|
Ethel Evelyn Roark Taber |
- Born
November 28, 1921 in the Stallman Community of Texas County, MO, to William
Jesse Roark and Vesta Ida (Ball) Roark. She passed away June 30, 2008 in
Mountain View, MO at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 9 days. She was united in marriage to Lee Taber,
with whom she shared 62 wonderful years before his passing. To their union,
four children were born; Howard Lee, Helen, Dwaine and Glenda. Preceding her in death are her husband,
Lee; her parents, Jesse and Vesta Roark; one brother, Calvin Roark; five
sisters, Phyllis Roark, Florence House, Opal Grady, Alva Bird and Beulah
House; and one infant grandson. Ethel is survived by her children, Howard
Lee and wife, Jeanne, of Mountain View; Helen and husband, Duane Givler, of
Springfield, MO; Dwaine and wife, Iris, of Kerrville, TX; and Glenda and
Rick Hawkins of Mountain View; one sister, Alice and husband Alvin Wilbanks
of Mountain View; two brothers-in-law, John Taber and wife, Beverly, of
Garden City, MO; Calvin Taber and wife, Jan, of Kansas City, MO; three
sisters-in-law, Verna Woolsey and husband, Troy, of Mountain View, Connie
Morgan and husband, Buck, of Freeman, MO; and Mary Shirley of Pleasant Hill,
MO; 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren;
and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ethel’s greatest joy was her family. She
loved, worried and was concerned for them all continually. She enjoyed
spending time with them, above all else. She missed her loving husband, Lee,
terribly, but is now happy and rejoicing to be with him again. Services were held Thursday July 3, 2008
at 11:00 AM at Oakside Church with Rev. Emmett Bradford officiating.
Interment was in Oakside Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. |
| John Leonard Taber |
Age 73, Kimberling City, MO - Son
of Robert and Lena Taber, was born January 30, 1935 in Texas County, MO and
passed away November 20, 2008, after losing his battle with Lou Gehrig’s
disease. John graduated from Mountain View High School in June, 1953 and later
earned an associates degree from Mira Costa College. He joined the U. S. Navy in
March, 1954 and served 21 years before retiring in 1974 as a Chief Hospital
Corpsman. John served with the U. S. Marines in the 1st Marine Division, 2nd
Marine Division, Marine Corps Officer Selection Team and served aboard the
guided missile destroyer, USS Sellers. He also instructed at the Hospital Corps
School. While in the Navy, John met and married his wife, Harriet Harley. On
October 8 of this year, they had been married 53 years. John was preceded in
death by his parents; one brother, Clyde; four sisters, Dorothy Grace, Francis,
Margaret and Myrtle. Survivors include his wife, Harriet; one daughter, Margery;
two sons, Robert and Jimmie; four grandchildren; John, Adam, Joshua and Amanda;
one great granddaughter, Victoria; sister, Betty, and a host of other relatives
and friends. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 25,
2008 at Stumpff Chapel-South, Kimberling City with Jerry Jenkins officiating.
Burial was in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield under the direction of
Stumpff Funeral Homes. Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS
Association. |
| Maria Pepperrell 'Bhabes' Gelito Tait |
Born
Aug. 24, 1959 on the Resort Island of Boracay, in Aklan, Philippines, in a tiny
7 by 9 foot house called a "nipa hut". This was built in the middle of a
pineapple field with no other structure in site. This was before it was well
known, when all that lived there were coconut and pineapple farmers. Her
mother abandoned her at an early age, there is no official record of her birth.
Her father was Diogenes Maming Gelito. Crispina D. Alorro was her step-mother.
She had one younger sister, Irene. She married David Alan 'Lan' Tait, a Missouri
hog farmer, on August 19, 1987, in Tondo, Manila. This marriage produced three
children, Salome Priscilla Tait, David Alan Tait Jr., and Diogenes Clayton Tait.
Bhabes was a graphics retouch artist and helped restore many antique comics for
republication in books, so that many future generations may enjoy them. She
loved our Missouri farm, and our team of horses, Ginger and Pepper. When these
two gave birth on the same day, she named the baby horses, Gingerrell (Ginger
Ale) and Pepperrell! The week before she died she told me on the phone that she
would miss our Missouri farm forever. It struck me as strange the way she said
it, she was just planning a return trip to me (her husband) in the Philippines.
Later I would remember what she said, and it brought a happy thought to my
mind... She was only two minutes away from our farm when God took her to Heaven.
Surely there must be horses in heaven for Bhabes! She died on Dec. 30,
1994 on Hwy 60 near Hutton Valley, going to the store in
Willow Springs, when a out-of-control truck crossed the road and hit her car
head-on. Bhabes was waiting for me in Heaven before the wheels stopped spinning.
Save me a place at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb! Bhabes, 'I'll meet you when
my chores are through.' (Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View MO.) |
| Kermit Paul Tanner |
Age 60, Pomona MO - Died 3:08
p.m., Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at St. John’s Medical Center, Springfield, Mo. He
was born Dec. 10, 1947, in West Plains, Mo., to Raymond Irvin and Helen Stewart
Tanner. On June 16, 1972, he was married at West Plains to Neta Walker. Mr.
Tanner was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Neta Tanner, of the
family home; one daughter, Tina Hatch, husband, Tony; four sisters, Eva Kearney,
Mary Beach, Iretta Godat and Debi Spencer; and several nieces and nephews. His
parents, one son, Robert Wilcox, one brother and one infant sister precede him
in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Private family services will be held at a later
date. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| MYNDE NICOLE TARTER |
Age 19 - Sep. 27, 1986 - Jun. 14, 2006 - Funeral services will be 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial
will be at Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Mynde Tarter Memorial Scholarship, Missouri State University Foundation at West
Plains.
'Mynde Tarter, 19, West Plains, was killed in a one vehicle
crash at 2 a.m. today on US 63 at County Road 5360, six miles south of Willow
Springs, according to Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Willow
Springs. Mynde was pronounced dead at the scene by Howell County Coroner Lonnie
Pruett. Volleyball was a big part of Mynde's life from early childhood. She was
involved in club volleyball for several years and was a standout at West Plains
High School where she graduated in 2005. Daughter of Harry and Betty Tarter, she
was a four year starter for the Lady Zizzers, earned All Ozark Conference and
All District Honors her senior year, and was named the Show Me Showdown
All Tournament Team in 2004. For her high school career she recorded 566 total
points, 95 aces, 437 kills, 17 blocks and 632 digs. West Plains Daily Quill,
Jun. 14, 2006.'
'REMEMBERING MYNDE TARTER – Dr. Rick Walker of Southern Missouri Orthopaedic
Clinic in West Plains, presents a check to Betty Tarter, West Plains, and
Justina Begemann, Odessa, in support of the new Mynde N. Tarter Memorial Grizzly
Volleyball Scholarship. Walker and his wife, Melanie, established the
scholarship in honor of Mynde Tarter, a former Missouri State University-West
Plains Lady Grizzly volleyball player who died this summer in an automobile
accident. Begemann, a sophomore member of the Lady Grizzly team, is the
scholarship's first recipient. From left are Rick and Melanie Walker; Begemann;
Mynde's parents Betty and Harry Tarter; Lady Grizzly Assistant Coach Paula
Wiedemann; Lady Grizzly Head Coach Trish Knight; and Dr. Herb Lunday, MSU-West
Plains dean of student services/athletic director. (Photo provided to The Quill)'
'Scholarship established in memory of former Grizzly player Mynde Tarter - Dr.
Rick Walker of Southern Missouri Orthopaedic Clinic in West Plains has donated
funds to the Missouri State University Foundation to create the Mynde N. Tarter
Memorial Grizzly Volleyball Scholarship to honor the late Lady Grizzly who died
earlier this summer in an automobile accident. "We had the privilege of meeting
Mynde as a patient and found her to be a very energetic and outgoing young
lady," Walker said. "During this time, I also had the opportunity to meet
Mynde's parents. They were very proud of Mynde and her achievements. When I
heard of Mynde's accident, my wife, Melanie, and I discussed how we could honor
both Mynde's memory and her family. We discussed the idea of a memorial
scholarship and spoke with (Lady Grizzly Head) Coach Trish Knight and Herb
Lunday (dean of student services/athletic director), and we put together the
Mynde Tarter Memorial Scholarship. We count this as a privilege to establish
this scholarship in order to honor Mynde's memory and contributions to Lady
Grizzly volleyball. It is our sincere hope that many athletes in years to come
will be blessed by the Tarters' tragic loss." Knight said, "I think it's
really a great gesture on Dr. Walker's part to honor the memory of such a great
lady. Mynde just lit up the gym with her presence. We're very excited about the
scholarship and what it means for our program. Every time somebody does
something like this, it keeps us at a competitive level, and Mynde loved to
compete. We are so proud of her and proud of this opportunity to help fellow
student-athletes in her name." Tarter's parents, Harry and Betty Tarter, West
Plains, said they appreciated Walker's generosity. "Mynde was active in sports
since the age of three. She played basketball, softball, track and volleyball.
It was not until high school that she decided that volleyball was her favorite
sport, and it was at this time she decided to attend Missouri State University
to make her dream come true and play as a Grizzly. We want to thank Dr. Walker
for giving some young lady the opportunity to live her dream through this
scholarship," Harry and Betty Tarter said. The scholarship will be awarded
annually to a student-athlete participating in the Lady Grizzly program who
demonstrates personal integrity and character, leadership qualities, the
potential to succeed academically, and the ability to represent MSU-WP with
excellence, according to the scholarship's guidelines. Knight said the first
recipient will be sophomore right side attacker Justina Begemann, Tarter's
roommate in the university's residence hall. "It just seems right to give the
scholarship this year to Justina," the coach said. ' |
| JESSE CLAY TATE |
Born December 25, 1984 in Mountain View, Mo., to Robert and Ronda Brooks Tate.
He passed away February 21, 2004, in Texas County, Mo. at the age of 19. He is
survived by his parents, Robert and Ronda; his sister Ashley, all of Mountain
View; paternal grandparents Robert Tate Sr. and Vickie Randolph of Mountain
View; maternal grandparents Ken and Gilda Brooks of Mountain View;
great-grandmother Bessie Brooks, also of Mountain View. Jesse enjoyed riding
horses, coon hunting, riding motorcycles and above all, visiting people he knew
and worked for. Jesse never left anywhere without saying good-bye and saying
that he loved you. Jesse will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved
him. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Duncan Funeral
Home in Mountain View with Rodney McCann officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn
Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. [Courtesy of
The Current Wave.] |
| Bulon 'Doc' Taylor |
Born in Portageville, MO on November 11, 1943. The son of Addison and Mary (Downey)
Taylor. He passed away on June 9, 2008 at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St.
Louis, MO at the age of 64 years, 6 months and 29 days. Doc was united in
marriage to Margie Pauline Alcorn on January 4, 1964 in Rockford, IL and again
on December 18, 1982 in Eminence, MO and to this union three sons were born:
Marckous Allen, Brian Wayne and Michael Brett. Doc was preceded in death by his
parents Addison and Mary Taylor; two brothers Sam and Don Taylor; his in-laws
Ralph and Georgia Alcorn; one brother in-law Jim Park and one step brother Tommy
Faircloth. He is survived by his wife Margie of the home; three sons Marckous of
Desoto, MO, Brian of West Plains, MO and Michael of 29 Palms, CA; one daughter
in-law, Nicole; seven grandchildren Kayla Michelle, Robin Nicole, Dalton Coy,
Ravin Rachelle, Tristin Blaine, Addison Wayne and Connor McCade; two sisters
Lois and Roy Conkle of West Plains, MO and Patricia Park of Machesney Park, IL;
four sister in-laws Marcella of KY, Melba of TN, Louise and Ralph Johnson of
Eminence, MO; and Judy Loomis of Birch Tree, MO; one brother in-law Gary and
Mary Alcorn of Eminence, MO; two step- brothers Jerry and Teddy Faircloth of LA;
one step sister Freeda St. John of TN; two aunts Katie (Taylor) Carnell of
Kennett, MO and Willodean (Downey) Shipley of Cave City, KY as well as numerous
nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Doc graduated from Wardell
High School in 1962. He then went to Illinois where he found employment as a
lathe operator. He worked in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as a harness racing
trainer, a fast food manager in Kentucky. Owner/Operator with his wife of
Hilltop Haven in Eminence, Lance Snack foods manager in Mountain View, and
presently Area Manager of Highland Express Shuttle in West Plains, MO. Doc was a
charter member of the Eminence Lions Club and also a member of the Masonic Lodge
#607 of Eminence. He played as well as coached baseball and softball the
majority of his younger years. He was active with Special Olympics for many
years. Doc had professed his faith in God in his early twenties, and although he
had no recent home Church, he was in good standing with his Lord and had
accepted the fate of his illness, which would eventually take him to be with the
Lord and members of his family who had previously gone on before him. Doc loved
people and made friends wherever he went. He was loved and respected by all who
knew him. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, co-workers, and with
those whom he came in contact with on a daily basis through his job. Funeral
Services were held Friday, June 13, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain
View, MO with Rev. Frank Mulford officiating. Interment was in Summers
Cemetery in Ink, MO under the
direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. |
| George Taylor |
Age 74, Scott City, Mo., formerly of Thayer - Memorial services will be
at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Rose Hill Baptist Church near Thayer.
Services are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., of Thayer. |
| LARRY GENE TAYLOR |
Age 60, West Plains - Graveside services
were Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Taylor died 5:38 a.m., Sunday,
Sept. 28, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Nov. 24, 1947, in Long
Beach, Calif., to John and Betty Reese Taylor. On May 12, 1984, he was married
at West Plains, Mo., to Donna Tuthill. Mr. Taylor was a veteran, having served
with the U.S. Air Force and had been employed at Invensys. He enjoyed leather
crafting, watching TV and visiting with his friends and grandchildren. He is
survived by his wife, Donna Taylor of West Plains; five children, Jeremy
Williams and the mother of his children, Cassidy Tharp of Carson City, Nev.,
Kristi Vaughn and husband, Shawn, of Catlin, Ill., Candi Williams and fiancée,
James Six, of West Plains, Wendy Clegg of Bloomfield, Colo., and Matthew Taylor
of California; 13 grandchildren and one on the way; his mother, Betty Taylor,
Sayre, Okla.; two brothers, Danny Taylor of Sayre, Okla., and Johnny Taylor of
Long Beach, Calif.; one sister, Denise Minogue and husband, Cal, of Idaho; and
several nieces and nephews. His father and grandparents precede him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
Martha Jane Duncan
Terrill |
Born January 24, 1932 in Shannon County, Missouri to Lewis and
Bessie (Plowman) Duncan. Jane went home to be with her Lord and Savior and her
sweetheart Norman, June 28, 2008, while at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield,
Missouri, making her age 76 years. Jane and Norman Gentry Terrill were united in
marriage October 18, 1946. God blessed them with eight children: Gary, Susan,
Michael, Marlene, Danny, Barbara, Bonnie, and Jim. Jane accepted Christ at an
early age. She and Norman were long time members of the First Baptist Church in
Summersville where they were faithful members and dedicated to serving others.
Jane worked several years as a supervisor at Angelica Uniform Company until the
late 60’s. Jane dearly loved her sweetheart, Norman, and her children. She
enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play. Her family was
truly the apple of her eye. She was a dedicated and faithful mother and friend.
Preceding Jane in death was her sweetheart Norman; two sons, Gary Steven and
Norman Danny. Also preceding her were her parents, Lewis and Bessie Duncan, her
sisters and brothers, Lewis, Leonard, Bill, Maude, Nancy, and Lillian. She is
survived by her children, Susan Smith of Desoto, MO, Michael Terrill and wife,
Janet, Marlene Terrill, Barbara Atchison and husband, John, Bonnie Russell and
husband, Kenny, Jim Terrill and wife, Cherri all of Summersville, MO; three
sisters, Linda Plowman, Alice Barnett and Marie Duncan, all of Summersville; 14
grand-daughters, four grandsons, 25 great grandchildren and a host of other
family members. Services were held Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM, at the
First Baptist Church in Summersville with Rev. Tommy Boyd and Rev. John Atchison
officiating. Interment was at Black Pond Cemetery near Summersville under the
care of Bradford Funeral Home. |
| Aaron Eugene Thomas |
Age 74, West Plains MO -
Funeral services were Saturday, May 10, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Thomas went to meet the Lord at 7:41 p.m., Tuesday, May 6,
2008, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 23, 1934,
the son of the late Joseph Eugene and Hazel Rosella Street Thomas, in West
Plains, Mo. On April 10, 1954, he was married in West Plains, Mo., to Rosa May
Mitts, daughter of Ray and Ella Mitts. He was employed for several years at the
International Shoe Company in West Plains. He was then employed by Knowles
Chevrolet and later worked as a dispatcher/fireman for the West Plains Police
and Fire Department for 21 years. He also operated a wrecker for Garrett’s
Service Station for several years. Aaron attended the Union Grove Church. Aaron
is survived by his wife, Rosa May Mitts Thomas, of the family home; four
children, Sharon West and husband, John, Kingsville, Mo., Aaron Mitts Thomas and
wife, Janice, Sandra Sue Thomas and J.L. Thomas and wife, Susan, all of West
Plains; eight grandchildren, Justin West and wife, Jodie, Independence, Mo.,
Jeremy West and wife, Amy, Kingsville, Mo., Jimmy Thomas and wife, Kelli, Jason
Thomas and wife, Cindy, Jessica Collins, Jeannie Walker and husband, Dustin,
Julie Miller and husband, Jimmy, all of West Plains, and Halie Thomas, Kansas
City, Mo.; three step-grandchildren, Kaley Kohler, Nathan Moss and wife, Khara
and Kimberly Clinton and husband, Gary; 14 great-grandchildren, two
step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry Thomas and wife, Dana, West Plains;
two sisters, Mary Lawson and husband, Gary, West Plains, and Rose Gunter and
husband, Brentwood, Pomona, Mo.; sister-in-law, Fern Welker and husband, Max,
West Plains; brother-in-law, Jim Mitts and wife, Nita, West Plains; and many
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents;
two sisters, Alice Looper and Donna Thomas; and his mother-in-law and
father-in-law. Burial was at Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Gideon Bible Society or Union Grove Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. |
| Charles Earl Thomas |
Born
June 7, 1919 at Eminence, MO the son of Leroy and Delphie (Martin) Thomas and
passed away November 14, 2006 at West Plains, MO at the age of 87 years. He was
united in marriage to Lillian Ione Sites on July 27, 1938 at Eminence, MO and to
this union five children were born, and they raised their granddaughter, Sherry
Jennewein. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his four brothers,
Arvil Thomas, Euel Thomas, Ira Thomas and Herman Thomas and his five sisters,
Cynthia Tucker, Hazel Deaton, Mary White, Alta Sites and Stella Mae Walters. He
is survived by is wife Lillian Thomas of West Plains, MO; two sons William Earl
Thomas and wife Carolyn of St. Louis, MO and Tommy Charles Thomas and wife Judy
of Fenton, MO; three daughters, Shirley Jennewein of Willow Springs, MO; Mary
Lee Scism and husband Norbert of Mountain View, MO, Jeanette Denny and husband
Frank of Willow Springs, MO and Sherry Jennewein of Mountain View, MO; his
grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
Charles served in the United States during World War II. He attended the West
Side Family Center Church in Willow Springs, MO when his health allowed him.
Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting and he loved watching cowboy movies, a favorite
past time he shared with his children. He will be sadly missed by all who knew
and loved him. Funeral Services were held Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 10:00
A.M. at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Reverend Danny and Beth
Hicks officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of
Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View. |
| Lillian I. Sites Thomas |
Born November 12, 1921 at Beldenville, WI, the daughter of Myron Lee Sites and
Ada May (Truesdell) Sites, and passed away February 17, 2007 at West Plains, MO
at the age of 85 years. She was united in marriage to Charles Earl Thomas on
July 27, 1938 at Eminence, MO. To this union, five children were born. They also
raised their granddaughter, Sherry Jennewein. Lillian was preceded in death by
her parents, Myron Lee and Ada Mae Sites; her husband, Charles Earl Thomas on
November 14, 2006; one brother, Earl Sites; and one sister, Ruby Stanley.
She is survived by two sons, William Earl Thomas and wife, Carolyn, of St.
Louis, MO and Tommy Charles Thomas and wife, Judy, of Fenton, MO; three
daughters, Shirley Jennewein of Willow Springs, MO; Mary Lee Scism and husband,
Norbert, of Mountain View, MO, Jeanette Denny and husband, Frank, of Willow
Springs, MO and Sherry Jennewein of Mountain View, MO; her grandchildren, great
grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Lillian loved to swim and
go fishing. She also loved to read her Bible and travel when she could. She
loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
She attended the West Side Family Center Church in Willow Springs, MO when her
health allowed her. She loved the Lord very much and wished that all would get
to know him too. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral
services were held Monday, February 19, 2007 at the Westside Family Center
Church in Willow Springs, MO with Reverend Danny Hicks and Reverend Beth Hicks
officiating. Interment was in the Green Lawn Cemetery at Mountain View, MO under
the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, MO. |
| JOANN ELLEN MILLER THOMLINSON |
Age 71,
Pomona MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in the
Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Thomlinson died 8:05 a.m.
Saturday, June 2, 2007, at her home. She was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Melvern,
Kan., to Orvil Miller and Tressia Criqui Miller Carver. She was married to
Harrison "Red" Thomlinson, who preceded her in death Aug. 1, 1991. Mrs.
Thomlinson enjoyed her flowers, her chickens and her cocktiel. She is survived
by three children, Mary Harrison, husband, Ed, Pomona, Mo., Gary Dean Thomlinson,
wife, Susan, Willow Springs, Mo., and Buster Thomlinson, Pomona, Mo.;
stepdaughter, Daisy Pierce, Jamesport, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; numerous
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Orvil Leroy
Miller, Garland Dwight Miller, Ivan Leland Miller and Terry Miller; and many
nieces and nephews. Her parents; her stepfather, Herman Carver; her husband; and
one stepson, Victor Thomlinson, preceded her in death. Burial was at Howell
Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice
and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Kenneth Marvin Thompson |
Age 14
months, West Plains - Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29,
2007, in Babyland at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Kenneth died 12:17 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, in
St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo. He was born Sept. 7, 2006, in West Plains
to Kenneth Martin and Michelle Rose Apel Thompson. Although he faced health
problems in his short stay on this earth, Kenneth was the source of strength and
comfort to his parents, brothers and sisters during a very difficult time. The
family are members are Trinity Worship Center of West Plains. He is survived by
his parents, Kenneth and Michelle Thompson, West Plains; his brothers and
sisters, Kendra McCole Thompson, Shearylin Kasleen Thompson, Keaton Lynn Apel
and Kody Lee Apel; and his grandparents, Kenneth Merle and Christina Thompson,
and Margaret and Kevin Collins, all of West Plains. His great-grandparents, Nora
Zuchowski, Mary Jane Beckley, Kenneth Thompson Sr., and Howard and Rosetta
Golden, preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon
Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Russell Thompson |
Age 83, of
West Plains - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26,
2006, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson died at
10:14 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Ozarks Medical Center. He was born
Jan. 3, 1923, in Thomasville, Mo., to Robert Martin and Alma Nettie Fisher
Thompson. He graduated from the Thomasville High School and attended the School
of Banking in Lincoln, Neb. On Aug. 17, 1946, he was married at Hardy, Ark., to
Helen M. McCrackin. Mr. Thompson was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army
Air Corps. He served as the Howell County clerk from 1962 to 1970, was employed
at the West Plains Bank from 1970 to 1982 as senior vice president and was the
president of Missouri Southern Bank from 1984 until his retirement in 1985. Mr.
Thompson was a 33rd degree Mason, was a 50-year member of the Mt. Zion Lodge
A.F. & A.M. #327, member of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine AAONMS, Springfield, Mo.,
and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of the Missouri
Angus Association, the National Angus Association and was an active member of
the Gideon's for 15 years. Mr. Thompson was a member of the First Christian
Church for more than 50 years, having served as a Sunday school teacher, Sunday
school superintendent, chairman of the board, elder and deacon. He loved working
with his cattle and farming, but his first love was his God and family. Mr.
Thompson is survived by his wife, Helen Thompson, of the family home; two sons,
Gale R. Thompson and his wife, Tanga, of West Plains, Mo., and Thomas N.
Thompson and his wife, June, of Chestnut Ridge, Mo.; grandchildren, Carrie
Womack and her husband, Scott, Justin Thompson and his wife, Kris, Christopher
"Buck" Thompson and his wife, Billie Jean, Carla Procter, Greg Garrison and
Shonda Garrison; great-grandchildren, Sam Womack, Jacob Womack, Toren Thompson,
Tristan Thompson, Dally Jean Thompson and Casey Jane Thompson; one sister, Hazel
Bradley of Peace Valley, Mo.; brother-in-law, Lucky Miles of Springfield, Mo.;
sisters-in-law, Ethel Barton of Peace Valley, Melba McCracken and Wanita
McCracken of West Plains, Mo.; and Oleta Summers and her husband, Jim, of
Marshfield, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, two brothers,
Robert Martin "Babe" Thompson and Bernard Thompson and three sisters, Mary Ann,
Marie and Maxine, precede him in death. Masonic rites were delivered by the Mt.
Zion Lodge A.F. & A.M. #327 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society or First Christian Church and
left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Judy G. Yahne Thornton |
A lifetime resident of Willow Springs,
passed away Saturday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2006, while at Cox Medical Center South
in
Springfield
due to natural causes. Born Sept.
27, 1940, in Willow Springs to Paul and Zellah (Murray) Yahne, she was 66 years
old. Judy received her education in the Willow Springs School system and graduated with the Willow Springs High School Class of 1958. On Dec. 22, 1961, she was married in her parent’s home to Lonnie Thornton. To this union three children were born. Judy worked for many years for Conaway-Winter Inc. shoe company, where she held numerous positions, mostly
supervisory. She was later employed by the Willow Springs school system as head cook. When her husband, Lonnie, passed away in June 1998, Judy was elected to fulfill his term as Howell County Northern Commissioner. Most recently, Judy was
employed by North’s Cafe and then Willow Springs Senior Center as cook. Judy was a member of the First General Baptist Church of Willow Springs for many years. She followed her son Darrel to the Cabool General Baptist Church when he assumed
pastoral duties there. Judy was a faithful member of this congregation at the time of her death. Judy is survived by her two sons: David Thornton and his wife Karla of Arcola, Mo.; Darrel Thornton and his wife Jeannie of Willow Springs, Mo.; and a her daughter; Donna Maher and her husband T.R. of San Antonio, Texas. Seven grandchildren further survive: Patrick Thornton, Dusty Bough, Levi Thornton, Nathan Thornton, David Maher, Joshua Maher and Brittany Maher and many others claimed her as grandma. Judy was preceded in death by her grandparents and parents: Paul Henry Yahne in March of 1979 and Zellah (Murray) Yahne in June of 1994. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie in June of 1998. Judy was always willing to help others in a time of need and will always be remembered as having a very strong work ethic, being an excellent cook and homemaker. A visitation was held Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Willow Funeral Home, located at
106 E. Third Street in Willow Springs. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. at the
First General Baptist Church, located at 2507 U.S. Highway 63 in Willow Springs with Pastor Scott Williamson officiating. Interment will follow the funeral services at the Nease Cemetery on County Road 1050 in Willow Springs.
Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.
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| Rolly Andrew Throckmorton |
Born December 5, 1925 to Elmer and Letha (Clark) Throckmorton at Anthony,
Kansas. He departed this life on April 13, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital,
Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 82. Rolly joined the United States Navy and served from August 11, 1943 to April 8,
1946 when he was honorably discharged. After returning to his hometown of
Mountain View, Missouri, Rolly married Aileen Henry on August 15, 1946. To this
union one son, Orville, was born. After the loss of Aileen, Rolly married Judy
Clark on June 8, 1985. They then made their home in Birch Tree, Missouri where
Rolly became Mayor and served more than two terms until his declining health
forced him to resign. Rolly drove a truck for more than 47 years working for
various companies and retiring from Craig Charcoal of Summersville, Missouri.
Those who worked with Rolly often commented on his dedication to his work and
his ability to train almost anyone to drive a truck. After many years of driving
thousands of miles at night, Rolly became known as 'the nightcrawler' across
southern Missouri. In his younger years, Rolly enjoyed spending time at the
lake, as well as the racetrack. After grandchildren started coming along, Rolly
could be found spending the afternoon teaching them how to drive a car or truck,
ride a lawnmower, or pedal a new bike that he tested out for them. He was very
proud of all of them and was always interested in what they were doing and their
accomplishments. Rolly loved to work in his yard,
and after his retirement, one of his favorite pastimes was mowing the yard.
Rolly was preceded in death by his parents, one older brother, Eldo
Throckmorton, one older sister, Azalea Schuster, wife Aileen, and one grandson,
Jeremy Beavers. Rolly is survived by his wife, Judy, of the family home; one
son, Orville Throckmorton and wife, Wanda, of Liberty, Missouri; one stepson,
Eugene Cowen and wife, Bethany, of St. Peters, Missouri; one stepdaughter, Tammy
Brockelbank and husband, Shawn, of Birch Tree, Missouri; four grandsons, Scott
and Ian Throckmorton, Nathan Cowen and Christopher Brockelbank; three
granddaughters, Heather Cowen, Rebekah and Jordan Brockelbank; three great-
granddaughters and three great-grandsons; and several other family members that
will miss him. Rolly had given his life to the Lord and that gave him the
comfort and peace to get through the last few years of his life. Rolly will be
remembered for his kindness and generosity to everyone that knew him. Not many
people ever asked Rolly for a helping hand because he usually had already
started or finished what he could do to help someone in need before they ever
had a chance to ask. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April
16, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Bro. Roger Smith officiating. Interment was in
Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of Yarber
Mortuary, Mountain View. |
| ALICE LAWING TILSON |
Age 80, West Plains - Funeral services will be held at
1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 27, 1980) in the Rose Chapel Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home, West Plains MO with Rev. Wendell Page officiating. Mrs. Tilson died at 5
p.m. Sunday at West Plains Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 17, 1899 at
Pottersville Howell Co MO, the daughter of the late Elbert Lawing and Minnie
Oliver Lawing. On Jan. 14, 1924, she was married to Allen Tilson at Ava MO. He
preceded her in death Sep. 11, 1965. She had been a member of the Baptist Church
since young womanhood at Cureall Missionary Baptist Church with her present
membership being with the First Baptist Church at West Plains. Survivors include
two daughters and a son, Mrs. Juanita Williams, West Plains; Mrs. Herbert
(Bonnie) James, West Plains, and Glen Tilson, Caulfield; also a stepdaughter,
Mrs. Lindle (Evelyn) Lamberth, West Plains; eight grandchildren, nine great
grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her
parents, her husband, a son, Blaine Tilson, four sissters, one brother and seven
stepbrothers and sisters. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this
evening at the Rose Chapel. Burial will be in Curreall Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. |
| PHUNETTA JANE 'NETTIE' ROBERSON TIPTON |
1851-1931 - Nettie was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Proffitt Roberson.
- MRS. JOHN TIPTON PASSES AWAY AT CUREALL SPRINGS - Had Been Resident of Howell
County For Forty-five or More Years. Funeral and Burial Tomorrow At Cureall -
Mrs. John Tipton, pioneer resident of Howell county, died this morning at 7
o'clock at her home at Cureall Springs, following an illness of two weeks from
bronchial pneumonia. Besides her aged husband, Mrs. Tipton is survived by a son,
Wm. Briggs of Cureall Springs, and a daughter, Mrs. John Hodge of Koshkonong,
both of whom were at her bedside when she passed away. She also is survived by
three brothers, Charles A. Roberson of Lanton who was with her at the time of
her death and Dave Roberson and Jim Roberson of Pottersville. Illness in the
families of the brothers at Pottersville made it impossible for them to be with
their sister when she died, and they will be unable to be present at the
funeral. Besides the son and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberson, a
nephew, Dave Roberson of West Plains, with Mrs. Roberson, also were with Mrs.
Tipton at the end. Mrs. Tipton was born at Burnsville, N.C. January 2, 1850, was
81 years old. She came to the Howell county Ozarks forty-five years or more ago,
and was a prominent resident of the Cureal Springs neighborhood. Funeral services for Mrs. Tipton will be held at Cureall Springs cemetery
tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock, and will be conducted by the Rev. J. D. Boles,
pioneer minister of West Plains. Burial also will be there. - West Plains Weekly
Quill, West Plains, Missouri. |
| Clifford Todd |
Age 71, West Plains - Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28,
2008, at the family home, 4221 St. Rt. 14, West Plains. Mr. Todd died 3 a.m.
Friday, June 27, 2008, at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1936, in McHenry, Ill.,
to Clifford Walter and Elenore Bork Todd. Mr. Todd was a veteran having served
with the United States Air Force. He worked for I.B.M. as an engineer and
instructor and before his retirement, was employed in construction. He was of
the Catholic faith. He is survived by John Hula and Eleazar Flores, both of the
family home; one sister, June Christy; his nephew, John Cahill, wife, Lisa; four
aunts, Delores Tripp, Shirley Merriman, Harriet Kraske and Marge Fox; and many
cousins. His parents preceded him in death. Arrangements under direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Vera Agatha Couch Toll |
Born May 8, 1904, at Wagner, S.D., the daughter of Julia (Couch) Otto and John
Otto. She passed away Sept. 15, 2006, at Macon, Mo., at the age of 102 years, 4
months and 7 days. She was united in marriage to Lee Toll on Dec. 19, 1924, at
Chicago, Ill., and to this union three children were born. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lee in 1980; five brothers; two
sisters; and a grandson. She is survived by her two sons, Jack Toll and wife
Marty of Mountain View, Mo., and Benhard Toll and wife Norma of Macon; a
daughter Mary (Betty) Birkhead and husband Jim of Overland Park, Kan.; 16
grandchildren including those from the Cape Girardeau area, Scott Toll, Lee
Toll, Susan Crites, Christy Yount, Jackie Twidwell, Patti Raouf, Barb Cagle,
Sandi Essner and Kiersa Dubenski; 18 great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, from
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at
St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Mountain View, Mo., with Father Ernie
Marquart officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View
under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. |
| Nell I. Parker Tooley |
Age 92, West Plains - Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Mrs. Tooley died 3 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, in West Vue
Nursing Center. She was born May 25, 1916, in Ann MO, to Isaac Oliver and
Bertha Vanevery Parker. She received her education at the School of the Ozarks and
on March 7, 1935, was married at Mountain Grove MO, to Lilbern Claude Tooley, who
preceded her in death on March 18, 1995. Mrs. Tooley was co-owner and operator of the Ford Tractor
dealership in West Plains and helped her husband in many land development
projects in the West Plains area. She enjoyed her flowers, gardening and
cooking. She especially enjoyed trying out new recipes. Mrs. Tooley loved her
family dearly. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Kerley, West Plains;
three grandsons, Brent Kerley, wife, Lesa, LaGrange, Ga., Stace Kerley, wife,
Christina, and daughter, Lauren, West Plains, and Shannon Kerley, Caulfield MO; one brother, Loyd Parker, wife, Wilma, state of California; and several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Her parents, husband, and five brothers and sisters precede
her in death. Visitation will be from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Miracle Network and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Emma Jame Bay Trantham |
Age 86,
West Plains MO - Died Friday in West Vue Home, Inc. She was born March 2, 1897
at Cobalt, the daughter of William Henry Harrison Bay & Mary 'Kate' Catherine
'Pierce' Bay. As a child she lived in Pueblo, CO with her parents and they
returned to Missouri in a covered wagon. She was married to James Wesley
Ledbetter Nov. 11, 1914 at Mountain View, MO; who preceded her in death. She
married Elijah 'Eli' Sanford Trantham Mar. 10, 1923 at Oregon Co., MO, who also
preceded her in death. Mrs. Trantham was a member of the Victoria Mission
Pentecostal Church and had been a Sunday School teacher for 37 years. She was
known as Granny Trantham to her many grandchildren, Sunday school children and
the many children she kept as a babysitter. She pieced quilts for her children,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Survivors
include seven children Thelma '& Byron' Lasater, Brandsville, MO; Leo Ledbetter,
Eureka, CA; Eva Olive '& Herbert' Montgomery, West Plains, MO; Emma 'Elila' '&
Lloyd' Redburn, West Plains, MO; Veva Mayola '& Hubert' Montgomery, West Plains,
MO; Elijah 'Sanford' Trantham, Jr '& Bernadine', of West Plains, MO and Ronald
DeeOrlen '& Norma' Trantham, West Plains, MO; two step-children Cora Marie '&
Arless' Huffman, West Plains, MO; and Richard Willie '& Irene' Trantham,
Koshkonong, MO; three brothers Leslie Bay, Centennial, WY; Leonard Bay, Gooding,
ID; and Harold Bay, Myrtle Creek, OR; three sisters, Bessie Scott, Mountain
View, MO; Dorothy Payne, Tulsa, OK; and Olive Marie Judd, Pomona, MO; 26
grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, one son Woodrow Ledbetter, one
step-daughter Clara 'Beulah' Luna, three brothers, Lloyd, Billy and Eugene Bay
and one sister Alta Miller. Services were Sunday in the Carter Funeral Home
Chapel, with Revs. Harold Urich and Ralph Orr officiating. Burial was in Chapel
Hill Cemetery south of Mountain View, under the directions of Carter Funeral
Home, West Plains, MO. 'WEST PLAINS QUILL, 03/Oct/1983. |
| Milton EDWARD 'Eddie' Trullinger |
A longtime resident of Willow Springs, went to his Heavenly home Sunday, Aug.
17, 2008, while at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains due to natural causes.
Born Dec. 9, 1925, to Milton Oliver and Dorthea (Smith) Trullinger in Farragut,
Iowa, he was 82 years old. When Mr. Trullinger was young his family moved to
Missouri which he always considered his home. He proudly served in the U.S. Army
for 22 years in the signal corps’ communications, serving during World War II in
the Asiatic/Pacific campaign, in occupied Korea for two consecutive tours of
duty, and Vietnam. His last tour of duty was in the North American Aerospace
Defense Command (NORAD). Mr. Trullinger also was a life member of VFW Post
1828, where he served as a prior post commander. He was an accomplished ham
radio operator and a weather observer for the National Weather Service. Mr.
Trullinger was further described as a good Christian who regularly attended the
Lighthouse Assembly of God with his wife, Lucille. However, he truly enjoyed the
fellowship of all churches. Ed had many enjoyments in his life and was described
as an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He also liked to write poetry and had some
of his poetry published. But, most importantly, he was loved by his family and
friends and will be greatly missed. Ed was preceded in death by his parents,
Milton and Dorthea; his sister, Violet; his brother, Dean; his daughter, Diana;
and his granddaughter, Bambi Moore. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; his
sons, Norman Wood and wife, Shirley, and John Trullinger and wife, Karen, all of
Willow Springs; his daughter, Charla Wrenfrow and Ed Wrenfrow of West Plains;
grandchildren, Gary Barton and wife, Cindy, Thayer, Troy Barton and wife,
Jennifer, Mtn. Grove, Larry Barton and wife, Jana, West Plains, Norman Wood Jr.
and wife, Wendy, Rhonda Grindstaff and husband, Donny, and Tabitha Wake, all of
Willow Springs, and Dustin and Dannielle Wrenfrow of West Plains. Sixteen
great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Trullinger will be at
2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at the Lighthouse Assembly of God, 201 Horak
Drive, Willow Springs, with Pastor Nolan Earls officiating. A family
night/visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Willow Funeral
Home, 106 E. Third S., in Willow Springs. Interment will follow Wednesday’s
services at the Burnham Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements
are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Alberta May Truskett |
Age 62, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Rose
Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home under direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial
will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Riverways Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Dale Glen Tucker, Sr |
Born October 20, 1957 at Festus , MO the son of Ellis Dale Tucker and Joyce
Bridgmon and passed away February 16, 2007 at the age of 49. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Mark Aaron Tucker on October
9, 1999. He is survived by his two sons, Dale Glen Tucker, Jr. and wife
Eva of Arnold, MO and Jesse Steven Tucker of Whitefish, MT; two sisters Sherry
Bush and husband Pete of Festus, MO and Evelyn Tucker of Festus, MO; two
brothers Matthew Tucker of Topeka, Kansas, Steven Tucker and wife Christy of
Topeka, KS; and several nieces and nephews. Dale was a 1976 graduate of
Southwest High School in St. Louis , Missouri . He then continued on to college
at University of Missouri-Rolla and finished his education in the United States
Navy, where he served the country for eight years aboard the USS Batfish nuclear
submarine. Dale then continued his career as an educator, writing text books and
teaching nuclear safety courses around the country before moving to Missouri to
be with family. Memorial Service was held Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 1:00
pm at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Bro. Steven Tucker
officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery at Mountain View , MO. |
| Dorotha Ann Burt Tuggle |
Daughter of Earl Burt and Eleanor (Squier)
Burt, was born August 1, 1913 at Pontiac, Michigan and passed away at the
Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri, Monday morning, July 28,
2008, making her age 94 years, 11 months and 27 days. Dorotha was united in
marriage to John W. Tuggle; and to their union two children were born; Roxann
Sue and Ronald Bruce. She and John were married for 52 years before his passing.
Dorotha loved gardening and playing shuffle board. She had been a resident of
Mountain View Health Care for 5 years. Dorotha is preceded in death by her
father, Earl Burt; mother, Eleanor Burt; husband, John Tuggle; sister, Evelyn
Campbell; and brother, Bob Burt. Dorotha is survived by her son, Ron Tuggle and
wife Heather, of Summersville, MO; and daughter, Roxann Cox and husband Paul, of
Homer, Michigan. She also has five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one
great-great grandchild, and a sister, Joann Smith, of Raleigh, North Carolina. A
Memorial service is planned by the family at a later date. Arrangements were
under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. |
| JOHN RAY TUNE |
(Feb. 26, 1924 - Feb. 1, 2004) Son of John Franklin
Woolsey and Mary Tillie. Born at Oakside, Shannon co MO; died at Springfield,
Greene Co MO. Married Lorene Reese July 8, 1946.
She preceded him in death in 2000. They were the parents of Johnny Tune, Joyce
DeBoard and Betty Henry. Served in the US Army during World War II in the
Pacific Theatre. Wounded in the Phillipines. Brother of William, Lee, Melburn,
Jewell, Opal and Celia Tune. Services conducted by Yarber Mortuary of Mountain
View. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View. |
| GLADYS MARIE BROWN TURNER |
Daughter of the late George W. and Annetta Glinn Brown, was born near Grimmett MO Mar. 17, 1898. Entered into rest Jul. 16, 1971 at the age of 73 years. Mrs. Turner received her early education in the schools of Howell County, later
attending Southwest Missouri Teacher's College at Springfield MO, and had taught school in Howell County for a number of years. On Mar. 10, 1917 she was married to Adam Turner, who survives her, as do five children, Mrs. Georgianna
Christopher, Rockville MO, Mrs. Maudena McMahan, Pomona MO, Charles D. Turner, Cooley Dam WA, Mrs. Evelyn Willett, Salem AR, and Adam Turner, Jr., Independence MO. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Mabel Heselton, West Plains MO. Preceding her in death are her parents, a son, Orval L. Turner, and a brother, Charles Brown. Mrs. Turner has been a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church for more than fifty years. HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Cliff Williams, John Cearley, Harlow Thompson, Stafford Bennett, Oren McMurtrey, Gilbert Burgess. ACTIVE PALLBEARERES: Neil Brixey, Dean Bennett, Neal Wood, Dale Weatherford, Joe Smith, Cecil Brixey. INTERMENT: Mount
Zion Cemetery. Robertson - Drago Funeral Home, West Plains MO. |
| Evelyn O. Sanford REESE Tyler |
Born June 15, 1918, in Obion County TN, to Edgar and Blanche Garner Sanford. She departed this life on Nov. 6, 2008, at the age of 90 in St. John’s St. Francis Hospital Mountain View MO Evelyn was united in marriage in March 1936 to Ralph Reese in Fulton KY. To this union, a daughter was born. In 1965, Evelyn married Harvey Tyler in Pocahontas AR He preceded her in death. Also preceding her are her parents, baby sister Erma Sanford, and brother Robert 'Buster' Sanford. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Jean Butler and husband, Paul, of Mountain View; two grandsons, Paul O. 'Bud' Butler II and John Nathan 'Jack' Butler and wife, Denise, all of Mountain View; one great-grandson, John Tyler 'J.T.' Butler; one sister, Edith Walker; and special friends, Julie McAdams Smith and Jennifer McAdams Seaman; and several nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful, loving wife Mother, and grandmother who cherished her family and friends. Our lives will never be the same. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in Yarber Chapel with Pastor Brian Ingalls officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery Mountain View under the direction of Yarber Mortuary Mountain View. |
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