| Jo Ella Dodson Rackley |
Passed
from this life June 26, 2008, at her home in Alton, Mo., at the age of 77.
She was born March 4, 1931, in Couch, Mo., to her parents, Rev. Clarence and Berlie (Hall) Dodson. On Oct. 31, 1953, she was united in
marriage to James W. Rackley in Hernando, Miss.,
and to this union five children were born. Jo Ella is survived by her
husband, James, of the home; five children, Janet Rackley
of West Plains, Patti Collins and husband Ted, Mike Rackley
and wife Angie, and Mark Rackley and wife Kristie,
all of Alton, and Nancy Rackley Pinckney and
husband Kevin, Springfield, Mo.; nine grandchildren, JR Bennett II, Greg Rackley, Brad Rackley, Amanda
Collins, Seth Collins, Lindsey Ruch, Evan Ruch and Hope Rackley, Derek Rackley; one great granddaughter, Shaylee
Rackley; and numerous other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Carl, Junior,
James and Densel. Jo Ella was a loving and devoted
wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She was a longtime member of the Alton
Freewill Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary. Services will be 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 29, 2008, at the Alton Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Charles
Trantham officiating, with burial following in the
Hickory Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28,
2008, at the Clary Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of the Clary
Funeral Home of Alton, Mo. The family extends their sincerest thanks to the
staff of Riverways Hospice for the compassionate
care provided during their mother’s illness. Memorial contributions can be
made to this fine organization.
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Lowell Leslie 'Cotton' Rader |
Age
81, West Plains - Died at 5:45 pm, Sunday, February 19, 1989 in Ozarks
Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri. Mr. Rader was born June 24, 1907 at
Eminence, Missouri the son of the late E. M. (Sam) and Ada Pummill Rader. He received his education in the schools
of Eminence, Missouri and the state of Delaware, and
on May 30, 1934 was married at Eminence, Missouri to Lydia Florence Eddings. Mr. Rader was a longtime electrical contractor
and founded Rader, Inc. of West Plains, and was a retired farmer having
farmed in the West Plains area for many years. He is survived by his wife,
Lydia Rader, of the family home, six children, Dr. Benjamin E. Rader and
wife, Barbara, Lincoln, Nebraska, E.M. 'Mike' Rader and wife, Marge, West
Plains, Missouri, Leslie E. Rader, of the family home; Howard S. Rader and
wife, Linnie, Springfield, Missouri, Ada F. Cochran
and husband, Mike, West Plains, Missouri and Martha 'Alice' Smith and
husband, Danny L., West Plains, Missouri; nine grandhcildren;
two great grandchildren; two brothers, Hulbert Rader and E. Merle Rader, both
of Eminence; two sisters, Audrey Herren,
Marshfield, Missouri and Elsie Quisenberry, Little
Rock, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Rader is preceded in
death by his parents, one granddaughter, Tina Rader, one brother, Gilbert
Rader, Sr., and one sister, Velma Loyd. He was of
the Baptist faith and was a Charter member of the Berean
Baptist Church of West Plains. Funeral services for Lowell Leslie (Cotton)
Rader will be held at 1 pm, Wednesday, February 22, 1989 in the Rose Chapel
of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home with Reverend
Bob Arnold officiating with interment in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under
the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions in memory of Lowell Leslie (Cotton) Rader may be made
to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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Michael
Lynn Ralston
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Age
57, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2007,
at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Pastor Edward Casey
officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. He was
born the son of Darlene Davis Ralston and the late Burton Ralston on Feb. 27,
1950, in Alton Mo. and died Aug. 14, 2007, in West Plains Mo. He is survived
by his mother, Darlene Davis Ralston, of the family home, West Plains; seven
aunts and uncles, Ted and Elsie Beck, West Plains, Phil and Linda Davis, West
Plains, Bob and Donna Davis, Sullivan, Mo., Freda Davis, Alton, Mo., Dorothy Hamp, state of California, Jerry and June Ralston,
Springfield, Mo., and Joe Howard and Carol Ralston, state of New Hampshire;
and a host of cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his
father, Burton Ralston; his grandparents, Leon and Lennie
Ralston, and Frank and Fronia Davis. He graduated
from Elias Michael School in St. Louis, MO. He had attended the United
Baptist Church of Alton, Mo., and was a member of the Physically Handicapped
Bowling Association in St. Louis, where he won many trophies. He loved
singing and flying. He always had a smile, and loved and lived life to its
fullest, despite the body he was confined to. His love and smile will forever
be remembered. Memorial contributions may be made to Polio Research, or any
charity of choice, and can be left at the funeral home. Family visitation
will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, at Carter Funeral Home,
West Plains. Burial will be in Cave Springs Cemetery, Oregon County, Mo.,
under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
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VIOLET
MAE PITTMAN RAMSEY |
Oct.
8, 1922, Chico Butte Co CA - Dec. 13, 2006, West Plains Howell Co MO -
Daughter of Walter Pittman & Rita Wilson. Married Newton C. Ramsey Jun.
25, 1942 at Red Bluff CA. Member of 4-Square Church in California. Played
country-western music with her husband. Performed with Box Car Willie, Jim
Reeves, Conway Twitty and
at assorted rodeos at Mount Lassen Lodge. She was a song writer and recorded
several records. She was the mother of 10 children: Diane Rackley,
Donna Mae Hall, Velma Anne Deatherage, Raymond
Boyd, Robert Edward, Gary B., and Jerry Ramsey, Laura Ellen Smith, Sharon
Marie Roland, Charles Newton Ramsey and Don Newton Ramsey. She was the sister
of Raymond Lewis, Elza Moore, Florabell,
Grace Carey, Richard Leroy, Verda Alberta Johnson,
Daniel James and John Harold Pittman. Funeral arrangements were under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains.
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Glen
Eugene 'Gene' Randall
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Age
104, passed away at his home Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Glen was born September
22, 1903 to Leander and Polly (Alley) Randall on a farm near Summersville MO.
He married Mary Alice Hill June 16, 1949. She died November 30, 1991. He
married Wanda Mirts January 19, 1999. She survives
at the home. He attended Oak Hill and Helms one room schools and Summersville
High School. He then went to Springfield Teachers College, now MSU. His
majors were Business Administration, Liquidation, Equity, Real Estate,
Stocks, Bonds and a course in surveying. Glen worked his way through college
as a bus boy at the Mulebock Restaurant & Hotel
and working at a filling station and washing trucks for the Colonial Bread
Company. He moved to Kansas City in the early 30’s and worked for Sower’s
Window and Door Company. He soon founded his own company, 'Central Sash &
Door,' manufacturing door and windows and ammunition boxes for Lake City
Arsenal. He was a very successful business man and investor in the stock
market. He and his wife, Mary, traveled throughout the U.S. Their favorite
was Alaska, as they loved nature. They also enjoyed skiing and snowmobiling
in Colorado. He skied past the age of 90. He loved photography and took
pictures of all their vacations. He also owned a Republic Sea Plane and flew
to Canada and fished many lakes there. He was a life member of DeMolay, one
of its first members. He said, 'If every young man joined the DeMolay, they
would get started on the right track in life.' He was also a member of the
Masonic Lodge. He was saved as a boy and was a member of the Summersville
Baptist Church since an early age, but had been attending Platte Woods
Methodist Church. His motto: 'Treat every human being with respect regardless
of creed or color.' He has been supporting The College of the Ozarks for many
years and has left his estate to the college to help students who would not
be able to get an education, but are deserving. He
always tried to help others rather than himself. His long life could be
contributed to: healthy diet, positive attitude, and keeping your body and
mind active. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, and her family, several
nephews and nieces, and friends and wonderful neighbors that are like family
to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Claud, Wade and sisters, Stella, Pearl, Bonnie and infant
sister, Edna. At his request, he will be cremated; no visitation, no funeral.
Please No Flowers. If anyone wishes to make a contribution, please send it to
The College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout MO 65726.
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Howard
Wayne Range
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Son
of Frank R. and Marion Capshaw Range, was born July
6, 1919, in Willow Springs, Mo., and died July 12, 2007, at his home in
Thayer, Mo., at the age of 88 years and 6 days. He was united in marriage
July 11, 1946, in West Plains, Mo., to Virginia Vee
“Toots” Pitchford. He is survived by one daughter,
Terry Lynn Range, Thayer; three nieces, Janice Norris, Tulsa, Okla., Patti
Richey, Broken Arrow,Okla.,
Edie Hanes, Claremore, Okla.; one nephew, Bud Adams, Thayer; six
great-nephews; three great-nieces; and three great-great-nieces. He was
preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Francis Cathcart,
Marvel Adams and Chloe Martin; his in-laws, Newt and Edith H. Pitchford; five brothers-in-law, Jim Cathcart,
Chester Adams, Lee “Doc” Martin, John Pitchford and
Robert Pitchford; and two sisters-in-law, Ruth
Humphreys Pitchford and Imogene Smith Pitchford. He was a member of First Baptist Church of
Thayer since 1934. After graduating from Thayer High School in 1938, Howard
pitched for a New York Giants baseball farm team. He later joined the Frisco
railroad, where he served for 38 years, interrupted during World War II by
service to his country. Howard was a sergeant in the U.S. Army, and served
with Co. C713 Railroad Battalion under General George Patton. He served in
North Africa, France, Italy and Germany , earning
six battle stars. Howard’s passion throughout his life was the care and keeping
of cattle and horses. He was a valued mentor and teacher to a very large
farming community. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007, at
Carter Funeral Home Chapel with Nathan Cates officiating. Burial was in
Thayer Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., of Thayer.
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George
C. Rasmussen, Jr. |
Age
73, Independence Jackson Co MO - Died Sept. 13, 2003, at the Medical Center
of Independence. Mr. Rasmussen was born May 12, 1930, in West Plains, MO, to
George C. Rasmussen Sr. and Mary L. (Ingalsbe)
Rasmussen. He was a lithographer by trade and retired in 1991. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing and gardening. His survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ora Lee (Payne) Rasmussen, of the home; sons, George C.
Rasmussen III, Holt, MO; Steven M. Rasmussen and wife, Bonnie, Gladstone;
David B. Rasmussen, Plattsburg, MO; and James "Pete" Rasmussen,
Marshfield, MO; a daughter, Mary E. Gooding and husband, Chuck, Independence;
six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother, Mary L. Rasmussen,
Marshfield; sisters, Ruth Cole, Jane Robertson and husband, David; a brother,
Jon Rasmussen and wife, Aki; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services
are Wednesday in Evergreen Cemetery, West Plains. Arrangements by Speaks
Funeral Home, Speaks Buckner Chapel. (THE EXAMINER, 15/Sep/2003)
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ORA
LEE PAYNE RASMUSSEN |
Age
75, Independence Jackson Co MO - Died Jan. 25, 2005, at the Medical Center of
Independence. Ora Lee was born July 10, 1929, in
North Kansas City, MO, to Frank and Nancy (Steele) Payne. Mrs. Rasmussen is
survived by her son, George Rasmussen III of Holt, MO; son and
daughter-in-law, Steve and Bonnie Rasmussen of Kansas City North, MO; sons,
Dave Rasmussen of Plattsburg, MO; and Pete Rasmussen of Marshfield, MO; and
daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Chuck Gooding of Independence, MO; 6
grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends. Ora Lee was preceded in death by her
husband George Rasmussen Jr. in 2003. Graveside services are January 29th at
Evergreen Cemetery in West Plains, MO. Arrangements by Speaks Buckner
Chapel. - THE
EXAMINER 26/Jan/2005
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Anita
L. Bennett Reavis
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Age
71, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008,
at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with the Reverend Bob Arnold
officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. She was
born the daughter of the late Boyd Bennett and Mary Ruth Stover Bennett, on
March 26, 1937, in Peace Valley, Mo., and died Nov. 3, 2008, in Springfield,
Mo. She was united in marriage Aug. 31, 1958, in Peace Valley, Mo., to
Leonard W. Reavis. She is survived by her
husband, Leonard W. Reavis, of the home, West
Plains, Mo.; one son, Gary D. Reavis and wife, Amy,
West Plains, Mo.; one sister, Doris Sharp, Springfield, Mo.; two
grandchildren, Tyler and Austin Reavis, West
Plains, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
parents; one son, Kent Reavis; and four brothers,
Junior, Paul, Max and Dale Bennett. She attended the First General Baptist
Church in West Plains. She graduated from West Plains High School, later
attended Draughn’s Business College. She was a
Sunday School teacher for over 24 years, was a volunteer at Ozarks Medical
Center for 10 years, and a member of the Gideon’s Auxiliary. She loved to
sing, and had been the song leader at her church for many years. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Gideon’s and can be left at the funeral
home. Family visitation will be 6 to 7 pm Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2008. Burial will
be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Howell County, Mo., under the direction
of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
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Emma
Elila Redburn
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Age
79, West Plains. Died Wednesday, March 22, 2006. Memorial services will be 3
p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Victoria Mission Church. Arrangements were made by
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. At the Oak Lawn
Cemetery is her joint headstone with her husband, Lloyd. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Victoria Mission Church Lloyd and Elila Redburn Memorial Music
Fund.
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ROBERT
RAYMOND REDLICH RAE 'ESTHER' COOPER REDLICH
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Robert
R. Redlich - Born February 9, 1926, at Washington,
D.C., the son of George Herman Redlich and Mazie Lorena (Moore) Redlich.
He passed away April 24, 2008, at Cox Health South, Springfield, MO,
surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 82 years. Lavania Rae 'Esther' Cooper Redlich
- Born November 1, 1935, at Pine Bluff, WY the daughter of Raymond Melvin
Cooper and Anna Lea (Rockwell) Cooper. She passed away April 30, 2008, at Cox
Health South after a short illness, surrounded by her loved ones. She lived
72 years sharing and spreading her love. Robert served in the United States
Marine Corps from October 19, 1943, until he was honorably discharged on February
29, 1945. Robert served in the Central Pacific area during World War II.
Robert was a Purple Heart recipient for being wounded in action on August 15,
1944, in the Asiatic Pacific area. He was recognized for, 'gallant service
rendered to our beloved country,' and commended as being a fine example of an
American. A credit to his country. Robert and Rae were united in marriage on
December 13, 1979, at Tucson, AZ. They met as neighbors at Mountain View, MO
in 1945. Rae has been known to say that she loved him even then as a young
girl. Their lives led them in separate directions but brought them back
together to share almost 30 years of happiness. Robert was preceded in death
by his parents and one brother, Edward L. Redlich.
Rae was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, and one brother
Billy Ray Cooper. They are survived by their children DiAnna
Brothers and husband Roger of Dix, NE and Mike Redlich
and wife Kim of Ellington, MO; Robert's brother George H. Redlich,
Jr. and wife Patsy of Mountain View, MO: Rae's four sisters: Patricia A.
Smith of Springfield, MO; Janet Elam and husband Bob of Mountain View, MO;
Cora Lea Taylor of St. Helena, SC; Mary Lou Lemond
and husband Richard of Lafayette, LA and one brother James Gatchel and wife Susie of Forest City, AR. Four
grandchildren: Tad Rezek and wife Paula of Lincoln,
NE; Tony Rezek and wife Stacy of Olathe, KS;
Caroline Olson and Michael 'Cooper' Redlich of
Ellington, MO. Five great-grandchildren: Dustin, Colton and Esten Rezek of Lincoln, Ne; and
Evan and Quin Rezek of
Olathe, KS. And many much-loved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rae and
Robert owned and operated R & R Art Supply in Mountain View for several
years. Robert was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans; Blinded
Veterans Association and V.F.W. Post 3009 Mountain View. Rae was a member of
the First Baptist Church in Mountain View, MO. Robert and Rae were both
members of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce and the Art Council.
Donations in memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans or Blinded
Veterans Association. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 3, 2008, at
First Baptist Church at Mountain View, MO with Rev. James McCullan
officiating. The couple was buried together at Mountain View Veterans Cemetery
under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.
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Blanche
Mildred REBO Cook Reed
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Born February 4, 1913 at Fort Madison, IA the daughter of
John Wilson Rebo and Mildred Emily (Betzhold). She passed away April 27, 2008 at Springfield,
MO at the age of 95 years. She was united in marriage to Virgil Gerald Cook
on March 26, 1931 at Pekin, IL and to this union
six children were born. He preceded her in death on December 13, 1986. She
later married Marvin Joseph Reed on February 5, 1991 at Poplar Bluff, MO. She
was preceded in death by her parents John and Mildred Rebo;
her husbands Virgil Cook and Marvin Reed; 2 sons
Virgil G. Cook, Jr. and R.J. Cook; two daughters Vera J. Leonard and Joyce
Ann Barshears; 2 brothers John Rebo
and Robert Rebo; and 1 sister Juanita Law. She is
survived by her sons Brent Cook and wife Kathy of Mountain Home, AR, and
David Cook and wife Pat of Summersville, MO; one sister-in-law Frances Rebo of Willow Springs, MO; several nieces and nephews;
20 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 22 great-great grandchildren.
Blanche and her husband Virgil owned and operated Cook's Ceramic's for
several years. She enjoyed giving classes at her ceramic shop and planting
flowers. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
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MARION ED REED
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Born April 22, 1903 in Shannon county, Mo., the son of the
late Marion and Eva Scott Reed, and departed this life on February 9, 1982 at
Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 78 years. He was married to
Dorothy Irene Randolph on October 6, 1923, and to this union, three children
were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three
sisters. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Scott Reed and
daughter-in-law, David Rose of Mountain View, Mo.; Stanley Reed and
daughter-in-law, Barbara of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; one daughter, Beverly Katzmarek and son-in-law, Bob of Alton, Ill.; ten
grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends. He professed his faith
in Christ and during his illness, he drew close to
the Lord. He will be missed by his family and many friends who loved
him. Services were held Thursday, Feb 11, 1982 at 1 p.m. in the Duncan
Funeral Chapel
at Eminence, with Rev. Lloyd Welch officiating. Interment was in
Delaware Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.
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Violet
Cunningham Reed
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Age
92, Castalian Springs TN - Born May 31, 1916, in Grimmett, Mo., to Hugh and Georgia Hopkins Cunningham. Mrs.
Reed died 10:30 Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Caring Hearts, Portland, Tenn. She
is survived by two children, Orella Williams of Castalian Springs, Tenn., and James H. Wagner of
Portland, Tenn.; three grandsons, Russell Lee Wagner of Nashville, Tenn., Jack
Wagner and wife, Michelle, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and Ricky Williams of Castalian Springs, Tenn.; two great-granddaughters,
Brittney and Abbey; two sisters, Virginia Ingold of
Branson, Mo., and Lorene Johnson of Grand Junction, Colo.; and several nieces
and nephews. Her parents; her first husband, Russell Wagner; her second
husband, Otis Reed; and a host of nieces and nephews precede her in death.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at the New Liberty
Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home.
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George
Dwayne Reese
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Born
on Nov. 20, 1955, in Mtn. View, Mo., to Doris and Roy Reese. He departed this
life Sept. 8, 2008. George began his marital union of 34 years to Debra Atnip on June 8, 1974. Three children, Adam, Chad and
Josh, were their branches to the strong and rooted Reese family tree. George
was a devoted father, son, brother and uncle. He exemplified through his
actions that honesty, diligence, fortitude and love
were the initial steps on the journey to a successful joy-filled life. He
served as a shining example of care in many facets, from baseball coach to
school board member, to the care that he took for his farm and cattle. But
most importantly, he was the best friend, soul mate, and love of the life of
his wife, Debbie. Preceding him in Glory are his mother, Doris, and brother,
Lonnie. George is survived by his wife, Debra, Birch Tree; father, Roy and
his wife, Maybelle, Birch Tree; three sons, Adam
and Vanessa, Chad and Chi-Chi, and Josh, all of Kansas City; brothers, Bill,
Chillicothe, Mo., and Kenneth and Blanche of Birch Tree; two grandchildren,
Aiden and Scarlet; and the many nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished
friends who brought joy to his life. Our hearts will always feel a loss of
his love, directions and the humor he brought to our lives, but we will
someday feel his loving arms around us again. Funeral services will be held
at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at First Christian Church, Mtn. View, with
Pastor Brian Ingalls officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove
Cemetery, Teresita, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mtn. View.
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JAMES LOW REESE
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Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for James Low
Reese, 76, with Rev. Billy Cartwright officiating. Burial was in the Moten Cemetery under the direction of the Bryson Funeral
Home of Mammoth Spring. James Low Reese, sone of
the late John and Fannie Price Reese was born April 17, 1886 and departed
this life at West Plains, Mo. August 3, 1962 at the age of 76 years, 3 months
and 16 days. He was married to Lucy Bennett May 5, 1922 and to this union two
children were born. His wife preceded him in death. He is survived by one
daughter Mrs. Mae Butler, of Blytheville, Arkansas and one son, J.B. Reese of
San Diego, California, besides ten grandchildren. Pall bearers were Hildred Miller, Johnny Ray Dowdy, Avery Smith, Harve Arwood, Lester Martin and
Earl Michaels.
Mammoth Spring Democrat, Mammoth
Spring, Arkansas, Friday, August 10, 1962.
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Roy
Reese
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Born
September 8, 1924 at Mountain View, MO the son of Jim Reese and Grace (Renegar) Reese. He passed away January 29, 2009 at his
home in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 84 years. He was united in marriage to
Doris E. Hutchison on October 25, 1943 at Salem, AR and to this
union four sons were born. He later married Maybelle
Ipock on October 15, 1988 at Birch Tree, MO. He was
preceded in death by his parent; his first wife Doris Reese; two sons Lonnie
D. Reese and George D. Reese; two brothers Willie Reese and Jimmy Reese;
three sisters Sis Smith; Violet 'Shandy' Hicks and
Lorene Tune; and one stepdaughter Linda Mae Ipock.
He is survived by his wife Maybelle Reese of Birch
Tree, MO; two sons William D. 'Bill' Reese of Chillicothe, MO and Kenneth
Reese and wife Blanche of Birch Tree, MO; one stepson Lynn Ipock and wife Barbara of Mountain View, MO; two
daughters-in-law, Kathy Reese of Birch Tree, MO and Debbie Reese of Birch
Tree, MO; one sister Ruby Leonard of Mountain View, MO; 13 grandchildren; 29
great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Roy graduated from
Mountain View High School in 1942. Roy served in the United States Navy
during WWII. After returning from the war, Roy farmed and began working at
the flooring mill in Birch Tree. Roy managed Missouri Hardwood Flooring for
over 30 years until he retired in 1992. Roy served on the Birch Tree School
Board and later the Mountain View-Birch Tree School Board for over 20 years.
He sat on the Board of Directors at the Bank of Mountain View for many years
and was a member of the American Angus Association. Roy was of the
Pentecostal faith, and had attended several churches during his lifetime. Roy
loved his family, every child and grandchild. Roy loved to tell a good story,
hear a good joke, speak his mind in the face of untruth, play as a kid, and
brag about a grandkid, and loved his family. Roy believed in hard work, choosing
wisely, standing up for the little guy, saving a penny, helping someone in
need, and the Lord. Roy was a leader, in business, in the community, in his
family, and in life, never willing to go along the path because it was the
way that it had always been done, and he would always find a way to do the
impossible. Unlike some, Roy could cry in the face of loss, and would rather
die than see another son put in the grave. Roy will be sadly missed by all
who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Monday, February 2, 2009
at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Pastor Brian Ingalls
officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in
Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain
View.
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Norabelle Souder Reeves
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Age 78 - Passed away quietly on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008,
while at Kabul Nursing Home, in Cabool, Missouri. Born on Feb. 4, 1930,
in Souder, Mo., to Fred and Beulah Souder. Mrs. Reeves was a graduate of
Norwood High School in Norwood, Mo. After high school, she moved to
California where she lived for many years before returning to Missouri in the
early 1980s. Norabelle had a strong belief in
the Lord. She enjoyed life, talking to friends, and telling a good
clean joke. She enjoyed singing, music and a good meal out at a
restaurant. She was described by her family as a strong woman with a
positive attitude. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren, and
will be missed greatly by them and all who knew her. Mrs. Reeves was preceded
in death by her parents Fred and Beulah Souder, her sister Sibyl Yancy, and her brothers Clark, Hiram, and Elmer
Souder. She is survived by her two children, Fred Reeves of Singapore
and Colleen Yamamoto and her husband Mark of Orland, Fla. She is
further survived by her grandchildren, Rachel Reeves of Nevada; Mark Yamamoto
of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Jenny Yamamoto of Layton, Utah.
Great-grandchildren Braden and Taylor Yamamoto also survive. Funeral services
were on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at the Willow Funeral Home. Burial
followed Saturday’s service at Souder Cemetery in Souder, Mo.
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Sarah
Lee Pierce Reeves |
Age
77, Mountain View MO - Passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, in Mountain View
Healthcare. She was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Thomasville, Mo., the daughter of
Howard Otto and Melinda Ledbetter Pierce. Sarah married Eldie
Marion “Red” Reeves on Aug. 23, 1948, in Eminence, Mo. To this union, three
children were born, Patti, Janet and Larry. Sarah loved being a mother. Soon
after marriage, “Red” and Sarah relocated to Farmington, Mo., and started
their family. They then moved to Flat River, where she attended PTA meetings,
was a Girl Scout leader, and taught Sunday school at the Freewill Baptist
Church. In 1963, “Red” and Sarah moved to O’Fallon, Mo., in St. Charles
County. While “Red” began working at McDonnell of St. Louis, Sarah continued
to be supportive of her children and husband. The joys of motherhood
continued, as they added a son to their family. “Red” and Sarah loved square
dancing. Sarah loved making their costumes, as well as sewing for her
children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, baking, camping, and family
gatherings. When “Red” retired in 1989, they returned to the Ozarks, the land
they loved, living in Eminence. Sarah stayed very busy volunteering at the
senior citizens center and raising funds for several of their needs. She was
also involved with the Heart Health Coalition and Air Evac.
After moving to Mountain View in 2002, Sarah continued her efforts with the
Mountain View Senior Citizens and has collected “truckloads” of metal tabs
for the Ronald McDonald House. Sarah loved life and people. She loved being
in the presence of her family. She has now lost her battle with cancer and
will be missed by many family and friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents and one sister, Virginia Chilton. Survivors include her husband, Eldie M. “Red” Reeves; two daughters, Patti Scronce and husband, Gary, of Jacksonville, Fla., and
Janet Hohn and husband, Bill, of Mountain Home,
Ark.; one son, Larry Reeves and wife, Lisa, of Fordland, Mo.; six sisters,
Erma Ramsey of Black Canyon Village, Ariz. Betty Rickus,
Baxter, Tenn., Opal Routh of Birch Tree, Mo.,
Margie Bradshaw of Licking, Mo., Wanda Pierce of Meriden, Kan., and Janice
Hendrix of Nashville, Tenn.; and one brother, William Pierce of Birch Tree,
Mo.; seven grandchildren and five grandchildren. Visitation will be held from
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, in Yarber
Mortuary, Mountain View. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept.
12, 2008, also in Yarber Mortuary, with Brother
Otto Foust officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Mountain View. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain
View Healthcare “Gazebo Fund.”
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Barbara
Jeanette Murstaffa Remington
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Born
Oct. 30, 1936, at Battle Creek, Mich., the daughter of Abraham and Bessie Murstaffa. She died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Texas
County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. The family later moved to Prairie
Grove, Ark., and she attended Prairie Grove schools, graduating from Prairie
Grove High School in 1954. She married her husband, Phillip Cole and to this
union, three children were born, Phillip Cole Jr., Paula Sullens
and Beth Henning. She married her husband of 44 years, Elton Remington, on
July 4, 1964, at Stillwell, Okla. She lived most of her life in northwest
Arkansas until she and Elton moved to Alabama in 1984, then to Dahlonega,
Ga., in 1991. They moved to Elk Creek, Mo., in September 2006 and Barbara
later moved to Kabul Nursing Home in April 2008. Growing up, Barbara attended
the First Christian Church in Prairie Grove, Ark., where she was still a
member. One of the greatest joys in her life was caring for three of her
grandsons as they were growing up – John, Josh and Ryan Sullens.
She also enjoyed staying in touch with her classmates from Prairie Grove High
School. She is preceded in death by her parents and her first husband,
Phillip Cole. She is survived by her husband, Elton, of Elk Creek, Mo.; a
son, Phillip Cole Jr. of Springfield; and two daughters, Paula Sullens and husband, David, of Dahlonega, Ga., and Beth
Henning of Farmington, Ark. She is further survived by her grandchildren
Shane Payton of California; John, Josh and Ryan Sullens
of Dahlonega, Ga.; and Kimberly Oxford and Andy Henning of Farmington, Ark.;
as well as great-granddaughter Priscilla Sullens of
Dahlonega, Ga. She also is survived by one aunt, Pauline Gullick
of Commerce, Okla., and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and one
great-nephew. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at Bethel
Bible Church and Bethel Cemetery, officiated by Aaron Remington and Orval Gayer and under the direction of
Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home in Cabool, Mo. The church is located 1
mile east of Elk Creek on Highway H and a quarter-mile south on Bethany
Drive.
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Harriett
Lillian Brown Reynolds
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Age
93, Ozark MO - Formerly of Koshkonong MO - Born July 9, 1915,in Doniphan, Mo., to Edward Croslin and Nellie Mae Stephens Brown. Mrs. Reynolds died
4:20 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Mo. On
May 8, 1935, she was married at Van Buren, Mo., to
Howard Eugene Reynolds, who preceded her in death on April 12, 1995.
For 60 years, Mrs. Reynolds was a member of the Koshkonong
United Methodist Church and was a member of the United Methodist Church
Women’s Club. She is survived by nine children, Gene Reynolds, wife, Shirley,
of Springfield, Mo., Harriett Miller, husband, Jim, of Greensburg, Ind., Kurtiss Reynolds, wife, Judy, of Thayer, Mo., Laura Coats
of Ozark, Mo., Ron Reynolds, wife, Betty, of Koshkonong,
Mo., Jeanette Dills, husband, Larry, of Rogersville, Mo., Marcus Reynolds,
wife, Kathy, of Koshkonong, Mo., Vera Dieckmann of Greensburg, Ind., and Marvin Reynolds, wife,
Sheila, of Altus, Okla.; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and
step great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews. Her parents, husband, one granddaughter, one step
great-grandson, two brothers and four sisters precede her in death. Burial
was at Koshkonong Cemetery. Funeral services were
Sunday, March 1, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to Koshkonong Cemetery or Koshkonong
United Methodist Church and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home.
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James
L. Reynolds
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Age
63, West Plains MO - A priest of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau -
Funeral services were held Monday, June 9, 2008, at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Father Reynolds died 12:12 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at his
home of complications from cancer. He was born April 11, 1945, in Vicksburg,
Miss., to Katie Lucille Rogers Reynolds. Father Reynolds attended St.
Aloysius High School in Vicksburg, Miss., graduating in May 1963. He graduated
from Mississippi State University in 1966 with a bachelor of science degree
in mathematics and in 1967 with a master of science degree in mathematics,
and from the Pontifical College Josephinum in
Columbus, Ohio, in April 1971. Father Reynolds was ordained to the priesthood
April 3, 1971, for the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson, Miss., by Archbishop Luigi
Raimondi, Apostolic Delegate to the United States. Father Reynolds graduated
from Memphis State University in May 1974 with a master of science degree in
computer science. He was incardinated into the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Giradeau November 21, 1977. Father Reynolds served as
associate pastor at two parishes in Mississippi before coming to the
Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese. He served as chaplain at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield and as chaplain, teacher and principal at Springfield
Catholic High School. He served as moderator of DCCW Region II and Family
Life Director for Region VII. Father Reynolds also served in many parishes,
including Sacred Heart in Verona, Sacred Heart in Willow Springs, St. Joseph
in White Church, St. Denis in Benton, St. Lawrence in New Hamburg, St. Eustachius in Portageville, St. Ambrose in Chaffee, St.
Susanne in Mt. Vernon, St. Patrick in Greenfield, St. Henry in Charleston,
St. Joseph in Billings, St. Cecilia in Kennett and St. Mary in Lamar. He has
served as pastor at St. Mary in West Plains and Sacred Heart in Thayer since
August of 2004. He will be remembered by the many friends he made across the
Diocese where he has served. He also is survived by Alick,
his Sheltie. His mother and step-father, William Thompson, precede him in
death. Interment was in the Resurrection Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.
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Bessie
Lee Eagan Richardson
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Born
July 28, 1915 at Montier, MO the daughter of A.W.
Eagan and Minnie E. (Bradley) Eagan. She passed away May 22, 2007 at the
James River Care Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 91 years. She was
united in marriage to Moses Ezekiel Richardson on January 7, 1932 at Salem,
AR. To this union, two children were born. She was preceded in death by her
parents, A.W. and Minnie Eagan; her husband, Moses Richardson; and three
sisters, Ollie Eagan, Ruth McVicker, and Opal
Robinson. She is survived by one son, Wayne William Richardson, and wife,
Arden, Dallas, TX; one daughter, Wilma Koch, and husband, Robert,
Springfield, MO; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a host of
other family and friends. Bessie lived in the Montier
area for most of her life where she raised her children. In the 1940's,
during WWII, she and her family moved to Indiana where she and her husband,
Moses, worked at an ammunition plant for over a year before returning to the Montier area. In the early 60's, Bessie and Moses moved
to Oregon where they lived for a couple of years before returning back to the
Montier area. Bessie loved her grandchildren and
loved spending time with them. She loved to travel to Iowa to visit with her
daughter. In later years, she and Moses spent time in Texas where their son
lived. During that time, she was able to spend time with her grandchildren.
She loved to do needlework and embroidery. Bessie was a member of the Church
of God of Prophecy and attended services at Montier,
Mountain View, and Birch Tree.
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Deborah
Gale Burke Richardson |
Age
55, Pottersville - Born Sept. 8, 1952, in St.
Louis, Mo., to Edward and Lorraine Allen Burke. Mrs. Richardson died 9:24
p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at her home. On March 18, 1972, she was
married at St. Louis, Mo., to Bill Richardson. Mrs. Richardson enjoyed
gardening, crafts and her family. She was a very loving mom who was always
there for her children. She was the strongest woman they ever knew. Mrs.
Richardson was a member of West 160 Church of Christ, West Plains. She is
survived by her husband, Bill Richardson, of the family home; three children,
Shan Marie Richardson, West Plains, Brian Oneal
Richardson, Pottersville, Mo., and Brett Auburn
Richardson, Kansas City, Mo.; eight grandchildren; one brother, Riley Burke,
wife, Carolyn, Festus, Mo.; two sisters, Beverly Endsley,
Wentzville, Mo., and Melody Shores, St. Charles, Mo.; and several nieces and
nephews. Her parents; and one sister, Carol, preceded her in death. Graveside
services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Elijah Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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Dorothy
Louise Richardson |
Age
80, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007,
in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Richardson died 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Ozarks Medical
Center. She was born March 20, 1927, in Dora, Mo., to Samuel and Molly
Bennett Bailey. On Sept. 4, 1993, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to
James Richardson. Mrs. Richardson was a member of the Pomona Church of
Christ. She is survived by her husband, James Richardson, of the family home;
five children, Roberta Shields, husband, Jerry, Kansas City, Mo., Shirley Lannan, Independence, Mo., Darrell Richardson, wife,
Brenda, Cord, Ark., Larry Richardson, wife, Cynthia, Rockford, Ill., and
Robert Richardson, wife, Christy, Hollister, Mo.; daughter-in-law, Carmelita
“Chris” Campbell, Camden, Tenn.; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents;
first husband; one son, James Campbell; and three brothers precede her in
death. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cumberland Cemetery, Pineville, Ark.
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James
Richardson
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Age
61, Hitchcock TX - Funeral services were held Saturday, June 28, 2008, in the
Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr.
Richardson died 4 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Mainland Medical
Center, Texas City, Texas. He was born Feb. 12, 1947, in Pottersville,
Mo., to James Cecil and Bertha Lou Collins Richardson. He received his
education in the schools of Bakersfield, Mo. and on Jan. 19, 1967, was
married at West Plains, Mo., to Anita Moss. Mr. Richardson was a member of
the National Rifle Association, enjoyed making a garden, playing music and
wrote several songs and poems. Mr. Richardson loved his family. He is
survived by his wife, Anita Richardson, of the family home; four children,
Chuck Richardson and wife, Jennie, Brian Richardson and wife, Nora, Richie
Richardson and wife, Toni, and Melissa Naron and
husband, Art, all of the state of Texas; 12 grandchildren; five brothers, Charles
Richardson and wife, Phyllis, Billy Richardson, Doyle Richardson and wife,
Joan, Jerry Richardson and wife, Vickey, and Gary
Richardson and wife, Janet; two sisters, Sherry Pemberton and husband, Rocky
and Terry Collins and husband, Morgan; and numerous nieces and nephews. His
parents; one daughter, Sonja Richardson; sister-in-law, Debra Richardson; and
brother-in-law, Lonnie Moss, precede him in death. Burial was at Elijah
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Elijah Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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James
Rudolph “Rudy” Richardson,
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87,
West Plains, died at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2009, at Brooke Haven
HealthCare. Mr. Richardson was born May 21, 1921, at Pocahontas, Ark., to
Charles and Violet Cynthia Hill Richardson. He was a veteran of World
War II, having served with the U.S. Navy Seabees building airstrips in the
Pacific. After the war, he became an appliance repairman for more than
30 years in Englewood, Colo. Mr. Richardson served as a past commander
of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars in Colorado. He is survived by his
daughter, Ray Richardson; his son, Marshall Richardson; two sisters, Ruby
Vaughn and Kathryn Brickman; and several nieces and nephews. Private services
will be held at a later date. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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Gene
Richman
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Age
79, West Plains MO - Memorial services were held Tuesday, Sept.16, 2008 in
the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr.
Richman died 10:39 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at his home. He was born
Feb. 18, 1929, in Willow Springs, Mo., to Volney
Bert and Mable Mitchell Richman. He attended Southwest Missouri State where
he played football and on Sept. 18, 1949, was married at West Plains, Mo., to
Alva Jean Mullins. Before his retirement, Mr. Richman was owner and operator
of Richard Oil Company and was a former president of Missouri Oil Jobbers
Association. He was a Thirty-third Degree Mason, was a 50-year member of the
Mt. Zion Lodge AF & AM #327, and was a member of the Abou
Ben Shrine AAONMS, Springfield, Mo. Mr. Richman served on the West Plains R-7
School Board, served six years on the West Plains Memorial Hospital Board of
Directors, helped organize and coach the American Legion Baseball team for
several years and helped organize and establish the South Central
Rehabilitation Center in West Plains. He was a member of Gideon's
International and was a member of the First Christian Church of West Plains
for more than 60 years where he served as deacon, elder and chairman of the
board. He is survived by his wife, Alva Jean Richman, of the family home; two
daughters, Vicky Brown, West Plains and Cathy Duggan, Osage Beach, Mo.; four
grandchildren, Jennifer Henry Davis, Jason Richman Henry, Michael David
Duggan and Mark Richman Duggan; one great-grandchild, Brina
Jacen Davis; brother-in-law, H. R. “Bob” Mullins;
and cousin, Dale Mitchell and wife, Thelma. His parents and son-in-law,
Melvin “Butch” Brown, precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be
made to First Christian Church of Gideons Bible
Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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James
Thomas Riddle
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Age
68, West Plains MO Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 30, in
the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr.
Riddle died 8:04 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at Phelps County Regional
Medical Center, Rolla, Mo. He was born Jan. 25, 1939, in Piedmont, Mo., to
George D. and Elsie Sparks Riddle. On July 2, 1962, Mr. Riddle was married at
Paragould, Ark., to Edna L. Pitcher. He was a member of the National Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Riddle, of the family home; six children,
Regina Gerdes and husband Mark, of West Plains;
Jimmy Riddle of West Plains; Lonnie Riddle and wife Karen, of Gleason, Tenn.;
Matthew Riddle of West Plains; Carol Summers of Paris, Tenn.; and Eric Riddle
and wife Dawn, of Palmersville, Tenn.; 14
grandchildren; two brothers, Noble Riddle and Junior Riddle; two sisters,
Margaret Pennington and Mary Lou Maupin; and several nieces and nephews. His
parents, one brother and one sister precede him in death. Howell County News 10-01-07.
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LENA
MILLER RIECK
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Age
91 - Pomona MO - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Mrs. Rieck died at
7:30 a.m. Sunday at West Vue Home, Inc. She was
born Mar. 26, 1890 in West Plains, the daughter of Louis and Ida Wilhelmina
Schumann Miller. In 1908 she graduated from Birch Tree High School (Shannon
County), later attending the State Normal School in Springfield (Teacher's
college). After receiving her teaching certificate, Mrs. Rieck
taught school for several years in Shannon County. On June 2, 1912, she was
married at Birch Tree to Frank Rieck, who preceded
her in death on Nov. 13, 1967. She had been of the Methodist faith since
young womanhood, her present membership being in the Birch Tree Methodist
Church. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Carver, Pomona; Mrs.
Dean (Ruth) Butterfield, Nevada; Mrs. Charles (Ann) Pollick,
Fowler CA; Mrs. Don (Betty) Mannbeck, St Charles;
two sons, Frank Rieck, Jr., Norwalk CA; Wilfred Rieck, West Plains; one brother, Frank Miller,
Birch Tree, 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 3 great-great
grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive
friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the West Parlor, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home of West Plains.
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HELEN
MARIE FOX RIGGS
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Funeral
Services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at the Junction Hill
Pentecost Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mrs. Riggs died at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, in West Vue Nursing Home. She was born on April 16, 1931, in
Crider, Mo., to Joel Vest and Parzettie R. Callahan
Fox. She received her education in the Crider, Licking and Bakersfield, Mo.
schools. On Oct. 19, 1957, she was married to Leamon
Harold Riggs who preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 1985. She was employed for
several years with the International Shoe Company. She enjoyed cooking for
people and was an exceptionally good cookie maker. She was affectionately
known as "Grandma Cookie" at Cross Roads Christian Academy where
her grandchildren attended. Mrs. Riggs was a charter member of the Junction
Hill Pentecost Church and had served as a Sunday school secretary and
children's church director. She loved sharing her faith with others and
inviting people to church. Mrs. Riggs is survived by two sons, Ralph Riggs
and wife, Lisa, and Ray Riggs and wife, Tami; four grandchildren, Stephanie Nietzel and husband, Heath, Tabitha Riggs and Ryan Riggs
and Regan Riggs of West Plains. She loved and adored her grandchildren. She
is also survived by one brother, Elvin V. Fox and wife, Betty, of Arapahoe,
Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Yvonne Alexander of Jefferson City, Mo., and
Janice Riggs of Fort Smith, Ark; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents;
husband; four sisters, Cleo Ritchey, Freda Cook, Ella Williams and Mary Fox
precede her in death. Mrs. Riggs was a loving mother, mother-in-law and
grandmother and will be missed by all. Burial was held at the Oak Lawn
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Roads Christian Academy
and Junction Hill Pentecost Church and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home.
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ALICE
CARY FARMER RISLEY |
Nov.,
1847 - May 10, 1939. Born at Clinton Co OH; died at Rapides Parish LA.
Alice was a Civil War nurse and teacher. Her parents were from Mass. She
married a civil war officer, Samuel A. Risley. To this
union, 4 children were born. They moved to West Plains, Missouri, where
Samuel established the "South Missouri Journal," becoming one of
the city's first newspapermen. Later, the couple were
appointed postmaster and assistant postmistress of West Plains, and Samuel
was elected mayor. The Risleys were among the most
prominent citizens in social and civic circles. After Samuel's death, Alice
was active in the Women's Relief Corps of Missouri, the Ladies of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and the National Association of Army Nurses of the
Civil War. This last organization met annually at the national encampment of
the Grand Army of the Republic. Alice faithfully attended those reunions for
40 years, and was often featured in stories in the national press. She was
elected national president of the National Association of Army Nurses of the
Civil War in 1915, and held that post for 16 years. She was reputed to be the
last surviving nurse of the Civil War. In 1940, state officials of the Ladies
of the Grand Army of the Republic dedicated a granite marker at her
gravesite. She is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery at West Plains.
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Patsy
Jean Yeager Robb |
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Age 68, of Lawrence KS - Died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at the Lawrence
Memorial Hospital. She was born July 18, 1940, the daughter of Charlie and
Irene Belle Davis Yeager. Patsy graduated from Liberty Memorial High School.
She married William 'Dale' Robb on Feb. 4, 1971, in
Lawrence, Kan. Patsy was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her
family. She is survived by her husband, William 'Dale' Robb of the home;
three sons, Daniel Landis of Lawrence, Kevin Robb and Brian Robb both of
Perry, Kan.; and daughter Sue Junken of Joplin,
Mo.; and a brother, Ben Yeager, Eudora, Kan., 10 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a
son, Tony Robb. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Eudora
Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, at the funeral home.
Family suggests memorials to the American Lung Association, sent in care of
the Lawrence Funeral Chapel, 3821 W. 6th St. Lawrence, KS 66049.
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Charles
Austin Roberson
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(Jun.
25, 1870 - Oct. 22, 1947) Dies at Home in Lanton
- Resident Had Been Ill Past Three Weeks After Suffering Stroke - Charles
Austin Roberson ... died at 7:15 o'clock Wednesday night at his home. Mr.
Roberson suffered a stroke on October 5, and had been bedfast since that
time. He was born at Cureall June 25, 1879. A
well-known farmer and dockman (stockman?)
throughout his entire lifetime, Mr. Roberson also served as county road
overseer for the western part of the county when he lived in that area. With
the exception of a short period in Oklahoma, Mr. Roberson lived in the Cureall and Lanton districts
all his life. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberson, early
settlers of Howell County. Mr. Roberson had been a member of the General
Baptist Church for the past 60 years. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Cordelia Roberson, and the following children: five sons,
Jesse, John, Dave, and Nona of Lanton, and Virgil
of Yarrow, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Murtie Payton
and Mrs. Hattie Payton, both of Yarrow, and two stepsons, Claude Jarvis of
Elijah and Della Lawyer of Tulsa. Other survivors include 20 grandchildren
and 22 great grandchildren. Mr. Roberson was married in 1889 to Mary Jane
Williams, who died in 1901. She was the mother of all the children except
Virgil and Nona. The first Mrs. Roberson died in Ada, Okla., after which the
family returned to Howell County. In 1902, Mr. Roberson was married to Cordelia Johnson, who survives. Funeral services were
held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, at the Cureall
Church, with the Rev. Robert Colbert of Willow Springs officiating. Burial
was in the Cureall Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements. - West Plains Semi-Weekly Quill
Tuesday, October 28, 1947.
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Dwayne
Lee Roberson
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(Nov.
20, 1931 - Sep. 6, 1979) - Age 47, a life-long resident of Howell County -
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with the Revs. Shirley
Turner and Junior McGinnis officiating. Mr. Roberson died at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at his home. He was born Nov. 20, 1931, at Arditta,
the son of the late Claude L. and Ding McDaniel Roberson. He had received his
elementary education in Egypt Grove School and later graduated from
Bakersfield High School. On Dec. 29, 1951, he was married at Salem, Ark., to Florene Smith. Mr. Roberson had been a member of the
Baptist faith since childhood, and for the past eight years had served as
public administrator for Howell County. For a number of years he was employed
with Westclox Corp. at Peru, Ill., and he was a
rural mail carrier out of the Hocomo Post Office.
He was a member of the West Plains Lions Club, was active in youth
organizations of West Plains, and was co-founder of the Roberson Quartet, a
popular singing group in this county for many years. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Florene Roberson; four children, Randall
Roberson, West Plains; Spec. 5 Danny Roberson, Ft. Leonard Wood; Kenny
Roberson and Kay Roberson, both of the home; one granddaughter, his
step-mother, Mrs. Alta Roberson, Caulfield; two brothers and one sister,
Ralph Roberson, Spring Valley, Ill.; Mrs. Dorothy Lennox, Annandale, Va.; and
Ellis Roberson, Springfield. Preceding him in death are his parents and a
stepmother, Opal Roberson. Burial will be in Amy Union Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains. - The Daily Quill, West Plains, MO (1979).
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Mary
Anna Bennett Roberson |
Dies
at Home Of Daughter In West Peru - Mrs. Mary Annie Roberson - Age 73 (Jan.
20, 1884 - Jul. 5, 1957) who had resided in the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Edna Newcomb, 2831 Fifth St., Peru, for the past six months, died at 7
a.m. Friday in the Newcomb home. She had been ill for several weeks. Born in
Missouri, Jan. 20, 1884, she was married to Charles William Roberson, Feb.
13, 1906 in Thayer, Mo. He preceded in death as did
two sons, Walter and Elzie Elvis. Surviving sons
and daughters include Claude, West Plains, Mo., Mrs. Gertie
Duffel Turpson, Marseilles, Mrs. Edna Newcomb, and Tera Robinson, both of Peru; Joseph, Ladd, and Floyd, Lostant. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, seven great
grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs.Mattie Roberson, Tonica, and Mrs. Kate Fox, Barnsdale,
Okla., and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Roberson was a member of the
General Baptist church at Cureall, Mo. The body was
shipped from the Pagani funeral home, LaSalle, to
the Robertson funeral home, West Plains, Mo., where funeral services will be
Sunday afternoon. Burial will be in the Cureall
Cemetery. - copied from LaSalle Daily NewsTribune
(1957)
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Nancy
L. Roberson
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Age
66, Holden - Died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, in Kansas City. Ben Cast and Son -
Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Ben
Cast and Son - Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial 1 p.m. Monday at Oak Lawn
Cemetery, West Plains, Mo. Visitation 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in Holden.
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Opal
Marie Parker Roberson |
Age
85, West Plains, - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12,
2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Mrs. Roberson died at 2:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in NHC
HealthCare. She was born Oct. 24, 1923, in West Plains MO, to James Richard
'Jim' and Sallie Johnson Parker. She was married to Tira
David Roberson. Mrs. Roberson loved bluegrass music and was a member of the
Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association. Also, she enjoyed spending time
with her family. Mrs. Roberson attended the Junction Hill Pentecostal Church
for many years. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen Roberson of West
Plains, and Sally McAllister and husband, David, Aurora MO; three
grandchildren, Jimmie Grant Fox III and companion, Mary Griffin and family,
of West Plains, Tammy Jones and husband, Roger, of Ozark MO, and Rodney Fox
of Sikeston MO; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and
several nieces and nephews. Her parents; one daughter, Margaret Fox; one
grandson, Michael Fox; five brothers; and five sisters precede her in death.
Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
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ROSETTA
H. 'DING' MCDANIEL ROBERSON
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Wife
of Claude Roberson, died at her home Thursday morning
at 7:30, after a lingering illness from pulmonary ailment. About a year ago
she went to Mt. Vernon (MO) in benefit of her health and was brought home
about a week before her death. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
McDaniel. Being of a very bright and cheerful disposition she made friends
with all whom she met. While in Mt. Vernon she wrote many lovely letters
home, and to friends, and had a pleasant word for everone.
After her return home she received many cards and letters from the Mt. Vernon
friends who were anxious about her. She leaves a husband, Claude Roberson,
and four children, Dwayne 12, Ralph 10, Dorothy 8, Ellis 6, her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John McDaniel, a brother, Johnny McDaniel of Hocomo,
a sister, Mrs. Treva McDaniel of South Fork, and a
sister, Mrs. Loyd Wilcox of Mendocina,
Calif., all of whom were with her when the end came. She was married to
Claude Roberson May 1, 1930. She had lived a good Christian life and was a
member of the Church of God, being one of the 75 whom the Rev. Joe Rouintree baptized in the summer of 1932. Mrs. Roberson
had planned her funeral arrangemants, and Rev. DeBoard conducted the services according to her request,
the Sunday School singing the funeral songs, her favorites: O Come Angel
Band, Farther Along, When We All Get to Heaven.
Other relatives present for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Mutt Newcomb, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Roberson and baby, Mrs. Floyd Roberson and baby and Sam
Roberson, all of Matthews, Mo. The church was filled to overflowing. There were
many beautiful flowers for the funeral which was held at the church on
Friday, with burial at the Amy Cemetery. The Robertson Mortuary was in charge
of the funeral arrangements. - West Plains (Missouri) Journal; Thursday, June
22, 1944.
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William
Roberson
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(Aug.
8, 1847 - Sep. 8, 1918) Killed When Hit by Bicycle - Wm. Robinson of Cureall Meets Death in Brandsville
- Two boys were coasting down the long hill on bicycles in front of the post
office at Brandsville Sunday. They were Othel Vandivar, aged 17 years,
son of George Vandivar and Arch Hunter about the
same age, a son of Frank Hunter. Coming toward the boys were William
Robinson, an aged man of Cureall, who was visiting
in Brandsville and M. W. Ellis, cashier of the Brandsville State Bank. The boys were coming so fast that
Robinson was unable to get out of the way. He was struck by the bicycle on
which Vandivar was riding, knocked down, and his
skull fractured. He died two hours later without regaining consciousness.
Robinson was 69 years old. Robinson and his daughter, Mrs. Josie Taffer of Cureall, went to
visit at the home of the latter's son, Walter Taffer.
The death of Mr. Robinson cast a great gloom over the family. His wife was
notified and came immediately from Cureall. Besides
his widow, Mr. Robinson is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Josie Taffer of Cureall, Mrs. K. Hixon of Arditta, and Mrs.
Frank Harper of Elijah. He also leaves three brothers, Charles, James and
Dave Robinson, all of Cureall. The remains were
taken to Cureall Monday and laid to rest in the
cemetery near that place. - Howell County Gazette Thursday, Sept. 12,
1918. William was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Proffitt
Roberson. His wife was Mary Roberson.
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George
Roberts
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George Roberts, son of the late Marion and Cora Lee Thomas
Roberts, was born May 23, 1919 in Eminence, MO. He died Apr. 13, 2004 at
Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs at the age of 84 years 10 months
and 21 days.
He was united in marriage to Samme
Butner on May 18, 1942. She preceded him in death
and he married Beulah Kelley Caton on July 29,
1991. He served his country in the US Army during World War II. He was
employed by the Missouri Highway Patrol as a mechanic until his retirement.
He was a member of the Pomona Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Beulah of the family home;
son, Raymond (Corky) Roberts of Pomona; daughter Marcia Wagner & husband
Mick of Willow Springs; stepchildren: Judy Brasier
& husband, John of Pomona, Sue Smith & husband Ron of Washington, IL;
Terry Nicholson & husband, Danny of Willow Springs & Steve Caton & wife, Barbara of Pomona; 2 sisters: Paula
Cochran of Springfield & Louise James of Galena; grandchildren: Joe
Wagner, Chris & Andy Roberts; great-great grandchildren Brayden Wagner & Christian Koehler;
step-grandchildren: Joey, Rick & Jeff Brasier,
Traci & Toni Smith, Josh Nicholson, Kim Smith, Stefanie Caton, Cora & Quinn Caton,
Jordan & Joseph Chilton. He was preceded in death by his first wife in
1990, his parents, sister Lucille Roberts, twin brother James Roberts and
granddaughter, Becky Wagner.
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JEWEL
VESTER DURBIN ROBERTS |
Born
September, 21, 1916 Colbert, Bryan County,
Oklahoma on September 21, 1916 to Selvy and Almer Elizabeth (Langston) Durbin. She went to heaven to
be with the love of her live, the Lord Jesus Christ, on February 7, 2007 at
Eldon, Miller County, MO. Others to welcome her into heaven were: her
husband, William "Bill" Roberts and her son Ronald Roberts, whom
preceded her in death. Jewel met and married Bill Roberts on January 17,
1940. Both Jewel and Bill spent an adventurous life living and traveling in
the United States before settling for a time in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jewel
was 'Momma' to seven children, Shirlee, Leonard,
Chester, Ronald, Larry, Mary and Doris. All living children love, miss and
pay tribute to this beautiful woman of God. Jewel loved God and was a living
example to all who came to know and love her. Jewel's ministry and gift to
her family and others was to always listen, care and pray. You could always
count on Momma to pray and always speaking a gentle kind word, never harsh or
unkind. After the death of her lifetime mate, Jewel settled in the Eldon and
Versailles area. Jewel faithfully attended the Assembly of God Church and
will be missed. Although our hearts are broken, as a family we rejoice in
knowing she is now safe in her Saviors arms. She will be missed by her
children, 18 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and five great-great
grandchildren. So long Momma, see you soon. Visitation will be from 3 to 6
p.m. On Saturday, February 10, 2007, with services immediately following at
6:00 p.m. at Rekus Funeral Home in Eldon. Pastor
Gary Petty will officiate. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. On Sunday,
February 11, 2007, at Greenlawn Cemetery in
Mountain View, Missouri. Rev. Nolan Wilkins will officiate.
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JOE
WILLIAM ROBERTS
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Born
April 19, 1915 in Charleston MO to William Noah and Florence (LANE) ROBERTS.
He passed away December 20, 1998 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO
at the age of 83 years. He was united in marriage to Evelyn COPELAND on March
12, 1939 in Greenville MO. To this union two children were born. Joe is
preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Frances Ione ROBERTS, and one
brother, Paul ROBERTS. He is survived by his wife Evelyn of Winona MO; one
son, Dr. Jon ROBERTS and his wife Suellen of
Mountain View MO; one daughter, Susan REED and her husband Ron of Van Buren
MO; and grandchildren, Curtis Jon ROBERTS and Jessica Marie ROBERTS, both of
Fayetteville AR; Nathan Boyd REED and Janie Lyn REED, both of Van Buren MO;
Shawn MOORE and his wife Debbie, of Oklahoma City OK; and two great
grandchildren, Ashley and Christopher MOORE, also of Oklahoma City OK; two
brothers, George ROBERTS of East Prairie MO; and James ROBERTS of Church
Point LA; one sister, Mary FRENCH of Charleston MO. Joe moved to the Winona
area in 1937 to teach in the public school system. He later became
superintendent of the Winona School District. Joe served his county as a
lieutenant in the U. S. Navy during World War II, and was an Honorary Colonel
under Governor Warren HEARNES. After returning to Winona he worked with the
Winona Savings Bank for 52 years. He served 27 years on the Winona School
Board. Joe was mayor of the City of Winona for 16 years. He was an active
member of the Winona Christian Church where he taught Sunday School for 28
years. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 1998 at
the Christian Church in Winona with Rev. Doug Cage officiating. Interment was
in the Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of
Winona. Sources
for this information: The Current Wave, January 13, 1999.
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Michael
Walter 'Mike' Roberts |
Born
July 25, 1954, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to John Walter Roberts and Freida Laverne (Huett) Roberts.
He passed away July 15, 2008, at his home in Winona, Mo., at 53 years of age.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Freida
Roberts. Mike is survived by his son, Adam Roberts and wife Autumn of Midway,
Ark., as well as Adam’s mother Jessica “Jaye Lea” Prewett and husband of Plato, Mo.; one sister, Debbie
Roberts and husband Mark Knuckles of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; one granddaughter,
Hannah Roberts of Midway, Ark.; one nephew, Jake Knuckles of Poplar Bluff,
Mo.; and a host of other family and friends. Mike graduated from Winona High
School in 1972. He was a simple man and humble man who loved to spend time
alone, and with his family and friends. He worked in the timber and sawmill industry until he received an injury last year. He
was looking forward to moving to Poplar Bluff to spend time with his sister
Debbie and her family. He was also looking forward to being able to spend
time with his granddaughter Hannah, whom he adored. A few of Mike’s hobbies
included reading, jewelry making, and tinkering around with cars. What will
be remembered most is his sense of humor and love for life.
Mike will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services
were held Saturday July 19, 2008, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with
Archie Taylor officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan
Funeral Home of Winona, Mo.
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Raymond
T. “Corky” Roberts
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Raymond T. “Corky” Roberts – Mr. Raymond “Corky” Taylor
Roberts passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2011, at his home in Pomona,
Missouri. Born on June 5, 1949 in Salem, Missouri to George and Samme (Butner) Roberts, he was
62 years old.
Corky grew up in Willow Springs where he graduated from
high school. In 1972, he married Pamela Valle, to
this union two children were born. He proudly served his country in the US
Marine Corps and later joined the National Guard. Corky worked for the Missouri
Highway Patrol as a Driver License Examiner for over 31 years. He enjoyed the
outdoors and was an avid turkey and deer hunter; however, one day while
hunting he crossed paths with a bear and decided it was best to leave it
alone. Corky was an active member of the Pomona Christian Church. He will be
greatly missed by his family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a niece,
Becky Wagner. He is survived by his two sons, Chris Roberts of West
Plains; and Andy Roberts and his wife Shannon of Bonner Springs, Kansas. Mr.
Roberts is further survived by his grandchildren, Drew and Jillian Roberts of
Bonner springs, Kansas; his sister Marcia Wagner and her husband Mick of
Willow Springs; nephew Joe Wagner and his wife Tanya of Willow Springs; and
his former wife Pamela Roberts-Murray of West Plains.
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Samme S. (Butner) Roberts
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71, Willow Springs, passed away June 29, 1990 at her home. Samme was born May 3, 1919 in Winona, Missouri to Raymond & Grace (Seaman) Butner. Survivors include
her husband, George Roberts of the home; one son, Raymond “Corky” Roberts,
Pomona; one daughter, Marcia Wagner, Willow Springs; two sisters Johnabel Black, Van Buren; Jean Burkhart, Bluffton,
Indiana; four grandchildren.
Funeral services
were held Monday, July 2 at the First Christian Church with Reverend Keith
Cunningham officiating. Interment was in the Willow springs City Cemetery
under the direction of Hiler Funeral Home of Willow
Springs.
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VIRGINIA
MADELINE 'MIDGE' FIELDS ROBERTS
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Born
Mar. 2, 1918 at Clendenin Kanawha Co WV, daughter of Joe Fields & Sarah Swiney. She died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 at St John's-St
Francis Hospital at Mountain View Howell Co MO at the age of 89 years. She
was married to Victor I. Roberts Feb. 4, 1939 at Spencer Roane Co WV and to
this union five children were born. Midge is preceded in death by her
parents, her husband Victor, and one grandson, Ron Walton. Survivors include
sons Arnold L. Roberts of Tonsket WA; Ronald C.
Walton & Cathy, also of Tonasket WA, and Larry B. Roberts & Connie of
Victorville CA; daughters Wanda Sisco, Connie J.
Roberts and Robert Walton, all of Birch Tree, MO; sisters Ruby and Carol Gandee of Ravenswood WV and Frankie Yound
of Charleston WV; brother Joe Fields, Jr. and Martha of Spencer WV; twelve
grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 22 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Tuesday Nov. 20, 2007 at the Yarbert Chapel, Mountain View MO, with Rev. Otto Foust
officiating. Interment was at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of
Yarber Mortuary.
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Bill
H. Robertson
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Age
77, of Willow Springs - Passed away Dec. 15, 2007, at Willow Care Nursing
Home. Bill was born Feb. 15, 1930, at Manzanola,
Colo., to A.R. and Alice (Haines) Robertson. Bill was a master sergeant in
the Korean War serving with the Army. He is a lifetime member of the VFW,
having served as quartermaster in Willow Springs for more than 20 years. He
retired from MODOT after 38 years of service. Mr. Robertson was preceded in
death by his parents A.R. and Alice Robertson Mr. Robertson is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy, of the
family home. He is also survived by five children, Mickey and husband Ray
Perkins, Toni and husband Ryan Boyle, all of Willow Springs, Ron Robertson of
Mountain View, Carolyn Collins of West Plains, and Regina and husband Brian Balkenbusch of Wright City, Mo.; eight grandchildren,
Becky, Billie, Tarissa, Nick, Drew, Hannah, Richard
and Amanda; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Aleisha.
Mr. Robertson is also survived by four brothers and three sisters, Gerald and
wife Marilyn Robertson of Bozeman, Mont., Rex and wife Ellen Robertson of
Three Forks, Mont., Merle and wife Darlene Robertson of Moorhead, Minn., Tom
and wife Glenda Robertson of Glasford, Ill.,
Barbara Pruitt of Pekin, Ill., Joyce and husband
Jim Williams of Clinton, Mo., and Betty and husband Gene Glisson
of Willow Springs. Mr. Robertson is further remembered by cousins, nieces,
nephews and numerous family friends. Funeral services for Bill will be
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the First General Baptist Church in
Willow Springs with Scott Williamson officiating. Interment will follow
Wednesday's services at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona.
Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.
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DELPHIA
JUNE HALE ROBERTSON |
Age
98, Willow Springs MO - Funeral services will be held at 2 p .m. Thursday in
the Burnham General Baptist Church near Willow Springs with Rev. Sidney
Williamson officiating. Mrs. Robertson died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday in West
Plains Memorial Hospital. She was born June 6, 1882 near Burnham, the
daughter of the late James Monroe and Margaret Green Hale. She was married
March 20, 1905, to Eddie Oscar Robertson. Mrs. Robertson had taught school in
her younger years, and she and her husband operated a general store at
Burnham for several years. She was a long time member of the Burnham General
Baptist Church. Survivors include six children, Beryle
Beebe, Sioux Falls SD; Blanche Spence, Willow Springs MO; Hazel Mullins,
Sterling VA; Ruby Stewart, Madison SD; Opal Lile,
Fort Smith AR; Dene Robertson, West Plains MO; 10 grandchildren; 14 great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her
parents, her husband, three brothers and three sisters. Burial will be in
Burnham Cemetery under the direction of Burns-Mackey-Trentham
Funeral Home, Willow Springs.
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Nova
McGuire Robertson |
Age
77, Mountain View - Died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1996. Services were at 1 p.m.
Saturday in Duncan Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Wayne Wood officiating.
Burial was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Robertson was born in the
Oklahoma Lane community, outside of Farwell, Texas. She married Charles
Robertson in 1941 at Amarillo. He died in 1988. She raised her family in El
Paso, Texas. She retired with her husband in Mountain View. Survivors include
two daughters, Donna Stricklin and Martha Gallion; a sister, Lois Billingsly
of Oklahoma Lane; a brother, James McGuire of Lubbock, Texas; and three
grandchildren. The family requests memorials be to
Donna Stricklin to help her complete her nursing
degree, 1706 Lewis, Garland, Texas 75041; or the Dyslexia Center of the
Scottish Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn Drive, Dallas,
Texas 75219.
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Charley
R. Robinson
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Passed
away April 24, 2008, at his home in Springfield. He was born July 19, 1930,
in Moody, Mo., to Bob and Bertha Robinson. He spent four years in the U.S.
Navy during the Korean War. He married Mary Howard on June 19, 1954, and they
moved to Illinois following his discharge from the Navy. He was employed at
Caterpillar Tractor Company for a number of years. Following a medical
retirement, they moved to Springfield and he spent time doing benefit
auctions to help any school, volunteer fire department or person who needed
help. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dane McAninch; and one sister, Beulah Wheeler. He is survived
by his wife, Mary; son, Stephen, granddaughter, Cecily, Alba, Mo.; sons, Mike
and Randy, Springfield; daughter, Susan Stehr and
husband, Andrew, and grandchildren, Riley and Annika, Seattle, Wash.; one
brother, Dale McAninch and wife, Wilma, Bealtho, Ill.; two sisters, Phyllis Wild, and Mary Perry
and husband, Lewis, both of West Plains; one uncle, Lee Broyles and wife, Jackie,
West Plains; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be noon to 1:30
p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Greenlawn Funeral
Home, Battlefield Road, followed by a 2 p.m. graveside service in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to
Fair Haven Children’s Home, Strafford, Mo.
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Janet
Marie Robinson,
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52,
of Willow Springs, Mo., passed away July 1, 2009, in her home. Janet is
survived by her husband of 27 years, Jr. Robinson, and daughter, Kimberly
Nicole Robinson of the family home. She is also survived by her mother,
Lucille Cunningham of Willow Springs; her twin sister, Janice Lee Jones, of
Willow Springs; sister Vetrice Earith
and husband, Don, of Mountain View, Mo.; two brothers, Leroy Cunningham and
wife, Dorcas, Hank Cunningham and wife, Pat, both
of Willow Springs; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by
her father, Loyd J. Cunningham, and her
grandparents. Janet was of the Pentecostal faith and will be greatly missed
by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held July 19, 2009, at 1 p.m.
at the Robinson/Cunningham home, 2783 State Route 76 in Willow Springs. Call
(417) 855-0206 for more information.
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Kate
Tilson Robinson
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Age
93, Crider MO - Graveside services were Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at the Union
Grove Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mrs. Robinson died 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in NHC
HealthCare. She was born June 9, 1915, near West Plains, Mo., to Jack and
Veda Ledbetter Tilson. In 1937, she was married at
Crider, Mo., to Floyd (Josh) Robinson who preceded her in death on June 27,
1974. She is survived by her daughter, Merlene
Collins and husband, Bob, Crider, Mo.; four grandchildren, Ronnie Collins, of
Crider, Mo., Carolyn Day and husband, Gene, of West Plains, Barbara Busbey and husband, Denis, of Pottersville,
Mo. and Dennis Robinson and friend, Tashia, of Pottersville, Mo.; six great-grandchildren, Bryan Tharp,
Josh Robinson and wife, Genny, Kelsey Nelson and
husband, Leon, Kourtney Day, Rowdy Robinson and
Bobbi Ann Busbey; two great-great-grandchildren, Keylie Vaughan and Baylie
Tharp; two brothers, Nevin Tilson
and wife, Imogene, and Enoch Tilson and wife,
Pauline; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Tilson and Ann
Morris; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband, Josh Robinson;
two sons, Leroy and Leon Robinson; daughter-in-law, Vivian Robinson;
grandson-in-law, James Tharp; two brothers, J. B. Tilson
and Ervin Tilson; and several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and cousins precede her in death. Memorial contributions may
be made to the kidney foundation and left at Robinson-Drago
Funeral Home.
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Robert
William 'Bob' Robinson
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Age
69, West Plains - Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007,
at Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Robinson died 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, at his
home. He was born May 10, 1938, in Stahl, Mo., to Noble William and Naomi
Ruth Lawson Robinson. On March 10, 1990, he was married at Peace Valley, Mo.,
to Sherry Lynn Henry. He worked for Cloud Oak Flooring and had been a truck
driver for Reed-Harlin Wholesale Grocery. Mr.
Robinson was a former stock car driver and was a longtime fan. He attended
Pomona Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Robinson, of the
family home; six children, Anne Collier, Brenda Parker, Denola
Belcher, husband, Randy, Bobby Colin, David Colin, and Gidget
Harman, husband, Todd; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Sue Henry; and many special
friends. His parents precede him in death. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m.
Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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Elwin
Charles 'Preacher' Roe
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Passed
away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at age 92 from a long illness. Preacher was born
Feb. 26, 1916, in Ash Flat AR, to Dr. Charles Edward Roe and Elizabeth Ducker
Roe. On Sept. 6, 1938, he was united in marriage to Mozee
Vida Clay in Melborne AR They had two sons, Elwin
Charles Roe Jr. and wife, Kay, of Pineville MO and Thomas Clay Roe and wife,
Saundra, of West Plains MO. He has seven grandchildren, Elwin Spicer Roe,
Thomas Keith Roe, Winnie Dewitt, Chris Roe, Jenny Long, Jimmy Roe, Kelly Roe
and 11 great-grandchildren. Preacher attended Harding University in Searcy
AR, for four years where he played on the college baseball team. In 1938, he
began his major league baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He spent
1939 through 1943 playing in the minor league in Columbus, OH and Rochchester NY. He spent his winter months coaching and
teaching history to high school students. In 1944, Roe rejoined the major
leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Five years later, Preacher played with
what was to be known as 'The Boys of Summer.' His career with the Brooklyn
Dodgers spanned seven years and included five World Series appearances, with
selections to five All Star Games. Preacher’s baseball records include:
Highest winning percentage for a pitcher with 20 games, winning a game with
the least amount of pitches, and having two 10 game winning streaks in one
season. Preacher was elected to the MO Sports Hall of Fame Arkansas Sports
Hall of Fame, Harding University Hall of Fame, NAIA Hall of Fame and the
Dodger Hall of Fame. After baseball, Preacher owned and operated Preacher
Roe’s Supermarket for more than 20 years. Upon retiring, he worked for the
First National Bank and Centerre Banks of West
Plains. Preacher was an enthusiastic supporter of the West Plains area, being
involved in many civic organizations. He was a lifelong member of First
United Methodist Church of West Plains. He was instrumental in helping to
start the American Legion Baseball and Little League teams. Preacher was an
avid golfer, playing up into his 90s. He loved telling stories and spending
time with his family and friends. Preacher was preceded in death by his
loving wife of 63 years Mozee; his parents; one
sister, Elsie Fite; and five brothers, Creston, Wayman, Cecil, Roy and Glen. He is survived by his sons
and their wives, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law Montine Moody and Wanda Roe, and special friend, Anna
Garnett. Funeral services for Elwin Charles Roe were Thursday, Nov. 13, at
the First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made in
honor of Elwin 'Preacher' Roe to the MO State University-West Plains Grizzly
Golf Teams with checks made payable to MSU Foundation, c/o Dr. Lunday or to Riverways Hospice.
Burial was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Howell County MO.
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HAYDEN
T. ROE
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Born
March 9, 1921 at Portageville, MO the son of Eunice (Henry) Roe and Tom Roe
and passed away November 26, 2006 at St. Louis, MO at the age of 85 years. He
was united in marriage to Violet Bridges on January 30, 1943 and she preceded
him in death on November 21, 1986. He was preceded in death by his wife; his
parents; his foster parents Phillip and Elnora Portwood;
3 brothers Phoenix Roe, Marvin Roe and Alfred Roe; one sister, Lorene Tombs;
four foster sisters Louzeller Thomas, Tressie Robinson, Martha Dillinger and Zara Ann Shelton;
and one foster brother Castle Portwood. He is
survived by two foster nieces Nora Fanning and Daisy May Defino
of St. Louis, MO; Bertha Portwood of Doniphan, MO;
two great foster nieces Sandy Robinson and Sonja Portwood
both of Doniphan, MO; and special friends Larry Walker and wife of Strafford,
MO and Louis Zamboni of St. Louis, MO. Hayden was born and raised in the
Portageville, MO area. He later moved to Kansas City where he worked as a
wood delivery driver. He moved to the Mountain View area in the late 1960's
where he began farming. Hayden moved to the St. Louis area a few years ago to
be close to his family when his health began to fail. Funeral Services were
held Monday, December 4, 2006 at 3 pm at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in
Mountain View, MO with Rev. John Noble officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the
direction of Duncan Funeral Home.
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CLAUDE
ARTHUR ROGERS
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Born
May 9, 1923 at Willow Springs Howell Co MO; died Feb. 9, 2004 at Ozarks Medical Center West Plains Howell Co MO, age
80. Son of Wallace Rogers and Lillian Vanneal.
Served in the United States Army during World War II. Employed at Midwest Walnut
Company for 30 years. Brother of Emma June Castle. Arrangements under the
direction of Willow Funeral Home; burial at Willow Springs City
Cemetery. West
Plains Daily Quill.
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Cora
'Bernice' Aydelott Rogers
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Formerly
of Walled Lake, MI, quietly passed away, surrounded by her loving family in
the early morning hours, Friday, May 23, 2008, from natural causes while at
her home in West Plains, MO. Born June 12, 1912, to Daniel and Mary Aydelott in Booneville, AR., she was 95 years old. Mrs.
Rogers was a pioneer and independent business owner in the Amway
Corporation. She was considered a leader amongst her peers in direct
selling and had attained the level of 'Diamond Direct.' She was very
active in Amway and traveled throughout the world, giving talks and teaching
seminars to those involved with Amway. It afforded her to live a
lifestyle to which she was able to do the things she loved for her family and
herself. She absolutely loved to travel and be around people. However,
she mostly enjoyed to be with her family as they were of the utmost
importance to her. She was considered by her family as the matriarch,
and a wonderful and caring mother and grandmother. She will be greatly
missed by her family and those who knew her. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in
death by her beloved husband Fred Rogers; her daughter Mary Melinda Pavlinac; and one sister and four brothers. She is
survived by her son, Roger L. Rogers and his wife Alice of Port Charlotte,
FL.; and her daughter Pamela C. Carroll and her husband Terry of West Plains,
MO. She is further survived by her eight grandchildren, Cindy Kilian, Kim Ware, Kari Havenar,
Daniel Pavlinac, Nicholas Pavlinac
Jr., Tammy Meyer, Teresa Glover and Patrick Farina. She also leaves
behind 10 great-grandchildren: Logan and Haley, Crista and Delanie Kilian, Victor and Luanna Pavlinac, Kelsey and Amanda Meyer, and Zach and Katie
Farina. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will
be held Thursday, May 29, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Coats Funeral Home in
Waterford, MI. Burial will follow the services at the White Chapel
Memorial Cemetery located in Troy, MI. Arrangements are under the
direction of Coats Funeral Home, Waterford, MI., and Willow Funeral Home,
Willow Springs, MO.
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Robert
Dean 'Bob' Rogers |
Age
62, West Plains MO - Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8,
2008, at Cotton Creek Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Rogers died 3:10 a.m. Saturday,
July 5, 2008, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield MO. He was born Nov. 25,
1945, in Myrtle MO, to Shelby and Artie Mae Johnson Rogers. He attended the
Couch Schools. Mr. Rogers left the Ozarks at an early age moving to Tulsa OK
to find work. There he met and married Linda Johnson. He became the
maintenance supervisor for Facet, a maker of oil and air filters until his
retirement, at which time he moved to West Plains. Mr. Rogers enjoyed horses
and had a ranch at Biggs, Okla. He is survived by two sons, Robbie Rogers,
wife, Laura, and children, Jacob, Tyler and Chance, and Bryan Rogers, wife
Crystal, and son, Bryce; two brothers, James Rogers, and Glen Rogers, wife,
Becky; three sisters, Reba Ratliff, Jessie York, husband, Doyle, and Sue
Campbell, husband, Kenneth; his aunts, Berniece
Glenn and Barb Tallant; many nieces and nephews;
and his special friends, Ronnie and Carol Williams. His parents; and one
infant child, Sterling, precede him in death. Visitation will be from 6 until
8 p.m. today, Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Cotton Creek Cemetery or
charity of choice and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home.
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CHARLES
RAY 'CHARLEY' ROSENBURG
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Born
August 23, 1949 in Birch Tree, Mo. to Bill Rosenburg
and Ada Jane Ward. Charley passed away Wednesday evening April 12, 2006 at
the John J. Pershing VA medical Center at 56 year. Charley is precede in death by his father, Bill Rosenburg
and a brother, Billy Joe Rosenburg. He is survived
by his mother Ada Rosenburg, of Mountain View, Mo.;
one son, Jason Rosenburg and wife Amanda of Red
Bay, Ala.; one daughter, Angela Brown and husband Mickey, of Belmont, Miss.;
one grandson, Tyler Brown; one sister, Elda L. Barnett and Bill, of Everton,
Mo.; one brother, David Rosenburg and wife Sandy of
Mountain View, Mo.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Charley served in the
Army during the Vietnam War, he received medals and letters of recognition of
his service. He was known for his mechanical ability, whether it was lawn
mowers, vehicles, or any other motors. He had a talent and could fix
anything. Charley was also known for his helping hand. he
was always willing to help people. Charley will be sadly missed by all who
knew and loved him. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 15 at the
Berea Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. with Tony Daracott
officiating. Interment was in the Berea Mennonite Cemetery at Birch Tree, Mo.
under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Birch Tree, Mo. [Courtesy
of The Current Wave.
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WILLIAM
JAMES 'BILL' ROSENBURG
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Born Dec. 15, 1913 at Birch Tree Shannon Co MO, son of William and Betty Lane
Rosenburg; died Apr. 11, 1984 at St John's Hospital
in Springfield Greene Co MO, at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 6 days. He
was united in marriage to Ada Jane Ward on Jul. 31, 1937 at West Plains
Howell Co MO and to this union four children were
born. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two
grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, of the home; daughter Elda Barnett
of Amory MS; sons Billy Joe, Charley Ray and David, all of Birch Tree MO;
sisters Bertha Callahan, Birch Tree, Nancy McKinney, West Plains, and Nellie
Farnsworth, Portland Multnomah Co OR; 11 grandchildren and a host of nieces,
nephews, friends and relatives. Bill will be sadly missed by all who knew and
loved him. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Apr. 14, 1984 at 1 pm at
the Birch Tree Baptist Church with Rev. Ralph Kerley
and Rev. Truman Pulliam officiating. Burial was at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery
under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.
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Lillie
Belle Martin Ross |
Age
98, daughter of Argus and Leroy Palmer, was born October 26, 1909, near
Hartville, Mo. She departed this life Saturday, July 12, 2008, in Kabul
Nursing Home, in Cabool, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred
Martin, Jesse Martin, and Audy Ross. She survived
by her five children and their spouses, Donald and Neeta Martin, of Grovespring, Mo., Ellis and Lucille Martin, of Branson
West, Mo., Mary and Farris Lawler, and Ted and Merlene
Martin, all of Mtn. Grove, Mo., and Jesse, Jr. and Judy Martin, of
Titusville, Fl.; two step-children, Cathryn Crunkleton, and her husband, Dale, of Harrison, Ark., and
Jean Elliot, of Marshall, Ark.; nine grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren;
15 great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services
will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in Holman-Howe Chapel,
of Hartville. With burial in Durbin Cemetery, north of Hartville, under
direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Mo. Visitation will be held
6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in the funeral home. A memorial
has been established and may be made to Durbin Cemetery in care of the
funeral home, P.O. Box 236, Hartville, MO 65667.
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William
K. Rothermich
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Age 73, Pomona MO - Graveside services were held Saturday,
May 31, 2008, in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Howell County, Mo.
Arrangements were under the direction of Carter Funeral Home Inc., West
Plains, Mo.
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OLEY FRANCIS ROUSH |
Born December 18, 1890 in Howell County, south of Mountain
View, Missouri. He was the son of Isaac Frank and Reppy
Hargroves Roush. He died Wednesday, October
27, 1982 at 12:22 p.m. in the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View at the
age of 91 years, 10 months, and 9 days.
In 1912, he married Ethel Davis of Winona, Missouri.
To this marriage three children were born: Davis Francis of
Eminence, Oley Francis Jr. of St. James, and Allie Rose, deceased.
After his wife, Ethel, died in 1921, he married Bess Keathley
in 1923, and they raised one daughter, Mildred Keathley
Hensley, deceased.
He is survived by his two sons, Davis and Oley Jr.; one
daughter-in-law, Thelma; three children, Davis Jr. and wife, Joan Roush, of
West Plains; Linda Pat Hensley of St. Louis, and Kris Hensley of Boehringer and husband, Boe, of
St. Louis; three great grandchildren, AFC Rick Roush and wife, Sheila, of the
Air Force Base, Mountain. Home, Idaho, Kelli and Scott Roush of West Plains;
one son-in-law, Pat Hensley, of Rolla; two half-brothers, Everett Peace of
Kansas City, and Si Peace of Villa Ridge; two nephews, Ottis
Roush and wife, June, from Memphis, Tennessee and Buck Roush and his wife,
Joyce, from Pocahontas, Arkansas.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; a step-father, Andrew Peace; two brothers, Otis and
Oscar Roush; and three half-brothers, Carl, Bill, and Ernest Peace.
Oley worked in timber and saw milled all his working
days. He was known as 'Saw' Miller Roush to his many friends.
They lived in many places around Howell, Shannon and Carter Counties, working
the timber from the land. 'Dad O', a nickname he acquired by his first
grandson, Davis Jr., was carried on down with all the rest of the
grandchildren and family. He gave so much happiness and shared so much
kindness.
Many good memories surrounding his life will be cherished forever, not only by his family, but
his friends also. As a young man, he made a profession of faith in Jesus
Christ and was saved during a revival in a small church north of Summersville.
He remained true to his belief and was a faithful worker and supporter of the
Eminence Baptist Church. Oley was not one to criticize the short comings of
others. He was a very self-disciplined man, and he was well known for
his honesty, integrity and fairness with others. He was always willing
to lend a helping hand and a sympathetic ear to your problems and advise if
he could, but never to offend. He will be sadly missed by his family
and all who knew and loved him.
Services were held at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in
Eminence Saturday, October 30, 1982 at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Raymond Sconce
and Rev. Rick Miller officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence
Cemetery in Eminence.
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Thelma
Roush
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Graveside
services for Thelma June Roush, 86, West Plains, were Friday, Dec. 11, 2009,
at the New Eminence Cemetery, Eminence, Mo., under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Roush died at
10:15 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Brooke Haven HealthCare. She was born
June 8, 1923, at Mountain View, Mo., to John E. and Dolly Minor Epperson. On
Aug. 25, 1940, she was married at Mountain View, Mo., to Davis Francis Roush
Sr., who preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 2008. Mrs. Roush was a member of
the First Baptist Church, Eminence, Mo. Thelma was
part of a large family in a tough but loving household. While a little girl,
she was badly burned by a pan of mashed potatoes. She carried her scars,
physically and mentally, with grace and dignity, never complaining, and
always in motion at work or play. Thelma could play a “mean,” but fair game
of bridge, pitch or cribbage. Thelma could out fish most of us; she did so
many things so well. She was very active and supportive in her church and
community. She helped a whole lot of folks in and around Eminence. With the
patience of Job, she served as caretaker for some 30 years having sole
responsibility for her husband, father-in-law and brother-in-law. Thelma paid
her dues daily for her God and others. She surely found grace in the eyes of
her Lord. She is survived by her son, Davis F. Roush Jr., wife, Joan, of West
Plains; three grandchildren, Rick Roush, wife, Donna, Kelli Killen, husband,
Matthew and Dr. Scott Roush, wife, Melissa; six great-grandchildren, Heather
Rogers, husband, Marc, Sage, Seth, Sean, Erin and Michael; one brother, Don
Epperson of Kansas City, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents;
husband; one great-granddaughter, Shelby Roush; two brothers, Bill Epperson
and J. C. Epperson; and three sisters, Luedith
Ferguson, Thela Graves and Betty Webb, precede her
in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozark Christian Academy and
left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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CAROLYN
K. SANDERS LACY ROWE |
Age
57, of Zephyrhills, Fla., died at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Hospice
House of Dade City, Fla. She was born in Willow Springs, Mo., on Oct. 17,
1949, to Denver and Leota (Shriver) Sanders.
Carolyn moved to Florida in 1997 from southwest Missouri. She was a
cosmetologist. Carolyn owned and operated 'Hairbenders'
salon in Florida. Carolyn Sanders married Jeff Rowe in 1998, in Zephyrhills.
He survives. Other survivors include one son, Preston Lacy, of Hollywood,
Calif.; one daughter, Lisa Nicholson and her husband, Brett, of Lee's Summit,
Mo.; her mother, Leota Sanders, of Sarcoxie, Mo.;
one brother, Dale Sanders, and one sister, Sheila Sanders, both of Sarcoxie;
and one granddaughter, Lily Nicholson. She was preceded in death by one
brother, Herb Sanders. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at
the Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel, Carthage, Mo. Private
family burial will be at Willow Springs Cemetery at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Ulmer
Funeral Home.
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Paul
Steven Rowlett
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Age
53, West Plains - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6,
2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Mr. Rowlett died at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, in Ozarks
Medical Center. He was born Aug. 30, 1953, in Mountain View, Mo., to Jake P.
and Mary Louise Grove Rowlett. On May 27, 1973 he was married at West
Plains, Mo., to Bonnie Johnson. Mr. Rowlett was employed at S.E.I. and loved
to hunt and fish. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his
wife, Bonnie Rowlett, of the family home; three children, Kim Johnson and
husband, Linn, of Willow Springs, Mo., Jeremy Rowlett of West Plains, Mo.,
and Joey Rowlett and wife, Andrea, of Ozark, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Michael
Riden, Brittani Riden, Ashli Riden, Madison Johnson,
Lucas Johnson, Jessica Gilmore, Joshua Rowlett, Kaylyn
Rowlett, and Emma Rowlett; three brothers, Earl Rowlett and wife, Shirley, of
West Plains, Lynn Rowlett and wife, Judy, of Mountain View, Mo., and Perry
Rowlett of Willow Springs, Mo.; one sister, Carol Wilcox of Alton, Mo.; and
several nieces and nephews. His parents and two infant brothers precede him
in death. Burial was at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to American Heart Association and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home.
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REBAH
MAXINE REAM ROWLETT |
Born
Benjamin and Almer Ream on Sept. 19, 1921, in
Howell County, Mo. She was 87 years old when she died on Feb. 22, 2009, at
Brooke Haven Healthcare. She moved to California with her parents as a child,
returning to a farm near Mountain View, Mo. She finished eighth grade and
later got her GED and attended college, first at MoArk
Baptist College in West Plains and obtained a degree and teaching certificate
from Walnut Ridge, Ark. She taught in several one-room school houses. She was
an excellent teacher, always involving her students in the learning process.
She ended her teaching career at Birch Tree, Mo., as librarian at the
Elementary School. She was married on Feb. 12, 1938, to Charles Lester
Rowlett. They had one son, Max, and one daughter, Joan. Maxine accepted
Christ as her savior as a young girl and was very active in church and
practiced her faith, her membership being at Bethel Baptist the past few
years. Many struggling people found her home to be a safe, loving place to
stay. She was a pianist at church, self taught, and
played shaped-note music. She was a member of a gospel quartet, singing in
various communities. Maxine was director of Vacation Bible School, WMU, and a
Sunday school teacher. She also was pianist and cook for Camp Joy for young
people. She was 'Granny Rowlett' to all her friends, young and old. She was
always busy sewing, making her family’s clothes, quilting, crocheting and
working with her plants. She was bookkeeper for Trask Lumber Co., the family
business. Maxine was a caring, affirming mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother with a kind word and smile for all. She is survived by her
daughter, Joan Roush and husband, Davis; grandchildren, Rick Roush and wife,
Donna, Kelli Killen and husband, Matt, Dr. Scott Roush and wife, Melissa, and
Sheri, Chuck, and Ben, and their families from the East Coast;
great-grandchildren, Sage, Seth, Sean, Erin, Michael, Heather and husband,
Marc. A sister-in-law, Betty Ream; a special niece, Debbie Ream; and a
special nephew, Dan Ream and his family also survive. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Lester; son, Max; brother, Troy; and
great-granddaughter, Shelby Dawn Roush. She leaves lasting and fond memories
to those left behind. She made a difference. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that memorial donations be made to Ozarks Christian Academy and left
at the funeral home. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at Carter
Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Rev. Lawrence Nevills
officiating. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery Howell County, Mo.
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Gabriel
Jefferson 'Gabe' Royer
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Age
4 - born March 25, 2001 Hartshorn, Missouri to
Jeffrey and Patricia (Barry) Royer. He passed away at his home in Mountain
View, Howell County, Missouri. He is survived by his parents Jeffrey and
Patricia (Barry) Royer, three brothers; Kyle Royer, Caleb Royer, Joshua Royer
and one sister Anna Royer, all of the home. Paternal Grandparents; Eugene
Royer of Illinois and Linda Highfield of
Florida. Maternal Grandparents; Robert Barry of Hawaii and Bonnie Dewees of Missouri. Paternal Great Grandparents; Kathryn
Royer of Illinois. Maternal Great Grandparents; Carl Burks of Arizona and
Isabel Burks of Illinois. Interment was in Greenlawn
Cemetery Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri.
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SETH
PATRICK ROY
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Born
& died Feb. 24, 2007.He is survived by his parents Alan and Melanie Roy
of Battlefield, MO, one brother Gavin Roy of Battlefield, Paternal
Grandfather Ken and Cheryl Roy of Springfield, MO, Paternal Grandmother Becky
and Ron Branson of Ozark, MO, Maternal Grandparents Rex and Teresa Henry of
West Plains, MO, Great grandmother Edna Ruth Mavity
of Ringgold, GA, great grandfather Elbert Surritte
of Pottersville, MO.
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AVERY
GORSON RUCH
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Jun.
30, 1916, Ravenwood, Nodaway Co MO - Jan. 9, 2007,
West Plains Howell Co MO - Son of Daniel Clarence Ruch
& Minerva Ellen Carlock. Married Virginia
Averill Sep. 13, 1947 at Excelsior Springs MO. Father of David, Daniel Avery,
Gary Allen, Marianne Mock and Barbara Starr. Member of VFW Post 1828;
Disabled American Veterans Post 43. 'WWII, Field Artillery.' Fought in
all five military campaigns. Self employed as a watchmaker in Colorado before
moving to West Plains. Member of First Christian Church. Arrangements under
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains.
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ALICE
J. BLAND RUSSELL |
Born
July 11, 1923 in Independence KS to Floyd Emmett BLAND and Eva Irene (MYERS)
BLAND. Alice passed away on February 17, 2006 at the age of 82 years. She was
preceded in death by her parents; one son, David Lee GENTRY; one stepson, Wayde RUSSELL; two brothers, Donald E. BLAND and Troy
BLAND; and five grandchildren. Alice is survived by three sons, Jerry GENTRY,
Oakdale CA; Jimmy BLAND, Modesto CA; and Peter PAGE, Modesto CA; three
daughters, Dorothy Ann NEWCOMB and husband Leroy E., Hayward CA; Carol E.
MARTIN, Modesto CA; Sheila Gail BLACK, Willow Springs MO; two stepsons, Scott
RUSSELL, Los Angeles CA and Ward RUSSELL, Los Banos
CA; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and one great-great
grandson. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral
services were held at 1:00 p.m. On Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at the Duncan
Funeral Chapel in Mountain View MO with Randy RISNER officiating. Interment
was at the Willow Springs City Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan
Funeral Home of Mountain View MO.
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GARRY
LEE RUSSELL, SR
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Age
61, Forsyth - Died Dec. 10, 2006. He was born Apr. 15, 1945, the son of James
Tolbert and Alma Ann Russell. He was raised in West Plains. He was a member
of Full Gospel Church of Sparta MO. He was preceded in death by a son, Shane,
and a grandson, William Casey Erbscloe.
Survivors include his wife Sharon, Forsyth; four sisters, Maxine Nicholson,
West Plains; Lorene Connor, Texas; Rhoda Wood and husband Glen, Texas, and
Shirley Brown, West Plains. One brother, James Kenneth Russell, and wife
Kate, Republic; children Kimberley Wilson, Ebenezer MO; Garry Lee Russell,
Jr. and wife Lynne, Springfield MO; Sondra Dobbs and husband Lee, Bois D'Arc, MO; Gregory Russell, Springfield; nine
grandchildren; one great-grandson, and numerous nieces & nephews.
Graveside services were held Dec. 16, 2006 at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
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Terry
Glain Russell
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Age
37, Dora MO - Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17,
2008, at the Martin Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Russell died Friday evening, Oct.
10, 2008, at his home near Dora, Mo. He was born Dec. 11, 1970, at West
Plains, Mo., to Dwain and Ruth Howard Russell. On June 6, 1988, he was
married at Gainesville, Mo., to Sandra Harris. Mr. Russell was a dairy
farmer. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Russell, of the family home; two
children, Brian Russell, fiancee, Andrea, West
Plains, and Brady Russell, of the family home; his parents, Dwain and
Ruth Russell, Dora, Mo.; one brother, Gary Russell, wife, Bonnie Wasola, Mo.; father-in-law, David Harris, wife, Betty,
West Plains; mother-in-law, Anna Brauer, husband,
Kenny, West Plains; brother-in-law, Ted Harris, wife, Carey, Caulfield, Mo.;
one nephew, Ted Russell, wife, Jody; two nieces, Ashley and Shelby Harris;
one great-niece, Joely; and one great-nephew,
Rusty. His grandparents; one niece, Rosalee
Russell; and one sister-in-law, Teresa Russell, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to
Terry Russell Memorial Fund and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home.
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AUGUSTINE
'TEANIE' PUJOL RYAN |
Age
91, was born July 26, 1917 in St. Bernard, La., and passed peacefully into
heaven April 3, 2009, at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, Mo.
Having been forced to move from New Orleans because of Hurricane Katrina, her
unselfish attitude, giving spirit and love for family never wavered as she
took each change in her life in stride. Losing her husband, James Ryan Jr. in
1966, a year after Hurricane Betsy had devastated their home in Arabi, La., Teanie
was left to raise her six children as a single parent. Teanie
was born to Jaime Pujol and Marie Lopez Pujol. She was preceded in death by her parents; two
sisters, Marie and Jenny, husband, James Ryan Jr.; son, Michael Ryan;
son-in-law, Leo Guillot; and granddaughter, Cheri Guillot. She is survived by five children, Patricia Guillot of Pomona, Mo., Catherine Landry and husband,
Donald, of Violet, La., James Ryan and wife, Jeanne, of Arabi,
La., John Ryan and wife, Anel, of Arlington, Texas,
and Stephen Ryan and wife, Heather, of Slidell, La.; 11 grandchildren, and 12
great-grandchildren. Teanie was an elementary
school teacher while raising six children. She was a lifetime member of St.
Louise de Marillac Church in Arabi,
La., and for the last three years was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in
Willow Springs, Mo. She was an auxiliary member of the Knights of Columbus,
Clarence L. Hug Chapter. She enjoyed playing Scrabble, reading, and spending
quality time with her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She
was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and
will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside memorial services
will be held Saturday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Roch
Cemetery #2 in New Orleans, La. Mom – We love you and miss you. You were the
best mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and loving friend
anyone could ever hope for.
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