| Heather
Rose Smotherman Cadenbach |
Born Aug. 9, 1972, in West Plains
and died May 20, 2008, at her home. Heather attended West Plains public
schools. She graduated from SCCC as an LPN December 2000 and worked at
local nursing homes and the Willow Springs Clinic. May 2004, she
graduated from MSU with an Associates in Nursing. Following graduation,
she worked for OMC in various departments, including Hospice and the
extended care unit. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Rose
Lee Smotherman, and a brother-in-law, Jamie Hensley. She is survived by
her husband, David Cadenbach, and her sons, Gage Smotherman and Jesses
Smotherman; mother, Jayne, and stepfather, Terry Craig; brother,
Michael Howerton; sisters, Sarah Harris and Stormie Brockett; her
in-laws, Greg and Joann Cadenbach; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews,
cousins and many friends. She was loved very dearly and will be missed
deeply by all. She never realized what a blessing it was for us to know
her. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements
under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Rachel Faye Johnston
Cadanau |
Passed from this life Feb. 19, 2009, at her home
in Springfield, Mo., with her family beside her. She was born March 19,
1935, in Sutton, Ill., to Irwin J. and Hazel K. (Becker) Johnston, who
along with five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Rachel met her life’s partner and dearest love Richard while he was in
the Navy. After his discharge, they were married April 21, 1956, in
Corpus Christi, Texas. They were blessed with three children, three
granddaughters, a great-grandson, and two great-grandchildren on the
way. Rachel operated a switchboard early in life and carried this skill
forward in life as a focus for communication among her widely extended
family. For many years, she and Richard lived in in Willow Springs,
Mo., and ran a small restaurant there. Her greatest joy and honor was
being a homemaker, wife, mother, grandma and GiGima. Rachel enjoyed
knitting, sewing, quilting, writing, traveling, playing her organ,
listening to music, laughter and her family. She gave of these skills
in many volunteer outlets, such as Hospice, St. Ann’s Guild, the
American Legion Auxiliary and her church. Commitment to her family and
her legacy is reflected in her family’s choices, lives and
accomplishment. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard D.
Cadanau Sr.; their children, Richard Jr. and wife of 33 years, Debbie,
Rod and wife of 26 years, Sydney Hoeltzli, and Rhonda Axtell and
husband of 25 years, Russ; granddaughters: Karen Miller and husband of
six years, John, Kristina Smith, the newlywed at five months with
husband, Joshua, and youngest granddaughter Lucy Cadanau;
great-grandson Eian Miller; one brother, and numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins. Services for Rachel will be held Feb. 28, 2009, at 11 a.m.
in St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield, Mo. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks,
St. John’s Church, or American Cancer Society. |
| Icy Lorene Webb Callahan |
Age 86, West Plains MO - Graveside services were
held Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at the South Fork Icy Lorene Webb
Callahan - Age 86, West Plains MO - Graveside services were held
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at the South Fork Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Callahan died 5:39
a.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Pleasant Valley Manor. She was born
Jan. 9, 1922, in Moody, Mo., to William Riley and Essie Iowa Newberry
Webb. On Dec. 8, 1945, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Paul
Clyde Callahan who preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1993. Mrs.
Callahan was a member of the Bakersfield Chapter of the Order of
Eastern Star. She enjoyed cooking, baking and entering her work at the
Heart Of The Ozarks Fair. Mrs. Callahan was a member of the First
United Methodist Church of West Plains. She is survived by two
children, Shirley Eleson of Ocala, Fla., and William Paul Callahan of
Springfield, Mo.; two grandchildren, Casey Eleson of Honolulu, Hawaii,
and Rochelle Boring and husband, Scott, of Meridian, Idaho; one
great-grandchild, Dakota Boring; and several nieces and nephews. Her
parents, husband, one sister and six brothers precede her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| SOPHIA ELIZABETH
HEINRICH DOWNING CALLAHAN |
Age 82, West Plains - Funeral services were held
at 2:30 p.m. today in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home,
West Plains, with Rev. James Sharp officiating. Mrs. Callahan, a former
resident of South Tower Apartments, died at 10:10 p.m. Saturday in West
Plains Memorial Hospital. She was born May 3, 1899, in Moody, the
daughter of Jacob and Amanda Jane Nicks Heinrich. She attended the
Prairie Grove School in Howell County. IN 1917 she was married to John
Harvey Downing, who preceded her in death Oct. 16, 1943. In 1945 she
was married at West Plains to William Callahan, who preceded her in
death April 3, 1970. Mrs. Callahan had been active in the Amy Union
Workers, the South Fork Ladies Aid and the China Church Ladies Aid for
many years. She was of the Methodist faith, having been a member of Amy
Union Church since young womanhood. Survivors include three daughters
and one son, Evelyn West, Dorothy Hayes, Audrey Bunch and Carl Downing,
all of West Plains; one stepson, Paul Callahan, one step-daughter, Fern
Easley, both of West Plains; 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren,
10 step grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren, one brother, Lowell
Heinrich, Caulfield, and a number of nieces and nephews. She is
preceded in death by her husbands, on son, Chester Downing, four
brothers, two sisters, one granddaughter and two great grandsons.
Burial was in Amy Union Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. |
| CHLOE COTTER CAMERON |
Age 95, West Plains, formerly of Bakersfield MO
- Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at the
Full Gospel Church, Bakersfield MO, under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Cameron died 5:50 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.
11, 2008, in Brooke Haven Healthcare. She was born Oct. 7, 1913,
near Ott AR, to John Albert and Alpha Pearl Johnson Cotter. She
received her education in the schools of Union Ridge and Viola AR, and
on Dec. 24, 1938, was married at Vidette AR, to Henry Russell
Cameron, who preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1986. Mrs. Cameron
was active in Home Extension clubs, was a wife and homemaker. She
was a member of the Assembly of God Church at Bakersfield MO, and
attended the Full Gospel Church at Bakersfield MO. She is survived
by a niece, Janice Tackitt; four nephews, Howard Cotter, Gary Cotter,
Dean Cotter and Dane Cotter; and several nieces and nephews from
Russell Cameron’s side of the family. Her parents; husband; and two
brothers, Elvis Cotter and Desmon Cotter, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Hurst Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and
left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Leonard Earl 'Kip'
Campbell, Jr. |
Age 47, Mountain View MO - Died Apr. 5, 1998 at
St Francis Hospital Mountain View Howell Co MO. He was born Jun. 9,
1950, the son of Leonard Earl Campbell, Sr. and Irma Huff. He
married Linda Loeffel Mar. 4, 1972 at St Louis MO. They had four
children. Kip and his family moved to Mountain View in 1982 where he
was employed with Mountain View Fabricating as an inspector. Survivors
include his wife, Linda, of Mountain View; three daughters, Laura
Pruett and husband Ron; Kathy Campbell and Jennifer Campbell, all of
Mountain View, and son Steve Campbell, who recently moved to St Louis
MO; his mother, Irma Campbell, High Ridge MO; four sisters, Patricia
Bahr and Peggy Wennker of High Ridge MO, Paula Green of Granite City
IL, and Robin Dallaire of Chicago IL; and five grandsons. He is
preceded in death by his father, grandmother and one uncle. Funeral
services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Apr. 8, 1998 at Yarbert
Mortuary Mountain View with Rev. Bill Apple officiating. Burial was at
Greenlawn Cemetery Mountain View under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. |
| BERNIECE RISNER CANTRELL |
Born February 17, 1913 in Randolph County, AR to
Ray and Willie Fernimen Risner and departed this life December 22, 2001
in St. Charles, MO at the age of 88 years. She was united in marriage
May 25, 1935 in Myrtle, MO to Floyd Hanford Cantrell. Survivors include
her husband; 3 children, Floyd Hanford Cantrell, Jr., Shilrey Williams,
and Saundra Skiles; 1 sister, Mickey Bell; 1 brother, Tony Risner; 8
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her parents; 2 sisters, Geneva Johnson and Pauline Risner; 3 brothers,
Ferrell, J.W., and Herbert Risner. She was of the Freewill Baptist
Faith. She was devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved
her. Services were held December 26, 2001 at the Carter Funeral Chapel
in West Plains, MO with Rev. Rick Dement and Rev. Lonnie Skiles
officiating. Obituary printed by Carter Funeral Home in West Plains, MO. |
| Floyd Hanford Cantrell |
Son of Javan Cantrell & Clara Sorrell, was
born May 10, 1916 in Myrtle, MO and passed away December 4, 2005 in St.
Charles, MO at the age of 89 years. He was united in marriage to
Berniece Risner May 26, 1935 in Myrtle, MO. He survived by 1 son, Floyd
Cantrell, Jr.; 2 daughters, Saundra Skiles and Shirley Williams; 8
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Neva Britton; He was
preceded in death by his wife, Berniece; his parents; 1 sister, Meda
Sisk; and 4 brothers, Noval, Noel 'Bill', Virgil and Hubert. In 1941
Floyd and Berniece moved to St. Louis, MO where he worked for the Old
Reliable Candy Factory, Shingle Plant, and the Small Arms plant. In
1944 he was called to the Army in World War II. He served in the
Philippines in Manila till 1945. On returning from the army Floyd went
to work as a carpenter and continued until his retirement. He has been
a faithful member of several Freewill Baptist Churches. He was ordained
as a Deacon in Myrtle's church in 1937. He was always active building
churches, 3 in St. Louis and 2 in Flordia. He served on Church Boards
for many years. He seamed to be the Jack-of-all trades. He accomplished
much with his 8th grade education and the Lord being his greatest
teacher. He also loved writing poetry and had a way about him to make
people laugh with his many jokes and stories. Obituary printed by
Carter Funeral Home in West Plains, MO. |
| Burdette Cape |
Age 91, departed this life Nov. 1, 2008, at the
Hospice Care Center in Little Rock, Ark. He was born Jan. 23, 1917, in
Steelville, Mo., the son of James Wilbur and Flora (nee Hibler) Cape.
On Oct. 18, 1941, Burdette was married to Reba Hall in Thayer, and they
made their home in West Plains. Reba preceded him in death Sept. 25,
2003. During World War II Mr. Cape was a sergeant in the U.S. Army with
expertise in radar repair. The campaigns and battles where he served
included the Normandy invastion and Battle of the Bulge. He received
other military honors and decorations but preferred not to talk about
the war upon his return home. Following World War II he worked as a
mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in West Plains for many years.
After retirement he enjoyed caning chairs, weaving baskets and
collecting antique glassware. Mr. Cape was a longtime member of the
Curry Street Church of Christ where he served, at one time or another,
as deacon, treasurer, Sunday school teacher, and in various other
capacities as needed. He even pinch-hit as preacher and song leader
when needed. In the 1950s he would preach at smaller congregations of
the Church of Christ in surrounding areas on Sunday afternoon after
attending the Curry Street services in the morning. Survivors include
two daughters, Marilyn (Dr. Michael) Ledbetter, Little Rock, Ark., and
Barbara (Leigh) Collins, Menomonee Falls, Wis.; two grandchildren, Anne
(Jeff) Collins-Reed, Waupaca, Wis., and James (Amy) Collins, Oshkosh,
Wis., and two great-grandsons, Zachary Collins and Connor Collins,
Oshkosh, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an
infant daughter, Reba Elaine Cape; four brothers, James, Russell,
Norman and Gerald; one sister, Theresa Cape Eshwieder; and numerous
other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains,
with Evangelist Keith McNeely officiating. Burial will be held in the
family plot at Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains. Military rites will be
performed by the West Plains Honor Guard and the Missouri Funeral
Honors Program. |
| Ron Caplinger |
Age 63, Springfield MO - Ron’s battle in the
world ended Saturday morning, May 24, 2008, when he died peacefully in
his sleep. Ron was born Aug. 4, 1944, in Wichita, Kan., to Donnis
Cearley Caplinger, while his father, Arnold O. Caplinger, was serving
in the Army during WWII. Upon his return, Pop moved the family to their
native Missouri that Ron dearly loved and spent the rest of his days
exploring with friends and family. Aug. 20, 1967, Ronnie married Nancy
Dodge, daughter of H.L. and Virginia Judd Dodge. He is survived by
Nancy; son, Matthew Clark Caplinger, his wife, Jennifer Price
Caplinger, and their two children, Deegan Patrick Cessna and Lucy
Dodge; daughter, Kate Caplinger Andrews, her husband, Rick Andrews, and
their son, Colin Caplinger Andrews; brother, Kent Caplinger, and wife,
Kathy; sister, Robin Mustion, and her husband, Richard; sister-in-law,
Saundra Dodge Carter and Leonard H. Johnson; nieces, Robin Horne,
husband, Vaune, and daughter, Hallie; Jessica Luraas, husband, Adam,
and son, Noah; Jennifer Fraley and husband, Lee; nephews, Scott Carter
and Brent Carter and children, Aaron and Caroline, and best friend
Sugar Dog. Ron loved his extended family and many friends. Preceding
him in death are his parents and his dear nephew, Ted Mustion. Ron was
stricken with polio rounding third base at the age of 4. He was treated
at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis, after which they returned to
West Plains where he graduated high school. Ron enrolled as the first
student in a wheelchair at the University of Missouri. He attended
Washington University where he lived in St. Louis for two years before
making Springfield his home. His career in the import-export business
required foreign travel, which he loved, but he was always eager to
come home. He managed national accounts for several different companies
over a 30-year period before starting his own family business,
SourceLink Ltd., and Dry Creek Furniture specializing in wholesale
distribution of leather furniture and sporting goods. No didn’t work
for Ron – he loved to fix things and just make it happen. Ron loved his
family and friends, his St. Louis Cardinals, the Mizzou Tigers,
fishing, being in the woods, deer camp, and Ozark Greenways. He enjoyed
countless hours playing cards, cooking, drinking wine, listening to
music, and just talking with his friends and family. He was always
interested in what was going on with each and every one of you. The
greatest example for us all was the way Ron lived, overcoming his
physical challenge, in every way with no quarter. He accepted no
limits. What will we do without him? A memorial celebration was
held at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 27, at King’s Way United Methodist
Church.
“Do not go gentle into that good night,
“Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
“Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
Dylan Thomas. |
| Junior L. 'Bill' Carey |
Born March 23, 1938 in Spooner, MN the son of
Levi and Bessie Grose Carey. He passed away on May 16, 2006 in
Springfield, MO at the age of 69. He moved to Marion, IN at the age of
6 months and spent most of his life on the farm until joining the U.S.
Navy in 1954. Junior was united in marriage to Shirley Russell and to
this union two sons were born: Dennis Wayne and Rodney Lee. In 1968
Junior married Carol Kost Sills in Waukegan, IL and was blessed with
three more children: Robert and Edward Sills and Robin Sills –
Nicholson. In 1973 he retired from the Navy and went to work for Kiazer
Steel in Napa, CA. He was an electrician with many talents. He moved to
Birch Tree, MO in 1078 and loved his farm in Birch Tree. In 2001,
Junior moved to O Hwy. He was employed by Current Electric in West
Plains, Mo from 1991 until 2005. Junior is preceded in death by his
parents, Levi and Bessie Carey; one son, Dennis Wayne; one
granddaughter, Leslie Morgan; two brothers, Charles and Kenneth Carey.
He is survived by his wife, Carol of the family home; one son, Rodney
of Clinton, AIN; his step-children, he loved them all, Robert Sills and
wife, Kathy of Kendallville, IN, Ed Sills and wife Sharon of Mountain
View, MO and Robin Nicholson and husband Patrick of Summersville, MO;
two sisters, whom he loved dearly, Allie and husband Dr. Edsel Reed of
Jeffersonville, IN and Annie Kimmell of Debary, FL; ten grandchildren
he loved so much; 13 great grandchildren; and many, many friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at
Yarber Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Bro. Carl Younger officiating.
Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, MO. Arrangements
were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, MO. |
| Margaret E. Gustafson
Carlson |
Age 94, of Willow Springs, Mo., passed away on
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, of congestive heart failure at Willow Care
Facility, Willow Springs, Mo. Margaret was born March 2, 1914, to
Walter and Alma Gustafson, who farmed in the Smolan area. She
attended Smolan Grade School and graduated from Smolan High School and
was confirmed in the Salemsborg Lutheran Church. She was married
to Hans Carlson, and they had two children, Sam and Sonya. In the
mid-1950s, they moved from Smolan to Lindsborg. Margaret worked
at the Lindsborg High School cafeteria and Hans was employed at Bethany
College. Hans preceded her in death in 1978. After
retirement, she moved to Willow Springs where Sam and his wife, Betty,
live. Margaret enjoyed her life there, traveling with them and
Dollie Waters, who was Betty’s mother and Margaret’s best friend.
Margaret lived a long and interesting life. During her early
adult years, she was a talented vocalist who sang professionally.
She also hosted and sang on her own weekly live radio program on KSAL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hans Carlson; her parents,
Walter and Alma Gustafson; her brother, Wesley Gustafson; and her
sister, Edith Rodine. Survivors include her son, Sam, and his
wife, Betty, of Willow Springs, Mo., and her daughter, Sonya Carlson
Smith, and her husband, Cotton, of Mission Hills, Kan.; four
grandchildren and their spouses, Derek and Tiffany Carlson, Scott and
Cynthia Smith, Laura and Owen Faulkner, Stephanie and Rob Kissick; and
seven great-grandchildren, Alex and Brady Carlson, Katie, Bobby and
Maggie Kissick, Gus and Jesse Faulkner. Also surviving are two
nieces and two nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held
on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Salemsborg Lutheran
Church Cemetery in Salemsborg, Kan., with Rev. Donald Hawk
officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to
either the Willow Springs Scholarship Fund or the Willow Springs Public
Library. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral
Home in Willow Springs. |
| Euell F. Carpenter |
Age 88, died Dec. 13, 2008, at West Vue Nursing
Home in West Plains, Mo. He was born June 11, 1920, to William and Cora
Carpenter in Lafe, Ark. Mr. Carpenter retired from Carnation Can
Division in Mt. Vernon, Mo., in 1977 and served in the U.S. Army and
CCC Corps. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include
one daughter, Sharon Banning and husband, Don, of West Plains, Mo.; two
granddaughters, Jennifer VanOrden and husband, Kurt, of Draper, Utah
and Michelle Kruse and husband, Brad, of Willow Springs, Mo.; four
great-grandchildren; one sister, Mae Dalton of Campbell, Mo. and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50
years, Mary E. Carpenter; two brothers, Olin Carpenter and Everett
Carpenter; and two sisters, Thelma Eagan and Velma Smith. Private
burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Campbell, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests memorials to Paragould Children’s Home and may be left
at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements were under direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| JERRY E. CARPENTER |
Born August 10, 1940 to Charles Carpenter and
Stella Cottner Carpenter in St. Louis, Missouri. Jerry passed away May
11, 2006 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 65 years. Jerry is
preceded in death by his parents Charles Carpenter and Stella Cottner
Carpenter and one sister Charlotte Gray. He is survived by his wife
Anna Carpenter of Mountain View, Missouri; three sons Russell Carpenter
of Birch Tree, Missouri; Danny Carpenter and wife Brenda of
Burfordville, Missouri; David The Boy Carpenter and wife Beth of
Mountain View, Missouri; two daughters Tammy Castello and husband Kevin
of St. Louis, Missouri; September Gray of Festus, Missouri; one brother
William 'Bill' Humphrey of Antonio, Missouri; one sister Delores
Hendricks of Wentzville, Missouri; his ten grandchildren, Jon, Echo,
Sara, Tony, Joey, Mandy, Amber, Katie, Johnie, and Breanna, and many
other family and friends. Jerry will be sadly missed by all who knew
and loved him. Funeral services were held Monday, May 15, 2006 at the
St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Mountain View, Missouri with Father
Ernie Marquart officiating. Interment was held at Greenlawn Cemetery in
Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in
Mountain View, Missouri. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.) |
| JOHN WILBURN CARROLL |
Born Mar. 20, 1898 at Atchison Atchison Co KS;
died Jul. 26, 1956 at Willow Springs Howell Co MO. Married Roxy
Edna York in Howell County, Mo. abt 1930. Father to 8 children:
Charles, Neta, Clifford, Richard, Shirley, Helen, David, and John
Wendell. His mother died shortly after his birth. His father was a
railroad worker and took John to his grandparents who were instrumental
in raising him. At age 14, John left home, and with his uncle Cyrus
Carroll went on the road doing odd jobs and searching for adventure. He
ended up in Howell County where he met Roxy York at Hutton Valley. They
were married shortly thereafter. John worked for various farmers and
businessmen. He suffered a severe back injury in the 30's that left him
somewhat disabled. He then began painting signs. He was a talented
artist and some of his paintings from the early 20's remain in the
family today. He was a self-taught musician who played the violin and
piano. His disability became worse as he got older and the last few
years of his life he was confined to a wheelchair and finally bedfast.
He died at home just outside of Willow Springs and is buried at Willow
Springs City Cemetery. |
| RICHARD S. CARROLL |
Passed away early Saturday morning (Oct. 25,
2003) of a heart attack in Branson. Mr. Carroll was born April 18,
1942, in Willow Springs, Mo., and was married to Margaret Flannery on
September 26, 1965. They enjoyed 38 years together. They have four
children, Charles of San Diego, Calif., Stephanie Castillo of Phoenix,
Ariz., Michael of Springfield, Mo., and Susan Buttenob of Austin,
Texas; and five grandchildren. Richard attended SMSU and spent five
years in the U.S. Army serving overseas in Europe. Mr. Carroll spent 32
1/2 years working for the Missouri Highway Patrol as an electrical
field engineer in Troops G, E, D, and General Headquarters in Jefferson
City. In his spare time he enjoyed amateur radios, reading, researching
the Internet and traveling with his wife to see his grandchildren,
family and friends. He was a member of the AARP, Amateur Radio League,
a charter member of the Willow Springs Lions Club, National Rifle
Association and the Missouri State Troopers Association. Richard was
preceded in death by his parents, John and Roxie Carroll; a sister,
Neta; and a brother, David. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; four
children; five grandchildren; brothers, Charles of Willow Springs, Mo.,
Cliff of Newton, Kan., and Wendell of Pampa, Texas; and sisters,
Shirley Custer and Helen Hoffman, both of Peoria, Ill. Visitation is
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today in Willow Springs Funeral Home. Funeral service
is 2 p.m. Wednesday in United Methodist Church, with interment in
Willow Springs City Cemetery following the service. |
| LINNA CARSON |
Died Sep., 1977 - Graveside services for Linna
Carson, Morris IL, formerly of West Plains, were held Tuesday at 10
a.m. in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery with Reader Bill Bowen
officiating. Mrs. Carson died Saturday at Morris IL. Persons attending
from out of the area included Mr. & Mrs. Hevelin Carson and
Caroline, Markham IL; George Leroy Carson, Sauk Village IL, and Mr.
& Mrs. Kenrick, Berryville AR. Interment was in Howell Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of
West Plains. |
| Addison Carter |
Graveside services for Addison Allissa Carter, stillborn
infant daughter of Josh Carter and Dessa Judd, were held Friday, April
24, 2009, at the Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Addison was called to be with the angels on
Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains.
She is survived by her parents, Josh Carter and Dessa Judd
of Myrtle, Mo.; grandparents, Don and Marie Carter of Springfield,
Mo., Cathy Sorrell of Myrtle, Mo., and Randy and Cheryl Judd of Rover,
Mo.; great-grandparents, Junior and Margarett Judd, Bob and Mary Lou
Sorrell, Danny and Myra Douglas and Danny and Lois Carter; aunts and
uncles, Emilee Carter, Mikaela Carter, Adrieanna Carter, Abigail
Carter, Aaron Judd, Eli Judd, Kayla Judd and Hope Judd; and one cousin,
Korra Judd. (Howell County News, 4/29/09)
|
| Carl Vern Carter Sr. |
Carl Vern Carter Sr., 74, of Kansas City, Mo.
died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Research Medical Center. Carl was
born on June 23, 1934, to Eldon and Pansy Carter of Twin Bridges, Mo.
After serving in the military, he went on to work for Siemens Mfg.,
Skelly Oil, and he retired from Consolidated Freightways after more
than 25 years of service. As a youth, he was a member of the Big Spring
Missionary Baptist Church. Through the years, he was also a member of
several area churches, including Michigan Avenue, Loma Vista, Swope
Park and most recently, South Kansas City Baptist Church. He was active
in Boy Scout troops 131/631 and 421 and he was a member of the Tribe of
Mic-O-Say. He was also a member of the Machinists Union (IAM)-Local
778. Carl is survived by his wife of 52 years, Oma Rose; four children,
Sharol Thompson and husband, Curtis, and their daughters, Twila,
Jennifer and Casie, of Liberty, Carl Jr. and wife, Melody, and their
children, Adam and Carli, of Raytown, Lena Carter and son, Johnathan,
of Kansas City, and Jackie Brown and husband, Dan, and their daughters,
Tracy and Lori, of Raytown; and four great-grandchildren. He also
leaves behind three brothers and five sisters. (Howell County News,
4/08/2009) |
| Frances Carter |
Funeral services for Frances Irene Carter, 80, West Plains,
were Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mrs. Carter died at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2009,
at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Oct. 16, 1928, at Harvard, Neb.,
to Henry and Zora Mullins Skinner. In May of 1948, she was married at
Las Vegas, Nev., to Ross Lee Carter, who preceded her in death on Dec.
18, 1998. Mrs. Carter had been an inspector for Coca-Cola Bottling
Company and was a greeter at Wal-Mart. She enjoyed the outdoors,
especially fishing, and also loved spending time with friends and
family. Mrs. Carter was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by
her son, Kenneth Carter, wife, Jeanette, Farmington, Mo.; five
grandchildren, Stephane Young of West Plains, Jeff McDaniel
and special friend, Olivia Elliott, Tara Orr, husband, Jason, of
West Plains, Kyle Carter, wife, Jenna, of Perryville, Mo., and Tasha
Carter of Springfield, Mo.; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom
Skinner, wife, Marie, of Gamaliel, Ark., and Bob Skinner, wife, Beth,
Pomona, Mo.; four sisters, Delora Johnson, Birch Tree, Mo., Helen
Blair, Elsinore, Calif., Wilma Tom, husband, Charles, of West Plains
and Rosemary Burgess, husband, Royce, Willow Springs, Mo.; and several
nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; daughter and son-in-law,
Bonnie and Rick McDaniel; one brother, Henry “Bud” Skinner; and one
sister, Edith Rainey, precede her in death. Burial will be at Howell
Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American
Cancer Society or Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) and
left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News May 06, 2009)
|
| SARAH EMALINE TURNER
CARVER |
Daughter of David Alexander Turner and Julia Ann
Dodd Turner, was born Oct. 24, 1879 at Siloam Springs MO and departed
this life Dec. 29, 1979 at West Plains MO at the age of 100 years, 2
months, and 5 days. She was united in marriage Jul. 4, 1900 at West
Plains MO to Robert L. Carver, who preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1964.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edna Evans and Mrs. Madge
Weatherford, West Plains, and Mrs. Marie Chritton, Willow Springs MO;
two sons, Fred Carver, Independence OR, and Frank Carver, Pomona MO; 20
grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great-great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 4
half-sisters, 2 half-brothers and one son, Howard Carver. She was a
member of the Pomona Christian Church. ~ Funeral services were
held Jan. 2, 1980 for Sarah Emaline Carver, 100, who died Saturday at
West Vue Home in West Plains, with Rev. Keith Cunningham officiating.
Burial was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of
Carter Funeral Home of West Plains. |
| Juanita M. Dobbs Cary |
Age 84, West Plains MO - Funeral services will
be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mrs. Cary died 7:58 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in
West Vue Nursing Center. She was born May 15, 1923, in Lone Pilgrim,
Mo. to Noah Dobbs and Jane Samples Dobbs. She was married to Vernon
Moyer and later was married to Lee Cary.
Before her retirement, Mrs. Cary was employed as a receptionist and
bookkeeper for West Plains Veterinary Supply. She was a member of Curry
Street Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Thom,
husband, Vic, Cardiff By the Sea, Calif.; two grandchildren, Rebecca
Cramer, husband, David, Aliso Viejo, Calif., and Abagail Wallace,
husband, Jon, Encinitas, Calif.; one great-grandchild, Evan Cramer;
brother-in-law, Dean Boyd, West Plains; sister-in-law, Vinita
Hendrickson, Knob Noster, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Her
parents; husbands; one sister, Watseka Boyd; and two brothers, Kenneth
Hendrickson and Mendel Hendrickson, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Cary will lie in state noon Saturday until service time at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s
Home or Paragould Children’s Home and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. |
| Arlis Eugene Case |
Son of Archie Case and Eula Martin Case on March
13, 1941, in Mammoth Spring AR, and departed this life July 4, 2008, in
West Plains, Mo., at the age of 67 years. He was united in marriage on
Aug. 21, 1982, in Highland AR, to Charlene Manasco. He is survived by
his wife, Charlene Case of the home in West Plains MO; one son, Rene
Case, Las Vegas NV; one daughter, Harley Lawson, West Plains MO, four
brothers, Troy Case, Mammoth Spring AR, Harlin Case, Hardy AR, Orlando
“Sonny” Case, Mammoth Spring AR, and Theo Case, Independence MO; one
sister, Anna Bowers, Thayer MO; and many nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one
daughter, Arlisa Case; one sister, Audrey Porter; and one brother, Roy
Ray Case. Arlis lived and enjoyed a full life. As a young man, he
started out picking cotton in Arkansas. Through hard work and
determination, he was a college graduate, earning a degree in criminal
knowledge. He was a helicopter pilot, an expert in fingerprinting and
was employed by the Anaheim Police Department in California for many
years. Arlis was a diplomat for the International Optimist Foundation
and once served as lieutenant governor and president. He was active in
the organization of the gun shows, receiving many awards, including the
award for recruiting over 100 new members into the West Plains Optimist
Club. Mr. Case proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps,
serving on the USS Yorktown. Arlis was a member of the First Baptist
Church in West Plains. He was devoted to his family, and especially
enjoyed fishing trips with his brother-in-law, Paul Clark. Arlis will
be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, brother, foster
parent and a friend to all. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
July 8, 2008, in Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer. Visitation will
be 6 to 8 p.m. today, Monday. Burial will be in Hurst Cemetery near
Mammoth Spring AR, with services under the direction of Carter Funeral
Home, Inc., of Thayer. |
| Helen Jewell Hicks Cash |
Longtime resident of Willow Springs, was born on
July 24, 1933, to Bill and Katie Marie Hicks; she passed away while at
Willow Care Nursing Home on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, after a long
illness; she was 75 years old. Helen Helen was raised in the Dora, Mo.,
area and married Dallas Cash on June 30, 1949. Four sons were born to
this union: B.J., Ted and Eddie “Sonny.” One son passed away at
birth. In 1968, Helen went to work for the Missouri State Highway
Patrol in Willow Springs as a stenographer. Helen enjoyed working for
the patrol for nearly 40 years and retired only after her illness
prevented her from continuing to work. She was very dedicated to her
family. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and
two sons. She is survived by her two sons, B.J. Cash and his wife,
Becky, Willow Springs, and Sonny Cash and his wife, Diane, Jefferson
City; one sister, Burnice Riley, Mountain Grove; two nephews and one
niece; four grandchildren, Chris Cash and his wife, Leann, Jefferson
City, Carson Cash, Springfield, Amanda Rodgers and her husband, Heath,
Vanzant, and Jasmine Cash, Cabool; and six great-grandchildren. A
graveside funeral service for Helen will be held at 10 a.m. Monday,
Aug. 11, 2008, at the Willow Springs City Cemetery on DD
Highway in Willow Springs, with Pastor Tommie Boles officiating. A
family night/visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Willow
Funeral Home, 106 E. Third St., Willow Springs. Arrangements are under
the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Hosea Carl Cates |
Age 71, Alton MO - Born July 13, 1937, in Oregon
County, Mo., and passed away Sept. 29, 2008, at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Nancy, of the home;
one daughter, Regina Barton and husband, Greg; one son, Jeff Cates and
wife, Sondra; his mother, Lois Cates; one sister, Helen Holmes; four
grandchildren, Erin Melby and husband, Heath, Whitney Chadwick and
husband, Chase, Jon Barton, Alyssa Cates; one great-grandchild, Jadeyn
Melby; and numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded him in death
were his father, Corwin Cates; one brother, Herman Cates; and one
infant sister. Services were held Oct. 2, 2008, in Bailey Free Baptist
Church, with Brother Darrell Strain officiaing. Interment was in Smith
Cemetery under the direction of Clary Funeral Home, Alton, Mo. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Canyon Country Freewill Baptist Church
building fund. |
| Nova 'Papa Pete' Cearley |
Age 82, Pomona MO - Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Cearley died 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at his
home. He was born June 6, 1925, in Douglas County, Mo., to Virgil and
Lula Upshaw Cearley. When he was a baby, Mr. Cearley’s family moved to
West Plains where he attended Galloway School. On March 14, 1946, he
married the love of his life, Oralee Brixey, at Olathe, Kan. They
celebrated 62 years together and had three daughters. Mr. Cearley
followed construction, working in California, Idaho and Columbia, Mo.;
he moved back to West Plains in 1965 where he built several houses. He
was a farmer, raising cattle, hogs and hay. Mr. Cearley loved to make a
garden and share the produce with his family and friends. When he was
younger, he loved to coon hunt and he enjoyed playing cards with his
friends. In his later years, he enjoyed watching his children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren play ball. Everyone called him
“Papa Pete” or 'the Tootie Roll Man.' Mr. Cearley was baptized into the
Christian Church as a child and was a member of the First Christian
Church for many years. He is survived by his wife, Oralee Cearley, of
the family home; two daughters, Barbara Ledford, husband, Jim, Viola,
Ark., and Carolyn Hoover, West Plains; three grandchildren, Brian
Hoover, wife, Jodie, Christy Hoover ,and Adam Ledford, wife, Ashley;
five step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, Marcus Hoover,
Tanner Hoover, Colly Hoover, Brett Wilbanks and Mason Wilbanks; one
brother-in-law, Fred Brixey, wife, Agnes, West Plains, Mo.; one
sister-in-law, Eleanor Brixey, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.; and several
nieces and nephews, and many friends. His parents; one daughter, Sharon
Dollins; two brothers, Elza (Chub) Cearley and Eldon Cearley; and one
sister, Doris Matherly, precede him in death. Visitation will be from 6
until 8 p.m. Saturday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be
at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Riverways Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| CHESTER 'CHET'
CHAMBERLAIN |
Age 74, Willow Springs Howell Co MO - Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 24, 1980) in the Pomona
Christian Church with the Rev. Keith Cunningham officiating. Mr.
Chamberlain died Feb. 21, (1980) at h is winter home in Zapata TX. He
was born Oct. 10, 1905 at Sycamore KS, the son of the late Clark
Chamberlain and Ida Whitten Chamberlain. He was married Apr. 4, 1930 at
Salem, Fulton Co AR, to Sybil Nevels. Mr. Chamberlain was the former
owner and operator of the Chamberlain Motor Company in Willow Springs.
He was a member of the Pomona Christian Church, Ingomar Lodge No. 536
AF and AM, Willow Springs, the York Rite Commandry, the Abou Ben Adhem
Shrine, Springfield, the Willow Springs and West Plains Saddle Clubs,
the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Willow Springs
Development Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sybil
Chamberlain of the home, and several nieces and nephews. Burial
was in the Willow Springs City Cemetery under the direction of the
Burnes-Mackey Funeral Home of Willow Springs. |
| Peggie Mallion Chance |
Age 83, West Plains MO - Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Longwood Cemetery,
Ponca City, Okla., at 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 30. Mrs. Chance died
5:32 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008, at her home. She was born Jan. 5,
1925, in Beulah, Mich., to Louis Alex and Dorothy Moser Mallion. She
moved to Traverse City, Michigan, at 4 months of age where she
attended Grand Traverse Public Schools graduating with the Class
of 1944. On Nov. 14, 1944, Peggie and Jack S. Chance were married
in Traverse City, Mich. In December, 1945, they moved to Mojave,
Calif., before moving to Ponca City, Okla., in June of 1947. Jack and
Peggie were blessed with four children – three sons and one daughter.
In younger years, she enjoyed camping and fishing with her family, as
well as watching her sons play basketball and baseball. Peggie loved to
travel – going on trips to China, South America and to Europe several
times. She also took several cruises to the Islands and traveled
to all but three of the states in the USA. Most of her life, Peggie was
a homemaker. She went to work for Continental Oil Company in 1978 in
Building Operations and Services in Ponca City, Okla. She retired in
1985. Peggie moved to West Plains in 2000. Peggie is survived by
her four children and their families: Bob and Mary Ann of Ozark,
Ark.; Juan and Ron McGowen of Manor, Texas; twin boys, Larry
Chance and wife, Delores of West Plains, Mo., and Terry
Chance and wife, Linda, of Evansville, Ind.; and seven
grandchildren: Bart, Barry, Nikki, Dane and Kara Chance, Jack and Tomey
McGowen. She also is survived by two sisters, Coramae Pierce of
Traverse City, Mich., and Jodie and husband, Ted Dietz of Ocala, Fla.;
and two brothers, Bill and wife, Dee Mallion, of North Little Rock,
Ark., and Delbert and wife, Helen Mallion, of Traverse City, Mich.; and
like-a-sister, Linda Wise, of Traverse City, Mich. Peggie’s husband,
Jack, preceded her in death on July 24, 1976. She also was
preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Lou, Bob, Bart, and
Rex Mallion; two sisters, Doris Mae Mallion and Nora Mae Dewar; and one
half-brother, Maurice Mallion. Memorial contributions may be made
to Community Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| JAMES H. CHANEY |
Son of Robert S. Chaney & Katherine Smith.
Born Dec. 12, 1931; died Mar. 10, 2004 at Ozarks Medical Center in West
Plains. He was married to Nancy Jean Pruitt in Texas County. He was a
United States Marine Corps veteran, having served in the Korean
Conflict. Children: Larry, Kenny Ray, Terry Andrew, Dorthea Darlene
Irish, Denise Larae Tinnin, Jimmy. Brother of Robert Chaney. Services
held at the Willow Funeral Home; interment at Willow Springs City
Cemetery. |
| NETTIE LOU BOLES
CHASTAIN |
Age 79, Burbank OK, formerly of this area -
Private burial services will be held at a later date at Willamette
National Cemetery, Portland, Ore., under the direction of Trout Funeral
Home of Ponca City OK. Mrs. Chastain died Monday, April 7, 2003, at
Burbank. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK
74601. |
| Sarah Ellen Cobb
Christian |
Born in Marion county, Missouri, September 30,
1848. She was married to Thomas M. Christian December 4, 1817, to this
union seven children were born, four of which survive her, two sons and
two daughters. She was converted very early in life and united with the
Missionary Baptist church at Warren, Marion county, Missouri. She
afterwards came to Howell county, Missouri and united with the Baptist
church at Chapel Hill. She was a devoted, companion a kind and loving
mother. She was loved and admired by all who knew her; and as a
neighbor none ever appealed to her in vain. She departed this life
January 9, 1919, at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 9 days, after an
illness of only about 3 hours. She leaves two sons, two daughters, nine
grand children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
She has gone to her reward in Heaven above, to be forever with friends
who have gone before. May God bless and comfort the sorrowing loved
ones in their hour of grief. The funeral was conducted by Rev. M.P.
Smotherman at Chapel Hill on the day following her death, after which
she was laid by the side of her husband, who preceded her several years
ago. |
| INA 'IVALEE' RICHMOND
CHRISTOPHER |
Passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2008 while at
Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Mo. Born on March 13, 1934, in
Mountain Grove, Mo., to George and Freda Richmond, she was 73 years
old. Ivalee was raised in Dawson, Mo., and graduated from Mountain
Grove High School. On Sept. 5, 1952, Ivalee married John T. Christopher
in Mountain Grove, Mo., and the couple eventually settled in Willow
Springs. Ivalee had many enjoyments in her life such as crocheting,
golfing, and camping at Bidwell Point in Mountain Home, Ark.; however,
she mostly enjoyed spending time with her family and was described as a
devoted mother and grandmother. She will be missed on Friday's at Toby
D's for her weekly beauty appointment and lunch afterward with her
granddaughter Chrissy. Ivalee was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, John T. Christopher on Oct. 31, 2005; and a son, Harold Max
Christopher on May 26, 2003. Mrs. Christopher is survived by her
daughter, Brenda 'Sue' Kidwell and her husband Bob of Willow Springs;
grandchildren Kyle Kidwell of West Plains; Chrissy Crudgington and her
husband Jeremy of Willow Springs, and Shirley Brown of West Plains. She
is further survived by her great-grandchildren Austin Kidwell of West
Plains; and Wyatt, Landon and Aspen Crudgington, and Paisley (who is on
the way) all of Willow Springs. Ivalee will be dearly missed by her
special friend and domino partner Opal Pierce. Visitation will be held
on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Willow
Funeral Home, located at 106 E. Third Street in Willow Springs. The
funeral is scheduled for Thursday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at Westside
Family Life Center, located at 1274 County Road 5270 in Willow Springs.
Burial will follow Thursday's service at the Willow Springs City
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home
in Willow Springs. |
| JOHN F. CHRISTOPHER |
Age 74, Pomona MO - Services held at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 8, 1969, at the Pomona Christian Church with the
Rev. Keith Cunningham officiating. Burial in Howell Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of the Robertson Funeral Home. Mr.
Christopher died at his home Aug. 5, 1969, after a long illness. He was
born Feb. 9, 1895 and had spent most of his life in the Pomona
area. He was veteran of WWI, having served in France. He was a member
of Mount Zion Baptist Church from 1930 to 1953 when he moved his
membership to Pomona Christiana Church. Survivors include his wife
Maude, a daughter, Pauline Maile, South Pekin, IL, two sons, Junior and
Jerry, both of Willow Springs, six sisters, Fassie Summers, Joey
Wilbanks, Elsie Smith, Linda Turner, all of Pomona, and Fay Hachetl,
California, and Lola Bennett, Oregon, brothers Charley and Fred of
Independence, eight ____ grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
(Part is missing). |
| Sarah Frances Martin
Christy |
Born November 15, 1901 at Montier, MO, the
daughter of Simon and Matilda Hamma Martin and departed this life on
October 18, 1979 at 2 p.m. in the Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow
Springs, MO at the age of 77 years, 11 months, and 3 days. She was
united in marriage to Thomas Edward Christy on October 7, 1922 and to
this union ten children were born. She was preceded in death by her
husband and two sons. She leaves to morn her passing, three sons, Carl
and Dale of Colorado; Melvin of West Plains, MO; five daughters, Nadia
Jackson of Pomona, MO; Dorothy Lourance of Ash Grove, MO; Loeta Dowell
and Pauline Reese both of Mountain View, MO; and Lucille Rikard of
Texas; also one brother, Joe Martin of Birch Tree; and three sisters,
Mary Beavers of Birch Tree; Lizzie Allen of Topeka, KS, and Louvina
Martin of Mountain View, MO; also 16 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She
professed her faith in Christ in the late thirties and lived faithfully
until her death. She was a charter member of the Church of God of
Prophecy in Mountain View. Services were held Monday, October 22, at 1
p.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy in Mountain View. Obituary
printed by Duncan Funeral Home in Mt. View, MO. |
| Thomas Edward Christy |
Oct. 4, 1891 - May 24, 1957) - Son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Christy, departed this life May 24, 1957 at 3 p.m.
Mr. Christy was born at Huntsville Randolph Co MO in 1891. Prior to
coming to Howell County in September, 1956, he lived on a farm at
Fremont, MO in Carter County. In 1922 he was united in marriage to
Sarah Frances Martin who survives him. To this union 10 children were
born. Two sons preceded their father in death in infancy. He is
survived by eight children: Sfc Carl L. Christy of the U.S. Army
Advisory Group, St. Louis, MO; Melvin Christy, St. Louis, MO; A-B Irvan
D. Christy of the U.S. Air Force, Lackland, TX; five daughters, Mrs.
Nadia Jackson, Pomona, MO; Mrs. Dorothy Lourance, Mountain View, MO;
Mrs. Loeta Dowell, Mountain View, MO; Mrs. Lucille Annis, Butte, MT;
Miss Pauline Christy of the home. He is also survived by 13
grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. |
| Charles Christopher ‘C.
C.’ Church |
Longtime resident of Willow Springs, passed away
on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, while at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow
Springs. Born on April 29, 1941, in Tyrone, Mo., to John and
Sadie (Neel) Church, he was 67 years old. Mr. Church grew up in
Tyrone, Missouri, and later moved to Olivehurst, Calif. He
proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964 before
moving to Willow Springs 47 years ago. Mr. Church worked as a
truck driver for more than 32 years for 7-Up Bottling Company in Willow
Springs. Mr. Church said that he 'dearly loved every minute' of
his work for 7-Up. Mr. Church enjoyed watching television and
playing casino video games, however; he especially enjoyed playing pool
and snooker with his friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents; his sisters; Melba Frame, Rebecca Yancy, and Carmelee Church;
and his brothers; Noah and Francis Church. Mr. Church is survived
by his wife, Betty Church of Willow Springs; his children, CC Church
and his wife Jamie of Willow Springs; Rick Church and Melissa of Rolla;
Bobby Jackson and Jenny of Conway; and Debbie Pulley and Virgil of
Willow Springs. Eighteen grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren
and two sisters, Evelyn Rust of Cabool and Letty Sue Horton of North
Carolina, and numerous nieces and nephews further survive. Friends are
invited to attend the funeral service on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at
11 a.m. at the Willow Funeral Home, located at 106 E. Third Street in
Willow Springs. Burial with military honors will follow
Wednesday’s service at the Lost Camp Cemetery in Pomona, Mo.
Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, Willow
Springs. |
| ‘Frankie’ Church |
Graveside services for Frankie Church, 39,
West Plains, were Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Howell Valley
Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Frankie
died at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2009, at St. Bernard’s Hospital,
Jonesboro, Ark. He was born Sept. 27, 1969, at Alton, Mo., to Alva
C. and Barbara J. Lyons Church. He graduated from the Couch High
School and on Aug. 9, 1997, was married at West Plains, Mo., to Brooke
Mathis. For the last 12 years, Frankie lived in West Plains
at Lamplight Village being cared for by Mike and Sheila Newton, all of
their wonderful staff, and Debbie Holland of the Poplar Bluff Regional
Center, Department of Mental Health. He worked at Ozark Sheltered
Industries for many years. Frankie will be missed by many, many
friends, as Frankie was not a stranger to anyone, whether he met them
on his many walks around the square or his forays at the police
station. At Lamplight, he was called their own little policeman
because of his vigilance of righteousness. He was a fan of NASCAR
racing, his favorite driver being #8. Frankie was a little guy
with a big heart. He will be missed by all who knew him and by
those who loved him, especially by the people whose lives were blessed
by the chance to become the family he held so dear. He is survived by
his wife, Brooke Church, West Plains; father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Jim and Beth Mathis, West Plains; sister, Janet Church,
Doniphan, Mo.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jessica and
Donald Snyder and their sons, Lane and Robert; nephew, Robert Snyder;
foster mother and foster father, Bonnie and Allen Hackley; and foster
brother, J.R. Hackley. Memorial contributions may be made to the family
and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News 4/29/09). |
| Bruce Ronald Clark |
Age 70, West Plains MO - Funeral services will
be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West
Plains, with Brother Bill Bales officiating under the direction of
Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. Family visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 23, 2005. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery
under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| Charles Carpenter Clarke |
Age 77, Pomona MO - A Celebration Of Life was
held Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Clarke died 10:50 a.m., Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at
Ozarks Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., to
Vearl and Elsie Hooper Morris. He graduated from the West Plains High
School and on March 21, 1957, was married to Lavergne Voelke. Mr.
Clarke was a veteran having served with the U.S. Air Force during the
Korean War. Before his retirement, he was employed as a truck driver.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lavergne Clarke, of the family
home; five children, Debra M. Burnham, Sherry Sulek and husband, Jeff,
Charles D. Clarke, Donald M. Clarke and Terry Wilder; eight
grandchildren, Sherry Medina, Justin Sulek, Michelle Sulek, Nina
Burnham, D.J. Clarke, Chad Clarke, Noah Clark and Jackie Wilder; five
great-grandchildren; one brother, Ed Morris; and one sister, Vicki
Daniels. His parents; two sons, Randy Wilder and John W. Clarke; one
brother, Donald M. Clarke; and beloved dog, Taco, precede him in death.
Burial was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. |
| Fern Corena Luton Clark |
Age 65, of Cabool Texas Co MO - Passed away
Saturday, May 31, 2008, at her home. She was born on Nov. 7, 1942, in
Douglas County, Mo., the daughter of Melvin and Essena (Collins) Luton.
She was united in marriage to Lester Clark in 1968. Fern dedicated her
life to her family, especially her grandchildren. She was always the
happiest when she was able to spend time with them. She was preceded in
death by her parents and a sister, Madeline Smith. Fern is survived by
her husband, Lester of the home; her sons, Bodie Luton and wife, Susy
and Randy Clark and wife, Heather; her daughters, Tammy Scott and
husband, Don and Teresa Bell and husband, Junior; 16 grandchildren,
Travis Luton, Dana Luton, Daniel Luton, Shaun Luton, Teasha Clark,
Trenton Scott, Tabby Scott, Tara Scott, Christina Bell, Ashley Bell,
Brandon Turnbull, Chelsea Clark, Keri Clark, Anthony Nauge, Zack Ruff
and Alisa Ruff; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Estel
Luton and wife, Maxine, Donnie Luton and wife, Cathy, Jerry Luton and
wife, Merline, Verlin Pogue and husband, Sam and Steve Luton and wife,
Sandy; as well as several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She
will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. Services were
Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Blue Buck Church with the Rev. John Emery
and Rev. Terry Brown officiating. Pallbearers were Gary Gregory, Ricky
Pogue, Randy Clark, Brandon Turnbull, Trenton Scott and Junior Bell.
Honorary pallbearers were Paden Hendrix, Don Scott and Richard Feldman.
Interment was in the Flat Rock Cemetery in Douglas County under the
direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool, Mo. |
| NORMAN J. CLARK |
Age 61, West Plains died Thursday, Jan. 14,
1993. He was born Feb. 7, 1931, near Iberia to Norman E. and Hester
Berry Clark. On April 10, 1954, he was married at Tuscumbia to Shirley
Eads of Vienna. She survives. Mr. Clark was a veteran of the Korean
Conflict, serving in the US Army. In addition to his wife, he is
survived by three sons, Norman W. Clark and Ryan L. Clark, both of
Mountain Home, Ark., and Terry L. Clark of Mt. Vernon; two daughters,
Deborah D. Collins and Teresa S. Clark, both of West Plains; six
grandchildren; three brothers, Lamar Clark of Belton, Kirt R. Clark of
Sacramento, Calif., and James A. Clark of Boonville; and two sisters,
Niona G. Kuegele of Kansas City and Ellen N. LaFountain of Ft. Worth,
Tex. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home in West Plains with the Rev. Ival Tooley officiating.
Burial was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in West Plains. - Miller
County Autogram-Sentinel, January 1993. |
| Georgia Clatterbuck |
92, of Omaha, Neb., died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1995,
at the Lindenwood Nursing Home in Omaha, Neb. She grew up in the
Auxvasse area. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.m. Friday at Maupin
Funeral Home in Fulton, with the Rev. Jerry Anderson officiating.
Burial will be at the Callaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fulton.
Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from noon until time of
the service. The family suggests memorials be made to the Dry Fork
Baptist Church of Guthrie, where she was a lifelong member. Ms.
Clatterbuck was born Sept. 20, 1902, in West Plains, to Douglas and
Annie Messersmith Clatterbuck. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jim,
(Maybl) Bell, and brothers, Hubert, Lee and Harold Clatterbuck, all of
Omaha, Lyle Clatterbuck of Sioux City, Iowa, Donald Clatterbuck of
Stratford, Wis, and Dale Clatterbuck of Lexington, Neb. She was
preceded in death by sister, Rowena; and a brother, Reid Clatterbuck.
> Ms. Clatterbuck taught school in Jefferson City prior to moving to
Washington, D.C.., to accept a government post with the Department of
Defense in 1942. (Feb 9, 1995, Mexico Ledger) |
H. L.
"Lindsey" Clements
|
84, Peace Valley, MO was born
the son of the late Johnny Dallas Clements and Eunice Slaughter
Clements on Jan. 25, 1925, in Eastland County TX, and died July 3, 2009
in Peace Valley, MO, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Cyndi
and Virgil Romans. He was united in marriage March 1, 1951, in Mineral
Wells, TX to Evelyn Shelton, who preceded him in death Jan. 17, 1989.
He is survived by two daughters, Cyndi Romans, husband, Virgil, Peace
Valley, MO, and Janice Lindley, West Plains, MO; one sister, Annie
Belle Stice, Tahoka, TX; one brother, William Clements, wife, Pauline,
Eastland, TX; four grandchildren, Travis Romans, wife, Paulette, Peace
Valley, Dusty Romans, Moscow, ID, Rhett Miller, wife, Ginger, Lubbock
TX, and Doug Miller, wife, Kara, Mountain View, MO and 12
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents;
one brother, J. D. Clements; four sisters, Willie Maud Hughes, Frances
Willoughby, Cleo Halford, and Eddie Lee Fisher; one grandson, James
Miller; and one great-grandson, Aaron Middleton. He was a farmer. He
served his country in the United States navy on the USS Columbia during
WWII, and was active in the USS Columbia Association, having served as
past president and memorial chirman. Burial will be in Oak Lawn
Cemetery, West Plains, MO. (West Plains Daily Quill, July 05, 2009)
|
| Lucille Clement |
Age 89, West Plains - Died Wednesday, Jan. 25,
2006, at Springfield. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Home, Inc., West
Plains.. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Victory Family Worship Center, West
Plains, with Rev. Steve Sinor and Rev. Thomas Morris officiating under
direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Family visitation
will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Carter Funeral Home, Inc.,
West Plains. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of
Carter Funeral Home. |
| Joy Laverne Michel
Clermont |
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother
Church, on February 29, 2008 of St. Charles MO, passed away after a
lengthy battle with cancer. She was 76 years of age. Mrs. Clermont was
born and raised in Hartshorn MO. She attended Summersville High School.
From 1949 until her death, Joy lived in St. Louis and St. Charles MO.
She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. for 33 years, where she
retired as a unit manager from the Ferguson branch. She also worked in
the general office for Mr. Zane Barnes, President of Southwestern Bell.
She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, where she
served as a treasurer and a Community Activity Chairperson. She was on
the Board of Managers of the YMCA of North County, a former Secretary
of the Ferguson-Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, and served as president
of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local One
Auxiliary, where she was able to raise thousands of dollars for union
members; she was also a member of the St. Louis Labor Council, and a
member of the St. Louis Label and Service Trade Council. Beloved wife
of Bernard (Benny) Clermont; dearest mother of three daughters, Mrs.
Sandra Stewart (Wil) Rollins, St. Charles MO, Mrs. Pamela (Tim) Hauk,
St. Peters MO, and Mrs. Vicki (Gary) Koenig, St. Charles MO; two sons,
David (Leta) Sutherland of Wright City MO, and Stephen (Karen)
Sutherland of Warrenton MO; three stepsons, Dennis (Kim) Clermont of
St. Peters MO, Wayne (Jill) Clermont of St. Charles MO, and Chris
(Sheila) Clermont of O’Fallon MO; two stepdaughters Mrs. Sharon Dalton
of St. Peters MO and Mrs. Debbie Alles of Oakville MO. Dear sister of
June Michel of St. Louis MO and the late Charles W. (Nadine) Michel of
Hartshorn MO. Our dear grandmother of 18, great-grandmother of 7
MOther-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many.
Visitation was held at Baue Funeral Home in St. Charles MO on Monday,
March 3, and at St. Cletus Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 4. A
funeral mass was also held Tuesday, March 4. Burial was at St. Josephs
Catholic Church Cemetery in Cottlesville on March 4, 2008. |
| Iona Elizabeth Ross
Close |
Age 91, Pomona MO - Memorial services were held
Monday, May 12, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Close died at 3 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2008, in Ozarks Medical
Center. She was born March 18, 1917, in Carrollton, Ill., to Richard
and Mattie Perison Ross. She is survived by her daughter, Viola Crew
and husband, Hardie, of Pomona, Mo. |
| Leonard Russell Cloud |
Age 68 - Passed away after a long illness at
5:05 p.m. Wed., Aug. 29, 2007 at St John's Hospital Springfield Greene
Co MO. He was born Oct. 13, 1938 at Kansas City Jackson Co MO, the son
of Neva L. Cloud. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1957; was an
Army veteran during the Korean Conflict; was employed with Carnation
Can Company, Mount Vernon, from 1973 until 1977; was employed with Paul
Mueller Company, Springfield, from 1977 until 1983; was a paramedic for
Cox Hospital from 1983 until 2000. He also was a reserve police officer
for Monett and Republic, and was a member of the Boot Kickers Country
Western Dance Club. He was of the Christian faith. He marriedRaylene
Clarkson May 9, 1992 at Monett. She survives. Also surviving are
daughter Linda Johnson and husband Rick, Marionville; sons Scott Cloud
and wife Roxanne, Carl Junction, and Jim Cloud and wife Kelley, Monett,
and eight grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his mother and one
son, Joey Cloud. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Sat.,
Sep. 8, 2007, at the Kingsway Christian Church, Mount Vernon, with Rev.
Jim Taylor officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of
Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. In lieu of flowers memorials
may be made to the Making a Difference Riding Center (therapeutic
riding for the handicapped) in care of the funeral home. Online
condolences may be made at www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com. |
| Jesse F. Coatney |
A long time resident of Willow Springs, quietly
passed away late Monday night, Feb. 23, 2009, while at St. Francis
Hospital in Mountain View due to natural causes. Born Dec. 28, 1916, to
William A. and Martha E. (Wonnel) Coatney in Texas County, Mo., he was
92 years old. Having grown up during the Depression era, Jesse went to
work at an early age. He worked his whole life and knew the meaning of
hard work. As a result, he developed a strong work ethic that he later
instilled in his children. He never took things for granted and knew
how to 'make due.' In fact, it was said that he would use things until
they just gave out; then would rebuild or fix them and reuse them again
and again. Mr. Coatney didn’t just know the meaning of hard work,
but also the meaning of commitment and taught his children the
importance of it also through example. He always said, 'It was
easier to keep up than to catch up.' Mr. Coatney was a bricklayer
by profession and was a proud member of the Bricklayers Union #10 and
the Bricklayers, Masons, and Plasterers International Union of America.
However, he was described as an excellent handyman who could build or
fix just about anything. All he had to do was look at something and he
could build the same thing out of scraps or junk and, much to people’s
surprise, it would work, too. Mr. Coatney also had many enjoyments in
his life and was described as an avid outdoorsman who liked to hunt and
fish. However, he especially loved to work in his many gardens. It
was said he never had less than three gardens at a time. He grew so
much produce, he used to give it away to his friends and neighbors. He
will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Mr. Coatney
was preceded in death by his daughter Beula Coatney; his parents; and
six brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Ruby Z.
(Johnston) Coatney of Willow Springs and his children, Evelyn
McReynolds and her husband, Lewis, of Willow Springs; Della Stolba and
her husband, Dale, also of Willow Springs; Carolyn Lawson and her
husband, Dale, of Cherokee, Kan.; and Delmar Coatney and his wife,
Margaret, of Willow Springs. He is further survived by 10
grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Jesse were Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at the Westside
Family Life Center in Willow Springs, with Pastor David Lovan
officiating. Interment was at the Howell Memorial Park in
Pomona. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral
Home. |
| EDWARD H. COATS |
Funeral services were held in the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with Rev. Robert Core
officiating. Mr. Coats died at West Vue Nursing Home. Honorary
pallbearers were Austin Lambert, Arthur Skinner, Lee Miller, Paul
Schwegman, Frank Farrar, Dan Gohn, John Dold, Aubrey Rouintree, W. J.
'Bus' Barrett, Ernest Clinton and Bernard Smith. Active pallbearers
were Dean McCrackin, Steve Coats, John Coats, Charles Coats, Myron E.
Council and Hubert Warner. Persons attending from out of the area
included Col. and Mrs. Marvin E. Kay and daughter, Springfield VA; Mr.
& Mrs. Robert B. Mayhew, St Louis MO; Ed and Ferol Summers,
Independence MO; Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Warner and Jane, Pekin IL;
Marion Roach, Forsyth MO; Mrs. Teddy D. Bunch, Maple Shade NJ; Mr.
& Mrs. Myron E. Council, Springfield MO; Mrs. Loryn McQuerter,
Springfield MO; Mrs. Grace Penninger and Joe Penninger, Mountain View
MO. Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. (No dates provided) |
| Clayton Cole Cobb |
Age 8 months, Caulfield MO - Graveside services
were held Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at the Free Union Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Clayton died 6:17 p.m.,
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at the Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Nov.
19, 2007, at West Plains, Mo., to Robert Cobb and Amanda Roark. He is
survived by his parents, Robert Cobb and Amanda Roark, of the family
home; one brother, William Cowens, of the family home; paternal
grandparents, Robert Cobb of West Plains, Mo., and Darla Cobb of Moody,
Mo.; maternal grandfather, William Roark of Pottersville, Mo.; paternal
great-grandparents, Clara Cheshire of West Plains, and Hazel Hall of
Moody, Mo.; maternal great-grandparents, W.D. “Dub” and Mary Roark of
West Plains, Dale Lane and wife, Debra, of Huntsville, Ark., and
Shirley Sisney and husband, Junior, of Gainesville, Mo.; maternal
great-great-grandmother, Emma Ohm of Gainesville, Mo.; and several
aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles and cousins. |
| John Warren Cobb |
Age 78, Willow Springs - Passed away on Monday,
Nov. 17, 2008, at Willow Health Care in Willow Springs. Born on
Dec. 22, 1929, to John S. and Margaret (Davis) Cobb, in Salem, Mo. Mr.
Cobb was raised in Salem, Mo., where he attended school before leaving
for Kemper Military Academy in Boonville, Mo., for his junior and
senior years of high school. He married Jo Goshen in 1952 and to
this union, two children were born. He proudly served his country in
the U.S. Army before his honorable discharge in 1954 due to a medical
condition. In 1959, he married Mary Louise Sass and managed the
Lanai Apartments in Lakeland, Fla. He later worked as a security
consultant and coordinator for the Plaza of the Palm Beaches in Dade
County, Florida. After his retirement, Mr. Cobb relocated to
Willow Springs in 1990. He was preceded in death by his parents, John
and Margaret Cobb; his wife, Mary Louise (Sass) Cobb; and his two
sisters, Juanita Cobb-Crow and Norma June Cobb-Cottrell. Mr. Cobb
is survived by his children, John Randel Kays of Lakeland, Fla.; and
Christina Gail Dedebant of Metairie, La. He is further survived by
his stepchildren, Charles Stuart of Springfield, Mo.; Buddy Stuart of
Carrolton, Texas; Pat Stuart of Willow Springs, Mo.; Carl Stuart of St.
Joseph, Mo.; and Matthew Ross of Brighton, Colo. Mr. Cobb leaves
his grandchildren, Jarrett Kays of Conroe, Texas; Sean Dedebant of
Metairie, La.; and Nikki Wake of Willow Springs, Mo. Two sisters,
Mildred Dalton of Salem, Mo., and Helen Downing of Sanbornton, N.H.,
also survive. Funeral services were on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at
the United Methodist Church of Willow Springs, located at 311 N. Harris
Street. Burial followed Friday’s service at Cedar Grove Cemetery
in Salem, Mo. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow
Funeral Home. |
| Mary Charlene Reed Cobb |
Age 57, West Plains MO - Funeral services will
be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West
Plains, with Gene Bench officiating under the direction of Carter
Funeral Home, West Plains. She was born the daughter of the late
Charles Edward Reed and Mary Ellen Sloan Reed on Dec. 25, 1949, in
Thayer , Mo. , and died Sept. 3, 2007, in West Plains. She was united
in marriage May 31, 1980, in West Plains to Aron Jack Cobb. She is
survived by her husband, Jack Cobb, of the family home, West Plains;
one daughter, Joanna Branson, husband, Jesse, Oran, Mo.; one son, Aaron
Jesse Cobb, wife, Cassy, West Plains; two grandchildren, Shelli Cobb
and Kensley Cobb, West Plains; one sister, Shirley Miller, husband,
Wesley, Caulfield, Mo.; mother-in-law, Wilma Cobb, West Plains; four
brothers-in-law, James Cobb, wife, Anna, St. Louis, Mo., Aubrey Cobb,
wife, Anita, Strafford, Mo., Dewayne Cobb, wife, Juanita, West Plains,
and Vernon Cobb, West Plains; one sister-in-law, Shirley Cobb,
Gainesville, Mo.; one special nephew, Chris Miller, wife, Jennifer,
their son, Sam, West Plains, and several other nephews, nieces, and
many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and
father-in-law. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Throughout her life she was a role model of strength, hope and
unconditional love. Those who loved her will greatly miss her
unwavering, positive attitude, and the ear she always lent to listen.
We are so grateful for the time she had with us, and the continuing
impact she will have on our lives. Until we meet again, we have her
dear memory. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven’s
Children’s Home, and can be left at the funeral home. Family visitation
will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, at Carter Funeral Home,
West Plains. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemtery, West Plains, under the
direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| Bernice 'Lucille' Coble |
Age 83, West Plains MO - Died 7:30 a.m.
Monday, April 17, 2006, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains.
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Funeral services for
Bernice Lucille Coble, 83, West Plains, Mo., will be 10 a.m. Friday,
April 21, 2006, at First Baptist Church of West Plains, with the Rev.
Richard Wright officiating under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bibles
and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Family visitation will be 6
to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Howell
Memorial Park Cemetery. |
| Daisy May Bauer Coble |
Age 82, West Plains - Funeral services were
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Mrs. Coble died at 5:07 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Brooke
Haven HealthCare. She was born May 19, 1926, at Pomona, Mo., to
John Henry and Amanda Bauer. On Oct. 1, 1941, she was married at
West Plains, Mo., to Bert Coble. Mrs. Coble was a member of
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church
for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Bert Coble, of the family
home; his granddaughter, Cynthia Collins, West Plains; two
great-grandchildren, Daniel Collins and Shontay Collins, both of West
Plains; one nephew, John Cincotta, Peace Valley, Mo. Her parents, two
brothers and one sister precede her in death. Burial was at Oak Lawn
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and
left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Hamey Vernon Coble |
Age 70, Hartville MO - Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Coble died at 5 a.m, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at his
home. He was born March 2, 1938, in Cassville, Mo., to Ray and
Ruby Barrett Coble. On Aug. 7, 1957, he was married at Senatobia,
Miss., to Ama Lou Mayfield. Mr. Coble was a veteran having served with
the United States Army. Before his retirement, Mr. Coble was a truck
driver and farmer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved his
family. Mr. Coble was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He
is survived by his wife, Ama Lou Coble, of the family home; six
children, Vernon Lee Coble, wife, Laura, Ruby Stuteville, Freda Wallin,
husband, Charles, James Coble, wife, Teresia, Ray Coble, wife, Jenny,
and Brandon Coble; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one on
the way; one sister, Fern Loveall; and several nieces and nephews. His
parents; one son, Terry Coble; two grandchildren; one brother, Warren
Coble; and one sister, Rosa Lea Lovan, precede him in death. Visitation
will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Dripping Springs Cemetery. |
| Hilda Elois PHELAN
Shephard Cochran |
Of Corning, Ark., born June 6, 1925, departed
this life Sept. 9, 2007, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in
Paragould, Ark. Mrs. Cochran was a homemaker who delighted in her
extended family which included sons, Bill Shephard and his wife, Loma,
of Millersville, Mo., Jim Shephard and his wife, Charlotte, of Eads,
Tenn.; and daughter, Barbara Sears and her husband, David, of
Springfield, Mo. Her grandchildren and their families are Mark and
Shelby Sears and children, Michael and Maddie, of Springfield, Mo.;
Teri and John Taylor and children, Austin and Zane, of Jackson, Mo.;
Jon-David and Stephanie Smith Sears of Yellow Springs, Ohio; William
Shephard of Republic, Mo.; Amy and Ryan Milzarek and children, Joshua,
Rachel and Joel, of Bartlett, Tenn.; Jason and Rachel Shephard of
Memphis, Tenn.; Joe Sears and his girlfriend, Tracy, of Springfield,
Mo.; and Sam and Kelly Sears of Springfield, Mo. Mother and Nanny will
be greatly missed by a family who loved her very much. Mrs. Shephard is
also survived by sisters, Helen Easterwood, Corning, Ark., Dorothy
Gerber, Poplar Bluff, Mo., Doris Shephard, Jones, Okla., JoAnn
Kamerman, Corning, Ark., Virginia Brumfield, Corning, Ark., and Wilma
Bauschlicher, Corning, Ark.; brothers, Jack Phelan, Jackson, Mich., and
Bob Phelan, Corning, Ark.; and her sister-in-law, Dois Jean Phelan,
Corning, Ark. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Marcus
Shephard, deceased, 1976, and Charles Cochran, deceased, 1987; her
parents, William Henry Phelan and Eathel Charity Gleghorn Phelan; and
her brother, Billie Phelan. Services for Mrs. Cochran will be 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at Ermert's Funeral Home, Corning, Ark., with
Pastor Michael Archer officiating. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m.
Tuesday. Internment will be at 2 p.m. at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery,
West Plains, Mo., with Rev. David Sears officiating. The family is
requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Corning
First Baptist Church sent to Ermert Funeral Home, P.O. Box 65, Corning,
AR 72422. |
| Jewell
Cochran |
Funeral services for Jewell Geran Cochran, 89, Indianapolis,
Ind., will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2009, in the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Cochran died at 8:20 p.m., Sunday,
May 3, 2009, at Community Hospital East, Indianapolis, Ind. He was
born July 2, 1919, at Union, Ark., to Burton “Burt” and Bessie Moore
Cochran. On Nov. 18, 1939, he was married at Viola, Ark., to Lois
Harbour who preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 2005. Before his
retirement, Mr. Cochran was employed by the Chrysler Corporation.
He was of the Baptist faith with his membership in the Freewill Baptist
Church for many years. He is survived by three children, Don Cochran,
wife, Sheron, Mooresville, Ind., Joe Cochran, wife, Shirley,
Indianapolis, Ind., and Kathryn Lueck, Clayton, Ind.; six
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; and
many nieces and nephews. His parents, wife, one brother and one sister
precede him in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday
at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart
Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County
News May 06, 2009)
|
| John Patrick Cody, III |
Age 59, West Plains MO - Visitation will be from
6 until 7:30 p.m., with Elks Services at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3,
2007, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Cody died 11:10 p.m.,
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1947, in
St. Louis, Mo., to John Patrick Cody Jr., and Martha Elizabeth Brown
Cody. Mr. Cody attended St. John Vianney High School, St. Louis and
received a bachelor of science in general studies. On Dec. 21, 2002, he
was married at West Plains, Mo., to Elizabeth Ford. Mr. Cody was a
veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a claims
representative with the Social Security Administration and was a member
of the Elks Lodge and Am-Vets. Mr. Cody was of the Catholic faith. He
is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Cody, of the family home; three
children, Amanda Dills of West Plains, John Patrick Cody IV of Cape
Girardeau, Mo., and Katherine Elizabeth Cody of St. Louis, Mo.; and two
sisters, Mary Leipzig, husband, Peter, of McKinleyville, Calif., and
Sally Cody of Brunswick, Ga. His parents precede him in death. Memorial
contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Howell Co News 10-01-07. |
|
MADISON CODY
|
Age 3 months - Caulfield MO - Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at the Rose Chapel of the
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Madison left this world at 1:30 p.m. on
Jan. 1, 2009 at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Sep. 18, 2008 at
West Plains MO to Archie 'D. J.' Cody and Crystal Pearson. She is
survived by her parents and brother, D. J., Crystal and Trey Cody,
Caulfield MO; grandparents Robert and Stephanie Lynn Pearson, Caulfield
MO; Archie Cody, Sr., Lubbock TX; Sheila Cody, Clovis NM; and Thomas
and Leslie Jolliff, Benwheeler TX; great-grandparents Jerry and Frankie
Yoder, Caulfield MO; Ray and Naoni Pearson, Bakersfield MO; John and
Anna Martin, Palm Springs CA; and Joyce Wolf, Clovis NM. Also surviving
are uncles, Jerry Pearson, wife Marrisa and children Izabella and
Gavin; Jason Pearson and daughter Hayden; and John Pearson; aunts
Melody Jeffcoat, husband Wesley and daughters Nicole, Jennabea, Molly,
Caitlyn and Andie; and Angel Cody, all of Clovis NM. She is loved by
many great uncles, great aunts and cousins. One sister, Shelley Cody,
precedes her in death. Although Madison was here for only a short time,
she is loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 6
until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Elijah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to Children's Miracle Network and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| REV. ROBERT FRANKLIN
COLBERT |
Age 70, Pomona - Funeral services were held
Sunday (Mar. 2, 1980) at 2:30 p.m. in the Carter Chapel of Carter
Funeral Home, West Plains, with Rev. Golden Hampton and Rev. John
Pyles officiating. Mr. Colbert died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb.
28, 1980, at the West Plains Memorial Hospital. Mr. Colbert had lived
in this area most of his life. He was born Apr. 5, 1909 in Howell
County, the son of the late Rev. John Hall Colbert and Ethel
McThompson. Mr. Colbert was married Apr. 29, 1930 to Jemima Dodson. A
minister for 43 years before his retirement, Mr. Colbert was currently
a member of Immanuel Baptist Church at Pomona. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Jemima Colbert, Pomona; six daughters, Mrs. Bobbie Jean
Havens, Pomona; Mrs. Claudette Smith, Warrenton; Mrs. Geneva Jo Flood,
Willow Springs; Mrs. Alice Mae Miller, New Hartford NY; Mrs. Carol
Stroud, Kansas City KS, and Mrs. Patricia Ann Collins, Peace Valley;
three sons, Robert Hall Colbert, Kansas City KS; Dwight David Colbert,
West Plains, and Truett William Colbert, Caulfield; two brothers, Leon
Colbert, West Plains, and John Hall Colbert, Jr., North Little Rock AR;
three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Poe, Pacific MO; Mrs. Jewell Howard, Oxford
KS, and Mrs. Marguerite Joice, West Plains; 34 grandchildren and 10
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers and one sister. Active pallbearers were grandsons and honorary
pallbearers were nephews. Persons attending from out of the area
included Cheryl Hart (missing), Mrs. Gladys Poe, Pacific; ____ Ramsey,
Little Rock AR; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Joice and family, St Charles; Joe T.
Colbert and family, North Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith,
Warrenton; Mrs. Alice Miller, New Hartford NY; Mr. and Mrs. Don Stroud
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Colbert and son, Kansas City KS;
Amos Aldridge, Salem AR; David Fore, Donald Fore, Mountain Home AR;
Ruby Fore, Gepp AR; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howard, Mrs. Darline Hall, Harold
Howard, Sam and Janice Waltz, Oxford KS; and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Poe,
Villa Ridge MO. Burial was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. |
| George J. Coldwell |
Age 77, Mountain View - Funeral services will be
10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, in Chapel Hill Church, with the Revs.
Lawrence Nevils and Paul Ordway officiating under the direction of
Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Mr. Coldwell died Saturday, Aug.
9, 2003, at Cox Walnut Lawn Hospital, Springfield. Burial will be
in Chapel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. |
| ERIC NEIL COLE |
(1985 - 2007) - Age 22, of Pomona MO - Funeral
services will be Thursday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains. He died at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield, Mo., at 8:04 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. He
is survived by his mother, Betty Tate; his beloved girlfriend, Ashley
Henderson; a son, Dylan Cole; brothers Bobby Cole and Tommy Cole;
sisters Amanda Spencers, Summer Truskett and Sarah Truskett; special
cousin Sherrie Guy; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He
is preceded in death by his grandparents and one sister, Crystal Cole.
Eric was a loving son, father, brother and friend. He was an avid
outdoorsman and enjoyed listening to music. He will be missed by all
who knew him. Memorials may be left for the family at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. (West Plains Daily Quill.) |
| Floyd Neil Cole |
Age 72, West Plains MO - Died at 1:45 a.m.
today, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Anna Arvilla (Madden) Ross,
76, Thayer. Died Aug. 5, 2008, at her home. Clary Funeral Home, Thayer.
Rosa Leah Spencer, 54, West Plains. Died at 1:09 a.m., Tuesday, Aug.
12, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Joyce Briggs, age 70, a resident of
the Summersville/Hartshorn area will be held Saturday, Aug 16 at 10 AM
at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held Friday
evening, from 6 to 8 PM. |
| Elwanda May Collier |
Age 74, West Plains - Funeral services were held
at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2007, at the Second Baptist Church under
the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Collier died at
7:40 p.m., Sunday, April 1, 2007, in Ozarks Medical Center. She was
born on Sept. 18, 1932, in West Plains, Mo., to Troy O. and Beulah
Bridges Nichols. Before her retirement, Mrs. Collier had worked at
Dean’s Natural Food for several years and was active in planning her
high school reunions. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church,
where she had been very active in church activities. She is survived by
her daughter, Pam Pruett and husband, Keith, of West Plains; two
grandchildren, Annette Jones and husband, Quinten, and Tyler Pruett;
two great-grandchildren, Sunshine Jones and Autumn Jones; one niece;
and one nephew. Her parents; stepmother, Hester Nichols; one
granddaughter, Renee Pruett; and one brother precede her in death.
Burial was held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Second Baptist Church Building Fund and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Amil Collins |
Cabool MO - Passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 30,
2008, at the St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, Mo.,
following a long illness at the age of 66. He was born on Sept. 30,
1942, at Twin Bridges, Mo., the son of the late Lonel and Claracy
(Johnson) Collins. Amil grew up in the Ellington, Mo., area. After
graduating from high school he joined the U.S. Air Force. He was united
in marriage to Barbara Smith on Jan. 30, 1966, in Midwest, Okla., and
to this union, two sons were born. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War
and served overseas in the Philippines, Okinawa, Japan, Thailand and
Fairbanks, Alaska. The last eight years of his service career, he was
stationed in Plattsmouth, Neb., where he served with the SAC Airborne
Command Post, better know as “The Looking Glass.” After retiring in
1981, the family moved back to Cabool where he went to work at the shoe
factory in Mansfield for a period of time. He then went to work for the
U.S. Postal Service, where he was a rural mail carrier in Cabool until
transferring to Springfield in 1998. Amil was saved as a young boy in a
small Baptist Church in Ellington, Mo., where his mother would walk him
and his brothers and sisters every Sunday. After having a massive heart
attack, they moved back to the farm near Cabool and had just recently
sold the farm and moved to town. Amil loved the outdoors and hunting
with his boys, but most of all he loved spending time with his family
and grandchildren. Amil was preceded in death by his parents; four
brothers, Jerry, Lonel, Harold and Norman; and two sisters, Vivian
Smith and Virginia Roe. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara of
Cabool; two sons, Tom and wife, Shelly of Tuscola, Texas, and Dustin
and wife, Linda of Rogersville, Mo.; five grandchildren, Kayla,
Melissa, Alli, Sammi and Aaron; three brothers, Oren of Willow Springs,
Mo., Hubert of Littlefield, Texas, and Arnold of St. Louis, Mo., and a
host of other relatives and friends. He will be dearly missed by those
who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank the Kabul
Nursing Home and St. John’s Regional Health Center for their
professional loving care. Graveside services were Saturday, Oct. 4,
2008, at the Cabool Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Brown officiating.
Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery with full military rites provided by
Whiteman AFB. Arrangements were under the direction of
Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool, Mo. |
| Basil Durant Collins |
Age 82, West Plains, died Oct. 12, 2004, at
Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, MO. He is survived by his wife,
Rosa, of the family; one son, Jerry Collins and wife Sally, West
Plains, and one daughter, Ginya Moore and husband William W.,
Springfield; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two
brothers. Funeral services will be Oct. 15, 2004, in the Rose Chapel of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park
Cemetery, Pomona. - (Springfield News-Leader Oct. 14, 2004.) |
| Chet O. Collins |
Age 91, West Plains MO - Funeral services will
be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Collins died 9:15 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2007, at
Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Aug. 11, 1915, in Ash Flat, Ark., to
Joseph Aaron and Vergie Mae Horton Collins. On June 15, 1940, he was
married at Gainesville, Mo., to Helen Adell Colvin. Before his
retirement, Mr. Collins was employed for 45 years with Coca-Cola. He
loved to read and was a collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia. Mr. Collins
was a member of Curry Street Church of Christ for 57 years. He is
survived by his wife, Helen Collins, of the family home; his son, Joe
Tom Collins, wife, Dolores, West Plains; two grandchildren, Renae
Williams, husband, Steve, West Plains, and Rodney Collins, Springfield,
Mo.; four great-grandchildren, Jennifer Coursey, husband, Justin,
Brandi Bell, husband, Micco, Brennen Wood and Tasha Williams, all of
West Plains; four great-great-grandchildren, Dagen, Trista, Lathen and
Kylee; one sister, Bernice Trout, Hastings, Neb.; and several nieces
and nephews. |
| CLYDE COLLINS |
Funeral services were held in the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with Rev. Gerald Bruner
officiating. Mr. Collins died at the West Plains Memorial Hospital.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Collins, Eldon Hudlow, Buster Collins, Melvin
Fox, Gary McCrackin and Duane Collins. Persons attending from out of
the area included Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Borwn, Julie, Danny and Allen,
Houston MO;Mr. & Mrs. Al Smith, Helen and Stacy, Kansas City MO;
Mrs. Earl Bradford, South Gate CA; Mr. & Mrs. Fred Collins, Mr.
& Mrs. Kenneth Collins, Karlas and Kenya; Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rowden
and children, all of Eminence MO; Mr. & Mrs. Steve Counts and
Angela, Imperial MO; Mr. & Mrs. Don Collins, Houston MO; Mrs. Wayne
DeGase, Wasola MO: Mr. & Mrs. David Parrott and family, St Louis
MO; Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Anderson, Paducah KY; Inez Shockley, Richard
Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Clinton, Mr. & Mrs. Dale Collins,
all of Willow Springs MO; Mr. & Mrs. Nick McMahan, Adam Turner, Del
Burgess, Bernice Wales, Beulah Lowe, Fay Bennett,all of Pomona MO; Mr.
& Mrs. Orsdell Langston, Caulfield MO; Mr. & Mrs. Wills
Blickensderfer, Coffeyville KS; mr. & Mrs. Ermal Garrett and
Martha, Pottersville MO; Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Decker, Dora MO; Burl
Farmer, Tulsa OK; Mr. & Mrs. E. C. Brant, Cabool MO; Mr. & Mrs.
Donald Collins, Joplin MO; Mary Lee Honeycutt, Pearl Sconce and Thelma
Bressler, all of Eminence MO. Interment was in Howell Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains. (No dates provided). |
| Crystal Dawn Collins |
Age 35, Dora MO - Graveside services will be 2
p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at Siloam Springs Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Crystal died 6:59 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at her home, She was born Aug. 15, 1972, in
Kansas City, Mo., to Larry Delane and Debra Ann Hale Collins. She
enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, loved listening to music and enjoyed
spending time with her family, especially her children. She is survived
by her companion and the father of Newt and Emily, Ewing Collins, Dora,
Mo.; four children, Dustin York, West Plains, Grace Burnett, Pomona,
Mo., Emily Collins and Newt Collins, both of Dora, Mo.; two brothers,
Michael D. Collins and Lucas Hale, West Plains; one sister, Stephanie
D. Collins, West Plains, and several nieces and nephews. Her
grandfather, Roy Hale;, her parents; and one son, Kanyon Press Collins,
preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the family
and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| DELMAR C. 'COONIE'
COLLINS |
Funeral services for Delmar C. “Coonie” Collins will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Collins died 2:20 a.m. Sunday, July 27, 2008, in
Ozarks Medical Center. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today,
Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Union Grove
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Cemetery
and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Friends and family
of “Coonie” Collins are invited to a celebration at the Union
Grove Church after his funeral services. Also, the family invites
everyone to wear blue, Mr. Collins’ favorite color.
Age 85, West Plains MO - Mr. Collins died 2:20 a.m., Sunday,
July 27, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Jan. 21, 1923,
near Crider, Mo., to Shelt and Anveline Robinson Collins. On April 19,
1942, he was married at West Plains to Bernadean Byers, who preceded
him in death on Dec. 11, 1986. Mr. Collins was a livestock dealer and
cattle farmer. He had been a member of the CCC Camp and was a member of
the Missouri Fox Trotters Association. Mr. Collins was a Christian and
attended Union Grove Baptist Church for more than 30 years. He is
survived by two sons, Duane Collins of West Plains, and Max Collins and
wife, Loretta, of West Plains; four grandchildren, Kip Collins and
wife, Jodie, Duanella Roe and husband, Chris, Kevin Collins and wife,
Shannon and Kimberly Collins; 16 great-grandchildren, Shelton Collins,
Kelsey Roe, Ashtin Collins, Katelynn Roe, Kassidy Roe, Jordan Collins,
Nacona Watkins, Grady Madorie, Ceder Collins, Kelby Madorie, Kendra
Collins, Ravin Collins, Nakiya Roe, Hayden Collins, Peta Collins and
Peyton Collins; one sister, Jewell Brixey of West Plains; and several
nieces and nephews. His parents; wife; four brothers, Herb, Harry,
Webb; and Sterling and three sisters, Ethel Fox, Goldie Collins and
Clara Kelly, precede him in death. Funeral services were held at 10
a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Burial at Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Union Grove Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home.
|
| Donald Eugene Collins |
Age 63, West Plains MO - Memorial services will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jun. 21, 2008 at the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Donald, known by many as 'Indian', passed
away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jun. 18, 2008 at his home. He was born
Jul. 26, 1944 at Dora MO, the son of Erman Collins & Irene Freemon.
He graduated from Dora High School with the class of 1962. On Jul. 8,
1983 he was married to Sherry Lynn Brotherton at West Plains, sharing
five children and a little dog, Taco. Mr. Collins loved camping,
fishing and woodworking. He retired from Southwest DRS after 34 years,
with many friends. He is survived by wife Sherry, of the home; five
children, Jeff Collins and wife Trisha, Dennis Lapekes and wife Cindy,
Robin Collins, Tommy Sheldon and Doug Collins and wife Michelle; five
grandchildren, P. J. and wife Morgan, Juston, Sheana and husband Tye,
Lee and David; five great-grandchildren, Kayley, Kay Don, Little Bo,
Braxton and Triton; one brother, Glen Dale Collins and wife Lea;
one sister, Leana Howard and husband Verlin; brothers-in-law Chuck
Brotherton and wife Jackie, David Brotherton and wife Karen, and Dennis
Brotherton and wife Darla; sister-in-law Connie Wiggington and husband
Larry; and his father-in-law Charles Brotherton. He is preceded in
death by his parents, two brothers, Doyle and Doyne Collins, sister
Ruby Thompson and his mother-in-law Ina Brotherton. |
| Doyle Collins |
Funeral services for Doyle Ray Collins, 63,
Olden, Mo., will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in the Rose
Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Collins died at 6 p.m.,
Saturday, June 13, 2009, at his home. He was born April 14, 1946, at
Twin Bridges, Mo., to Larkin McKinley and Ida Blanche Roper Collins. On
May 22, 1965, he was married at Salem, Ark., to Christina Faye Collins.
Mr. Collins worked all his adult life in the logging and sawmill
business until he no longer was able. He enjoyed reading, cock fighting
and loved the outdoors and going hunting and fishing, when possible.
Doyle was a loving husband, devoted father and a friend to all who knew
him. He was loved with all our hearts and will be missed ever more He
is survived by his wife, Christina Collins of the family home; eight
children, Rodney Lynn Collins, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Allisa Christine
Collins of West Plains, Mo., Carmen Renae McCrone, husband, Jeff, of
Birch Tree, Mo., Betty Lahoma Sweezer, husband, David, of Mexico, Mo.,
Freida Doylene Brott, husband, Randy, of Branson, Mo., Steven Collins
of Willow Springs, Mo., Alfred Matthew Collins of Mountain View, Mo.,
and Bradley Aaron Collins, wife, Melissa, of Pomona, Mo.; 20
grandchildren, Jamie Brown, Clifton Brown, Leann Brown and their
father, James Brown, Willow Springs, Mo., Joseph Stark, Jacob Stark,
Nichole Stark and their father, Joe Stark, of Birch Tree, Mo., David
Sweezer of Mexico, Mo., Jason Collins of Branson, Mo., Gwen Brott,
Brandon Brott, Sierrah Brott, and their father, Bob Brott, Branson,
Mo., Telonna Brott, Ashley Brott and Levi Brott, all of Branson, Mo.,
Austin Collins, Candice Collins, Maleiya Collins, Darrick Collins and
Taylor Collins, all of Mountain View, Mo., and Hope Collins of Pomona,
Mo.; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Paul M. Collins, Pomona,
Mo., Roger L. Collins, wife, Harrieta, of Bakersfield, Mo., and Ival
Collins, wife,
Mary, Caulfield, Mo.; two sisters, Loeta White and Naomi Painter, both
of West Plains, Mo.; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
His parents, one grandson, Michael Brott and two brothers, Leon and
Alonzo Collins, precede him in death. Burial will be at Howell Memorial
Park Cemetery. (Howell County News, June 17, 2009) |
| Duane Cline Collins |
Funeral services for Duane Cline Collins, 65, West Plains,
were Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Collins died at 8:10 p.m., Sunday, May 10, 2009, in
NHC HealthCare. He was born Sept. 21, 1943, in Grimmett, Mo., to
Delmar Cline (Coonie) and Bernadean Byers Collins. Mr. Collins
was a farmer, cattle dealer and served as Howell County Assessor for
eight years. He was a member of the Missouri Fox Trotters
Association, loved to cook and enjoyed hunting. Mr. Collins loved
company and was a great father, grandfather and friend. He was of
the Church of Christ faith. He is survived by two children, Duanella
Roe, husband, Chris and Kip Collins, wife, Jodie, all of West Plains;
13 grandchildren; and one brother, Max Collins, wife, Loretta, of West
Plains. His parents and several aunts and uncles precede him in death.
Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
American Stroke Foundation and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
(Howell County News, May 20, 2009)
|
| Elfa Mae Russell Collins |
Born Sep. 27, 1905 at Dora MO, departed this
life on Apr. 7, 1972, having reached the age of 66 years, 6 months and
11 days. On Oct. 22, 1922 she was united in marriage to Andy J. Collins
at Dora MO. To this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Joan Myree
Anderson of Van Buren MO. She trusted Jesus Christ as her personal
Savior on Jun. 14, 1950 and became a charter member of the Friendship
Baptist of West Plains MO, in which she served her Lord and Master
faithfully through the years. Surviving are her husband, Andy Collins,
one daughter, Mrs. John Anderson, two granddaughters, Debbie and Dyann
Anderson, all of Van Buren MO, one sister, Mrs. J. S. Collins of West
Plains MO, one brother, Mr. Arlis Russell of Springfield, two half
brothers, Arthur Fields and Artis Fields, both of West Plains MO. She
was prece3ded in death by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. F.
Russell of West Plains, and one sister, Miss Delphia Russell of Dora
MO. She will be missed by those of the family, her church and her many,
many friends more than words can express. SERVICES: Sunday, Apr. 9,
1972, 3:00 p.m. Carter Chapel, West Plains MO. MINISTERS: Rev. H. G.
Braynard, Rev. Robert Brotherton. QUARTEST: Friendship Baptist Church.
PALLBEARERS: Active - LeRoy Brown, Wayne Vonallmen, Bill Hardcastle,
Butch Fine, Jim Lewis, Bill Fore. Honorary - Lindsay Briscoe, Melvin
Ford, L. T. Kissinger, Gerald Bruner, Bill Tulk, Paul Hoover, Hoover
McClintock, Ray Smith. INTERMENT: Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Leland Carter Funeral Home, West Plains MO. |
| Flora Adeline Thompson
Collins |
Born June 24, 1931, to Frank and Caroline
Thompson, in Dora, MO, and died Oct. 30, in Ozarks Medical Center, West
Plains. The family settled in the West Plains area where she met and
married Everett Collins in 1947. They were married for 44 years and to
this union, 11 boys and six girls were born. Flora had worked some, but
caring for her family and raising her children was her main focus. Ms.
Collins is survived by her children, Carolyn Moffett; Edward "Randy"
Collins (& Betty); Mildred Harmon (& Mark); Thelma Caldwell
(& Quinn); Nancy Sympson (& Fred); Tommy Collins (& Robin);
Orville "Dean" Collins (& Schelia); Steavy Collins (& Cathy);
Belinda Kuntz (& Bob); Ranol Collins (& Michelle); Mikel
Collins (& Chris); Bruce Collins; and Ronald Collins. She is also
survived by a daughter-in-law, Margie Collins, and by a son-in-law,
Ralph Turnbull, four sisters-in-law, 34 grandchildren, 33
great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Flora was preceded in
death by her parents, four brothers, her husband, one daughter, three
sons and one son-in-law. She was of the Pentecostal Faith and a
homemaker. Services will be Nov. 2, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel
in West Plains, with burial at Buff Cemetery in Howell County.
Visitation will be Nov. 1. (WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL, 31/Oct/2008) |
|
Frances Morgan Collins
|
Age 83 West Plains - Funeral services will be
held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church with the Revs.
Lester Bradford and Wendell Page officiating. Mrs. Collins died
Wednesday at 9:10 a.m. in West Plains Memorial Hospital. She was bon
Feb. 4, 1894, near Grimmett MO, the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas
Benton Morgan and Mar Lane Morgan. She had spent her entire life in
this area, receiving her education in the schools of Howell County, and
for many years taught in the rural district here. On Aug. 3, 1912, she
was married at West Plains to Thomas M. Collins, who preceded her in
death March 4, 1966. Mrs. Collins had been of the Baptist faith since
early womanhood with her membership being in the First Baptist Church
of West Plains for many years. She was instrumental in starting the
Bethany Sunday school class of that church and taught the class for
several years. For many years she served as secretary of the Howell
County Baptist Association. She also served as Republican committee
woman for Siloam Springs for a number of years. Survivors include three
children, Glen Collins and Mrs. Flossie Hoplins, West Plains, and
Edward Collins, Collinsville IL; ten grandchildren, 20 great
grandchildren, and a brother, Leroy Morgan, West Plains. Preceding her
in death are her parents, her husband, a son, Gale L. Collins, an
infant son Paul, and four sisters. The family will be at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. to receive
friends. Interment will be beside her husband in Howell Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains. |
| Helen Louise Collins |
Age 79, West Plains MO - Funeral services were
held at 2 p.m. today, Monday, July 7, 2008, in the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Collins died 1:45 a.m. Saturday,
July 5, 2008, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born Sept. 19, 1928,
in Howell County MO, to Burley and Gladys Hicks Collins. On April 27,
1947, she was married at West Plains MO, to Darrell Collins, who
preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1980. Mrs. Collins had worked at
Marathon Electric and had been employed as a CNA at West Vue Nursing
Center. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, raising flowers and loved her
family. Mrs. Collins had attended the Lighthouse Church. She is
survived by four children, Don Collins, Willow Springs MO, Mary
Uchtman, husband, Billy, Clifford Collins and Wilma Goodman, all of
West Plains; four grandchildren, Clifford 'Bozo' Collins Jr., Mandy
Bean, Leigh Ann Collins and Angie Deckard; five great-grandchildren,
Taylor, Cheyenne Cassidy, Ciara and Hollis; three brothers, Basil
Collins, wife, Pat, Pomona MO, Leslie Collins, wife, Naomi, and Charles
Collins, wife, Janice, both of West Plains; two sisters, Wanda Hill,
Pomona MO, and Mable Collins, West Plains; a sister-in-law, Trilba
Wheat; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; two brothers;
three sisters; and one son-in-law, Ron Goodman, precede her in death.
Burial was in Siloam Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to American Diabetes Association and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. |
| Howard Donald Collins |
Age 76, West Plains - Graveside services were
held Sunday, December 14, 2008, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery
under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Collins died
8:15 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 18,
1931, in Willow Springs, Mo., to Oliver Lee and Edna Mae Dooms Collins.
On Jan. 7, 1954, he was married at Kansas City, Mo., to Violet Marie
Nute. Mr. Collins was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He
was employed for 43 years with Caterpillar, retiring on December 1,
1991. Mr. Collins was a member of the American Legion Post #23, West
Plains, and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by
his wife, Violet Collins, of the family home; and several nieces and
nephews. Mr. Collins and his wife, Violet, raised nine foster children;
and their children called him “Keyki” and Keeke.” His parents and
grandparents precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made
to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, SNAP or West Plains Regional Animal
Shelter and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Jackie Warren 'Big
Jack' Collins |
Age 68, West Plains - Departed this life at 11
p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. He
was born Jan. 11, 1941, at West Plains, Mo., to Elvin D. and Bessie
Hunter Collins. Mr. Collins attended school in Howell County, Mo., and
moved to California in 1960. He was employed as a roofer until
1972 and currently was employed at the Public Water
Supply District #2, having worked there for 20 years. On Oct. 3,
1958, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Faye Pliler; they
celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2008. Mr. Collins was a very
kind, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His
family was important to him and he always took care of everyone. He is
survived by his wife, Faye Collins, of the family home; three
grandchildren, Derek Collins, wife, Danielle, Chris Collins and friend,
Heather Bennett and Jacklyn Dawn, of the family home;
great-grandchildren, Bricen, Braden, Brenton, Cole and Emily; a
brother, Jerry Collins, and wife, Carla; a special 'adopted' daughter,
Sarah Collins, of the family home; an aunt, Darlene Collins; two
sisters-in-law, Mildred Young, husband, Jessie and Karin Collins; four
brothers-in-law, Ted and Brenda Pliler, Bill and Lois Ellison, Dallas
and Ruby Pliler and Gary and Bev Pliler; several nieces and nephews;
and many friends, patrons and co-workers of the Public Water
Supply District #2. His grandparents, parents, one son, Darrell Lee
Collins, two brothers, Jimmie Collins and Leonard Collins and one
sister, Judy Smith, precede him in death. Friends and neighbors may
sign a register book at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial
services will be held at a later date. |
| James Eugene Collins |
Age 56, Mountain View AR, entered in to rest on
Nov. 10, 2008, at Mountain View. Mr. Collins was born July 1, 1952, in
Willow Springs MO to Ira and Lucille Collins. He was a
self-employed carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Dianna Ford
Collins of the home; sons, Aaron, Bo, Brad Collins, James Welch and
Donnie Henry; daughters, Toni Collins, Sharon Henry, Shonna Rishton;
brothers, James, Charles, Rodgers Collins and sister, Mary Ann Ellis;
32 grandchildren Aunt Evelyn, Linda and Lynn and many loving relatives
and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. There
is no visitation. A memorial service is 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15,
2008, at Roller Coffman Chapel Mountain View AR Roller Coffman Funeral
Home in Mountain View AR, is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Lewis Collins |
Age 84, West Plains - Funeral services were
held in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains with
Rev. Charles McFarland officiating. Mr. Collins died at West Plains
Memorial Hospital. Interment beside his wife in Howell Memorial Park
Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains. (No dates provided) |
| Margaret Ann Sisney
Collins |
Born May 10th 1898 to William Jefferson Sisney
and Mary Elizabeth Turley at Ava Mo. She passed away at the age of 108
years, 2 months, and 28 days. Margaret was united in marriage to
William David Collins on August 1, 1916, and to this union were 11
children. Melvin, Lloyd, Burl, Junior, and Lucille Collins who preceded
her in death. She is survived by 2 sons Marvin and Vernon Collins. 4
daughters Marie Collins Alcorn, Gladys Collins Haynes, Bonnie Collins
Stephenson, and Janice Collins Gregory. 32 grandchildren, 92
great-grandchildren,96 great-great- grandchildren. Her husband William
David Collins preceded her in death December 3 1982 . |
| Phyllis Lou Sloan
Collins |
Age 61, West Plains MO - Funeral Services will
be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West
Plains. She was born the daughter of Alma L. Howell Sloan and the late
Aubrey J. Sloan on June 24, 1945, in Koshkonong , Mo. , and died June
16, 2007, in West Plains. She was united in marriage in July 1971 in
Willow Springs , Mo. , to Earnest Collins, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her mother, Alma L. Howell Sloan, West Plains; two
brothers, Dennis Sloan and wife, Millie, West Plains, Jay Sloan of West
Plains; one sister, May Ott and husband, J.W., Flippin, Ark.; two
nieces, Monica Osborn and husband, Michael, Flippin, Ark., Melissa
Tyler and husband, Mike, West Plains. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Earnest Collins; her father, Aubrey J. Sloan; and one brother,
Harold Sloan. She was a Christian of the Baptist faith and was a home
caregiver. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the
family to help defray the cost of the service. Burial will be in Howell
Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home,
Inc., West Plains. |
| Rose Mae Boles Collins |
Age 84, West Plains, died November 29, 2005, at
her home. She is the daughter of Elisha Britin Boles and Lula Etta
(Wilson) Boles. She married Basil Durant Collins. She is survived by
her children, Ginya Moore and husband, William, Springfield and Jerry
Collins and wife, Sally, West Plains; three grandchildren; one step-
granddaughter; three great grandchildren; one sister; and two brothers.
Funeral services will be Dec. 2, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home, West Plains. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park
Cemetery, West Plains. Springfield News-Leader Dec. 1, 2005. |
| Sherry Lea Brim Collins
|
Lovingly referred to by family and friends as
'Pixie' or 'Big'en', was born February 7, 1966 to Carl Otis Brim and
Eula Mae Stringer Brim and passed away in her home November 27, 2007,
making her age 41 years 9 months and 20 days. She was preceded in death
by her father Carl Otis Brim, 2 brothers, Carl Eugene Brim and James
Ashmore, 1 sister Sandra Diana Labbee, 2 nephews, Bryan Stewart and
Brad Kinserlow, 1 niece Mariah Stark, her grandmothers, Minnie Atchison
and Dollie Stringer, her father-in-law Charley Collins, and her
grandmother-in-law Margaret Sysney. She was united in marriage to
Steven Lee Collins on June 8, 2003. They shared their lives with 4
children, Brandon Brim, Cole Brim, Laura Collins, and Shachawna Collins
and 3 grandchildren, Daycia, Hunter and Wyatt. Due to Sherry's thirst
for knowledge and new experiences, she enjoyed many occupations,
including Beautician, Nurses Aid, Welder, and Truck Driver. While
Sherry enjoyed many hobbies, her greatest joy in life came from
spending quality time with family and friends doing the things she
loved, like camping, swimming and fishing. Left to mourn her passing
are her husband Steven Lee Collins, 2 daughters, Laura and Shachawna
Collins of the home, 2 sons, Brandon Brim of Yukon, and Cole Romines,
of Mountain View, her mother Eula Brim of Hartshorn, 6 brothers, Ronnie
Brim of Mountain View, Donnie Brim of Illinois, Larry Labbee of
Hartshorn, Bobby Labbee of and wife Rhonda of Elk Creek, Billy Labbee
and wife Sharon of Hartshorn, and Tim Labbee and wife Donna of Elkland,
1 sister Rhonda Shoults and husband David of Hartshorn, 3
grandchildren, Daycia, Hunter and Wyatt; her Godparents, Bud and
'Froggie' Hawkins, along with many aunts, uncles, and a host of nieces
and nephews that all carry very special memories of their Aunt Big'en
in their hearts. Sherry filled our lives with gifts of love and
laughter and we pray that the memories we are left with now, will
sustain us 'til we meet again in Heaven. Services were held on Friday,
November 30th 2007 at 11:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in
Summersville with Rev. Donald Fisher officiating. Interment was in the
Collins Family Farm Cemetery near Mountain View, MO under the care of
Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. |
| Thelma Mae Collins |
born Feb. 9, 1933, in Three Brothers, Ark., the
daughter of Virgil Lewis and Opal (Spoon) Lewis. She passed away March
31, 2009, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 76 years. She was united
in marriage to Vernon Collins on April 18, 1953, and to this union, six
children were born. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; one
son, Charlie Collins; one daughter, Beverly Sue Collins; two sisters,
Ruby Rishell and Lena Anderson; one half brother, Leestel Miller;
in-laws William Dave Collins and Margaret Ann Collins; and several
brothers and sisters-in-law. She is survived by her husband, Vernon
Collins of Mountain View, Mo.; one son, Duke Collins of Mountain View,
Mo.; three daughters, Jennett Haynes and husband Bobby of Mountain
View, Mo., Kathy (Sue) Thompson and husband Glenn of Mountain View and
Debra (Dee) Dooley and husband Brian of Mountain View, Mo.; two
sisters, Betty Collins and husband Marvin of Mountain View, Mo., and
Lizzie Barnett and husband Willard of Sedalia, Mo.; and 25
grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews,
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Thelma liked to go to church and
spend time with family. She enjoyed gardening and loved her flowers.
Thelma also loved hunting, fishing, swimming and camping. She was
baptized on Oct. 21, 2007, and was a member of the Mountain View
Christian Church. Thelma touched so many lives and was loved by
everyone who knew her. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and
loved her. Funeral services were held Friday, April 3, 2009, at the
Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, Mo., with Pastor Brian Ingalls
officiating. Interment was in Forest Dell Cemetery in Mountain View,
Mo., under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, Mo. |
Thomas E Collins
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born on August 29, 1944 in Howell county Missouri at the family homestead to Arlan & Anna (Schwarz) Collins. He died on March 18, 2013 in Fairbury, NE. Thomas is survived by his Wife: Linda, Children: Chrissy & Husband Alan Hellbusch, John Paul Bradley, Jr. & Wife Kelly, Nathan Bradley, Jacob Brookshire & Wife Tiffine, Grandchildren: Adam & Logan Hellbusch, Shyanna & Bryce Barber, Bree & Jenna Bradley, Noah Bradley, Malacki & Brady Brookshire, Sisters: Mary Tune of Wichita, KS., Lorene Lowe & Husband Troy of Willow Springs, MO., Joyce Hibner of Paducah, KY., numerous Nieces & Nephews. He was preceded by Parents, Sister Genevive Bunch & Husband Roy, Brothers Franklin "Bud" Collins, & Arlie Ray Collins, Brother-in-law Jim Tune & Claude Hibner. Tom attended school at Liberty County School, & Willow Springs MO. High School. Tom was a hard working man keeping usually several jobs at a time. He was employed by Harlan trucking, Jones Candy CO., & various filling stations in Willow Springs, MO., Endicott Clay Brickyard - Endicott, NE. as well as mowing lawns throughout the summer. Tom left his beloved Ozarks & moved to Fairbury, NE. in 1981. He married Linda Hanson Bradley on August 28, 1981 in Fairbury, Together they raised three children. Tom loved family gatherings, especially when food was involved, which was almost always. He enjoyed local racing events, NASCAR, southern gospel music, as well as tinkering with his lawn mowers. Tom collected caps, tools, & lots of friends & was always ready to add to any of these collections. Although he always stayed true to his beloved Ozarks, he did become a Husker convert, often wearing Husker red & watching Husker football games. Tom will be missed by all who knew him. Services were Friday March 22, 2013 at the Four Square Church in Fairbury, NE., with Pastor Brooks Bryan officiating. Burial in the Fairbury Cemetery - Fairbury, NE. Memorials to the Family's Choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury are in charge of arrangements.
(Published in The Wichita Eagle on March 28, 2013)
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| Wilbert Collins |
son of Bert and Dovie Collins, was born on June
29, 1932, at Siloam Springs, Mo. He entered into eternal rest at the
age of 76. He was married to Alene Thomas Collins May 23, 1962, at West
Plains, Mo., and they were married for 42 years. They had four
children: Bobby Collins of Kansas City, Mo., Tammy Thomas of
Springfield, Mo., Debbie Smith and husband Jerry of Cabool, Mo., Dale
and Audrey Collins of Dora, Mo., Randy and Cindy Collins of West
Plains, Mo. He married Janice Brown June 26, 2002, at Harrison, Ark.
Janice and her three children survive, Tammy and Eric Raspberry of
Riverside, Mo., Darlena and Tim McDaniel of Willow Springs, Mo., and
Sethanie and Stewart Breeds of Willow Springs, Mo. Grandchildren are
Matt Collins, Kenneth Shawn Thomas, Crystal Smith, Ashley Collins,
Bradley Smith, Tory Collins, Kaige Collins, Harley Collins, Gracie
Collins, Ryan Wood, Cody McDaniel, Checotah McDaniel, Whitley McDaniel,
Haley Raspberry and Amelia Raspberry, Zeke Breeds. Great-grandchildren
are Isaac Thomas and Kaley Collins. A memorial service for Wilbert
Collins was on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at First Church of God. The
officiating ministers were Barbara Crouch, pastor of First Church of
God, and Wallace and Sherri Quibodeaus of Summersville, Mo., from
Rivers of Living Water. Wilbert went to school mostly at Siloam
Springs. He served in the military in the Korean War. Wilbert worked at
General Motors in Kansas City seven years and then moved back to the
Willow Springs area where his three children attended Willow Springs
schools. One of his favorite jobs was cutting and selling wood in the
West Plains area and then in his later life, he loved driving cars for
Morlan Shell Ford Garage in West Plains and Bailey Chevrolet in Willow
Springs. Wilbert had a strong belief in the Lord. He enjoyed life,
talking to friends, and going places and seeing friends and a good meal
out at a restaurant. He was described by his family as a strong-willed
person with a positive attitude. He had cancer in his later life and
fought a great battle at the end. He loved and was so proud of his
children and grandchildren and will be missed greatly by them and all
who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burt and Dovie
Collins, wife Alene Collins, and several brothers and sisters.
Surviving sisters and brothers are Marie, Ruby, Maxine James and Otis.
(Howell County News, 4/29/09) |
| Mariko Johnson Collison
|
A resident of Springfield, Mo., passed away
unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, due to natural
causes. Born Oct. 21, 1962, in Iwakuni, Japan, she was 44 years old.
Mariko was married to John T. Collison of Springfield, Mo., on July 7,
1983. To this union, one child was born. She was described as a hard
working person who most recently worked for the 'Korea House' in
Springfield as a cook until she suffered a stroke and was unable to
return to work. Throughout her life she had many enjoyments such as
collecting glassware, trap shooting, and working in her flower garden.
However, she loved and enjoyed spending time with her pet Chihuahuas,
especially 'Selena.' Mariko was described as the type of person who was
'generous to a fault.' She was always putting others before herself and
her own needs. Bringing others happiness in any way she could was of
utmost importance to her. She will be greatly missed by family and
friends. Mariko is survived by her loving husband John T. Collison and
her son James Iver Collison of Springfield and by her parents Iver and
Rae Johnson of Mountain View. She is further survived by her brother
David A. Johnson and his wife Merciliza and their children Kristine,
Daniel, and Ryan all of Dayton, Ohio. A graveside funeral service will
be held Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Greenlawn Cemetery
located at E. Third and Bay Streets in Mountain View with Pastor Kathy
Osiel from the United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Virgil Henry Colter |
Born October 20, 1928 at West Plains, MO the son
of James Curtis Colter and Lillie (Holden) Colter. He departed from
this life May 9, 2008 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 79 years. He
was united in marriage to Lois Randolph and to this union three
children were born. He was preceded in death by his mom and dad, four
brothers Sammy, Everett, Seborn, and Earl Chester; and two sisters
Imogene and Letha. He is survived by his two sons Rexall Colter of
Mountain View, MO and Randy Colter and wife Brenda of Mountain View,
MO; one daughter Rachel Thomure and husband Brad of New Hamburg, MO;
three sisters Stella Tapley of Mountain View, MO; Mary Gall of Mountain
View, MO; and Clara Jean Nicklin of California; six grandchildren
Brandi, Becca, Ryan, Stephanie, Trina, and Deana; seven great
grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Virgil
received his education at Oak Ridge School near the Eleven Point River.
He served in the United States Army from February 1948 until February
1952 when he was honorably discharged. During his time in the United
States Army he received the Occupation Medal (Japan). He enjoyed many
hobbies. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and working in the garden.
He loved spoiling his grandkids and spending time with family and
friends most. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral Services were held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10AM at the Duncan
Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Rev. Brian Ingalls and Punkie
Stevenson officiating. Interment with Military Honors was in the
Veterans Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home
of Mountain View, MO. |
| Ervin Lester Conner, Sr. |
Born December 19, 1924, the son of Sparrow Green
(Jim) and Medie Bandy Conner, and passed away February 14, 2007 at the
age of 82, in Mountain View, Missouri, after an extended stay in the
hospital. He attended Flat Rock Elementary and Summersville High
School. He then served in the United States Army and belonged to VFW.
Ervin was united in marriage to Rosa Mary Henry on October 4, 1963 in
Mountain View, Missouri. He was saved and baptized in Flat Rock,
Missouri and attended Little Zion Baptist Church in Trask, Missouri. He
is survived by his wife, Rosie; six children, Ervin Lester Conner, Jr.,
Webb City, Missouri; Richard Reeves, Ron Reeves, Kevin Conner, Shirley
Selvey, all of Mountain View, Missouri; and Lynette Conner, Amarillo,
Texas; one brother, Darrell Conner, Florence, Colorado; eighteen
grandchildren, Amy Reese, Charles Reeves, Joshua Reeves, Beth Reeves,
Joy Buckner, Michelle Bryant, Jenni Lopez, Alicia Martinez, Patty
Uveges, Reggie Selvey, Dewayne Nagel, Cheryl Reed, Chad Conner, Linsey
Conner, Holly Conner, Kaitlin Conner, Jackson Conner, and Kore Duncan;
twelve great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Ervin was
retired and enjoyed working his farm of 43 years, traveling and seeing
the country, and spending time with his family. He loved to joke around
and was a friend to all. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and
loved him. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February
17, 2007 in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View, Missouri with Rev. Harold
Smith officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View,
Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. |
| V. Mae Cook |
Age 97, West Plains - Died 2:55 a.m. Monday,
April 24, 2006, in West Vue Nursing Center, West Plains.
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday
in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Cook will lie in
state 2 p.m. Wednesday until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. |
| CLARK ALEXANDER COOPER |
JUDGE COOPER, 88, DIES FOLLOWING LENGTHY ILLNESS
- Long-Time Resident Was Former Associate Judge of Howell County Court
- Judge Clark Alexander Cooper, 88, a resident of Howell County since
1888 and former associate judge of the County Court, died yesterday
afternoon at his home, 1019 Renfrow Avenue, after a long illness during
which he had been bedfast for the last two years. The funeral will be
held Sunday afternoon at 3 in the First Methodist Church with burial in
New Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Robertson Funeral Home.
Mr. Cooper was born Dec. 15, 1862 at Big Sandy TN, and came to Howell
County as a young man and began teaching in the rural schools here. He
first taught at South Fork and then in other schools of the county for
a total of eleven terms. He and his wife, the former Ida J. Bolin, who
survives him, would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary next
July 31st. - Rural Mail Carrier - He was a rural mail carrier for 11
years until his health forced him to retire, then went into
farming and livestock raising for a number of years. In 1926 he was
elected associate judge of the county court from the northern district.
He took pride in the progress made in building better roads in the
county during his term on the court. While he was on the court, the
plans for the present courthouse building were selected and approved.
He and his family resided at Peace Valley, then at Pomona, and moved to
West Plains in 1949. He was a member of the First Methodist Church
here. Besides his wife, he is survived by seven sons and daughters:
Mrs. Guy Wood of the family home, Jack Cooper, West Plains, T. J.
Cooper and Mrs. E. B. Ward of Kansas City, Mrs. Frank Paul of Muskegon
MI, Mrs. Eddie Myers, Davenport IA, V. E. Cooper, Lebanon MO, also by
one brother, S. T. Cooper of Miami FL, and one sister, Mrs. Ella French
of Corpus Christi TX. All of the children are expected to be here for
the services. ~ West Plains Daily Quill June 1 1951. |
| ERVIN LESTER CONNER,
SR. |
Born December 19, 1924, the son of Sparrow Green
‘Jim’ and Medie BANDY CONNER, and passed away February 14, 2007 at the
age of 82, in Mountain View MO after an extended stay in the hospital.
He attended Flat Rock Elementary and Summersville High School. He then
served in the United States Army and belonged to VFW. Ervin was united
in marriage to Rosa Mary HENRY on October 4, 1963 in Mountain View MO.
He was saved and baptized in Flat Rock MO and attended Little Zion
Baptist Church in Trask MO. He is survived by his wife, Rosie; six
children, Ervin Lester CONNER, Jr., Webb City MO; Richard REEVES, Ron
REEVES, Kevin CONNER, Shirley SELVEY, all of Mountain View MO; and
Lynette CONNER, Amarillo TX; one brother, Darrell CONNER, Florence CO;
eighteen grandchildren, Amy REESE, Charles REEVES, Joshua REEVES, Beth
REEVES, Joy BUCKNER, Michelle BRYANT, Jenni LOPEZ, Alicia MARTINEZ,
Patty UVEGES, Reggie SELVEY, Dewayne NAGEL, Cheryl REED, Chad CONNER,
Linsey CONNER, Holly CONNER, Kaitlin CONNER, Jackson CONNER, and Kore
DUNCAN; twelve great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Ervin
was retired and enjoyed working his farm of 43 years, traveling and
seeing the country, and spending time with his family. He loved to joke
around and was a friend to all. He will be sadly missed by all who knew
and loved him. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,
February 17, 2007 in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View MO with Rev. Harold
SMITH officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View
MO under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Sources
for this information: The Summersville Beacon. |
| EVERETT GREEN CONNER |
Son of James and Medie BANDY CONNER, was born
January 27, 1927 at Flat Rock MO, and passed away at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield MO on Thursday, April 10, 2003, at the age of
76 years, 2 months and 13 days. He was united in marriage to Dorothy
COOLEY and to this union two children were born, Barbara and Keith. He
later married Maxine YOUNGER HODGE and to their union she brought two
daughters, Lorna and Lana. Everett served in the armed forces in World
War II. He worked in the log woods in the western states as well as in
Shannon County and loved it. He also worked in a dairy farm in Willard
MO. In later years he built fence for many people in the area, but
there was nothing Everett loved more than to work a good mule. He will
be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death
by his parents, Jim and Medie CONNER. He leaves to mourn his passing
his wife, Maxine CONNER, of Mountain View MO; his children, Keith and
wife Barbara CONNER of Mountain View MO; Barbara and husband Wes ALBERS
of Minden NE; Lorna and husband Gary GARRISON of Ellington MO; Lana
CYPRET of Stafford MO; sister, Marie JONES of Mountain View MO;
brothers Ervin CONNER and wife Roxie of Mountain View MO, and Darrell
CONNER and wife Rose of Florence CO; nine grandchildren and two great
grandchildren, and a host of friends he made during his walk on Earth.
Services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at Bradford
Funeral Home with Rev. Bud and Rev. Carl YOUNGER officiating. Interment
was in Flat Rock Cemetery near Summersville MO, under the direction of
Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Sources for this
information: The Current Wave, April 23, 2003. |
| WANDA LEONE YOUNGER
CONWAY |
Age 76, former resident of Birch Tree, MO died
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in Independence Jackson Co MO. She was born
February 8, 1931, the daughter of Ollie and Edna YOUNGER, at Montier
Shannon Co MO. She and her husband, William CONWAY, were married April
12, 1950 in Salem Fulton Co AR. She was employed by Brown Shoe Co. and
Tobin Hamilton Shoe Co. from 1969 to 1983 before becoming bookkeeper
for her husband's trucking company until 1998. She was preceded in
death by her husband, William E. CONWAY, both of her parents, and a
brother, Doyle L. YOUNGER. Wanda was a member of the Church of God of
Prophecy at Birch Tree Shannon Co MO. She also enjoyed home-making,
quilting, crocheting, and embroidering. Survivors include a son and
daughter-in-law, Mark and Becky CONWAY of Mountain View Howell Co MO; a
daughter and son-in-law, Kellie and James TOWNSEND of Odessa MO.; a
sister, Winita PREWETT of Verona MO.; and 7 grandchildren; James
TOWNSEND, Tim TOWNSEND, Dalton Brake, Nick TOWNSEND, Brett CONWAY,
Kelsey TOWNSEND, and Brook CONWAY. Services were held Saturday,
December 15, 2007 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree, MO.,
with Bro. Roger SMITH officiating. Interment was held in Oak Grove
Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Yarber Mortuary,
Mountain View, MO. |
| Susan Ann 'Susie' Coobs |
Age 59, West Plains MO - Died June 30, 2007,
Knoxville TN. A service honoring the memory of local graphic artist and
web designer Susie Coobs will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the
Yellow House Community Arts Center . A reception will follow. |
| DOROTHY NAOMI MORTON
COOPER |
Daughter of Francis Marion Morton and Naomi Bell
Street was born in Haffner, Missouri, February 16, 1915 and passed away
at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri on Thursday
morning January 5, 2006 at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 19 days.
At the age of 24, Dorothy was united in marriage to Eli Cooper at
Summersville , Missouri on February 8, 1938 making their union together
43 years before Eli passed away September 16, 1981. To their union one
son Jimmy Dale Cooper was born and passed away shortly. She and Eli
farmed near Summersville, after Eli passed away she sold the farm and
moved to Summersville where she lived until she became to ill to stay
at home. She moved to the Mountain View Health Care where she resided
until she passed away. She like to piece quilts, and she loved to grow
flowers in her yard and did so until she moved to the nursing home.
Dorothy was saved and baptized at the age of 83, and attended the First
Baptist Church in Summersville as long as she was able. Preceding
Dorothy in death are her parents, Francis and Naomi, husband Eli, son
Jimmy Dale, and 11 brothers and sisters, Millie Myrtle, Martha Helen,
Lucinda 'Cinda'; Aaron Abraham, Manda Anna, Lilburn Elis, Emma Jane,
Bertha Magdalean, Marion Ernest, Pearl, Rachel Inez. Dorothy is
survived by nieces and nephews; Edith Lavern Crocker and James of
Summersville, Missouri; Mabel Sykes and Thurman of Summersville and
Wayne and Joyce Morton of Hartshorn, Missouri, Evelyn & Don Hart of
Maryland Heights; Venita & husband of Texas; Carl Jordon of Texas;
Ruby & Von Wilson of Colorado Springs; and a host of other nieces
and nephews. Dorothy was tenderly loved by her nieces and nephew who
lives in Summersville. Services were held Sunday, January 8, 2006 at
2:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Phil
Jester officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under
the direction of Bradford Funeral Home. [Courtesy of The Current
Wave.] |
| Loretta Patricia 'Pat'
SMITH BUCKNER Cooper |
Born to William Bueford and Leanore Pugh Smith
on July 11, 1939 in Shannon County, Missouri. She passed away January
18, 2007 at Mountain View Health Care at Mountain View, Missouri at the
age of 67. Pat was united in marriage to Ernest Clinton Buckner on
December 7, 1957 and to this union three children were born. Terri
Dianne Grosze, Andrea Dawn Wright and William Mark Anthony Buckner. On
December 6, 1977 she was married to Norman Aaron Cooper. She was
preceded in death by her parents; one step-daughter, Kasey Cooper; one
grandson, Isaac William Grosze, and one step-grandson, Brian Michael
Wright. Pat is survived by her husband, Norman Cooper; her three
children, Terri Grosze and husband, Gary of Mountain View, MO; Andrea
Wright and husband, Ed of Mountain View, MO and Mark Buckner and Tammy
Riegle of Cassville, MO; step-sons, Dean Cooper and wife, Karen of
Strafford, MO; Steve Cooper and wife, Nina of Glendale, AZ; and Tony
Cooper and wife, Krista of Birch Tree, MO; Grandchildren, Hannah Henry,
Sarah Buckner, Michele Grosze, Jacob Buckner, Audrey Grosze, Cynthia
Wright, Seth Cooper, Curtis Cooper, Anthony Cooper, Andrew Cooper, Evan
Lee, A.J. Lee, Cody Lee, and Christopher Wright and six great
grandchildren. She spent 20+ years as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital.
She enjoyed working in her garden and one of her favorite past times
was going to auctions. Graveside services were held Saturday, January
20, 2007 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Teresita, MO. |
| Murrel Henry Otto Cooper |
Murrel Henry Otto Cooper Born on the old family
farm north of Birch Tree, Missouri on June 27, 1936, the son of Mack
Arnold Cooper and Dona Pearl (Derryberry) Cooper. Murrel passed over
January 9, 2008 at Birch Tree Place, Birch Tree, Missouri. Murrel was
united in marriage March 11, 1958 to Lula Mae Sechrest. To this union,
one daughter was born, Kathy. This union also gave him a stepdaughter,
Rhonda Pittman, who he raised as his own daughter. He was preceded in
death by his parents; two brothers, Daniel Archie Cooper and Paul
Arnold Cooper; one sister, Dorthy Christine Norris; and one
brother-in-law, Ed Etherton. Murrel is survived by his wife, Lula Mae
Cooper, of the home; one daughter, Kathy Kolbe and husband, Bruce, of
Birch Tree; one stepdaughter, Rhonda Bradshaw of Birch Tree; three
grandchildren, Kerri (Kolbe) Vermillion and husband, Audy, of Mountain
View, Missouri, Timothy Bradshaw and wife, Priscilla, of Summersville,
Missouri, and Daniel Bradshaw and companion, Jami Sickmeier; three
shining stars who brought light and joy to Murrel, his three great
grandsons, Dalton Vermillion, Gabriel Bradshaw, and Evan Bradshaw; one
step great granddaughter, Jessica Vermillion; four sisters including
twin sister Pearl Isabell Etherton, Juanita Jane Wood and husband, Bob,
all of Birch Tree, Norma Jean Pohl of St. James, Missouri and Rosalie
Nix of DeQueen, Arkansas; a host of nieces, nephews, neighbors and
friends. Murrel was a kind and gentle man who touched many lives. He
will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services
were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2008 at Church of God of
Prophecy, Birch Tree, Missouri with Bro. Roger Smith officiating.
Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Birch Tree under the direction of
Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. |
| STANLEY M. COOPER |
Age 73, Salem AR - Died at 7
a.m. at his home. Born Aug. 19, 1902 in Larkin AR, the son of the late
Lynn and Minerva Hare Cooper. He was married Jun. 19, 1927, at Oxford
AR to Margie Clay. He was a member of the Baptist Church and had been a
minister for 48 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margie Cooper,
Salem AR; one son, Rex Cooper, Arkadelphia AR; two sisters, Mrs. Ardeth
Smith and Mrs. Joyce Hanley, West Plains; one half brother, Paul Gene
Cooper, Salem AR; one half sister, Mrs. Barbara Hickinbotham, Salem AR;
his stepmother, Mrs. Nellie Cooper, Salem AR and four grandchildren. He
is preceded in death by his parents, an infant son and three sisters.
Interment was in the family plot at Dripping Springs Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| Wilma Fern Cooper |
Wilma Fern Cooper was born Dec. 14, 1945 in Birch Tree, Mo., the daughter of Jess and Violet (French) Crabtree. She departed this life on Oct. 25, 2009, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 63 years. Wilma graduated from Birch Tree High School in 1964. She was united in marriage to H. Leon Cooper on April 18, 1964, in Bartlett, Mo. To this union, four children were born, Angela Gwyn, Douglas Leon, Heath Jerome and Aundrea Fern. Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Marilyn Needles. She is survived by her husband, Leon, of Henderson, Ark.; children, Angela Fisher and Jack of Springfield, Mo., Doug Cooper and wife, Nancy of Henderson, Ark., Heath Cooper of Benton, Ky., and Aundrea Cooper of Mountain View, Mo.; one sister, Judy L. Barnes of Birch Tree, Mo.; and one grandson, Sidney Fisher. Wilma was employed as office manager of the Mountain Home Horse Trader office. She enjoyed nature – going on journeys, flowers, trees and rocks. Wilma was a woman of God, always loving and caring. She was a voice of reason to her children and not only a mother, but a friend. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Apostolic Temple Church, Birch Tree, Mo., with Pastors Rick Rutledge and Rayburn Druey officiating. Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Birch Tree, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Mo. |
| Marion Francis 'Pete'
Copeland |
Age 85, West Plains - Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, at First Presbyterian Church, West
Plains. Mr. Copeland died at 5:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at West Vue
Nursing Center, West Plains. He was born June 25, 1919, in Winona to
Albert and Rozella Medley Copeland. He married Marowayne Cooper. Mr.
Copeland was a member of First Presbyterian Church, West Plains. He
worked for many years as a lumber grader and buyer for Cloud Oak
Flooring and before his retirement was employed by Midwest Walnut
Company. He was a wood craftsman and many people in this area enjoy the
grandfather clocks he has crafted. Mr. Copeland is survived by two
children, Shirley Butler and husband Larry, West Plains, and Lindel
Copeland and wife Linda, Springfield; four grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; one sister, Golda Moats, West Plains; and several
nieces and nephews. His parents; his wife; three brothers and two
sisters precede him in death. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m.
Sunday in First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Howell
Memorial Park, Pomona, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church
and may be left at the funeral home. |
| Jennie Marie Kooy Cope |
Age 94, West Plains MO - Funeral services will
be 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at Curry Street Church of Christ under
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Cope died 5:05 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, in Brooke Haven Healthcare. She was born May 5,
1931, in Philadelphia, PA., to Everett and Agnes Chervek Kooy.
On May 6, 1933, she was married at Detroit, Mich., to Ishmael Cope, who
preceded her in death May 7, 1985. Mrs. Cope was employed as a nurse
for Dr. Rollin Smith and before her retirement taught at the State
School for the Handicapped for 15 years. She was a member of the Stitch
and Chatter Club. Mrs. Cope was a member of the Curry Street Church of
Christ since 1948. She is survived by three children, Patricia
Roxie Hudson, husband, S.P., Grove Hill, Ala., Donald Ishmael Cope,
wife, June, St. Peters, Mo., and Maxine Mae Collins, husband, J.D.,
West Plains, Mo.; special foster daughter, Carol Moss; nine
grandchildren, David Collins, wife, Pam, Tim Latham, wife, Julie, Jeff
Collins, wife, Linda, Jeff Cope, Sherry Platt, husband, Larry, Tammy
Parker, husband, Scott, Cindy James, John Latham, wife, Brooksie, and
Lois Latham; granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer Collins; 27
great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law,
Paul E. Cope, wife, Marie, St. Charles, Mo.; sister-in-law, Winnie Mae
Ellis, Steele, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and many special
“children” from the State School. Her parents; husband; one
grandson, Jonathan Collins; one son-in-law, Ray Latham; and three
brothers precede her in death. Mrs. Cope will lie in state from 1
p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial
will be at Howell Memorial ParkCemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to Paragould Children’s Home or St. Jude Children’s Hospital and
left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Charles Marion Cory |
Age 71, Willow Springs MO - Born December 24,
1936, in Staples, Minn., and died Thursday, September 11, 2008. He was
born to Charles Simon Cory and Marie McCoy Cory. Before his retirement,
Mr. Cory was an appliance repairman. Mr. Cory is survived by his
brothers, Bob Roy Cory, of Staples, Minn., and Donald Charles Cory of
Motley, Minn. Arrangements were handled by the Neptune Society in St.
Louis, Mo. |
| Dwight Vance Counts |
Son of James W. Counts & Mary
Henrietta 'Etta' Henry, born January 31, 1927 at Willow Springs, MO. He
entered into eternal rest April 23, 2006 at the age of 79 years. On
February 19, 1949, he was married at Mountain Grove, MO to Sylvia H.
Baker. Mr. Counts was a veteran of World War II having served in the
United States and Germany with the United States Army with the rank of
Provost Sergeant. Before his retirement, he was employed by Midwest
Walnut and Conaway Winters, Inc., Willow Springs, MO, Chalmers and
Borton, Lincoln, NE. He loved his children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Mr. Counts became a Christian at a young age; he was a
member of the General Baptist Church, Cabool, MO and read his Bible a
lot. Mr. Counts is survived by his wife, Sylvia Counts, of the family
home; four children, Judy L. Wesley and husband, Jim, West Plains, MO,
Barbara K. Counts, State of Florida, Tim Counts, West Plains, MO, and
Robert Counts and wife, Missy, Raytown, MO; fourteen grandchildren;
several great grandchildren; one brother, Cecil Counts, Willow Springs,
MO; two sisters, Erma J. Good and husband, Paul, West Plains, MO and
Juanita Teeple, Ocean Springs, MS; and several nieces and nephews. His
parents, one grandson, Brandon Counts, and four sisters preceded him in
death. Services were held April 27, 2006 in the Rose Chapel at the
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains, MO with Revs. Bill Bales
and Harold Smith officiating. Obituary printed by Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home in West Plains, MO. |
| Don Coursey |
Age 69, West Plains MO - Graveside services will
be 2 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2007, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains,
with Pastor Debra Johnston officiating under the direction of Carter
Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. He was born the son of the late Eugene
Coursey and Laura Thorpe Coursey, on April 4, 1938, and died May 30,
2007, in Springfield, Mo. He was united in marriage Nov. 7, 1960, in
Clayton County, Mo., to Etta Collins. Mr. Coursey is survived by his
wife, Etta Collins Coursey, of the home, West Plains; three children,
Penny Palmer and Jimmy Ledbetter, West Plains, Kathy Hardin, husband,
Gene, West Plains, and Donnie Coursey, wife, Valerie, West Plains; nine
grandchildren, Matthew Palmer, wife, Mary Beth, Joshua Palmer, wife,
Hannah, Ashley Hardin, Sam Hardin, Roman Young, Hannah Young, Rachel
Coursey, Caitlyn Coursey and Shelby Coursey, all of West Plains; two
great grandchildren on the way; two brothers, Jim Coursey, wife, Linda,
Springfield, Mo., and Hollis Crowe, Cherokee Village, Ark., and one
sister, Irene Norman, Colorado Springs, Colo. He was preceded in death
by his parents and six siblings. Mr. Coursey was a pastor at Pomona
Full Gospel Church, Pomona, for eight years. He was a foreman at
Chrysler in Fenton, Mo., for 11 years and was the night manager of
Price Chopper in West Plains for 12 years. He loved to hunt and fish,
and work in his flower beds. He loved sports, especially basketball. He
loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Memorial
contributions may be made to any charity of choice and can be left at
Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Burial will be in Oak Lawn
Cemetery, West Plains, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home,
Inc., West Plains. |
| Milton Price Hooks
Courtright |
Son of the late Clyde Onto Hooks and Ruby Willie
Brooks Morrow Hooks Courtright, was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Amarillo,
Texas, and died July 26, 2008, at St John’s Hospital in Springfield,
Mo., at the age of 67 years. He was united in marriage Dec. 24, 1966,
in New York, N.Y., to Margie Mee Yuen Wong. He is survived by his wife,
Margie Mee Yuen Wong Courtright, of the home, West Plains, Mo.; and two
brothers, Lloyd and Terry Courtright. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Lloyd Merle Coutright Sr. and Ruby Willie Brooks Morrow Hooks
Courtright. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served
during the Vietnam War. He was a managing news editor for FOX
Channel 5 in Washington, D.C., and later was a managing editor for NBC
Network News in Washington, D.C. He was cremated today, Aug. 8, 2008,
at Springfield Mortuary Service in Springfield, Mo. |
| Alice Rebecca Cowen |
Alice Rebecca (Harris) Cowen was born Dec. 4, 1919, at Mountain View, Mo., the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Harris and Hattie (Davis) Harris. She passed away March 9, 2010, at St. John’s St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Mo., at the age of 90 years. She was united in marriage to Ellis Zimri Cowen on March 6, 1937, in Van Buren, Mo., and after his death later married Leo Cowen in 2005. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Ellis Zimri Cowen and Leo Cowen; eight brothers David Harris, Vard Harris, Elvis Harris, Leonard Harris, Claude Harris, Bill Harris, Howard Harris and John Harris; three sisters Pauline Orton, Hildred Hines and Mildred Kelley. She is survived by one sister, Aleda Dorothy Pruitt, and husband Raymond of Oxford, Miss., and numerous nieces and nephews. Alice loved quilting, crocheting, gardening and spoiling all who came to visit her. Although our hearts are broken, there is a joyful reunion and a great celebration in honor. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, Mo., with Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Mo., under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes |
| Helen Lucille Lovan Cox
|
A native Willow Springs resident - Quietly
passed away early Friday evening, Nov. 14, 2008, while at Ozarks
Medical Center in West Plains from natural causes. Born June 29,
1925, to Otho Ray and Iva May Cox Lovan in Willow Springs, she was 83
years old. Helen married Charles M. 'Don' Cox in 1940 in Salem AR. To
this union, five children were born. She spent her entire life in
Willow Springs with the exception of two years when she lived in Oregon
due to her husband Don’s employment. She was primarily a homemaker and
she took great pride in raising her children and keeping her home a
loving and warm environment for her family and friends. It was
said she never met a stranger. Once she met you, she considered you
family and loved you unconditionally. She had such love and a
desire to make others happy that she took more than 197 children in her
home through foster care and she adopted six. She had many enjoyments
in her life such as quilting, camping, traveling and cooking.
However, what gave her the greatest joy was being surrounded by
her family. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew
her. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don on
March 6, 1984; her son, Donald R. Cox; her daughter, Brenda L. Cox; and
by two sisters and one brother. She is survived by her sons, Larry Cox
and his wife Shirley of Cabool; Frankie Cox of Willow Springs; and
David Cox and his wife Bea also of Willow Springs. She is further
survived by her grandchildren, Julie Orvac and her husband John of
Willow Springs; Dale Lee Cox and his wife Sherry of Mountain View;
Paula Gross of Licking; Craig Cox and his wife Debra of Cabool; Nicole
Steely and her husband Eddie of Bucyrus; Kenny Cox and his wife Angela
of Willow Springs; Tammy Raspberry and her husband Eric of Kansas City
MO.; Darlena McDaniel and her husband Tim of Willow Springs; Sethanie
Breeds and her husband Stewart of Willow Springs; Kay Kay Cox of Willow
Springs; Jackie Cox and his wife Allison of Willow Springs; Jody Shaw
and her husband Tommy of Nixa; Shannon Cox of Willow Springs; Lori Cox
of Norwood; Tony Cox of Mountain View; Shellie Collins and Raymond
Sharp of Cabool; and Todd Cox and his wife Yvonne of Willow Springs.
She further leaves her brother, Bob Lovan and his wife Nancy of
Willow Springs, as well as 35 great-grandchildren, eight
great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many others
she truly considered family. Funeral services for Helen were Tuesday,
Nov. 18, 2008, at the Westside Family Life Center located at 1274
County Road 5270 in Willow Springs with Pastor David Lovan officiating.
Burial followed Tuesday’s services at the Willow Springs City Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Larry Dale Cox |
Age 62, Cabool MO - Peacefully ascended to
heaven on Feb. 13, 2009, at the Harry S. Truman Medical Center in
Columbia, Mo. Larry was born on Jan. 19, 1947, in Willow Springs, Mo.,
the son of Charles and Helen (Lovan) Cox. He grew up on the family farm
and on his 17th birthday, he boarded a bus headed for St. Louis to join
the U.S. Army. Larry proudly served his country, completing basic
training at Fort Leonard Wood and later was assigned to Fort Hamilton,
N.Y., and then to the 97th General Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany.
While in the Army, he received the National Defense Service medal, the
Sharpshooter medal and recently was awarded the Vietnam War medal and
medallion.
Larry was married to his loving wife, Shirley, on Aug. 14,
1971, and together they made their home in Cabool. He was previously
employed by Frisco Railroad, which later merged to become Burlington
Northern. However, he truly enjoyed working for the Watson family on
their farm.
Although Larry may have never painted a Picasso or climbed Mt.
Everest, he definitely surpassed these events by achieving the status
of a loving husband, a remarkable father and a faithful friend.
However, his greatest accomplishment in life was being an outstanding
grandfather. The love he held for his grandchildren was easily seen and
felt by all. Larry was also known for opening his heart and his home
for those in need. He always said, 'We may never have much but we’ll
always be willing to share.' He never met a stranger and was always
eager to just sit and visit. He was never at a loss for words and
usually somewhere in a conversation you would hear him say, 'My Daddy
always said.' He had a variety of interests and hobbies; however, the
most notable would be his love of camping, hunting and the outdoors.
Seldom would a summer pass without a few visits to Blue Springs or
Norfork Lake. In his younger days, Larry with his beloved horse, Little
Red and his brother, David with his horse, Joe Buck would participate
in several fun shows and small rodeos. He would often recall stories of
how David would spur his horse, causing Little Red to lunge forward and
giving him quite an exciting ride. Larry and his brother-in-law, Kenny
Martin, made it a personal quest to conquer every Chinese restaurant in
the Midwest. It’s a known fact that the army of two frequently traveled
to distant lands such as Arkansas and Oklahoma just to try a different
buffet. One can rest assured, they always got their money’s worth.
Greeting Larry as he entered the Kingdom of Heaven were his parents;
his grandparents, Otho and Ivah Lovan; an older brother, Donald Cox; a
younger sister, Brenda Cox and others that he held close to his heart,
such as Don McFarland, Geneva Cooper and Herschel Martin. He is
survived by his wife, Shirley of the home; three daughters, Juli Oravec
and husband, John of Willow Springs, Mo., Paula Gross of Licking and
Nikki Stilley and husband, Eddie of Bucyrus; two sons, Dale Cox and
wife, Sherry of Mountain View, Mo., and Craig Cox and wife, Debra of
Cabool, Mo.; two brothers, Frank Cox of Willow Springs, Mo., and David
Cox and wife, Bea of Willow Springs, Mo.; and six adopted brothers and
sisters, Ann, David, Amanda, Rodney, Chance and Chase. Larry is also
survived by his grandchildren, who knew him as Pa Pa. They are Kayla
Cox, Clay Cox, Trevor Oravec, Trey Oravec, James Cox, LaTosha Cox,
Danny Gross, Matt Gross, Kyle Gross and Cody Stilley; one great
grandchild, Sarina Cox; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Larry accepted Christ as his savior and was baptized at an early age.
Realizing that his life on earth may be short, he rededicated his life
to God weeks before passing at Westside Family Life Center, where he
was a member. Services were Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at the funeral
chapel with Pastor David Lovan officiating. Pallbearers were Craig Cox,
Dale Cox, James Cox, Clay Cox, Eddie Stilley, John Oravec, Kyle Gross
and Matt Gross. Honorary pallbearers were Trey Oravec, Trevor Oravec,
Cody Stilley, Danny Gross and Shannon Cox. Interment with full military
honors was at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Cabool, Mo., under the
direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool, Mo. The
family has requested memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital; those donations may be made at the funeral home or
by phone (1-800-873-6983), mail (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105)
or online at www.stjude.org/donate.
|
| Laura Mae Shelburn Cox |
Age 78, of Springfield, died November 10, 2005,
in Maranatha Village. She was born February 2, 1927, in Springfield, to
John and Mae Shelburn, who preceded her in death. She is survived by
her husband, Bobby Lee Cox; and three daughters, Brenda Young and her
husband, LeRoy of Buffalo, Missouri, Linda Bradley and her husband,
Terry of Chapin, Illinois, and Sherry Keonig and her husband, Lewis of
the state of Oregon; one son, David Cox and his wife, Tammy of Willow
Springs, Missouri. Also surviving are are her brother, Jerry Shelburn
and his wife, Helen; a sister, Mary Winkler; 10 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday evening,
November 14, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral
Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Willow
Springs City Cemetery in Willow Springs, Missouri. |
| LINDSEY COX |
Age 77, West Plains - Funeral services held in
the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with Rev.
Connie Puckett and Rev. Robbie Holcomb officiating. Mr. Cox died at
West Plains Memorial Hospital, suffering from a heart ailment. He was
born in Marshall IL, Sep. 17, 1898, the son of the late Perry and
Matilda Lankenbaker Cox. He came to the West Plains area more than 20
years ago and for the past 18 years has been employed with the Earl
'Red' Hall Auctioneer Company as a clerk. In 1920 he was married to
Sadie E. Elliott. In 1937 he was married to Zona Slane. Mr. Cox was of
the Assembly of God faith. Survivors include three children, DeVane
Cox, West Terre Haute IN; Weldon Cox, Richardson TX, and Delcie Jean
Cox, Decatur IL; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two
sisters, Mrs. Lula Huddleston, Yale IL, and Mrs. Effie Barker, West
Union IL. Preceding him in death are his parents, two brothers and one
sister. (No dates provided; the rest is missing). |
| Gwendolyn Southard
'Gwen' Cozort |
Age 94, of West Plains, MO, was born Nov. 13,
1909 in Glencoe, AR, the daughter of the late John Polk Southard and
Loma Ann Vail Southard. She died Sept. 26, 2004, in West Plains, MO.
She was married on Jan. 6, 1929, in Glencoe, AR, to Walter Curtis
Cozort, who preceded her in death April 23, 1961. She was a member of
the Curry Street Church of Christ. She taught school for several years
and drove the school bus. She spent her life on the farm and was an
avid gardener. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and
great-great-grandmother and will be missed by those who knew and loved
her. Survivors include seven children, Herbert W. Cozort and wife,
Wilma, of Nixa, MO; Conrad Cozort and wife, Blanche, of West Plains;
Curtis Cozort and wife, Anita, of West Plains; Norris Cozort and wife,
Ivene, of West Plains; Johnny Cozort, of West Plains; Kirby Cozort, and
wife, Penny, of Broken Arrow, OK, and Rose Ann Bales and husband, Joe
'Buddy' of West Plains; three sisters-in-law, Launita Southard of
Melbourne, Cleta Southard of Salem, and Nova Gault of Newport; 19
grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 11
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband; four brothers, Orby Southard, Roby Southard, Bert Southard and
Hobart Southard; three sisters, Ruth Mullins, Maxine Lundy and Tressie
Brawley and one grandchild. The funeral service was Sept. 29 at the
Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains with Evangelists Joe Spangler
and Neale Phipps officiating. Burial was in Howell Memorial Park
Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Carter Funeral Home
of West Plains. (SOUTH MISSOURIAN NEWS, 07/Oct/2004) |
| Floyid Harold Crabtree |
Born May 3, 1931 in Hartshorn, MO to Charley L.
and Martha Ellen Spencer Crabtree. He passed away on Sunday, September
10, 2006 at Mountain View Healthcare in Mountain View, MO at 75 years
of age. He was united in marriage to Neva Christine Plummer on August
23, 1950 in Birch Tree, MO. Floyid was a faithful member of the Church
of God of Prophecy in Mountain View. He attended very faithfully until
his illness prevented him from going. He enjoyed gardening and
collecting miniature cars. Floyid loved working at Town and Country
grocery store were he was employed for many years and met many friends.
He also liked going to yard sales and flea markets. Floyid loved to
spend time with his grandchildren. He had a big heart and cared about
everyone he knew. Floyid is preceded in death by his parents; four
sisters, Carrie Pendergrass, Stella Jackson, Beatica Stark and Loretta
Brown; two brothers, Arvel Crabtree and Rufus Crabtree; two infant
brothers; and one son-in-law, Terry Tharp. He is survied by his wife of
56 years, Neva Crabtree of the home; three daughters, Darline Tharp and
husband Garry, Sr. of West Plains, MO, Janet Tharp of Mountain View, MO
and Judy Green and friend Joe of Omaha, AR; one brother, Jesse Crabtree
of Owensville, MO; two sisters, Pauline Hicks and husband Bob of
Gerald, MO and Grace Stark of Raymondville, MO; eight grandchildren;
four great-grandsons; many nieces and nephews; and a host of family and
friends. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at
1:00 p.m. at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Bro. John Benning
officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, MO.
Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain
View, MO. |
| Vivian Crabtree |
Age 87, West Plains - Died 7:37 a.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 10, 2007, in West Plains. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains. Funeral services for Vivian Crabtree, 87, West Plains, will be
2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at First Baptist Church under direction
of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Friday
at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. |
| FRANKLIN CRAIG |
Born the son of Gilbert H. Craig and Mary
Frances Chandler Craig on Jan. 23, 1934, in Scottsboro AL, and died
Nov. 2, 2008, at his home in Myrtle MO, at the age of 74. He was
united in marriage to Ann Risley July 11, 1977 at Rockford IL. He was
an industrial plater, working for Park Plating Company in Loves Park IL
for 21 years. He was of the Free Will Baptist faith. He is survived by
his wife Ann, of the home in Myrtle; three children, Kris Johnson and
husband Lee of Lake Havasu AZ; Franklin Michael Craig and wife Tina Ann
of Alton MO, and Sherry Goetting of Myrtle; eight grandchildren,
Jessica and Nicole Johnson, Rebecca See, Preston Morgan, Luke Craig,
Colten, Cody and Cameron Goetting; three sisters, Juanita McClure and
Louise Sullivan of Rockford IL, and Shirley Ruminer of Doniphan MO;
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death
by his parents, one daughter Teresa May Craig, one son Herbert Craig,
one brother Hobert 'Pee Wee' Craig and one sister, Della May. Funeral
services were held Nov. 6, 2008, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel of
Thayer, with Rev. Ralph Douglas officiating. Burial followed in Cotton
Creek Cemetery near Myrtle MO, with arrangements by Carter Funeral Home
of Thayer.
Thursday, November 13, 2008 |
| LOUIS VERLIN KINCHELOE
CRAIG |
Born January 23, 1914 at Mountain View, MO to
Louis Verlin Craig, Sr. and Renda Buff Craig. He later took the name of
his stepfather who raised him, Dolph Craig. Lewis passed away on
December 21, 1992 at the Birch View Nursing Center at the age of 78
years. Louis was united in marriage to Nellie Muriel Norris on July 5,
1935 at Eminence, MO and to this union four children were born. He was
preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Earline; two brothers,
Dean and Champ; and one sister Delphia. He leaves to mourn his passing,
his wife Nellie of the home; one son Ted Craig and wife Ruby of Winona,
MO; two daughters, Glenna Lane of Winona, MO and Evanell Newman
and husband of Jerseyville, IL; one brother, Jack Craig of Saratoga,
WY; three sisters, Lu Eva Linley of Kelso, WA; Alice Butler of
Longview, WA; and Betty Neff of Klamath Falls, OR; thirteen
grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Louis lived and worked in this country all of his
life. He worked in sawmills and hauled logs. He truly loved
the sport of fox hunting, and will be greatly missed by his fox hunting
buddies. Louis accepted Christ as his Savior several years ago and
lived his life for the Lord. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
December 23, 1992 at 2 p.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with
Rev. James Eskew officiating. Interment will be in the Horner Cemetery
at Winona under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. |
| NELLIE MURIEL NORRIS
CRAIG |
Passed away at her son's home with loved ones by
her side on March 4, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. Nellie was born to Nancy
Elizabeth JONES NORRIS and Louis Jiles NORRIS on May 3, 1916 at Winona
MO. She married the love of her life, Louis Verlin KINCHELOE CRAIG on
July 5, 1934 at Eminence MO. She was 83 years, 20 months and one day at
the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis
V. CRAIG, one daughter, Earlene CRAIG, her mother and father, six
sisters and four brothers, and many nieces, nephews and other family
members. She is survived by one son, Ted CRAIG and wife Ruby of Winona
MO; two daughters, Glenna LANE of Winona and Evanell and husband Tim
NEWMAN of Jerseyville IL; one brother, Oscar L. 'Brownie' NORRIS and
wife Norrine of Winona, and many nephews and nieces; 14 grandchildren,
24 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She gave
her life to the Lord Jesus at an early age and attended Munsell Chapel
until her death. Nellie was a special person, with love for everyone.
She had a gift of making you feel as if you were her 'favorite'. She
lived for her family and they were her life. She will be greatly missed
by all. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2000
at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Archie TAYLOR officiating.
Interment was in Horner Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan
Funeral Home of Winona. Sources for this information: The
Current Wave. |
| Huldah L. Woodward Crain |
Daughter of Samuel Woodward & Sarah Mead. She married 1st
William McCollum Apr 16, 1856, Perry County, Illinois. Married 2nd
William Stilts Apr 10, 1862, Perry County, Illinois. Married 3rd James
Crain Jan 24, 1883, Jackson County, Illinois.
FORMER WEST PLAINS WOMAN BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
(From Thursday's Daily Quill)
The body of Mrs. Hulda Crain of Buckhart, in Douglas County, who died
in Buckhart yesterday morninig following a illness of only a few days,
was brought here late yesterday afternoon for burial in Oak Lawn
cemetery. Mrs. Crain, who lived in West Plains for several years, was
the widow of the late James Crain of West Plains, who died here
seventeen years ago, and also was buried in Oak Lawn. She was the
fourth wife of Mr. Crain. Since the death of her husband she had been
living in Douglas county, making her home with a step-daugher, Mrs. Ira
Woodward. The aged woman is survived by several step-sons and
step-daughters, and step-grandchildren.
|
| JIMMY RAY 'J. R.'
CRAWFORD |
Age 61. Born Dec. 12, 1946, died at 1:40 p.m.
Monday, Jul. 14, 2008 at St John's Hospital at Springfield. Visitation
was Thursday, Jul. 17, 2008 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Willow Springs Church of
Christ. Funeral services 3:00 p.m. Friday, Jul. 18, 2008 at the Church
of Christ under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Mary Amelia Yocum Craven |
105, of West Plains Graveside services were held
at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at Oak Lawn Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Craven died at 11:32
p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, at West Vue Nursing Home. She as born on
Oct. 13, 1900, in Trenton, Neb., to Augustus Caesar and Hattie Amelia
Green Yocum. On June 6, 1923, she was married at Kirksville, Mo., to
Thomas Harold Craven, who preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1995. Mrs.
Craven was a member of the First Christian Church of West Plains. She
is survived by two nieces, Janice Kiel of Las Vegas, Nev., and Joyce
Bowen of McKeam, Va.; many other relatives at Clarence, Mo.; and two
special friends, Jack and Emma Lou Emerick of West Plains. Her parents;
husband; one son, Warren Craven who was killed in a plane crash in
1957; three brothers; and one sister precede her in
death. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian
Church and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Harlin Robert Crawford |
Age 84, West Plains - Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Crawford died 12:52 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in
Brooke Haven Healthcare. He was born Jan. 26, 1924, at Mammoth, Mo., to
Robert and Mary Anderson Crawford. On July 11, 1946, Mr. Crawford
was united in marriage to Leota Osborn at Mtn. Home, Ark. In the
early 1950s, the family moved to West Plains where Mr. Crawford spent
most of his life being self-employed as a farmer and owner
of rental property. He was a member of the Church of Christ and
for 54 years, had his membership at the Curry Street Church of Christ,
West Plains. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Leota Crawford, of
the family home; daughters, Loretta Metzger, husband, Don, West Plains,
and Kathy Stine, husband, Bill, West Plains; grandchildren, Traci
Metzger Willison, husband, Shane, Thayer, Mo., Matthew Stine, wife,
Erika, West Plains; great-grandchildren, Mayce, Kale, Jackson and
Griffin Willison, Gwynivere, Trent, and Reyannah Stine; brother-in-law,
William Osborn, wife, Rita; sisters-in-law, Evalee Gunter, husband,
Bill, and Jean Osborn; and several special nieces and nephews. His
parents; three brothers, Truman, Marshall and Woodrow Crawford; one
sister, Eunice Messick; one brother-in-law, Randall Osborn; and his
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Johnnie and Dorothy Osborn, precede
him in death. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home or Paragould
Children’s Home and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Harlin Robert CrawfordAge 84, West Plains MO -
Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, in the Rose
Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Crawford died 12:52 a.m.,
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in Brooke Haven HealthCare. He was born Jan. 26,
1924, at Mammoth, Mo., to Robert and Mary Anderson Crawford. On July
11, 1946, Mr. Crawford was united in marriage to Leota Osborn at
Mountain Home, Ark. In the early 1950s, the family moved to West Plains
where Mr. Crawford spent most of his life being self-employed as a
farmer and owner of rental property. He was a member of the Church of
Christ and for 54 years, had his membership at the Curry Street Church
of Christ, West Plains. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Leota
Crawford, of the family home; daughters, Loretta Metzger and husband,
Don, West Plains and Kathy Stine and husband, Bill, of West Plains;
grandchildren, Traci Metzger Willison and husband, Shane, of Thayer,
Mo., Matthew Stine and wife, Erika, of West Plains;
great-grandchildren, Mayce, Kale, Jackson and Griffin Willison,
Gwynivere, Trent and Reyannah Stine; brother-in-law, William Osborn and
wife, Rita; sisters-in-law, Evalee Gunter and husband, Bill, and Jean
Osborn; and several special nieces and nephews. His parents; three
brothers, Truman, Marshall and Woodrow Crawford; one sister, Eunice
Messick; one brother-in-law, Randall Osborne; and his father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Johnnie and Dorothy Osborn, precede him in death. Burial
was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to Fair Haven Children’s Home or Paragould Children’s Home and
left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home
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| Ryan Lee Crewse |
Willow Springs resident, passed away Sunday
evening, Oct. 14, 2007, in Springfield as a result of an automobile
accident. Born March 3, 1989, in Mansfield, Mo., to Randy and Dana
Crewse, he was 18 years old. Ryan grew up in Willow Springs, where he
attended school. He was a proud graduate of Willow Springs High
School's class of 2007. He was preparing to embark on his career in
college before his untimely death. Ryan was described as outgoing,
caring, and hardworking. His family further stated that he was 'a
simple kid who didn't ask for much' – always willing to give and
expecting nothing in return. As a result, he was extremely well liked
by his peers and adults alike, as evident by the outpouring of love and
support by the community at large. Ryan had many enjoyments in life
which included playing football, fishing, hunting, and spending time
with his friends. However, he especially enjoyed being with his family.
He will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew him. Ryan is
preceded in death by his brother Austin Grindstaff in 1996. He is
survived by his mother, Dana White, and her husband, Billy, of Willow
Springs; his sister, Jessica Crewse of Waynesville, Mo.; and his
brother, Billy Joe White of Willow Springs. He is further survived by
his paternal grandparents Bill and Janice White and maternal
grandparents Gary and Marlene Grindstaff, all of Willow Springs. He
also leaves behind his aunts and uncles Danny Sprague, Donny and Rhonda
Grindstaff, Mike and Mandy Grindstaff, all of Willow Springs, and Mike
and Kathy Childress of Kansas. Funeral services for Ryan will be held
Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the First General Baptist Church
in Willow Springs with Pastor Scott Williamson officiating. Interment
will follow the funeral services at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery
in Pomona. Family night will be held Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. at the Willow Funeral Home, located at 106 E. Third Street in
Willow Springs. Memorial contributions in Ryan's name may be made at
the First National Bank in Willow Springs to help defray funeral costs.
Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Eunice M. Crider |
Born May 29, 1924 at Summersville MO the
daughter of William Othel Crider and Maude Lee (Williams) Crider. She
passed away March 12, 2008 at Cabool MO at the age of 83 years. She was
preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by numerous cousins
and friends. Eunice was raised in the Summersville area and graduated
from Summersville High School in 1943. She moved to St. Louis and
worked at Carter Carburetor from March 1945 until she retired after 36
years in August 1981. She was a retired member of United Auto Workers
Local 819 in St. Louis MO. Eunice was a member of the Summersville
First Baptist Church. Eunice was a faithful prayer warrior. She loved
the youth of the church and told them constantly that she was praying
for them. She took an active part in discussion in the Training Union
Class and studied her Bible faithfully. She enjoyed gospel music,
Sunday night singings and purchased special books for the choir to use.
She enjoyed providing cookies for the children at Vacation Bible
School. Funeral Services were held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM
at the First Baptist Church in Summersville MO with Rev. Tommy Boyd
officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under
the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville. |
| HERMAN E. CRIDER |
Age 71, West Plains - Funeral services held in
the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains with
Evangelist Neale Phipps officiating. Mr. Crider died at West Plains
Memorial Hospital. He was born at West Plains on Aug. 11, 1904, the son
of the late Daniel Webster and Bessie Tate Crider. He had spent his
entire life in this area and had worked as a meat cutter for a number
of years and was engaged in farming and stock raising. Since his
retirement he had operated a small fruit farm at his home. Mr. Crider
received his education in the schools of Howell County. On Dec. 23,
1928, he was married in West Plains to Edith Mahan. He had been a
member of the Curry Street Church of Christ for a number of years and
had served as director of the Oak Grove School Board for a number of
years. He served as a district commissioner of the special road
district in Howell County and was president of Dripping Springs
Cemetery Association. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith Crider of
the home; two children, John Paul Crider and Mrs. Joan Jones, both of
West Plains; two grandsons, Sgt. John David Crider, presently stationed
in Germany with the U.S. Army; Michael Everett Crider, West Plains; a
granddaughter, Billie Jo Jones, West Plains; a great grandson, John
David Crider, Jr., West Plains; four step grandchildren and two
brothers, Lynn Crider, Butler MO, and Cleo Crider, Truman AR. Preceding
him in death are his parents, an infant son and three sisters.
Interment was in the family6 plot at Dripping Springs Cemetery under
the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral home, West Plains. |
| Raymond Lee
Croney |
Graveside services for Raymond
Lee Croney, 84, West Plains, were held Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the
Stuart Union Cemetery near West Plains under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Croney died at :15 p.m., Saturday,
July 4, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 23, 1924, at Dora, Mo., to
Lewis S. and Dolly Fields Croney. On June 28, 1947, he was married at
Jonesboro, Ark., to Mary Bernice Gunter who preceded him in death on
March 4, 2006. Before his retirement, Mr. Croney was employed at Uphaus
Sawmill. He regularly had attended the Stuart Union Church and Davis
Creek Church. He is survived by eight children, Fay Swink of Marmaduke,
Ark., Ruth Morris, husband, Ed, of
Pomona, Mo., Ray Croney, wife, Kathy, Neal Croney, Mary Ellen Smith,
husband, Don, May Schmitt, husband, Joe and Randy Croney, all of West
Plains and John Croney, wife, Debbie, Caulfield, Mo.; 15 grandchildren;
31 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters,
Audrey Collins and Estie Birdsong, both of West Plains and Dorothy
Richardson, husband, Dalton, Heber Springs, Ark.; two sisters-in-law,
Edna Moffis, husband, Pat and Margie Gunter, both of West Plains; and
several nieces and nephews. His parents; wife; four grandchildren;
three brothers, Lloyd, Chester and Delbert Croney; and one sister, Ruby
Croney, precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to
Stuart Union Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell
County News, July 8, 2009)
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| Billy Keith Cropper |
Age 79, of West Plains - Funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, in the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.Mr. Cropper died at 8:25 p.m., Saturday,
Feb. 10, 2007, in Brooke Haven Healthcare. He was born on March 1,
1927, in Bakersfield, Mo., to Goldman and Ocal Meeks Cropper. On Dec.
18, 1946, he was married at Mountain Home, Ark., to Marzie Imogene
Durham who preceded him in death on June 20, 2005. Mr. Cropper was a
veteran, having served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War
II. Before his retirement, he was manager of Empire Gas Company. Mr.
Cropper’s God and family were his life, and he was an avid fisherman.
He was a member of the Church of Christ since childhood and for more
than 30 years, was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ. He is
survived by four children, Judy Hawkins and husband, Jack, Randy
Cropper and wife, Cris, Marilyn bell and husband, Mark, and Carolyn
Whittingham and husband, Rob, all of West Plains; nine grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His parents,
wife, one brother and one sister precede him in death. Burial will be
held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association or Ronald McDonald House and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Marie Culbertson Crouch |
Born on September 8,1921, to John Washington
Culbertson and Bertha Ann Eubanks , near Pomona, Mo. The oldest of ten
children. She loved pulling pranks on them. She attended Lost Camp
School and Church, where she gave her heart to the Lord. She often
reminisced about teaching a children's 'card class' there. She married
Charles W Crouch on August 12 1941, at Pomona and gave birth to three
children, whom she loved dearly. Twenty-seven years of her life were
devoted to caring for the needs of her second daughter Lorene Fern. She
especially enjoyed cooking, raising flowers, watching soap operas, and
spoiling her grandchildren, while living at Pomona, Willow Springs,
Tyrone, Summersville, West Plains and Mountain View. In September 2005
, due to health problems, Marie moved from her home into Park Place
Apartments in Mt. View Mo where she met several dear friends. Marie
lost her parents; her daughter Lorene; her husband Charles ; brothers
James and Robert Culbertson, and sister Ruth Johnson before her death
on July 26,2006 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo at 84 yrs of
age. She is survived by one daughter Melba Stewart of Mablevale, Ark;
one son Charles E Crouch and wife Barbara of Mt View Mo,; Three
granddaughters; Annetta and husband Harold Hill of Springfield, Mo;
Janetta Lee of Ozark Mo; and Mary Lynn Dick and husband David of
Alexander Ark. Her great-grandchildren include Anthony and Misty Mathis
, Arial and Tyler Lee, Kierstin Ernst; Jeremy, Breanne, Shelby and
Alexandria Hill; plus an unofficial granddaughter; Carol Lee husband
Robert, and children Jesse, Rebecca and Dakota of Mt. View Her
surviving siblings include Ella Bryan of West Plains Mo ; Andy
Culbertson and wife Sandy of Mt Vernon Mo ; Emma Havens and husband
Wayne of Waynesville Mo ; Mary Mullaney of Milsboro Del.; George
Culbertson and wife Verda of Port Allen La. and John Culbertson of
Waynesville, MO plus many other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held Monday July 31 2006 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View
Mo with Pastor Randy Brooks Officiating. Interment was in Lost Camp
Cemetery at Pomona Mo. |
| Telsa Lorene Crouch |
Born August 3, 1917 in St. Louis, Missouri to
Harvey O. Ferguson and Alice Ferguson. She passed away June 28, 2006 in
Fremont, Missouri at the age of 88 years. Telsa is preceded in death by
her parents, her husband Cecil Crouch, three sons Billy Crouch, Floyd
Ray 'Jack' Crouch and Jim Crouch and one daughter Alice Enloe. Telsa is
survived by seven children Harvey Crouch of Fremont, Missouri;
Elizabeth Vaughn and husband Wayne of Morrilton, Arkansas; Evelyn
Schulte and husband Michael of St. Charles, Missouri; Linda Haney of
Fremont, Missouri; Patricia Rives and husband William of St. Charles,
Missouri; Terry Crouch of Hazelwood, Missouri and David Crouch and wife
Brandi of Centralia, Missouri; one brother Leonard Watson of Iowa; 28
grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.
Telsa will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral
services were held July 1, 2006 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain
View, Missouri with Jimmy Gilbert officiating. Interment was in the Old
City Cemetery in Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of Duncan
Funeral Home. |
| Rebecca Ann Crowe |
Age 52, West Plains - Died 10:21 p.m., Tuesday,
Sept. 30, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Crowe was born Nov. 17, 1955, in
Lepanto, Ark., to Charles Edward and Ida Mae Burrow Crowe. She is
survived by two children, Shelly Ary, husband, Steve, Mountain Grove,
and Shane Lovorn, wife, Kristy, West Plains; four grandchildren,
Preston Ary, Ian Ary, Savana Lovorn and Gracie Lovorn; three brothers,
Charles Elvin “C.E.” Crowe, wife, Linda, Marion, Ark., Michael
Cleveland Crowe, wife, Pam, Tulot, Ark., and James Edward Crowe, wife,
Anna, Salem, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and one
sister, Jerita Kaye Crowe, precede her in death. Mrs. Crowe loved her
family and enjoyed her time with her grandchildren. Private memorial
services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Family and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. |
| OLA M. HULLUM DE LA CRUZ |
Age 79, Pomona - Funeral Mass will be read at 10
a.m. Wednesday in St Joseph's Catholic Church by Father Oliver Clavin
of Willow Springs. Prayer services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in
the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. Mrs. De
la Cruz died at 5:11 p.m. Sunday in St Francis Hospital at Mountain
View. She had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born
Jul. 25, 1899 in Caldwell Co TX, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hullum.
On Jul. 20, 1945 she was married at Kansas City to Lupe De la Cruz. She
was a communicant of St Joseph's Catholic Church at White Church.
Survivors include her husband, Lupe De la Cruz; four daughters and one
son, Dorman Lee Culton, Liberty; Mary Charlene Walker, Grand Junction
CO; Adelia Jane Polley, Odessa TX; Billie Marie O'Rear, Tyler TX; Kay
Frances Brynt, Blanco TX; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one
brother and a sister, J. Y. Hullum and Mattie Woodland, both of Austin
TX. Preceding her in death are her parents, one daughter, one son, two
brothers and two sisters. Interment will be in St Joseph's Cemetery
under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. |
| George Roger Cumberland |
Age 80. Passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, while at Brooke Haven Healthcare in West
Plains. Born on Nov. 29, 1927, in Harris, Mo. George was
the eldest son of George H. and Nellie Cumberland, both of whom
preceded him in death. George proudly served his country in the U.S.
Army for five years. He worked for over 34 years for the Missouri
State Highway Patrol, retiring in 1986, as a lieutenant from Troop G in
Willow Springs. He was a member of the American Legion, the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a 50-year member of the Mason’s, recently
receiving his 50-year pin. After his retirement, George and his
wife enjoyed traveling, much of which was done on his motorcycle.
George was described as a fair, honest, admirable and devoted family
man. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
George is survived by his wife, Norma, of Willow Springs. He is
further survived by his son, Robby and his wife Kris of Baytown, Texas;
his daughter, Rhonda Cumberland of St. Charles, Mo.; step-children,
Terri Bryan and her husband Michael of Cherokee Village, Ark.; Kelli
Gegg and her husband Gene of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.; and Kevin Glaser and
his wife Sandy of Sikeston, Mo. George is further survived by his
granddaughter Michelle Cumberland of Houston, Texas; step-grandchildren
include, Lt. Kirstin Glaser, U.S. Air Force, Sgt. Tyson Glaser, U.S.
Army, and Lynette Collins and her husband Kennith of Willow Springs;
and step-great-grandchildren Wesley and Tyler Collins, both of Willow
Springs. George is survived by his brother Dean Gerald Cumberland
and his wife Mary, of Tucson, Ariz.; and two sisters Geraldine
Cumberland of Tucson, Ariz.; and Leanna Cumberland of Phoenix. Friends
are invited to attend a “Celebration of George’s Life” on Saturday,
Sept. 13, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Willow Funeral Home,
located at 106 E. Third Street in Willow Springs. In lieu of
flowers his family requests that contributions be made in his memory to
the Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest Missouri, 1500 South
Glenstone,Springfield, MO 65804. Arrangements are under
the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| IDA NADINE CLARK CURL |
Born to Claudsey M. Clark and Ella Mae Birdsong
Clark April 25, 1918 at Meda in Miller County, MO. She passed away at
the Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, MO Wednesday, July 5th,
2006 making her age 88 years 2 months and 10 days. She was united in
marriage to Ervin Curl, June 1, 1946 in South Dakota. Ida worked at the
Summersville Angelica Uniform Factory for several years. She loved to
garden and care for her flowers. She attended Oakside Community Church
as long as her health would permit her to attend. After she became to
ill to stay on the family farm she moved to the Mountain View Health
Care. Ida is preceded in death by her husband Ervin Curl, her parents,
Claudsey and Ella, one son Robert Bob Townsend. Ida is also preceded in
death by several brothers and sisters. Surviving are her sons, Allen
Townsend and wife Alice of Mountain View, MO; Vernon Townsend and wife
Pat of Auburn, Washington; Richard Townsend of Mountain View, MO; and
daughter-in-law Pauline Townsend of Mountain View, MO; 10 grandchildren
and several great grandchildren. Ida also leaves many friends to mourn
her passing. Services were held Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 10:00 Am at
Oakside Church with Rev. Homer Stuart officiating. Interment was in
Oakside Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home off
Summersville, MO. |
| Marna M. Curtis |
Mrs. Marna M. Curtis passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at her Willow Springs home. Born on Aug. 19, 1931, in Grand Rapids, Minn., to John C and Edna (Torrence) Martin, she was 78 years old. Mrs. Curtis grew up in Minnesota where she lived until moving to Willow Springs in 1980. She married Gerald L. Curtis in October of 1952 in Minnesota. She enjoyed knitting, word puzzles, cross-stitching and was an avid reader She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald L. Curtis on July 12, 1988; sisters, Sandra Curtis in 1965 and Ramona Curtis in 2000; and a brother, Leslie Martin in 2009. She is survived by her children, George Curtis of Malaka, Minn.; Ralph Curtis and his wife Theresa of Florida; Darla Dorman of Pomona, Mo.; Scott Curtis of Willow Springs, Mo.; Stephen Campbell Curtis of Florida; and Russell John Curtis and his wife Gayle of Sanford, N.C. She is further survived by 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Her brothers Robert Martin of Florida and Dr. Donald Martin of Sonoma, Calif., further survive. Remembrances may be made in her name to the Disabled Veterans Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Dennis Rayburn Curtner |
Age 15, West Plains, Mo., died 12:45 a.m.,
Thursday, May 29, 2008, in West Plains. He was born Sept. 14, 1992 in
Jonesboro, Ark., to Solene M. Doolittle. Dennis attended the A.L.C.
School. He enjoyed skateboarding and being with his friends. He is
survived by his mother, Soline Doolittle; three brothers, Nick
Doolittle, Adam Vermillion and Wes Young; one sister, Nikita Parker;
one nephew, Quincy Doolittle; one niece, Hailey Parker; several aunts,
uncles and cousins; and many friends. Memorial contributions may be
made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
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