor and wife, Lisa, of Birmingham, Ala., Sammie Webb and husband, David, of West Plains, Casey Mustion and wife, Gretchen, of Springfield Mo.; and seven great-grandchildren, Brittni and Shai Derickson, Jennifer Taylor, Alex and Jacob Webb, Braden and Griffen Mustion. Also surviving is one brother, Floyd Sams, and one brother-in-law, Leonard Courtney, both of West Plains; one son-in-law, Gene Taylor of Nicholasville, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Mrs. Bacon in death were her daughter, Marjorie Kay Taylor; husbands, Otis L. Mustion and Floyd Bacon; brothers, Rayborn, Thomas, and Freelan Sams; sisters, Ida Sams, Doris Sharp, Hester Courtney, Mary Hudson and one infant sister; and one grandson, Ted Arnold Mustion. |
| David 'Beetle' Bailey | A life long resident of Willow Springs unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at the Ozark Medical Center in West Plains. Born to Lena Wake and David Bailey June 17, 1983, in Springfield, Mo., he was 25 years old. David grew up in Willow Springs and attended the local schools and was a graduate of Willow Springs High School. He worked for UPS as a desk clerk and also on the loading dock. He was described as a hard worker who absolutely loved his job. David had many enjoyments in his life; however, he especially enjoyed all kinds of sports and riding his motorcycle. But what gave him the greatest enjoyment was and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. David was preceded in death by his grandparents Doris and Estel Wake, cousins Danny Collins and Brian Cash Collins, and his uncle Donald Collins. He is survived by his mother Lena Wake of Willow Springs; his sister, Aimee Cunningham and her husband Jonathan and their children Brady and Chloe also of Willow Springs. He is further survived by his father, David Bailey of Pitkin, La., and brother Heath, also of Pitkin, La. He also leaves behind his aunts Bonnie Cain of Alpine, Texas, and Juanita Collins of Willow Springs, as well as numerous cousins in both Missouri and Texas and many, many friends. Funeral services for David will be held Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Westside Family Life Center, located at 1274 County Road in Willow Springs. A family night and visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Willow Funeral Home, located at 106 E. Third Street in Willow Springs. Interment will follow Friday’s service at the Little Zion Cemetery in Douglas County, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Larry Dean Bailey | - Age 39 of Sparta MO - Went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, May 29, 2008 after sustaining injuries in an accident. He was born January 1, 1969 in Houston, MO, the son of Howard and Velma (Boyd) Bailey. Larry was employed as a heating and air service technician for Springfield Mechanical. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and hunting. He attended First Baptist Church of Ozark. He and his wife, Cindy, were married February 22, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Cindy; a son, Tyler Bailey, Houston; his mother, Velma Bailey, Hartshorn; seven siblings, Elmer Bailey and wife Edith, Lorene Vandivort and husband Dean, Virginia Wilbanks and husband Gary, Marlene Gray and husband Gary, Arlene Su and husband Kien, Denver Bailey, and Jean Farrow and husband Sherman; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard, and a sister, Ruthene Brown. Funeral services were 10:00 AM Monday, June 2, in First Baptist Church of Ozark. Burial was 2:30 PM Monday in Union Chapel Cemetery, Eunice MO Visitation was Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorials in Larry’s name may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice. The Summersville Beacon, Jun. 4, 2008. |
| Nancy Carol Adams Bailey | - Daughter of Ben E. Adams and the late Velma W. Adams, was born Aug. 25, 1945, in Kansas City She entered eternal rest July 10, 2007. Nancy was self-employed as an Avon Representative. She loved her work as she loved traveling, being around and meeting new people. She served many years on the Brandsville City Council. She was a dedicated member of the Brandsville Church of God, singing in the choir, and she sang many solos. She loved being outdoors working in her flowers, garden, enjoying the birds and her fish pond. But most of all she loved her family and was always there when anyone needed a helping hand. She is survived by four children, Kenny Bailey and wife, Polly, Edwardsville, Kan., Kevin Bailey, Cameron MO, Keith Bailey and wife, Ruby, Springfield MO, and Kerri Davison and husband, Don, Ash Grove MO; two grandchildren, Kimberly and Kayla; her father, Ben E. Adams, West Plains MO: three sisters, Merle Scott and husband, Trey, Round Rock, Texas, Brenda Warren and husband, Michael, Galt, Calif., and Diana Etheridge and husband, Darryl, West Plains MO; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and mother. Services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Brandsville Church of God, 10902 South U.S. Highway 63, West Plains MO 65775. |
| Nova Lucille Bailey | Memorial Services will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville with Rev. Harold Smith officiating. Nova 'Lucille' Bailey was born November 6, 1921 to John H. Bailey and Emily 'Anna' Ward Bailey. She died June 23, 2008 at Kabul Nursing Home, Cabool, Missouri, making her age 86 years. When she was a child she suffered a head injury and on another occasion a high fever; she was diagnosed as mentally challenged. She lived at home with her parents, then only with her mother into her adult years, until her mother could no longer care for her. Then her sister, Hazel and family, provided a home for her. Upon Hazel’s death, her sister, Ethel, then cared for Lucille until Ethel became ill. Lucille became a resident of the Kabul Nursing Home where she received the same care her family had given her. Even as a 'special' child, she could amaze every one the way she could play the piano by ear. One could play a song, and afterwards she could sit down and play that song. Special training provided now was not available then, so she did not learn to verbalize her speech, but she used certain key words, and a lot of signs and motions. One of the people she talked about a lot was 'Gay', her niece. Emily Gay Durnell, of Cabool, oversaw her care at the nursing home, visited her regularly, and would pick her up and take her home for special occasions. She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Cecil, Roy, Marvin, and one infant brother; six sisters, Ethel Spencer, Elsie Bingham, Alice Tow, Hazel Trevena, Ina Hammon, Ruby Bailey; five brothers-in-law, and one sister-in-law. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Edith Bailey, of Denver Colorado; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family wishes to thank the Staff of Kabul Nursing Home for their loving and understanding care of Lucille, and to any friends she made during her residence. She loved to watch and be with people. |
| Frank Posey Bales | Age 86, Thomasville MO - Died Tuesday, Jul. 12, 1977, in West Plains Memorial Hospital. He was born May 30, 1891 in Richmond, MO, the son of the late John A. and Elizabeth (Baty) Bales. He came to Oregon County 79 years ago with his parents where he had continued to make his home. He had been engaged in farming, had been a school bus driver for the Thomasville School District for a number of years and also operated a barber shop in Thomasville for several years. On Sept. 28, 1910 he was married at Rover, MO, to Mable Victoria Jolliff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.G.W. Jolliff. Mr. Bales had been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Thomasville for more than 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mable Bales of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lelia Parvin of Armona, CA; Mrs. Jewell Pierce of Birch Tree, MO; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, an infant daughter, five sisters and three brothers. The family will receive friends Thursday and funeral services will be Friday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with the Rev. Golden Hampton, of Winona, officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains MO (WEST PLAINS QUILL, 13/Jul/1977) |
| Arthur Benjamin 'Ben' Ball | Age 86, West Plains - He was born Feb. 17, 1922, near Moody, Mo., to Thomas Benjamin and Mary J. Dunivan Ball. Mr. Ball died 8:25 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at Fulton County Hospital, Salem, Ark. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre and at the Battle Of The Bulge. Mr. Ball was a farmer in the West Plains area, was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post #1828. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by several nieces and nephews including Jack Ball, wife, Joyce, Bill Ball, wife, Angel, Boyd Webb, Jan Bleachner, husband, Bill, Neal Story, wife, Joy and Neta Rice, husband, Duane; and many friends including his special friends, Almeeta Pierce and Ricky Foster, wife, Rita. His parents; one brother, George Ball; and two sisters, Alice Webb and Carrie Story, precede him in death. Masonic services were Thursday, February 12, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial at Stuart Union Cemetery. |
| Dalton Ball | Funeral services for Dalton Ball, 92, West Plains MO, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at First Baptist Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Ball died 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, in West Vue Nursing Center. He was born Jan. 10, 1914, in Moody MO, to Charles and Lottie Lock Ball. On July 3, 1932, Mr. Ball was married at Moody to Thelma Collins. During World War II, he was a civilian surveyor in Nevada, Washington and California. Mr. Ball owned and operated general stores at Sturkie AR, and Lebo MO, and for over 20 years owned and operated Ball's Station and Grocery on West 160 Highway. He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, served on the board of directors for West Vue Nursing Center and loved to attend public auctions. Mr. Ball was a member of First Baptist Church of West Plains where he had been a deacon. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Ball, of the family home; one daughter, Lyndall Bridges, husband, Junior, West Plains; three grandchildren, Kelly Bridges, wife, Debbie, LaDonna Bridges, and Greg Bridges, wife, Leslie; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Ball, wife, Edna, Dora MO, and Gary Ball, wife, Carol, Springfield MO; one sister, Charlotte Darr, husband, Bill, Springfield; sister-in-law, Verneal Ball Lewis, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; one grandson, Bruce Bridges; two brothers; and five sisters preceded him in death. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Erma Louise Todd Ball | Age 91, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Ball died 12:05 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born March 23, 1917, in Koshkonong, Mo., to Harry and Florence Humes Todd. On April 3, 1936, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Fred William Ball who preceded her in death on April 14, 2001. Mrs. Ball enjoyed quilting and embroidery. She was a member of the Koshkonong Assembly of God Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She is survived by four children, Hazel Shirk and husband, Charles, of Bingen, Wash., Roberta Magufee and husband, Sonny, of Salem, Ark., Bill Ball and wife, Debbie, and Marvin Ball and wife, Mary Kay, both of West Plains; 14 grandchildren, Randall, Puckett, Roger Puckett, Ronald Puckett, Rian Puckett, Rick Shirk, Debbie Woodruff, Henry Magufee, Calvin Magufee, Heather Gerke, Brent Ball, Brande Ollar, Brandon Ball, Abbey Bonham and Austin Ball; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Exie Hollis of Kansas City, Kan., Clara Butler of Gladstone, Mo., and Margie Riggs of Oak Grove, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and many relatives and friends. Her parents; husband; one daughter, Vera Puckett; one grandchild; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, precede her in death. Burial was at Union Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Hill Cemetery or Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Mary Franklyn Gilliland Ball | Born Sept. 13, 1916, in Hopkinsville, Ky., the daughter of Millard Gordon Gilliland and Vara Ellen (Sadler) Gilliland. She departed this life on June 5, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains MO, at the age of 91. Mary had retired as a practical nurse before moving to Mountain View MO, in 2002. She was a talented seamstress and an avid gardener. She enjoyed attending Mountain View Christian Church, where she had many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Green Ball; one son, Roger; and one granddaughter, Sheri Lei. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Lei Arambula and husband, Richard, of Mountain View MO, one son, Leland Gordon Ball of Orangevale, Calif.; four grandsons, Matthew David Pease, Richard Michael Tyner and wife, Renee, Clyde Ellis Walker III, and Lyndsey Ball; and eight great-grandchildren, Tabitha Tyner, Matthew Pease, Tiffany Tyner, Brandon Sutter, Aubrey Pease, Tasha Tyner, Christopher Tyner and Ruby Walker. Funeral services were held Monday, June 9, 2008, at Miller Funeral Home, Folsom, Calif., with burial in Lakeside Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Folsom. |
| Thelma Collins Ball | Age 92, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, at First Baptist Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Ball died 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born Aug. 7, 1914, in Salem AR, to Ed and Mary Barker Collins. She received her education in the schools of Sturkie AR, and on July 3, 1932, was married at Moody MO, to Dalton Ball, who preceded her in death Oct. 8, 2006. Mrs. Ball, along with her husband, co-owned and operated general stores at Sturkie AR, and Lebo MO, and for over 20 years owned and operated Ball's Station and Grocery on west U.S. 160. She was a member of Mizpah Rebekah Lodge No. 77 and a long-time member of First Baptist Church of West Plains. She is survived by one daughter, Lyndall Bridges, husband, Junior, West Plains; three grandchildren, Kelly Bridges, wife, Debbie, LaDonna Bridges, and Greg Bridges, wife, Leslie; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; grandson, Bruce Bridges; and one brother preceded her in death. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Department of West Vue Nursing Center or Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| William 'Bill' Ball | Of Mountain View MO - Born Dec. 3, 1947, in Ward WV, and passed away Nov. 7, 2008. Bill was honorably discharged from the Army and graduated from the University of Florida. He retired from Kleinfelder in Sacramento CA, as an engineering technician. He was a Master Diver with PADI, which is how he met his wife, Angela. The two loved to scuba dive at Monterey Bay and Channel Islands in California and the Keys in Florida. Bill loved all things relating to the Army and enjoyed target shooting with his collection of guns. Recently, with the help of his good friends at the pawn shop, he was learning to play the guitar. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature to both people and animals. He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle, and mother, Elizabeth. Bill is survived by his wife, Angela; son, Doug of Grays Lake, Ill.; daughter, Christine of Lacoochee FL; and grandchildren Autumn, Anthony and Nathan. Bill’s life was honored with a memorial celebration at the Pilgrim Rest Church on Nov. 13, 2008. Online condolences can be made at ballcuttinghorses@hotmail.com. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View. |
| Just David Baltz | born Aug. 5, 1921, in Ink, Mo., the son of Dr. Thomas Albert and Sarah Paralee (Deatherage) Baltz. He departed this life on May 2, 2009, at his home in Pomona, Mo., at the age of 87 years. J.D. was united in marriage to Mamie Maudeline Pummill on Dec. 21, 1943, in University City, Mo., and to this union, two children were born. He received a bachelor of science degree from Southwest Missouri State University and then continued his education at University of Missouri, earning his master of science degree. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Southern Philippines, earning the rank of sergeant. J.D. was employed by many area schools as teacher, principal and counselor. He was ranked as #3 child psychiatrist in the state of Missouri. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 607 in Eminence, Mo., and held his pilot license. He was baptized at Delaware Baptist Church, Delaware, Mo., and was a member of Abundant Life Bible Church in West Plains. He was a former owner of Camp Zoe Youth Summer Camp in Round Spring, Mo. He enjoyed model trains and raising exotic fish. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Maudeline; brothers Merle, Thoris, Varus, Burton, Merton and Eugene; and sisters Geraldine Decker, Maureen Baltz, Juana McClure and Omeleta Eastman. Survivors include a son, Jon David Baltz and fiancée, Cindi, of West Plains, Mo.; daughter Jenifer Diane Weaver and husband, Kenneth, of Pomona, Mo.; grandchildren, Jeremy George and fiancée’, Brittany Higgs, Pomona, Mo., Josh George and fiancée, Brandi Corshia and daughter, Haley, Pomona, Mo., Destiny and David Weaver, Pomona, Mo., Tiffany and Latoya Olivera, West Plains; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in Delaware Cemetery, Delaware, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Mo. (Howell County News, May 6, 2009) |
| Lynn C. Mulholland Balvin | Lynn C. Balvin passed away after a lengthy illness on April 3, 2009, at her Willow Springs Home, surrounded by her family. Born on June 13, 1942, to Leo K. and Lillian M. (Cornelius) Mulholland, in Kansas City, Kan., she was 66 years old. Lynn spent most of her career in the electronics field working for a computer company in Dallas, Texas, where she lived for many years. Lynn had many artistic talents, which included hair styling, painting portraits, making jewelry, crochet, embroidery and sewing. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her sense of humor and wit will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 42 years, John G. Balvin; brother Lee J. Balvin; and a sister-in-law Sandy Mulholland. She is survived by her son, John L. Balvin and his partner Carol Fulton of Columbia, Mo.; sisters, Jackie Ogden and her husband Jamie of Willow Springs; Kay Johnson of Allen, Texas; Judy Peske and her husband Keith of Wentzville, Mo.; nine nieces, two nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service was held on Monday, April 13, 2009, at the Willow Springs City Cemetery in Willow Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Hazel Mae Campbell Banks | Age 93, daughter of Charles Houston Campbell and Ollie Ethel Smith Campbell, was born Jan. 19, 1915, at Rector. She died April 21, 2008, at Mountain View Heath Care. She married James Earl Banks March 25, 1933. They were married 45 years before his death July 1, 1978, and had seven children. Mrs. Banks was a member of the First Baptist Church of Summersville, where she was baptized. She enjoyed going to church. When she was unable to go, she enjoyed having the members come by and visit her. She loved quilting and shared her talent with her children and grandchildren. Each grandchild was given a quilt at special times in their lives. She loved gardening and working in her yard. Some of her favorite times were camping with her family and cooking Sunday dinners for them. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two children, John H. Banks and Betty Jane Boyet; three brothers, Elvin, Herman and Bob; two sisters, Gladys and Bernice; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Surviving are her children, Shirley Patton of Warrenton, Kenny Banks of Summersville, Harold Banks and Carol Smith of Eminence and Kathleen Martin of Mountain View; one sister, Helen Ramsey of Eminence; one brother, Jim Campbell of Olympia, Wash.; 18 grandchildren and a number of great- and great-great-grandchildren. Services were April 24 at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Boyd officiating. Burial was in the Summersville City Cemetery. Houston Herald, May 22, 2008. |
| Hazel Irene Nichols Bankston | Age 81, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Nichols passed from this earthly life at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1926, in Ozark AR, to John and Bessie Collins Nichols. Mrs. Nichols was a certified foster parent, having over 100 foster children. She was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother and sister. Mrs. Nichols was a faithful Christian for many years and was a member of the Highway AB Church of Christ in West Plains. She is survived by two sons, Ray Bankston and Don Bankston, both of West Plains; three daughters, Beverly Richardson, husband, Jerry, Alton MO, Brinda Reed, husband, Jack, and Ellen Grisham, husband, Larry, West Plains; 16 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; three brothers, Eugene Nichols and Harley Nichols, Russellville AR, and John Nichols, Clarksville AR; one sister, Betty Spitzer, Russellville AR; and several nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, and brothers and sisters in Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mointa Bankston; one son, John Bankston; five brothers, Chester, Eddie, Lewis, Frank and Cecil Nichols; and two sisters, Imogene Wendell and Frances Reed. Her memory is precious to all who knew her. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Bailey Chapel Cemetery, Alton MO Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Velma Garrett Green Barker | - Age 95, Springfield, MO - Graveside services for will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Barker died 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in Christian Health Care East, Springfield MO She was born April 11, 1913, in West Plains MO, to Lyman Emery and Jessie Mable Adams Garrett. She attended Langston Grade School and graduated from West Plains High School in 1932. In 1934, she was married to Bill D. Green and had one son, Martin Lee Green. Velma was employed by the American Bus Lines in Willow Springs and Joplin. Before her retirement, she was employed for 20 years at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia MO In 1980, she was married at Miami, Okla., to Jack Barker, a friend of long standing, who preceded her in death Dec. 14, 1992. They lived a happy life together for 10 years when Jack passed away with cancer. Velma was noted for the many years she spent in caring for the sick and those who were shut in for prolonged periods of time. She was a very caring person. She was a resident of a nursing home for 3-1/2-years. Velma’s religious affiliation was with the First Baptist Church in West Plains. She is survived by her nieces, cousins and many friends. Her parents; husband; son, Martin Lee Green, who died in 1974; and one foster son, Ray Hayle Jr., preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Dorothy Lee Barnard | Funeral services for Dorothy Lee Barnard, 93, Oregon City, Oregon and formerly of West Plains, were Saturday, March 13, 2010, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Barnard passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Oregon City, Oregon. She was born Dec. 4, 1916, in Tupelo, Ark., to Victor and Willie Horton Jaggers. She married James Franklin (Frank) Barnard on June 1, 1935, at Tupelo, Ark., and the young couple left Arkansas to make their home in St. Louis, Mo. They had two children, James, born in 1936, and Patricia, born in 1943. Dorothy and Frank were married almost 60 years at his death in 1995. In 1973, Dorothy and Frank moved to a small farm near Caulfield, Mo., which the grandchildren and great-grandchildren loved to visit as they were growing up. A big vegetable garden, playing croquet in the yard, swimming in the “bayou,” the presence of animals, and great home cooking, are memories her grandchildren will always cherish. Dorothy loved her family and extended family. She also loved animals; she always had a pet dog and took in the homeless cats whenever they showed up. Dorothy moved to West Plains in 1996 following the death of her husband, and she regularly attended the Second Baptist Church. She resided in West Plains until May 2009, when she moved to Oregon to be with her daughter and family. Dorothy’s health began to decline soon after she arrived in Oregon. During the remaining months of her life, her family provided much comfort with their presence. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Guthrie and husband, Joe Grosh; grandchildren, Dave Guthrie and wife, Christina Blatchford, Heather Guthrie and husband Gil Parker, Karen Maza and Jimmy Barnard and wife, Ashley; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Christy, Jennifer, Kathi and Alexandria; niece, Marilee Barnard; and many great-nephews and great-nieces. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank; son, James; sister, Evelyn; half-sister, Shelba Jean; and nephew, Billy. She will be missed. Burial will be in Amy Cemetery. |
| Helen Marie Barnes | Funeral services for Helen Marie Barnes, 85, West Plains, were Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Barnes died at 9 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2009, at West Vue Nursing Center. She was born Aug. 29, 1923. at White Church, Mo., to Herman and Lucinda Eldringhoff Bandy. On Sept, 19, 1942, she was married at Brawley, Calif., to Francis C. “Frank” Barnes who preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 1993. Mrs. Barnes was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was the mother of Ann Lester, husband, Jimmy, of Boaz, Ala., Gary Barnes, wife, Marilyn, Roger Barnes, Judy Gorskey, husband, Martin, Reta Nichols, husband, Bill, James Barnes, Peggy Lindberg, husband, Duane, all of West Plains and Michael Barnes (deceased). Also surviving are 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Irvin Bandy, wife, Margie, of Marion, Ind., and George Bandy, wife, Wilma, West Plains; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; one son, three grandchildren; two brothers, Guy and Henry; and two sisters, Chloe and Stella, precede her in death. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or St. Joseph’s Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News, June 23, 2009) |
| James Leslie 'Bo' Barnes | Born Nov. 24, 1922, at Cairo, Ill., the son of Brady Everett Barnes and Ida Mae Childers Barnes. He passed away Aug. 2, 2008, at Birch Tree, Mo., at the age of 85 years. He was united in marriage to Violet LaBoube on March 27, 1943, at Overland, Mo. He was later united in marriage to Eloise J. Spurgeon on Dec. 7, 1951, at St. Charles, Mo., and to this union, one daughter was born. He was preceded in death by his parents Brady Everett and Ida Mae Barnes; one sister Mary Barnes Ochs; and one stepson Donald Goforth. He is survived by three daughters, Juritta Thoele of Arnold, Mo., Sandy Novak of Sarasota, Fla., and Rochelle Poyner and husband Johnny of McGee, Ark.; one son, Steve Wuesting and wife Jenny of New Florence, Mo.; four grandchildren, Shannon Thoele, Ashley Lorenz, Kimberly Burgess and husband Christopher, and Laura Hummel; and two great-grandchildren, Gage Hummel and Jordan Hummel. Bo lived in the St. Louis area until he met and married Eloise. He worked at Carter Carburetor in St. Louis from 1940 until 1950. Bo and Eloise moved to Eminence, Mo., after their marriage. They enjoyed traveling together from 1951 until 1958, where Bo and Eloise would perform shows with their trained mule, horse and dogs. Bo also performed roping and as a clown during that time, a job which he enjoyed and always recalled fond memories. Bo and Eloise relocated to Phoenix, Ariz., and lived there several years, where Bo worked on highway and road construction. He worked his way up to a foreman and later became the superintendent. In 1962, Bo and Eloise moved back to Eminence, where Bo raised hogs on their family farm for many years until his health didn’t permit. Bo was very much an outdoors person. He loved to fish and hunt, and until later years, Bo would go out on the river every day he could in the summer. Bo had a great sense of humor and was always telling jokes. Bo was a member of the World Wide Church of God in Poplar Bluff, Mo., where he attended services until his health didn’t permit. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, Mo. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, Mo. |
| Leona B. Cooper Barnes | Born June 8, 1910 in Flat Rock Community of Shannon County, Missouri to John and Isabel (WELLS) COOPER. She passed away August 11, 1997 at St John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 87 years. She was united in marriage on October 6, 1934 in West Plains, MO to Richard Bland BARNES. Richard preceded her in death in August 6, 1986. Leona is also preceded in death by her parents, one son, one grandson, three brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by two sons, Gary and his wife Linda, and Jack and his wife Judy BARNES, both of Birch Tree, MO; two stepsons, Verlon BARNES and his wife Claire of Mountain View, MO; Lester BARNES and his wife Betty of LaPorte, CO; one daughter Betty Jo GRIP of Athens, GA and one step-daughter, Nettie Grace GILL of Cozad, NE; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and several step grandchildren. Leona will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 14, 1997 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree with Rev. Calvin JONES Officiating. Interment was in the Barnes Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. |
| Verlin Everet Barnes | Born August 17, 1915 in Shannon County, MO, the son of Richard B. and Pauline Donna Brawley Barnes. He passed away on September 5, 2006 in Mountain View, MO at the age of 91. He was united in marriage to Helen Marie Short at the age of 30. They started their family in the Fort Collins/La Parte, CO area where his logging career started with teams of horses. Helen died of cancer in 1958 and later that same year, he met and married Clara Cowan. The logging advanced into the machinery era by then and finally came to an end when they sold out and moved to Oregon. Verlin loved to fish, mainly small trout in cold mountain streams, growing tasty garden vegetables, and fellowship with the church folk, family and friends. Verlin had resided in Mountain View since early 1990, moving here from Eugene, OR with his 2nd wife, Clara. After her death in 2000, his son Troy lived with him and together they helped and cared for each other until Troy's death in 2004. Verlin was a devoted Christian and member of the Church of God of Prophecy for most of his adult life. Among those preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Ruby Rutledge; one brother, Lester Barnes; his two wives; and one son. Verlin is survived by one sister, Netta Gill of Nebraska; half brothers, Jack Barnes and wife Judy and Gary Barnes and wife Linda all of Missouri; one daughter, Rose Thomas and husband Jerry of Oregon; two granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. He has written a few words to leave with you, and they are: 'I was brought up in a Christian environment and as I grew older did become a Christian. I would let go of the Lords hand at times but would get a hold of it again. I was like Jeremiah 20:9. As I lay here in my casket and you hear these words, I ask you to get hold of the Lords hand and don't let go-it is your only hope.' Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View Howell Co MO. |
| Peggy Sue Barton | 48, daughter of Charles Ralph Tharp Sr. and Shirley Achenbach, passed away at her home June 5, 2009. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Mo. Peggy was born May 25, 1961, in Downy, Calif. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Achenbach, of West Plains; three children, Charles Kenneth, Christopher Dean and Keisha Renee, all of West Plains; her father, Charles Ralph Tharp Sr. and wife, Janie, of Demming, N.M.; one sister, Anita Marie Tarvin, of Mountain Home, Ark.; two brothers, Charles Ralph Tharp Jr. and wife, Sherry, of Midland, Texas, and James R. Achenbach and wife, Denise, of West Plains; one granddaughter, Zaydee Mae Truskett, of West Plains; four nephews, six nieces, five great-nephews, seven great-nieces, and many friends. (Howell County News, June 03, 2009) |
| Stacy 'Carlean' McBride Barnett | Age 84, Jefferson TX. - Died 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at her home. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Funeral services for Stacy Carlean Barnett, 84, Jefferson , Texas , will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Barnett died 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at her home. She was born April 12, 1922, in Blytheville A R , to Hison Phillip and Ora May Amison McBride. On June 7, 1968, she was married at Odessa , Texas , to Frank Barnett, who preceded her in death April 11, 1998. Mrs. Barnett was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Marshall , Texas . She is survived by four children, Della Crosbey, husband, U.L., Blytheville AR, W.J. Knott, wife, Dorothy, Brownfield, Texas, Lillian R. Cowles, husband, James, Jefferson, Texas, and Riley Knott, Jefferson, Texas; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles McBride, wife, Loreace, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Marvin McBride, Henderson, Tenn.; three sisters, Birtha Null, Henderson, Tenn., Lola Micha and Irma Dean Nelson, both of Odessa, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; one daughter, Shirley Dodson; one son, Ancel Dunaway; and two sisters preceded her in death. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of East Texas, Tyler , Texas , or First Assembly of God Church, Marshall , Texas , and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Claud O. Barrett | Age 89, West Plains, formerly of Springfield - Passed away July 2, 2008, in his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1918, in Salem AR to Hama and Myrl (Wilkerson) Barrett. Claud married Freda (Dunn) Barrett on June 28, 1940. Together they had two children. Claud enjoyed music and reading, and sharing his books with others. He was a member of the Church of Christ and served as an elder and deacon for many years. Claud was preceded in death by his parents, Hama and Myrl Barrett; grandparents, William and Mary Wilkerson, Jack and Clara Barrett; wife, Freda; sister, Mary Alice Krause; brother, Foy Curtis Barrett; and granddaughter, Pamela Joy Groves. He is survived by his children, Mary Collins and husband, Don, Hot Springs Village AR and Judy Groves and husband, James, West Plains MO; grandchildren, Michelle Hall and husband, Dara, Little Rock AR, Curtis Groves and wife, Kristy, West Plains, Kris Bower and husband, Grant, Little Rock AR, Sena McGinn and husband, Jeff, Richmond VA, and Amber Tollett and husband, Johnny, Little Rock AR; great-grandchildren, Sara and Renea Valero, Dylan Groves, Jack and Ryan Brower, Faith, Isaac and Benjamin McGinn, Sydney and Cason Tollett; brother, Hama Morris Barrett, Cushing OK; sisters, Emily Allen, Pratt KS, Norena Jo Miller, Wagoner OK, and Georgianne Eikenbury, Liberal KS; as well as many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, July 7, 2008, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield MO. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield MO. |
| Irene Barrett | Funeral services for Irene Pearl Barrett, 84, West Plains were Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Barrett died at 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born April 2, 1925, at New Orleans, La., to F. E. “Dutch” and Agnes Vincent Brubaker. On May 3, 1952, she was married at New Orleans, La., to Charles Benjamin Barrett who preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1969. Mrs. Barrett had been a telephone operator for Western Electric Company in New Orleans and before her retirement, was post mistress at South Fork, Mo. She was a past president of the Howell County American Cancer Society, had been Camp Recorder Local 897 of Royal Neighbors of America and was an avid Cardinals fan. Mrs. Barrett was a very talented artist and has some of her work in the Louisiana State Capitol. She was very proud of her husband’s military service in World War II and Korea and his law enforcement career in New Orleans. Her greatest legacy is her devotion to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Barrett was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by four children, Howard A. Turner, wife, Lucy, of Cassville, Mo., Cathy Barrett Roberts, husband, Jerry, of West Plains, Susan Irene Ray of West Plains and Charles “Benny” Barrett Jr. of West Plains; 14 grandchildren, Brenda Monroe, Lena Gaffney, Howard Dale Turner, Vanessa Goode, Jason Turner, Jennifer Newberry, Juliet Cobb, Jamalee Hancock, Gerald Roberts, Savannah Marie Ray, Charles Benjamin “Levi” Barrett Jr., Cody Barrett, Jasmine Barrett and Jade Barrett; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and close friends, Alice Garrison, Marie Watson and Mickey Hastings. Her parents, husband, two brothers and one sister precede her in death. Burial was at South Fork Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News, June 23, 2009) |
| Lola Florene Warren Harrison Barrett | Born on April 30, 1925 at Eminence, MO and went to be with the Lord on September 13, 1997. Lola was the seventh of twelve children born to Jess Warren and Raussie Wood Warren, both of whom preceded her in death. One sister, Ruth, brothers Clayton Warren, Dee Warren, James Warren, Dolphus Warren and Deroyn Warren also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Barrett, of the home, daughter & son in law, Linda & Larry McAdams, West Plains, MO; Sons & daughters in law, James & Linda Harrison, Humphrey, AR; Jerry & Patsy Harrison, Haskell, AR; Michael & Janice Harrison, Peculiar, MO; George & Marcia Barrett, Blue Springs, MO; Steven & Gail Barrett, Kansas City, MO; Step sons & daughters in law, Gerald & Shirley Barrett, Mountain View, MO; Jim & Joyce Barrett, Winona, MO; Glen, Jr. & Arlene Barrett, Lunenburg, MA; Step daughter & son in law, Sherian & Nicholas Appuglies, San Jose, CA. Fifteen grandchildren, ten step grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, eighteen step great grandchildren, one step great, great grandchild. She is also survived by brothers & sisters in law, Carmel & Thelma Warren, Bennett, CO; Joe & Juanita Warren, LaBarge, WY; Bill & Ona Fern Warren, Springfield, MO; sisters, Sadia Thomas, St. Louis, MO; Lavada Odom of Granite City, IL; sisters in law, Lorene Warren, Springfield, MO; Gloria Warren, Laramie, WY; Betty Warren, Camas, WA; Beacie & her husband, Pete Copeland, West Plains, MO; an uncle, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mrs. Barrett taught at the Horner School in rural Shannon County in 1943 to 1945. She also worked at the Television factory, Eminence, MO; Paramount Cap Factory, Winona, MO; Sherrill's Crystals, Kansas City, MO; and Parmalee, Kansas City MO Mrs. Barrett was an active member of Bales Baptist Church. She leaves behind many friends and neighbors. She is most remembered for always helping someone in need, whether it be cookies for the church, taking a neighbor to the doctor or just listening to others problems. She gave much love and was loved very much in return. |
| Joe Barth | Age 82, West Plains - Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Carter Chapel, West Plains, with Rev. Keith Cunningham officiating. Mr. Barth died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1976 at the VA Hospital at Poplar Bluff MO, where he had been a patient for five days. He was born Jul. 25, 1893 at Sumner IA, the son of the late John and Carrie Moser Barth. He was married Jun. 4, 1960 at West Plains to Lydia Herrboldt. Mr. Barth was a member of the First Christian Church at Pomona and a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lydia Barth, West Plains; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Boller, Champlin MN and Mrs. Emma Wallin, South St Paul MN; and one nephew, Harry Barth, Cedar MN. Preceding him in death are his parents and an infant sister. The family will received friends Saturday from 7 to 8 pm in the Carter Chapel, West Plains. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| Ethel Lorene Walker Thompson Barton | Age 88, West Plains - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Barton died 3:10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 23, 1920, in Kime, Mo., to Arthur 'Ott' and Lona Belle Layton Walker. On March 9, 1944, she was married at Corning, Ark., to Robert Martin 'Babe' Thompson who preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1994. On June 1, 2002, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Donald Barton of Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Barton was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and attended the United Freewill Baptist Church, West Plains. She is survived by her husband, Donald Barton, Springfield, Mo.; two children, Dale Thompson, wife, Lynn, Belleview, Mo., and Janet Hackler, husband, Paul, Marshfield, Mo.; two grandsons, Mark Thompson, wife, Sherrie, West Plains, Mo., and Jonathan Hackler, wife, Michala, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Mason Thompson; five brothers, Cleo Walker, Arthur Walker, wife, Sandy, Eldon Walker, wife, Dee, Tommy Walker, wife, Margaret and Fred Walker, friend, Tiny; one sister, Opal Shatley; sister-in-law, Aggie Walker; several nieces and nephews including her special niece and caregiver, Barbara Reed. Her parents; first husband; two sisters, Helen Barton and Mable Marrow; and one brother, Joe Walker, precede her in death. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Wilma Mary Cox Barton | Age 41, Pomona - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church at Willow Springs with Rev. Frank Worley officiating. Mrs. Barton died Sunday at Birch View Manor in Birch Tree MO. Survivors include her parents, Wayne and Mary Cox, Willow Springs; five sons, Wayne Lee Barton, San Diego CA; Howard Eugene Barton, Paul Ashton Barton, Richard Ray Barton and Robert William Barton, all of Pomona; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Aletha Duddridge, Warrensburg; Dorothy Louise Barton, Lalah Mae Barton and Wilma Roberta Barton, all of Pomona; two brothers, Wayne Don Cox, Willow Springs; Bobby Lee Cox, Springfield; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Willow Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Hiler Funeral Home of Willow Springs |
| Leonard Eugene 'Gene' Bates | - Age 80, Lakewood CO, formerly of West Plains MO - Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Bates died 8:25 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2007, in St. Anthony Hospital, Lakewood, Colo. He was born May 28, 1926, in Fulton County AR, to Bethel and Clara Hall Bates. Mr. Bates was a graduate of West Plains High School and the University of Missouri. He was married to Martha Norman. Mr. Bates was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during World War II, and lived most of his life in California and Colorado before moving back to West Plains. He was an artist and inventor and had been the owner and operator of Carriage Cleaners. He is survived by two children, Mary Olson, husband, Roland, Lakewood, Colo., and Mike Bates, state of California; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way; one sister, Lela Mae Gohn, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Paragould Children's Home or Fair Haven Children's Home and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Renee Denise Jones Bates | Age 54, West Plains - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at the Brandsville Church of God under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Bates died 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at her home. She was born Sept. 28, 1954, in West Plains, Mo., to Remal and Ann Williams Jones. On Sept. 20, 1992, she was married at Mammoth Spring, Ark., to Jack Bates. Mrs. Bates was employed as a cook at the West Plains Senior Citizens Center and she, along with her husband, was active in 4-H work. She was a member of the Brandsville Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Jack Bates, of the family home; eight children, Leslie Bench, husband, Kevin, West Plains, Tony Miller, Miami, Fla., Nataline Schopf, husband, Craig, St. Paul, Minn., Jackson Remal Bates, of the family home, Patricia Okonowski, husband, Mark, Utica, Mich., Jessica Moore, husband, Chris, Belleville, Ill., Jamie Bates and Kris Bates, West Plains; seven grandchildren, Katherine, Corey, Jacob, Kayce, Eric, Hunter and Trent; one brother, Leroy Jones, wife, Calva, West Plains; one sister, Judy Shrable, Mtn. Home, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and one brother, Harry David Jones, precede her in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Renee Bates Scholarship Fund and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Pansy Bauer | Funeral services for Pansy Ora Bauer, 97, Mountain View, Mo., were Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. She departed this life at 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Mountain View Health Care, Mountain View, Mo. She was born Oct. 28, 1911, near Mountain View, Mo., to Edward and Ollie Holden Partney. On July 28, 1929, she was united in marriage to Guy Tranbarger and to this union four children were born. On March 17, 1957, she was married at Pomona, Mo., to William Henry (Bill) Bauer who preceded her in death on June 9, 1991. Mrs. Bauer worked for Angelica from 1948 until her retirement and also worked on her dairy farm for many years. Pansy loved life and everything about it. She spent her life working hard, gardening and loving her family. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life. She was loved by many and will be sadly missed. She is survived by four children, Lilburn Tranbarger, wife, Joyce, John Tranbarger, wife, LaDonna, Orval Tranbarger, wife, Debbie, all of Mountain View, Mo., and Dixie Samuelson, husband, Larry, Burton, Mich.; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Alice Schwien, Mountain View, Mo.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Her parents, husbands and two brothers precede her in death. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.(Howell County News May 06, 2009) |
| Lee Baugh | Graveside services for Lee Baugh, 75, West Plains, were Tuesday, Oct. 27,
2009, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Baugh died at 2:20 a.m., Saturday, Oct.
24, 2009, at Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Nov. 24, 1933, at Downey,
Calif., to Leymon O. and Agnes Merele Jackson Baugh. On Sept. 15, 1988, he
was married at Mountain Home, Ark., to Carol English. Mr. Baugh had been a
construction electrical contractor, raised longhorn cattle and owned and
operated Heart Of The Ozarks Truck Stop and Restaurant and Carlotta’s
Cafe. He is survived by his wife, Carol Baugh, of the family home; five
children, Lane Baugh of West Plains, Lee Baugh of Las Vegas, Nev., Burke
Baugh, wife, Becky, of Willow Springs, Mo., Joann Baugh of Maui, Hawaii,
and Robert Lee Woodward, state of Ohio; four stepchildren, Linda
Christopher of Claremore, Okla., Tom Graham, wife, Jeanine, of St. Louis,
Mo., Rothelle Kelly of West Plains and David Tarpley, wife, Tiffany, of
Springfield, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. His parents and daughter, Linda, precede him in death. |
| Irene L. CRASS WHEELER Baughman | Born February 22, 1923 in Myrtle, MO to Robert and Belle Crass and departed this life November 4, 2007 at the Life Care Hospital in McAllen, TX at the age of 84 years. Survivors includes her husband, Mikeal Baughman; 1 son, Jim Wheeler and wife, Deanna; 1 daughter, Linda Smith and her husband, David; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. Interment was held December 1, 2007, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona, MO, with arrangements under the direction of the Robertson Drago Funeral Home. Obituary printed by the 'South Missourian News' 12/6/2007. Sherry Ann Bay - Born January 15, 1967 at West Plains, MO the daughter of Donald Bay and Shirley (Williams) Bay. She passed away June 10, 2008 at Shannon County, MO at the age of 41 years. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Bessie Bay and Morgan and Lavina Willams. She is survived by her parents Don and Shirley Bay of Mountain View, MO; three brothers Randy Bay of Mountain View, MO; Terry Bay and wife Kimberly of Mountain View, MO; Jason Bay and wife Elizabeth of Mountain View, MO; and one sister Heather Bay of Mountain View, MO: thirteen nieces and nephews Justin Bay, Brandon Bay, Amanda Bay, Bradly Bay, Brenton Bay, Brendon Bay, Zachary Bay, Tiffany Bay, Hannah Bay, Hunter Bay, Cody Miller, Tiffany Miller, and Ashley Miller; four great nieces and nephews Quentin Smith, Madison Bay, Broc Bay, Korie Lind; her special friend Paris Remlinger; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Sherry loved to do crafts and collect rocks. Although Sherry didn't complete cosmetology school, she loved cutting hair and was very good at it. Sherry enjoyed witnessing about the Lord. She loved to sing, and just enjoyed having fun. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Rev. Bill Miller and Rev. Ross Marshall officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View MO. |
| Jerri Miller Lee Bay | Born December 30, 1956 at Mountain View, MO, the daughter of Fred Lonzo and Alta Mae Bradley Miller, and departed this life on April 9, 2007 at her home at the age of 50 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Mountain View, MO, and worked as a waitress at Ron’s Family Restaurant. She completed 12 years of education. Jerri was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Harry Miller; and one sister, Ellen Ford. She is survived by her two children, Jason Miller and Brandi Lee, both of Mountain View, MO; six grandchildren, Jaden and Myla Patterson, Jackson Gage Miller, Trenton Vance, Alysyn and Madisyn Tune; seven brothers, Cecil, James and Kenny Miller, all of Mountain View, MO; Harold (Sonny) Miller of St. Louis, MO; Freddie Miller of Harriet, AR; Bill Miller of Willow Springs, MO and Larry Miller of Peace Valley, MO; nine sisters, Lois Taylor, Jody Moore, Ruthie Nicholson, and Susie Grooms, all of Mountain View, MO; Virginia Montgomery and Evelyn Finley both, of Wichita, KS; Shirley Holliman and Ada Holliman, both of Harriet, AR; and Darlene Sullivan of Lee Summit MO Funeral services were held Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the Assembly of God Church at Mountain View, MO with the Rev.’s Bill Miller, Bert Montgomery, Rick Plumlee and Ross Marshall officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery at Mountain View, MO under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View. NOTE: Jerri was the former wife of Michael Eugene 'Gene' Lee of Winona. |
| Ethel Ann Swecker Baymiller | Age 102, Bridgman MI - Formerly of West Plains, Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Baymiller died 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, in Woodlawn Terrace, Bridgman, Mich. Ethel was born April 11, 1905, to the late Edgar L. Swecker and Sarah Raby Swecker in Texas County MO She graduated from high school in Mtn. Grove MO, and attended business college in Lawrence, Kan. On Dec. 24, 1927, she was united in marriage to Oliver S. “Pat” Baymiller in Norwood MO Ethel taught at Oak Ridge School and later moved with her husband to West Plains MO, where they operated an automobile repair business and later owned an automobile dealership. After retirement, she and her husband raised cattle, and she was involved in flower gardening. She was a member of West Plains Church of God. She volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and was a member of Business and Professional Women’s organization. In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Pat, in 1993; three brothers, Raymond, Howard and Ralph; five sisters, Mayme, Myrtle, Neva, Mae and Opal; and an infant grandson, Vincent Joseph Stein. She is survived by her daughter, Patty Lois Stein and husband, Charles; one grandson, Charles M. Stein and wife, Clara; three great-grandsons, Joe, Mike and John; one great-granddaughter, Ingrid; and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Edward Dean Beach | Memorial services for Edward Dean Beach, 66, West Plains, Mo., will be at 11 a.m., April 18, 2009, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains. He was born the son of Lydia Beach and the late Clyde Beach, on Nov. 16, 1942, and died April 6, 2009, in West Plains, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beach, of the home, West Plains, Mo.; his mother, Lydia Beach of West Plains; one brother, Clyde Beach Jr.; one sister, Imogene Willard; several children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Beach, a son, Randall Beach, and one sister, Barbara Andrews. Mr. Beach’s wishes were to donate his body to science, then later honor him with a memorial service. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and can be left at Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| Ida Rosella Shaw Bean | Age 92, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Bean died 3:07 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born Nov. 30, 1915, in Sarben NE to Charles Edward Shaw & Lura May Rogers. She received her education in the schools of St. Joseph MO and on Nov. 28, 1945, was married at Los Angeles CA to Meredith Reed Bean, who preceded her in death March 24, 1973. Mrs. Bean was active in the Democrat Party, having served as chairman of the Howell County Democrat Party from 1980 to 2002, and there is a tree planted on the east side of the Howell County Courthouse in her honor. She also served as secretary of the Stuart Union Cemetery Association. Mrs. Bean was a member of First Christian Church of West Plains. She is survived by her nieces, Cindy Rozhovsky, Zana Gorman, Karen Mistrot, Kathleen Bean, Karla Bean and Connie Troutman; great-niece, Jennifer Troutman; great-nephew, Daniel Troutman; cousins, George and Rosemary Whitman and Darrell Jarman; sisters-in-law, Pauline Riley and Emma Bean; and family friends, Richard and Sylvia Carson, Fred and Helen York, and Travis and Kathy Morrison. Her parents; husband; and two brothers, Frank Shaw and Clarence Shaw, preceded her in death. Burial will be in Stuart Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Stuart Union Cemetery or West Plains Animal Shelter and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Garland Gerald Beavers | Age 76, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Beavers will lie in state noon today until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Marlin Leon Beck | U.S. Navy retired, 59, of Mountain View, Mo., passed on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Leon was born at home in Willow Springs, Mo., on March 27, 1950. He had a long career in the U.S. Navy. Leon loved gardening and has set records for the produce he grew. Along with family and friends, he had a passion for hunting and fishing. He was voted “Man of the Year” in 1996 for the “Just for Men” hair product line. Anyone who knew Leon knew what a kind and warmhearted man he was. He never met anyone in need that he didn’t help. Even in death, he continued to give. Leon donated his body to scientific research in hopes of helping find a cure for leukemia. Leon’s spirit was larger than the life he so loved. He had a heard of gold. Leon is preceded in death by his father, Marlin Moore Beck. He is survived by three children, Angie Kulbusauskas and son-in-law, Rick Kulbusauskas, of Texas, Chris Beck and daughter-in-law, Tracy Jackson, and her children, Siera Jackson, Sheldon Jackson and Treuin Jackson of Mountain View, Mo., and Stormy Paschall of Texas. Also surviving are Leon’s mother, Dorothy Collins (nee Barker); five grandchildren, Samantha, Shannon, Elizabeth Cain and Shalyn; two sisters, Diana York of Mountain Home, Ark., and Marie Farris, also of Mountain Home, Ark.; 13 nieces and nephews, 21 great-nieces and nephews; and his many friends. He will be sadly missed by all. |
| John William Belcher Jr. | Memorial services for John William Belcher Jr., 61, West Plains, were Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Belcher died at 12:20 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at his home. He was born March 21, 1948 in Howell County, Missouri to John William Belcher Sr. and Ethel Viola Gann Belcher. On Nov. 27, 1971, he was married at Colorado Springs, Colo., to Peggy Lee Storm. Mr. Belcher was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He was employed as the plant manager for Stewart-Morrison Redi-Mix. Mr. Belcher loved to ride motorcycles, was a classic car enthusiast, and enjoyed growing tomatoes. He was a Christian. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Lee Belcher, of the family home; one son, Steven John Belcher of Willow Springs, Mo.; his mother-in-law, Cornelia F. Storm of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four sisters-in-law, Loretta Fredeen, Darlene Thompson, Verlene LeBlanc and Evelyn LeBlanc, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; cousins, Rick and Nancy Parrott, Randy Gann, George Ray Gann, Gary Gann, Ted Parrott and Jay Parrott; and special friends, Keith and Joann Camp of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Joe and Gayla Auffert of West Plains, Mo. His parents; one sister, Barbara Joan; and his father-in-law, Harold Storm, precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the Employee Benefit Fund or American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Steven Eugene Belcher | Age 51, Sparta MO - Memorial services were Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Belcher died 1:25 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1957, in Cabool, Mo., to Goldie Mae Lawrence Belcher Bartley and the late Ray Edmon Belcher. In 1973, he was married to Karen Barnett. Mr. Belcher was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Mr. Belcher was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by two children, Steven R. Belcher of Port St. Lucy, Fla., and Jason Collins of West Plains, Mo.; his mother, Goldie Bartley and special friend, Pete, of West Plains; one brother, Michael Douglas Pasco and wife, Pam, of Toledo, Ohio; three sisters, Mary Jo Hawkins and husband, Randy, of West Plains, Loretta Kay Collins and husband, Max, of West Plains, and Debra Lynn Trott and husband, Norman, of Mountain Home, Ark.; 10 nieces and nephews; two step-nieces and nephews; 21 great-nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles; many cousins including Don Yarbrough; and four close friends, Danny, Ron, Chick and Boop. His father preceded him in death. |
| Louis Archie Belew | Son of William and Julia Belew, was born December 15, 1890, at Summerville, Mo. and departed this life July 4, 1966, at the Memorial Hospital in Mountain View, Mo. making his age at the time of death 75 years, 5 months, and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Bertha Knowlin on November 2, 1919, and to this union five children were born. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, one sister and two children, Paul and Pauline. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Bertha; three daughters and son-in-laws, Edna and Lewis Shugard, of Morton, Ill, Berdina and Harold Finley, of Morton, Ill, and Bernice and Paul Westall, of Elmwood, Ill. Five grandchildren, Charlotte and Don Heck, Kay and Brenda Finley, Debbie and Dennis Westall, of Illinois; 6 brothers and 2 sisters, Albert, Ed, and John, all of Summersville, Harrison, of Halispel, Mont., Julus, of Norfork, Nebraska, George of Hartshorn, Eura Wilcox, of Hartshorn and Grace Lambeth, Licking, Mo.; two half Sisters, Ethyl Smith and Pearl Neagles of Summersville; two half brothers, Roy, of Goodland, Kan,, and Jesse of Summersville; 1 stepbrother, Ira Young of Summersville; and a host of relatives and friends whom he cherished very much. He was a veteran of World War I. He was converted 35 years ago, and has sought to please his lord these many years. 'Daddy, we are going to miss you among us very much, but we know our loss is Heaven's gain, and that you are rejoicing in the presence of the Angels of Heaven. We are trusting we will all be present at the great reunion in Heaven.' Burial was in the Arroll Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. ~ Summersville Beacon, 12 August 1966. CRASH FATAL FOR ARROLL MAN - A 75-year-old resident of Arroll, Archie Louis Belew, died Monday of injuries received Saturday in an auto accident at the junction of Highway 60 and Howell County Y in Mtn. View. Three persons were hurt in the crash which claimed the life of Mr. Belew. Taken to St. Francis Hospital in Mtn. View were the victim's wife, Berta Helen, 77, who suffered shoulder bruises; Winfield Lee Marshall, 59, Ashland, Ky., who received left arm bruises, and his wife, Faye, 55, treated for a left hand laceration and forehead bruises. Patrol Sgt. J. B. Busch said Mr. Belew was northbound when he failed to stop at the Junction with U.S. 60 and pulled into the path of a 1965 Buick driven east by Marshall. The accident occurred at 11 a. m. Saturday, and Belew succumbed at 10:55 a. m. Monday in the Mtn. View Hospital. His body was taken to the Duncan Funeral Home in Mtn. View. ~ Summersville Beacon, 8 July 1966, page 1. |
| Samantha Jo Beljean | Age 1 month - Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, White Church, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Samantha, daughter of Walter and Tammy Beljean, died 3:10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. She was born Nov. 3, 2008 at West Plains, Mo., to Walter and Tammy Smith Beljean. The family is of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her parents, Walter and Tammy Beljean, Pomona, Mo.; grandparents, Ernest and Patricia Beljean, Pomona, Mo., and Allen and Judy McMeans, Vanzant, Mo.; great-grandparents, Phyllis and Ted Jarrett, state of Florida; and many aunts and uncles. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Coy M. Stout Bell | Age 95, Springfield - Died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at Springfield Rehab and Health Care Center. Meadows Funeral Home, Republic. She was born April 29, 1911, the daughter of Jim and Ida Stout of Ozark County, and passed away Feb. 21, 2007, at Springfield Rehab and Health Care Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Freddie and wife, Alice, Springfield, James and wife, Willie, West Plains, Mo.; one daughter, Ima Casey, Heber Springs, Ark.; one sister, Allene Shipley, California; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carlos Bell; two daughters; one granddaughter; one grandson; three sons-in-law; one sister; and two brothers. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Feb. 26, 2007, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Ronnie Blanks officiating under the direction of Meadows Funeral Home of Republic, Mo. |
| James Jasper Bell | Age 67, West Plains MO, former Granby resident - Funeral services were held May 8 with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains. Mr. Bell died May 5, 1970, in West Plains Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Henry & Nancy Bell and married Ruth McClinton June 15, 1940. She died on March 13, 1970. Survivors include four sons, Donald, St. Charles; Joe, Kansas City; Thomas, Grissom Air Force Base, Indiana, and Jimmy, of the home; one daughter, Connie Simburger, Edwardsville, Illinois; six grandchildren and one brother, George Bell, Yakima, Washington, and one sister, Mary Boyd, Big Flat, Arkansas. |
| Martha Lea Wright Beltz | Age 87, of Cabool MO - Died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. She was born Oct. 30, 1921, in Thomasville, Mo., the daughter of Will and Ollie Caldwell Wright. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, with funeral services following at 11 a.m., in Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Mo. Interment will be in Huddleston Cemetery, Alton, Mo. |
| Phebe Lorene Tate Beltz | Born May 16, 1930, in Ben Davis, Mo., the daughter of Lawrence Gardner Tate and Lydia Mabel (McCall) Tate. She received her wings on Dec. 8, 2008, at her home in Willow Springs, Mo., at the age of 78 years. Lorene graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1948. She was united in marriage to George Wendell Beltz on June 6, 1948, in the home of Rev. F.J. Light in Mountain Grove, Mo. Together, they raised six children – Georgia, Joe, Robert, Rebecca, Sharon and Connie. Lorene was a member of Oak Lawn Church of God. She was a homemaker, farmwife, wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Iva Mabel Welch, Mary Elisabeth Gockley and Alta Lydia Noblett; and brothers, Allen Francis Tate, Noah Tate, James Daniel Tate and Jesse Amos Tate. She leaves to mourn, her husband of 60 years, Geroge W. Beltz; children, Georgia Williamson and husband, Monty, of Mountain View, Mo., Joe Beltz and wife, Nancy, of Mountain View, Mo., Robert Beltz of Willow Springs, Mo., Rebecca Frisbee of Holmen, Wisc., Sharon Turner and husband, Wilburn, of West Plains, Mo., and Connie Adkerson and husband, Mark, of West Plains, Mo.; two sisters, Esther Bressler of Mesa, Ariz., and Leah Felker of Springfield, Mo.; grandchildren, Lori Dean and husband, Jimmy, of Meeker, Okla., Lisa Durnell and husband, Dean, of Willow Springs, Mo., Stephanie Moody and husband, Scott, of Salem, Ark., Jason Beltz and wife, Jill, of Rising Fawn, Ga., Darrell Beltz and wife, Stephanie, of Pomona, Mo., Jennifer Rothermich and husband, Tommy, of Willow Springs, Mo., Hannah, Timothy, and Ellie Brown of Holmen, Wisc., George Frisbee of Holmen, Wisc., Nathan, Heather, and Erin Callahan of West Plains, Mo., and Tiffany, Travis, Ashley, and Cody Adkerson of West Plains, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Emily, Ty, Matthew, Brice, Jase, Gabriella, Isabel, Allie, Ashlyn, Justin, Avery and Kaleb; and many friends, neighbors and relatives. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, in Yarber Chapel with Rev. Mike Cochran and Henry Mitchell. Interment was in Clear Springs Cemetery, Willow Springs, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Howell County Relay for Life or Texas County Hospice of Care. |
| Homer Lee Bennett | Life-long resident of Willow Springs unexpectedly passed away while at his home on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, due to natural causes. Born April 1, 1949, to Homer C. and Hazel M. (Roberts) Bennett in Solo, Mo., he was 59 years old. Although Homer was born in Solo, he was raised in Willow Springs, where he attended the local schools. He was a graduate of Willow Springs High School, class of 1967. He went on to receive his bachelor of science degree in education and began his teaching career at the Willow Springs Middle School where he taught seventh and eighth grade social studies. After 31 years of teaching, he retired and went to work for the Kabul Nursing Home, where he was employed as a social service coordinator for approximately six years. However, it was said that “drama was his passion,” which was evident by the fact that Homer acted in and directed several plays for the High School Drama Department and the Willow Springs Theater Guild. He loved an audience and to put on a show. He made the best out of every situation and put humor in the lives of those around him. He belonged to several organizations, but was especially fond of the Cabool Kiwanis, the Willow Springs Theater Guild, and the Missouri National Education Association. He was also a long time member of the First Baptist Church, where he participated in the church’s choir until illness prevented him from further doing so. He had many enjoyments in his life such as working in his flower garden and taking care of the stray cats and skunks, which always seemed to congregate in his yard. However, he especially enjoyed his daughters. It was said that he could curl hair, match clothes, cook, bake and loved to play dress up. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be greatly missed. Homer was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Juanita Moore. He is survived by his wife Pamela Lou (Coatney) Bennett; his loving daughters, Nicki Bennett Johnson and her husband Christopher of San Antonio, Texas; Karina Bennett and her fiancé, Andrew Smith, of Mountain Grove; and Courtney Bennett of Willow Springs. He is further survived by his brother, Dale Bennett and his wife Betty; sister, Kay Miller and her husband Bob all of Houston, Mo.; grandchildren KayLee Johnson of San Antonio, Texas, and McKenna Smith of Willow Springs. He will be especially missed by his beloved dog Trixie. Funeral services for Homer will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, located at North Harris and East Fourth Streets in Willow Springs with Pastor Joel Hinds officiating. A family night and visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Willow Funeral Home, located at 106 E. Third Street in Willow Springs. Interment will follow Saturday’s services at the Willow Springs City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Janet Marie Harris Bennett | Age 57, West Plains - Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Spring Creek Community Church. Mrs. Bennett died 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at her home. She was born June 25, 1950, in Couch MO, to Gilbert and Irene Combs Harris. On Oct. 23, 1982, she was married at West Plains to John Bennett. Mrs. Bennett was owner of JB’s Health Mart. She was a member of Spring Creek Community Church. She is survived by her husband, John Bennett, of the family home; three children, Luke Freiman and Kim, Caulfield MO, Jody Martinez, husband, Jason, Chesterfield MO, and John Casey Bennett, West Plains; two grandchildren, Jonathan Hanshaw and Jacob Freiman; four brothers, Richard Harris, wife, Gina, Ash Grove MO, Ronnie L Harris, wife, Joy, Roger Dale Harris and Jay Harris, all of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; and one brother, Randy Harris, preceded her in death. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. West Plains Daily Quill - Apr. 16, 2008. |
| Lois Clark Bennett | Born October 26, 1890 and died May 24th, 1937, age 46 years, six months and 28 days. She was a native of this county, being the daughter of Henry A. and Ellen Clark a prominent pioneer family. She received her grade school education here in Thayer and finished high school in West Plains MO She has been an active member in the Methodist Church since childhood and was a good Christian woman, never shirking any duty which was hers. In 1910 she was united in marriage to Henry Bennett, who is employed by the Frisco Railroad as a freight conductor. She was a member of the Loyal Neighbor Lodge and the Women's Auxiliary of the B. of R. T., and had been active for a number of years in state and county politics. at the time of her death she was vice chairman of the Democratic Central Committee, also committee woman for the 8th Congressional District. Only a few short weeks ago she was taken to the hospital in Springfield, where it was found an operation was necessary, following this operation her condition became steadily worse until her death last Monday. She is survived by her devoted companion, one sister Mrs. Byrd Duncan of Springfield MO, and two brothers Rev. C.N. Clark of Salisbury, N.C. and Rev. Elmer T. Clark of Nashville, Tenn, who is secretary of the Board of Missions of the Methodist Church. The body was prepared for burial by the Kilingner Funeral Home in Springfield and was then brought to Thayer where the funeral services were held from the Methodist Church by the pastor Rev. Harold Nance, on Wednesday, May 26, 1937. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Carr Funeral Home and internment was made in Thayer Cemetery. |
| Rev. T. Jobe Bennett | 1855 - 1911 - Rev. Bennett died at his home at Cureall, Saturday, December 31, at 2 o'clock, after a long illness. He had been in poor health for some time and his death was expected. His children from different points had been notified of his condition and came to be at his bedside when the end came, which was peaceful. He lived among his many friends here until he seemed one of us. He was pastor of the General Baptist church here and will be greatly missed by all for his religious work as well as a neighbor and friend. He leaves a wife and fifteen children to mourn his death. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S.T. Proffitt and the body laid to rest in Cureall cemetery. (He married Martha Fortner) - 'Cureall Items', Howell County Gazette, January 12, 1911. |
| Merritt Stafford Bennett | Age 62, Pomona - Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with Rev. Gerald Bruner, West Plains, and Rev. Richard Eakins, Coffeyville KS, officiating. Mr. Bennett, son of the late M. S. and Eunice Tracewell Bennett, was born at Dickens NE, Dec. 29, 1913. He was married at Hardy AR, to Edna Collins who survives him, as do two children, Dean Bennett, Pomona, and Mrs. Joyce Hall, West Plains. Other survivors include three grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Velma Miller and Mrs. Hazel Carver of Salem OR; two brothers, Leonard Bennett, Salem OR, and Lindus Bennett, Pomona. His parents, a son, one brother and one sister preceded him in death. Mr. Bennett was a member of the Mount Zion Church for more than 40 years. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery west of Olden under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| Lucille Marie Harris Benn | Age 89, West Plains MO - Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains. Mrs. Benn died 12:43 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Sept. 7, 1919, in West Plains, Mo., to Edward and Viola Main Harris. Before her retirement in 1991, Mrs. Benn was owner of Little Diner Cafe. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, board games, spending time with her family and loved her kitty cat, Sissy. Mrs. Benn was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church, West Plains. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Haydon, West Plains; four grandchildren, Freddy Benn, state of Texas, Randy Haydon, Mtn. Home, Ark., Mike Haydon, wife, Anne, Ankeny, Iowa, and Jennifer Inskeep, husband, Dennis, Mtn. Home, Ark.; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; daughter-in-law, Freida Benn Carll, husband, Don, Destin, Fla.; two brothers, Roy Harris and Carl Harris, wife, Mary, both of the state of Oregon; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; one son, Quentin Benn Jr.; two brothers; and one sister precede her in death. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| James Royce Bentley | Age 66, West Plains MO - Died Friday, May 25, 2007, at his home. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Bentley died 4:40 p.m., Friday at his home. He was born January 4, 1941, in West Plains, Mo., to James Robert and Edith Jewel Mason Bentley. On January 24, 1960, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Judith Ann Faulkner. Mr. Bentley earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla and a Master’s in construction management from the University of Missouri. He was a Missouri registered professional engineer and land surveyor. Mr. Bentley began his career in 1963 with the Missouri Highway Department in West Plains. In 1966, he accepted a position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Memphis District where appointments included Resident Engineer of the Arkansas Huxtable Pumping Plant and Chief of the Construction Branch. He was then appointed Chief of the Construction Branch at the Lower Mississippi Valley Division/Mississippi River Commission in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and retired in 1996 as the Director of Construction - Operations Division. He then enjoyed working in Memphis with the Associated General Contractors of America as Executive Vice President until 2000. He was fond of saying that the three most important accomplishment of his career were Pamela, Jennifer and Christopher, his beloved children. Mr. Bentley was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife, Judith ‘Judy” Bentley, of the family home; three children, Pamela Kay Bentley Dale, husband, John Bradley, Long Beach, Miss., Jennifer Ann Bentley Booher, husband, Michael, Hernando, Miss. and James Christopher Bentley, wife, Ivonne Justus, Collierville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Shelby Claire Dale, Samuel Booher, Jackson Bentley and Sophia Bentley; one brother, Dale Bentley, Burleson, Texas; one sister-in-law, Freda Bentley, Oak Grove, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, one brother, Dwaine Bentley, and one sister-in-law, Jean Bentley, precede him in death. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozarks Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Jerry Lee Bice | Age 65, died Aug. 25, 2007, in West Plains MO Jerry was born July 19, 1942, in Sacramento, Calif., to Joseph Longstreet Bice and Dottie (Hale) Bice. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Joseph Earl Bice, Jimmy Carl Bice, Bobby Joe Bice; and, one son, Lonnie Lee Bice. Jerry is survived by his wife, Pearl Bice of Olden MO; sons, Hugh Lee Bice of Olden MO, Joe Elden Bice and wife, Heather, of Amarillo, Texas, J.L. Bice and wife, Cassie, of Cimarron, Kan.; and, seven grandchildren, Jonathon, Joshua, Jesse, Alycia, Alexis, Callie and Cammie. Jerry is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He joined the Army April 10, 1974, and completed basic training at Ft. Polk, La. He served in Anchorage, Alaska, as a fireman and was honorably discharged May 12, 1975. Jerry lived his life throughout New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas and Missouri doing a variety of professions including firefighting, shrimp boat owner/operator, mechanics and construction, but specialized in welding. |
| Christina Lucille Banks Bird | Daughter of James Kenneth BANKS and Olean Ellen (BARTON) BANKS; she was born October 27, 1965 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis MO, and passed away at her home in Summersville on January 13, 2006, at age 40 years and 2 months. She was united in marriage to William ‘Buddy’ Archie BIRD on January 14, 1984, making their union together a day less than 22 years. To this union two children were born, Justin Kenneth BIRD and Amelia Christine BIRD. She graduated in 1984 from Summersville High School. She worked at the Community Bank NA in Summersville as a loan officer for 18 years. She had completed numerous education courses during her employment. Christina attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Summersville. She enjoyed horseback riding, painting and artistry. Since childhood she competed in horse shows and won numerous trophies and awards. She enjoyed deer hunting with her husband Buddy and her son Justin. Christina is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather James Earl BANKS; her maternal grandparents, Robert Lincoln and Tona Alma (HARRISON) BARTON. Those left to mourn her passing are her husband, Buddy BIRD of the home in Summersville; children, Justin BIRD and wife Courtney, Summersville; Amelia BIRD, of the home; parents, Kenny and Olean BANKS, Mountain View; father and mother-in- law, Willie and Patsy BIRD, Mountain View; grandmother, Mrs. Hazel BANKS, Summersville; brother James Robert BANKS, Summersville; sister Joyce Ann and husband Allen and their children, Fawna, Jason and Trevor SULLIVAN, West Plains; sisters-in-law Teresa THOMURE and husband Jeff, and Sharon PATTON and husband Kevin, all of Summersville; 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Christina will be sadly missed by her family, friends and the community. Services were held on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Robert MEDLEY officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, January 25, 2006. |
| Halla Berniece Miley Bird | Born January 25, 1891 in Shannon County, Missouri and passed away September 27, 1985 at the Birch View Manor in Birch Tree, Missouri at the age of ninety four years, eight months and two days. She was the daughter of Wols and Mary Ann (Yearwood) Miley. She was united in marriage to Harless (Parm) Bird on April 5, 1929. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Rebecca's. Her family and friends were the most important people in the world. They always came first with her, even ahead of herself. She is survived by her husband, Harless (Parm) Bird of Pat Henry's Boarding Home in Mountain View, Missouri; two sons, Wayne Miley of Winona, Missouri and Albert Bird of Birch Tree, Missouri; one daughter, Lou Heidebur of Birch Tree, Missouri; and one sister, Rhoda Ehrhart of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two adult children and one infant; two sisters; one grandchild and one great grandchild. Services were held at the United Methodist Church in Birch Tree on Monday, September 30, 1985 with burial at the Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree. She was loved by all who knew her and she will be missed by all of us. |
| Harless Parmer Bird | Born March 30, 1892 at Avery MO in Benton County and passed away December 24, 1985 at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO at the age of 93 years, 8 months, and 24 days. He was the son of McDonald and Elizabeth (Schroeder) Bird. He was united in marriage to Minnie Lee Layman on December 2, 1924, and to this union two children were born. Lee Bird of Boise, Idaho and Wilma Divine of Mishawaka, Indiana. On April 5, 1929, he was united in marriage to Halla Berniece Miley, and to this union three children were born. Albert Curtis Bird and Lou Ann Bird Heidebur of Birch Tree, Missouri. Also one infant son who died at birth. He is survived by his four children, one loving step-son, Wayne Miley of Winona MO; thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren; and one sister, Ola Mae Price. Also six step-grandchildren, twelve step-great grandchildren, and three step-great, great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his father, mother, wife, one infant son, a devoted daughter-in-law, three sisters, three brothers, two step-children, one step-grandson, and one step-great granddaughter. He also leaves to mourn his passing many loving nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors. 'Parm' as he was known, was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He attended school at Oak Grove with Lona Parker as one of his favorite teachers. He worked at many jobs as a young man, such as farm work, sawmilling and well drilling. He was a good neighbor willing to lend a helping hand to those who needed him for anything. He loved his gardening and shared it with many. He loved nature and was a sportsman at heart who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He took much pride in serving his country in World War I, and lived the war over and over while telling many stories of his adventures during that time which he was wounded and become disabled. He also loved to tell many other interesting stories that occurred during his lifetime. He will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew him. Our loss is heaven's gain. Funeral services were held Friday, December 27, 1985 in the Methodist Church at Birch Tree at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. John Thomas and Rev. Gene West officiating. Burial was at Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. |
| Billie E. Birge | Son of Eli James Birge & Ollie Mae (Cooley) Birge. Billie Birge b. 1928 died May 1941 Howell Co MO., buried Oakside Cemetery Shannon Co. MO. Siblings are: Mildred L., Goldie M., Genevieve, Leroy Birge b 1921 died May 1940 Texas Co. MO, also buried Oakside Cemetery Shannon Co. MO. Source: Sharlee Birge Farrell OK. |
| Leroy Birge | Son of Eli James Birge & Ollie Mae (Cooley) Birge. Leroy Birge b. 1921 died May 1940 Texas Co MO., buried Oakside Cemetery Shannon Co. MO. Siblings are: Mildred L., Goldie M., Genevieve, Billie E. Birge b 1928 died Nov 1941 Howell Co. MO, also buried Oakside Cemetery Shannon Co. MO. Source: Sharlee Birge Farrell OK. |
| Ollie Mae Cooley Birge | Born 1898 Shannon Co Mo., and died 22 Feb 1949 in New Mexico. She is buried in Oakside Cemetery Summersville Shannon Co. MO, with her two sons. Ollie married on 2 Feb 1914 Eminence Shannon Co. MO, to Eli James Birge who died 10 Sept 1963 and is buried in Grand Juction, Mesa Co., CO. Children Mildred L., Goldie M., Genevieve, Leroy Birge b. 1921 died May 1940 Texas Co MO., buried Oak Side Cemetery Summersville and Billie E. Birge b 1928 died Nov 1941 Howell Co. MO, also buried Oakside Cemetery Summersville Texas Co. MO Ollie is the daughter of Barney and Mary (Potter) Cooley Eli James Birge is the son of William Lankford and Nancy Melviney (Cooper) Birge. Source: Sharlee Birge Farrell OK. |
| Mary E Birkeland | Memorial services for Mary Elizabeth Birkeland, 86, West Plains, were Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at the OMC Foundation Community Room, 403 Washington Ave., West Plains. Mrs. Birkeland passed away Friday, March 12, 2010, at her home. She was born May 1, 1923, at Hardwick, Minn., to Arthur and Wilhelmine Kohn Cooksley. Mary was one of 10 children; she had seven brothers and two sisters. She loved life, her friends and her family. Mary was an active, social woman who loved volunteering at the OMC Thrift Store. She attended St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Plains. She is survived by three daughters, Sonja Pojanowski, Dianne Mariani and Nancy Birkeland; five grandchildren, Jamie Burress, Andrea Allen, Mark Knolls, Stephanie Knolls and Michelle Bryan; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Richard Cooksley and Charles Cooksley. Her parents, husband, five brothers and two sisters precede her in death. At a later date, burial will be at Fish Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Stark, Minn. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements were under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Virginia Ruth Schooling Bivens | Age 86, Carthage MO - Passed away at 9:52 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at St. Luke's Nursing Center. She was born June 13, 1922, in Sarcoxie, Mo., and is the daughter of Ruben C Schooling and Verdie Mae 'LaFever' Schooling. She graduated from Golden City High School. Virginia worked for the Kansas City Board of Trade for 36 years as an office manager. She was a Lady Shriner. Virginia was a member of the Fairview Christian Church. She married Tony Ralph Bivens on Jan. 31, 1959. He preceded her in death on Oct. 1, 1998. Virginia is preceded in death by two brothers William Howard Schooling and Carroll Schooling and one sister Lewetta Schooling. She is survived by one nephew, Billy Schooling and wife Shirley of Springfield, Mo. Also surviving are many great nieces and nephews, and a host of friends in her Shrine family. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Langston Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel. Contributions are to the Carthage Shriners Travel Fund in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home |
| Charles Arlin Blair | Age 79, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Blair died 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in West Vue Nursing Center. He was born May 19, 1928, in Tecumseh MO, to Homer Charles and Ina Marie Evins Blair. On July 27, 1954, he was married to Clella Mae Croney, who preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 1980. On Feb. 22, 1981, he was married at West Plains to Dorothy Donna Koon Hatley. Mr. Blair was a veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a mechanic, having been employed at Brad Guffey Motors, Morlan Shell Ford and Ben Hicks Auto, retiring in 1991. Mr. Blair enjoyed woodworking. He was a member of West 160 Church of Christ, West Plains. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Blair, West Plains; 12 children, Connie Gunter, husband, Michael, Dora MO, Stan Hatley, wife, Chris, West Plains, Larry Hatley, wife, Bev, Farmington, N.M., Donna Lovato, husband, Joe, Cuba, N.M., Carolyn Anderson, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Mary Gunn, husband, Richard, Pittsburg, Texas, Kathy Hyem, husband, Dale, Billings, Mont., Robert Hatley, wife, Kathy, West Plains, Janice Casey, husband, Gary, Winnsboro, Texas, Ernie Hatley, wife, AnJeana, West Plains, Jon Hatley, wife, Ronda, West Plains, and Marvin Hatley, wife, Tina, West Plains; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three brothers, Melvin Blair, wife, Leda, Elk Creek MO, Harlie Blair, wife, Veta, West Plains, and Gary Blair, wife, Loretta, Valley Center, Calif.; four sisters, Fern Hall, husband, Everett, Tampa, Fla., Floy Lyon, husband, Larry, Sunfield, Mich., Pearl Weaver, husband, Al, East Prairie MO, and Minnie Burkett, husband, Gordon, Vicksburg, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. His parents; his first wife; one brother, Roy Blair; and two sisters, Mona Hensley and Earnie Green, preceded him in death. Burial was in Ledbetter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Clarence Edward "Ed" Blunkall | Born on April 17, 1936 at Winona , MO to Edgar and Mary (Hurt) Blunkall and passed away August 24, 2007 at his home in Eminence, MO at the age of 71 years. Edward married Wanda Campbell on June 8, 1957 and to this union three sons were born, Kenneth, Steven and Richard. Those who passed before him are his parents Edgar and Mary; one son Richard; six brothers Sam, Earl, Junior, Bob, Clifford and Darrell; and one sister Gladys Parcell. Those he leaves to mourn are Wanda Blunkall of Eminence; two sons Kenneth Blunkall and wife Tracy of Eminence, MO; Steven Blunkall of Eminence, MO; one adopted daughter Brenda Lowell and husband Darryl of Summersville, MO; one brother JC Blunkall and wife Carol of Winona, MO; one brother-in-law Roger Campbell and wife Anita of Frankfort, KY; four grandchildren Clint Smotherman, Brittany Burrus, Kelly Burrus, Jeri Gale Carr; two great grandchildren Russell Counts and Alyssa Carr; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Edward grew up in a home full of love and care. He lived in Winona and Eminence during his lifetime and he raised his sons in Eminence MO Edward drove a bulk gas truck for 30 years. In the early years he worked for Bub and Gloria Frye, and he later worked for Empire Gas. Edward cared for his customers and he made lots of friends in his years of delivering gas. Edward is leaving an empty place in our hearts, but he also leaves us with many good and happy memories. Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 1:00 pm at the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Shannondale , MO with Arthur Green officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence MO [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] |
| Virginia K. Boak | Age 67, West Plains - Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2003, at Wayside Cemetery, Howell County, with the Rev. Ronnie Wheeler officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of West Plains. Mrs. Boak died 9:15 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2003, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation or Heart Association and left at the funeral home. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. |
| Jean Dorothy Bolander | born July 16, 1923, at Englewood, N.J., the daughter of Bertie Nelson Butts and Miriam Dama (Dentzer) Butts. She passed away April 24, 2009, at Mountain View, Mo., at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 8 days. She was united in marriage to Robert Henry Bolander on June 22, 1946, at Closter, N.J., and to this union six children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband Robert Bolander of Mountain View, Mo.; four sons, Gilbert Bolander and wife Barbara of Liberty, Mo., Henry Bolander of North Kansas City, Mo., Paul Bolander of Pomona, Mo., and John Bolander and wife Brenda of Meeker Okla.; two daughters, Beverly Piper and husband Gene of Springfield, Mo., and Dorothy Lyman of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Myrtle Folsom Lyle and husband Dr. William Lyle of Coronado, Calif., and Joy Thompson of Pinellas, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Jean was a member of the Eastern Star. She was very active in the Mountain View Presbyterian Church. Jean was the founder and past president of the Joy Luncheon in Mountain View. She organized and attended Bible studies in the Mountain View area. As an active member of the Mountain View senior citizens, she enjoyed participating in aerobics. Jean spent most of her working life as a teacher. She taught elementary school students and was president of the PTA in Michigan before she and her family moved to the Mountain View area. She taught at Liberty High School for more than 20 years, and also taught at Southwest Baptist University in Mountain View. Jean was the sponsor for the Honor Society and served on various committees for the Mountain View-Birch Tree School District. She later served at the president of the Residents Council at Mountain View Health Care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Jean. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 26, 2009, in the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Pastor Marcus Allen officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. (Howell County News, 4/29/09) |
| Delta Garber Bolen | Age 98, West Plains MO - Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Stuart Union Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. She was born the daughter of the late Joseph Garber and Vina Stockstill Garber on Dec. 21, 1909, in Grand Junction CO, and died July 3, 2008, at her home in West Plains MO She was united in marriage May 29, 1926, in Pineville MO, to Haud Bolen. She is survived by six children, Daniel S. Bolen, Salem OR, Jo Ann Stanford, Milton Freewater OR, Naomi Shannon, West Plains, Mary Del Chestnut, West Plains, Connie Moushon, husband, Harold, West Plains, and Betty Scott, husband, Neal, West Plains; 19 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one son, Jack Leroy Bolen; three brothers; one sister; one daughter-in-law; and three sons-in-law. She attended Stuart Union Nondenominational Church in Howell County MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Stuart Union Cemetery and can be left at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stuart Union Cemetery, Howell County, MO, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| Gene Anne Lebaron Booth | Age 64, Cummings GA - Born Oct. 30, 1943 at West Plains MO, daughter of Eugene & Agness LeBaron. Passed from this life Friday, Jun. 13, 2008. She married George Booth Dec. 27, 1961. Gene was known for her tireless service to others, her involvement in church activities, an infectious laugh and a heart-warming smile. She worked for the Maritime Administration in the Department of Transportation in Washington DC as a program analyst, where she retired in 1997. Gene was loved and honored by her co-workers and received numerous honors and awards during her career with the Maritime Administration. She was a member of the Springfield VA Church of Christ where she lived and served not only the congregation, but her community, as well. Upon retirement, Gene, along with her husband George, moved to Cummings GA to be closer to their sons and granddaughters. After moving, Gene continued to serve and gain the love and admiration of so many others as a member of the North Atlanta Church of Christ. Her favorite volunteer work involved the Forsyth County Senior Center where she delighted in helping so many with her forthright manner of involving herself in their lives and by brightening their days with songs. Gene is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 47 years, George Booth, son and daughter-in-law Dane and Christy Booth, son David Booth, and granddaughters Dayla and Meagan Booth, all of the Atlanta area. She is further survived by her mother, Agness Hill and her father Eugene LeBaron, both of West Plains MO, sisters Jayne McElmurry, West Plains, and Wanda Robertson, Hemet CA, and brother Terry LeBaron, Mountain Grove MO. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jun. 21, 2008, at the Willow Springs City Cemetery on DD Highway. In lieu of flowers her family suggests remembrances be made in Gene's name to Youth Missions in Memory of Gene Booth, in care of North Atlanta Church of Christ, attention Linda Lindsay, 5676 Roberts Drive, Atlanta GA, 30338. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, Willow Springs MO. |
| Robert Bishop Boram | May 27, 1846 - Nov. 30, 1925. MO Death Cert.#38654: Born in England; died at Montier. Son of Arthur Boram (England) & Jane Bishop (England). Occupation: Real Estate. Married to Elizabeth S. Boram. Burial Dec. 3, 1925. Informant Elizabeth S. Boram, Montier. - Mountain view standard: Robert Boram Dead……Robert Boram of Monteer, one of the first real estate men of that section, and a highly respected citizen of that community, died at his home November 30, 1925, leaving a widow, - children and many friends to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father, relative and friend, and one of the greatest boosters for the Ozarks we have ever known. Progress and public spirit were two of his ideals in life and he always was in the lead, during ______ activities. The remains were held until Thursday to await the arrival of relatives from a distance. To the bereaved ones, the Standard extends the sympathy of the community in their hour of sorrow. |
| Fred Boss | Fred Boss, 61,West Plains, went to his heavenly home at 8:10 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the Ozarks Medical Center surrounded by the warmth of his family after a six-year courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 8, 1947, at White Church, Mo., to John T. and Marie Hendrix Boss. Mr. Boss was a member of the West Plains High School graduating Class of 1965. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served as an aircraft fueler. On Aug. 11, 1978, he was married at Clarkton, Mo., to Sandra Collins. He had been employed at SCI Truck Body, was area manager for Pizza Hut and in later years, he established and operated Frederick’s Pizza. During this time, he was a member of various community organizations including the chamber of commerce where he served as vice-president. Also, Mr. Boss was a member of the National Chapter of Disabled Veterans and the National Rifle Association. During his free time, Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing and meditating in the outdoors. His proudest accomplishment were his five children and six grandchildren. Mr. Boss was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Boss, of the family home; children, Sherry Burgess, husband, Chris, of West Plains, Carol Henderson, husband, Matt, of West Plains, Michael Boss, wife, Valeria, of Nixa, Mo., Jay Boss, wife, Fraley, of Branson, Mo., and Sandi Simmons, husband, Matt, of Springfield, Mo.; six grandchildren; parents, John and Marie Boss, West Plains; sister, Evelyn Woods, husband, Larry, of West Plains; mother-in-law, Louise Collins; brothers-in-law, Kenny Collins, wife, Becky, Dennis Collins and Randy Collins; sisters-in-law, Kay Collins, Gin Stacey, Mildred Purdue, husband, Eddie and Terri Crafton and friend, Danny; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friend, Pat Keefe. His grandparents, father-in-law, one sister-in-law and four aunts, precede him in death. Private services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News, May 20, 2009) |
| Nettie Weimer Bosserman | Age 90, Peace Valley - Funeral services held at the Church of the Brethren at Peace Valley with Rev. Dean Rohrer officiating. Mrs. Bosserman died at Birch View Manor Nursing Home, Birch Tree MO. She was born Dec. 28, 1885, to Samuel and Mary Cosner Weimer of Harbor Springs MI. In the fall of 1889 the family moved to Carlisle AR, and in the fall of 1891 they moved to Washington Co AR. Here she accepted Christ at a little less than 10 years of age. In 1899 the family relocated to Jerico Springs, Cedar Co MO. In 1906 they moved near Bower Mills MO, six miles from the Spring River and church. In March, 1908, she and her parents went to Buchanan NM where her brother, Otis, had already located, and she took a homestead just across the line from where her parents filed on their claim. She met W. P. Bosserman of Tangier OK at this place on May 14, 1910, when he came there to help organize the Sunshine Church of the Brethren. On Oct. 9, 1912, she was married to W. P. Bosserman at the home of Bro. and Sister George Wise, Tangier OK, by Elder D. E. Cripe. Mrs. Bosserman was a member of the Church of the Brethren at Peace Valley. Survivors include three sons, Cletus E. Bosserman, Portland OR; William O. Bosserman, East Pekin IL, and Quinter D. Bosserman, Peace Valley MO; two daughters, Mrs. Delta R. Clark, Wheaton IL; (missing part) - Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| Douglas Charles "DC" Bowden | Son of Florence Ann (BORAM) BOWDEN and Charles BOWDEN, was born June 18, 1908 at Birch Tree, MO and passed away February 7, 2007 at Birch Tree Place in Birch Tree MO He was united in marriage to Helen LEMONS on August 17, 1931 in Kansas City MO The couple returned to Birch Tree in 1937 and except for a short time spent in Canyon City , CO during the 1940’s, they spent their entire lives in the Birch Tree area. Helen preceded him in death on January 8, 2000. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Helen, and one brother Harry BOWDEN. In addition to his parents, wife and brother, Mr. BOWDEN is also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Juanita BOWDEN and Granddaughter-in-law Nancy BOWDEN. D.C. BOWDEN is survived by two children, David Douglas “Doug” BOWDEN and wife Katherine of Birch Tree, MO and Phillip “Keith” BOWDEN and wife Janice of West Plains, MO; four grandchildren, David BOWDEN and Katherine Louise BOWDEN both of Birch Tree, MO; Dr. Elizabeth SIMPSON and husband Richard SIMPSON of Blue Springs, MO; and Dr. Scott BOWDEN and wife Marsha of Mountain View, MO; three step grandchildren, Matthew LANGSTON of Kansas City, MO; Jon McKamie LANGSTON of West Plains, MO; and Amber LANGSTON of Columbia, MO; and seven great grandchildren, Lincoln BOWDEN, Kay JOHNSON, Sarah FELDBAUMER, Alan SIMPSON, Joe SIMPSON, Alicia BOWDEN, and Anna BOWDEN. Mr. BOWDEN was a longtime businessman, banker, and community leader in the Birch Tree area. He was a member and a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Birch Tree, a member of the Birch Tree Chamber of Commerce and the Birch Tree Development Corporation. Funeral services were held Monday February 12, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree, MO with Reverend Aaron DAVIS officiating. Interment was held in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree MO Sources for this information: The Current Wave. |
| Nancy Lee White Bowden | Born November 14, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Lee R. and Irene Curtis White. She departed this life on January 8, 2005 at her residence in Birch Tree, Missouri at the age of 55 years. She was united in marriage to David D. Bowden on July 17, 1980 in Birch Tree, Missouri. Nancy received her master’s degree in education from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri in 1993. She had taught in the Winona School District for 20 years. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Earlene Ruthland and Shirley White. Nancy is survived by her husband, David D. Bowden; daughters Kay Johnson and husband Greg; Sarah Feldbaumer and husband Derick; and son Link Bowden, all of Birch Tree, Missouri; parent Lee R. and Irene Curtis White, of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas; and sister Kathy Crawford of Fort Worth, Texas. She was a member of MSTA and the First Baptist Church of Birch Tree, Missouri. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 11 at 2 p.m. at the Winona High school Gymnasium in Winona, Missouri with Ron Richardson and Rev. John Birkhead officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Fund at the Bank of Birch Tree. |
| Elsie Marian Tranbarger Bowles | Born October 18, 1927 at Curryville, MO the daughter of Major McKinley Tranbarger and Minerva (Cowan) Tranbarger. She passed away December 3, 2008 at her home in Mountain View, MO at the age of 81 years. She was united in marriage to Frank Bowles on September 19, 1958 at Summersville, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents Major and Minerva Tranbarger; two daughters Virginia Helton and Valda Helton; one son Stephen Bowles; two sisters Bessie Tranbarger and Ruby Wilson; four brothers Orval Tranbarger, Darrell Tranbarger, Leon Tranbarger and Gene Tranbarger. She is survived by her husband Frank M. Bowles of Mountain View, MO; one son Dennis F. Bowles of Mountain View, MO; two daughters Veda JoAnne Sterbins and husband Richard of Bucyrus, MO and Carolyn Sue Spaur and husband Steve of Lake of the Ozarks, MO; two brothers Bill Tranbarger and wife Kate of Bates City, MO and Burl Tranbarger and wife Doris of Gallatin, MO; two sisters Margaret House and Fay Vance both of Wright City, MO; five grandchildren Amy Christopher and husband Kevin of Buna, TX, Michelle Howell and husband Jason of Columbia, MO, Delbert Spaur and wife Natalie of Crestview, FL, Heather Warren and husband Harold of Columbia, MO and Michael Spaur of Columbia, MO; eleven great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and a host of other family and friends. Marian attended the Church of God in Pomona, MO. She was a homemaker and a Red Cross Volunteer. Marian was a great wife, mother, sister, aunt, good friend and neighbor. Her niece Marian Mueller remembers her aunt Marian as telling a little one that Òyou love them bestÓ in the strictest of confidence so no one elseÕs feelings get hurtÉ., when they are feeling insecure, is life changing. Funeral Services were held Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Pastor George Edmonston and Minister Dan Miller officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery at Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View. |
| Alex Boyer | Born September 30, 1963 at Mountain View, Missouri the son of James Boyer and Edna (Holloway) Boyer. He passed away on Wednesday, March 21 2007 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 43 years. Alex was united in marriage to Lisa Bellew on April 22, 1982 in Birch Tree, MO and to this union three children were born. Alex was preceded in death by one uncle Bill Boyer; two aunts Ruthie Boyer and Bessie Sisco; one cousin Evan Garner and grandparents Naomi and Henry Boyer. Alex is survived by his wife Lisa Boyer of Birch Tree, MO; two sons Alex 'A.J.' Boyer, Jr. and wife Anna of Baltimore, MD and James Boyer and wife Belinda of Summersville, MO; one daughter Casey Boyer of Mountain View, MO; three granddaughters Hannah Pulliam, Haley Pulliam, and Alexis Boyer; his parents Edna of Salem, MO and James and Ann Boyer of Birch Tree, MO; three uncles Leonard Holloway of Salem, MO, Bill Holloway and wife Penny of Salem, MO, Jerry Holloway and wife Gean of St. Louis, MO; one aunt Judy Holloway of St. Louis, MO; four brothers Gary Pogue of St. Louis, MO, Mike Boyer and wife Jaquita and daughter 'Cappy' of Birch Tree, MO, Billy Boyer and wife Tracey of Steelville, MO, and Jimmy Boyer and wife Donna of Mountain View, MO and one sister Teresa Francis and husband Jim of Mountain View MO Alex drove a log truck for Dry Camp for the last three years. He had previously worked for Chaney and Sons Logging for 18 years. Alex especially loved hauling big loads of logs. Alex loved to hunt with his Uncle Bill and other family and friends. He especially loved to go deer hunting. He enjoyed fishing with his cousin Rick Garner and other family and friends. Alex was a family man and loved hunting and fishing with his boys. He especially loved his granddaughters. He loved having cookouts for everyone. He always loved to call his Aunt Penny and talk to her and always had to ask her what was for supper. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 1:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree, MO with Bro. Sean Reese officiating. Interment was in the Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree MO. 'Date: Mon Nov 19 2007. |
| Anna Louise Bone Boyer | Born January 8, 1935 at Greenville, IL to Otha and Esther (Elsworth) Bone. She departed this life on May 7, 2008 in Springfield, MO at the age of 73 years. She was united in marriage to James Boyer on November 12, 1970 at Eminence MO Ann was preceded in death by her parents Otha and Esther Bone ;one son Alex Boyer; two brothers Jimmy Bone and Johnny Bone; and four sisters Esther Heath, Francis Butler, Mable Bone and Lee Bone. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband James of the home; six sons Johnny Ray Boyd and wife Marsha of Moscow Mills, MO, Danny Boyer and Barbie of Salem, MO, Mike Boyer and wife Juaquita of Winona, MO, Billy Boyer and wife Tracy of Steelville, MO and James Boyer, Jr. and wife Donna of Mountain View, MO; four daughters Brenda Ann Boyd of Lee's Summit, MO, Patty Jean Redd and husband William of Atwater, OH, Teresa Francis and husband Jim of Mountain View, MO and Tina Louise Hopper and husband Bill of Cuba, MO; two sisters Betty Roth and husband Amos of French Village, MO and Irma Wertz and husband Otto of Greenville, IL; 26 grandchildren Britton, Sarah, Traci, Robert, Christopher, Kimberly, A.J., James, Casey, Destiny, Danny Jr., Frank, Matthew, Caleb, Tyler, Ashlyn, Austin, Cody, Jamie, Harley, Billy Jean, Gary, Josh, Kayla, Cappy and Micah; 15 great grandchildren and a host of many other family and friends. Ann was baptized in the Baptist church years ago. She enjoyed watching Billy Graham services on TV when she could. Ann loved to go coon hunting, fishing and camping when her health allowed. She enjoyed gardening, especially her flower garden. Ann was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her kids. She loved her grandchildren dearly. Ann will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree, MO with Rev. Joe Weirich officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. |
| Bradford (Stillborn Twins) | The still-born twin sons of James Lee and Lisa (Brewer) Bradford, went into the arms of Jesus, Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri. Their loss will be mourned by their parents, James Lee and Lisa Bradford of Summersville; paternal grandparents, James and Sherry Bradford of Summersville; maternal grandparents, Doug and Marla Brewer of Birch Tree; great grandparents, Olive Faulkner of Birch Tree, John and Argylene Brewer of Neosho, Paul and Joy Grogan and Emmett and Beth Bradford all of Summersville, one uncle, Bobby Brewer, two aunts, Kim Brewer and Amanda Bradford. A host of other family members and friends will also mourn the loss of God’s precious babies. Graveside Services were held Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Midvale Cemetery with Brother James Bradford officiating. Interment was in Midvale Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. |
| John Richard Bradford | Born October 24, 1932 at Clear Springs, Missouri to John A. Bradford and Lola G. Patterson Bradford. He passed away Friday morning, July 11, 2008 while a resident of the Mountain View Health Care, making his age 75 years, 8 months and 17 days. He served his country in the United States Army during Korea, from November 1952 to November 1954. He and Barbara Pittman were united in marriage, April 25, 2008 at Mountain View, Missouri. He lived and worked in Laramie, Wyoming for many years where he worked as a crane operator. He then moved to Kansas City, Missouri where he worked as a welder for Shippers Car Line. After his retirement from Shippers Car Line, he moved to Willow Springs. While in Kansas City, he was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved to hunt and while he was in good health, did so often as he could. He was baptized at an early age; he and Barbara attended the Church of Christ in Mountain View. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, John and Lola, one brother Dudley, three sisters, Ruth Bradford, Ruby Miller and Bonnie Cox. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Mountain View; two daughters, Barbie Ann Shepard of Riverton, Wyoming, and Kathy Ramsey of Cheyenne, Wyoming; three grandsons, four brothers and three sisters, Everett Bradford of Des Moines, Iowa; Earl Bradford of Independence, Missouri, Betty Murfin of Willow Springs, Missouri, Peggy Nelson of Blue Springs, Missouri, Lola Brunk of Independence, Missouri, Jack Bradford of Raymondville, Missouri, and Joe Bradford of Willow Springs, Missouri; two step-daughters, Debbie Tranbarger and Bobbie Wills of Mountain View, Missouri; three step grand-children and four step-great grandchildren, all of Florida, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday July 14, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Clear Springs Church with Rev. Brad Nelson officiating with interment and full military rites at Clear Springs Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. |
| Robert Eugene "Gene" Bradford | Age 63, Clear Springs - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville, with the Revs. Emmett Bradford, Rich Spacek and Homer Stuart officiating. Mr. Bradford died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at his home. Burial was in Clear Springs Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home. |
| Nina "Nitro" Bradley | Born April 23, 1939 at Cabool, MO the daughter of William Ford and Jesse (Conley) Ford. She passed away July 18, 2008 at West Plains, MO at the age of 69 years. She was united in marriage to Norval Edward “Big Daddy” Bradley on January 4, 1958 at Mountain View, MO and to this union two children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Jesse Ford; her husband Norval “Big Daddy” Bradley; three brothers Richard ford and two infant brothers Donald Ford and Billy Ford; one sister Marie Hansford; and one nephew Ronald Ford. She is survived by her daughter Carol Ann Morace of West Plains, MO; her son Donald Keith Bradley and wife Karie of Overland Park, KS; three grandchildren Rebecca Dawn Bradley of Wichita, KS; Jessica Marie Morace of Valley Center, KS; and William Lee Morace of Valley Center, KS; her nieces and nephews Diana Bradley of Mountain View, MO, Connie Ledgerwood and husband James of Birch Tree, MO, Carey Charles Ford and wife Kelly of Delaware, Scott Ford and wife Rita of Mountain View, MO, Faith Collins and husband Darrell of Mountain View, MO; her great nieces and nephews Angie Voyles and husband Leslie of Mountain View, MO, Michael James Pruitt of Mountain View, MO, Susan Falkenrath and husband Stacy of West Plains, MO, Tim Ledgerwood and wife Tracy of Willow Springs, MO, and Doug Ledgerwood and wife Lindsey of West Plains, MO, and a host of other family and friends. Nina and her husband traveled the first ten years of their married life before settling in Wichita, KS. They returned to the Mountain View area in 1994. Nina enjoyed cooking, sewing, and spending time with her family. Nina will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation was held Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 6 PM - 8 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO. Funeral Services were held Monday, July 21, 2008 at 10 AM at the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View with Pastor Bert Montgomery officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. |
| John Harvey Bragg | Age 78, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jul. 5, 2008, at the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Bragg died at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Mar. 18, 1930 at West Plains MO, the son of Clarence Everett Bragg and Rosa Cherry. He graduated from West Plains High School with the class of 1949. On Jan. 12, 1952, he was married to Eliza Ellen Abney at Salem, Fulton Co AR. Mr. Bragg was a veteran, having served with the United States Marine Corps. Before his retirement, he was employed as a cutter with the International Shoe Company. Mr. Bragg attended the Trinity Worship Center, West Plains. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Bragg, of the family home; three daughters, Pamela Johnson and husband Ronald; Kathy Pascal and husband Donald, and Terri Hall and husband David, all of West Plains; seven grandchildren, Amy Johnson, Andrea Turner and husband Justin, Mandy Tice and husband Marlin, Nathan and Sarah Pascal, Jordan and Clayton Hall; two great-grandchildren, Gavie and Avrie Tice; two brothers, Robert Bragg and wife Bobbie, and Victor Eugene Bragg and wife Mary; three sisters, Nellie Brickey and husband Delbert, Ethel Smith and husband Forrest, and Edith Surface and husband Gayle; one brother-in-law, Eli Abney and wife Georgia; two sisters-in-law, Melva Pankey and Janice Foster, and husband Carmen; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, one brother, Clarence Bragg, and two sisters, Ruth and Rosa Fern Bragg, preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Dragon Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and any local charity of choice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Mildred "Marie" Ward Brake | Born April 13, 1919 in Shannon County, MO the daughter of Henry T. Ward & Pheba Adeline 'Addie' Keeling. She passed away on December 21, 2006 in West Plains, MO at the age of 87. She was united in marriage to Henry Brake on September 19, 1936 in Alton MO Mildred was a member of the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree MO Mildred is preceded in death by her husband; three sons; one daughter; her parents; one sister; one grandson and one great grandson. She is survived by seven children, Lorene and Bill Woolford, Judy and Eddie Davis, Earline and Bill Pierce, Shirley and Bill Mills, Billy E. and Clara Brake, George and Elsie Brake, Donnie and Elaine Brake; one sister, Pauline Brake of Birch Tree, MO; twenty-one grandchildren; one great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Mildred was a Certified Nurses Aide and loved working at The Birch Tree Place. She also loved to play the piano, quilt, do ceramics, crochet and work in her flower garden. To mom, her family came first. Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree, MO with Pastor Aaron Davis officiating. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery in Birch Tree MO Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View MO. |
| FLORENCE MAY CROSSON BRANDEN | Born October 27, 1906 at Mena AR, the daughter of John and Lillie CROSSON, and departed this life November 7, 1983 at 6:45 a.m. in the St. John’s Hospital in Springfield MO, at the age of 77 years 11 days. She was preceded in death by both parents, nine brothers and two sisters. She is survived by one son, Garrett SMITH, Eminence MO; three daughters, Betty WARD, Eminence MO; Maudie MARSHALL, Mountain View MO; and Francis VANDERBERG, Oxnard CA; eleven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Delaware Baptist Bible Church. She was loved by all and was known throughout the community as “Grandma”. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, November 23, 1983. |
| Rosemary Cromer Brannon | Age 77, La Habra CA, formerly of West Plains - Graveside services for will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Brannon passed away Monday evening, Sept. 22, 2008, at her home. She was born Oct. 26, 1930, in rural Howell County to Roy Phares and Freda Taylor Cromer. She received her elementary education at the Mott School and graduated from the West Plains High School with the Class of 1947. She was employed by Western Light and Telephone Company in West Plains until moving to California in 1948, where she lived until her death. In September of 1959, she was married in Las Vegas, Nev., to John C. Brannon who preceded her in death in 2006. Mrs. Brannon worked as a bookkeeper in southern California throughout her lifetime until her retirement in 1996. As she had no children, her niece and nephews were very special to her, and she loved them as her own. Mrs. Brannon was a longtime member of the Community Presbyterian Church, La Mirada, Calif., where she served as deacon, elder and church treasurer. She is survived by her brother, Junior Cromer, wife, Lil, West Plains; sister, Marge Heinecke, husband, Fred, West Plains; niece, Ginger Miller, husband, Joel, West Plains; nephews, Roger Cromer, wife, Linda, Camdenton, Steve Cromer, wife, Patty, Jay Cromer, wife, Doreen, and Craig Cromer, wife, Sherri, all of West Plains, and Fred Heinecke IV, wife, Kelly, Baldwin City, Kans.; 10 great nieces and great nephews; five great-great-nephews; two great-great-nieces; her beloved cat, “Molly;” and a host of friends. Her parents and husband precede her in death. Mrs. Brannon will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice or Evergreen Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Edward Harrison Brashear | 77, of 228 N.49th West Ave., a Tulsan 20 years, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in West Side Assembly of God Church. He died of leukemia in a Tulsa Hospital Monday after a 3-month illness. Mr. BRASHEAR was formerly employed 14 years with Enardo Manufacturing Co. here; he was night foreman of the Firm's Foundry when he retired in 1954. Born at St. Joseph, MO, he farmed near West Plains, MO before moving to Oklahoma. Survivors include the widow, Lola; five sons, the Rev. Glen BRASHEAR, 629 S. 72rd West Ave., Cecil BRASHEAR, West Plains, Ralph and Wayne BRASHEAR, Both of Wichita, Kansas and Pvt. Donald BRASHEAR, Fort Riley, Kansas; five daughters, Mrs. Edith RABY, 509 W. 4th St. and Mrs. Minnie SHEETS, 4820 N. Garrison Pl, both of Tulsa, Mrs. Christine LEREMORE, Pryor, Mrs. Irene HOWELL, West Plains and Mrs. Ellen BALLEW, Pollock Pines, Calif.; 30 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of R.L. Mobley Funeral Home, Sand Springs. (Omissions from this Obit: Preceeded in death by 1st wife, Minnie Catherine and infant daughter, son Orville BRASHEAR, and daughter Chessie BRASHEAR DAVIDSON and her children, a son and a daughter.) (Submitted by Davidson Ballew) |
| Richard Delbert Braswell | Age 62, Alton Oregon Co MO - Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2004, at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Alton, with the Rev. Junior Andrews officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of Thayer. Mr. Braswell died 12:07 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. Mr. Braswell was a veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam era. He was a clerk typist at the Pentagon from Dec. 6, 1963, through Dec. 3, 1965. The body will lie in state at the funeral home until service time. |
| Bernice L. Bratcher Hardin | Age 74, West Plains MO - Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Hardin died 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2008, at her home. She was born June 15, 1933, in Rover MO, to P. A. “Lonnie” Judd and Ruby Morgan Judd Bratcher. On Oct. 26, 1951, she was married at Salem AR, to Francis Truman Hardin Sr., who preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 2006. Mrs. Hardin was a member of the Pomona Assembly of God Church. She is survived by three sons, Lonnie Hardin, wife, Linda, Russellville AR, Truman Hardin Jr., wife, Kathy, West Plains, and Wayne Hardin Sr., wife, Chris, Morrill, Neb.; eight grandchildren, Eddie Hardin, Lonnie Wayne Hardin, Ruby Hardin, Becky Hardin, Ashley Hardin, Samanthia Hardin, Wayne Hardin Jr. and Michelle Hubbard; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, May Ola Miller and Orha Lee Callahan; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; and one great-grandson, Ethan O’Mary Jr., precede her in death. |
| Tracy Brazeal | Age 81, Excelsior Springs, formerly of the Koshkonong area - Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2003, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer. Mr. Brazeal died Wednesday, April 8, 2003, at Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home Inc. of Thayer. |
| Ellen L. Swain Breedlove | Daughter of Charles L. Swain and Betty Jean Colter Swain was born February 13, 1952 in St. Louis, MO, and passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at her home in Houston, MO, making her age 56 years. Ellen was united in marriage to Jerry Breedlove; they were later divorced. She had three children, Anthony Lee Payne, Jerry D. Breedlove Jr, and Gena Doty. Ellen was a school teacher, and most recently taught at Dixon School District, taking a leave to care for an ill family member. Preceding Ellen in death are her father, Charles L. Swain, her son, Anthony Lee Payne and one granddaughter, Cheyenne Doty. Ellen is survived by her mother, Betty Swain McSherry and husband, Bill, of Summersville, MO; her children, Rev. Jerry Don Breedlove, Jr. and wife, Sara, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Gena Doty and husband, Mike, of El Dorado, Kansas; a special friend, Kenneth Roberts, of Mountain Grove, MO; and brothers and sisters, Ivan Swain, Janet Bohn, Jim Finnell, Robin Swain, Chuck Swain, and Manuel Swain; and seven grandchildren, Christopher, Lindsey, Dylan, Alicia, and Michael, Megan and Michael. Ellen is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other family members. Memorial funeral services were held on Friday, June 13 at 1:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville with Rev. Terry Hancock officiating. |
| Dale Brewer | Age 76, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Brewer died 11:04 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Jan. 15, 1932, in Chanute KS to Fred Brewer & Dora Endicott. On Dec. 16, 1972, he was married at Eudora, KS to Linda Lane Durham. Mr. Brewer was a veteran having served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed as a plant director of the Leavenworth KS school system and was executive secretary and treasurer of all Kansas school facilities for many years. Mr. Brewer was a member of the Central Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Linda Brewer, of the family home; three children, Katherine Morrow, husband, Steve, Landrum, S.C., Tracy Martin, husband, Emmett, Leavenworth, Kan., and Scott Brewer, Kansas City MO; one stepson, Danny Lane, wife, Linda, DeSoto KS; two grandchildren; three step grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step great-grandchildren; one brother, Gary Brewer, Virgil KS; two sisters, Doris Pruitt, Chanute KS, and Elsie Mozingo, husband, Roy, Girdley KS and several nieces and nephews. His parents, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home West Plains Howell Co MO. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Paragould Children’s Home and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Linda Gay Brewer | Born the daughter of Mose Brewer and Bernice Clark Brewer on June 23, 1942 at Myrtle, MO, and died Feb. 26, 2008 in St. Louis, MO, at the age of 65. She worked at the Oregon County Sheltered Workshop in Alton until 2000, when she and her sister, June moved to St. Louis MO She was a Christian and a member of House Springs Baptist Church in House Springs MO She is survived by four sisters, June Harpole of High Ridge, MO; Verdie Plympton of Branson, MO; Geraldine Wylie of Sycacauga, AL; and Jessa Nell Powell of Thayer, MO; several nieces; nephews; many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mose and Bernice Brewer. Funeral services were Feb. 29, in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer with Rev. Bill Peters, Rev. Darrell Mitchell and Rev. Gerald Bounds officiating. Burial was in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in West Plains, MO, with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of Thayer. (SOUTH MISSOURIAN NEWS, 05/Mar/2008). |
| Arthur M. Brian | Age 82, Willow Springs - Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Mount Pisgah Church at Hutton Valley with Rev. Roger Kentner and Rev. Wrex Hauth officiating. Mr. Brian died Friday in St Francis Hospital at Mountain View. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eunice Brian of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Louis Limond, Morrison IL; four brothers, Orville Brian, Willow Springs; Frank Brain, Mountain View; Ted Brian, Kansas City; Rolland Brian, address unknown; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hiler Funeral Home of Willow Springs. |
| Amos Ellsworth Bridges & Ruby Brower Bridges | Pomona MO - Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Mount Zion Church at Olden with the Rev. Bob Colbert officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Bridges died Saturday evening as the result of an automobile accident. Pallbearers were: Norman Burgess; Jim Tracy; Royce Hopkins; Jim Albin; Buck Burgess; Dene Robertson; Kenneth Coble; Bill Pruett; Gene Brower; Dale Collier; Orian Fine; and Darrell Burgess. Persons attending from out of the area, included Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Bridges and family; New Iberia, La., Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold and family; Carmi, IL.; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brower, Wichita, Ka.; Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Brower; Rolla; Mrs. Opal Byers; Mr. and Mrs. Sherd Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Byers, Springfield; Mrs. Doris Todd, Mrs. Max Forsythe, Cabool; Mrs. Clara Loring, Mtn. Grove; Kathleen Montgomery and Willis Loring, Lebanon; Oscar Bridges, San Rafael, Calif.; Mrs. Glenn Vawter, Norwalk, Ca.; Delbert and Lola Brown, Chicago Heights, IL.; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stephens, Schaller, IL.; Mr. and Mrs. James Tracey, Alexander, La.; Mrs. Nelson Olinger, daughter and grandson, Latour MO; Orland and Alleen Fine, Nixa; G. W. Brotherton, Prosser, Wa.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Christopher, Rockville MO; Karen Brower Havens; Noble and Garnet Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spence; Willow Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Loring; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Reed; Marcella Brower McMurtrey; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Courtney; Clifford Courtney; Verna Burgess; Gilbert Burgess; Ethel King; Ollie Brixey; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins; Belva Bunch; Mr. and Mrs. Coy Burge; Gerald Bruner; Lon Fine; Opal Fine; Carl and Delia Turner; all of West Plains; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Burgess; Helen Brower; Bill Chritton; Mrs. Viola Green, Bessie Burgess; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cantrell; Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Thompson; Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Williams; Edna Bennett; Mrs. Darrell Burgess; Adam Turner; Mr. and Mrs. Nick McMahan; Bun, Mary and Tom Brotherton; and Mrs. Bob Colbert; all of Pomona. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. (Ruby Brower Bridges was the daughter of Ewen Thomas Brower & Sallie Jane Carver; Great Aunt of Patti Hall-Smith) West Plains Daily Quill; September 14, 1977. |
| Jerry Dwain Briggs | Funeral services for Jerry Dwain Briggs, 66, West Plains, will be Saturday, May 9, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Briggs died at 7:20 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at his home. He was born April 2, 1943, near Pottersville, Mo., to Herbert Hadley and Clara Alice Lawing Briggs. On Feb. 10, 1995, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Linda Jines. Before his retirement, Mr. Briggs was employed at DRS Tech formerly known as Southwest Truck Body for 37 years. He was a member of the Howell Valley Chapel for several years. He is survived by his wife, Linda Briggs, of the family home; six children, Corky Briggs, Nixa, Mo., Kelly Briggs, Nixa, Mo., Ancel Jines, wife, Wendy, Jonesboro, Ark., Wendall Jines, wife, Amber, Cherokee Village, Ark., Anita Bottrell, husband, Kris, West Plains, Mo., and Mitch Jines, wife, Amy, Mountain Home, Ark.; 16 precious grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Wilma Maritt, Twin Falls, Idaho, and Janet Roberts, husband, Burl Lee, Caulfield, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and life long friends, Dennis Roberts and Jack Littlejohn. His parents; one sister, Eunice Gunter; one niece, Shawnna Roberts; and one great nephew, Cory Parrish, precede him in death. Burial will be at Gospel Hill Cemetery. (Howell County News, May 13, 2009) |
| Andrew Blake Brinkley | Age 16, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Andrew died 7:45 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2008, at West Plains. He was born June 30, 1991, in West Plains MO, to Arlie Brinkley Jr. and Cindy Cooper Haefner. He was a student at the West Plains High School and would have graduated in 2009. He is survived by his father, Arlie Brinkley Jr., West Plains; his mother and stepfather, Cindy and Mike Haefner, West Plains; three brothers, Jordan Brinkley, Steven Brinkley and Zachary Heafner, all of the family home; paternal grandparents, Bobby and Barbara Haefner, West Plains; maternal grandparents, Steve and Karen Cooper, West Plains; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Three grandparents, Christine Cooper, Arlie and Colletta Brinkley; a special cousin, Ralph Wayne Cooper; and his special aunt, Dorothy Brinkley, preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jordan Brinkley Scholarship Fund and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. W.P. teen dies in crash - Andrew Brinkley, 16, West Plains, died in a one-vehicle accident at 7:45 p.m. Thursday on County Road 1280, one mile north of West Plains, according to Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Willow Springs. Cpl. E.W. Mann reported Brinkley’s westbound 1996 Ford Mustang ran off the road and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Howell County Coroner Lonnie Pruett. He was wearing a seatbelt, the report added. This is the 26th fatality for 2008 for Troop G’s nine-county coverage area. http://home.centurytel.net/westplainsdailyquill/ |
| Charlene Wilkening Briscoe | Age 78, West Plains MO - Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Briscoe died 9:08 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Ozarks Medial Center. She was born Jan. 3, 1929, in the Hatfield community to Charles Theodore and Lissie Suzette Dykes Wilkening. She graduated from West Plains High School with the class of 1947, and on Dec. 24, 1948, was married at Scottsdale, Ariz., to Wade Reed Briscoe. Before her retirement, Mrs. Briscoe was employed at Kellett Landis Abstract. She was a charter member of the “Birthday Girls Society” and a charter member of the Pioneer Saddle Club. Mrs. Briscoe was a member of the Church of Christ since 1943 and was a member of Central Church of Christ, West Plains. She is survived by her husband, Wade Briscoe, of the family home; one son, Thomas Wade Briscoe, wife, Mary Anne, Carrollton, Texas; two grandchildren, JuliAnna Briscoe and Danielle Briscoe; one brother, John Wilkening, Koshkonong MO; one sister, Carol Hendrix, Independence MO; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; one son, Gary Reed Briscoe; two sisters, Doris Powell and Delores Finney; and two brothers, Royce and Jack Wilkening, preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Cemetery or Mint Spring Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Willard McKinley Briscoe | Mr. Willard Briscoe passed away unexpectedly at his Willow Springs home on Friday, April 10, 2009. Born on August 23, 1937, in Topaz, Mo., to Floyd and Edna (Smith) Briscoe, he was 71 years old. Mr. Briscoe worked as a farmer most of his life. He had many enjoyments in his life, which included gardening, hunting, fishing, and trapping; however, he especially enjoyed spending time with his many friends. Mr. Briscoe was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Venita Briscoe of Willow Springs; his son, Johnny Briscoe and his wife Shannon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four grandchildren, Jarod, Nickolas, James, and Kenny; and a great-granddaughter Addison Gayle. His brother Joy Briscoe and his wife Ava of Willow Springs further survive. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Willow Funeral Home, located at 106 E. Third Street in Willow Springs. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Briscoe Family Home in Willow Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Arie C "Buster" Briney | Mr. Brixey, a prominent retired farmer of this area, died Sep. 29, 1975 at St John's Hospital, Springfield MO, suffering a heart ailment. He was born in Howell County Apr. 2, 1909, the son of the late Barney and Debbie Waldrop Brixey. He had spent his entire life in and near West Plains, where he had been engaged in farming. He retired from farming in 1959 and moved to West Plains to make his home. On Mar. 5, 1930, he was married at West Plains to Ollie Farmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Farmer. He has been a member of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church for the past 27 years, and has been choir director at that church for many years. Mr. Brixey was well known throughout this area as a song leader and choir director. He had served for a number of years as director of the Turner School District School Board and had served as interim police judge for the city of West Plains for a period of time. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.. Ollie Brixey of the home, three children, Cecil Brixey, Pomona MO; Lucile Bleakley, Garden Grove CA; Mrs. Melba Bennett, Pomona MO, and granddaughters. Preceding him in death are his parents, a grandson, David, and four brothers and sisters. |
| Rosalie Talley Brixey | Age 89, West Plains MO - Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.Mrs. Brixey died 8:45 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007, in Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Dec. 22, 1917, in Leota MO, to Everett M. and Ethel Wright Talley.She graduated from West Plains High School with the class of 1936, and on Dec. 13, 1936, was married at Mtn. View MO, to Dorman David Brixey, who preceded her in death June 27, 1993.Mrs. Brixey worked as an Avon representative, was employed by Richards Brother and most of her life was a homemaker. For a number of years, she was a member of Curry Street Church of Christ.She is survived by three children, Janet Wood, Norma Ramseur, husband, Alan, and David E. Brixey, wife, Kelly, all of West Plains; son-in-law, John Bickers, Springfield MO; 10 grandchildren, Bruce L. Wood, wife, Cheryl, Brian A. Wood, fiancee, Mary Ann Claypool, Kevin D. Wood, wife, Patty, Kirt Ramseur, wife, JoDee, Bret Ramseur, wife, Christy, Courtney Jacobson, husband, Brian, Jacob Brixey, wife, Christina, Jessica Brixey, Bobby Dozier and Alison Bickers; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eva Ingold, Covina, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Edythe Brixey, Sapulpa, Okla., and Maxine Bell, Lebanon MO; and several nieces and nephews.Her parents; husband; one daughter, Dorma Bickers; one infant daughter; a son-in-law, Bruce A. Wood; one granddaughter, Diane Wood; and two brothers, Gerald and Roy Talley preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Jessie Mayo Whitworth Bronston | Born February 7, 1919 at Lamont, OK, the daughter of Charles Boston Whitworth and Lura (Hill) Whitworth. She passed away August 31, 2008 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 89 years. Mayo met Thomas Bronston when he was 'making the harvest' in July 1935 and they were united in marriage at West Plains, MO on April 25, 1936. To this union were born four children, Betty Ann, Barbara Mayo, Lyndal Thomas, and Charles Patrick. Mayo and Tom established TMB Holstein Farm near Ponca City, OK where they began programs with 4H and FFA calves. They produced genetically improved herds of cows, was enrolled in DHIA and Brucellosis eradication programs, holding the #1 certificate of a clean herd. In the 1960’s, the herd was sold and they began a herd of registered quarter horses. In August of 1949, they bought a home and a quarter section of land where they operated the dairy for 22 years, selling out upon the confiscation of lands for the Kaw Reservoir. They purchased a ranch near Birch Tree, MO in 1972 and built a new home and barns. They raised registered quarter horses, both running and working types having won in various racing events in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. They settled down to retirement and soon had a herd of 53 head of mares, colts and stallions. When Tom became physically unable to care for the horses, he and Mayo sold the herd to a new rancher near Gainesville, MO. Mayo was an artist, author and editor. She was the editor of the Holstein Freesian Association Magazine. Mayo was a talented writer, and wrote many wonderful children’s stories; although she never had them published. She kept a daily journal of her life, which detailed the hard work she had endured. Mayo was a talented quilter and had quilted at least 325 quilts during her lifetime. She has quilts on exhibits in various states, and her most notable quilt 'Birds of the United States' is in Washington, DC and is insured by Lloyds of London. Mayo is also remembered as a wonderful cook. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mayo was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Boston and Lura Whitworth; her husband, Tom Bronston; two sons, Lyndal Thomas Bronston and Charles Patrick Bronston; two sisters, Flossie Henderson and Nellie Clark; and three brothers, Lyndal Whitworth, Lyle Whitworth and Luke Boston Whitworth. Mayo is survived by her two daughters, Betty Self of Birch Tree, MO and Barbara White of Ponca City, OK; six grandchildren, Travis Pentzer of Oklahoma City, OK; Lauri Dawne Kelley and husband, Darryl, of Marland, OK; Traci Kathlyn Pettys and husband, Loren, of Sapulpa, OK; Whit Hunsucker and wife, Marty, of Ponca City, OK; Tommy Bronston of Georgia; and Christina Bergamesco of Kennesaw, GA; seven great-grandchildren, Layne Kelley and Michael Dady of Ponca City, OK; Lacey Kelley of Marland, OK; Amy Pardo and husband, Steve, of Miami, FL; Lindley Cameron and husband, Matt, of Midlothian, TX; Benjamin Pettys and Drew Pettys both of Sapulpa, OK; and Sarah Beth Hunsucker of Ponca City, OK; one great-great grandson, Wyatt Allen Dady of Ponca City, OK; one daughter-in-law, Janet Bronston of Newalla, OK; her close friend and confidant, Janet Dailey, and daughter Scottie and Jodie Pulliam of Winona, MO and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Longwood Baptist Church in Ponca City, OK with Rev. Michael Ridgeway officiating. Interment was in Longwood Cemetery in Ponca City, OK under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 6 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree with Rev. Garry Reagan officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. |
| Mary Alice Ahart Brooks | Born on July 8, 1935 at St. Elizabeth MO, the daughter of Alph Ruby Ahart and Alice Marie (Albertson) Ahart. She passed away July 30, 2007 at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Springfield MO at the age of 72 years. She was united in marriage to Done Cleve Brooks on September 26, 1953 and to this union one daughter was born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Linda Sue Beavers; her husband Don Brooks; her father-in-law Ira Brooks, her mother-in-law Bessie Brooks and her niece Michelle Ahart. She is survived by her two brothers Earl Wayne Ahart and wife Linda of St. Charles MO and Marlis Joseph Ahart and wife Joan of Mountain View MO; nephews and nieces Don Knotts, Jeffrey Knotts, Jenny Knotts, Joseph Dwayne Ahart, Cheryl A. Hagen, Amy Lynn Hagen, Katie Hagen and Charlotte Ahart the mother of Keith Ahart, Kevin Ahart and Keri Ahart. In her early life Mary lived in the Olean MO area and attended school there until she and her family moved to Maryland Heights MO where she attended high school. Mary loved horses and enjoyed traveling with her husband Don showing their Foxtrotters. Mary and Don returned to this area 40 years ago and she loved living in the country. She enjoyed raising cattle, picking berries and the area wildlife. She enjoyed fishing whenever she had the opportunity. She enjoyed playing Bingo and reading books. Graveside services were held Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jarrett Cemetery in Iberia MO with Rev. Glen Golden officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain. View MO [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] |
| Joseph Hillary Brophy | Age 91, West Plains - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Carter Chapel at West Plains with Father Paul McLaughlin officiating. Mr. Brophy died at 8 p.m. Sunday in the VA Hospital at Poplar Bluff. He was born Nov. 12, 1888, at Rock Valley IA, the son of the late Patrick Carl and Mary Ann Quinn Brophy. He was married in February 1913 at Mountain Grove to Callie Tucker, who preceded him in death in 1963. He was a m ember of St Mary's Catholic Church. Mr. Brophy was a retired foreman for Frisco Railroad and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mansfield Post No. 7627, and Veterans of World War I of the USA Inc. Barracks No. Mo. 0952. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Thelma June Bacak, Alexandria VA; one son, Gerald F. Brophy, Portland OR; one brother, Charles Brophy, Alhambra CA; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, nine brothers and sisters, one daughter, Velma Carter, three sons, Derald Brophy, Hillary Brophy and an infant son, George Brophy. Burial will be in Seymour Masonic Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home of West Plains. |
| Orval "Bun" Brotherton | Funeral services for Orval 'Bun' Brotherton, 90, Pomona, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2006, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Brotherton died at 3:35 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at his home. He was born on Aug. 29, 1915, in El Reno, Okla., to Marion Cleve and Hannah Grace Burroughs Brotherton. On Feb. 4, 1940, he was married at Pomona MO, to Mary Elizabeth Nichols who preceded him in death on May 11, 2001. Mr. Brotherton was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, Pomona. He is survived by two children, Sue Fox and husband, Hollis, and Tom Brotherton of Pomona; a daughter-in-law, Judy Moldenhower and husband, Bruce, of Hanover, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Kelly, Missy, Rick, Tracy, Duane, Donnie and Beth Ann; seven great-grandchildren, Dawn, Marie, Layne, Abby, Garrett, Heaven and Jaden; two sisters, Florene Mason of Alma, Ill., and Evelyn Daniels of Red Bud, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, wife, one son, Don Brotherton, four brothers and two sisters precede him in death. Burial was held at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or American Diabetes Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Ronald Leon Brotherton | Age 74, Pottersville MO - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Gospel Hill Church of Christ under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Brotherton died 9:10 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at his home. He was born April 14, 1934, in Marysville, Calif., to Daniel Cecil and Florence Kathryn Wheeler Brotherton. On May 10, 1955, he was married at Hughson, Calif., to Patsy Anita Easterling. Mr. Brotherton was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Gospel Hill Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Brotherton, of the family home; three children, Daniel Calvin Brotherton, wife, Pamela Lynn, Carson City, Nev., Anita Dianne Brotherton, Ripon, Calif., and Ronald David Brotherton, wife, Elesa, Edmond, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Brotherton will lie in state from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Gospel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Paragould Children’s Home and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Donald William Brower | Age 81, Willow Springs MO - P assed away Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in the Willow Care Nursing Home. He was born, May 22, 1924, in Olden M O , the son of Vachel Bradford Brower and Maude Pearl (Carver) Brower. Don was married to Goldie Mae Stuart in September 1943. To this union two children were born, Gary Don Brower of Willow Springs M O , and Barbara Sue Hartgraves of Ozark M O Those preceding Don in death were his parents; one brother, Vernon Brower; one sister, Blanche Thompson; and one grandson, Billy Hartgraves. Don will be sadly missed by his wife, Goldie, of 61 years; two children; three granddaughters, Celesta Hartgraves of St. Peters MO, Natalie Gomez and husband, Mark, of Ozark MO, and Kimberly Brower of St. Louis MO; one grandson, David Brower and wife, Erin, of Willow Springs MO; three great-grandchildren, Hannah and Haden Gomez and Andrew Brower; sister-in-law, Elizabeth and husband, Bill Little, of Albuquerque, N.M.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Don was a minister to Pomona Christian Church for five years, Houston Christian Church for 17 years, Pacific Christian Church for 14 months, Sullivan Christian Church for seven years, Hermann Christian Church for 11 years, and Willow Springs Christian Church for seven years after returning here to retire. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2005, in the First Christian Church in Willow Springs M O Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Rock Garden Christian Service Camp. Arrangements are under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool M O Burial: Willow Springs Cemetery. (Cousin of Patti Hall-Smith) Springfield Newsleader Springfield Greene County M O June 15, 2005 . |
| Dr. Herbert H. Brower | Age 74, curator of Central College at Fayette, formally of West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Oct. 24 (1958) at the Paul Linn Memorial Methodist Church on Central College Campus. Dr. Brower died Wednesday at his home following a heart attack. Dr. Brower served as a Methodist Minister exclusively in Missouri. He served Pastorates at Lafayette Park Methodist Church, St. Louis and at Churches in Malden, Excelsior Springs and Mexico. He served as superintendent in the West Plains, Maryville and Fayette districts of the Methodist Church and was a former director of the endowment fund for retired Ministers for the Missouri Conference of the Church. Just prior to his retirement from the active Ministry last June, he was Missouri area director of town and country work for the Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lida Mason Brower; two daughters, Mrs. Eldon Hauser and Mrs. Witten Ledbetter; and two sons, Hollis H. and Dr. Thomas D. Brower. Burial was at Willard MO Saturday. [Burial: Clear Creek Cemetery, Greene County, Missouri] West Plains Daily Quill Howell County, Missouri October 22, 1958. |
| James Eldridge Brower | Age 65, Excelsior Springs MO - Passed away Thursday, November 16, 1995, at Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg MO Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 20, at Prichard Chapel, Excelsior Springs; burial in South (Old) New Garden Cemetery, Excelsior Springs. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Monday at the Chapel. Mr. Brower was born December 2, 1929, in Olden MO He was employed at General Motors, on the assembly line at the Leeds Plant in Kansas City, retiring in 1992. He served in the Army Air Corps. He was married to Rosemary Reffitt on June 16, 1953, in Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary, on May 16, 1995, and his parents, Vernon and Josephine (Jamison) Brower. Survivors include two daughters, Lora Blinn, Whiteman A.F.B., Knob Noster, MO, and Charlene Smith, Germany; four sons, Raymond D. Brower, Excelsior Springs, MO, James L. Brower, Pleasant Hill, MO, Jeffrey W. Brower, Lenexa, KS, and Terry Brower, Vibbard, MO; one sister, Phyllis Newman, Windsor, MO; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. (Father of James L. Brower) Kansas City Star; Kansas City, Missouri November 1995. |
| Walter Eugene Brower | Age 63, West Plains MO - Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Olden MO, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Brower died at 7:07 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, in Ozarks Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 26, 1942, in Pomona MO, to Viola Jane Brower. On April 29, 1972, he was married at West Plains MO, to Glenda Lue Trail who preceded him in death on Sept. 24, 2002. Mr. Brower was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy, and had been employed by the city of West Plains. He was a member of the West Plains Car Club and the Pentecostal Revival Center. He is survived by four brothers, Henry Green and wife, Debbie, Joe Green and wife, Missy, and David Green all of West Plains and Bill Green of Jefferson City MO; two step-sisters, Helen Woods and Marie Johnson both of West Plains; his mother-in-law, Ida Mae Trail of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, wife, one brother, one sister and one infant sister precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Deanna Lyn Brown | BROWN INFANT SERVICES HELD - Graveside services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Mackey Cemetery at Pomona with the Rev. Dale Hopkins officiating. Deanna Brown, the two month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dean Brown, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday. She was born at West Plains Jun. 28, 1972, and was a patient in the University Medical Center, Columbia MO, for seven weeks and had been home two weeks prior to her death. Survivors include her parents, Clifford Dean and Doris Lashley Brown, West Plains; a sister, Marie Brown, of the family home; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Brown, Pomona; her maternal grandparents, Walter Lashley, West Plains, and Doris Swain, New Madrid MO; her paternal great-grandmother, Gertha Brown, Willow Springs; her maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. N. J. Boyd, New Madrid MO. Burial was in Mackey Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| Edith Mae WILLARD Brown | (May 28, 1918 - Dec. 29, 2006. ) - Age 88, West Plains - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Brown died 11:05 a.m., Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at West Plains, Mo. Internment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery. - Daughter of Randall Willard & Minnie Mae Holman. Married W. L. Brown at Dec. 22, 1935 at Beedeville AR. Mother of Welton Lee Brown, Mary Metcalf, Frances White and Walter Brown. |
| Eva Jo Bradford Brown | Born March 25, 1935, Eva Jo grew up in Birch Tree MO, and decided at an early age to become a nurse. Her father was doubtful and in the summer of 1952, arranged for her to work in the Cancer Hospital in Columbia MO For most teen-agers, a Missouri summer at the Cancer Hospital would not be viewed as a pleasant experience, but she completed the summer as certain as ever that nursing was her calling. Eva passed away April 15, 2008, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla MO Death was from respiratory complications from myasthenia gravis, a chronic illness that she had lived with for more than 30 years. Eva was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Brown, and both parents, Walter and Nettie Mae Bradford. She is survived by her sons, Brad Seawell of Cambridge, Ma., Lee Seawell of Syracuse, N.Y., and Gustin Seawell of St Louis MO; step-daughter Leslie Gephart of Berlin, Md.; her brother and sister-in-law, David and Ersel Bradford of Bolingbrook, Ill., and two nieces and three great-nieces. In addition, she left many friends, who knew her as Eva, and relatives, who still knew her as Eva Jo. Eva was a graduate of the nursing program at the University of Missouri and kept in close touch with her classmates following her graduation in 1957. As recently as 2005, she got her classmates together to purchase a seat with an inscription in the now newly remodeled Ann Crowe Essig Nursing Auditorium at Mizzou in the MU Sinclair School of Nursing. She helped contribute to the remodeling and the progress of her alma mater. In 2007, she and classmates were together to celebrate their 50th class reunion. She was a retired nurse, having most recently worked at Sandstone ResCare in Rolla, and at the Mid Missouri Mental Health Center in Columbia MO Before that, she had been active as a working nurse and volunteer. Eva had been active in training personnel to meet state requirements and qualifications. She was a contributor and participant in many organizations, with special interest in health issues, animal rights, the environment, women’s rights and politics. She was also a charter member of the recently formed Rolla Chapter of ARMSE, was a member of Jeffersonian Women’s Democratic Club, and participated in the 2004 Voice For Choice women’s march on Washington, D.C. In 1957, she married Thomas Seawell, and to this union were born three sons. The family spent time in Missouri, Texas, and Arkansas before settling in Oswego, N.Y. Mr. Seawell, who is a retired college professor and an artist of note, survives Eva Jo. After an amicable divorce in 1983, she left Oswego and returned to Columbia MO She spent her final years in Rolla, after meeting and marrying Harry Brown, a physics professor at the University of Missouri-Rolla. It was Eva’s wish to be cremated, and as such, there will be no services held at this time. A memorial service will be held June 21, 2008, 1 p.m., at the James & Gahr Mortuary in Rolla. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes are requested. In appreciation of her nursing profession, education, her classmates, and the nurses who have touched her life, the family has selected the Clinical Simulation Learning Center Skills Lab of the MU Sinclair School of Nursing as the most appropriate fund. Virtually every student nurse is touched by the learning opportunities this room offers, and thus it seems the most fitting tribute to Eva Jo. Please make checks payable to: MU Sinclair School of Nursing, and include a name/address so family may express their thanks. Also please designate on the subject line of your check that your gift is “In memory of Eva Bradford.” Memorials may be sent to the following address at the University and they will ensure Eva’s family knows of all gifts received in memory of her: MU Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, S-219 School of Nursing Office of Development, Columbia, MO, 65211. If you have questions, please call 573-884-0421. Eva Jo will be remembered by her family, friends, classmates, and the legions of lives she touched in her years as a dedicated nurse. |
| Granvil Nash Brown | Son of the late John and Annis Tabor Brown, was born in Howell Co MO August 5, 1874. Entered into eternal rest April 28, 1971 at the age of ninety-six years. On August 20, 1894 Mr. Brown was married to Inezzia Kidwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Kidwell. Inezzia Kidwell Brown preceded her husband in death January 27, 1955. Surviving are six children who are Mrs. Lillie Church, Tulsa OK, Mrs. Helen Wasson, Tulsa OK, Mrs. Daisy Mitchell, Tulsa OK, John Brown, Joplin MO, LeRoy Brown, West Plains MO, and Mrs. Irene McCleary, Medford OR. Also surviving are twenty grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. Preceding him in death are three sons, one daughter and one brother. Mr. Brown had been a member of the New Liberty Church for more than forty years. PALLBEARERS: Flay Lawrence, Paul Wood, Burk Hopkins, Jim Hopkins, Dale Brown, Charles Hopkins. INTERMENT: New Liberty Cemetery. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains MO. |
| Jessie Alice Powers Brown | Age 104, West Plains - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at Pomona Christian Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Brown died 2:50 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, in Brooke Haven Healthcare. She was born Aug. 28, 1904, in Kellogg, Iowa, to J. R. and Dora Alma Young Powers. She graduated from Newton High School with the Class of 1923, and on June 6, 1925, was married to Floyd Elmore, who preceded her in death. On Jan. 21, 1945, she was married at Waterloo, Iowa, to Earl R. Brown, who preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1995. Before her retirement, Mrs. Brown was a schoolteacher. She was a member of the Pomona Christian Church and had been active in the Pomona Christian Church Ladies Aid and had attended the Central Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Shirley Elmore, West Plains; three grandchildren, Vicki Elmore, fiance, Steven Jones, Michael Elmore, wife, Teri, and Earl Joseph Elmore, wife, Karen; three stepgrandchildren, Leon Brown, wife, Christina, Delores Smith and Jeri Wolf; five great-grandchildren, Michael Bryce Elmore, Jessica Elmore, Savina Elmore, Linsey Elmore and Tahnee Jo Elmore; six stepgreat-grandchildren, Justin Brown, Cody Brown, J. T. Reiskamp, Jennifer Reiskamp, Brandon Parrish and Kim Parrish; one niece, Lucille Wood; and special friends, Joyce Neilson, Jo Corman, Sandy Freter and Helen DeShazo. Her parents; husbands; one son, Dean Elmore; one stepson, Richmond Leon “Buster” Brown; two brothers, Roy Powers and Arnold Powers; and two sisters, Mable and Laura, precede her in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mackey Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society, Mackey Cemetery, Pomona Christian Church or Central Church of Christ and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Loranzo Duane Brown | Age 88, of West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Calvary General Baptist Church of West Plains. Brother Bill Bales and Brother Jim Johnson officiated, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home in West Plains. He was born the son of the late Loranzo Dow Brown and Della Beeler Brown on April 23, 1919, in St. James, Mo., and died Nov. 17 in Springfield, Mo. He was united in marriage Oct. 10, 1939, in Alton, Mo., to Mary Katherine Barnum, who preceded him in death Aug. 9, 1997. He was later united in marriage Feb. 16, 1999, in Mountain Grove, Mo., to Thelma Wallace. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Wallace Brown, of the home, West Plains; two sons, Doyle Brown and wife Barbara of West Plains, and Curtis Brown and wife Paula of West Plains; one step-daughter, Meredith Brandy of Kimberling City, Mo.; four grandchildren, Jason Brown of West Plains, Jodi Morrison and husband Brian of West Plains, Kevin Brown of Denver, Colo., Stephanie Pritchett and husband Jim of Rolla, Mo.; two step grandchildren, Michael Kinnaird family of Phoenix, Ariz., and Lona Farrell of Springfield, Mo.; seven great grandchildren, Tabitha Brown and Zachary Brown of West Plains, Afton Morrison of West Plains, Hannah, Joshua, Loran, and Jessica Pritchett, all of Rolla, Mo. His first wife, Mary Katherine Barnum Brown; his parents, Loranzo Dow Brown and Della Beeler Brown; one brother, Harold Raymond Brown; and one sister, Vera Mae Roark, preceded him in death. He was a member and deacon of Calvary General Baptist Church of West Plains. He also owned and operated the family business, Brown Furniture, for many years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons and can be left at the funeral home. Family visitation was from 7 until 8 p.m., Monday, November 19 at Carter Funeral Home in West Plains. Burial is to be held in Oak Lawn Cemetery in West Plains, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., in West Plains. |
| Lydia Ella Weakly Brown | Daughter of the late John E. and Bertha Snyder Weakley, was born September 2, 1901 at Palisade NE, and departed this life February 3, 1971 in the West Vue Nursing Home, West Plains MO, at the age of 69 years, 5 months, 1 day. She was united in marriage November 8, 1919 in Pomona MO to Clarence R. Brown. She is survived by her husband, Clarence R. Brown, Pomona, MO; two sons, Ray Brown, Pomona MO, and Royce Brown, West Plains MO; three brothers, Wayne Weakly, Pine Bluff WY, Lewis Weakly, Hastings NE, and Ivan Weakley, Wichita KS; one sister, Mrs. J. R. Oaks, Mountain Grove MO; and four granddaughters. Her parents and one daughter, Emogene, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Antioch Christian Church. She moved to Pomona from Nebraska in 1909. SERVICES: Saturday, Feb. 6, 1971, 2:00 p.m., Antioch Christian Church; MINISTERS: Rev. Charles Ferguson, Mountain View MO; Rev. Wayne Hayes, West Plains MO; MUSIC: Turner Family; PALLBEARERS: Floyd Brown, Paul Brown, Buster Brown, Clifford Brown, Donald Brown, Carl Brown. INTERMENT: Antioch Cemetery. FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Leland Carter Funeral Home, West Plains MO. |
| William N. Brown | Age 67, West Plains MO - Died Monday, May 1, 2006, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield . Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2006, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with the Rev. Charles Vonallmen officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. Family visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2006. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Military rites will be performed by the West Plains Honor Guard and the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program. |
| Victoria Marie Sneed Browne | Born January 10, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away in St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis on Friday, June 13, 2008, making her age 51 years. Victoria is the mother of two sons, Justin and Nathan, whom she loved very much. Vicky spent summer vacations in Summersville as a young child staying with her grandparents, Raymond and Addie Sykes. She attended Mehlville High School and after graduation worked for Chrysler. She and her sons lived in the Summersville area for a few years, then moved to St. James where she received her nursing degree. She then went to work for the Veterans Home and Golden Age Nursing Center in St. James. When she became too ill to work, she missed caring for her patients. Preceding Vicky in death are her great grandparents, Oscar and Gladys Sykes, and her grandmothers, Addie Sykes and Anna Sneed and her grandfather, Herman Sneed. Vicky is survived by her sons, Justin Browne of St. Louis, MO; and Nathan Browne of St. James, MO; her parents, Margaret and John Sneed of St. James, MO; her sister, Sonya McNeil and fiancee’, Jim Woodring; her grandfather, Raymond Sykes of Summersville, MO; adopted sisters, Margaret Ozenkowski, and Janice Chaffee; three nephews, Mike Comte, Dale and Bryan McNeil; and two nieces, Christine Wilhelm, and Anita Sullivan. She is also survived by a host of other family members. Graveside services were held Monday, June16, 2008 at 1:30 PM at Antioch Cemetery with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. |
| Robert "Lee" Broyles | Age 85, West Plains - Funeral services were held on Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Center Grove Baptist Church, Moody, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Broyles died at 3:30 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2009, at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1923, at Leota, Mo., to Robert and Myrtle Alma Spiller Broyles. On March 10, 1942, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Jacqueline Tucker. Mr. Broyles was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing and gospel music, having sung in several quartets. Also, he loved playing the guitar with his grandchildren. Mr. Broyles was of the Baptist faith with his membership in the Center Grove Baptist Church, Moody, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Broyles, of the family home; five children, Rosa Lee Conlee, husband, Paul, of Alton, Ill., Roy Allen Broyles, wife, Rose, of Eufaula, Okla., Rebekah Ann Darnell, husband, Robin, of Godfrey, Ill., Robin Lynn Turner of Brighton, Ill., and Robert Lewis Broyles, West Plains; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. His parents, four brothers and four sisters precede him in death. Mr. Broyles was loved by all that knew him and that love was returned by him. Burial was at South Fork Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Center Grove Baptist Church and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Rayden Jay Brucker | Stillborn infant son of Raymond and Regena Huddleston Brucker - Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Jolliff Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Rayden was called to be with the angels on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Regena Brucker; three brothers, Jacob Simpson, Devin Caywood and Adam Brucker; one sister, Alexis Huddleston; grandparents, J.C. and Kay Huddleston and Shirley Stockton; great-grandparents, Elsa Huddleston and James and Mary Creasy; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. His grandparents, Carl Huddleston and Roy and Doris Stockton; and one uncle, Coy Granger, precede him in death. |
| Vetris 'Sugar' Wake Bruffett | Age 75, Pomona MO - Funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Bruffett died 10:02 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at her home. She was born July 5, 1933, in Howell County, Mo., to Lewis and Essie Collins Wake. She was married to Oscar Howell. On Dec. 2, 1975, she was married at Norwood, Mo., to Howard Lee Bruffett who preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1999. Before her retirement, Mrs. Bruffett was employed as a cook at the Pleasant Valley Manor. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening and cooking with her grandchildren. Mrs. Bruffett attended the New Liberty Baptist Church. She is survived by four children, Christine Collins and husband, Rickey, Ann Rosenbum and husband, Gary, Oscar Howell and wife, Virginia, and Rhonda Sinor and husband, Ted, all of West Plains, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one on the way; two brothers, Eddie Wake and wife, Paula, and Glen Wake and wife, Violet, both of West Plains; four sisters, Neva McCrackin and husband, Leman, of Kansas City, Mo., Lavon Pliler and husband, Junior, of Joplin, Mo., Edna Storms of West Plains and Marilyn Howell and husband, Dalton, of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; one great-grandson; one brother, E. J. Wake; one sister, Virginia Strickland; and two infant sisters precede her in death. Burial was at Thomas Cemetery, Norwood, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Darlene Bruner | Funeral services for Darlene Rose Lee Foster Bruner, 75, West Plains, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Bruner died at 2:15 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2009, at her home with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 19, 1933, at Viola, Ark., to Roy and Evelyn (Brown) Foster. She married Gerald Bruner on March 2, 1952, at West Plains, Mo.; they just celebrated 57 years of marriage. She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at an early age; she spent much of her life doing church work. Her husband surrendered to preach in March of 1963 when she also felt led to be a pastor’s wife. They ministered in several Southern Baptist Churches in Missouri and Arkansas. She also worked in the family business, Bruner’s Meat Processing, for 32 years before retiring. Also, she helped with the Bruner’s Rentals until her health declined. Mrs. Bruner was a member of the Thomasville Baptist Church. She is survived by her faithful husband and caregiver, Gerald Bruner, of the family home; her daughter and special son-in-law who was more like a son, Rebecca (Becky) and Randy Barnett; two grandsons, Michael and Justin Barnett; sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Lawrence Napier; nephew, Mark Napier and family; and niece, Shelley Napier; because of her great love for Michael and Justin, she also opened her heart to their half-siblings, Mike Williams and children, Sheila and Nicholas, Pamela Brown and children, Travis, Nathan, Alaina and Ashlyn and Sunshine Ledbetter and family; aunts, Irene Short, Matie Bunning, Sylvia Brown, Belle Brown; uncle, Alva Foster; and many cousins and friends. Her parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Sylvia Bruner, precede her 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. |
| Ruth Bruns | Age 91, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2003, at Nieburg-Vitt Funeral Home in Pacific. Mrs. Bruns died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at West Vue Nursing Home, West Plains. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Pacific, under the direction of Nieburg-Vitt Funeral Home. |
| Loretta Alice Heard Bruton | Passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, while at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs. Born on March 2, 1922, in Seymour MO, to Virgil Early Heard and Clara A. (Brumback) Heard, she was 85 years old. Loretta's mother, Clara, passed away during childbirth in 1924 when Loretta was just 2 years old. She spent much of her time at her grandparents, Cora and Cary Brumback's home. Later, Loretta's father, Virgil, married Betty Haney and to this union, seven more siblings were born. In 1941, Loretta married Alvin Carl Lowery. To this union, two sons were born – Gaylon Carl and Gary Wayne. Alvin served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was killed while on active duty on Sept. 20, 1944. On Sept. 18, 1948, Loretta married James Harold Young in Boone County AR, and the couple had one daughter, LeEtta Joyce. The couple built a home and resided in Clever MO (Boaz), for a number of years. The family later moved to Springfield in 1963. Loretta married Hearshel Bruton on Sept. 2, 1969, in Ottawa County, Okla., and due to Hearshel's failing health, Loretta cared for him until his death on Sept. 6, 1993. An old friend, Bill Garrison, came back into Loretta's life in August of 1995. The two were inseparable from 1995 until Loretta fell and broke her hip on April 23, 2007. Due to the need for 24-hour health care, on May 17, 2007, Loretta moved to Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs so LeEtta could help care for her. She will be loved and greatly missed by all who knew her. Loretta was preceded in death by her grandparents; her parents; her first husband, Alvin Lowry; second husband, James Harold Young; and her third husband, Hearshel Bruton. She was further preceded in death by a son, Gary Wayne Lowery; a brother, Floyd Heard; and sisters Hazel Heard and Marie Cornelison. Loretta is survived by her two children, LeEtta East of Willow Springs; and Gaylon Lowery and his wife, Jan, of Columbia MO She leaves her grandchildren Aaron Lowery and his wife, Rhonda, of Tucson, Ariz.; Jennifer Foster and her husband, Bob, of Phoenix, Ariz.; John Lowery and his wife, Heather, of San Diego, Calif.; and Eric Schermerhorn and his wife, Amber, of Fayetteville AR; seven great-grandchildren; and her brothers and sisters, Mabel Evans Steeley and her husband Charlie of Rialto, Calif.; Virgil Heard and his wife Donola of Camp Verde, Ariz.; Jess Heard and his wife Wanda of Seymour MO; Margaret Cummins and her husband Romaine of Springfield MO; Betty Jane Swearengin of Seymour MO; June Bennett and her husband Marion of Ozark MO; Twyla Willard and her husband Daryl of Ozark MO; Jerry Heard and his wife Linda of Ozark MO; daughter-in-law Johnie Wren of Harrison AR; and her special friend Bill Garrison of Mt. Vernon MO A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the Trinity Baptist Church in Willow Springs. Rev. Jerry Heard and Pastor David Cox officiated. Burial followed the service at the Willow Springs City Cemetery in Willow Springs. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Ella B. Culbertson Bryan | Age 84, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Lost Camp Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Bryan died 9:20 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2007, at her home. She was born May 9, 1923, in Pomona MO, to John W. and Bertha Eubanks Culbertson. She was married to Ernest Carey, who preceded her in death while serving in the military during World War II. On April 21, 1945, she was married at Salem AR, to Myron Bryan, who preceded her in death Sept. 3, 1996. Mrs. Bryan had been a 4-H Project Leader, taught sewing, served on the PTA and enjoyed her flowers. She was of the Southern Baptist faith with her membership in Lost Camp Church, having served as the church secretary and Bible school coordinator. She is survived by three daughters, Marcia Ingalsbe, husband, Robert, Caulfield MO, Debbie Martin, husband, Bill, West Plains, and Virginia Collins, husband, Robert, Pomona MO; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, George Culbertson, wife, Verda, Barton Rouge, La., Andy Culbertson, wife, Sandy, Mt. Vernon MO, and Johnny Culbertson, Waynesville MO; two sisters, Emma Havens, husband, Wayne, Waynesville, and Mary Lou Mullany, state of Delaware; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; husbands; two brothers, James and Robert Culbertson; and two sisters, Ruth Johnson and Marie Crouch, preceded her in death. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lost Camp Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Billy Ray Bullock | A merciful God called Bill R. Bullock, age 61, home on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, after a valiant struggle with Parkinson’s disease, leaving a host of grieving family and friends. Bill was born in Cherry Valley, Ark., the son of Jessie H. and Betty (Phillips) Bullock, who precede him in death. Also preceding are a son, Bobby Joe Bullock; grandparents, Jessie G. and Sallie J. Bullock; grandmother, Sarah Smith; brothers, Marshall F. and Thomas Levi Bullock; and sister, Veda Bullock Pratt. Surviving are sons, Chad William Bullock and wife, Whittney, of Mountain View, Mo., and Shane Levi Bullock of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother, Roy H. Bullock; sisters, Erlene Edith Pearson and husband, Dan, of Rock Island, Ill., Stella Fuller and Vera Suhl of Cherry Valley, Ark.; best friend and partner, Darlina Goutierez of Mountain View, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was loved for his gentle and generous spirit, and sense of humor. His unwavering optimism in the face of overwhelming odds was an inspiration to all who knew him. His love of karaoke was well known, as was his tinkering with motors. Easily recognizable around town was his kelly-green dune buggy with Bill driving with one hand so he could wave to friends with the other. Last year, his adventurous side led him to fulfill a lifelong dream of parasailing, riding a zip-line, and going to the diamond mines. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Condolences may be made at www.yarbermortuary.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. |
| John Paul Buchanan, Sr | Son of John Andrew and Catherine Buchanan, was born February 2, 1922 at Crab Orchard, KY and died June 27, 1998 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO at the age of 76 years, four months and 25 days. Mr. Buchanan received his education in the schools of Crab Orchard, KY and continued his education in the military. On August 2, 1944 he was married at Hopkinsville, KY to Faye Day. Mr. Buchanan served with the U.S. Army for twenty-four years beginning with World War II. After his retirement, he worked for the military at Fort Knox, KY, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 23 of West Plains. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and country music. Survivors include his wife, Faye Buchanan of West Plains; one daughter, Carol Keaton and husband, Virgil, West Plains; one son, John Paul Buchanan, Jr. and wife, Sherrill, West Plains; four grandchildren, Rebecca Brown and husband, Terry, and their children, Savannah, Dakota, Ian and Eric; one brother, Billy Buchanan, Columbia, SC; one sister, Ella Mae Siler, Stanford, KY; one brother-in-law, Clifford Day, Sr., Brandsville; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Dixon and husband, Paul, West Plains; and Ruby Jewell and husband, Ted, Thayer; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were July 1, 1998 in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. Interment was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (OREGON COUNTY TIMES, 02/Jul/1998) |
| Walter Lando "Walt" Buell | Born Nov. 1, 1922 at Yakima WA, to Ernest Walter Buell & Ethel Margie Langworthy. Passed away at Mountain View Healthcare at Mountain View MO, Fri., Feb. 13, 2009, at age 86. He was united in marriage to Patricial L. Bledsoe on Jul. 6, 1962. She brought one daughter, Linda, and Walt brought a daughter, Barbara, to their family. Walt worked in Washington state for many years, for Weyerhaeuser Timber Company. He was the foreman of his unit, where they cut, logged and worked up the timber. Walt and Pat moved to Summersville in the early 1970s where they bought a ranch, and they ran that operation for several years. They then went into the dairy business, milking dairy cows for approximately five years. They sold the dairy and the ranch after Walt became unable to continue those operations. Walt retired and he and Pat relocated to Mountain View. Private funeral rites were held and burial was in Midvale Cemetery near Summersville under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. |
| Frank J. Buker | Age 90 of Battlefield, Greene Co MO - Passed away on May 27, 2008. He was born in Freedom, Nebraska, in 1918. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy; 4 daughters: Nita Coleman of Arizona, Rogene Fox of Oregon, Stephanie Ferguson of California and Donna Campbell of Jefferson City, MO; one son, Eric Buker of Aurora, MO and one brother, Jay Buker of Nebraska. He was blessed with 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Buker received the Lord as his Savoir in 1951. He also enjoyed being with his family and farming. Visitation was held Tuesday, June 3, from 6 to 8 PM at the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral Service were held at Ridgecrest Baptist Church on Republic Road at 10:00 AM June 4, with burial at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association and may be left at the funeral home. The Summersville Beacon, Jun. 4, 2008. |
| Carole Ann Sweeney Bultmann | Age 54, Mountain View MO - Died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at her home in Mountain View. She was born on Oct. 21, 1953, in Long Beach, Calif., to William Robert and Doris Mae Sweeney. Mrs. Bultmann graduated from Salisbury High School. She attended William Woods College in Fulton MO, and received a bachelor of science in education in 1975 and master's degree in speech and dramatic art at the University of Missouri at Columbia in 1976. She was an active member of the Chi Omega Sorority. Mrs. Bultmann began her career in speech pathology in the Jefferson City MO, school system. During this time, Carole married Thomas O. Bultmann on Feb. 12, 1977, in Salisbury MO One child, Emily Elizabeth, was born of this union. After 19 years, the Bultmann family moved to Mountain View MO, and Carole continued her speech pathology career at the Mountain View-Birch Tree School District for 12 years. She retired in 2007 and had touched the lives of many children in the community. Mrs. Bultmann was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mountain View MO She was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, P.E.O., the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and past member of Mountain View Women's Chamber of Commerce. She was involved in the community and often played the piano at church. Carole loved traveling, gardening, playing bunco with her friends, reading and most importantly, valued the time she spent with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Emily Elizabeth Johnson, and her son-in-law, Jason, of Nixa MO; her brother, William R. Sweeney Jr., of Blue Springs MO; her father, William R. Sweeney and stepmother, Mardella, of Salisbury MO; and her sister-in-law, Betty Lohraff and her husband, Les, of Jefferson City MO She was preceded in death by her husband, her mother and grandparents. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church, Mountain View MO, with Pastor Keith Hall officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Memorials are suggested for the First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View and the Rotary Club of Mountain View. |
| Hershall Adull Bunch | Age 62, West Plains - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with Rev. Gene Worley officiating, assisted by Rev. Nyman Matthews of Bakersfield. Mr. Bunch died at 7 p.m. Saturday in West Plains Memorial Hospital, suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born Nov. 3, 1917 at Roosevelt MO, the son of the late Marion and Dollie Thornton Bunch. On Sep. 15, 1943, he was married at West Plains to Audrey Downing. He had served on the South Fork School Board and was a veteran of World War II, having served with the US Army. Mr. Bunch was of the Assembly of God faith and attended church at Bakersfield. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Audrey Bunch, West Plains; one daughter, Mrs. Wilburn 'Vetress' King, West Plains; three grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters, Troy Bunch, Wilder, ID; James William Bunch, Marlow OK; Lois Burgess, Pomona MO; and Shirley Collins, Kansas City MO. His parents and one brother preceded him in death. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn King. Burial will be in the Amy Union Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. |
| Lillie Maye Brixey Bunch | Daughter of the late John and Hattie Crider Brixey, was born in the Dry Creek community, Howell Co MO, Dec. 11, 1902. Entered into eternal rest Feb. 15, 1974, at the age of 71 years. On Mar. 4, 1921, Mrs. Bunch was married at Pawhuska OK, to Anton Bunch, who survives her, as do eight children, who are: Ralph Bunch, Pomona; Glen Bunch, West Plains; Mrs. Eldon (Hazel) Collins, West Plains; Mrs. Darrell (Norma) Burgess, West Plains; Mrs. Joe (Gale) Roper, West Plains; Mrs. Wilbur (Loretta) Oakes, Pomona; Hervel Bunch, West Plains, and Charles Bunch, of the family home. There are 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren surviving, as do 4 sisters: Mrs. Alice Murrell, Willow Springs; Mrs. Dorothy Rhodes, Mrs. Neva Collins and Mrs. Eunice Peck, all of Buhl ID. Mrs. Bunch is preceded in death by her parents, two sons, two brothers and one sister. She had been a member of the Dry Creek General Baptist Church since early womanhood. |
| Marion Bunch | Born Aug. 29, 1893 in Douglas Co MO, the son of the late James and Josephine Collins Bunch. He was married Jun. 30, 1916 at Roosevelt MO to Dollie Zelpha Thornton. He was married Apr. 24, 1962 to Bessie Summers-Falwell. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Hershall of Hocomo, Troy of Wilder ID, and James of Comanche OK, two daughters, Mrs. Lois Burgess of Pomona MO and Mrs. Shirley Collins of Kansas City MO, four sisters, Mrs. Julia haddock, Willow Springs MO, Mrs. Bertha White, Twin Bridges MO, Mrs. Dorothy Hurst, Gentryville MO and Mrs. Ethel Matlock, Tarkio MO, two brothers, Irvin of Pomona and Omar of Twin Bridges, eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. One brother, one sister and one child preceded him in death. Burial will be in the Thornton Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sun. Mar. 30, 1969. |
| James Arthur Bunning | Age 64, West Plains MO, Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at First United Methodist Church. Mr. Bunning died 5:14 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1943, in Rensselaer, Ind., to Herman and Lois Hurley Bunning. On June 5, 1982, he was married at Valparaiso, Ind., to Susan Schleede. Mr. Bunning was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Air Force. He was a hotel developer and most recently was employed by Ozark Independent Living. On July 9, 1985, Mr. Bunning had the first successful heart transplant at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. He attended First United Methodist Church, West Plains. He is survived by his wife, Sue Bunning, of the family home; three children, Gregg Bunning, wife, Heather, Raleigh, N.C., Paul Bunning, wife, Lisa, Chesterton, Ind., and Jason Bunning, Evansville, Ind.; two grandchildren, Samantha Bunning and Nathan Bunning; one brother, Bob Bunning, wife, Florence; two sisters, Kay Jackson and Nancy Davis; and several nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Garnett Library or First United Methodist Church and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Lester O. Burgess | Age 84, Willow Springs MO - Died Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Willow Springs. Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Funeral services for Lester O. Burgess, 84, Willow Springs MO, will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2006, at the graveside, with the Rev. Duane Flood officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. West Plains Daily Quill |
| Mary J.E. Burgess | Age 66 of Brandsville died Friday, March 23, 2001. Graveside services will be Monday, March 26 at 2 p.m. in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Greenlawn Funeral Home North. |
| Debra Burnham | A visitation for Debra Mae Burnham, 51, Pomona, Mo., were Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Burnham died at 5:23 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Oct. 30, 1957, at Chicago, Ill., to Charles and La-Vergne Voelke Clarke. Mrs. Burnham had worked at Ozarks Medical Center in the ER and admissions; she loved to play bingo. She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Medina, husband, Elias, of Bowling Brook, Ill., and Nina Burnham of Springfield, Mo.; four grandchildren, Justen Medina, Dylan Medina, Elias Medina and Tyla Burnham; her mother, La-Vergne Clarke of Pomona, Mo.; three brothers, Terry Wilder, wife, Donna, Dave Clarke and Don Clarke; one sister, Sherry Sulek, husband, Jeff; and several nieces and nephews. Her father and one brother, John Clarke, precede her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Penny Sue Burns | Penny Sue Burns was born Sept. 17, 1965, at St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Frank Denny and Jeannette (Thomas) Denny. She passed away Oct. 21, 2009, at her home in Willow Springs, Mo., at the age of 44 years. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Earl Thomas; her grandmother Lillian Thomas; and her cousin, Byron Jennewein. Penny has left behind two sons, Bryan Burns and wife Evealine of Gainesville, Mo., and Joseph Briggins of Isabella, Mo.; two daughters, Haunesty Burns of Isabella, Mo., and Leslie Myrick of West Plains, Mo.; her parents, Frank and Jeannette Denny of Isabella, Mo.; two sisters, Christina Coonts and husband Burl of Willow Springs, Mo., and Cindy Pliler and husband Chris of Willow Springs, Mo.; three nieces, Christian Tranbarger, Sarah Coonts, and Kelly Pliler all of Willow Springs, Mo.; two nephews, Josh Pliler of Willow Springs, Mo., and Michael Coonts of Willow Springs, Mo.; and many other family and friends. Penny was a member of the Westside Family Life Center in Willow Springs, Mo. She liked to draw and paint. Penny loved to be with her family. She enjoyed being at the lake. Penny will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were Saturday, October 24, 2009, in the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Pastor David Lovan and Senior Pastor Beth Hicks officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. |
| Bill Burris | Age 68, of West Plains MO - Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at the Central Church of Christ under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Burris died at 11 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield MO He was born April 15, 1938, in Crider MO, to John Emmett and Silvie Lillie Callahan Burris. He graduated from the West Plains High School with the class of 1956 and May 16, 1958, was married at Miami, Okla., to Mariann Dawn Carlisle, who preceded him in death on Dec. 16, 1984. On May 16, 1987, Mr. Burris was married at West Plains MO, to Linda Evans. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the West Plains Kiwanis Club, was a former member of the R-7 School Board and was a member of the Sheriff's Auxiliary. Mr. Burris was a member of the Missouri Council of the Blind, having served as vice president of public relations, served on the Board of the Rehab Services of the Blind, was a member of the board of the Wolfner Library for the Blind and helped organize the local Chapter for the Blind. He was a member of the Governor's Committee for the Disabled, was chairman of the Board of Ozark Independent Living, was a life-time member of the Visually Impaired Veterans Association and was president of the International Tape Club. For more than 30 years, Mr. Burris was a member of the Central Church of Christ, which he helped organize. He is survived by his wife, Linda Burris, of the family home; two daughters, Lisa Lynn Elliott and her husband, Joe, of West Plains and Kimberly Ann Prine and her husband, Gregg, of Mountain View MO; five grandchildren, Eddy Hogan, Tyler Elliott, Benjamin Elliott, Kerri Argabright and her husband, Shawn, and Machelle Prine; three great-grandchildren, Dustin, Michael and Zachary; five step-children; 15 step-grandchildren; and one sister, Lela Mae Fox of West Plains. His parents, first wife and twin infant daughters precede him in death. Burial services were held at Ledbetter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Church of Christ Missionary Fund or Leukemia Research Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Vida Lorene Gilliam Burk | Age 94, Springfield MO - formerly of West Plains - Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Burk died 6:50 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in Christian Health Nursing Home West, Springfield, Mo. She was born April 15, 1914, near West Plains, Mo., to Walton and Blanche Bennett Gilliam. She graduated from the Peace Valley High School and on May 18, 1935, was married at Alton, Mo., to Doyle Lon Burk who preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1999. Mrs. Burk was a member of the Church Of The Nazarene, West Plains, and had been a member of the Gideon’s Auxiliary, West Plains. She is survived by her son, Ray Burk and wife, Bonnie, Springfield, Mo.; four grandchildren, Donald Burk and wife, Kim, of Springfield, Mo., Gary Burk and wife, Michele, of Springfield, Mo., Cathy Burk of Battlefield, Mo. and Paula Stamper and husband, Gordon, of Ozark, Mo.; five great-grandchildren, Austin Gardner, Hunter Stamper, Aaron Burk, Hannah Burk and Callie Burk; one sister, Tava Summers of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; one infant son, Roy Neal Burk; and one sister, Alta Lea Gilliam, precede her in death. Burial was at Barnett Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Larry Wallace Burnett | Age 72, Pomona MO - Born August 5, 1936 at Jefferson City, Mo., to Elbert R. 'Pete' Burnett Sr. and Sophia Francis Newberry Burnett. On May 21, 1987, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Shirley Warner. Mr. Burnett died 6:10 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. Mr. Burnett was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a concrete finisher, having owned a Redi-Mix plant at Willow Springs, Mo., and was a truck driver, owning his own truck. Also, Mr. Burnett built winning stock cars for Buddy Langston. He was a member of the Am Vets, having served in several offices including post commander. Mr. Burnett attended the Immanuel Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Burnett, of the family home; four children, Grace Burnett of the family home, Carol Wake of Willow Springs, Mo., Sandy Sewart, husband, Clint and Travis Summers, both of Mountain Grove, Mo.; several grandchildren; three brothers, J. Wayne Burnett, wife, Debbie, of Moody, Mo., Elbert R. (Itsy) Burnett Jr. of West Plains, and Roger Jack Burnett of Charleston, W.Va.; one sister, Mary Anne Smith, husband, Dr. Ron Smith of Charleston, W.Va.; his mother-in-law, Ruth Brockman of Pomona, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents; two sons, Michael Ray Burnett and Mabrey David Burnett; one brother, Norman Burnett; and one sister, Sandy Wheat precede him in death. Graveside services were Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at the McElmurry Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Norma Helen Holloway Burroughs | Age 72, of Ozark, passed away Friday, September 5, 2003, in her home. She was born February 19, 1931, in West Plains, the daughter of Howard and Helen (Hovey) Holloway. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Norma retired in 1995 after twenty-two years with Empire District Electric Company. Survivors include her son, Michael Burroughs, Springfield; three grandchildren, Amy Loehr and her husband, Tony, Betsy Burroughs, and Adam Burroughs; a sister, Marjorie Schupbach, Springfield; a niece, Elizabeth Schupbach; and a nephew, John Schupbach and his wife, Adriana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park, West Plains. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time on Monday. |
| Menford Clayton "Clay" Burr | Age 74, Tecumseh MO - Graveside services were Monday, October 27, 2008 at the Baptist Hill Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Burr died 5:50 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at West Vue Nursing Center. He was born Jan. 23, 1934, at Neosho, Mo., to William Thomas and Lavear Thompson Burr. On June 23, 1975, he was married at Salem, Ark., to Rosa Lee Ellison. Mr. Burr was an avid truck driver and for 30 years, had been a deputy in Fulton County, Ark., and for several years, a reserve deputy for Ozark County, Mo. He enjoyed working in his garden and his many different crafts, including one of his favorites, Tin Men. Also, Mr. Burr enjoyed bluegrass music. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Lee Burr, of the family home; one sister, Norma Barnett, Indianapolis, Ind.; one brother, Clinton Burr, state of Florida; his mother-in-law, Ruth Ellison; two brothers-in-law, Dennis Ellison and wife, Laura, and Donald Ellison and wife, Georgia; one sister-in-law, Lyndall Kuk, all of Caulfield, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; stepfather and step-mother; father-in-law, Sherman Ellison; and one brother-in-law, James Kuk, precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Hill Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Alice Faye Gooch Burton | Born September 16, 1953 in Portageville MO to John and Florence GOOCH. She passed away on January 17, 2006 at her home in Birch Tree MO at the age of 52. She married Larry Robert BURTON on March 4, 1972 in Bridgeton MO. To this union six children were born, five sons and one daughter. Alice is preceded in death by her father, John Alvin GOOCH; two sisters, Sue GOOCH and Lawanda BOWEN, and one brother, Don GOOCH. She is survived by her husband, Larry BURTON, of the home; daughter Jessica, of the home; five sons, Larry BURTON II, Christ BURTON, Richard BURTON and wife Paula, Derek BURTON and Benjamin BURTON and wife Melissa; mother, Florence GOOCH; five sisters, Rose QUINN, Barbara MAY, Shirley MUSGRAVE, Margaret LOVE and Carolyn LAWRENCE; two brothers, John and Gene GOOCH; eight grandchildren, Ashley, Emily, Lari, Sydney, Taylor, Jacob, Evan and Ellyssa; and many more family and friends. Alice was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 20, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Montier MO, with Pastor Carl YOUNGER officiating. Interment was in Montier Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View MO. [Obituary courtesy of The Current Wave.] |
| Ada Corrine Achor Busch | Age 86 - Elsberry, MO - Died Saturday evening, Dec. 17, 2008, at the Maple Grove Lodge in Louisiana, Mo. Born Oct. 23, 1922, in Whiteside, Mo., she was the daughter of Clarence Newton and Nettie Lee Hall Achor. She was united in marriage on Aug. 10, 1946, in Bowling Green, Mo., to J.B. Pershing Busch. Mrs. Busch worked for several years at Wells Lamont Glove Factory. She was a long-time member of the Willow Springs Presbyterian Church, and later attended the Elsberry AR Presbyterian Church. She was a past Worthy Matron and 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star in West Plains, Mo., and the Israel Shrine #11 in Moberly, Mo. She served as president for the Business and Professional Women of Willow Springs, Mo., and was a past advisor of the Rainbow Girls of Moberly, Mo. She was also an associate member of Masters. She was preceded in death by her parents, C. Newton and Nettie Achor; her cousin, Lois Buchholz, who died on August 17, 1997; and her beloved husband of 49 years, J.B. Busch who died Aug. 15, 1995. Survivors include five cousins, Edward Colbert of Louisiana, Mo., Lula Clark of Bowling Green, Mo., Ruby Bobeen of Troy, Mo., Mary Louise Creech of Silex, Mo., and Geneva Wendler of Pittsfield, Ill.; several other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Elsberry. Rev. Conrad Cheatham, pastor of the Elsberry AR Presbyterian Church, officiated with the burial in Elsberry City Cemetery in Elsberry. Serving as pallbearers were John Powelson, Justin Buchholz, Christopher Currie, Derek Crosson, Bob Powelson, Brian Wilson, Aaron Gladney and Delmar Strange. Serving as honorary pallbearers were David Buchholz, Tom Powelson, Dennis Currie, Allen Telle, Jodi Busch, Harry Dean Busch, Phil Knott, Bill Easley and Raymond Momphard. Memorials may be made to the Willow Springs Presbyterian Church, the Elsberry AR Presbyterian Church, Shriner’s Hospital, or College of the Ozarks in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, 107 South Fifth Street, Elsberry, Mo. 63343. Online condolences may be made at www.carterricksfuneralhome.com. |
| Helen Louise Whitsell Bushong | Age 80, Springfield MO - Formerly of West Plains, Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Bushong died 9:52 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, at her home. She was born March 3, 1927, in Lawrence County AR, to Gardner Houston Whitsell and Jessie Florence Little Whitsell. On July 6, 1946, she was married at West Plains MO, to Ira Travis Bushong, who preceded her in death May 5, 2004. Before her retirement in 1988, Mrs. Bushong was a teller at the West Plains Bank and Trust Company. She and her husband enjoyed golfing. Mrs. Bushong was active at the First Baptist Church for many years and was a devoted Sunday school teacher. She is survived by two daughters, Anita Wilkins, husband, Bruce, Harvard, Ill., and Janet Smith, husband, Stanley, Springfield MO; six grandchildren, Darren Wilkins, wife, Kerri, Eric Wilkins, wife, Jennifer, Brandon Wilkins, wife, Laurie, Tammy Campbell, husband, Benny, Christina Lung, fiance, Robert, and Diana Rosdahl, husband, Clint; five great-grandchildren, Alexis, Alexandria and Abigayle Campbell, Cody and Joshua Wilkins; two sisters, Eva Featherston and Georgia Acklin, husband, Don, West Plains MO; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; one son, Larry Bushong; one brother, Raymond Whitsell; one sister, Reva Blackshear; one foster brother, Henry Whitsell; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, precede her in death. Visitation will be 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Souder Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Souder Cemetery or St. John’s Hospice left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| William Michael Butler | Born September 4, 1944 to William Herman BUTLER and Eva May (BRIGGRANCE) BUTLER at St Louis MO. He passed away October 9, 2005 at Fordland MO at the age of 61. He was united in marriage on April 24, 1976 to Leonarda M. FERREIRA in Winona MO. Michael is preceded in death by his father, William Herman BUTLER, of Mountain View MO; son, Kevin COWEN, Springfield MO; daughter, Barbara BROOKS, Springfield MO; brother Grant BUTLER, Springfield MO; sisters Dianne BUTLER, Springfield MO, and Sandra SCHULZ, Mountain View MO; and grandson, Zachary HOLLINGSHEAD. Michael graduated from high school in Mountain View MO. He served in the U S navy during the Vietnam War. He worked on a river boat for 31 years, the last 20 as a captain. He attended the Tree of Life Church in Winona MO and he loved God. Michael will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Duncan Funeral chapel in Mountain View MO with Rev. Jack HONEYCUTT officiating. Interment was held at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View MO under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. |
| Grace Butner | Mrs. Grace Butner of Willow Springs passed away last Saturday. Her death was caused by injuries she sustained in a fall at her home a few days previously. She was treated in a hospital, but to no avail. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Winona, her old home, Monday afternoon, with Rev. Earl Sigler giving the funeral sermon. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mrs. Butner was a daughter of the late Alonzo Seaman, a half-sister to Carl E. Seaman of Eminence and step-daughter of Mrs. Ida Seaman. She was the mother-in-law of George Roberts, formerly of Eminence. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved. Mrs. Butner lived at Winona for years, but was living with her daughter, Mrs. Sammie Roberts, of Willow Springs since the death of her husband, Raymond. |
| Eula Mae Collins Byers | Age 82, Springfield MO - Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Mrs. Byers died 5:53 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at her home. She was born April 5, 1921, at Pomona, the daughter of Levi and Isabell Collins. She grew up in Siloam Springs, and was a 1940 graduate of West Plains High School. On Aug. 8, 1940, she was married at West Plains to Amos L. Byers. Mrs. Byers was a homemaker and member of Silver Springs Full Gospel Church. Survivors include one son, Bruce Byers, Springfield; one sister, Mona Collins, St. Louis; and one brother, Everett Collins, state of Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 61 years, Amos Byers; and a sister, Ilet Perkins. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. West Plains Daily Quill. Jan. 7, 2004. Buried in Springfield MO |
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