| Marinda Lea 'Rin' MURRELL Katsorelos | Age 72, Newton, Ill., went to be with the Lord at 6:14 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She left
peacefully with her family at her side. Funeral services celebrating Marinda’s
life will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at First Baptist Church in
Newton, with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn
Cemetery in Newton, Ill. Marinda was born Dec. 16, 1935, in Willow Springs, Mo.,
to James Martin and Sarah Estelle (Curley) Murrell. She was one of seven
siblings living in rural Missouri. At 18 she moved to Springfield, Mo., to live
with her sister, Norma, and work at St. John’s Hospital as a nurse assistant. It
was there that she met and fell in love with John Nick Katsorelos, a member of
the U.S. Air Force. She and John married shortly after on Feb. 20, 1955, in
Fordland, Mo., and moved to Harrisonburg, Va., where they had their first child,
Anthea Grace. In 1956, John’s work led them to Newton, Ill., where they settled
for the majority of their 53 years of marriage. There, Marinda gave birth to two
more children, Tony Nick and Pamela Lea. She is survived by her loving husband,
John Nick Katsorelos; three children, Anthea (John) Zumbahlen, Newton, Tony
(Robyn) Katsorelos, Leawood, Kan., and Pamela (John) Burton, Overland Park,
Kan.; several grandchildren and siblings. Marinda was preceded in death by her
parents, James and Sarah Murrell; and two sisters, Ruth Wright and Lois Crider.
Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton,
Ill. In loving memory of Marinda, memorials may be made to the First Baptist
Church or the Jasper County Shrine Club for the Shriner’s Childrens Hospital. |
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HARRIET R. MILBANK KAUT | Born Jan. 12, 1891 at
Chicago Cook Co IL; died Apr. 22, 1990 at Birch Tree Shannon Co MO. Harriet Kaut,
99, Birch Tree MO, formerly of Arroll, died at Birch View Nursing Center. She
was the daughter of Herbert and Ada Milbank. She married George W. Kaut in 1909
at St Louis MO. She is survived by six sons, Al, Calvin, and Harry Kaut, all of
Summersville MO; Ralph Kaut, Tucson AZ; Raymond Kaut, Council Bluff and Thomas
Kaut, Winfield; daughter Marie Bosley, Kansas City, and many grandchildren,
great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and four nephews. She was
preceded in death by her husband George on May 9, 1949; two daughters, Georgia
and Margaret; two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
April 25, 1990 at 2:30 pm with Rev. Emmett Bradford and Rev. Glen Green
officiating. Interment was in Arroll Cemetery with Duncan Funeral Home of
Mountain View in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Tommy Kaut, Richard
Kaut, Ray Kaut, Melvin Kaut, Jack Kaut and Robert Kaut. - 'Grandma, as
everyone called her, was a wonderful person. She was a midwife and delivered
almost every baby in the Arroll area in the earlier days. I remember one of the
ministers saying during her service 'Grandma sent 5 of her boys to war and with
her faith in the Lord, brought them all back home.' Today she is having a
wonderful family reunion in Heaven because she has all but 3 of her children,
several of her grandchildren and great grandchildren with her. We love and miss
you, Grandma. Someday we will finish our quilt together.' Tribute by Cindy. |
| Harry Daniel Kaut | Son of the late George W. Kaut and
Harriett Rachel (Milbank) Kaut, was born March 24, 1928 at Arroll, Missouri. He
passed away at his home in Arroll, Tuesday morning, October 21, 2008, making his
age 80 years, 6 months, and 28 days. Harry was united in marriage to Esther Zetta Mitchell,
January 2, 1948, at West Plains, Missouri, making their union together 60 years.
To this union, six children were born, Arnold Ray; Nancy Elizabeth; Richard D.;
David E; Jeff S; and Linda C. He attended Midvale Church. He went to work at Firestone in
Kansas City, Missouri in 1948 and worked at Firestone until 1954. He and his
family then moved to the Arroll community, where he opened a mechanic shop. He
was an excellent mechanic, and would help any one in need. If you had something
that wouldn’t run, Harry could usually fix it. He enjoyed gardening and his bee
hives. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Harriet;
two sisters, Margaret Cherry, and Marie Bosley; two brothers, Al Kaut, and Ralph
Kaut; two sons, Arnold Ray Kaut, and infant son, David E. Kaut; one grandson,
Chad Kaut, and one great-granddaughter, Kayanna Kaut. Surviving are his wife, Esther Kaut of Arroll, MO; four
children, Nancy Anderson and husband, James, of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Richard
Kaut and wife, Judy, of Sarcoxie, Missouri; Linda Petty and husband, Vernon, of
Jonesboro, Arkansas; Jeff Kaut and wife, Debbie, of Nixa, Missouri; and a
daughter-in-law, Regina Kaut of Jonesboro, Arkansas; 18 grandchildren and 22
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tom Kaut and wife, Margaret, of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa; Raymond Kaut of Omaha, Nebraska; and Calvin Kaut and wife, Verna,
of Arroll, MO. Harry is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held at Bradford Funeral Home, Friday, October 24, 2008 at 1:00
PM with Rev. Emmett Bradford and Rev. Pat Cronk officiating. Interment was in
Arroll Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. |
| MELVIN EUGENE KAUT | Age 48, son of Calvin Kaut & Verna Payne. Married Diane Carol Carr Feb. 6, 1968. He was born Sep. 16, 1948 & died May 22, 1997. They had four children, Melvin Scott, Christina Dawn, Eric Wade and Jared Joseph Kaut. Mr. Kaut was saved at an early age and rededicated his life to the Lord in February 1997. He worked with livestock and last year fulfilled his dream of owning a livestock auction. Surviving are his wife, Carol, his parents, his
children, Scott of Mountain View, Christina and Jared of the home, Erick of
Rolla, his brothers and sisters, Calvin, Jr. of Nixa, Robert of Mountain View,
Jerry of Houston, Wanda Cooper and Jack of Summersville, Cindy White of
Rockville, and three grandchildren. Services were May 24, 1997 at the
Fundamental Bible Baptist Church at Arroll with Rev. Chance Webster, Rev. Oscar
Cunningham and Rev. Emmett Bradford officiating. Burial was at Arroll Cemetery
under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. -
'Melvin was my brother, an outstanding person who lost his life to lung cancer.
He had a wonderful sense of humor and always carried a smile. He cherished the
time he spent with his family and many friends. Mel, I miss you. Sissy.
Update: Melvin now has 5 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren.
Tribute by Cindy. |
| ETTA VIOLETTA PLUMMER STACY KEELING | Born June 23, 1923 in
Shannon County, MO to George Thomas PLUMMER and Nettie Armanda LYNCH. Etta
passed away Tuesday December 26, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View,
MO at the age of 83 years. She was united in marriage to Jessie Lee STACY on
November 17, 1942. He passed away March 12, 1978. She was later remarried to
Reaber KEELING on January 28, 1985. Preceding Etta in death are her parents
George and Nettie PLUMMER; her first husband Jessie STACY; one infant nephew
Terry Lynn PERCY; one niece Aida Lynn PLUMMER; one step daughter Estalee SMITH
and 3 brothers- in-law. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Reaber of
Birch Tree, MO; 4 sisters Lois LAMPKINS of Birch Tree, MO; Dorothy STOOPS and
husband Leland of Ellington, MO; Neva CRABTREE and Jewell PERCY and one brother
Paul PLUMMER all of Mountain View, MO; one step son Donald KEELING and wife Jean
of Granite City, IL; one step daughter Darlene ELDRINGHOFF and husband Maurice
of Summersville, MO; 9 step grandchildren; 15 step great grandchildren and a
host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Etta was a faithful
member at the Church of God of Prophecy until her health prevented her from
attending. Funeral Services were held Friday December 29, 2006 in the Church of
God of Prophecy Church at Birch Tree, MO with Reverend Roger SMITH and Sister
Diana SEAY officiating. Interment was held in the Flatwoods Cemetery at
Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home at Birch Tree, MO.
Sources for this information: The Summersville Beacon. |
| MARY AILEEN STACY KEELING | Born into the home of Lawson and Ada Stacy July 10, 1920, at Fredericktown, Mo. She departed this life Nov. 9,
1984, at the Texas Co. Memorial Hospital at Houston, Mo., at the age of 64
years, 4 months. Aileen was united in marriage to Reaber Eual Keeling Oct. 14,
1939 at Eminence, Mo. To this union were born one son and two daughters.
Aileen was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters. She
leaves to mourn her husband, Reaber, of the home; one son, Don, of Granite City,
IL.; two daughters, Estalee Smith of Granite City, IL; and Darlene Ipock
of Summersville, Mo.; one daughter-in-law, Jean Keeling; two sons-in-law, Kenton
Smith and Bill Ipock; nine grandchildren, Kyle, Dana, Don Jr., Kelly.
Patrick, Lena, Jody. Jada and Jessie; two brothers, Elva Stacy and Russell
Stacy, both of Salem, Mo.; two sisters, Bessie Keeling of Eminence, Mo., and
Alice Young of Salem, Mo.; and a host of relatives and friends. Aileen accepted
Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 11 and became a member of the Church
of God at the age of 14. Most of her girlhood was spent in traveling from
town to town in south central Mo. After her marriage, most of her life was spent
in the Flatwoods and Flatrock communities. Aileen started singing with her
sister, Bessie when she was six years old and wherever they were, people were
blessed by their singing. Her whole life has been spent in singing and
working for God. First with her father, who was a minister and took the
girls all over the country where he preached and they sang and God wonderfully
blessed in their services. After the two sisters married Keeling brothers, they
have sung all over this country and especially around Flatwoods, as the Keeling
Quartet. Aileen continued singing and working for God until her failing health
confined her at home. She has been greatly missed in the church since her
long illness but God held her hand all the way. Not many hours before her
parting breath, she told her sister that she could see the angels. Even
though she will be sadly missed by her loved ones, we believe that when we walk
through the gates of Glory, she will be standing there to welcome us in. |
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MURREL OTTO KEELING | Born May 10, 1903 in Shannon County, Missouri, the son of Alfred and Sara Jane Ramsey Keeling and departed this life Sept. 2, 1990 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two sons, one brother, and two sisters. He is survived by three daughters, Rebekah Gillis of San Francisco, CA, Donna Hansen of Trimont, Minnesota, and Quanna Anderson of Friendswood, Texas ;
two brothers Ruben M. Keeling of Clifton, CO, and Richard Keeling of St. Louis,
MO; two sisters, Alta Short of Mountain View, MO, and Hazel Miller of
Summersville, MO; thirteen grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Tuesday Sept. 4, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in
Summersville, with Rev. Bud Younger and Rev. Leland Stoops officiating.
Burial was in the Corinth Cemetery in Birch Tree under the direction of the
Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville. |
| Reaber Eual Keeling |
Born September 2, 1919 in Flatwoods, MO to the late George H. Keeling and Lena (Wilkins) Keeling. He passed away February 20,
2007 at Birch Tree, MO, making his age 87 years and 5 months. He married Mary
Aileen Stacy on November 14, 1939, making their marriage 44 years until her
passing on November 9, 1984. Three children were born to this union. The late
Estalee Smith of Granite City, IL; Don Keeling of Granite City, IL, and Darlene
Eldringhoff of Flat Rock, MO. On January 28, 1985, he was united in marriage to
Etta Stacy. They lived in Birch Tree, MO until Etta passed away December 26,
2006, making their union 21 years. He is preceded in death by his parents,
George and Lena Keeling; three brothers, Roger, Rural, and Radford Keeling; one
sister, Thela Baker; five brothers-in-law, Elmo Baker, Elva Stacy, Arvel
Lampkins, Floyd Crabtree and Jim Percy; one sister-in-law, Juanita Stacy; his
two wives, whom he cherished, Aileen and Etta; one beloved daughter, Estalee
Smith and three nephews, J.R. Keeling, G. L. Baker and Stanley Keeling. Reaber
is survived by one son-in-law, Kenton Smith of Granite City, IL, and children,
Kyle Smith and Kelly Cathey; one son, Don, and wife, Jean Keeling, of Granite
City, IL, and children, Dana Paul, Don Keeling Jr., Patrick Keeling and Lena
Bryant; one daughter, Darlene and husband, Maurice Eldringhoff, of Flat Rock, MO
and children, Jody Ipock, Jada Motsenbocker and Jesse Ipock; one brother, Roland
Keeling, and wife, Mary, of Summersville, MO; seven sisters-in-law, Bessie
Keeling, Eileen Keeling, Louise Keeling, Lois Lampkins, Dorothy Stoops, Neva
Crabtree and Jewell Percy; two brothers-in-law, Paul Plummer of Mountain View,
MO and Russell Stacy and wife, Bernadean, of Salem, MO. He leaves behind two
children, nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, church family and friends. Reaber grew up in Flatwoods, MO,
farming and working a cross-cut saw with his older brother, Roger. Later after
his marriage to Aileen, his brother Roger and wife Bessie (Aileen's' sister)
along with his Dad (George) formed the Keeling Quartet. His bass voice always
carried loud and strong. In May 1944, he was drafted into WWII, serving as a
Combat Medic, once again in a role of helping others. He served his country
proudly, being awarded two Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, and also a
Medical Badge. After returning state side, his wife, Aileen, had saved enough to
buy a small farm in Flat Rock, MO. He worked in sawmills and hauled cord wood
for many years. Later, he served as Northern County Commissioner of Shannon
County for four years and was also employed by Summersville schools as a bus
driver until he retired. He loved planting his garden in the spring and the
harvest it brought forth. His hobbies were hunting, especially with those ole
hounds Reab, Rus, Don and Kent. He found great pleasure listening to those ole
hounds hot on the chase. Later after he lost his first rose, Aileen, he met his
second rose, Etta. They found a wonderful and unique love until God called her
home. He was a man who had a deep love for his family and country; he never met
a stranger or failed to help a neighbor. As the years went by, his love for the
Lord and family became his whole life. He was greatly loved and will be sorely
missed. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 24, 2007 in the Duncan
Funeral Chapel at Summersville, MO with Rev. Roger Smith and Jody Ipock
officiating. Interment was in the Flatwoods Cemetery at Eminence, MO under the
direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville, MO. |
| Pamela Lynne Knapp Kelley | Age
58, West Plains MO - Memorial services were held Friday, June 13, 2008, in the
Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Kelley died 9:50 a.m., Tuesday,
June 10, 2008, in St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Mo. She was
born Dec. 1, 1949, in Denver, Colo., to John C. and Coralie McKeag Knapp. She
graduated from the West Plains High School with the Class of 1967 and on Sept.
30, 1972, was married at West Plains, Mo., to Darrell Wayne Kelley. Mrs. Kelley
worked at numerous jobs in the West Plains area, making many long lasting
friends. For the last several years, she was employed at Stewart-Morrison Ready
Mix. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Kelley, of the family home; two
sons, Kelly Cox and wife, Pam, and Sean Kelley and wife, Krystal; four
grandchildren, Andrea Cox, Kristin Cox, Presten Kelley and Wade Kelley; two
brothers, Mike Knapp and Todd Knapp; and her special friend, Fran. Her parents,
and one brother, Randy Lee Knapp, preceded her in death. |
| MILDRED VIOLA WEAVER THOMPSON KEMPF | Born
August 13, 1915 in Akron, Colorado to Charles C. Weaver and Jennie Reeves. She
passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Birch Tree, Mo. at the age of 90 years.
Mildred was married to Virgil M. Thompson in 1931 at Savannah, Mo. Virgil
preceded her in death in 1942. She later married Ernest Kempf in 1945 in Burlington
Junction, Mo. Mildred is preceded in death by her parents Charles C. Weaver and
Jennie (Reeves) Weaver; her first husband Virgil Thompson; three daughters,
Joann Thompson, Virgie Thompson and Thelma Smallwood; two brothers, Paul Weaver
and Carl Weaver; one sister, Florence Brooks. One grandchild, Bobby Smallwood;
and one great-grandchild Anthony L. Niehaus. She is survived by her children
Rosetta and William Yarbrough of Ada, Okla.; Bessie Houseman of Mountain View,
Mo.; Geraldine and Jesse Wadkins of Mountain View, Mo.; Earnest and Mary Kempf
of Birch Tree, Mo.; Joyce and Charles Cunningham of St. Charles, Mo.; Garry
Kempf of Mountain View, Mo.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren. Mildred will be sadly missed by all who knew and
loved her. Funeral services were held Friday, April 7, 2006 at Duncan Funeral
Chapel in Mountain View, Mo. with Rev. Arnold Wade officiating. Interment was at
the Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Mo. under the direction of Duncan
Funeral Home. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] |
| Wayman Kesner | Funeral services for Wayman Kesner, 86, Caulfield, Mo., were Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Kesner died at 5:15 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2009, at Brooke Haven HealthCare. He was born Aug. 3, 1922, near Tecumseh, Mo., to Kenneth and Virginia Bailey Kesner. On April 20, 1947, he was married in Baxter County, Ark., to Manie Ellison. Mr. Kesner was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army in the European Theatre during World War II. Before his retirement, Mr. Kesner was a well-known farmer in the Caulfield area. He attended the Mineral Point Church. He is survived by his wife, Manie Kesner, West Plains; two children, Pat Mitchell, husband, Dale, of Caulfield, Mo., and Larry Kesner, wife, Pam, Caulfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Amy Riley, husband, Heath, April Kesner, Ashley Wolters, husband, Joey, Daphne Bentley, husband, Miles, Elizabeth Clements, husband, Jeff, Robert Smith, wife, Heather and Luke Smith; 11 great-grandchildren, Tyler Williams, Nate Williams, Olivia Clements, Lacie Riley, Summer Riley, Zach Wolters, Jake Wolters, Alyssa Wolters, Caiden Smith, Nautica Smith and Callie Smith; two brothers, Owen Kesner, wife, Barbara, of West Plains and Lee Kesner, Medford, Ore.; four sisters, Roxie Miller, husband, Truman, of Bakersfield, Mo., Bonnie Renolds of Independence, Mo., Velma Doty and Dickie Upshaw, both of Portland, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; five brothers, Dale and Don Kesner, Tom, Bill and Joe Bailey; and four sisters, Beulah Hamilton, Maxine Wolff, Minnie Thompson and Ethel Bailey, precede him in death. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery near Tecumseh, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to White Oak Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Caitlin Clare Kile | was born Feb. 16, 1990, at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, Mo., the daughter of Danny Ray Kile and Janet Marie (Lewis) Kile. She passed away April 9, 2009, at Winona, Mo., at the age of 19 years. aitlin was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mariclaire Byron and Kenneth and Juanita Kile; uncles and aunts Richard H. Lewis, Thomas Lewis, Jimmy Kile, and Sharon Sue (Kile) D’Angelo and husband Daniel Wayne D’Angelo. Caitlin is survived by her parents, Danny and Janet Kile of Winona, Mo.; two sisters, Michaela Kile and Caillie Kile both of Winona, Mo.; her best boy, Kaden Taylor; her grandfathers, Raymond Lee Lewis and Daniel Byron both of Overland, Mo.; a great-great aunt, Roselyn Matthews of St. Charles, Mo.; her aunts and uncles Amy Kathleen Lewis of St. Louis, Mo., James T. Lewis and wife Sheri of St. Louis, Mo., Raymond M. Lewis and wife Linda of Lake St. Louis, Mo., Raymond Gene Kile of Vandalia, Ill., LeAnn Conway of Vandalia, Ill., Bernie Kile and wife Patti of Hartsburg, Mo., Debbie Votaw and husband Pete of Brentwood, Mo., Peggy Kile of Winona, Mo., Mike Kile and wife Debbie of Winona, Mo., and Sandra Kile and Danny Basham of Winona, Mo.; dear friends Sue Scott, Kayla Osborn, Megan Osburn; great aunts and uncles, hundreds of cousins and great cousins, scores of friends, and brothers and sisters in the Lord. Caitlin graduated from Winona High School in 2008. She played volleyball from fourth grade throughout high school. She was a member of the state championship team where they won state in her junior year and took second place in her senior year. After graduation, Caitlin attended Missouri State University in West Plains for a short time before she began working at Vision Christian Academy in Winona where she taught the toddler class. Caitlin loved children, she was the mother hen to all who came around her and she would flog anyone who tried to come against them. Caitlin was active in the music ministry with the children’s church at the House of Prayer in Winona. She always helped whenever and wherever she could. Caitlin loved the outdoors, volleyball, riding horses, 4-wheelers, watching bull riding and helping on the family farm. She loved to play with her little sisters and spending time with her family and friends. Caitlin was a beautiful young woman who had beauty within as well. She had many moms and dads and there always seemed to be enough of Caitlin to go around. She had an “Irish Wit” about her as she was able to tell someone to buzz off in such a way, they would look forward to the trip. Although she could get mad, she always got happy very quickly. She had many, many friends, and she had an unconditional love for others. Caitlin loved everyone, but before anyone, she loved the Lord. Since early in her life, Caitlin wanted to be an organ donor. She always said she didn’t need them where she was going. Caitlin’s gift of donation will help many others. Caitlin often said she was not afraid of death because she knew where she was going – to Heaven to be with Jesus. Although Heaven has gained a new angel, her family and friends have lost a good friend, and the world has lost a special angel. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the House of Prayer Church in Winona with Rev. Archie Taylor officiating. Interment was in the Bethany Chapel Cemetery at Eminence, Mo., under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. |
| Charles David Kimbrough |
Funeral services for Charles David Kimbrough, Pomona, Mo., were Wednesday, May 13, 2009 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Charles David Kimbrough, son of the late John Lamb Kimbrough and Marie Jolliff Kimbrough, was born Jan. 24, 1949, and entered into eternal rest May 10, 2009, at the family home at the age of 60. Charles was born in Peace Valley, Mo. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a graduate of Southwest Missouri State University. On April 6, 1974, he was united in marriage at West Plains, Mo., to Brenda Ann Murrell. Charles worked as a Shelter Insurance Agent in Licking, Mo., and was also the vice president of Mercantile Bank in Willow Springs, Mo., before becoming a partner at Gullic-Squires Insurance Agency in West Plains, Mo. He was a deacon and faithful member of Pilgrim’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church in Peace Valley. Charles was also active in a variety of community service activities including the Sunrise Rotary Club of West Plains. Charles was an avid reader and a humorist who always appreciated a good joke. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, farming and riding his motorcycle. Charles loved to spend time with his family and would often request family and friends to join in while he played his guitar and sang. He also loved to travel, always enjoying the adventure of a road trip with the family. Charles is survived by his wife, Brenda Murrell Kimbrough, of the home, Pomona, Mo.; one son, Adam David Kimbrough and wife, Jennifer, of Lamar, Mo.; two daughters, Megan Elizabeth Spence and husband, Marty, of Willow Springs, Mo., and Briton Ashley Cartner and husband, Jonathan, of Warsaw, Mo.; two granddaughters, Emma Kaye and Kathryn Elizabeth Spence of Willow Springs, Mo.; one brother, James Kimbrough and wife, Karen, one sister, Susan Jones, all of Peace Valley, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he dearly loved. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Lamb Kimbrough and Marie Jolliff Kimbrough; two brothers, John Lamb Kimbrough Jr. and Duke Hosea Kimbrough, and one sister, Betty Lou Kimbrough. Charles was a beloved husband, father, brother, granddad, uncle, cousin and friend. His charm and character will be missed by all who knew him. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Howell County Relay For Life or Pilgrim’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
(Howell County News, May 20, 2009) |
| Duke Hosea Kimbrough | Age 63, Koshkonong
Oregon Co MO - Funeral services
were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Kimbrough died at 11:47 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at Ozarks Medical Center He was born on July 9, 1943, in Fanchin, MO, to John Lamb Kimbrough, Sr. and Annie Marie Jolliff Kimbrough. He graduated from the West Plains High School with the class of 1961 and on July 11, 1964, was united in marriage to Eva Paulette Salsman. He is survived by his wife, Eva Paulette Kimbrough of the family home; 12 children, Crystal Newman and husband, Randy, Cara Johnson and husband, James,
Benjamin Kimbrough and wife, Cathy, Shawn Kimbrough Rybolt, Koral Chenoweth and husband, Alan, Jennifer Rybolt and husband, David, Bryant Kimbrough, Jonathan Kimbrough, Micah Hawkins and husband, Scott, Stevven Lasater and husband, Eric, Blaine Kimbrough, and Jordan Kimbrough and wife, Leanda; 28 grandchildren and one grandchild on the way; two brothers and one sister. His parents, one brother and one sister precede him in death. Burial was held at the Liberty Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Gary Dale Kimbrough | Age 56, of Lebanon MO - Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at Carter Funeral Chapel, West Plains, with Brother Herb Cupit officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of West Plains.He was born to the late William King Kimbrough and Faye Jolliff Kimbrough on January 31, 1951, in Peace Valley, Mo., and died January 20, 2008, in Lebanon, Mo. Kimbrough was
united in marriage to Terrie Pearsall, and to this union one son, Jefferson Dale Kimbrough was born. He later married Debra Strom on March 1, 1999, in Lebanon. He is survived by his wife, Debra Strom Kimbrough of the home, Lebanon, Mo.; two
sons, Jefferson Dale Kimbrough and wife Allison, Austin, Texas, and Lane Smith, Atlanta, Georgia; two brothers, Leamon Kimbrough, wife Euna Mae, West Plains, and Tom Kimbrough, St. Louis, Mo; three sisters, Jean Sullivant, husband,
Richard, St. Louis, Mo.; numerous nieces and nephews and friends, whom he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by his parents William "Bill" King Kimbrough and Faye Jolliff Kimbrough. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. He enjoyed bench rest shooting, photography and golf. Family visitation was Tuesday at Carter Funeral Home Chapel,West Plains. Burial will be at Howell Memorial
Park, Howell County, Mo., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West
Plains. |
| Irene I. Parth Kincaid |
Longtime resident of Willow Springs, quietly passed away while at Texas County
Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo., from natural causes. Born March 11, 1916, to
Joseph and Mertie Parth in Saginaw, Mich., she was 92 years old. Irene spent her
childhood and most of her adult life in Michigan. She worked at a shoe factory
for several years, then as a hairdresser for a beauty parlor for approximately
20 years. Upon her retirement, she came to Willow Springs to live out the
remainder of her life. She was later married to Marvin Kincaid in Willow Springs
on Nov. 17, 2000. She will be greatly missed by family and all who knew her.
Irene is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Van Johnson; her
sister Janice Price; and her brother Lundy Parth. Irene is survived by her
husband, Marvin Kincaid of Willow Springs and two nieces also survive. Funeral
services for Irene I. Kincaid will be held Wednesday, May 21st, 2008, at 10 a.m.
at the First Church of God located at Fourth and North Center streets in Willow
Springs with Pastor Barbara Crouch officiating. Burial will follow funeral
services at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Willow Springs. Memorial contributions
may be made to the First Church of God and left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Arionna Gabrielle Kinder |
Stillborn infant daughter of Trent and Angela Berry Kinder. Graveside services
were held Friday, May 9, 2008, in Babyland at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery
under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arionna died at 8:47 a.m.,
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. She is survived by her
parents, Trent and Angela Kinder of West Plains, Mo.; her brother, Dray Fisher,
of the family home; paternal grandparents, Darryl and Diana Etheridge, West
Plains; maternal grandparents, Lorinda Gail Tackett, West Plains, and James
Dudley Berry and fiancé, Jomae Badon, Cameron, La.; paternal great-grandfather,
Ben E. Adams, West Plains; paternal great-grandmother, Grace Kinder, West
Plains; maternal great-grandparents, Harold and Faye Tackitt, Doniphan, Mo., and
Virginia Berry, West Plains; maternal great-great-grandmother, Luetta “Midge”
Berry, Gainesville, Mo.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. One grandfather,
James Robert Kinder; two great-grandfathers, Roscoe Kinder and Jay Berry; and
two great-grandmothers, Velma Adams and Lavonne Tackitt, precede her in death. |
| Opal M. DAVIS Keith | Age 92, of Moody MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Moody Church of Christ under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mrs. Keith died 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in NHC
HealthCare. She was born May 7, 1915, to Joe and Minnie Collins Davis. On Dec.
26, 1936, she was united in marriage at Viola, Ark., to Othel Lee (Bill) Keith
who preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 1998. Mrs. Keith enjoyed fishing, board
games and was a loving mother and wife. She was of the Baptist faith and had
attended the Center Grove Baptist Church in Moody, Mo. She is survived by one
son, Jerry Neal Keith and wife Donna of West Plains; one daughter, Billie Ruth
Worsham of Salem, Ark.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many
other relatives and friends. Her parents, husband, two brothers and four sisters
precede her in death. Burial was to be held at the Moody Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Alice 'Pauline' WILLARD King | Age 87, West Plains MO - Died March 7, 2006 in Brooke Haven Healthcare. She was
born March 6, 1919 in Portia, AR, the daughter of Stonewall Jackson Willard &
Rhoda Elizabeth Francis. On April 11, 1935 she was married to Calton Edwin King
at Cull, MO. He preceded her in death Aug. 24, 1989. Mrs. King was of the
Pentecostal faith. She is survived by 12 children, Clarence Edward King,
Fredericktown, MO; Rhoda "Elizabeth" (& Ted) Watkins of Rover, MO; Othel Jackson
(& Joyce) King of West Plains, MO; Gloria May (& Jesse) Brotherton of West
Plains, MO; Deanna Lourane (& George) Vandiver of Brandsville, MO; Bobby Lee (&
Judy) King of Springfield, MO; Alice "Jean" (& Larry) Johnson of West Plains,
MO; James Richard "Rick" (& Sue) King of West Plains, MO; Shirley Kay (& Jim)
Moritz of Drury, MO; Donald Ray (& Jan) King of West Plains, MO; Johnny Wayne (&
Donna) King of Yellville, AR; and Joe Neal (& Melinda) King of West Plains, MO;
44 grandchildren; 99 great-grandchildren; and 34 great-great-grandchildren; also
several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband, one daughter Carolyn Marie King, three grandchildren, six brothers
and five sisters. Funeral services are March 11, 2006 in the Rose Chapel of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial at Elk
Creek Cemetery. (WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL, 08/Mar/2006) |
| BESSIE V. HIGHFILL KING | Age 88, West Plains -
Born Apr. 24, 1915 at Sunfield Eaton Co MI; died Feb. 26, 2004 at West Plains
Howell Co MO, at her home. Daughter of John Wesley Highfill & Nora Mae Redburn.
Married Finis Glenn King on Oct. 28, 1933 at Howell co MO. Mother of
Elzena Mae Tinsley, Glenna Sharp, Karolyn Joyce Hudson, Virgil King, Marilyn
Disney, Kay Ellliot, Myron King, Jim and Robert King. Sister of Laura Henry,
Reba Hurst, James 'Jeff' Highfill and Clarice Hays. Member of First
Congregational Methodist Church and former member of Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints. Arrangements handled by Carter Funeral Home. Burial at
Elk Creek Cemetery. |
| Betty G. Thompson King | Age 58,
of Caulfield MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Mrs. King died 8:55 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at her home. She was born April 24, 1949, in West Plains, Mo., to Lonzo and Genevieve Kelly Thompson. On Oct. 28, 1965, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Jerry King. Mrs. King worked at International Shoe Company and Snappy Mart #11. She was a member of the Howell Rural Ladies Auxiliary Fire District #1. She is survived by her husband, Jerry King, of the family home; one son, Terry L. King and wife Anna of Caulfield, Mo.; one grandchild, Emma King; her mother, Genevieve Thompson of West Plains; two brothers; and ten sisters. Her grandparents; father; and one brother, Jimmy Thompson, precede her in death. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. West Plains Daily Quill (2007?) |
| Calton Edwin King | Died Aug. 24, 1989 in Ozark Medical Center. He was born Mar. 3, 1907 in Boone Co., AR, the son of John Alexander and Ollie (Roberts) King. He married Alice 'Pauline' Willard on April 11, 1935 at Cull, MO. Survivors include his wife, Pauline of West Plains; 12 children, Clarence Edward of Fredericktown, MO; Rhoda 'Elizabeth' of Springfield, MO; Othel Jackson of West Plains, MO; Gloria May of West Plains, MO; Deanna Lourane of Brandsville, MO; Bobbie Lee of West Plains, MO; Alice 'Jean' of West Plains, MO; James Richard "Rick" of Kansas City, MO; Shirley Kay of West Plains, MO; Donald Ray of West Plains, MO; Johnny Wayne of West Plains, MO; and Joe Neal of West Plains, MO; two brothers, Clay King of West Plains and Delton King of Bartlesville, OK; 35 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Carolyn Marie, seven brothers and sister, and one grandson. Funeral services are Aug. 27, 1989 at Carter Funeral Home chapel, West
Plains, MO. Burial in Elk Creek Cemetery.(WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL, 25/Aug/1989) |
| Carmen Motley King | Age 91, of Amarillo TX - Died Thursday, June 29, 2006. Graveside services were Sunday in Elk Creek Cemetery in West Plains, Mo. Arrangements were by Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors of Oklahoma City. Mrs. King was born Nov. 28, 1914, in Peel, Ark., to E. Motley and Eula Mae Roberts Motley. She married Alfred L. "Happy" King on Sept. 4, 1938, in White Deer. She and "Happy" were owners of Schwegmans Office Supply in West Plains for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years in 1994; her parents; two brothers; and seven sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Rex
(Sheron) Radcliff of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sons, Tom L. King of Oklahoma City and Terry G. King of Batesville, Ark.; a sister, Jean Stewart of Amarillo; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be
to Meals on Wheels, Missouri State University, West Plains Campus or a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 3, 2006 |
| George Robert King | Age 83, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of West Plains. Mr. King went to heaven 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, at his home. He was born May 21, 1923, in Vidette, Ark.
to Robert Bruce and Nancy Elizabeth (Morris) King. He married the love of his life, Joann (Jody) Chorenziak, his wife of 39 years. Mr. King served in World War II in the Air Corps as a mechanic and tail gunner in Guam. He worked at Boeing in Wichita Kan., and owned a grocery store in Columbus Ohio. He was the co-owner of Ozark Gas Company in West Plains, Willow Springs and Thayer, as well as co-owner of Ozark Distributing in West Plains. He developed Mobile City in West Plains. He was an inventor at heart and succeeded in his many business ventures. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. King was a mentor to many young people. He was his wife’s “True Southern Gentleman,” and to his children, he was their hero. This gentle, kind, sweet man will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. King is survived
by his wife, Joann; three daughters, Barbara Williams, West Plains, Sandy Pack, Springfield, Mo., and Linda Ragain and husband, Michael, Ozark, Mo.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents; two sons, George Ronald Tyler and Lawrence Dennis King; four sisters, Martha Cutting, Jessie Coday, Tressie Ball and Lexa Hiler. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Carter Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church or charity of your choice. Burial
will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. Military rites will be performed by the
Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program and Veterans Honor Guard of West Plains. |
| NADINE F. FREDRICK HATTON KING | Born August 15,
1923 at Carl Junction, MO the daughter of Bert Fredrick and Leona Pauline
(Bailey) Fredrick. She passed away March 12, 2008 at Birch Tree, MO at the age
of 84 years. She was united in marriage to John Clifford Hatton on December 27,
1940 at Webb City, MO and to this union four sons were born. She later married
Larry King on November 2, 1985 at Rodgers, AR. She was preceded in death by her
parents Bert and Leona Fredrick; her two husbands John Clifford Hatton and Larry
King; and ten brothers and sisters. She is survived by her four sons David Wayne
Hatton and wife Margie of New Orleans, LA, Dennis L. Hatton of Mountain View,
MO, Donald Dean Hatton and wife Sally of Willow Springs, MO, and Kim "Ken"
Hatton and wife Connie of Rodgers, AR; one brother Floyd Fredrick of MO; one
sister Bonnie Polen of Joplin, MO; six grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Nadine worked as a
dietary technician in hospital cafeterias around the country before she retired
in the early 1980's. One of her fond memories was when she and her husband Larry
had dinner in Washington, DC with then President Ronald Reagan. Nadine's fondest
memory was the time she and Larry went on a cruise to the Caribbean Islands. She
was active in the Mormon Church when she lived in Oklahoma. Nadine always
enjoyed fixing meals for the elders and working with the members of the church.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 3:00 PM at the Duncan
Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Bro. Erwin L. Burke officiating.
Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home
of Mountain View, MO. |
| MARGUERITE KINSLOW | FUNERAL OF LITTLE
DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. FRED KINSLOW - Funeral services for Marguerite Kinslow, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kinslow of Hocomo, who died Monday, October 21, following a brief illness, were held yesterday afternoon at South Fork church. The Rev. Joe Rouintree conducted the services. Pall bearers, all of whom are relatives of the child, included Herbert Kenslow, Karl Lair, Kenneth Spears and Wayne Kenslow. Besides her parents, a brother and sister, Otis and Lois Kenslow, grandparents, Mrs. S. E. Kenslow and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Scott, the little girl is also survived by four aunts, Leona, Anna Lee and F. E. Scott and Mrs. Kenneth Spears, all of Hocomo, and five uncles, Troy Scott, John, Charley and Ed Kenslow of Hocomo, and Luther Kenslow of Minneola KS. ~ West Plains Weekly Quill Oct 24 1935. (Transcribed as it appeared in the newspaper). |
| GALE KIRKLAND | Age 82, Springfield MO -
Formerly of Caulfield MO - Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, in the
Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Kirkland died at 8 p.m.,
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at the Christian Health Care of Springfield East,
Springfield, Mo. He was born May 10, 1926, at Caulfield, Mo., to Riley and
Maggie Wheeler Kirkland. On July 23,1949, he was married at Wichita, Kan.,
to Pauline Hartman, who preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 2008. Mr.
Kirkland was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
Before his retirement, he was a truck driver. Mr. Kirkland enjoyed playing the
steel guitar and played with his many friends at the Caulfield Community
Building. He was a member of the Elijah Church of Christ. He is survived
by four daughters, Sheri Cox, husband, Dennis, of Springfield, Mo., Janice
Ormston, husband, Ken, of Wichita, Kan., Barbara Ivey, of Omaha, Neb., and
Teresa Kelly, husband, Tim, of Overland Park, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, wife, and one
brother precede him in death. Burial was at Fowler Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. |
| Auna Lee Kissinger | Age 69,
West Plains MO - Died 12:32 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, at West Vue Nursing Home, West Plains. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home,
West Plains. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Kissinger will lie in state from 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. |
| Nona Mae Arnold Kissinger | Age 89, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at the First Baptist Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Kissinger died at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at the Ozarks Medical Center. She was born June 24, 1917, in Day, Ark., to John Bill and Hattie Lorena Clear Arnold. On June 6, 1936, she was married at Ash Flat,
Ark., to Autry Lee (A.L.) Kissinger who preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 1999. She was a member of the West Plains Library II, Blue Bird Garden Club and Southern Belles Grandmother Club. Mrs. Kissinger was a member of the First
Baptist Church of West Plains where she was active in various church organizations. Mrs. Kissinger is survived by one daughter, Regena Sue Vick and husband, John, of Longmont, Colo.; four grandchildren, Steve Bunn and wife,
Melonie, of West Plains, Jennifer Bellamy and husband, Gene, of St. Louis, Mo., Julie Vick of Denver, Colo., and Jessica Vick of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; one daughter, Auna Kissinger; one infant brother; three sisters, Leta Arnold, Nina Williams, and Paulien Taylor; and one brother, Grandell Arnold, precede her in death. Burial will be held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of West Plains or West Plains Public Library and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| James Carl Knollenberg | Age 46, West Plains MO - Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, at the Ozarks Medical Center Foundation Office, West Plains.
Mr. Knollenberg died 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at his home. He was born Feb. 8, 1961, in the state of Massachusetts
to Bill and Alice Hoyt Knollenberg. On Dec. 27, 1996, he was married at Mountain Home, Ark., to Sara Parker. Mr. Knollenberg was a plumber, enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved the outdoors. He was a Christian. He is survived by his wife, Sara Knollenberg, of the family home; three children, Heather Butterworth, Bakersfield, Calif., Medy Capps, husband, Jason, Trenton, Fla., and Shawna Clark, husband, Chris, San Diego, Calif.; two grandchildren, Savannah and Alex; his parents, Bill and Alice Knollenberg, Claremore, Okla.; three brothers, Rob Knollenberg, Rick Knollenberg, wife, Pat, and Randy Knollenberg, wife, Teri, all of Claremore, Okla.; one sister, Billie Moore, state of Washington; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Daisy Plachy, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. His grandparents precede him in death.
Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Joann Dillard Knowles | Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at First Baptist Church of West Plains, Mo. She was born the daughter of Luther and Stella Jane Southard Dillard Dec. 13, 1931, in Rodney, Ark. She entered into eternal rest July 7, 2007, at the age of 75 years.
Mrs. Knowles graduated from Calico Rock High School with the class of 1948. She was married to
John Robert “J.R.” Knowles on Dec. 14, 1949, at Calico Rock, Ark. She was a member of First Baptist Church, West Plains, and belonged to the Dorcas Sunday School class. She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing needlework, painting, home decorating,
going to auctions, and spoiling her kids and grandkids. She had been co-owner of Knowles Furniture, Mtn. Home Ark., co-owner of Knowles Chevrolet, Gainesville Mo., and co-owner of Knowles Chevrolet-Olds, West Plains. Mrs. Knowles is survived by her husband, J.R. Knowles, of the family home; three daughters, Rita Jo Richardson and Larry, Alton, Mo., Rhonda Kay Decker and
Mike, Arnold, Mo., Lesa Jane Walls and Ron, West Plains; one son, Jimmy John Knowles and Betty, Ozark, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Melissa Bailey and Paul, Gregory Richardson and Mandy, Lee Anna Smith and Max, Courtney Richardson,
Robert Webb, Jeremy Decker, Joshua Decker, Andrew Knowles and Jacob Knowles; three great-grandchildren, Lacy Jo and Laina Beth Richardson, and Abigail Reese Bailey; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Miles and Malyn Smith; one brother, James
L. Dillard and wife, Carolyn, West Plains; two nephews; one half-brother, Bobby Dillard, state of California; one half-sister, Constance McGuire, Seattle, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Bennie Orlean Dillard; and twin granddaughters, Michelle Ann and Maria Allison Decker. She loved her family and her church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Flower and Decorating Committee or to Riverways Hospice. Burial may be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery Howell County Mo., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| Thelma Pauline Webster Knox | Age 90, West Plains - Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mtn. Grove, with Bro. Bill Bales officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. She was born the daughter of the late Frank Webster and Cornelia Goldman Webster, on Sept. 6, 1918, in Logan, Kan., and died Nov. 28, 2008, in West Plains. She was united in marriage
Jan. 9, 1940, in Marshfield, Mo., to Norman Mack Knox, who preceded her in death Sept. 8, 1998. She is survived by one son, Larry M. Knox, West Plains; one granddaughter, Laura Ball, husband, Russell, Kansas City, Mo.; two great-granddaughters, Andrea and Sophia, and extended Knox family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons and can be left at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mtn. Grove, Mo., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc, West Plains. |
| William Frederick Kothe | Age 68, of Mountain View, Mo. -
Departed this life on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1940, the son of Herman and Alma Fraik Kothe, in Milwaukee, Wisc. William was united in marriage to Lydia Trinko on May 22, 1971, in Caledonia, Wisc., and to
this union, three children were born, Kimberly Ann, Nicole Jeannett and Anthony. William served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was
employed as a stationary engineer for A.O. Smith/Tower in Milwaukee, Wisc., for
30 years before he retired. After retirement, William and Lydia moved to
Mountain View, Mo., where they enjoyed farming on their North Slope Ranch.
William was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Mountain View.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and one brother, Richard. He is
survived by his wife, Lydia, of Mountain View, Mo.; one son, Anthony, of
Milwaukee, Wisc.; two daughters, Kimberly Kothe of Mountain View and Nicole
Kothe of Lacrosse, Wisc.; and one brother-in-law, Larry Trinko of Springhill,
Fla. Funeral mass was held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church on Monday, Nov.
24, 2008, with Father Ernest Marquart officiating. Interment will be in St. John
Vianney Cemetery, Mountain View, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary,
Mountain View. |
| Mary Alice Krause | Age 86, Tonkawa OK - Formerly of West Plains MO - Died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at Willow Haven Nursing Home in Tonkawa. Funeral services for Mary Alice Krause, 86,
Tonkawaand formerly of the West Plains area, will be 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at the Free Union Church of
Christ under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Free Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Free Union Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Zoulia Lee Johnson Krohn | Age
92, West Plains MO - Died 5:20 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2006, at West Vue Nursing
Center, West Plains. Funeral services for Zoulia Krohn, 92, West Plains, Mo.,
will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2006, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Freewill Baptist
Church Building Fund and left at the funeral home. The body will lie in state at
the funeral home from 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Oak
Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| James Michael Kuk | Age 68, Caulfield,
Mo., Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Baptist
Hill Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Kuk died
1:45 a.m. today, Friday, April 11, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 10, 1939,
in Lowell, Mass., to John and Mary Ellen Gill Kuk. He received his education at
Easton Community School in Havanna, Ill., and on July 27, 1968, was married at
Egypt Grove, Mo., to Lyndall Kay Ellison. Together the couple raised three sons.
Mr. Kuk was a truck driver for over 30 years, known as “Jim Dandy” to those who
knew him. He loved his work and always had stories to tell of all the places
he’d been and the people he’d seen. He enjoyed cooking, camping, hunting and
fishing, all while spending time with his family. Mr. Kuk was of the Baptist
faith. He is survived by his wife, Lyndall Kuk, of the family home; three sons,
Kenneth Kuk, wife, Liz, Caulfield, Mo., Keith Kuk, wife, Vicki, Salem, Ark., and
Kevin Kuk, wife, Anne, Bakersfield, Mo.; his grandchildren, Michael, Lynsey,
Mikey, Brandan, Kelsey, Danielle, Keegan, Abby, Samantha and Jordan; one
great-grandson, Eli; his mother-in-law, Ruth Ellison; as well as his
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. His parents
preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Hill
Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| JAMES H. KURTZ | Age 86, of Pomona
MO - Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003 at the St. Joseph's
Catholic Church, White Church, MO with Father Sherman Wall officiating.
Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery. James died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003 at
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO. James Kurtz was born Aug. 5,
1917 at Hampton, IA the son of the late Anthony and Hulda Stephens Kurtz. On
Aug. 17, 1942 Kurtz was married at Osage, IA to Avis Erbe. He was of the
Catholic faith with his membership in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, White
Church, MO. His survivors include his wife Avis of the family home, a son Ian
Kurtz and wife Camille, Ozark, MO; three grandchildren Eric Kurtz and wife,
Sherry, Heather Kurtz and Jamie Kurtz; two great-grandchildren Brittany Kurtz
and Brianna Kurtz; one brother Wendell Kurtz, Washington DC; one sister Marilyn
Foreman, Minneapolis, MN and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents, one sister and three brothers. Memorial contributions in
memory of James H. Kurtz may be made to the American Heart Association or St.
Joseph's Catholic Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains, MO. |
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