| Archie "Chick" Fair |
Funeral services for Archie Benjamin “Chick” Fair, 90, West Plains, were Saturday, March 13, 2010, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Fair died Wednesday afternoon, March 10, 2010, at his home. He was born Jan. 23, 1920, at Willow Springs, Mo., to Ben and Docia Hight Fair. Mr. Fair was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II in the European Theatre of War. He had worked as a serviceman for Art’s Novelty and also owned and operated Chick’s Café. Mr. Fair loved to dance, play pool and do magic tricks for his family and friends. He is survived by his very special friend, Beryl Colvin of West Plains; one sister, Juanita Kirk of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; three brothers, John, Lawrence and Ted Fair; and two sisters, Hazel Fair Daniels and Helen Fair Mitchell, precede him in death. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. |
| Joshua
Kinwerthey Farrar |
Born in Steelville, Mo., May 1841, and died at his home in
this city (Mountain View) March 3, 1923, age 82 years, from parents who
came from England and settled, he grew to manhood in the town where he
was born. In 1861, when the civil war came, he was one of the first to
enlist and served four years in Co. D, Phelps Regiment, Mo. volunteers.
At the age of 23 he was converted and joined the Presbyterian church,
and had always remained a devout Christian, always in regular
attendance until the last few years, which his declining years
prevented. In 1865 he was married to Emily Brickey, who died years
later. To this union were born five children, two of whom are still
living. On the 8th day of March 1877, he was married to Louisa
Elizabeth Duncan, and to this union were born thirteen children, nine
of whom survive him. On October 17, 1900, this wife and mother passed
on to the better world. On July 2, 1903, he was married again to Sarah
Melissa (Gill) Smith (widow of James K. Polk Smith), who survives him.
He is also survived by eleven children, fifty one grand children,
sixteen great grand children, and five step children. Mr. Farrar, or
"Uncle Josh" as he was known to almost everyone, had lived in and near
Mountain View for the last 40 years and was one of our most prominent
early citizens, being known and held in high esteem by nearly everyone
for miles around. Rev. Gulley of this city preached the funeral, which
was held at Pleasant Grove, and the remains were interred in that
cemetery Monday afternoon. The Standard extends the sympathy of the
community to the bereaved ones, in their loss. |
| Louise
Elizabeth McGoldrick Farris |
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15,
2006, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Farris died at 5:22 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in National Health Care. She was born on May
25, 1918, in Cureall, Mo., to Albert and Nancy Wilson McGoldrick. On
April 8, 1965, she was married to Raymond Gene Farris, who preceded her
in death in 1975. Mrs. Farris had been a hairdresser since the age of
18 and was a member of the AmVets Post 98 Auxiliary. She is survived by
her stepbrother, Charles Ward and wife, Marilyn, of West Plains;
several nieces and nephews including Nancy Huggins of St. Louis, Jack
McFarland of West Plains, Robert Soutier of Bridgeton, Mark Williams of
Crestwood and Mike Rodgers of St. Louis; and several great-nieces,
great-nephews and cousins. Her parents, husband and three sisters
precede her in death. |
| Aaron
Thomas Faulkner |
Son of the late Gilbert and Ola Faulkner, was born on Aug.
19, 1917 at Birch Tree, Mo. And departed this life on May 29, 1969 at
the age of 51 years, 9 months and 10 days, at St. Francis Hospital in
Mountain View, Mo. He was united in marriage to Olive Jane Wade on Aug.
1, 1939. To this union 9 children was born, 8 of whom are surviving. He
leaves to mourn his passing his wife, and his children. Helen, Charley,
Marla, and Robbie of the home. Lillian French of Fort Collins, Colo.,
Maxine Lilly of Winona, Mo., Vivian Ward of Eminence, Mo., and Tom of
the U.S. Navy; three brothers, Wesley and Clarence Faulkner of
Bremerton, Wish., and John Faulkner of Deep Water, Mo.; 9
grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral
services were held on May 31, 1969 at the Methodist Church in Birch
Tree, Mo. With the Rev. Coy Statler officiating, assisted by Johnny
Aikens. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery. |
| Betty Jane
Faulkner |
Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Faulkner, was born March 7,
1947 and departed this life June 4, 1947 at the age of two months, 38
days. She leaves to mourn her loss, the father, mother and three
sisters, Lilly Pearl, Ruth Maxine and Vivian Lucille; the grandparents,
Mr. & Mrs. Charley Wade and G. A. Faulkner. Burial at
Berea-Mennonite Cemetery. |
| Gilbert
Aaron Faulkner |
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Faulkner was born June 15, 1883
near Salem, Mo., in Dent County and departed this life July 7, 1964 at
his home near Birch Tree, Mo. He was 81 years and 22 days old. He was
united in marriage to Ola Chandler April 11, 1914. To this union was
born five children, four boys and one daughter. He was preceded in
death by his wife and daughter. Surviving are one sister, Lottie
Jenkins of Iowa. Four sons, Aaron Faulkner of Birch Tree, Mo., Wesley,
Clarence, and John of Washington, 21 grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews besides many
friends. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery. |
| James Lee
Faulkner |
Son of Wesley and Irene Faulkner, was born April 29, 1954, at
Douglas Converse Co WY, and departed this life in Missouri on January
3, 1977 as the result of a truck accident at the age of 22 years. He
was united in marriage to Debra Wade on August 5, 1972 at Birch Tree,
Missouri. To this union two children was born. He leaves to mourn his
passing, his wife, Debra, one daughter, Danielle Marie; on son, James
Lee Jr.; three sisters, Lillie Gates, Muncie, Lad.; Alice Voyles,
Mountain View; Wilma Harris, Bremerton, Washington; three brothers,
Wesley Eugene, Three Forks, Montana; Ed Faulkner, Dongol, Illinois;
Gerald Faulkner, Birch Tree, Missouri, and his parents Wesley and Irene
Faulkner of Birch Tree, and grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Everett Rice,
Birch Tree, and a host of friends and loved ones. Burial at
Berea-Mennonite Cemetery. |
| Janie
Delightha Faulkner |
Daughter of Gilbert and Ola Chandler Faulkner was born Feb.
25, 1921 at Birch Tree, Mo. She departed this life in 1930. She is
survived by her parents, and 4 brothers. Wesley, Aaron, Clarence and
John. She is buried in the Berea Mennonite Cemetery. At Birch Tree, Mo. |
| John
Lindsey Faulkner |
- Born November 16, 1923 north of Birch Tree, Missouri and
departed this life October 17, 1983 at Rapid City, Iowa, en route to
his home town of Birch Tree at the age of 59 years, 11 months, and 16
days. He was married to Myrna Rosella Stacy September 5, 1953 and to
this union was born 2 daughters and a son, Ruth Ann Richardson and
Debbie Sue Trombley and a son, James Lee all of Salem, Missouri, his
wife Myrna, 6 grandchildren, and his brother, Wesley of Birch Tree,
Missouri all survive him. His father, mother, 1 sister, and 2 brothers
preceded him in death. Graveside services were held Thursday, October
20, 1983 at 1 p.m. in the Berea Mennonite Cemetery at Birch Tree with
the Reverend Johnnie Aiken officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, Missouri. |
| Myrtle
Irene Reeves Faulkner |
Born May 25, 1921 at Montier, Mo., the daughter of Eldie
Marion Reeves and Myrtle Ruth German Reeves and departed this life on
May 14, 1987 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo., at the age of
65 years, 11 months and 14 days. She was united in marriage to Wesley
Faulkner on June 24, 1939 in Eminence, Mo., and to this union eight
children were born. Two sons preceded her in death along with her
husband; one brother, Raymond Reeves; her father, Eldie Reeves; and her
step-father, Everett Rice. She leaves to mourn her passing her mother,
Myrtle Rice of Willow Care Nursing Home; one brother, E. M. Bud Reeves
of O’Fallon, Mo.; two sisters, Mae Miller and Dolly Sorenson of
Wyoming; her children, Lillie Gates of Hartshorn, Mo., Alice Voyles,
Wesley and Ed Faulkner of Mountain View, Willma Harris of Bremerton,
Washington; and Sgt. Gerald R. Faulkner of the U.S. Army in Germany; 18
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives
and friends. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery. |
| Oceola
Chandler Faulkner |
Born May 8, 1899. She married Gilbert Aaron Faulkner on
April 11, 1914. To this union was born 5 children. Wesley, Aaron,
Clarence, Janie, and John. Oceola passed away on Mar. 31, 1924. Burial
at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery. |
| Wesley
Joseph Faulkner |
- Son of Gilbert and Ola, Mae (Chandler) Faulkner was born
March 15, 1915 at Kolar, Missouri, and passed away at his home in birch
Tree on December 10, 1984. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Irene
Reeves on June 24, 1939 and to this union eight children were born. He
leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of the home, three daughters,
Lillie Mae Gates, of Hartshorn, Alice Voyles, of Mountain View, and
Wilma Harris, of Bremerton, Washington; three sons, Wesley E., of Birch
Tree, Edward, of Mountain View, and Jerry, of Clarksville, Tennessee;
19 grandchildren, one great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews
and friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents, three brothers,
Clarence (Pug), Aaron and John, one sister, Janie, an infant son,
Donald and another son, son, James Lee. Burial at Berea-Mennonite
Cemetery. |
| LeRoy
Elwood Faust |
- Born July 16, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to Kenneth Elwood
Faust and Lillian Sophia (Stigen) Riedel. After complications resulting
from surgery, he passed away February 6, 2008 at St. John's Regional
Health Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 64 years. He was
preceded in death by his father Kenneth Faust; one brother David Faust
and stepfather William Riedel, Sr. He is survived by his mother Lillian
Riedel of Willow Springs, MO; two daughters Liane Scattone and Lisa
(Henry) Faust both of Mays Landing, NJ; two brothers Colin Stigen of
Baudette, MN and William Riedel and his wife Alma of Hinesville, GA;
one sister Lillian "Doll" Cash of Mountain Grove, MO; five
grandchildren Serena and Ethan Scattone, and Joshua, Breanna and John
Henry, Jr.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends whom he
considered his extended family. LeRoy also lived in Philadelphia before
settling with his family in Mays Landing, NJ. After proudly serving in
the US Navy on the USS Saratoga, he returned to Mays Landing, NJ where
he lived until he retired to Mountain View, MO almost ten years ago. An
active member of the VFW and a member of the First Baptist Church
congregation, he also loved to fish and be outside but found his
greatest pleasure in spending time with the family he cherished and the
friends that became his second family. He was a giver of sound and
respected advice and was never too busy to stop and lend an ear or a
hand to someone in need. He was a gentle man with a giving heart and
will be missed by everyone who had the honor and pleasure of knowing
him. LeRoy was a faithful and loving son who made his mother his number
one priority. Funeral Services were held Saturday, February 9, 2008 at
1:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Dr. John
Noble officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of
Mountain View, MO. Memorial Services will be held in Mays Landing
arrangements pending at this time. |
| Helen
Virginia Sherman Fender |
Born February 7, 1936 in Pylesville, MD the daughter of
George Douglas Sherman and Sadie Heaton Sherman. She passed away May
23, 2007 in Houston, MO at the age of 71 years. She was united in
marriage to Joseph C. Fender on July 20, 1961 in Churchville, MD. Helen
was preceded in death by her parents, George and Sadie Sherman. She is
survived by her husband, Joseph C. Fender, Birch Tree, MO; her
children, Michael H. Burns, Mount Vernon, IN; Cindy L. Spittler and
husband, Buddy, Mountain View, MO; Theresa M. Caudill and husband,
Randy, Aberdeen, MD; Timothy C. Fender and wife, Kris, Mt. Pleasant,
TN; Wayne Fender, Darlington, MD; and Kevin Fender, Perryville, MD; her
grandchildren, Bobbi Jo Boyd and husband, Adam, Mount Vernon, IN; Adam
Burns, Houston, TX; Joey, Shauna and Tyler Spittler, Mountain View, MO;
Bert and Chris Caudill, Aberdeen, MD; Zachary, Austyn and Hunter
Fender, Mt. Pleasant, TN; Livia Fender, Havre de Grace, MD and Paris
Fender, Perryville, MD; two great-granddaughters, Valeri and Halen
Boyd, Mount Vernon, IN; one brother, Robert D. Sherman, and wife,
Carol, Bel Air, MD; and one sister, Jeanne Klein, and husband, Charles,
Street, MD. Helen graduated from Havre de Grace High School in 1954.
While living in Harford County, MD Helen worked at Aberdeen Proving
Ground. She later worked for the Fire and Rescue Training through the
University of Maryland Fire School. After moving to Missouri, Helen was
employed at St. Francis Hospital in the Medical Records Department. A
Memorial Service was held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 8:30 p.m. at the
Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Rev. Aaron Davis
officiating. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at
1:00 p.m. at the McComas Funeral Chapel in Abingdon, MD with Rev. Paul
A. Papp officiating. Interment was in Harford Memorial Gardens under
the direction of the McComas Funeral Home in Abingdon, MD. |
| Derald Alan
Ficken |
Age 61, was born Jan. 18, 1944 at St. Ansgar, IA, the son of
Albert and Marcella Elsie Norman Ficken. He died Nov. 17, 2005, at his
home near Birch Tree, MO. He graduated high school on May 21, 1963. He
was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a man who
never met a stranger, and was always willing to give a helping hand. He
loved hunting, fishing and his dogs. He taught everyone how to love and
laugh at his practical jokes. Derald's grandchildren meant the world to
him. He will be missed by all. Survivors include his wife, Daisy Louise
Ficken of Birch Tree, MO; a son, Daniel Craig Ficken and wife, Valerie,
of Alton, MO; a daughter, Kristine Amanda Wrinkles and husband, Jeff,
of West Plains, MO; a step-son, Vance Allen Sisco and wife, Tammy, of
Alton; and a god-daughter, Rebecca Lynn Brewer of West Plains; four
brothers, Dennis Ficken and wife, Sandy of Columbia, MO; Kenny Ficken
and wife, Pat of Springfield; Max Ficken and wife, Bertha, of West
Plains; and Jimmy Ficken and wife, Jody of West Plains; two sisters,
Colleen Justus and husband, John, of West Plains, and Carolyn Upton of
Alabama; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded
in death by hs parents; grandparents and his former wife, Gail Ann
Ficken. The funeral service was Nov. 21 at Yarber Chapel in Mountain
View, MO, with Gary Clemens officiating. Interment was in Howell
Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona, MO. Arrangements were by Yarber
Mortuary of Mountain View. (SOUTH MISOURIAN NEWS, 01/Dec/2005) |
| Deanna Kay Finch |
born Aug. 6, 1942, in West Plains, Mo., the daughter of Wayne
and Aileen (Nicholson) Bradford. Aileen passed away when Kay was only
14 months old. Soon after, when Kathryn married Wayne, she became Kay’s
mother for the remainder of her life. Kay departed this life on April
22, 2009 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 66
years. She was preceded in death by her father and birth mother; one
infant brother and one infant sister; one infant daughter; and two
infant granddaughters. She leaves to mourn her husband, Bud of Birch
Tree, Mo.; one daughter, Twila Dogoli and husband, Robert, of Senath,
Mo.; two sons, Greg Finch of Eureka Springs, Ark., and Chris Finch and
wife, Christy, of West Plains, Mo.; mother, Kathryn Bradford of
Jacksonville, Ark.; two sisters, Janice Hawkins of Birch Tree, and
Patricia Coen of Jacksonville, Ark.; six grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Kay graduated from Birch Tree High School in 1960.
She was united in marriage to Charles “Bud” Edward Finch in Birch Tree,
Mo., on Oct. 28, 1960. Kay worked as a bookkeeper for many years and
most recently was an ER clerk at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mountain View. Kay had a
love of music and was a church pianist for many years. Many young
people have been blessed to have been taught by Kay. Graveside services
will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, in Oak Forest
Cemetery, Birch Tree, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary,
Mountain View. (Howell County News, 4/29/09) |
| ELMER DALE
FINCH |
Of Birch Tree Shannon Co MO, was born Sep. 21, 1909, the son
of John William FINCH & Myrtle CARSON. He passed away Jul. 21,
1993. He and his wife, Georgia Amelia Hannah, became the parents of
Jimmy Dale, Charles Edward & Jessie Marie FINCH. Dale was preceded
in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Christine Butler, and by his
wife on 24 Dec 1990. He is survived by his children, Jimmy Dale FINCH,
Jessie Marie ‘Sis’ BUTLER, and Charles Edward ‘Bud’ FINCH, their
spouses and children. Interment was at Montier Cemetery, Montier,
Shannon Co MO. |
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BRUCE DALE FINCH - Born Aug. 29, 1961, the son of Jimmy Dale
FINCH & Mabel SIMPSON. He passed away Mar. 24, 2001. He was the
grandson of Elmer Dale FINCH & Georgia Amelia HANNAH, and Peter
Andrew 'Andy' SIMPSON & Martha 'Ruth' HAYNES. He was preceded in
death by his father on 25 Feb 1996 and his mother 25 Nov 2000. They are
all interred at Montier Cemetery Shannon Co MO. He is survived by his
sister, Lora Jean WACKER and her husband David, and nieces Anna Ruth
& Julie WACKER.
JIMMY DALE ‘JIM’ FINCH - Born Aug. 29, 1934; passed away Feb.
25, 1996. He was the son of Elmer ‘Dale’ FINCH & Georgia HANNAH. On
Jun. 24, 1957 he married Martha ‘Mabel’ SIMPSON and to this union two
children were born, Lora Jean and Bruce Dale. Jim served his country in
the US Army in Korea at the rank of Sergeant. He worked for General
Motors in St Louis and in Kentucky. For most of their married life he
and Mabel lived in the St Louis area, relocating to Kentucky in later
years, and then to Mountain View MO. He was buried at Montier Cemetery,
Shannon Co MO, alongside his parents. He is survived by his wife Mabel,
son Bruce & daughter Lora, other family & friends.
MARTHA ‘MABEL’ SIMPSON FINCH - Born Dec. 6, 1934 at Wilderness
Oregon Co MO, the daughter of Peter Andrew 'Andy' SIMPSON & Martha
'Ruth' HAYNES. She passed away 25 Nov 2000 at Mountain View Howell Co
MO. She married Jimmy Dale FINCH on Jun. 24, 1957 at Hernando DeSoto Co
MS, and to this union two children were born, Lora Jean and Bruce Dale.
Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers
who died in infancy, brothers Garnett Erwin SIMPSON, Dewey Maxie
SIMPSON, and James Venton SIMPSON, a niece, Christine BUTLER, and
nephew James Forrest SIMPSON. She is survived by her children Lora Jean
WACKER & Bruce Dale FINCH, and two granddaughters. She is interred
at Montier Cemetery, Shannon Co MO.
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| James Norman Fisher |
Age 97, West Plains - Formerly of Oregon Co MO - Mr. Fisher
was born July 28, 1911, Oregon County, Mo., the son of the late Willard
Wilson Fisher and Grace Floyd Fisher. He was married Nov. 23, 1931, in
Alton, Mo., to Icil Velma Lasley, who preceded him in death Dec. 1,
2004. He is survived by two daughters, Esther Mae Scarlet and Grace Ann
Sanders and husband, Bill; two sons, James Norman Fisher II and Ronald
Lasley Fisher and wife, Betty; several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his wife; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Fisher, three brothers,
Floyd Wilson, Donald Paul and Ralph Dolan; four sisters, Daisy Evelyn,
Hazel Irene, Mary Louise, and Emma Gene; two grandchildren, and an
angel baby named Faith. He was of the Baptist Faith. Graveside services
were held Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Woodside Cemetery, Thomasville,
Mo., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Mo. |
| LILLIAN 'BEA' MCCARTY
FISHER |
Born September 26, 1926 at Van Buren, MO, the daughter of
Arthur and Myrtle (CHRONISTER) MCCARTY. She passed away December 19,
2007 at Springfield, MO at the age of 81 years. She was united in
marriage to Herman Lee FISHER on September 6, 1942, and to this union,
six children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Arthur and Myrtle MCCARTY; one son-in-law, Frankie ALLEN; five step-
brothers and two step-sisters. She is survived by her husband, Herman
Lee FISHER of Winona, MO; three sons, Harold Lee FISHER and wife,
Linda, of Alma, AR; Lonnie Ray FISHER and wife, Patricia, of Van Buren,
AR; and Eddie Dean FISHER and wife, Delores, of McAlester, OK; three
daughters, Geneva 'Sis' ALLEN of Mountain View, MO, Leona Marie MARTIN
and husband, Samuel 'Andy', of Winona, MO and Shelia Renee JOHNSON and
husband, Brett, of Fremont, MO; one step-brother; fifteen grandchildren
and 24 great-grandchildren. Bea was saved at a young age and loved
attending church. She loved crocheting and her rocking chair. She also
collected miniature bells. She was loved by everyone and will be sadly
missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held
Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the House of Prayer Church
in Winona, MO with Archie TAYLOR officiating. Interment was in the Mt.
Olive Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan
Funeral Home Winona, MO. |
| John Allen Fiske Jr. |
Son of John Allen Fiske Sr. and Roberta A. Ackerman, was born
in Hayden, Colorado, June 9, 1945 and passed away at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield, Missouri Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the age
of 63 years and 2 days. Johnny was united in marriage to Jeannie Clark
October 14, 1966, making their union together 41 years. To their union
four boys were born, Jim, David, Joe and John. In Johnny’s younger
years, he was baptized in the Christian Church in Colorado; he and his
family had been attending the Summersville Christian Church. He worked
in the logging woods for many years with his brothers. He once was
quoted while working in the woods, "Even Paul Bunyan would be proud of
me." He loved being in the woods wherever he was, in Colorado or in
Missouri. In the later years, he has drove a truck over the road, doing
long distance hauling with his brothers and his sons. He never met a
stranger and made many friends wherever he traveled. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing, playing music and working on his trucks. He loved
spending time with his family and friends over a cup of coffee at home
or in town at the local restaurant. He also was an avid reader, reading
many Louis L’amour westerns, and his logging books. His favorite
pastime was sitting at the head of the kitchen table looking over the
hillside, watching for deer and other wild life at the creek bed. He
like to tell the kids and grandkids what animals he had seen over the
past few days. Johnny is preceded in death by his father, John, and his
mother, Roberta Fiske; an infant sister, a sister-in-law, Nedria Fiske,
an infant nephew, Donald Fiske Jr., and his mother-in-law, Maxine
Clark. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie; his sons, Jim and wife,
Tammy; David and wife, Sally; John and wife, Becky; and son Joe, all of
the Summersville area; his four brothers, Don and wife Helen, Tom and
wife Cindy, Gene and wife Bev, and Jim and wife Pam, all of the
Summersville area; and sister, Darlene and husband Steve, of Conway,
Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Christen Collins, James Herndon II,
Danielle Terrill, Tabitha Fiske, Terry Fiske, TJ Fiske, Raymond Fiske,
and Alex Fiske, three great-grandchildren, John Collins, Hannah
Terrill, and Mahayla Collins; and a host of nieces, nephews, other
family members and many friends. Graveside services were held Saturday,
June 14 at Antioch Cemetery at 4:30 PM with Rev. Paul Hamm officiating
with interment in Antioch Cemetery, under the care of Bradford Funeral
Home. |
| Debra Fite |
Graveside services for Debra Kay Fite, 56, West Plains, were
Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction
of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Fite died at 1:45 a.m., Thursday,
April 23, 2009, at her home. She was born Oct. 8, 1952, at West
Plains, Mo., to Leslie G. and Ereline Strickland Holloway. On
February 18, 1972, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Billy
Fite. Mrs. Fite was a librarian, having more than 200 hours of
library science, had served as the director of the West
Plains Public Library and had been a member of the Rotary
Club. Mrs. Fite was of the Baptist faith, with her
membership in the First Baptist Church of West Plains. She is
survived by her husband, Billy Fite, of the family home; her
daughter, Elizabeth Peterman, husband, Joshua, Fond Du
Lac, Wisc.; one grandchild, Valerie Peterman; and her
parents, Leslie and Ereline Holloway, West Plains, Mo. Her
grandparents precede her in death. She was a loving and caring
daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. Memorial contributions may be
made to West Plains Public Library Foundation, Gideon Bible Society or
OMC Shaw Building and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell
County News, 4/29/09) |
| Bryan
Fitzgerald |
Age 86, Terre Haute IN - Formerly of West Plains MO - Died
Sunday evening, June 1, 2008, in Union Hospital. He was an accounts
receivable manager for Eastern Express, Inc. He was born Aug. 25, 1921,
in Iola, Ill., to Bryan S. Fitzgerald and Nina Fern Rogers. His wife,
Lorraine Hering Fitzgerald, preceded him in death in 2000.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Bryan T. and Suse
Ann Fitzgerald of Dayton, Ohio, and Dr. Gary A. and Sherry Fitzgerald
of Terre Haute; a brother, James Fitzgerald and his wife, Dorothy, of
Woodlawn, Ill.; a sister, Isabelle Steenbergen of Chillicothe, Ill.;
four grandchildren, Brett Fitzgerald, Brooke Fitzgerald, Kristopher
Fitzgerald and his wife, Amy, and Katie Fitzgerald; two
great-grandchildren, Austin Fitzgerald and Travis Hunter Wilbanks; and
several nieces and nephews. Bryan was a U.S. Army veteran of World War
II and was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Funeral
services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008, in
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 645 Poplar St., Terre Haute, with
Pastor Philip G. Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial
Park. Visitation is scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in Callahan and
Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th St. The family kindly requests that
in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 645 Poplar St., Terre Haute, IN 47807; or
to American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL
60674; or to Union Hospital Foundation, c/o Capital Campaign, 1606
North 7th St., Terre Haute, IN 47804. |
| Helen D.
Kuhn Fleming |
Age 91, West Plains MO - Graveside services were held Monday,
Aug. 11, 2008, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction
of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.Mrs. Fleming died 9:13 p.m., Wednesday,
Aug. 6, 2008, in St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Mo.
She was born March 17, 1917, in Holyoke, Colo., to Mr. and Mrs. George
Kuhn. She was married to Charles Fleming who preceded her in death in
1944. Before her retirement, Mrs. Fleming was employed by the Federal
Aviation Association. She was of the Episcopal faith. She is survived
by her nephew, Lawrence “Larry” Miller, Thayer, Mo. Her parents;
husband; and one sister, Dorothy Miller, precede her in death. |
| Nelle Margaret Ulrich
Wolfe Flippin |
Age 84, West Plains, MO - Memorial visitation services will
be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with
Reverend Glenn Murray officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral
Home, West Plains. She was born the daughter of the late Otis Edgar
Ulrich and Maude Maxey Ulrich on Jan. 11, 1924, in Pomona, Mo., and
died Nov. 1, 2008, in West Plains. She was united in marriage Feb, 19,
1942, in West Plains, Mo., to Lloyd Wolfe, who preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage Jan. 6, 1996, in Salem, Ark., to William
Flippin. She is survived by her children, Sandra Sue Wolfe
Collins, Pomona, Debra Ann Wolfe Bridges, husband, Kelly, Pomona, and
Pamela Jo Wolfe Lancaster, husband, Ron, Peace Valley; seven
grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three
stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Lloyd Wolfe; her parents; one son, Stephen Randall Wolfe; three
brothers; and two sisters. She attended Smith Chapel Church, West
Plains. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice and can
be left at Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| James
Norman 'JIMMY' Flood |
Age 31, Black Hawk SD - Memorial services will be 1 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at Sturgeon Cemetery, Mammoth Spring,
Ark., under the direction of Barker Funeral Home of Salem Fulton
Co AR. Jimmy died Aug. 13, 2004, as a result of an automobile accident
near Scenic, S.D. Two years after high school, Mr. Flood served
two years in the U.S. Army. An educational memorial fund has been
established for his children. Donations may be mailed to Wells
Fargo Bank, 825 St. Joseph St., Rapid City, SD 57701. |
| Robert Leroy Floyd |
Graveside services for Robert Leroy Floyd, 55, Republic, Mo.,
were held Monday, June 8, 2009, at the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Olden,
Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Floyd
died at noon, Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield, Mo. He was born May 6, 1954, at West Plains, Mo., to James
Floyd and Leota Vaughter. Mr. Floyd was employed at Southwest Trestle
and Walls and he liked to fish and hunt. He was of the Pentecostal
faith. He is survived by his fiance, Kathy Driskell, of the family
home; six children, Robert Floyd Jr., of Republic, Mo., Amanda Mullins,
husband, Jeremy, of Mountain View, Mo., Buddy Driskell, wife,
Stephanie, of Republic, Mo., Chris Driskell, wife, Candice, of
Springfield, Mo., Kathy Driskell of Republic, Mo., and Heather Tucker,
husband, Eddie, of Springfield, Mo.; eight grandchildren; one brother,
James Floyd; two sisters, Connie and Bob and Charlotte; and several
nieces and nephews. His grandparents and father precede him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News, June 03, 2009) |
| THELMA PAULINE HINES
FOARD |
Born June 24, 1918 at Bethel in Texas County, Missouri to her
parents, Oscar Denton Hines and Dora Bilbrey Hines. She passed away at
the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO, Monday, August 4, 2008
making her age 90 years, 1 month, and 10 days. Thelma was united in
marriage to James Foard, June 18, 1938, and to their union two children
were born, Bob D. Foard of Van Buren, Missouri and Sharron K. Foard
Fowler of St. Louis, Missouri. She enjoyed her family and spent much
time tending to their well being. She enjoyed family get togethers and
traveling to visit her children and grandchildren. She loved them all
unconditionally. Her personal time was spent idolizing Elvis, whose
music she enjoyed for at least 50 years. She was a true fan. After her
husband retired, they took many cruises to many exotic locations.
Preceding her in death are her father, mother, husband and two
brothers. Surviving are her two children, one grandson, two
granddaughters, two sisters, Lola Cooley and Eileen Pack, one brother,
Dale Hines. Services were held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM
at Bradford Funeral Home with Bro. Daryl Young. Interment was in
Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. |
| Cora Adella Ford |
- Born in Howell Co MO on July 2, 1885, the Daughter of
George Ford and Josephine van Treece Ford. Cora died
at Peace Valley, Howell Co MO, on March 30, 1956 and is buried at
New Hope Cemetery in Peace Valley. |
| REV. MELVIN D. FORD |
Age 82, Springfield Greene Co MO - Former long-time resident
of West Plains - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at
the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with Rev.
Lester Bradford officiating. Rev. Ford died at 8 p.m. Monday at St
John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born Mar. 10, 1897 at West
Plains, the son of George W. Ford and Tabitha Key Ford. He had spent
his entire life in this area until moving to Springfield a few years
ago. On Aug. 20, 1935, he was married to Cora Jane Young at Salem
Fulton Co AR. In 1950 he was ordained as a Baptist Minister and was
instrumental in the organization of the Friendship Baptist Church near
West Plains, which he pastored for a number of years. He also pastored
for several years at the Lost Camp Church. At the time of his death he
was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Springfield MO. Rev.
Ford served as police judge for the city of West Plains for a number of
years. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the Fourth
Company Division Battalion at Camp Logan TX. He was also a member of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at West Plains and of the Last
Man's Club of West Plains. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cora Ford,
Springfield; three children, Mrs. Loretta Womack, Chesterfield MO;
Herbert Ford, St Louis MO and Don Ford, Springfield MO; four
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. |
| Neva Jane Cupp Forrester |
Age 48, West Plains MO - Ded Feb. 10, 2008, in Fulton County
Hospital, Salem, AR. She was born April 20, 1959, in West Plains, MO,
to Gene and Jane Moore Cupp. She was employed at West Vue, having just
received her 10-year service pin. Mrs. Forrester was a NASCAR fan and
especially liked Dale Earnhardt Jr. She was of the Baptist faith with
her membership in New Hope Baptist Church for two years. She is
survived by her daughter, Ashley Forrester, West Plains; four brothers
and sisters, Priscilla Wadlow, and husband, John, West Plains, MO;
Carol Wright, and husband, Joe, West Plains, MO; Lisa Loomis, and
husband, Bill, Camp, AR; and Dell Cupp, West Plains, MO; two nieces and
two nephews, John Wadlow, and wife, Cindy, and children, Kim, Stefan
and Brandon, Stephanie Chacellor and children, Courtney and Corbin,
Todd Wright, wife, Carol, and son, Michael and Allison Loomis, and Jeff
Henry and children, Karen Henry and Kenny and Michelle Smith and
children. Her grandparents; parents; one nephew, Mike Wadlow; and one
niece, Sarah Wadlow, preceded her in death. Graveside services will be
Feb. 12, 2008, at Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL, 11/Feb/2008) |
| Robert E. Foster |
Born December 1, 1935 in Concord, New Hampshire to Fredrick
A. and Edna (Cofrin) Foster. He died on April 12, 2008 at his home in
Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 72 years. Robert married E.
Lynette Foster on May 29, 1965 in Concord, New Hampshire, and to this
union three children were born. Robert and Lynette were reunited on May
29, 1999 in Mountain View. At the age of 15, Robert ran away and joined
the Army. He was sent home a few months later when the authorities
discovered his age. He became a truck driver and continued that career
for 41 ½ years until an illness distorted his vision. Robert raised
three dedicated children and was very proud of them. He battled cancer
for four years and it finally got the best of him. God has a plan. He
is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Survivors include
his wife, Lynette, of the home; one daughter, Melissa Butler of Hayti,
Missouri; two sons, Kyle Foster of Mountain View, Missouri and Robert
Foster, Jr. of Birch Tree, Missouri; grandchildren, Lacey Foster of
Mountain View, Codey Foster and Colten Foster of Birch Tree, Missouri.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008
at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri with Rev. James Duddridge
officiating. |
| Jonathan
David Foss |
First born son of Richard & Jan (Johnson) Foss. He was
born in St. Louis, Missouri on 18 Feb 1982 with the chromosone
disorder, Trisomy 18. Our Lord and Savior took him home after only 4
1/2 months here on earth while Richard was serving as Vicar at Immanuel
Lutheran Church, West Plains, Missouri. |
| Robert E. Foster |
Born December 1, 1935 in Concord, New Hampshire to Fredrick
A. and Edna (Cofrin) Foster. He died on April 12, 2008 at his home in
Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 72 years. Robert married E.
Lynette Foster on May 29, 1965 in Concord, New Hampshire, and to this
union three children were born. Robert and Lynette were reunited on May
29, 1999 in Mountain View. At the age of 15, Robert ran away and joined
the Army. He was sent home a few months later when the authorities
discovered his age. He became a truck driver and continued that career
for 41 ½ years until an illness distorted his vision. Robert raised
three dedicated children and was very proud of them. He battled cancer
for four years and it finally got the best of him. God has a plan. He
is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Survivors include
his wife, Lynette, of the home; one daughter, Melissa Butler of Hayti,
Missouri; two sons, Kyle Foster of Mountain View, Missouri and Robert
Foster, Jr. of Birch Tree, Missouri; grandchildren, Lacey Foster of
Mountain View, Codey Foster and Colten Foster of Birch Tree, Missouri.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008
at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri with Rev. James Duddridge
officiating. |
| ELDON RAY FOULK |
Born May 11, 1926, in Smithfield IL, the son of Lester FOULK
and Alta Belle (FRAMPTON) FOULK. He went to be with his Savior on May
16, 1995, at his home. On July 17, 1944, he was united in marriage to
Myrtle Marie CALHOUN. To this union five children were born: Sharon
Marie THOMAS, Marlana Rose DEFIORE, and Lester Eldon FOULK, all of
Birch Tree MO; David Lynn FOULK of Florissant MO; and Jean Anne ASBERRY
of West Plains MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, Leslie and Donald FOULK, and one sister, Julia HOWARTER.
Eldon leave his wife, Myrtle, of the home in Birch Tree MO; his five
children and their spouses: Sharon and Donald THOMAS, Sr., Marlana and
Louis DEFIORE; Lester and Kimberly (YOUNT) FOULK; David and Pamela
(SEATON) FOULK; and Jean and James ASBERRY; twelve grandchildren, one
step-granddaughter, and five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russell
FOULK of Macomb IL; and Ralph FOULK of Laura IL; and three sisters,
Evelyn MITCHELL and Daisy HAGGERTY, both of Ellisville IL; and Edna
FORD of Smithfield IL. After graduation from the Cuba Community High
School, Eldon was inducted into the United States Army, taking his
basic training at Camp Roberts, CA. He was sent to the Pacific Theatre
and fought on Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines with the renowned
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion. After his unit was demobilized he was
sent with the first occupational troops to Japan. After his military
service, Eldon farmed first in Illinois and then in Birch Tree MO.
Eldon was a life-long Christian and faithful attendant at the Birch
Tree First United Methodist Church. His loving family and his church
family supported him during his final illness. Funeral services were
held May 18, 1995, at the First United Methodist Church in Birch Tree,
with Rev. Otto FOUST officiating. Interment was in the Montier Cemetery
under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain
View. Sources for this information: The Current
Wave. |
| ANNIE B. WRIGHT FOX |
Age 91, Joplin MO - Funeral services Wednesday at Little Zion
Baptist Church, 9 miles west of West Plains on CC Highway, with Melvin
Reeves officiating. Former area resident. Mrs. Fox died at Joplin. She
was born at Pottersville Feb. 9, 1884. She had lived in Joplin since
1942 and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Preceding her in
death is her husband Albro, and a son, Orville. Survivors include three
sons, L. W. Fox, West Plains, J. Lester Fox, Lyons KS, James Fox,
Benton KS, three daughters, Mrs. John 'Ruby' Brown, Joplin MO, Mrs.
Marvin 'Ruth' Santos, Charleston SC, and Mrs. Charles 'Evelyn'
Endicott, Jefferson City MO; a half brother, Martin Wright, a
stepbrother, Edward Aud Wright, and several grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery under the
direction of Thornhill and Dillion Funeral Home, Joplin MO. |
| Della Fay
Callahan Fox |
Age 85, Pottersville MO - Funeral services were held
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Mrs. Fox died 10:10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, in Ozarks
Medical Center. She was born April 14, 1923, in Howell County, Mo., to
Samuel and Ida May May Callahan. On July 13, 1940, she was married to
Floyd Edward Fox who preceded her in death on June 29, 1971. Before her
retirement, Mrs. Fox worked as a nurse’s aide at the Stoll Hospital and
NHC HealthCare. She enjoyed singing and spending time with her
grandchildren and family gatherings. Also, she enjoyed working in her
flower garden. Mrs. Fox was a member of the Gospel Hill Church of
Christ. She is survived by five children, Rita Robinson and husband,
Don, Dora, Mo., Thelma Batesel and husband, Berlin, Willow Springs,
Mo., Kim Peterman and husband, Jim, Pottersville, Mo., Max Fox and
wife, Lisa, Caulfield, Mo., and Stephen Fox and wife, Trish, West
Plains, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild on the way; and several nieces and nephews. Her
parents; husband; one step-grandson, Tim Batesel; two sisters and five
brothers, of which two died as infants, precede her in death. Burial
was at Ledbetter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
American Diabetes Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Dora
Elizabeth Radcliffe Fox |
Age 82, Springfield MO - formerly of the West Plains area -
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, in the Rose
Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Fox died 10:44 p.m., Monday,
Sept. 22, 2008, at her home. She was born Nov. 16, 1925, in Ellicott
City, Md., to Willie and Ema Sturn Radcliffe. She was married to
William Edwards Pasley, who preceded her in death in February of 1972.
On Aug. 3, 1974, she was married at West Covina, Calif., to Scott Fox.
Mrs. Fox enjoyed bowling, traveling and was a member of the Moody
Helping Hands Club. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by
her husband, Scott Fox, of the family home; five children, Don Pasley
and wife, Joan, Robert Pasley and wife, Lorna, Bryan Pasley and wife,
Beverly, Marilyn Depue and husband, John and Melvin Fox and wife,
Sherry; 13 grandchildren; three great-granddaughters and one great
grand-child on the way; one sister, Barbara Satterfield and husband,
Neil; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; first husband;
step-daughter, Myrna Costantino; two brothers, Carl and Tom Radcliffe;
and three sisters, Lorena, Irene and Ethel, precede her in death.
Burial was at Amy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
John’s Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Virginia E. Riley Fox |
Age 84, West Plains MO Funeral services will be 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Mrs. Fox passed away 11:34 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, at Brooke
Haven Healthcare. She was born June 27, 1923, in Howell County, MO to
Carl W. Riley and Lalla Hudlow Riley. She graduated from West Plains
High School in 1941, and each month the remaining classmates would get
together having lunch and visiting. On March 23, 1946, she was married
in Howell County Mo., to Allen “Dall” Fox, and to this union two
children were born. Mrs. Fox taught at the Vienna School, a one-room
school, and substituted for the South Fork and Fair View School
Systems. She had been active in the Crider Community for years having
served as a 4-H group leader for the Union Grove Jolly Workers. Mrs.
Fox was a member of the Union Grove Church having served her church as
Sunday school superintendent, secretary/treasurer, and would help
organize the Vacation Bible Schools and Christmas plays. She is
survived by her husband, Allen “Dall” Fox, West Plains; two daughters,
Rita Stewart, husband, Bill, Pottersville, Mo., and Linda Sanders, West
Plains; four grandchildren, Josh Stewart, wife, Amy, Dora, Mo., Nathan
Sanders, Richland, Mo., Tiffany Atkinson, West Plains, and Courtney
Sanders, fiance, Kaleb Smith, Alliance, Neb.; three
great-grandchildren, Jake and Sy Stewart, Dora, Mo., and Addison
“Addie” Sanders, West Plains; one sister, Berneice Roberts,
Pottersville, Mo.; three sisters-in-law, Ollie Fox, West Plains, Geneva
Fox, Troy, Ill., and Earnestine Fox, Lodi, Calif.; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. Her parents; one grandson, Jeremiah Stewart; one
brother, Joseph Riley; several brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, precede her in death. Visitation
will be 7 until 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial
will be at Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Brooke Haven Activity Fund or charity of choice and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| JERDAN W. 'J. W.'
Francis |
Age 80 - Lifetime resident of West Plains MO - Funeral
services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007, in the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Francis went to be with his Heavenly
Father on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in Brooke Haven Healthcare. He was
born Aug. 10, 1926, in West Plains to Beryl Lee and Madeline Wright
Francis. On June 8, 1946, he was married at Kansas City, Kan., to June
Woods. Mr. Francis was owner and operator of Phillips 66 Service
Station on East Main for a number of years. He also managed South
Howell County Ambulance before his retirement in 1988. He did clock and
watch repair, and most recently drove for area car lots and
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. He was a lifetime member and elder of
First Congregational Methodist Church in West Plains. He is survived by
his wife of 61 years, June Francis, of the family home; one son, Joe
Francis, wife, Shirlee, Jacksonville, Ark.; two grandchildren, Trichia
Thomas, husband, Chuck, Jacksonville, Ark., and Robert Francis, Little
Rock, Ark.; and three great-grandchildren, Chase, Hannah and Claire
Thomas. His grandparents; parents; and one infant daughter, Sheryl Ann
Francis, preceded him in death. Mr. Francis will lie in state from 3
p.m. Wednesday until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to First Congregational Methodist Church and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| BEULAH BEATRICE FRANKLIN |
Age 80, West Plains - Born Jan. 4, 1926. Died 12:46 p.m.
Monday, March 20, 2006, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield.
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday
in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6
to 8 p.m. Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at
Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American
Diabetes Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Destiny Renee' Franklin |
(Mar. 3, 1994, West Plains Howell Co MO - Mar. 4, 1994,
Springfield Greene Co MO) - Daughter of Thomas Andrew Franklin III and
Erica Dawn (Holler) Franklin. Granddaughter of Thomas Andrew Franklin
Jr. and Joyce Elaine Heiney Franklin, and Thomas Eugene Holler and
Pamela Willis Holler. Sister of Stetson Shane Franklin and Thomas
Andrew Franklin, IV and Sierra Elaine Franklin. Burial at Forest Dell
Cemetery Mountain View Howell Co MO. |
| ALLEN FRAZEE |
Age 65, Willow Springs - Funeral services held at Trinity
Baptist Church with Rev. Ed Hamilton officiating. Mr. Frazee died
Friday afternoon on a hunting trip of an apparent heart attack. He was
born Feb. 5, 1910 at Willow Springs, the son of the late Enson and
Elizabeth Keithley Frazee. He was married Oct. 28, 1933 at Willow
Springs to Hazel Stephenson. Mr. Frazee was a member of the Trinity
Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Start, county school board, and
helped organize the Senior Housing units for Willow Springs. He was a
weatherman for 35 years, a barber for 45 years, and for 15 years was
summer youth director for Willow Springs. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Hazel Frazee of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Floralle Smotherman,
Springfield MO and Mrs. Ellen Henderson, Deerfield FL; four brothers,
DeRoy and Herbert Frazee, Willow Springs, Otto and Jim Frazee, St Louis
MO; five sisters, Mrs. Trixie Hallett, Willow Springs, Mrs. Bessie
Melber, Verdie Karlack, Pearl Deller and Ola LaRose, all of St Louis,
and two grandchildren. The family requested donations be made to the
Trinity Baptist Church to be used to erect a new sign. Burial was in
Willow Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Burns-Mackey
Funeral Home, Willow Springs. |
| Lois
Juanita Kenslow Frazier |
Age 78, West Plains - Funeral services were held on Thursday,
Feb. 28, 2008, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs.
Frazier died at 12:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at her home. She
was born on April 12, 1929, in Howell County, Mo., to Fred Raymond and
Oma Leatha Scott Kenslow. On Sept. 16, 1945, she was married at Norman,
Okla., to Mearle Dwayne Frazier, who preceded her in death on June 4,
2007. Before her retirement, Mrs. Frazier was employed at the
Gainesville Post Office. She enjoyed quilting, was part owner of The
Golden Thimble and was a volunteer at Ozarks Medical Center. Mrs.
Frazier was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ. She is
survived by two children, Gary Frazier of Springfield, Mo., and Christy
Spivey of West Plains, Mo.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Frazier
Dakin, Kody Frazier and wife, Whitney and Courtney Spivey; two
great-grandchildren, Theron Dakin and Taidyn Frazier; her aunt, Effie
Harris of West Plains and many nieces and nephews. Her parents;
husband; one son, Michael Frazier; one brother, Otis Kenslow and one
sister, Margaret Kenslow, precede her in death. Burial was held at the
Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Riverways Hospice, Paragould Children's Home, Shaw Medical Building or
the American Heart Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| ROBERT E. ‘BILL’
FRAUENFELDER |
Born November 7, 1931 at Verdon NE, the son of Clarence and
Frances (ELAM) FRAUENFELDER and passed away February 15, 2007 at
Mountain View, MO at the age of 75 years. He was united in marriage to
Audrey Jean MAXVILL on July 28, 1951 at Licking MO and to this union
three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; his
wife Jean on January 25, 2001 and his two sisters, Peggy SPACEK and
Judy STADNYCK. He is survived by one son, Rob FRAUENFELDER and wife
Marie of Mountain View MO; two daughters, Linda YANCEY and husband
Robert of Sorento IL, and Victoria LANDIS and husband John CASE of
Wichita KS; and his five grandchildren Sarah, Miranda, David, Kara and
Krista. Bill enjoyed hunting and trap shooting. One of his greatest
enjoyments was to travel to the gun shows around the country with his
good friend Leonard. Bill was a member of the Big Piney Sportsman Club.
He had owned and operated the Pine Crest Machine and Gun Shop in
Mountain View since 1962. In 1975 he and Jean moved to Ozark MO, where
he opened a business manufacturing 22 caliber camp guns, and later went
into manufacturing muzzle loading rifles. They returned to the Mountain
View area in 1978 where he continued his machine and gun shop. Bill's
passion was the traditional style muzzle loading rifle and he was known
for the very fine rifle he made. He was known in this area and around
the country for his gunsmith work. Everyone knew that if it involved a
gun, Bill could fix it. As a machinist, he was the one people called on
to fix their problems. Bill was known as an individual who would never
say an unkind word about anyone. He was a friend to everyone that knew
him. Bill will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Funeral services were held Monday February 19, 2007 at the Duncan
Funeral Chapel in Mountain View MO with Chester WEBSTER officiating.
Interment was in the Oakside Cemetery at Summersville, MO under the
direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. Sources
for this information: The Current Wave. |
| Loren D.
Frazier |
Age 64, passed away on Dec. 17, 2008, at University of Utah
Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on Feb. 11, 1944, in
Valley Park, Mo., to Everett Frazier and Bessie (Woolsey) Frazier.
Loren enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August of 1962. He received a
National Defense Award for enlisting in the time of war. Loren
honorably served his country for four years. On Jan. 7, 1986, he
married Eileen J. Goree in Perryton, Texas. They owned and operated
Frazier Trucking. Loren and Eileen spent several years on the truck
traveling together. He was recently employed by Freedom Oilfield
Services. Loren enjoyed gardening, reading and the study of Scriptures.
Loren was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Brandon
Frazier. He is survived by his wife, Eileen of Opal, Wyo., and
children, Jack Frazier, Booneville, Ark.; Judy Frazier-Martin, Rose
Hill, Kan.; Dawn Goree, Great Bend, Kan; John Frazier, Mountain View,
Mo.; Monty (Scooter) Goree Jr., Liberal, Kan., and Cindy Tabor,
Mountain View, Mo. Loren had 19 grandchildren and a soon to be
great-grandson. He is also survived by his sister, Fonda Thompson,
Mountain View, Mo., and a brother, Doren Frazier, Cocoa Beach, Fla. In
lieu of flowers or cards, donations may be sent to Box 144, Kemmerrer,
WY 83101. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 22 at Yarber
Mortuary in Mountain View, Mo. Interment with military honors provided
by Missouri Funeral Honors Program will be in Houston Rural Cemetery,
Willow Springs, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. |
| Mearle
Dwayne Frazier |
Age 81, West Plains - Graveside services will be 10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Frazier died 4:10 a.m.
today, Monday, June 4, 2007, at his home. He was born to Charles Edward
and Lois Morrison Frazier on Oct. 24, 1925, at Dawt, Mo., across from
Dawt Mill. He graduated from Bakersfield High School with the class of
1944, and on Sept. 16, 1945, was married at Norman, Okla., to Lois
Juanita Kenslow. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy
during World War II. He resided in Gainesville, Mo., before moving to
the West Plains area. Mr. Frazier contributed to the community since
1955. Always a visionary, Mearle gave greatly to the city through his
work as a member of the City Planning Commission, was well as through
his personal endeavors to improve the community. Mearle was the driving
force behind countless projects in the West Plains area including the
Wayhaven, Meadow Vista and Morrison Subdivisions, development of the
Green Way, a partner in the original Holiday Inn, and donated land to
Missouri State University-West Plains. He worked with over 25 partners
and city fathers in attracting business to the community and in
developing the region. Mr. Frazier was a member of Curry Street Church
of Christ. Mr. Frazier is survived by his wife, Lois Frazier, of the
family home; two children, Gary Frazier, Springfield, Mo., and Christy
Spivey, husband, Carl, West Plains; three grandchildren, Jennifer
Frazier, Kody Frazier and Courtney Spivey; two great-grandchildren; one
brother, Paul Douglas Frazier, wife, Gloria, West Plains; two aunts,
Omega Watts, Tucson, Ariz., and Lucy Tackitt, Jacksonville, Fla.; and
several nieces and nephews. His parents; and one son, Michael Mearle
Frazier, preceded him in death. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to
Riverways Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
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| Helen Orene Freeman |
84, of Willow Springs, Mo., passed away on Thursday, April
23, 2009, at the Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, Mo. She
was born on Sept. 10, 1924, in Seymour, Mo., the daughter of Roy and
Gladys (Cardwell) Swearengin. Helen was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Amos Freeman Sr.; one grandson, Joseph Matthew
Doria; one brother and one sister. She is survived by her children,
Amos and Rita Freeman of Sullivan, Mo., Alice and Steve Zimmer of
Ozark, Mo., David and Bonnie Doria of Drury, Mo., Wanda and Bob Ramsey
of the state of Washington and Clifford and Roxanne Wake of Theodosia,
Mo.; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends. Services were Monday, April 27, 2009,
at the funeral home with Keith Reese officiating. Interment was in the
Mt. Ararat Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder
Funeral Home of Cabool, Mo. |
| Marwyn
Freeman |
Age 68, Pomona - Graveside services were held on
October 30, 2002 at Oak Lawn Cemetery in West Plains, Mo. Evangalist
Lynn Hixon officiating. Pop died at Ozark Medical Center October 24,
2002 at 5:45pm. He was born September 6, 1934 in Jasper County Iowa to
William and Ethel Perin Freeman. He received his education in the
schools of Baxter and Exline Iowa and on April 21, 1956 was married to
Ruthie Spilman in Ottumwa Iowa. Pop was a farmer while in Iowa nd after
moving to Missouri worked for A.R. SChaller construction Company laying
water and sewer lines in Missouri and Kansas. He then went to work for
the City of West Plains as a backhoe operator for the Street Department
and Water and Sewer Department. For 12 years or so Pop was the only
backhoe operator to open graves at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include
his wife Ruthie, one daughter Virginia ("Sam") Gentry and husband
Jerry. One grandson Tim Gentry and wife Carrie, two step grandsons,
Nick and Shaun Gentry. Three sister in laws, Florence Freeman, Jane
Hargrove and husband Jim, and Thelma Spilman, several neices and
nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Russell
(Cobb) Freeman and Harold Freeman. Pop's is the only grave that has
been opened without a fee in the history of the cemetery. Larry Coffman
and the rest of the cemetery crew donated all their time and services
in honor of him. |
| Myrtle Frances
Ballinger Freeman |
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Carter Funeral Home
Chapel, West Plains, with Evangelist Arvil Hill officiating. Mrs.
Freeman was born June 11, 1917, near Dora MO to William and Mary
Lakey Ballinger. She entered into eternal rest Nov. 20, 2008. On Nov.
6, 1936, she was married in West Plains to Earl 'Buck'
Freeman. Mrs. Freeman was a Christian, and she enjoyed listening
to gospel music. For many years Mrs. Freeman worked at the
International Shoe Factory. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was avid about quilting and crossword puzzles. She is survived by
two children, Bill Freeman, Sr., wife, Ruby, and Shirley Vining,
husband, John; two grandchildren, Terry Vining, wife, Patti, and Bill
Freeman, Jr., fiancee, Karen Carter; one sister, Mabel Trail; one
sister-in-law, Ruby Ballinger; one brother-in-law, Harry Freeman, wife,
Betty; three step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband, three sisters and two brothers. Visitation will be 6 to 8
p.m. Saturday in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains. |
| Marjorie V. Vaninger
Fris |
Longtime resident of Willow Springs, went with the Lord on
her birthday Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, while at St. John’s Mercy due to
complications after removing a brain tumor. She came to be in this
world on Dec. 16, 1943, in Highland, Ill., to Athwell and Norene
Vaninger of Trenton, Ill. She was 65 years old. Margie went to
elementary school in Summerfield, Ill., and high school in Lebonon,
Ill. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Home Economics from the
University of Illinois. She later completed a BS in Elementary
Education from Southwest Missouri State University. She was
introduced to her husband, Frederick R. Fris, by her college roommate,
Fred’s sister, and Margie and Fred were married on Jan. 21, 1967. They
were blessed with four children, Jennifer, Carrie, Bart and Gabe.
Margie taught first and third grades at Willow Springs
Elementary School, and retired in 2005. Margie was a wonderful
cook and an excellent seamstress. Her passion was quilting and playing
with her wonderful grandsons. She stayed busy all day long with
quilting, sewing, taking pictures, gardening and spending time with her
husband. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and beautiful
friend. She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Willow Springs. She will truly be missed, but loved
forever. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Athwell and
Norene, and her daughter Carrie. She is survived by her husband
Fred; daughter Jennifer, son Bartholomew and his wife, Lysa, of
Brownwood, Texas, and son Gabriel and his wife, Karly, of Mtn. Grove,
Mo., and her two grandsons, Jaxon and Deacon. Her brother, Robert
Vaninger, of Trenton, Ill., and her sister, Beverly Davenport and
husband, Rick, of Edmonds, Wash., further survive. Friends are invited
for visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 19, with
the recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m. in Willow Funeral Home, 106 E.
Third St., Willow Springs. The funeral mass will be held at noon
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Business U.S.
60/63 in Willow Springs. Burial will follow at Willow Springs City
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral
Home in Willow Springs. |
| BILL ELBY FRYE |
Born August 4, 1913 to Samuel Spencer Frye and Levina Anne
(Richardson) Frye in Oakside, Missouri. He passed away peacefully June
13, 2006 at West Plains, Missouri at the age of 92 years and 10 months.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers Noble Frye,
Lloyd Frye, Lee Frye and Edd Frye and two sisters Loree Frye Harsh and
Wanda Frye Samuelson. He is survived by his two daughters Billie Frye
Thurman and husband Okie of Springfield, Missouri and Patricia Frye of
Springfield, Missouri; three step-daughters Donna Frye Lietke and
husband Bob of Mountain View, Missouri; Beverly Frye Greig of
Springfield, Missouri; Sandy Frye McClenahan and husband Terry of Coxs
Creek, Kentucky and one stepson Larry Dean Frye and wife Maryann of
Republic, Missouri; one sister Babe Culpepper of Mountain View,
Missouri; one granddaughter Mindy Thurman Noel and husband Mark of
Springfield, Missouri and one great granddaughter Daryan Noel. Bill
served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1935 until 1936. He
served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1941. Bill
worked as a forklift operator at McVickers Sawmill in Pinecrest and
retired after 30 years. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church
in Mountain View, Missouri. He loved to help his friends by taking them
to the doctor or wherever they needed to go. Bill was a wonderful
father, stepfather, grandfather and uncle. He will be sadly missed by
all who knew and loved him. Graveside services were held Friday, June
16, 2006 at Oakside Cemetery in Oakside, Missouri at 11:00 a.m. with
Greg Richardson officiating. Arrangements were made under the direction
of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri. [Courtesy
of The Current Wave. |
| CHESTER VERNON FRYE |
Born on November 16, 1932 in Hot Springs AR to Vernon
Chester and Dessie (HICKS) FRYE. He passed away on August 13, 2005 at
Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains MO at the age of 72. He was
married to Frankie ALLEN for 21 years. During this marriage they raised
three children, Susan, Lloyd and Larry. Chester was later married to
Fern GRIFFIN. During this marriage he was blessed with six
stepchildren. He served his country as a member of the United States
Air Force. He was also a police office for the city of Mountain View,
serving as Chief of Police. He was also a truck driver for many years.
His most recent job was with Brown’s Small Engines in Mountain View.
Chester is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lloyd
FRYE. He is survived by his wife, Fern FRYE; two sons, Lloyd FRYE and
wife, Alice, Lebanon MO; and Larry FRYE, Belleville IL; one brother,
Fred FRYE and wife Christina, Tucson AZ; three sisters, Kathy
CORNELIUS, Doris MITCHELL and husband Bill, and Elaine FRYE, all of
Tucson AZ; one brother-in-law, Jerry GRIFFIN; one sister-in-law, Gwen
GRIFFEN; three stepsons, Mike ALLEN and wife Donna; Raymond ALLEN and
wife Bonita; all of Mountain View MO; and Kevin ALLEN of Danville AR;
four stepdaughters, Susan ESLINGER and husband George; Judy PETERSON
and husband Bill; Evelyn SCHARFF, all of Mountain View MO; Debbie
CHRISTOPHER; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation was held Tuesday, August 16, 2005 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Yarber
Chapel in Mountain View MO. Arrangements were under the direction of
Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View MO. [Correction: The Summersville Beacon
incorrectly printed the wrong date of Mr. Frye’s passing two weeks
ago.] Source: The Summersville Beacon. |
| David Edly Frye |
Age 92, son of Samuel Spencer and Lavinia Anne Richardson
Frye, was born May 25, 19112, near Oakside. He died Oct. 15, 2004, at
Mountain View Healthcare in Mountain View, where he was a resident for
the last 13 months. He grew up in the Oakside community. He married
Pauline Smotherman Nov. 13, 1941. They had one son and lived in the
Summersville area before moving to Mountain View in 1994. Mr. Frye
farmed and did sawmill work in his early years. He was preceded in
death by his parents; four brothers, Noble, Lloyd, Lee and a twin who
died at birth; and one sister, Leree Harsh. Surviving are his wife of
Mountain View Healthcare; son, Archie Frye of Spring Hill, La.;
stepdaughter, Jean Helton of Summersville; two sisters, Irene "Babe"
Culpepper of Mountain View and Wanda Samuelson of Des Moines, Iowa; one
brother, Bill Frye of Mountain View; 10 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren and 14-great-great-grandchildren. Services were
Oct. 18 at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chester
Webster officiating. Burial was in the Oakside Cemetery near
Summersville. |
| BURSE FUGATE |
Age 81, Pomona - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the First Christian Church at Pomona with Rev. Keith
Cunningham officiating. Mr. Fugate was dead on arrival Sunday at 5:15
a.m. at West Plains Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 18, 1898 at
East Prairie, the son of the late John and Myrtle Hurley Fugate. He had
been a member of the Christian Church for the past nine years with his
membership being in the First Christian Church at Pomona. He was a
veteran of World War I and a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
Survivors include two sisters and two brothers, Mabel and Grace Fugate
of the home at Pomona; Clinton and Bert Fugate, also of Pomona; four
nieces and three nephews; Mrs. Darlene Head, Phoenix AZ; Mrs. Joyce
Nielsen, Pomona; Mrs. Pat Caplinger and Mrs. Donna McFarland, West
Plains; Royce Fugate, Jefferson City; Elroy White, Willow Springs; Jack
Fugate, Pomona; 15 great nieces and nephews and two great-great nieces
and nephews. His parents, one sistser and two brothers preceded him in
death. Interment will be in Mackey Cemetery at Pomona under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Margaret
Eidson Fugate |
Age 94, a resident of West Plains, Mo., for the past two
years and formerly of Overland Park, Kan., were held on Thursday, Dec.
20, 2007, at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in White Church, Mo.,
under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Fugate died
at 1:24 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in Brooke Haven HealthCare. She
was born Aug. 1, 1913, at Pomona, Mo., to George Washington and
Marcella Dunn Eidson. She received her elementary education at the
Modrell School, graduated from the Willow Springs High School with the
class 1931, attended Southwest Missouri State College receiving her
teacher's certificate and then she taught at Modrell, Dowling and Olden
Schools in this area. On Oct. 20, 1934, she was married at West Plains,
Mo., to Charles "Ted" Fugate, who preceded her in death on Jan. 14,
1975. She and her husband, Charles "Ted," moved to the Kansas City area
in 1943 where Margaret worked as a receptionist at City Bond and
Mortgage. She retired in 1978, then went back to work at Woolf Brothers
Clothing Store and retired again in 1988. Mrs. Fugate was a long-time
member of the American Business Women's Association, the Order of Elks
Auxiliary and the Rockhurst College Mothers Circle. She was an avid
bridge player, playing in five different bridge clubs until the age of
92. Mrs. Fugate was a member of Cure of Ars Catholic Church. Mrs.
Fugate is survived by her son, Royce Fugate and wife, Rita, of West
Plains, Mo.; grandson, Charles Fugate of Overland Park, Kan.; and many
cousins and friends. Her parents and husband precede her in death.
Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to Rockhurst College Mothers Circle, the Willow Springs Alumni
Association Scholarship Fund or Missouri State University of West
Plains, Mo. Contributions may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Nova Agnes
Bradford Fugate |
Long-time resident of Willow Springs - Passed away Sunday
evening, Jan. 18, 2009, while at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow
Springs due to natural causes. Born Nov. 27, 1918, to Jim and
Pearl (Elmore) Bradford in Clear Springs, Mo., she was 90 years old.
Nova was united in marriage to Bert Fugate on Sept. 21, 1937. To this
union a son, Jack, was born a year later. Throughout her life,
Nova operated several restaurants in the Willow Springs area and was
especially well known for her delicious 'Nova’s homemade pies.'
She had many enjoyments in her life, which included sewing and
cooking. However, she truly loved spending time with her family,
especially her great grandchildren. It was said that she always felt
better when they were around. She will be greatly missed by her
family and all who knew her. Nova was preceded in death by her parents;
her son, Jack, on Dec. 21, 1991; and by her husband, Bert, on Oct. 24,
1993. She is further predeceased by three brothers and one sister.
She is survived by her grandson, Rick Fugate and his wife Missy of
Willow Springs and their children, Dakota and Jordyn Fugate. Two
sisters further survive. Graveside funeral services will be held
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Mackey Cemetery, located on
Highway N in Pomona with Pastor Emmett Bradford officiating. Mrs.
Fugate will lie in state on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
at the Willow Funeral home. No formal visitation will be held per
the family’s request. Arrangements are under the direction of
Willow Funeral Home. |
| Kimberly
Sue McGath Fuller |
Born on June 25, 1971 to her parents, Rollie J. and Catherine
McGath. She passed away on December 30, 2005 at the age of 34 years.
She was united in marriage to Edward Price Fuller on September 1, 1990.
To this union six children were born, Bryan, Kevin, Teona, Kathrina,
Cassandra and Brianna. Kimberly was preceded in death by her son, Bryan
Willis Fuller; her father, Rollie McGrath; her maternal grandmother,
Naomi Shepherd; her aunt, Patricia Ledgerwood, and many other family
members. She is survived by her husband, Edward Fuller; her five
children; her maternal grandfather, Leonard Shepherd; her mother,
Catherine McGath; many cousins and numerous family members in her
husband's family, and many friends. She was a loving and caring mother
and wife. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. |
| Louise Ward Futrell |
Age 95, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 10 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains,
with Reverend Clarence Burton officiating under the direction of Carter
Funeral Home, West Plains. She was born the daughter of the late
Herbert L. Easton and Bertha Mae Soots Easton on Jan. 1, 1913, in
Hutton Valley, Mo., and died Nov. 2, 2008, in West Plains, Mo. She was
united in marriage to Vern Ward, who preceded her in death. She later
married Edgar Futrell, who also preceded her in death. She attended the
Antioch Christian Church, Pomona, Mo. She graduated from Willow Springs
High School, then later attended Drury College in Springfield, Mo.,
where she earned her teaching degree. She taught for over 33 years in
the Howell County area. She was awarded a citation for Outstanding
Leadership in Elementary and Secondary Education of America. She was
preceded in death by both husbands; her parents; two brothers, John and
Buster Easton; and an infant sister. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to the Willow Springs Scholarship Fund and can be left at
the funeral home. Family visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
5, 2008. Burial will be in Mackey Cemetery, Howell County, under the
direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
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