| Ira Gilbert Daugherty | Departed this life on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at 12:55
a.m. at the Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, Mo. He was 83 years, 7
months and 14 days of age. He was born on Jan. 11, 1925, in Clear Springs, Mo.,
the son of Gilbert and Susan (Godsey) Daugherty. He attended the Oak Ridge
Country Grade School and the Willow Springs High School. Ira was united in
marriage to Ellen Magdelene Grogan on April 15, 1946, in Willow Springs, Mo.,
and to this union three children were born, Charles, Gerald and Linda. Brother
Ira’s occupations consisted of farming, logging, factory work and obeying God’s
call to the ministry. Brother Daugherty got saved and filled with the Holy Ghost
in 1951 when he was 26. Shortly thereafter, God called him to preach. He
pastored numerous churches in the area, held many street corner meetings and
revivals and spread God’s love and word to the very end of his life. Besides
being with the loves of his life, Ellen and his children and grandchildren,
Brother Ira enjoyed playing the harmonica, mandolin or guitar with Sister Ellen
on the piano or her guitar. He loved to fish, hunt, garden, visit the sick and
read the Bible and help people in any way he could. In the latter part of his
life, he and Ellen loved to listen to gospel singing and preaching on the radio
as well as reading the Bible together. He loved Charles coming to fix him
breakfast on the weekends in the morning, his strawberry ice cream, fish from
Captain D’s that Charles brought and mini-giver one muffins that his
step-granddaughter Kira made him many times. He also so looked forward to each
and every visit that Gerald and Rosie made many, many times, as well as seeing
his one and only daughter, Linda. With the care his daughter-in-law, Linda, gave
to “Dad” as she called him, he grew very close to her and she to him. To quote
her words, “He is the best Dad a daughter-in-law could have.” Ira was preceded
in death by his parents, five sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his
wife, Ellen of Willow Springs, Mo.; sons, Charles W. Daugherty and wife, Linda,
of Willow Springs, Mo., and Gerald Daugherty and wife, Rosie of Thomasville, Mo;
daughter, Linda Lovan of Dora, Mo.; seven grandchildren, John (Rob) Daugherty
and wife, Laura of Rogersville, Mo., LeAnn (Daugherty) Collins and husband,
Shannon of Willow Springs, Mo., Cheryl (Daugherty) Judd and husband, Randy of
Rover, Mo., Chad Daugherty of Thomasville, Mo., Jennifer (Daugherty) Carnefix
and husband, Darren of Willow Springs, Mo., Charolette (Carr) Horn and spouse,
Bobby of Houston, Mo., and Melissa (Brixey) Lawson and spouse, Steven of Pomona,
Mo.; four step grandchildren, Jennifer Root of Springfield, Mo., Kira Owens of
Springfield, Mo., Ryan Freeman of Willow Springs, Mo., and Daniel Simpson and
wife, Keena of West Plains, Mo.; ten great grandchildren; 11
step-great-grandchildren; five step-great-great grandchildren; as well as many
nephews, nieces and their families and numerous friends. We know that Brother
Ira is now enjoying the Pearly White City and streets of gold where there is no
more sickness, death or sorrow. Good-bye for now, our dear one, we miss you
greatly but we will meet you in the morning with God’s help and grace. Services
were Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at the funeral chapel with Sister Beth Bradford,
Rev. Emmett Bradford, Rev. Charles Barnett and Brother Leland Earls officiating.
Music selections were provided by pianist Sister Angie Earls; vocalists, Sister
Sheryl Webb, Brother Leland Earls, Brother Floyd Earls and Brother Leowen Earls.
Pallbearers were Chad Daugherty, Francis Carr, Darren Carnefix, Richard Grogan,
Randy Judd and Shannon Collins. Interment was in the Moffitt Cemetery near
Willow Springs, Mo., under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home
of Cabool, Mo. |
| JEFFERSON IRA DAVIDSON | Born
February 23, 1962 to Willie Charles Davidson and Agnes May (Culpepper) Davidson
in Mountain View, Missouri. He passed away June 20, 2006 in Mountain View,
Missouri at the age of 44 years. Jefferson was preceded in death by his mother
and his grandson Ethan Christopher Davidson.. Jeff is survived by his wife
Sandra Jean Romans Davidson of West Plains, Missouri; three children Brian
Edward Davidson and wife Sarah; Jeffrey Wayne Davidson and wife Catina; and
Pamela Hope Davidson Sechrest and husband Matthew all of West Plains, Missouri;
two brothers Willie Davidson and wife Diane of Mountain View, Missouri; and
Robert Davidson of West Plains, Missouri; two sisters Shebra Kelts and husband
Keith and Debbie Woolsey and husband Scott all of Mountain View, Missouri; four
grandchildren Kyle Wayne Davidson, Jeffrey Edward Davidson, Drake Ryan Davidson
and Brodie Christopher Sechrest. Jefferson will be sadly missed by all who knew
and loved him. Arrangements were made under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home
in Mountain View, Missouri. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] |
| Willie Charles Davidson Sr. |
born July 22, 1934, in Mountain View, Mo., the son of James Jefferson and Naomi Irene (Denton) Davidson. He departed this life on April 24, 2009, in Mountain View Healthcare at the age of 74 years. Willie was united in marriage to Agnes Culpepper on Dec. 15, 1956, in Kansas City, Mo. To this union, five children were born. Willie served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for 12 years for Smith Flooring, then bought his own logging equipment and worked in the timber industry for several years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching TV and movies, and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Agnes; son, Jeff; one great-grandson, Ethan; and half brother, Franklin Davidson. Survivors include two sons, Willie Charles Davidson Jr. and wife, Diane, of Mountain View and Robert Eugene Davidson of Mountain View; two daughters, Shebra Kelts and husband, Keith, of Mountain View and Debra Woolsey and husband, Scott, of Summersville, Mo.; 12 grandchildren, Brittany and Quinton Busbey, Brian, Jeffrey and Pamela Sechrest, Melissa and Tony Kelts, David Woolsey, Linda Goines, Doug, Jamie and Christinia Davidson; and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday April 27, 2009, in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mountain View, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. |
|
Edna Mae Davis | Age
73, Ava MO - Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, in
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with the Revs. Oren Alcorn and Robert Roberts
officiating. Mrs. Davis died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003. Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospice of the Ozarks. Burial was
in Ava Cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home. |
| Phyllis Vera Lay Pruett Brewer Davis |
Born December 3, 1922 at Willow Springs, MO, the daughter of Roy L. Lay
and Nova Bell Woolsey Lay. She passed away December 16, 2006 at
Lee’s Summit, MO at the age of 84 years. She was united in marriage
to Rudolph Pruett, and to this union three children were born.
Rudolph preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Derrell
Bradley Brewer, and to this union two children were born. Derrell
preceded her in death. She was later married to James Davis, who
preceded her in death in 1982. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Roy and Nova B. Lay; her first husband, Rudolph Pruett, her
second husband, Derrell Bradley Brewer, and her third husband, James
Davis; one daughter, Myrlis Lorene Pruett Purvine; and two sisters,
Iris Stinson and Lavonne Williams. She is survived by three sons,
Elvin Dean Pruett and wife, Betty, of Blue Springs, MO; Raymond
Edward Pruett and wife, Linda, of Bryant, AR; and Derrell Bradley
Brewer, Jr. and wife, Cindy, of San Jose, CA; one daughter, Vanessa
Hunsperger and husband, Bill, of Walnut Grove, MO; one son-in-law,
Bob Purvine of Clearwater, KS; four brothers, Leonard Lay and wife,
Wave, of Kansas City, MO; Ivan Lay and wife, Kathleen, of Lebanon,
MO; Troy Lay and wife, Connie, of Forsyth, MO; and Trevis Lay and
wife, Norma, of Cole Camp, MO; one sister, Wanda Smith and husband,
George, of Willow Springs, MO; numerous grandchildren and great
grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Duncan Funeral
Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Brother Bert Montgomery
officiating. Interment was held in the Houston Rural Cemetery at
Willow Springs, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in
Mountain View, MO. |
| Sandra A. Davis |
Mrs. Sandra A. Davis passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at St. John?s Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Born on April 4, 1938 in Creston,Iowa to Wilbur and Kathryn (Scanlon) Cassady, she was 71 years old. Sandy married Kenneth Speed in 1955 and to this union, three children were born. On June 3, 1978, she married Ronald Davis in Basco, Ill., and the couple has spent 31 happy years together. Sandy retired from Methode Electronics in Carthage, Ill., in 1994, where she was a sample coordinator. She enjoyed living in the Ozarks, where she would take long drives in the car and enjoy the scenery. She spent many hours reading, gardening, taking photographs and bird watching. She particularly enjoyed her beloved ?hummers.? Sandy also enjoyed visiting with family and friends on the computer and sharing her life with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was an active member of the Hutton Valley Neighborhood Watch, where she served as the president for 10 years. She was active in many community events and will be missed by all of her family and friends. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; a brother-in-law, Larry Bullock; and a son-in-law, Larry Smith. Sandy is survived by her husband Ronald Davis of Mountain View, Mo.; her three children, Paul Scott Speed and his wife Romilie of Galva, Ill.; Toby Speed of Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Laura Bocanegro and her husband Ivan of San Bruno, Calif.; step-children include, Nancy McGuigan and her husband John; Bonnie Bartlow and her husband J.D.; Diana Smith; and Brenda Belden and her husband, Keith. Sandy is further survived by 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, her sister Mary Bullock of Denver, Colo.; and a brother, Dennis Cassady of San Antonio, Texas. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home in Willow Springs, Mo. (Howell County News, June 3, 2009) |
| Terry Don Davis |
64, West Plains, died at 7:22 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Ozarks Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born Nov. 26, 1944, in Harvey, Ill., to Lewis Don Davis and Gladys Call Davis. He graduated from high school at Fredericktown, Mo., with the Class of 1964 and on Nov. 14, 1980, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Alberta Taylor. Mr. Davis retired after 30 years of employment at DRS and currently was a delivery truck driver for Air Evac. He once operated West Plains Go Kart Track and enjoyed his many dogs. He is survived by his wife, Bertie Davis, of the family home; seven children, Kevin Kintner, wife, Dawn, of West Plains, Brenda Smith of Branson, Mo., Cindy Brotherton, fiance, Tony Coats, of West Plains, Christi Collins, husband, Graham, of West Plains, Tara Payne, husband, James, of South Fork, Mo., Kevin Kemp, wife, Karen and Dina Kemp, all of Fredericktown, Mo.; 13 grandchildren, Brandi Bentley, Devin Smith, Shea Kintner, Kasi Brotherton, Corey Brotherton, Blake Brotherton, Audi Kintner, Brad Kintner, Brandon Kintner, Clay Collins, Austin Collins, Ally Payne, and Jenni Kemp; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ron Davis, wife, Sandy, Tulsa, Okla. He is preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law, Edna Taylor. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements are under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Thomas N. Davis III, M.D | Age 89, Springfield MO, formerly of West Plains MO - Memorial services were held Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at the First
Baptist Church in West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Dr. Davis died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, in Quail Creek Skilled Nursing
Center, Springfield, Mo. He was born in Lynchburg, Va., on Aug. 8, 1919, the
only child of Dr. Thomas N. Davis Jr. and Mary Lancaster Davis. He attended the
Lynchburg Public Schools, Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Lynchburg
College and graduated from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., in
1944 with his M.D. From 1946-47, Dr. Davis served in the U.S. Army Air Force and
was a flight surgeon in Puerto Rico. On June 28, 1958, he was married at
Chicago, Ill., to Isabelle Burrus. He lived much of his adult life in the Chicago area, where he trained in psychiatry and began his practice of 45 years in the Chicago area, Farmington, Mo., and Poplar Bluff, Mo. Dr. Davis was a secular psychiatrist for 33 years and a Christian psychiatrist for 12 years. In June of 1986, Dr. Davis had his Christian life-changing experience published in the Southern Medical Journal. He wrote many letters about Christian issues to several newspapers and his book, “No Final Exit” was published in 1992 by the New Puritan Library, Fletcher, N.C. Also, he contributed monthly “Comments” to the Paul Revere newspaper of Louisville, Ill., starting in 1998. In 1998, he began serving as a voluntary chaplain at the Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains. Dr. Davis was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains where he taught the Bible to senior adults. He was active in the Full Gospel Business Men, Gideon's International and Business Men's Fellowship. Dr. Davis was a member of the Board of Regents of Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Isabelle Davis, Springfield, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Baptist University or the charity of choice and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| VERNA HELEN SOHN DAVIS |
Born January 12, 1931 to Alma Marie (HOERNLEIN) SOHN and Martin Frederick SOHN at Saginaw MI. She passed away February 16, 2006 at her home in Mountain View MO at the age of 75 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John I. DAVIS. Verna is survived by her sons, Jay M. DAVIS, Mountain View MO; John A. DAVIS, Oklahoma City OK; sister Elaine MAAS, West Palm FL; brothers Ray SOHN of Detroit MI; Donald SOHN, Evansville IN; grandson Seth DAVIS, Tulsa OK. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Cremation services were arranged through Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View MO. |
| GEORGE DAWSON |
MOUNTAIN VIEW MAN IS VICTIM OF AUTO ACCIDENT FRIDAY - George Dawson, 35, died Saturday from Injuries Received in Crash - A 35 year old Mountain View resident identified as George Dawson died early Saturday in Phelps County Hospital at Rolla MO from injuries received in an auto accident at Edgar Springs, south of Rolla on Highway 63. State patrolmen said Dawson's vehicle was demolished when it left the road and crashed into a tree about 6:54 p.m. Friday. He died at 3:39 a.m. Saturday. Investigating troopers understand that Dawson's auto was pulled from a ditch north of Edgar Springs by an unidentified motorist then left the road in a fatal crash a short time afterwards. The victim never regained consciousness and was identified by papers he was carrying, the patrol reported. ~ West Plains Daily Quill June 11 1951. |
| Lillian Marie Gilbert Dawson |
Age 72, Pottersville MO - Funeral services for were held Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Dawson died 3:25 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at her home. She was born Oct. 26, 1936, in Accoville Flat VA, to Espie and Virginia Estep Gilbert. On Oct. 15, 1955, she was married at Niagara Falls NY, to Frederick Frank Dawson. Mrs. Dawson was a certified public accountant and before her retirement in July of 2008, she was employed at Ozarks Medical Center as the Intensive Care Unit Secretary for 25 years. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Moore and husband, Steve, of West Plains MO; three grandsons; and one sister, Dorothy Dawson Harrison of Pottersville MO Her parents and husband precede her in death. Burial was at Pottersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozarks Medical Center Intensive Care Unit and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Douglas Guy Dean |
Son of the late Guy and Lucille Mae Wright Dean, was born on March 19, 1924, in Baird, Neb., and went to meet his Savior on Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Mo., following a long illness, at 84 years of age. Douglas grew up and attended school in Nebraska and moved to Missouri as a young man. He was united in marriage to Lucille Patterson on Dec. 15, 1942, in West Plains, Mo. Six children were born to this union. He was saved in 1948 and was a longtime member of the Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church near Mountain Grove. He enjoyed attending services as long as his health permitted. He liked being outdoors, especially when tending to his farm, fishing with his wife, Lucille and his special friend, Ronnie Turner. He also enjoyed restoring antique John Deere tractors. Douglas will be missed by those who knew and loved him, especially a dear friend and nighttime caregiver, Wilma Hicks. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Frank Dean and Garold Dean. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years: Lucille Dean of their home near Mountain Grove; two sons, Leslie Dean and his wife, Linda, of Pomona, Mo., and Charles Dean and his wife, Brenda, of Mountain Grove; four daughters: Cleat Collins and her husband, Sam, of Pomona, Mo., Mable Cox of Grand Junction, Colo., Linda Reed and her husband, Doug, and Elina Crewse and her husband, Delbert, all of Mountain Grove; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Douglas Dean were held Tuesday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. in the Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church, Mountain Grove, with Rev. Ronald Turner and Rev. George Varghese officiating. Kenneth and Jo Reese and Charles Dean, Cara Conway, and Heather Moore served as singers and musicians. Song selections were “Going Home,” “Just A Rose Will Do,” “Old Rugged Cross,” and “When We All Get To Heaven.” Pallbearers were Leroy Dean, Sammy Collins, Galen Dean, Robert Crewse, Steven Crewse, and Amos Reed. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Sanders, Ray Tool, Roger Calvert, Rick Schroeder, Farris Lawler, Norris Woods, Scott Kidwell, Otto Sewald, Gordon Cooley, and Bob Burnet. Burial was in the Lone Star Cemetery under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove, Mo. |
| Leslie Guy Dean |
Age 64, Pomona MO - Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Pomona Christian Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Dean died 7:34 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. He was born Oct. 15, 1943, at Mountain View, Mo., to Douglas Guy and Lucille Mae Patterson Dean. On April 17, 1965, he was married at Pomona, Mo., to Linda Brassfield. Before his retirement, Mr. Dean was a truck driver and he loved the outdoors and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of the Pomona Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dean, of the family home; three children, Leroy Dean, wife, Kelly, West Plains, Galen Dean, wife, Amy, Willard, Mo., and Lori Wood, husband, John, Willow Springs, Mo.; eight grandchildren; his mother, Lucille Dean, Mountain Grove, Mo.; one brother, Charles Dean, wife, Brenda, Mountain Grove, Mo.; four sisters, Cleta Collins, husband, Sam, Pomona, Mo., Mabel Cox, Grand Junction, Colo., Linda Reed, husband, Doug, and Elina Crewes, husband, Delbert, Mountain Grove, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. His father and grandparents precede him in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation or Pomona Christian Church Building Fund and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| William Russell Deatherage |
Age 73, West Plains - Memorial services will be Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, at the Central Church of Christ, West Plains. Mr. Deatherage died 4:22 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Mo. He was born Feb. 7, 1935, in Gainesville, Mo., to William Abner and Fannie Myrtle Wallis Deatherage. On Aug. 3, 1984, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Linda Cooper. Mr. Deatherage was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division during the Korean War in 1952. Before his retirement, he was employed for 35 years as a fabrication supervisor at Southwest Truck Body. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, enjoyed hunting, reading and was a military history enthusiast. Mr. Deatherage loved his family and enjoyed camping with his family. He was a member of the Central Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Linda Deatherage, of the family home; seven children, Rhonda Hall of Jefferson City, Mo., Cathy Smith and husband, David, of Springfield, Mo., Patricia Adkisson and husband, Regan, of St. Joseph, Mo., Clifford Lawing and wife, Tina, of West Plains, Cynthia Harris and husband, Joe, of Elizabeth, Ark., Janice Eads and husband, Claude, of West Plains, and Brian Deatherage and wife, Racheal, of Isabella, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Deatherage and wife, Margie, of Yakima, Wash., Edward Deatherage of Spokane, Wash. and Jay Deatherage and wife, Ann, of Pomona, Mo.; two sisters, Ann Montaney and husband, Jim, of Renton, Wash., and Sue Deatherage of Palm Springs, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. His parents and one infant son, William Russell Deatherage Jr., precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Paragould Children’s Home and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements are under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Charlie H. Deidiker |
Age 89, West Plains - Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the New Hope Cemetery near Peace Valley, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Deidiker died at 11:28 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at his home after a fighting battle with congestive heart failure. Charlie was born Nov. 19, 1919, in Peace Valley, Mo., the son of John G. and Myrtle E. Bennett Deidiker. He was married in Peace Valley to Lenora Ferguson on Sept. 13, 1938, and this marriage of over 70 years was blessed with three children, six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Charlie and Lenora operated a small farming operation in Peace Valley until 1944, at which time he was called to active duty during World War II. He served over two years with the United States Army. Mr. Deidiker was a well-known meat cutter for several years at the Star Grocery in West Plains before spending more than 30 years selling meat products for several local and nationwide meat processors. He was an avid fisherman, bowling enthusiast, and gardener, and provided fresh vegetables to many residents in the Peace Valley and West Plains area for several years. Charlie was a member of the IOOF Lodge in West Plains for almost 50 years serving in various leadership positions, including District Deputy Grand Master. He was a lifelong member and former board member of the Church Of the Brethren in Peace Valley and served as president of the New Hope Cemetery Board for numerous years. Mr. Deidiker is survived by his wife, Lenora, of the family home; sons, John Deidiker, wife, Johnnie, Floyd Deidiker, wife, Patricia, West Plains and Jim Deidiker, wife, Sue, Rogers, Ark. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Carl Deidiker, Christy Tharp, husband, Larry, West Plains, Janet Sollazzo, husband, Chris, Peculiar, Mo., Shelia Alvarado, husband, Jose, Springfield, Mo., Allison Helvey, husband, Joe, Rogers, Ark., and Emily Zehm, husband, Charles, Little Rock, Ark.; nine great-grandchildren, Austin, Kaylee, Brooke and T.J. Sharp, Kaitlynn Lau, Gloria and Rosa Alvarado, and Lilly and Jackson Tharp; sister-in-law, Elsie Judd, Protem, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; two great-grandchildren, Jose and Manuel Alvarado; one sister, Vonda Lee Moffis; and one brother, Elmer (Red) Deidiker, precede him in death. A remembrance of Charlie’s life was held Thursday evening at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice Associations or American Heart Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| JOSE GUADALUPE 'JOE' 'LUPE' DE LA CRUZ |
The son of the late Trinidad and Maria Lopez de la Cruz, was born Dec. 12, 1907 at San Diego Jalisco Mexico. He entered into eternal rest Feb. 10, 2006 at the age of 98 years. On Jul. 20, 1945, he was married at Kansas City MO to Ola Mae Hullum Culton who preceded him in death Feb. __ 1979. He was owner and operator of a restaurant in Kansas City. He was also a farmer and had owned Joe's Pool Hall in West Plains. He enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, raising cattle, cooking, and loved to play pool. Mr. de la Cruz was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the St Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. de la Cruz is survived by his three children, Dorman Culton and wife Pauline, White Church MO, Billie O'Rear, Odessa TX, and Kay Rushe4r and husband George, Bulverde TX; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren and many close friends. His parents, wife, five children, Louise Paige, Charlene Walker, David Culton and Janie Polley, one brother, three sisters, and two grandchildren, Scooter Bill Polley and Bobby Jack Walker precede him in death. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, 11:00 a.m., St Joseph Catholic Church. MINSITER: Father Sherman Wall. CONGREGATIONAL SONGS: Amazing Grace, Precious Lord, Take My Hand, Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling. ORGANIST: Belinda Eldringhoff. PALLBEARERS: Charles D. Culton, Bob Jones, David Culton, Gregory Culton, Sr., Danny Culton, Dorman Frazier, Jeff Frazier, Gregory Culton, Jr. INTERMENT: St Josephs Cemetery. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains MO. |
| Alice Maxine Isaacs Dethrow |
Age 83, Dix IL - Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at Johnston Funeral Home, Mount Vernon IL, with the Rev. Andrew Urshan officiating. Mrs. Dethrow died 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at St. Mary’s/Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon . She was born March 15, 1925, in Franklin Co IL, the daughter of Elmus and Juanita Faye (Lowery) Isaacs. She was married Dec. 13, 1941, to Norman Lee Dethrow, who died July 6, 1988. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in West Plains. Survivors include two sons, Gerald Dethrow and wife, Lynne, West Plains, and Michael Dethrow and wife, Kathy, Joliet IL; two daughters, Mary Mooney and husband, Dwight, Dix IL, and Denise Binzen, Joliet IL; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Phillip Isaacs and wife, Beth, Saint Anne IL; and two sisters, Elaine Denny and husband, Mike, New Douglas IL, and Josephine Robey and husband, Don, Benton IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons and two brothers. Memorials to the family will be accepted at the funeral home. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, at Johnston Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. Burial will be at Brown Cemetery, Sesser IL. |
| Albert Joseph Detwiler, Sr |
Son of Benjamin F. and Laura Ann Brubaker Detwiler was born August 3, 1903, at home place northwest of Birch Tree, Missouri, and passed away April 21, 1994, at St. Francis Hospital after several weeks of illness. On February 2, 1935, he was united in marriage to Lottie E. McLaughlin at the courthouse in Eminence, Missouri. To this union five sons were born: Albert Joseph Jr., Donald Ray, Bob Archie, James Milton, and Lloyd Samuel. Albert was the sixth child of Benjamin F. and Laura Ann Brubaker Detwiler. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers (John, Samuel, and Milton) and sisters (Esther, Mary, and Alice), and a granddaughter, Dawn. Albert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who saw the uniqueness and good in everyone and in all of nature. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Lottie, of the home in Birch Tree; his sons, Albert Jr. of Oklahoma City, Ok; Donald of St. Louis, Mo; Bob of Columbus, Ohio; James of Nixa, Mo. and Lloyd of Birch Tree, Mo; his sister, May Larrew of Beaver, Or; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held April 23, 1994, at the Berea Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. |
| Alice Magdaline brubaker Detwiler |
Age 81, died April 8, 1994 at Birch Tree MO. She was born August 7, 1912 at Birch Tree, the daughter of Benjamin and Laura Ann Brubaker Detwiler. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, John, Milton, Samuel Detwiler; and two sisters, Mary and Ester Detwiler. She is survived by one brother, Albert Detwiler, Birch Tree; one sister, Mary Larrew, Beaver, OR; and several nieces and nephews. Alice was a member of the Berea Mennonite Church of Birch Tree. Funeral services were held April 9, 1994 at the Berea Mennonite Church of Birch Tree, MO with Reverend Otto Foust officiating. Interment was in the Berea Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. |
| Benjamin Detwiler |
Eldest son of John and Magdalene (Hershey) Detwiler was born Nov. 5. 1870 near Sterling, Ill. He died Mar. 20, 1933 at his home in Birch Tree, Mo. When a small child hr moved with his parents to Shelby County, Mo. Where he lived until 1900, when he moved to Birch Tree, Mo. He was united with the Mennonite Church when he was a young man, and remained faithful to the end. On March 2 he took sick although he was bedfast a part of the time for nearly 3 weeks, his condition seemed not to be serious until the day he passed away on Mar. 20, 1933 at Birch Tree. All was done by loving hands could do, but at 8:55 Monday morning he passed away. Age 62 years, 4 moths and 15 days. On Nov. 5, 1892 he was married to Laura Brubaker. They were blessed with 8 children (Mrs. Mae Larrew, Blaine, Ore., Milton, of Wichita, Kansas, John, Ester, Samuel, Albert, Mary and Alice at the home. He is survived by his wife, 8 children, his aged mother, 2 sisters, three brothers and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were in charge of Bro. Protus Brubaker. Text, I Cor. 15: 55-57. Interment Berea Mennonite Cemetery. |
| Donald Ray Detwiler |
Born December 9, 1937 at Birch Tree, Missouri the son of Albert J. And Lottie Elaine McLaughlin Detwiler and departed this life on July 18, 2004 at St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 66 years. Don was a U.S. Marine veteran. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His final years were made happy by the laughter shared with his companion Sharon Beavers of Mountain View, MO. One of Don’s favorite hobbies was golfing and he was pretty good at the game. He also enjoyed fishing and was a very generous and giving individual, providing a helping hand to many friends and relatives when and where he was most needed. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Carol J. Detwiler. He is survived by his brothers, Albert and wife, Barbara of Oklahoma City, OK; Bob and Companion, Paula of Alexandria, Ohio; James and wife, Carol, and Lloyd and wife, Colleen, all of Birch Tree, MO; two sons, Donald Joseph “Buddy” Detwiler and Johnny Lorraine; six grandchildren, and numerous other loving relatives and a host of friends. Don left us all with many cherished memories. His immense kindness, wonderful sense of humor, optimistic attitude, and unending love for others will forever be present with those lives he touched in this world. L CPL US Marine Corps. Interment Berea Mennonite Cemetery. |
| Ester Brubaker Detwiler |
Daughter of Benjamin and Laura Ann Brubaker Detwiler, was born at Cherry Box, Missouri on April 17, 1897 and departed this life on November 5, 1983 at the age of 86 years, 6 months, and 19 days at the home of her brother, Albert Detwiler, where she lived for the past year. She is survived by three brothers and three sisters; John of Hesston, Kansas; Albert of Birch Tree, Missouri; Milton of Wichita, Kansas; Mary Larrew of Beaver, Oregon; Mary Detwiler of Hesston, Kansas; and Alice Detwiler of Birch Tree, Missouri. She is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews, one aunt, Ida Brubaker of Versailles, Missouri and a host of cousins and friends. She became a Christian at the age of 12 years. She was always an active member of the Berea Mennonite Church in Birch Tree and served in many capacities of Christian service. Ester attended Science Ridge Elementary School, Birch Tree High School, Hesston Mennonite School, and Goshen, Indiana Mennonite College. She taught in many rural schools in Shannon County and in the Lake of the Ozark area. Her last teaching was as a substitute in Birch Tree School system. Funeral services were held Monday, November 7, 1983 at Berea Mennonite Church at Birch Tree with Reverend Vernin Yoder officiating. Burial was in Berea Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. |
| Laura Anna Brubaker Detwiler |
Daughter of John L. and Margaret (Horn) Brubaker , was born near Leonard, Mo., Nov. 10, 1873. She passed away at her home near Birch Tree, Mo. Oct 29, 1948, at the age of 74 years, 11 months, and 19 days. On Nov. 5, 1892 she was united in marriage to Ben Detwiler, who passed away Mar. 20, 1933. She is survived by 4 sons, and 4 daughters (Mae Larrew, Blaine, Ore., John, Culp, Ark., Ester, Samuel, Albert, and Alice of Birch Tree, Mo., Milton, Wichita, Kansas, and Mary of Newton, Kansas. 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 4 sisters and three brothers. (Mrs. J. R. Shank, Versailles, Mo. Samuel E., Wichita, Kansas, Thomas E., Mountain View, Mo., Hannah Bissey, Leonard, Mina Esch, La Junta, Colo., Sadie Carr, Mountain View, And J. P., Edwards, Mo.) One sister preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until her death. Her greatest in life was the spiritual welfare of her family, the church, and community. In her home, hospitality was shown. Funeral services were held at the Berea Mennonite Church on Oct. 31, 1948 in charge of W. R. Hershberger and a quartet from Garden City, Mo. Tex. Eccl. 9:5. Interment was in Berea Mennonite Cemetery. |
| Lottie Eleine McLaughlin Detwiler |
Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Detwiler Sr. died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View Mo. Lottie was born Feb. 5, 1915, in Tishomingo Johnston Co OK. She was the precious daughter of Nathan and Pearl McLaughlin. She was married to Albert on Feb. 2, 1935, at Eminence MO. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Birch Tree, MO. And, in the past several years, she was active in the Berea Mennonite Church. Lottie retired from the Mountain View-Birch Tree School system as a cook. Cooking never stopped for her as they always opened their home to foster children and others that needed them. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Sr., her parents, one granddaughter, Dawn, and one daughter-in-law, Carol Jean, as well as five brothers. She is survived by five sons; Albert J. Detwiler, Jr. and Barbara of Oklahoma City, Okla., Donald Ray Detwiler of Birch Tree, Mo., Bob Archie Detwiler and Paula of Columbus, Ohio, James Milton Detwiler and Carol of Clever, Mo., and Lloyd Samuel Detwiler and Colleen of Birch Tree, Mo.; eleven grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren and one brother, Sam of Kansas. Lottie is also leaving behind more nephews, nieces, friends, in-laws and out-laws than you can shake a stick at. Lottie’s passing will leave a void in the hearts of many who loved and knew her. Grandma, we love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002 at the Berea Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. |
| KENNETH DEVALL |
Age 67, Pomona - Funeral services held Sunday, May 16, 1976, at 1:30 p.m. in the Carter Chapel, West Plains, with the Rev. David Hicks officiating. Mr. DeVall died Thursday at his home. He was the son of the late Will and Mattie Palmer DeVall, and was a veteran of WWII. Survivors include four cousins, A. C. Reynolds, California; Wayne E. Bess, Versailles, MO; Blanche Boss, West Plains, and Lloyd Fails. Burial was in Mackey Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| Eunice Irene Dewey |
Age 85, daughter of Hugh and Nellie Calloway Durand, was born July 9, 1922, at Rapid City, Neb. She died March 17, 2008, at Willow Care Nursing Home at Willow Springs. She graduated from Fremont, Neb., High School and married Charles Dewey in 1942. They owned a printing shop in Fremont, Neb. She loved to sew, do needlework, cook, take care of her flowers and square dance. Mrs. Dewey was a grey lady, volunteering at the Memorial Hospital of Dodge County in Fremont, Neb., and a pink lady with the Texas County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Hugh Dewey; and two sisters, Shirley Knowlton and Fern Jenkins. Surviving are her husband of 65 years of Houston; three sons, Patrick Dewey of Longmont, Colo., Martin Dewey of Houston and Ed Dewey of Lake Villa, Ill.; a daughter, Eileen Warner of Houston; one brother, George Durand of Nebraska; and 12 grandchildren. Services are 6 o'clock tonight (Thursday) at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Steve Stillman officiating. Visitation is from 5 o'clock until time of services. The body will be cremated following services. |
| Donna N. Briggs Dickerson |
Born Oct. 22, 1949 at Hartshorn, Mo., the daughter of Vernon Palmer Briggs and Elsie Adeline (Derryberry) Briggs. She passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008, at West Plains, Mo., at the age of 58 years. She was united in marriage to Alfred Dickerson on Feb. 3, 1968, at Houston, Mo., and to this union, two children were born. She was preceded in death by her father; and one infant daughter, Debbie Sue Dickerson. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Dickerson of Mountain View, Mo.; one son, Jamie Dickerson and wife Misty of Mountain View; one granddaughter, Dezaray Dickerson of Mountain View; her mother, Elsie Briggs of Summersville, Mo.; two brothers, Dale Briggs and wife Vickie of Hartshorn, Mo., and Darrell Briggs and wife Kim of Hartshorn; and a host of other family and friends. Donna was baptized on May 5, 1958. She attended the Valley Center Church in Hartshorn, Mo. Donna worked at Angelica Uniform factory in Summersville, Mo., for many years. She later worked for several years at Mountain View Fab until she retired. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter Dezaray. She enjoyed being in the outdoors, planting flowers, landscaping her yard and collecting unusual rocks. She enjoyed wildlife and loved animals. She always had her animals including her cats, dogs and fish. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, Mo., with Rev. Arvel Schweighauser officiating. Interment was in Valley Center Cemetery in Hartshorn, Mo., under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, Mo. |
| Larry Dean Dickison |
Age 60, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, formerly of Willow Springs - Died Friday, July 11, 2008, in LaCrosse, WI. He is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Dickison; two children, Theresa Dickison, Franklin WI, and Tim Dickison and wife, Christine, Racine WI; one grandson, Logan Dickison, Racine WI; one brother, Charles Dickison, wife, Kay, Willow Springs; three uncles, Charlie Altermatt, Independence, Lyle Dickison, wife, Marybelle, Ava, and Cloin Dickison, Ava; four aunts, Lena Benfield, Lutesville, Edith Roper, husband, Gay, Licking, Evelyn Dickison, Ava, and Christine Altermatt, Mountain View; four nieces, Suze Anna Myers, husband, Chris, Springdale AR, Melissa Long, husband, Randy, Pottersville, Jamie Horn husband, Dan, Muskego WI, and Karyn Wisinski, Muskego WI; sister-in-law, Pat Wisinski, husband, Bob, Muskego WI; two great-nieces, Brandi Fenton, husband, Lucas, Lowell AR, and Abby Long, Pottersville; two great-nephews, Brandon Myers, Springdale AR, and Austin Long, Pottersville; one great-great-nephew, Domonick Fenton, Lowell AR; and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chalmer and Zola Dickison; three uncles, Walter and Wallace Altermatt, and John Dickison; and one aunt, Edna Reed. He graduated from Willow Springs High School with the class of 1965. He retired after 24 years at Wisconsin Electric Company. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Rev. John Bilyeu officiating. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and can be left at Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| Howard Ray Dilbeck |
Age 70, West Plains - He was born Oct. 31, 1938, in Baxter County, Arkansas to Neil and Daisy (Morris) Dilbeck. On August 6, 1967, he was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas to Melba Jean Estes. Mr. Dilbeck departed this mortal life on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at 7:15 p.m. at Ozarks Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Ray was a long time farmer at South Fork, Missouri. He was a Christian, enjoyed reading the scriptures and sharing his thoughts and feelings with others. His presence will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of more than 40 years, Melba Jean (Estes) Dilbeck, of the family home and four children, James Ray Dilbeck, wife, Pamela, of Agoura Hills, Calif., Debra Lynn Jennings, husband, Robert, of Westmont, Ill., Patrick Neil Dilbeck of Springfield, Mo., and Brandon Kyle Dilbeck, wife, Ashley, of West Plains, Mo., along with five grandchildren; one brother, Robert Dilbeck, wife, Billie, of Gassville, Ark.; two sisters, Karen Covington, Cotter, Ark., and Sheila Lance, Gassville, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at South Fork Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| LOVENA MAE 'NENE' ELLIOTT CULP DIXON |
Born December 3, 1931 at Thomasville MO, the daughter of Addie (COOPER) CULP, and was the stepdaughter of Jim CULP. She passed away June 3, 2003 at Mountain View Healthcare at the age of 71. She was raised in the Spring Creek area and attended school at Thomasville. In 1948 she was united in marriage to Donald ELLIOTT and to this union two sons were born, Gary Don 'Sam' ELLIOTT and Larry 'Fats' ELLIOTT. She and Donald divorced, and Nene later married Hayden DIXON and to this union three children were born, Terry John DICKSON, Dwight Lynn DIXON, and Barbara Ann DIXON. She is survived by her children, Gary Don 'Sam' ELLIOTT and wife Rachel, Swisshome OR; Larry 'Fats' ELLIOTT and wife Joni, Birch Tree MO; Terry John DICKSON, Birch Tree MO; Dwight DIXON and wife Ruth, Higbee MO; and Barbara Ann, Poplar Bluff MO. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; her twin sister Naomi 'Tommy' PARKER, Mountain View MO; a host of nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Betty GRIP, Athens GA. She is preceded in death by her mother, Addie CULP, and stepfather Jim CULP, and one granddaughter, Samantha Lynn ELLIOTT. Lovena worked for many years and was well known for being a very hard worker. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a very special person to all who met her. She will be greatly missed by all and especially by her grandchildren, who she devoted the last few years of her life to. A memorial service was held Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree with Donnie LAYMEN officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree MO. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, June 18, 2003. |
| Elizabeth Mercedes Stroud Dodge |
Age 87, West Plains MO - Memorial services were held Friday, July 18, 2008, at the family home, 931 Missouri Ave., West Plains, Mo. Mrs. Dodge died 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at her home. She was born Jan. 10, 1921, in Marietta, Ohio, to Joseph Melvery Stroud II and Mary Jane Patton Stroud. On Jan. 1, 1955, she was married at Reno, Nev., to Darwin Dodge. Before her retirement, Mrs. Dodge was employed as a nurse’s aide. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary having served as chaplain and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and cooking. Mrs. Dodge loved people and volunteered for whatever was needed. She is survived by her husband, Darwin Dodge, of the family home; six children, Earl Bishop, Carol Locklear and husband, Robert, Gary Bishop, Kevin Dodge, Deborah Miller and husband, Jeff, and Gene Dodge; numerous grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Jane Strobel and husband, Richard. Her parents, two sisters and one brother precede her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice or Marine Corps League and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements were under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Raymond A. Doneski |
Age 78, Gamaliel AR - Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Doneski died 12:09 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at his home. He was born Jan. 25, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., Raymond Joseph and Evelyn Platt Doneski. In 1965, he was married at Chicago, Ill., to Christine Manheim. Mr. Doneski was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was a member of the Sheriff’s Department for Cook County, Ill., and before his retirement owned and operated a motel in Willow Springs, Mo. Mr. Doneski had been a member of the Illinois Police Association and was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Christine Doneski, of the family home; four children, Tammy Hanson and husband, Bill, Robert Doneski and wife, Amanda, Ann Marie Craig and husband, Gabriel, and Ray Doneski; one grandchild, Christian Doneski; one sister, Linda Woolwine and husband, Bernie; and special family friend and caregiver, Patrick Benson. His parents preceded him in death. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, Mountain Home, Ark., and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| JAMES ALLEN 'JIMMY' DOOLEY, SR |
Born October 11, 1952 in Owls Bend, Missouri to George Washington Dooley and Nancy Emmiline Dooley. He passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006 in Birch Tree, Missouri at the age of 53. Jimmy was united in marriage to Lottie Taylor and to this union two children were born; James Allen Dooley, Jr. and Amanda Jane Dooley Thompson. Jimmy is survived by his children James Allen Dooley, Jr. of Mountain View, Missouri and Amanda Jane Thompson of West Plains, Missouri; his grandchildren Tellita Dooley, Michael Jacobson, Christa Halstead and Terry Edward Thompson and one great grandchild Karrisa Halstead; four brothers Gerald Dooley of Crescent City, California; George Denver Dooley of Ferndale, Washington; Dale Dooley of High Ridge, Missouri and Willard Dooley of Eminence, Missouri. Jimmy was also survived by his two sisters Bernice Farris of Birch Tree, Missouri and Shirley Chambers of Union, Missouri. Jimmy leaves behind many nieces, nephews and family who will mourn him and always remember the love he had for each one of them. He always said, 'Tell everyone hi and that I love them.' He always remembered everything that happened to his nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 17, 2006 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, Missouri with Jeff Brake officiating. Interment was at the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Timber, Missouri under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Eminence, Missouri. |
| John Joseph 'Joe' Dougherty |
Age 76, Tecumseh, MO - Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Dougherty died 2:35 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Sept. 13, 1931, in Bakersfield, Mo., to John Alvin and Eunice Ida Reynolds Dougherty. He graduated from the Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1951 and on June 29, 1956, was married at Leota, Mo., to Bernice Louise Lister who preceded him in death on Aug, 25, 1998. In 1957, Mr. Dougherty established Dougherty Post & Pole Company and was actively involved in the operation of the business until his death. At the age of 15, he was baptized into the Church of God and was a faithful member of the Curry Street Church of Christ for many years. He is survived by four children, Lora Louise Dougherty, Lynn Dougherty, Jim Dougherty and Paul Dougherty; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Violet Newberry and husband, James; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; wife; one son, Tim Dougherty; and four brothers precede him in death. Mr. Dougherty enjoyed people and was truly blessed with friends. Burial was at Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| JAMES EDWARD 'ED' DOW |
Born in Birch Tree, MO on September 1, 1923. He went to be with his Lord on February 14, 2007. Ed grew up in Birch Tree and moved to Kansas City in 1951. He married Marilyn LANDIS of Mountain View, on April 8, 1956 in Kansas City, Kansas. They were married for 42 years. To their union five children were born, Ella WOLFE (Larry) of Kansas City MO; Diana HOPPER (Tom) of West Plains MO; Gary DOW (Glenda MARTIN) of Springfield, MO; Connie HANEY, (Kerry, Sr.) of Kansas City MO; and Joy HORGAN (Dan) of Nixa, MO. The DOWS moved to Lawson MO in 1961, where they raised their family. Upon retirement, they returned to Birch Tree. Ed had a life-long passion for his family and farming, especially raising cattle, even though he made his living through carpentry. While living in Lawson, Ed was involved as a member of Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene. After moving to Birch Tree, he became an active member of Mountain View Church of the Nazarene and The Gideons. As a Gideon, he spoke in many area churches. On April 17, 1999, Ed married Donita DOW. She survives him. Other survivors include his children and their spouses; seven grandchildren, C. J. ROSENBUM (Laura), Jeremy DOW, Jonathan ROSENBUM, Army SPC Kerry HANEY, Jr., Luke WOLFE, Hannah HORGAN, and Shyla HORGAN; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas ROSENBUM, Katie ROSENBUM and Elizabeth MEADOWS; two sisters, Wilma JACOBS (Clyde) of Pleasant Valley, MO and Velma DOW of Mountain View, MO; one brother, Frank DOW, (Anita) of Mountain View, MO as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn; his parents, Joe and Addie (GALBRAITH) DOW; and his brother, Joe DOW, Jr. 'Jiggs'. One of Ed's last requests was that everyone who mourns his passing will one day reunite with him and his loved ones in heaven. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Gideons. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on February 17, 2007 at Yarber Chapel, Mountain View MO with Rev. Bill APPLE and Rev. Phil RILEY officiating. Interment was in Turkey Oak Cemetery, Birch Tree MO, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View MO. Sources for this information: The Current Wave. |
| Lorena 'Rena' Williams Dowler |
Died on March 31, 2008, at Rolla Presbyterian Manor at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 10 days. She was born Feb. 21, 1916, in Montier, Mo., to Thomas E. and Mary (Baker) Williams. She married Glyn G. on Jan. 9, 1938, at her parent’s home in Birch Tree, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Lena Carter, brother, Emmett Williams, and one daughter, Carole K. Romans. Surviving are her son, Douglas (and Jane) of St. James; daughter, Helen (and Kevin) Thompson, of Sparland, Ill.; three granddaughters, Debra (and Glen) Woodman, Escondido, Calif., and Andrea and Hannah Thompson, Sparland, Ill.; brother, Chester (and Mary) Williams, of Louisiana, Mo.; sister, Thelma Breakfield, of Mountain View, Mo. She was the oldest living member of the St. James United Methodist Church at 65 years. She grew up and worked in the family business as one of the first telephone operators when her family started the local telephone company in Mountain View and Van Buren. After marrying, she relocated to St James. With her husband Glyn, they started the local phone service company and later worked at Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association for more than 20 years. Visitation will be held at the James-Gahr Funeral Home in St. James from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 2. Services will be 3 p.m., Thursday, April 3, 2008, at James-Gahr Funeral Home. Amy Turner of the St. James Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be at the St. James Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Lorena’s name to Heifer International, PO Box 8058, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72203. All arrangements are under the direction of James & Gahr Mortuary. |
| Joseph Virgil 'Joe' Downen |
Age 53, of Pottersville MO - Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Downen died at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at his home. He was born Jan. 14, 1953, in West Plains, Mo., to Raymond Augustus and Vada Irene Manley Downen. He received his education in the schools of West Plains and on July 4, 1986, was married at Hammond Mill near West Plains to Eunice Powell. Mr. Downen was employed by Richards Brothers Feed Mill and was a member of the Crider Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Downen, of the family home; four children, Joseph Virgil Downen Jr. and his wife, Tina, of West Plains, Jennifer Irene Allen and her husband, Jared, of Branson, Mo., Vedra Sue Brashers and her husband, Larry, of Pottersville, Mo., and Patricia Evelyn Schrippe and her husband, Ben, of West Plains; four grandchildren, Desiree Renae Downen, Joseph Virgil Downen III, Avery Shawn Allen and Emily Allen; his mother, Vada Downen of Moody, Mo.; two brothers, Raymond E. Downen and his wife, Lois, of West Plains and Charles Dennis Downen of Moody, Mo.; two sisters, Carolyn Surritte and her husband, Donald, of West Plains and Patricia Brower of Moody, Mo.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ezra and Evelyn Powell of Pottersville, Mo.; two brothers-in-law, Eddie Powell and his wife, Rhonda, and Elvin Powell and his wife, Gloria, both of Pottersville, Mo.; three sisters-in-law, Ellen Rodriguez of Wagner, Okla., Earlene Chenault and her husband, Ron, of Big Rock, Tenn., and Erma Hodge of West Plains; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and his good friend, Steve Frye of Pottersville, Mo.His father and one sister precede him in death.Burial was held at Ledbetter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Community Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| David Ray Downey |
Age 48, of West Plains MO - Graveside services were held Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Downey died 8 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at his home. He was born March 31, 1959, in Glendale, Calif., to Edward and Patricia Smith Downey. On July 26, 1980, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Vicky Robinson. Mr. Downey was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. For more than 20 years, he was a truck driver for J.B. Hunt Transport. Mr. Downey loved to work with wood and enjoyed Renaissance and Celtic gatherings. He is survived by his wife, Vicky Downey, of the family home; two children, Christine Larmore and husband Jay, and Karen Downey, both of West Plains, Mo.; two grandchildren, Steven Shock and Amelia Shock of West Plains; and one sister, Barbara Helm and husband Roy, of Charlotte, N.C. His parents and one brother, Michael, precede him in death. West Plains Daily Quill. |
| ROBERT T. DRAGO |
Age 57, West Plains - Mr. Drago, owner of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, died at 7 a.m. Thursday (Apr. 24, 1980) at St John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. He was born Oct. 27, 1922 at West Plains, the son of the late Charles Henry and Frances Elaine Hooper Drago. He received his early education in the schools of West Plains, graduating from West Plains High School with the class of 1941. He was a 1947 graduate of the St Louis College of Mortuary Science and attended Dodge Mortuary Seminar at Missouri University at Columbia. On May 27, 1950, he was married at Pocahontas AR to Vivian Mae Hudson. He had been a member of the First Christian Church at West Plains for many years and was a deacon in that church. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the China-Burma-India Theatre of War for two and one half years as a member of the United State Army Air Corps. Organizations of which Mr. Drago was a member are National Funeral Directors Association; Missouri Funeral Directors Association; Mount Zion Lodge No. 327 AF and AM, of which he was a Past Master; Royal Arch Masonic Lodge No. 108, West Plains Commande...(missing) No., 48; Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem No. 30, Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 19, all of West Plains; Abou Ben Adhem Temple, Springfield Scottish Rite, Valley of Joplin, Joplin MO; IOOF Lodge No. 263, Mizpah Rebeckah Lodge No. 77 and a charter member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, all of West Plains; Wayne T. Boles American Legion Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, past chairman and member of the Salvation Army (part missing) for that chapter. Mr. Drago had served for a number of years on the board of trustees for the West Plains Savings and Loan Association at West Plains and was serving on the board of directors of the West Plains Area Ambulance District. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charles A. Drago, and two sisters, Virginia Drago Rogers and Frances Wilhelmina Drago. The body will lie in state in the Rose Chapel until 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church at West Plains for the benefit of its elevator fund. |
| Dorothy Pauline Driskell |
Age 82, Drury - Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, at Bethany Baptist Church, Dora, with the Rev. Scott Miller officiating under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava. Mrs. Driskell died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Visitation will be 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Blanche Cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home. |
| LARRY MAX DRIVER |
Funeral services for Larry Max Driver, 45, West Plains, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains, with the Rev. Richard Cawvey officiating. Mr. Driver died 5:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at his home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Ruby Frances Lambe Drumright |
Age 92, West Plains - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Drumright died 10:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at her home. She was born Feb. 15, 1916, in Lebo, Mo., to Samuel and Maggie Roach Lambe. She received her education at the Doty School, and on April 20, 1935. was married at West Plains, Mo., to Earl Drumright, who preceded her in death on April 4, 1982. Mrs. Drumright had been employed at the A.D. Roper Store, Richards Brothers, McCallon Clothing Store, Woolworth’s, several area drive-in’s, and before her retirement worked at Keith’s Cafe. She was a member of the Mizpah Rebekah Lodge No. 77, Evergreen Lend A Hand Club and was a West Vue volunteer for 20 years. Mrs. Drumright enjoyed quilting, baking, cooking and canning. She had won hundreds of ribbons at the Howell County Fair. Mrs. Drumright’s love in life was doing for others. She was a member of the First Church of God since 1952. She is survived by one daughter, Earlene Bricking, West Plains; three grandchildren, Susan Shaw, Vicky Woods, husband, Jim, and Julie Greger, husband, Stuart; nine great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Crouch; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; one son, Ronald Drumright; one granddaughter, Becky Johnson; four brothers and sisters, Franklin Lambe, M.G. 'Mutt' Lambe, Dorothy Wilson and Maxine Cates, precede her in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Ann Kay Sims Rath Dugan - |
Wife of William Otis Dugan, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at her home. Ann was born at Cottage Hospital in West Plains on April 21, 1940, the only child of Corbett E. Sims and Opal Ann Miller. Ann grew up on Main Street and attended Reese Elementary, then WPHS, where she was homecoming queen. In 1958, she studied fashion design at Washington University-St. Louis, then transferred to University of Missouri, receiving a bachelor of arts in 1962. She married Roger Rath, an aspiring writer, in 1965, and spent 10 years in the Northeast making art and working as a social worker. In 1969, Ann gave birth to her only child, Jessica Miller Rath. As the marriage ended, Ann, needing a career to support herself and child, attended Washington University, receiving an MFA in printmaking in 1977, and M.A. in art therapy from Lindenwood. At Washington University, she met Bill, a North Carolina native, Vietnam veteran and printmaker/sculptor. A feisty, well-suited couple, Ann and Bill created Studio 410, an art therapy program for children and adults, and trained numerous mental health providers from 1979 to 1987. From 1987-1989, Ann was the clinical director of the new OMC Stress Unit. Throughout her career, she was a well-respected leader in her field. Ann retired in 1989 due to the progression of her Parkinson’s disease, first diagnosed in 1981. In her retirement, Ann, with Bill, made yearly trips to Oucumicho, Mexico, to make art with Perupecha Indians. She had a voracious appetite for Ozarks auctions, advocated the Harlin Museum, and enjoyed dancing. Ann inspired others with her astute observations and boundless curiosity about life. Special thanks to Carol Parrett for 6-1/2-years of dedicated home health service. Ann is preceded in death by her parents and her first husband; and survived by her current husband, Bill, daughter, Jessica, son-in-law, Joe Fairbrother, and granddaughter, Emma Ann Fairbrother. Open visitation at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains. In lieu of flowers, donations to Harlin Art Museum, P.O. Box 444, West Plains, MO 65775. |
| JOE R. DUNCAN |
Age 84, long-time funeral director from Mountain View, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2005, at St. John’s Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. For the past sixty years he owned and operated the Duncan Funeral Homes of Mountain View, Birch Tree, Winona, Eminence, and Summersville. He was born January 2, 1921, grew up in Mountain View, and graduated from Mountain View High School in 1938. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University and served in the U. S. Army during World War II. In 1944, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he married Helen Reary of Eminence, Missouri. Joe’s father – John F. Duncan, Sr., started the Duncan Funeral Home in 1908. Joe joined the family business immediately after the war. During his tenure in the funeral business he served as president of the Missouri Funeral Directors Association and he represented seven states as District Governor of the National Funeral Directors Association. He was also president of the Flying Funeral Directors of America. He has served as Mayor of Mountain View, Howell County coroner, Member of the Board of Trustees of Southwest Baptist University, and a member of the Mountain View School Board. He was currently serving on the advisory board of Southwest Baptist University Extension in Mountain View. Joe was a life-long resident of Mountain View and was actively involved in community affairs. He was instrumental in the development of the Mountain View Memorial Airport and the Mountain View Golf Course. Music was a vital part of his life over the years. He was involved in high school band and chorus, OBU Bison Glee Club, Barbershop and Gospel Quartets. During the last two years of WWII he traveled extensively with an Army quartet for the purpose of selling war bonds. He also led the music at First Baptist Church, Mountain View, for over 25 years. He was the longest serving member of that church, having given his life to Christ in 1928. He loved flying and golf, but his greatest love was his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maude Duncan; one sister, Jewel Lorraine Buff; and one infant daughter, Pamela Jo. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen; two sons, Dr. John Duncan, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Cassville, and his wife, Jennifer; and Dr. J. R. Duncan, Pastor of South Haven Baptist Church of Springfield, and his wife, Kim. Also surviving are four grandchildren; Jeff Duncan of Washington, Missouri; Dr. Jay Duncan of Little Rock, Arkansas; Abby and Whitney Duncan both of Springfield, and two great grandchildren, Grace and Emma Duncan. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View. His two sons officiated. Interment was at Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View. Sources for this information: The Current Wave. |
| Flo Livona COCKMAN Dunkin |
Daughter of the late Melvin and Edith Wisehart Cockman. Born September 27, 1910 in Myrtle, MO where she lived all her life. She passed away June 16, 1989 in the Ozark Medical Center Hospital in West Plains, MO at the age of 78 years, 8 months, and 20 days. She was united in marriage to Jesse H. Dunkin on November 3, 1929 in Myrtle, MO. She survived by her husband, Jesse; 1 daughter, Eva Burgess; 1 brother, Marvin Cockman; and 1 sister, Velma Campbell. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Mamie Cockman. She was a member of the Cotton Creek Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker. Obituary printed by Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, MO. |
| Rev. Jesse Henry Dunkin |
Born May 21, 1909 in Myrtle, MO, the son of the late Elias Dunkin and Mary Elizabeth Procter Dunkin. He died March 23, 2008 in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 98. He was united in marriage Nov. 3, 1929, at Myrtle, MO, to Flo Cockman who preceded him in death. Jesse was a Free Will Baptist minister. He and his wife, Flo, enjoyed singing gospel music and devoted their life caring for and helping people who needed their love and assistance. He is survived by one daughter, Eva Burgess and husband, Eldon of Overland Park, KS; several nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Flo Dunkin; one brother, Herschel Dunkin; and three sisters, Grace Hooprich, Edna Wetzel, and Margie Underwood. Funeral services were March 26 at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, MO, with Bill Bales and Larry Cockman officiating. Burial followed in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in West Plains, MO, with arrangements being made under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home of Thayer, MO. (SOUTH MISSOURIAN NEWS, 03/Apr/2008) |
| Robert A. DuBois |
A resident of the Willow Springs area, quietly passed away while at Hospice House in Mountain Home, Ark., early Saturday morning, July 26, 2008, from natural causes. Born June 23, 1943, to Philip and Alice DuBois in Meriden, Conn., he was 65 years old. Mr. DuBois lived primarily in Littleton, Colo., for many years where he worked as a machinist for Lockheed Martin. Upon his retirement approximately three years ago, he moved to Willow Springs to be closer to his sister. He enjoyed very much the small town, rural community of Willow Springs and all that living in the Ozarks affords a person. He was very active and was a member of the Star Theatre Group and performed in several plays, most recently “The Secret Garden.” However, he especially enjoyed his canine companions: Baby, Dolly and Angel. He was described as being very intelligent, funny and quick witted. He had numerous friends both here and Cabool and will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Mr. DuBois was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Thomas E. Boivin. He is survived by his two brothers and sister, Philip L. DuBois Jr. and his wife Erika of Willis, Texas; Dennis DuBois and his wife Zuni of Amarillo, Texas; and Christina Boivin of Willow Springs. He is further survived by his nieces and nephews, Kimberly Russo and her husband Tony and their children Nick, Audrey, and Grace of Centennial, Colo.; Philip and Charles DuBois of Amarillo, Texas; and Rebecca Heaton and her daughter Micah Montgomery of Albuquerque, N.M. At Mr. DuBois’ request, no services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Randall Dean Due |
Age 48, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Due died 12:40 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 8, 1959, at West Plains, Mo., to Manuel “Red” and Ruby Chopski Due. On Dec. 11, 1981, Mr. Due was married at West Plains, Mo., to Sherry Haddock. He was employed at Gro-Mor Fertilizer and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Due loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the First General Baptist Church of West Plains. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Due, of the family home; three children, Randall Calvin Due, Christopher Brent Due and wife, Kristen, and Catherine Collins and husband, Winston; three grandchildren, Shyeanne Renee, Dakota Layeanna and Wyatt Christopher; his parents, Manuel “Red” and Ruby Due; one brother, Gary Due and wife, Debbie; two sisters, Judy Shipley and husband, Ronnie, and Karen Carrell; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Joann Haddock; one brother-in-law, Christopher Haddock; and several nieces and nephews. His grandparents precede him in death. Burial was at Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Sidney E. Dunaway |
Age 80, long-time resident of Willow Springs - Passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 20, 2008, while at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains due to natural causes. Born Jan. 3, 1928, to Clarence and Ada (Thompson) Dunaway in Vanzant, Mo. Mr. Dunaway worked for the Missouri Highway Department here in Willow Springs in the surveys and plans department. However, during this time he proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. After returning from Korea, he resumed his employment with the highway department until his retirement after 42 years of service. On June 16, 1963, he was married to Betty J. Hunter in West Plains. Sidney had many enjoyments in his life; however, he was happiest working outdoors on his farm. It was said that in his youth and prior to becoming ill, he was a very strong man who enjoyed working all day, no matter what the weather conditions were. He also loved to tell stories and absolutely loved to tell a good joke. He was a favorite uncle to his many nieces and nephews. It was said by family that he loved his dog Peggy Sue, who was always at his side. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Sidney was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, of Willow Springs; and his sisters, Fae Davis of Mountain Grove, Ruby Tetrick and her husband Wayne of Willow Springs, Wilma Anderson and her husband Jim of Ulysses, Kan., and Virginia Mace and her husband Les of Springfield. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service with military honors was Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at the Willow Springs City Cemetery, located on DD Highway in Willow Springs with Pastor Scott Williamson officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Carl Duncan |
Memorial services for Carl Dean Duncan, 48, West Plains, were Friday, April 10, 2009, at the Center of God Church, West Plains. Mr. Duncan died at 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Brooke Haven HealthCare. He was born Aug. 11, 1960, at Walla Walla, Wash., to Maurice and Lola Wren Duncan. He graduated from the West Plains High School with the class of 1978 and was a heavy equipment operator. Mr. Duncan loved to draw, barbecue and enjoyed playing music. He was of the Protestant faith. He is survived by two children, Joey Duncan and Kinsey Duncan, West Plains; his parents, Maurice and Lola Duncan, West Plains; one brother, Paul Duncan, West Plains; two sisters, Rane Cunningham, husband, Steven, College Station, Texas and Lisa Barrett, West Plains; seven nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. His grandparents, five uncles and three aunts precede him in death. Arrangements were under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Helen Louise Reary Duncan |
Born to Alexander H. and Lydia Tabor Reary on September 8, 1921, in Eminence, MO. She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, in Springfield, MO. Helen was born and raised in Eminence and graduated from Birch Tree High School. She attended State Teacher's College in Springfield. She later was employed at the Shannon County Agents Office as a stenographer. On January 22, 1944, she married Joe R. Duncan of Mountain View, MO, while he was stationed in the Army in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They were married for 61 years. She and her husband owned and operated the Duncan Funeral Homes of Mountain View, Birch Tree, Winona, Eminence and Summersville for 60 years. Helen loved the Lord and invested her life as a Sunday school teacher for many years at the First Baptist Church of Mountain View, MO. By her example she taught her two sons to also love Christ. She loved collecting antiques and taking care of the home. Next to her relationship with the Lord, her family was her priority. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, and an infant daughter, Pamela Jo. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Frank, Elmer 'Babe', Howard and Ralph 'Bill'; two sisters, Myrtle DeWeese and Opal Hughes. She is survived by two sons, Dr. John F. Duncan and his wife, Jennifer of Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Dr. J.R. Duncan and his wife, Kim of Springfield, MO. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Dr. Jay Duncan and his wife, Jennifer of Dallas, Texas, Jeff Duncan and his wife, Christa of Washington, MO, Abby Duncan and Whitney Duncan both of Springfield, MO; four great-granddaughters, Grace, Kate, Emma and Meredith. Also surviving is one sister, Eunice R. Mattes of Kansas City, MO. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with her two sons officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. |
| Hugh 'Wayne' Dunn |
Age 61, Tulsa OK - Passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. Wayne was born in Hominy OK to William Monroe Dunn and Esther 'Juanita' (Bowers) Dunn on Oct. 14, 1946. He had resided in Tulsa since 1964, but had lived and still had many friends and family in both Hominy OK and West Plains MO. He was known by everyone as 'Mr. Wayne' from his lifelong career as a barber, as well as owning and operating many barber shops and hair salons such as 'Scissors' in Tulsa OK. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Lorie Dunn; his daughter, Kristi and husband, Terry Reed, Collinsville OK; stepson, Bob and wife, Sherry Wright, Mannford OK; stepdaughter, Kelly and husband, Dorn Heller, Catoosa OK; seven grandchildren, Tyelor, Chelsea, Parker, Zach, Kasey, Dana and Ashley; and one great-grandson, Caden. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Collinsville OK with Dr. Prock officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for Wayne’s medical cost to BOK, P.O. Box 1300, Tulsa, OK 74102-1300. |
| Sarah Martha McCallion Dutemple |
Age 88. Born March 25, 1920, in Gibson, Iowa, the daughter of William Charles and Agnes Beck McCallion. She departed this life on Nov. 14, 2008, in Mountain View Healthcare, Mountain View, Mo. Sarah graduated from Gibson Consolidated High School in Gibson, Iowa, in the class of 1937. She later earned an associated of applied science degree from McCook (Nebraska) Community College on May 13, 1993, at age 73. She was united in marriage to Franklin Leroy Dutemple on March 25, 1940, in the What Cheer Methodist Parsonage in What Cheer, Iowa. Sarah retired after being employed in many different fields including working with the elderly, upholstery, restaurants, hotels, motels and as a seamstress. Sarah’s current church membership was with the First Christian Church in McCook, Neb. She was baptized as an infant at White Oak United Presbyterian Church in rural Keswick, Iowa, a member of What Cheer Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the 1950s and 1960s, and was baptized on May 18, 1969, at the What Cheer, Iowa First Baptist Church. She also attended Berachah Church while living in Houston, Texas. Sarah enjoyed traveling, writing stories, poems and songs, experiencing new adventures, trying to do things she hadn’t attempted before, caring for others in need, visiting friends and family, and being a very active member of the church she attended. She loved her family and friends and her Lord. Sarah never met a stranger, opened her heart to others and was known for her ever-present and beautiful smile. She was a remarkable woman, who was loved by, and will be greatly missed by everyone. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, William Charles II, William Charles III, Earl, and John McCallion; sister, Hazel McCallion Craig; grandson, Stephen James Gaffey; and son-in-law, Hugh James Gaffey. Survivors include two daughters, Geraldine Lee Baker (Donald) of Altoona, Iowa, and Sheryl Lynn Altermatt (William, Sr.) of Mountain View; sisters, Margaret Wynn of San Antonio, Texas, and Irene Dawson of Ottumwa, Iowa; sister-in-law, Anna Lee McCallion of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, David Paul Higgins (Susan), Michaelle Steed (Ron), Jack Altermatt (Amanda), William Altermatt Jr. (Melissa), James Gaffey, and Lisa Francis (Danny); great-grandchildren, David Paul Higgins Jr., Sarah Higgins, Maribel Higgins, Madison Bonebrake, Bobby Brooks, Brooke Steed, Craig Steed, Courtney Rappold, Brady Altermatt, Brandi Francis, and Aaron Francis; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in First Christian Church in What Cheer, Iowa, with Pastor Francis Baumert officiating. Interment was in McFarlan Cemetery, What Cheer, Iowa, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Mo. Cards or contributions to a memorial scholarship may be mailed to Sheryl Altermatt, 1140 State Rte. Y, Mountain View, MO 65548. |
| Eugenia Francois 'Jeanne' Frank Epperson Dvorak |
Born February 10, 1922 in Mountain View, MO, the daughter of Napoleon 'Nappy' Frank and Elizabeth 'Bessie' Short . She departed this life on May 31, 2006 at Mountain View Healthcare at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 17 days. She worked in sales, Stanley and Avon, and was an insurance agent for Mutual of Omaha for several years. Most of all, she loved her volunteer work for her church and for St. John's-St. Francis Hospital. (She loved her 100 hour pin). Jeanne also loved yard sales. Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Bill Epperson; husband, Michael 'Mike' Dvorak; one son, John Dee Epperson; and her grandparents. She is survived by one son, Bill Epperson, and wife, Lindsay, of Tulsa, OK; three granddaughters, Kristen, Rachel and Shannon; four great-granddaughters; two sisters, Maxine Carter of Mountain View, MO and Kay Swafford and husband, Gene, of Mountain View, MO; five step-children, Michael Dvorak and wife, Denise, of Long Grove, IL, Marcia Treend and husband, Ron, of Casa Grande, AZ, Diane Whitesides and husband, Bill, of Darien, IL, David Dvorak and Leslie of Bolingbrook, IL and Barbara Conner of Mountain View, MO; nine step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. We will miss her cheerful personality, her great love for people, and her positive attitude and words of encouragement. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 5, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Rev. Bill Apple officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, MO. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, MO. |
| Rosie M. Burgess Dye |
Age 78, West Plains - Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Central Calvary Baptist Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Dye died 6:20 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. She was born Jan. 5, 1931, at Leota, Mo., to Tinker and Agnes Elsie Joice Douglas. She was married to James Burgess and later was married to Issac Lee Dye. Mrs. Dye liked to travel, loved to sing and enjoyed spending time with family. She was of the Church of Christ faith. She is survived by four children, Linda Whitaker, husband, Alvin, Laquey, Mo., Elaine Wilson, husband, Eddie, Laquey, Mo., Kenneth Burgess, wife, Shawana, Republic, Mo., and Marilyn Burgess, West Plains; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Tommy Douglas, wife, Gloria, Lebanon, Mo.; four sisters, Lorene Copeland, West Plains, Maxine Burks, husband, Floyd, Baxter Springs, Kan., Barbara Brower, husband, Clyde, Willow Springs, Mo., and Tammy Devaulth, husband, Mike, Broken Arrow, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, step-mother, Wava Douglas; one grandchild, Tabitha; one great-granddaughter, Sierra; and one sister, Hope Douglas, precede her in death. Burial was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or Children’s Miracle Network and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
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