| Charles Henry
Wade, JR. |
Born at Hector, Renville Co Minnesota on Feb 2, 1899, to
Charles and Maria Wade. He passed away on March 9, 1972 in St. Francis Hospital
in Mountain View, Mo., at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 7 days. He was united
in marriage to Pearl Arlene McLaughlin on July 3, 1920. He leaves to mourn his
passing eleven Children: Olive Faulkner, Malissie Arvin, and Gertrude Hopkins
all of Birch Tree, Mo. Charles Wade of Belleville, Michigan, Jim Wade of
Romulus, Michigan, Charlene Helfrich, of Taylor Michigan, Oscar Wade of
Independence, Mo. Ivan Wade of Mountain. View, California, Jack Wade and
Marietta Martin of Panola, Texas, and Francis McBride, of Gatewood, Mo. Four
brothers; David Wade of Amhurst, South Dakota, Arthur Wade of Mountain View, Mo.
One sister; Esther Pope of Miles City, Mont. 58 grandchildren and 21 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, mother and father, 2
brothers and 3 sisters. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were
held on March 13, 1972 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Montier, Mo. With
interment in the Montier Cemetery with funeral arrangements under the direction
of Duncan Funeral Home. |
| Charles Henry
Wade, Sr. |
Born Dec. 22, 1860 in Shakopee, Scott Co MN. He passed
away May 5, 1938 at Montier. He married Maria Jane Allen on March 23, 1897. To
this union 11 children were born. He was preceded in death by Gertrude Virginia,
born February 18, 1905, died in December, 1922, and Harold, born April 22, 1914
in Mildred, Montana, died April 23, 1916. He is survived by his wife Maria, 5
sons; Charles Henry, Jr., Arthur Chester, David Edwin, Wayne William, and Ivan
George, 3 daughters; Mary Susan, Julia McKinney and Ester Lillian Pope. Charles
and Maria bought a small farm in Montier, Missouri and also had a grocery store
in on the main street of Birch Tree, Mo. Charles was advised by many not to
extend credit during the depression, but he couldn’t turn people down, and ended
up losing the store. Times being hard Charles went to work for the railroad.
Maria joined him and she cooked for the railroaders. Mary was called to Missouri
from Montana to care for the children while the parents were both away working.
After Charles died, Maria stayed on the farm with Art and his family, when her
daughter-in-law Lena died leaving small children. Maria took care of them, when
Art went to work in Mountain View, Mo. She moved also and lived with them until
her death in 1955. Burial at Montier Cemetery. |
| David Edwin Wade |
Born September 29, 1903 at Monico, Wisconsin. He moved with the family to Mildred, Montana where his parents homesteaded. He attended a country school called The Bar G School. Times were hard on the homestead so David and his sister Mary went to work for a family called Christenson’s. He milked cows and did chores. This was a happy time for him as the Christenson’s were real good to him. He went to work for the Milwaukee Railroad in 1925. He married Myrtle Huxley and they had one son, William, born in 1929 in Mobridge, South Dakota. They moved to Miles City, Montana where David retired in 1963. David was a great favorite of all his nieces and nephews; he loved children and would almost burst with pride when around his son and grandsons. His son Bill was killed in a car accident in Carmichael, California 1973. This was heartbreaking to David as he also lost contact with grandsons. He loved to tease, he would always ask “are you eating?” then tell you, if you answered yes “so take a hammer and knock your teeth out”. He always checked pay phones for change and sometimes would come away with a handful. He was a kind, gentle, uncomplaining man. He was pronounced dead on March 5, 1991 in Coeur’d Alene, Kootenai Co ID. His final years were not pleasant ones and there will always be some question of how and when he died. Burial at Montier Cemetery. |
| Gertrude Virginia Wade |
born Feb. 18, 1905 at Monico WI, and departed this life at Montier, Mo. December, 1922. She was the daughter of Charles Henry Wade, Sr. and Maria Jane (Allen) Wade. She had suffered all her life with heart trouble. Burial at Montier Cemetery. |
| Ivan Allen Wade |
US Navy Korea - Died December 3, 1995 at his home in Birch Tree, MO at the age 65. He was born May 8, 1930 in Montier, MO to Charles and Pearl (McLaughlin) Wade. He married Remie Muller on May 6, 1950 in Reno, NV and the couple had one daughter. He later married Lolita von TauffKirchen in October 23, 1954 at Moffet Field, CA. Eight children were born to this marriage. Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, six grandchildren and one brother. Surviving are his wife Lolita of the home; two sons, Charles Wade, Montier, MO and Allen Wade, Modesto, CA; seven daughters, Glenda Laird, Garden Valley, CA, Kathryn Evans, Tacoma, WA, Louise Tripp, Birch Tree, Pauline Greathouse, Montire and Jennifer Rosa, Birch Tree; three brothers, Oscar Wade, Golden, MO and Charles and Jim Wade of Michigan; six sisters, Olive Faulkner, Birch Tree, Charlene Helfrich, Taylor, MI, Melissa Mitchell, Mountain View, and Frances McBride, Sikeston, MO; 25 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held December 5, 1995 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Reverend Otto Foust Officiating. Burial Montier Cemetery. |
| Maria Jane Allen Wade |
Born at Sherburn, Martin Co MN January 4, 1876, daughter of John and Susan Allen. She departed this life November 8, 1955, at Montier, at age 79 years, 10 months and 4 days. She was united in marriage to Charles Henry Wade in March 1897. To this union 11 children were born. Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are the sons, Charles Henry of Birch Tree, Mo. Arthur Chester of Mountain View, Mo. David Edwin of Miles City, Mont. Wayne William of Amherst, S. D. Ivan George of Concord, Calf. And daughters, Mary Susan Sellars, of Birch Tree, Mo., Julia Mabel McKinney of Independence, Mo. Ester Lillian Pope of Miles City, Mont. Two sisters and one brother, 34 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. She was converted several years ago to the Pentecostal faith. Burial at Montier Cemetery. |
| Myrtle Helen Huxley Wade |
Born at Sherburn, Martin Co MN January 4, 1876, daughter of John and Susan Allen. She departed this life November 8, 1955, at Montier, at age 79 years, 10 months and 4 days. She was united in marriage to Charles Henry Wade in March 1897. To this union 11 children were born. Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are the sons, Charles Henry of Birch Tree, Mo. Arthur Chester of Mountain View, Mo. David Edwin of Miles City, Mont. Wayne William of Amherst, S. D. Ivan George of Concord, Calf. And daughters, Mary Susan Sellars, of Birch Tree, Mo., Julia Mabel McKinney of Independence, Mo. Ester Lillian Pope of Miles City, Mont. Two sisters and one brother, 34 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. She was converted several years ago to the Pentecostal faith. Burial at Montier Cemetery. |
| Pearl Arlene McLaughlin Wade |
Born February 3, 1903 in Hopkins, Michigan. She passed away January 14, 1964 in Taylor, Michigan at the age of 60 years, 11 months, and 11 days. On July 3, 1920 she was united in marriage to Charles Henry Wade, and to this union was born 11 children. She leaves to mourn, her husband and 11 children, Olive Faulkner, Gertrude Hopkins, Malissie Arvin, and Maryetta Wade of Birch Tree, Mo., Frances McBride of East Prairie, Mo., Oscar Wade of Independence, Mo., Ivan Wade of Mountain. View, California, Jack Wade of the US Army, Charlene Helfrich of Taylor, Michigan, and James Wade of Plymouth, Michigan, three sisters, Mildred Raths of Belleville, Michigan, Edith Durbin of Plymouth, Michigan, and Leona Coyle of Marysville, California, also 45 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 18, at 3 p.m. at the church of God of Prophecy in Montier with Rev. Johnnie Aiken officiating assisted by Rev. Joe Martin. Burial was in the Montier Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home. |
| Harold Radford 'Rad' Wadkins |
Age 60, Pomona - Funeral services held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with Rev. Keith Cunningham officiating. Mr. Wadkins died Friday while hunting near his home, suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born at Fanchon MO, Aug. 11, 1915, the son of the late Jurd W. Wadkins and Mrs. Maude McCrackin Brownfield of Pomona. He had spent his entire life in this area and owned and operated a grocery and grain business at Pomona for the past 29 years. On Aug. 1, 1934 he was married at West Plains to Vera Ruth Brownfield. He has been of the Meht6odist faith since early manhood and was on the board of the Ozark Development Corp. of Howell County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vera Wadkins, Pomona; a son, De3an Wadkins, Pomona; two grandson, Bobby Wadkins and Ronnie Wadkins, both of Pomona; his mother, Mrs. Maude Brownfield, Pomona; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Story, Pomona, and Mrs. Carl Young, Marion AR; and five step brothers and sisters, Mrs. Opal Mills, Crown Point IN; Alice Weakly, Bayard NE; John Brownfield, Council Bluffs IA; Gladys Evins, Millington TN; and Betty Abbott, Overland Park KS. Interment in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. -
POMONA MAN DIED WHILE TURKEY HUNTING - The body of a 60 year old Pomona man, Harold R. Wadkins, was found at 1:45 p.m. Saturday one and one half miles west of Pomona after more than a 20-hour search. Authorities said Wadkins died of an apparent heart attack while turkey hunting Friday morning. Howell County Deputy Jay Henry said Wadkins was last seen early Friday morning when he left to go turkey hunting in a wooded area west of Pomona. The body was found on the Clint Fugate farm about one mile from his vehicle parked on P Highway. Wadkins had operated a grocery and grain business at Pomona for the past 29 years. Howell County Sheriff Hubert Holman organized a search party of law enforcement officers in the area and some 200 volunteers who combed the wooded area for Wadkins Friday and Saturday. The body was found by Vicky Worley, granddaughter of Clint Fugate. Wadkins' body was found near the Fugate barn and authorities said it was believed he was attempting to reach the Fugate farm for help. Officers from Howell, Oregon, Shannon and Ozark counties and members of the Howell County Sheriff's Reserve officers assisted in the search. Horses, motorcycles and other vehicles were used. The search was organized Friday afternoon when Wadkins was reported missing. Sheriff Holman said he would like to sincerely thank all the volunteers and area officers for helping in the search. (Believe this was 1976).
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| Mary Wilda Orchard Wadlow |
Age 70, of West Plains, Missouri died at 5:30 am, Wednesday, January 25, 1989 in Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri. Mrs. Wadlow was born November 22, 1918 at Eminence, Missouri the daughter of the late Arthur Edgar and Mattie May Smith Orchard. She received her education in the schools of Eminence, Missouri and on December 22, 1940 was married at Ava, Missouri to Bernis Wadlow. Before her retirement, Mrs. Wadlow had worked for thirty years as a clerk and bookkeeper for the Cloud Oak Flooring Company. Mrs. Wadlow is survived by her husband, Bernis Wadlow, West Plains, Missouri; three children, John Arthur Wadlow and wife, Priscilla, West Plains, Missouri, Jacqueline Sue Dixon and husband, Gene, of Eminence, Missouri, and James David Wadlow and wife, Dollie, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Clinton Orchard, Eminence, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, one brother, and one sister. Mrs. Wadlow was of the Baptist faith with her membership in the United Freewill Baptist Church of West Plains, Missouri for several years. Funeral services for Mary Wilda Wadlow will be held at 2 pm, Friday, January 27, 1989 in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home with the Reverend Glen Murray officiating with interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contribution in memory of Mary Wilda Wadlow may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Ruth Olive Williams Wagoner |
Age 82 - Nashville Davidson Co TN - Born Oct. 31, 2006 at Winona Shannon Co MO. Ruth passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. She was the daughter of Richard Oscar 'Dick' Williams & Nora 'Grace' Higdon Cooper of Winona Shannon Co MO. Ruth married country music legend Porter WAGONER (a native of Lanton Howell Co MO Jan. 25,1946 at West Plains Howell Co MO. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Porter WAGONER; son, Richard W. WAGONER, Nashville; daughters, Debra (Mike) LOY, Nashville and Denise M. WAGONER, Mount Juliet; 6 grandchildren, Christina, Shelley, Gabriel, Alisa, Brittany and Shannon; great-granddaughter, Alexius; 2 sisters-in-law, Lola BRANDT and Lorraine HALL, both of Missouri. Mrs. WAGONER was a member of Grandview Baptist Church (Nashville). Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 in Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home's Dignity Hall, with Rev. Ted J. Ingram officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Nashville. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation with the family 1-8 p.m. Friday and Noon - 1 p.m. Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4205 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 216, Nashville TN 37215. Woodlawn-Roesch Patton Funeral Home, 660 Thompson Lane, 615- 383-4754. |
| Ted Andrew Wagner |
Son of William F. Wagner and Glenna L. Wood-Wagner, was born at San Bernardino, California July 5, 1956, and went to his heavenly home Friday, January 2, 2009, making his age 52 years, 5 months, and 28 days. Ted was united in marriage to Ledena Jo Turner on May 25, 1977. To their union, four children were born: Andria, Travis, Alisha and Mackenzie. Ted attended the First General Baptist Church in Willow Springs, Missouri and made his confirmation at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Willow Springs. He loved reading, Bible study, nature, hunting, and walking in the woods. He enjoyed helping people in many discrete ways. His favorite times were when he was with his family; he loved telling wonderful stories and making people smile and laugh. Ted is preceded in death by his young son, Travis Dewayne. He is survived by his wife, Ledena Wagner, Summersville, Missouri; his children: Alisha Favazza and husband, Matt, of Branson, Missouri; Andria and Brad Wall of Marshfield, Missouri; Mackenzie Wagner of Summersville; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Wall; his parents, Bill and Glenna Wagner; his brothers: Fred and Cindy Wagner, and Steve and Kathy Wagner, all of the Willow Springs area. Ted is also survived by a host of other family members and many friends he has made during his walk on earth. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. at the First General Baptist Church in Willow Springs, Missouri on Monday, January 5, 2009 with Rev. Scott Williamson and Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Interment was in Nagle Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. |
| Rebeca Grace Wagner |
Rebecca Grace Wagner was born December 5, 1978 in Springfield, Missouri to Mick & Marcia Wagner. Becky passed away at home, in Willow Springs, on June 12, 2001. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Samme Roberts & grandfather Donald Wagner. Survivors include her parents Mick & Marcia Wagner & brother Joe of the home; fiance’ Jon Cunningham; grandmother Jewel Wagner, grandfather George Roberts, & Uncle Ray Roberts all of Willow Springs; cousins Chris Roberts of West Plains, & Andy Roberts of Mt. Vernon, MO.
Becky graduated from Willow Springs High School in 1997. She had been employed at the G & W Foods Office in Willow Springs until her health no longer permitted her to work.
Becky never complained about her health problems & still liked to deer & turkey hunt whenever her health would permit her. She was indeed our amazing Grace & will be missed by more people than she could ever imagine.
Funeral services were held 11 am Friday, June 15 in the Westside Family Worship Center, Willow Springs with Rev. David Lovan officiating. Burial was in the Willow Springs City Cemetery under direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home, Cabool. |
| Arlin Monroe ‘Biggum’ Wake |
Passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, while at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs. Born on Feb. 16, 1927, to Otis and Pearly (Turnbull) Wake, in rural Douglas County, Missouri, he was 81 years old. Mr. Wake grew up in Douglas County on the family farm. He worked for most of his life as a logger and sawmill operator. He married Dorothy June Havens in September of 1948, and to this union, four sons were born. He has lived in Willow Springs for the past 50 years. After his retirement, Mr. Wake enjoyed working in his garden growing tomatoes, and flowers around his yard. He enjoyed yard sales, going to craft fairs and his many trips to Wal-Mart. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Wake on Dec. 29, 1985; his parents Otis and Pearly Wake; his brothers Buster, Estel, Gardner and Vaude Wake; and one sister Imogene Reed. Mr. Wake is survived by his sons Richard Wake and his wife Patricia, Gary Wake and his wife Connie, Rick Wake and his wife Glenda, and Allen Wake, all of Willow Springs. He is further survived by his grandchildren Brooke Fair and her husband Brody, Chad Wake and his wife Jeanett, Toni Autrey and her husband Daniel, and Tina Walton and her husband Dennis, all of Willow Springs. Six great-grandchildren, and his brothers Guy Wake and Johnny Wake further survive. He will be dearly missed by his friend Evelyn Davis. Graveside funeral services were Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at the Willow Springs #2 Church Cemetery located in Vanzant, Mo. Remembrances may be made in his name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 305 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home in Willow Springs. |
| Edna Sue 'Susie' Waldo |
West Plains - Born Dec. 25, 1967, in Jonesboro, Ark., and died June 1, 2008, at her home. She is survived by one son, Zachary Waldo, of the family home; and many friends and family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Phenix Waldo Chestnut; one infant son, Cody Ray Waldo; and her Grandma and Grandpa, Bob and Grady Phenix. For all who knew Susie, she was a good-hearted person and is loved and will be deeply missed by all. A memorial service and picnic in honor of Susie will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at People’s Park in West Plains. A covered dish or other picnic items may be brought. For more information, call 417-505-9819 or 417-257-3041. |
| M. L. Waldrop |
Age 87, West Plains - Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, with Rev. Walter Benton, Blountville, Tenn., officiating. Mr. Waldrop died 9:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, at his home. He was born Sept. 11, 1919, in Braggadocio, Mo., to Edward Livingston "Lev" and Edith Hamlett Waldrop. On Aug. 15, 1942, he was married at San Diego, Calif., to Bernice Bruton; they were privileged to celebrate 65 years together. Mr. Waldrop was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant in the Medical Detachment of the 140th Infantry Division, where he served much of his time in the Pacific Theatre. In his early life, he was involved in a grocery store business and farming. In 1959, he felt the call of God to become a minister, so he moved his family from Braggadocio, Mo., to Hazlehurst, Miss. He later pastored churches in Walker, La., Thayer, Mo., and when he retired, he was the pastor of Christian Assembly in West Plains, Mo. Also, Mr. Waldrop was a building contractor in West Plains for many years. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Waldrop, of the family home; two daughters, Murlene Curtis, husband, Speedy, West Plains, and Linda Hobbs, husband, Randal, Thayer, Mo.; three granddaughters, Lisa Hall, husband, Peter, Rhonda Blum, husband, Rick, and Gayla Olbricht, husband, Josh; three great-grandsons, Grant Hall, Logan Hall and Garrett Blum; four sisters, Nellie Rohrer, Betty Walton and Jewel Wilson, all of Braggadocio, Mo., and Roberta Gann, Branson, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Maxine Waldrop, Caruthersville, Mo.; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and a host of friends and loved ones. His parents, two brothers, two sisters, and four brothers-in-law precede him in death. Mr. Waldrop's life span encompassed being a soldier, farmer, merchant, building contractor and minister, but most of all a loving husband, father, grandfather, papaw and big brother. He will be sadly missed by his family. Visitation will be 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery with Military Honors. |
| Herbert David 'Herbie' Walesky |
West Plains MO - Died 4:50 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. Mr. Walesky was born at Detroit, Mich., to Herbert Frank and Mearl Faye Watson Walesky. On June 16, 1967, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Dollie Judd and to this union twin daughters were born. Mr. Walesky worked in the family grocery business for many years and also was employed at the Rawlings Sporting Goods factory in Willow Springs, Mo. He enjoyed sports and attending ball games. He was totally devoted to his daughters, attending every ball game. Mr. Walesky loved to walk and walked five miles a day for 20 years. He was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Plains. He is survived by his daughters, Helen Faulkner, husband, Matt and Tamara Walesky, both of West Plains; four grandchildren, James Bunch, Mikayla Lambe, Mikenzie Lambe and Anthony Sheets, West Plains; one brother, Mike Walesky, West Plains; and one nephew, Chad Walesky. His parents precede him in death. A register book for Mr. Walesky will be available to sign at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Clara Louise Walker |
Age 91, West Plains - Died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, in West Plains. Funeral services for Clara Louise Walker, 91, West Plains, Mo., will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with the Rev. Glenn Murray officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. Body will lie in state until time of service. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery under direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| Joseph M. Wallace, Sr. |
Age 57, of Moody, MO, formerly of Joliet, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2000 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri. Born September 12, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Julia Schwarz Wallace. He was married to Mary Francis Triplett, February 24, 1961, who preceded him in death in 1986. Later married, May 5, 1990 to Mary Ann Albrecht in Braidwood, Illinois. He was employed as a Security Guard for Ra-Co Security Services in Illinois. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Wallace of Moody, Missouri; three children, Raymond Wallace, his wife, Shirley, of Elmhurst, Illinois; Richard C. Wallace, of Joliet, Illinois, Joseph Wallace, Jr. of Joliet, Illinois; four step-children, Dawn Crawford of Coal City, Illinois, Cheryl Shepard of Helena, Montana, Rebecca Calhoun of Buckingham, Illinois, Joshua Huston of Moody, Missouri; one brother, Donald Wallace of Illinois; seven grandchildren, Nicholas Wallace, Colleen Wallace, Joshua Mann, Mathew Shepard, Heather Mack, Ashley Crawford, and Mercedez Nielsen. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Julia Wallace; his first wife, Mary Francis Wallace; one brother and one sister; one granddaughter, Jessica Nielsen. Funeral Services Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 2:00 pm, Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri, Rev. James W. Lewis officiating. Visitation, Body will lie in state until time of service. Burial will be Tuesday, November 21, 2000, Moody Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri. |
| Kelly Dow Wallace |
Age 67, West Plains - Born Jan. 14, 1942, at Alton, Mo., to Elbert Dow and Pansy Cartwright Wallace. Mr. Wallace died 2:25 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at his home. On Dec. 22, 1962, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to 'Susie' Henry. Mr. Wallace was a farmer and before his retirement, owned and operated his own automotive business. He was a member of the West Plains Bass Club, West Plains Country Club, the Booster Club and was an avid golfer. Mr. Wallace was of the Baptist faith with his membership in the First Baptist Church, West Plains. He is survived by his wife, Susie Wallace, of the family home; three sons, Kevin Wallace, wife, Becky, of Rogersville, Mo., Keith Wallace, wife, Sara, West Plains, and Kem Wallace, Columbia, Mo.; five grandchildren, Zach, Chelsea, Ben, Houston and Lindsay; one sister, Peggy Skinner, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; one brother-in-law, Bud Skinner; and special man, Bobby Johnson, precede him in death. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. By family request, memorial contributions may be made to the OMC Cancer Treatment Center in lieu of flowers and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Lela May Cox Wallace |
Age 89 of West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Wallace died at 2:36 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born on Aug. 12, 1917, in Arditta, Mo., to Charles and Bettye Jared Cox. On Dec. 22, 1934, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Olaf Ray Wallace, who preceded her in death on June 10, 1983. Mrs. Wallace loved playing Scrabble, working puzzles, gardening, and painting. She was a faithful member of the Curry Street Church for more than 50 years. She is survived by two daughters, Janice Grisham and husband, Dennis, of Springfield, Mo., and Anna Lee Cherry of West Plains; three grandchildren, Amy Grisham of Springfield, Brett Grisham of Joplin, and Kevin Cherry and wife, Karie, of West Plains; one sister, Betty Rothe and husband, Bill, of Winnesboro, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, two sisters, two brothers, one son-in-law and one grandson precede her in death. Burial was held at the Fowler Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Michael Don Wallace |
Age 54 of Winona, Missouri, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Three Rivers South Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born on April 25, 1954 at Mountain View, Missouri to James Howard and Merrell Brawley Wallace. Michael was united in marriage to Clara Berniece Brown on May 2, 1975 and to this union, two children were born; Kerry Dawn and Michael Don, Jr. Michael enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with Slim, his hunting dog. He loved being with his grandchildren. His sense of humor will not be forgotten, nor the many jokes that he played on others. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; his parents; two brothers, James Dee and Gerald Lee; and three brothers-in-law, Joe Barnes, Robert Smotherman, and Bud Frazier. Survivors include his daughter, Kerry and husband, Gary Fisher, of Winona; son, Mikey of Winona; grandchildren, Keesha, Jarin, and Lindsey; brothers, David Wallace and wife, Linda, of Birch Tree, Junior Wallace and wife, Estella, of Birch Tree, Brad Wallace and wife, Ina, of Winona, and Kevin Wallace of Winona; sisters, Shirley and husband, Tom Smotherman, of Winona, Joyce Frazier of Fremont, Janice Smotherman and Ron Bettis of Birch Tree, Brenda and husband, Terry Lawson, of Winona, and Angie and husband, Bill Fisher, of Winona; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Birch Tree. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery, Birch Tree, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. |
| Joy Gladys Carrell Wallin |
Age 97, Mansfield MO, formerly of West Plains MO - Graveside services were held Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the South Fork Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Wallin died 1:45 p.m., Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, Mo. She was born July 3, 1910, at Amy, Mo., to Charley G. and Dicy Bales Carrell. She received her education in the schools of Howell County, Mo., and on Oct. 5, 1929, was married at Arditta, Mo., to Harold Clifford Wallin who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1977. She is survived by two daughters, Norma Jeffreys and husband, Jim, Mansfield, Mo., and Opal McMurtrey and husband, Jerry, West Plains; four grandchildren, Randy Holmes and wife, Kim, Gary Holmes and wife, Pam, of The Colony, Texas, Greg McMurtrey and wife, Melissa, of West Plains, and Michelle Holden and husband, Scott, of Nixa, Mo.; eight great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Trivitt of Napa, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; her stepmother, Bertha Carrell; husband; one infant brother; four sisters, Nellie Fox, Floetta Whitehead, Goldie Nicks, and Roxie Sloan; and four brothers-in-law, precede her in death. Mrs. Wallin was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a Christian and attended Victory Family Worship Center for many years. Her 5-year-old great-granddaughter, Alexia, summed it up the best by saying, “Grandma is now in Heaven making new friends.” Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Marylyn Louise Young Ward |
Age 74, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Ward died 10:02 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born March 20, 1934, in Springfield, Mo., to Hall C. and Mary Cage Young. Marylyn grew up in Pomona, Mo., and graduated from the West Plains High School with the class of 1950. On Dec. 19, 1952, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Charles E. Ward. Marylyn had been a bookkeeper at Amyx Manufacturing and before her retirement was employed as a secretary for Jim Peters Insurance Agency. She was a longtime member of the South Curry Street Church of Christ. Marylyn was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Charles Ward, of the family home; two daughters, Charlotte Bennett, husband, Jim, West Plains, and Amber Turner, husband, Steve, Overland Park, Kan.; and three grandchildren, Matt Bennett, Meghan Turner and Michael Turner. Her parents precede her in death. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Oscar L. Warden |
Died Feb. 27, 2004 at Dyersburg Dyer Co TN - Dyersburg State Gazette Newspaper, Monday, March 1, 2004 - Oscar L. Warden, 91, of Newbern died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired industrial engineer, a member of the Forked Deer Car Club, a former member of the Newbern Lions Club, a former member of the Rotary Club in Alamogordo, N.M., past president of the Chamber of Commerce in Crain, Mo., and a former chairman of the South Central Missouri Boy Scouts Council. He was a Baptist. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home today at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Danny Klutts officiating. Burial will take place Monday in Oaklawn Cemetery in West Plains, Mo. |
| Geneva Mavis Warner |
Age 92, West Plains MO - Died 5:28 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at West Vue Nursing Home, West Plains. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Graveside services for Geneva Mavis Warner, 92, West Plains, Mo., will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Miss Warner will lie in state from 2 to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Raymon J. Warren |
Funeral services were held in the Carter Chapel, West Plains, with Rev. Wendell Page and Rev. John Pyles officiating. Mr. Warren died at West Plains Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers were Eugene Warren, Frank Warren, Bill Wideman, Paul Warren, Vernon Warren and Charles Morris. Persons attending from out of the area included Mrs. Charles Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Simpson, Mr. & Mrs. Gene Boze, Ruth Turner, Pearl Nicholas, Mr. & Mrs. Mac Warren, Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Breeden, Mr. & Mrs. Buster Chronister, Mr. & Mrs. Lester Johnson, Rev. & Mrs. Lester Wiggs, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barton, Mrs. David Holman and Barbara Simpson, all of Alton MO; Clara Huddleston, Mr. & Mrs. Raymon Vonallmen, Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Robertson, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Sloan and Mrs. Roger Williams, all of Koshkonong MO; Mr. & Mrs. Edd Weaver and Mrs. Virgil Eschrich, all of Birch Tree MO; Mr. & Mrs. Mack Thomson, Rev. & Mrs. Robert Tharp, Rev. & Mrs. Charles Morris, Greg & Renee', Mr. & Mrs. Gene Morris and Mr. & Mrs. David Morris, all of Springfield MO; Mrs. Nina Gaddis, of Kansas; Rev. George Greeny, Houston MO; Mr. & Mrs. Neil Shelton, Mr. & Mrs. M. C. Loony, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Brown, Mrs. Dorthy Dell, Mr. & Mrs. Dale Huddleston and Mr. & Mrs. Don Bales, all of Thayer MO; Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Tusher, Granite City IL; Mrs. Glenda Richards, Potosi MO; Beulah Deckard, Mr. & Mrs. Burton Holt, Martin Fields, Mr. & Mrs. Emil Myers, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Gray, Mr. & Mrs. Lee Purkey, Mr. & Mrs. Les Warren, Brenda and Lori, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Warren, Jeannie & Jimmie, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Warren and Allison, Mr. & Mrs.. Vernon Warren, and Loyd Warren, all of St Louis MO; Rev. & Mrs. Bill Wideman and Rev. Eugene Warren, Los Angeles CA; Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Warren, Charleston MO; Mrs. Marie Price and Mrs. Dortha Nicholas, Edwardsville IL; Frank Tusher, Kansas City MO, and Mr. & Mrs. Mark Brasler, Louisville KY. Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. (no dates provided) |
| Russell Neale Washington |
Son of the late Russell Lowell Washington and Nancy Katheryn Washington, was born Aug. 12, 1941, in West Plains, Mo. He died Dec. 22, 2008, in St. Louis Mo., at the age of 67 after a nine-year battle with cancer. Russell was married on Sept. 18, 1965, in St. Louis, Mo., to Veronica Mary Sipp. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Washington, daughter, Jennifer Dawn Washington, and fiance, Kevin Rose, of St. Louis, and son, Russell Brian Washington of Nixa, Mo.; brother Norman Garrett Washington, sister-in-law Linda Washington, nephews Garrett and Clinton Washington of West Plains; cousins R. Jack Garrett of West Plains, Connie Sue Wellesley of Maryville, Ill., Inez Reser of Bolivar, Cindy Reser of Springfield, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Russell lived and worked in St. Louis and was a member of the Missouri Army National Guard, 220th Engineer Co. Russell worked for AT&T for 24 years before retiring in 1989. In 1990, Russell purchased a farm and retired to West Plains to raise beef cattle until year 2000. Russ was a man of many talents which he shared freely. He was at ease cooking a gourmet meal or running a trot line at night. He could manage your investment portfolio or wire your house. His patience was legendary. He enjoyed spending as much time as possible cooking, gardening, and fishing with his wife and close friends. He also liked to travel, including a trip to Alaska in 2007. He will be missed enormously by family and friends. He was a true trooper to the end. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main St., West Plains, MO 65775. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University Campus, Box 1204, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105-2161. |
| Chester ‘Chet’ Watkins |
A prayer service for Chester Earl “Chet” Watkins, 85, West Plains, was Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Watkins died at 12:40 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1924, at West Plains, Mo., to Alfred and Pearl Burris Watkins. In 1959, he was married to Betty Roberts, who preceded him in death in July of 1985. On Dec. 23, 1986, he was married at Wheaton, Ill., to Virginia Bytnar. Mr. Watkins was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre of War during World War II. Before his retirement, he was employed as a welder with International Harvester. Mr. Watkins was an original member of the Veterans Honor Guard of West Plains, was a member of the American Legion for 50 years and was a lifetime member of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the Central Calvary Baptist Church, West Plains. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Watkins, of the family home; five children, Ervin Watkins, wife, Diane, Vicky Stringham, husband, Monte, Donna Hastings, husband, Harold, Terri Matthiesen, husband, Louis and Kelly Jourdon, husband, Al; two stepchildren, Denise Anderson, husband, Will and Barbara Beal, husband, Tim; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five brothers, Bob Watkins, Ted Watkins, wife, Elizabeth, Don (James) Watkins, Harley Watkins, wife, Bernadette and Dwayne Watkins; three sisters, Billie Stavros, Bonnie Myers, husband, Leland and Betty Sue Pitcock, husband, Frank; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; first wife; one son, Jeffrey Watkins; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; and one brother, Shelby Watkins, precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the missionary fund at Central Calvary Baptist Church and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Cecil Linville Watts |
Age 92 Mountain View MO - Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Central Calvary Baptist Church, West Plains MO, with graveside services at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Yellville AR, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Watts died 1:11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Mountain View Health Care. He was born Dec. 26, 1915, in Leslie AR, to Bertie Albert and Eva Elizabeth McCarson Watts. On April 10, 1937, he was married at Yellville AR, to Mary Helen Melton who preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 2005. Before his retirement, Mr. Watts was an owner and operator of a service station, worked in the aerospace industry at Boeing and was employed at Ford Motor Company. He was a member of the Central Calvary Baptist Church for 15 years. He is survived by three children, Bill Watts and wife, Naomi, of Lenexa, Kan., Joyce Grogan and husband, Richard, of Mountain View MO and Phyllis Morris and husband, Larry, of Lenexa KS; three grandchildren, Dena Shannon and husband, Mike, of West Plains, Ronald Watts and wife, Teri, of Columbia MO and Sharon Leon and husband, Michael, of Olathe KS; six great-grandchildren; one brother, J.B. Watts, of Marshall AR; one sister, Wanda Adelgren, of Wichita KS; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; wife; one son, James Arthur Watts; and three brothers precede him in death. Dad was the father all children dream of. He provided a light in our family that will forever be missed. |
| Jessie Leo Watts |
Age 59,
Houston
Texas Co MO -
Died 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, at
Texas
County
Residential Care Facility. Graveside services 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at
Center
Hill
Cemetery
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Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.
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| Rose Mildred Way |
Age 89, West Plains MO. Died April 1,
2007, at NHC HealthCare, West Plains. Graveside
services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at
Amy
Cemetery
under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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| Lewis Edwin Weatherford |
(Feb. 11, 1845 - Jan. 8, 1919) - Son of Charles B. Weatherford and Patience Nunnelee who married 11 Dec 1841 Halifax Co VA. Apparently they died before 1850 as Lewis and his sister Susan Frances were raised by their mother's parents Daniel Nunnelee and Martha [Dickson] in Halifax Co VA. In the late 1860's and after his CSA service, Lewis followed his sister Susan to Montgomery Co Missouri where he married Sallie Ann Landrum. They were the parents of three children. Below are Lewis' and his sister Susan's death record information:
MO DEATH record: L. E. WEATHERFORD, wm age 74, born 11 Feb 1845 VA - died 08 Jan 1919 Willow Springs, Howell Co MO + widower + buried City Cemetery, Willow Springs, Howell Co MO + does not know father or mother + informant A.W. Kilpatrick of Willow Springs. Mo DEATH # 8062: Susan Fannie FRANKLIN, wf age 77, born 30 Oct 1842 VA - died 12 Feb 1920 Loutre, Montgomery Co MO + Father Buckham WEATHERFORD born VA + Mother Patience NUNNELLY born VA + widow + informant Mrs Thos Ferrier of Bluffton, Montgomery Co MO + buried Bethany Cemetery, Americus, Montgomery Co MO.
SARAH ANN LANDRUM WEATHERFORD - (Nov. 18, 1842 - Jun. 3, 1911) - Born at Montgomery Co MO; died at Willow Springs. Sallie was the wife of Lewis Edwin Weatherford of Halifax Co VA. She and Lewis lived in Montgomery Co MO in 1870 but soon after moved to Howell Co MO where they died. They had three children. The information below is from her death record - the informant was Sam M. Hill who was her daughter Lelia's 2nd husband. MO DEATH Record: Mrs Sallie Ann WEATHERFORD, wf age 68, born 18 Nov 1842 Montgomery Co MO - died 03 Jun 1911 Willow Springs, Howell Co MO + married + buried City Cemetery, Willow Springs, Howell Co MO + father Ben LANDRUM + mother Elizabeth L. ANDERSON born VA + informant S M HILL of Willow Springs.' |
| Mary "Maxine" Weaver |
Mary "Maxine" Weaver, 76, West Plains, died at 5:15 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2009 at her home. Graveside services for Mary "Maxine" Weaver will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 11,2009 at the Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Weaver will lie in state from 1:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| William Laurel Weaver |
Born at Mountain View, MO, on December 25, 1921 to William Jennings Brian and Myrtle Mae Belew Weaver. He died on March 9, 2007 at his home in Mountain View. He was united in marriage on January 2, 1946 to Vivian Bird. To this union, five daughters and two sons were born. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years; a daughter, Deanna Rose Weaver Flett; two grandsons, Joshua Wayne Weaver and Randall Dean Beach; a sister, Velma Lorene Weaver Holden; and parents, William Jennings Brian Weaver and Myrtle Mae Belew Weaver. Laurel will be missed greatly by his family and all the people whose lives he touched over the past 85 years. Survivors include daughter, Donna Simon and significant other, Paul Buskirk, of Burleson, TX; daughter, Faye and husband, James Harsh, of Mountain View, MO; daughter, Linda Louise Weaver of Mountain View, MO; son, Dale Wayne Weaver and wife Julie, of Eminence, MO; son, Donald Laurel Weaver and wife, Elaine, of Mountain View, MO; daughter, Beverly Arleen Weaver and husband, Gordon Ray Leavines, of Acton, TX; sister, Vivian Laretta Weaver Elam; brother-in-law, LeRoy and wife, Bertie Bird, of Elizabeth, CO; two sisters-in-law, Frances Bird of Fremont, NE, and Clara Bird of Ellensburg, WA; daughter-in-law, Donna Henry Weaver, of Mountain View, MO; eighteen grandchildren: Teresa and husband, Blake Koecher, of Escondido, CA; Bryan Kelly and wife, Jennifer Beach, of Fort Worth, TX; Sabrina and husband, Matt Cornman, of Mountain View; Shandy Shay and husband, Jeff Manthey, of Salem, MO; Royce Gastineau III of Alvord, TX; Tyler, Todd, and Dylon Weaver of Mountain View, MO; Kandace Laurel Gastineau of Granbury, TX; Charles Jennings Weaver of Mountain View, MO; Mandy Lynn Hartman of West Plains, MO; Tristan and Teagan Weaver, Amanda, Andrew, and Casey Edwards of Eminence, MO; thirteeen great-grandchildren: Crystal and husband, Jeremiah Kent, of Prescott, AZ; Naighda Lee of Houston, TX;, Mika and David of Willis, TX; Whitney and husband, Jacob, of Weatherford, TX; Logan and Dakota Beach of Pecan Plantation, TX; Averi Loren Beach of Fort Worth, TX; Mason Vale Koecher of Escondido, CA; Braden and Cole Cornman of Mountain View, MO; Caden and Allison Manthey of Salem, MO; two great-great-grandsons: Traton Ryan Gilbert and J. Anthony Kent; dear friends: DawnaMae and Glen Phillips and Ronnie Reese of Mountain View, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Yarber Chapel with Rev. Oscar Cunningham officiating. Interment was in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Mountain View, MO under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, MO. |
| Geneva Louise Riddle Webb |
Age 78, Brandsville MO - Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Webb died 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Sept. 10, 1930, in Helena, Mont., to William and LaVonne June Oldham Riddle. On Dec. 7, 1947, she was married at Camarillo, Calif., to Doyle Rudolph Webb, who preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1994. Before her retirement, Mrs. Webb was a restaurant cook and worked part-time as a dispatcher for the Koshkonong and Brandsville Fire Departments. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by four children, Connie Brown, husband, Bob, Moody, Mo., Doyle R. Webb Jr., Salem, Ore., Brenda Webb, Brandsville, Mo., and Ernest Charles Webb II, Brandsville, Mo.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild on the way; one half-brother, Arthur Riddle; her brother-in-law, Ted Deming; and several cousins. Her parents and husband precede her in death. Mrs. Webb will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Helen Amelia Mitts Weeks |
Age 91, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Weeks died 8:10 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Dec. 17, 1918, in Twin Bridges, Mo., to John Wilson and Sarah Rosa Fish Mitts. On Dec. 23, 1943, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Roy Benjamin Weeks, who preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 1974. They had one son, Roy Dale Weeks, who was born on Oct. 29, 1944, and preceded his mother in death on May 2, 2008. For a number of years, Mrs. Weeks had worked at West Vue Nursing Home. She attended Union Grove Church and was baptized on Sept. 10, 2000. She is survived by one sister, Vivian Lovan, Pottersville, Mo.; several nieces and nephews, including Lena Doris Maupin, husband, Bob, Ina Faye Bennett, husband, Lynn, Rosa Thomas, Fern Welker, husband, Max, Wilma Puckett, husband, Howard, Janet Parker, husband, Darrell, Wayne Lovan, wife, Barbara, Dallas Lovan, wife, Janet, Rickey Lovan, wife, Reda, Jim Mitts, wife, Nita, Jerry Marsh, wife, Mary Beth and Donald Marsh, wife, Joan; and lots of friends. Her parents; husband; son; four brothers, Wilburn Mitts, Ray Mitts, Leo Mitts and Lester Mitts; and two sisters, Gladys Hicks and Eunice Hopkins; precede her in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Kenneth (Kenny) Lesley Welch |
Graveside services for Kenneth “Kenny” Lesley Welch, 45, Pomona, Missouri, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2009, at the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Welch died at 3:00 a.m., Monday, March 30, 2009, at Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Oct. 10, 1963, at Thayer, Mo., to Alfred William and Vida Jones Welch. He was married at West Plains, Mo., to Jerri Hobbs. Mr. Welch enjoyed spending time with his girls, playing pool, camping, riding motorcycles and working on old cars. He was a member of the Calvary Tabernacle Church of West Plains. He is survived by two children, Melanie Welch of Springfield, Mo., and Kendra Welch of Houston, Mo.; his mother, Vida Welch of Pomona, Mo.; five brothers, James Welch, wife, Arlene, of Freeman, Mo., Wayne Welch of West Plains, Frank Welch of Moberly, Mo., Leonard Welch, wife, Margaret, of West Plains and Larry Welch of Pomona, Mo.; four sisters, Lodine Griffith of Pomona, Mo., Thelma Henry of Kansas City, Mo., Viola Nickerson, husband, Clifford, of Republic, Mo., and Donna Moran, husband, Roger, of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. His father; three brothers, John, William and Alvie Ray Welch; and two sisters, Judy Welch and Louise Bloor, precede him in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m., Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News) |
| George Allen Wells |
Age 86, of West Plains - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 9, at the Faith Assembly of God Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Wells died 11:20 a.m., Monday, Nov. 5, in Brooke Haven HealthCare. He was born March 9, 1921, in Halliday, North Dakota to George and Beulah Murray Wells. On June 25, 1965, Mr. Wells was married at Carson City, Nev., to Ruth Haney. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Before his retirement, Mr. Wells was a truck driver for Richard Fusclin Trucking for 25 years. He was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Wells, of the family home; two daughters, Pamela Dattilo and husband Charles of West Plains and Ann Townley of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren, Donna Uveda and husband Tony, and Larry McCullan of West Plains, Teresa Rojas and husband Abel and Tammy Parker and husband Marshal of San Jose, Calif.; seven great-grandchildren, Brandon, Christopher, Monequ, Andres, Ashley, Alec and Alysa; one brother, Don Wells and wife Loraine; one sister, Lucille Goodman; sister-in-law, Beulah Shrum; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, and two brothers, Everett and Charles Wells, precede him in death. Visitation was Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was held at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. |
| Truman Harlin Wells |
Age 76, West Plains - Graveside services were Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at the Howell Valley Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Wells died 11:15 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1932, at Gamaliel AR, to Billie Reed (Bill) and Flossie Mae Trivitt Wells. He received his education in the schools of Bakersfield MO, and on May 22, 1954, was married at Bakersfield MO, to Jackie Sigler. Mr. Wells was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the US Army and received the Korean Service Medal, three Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #97, Bakersfield CA. Mr. Wells was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ for two years. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Wells, of the family home; three daughters, Teresa McDaniel, of West Plains, Darlene Walker and husband, Mark, of Rogersville MO, and Terri Harrill and husband, Alan, of West Plains; three grandsons, Ryan McDaniel and wife, Wendy, of West Plains, Ben Knight of Springfield MO, and Bryce Harrill of West Plains, one great-granddaughter, Kourtnee McDaniel of West Plains; one brother, J. T. Wells and wife, Adele, of Caulfield MO; and many nieces and nephews. His parents precede him in death. He was a wonderful husband, a great dad and just a joy to be around. We will miss him dearly. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice or Alzheimer's Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Bonnie Ruth Ratliff Weslow |
Age 72, West Plains MO - Memorial services were held Saturday, June 14, 2008 at her daughter’s home. Ms. Weslow died 11:03 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2008, in St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Mo. She was born May 22, 1936, in Downey, Calif., to James Thomas and Josie Lee Poole Ratliff. Ms. Weslow operated a day care and enjoyed playing bingo, attending auctions, was a collector of pigs and loved having breakfast at Brenda’s. Also, she loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandbabies. Ms. Weslow was a Christian. She is survived by five children, Ruby Cruse and husband, Mel, Lloyd Goss and wife, Kathy, Debbie Twisselman and husband, John, Jim Weslow and wife, Tami, and Patty Reynolds and dear friend, Bob Hanna; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ruben Ratliff. Her parents and one son, Hedrick Carson Weslow, precede her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements were under direction of Robertson-Drago Home. |
Charles Russell West
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84 - Willow Springs - Funeral Services for Charles Russell West, 84, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be Saturday, April 4, 2009, 1:00 pm, at the First Baptist Church, Willow Springs, with Reverend Joel Hinds officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. He was born the son of the late Ernest C. West and Olive Thompson West, on July 23, 1924 in St. Joseph, Missouri and died April 2, 2009 in Willow Springs, Missouri. He was united in marriage May 26, 1944 in Hutton Valley, Missouri to Mary Bryan. He is survived by his wife, Mary Bryan West, of the home, Willow Springs; three children, Sandra Whitaker, husband, Jack, Willow Springs, Alice Brook, husband, Lee, Willow Springs, and E.C. West, wife, Vicki, Cabool, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Casey Whitaker, Brenda Davi, Amy Myers, Kelly Worley, Jason Brook, Brandy Scott, Jeremy West, Cody West, and Brittany West; fifteen great grandchildren, and a special niece, Kay Dickison, husband, Charles, Willow Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Willow Springs, Missouri, and was a superintendent in the water department for the city of Willow Springs for over thirty years. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Willow Springs, Missouri, and left at Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. Family visitation will be 6:30-7:30 p.m, Friday, April 3 at the First Baptist Church in Willow Springs. Burial will be in Willow Springs Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| Kenneth Ray West |
Age 68, West Plains MO - Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Clear Springs Cemetery, Dawt, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. West died 4:05 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1939, in Caulfield, Mo., to Mycuel Preston and Dortha Sloan West. On June 23, 1961, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Barbara Ann Langston, who preceded him in death on July 3, 1996. On April 22, 2000, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Beverly Yoacum. Mr. West was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy. He retired from Amyx Manufacturing; he loved to hunt, fish, ride horses and especially loved his grandbabies. Mr. West was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife, Beverly West of West Plains; two step-children, Donald E. Haynes of West Plains, and Susan Thompson and husband, Jay, of Oakville, Mo.; five grandchildren, John Haynes, Michelle Joyner and husband, Jason, Chloe Yates, Jonah Thompson, and Noah Thompson; one great-grandchild, Alyssa Joyner; one sister, Janet McGoldrick and husband, Donald, of Caulfield, Mo.; several sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. His parents, first wife, one niece and one nephew precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Judith Ann Wheat |
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the First Christian Church with Rev. David Hicks officiating. Mrs.. Wheat died Dec. 24, in West Plains Memorial Hospital. Interment was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Apprx. 1980) |
| Alice Mae Holden Wheeler |
Age 63, daughter of Cleo Lavern Holden and Velma Lorene Weaver Holden, was born May 21, 1941, at Mountain View. She died Dec. 9, 2004, at Mountain View. She married Ernest Wheeler in 1973. They were married 31 years and made their home in Louisiana for several years. They moved to the Mountain View area in 1993. She loved history and did research on the Internet and was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her family and helped the Summersville Fire and Rescue with its many projects. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Jennings and Myrtle Weaver and Roy and Leona Holden. Surviving are her husband of Mountain View; and brother, Raymond "Sonny" Holden of Summersville. Services were Dec. 11 at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with the Rev. John Atchison officiating. Burial was in the Green Lawn Cemetery at Mountain View. |
| Elva Lawrence Wheeler |
Age 94, Elijah MO - Funeral services were 3 p.m. today, Monday, July 2, 2007, at Baptist Hill Cemetery, Ozark County, Mo., with Vic Williams officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. She was born the daughter of the late James Lawrence and Nannie Sullivan Lawrence on April 7, 1913, in Ozark County and died July 1, 2007, in West Plains. She was united in marriage June 23, 1928, in Ozark County to Dick Wheeler, who preceded her in death Sept. 7, 1982. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Luna, West Plains; one sister, Delphia Lane, Bolivar, Mo.; two grandchildren, Ron Luna, wife, Donna, West Plains, and Brenda Harbison, Jonesboro, Ark.; four great-grandchildren, Rhonda Rhoads, husband, Richard, West Plains, Jennifer Rhoads, husband, Shawn, West Plains, Chad Harbison, wife, Rachel, Jonesboro, Ark., currently serving in Iraq, and Grant Harbison, Jonesboro, Ark.; five great-grandchildren, Ty and Travis Rhoads, West Plains, Katie and Kameron Judd, and Jillian Rhoads, West Plains. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Wheeler; her parents, James Lawrence and Nannie Sullivan Lawrence; one brother, Flay Lawrence; two sisters, Elma Price and Effie Wheeler. She was a member of Elijah Church of Christ. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Hill Cemetery, Ozark County, Mo., and can be left at the funeral home. Burial was in Baptist Hill Cemetery, Ozark County, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| Fuller Webb Wheeler, SR. |
Age 90 - Son of the late Wash Wheeler and Lydia Woods Wheeler was born April 9, 1912 in Dillon, AR; and died Aug. 1, 2002 in West Plains, MO. He was married July 6, 1946, in Salem, AR to Beulah McAninch. He attended the Moody Church of Christ for over 55 years. He was a rural mail carrier for over 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Beulah of the home in West Plains; four children, Lydia Elizabeth Andrews and husband, Claude of Lone Jack, MO; Shirley Ann Crow and husband, Earl of West Plains, MO; Fuller Wheeler Jr. and wife, Kazuyo of Newark, DE; and Travis Wheeler and wife, Sue of Peculiar, MO; one sister, Mary Windham of Carson City, NV; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Dock, Robert, Roy, Chester, and Jack; and two sisters, Dorothy and Fannie. Services were Aug. 4, 2002, at the Moody Church of Christ at Moody, MO, with Evangelist Marvin Rickett officiating. Burial was in the Moody Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. of West Plains, MO. (SOUTH MISSOURIAN NEWS, 15/Aug/2002) Contributed by: Jean 46544960 |
| Lorene B. Dotson Wheeler |
Age 86, Manhattan KS - Formerly of Thayer and West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Mo., with Brother Delbert Davis officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains, Mo. She was born the daughter of the late Fred Dotson and Nola Stogadill Dotson, on Nov. 30, 1921, in Alton, Mo. and died May 6, 2008, in Manhattan, Kan. She was united in marriage Dec. 25, 1940, in Couch, Mo., to James Marvin Wheeler, who preceded her in death March 16, 1999. She is survived by two sons, Harold Wheeler and wife, Pat, of Nixa, Mo., and Randy Wheeler of Florence, S.C.; one daughter, Connie Sullivan and husband, John, of Manhattan, Kan.; six grandchildren, Scott Sullivan, Dana Sullivan Dyer, Jennifer Wheeler Lashley, Clay Wheeler, Ashley Wheeler McBride, and Mark Horton; 10 great-grandchildren, John, Joseph, and Kaitlyn Sullivan, Jancee and Jake Lashley, Brayden McBride, Tavniah and Canon Dyer, Luke and Joey Horton. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two infant sisters. She was a member of the Talking Rocks Baptist Church of West Branson, Mo. She was a longtime resident in the Thayer and West Plains community. She loved crocheting, crafts, working puzzles and reading. Her family was the love of her life. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and friend to many, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or the Talking Rocks Baptist Church in West Branson, Mo., and can be left at the funeral home. Burial was held in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Howell County, Mo., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home Inc., West Plains, Mo. |
| Nancy Smith Wheeler |
Age 85, daughter of the late Will A. Smith and Grace Mooney, was born Nov. 24, 1915 in Couch, MO, and died Nov. 15, 2001 in Springfield, MO. She was married Oct. 15, 1938 in Billmore, MO, to Hugh Wheeler. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a devoted Christian of the First Baptist Church of Thayer. Throughout her life she spent hours helping others in the church and in the community. She loved kids and enjoyed her chosen vocation, teaching. She taught fifth grade in the Thayer School system for over 20 years. She was a graduate of Couch High School and Arkansas State University. Survivors include two sons, Bill Wheeler and wife, Tanna of Branson, MO; and Joe Wheeler of Arcadia, MO; four sisters, Joann Brewer of St. Charles, MO; Polly Koetting and husband Art of Okawville, IL; Ethel Goodrich and husband, Dalton of Bradenton, FL; and Berry Crase and husband, Calvin of Ash Grove, MO; one sister-in-law, Lorene Wheeler of Branson West, MO; one brother-in-law, Golden Wheeler and wife, Marge of Dallas, TX; five grandchildren, Jennifer Wheeler of Branson; Jerrod Wheeler and wife, Amie of Monroe, LA; Breah Wheeler-Ward and husband, Ted of Arcadia, MO; and DeShae Wheeler of Arcadia; many nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Carlee and John Bill Smith; one sister, Pauline Bolton; and one grandson, Gregory Ralph Wheeler. Services were Nov. 18, 2001 at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, with Billy Banks officiating. Burial was in the Howell Memorial Park at West Plains, MO, with arrangements under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc, of Thayer, MO. Pallbearers were Harold Wheeler, Rick Thomas, Don Brewer, Jim Wheeler, Scott Sullivan, and Kenny King. (SOUTH MISSOURIAN NEWS, 28/Nov/2001) |
| Almira May Carpenter White |
Age 89, of West Plains - Died Dec. 18, 2003, in West Vue Nursing Center in West Plains. Services Dec. 21, at Rose Chapel in Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. Michael Heston officiating. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. White was born Sept. 30, 1914, near Brandsville to William Alonzo and Lydia Jane (Ford) Carpenter. On March 27, 1935, she married Clark Lyle White in Salem, AR, and he preceded her in death. She was a graduate of West Plains High School. She was director of the West Plains Senior Center and had worked with the Howell County Clerk's Office and the West Plains Savings and Loan. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 193 in West Plains. Survivors include three children, Neal White of Springfield, VA, Wayne White of Pomona and Marilyn Vinson of Columbia; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. (COLUMBIA DAILY TRIBUNE, 20/Dec/2003) |
| Mary Richardson White |
Died Saturday; Funeral Tomorrow - 76 Year Old West Plains Resident Was Member Of Pioneer Family - Mrs. Mary White, 76, who had lived most of her life in and near West Plains, died Saturday morning at 10:30 at her home, 803 Hickory Street, where she had resided since 1921. The funeral service will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in the First Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. L. L. Johnston, followed by burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, five miles south of West Plains. The body will remain at the Thornburgh Funeral Home until time for services. Mrs. White was born near West Plains Jan. 30, 1875, the daughter of the late J. C. and Nancy Dulcina Richardson, pioneer residents of this community. She was a member of the Methodist Church and of the Rebecka Lodge. Her husband, J. T. White, died in 1913. Mrs. White, who had been a tailor and seamstress during her active years, had been confined to her home for the past seven months with illness. - Surviving Relatives - Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Fred Riley, West Plains, four sisters, Mrs. Ann Huddleston, Memphis TN; Mrs. Grace M. Lawson, Kansas City MO; Mrs. Roy Adams and Mrs. Earl Adams, both of West Plains; two brothers, Fred C. Richardson, Brookshire TX and H. Alex Richardson, Medford OR. The daughter and sisters were all with Mrs. White when she died. Her brothers were unable to be here. Attending the funeral in a body will be members of the Rebecka Lodge, who have been requested to meet at the Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. ~ West Plains Daily Quill June 11 1951. |
| Truman Lewis White |
Age 95, Mammoth Spring AR - Born Feb. 13, 1913, in Mammoth Spring, Ark., and passed away May 22, 2008, at Shepherd’s View Residential Care in Alton, Mo. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce White Somraty, Lodi, Calif.; one son, Delbert White, Inez, Texas; two granddaughters, Laurelle White, Fort Worth, Texas, and Lanelle White, Victoria, Texas; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melissa Odell (Young) White; his parents, Harmon and Nellie (Carroll) White; one sister, Beatrice (White) Beets; and one brother, John White. Truman was employed by the Milwaukee Railroad for 34 years in the greater Kansas City area. He was a certified Yard Master, Engine Foreman, Switchman and Brakeman for the Kansas City Terminal Railroad, the Rock Island Railroad, and the KCS-Kansas City Southern Railroad. During his service as a switchman, he switched the Pullman car that carried the atomic bomb, which was guarded by a squad of soldiers with orders to shoot anyone who approached within 60 feet of the car. He told the Army captain that unless he threw the rail switch, the Pullman car would sit on the tracks for a very long time. The Army captain relented and Truman threw the switch. When the captain returned two weeks later, he told him they had been transporting the atomic bomb. Truman also was a Master Mason, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 643 in Kansas City, Mo. He will be loved and missed by all. Graveside services were 9 a.m. today, Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home of Mammoth Spring, Ark. |
| JoAnn Whitson |
Born June 4, 1939, in Thomasville, Mo., the daughter of Owen Fred and Mary Virginia (Rowe) Denton. She departed this life on April 16, 2009, in Shoreacres, Texas, at the age of 69 years. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Ray Whitson; and brother, Jimmy Dale Denton. She is survived by four daughters, Cindy Gosa of Springfield, Mo., Lorrie Hatfield of Louisburg, N.C., Kimberly Dillon and Karen Kelly, both of Shoreacres, Texas; two brothers, Andy Mostajo of Dixon, Mo., and David Mostajo of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Polly Anna Johnson of Santa Maria, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Scott Dixon of Forsyth, Mo., Nicole Taylor of Twenty-nine Palms, Calif., Brent and Shellie Irvine of Louisburg, N.C., Samantha Kendrick of Willow Springs, Mo., Amber Hingle of Shoreacres, Texas, and Victor Walton of Springfield, Mo.; and four great grandchildren, Taylor, Connor, Kaiydence and Braiydon. JoAnn was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Mountain View. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View with Rev. Ross Marshall officiating. Interment was in Woodside Cemetery, Thomasville, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. (Howell County News) |
| Anna Elizabeth Pressley Whiteside |
Born the daughter of John S. Pressley and Mary Renneker Pressley on March 2, 1912, at Koshkonong, Mo., and on June 9, 2008, at Kaufman, Texas, the angels wrapped her in their wings and took her home at the age of 96 years. She was united in marriage Dec. 22, 1927, in Koshkonong, Mo., to Luther J. Whiteside, who preceded her in death Jan. 4, 1997. She is survived by three sons, Louis Whiteside, Koshkonong, Mo., Roy Whiteside, Dallas, Texas, and Gary Whiteside and wife, Debbie, Little Elm, Texas; one daughter, Mary Langle and husband, Cleo, Kaufman, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ray and Daisy Mae Whiteside, Thayer, Mo.; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Pressley; her husband, Luther Whiteside; one infant son; one granddaughter, Elaine Langle; three brothers; four sisters; and two daughters-in-law, Frances Whiteside and Norma Whiteside. Anna was a lifelong resident of Koshkonong, Mo., and a member of the Shiloh Grand Gulf Church near Thayer, Mo. As of late, she was living in Kaufman, Texas, with her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Cleo Langle, and attended Kaufman County Christian Church. She will be remembered as a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2008, in Shiloh Grand Gulf Cemetery near Thayer, Mo., with Rev. Dennis Williams officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008, in Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer. |
| Marsha Ann Wickham |
Funeral services for Marsha Ann Wickham, 54, West Plains, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Wickham died at 6:00 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Mo. She was born July 27, 1955, at Independence, Mo., to James Harvey and Dorothy Yvonne Corliss Robinson. She graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1973 and on April 28, 1973, was married at West Plains, Mo., to Perry Wickham. Mrs. Wickham was employed at Henry Law Firm. She loved her family. She is survived by her husband, Perry Wickham, of the family home; three children, Mike Wickham, wife, Lisa, of West Plains, Bryan Wickham of Willow Springs, Mo., and Jennifer Adams, husband, Allen, West Plains; four grandchildren; Steven, Kristin, Alyssa and Kaylee; her mother, Dorothy Robinson of Ozark, Mo.; four brothers, Richard Robinson of Pasadena, Texas, Gary Robinson, wife, Lisa, of Richardson, Texas, Larry Robinson of Ozark, Mo., and Mark Robinson, wife, Rebecca, of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews. Her father and one sister, Connie, precede her in death. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Relay For Life and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Christine Anglin Wiersema |
Christine Anglin Wiersema was born Feb. 9, 1918, in Pine Forest, Texas, the daughter of Willie Albert Anglin and Sarah (Sallie) Ann White Anglin. She passed away March 29, 2009, in West Plains, Mo., at the age of 91. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Casey Tripi of Sacramento, Calif., Chuck and Patty Wiersema, and Curt and Faye Wiersema, all of Willow Springs; one sister, Helen Davison, of Marietta, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Kim Watry, Julie Watry, both of Sacramento, Ann (Jack) Hines of Willow Springs, Sally (Ryan) Lawrence of Columbus, Ohio, Sherry (Marshall) Ney, of Lexington, Ky., Luke (Megan) Wiersema of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Pete Wiersema, U.S. Army/Afghanistan, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Buddy Tripi; her second husband, Whitey Wiersema; one daughter, Sherry Elaine Wiersema; her brothers, Meredith, Arnold, and Kenneth; and her sisters, Hazel and Billie Ruth. Christine graduated from high school in 1935. Later, she attended nursing school in Sherman, Texas, and joined the Army Nurse Corps. She married her first husband, Buddy, in 1944 shortly before he was sent overseas. He was killed in France during World War II. Christine was the first county health nurse in Upshur County, Texas. She was also a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Society in Gilmer, Texas. Later, Christine went to Galveston, Texas to take an advanced nursing course. She met a young man in the Coast Guard by the name of Laurin J. (Whitey) Wiersema. They were married in 1949. Christine worked as a public health nurse for Nueces County in Corpus Christi, Texas, for five years, shift nurse at the hospital in Manitowoc, Wis., and school nurse in the Willow Springs schools for five years. She later taught at the LPN school in West Plains until her retirement in 1981. She served on the board of directors for the newly built Willow Care Nursing Home from 1981 to 1989. When she resigned as a director, she continued serving as a volunteer, chiefly teaching oil painting to residents, and becoming the second-longest serving volunteer at Willow Care. She was always active in her local community: as a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Society, (later renamed the Women’s Chamber of Commerce), in her church as a member of the United Methodist Women, serving as a volunteer at MUNCH, and visiting church families, the sick or those in the nursing home. Christine was a long-time member of the Willow Springs United Methodist Church. Funeral services are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. (Howell County News) |
| Edward Wiley Wilbanks |
Funeral services for Edward Wiley Wilbanks, 77, West Plains, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the First Christian Church at Pomona with Bill Combs officiating. Mr. Wilbanks died at 9:55 p.m. Thursday at his home, suffering from an apparent heart attack. He was born April 5, 1902 at Pomona, the son of the late Jacob and Maggie DeBoard Wilbanks. In 1916 he was married in the state of Kansas to Jo Ann Christopher, who preceded him in death Sep. 18, 1970*. On Sep. 27, 1972 he was married at Pomona to Gladys Branstetter. He had been a school bus driver for the Willow Springs School District for more than 30 years. Mr. Wilbanks had been a member of the Christian Church since young manhood with his present membership in the First Christian Church at Pomona. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Wilbanks, West Plains; one daughter, Mildred (Mrs. Garrett Graham), Pomona; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Elmer Wilbanks, West Plains. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Roberson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. PALLBEARERS: Burse Fugate, Elwell Pierce, Clair Corman, Harold Jones, Joe Hinds, Lester Jones; ORGANIST: Beulah Caton; INTERMENT: Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.
*NOTE: Jo Ann Christopher Wilbanks died in an automobile accident. |
| Rev. Francis Kellet Wilbur |
Rev. Wilbur, 49, Dies in Hospital Sunday Morning - Native of West Plains Was Christian Church Pastor in Tulsa OK - Rev. Francis Kellett Wilber, 49, former resident of West Plains and nephew of Howard and Elmer Kellett and Mrs. Ralph Ward, all of this community, died yesterday morning at 10:30 in a Tulsa hospital, where he had undergone a major operation on the preceding Thursday. Funeral arrangements are in complete but a service will be held in Tulsa, where Rev. Wilber was a pastor of one of the Christian churches, and the body returned to West Plains for burial. Rev. Wilbur was bon in West Plains, the son of the late W. S. and Effie Kellett Wilbur. He was educated in the schools here. He and his wife both later attended SMS in Springfield and then Tulsa University at Tulsa OK where both received their college degrees. He was married to Miss Margaret Bartleson of South Fork soon after his mother died in 1941. - Ordained Here - He was ordained into the ministry in the Fist Christian Church here. In addition to servicing his church in Tulsa, Wilbur had been teaching for several years in the public schools there. He visited in West Plains week before last, leaving here Saturday , June 2. Besides his wife and the relatives in West Plains, he is survived by two aunts, Mrs. Marian Kallaher of Memphis TN and Mrs. T. S. Meek of Shelby MS. ~ West Plains Daily Quill June 11 1951. |
| Charles Michael Wilkerson |
- Born the son of Charles Woodrow Wilkerson and Frankie Irene Smith Wilkerson on Jan. 24, 1950, in Myrtle, Mo., and departed this life June 27, 2007, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 57 years. He was united in marriage January 1970 at Medway, Ohio, to Carla Bills. He was united in marriage November 1982 to Marit Keith. He is survived by three sons, Charles-Matthew James Wilkerson and wife, Jennifer, Troy, Ohio, Paul-Michael Gordon Wilkerson, Myrtle, Mo., and Bjorn Joseph Wilkerson, Myrtle, Mo.; three grandchildren, Charles-William Dean Wilkerson, Cameron-Matthew James Wilkerson and Taylor Ann Wilkerson, all of Troy, Ohio; his companion, Myrna Burns, Myrtle, Mo.; three sisters, JoKay Smith and husband, Jerry, Mammoth Spring, Ark., Becky Haney and husband, Jack, Mammoth Spring, Ark., and Suzanne Callahan and husband, Jack, Jonesboro, Ark.; two nieces, Dawn Purdom and Morgan Haney; two nephews, Chase and Carter Callahan; a special buddy, his golden retriever, Jenny; other relatives and many friends. |
| Sherry Susan Miller Wilkens |
Passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at her home. Born on Aug. 30, 1959, in Scottfield, Ill., to John and Margie (McBride) Miller, she was 48 years. Sherry grew up in Willow Springs where she graduated from Willow Springs High School, and later served her country in the U.S. Air Force. Sherry had a great love for animals and would spend many hours watching television surrounded by her many dogs. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margie May Miller, and a sister Deborah Harpell; and two brothers, John and Steve Miller. Sherry is survived by her husband Larry Wilkins of Vanzant, Mo.; her father, John Miller of Willow Springs; stepson Chris Wilkins of Vanzant; her brothers, David Earl Miller of Fort Leonard Wood and Jerry L. Miller of Willow Springs. She is further survived by her uncle, Jerry Miller of Willow Springs. The funeral service was scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Willow Funeral Home. Burial was to follow the service at the Willow Springs City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
| Earnest Lloyd Willard |
Age 85, of West Plains - He was born May 19, 1925, in Rover, Mo., to Archie Clark and Maggie Martha Andrews Willard. Mr. Willard died 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at Brooke Haven HealthCare. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy Sea Bees during World War II. Mr. Willard had been employed in marketing and sales for 27 years with Leigh Building Products, retiring in 1988. He also had represented the Float Away Home Products and MFSS Inc. In years past, Mr. Willard had been a member of the VFW and Moose Club and was still a member of the Elks and Am Vets. He is survived by four children, Gary Willard and wife Jan, Ronald Willard Sr. and wife Joyce, Steve Willard and wife Christine, and Cynthia Martinelli and husband Mark; 13 grandchildren, Tina, Tammy, Jenny, Angela, Scott Lloyd, Kimberly, Dawn, Ronald Jr., Amanda, Steven, Brandon, Scout, and Max; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Amy Dickinson; the mother of his children, Betty Willard, and several nieces and nephews. His parents and one brother, Archie Willard Jr., precede him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Am Vets and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Goldie Mae Morgan Willard |
Died Feb. 29, 2000, at Rose Skill Care Nursing Home, Jonesboro, AR. She was born April 1, 1917, in Howell County, MO; the daughter of Jim D. and Mila Huddleston Morgan. On Feb. 14, 1934, she was married at Peace Valley to Jewell Clifford Willard, who preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1994. Mrs. Willard was a member of Church of Christ of Trumann, AR. Survivors include two children, Bill R. Willard and wife, Jean of Trumann; Jack Willard and wife, Pam of West Plains; one sister, Nadene Ford of St. Louis; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Ruby Bratcher; and one brother, H.W. Morgan. Funeral services are March 2, 2000, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains, with Evangelists Neale Phipps and Ivie Powell officlat1ng. Burial in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home Inc. of West Plains, MO. (WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL, 01/Mar/2000) |
| Jewell Clifford Willard |
Son of the late Roy W. Willard and Mae Baser Willard, was born February 14, 1915 in Oklahoma and died February 19, 1994 in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 79 years and 5 days. He was united in marriage in Peace Valley, MO on February 14, 1934 to Goldie Morgan. He is survived by his wife Goldie Willard, West Plains, MO; two sons, Bill Willard, Harrisburg, AR and Jack Willard, West Plains, MO; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother Edwin Willard, West Plains, MO and one sister Darlene Phipps, West Plains, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Wayne Willard, Vibert Willard, Eugene Willard, and Porter Willard. He was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ of West Plains, MO. He worked at Southwest Mobile for many years. He served in the United States Army during WW II. (FUNERAL HOME ANNOUNCEMENT) |
| Rev. Joseph Martin Willard |
Son of John 'Elbert' Willard, Sr. & Sarah Jane Colyott. Married Susan 'Rhoda' Spurlock Mar. 19, 1889 at Ash Flat AR. - An area Methodist Minister for 77 years, the Rev. Joseph Martin Willard, 98, West Plains, died this morning in Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Aug. 16. He served for two years as southern county Judge with Judge J. L. House and the late Jim Spence when the present county court house was built in 1936. The Rev. Mr. Willard was born 7 miles south of Thomasville July 14, 1865 to the late John and Sarah Colyott Willard. On March 19, 1889 Mr. Willard married Susan Rhoda Spurlock, the youngest daughter of the late Dave and Mary Spurlock of Ash Flat, AR. Mrs. Willard died Nov. 18, 1962. The Rev. Mr. Willard spent a greater part of his life as a circuit rider preaching at West Plains, Cabool, Hickory Valley and Arkansas for the Methodist Church. Survlving are five sons, Albert A. Willard, city collector at Willow Springs; Arthur Willard and Walter Willard both of West Plains; Wayne Willard, Koshkonong; and Cecil Ben Willard, Kansas City. Three daughters, Belva Ann, Gertrude Spann and Luna Druscilla preceded their parents in death. The Rev. Willard married a number of couples, but during his two years as county judge, he married 72 couples. He received his 50-year Mason pin from the Koshkonong lodge and was a member of the Odd Fellow lodge there. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be under the direction of Carter Funeral Home ot West Plains, MO. (WEST PLAINS QUILL, 05/Sep/1963) |
| William Roy Willard |
Age 92, West Plains - Funeral services were Sunday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with the Rev. Harold Urich officiating. Mr. Willard died Friday in West Plains Memorial Hospital. He was born June 18, 1885 at Rover, MO, the son of the late John and Mary King Willard. On Feb. 9, 1908 he was married at Peace Valley to Verdella May Baser, who preceded him in death May 12, 1974. Mr. Willard had been a member of the Lost Pond School Board in Oregon County for a number of years. He was of the Christian Faith and attended Victoria Mission Church. Survivors include five children, Wayne Willard; Edwin Willard; Vibert Willard; Jewell Willard; and Mrs. Neal (Darlene) Phipps, all of West Plains, MO; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two brothers and two sisters, Hubert Willard; Hosea Willard; Mrs. Jay (Mabel) Garrett; and Mrs. John (Gertrude) Griffith, all of West Plains. Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife; two sons, Porter and Eugene;, three brothers and one sister. Interment was beside his wife in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, of West Plains, MO. (WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL, 29/Aug/1977) |
| Edward W. Wilbanks |
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Mar. 27, 1980, in the First Christian Church at Pomona with Bill Combs officiating. Mr. Wilbanks died Mar. 27 at his home. Pallbearers were Harold Jones, Herbert Frazee, Nick McMahan, Doug Brewer, Jerry Christopher and Homer Turner. Persons attending from out of the area included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Armstrong, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pace, Mountain Home AR; Chris Graham, Springfield MO; Mrs. Phil Kilpatric, Mrs. Harry Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wilbanks, Willow Springs MO; Mrs. Edgar Curtis, Mountain View MO, and Howard Collins, Creve Coeur IL. Burial wa sin Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| Jamie Lynn Wills Willbanks |
Born February 20, 1977 at Mountain View, MO, the daughter of Craig and Debra Lynn Duncan Wills, and departed this life, after a hard battle with leukemia, on May 15, 2007 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO at the age of 30 years. She was a graduate of Summersville High School in 1995 and graduated in 1999 from the College of the Ozarks with a Bachelor degree in Administration of Justice. Jamie worked as an insurance agent for Landrum Insurance Agency in Mountain View and previously worked for the Division of Family Services as a Child Abuse Investigator. She was a member of the Mountain View Christian Church where she was actively involved with teaching the pre-school age children, helping with Vacation Bible School, as well as leading a ladies group. She was always willing and enthusiastic about helping out in anyway that she could. She was passionate about the Lord and doing his work. Jamie was married to Matt Douglas Willbanks on January 2, 1999 at Mountain View, MO. To this union one daughter, Kayna Alyse, was born. She absolutely adored being a wife and mother and this is what she always wanted to be known as. She loved and cherished her family beyond compare.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, A.J. Duncan, and an uncle, Terry Wallander. Jamie is survived by her parents; Craig and Debra Wills of Summersville, MO; her husband, Matt Douglas Willbanks; one daughter, Kayna Alyse Willbanks, of Mountain View, MO; one brother, Jay and wife, Susie, Duncan; nieces, Tanya and Tayla Duncan; nephew, Tristan Duncan of Summersville, MO; her grandparents, Hershel and Geneva Wills of Greenville, MO; and Norma Duncan of Summersville, MO; and many other relatives and friends. Of all the titles that Jamie had throughout her life; wife, Mommy, daughter, sis, Aunt Mimi, daughter-in-law, best friend; the greatest title she carried was that of a faithful child of God. She loved the Lord and gave her testimony throughout her battle with leukemia. Her faith grew and became stronger each day and she encouraged everyone around her with her uplifting spirit and words. She is a testament to the scripture from II Timothy 4:7-8, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day…" We will all miss her greatly, but we also know that she has received her crown of righteousness and will be celebrating with Jesus. Funeral services were held Friday, May 18, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the Mountain View Christian Church with Pastor Jeff Phillips and Pastor Ross Marshall officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. |
| Thomas Edward Williford |
Birch Tree, Mo., died Sunday, March 29, at the age of 76. He was born Oct. 6, 1932, the son of John Emanuel and Marie (Stanford) Williford in Maple, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Deanna; one son, J.C. Williford; and one sister. Survivors include one son, Gregory Kent Williford of Ava, Mo.; one daughter, Jamie Barclay and Vincent, of St. Louis, Mo.; mother-in-law, June Tripp, of Mountain View, Mo.; and five grandchildren, Jesse, Talon, Connor, Ethan and Rose. After a career of 42 years in management with Walgreens, Tom retired to his Bluebird Ranch in Birch Tree, Mo., where he raised Mammoth Jack stock. Funeral services were held Friday, April 3, 2009, at United Methodist Church, Mountain View, Mo., with Pastor Kathy Osiel officiating. Interment was in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View |
| Deanna Faye McDowell Williams |
Daughter of Elmer and Alice McGraff McDowell. She passed away on December 26, 2005 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 67. She married Carl Williams on September 4, 1958 in Raytown, Missouri. Deanna had attended EMT training and had also mastered the art of sign language. She enjoyed spending time crafting. She is preceded in death by her father and one sister, Beverly Axline. Deanna is survived by her mother, Alice McDowell; husband, Carl Williams of Birch Tree, Missouri; two sons, Patrick Williams of Witchita Falls, Texas and Ernest Williams of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Denise Holtz of Paola, Kansas and Jayna Beissel of Birch Tree, Missouri; two brothers, Gene McDowell of Ellisville, Missouri and Elmer McDowell, of Birch Tree, Missouri; one sister, Judy Kreitler of Decatur, Illinois; one brother in law, Milford Axline of Festus, Missouri; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View, Missouri with Pastor Rodney McCann officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, MO. |
| Marilyn Jean Rhodebeck Williams |
Age 80 of Cabool Texas Co MO - Passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the Kabul Nursing Home. She was born on Sept. 28, 1927, in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of the late Harold and Marie (Forney) Rhodebeck. Marilyn was united in marriage to James Eugene Williams in June of 1946. The fullness of their lives together touched many throughout the Ozarks and the Midwest. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Eugene; and a brother, John Rhodebeck. Marilyn is survived by her brother, Delmer Rhodebeck of Illinois. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. Services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Liberty Faith Church in Norwood, Mo., with Pastor Reggie Kelly officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery near Houston, Mo., under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to a charity of donor’s choice. |
| Anna Lou Fields Hubbard Willis |
(May 17, 1914 - Oct. 3, 1995) - Daughter of Robert Henry Fields & Louella Jerusha Bryant. She had one brother Robert Louis Fields and one sister Lois Fields. She married Harold Vernon Willis and together they had five children, Carolyn June Thornton, Nicol Willis, Bonnie Louise Massey, LaBarbara Willis, Betty Joan Young McCain, Robert Harold Willis, Larry Dean Willis and Pamela Holler. |
| Barbara Lynn ‘Bobbie’ Wills |
Barbara Lynn “Bobbie” Wills was born Oct. 29, 1961, in Laramie, Wyo., the daughter of Donald Lee and Barbara (Phipps) Wills. She departed this life on May 12, 2009, in Mountain View Healthcare, Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 47. Preceding her in death were two special stepfathers, Carl Pittman and Richard Bradford. Bobbie is survived by her mother, Barbara Pittman of Mountain View, Mo.; her father, Donald Wills of Canby, Ore.; sister, Debbie Tranbarger and husband, Gary, of Mountain View; half-brother, Tony Wills of Woodburn, Ore.; nieces and nephews, Christie Hill and husband, Peter, Carrie Donaldson and husband, Brian, and Brandon Finley; great nieces and nephews, Kody, Corbin, Reese, and Addyson Hill; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Bobby was a Jeff Gordon racing fan. She enjoyed bowling, music and dancing. She also loved Diet Coke and M&Ms. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Yarber Mortuary with Rev. Glenn Green officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. (Howell County News, May 20, 2009)
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| Minerva Catherine 'Minnie' Roberson Wilson |
(Feb. 15, 1854- Mar. 30, 1914) - Mrs. Minnie C. Wilson died at her home here early Monday morning of heart failure. She is survived by her husband and three grown sons, all of whom were present at the time of her death. The sons are Thomas Wilson, Monett, Mo., Dug Wilson, Dora, Mo., and James Wilson, Brandsville, Mo. Interment was made at Cureall Tuesday. - "Pomona", West Plains Journal, Thursday, April 2, 1914 Minerva is the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Proffitt Roberson. |
| Sierra Wilson |
Age16 months - Daughter of Beth Pendergraft of West Plains - Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Township Line Church on south Highway 17, West Plains. Sierra died March 31, 2008, in Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. She is the granddaughter of Bill and Mary Muszynski of West Plains. |
| Peter Herbert Witt |
Son of the late James and Vera Mae Witt - Born on Aug. 2, 1927, in Eminence MO, and departed this life on Nov. 13, 2008, in the St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield MO following a short illness. He was 81 years, 3 months and 11, days of age. Pete grew up and attended school in Willow Springs MO. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a seaman first class and was honorably discharged on July 8, 1945. He was united in marriage to Rosemary Norris on June 21, 1952, in Willow Springs MO. One daughter was born to this union. Pete was employed as a field mechanic and later an equipment supervisor for the MO Department of Transportation and retired after 47 years. He enjoyed being outdoors tending to his vegetable gardens each year and growing his prize tomatoes. He also liked taking care of his farm in Willow Springs. He worked on and collected antique tractors and cars and was well known for his ability to fix Volkswagens. Pete married Maxine Melton Hutchison in 1990 in Mountain Grove MO. They made their home on East Ninth Street in Mountain Grove for the past 18 years. He was saved and baptized at a young age and became a member of the First Baptist Church in Mountain Grove. He enjoyed attending services and visiting with his many friends in the community. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosemary on April 29, 1987; and by one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Witt of their home; his daughter, Susan Witt of Mountain Grove; one brother, John Witt of the state of Arkansas; his church family and many friends who will miss him very much. Online condolences may be offered at www.craighurttfuneralhome.com. Funeral services for Peter Witt were held Monday, November 17, in the First Baptist Church in Mountain Grove with Rev. Gene Edwards officiating. Diana Edwards sang 'Daddy’s Hands' and 'Wish You Were Here.' Pallbearers were David Prock, Don Lutes, W.D. Neuroth, Lewis Pridemore, Sherrell DeBusk and Bob Shannon. Burial was in the Willow Springs City Cemetery, Willow Springs, under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home Mountain Grove MO. |
| Margie Willene Eudy Wood |
Age 32, of Siloam Springs Rt., West Plains. - (1969) - Funeral services at 2 p.m. in the New Liberty Church with the Rev. Lester Bradford and the Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Mrs. Wood died Saturday in the West Plains Memorial Hospital where she had been a patent for two weeks. She was born Mar. 27, 1937 in Tuckerman AR, the daughter of Elmo Eudy and Gladys Lewis Eudy, Rt. 2, Pomona. She was married Nov. 23, 1956 at West Plains to Kenneth E. Wood, Sr., who survives her. She was a member of the new Liberty Church and graduated from West Plains Senior High school in 1955. Surviving, in addition to her husband and parents, are three daughters, Patricia, Sheryl and Carolyn Wood, West Plains, two sons, Kenneth E., Jr. and Scott Wood, West Plains, maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Lewis, Osawatomie KS, three sisters, Mrs. Bonabeth Thompson and Mrs. Charlotte Ford, West Plains, and Mrs. Linda Kessinger, Glendale CA, and one brother, Charles Eudy, USAF, Libya Africa. The family will receive friends tonight from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Carter Chapel. Interment will be in New Liberty Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. |
| William Thomas 'Tom' Woods |
Age 53, Willow Springs MO - died Friday, April 13, 2001 at St John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield MO. He was born Feb. 19, 1948 at Winona MO, the son
of Edward and Gladys Ballance Woods. Tom graduated from Winona High School in
1966. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the
Vietnam War. He married Shirley Nielson on Sep. 25, 1992 at Pomona Christian
Church. Tom's hobbies were drag racing and restoring Corvettes. He was a member
of Pomona Christian Church, where he loved to talk and visit with friends. He
recently retired from United Parcel Service after 30 years of service. Survivors
include his wife, Shirley; one daughter, Megan, of the home; two brothers,
Jack Woods and wife Loretta, Winona, and Roger Woods and wife Alice, Mountain
View; one sister, Sherry Woods and son Jacob, Winona; father and mother-in-law
Don and Joyce Nielson; sisters-in-law, Natalie and husband Jack Cauldwell, and
RaDona and husband Brad Henry; several nieces and nephews, and special friends,
Ralph and Tessie Parker, Rolla MO. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Apr. 16, 2001 at Pomona
Christian Church with Rick Wheeler and Harold Smith officiating. Interment was
in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery at Pomona under the direction of Yarber
Mortuary of Mountain View. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pomona
Christian Church Building Fund or to the American Diabetes Association. |
| Lyman Little Woodward |
Civil War Veteran - March 6, 1843 - July 5, 1901 - Descendants of the late William H. Woodward participated in placing the military plaque on the grave of Civil War Veteran Lyman Little Woodward on June 18, 2008. Lyman Woodward is one of six sons of William Woodward who were all Civil War Veterans. The Veterans Administration supplied the bronze military plaque and the granite base was donated by Thornhill-Dillion Mortuary of Joplin, MO. Memorial services were held on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Munsell Chapel Cemetery. Bob Smith introduced Carol Pennycuick who spoke and read the Gettysburg Address. Also speaking at the service was Retired General Robert Pennycuick who is now with the Jefferson Barracks Civil War Museum. Rose Oxley played the dulcimer providing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again" and "Amazing Grace" during the memorial service. Full Military Rites were provided by the West Plains Honor Guard with the gun salute. The United States Flag provided by the Veterans Administration was folded and presented by the Military Honor Guard to George M. Woodward a great - great - great grandson of Lyman Little Woodward. The memorial service was concluded with "Taps" played by a retired music teacher who is also a member of the Honor Guard. Lyman passed away in 1901, so there were no tears of sorrow at the graveside. However, the occasion was impressive enough to make one weep. With a small attendance, everyone was up close and could see and hear all that was happening. Descendants attending were: Robert "Bob" and Connie Smith; Robert "Bob" and Carol Pennycuick; Rose Oxley; Dan and Letha Searcy; Evaline Cox; Sally Chilton; George and Priscilla Woodward; Retha Bromley; Dan Bromley; Roy and Julia Lankford; and Rex and Ella Lankford. Also attending was DJ Gross of Duncan Funeral Home. |
| J. T. Woodworth |
Age 77, West Plains - Memorial services were Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Woodworth died at 3:47 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Ark. He was born Feb. 21, 1931, in Bakersfield, Mo., the son of the late Joe Bill Woodworth and Emma Brooks Mullins Woodworth. J.T. graduated from the Bakersfield High School with the class of 1950 and entered the U.S. Army on April 25, 1952, during the Korean War. He was trained in the use of heavy equipment and became an expert crane operator. Following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1954, J.T. returned to Bakersfield, Mo., where he and Barbara Kytle were married in 1954. J.T. was hired by the International Shoe Company in West Plains and retired after 40 years as head machinist, leaving behind years of hard work, successful experiences and many close friends. Upon his retirement, he and Barbara opened the 'Elledge House Antiques' in West Plains. They were blessed to have 14 very happy years working together and made many friends and acquaintances during their years in business. J.T. was an avid fisherman and hunter and an accomplished marksman. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sue Kytle Woodworth, of the family home; four children, Connie Henry, husband, Don, Jim Woodworth, wife, Tammy, Cindy Woodworth Murray and John Woodworth, wife, Kim, all of West Plains; five grandchildren, James Derek Woodworth, Garth David Woodworth, Jacob Brilee Woodworth, Jennifer Henry Davis and Jason Richman Henry; one great-granddaughter, Brina Jacen Davis; one nephew, Mike Lott; two sisters, Jo Emma Lott and Mary Lou Woodworth, both of West Plains; and many cousins and friends. His parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl and Florence Kytle; and one brother-in-law, Wallace Lott, precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Bert Woody |
Born in Howell Co MO on January 18, 1884, the son of Elijah M. Woody and Elizabeth Farmer Woody. He was one of four children born to this marriage; his siblings were Russell, Bill and Josephine Josie. Bert died on March 7, 1953 in Howell Co MO and is buried in New Hope Cemetery at Peace Valley, Howell Co MO. |
| Maxine Mable Squires Woolman |
Age 78, West Plains, died Sept 3, 2000 at her home. She was born March 15, 1922 at Fanchon, the daughter of John Allison and Arnie Willard Squires. She graduated from West Plains High School with the class of 1939 and on Oct. 3, 1941 was married at West Plains to Frank Woolman. In 1984, Mrs. Woolman retired from Centerre Bank and was a former member of the West Plains Business and Professional Women's Organization. She was of the Church of God faith, with her membership in the First Church of God of West Plains for more than 65 years. Survivors include her husband, Frank Woolman, of the family home; two sons, Larry D. Woolman and Ronald G. Woolman, both of West Plains; three grandchildren, Michael Woolman McEntire, Jonesboro, AR; Michele Woolman, Nashville, TN; and Blake A. Woolman, West Plains; two brothers, Alvin E. Squires and wife, Joyce; and Charles Squires and wife, Jeanne, all of West Plains; one sister. Blanche Rouintree and husband, the Rev. Carl Rouintree. Pearisburg, VA; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services are Sep. 6, 2000, in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains, with the Rev. Greg Reeder officiating. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL, 05/Sep/2000) |
| Hubert Jehu Woolsey |
Born March 11, 1933 in Summersville, Missouri, the third of three children, to Ervie and Thelma (Cox) Woolsey. He died April 25, 2008, in St. John’s St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 75. Hubert was united in marriage to Pauline Goodwin on February 21, 1956 at Houston, Missouri. To this union, two children were born, Beverly Mae and William Hubert. Hubert is preceded in death by his dad, Ervie Woolsey, and his mother, Thelma Mae Woolsey; his stepmother, Allie Woolsey; his father-in-law, Charley Goodwin, and mother-in-law, Edna Goodwin; three stepsisters, Phyllis, Nancy, and Susie; one stepbrother, Lloyd; three brothers-in-law, Dallas Brawley, Curtis and Charles Goodwin; one stepbrother-in-law, Babe Webb; and two sisters-in-law, Wilda Woolsey and Myrtle Goodwin. Hubert is survived by his wife, Pauline, of 52 years; his daughter, Beverly Henson and husband, Jim, of Farmington, Missouri; his son, William Hubert Woolsey and wife, Karen, of The Colony, Texas; four grandchildren, Dustin Henson, Jacob, Casia, and Heather Woolsey; four step grandchildren, Bobbie, Michael, Jimmy, and Spring; eight step great-grandchildren; one brother, Edgar Woolsey of Pueblo, Colorado; one sister, Beulah Brawley of Summersville, Missouri; four sisters-in-law, Bertha Lawrence, Vernal Mofield, Carolyn Sharp, Bonita Allen, all of Mountain View, Missouri; four brothers-in-law, Gene Goodwin, Ed Lawrence, Lester Sharp and Raymond Allen, all of Mountain View, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Hubert leaves behind a very special friend of 38 years, Larry Deatherage. Hubert was well known in his community for his music and had several musician friends that are too numerous to name. Hubert gave his heart to God and was baptized by Reverend Nolan Wilkins. He lived a good and faithful life. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him and who were touched by his life and his music. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. April 28, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Rev. Nolan Wilkins officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. |
| Lonnie Dale Woolsey |
Born February 12, 1959 in West Plains, MO to Edgar and Wilda Mitchell Woolsey and departed this life December 3, 2007 at his home in Buffalo, MO, making his age 48 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilda Woolsey, one sister, Connie Woolsey, two grandpas, Papa Ervie Woolsey and Grandpa Tom Mitchell, one grandmother Mae Woolsey and one special uncle, Dallas Brawley. He is survived by his dad, Edgar Woolsey of Pueblo, CO; two brothers, Ronnie Woolsey of Pueblo, CO and Donnie Woolsey of Rogersville, MO; two sisters, Bonnie Woolsey of Denver, CO and Wendy of Colorado Springs, CO; and one grandmother, Velma Mitchell of Birch Tree, MO. Several aunts and uncles, Hubert and Pauline Woolsey of Mountain View, MO; Beulah Brawley of Summersville, MO; Don Mitchell and family of Lake Ozark, MO; Ken Mitchell and family of Richardson, TX; Wanda Reeves and family of OR. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including a good friend, Ron Hanson of Buffalo, MO. Lonnie was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend. He always made sure he told you he loved you. With his big bright smile and loving arms, he always made you feel like you were special. Lonnie Dale, we’ll miss you and that big smile of yours. You are gone, but you’ll never be forgotten. |
| Troy Hubert Woolsey |
Troy Hubert Woolsey was born Dec. 17, 1930, at Arroll, Mo., to Herbert and Phyllis (Tune) Woolsey. He went home to be with the Lord March 11, 2010, at Mountain View Healthcare after a long illness. Troy was 79 years old. Troy attended grade school at Wolford country school. He attended high school at Summersville. Troy was united in marriage to Verna Louise Taber on June 11, 1951, in Hardy, Ark. To this union, one son was born. Survivors include his wife, Verna, of the home in Mountain View; one son, Dewayne and Janet Woolsey of Mountain View; one grandson, Curt and Susan Woolsey of Mountain View; two granddaughters, Anna Lynn and Allie Faith Woolsey; sister, Dorothy and Dick Mays of Morton, Wash.; brothers, Herman and Stella Woolsey, Wilford and Bernita Woolsey, Milford and Donna Woolsey, Wilbur and Janella Burks, all of Mountain View; and 18 step-brothers and sisters. Troy also had a special relationship with Verna’s younger brothers and sisters: Connie, John, Mary, Rowd and Calvin. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Alf Burks. Troy went to Wyoming to work in the timber with some of his family after he finished school. When he returned to Mountain View, he bought a gas station. Later, he started working in the milk business running milk trucks and was co-owner, along with good friend Ron Webb, of cheese plants in Mountain View, West Plains and Mansfield. Troy also built more than 50 houses in Mountain View with his brother, Herman. He enjoyed being on his farm. Troy served on the Mountain View city council, Mountain View Bank board for 16 years, and Howell-Oregon Co-Op board. He enjoyed his community. He never knew a stranger and could talk to anyone. Troy loved to travel with good friends, Orval and Annie Miller and Buck and Connie Morgan. In later years, he and Verna, along with other family members, would camp in the Snowy Range of Wyoming. He loved to sit around the campfire with his family and talk about the times they spent working in the timber together. Troy, along with Verna, was a member of Arroll Community Church. He was baptized in the river in December 1961. He was the superintendent at Arroll Church for more than 20 years. Troy’s mother emphasized the importance of church and having God in each of her children’s lives. Troy was a loving husband, dad, father-in-law and grandpa. He loved all of his family but Curt, Anna and Allie were his pride and joy. He called Anna and Allie “grandpa’s little girls” and always enjoyed the time he spent with them. Although Troy will be greatly missed by all who knew him, we are assured that he has gone to a far better place that has been prepared for him. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Yarber Mortuary with Brother Glenn Green officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View. Condolences may be made at www.yarbermortuary.com. |
| Violet Marie Merchant Woolsey |
Born Nov. 3, 1919, in Oklahoma, the daughter of William Henry Merchant and Adella C. Merchant. She passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at Ellington, Mo., at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 18 days. She was united in marriage to Claude O. Woolsey on April 21, 1953 at St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Adella Merchant; her husband, Claude O. Woolsey in 1978; and her very good friend Ruth McKeon. She is survived by her friends Lauren Cantrell and husband, Lowell, of Winona, Mo.; her good friend John Bandy of Summersville, Mo.; and many other friends in the area. Vi and Claude retired to Summersville from St. Louis, Mo., in the 1970s. Vi had a beauty shop in St. Louis. Although she had retired from being a beautician/hairstylist, Vi still kept her cutting scissors in her dresser drawer until she passed away. She always disliked someone else fixing or cutting her hair. Vi moved to Birch Tree Place in 2004 after she was injured in an automobile accident. She later moved to Brent B. Tinnin Nursing Home in Ellington, Mo., in May 2006. Vi loved animals and always had a dog or cat in her home. Vi even adopted two different kittens during the time she lived at Birch Tree Place. She later had to give the kittens to new owners when the kittens started scratching her. Vi collected all kinds of cats including stuffed, ceramic, statutes, pictures of cats, and all types of cat paraphernalia and displayed them in her room. She really felt at home with all her cats. Vi never met a cat she didn’t like. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Bethel Cemetery at Summersville, Mo., under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville. Howell County News 10-01-07. |
| Robert C. Wray |
Pomona MO - Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Plains, with Bishop Dr. Jeffrey Roylance officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Robert died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in Pomona at age 84. He was born Tuesday, March 11, 1924, in Tulare, Calif., son of Ivan V. and Esther R. Hines Wray. He married Virginia L. Parks on January 16, 1993, in Oakland, Calif. He worked as a master carpenter and was self employed. Robert Wray was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and lived in Pomona since 1995, moving from Watsonville, Calif. He researched the Internet extensively for genealogy and family information. He was interested in current events, enjoyed making things for his family and loved gardening. Robert Wray is survived by one son, Robert J. (Cheryl) Wray of Midland, Texas; three daughters, Cynthia L. Wray of Scottsdale, Ariz., Esther (William) Fish of Uncasville, Conn., and Mary C. (David) DeLaLoza of Chula Vista, Calif.; two stepsons, Ron (Rosemary) Keaton of Gilmore, Calif., and Kenneth McDaniel of Pomona; a stepdaughter, Kathleen (Bob) Bassham of Salem, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Curt Wray of Tacoma, Wash.; and lifelong best friend, Dallas ‘Boot’ Britt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia L. Wray and his parents. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery, Salem, Ark., with pallbearers Bob Wray, John Smallwood, David Smallwood, David DeLaLoza Jr., Paul DeLaLoza and Kenny McDaniel. Honorary pallbearers are Curt Wray, Dallas ‘Boot’ Britt, Bob Bassham, Steven Russell, Jerry Walker, Roy Wilcoxsen, George Austin, Van Roloson and Billy Durden. Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guest book at www.kirbyandfamily.com. |
| Noah Wyatt Wright |
Age 80, of Pottersville Rt, West Plains MO - Died at 8:20 Saturday at Christa Hogan Hospital. Mr. Wright was born near Pottersville, MO, November 26, 1877 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Willis Martin Wright. He made his home his entire life in the Blue Mound community, near Pottersville, on the same farm on which he was born. He was a livestock dealer and was engaged in farming. He always took an active interest in the affairs of his community. He was a member of the Congregational Methodist Church for 53 years, having his membership in the Spring Creek Methodist Church. It was through his untiring efforts, the Spring Creek Church was organized, which is now active in the Blue Mound Community. He married Rhoda Agnes Breedlove, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Breedlove, Feb. 7, 1905 at Pottersville. She died in May 1937. On July 5, 1945 he married Mrs. Naomi Shelley, who survives; as do three step-sons, Earl Shelley and Sam Shelley, Independence; Paul Shelley, West Plains; a step-daughter Bessie Teft, Kansas City; a brother, Luther Wright of Pottersville. Four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Spring Creek Methodist Church with Rev. James Sharp and Rev. R. R. DeBoard officiating. Elk Creek choir sang "O Come Angel Band" "It Is Well With My Soul" and "I Will Meet You in the Morning". Burial was in the Blue Mound Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson Funeral Home. Pallbearers were John Roberson, Dave Roberson, Hershell Parrett, Arch Pentecost, Roy Clark and John Rogers. (WEST PLAINS QUILL, 4 October 1958.) |
| Teresa Jean Thomas Wright |
Returned to her Heavenly Father and her Savior on June 24, 2008. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Christy and Roe in West Plains, Mo. Teresa was born July 2, 1964, in Kansas City, Mo. Her parents were Pat and Terry Thomas. Teresa married Rick Wright on Jan. 11, 1991, and together they raised five sons, Ben, Chris, Oran, Matt, and Calvin, and one daughter, Crystal. Teresa’s greatest gift to her family and friends was her love and example. Teresa’s husband, Rick, was right when he said, “Teresa never met a person she didn’t love and they couldn’t help but love her back.” Teresa and Rick shared a rare and tender love that was evident as they fought Teresa’s illness together. Earlier this year, Teresa increased her fight with cancer as she anticipated the birth of her grandson, Cole, in April 2008. Teresa fought with amazing determination and was blessed to hold and love Baby Cole before she passed. Every time she saw him, he brought a smile to her face. Teresa was a dearly loved member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved Jesus Christ with all her heart and it was reflected in the love and kindness she showed to people and animals. Teresa loved to serve the Christos House and the West Plains Animal Shelter. She was also an active member of the Redhatters’ Society in Cabool and had many friends there. Some of her family’s best memories are of Teresa during holidays. Even when her children were older, Teresa’s friends and neighbors could always catch the holiday spirit as they drove by her holiday lawn decorations. And, if it was a favorite holiday, she often had socks to match. Some might say that Teresa lost her battle with cancer. Her family and friends know different. Cancer could take her body, but it could never touch her soul. Even days before her death, when asked how she was doing, Teresa said, “God has a purpose.” Her extraordinary faith and courage endured even as her body failed. As the suffering increased, her faith was right there to match it. At her death, cancer was left with her mortal body while her untouched spirit went back to the God she knew and loved to gain her eternal reward. As her family and friends, we witnessed her triumphant fight and are forever changed by her example. Teresa’s husband, Rick, and her sons, Ben (and Amy), Chris, Oran, Matt (and Destiny), and Calvin, as well as her daughter, Crystal, courageously fought side by side Teresa throughout her illness and surrounded her in death as she peacefully returned to her God. She absolutely knew of their love and her every breath was sustained by their faith and courage. Teresa is survived by her husband, Rick Wright; her children, Ben Thomas (and Amy), Chris McCauley, Oran Coen, Matt Coen (and Destiny), Calvin Wright and Crystal Wright; her grandson, Cole Thomas; her mother, Pat Moore (and Jerry); her father, Terry Thomas; her sisters, Tammy Zeiler, Tonya McGee and Trisha McGee; one brother, Tommy McGee; her sister-in-law, Sharon Gray, Cabool (Bob); special family friend, Tom Coen; and many, many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lane Stark, and her grandbaby, Logan Thomas. Teresa’s family would like to thank Drs. Morgan and Brown for providing her with excellent medical care, which when joined with her faith, allowed her to fight cancer years longer than expected. It was Teresa’s desire that her body be sent to a renowned cancer research program to aid in continuing the fight against cancer. Friends and family may join Teresa and her family in that fight by donating to the American Cancer Society in Teresa’s honor. |
| Adrian B. Wynn |
Born June 16, 1933 to Robert H. Wynn and Josephine E. Cowart Wynn in Fletcher, NC. He passed away December 5, 2006 in Mountain View, MO at the age of 73. He was united in marriage to Yvonne Raines Wynn on June 12, 1983 in Fletcher, NC. Adrian is preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. Wynn and Josephine E. Cowart Wynn. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Wynn, of Mountain View, MO; two sons, Bobby Wynn and wife, Peggy, of Hendersonville, NC; Wesley Wynn and wife, Lisa, of Cove, OR; three daughters, Tammy Brooks and husband, Allen, of Flat Rock, NC; Carla Causby, of Arden, NC; Stacey Wynn, of Celebration, FL; one stepson, Anthony Bishop and wife, Janet, of Asheville, NC; four brothers, Lawrence Wynn and wife, June, of Naples, NC; Raymond Wynn and wife, Linda, of Meridian, MS; Ben Wynn and wife, Beth, of Murfreesboro, TN; and Clifford Wynn and wife, Carol ,of Morganton, NC; one sister, Kathryn Rice and husband, Ernest, of Morristown, TN; seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Adrian loved to travel with his wife, Yvonne. He also enjoyed camping and hiking. Adrian was a medical technologist and worked in hospitals throughout his career, until he retired from Park Ridge Hospital in Fletcher, NC in 1994. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial Services were held Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Willow Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church, with Pastor John Knobloch officiating. Cremation services were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, MO. |
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