APRIL, 1999 OBITUARIES
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Jack Brollier, 63, Bolivar, died in Springfield Monday, April 5, 1999, following a heart attack. He was born Nov. 12, 1935, in Pleasant Hope, the son of Melvin Lyle and Mavis Helen Thompson Brollier. He was a self-employed business man and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Kansas City Indian Club. He had also been a bus driver for many years. On April 24, 1953, he was united in marriage to Patricia Maisch, and to this union three children were born. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, of the home; two sons, Jackie L. Brollier Jr., Springfield, and James L. Brollier and his wife, Dodie, Bolivar; a daughter, Jay Lene Brollier, Kansas City; a brother and sister-in-law, Bobbie Joe and Renote Brollier, Bolivar; three sisters, Beckie Oberhelman of Lee's Summit, Vickie Lynn Daniel of Sugar Creek and Lois Denise Catts of Grandview; his stepfather, Roy Nett, Sugar Creek; an uncle, Virgil Thompson of Van; and four grandchildren, Jackie Lee Brollier III, state of Texas, Joshua Lee Brollier and Jennifer Lynn Brollier, both of Bolivar, and Jamie Lee Brollier of Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, James Lyle Brollier Jr. Rosary service was Thursday evening, April 8. Liturgy of Christian Burial was Friday, April 9, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bill Krudwig presiding. Music was provided by Erin Simmons, accompanied by Moriece Skarvan. Altar server was Adam Quennos. Lector was Frances Haralson. Burial followed in New Bethel Cemetery, Half Way. Pallbearers were Darrell Riley, David Havens, Larry Hull, Gary Keeling, Russ Martin, Bill Casset and Don Cumming. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Mary Ellen Brown, 90, Collierville, Tenn., formerly of Polk, died Monday, April 19, 1999, in the Collierville Rehab and Care Center following a lingering illness. She was born July 3, 1908, in Polk to William and Effei Pope Payne. She was united in marriage Oct. 6, 1924, to Willie Brown, and he preceded her in death in 1937. She was a homemaker and a member of True Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Sruvivors include a son, Robert D. Brown, Atlanta, Ga., and a daughter, Erlene DeForest, Germantown, Tenn.; a sister, Wilma Inglis of Polk; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Russell Payne and Noel Payne; and four sisters, Zelah Payne, Beulah Payne, Alene Bridges and Lorene Gorden. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Keith Frieze officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery.
Ricky Wayne Campbell, 35, Bolivar, died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a fire at his home. The son of Vancel and Mae Yokley Campbell, he was born May 4, 1963, at Humansville. He was united in marriage to Denna Kay Garzee on Feb. 25, 1999. Ricky was a very loving husband and wonderful devoted daddy. He adored his children. Rick was a very hard worker. He was a laid-back country boy and enjoyed the simpler things in life. It didn't take a lot to make him happy. He made an impression on people as a caring person. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who survive. Survivors include his wife, Denna, of the home; his parents, Vancel and May Campbell, Half Way; three children, Thomas of Springfield and Ricky and Kayla, both of Bolivar; two stepchildren, Heather and Heath Francka, both of Bolivar; two brothers, Rex Campbell of Half Way and Robby Campbell and his wife, Andrea, of Bolivar; three sisters, Mary Garzee and her husband, Terry, of Half Way, Patty Price and Casey Mashburn of Bolivar and Penny Wilson and her husband, Clint, of Dunnegan; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, April 6, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Virgil Kearney officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Long, Gary Long, Scott Mincks, Terry Garzee, Leon Simpson, Donnie Johnson,Virgil Black, Joe Skzarek and Casey Mashburn. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home.
David Lewis Clark, 79, Humansville, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at Big Spring Care Center in Humansville. He was born Feb. 26, 1920, in St. Joseph. On Aug. 8, 1991, he was married to Wilma Burlingame Willis. Following their marriage they lived in Humansville before moving to Clinton for a short time, returning to Humansville in September 1997. He was a carpenter and a retired employee of Clearfield Cheese Co. in Clinton. He was a member of Humansville First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Wilma, of the home; a sister, Helen Fletcher of St. Joseph; and a half-sister, Lyda Barnes of Lowry City. Graveside services were Friday, April 9, in Dunnegan Cemetery with the Rev. John Spencer officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.
Lowell B. Davis, 78, Stockton, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 10, 1999, following an extended illness. The son of William Coy and Nora Gertrude Davis, he was born May 7, 1920, in Cedar County. On Jan. 17, 1946, Lowell was united in marriage with Trevie Dryer. To this union were born five children: John, James, Esther, Ruth and Lois. Lowell lived his life in Cedar County where he spent his life as a farmer. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a loving husband and father. He was saved Oct. 19, 1952. He was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Lowell loved the Lord and was devoted to serving him. Hes greatest desire was for his entire family to hear the gospel and be saved as well as all other people. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Loren. Survivors include his wife, Trevie, of the home; a brother, Jackson Davis, and his wife, Denzil, of Fair Play; his children and their families, John Davis and his wife, Phillis, and their two children, son Brad and his wife, Lori, and daughter Amanda, all of Springfield; James Davis and his wife, Kathy, and their daughters, Sarah and Audrey, of Willard; Esther and her husband, Maxx Hatz, and their son, Quinn, of Boulder, Colo.; Ruth and her husband, Gary Selby, and their daughters, Tiffany and Tara, of Kimberling City; and Lois and her husband, John Thomas, of Springfield; a sister-in-law, Sina Davis of Bolivar; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Lowell will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services were Tuesday, April 13, in Butler Chapel with Bro. Mike Bruce and Bro. Garland Pool officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich. Music was provided by Robbie Pool, Verna Winfiel, Amy Dryer and Ramona Dryer, vocalists, and Lucinda Crouch, pianist, and included "I Will Not Be a Stranger," "Victory in Jesus," "Blessed be the Name of the Lord" and "Precious Memories." A congregational hymn, "Amazing Grace," was also sung. Casketbearers were Tim Cooper, Rick, Larson, Bill Dryer, Danny Dryer, Jerry Winfiel and Brad Davis. Honorary casketbearers were Frank Wallen, Bill Ethridge, Larry Marlin, Don DeShazo and Oral Yancey. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Memorial Hospice.
Shawn Allen DeGraffenreid, son of Rick and Alexis DeGraffenreid, was born Feb. 10, 1973, in Memphis, Tenn. He died April 7, 1999, in Hays, Kan., from injuries sustained in a fall from a communications tower he was building. Shawn was a resident of Bolivar from 1978 until the time of his death. He was a Bolivar High School graduate and completed one year at Vatterott College with a heating and air conditioning degree in 1996. He was the second of four children. His oldest brother, James E. DeGraffenreid, resides in Franklin, Ky., with his wife, Kansie, and his two young sons, Joshua Charles, six and a half, and Cooper Wade, 15 days. His youngest brother, Baron C. DeGraffenreid, and his sister, Kya N. DeGraffenreid, reside in Bolivar. Shawn was saved in a revival held by the Rev. Donald Bybee at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on July 14, 1990. He joined Calvary Baptist Church that year and was baptized into her fellowship. At the time of his death he was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas County. He was always anxious to attend when he was back home on visits. There were many things he enjoyed doing, but the one thing he loved was to sing for the Lord. He never turned down an opportunity when asked to sing. His favorite song was "Walking Home." He was a loving son and brother who loved to spend time with his family and church friends. He was quick-witted and lively and loved his work. He was never selfish or cruel, and he was always there to lend a helping hand. He was just our Shawny. His life was a testimony of the things that really matter. He had peace with God in knowing he had a heavenly home waiting for him; a family who loved him and whom he loved and missed often when he was away, and friends; he never knew a stranger. He will be missed by his parents, brothers and sister, nephews, grandparents Dr. Robert E. and Nancy J. Gittings and Charles W. and Dorothy M. DeGraffenreid, and many aunts and uncles. Although he is not with us, we have peace in knowing that he is walking and talking with our Lord and rejoicing in heaven. Services were Saturday, April 10, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Paul Cofer officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation, 4901 Main St., Kansas City MO 64112.
Gladys Franchett, 93, Bolivar, formerly of Kansas City, Kan., died Saturday, April 24, 1999, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born April 7, 1906, in Barnes, Kan., moving to Bolivar five years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kan. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Joyce Franchett of Apple Valley, Minn., Phillip and Marcia Franchett of Shawnee Mission, Kan., and Paul and Gladys Franchett of San Antonio, Texas; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary and Richard McGinnis of Bolivar, Teresa and Jim Brown of Kansas City, Kan., and Sister Katherine Franchett, SCL, of Leavenworth, Kan.; 21 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and four grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, April 27, in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kan., with burial following in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Local arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Hurshel Ray Frye, 69, Springfield, died Monday, April 12, 1999, in Medical Center of Plano in Plano, Texas, following a short illness. He was born April 11, 1930, in Dallas, Texas, to Jack Carl and Dorothy Nell Martin Frye. He was a self-employed pool builder and a member of the Ozark Whittlers and Wood Carving Club of Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark and Christa Frye of Grafenwoehr, Germany, and Hurshel Lee Fry of Seagoville, Texas; a daughter, Yaell Flores of Cedar Hill, Texas; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were Saturday, April 17, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Doyle Mayfield officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
Lewgene Gates, 79, Pleasant Hope, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in her home. She was born in Pleasant Hope on March 31, 1920, to Raymond and Beulah Acock Goldsberry. She was a lifelong resident of Pleasant Hope. She was united in marriage to Ralph C. Gates on Oct. 28, 1961, and was employed for many years as a cook at the Pleasant Hope Elementary School. She was saved at an early age and was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, in 1975. Survivors include a nephew, Clyde Hoover, and his wife, Mamie, Pleasant Hope; a half-sister, Francis Beasley, Fair Grove; a special cousin, Thelma Stephens, Pleasant Hope; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were Friday, April 30, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. DeWayne Burdette officiating. Burial followed in Brighton Cemetery. Music was provided by the Providence Church Choir. Pallbearers were Delbert Choate, Jod Dohle, Bob Lawrence, Michael Erwin, Robert Polodna and Carlos Hodson.
David P. Girod, 68, Dunnegan, died Thursday, April 29, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. The son of Peter S. and Mary D. Wickey Girod, he was born near Berne, Ind., Oct. 17, 1930. A former resident of Curryville, he had resided near Dunnegan for the past four years. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Survivors include seven brothers and two sisters; Josephine of Curryville, Samuel of Bowling Green, Rueben of New Haven, Ind., August of Vevay, Ind., Enos of Curryville, Peter Jr. of Bowling Green, Ben of Ovid, Mich., Jake of Dunnegan and Emma of Curryville. Also surviving are many nephews and nieces and several aunts and uncles. Services were Friday, April 30, at the Jake Girod residence at Dunnegan. A second service was held Sunday, May 2, at the David E. Girod residence at Bowling Green. Officiating bishops were Lester Kuhns and Chris Borntrager. Pallbearers were Moses Kinsinger, Ernest Borntrager, Elmer Borntrager, Paul Kuhns, John Paul Coletti, Ervin Hilty, Amos Beachy and Andrew Eicher. Interment was in the Amish Cemetery, Bowling Green. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.
Robert Lewis "Bob" Glester, 49, Bolivar, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He was born Aug. 30, 1949, in Lakewood, N.J., to William and Bettie Jo Glester. He graduated from Central Regional High School, Bayville, N.J., and attended Ocean County College, Toms River, N.J. He was a past member of the Ocean County Mummers String Band and a past member of the Island Heights Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey. He moved to Bolivar in 1973 and has been a local area builder and has worked for C&C Farm Supply for the past two and a half years. Survivors include his parents, Bill and Bettie Jo Glester, Bolivar; a brother, William J. Glester Jr., and his wife, Karen, of South Palm Beach, Fla.; a sister, Donna Cox, and her husband, Joe, of Bolivar; three nieces, Wendy Glester, Jennifer Pendleton and Abby Jo Cox; two nephews, William J. Glester III and Jimmy Cox; a great-niece, Hailey Glester; and many other relatives and friends. Services were Monday, April 19, in Butler Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. David Hulshof officiating. Music was provided by Max Baer, soloist, and Carol Francka, accompanist. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Casketbearers were Jerry Sukovaty, Marty Coleman, Larry Johnson, Paul Coleman, Mark Stanek and Don Gray.
William F. Goebel, 77, Chillicothe, Ill., formerly of Bolivar, died at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at Proctor Hospital, Peoria, Ill. Born July 10, 1921, in Secor, Ill., to George and Henrietta Gasner Goebel, he married Alba L. Ghezzo on Oct. 18, 1947, in Washington, Ill. He was a World War II Navy veteran and had worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 41 years, retiring in 1980 as a planning engineer. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. He had been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bolivar for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Alba, of the home; four sons, Gerry Goebel of Davenport, Iowa, Steve Goebel of Milan, Ill., Dave Goebel of Mount Zion, Ill., and Tom Goebel of Schaumburg, Ill.; one daughter, Maria McGee of Schaumburg, Ill.; three brothers, George Goebel of Washington, Ill., Stanley Goebel, state of Arizona, and Leo Goebel of Florissant; four sisters, Thyra Meyer and Henrietta Ritchie, both of Eureka, Ill.; Belle Chismark of Chillicothe, Ill., and Mardell Brandt of Peoria, Ill.; and 13 grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Services were Monday, April 12, at St. Edward Catholic Church, Chillicothe, Ill., with burial following in Chillicothe City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edward Catholic Church.
Wilma Lee Mayfield Highfill, 84, Pleasant Hope, died Sunday, April 11, 1999. She was born to Troy and Nell Mayfield on Sept. 8, 1914, at Red Top. She was saved at the age of 13 and joined the Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a member until her death. She married Wilbur Highfill on Dec. 24, 1935, and to this union were born two daughters and one son. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur, of the home; two daughters, Louise Dukes of Pleasant Hope and Shirley Highfill of Mayview; one son and his wife, Rex and Carolyn Highfill of Stotts City; one sister, Lizzie Lou Thomas of Monett; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Nell Mayfield; one sister, Mildred Murray; two brothers, James O. and Glen Mayfield; one granddaughter, Crystal Highfill; and two great-granddaughters. Services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Rock Prairie Church with burial following in Rock Prairie Cemetery.
Merrill L. Hunt, 71, Bolivar, died at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was a retired architect and had lived in the Bolivar area for the past 18 years. He is survived by two sons, Scott Hunt of Avondale and Alan Hunt of Kansas City; two brothers, Darrell Hunt, state of California, and Wayne Hunt; a sister, Ellen Barkley, Parsons, Kan.; and one grandchild. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Butler Funeral Home.
Dolores Eileen Ingold, 79, Brookfield, died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at Columbia Regional Hospital, Columbia. The daughter of Paul Edward and Nina Mae Brownlee Thon, she was born Aug. 11, 1919, in Rock Island, Ill. On March 4, 1944, she married Glen Milo Ingold in Keokuk, Iowa. She was a member of the Park Baptist Church, a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and a member of the Brott Social Club. She graduated from Graham Nursing School in 1941 and did post-graduate work at St. Louis City Hospital. She had worked as a registered nurse for Children's Mercy Hospital, Research Hospital, McLarney Manor and Pioneer Health Center and as director of nursing for St. Francis Long Term Care. She was an instructor of licensed practical nurses. She was preceded in death by her parents, one infant sister, Wanda, and one infant granddaughter, Katrina Rosalyn Ingold. Survivors include her husband, Glen Ingold, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Jack Geurin, Harrodsburg, Ky., and Nina and Ed Bokern, Leawood, Kan.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Patty Ingold, Bolivar, and Paul and Patty Ingold, Brookfield; seven grandchildren, including Ryan Ingold of Springfield, Renee Livingston of Nixa and David Gaurin of Marshfield; one foster granddaughter, five great-grandchildren, several nieces, one nephew and other relatives. Services were Saturday, April 17, at Park Baptist Church, Brookfield, with the Rev. Kenneth Kelley, the Rev. Jack Geurin and the Rev. Gary Urich officiating. Burial was at Wyaconda Cemetery under the direction of Rhodes Funeral Home.
Robert Paul Whitenight Jr., 15, Bolivar, died of cancer Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. The son of Maggie and Robert Whitenight Sr., he was born Sept. 1, 1983, at Rolla. He was a ninth grade student at Bolivar High School. He liked working on model cars and trucks, and he enjoyed going mudding, playing Nintendo and going three-wheeling. Survivors include his mother, Maggie Whitenight, Bolivar; his father, Robert P. Whitenight Sr., Spartanburg, S.C.; a brother, Mark Adams, Eudora; a sister, Jennifer Adams, Branson; his maternal grandmother, Betty White, state of Mississippi; his paternal grandmother, Peggy Martin, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; five aunts and five uncles. Services were Friday, April 9, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Wesley Ummel officiating. Pallbearers were Adam Hale, Gene Wullivan, Monte Housel and Rob Marshall. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
William H. (Bill) Kincaid, 82, Bolivar, departed this life on Sunday, April 11, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was born Aug. 11, 1916, in Millboro, Bath County, Va. He married Lorraine Parkman on Sept. 27, 1941. They lived in Silver Spring, Md., Laurel, Md., and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., before moving to Bolivar in 1988. He was a member of Southern Hills Baptist Church. He had been a volunteer fireman in the Silver Spring Fire Department and worked in the U.S. Postal Service in Silver Spring, Md., for many years. He transferred to the U.S. Postal Service in Hollywood, Fla., in 1964 and retired from there. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for more than three years during World War II and was assigned to the postal branch of the Coast Guard in Washington, D.C. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, of the home; one son and his wife, Chester E. and Stacey L. Kincaid, Bolivar; three grandchildren, Jessica M. Prentice and her husband, Jeffery, Downer's Grove, Ill., Lacey M. Kincaid and Shane T. Kincaid, Bolivar; his mother-in-law, Kathryn Johnston, Bolivar; a sister-in-law and her husband, Eleanor and Norman Park, Chester, Md.; a sister-in-law, Isabelle Parkman, Laurel, Md.; five nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Wayne M. Kincaid. Bill was a devoted husband, father, son-in-law, grandfather and uncle. He will be missed by many, but he is now at rest in Heaven. Services will be Thursday, April 15, at Donaldson Funeral Home, Laurel, Md. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, Md. Local arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Hills Baptist Church, the Polk County Library building fund or the Polk County Humane Socitey.
Rose Mary Kukal, 90, Bolivar, died at 2:15 Thursday, April 8, 1999, at the Parkview Health Care Facility following a lingering illness. She was born April 15, 1908, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Mike and Frances Duda. On Sept. 19, 1927, she married John Kukal. They lived on a farm west of Bolivar and raised their family there. They had 66 years together before John passed away on April 15, 1994. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. For five years and eight months, she resided at the Parkview Health Care Facility until her passing. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Frank, Louis and Charles Duda; and a sister, Emma Riha. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie and Betty Kukal of Lawrenceburg, Ky.; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Dannie Hubbert, Bolivar; two grandsons, Kevin Hubbert and Dan Hubbert, Bolivar; two granddaughters, Brenda Wolverton, Lawrenceburg, Ky., and Mary Ann Butler, Bolivar; three great-grandsons, David and Travis Wolverton and Jacob Butler; two great-granddaughters, Alisha Wolverton and LeAnn Hubbert; two sisters, Annie Opsahl and Mary Hesley, both of Mason City, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was Monday, April 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Dave Holshof presiding. Eucharistic ministers were Jane and Jim Otradovec. Cantor and lector was Charles Hubbert. Organist was Moriece Skarvan. Altar server was Adam Quennoz. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Casketbearers were Kevin Hubbert, Dan Hubbert, Jeff Wolverton, Ronald Butler Jr., John Leonard Kukal and Milos Kukal.
Freda M. Lemmon, 85, Walnut Grove, died Saturday morning, April 24, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center following a month-long illness. She was born in Morrisville and was a lifelong resident of the Morrisville and Walnut Grove areas. She was a homemaker and retired in 1978 from Springfield Baptist Hospital where she was a clerk in central supply. She was a member of the Oakville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville James Lemmon, on May 11, 1979. She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Leah and Kermit Gables of Walnut Grove, Anne McKee of Roanoke, Ala., Dora and Hubert Scott of Pittsburg and Luella and Kenny Walker of Springfield; 16 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Edith Harlin and Ida Wood, state of California, and several nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, April 27, in Wilson Brim Daniel Chapel, Walnut Grove, with the Rev. Lon Killingsworth officiating. Interment followed in Turkey Creek Cemetery, Walnut Grove.
Cecil William Lightfoot, 93, Bolivar, formerly of Polk, died Monday, April 19, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following an extended illness. The son of William Washington and Iva Allen Rush Lightfoot, he was born Nov. 8, 1905, in Polk County. He was saved in a revival in 1920 and joined the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church at Adonis, where he was a life-long member. On Aug. 25, 1926, he was united in marriage to Frankie Elliott, and they enjoyed more than 72 years together. To this union were born three children, Lester Frank, Juanita and Geraldine. Survivors include his wife, Frankie, who resides at Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility; two daughters and a son-in-law, Juanita and Clea Lightfoot of Pittsburg and Geraldine Ross of Polk; a daughter-in-law, Jean Lightfoot, state of South Carolina; five grandchildren and their spouses, Lora and Edd Ricker of South Carolina, Bonnie and Mike Carter of Nemo, Lena and Donnie Lipe of Bolivar, Jeff Kellner of Polk and Brian Lightfoot of Rolla; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Lester Frank Lightfoot; his parents; his brother, Emit, and a sister, Ada Kinslow. Cecil was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Polk County. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services were Thursday, April 22, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Donnie Lightfoot officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery in Adonis.
Faye Locke, 93, Bolivar, died at 5:20 p.m. Friday, April 2, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a lingering illness. She was born Aug. 11, 1905, in Half Way, the oldest of seven children of Dave and Florence Fulbright Roweton. She was saved in her early teens and united with Half Way Missionary Baptist Church, of which she remained a member. On April 12, 1925, she was united in marriagea to John Standley, and to this union one daughter, Marcene, was born. They lived on the farm until John became unable to work, being crippled by arthritis. They moved to Bolivar, where Faye worked in a restaurant, then at the Bolivar Farmers Exchange. John passed away Dec. 8, 1959. On Dec. 25, 1964, she married Herb I. Locke of Brighton. Living on the farm there, they had 25 good years together before Herb passed away on July 20, 1990. Faye then moved to Butterfield Residential Care Center, enjoying nearly six years there. Then, because of failing health, she entered Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility 19 months ago, having good and loving care there. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; two sisters, Dora Andrews and Pearl Terry; two brothers, Lovell Roweton and Clifford Roweton; three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Marcene and John Fuller Jr. of Kansas City; a stepson, Carl Locke of Brighton; one brother and sister-in-law, Alvia and Irene Roweton of Bolivar; a sister, Berma Taylor of Bolivar; two grandsons, Bruce Fuller and his wife, Cecelia, and Curtis Fuller, all of Kansas City; one great-granddaughter, Angie Schambach and her husband, Kevin, of Frisco, Texas; three great-grandsons, Jason F., Brian F. and Curtis Alan Fuller, all of Kansas City; three great-great-granddaughters, Audrey, Haley and Mia Schambach; and several nieces and nephews. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Always ready to lend a helping hand, never complaining. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Services were Tuesday, April 6, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Dennis Spear and Bro. Carl DeFreece officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Music was provided by Lance Roweton. Pallbearers were Bruce Fuller, Curtis Fuller, Jason Fuller, Brian Fuller, Curtis Alan Fuller and Junior Roweton. Honorary pallbearers were Chester Sechler, Glen Anderson, Derrel Ashlock and Vernon Andrews.
Elva Lucille Manes, 75, El Dorado Springs, died Monday, April 5, 1999, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Jan. 11, 1924, to Fred and Loah McRaynolds Abel near Half Way. At the age of 10, Lucille was converted and became a member of the Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Hazel Dell Missionary Baptist Church of Cedar County. She was united in marriage to Devoe Manes on Sept. 7, 1946, in Santa Paula, Calif. She started teaching school in the fall of 1944 after attending Southwest Missouri State College, where she received her master's degree. She taught for more than 36 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Emma Lee (Tommye) Manes; two brothers, Carl and Paul Abel; and a brother-in-law, Andrew Manes. Surviviors include her husband, Devoe Manes, of the home; a son, Rex Manes and his wife, Florene, of Walker; one grandson, James Manes; four step-grandchildren, Mack, Dane and Chan Hohnson and Guenivere Davis; one step-great-grandchild; her niece, Karen Manes Bruce and her husband, Larry, of El Dorado Springs; six sisters and five brothers-in-law, Vaden and Glen Anderson of Pleasant Hope, Evan and Clifford Grace of Red Bluff, Calif., Maxine Adams of Garnett, Kan., Lorine and Hershel Taylor of Greenfield, Bertah Marie Deragowski of Springfield, Zona and Kenneth Meadors of Bolivar; one brother, Wesley Abel of Half Way; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. After her sister Tommye died, Lucille became grandmother to great nephews Kory Selby and his wife, Penny, Kyle and Kolin Selby, Kody and Klint Bruce and great niece KemmaLee Selby; and one great-great-nephew, Kandon Selby. Services were Thursday, April 8, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jerry Grant officiating. Musical selections were provided by the church choir. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Pallbearers were Elgene Andrews, Rex Barham, Harlan Brown, David Dunseth, Russell Locke and James Sampson. Honorary pallbearers were Vernon Andrews, Darrell Bacon, Billy Hite Jr., Robert Ross and Clyde Shackleton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sac Osage Retired Teachers to be used for scholarships.
Stanley G. Mashburn, 70, Grandview, formerly of Bolivar, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, in his home following a long illness. He was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Louisburg to Floyd and Ora Bewley Mashburn. He was united in marriage to Ritha Polodna on Nov. 5, 1950. He was a retired carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors inlcude his wife, Ritha, of the home; his father, Floyd Mashburn, Lebanon; two daughters and a son-in-law, Karen and Mike Hirsch, Lake Lotawana, and Kathy Mashburn, Paola, Kan.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Mary Mashburn, Grandview, and Bill and Sophie Mashburn, Roach; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Wilma Tillery, Shawnee Mission, Kan., and Wanda and Turner Shipman, Kansas City; and one grandson, Brandon Hirsch. Services were Monday, April 19, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carondelet Hospice at 201 W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs MO 64614.
Mae Carrie Miller, 85, Louisburg, died Wednesday evening, April 21, 1999, in Maranatha Manor, Springfield. She was born in Springfield Feb. 28, 1914, the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Pierce Kaisler. She was reared in Strafford and attended school there, later moving to the state of California for several years. On July 20, 1933, she was united in marriage with Lloyd Forester, and to this union were born three children, all of whom survive her. On May 10, 1942, she was married to Edgar Franklin Miller, and two children were born, one of whom survives. She then married Cleland Merle Austin and had one son, then re-married Edgar Miller and had five more children. After living in California, she moved to Springfield for four years, then south of Buffalo from 1954 until 1962, and finally made her home in Louisburg since 1962. She was a member of the Church of the Firstborn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edgar; one daughter, Marchelle Miller; and two sisters, Alvenia Shapter and Loreane Rowden. She is survived by five sons, Otto Forester of Jasper, Maurice Myers of Miller, Merle Austin of Modesto, Calif., Edgar Miller of Goodman and Mark Miller of Half Way; five daughters, Marilyn Bullock of Bolivar, Milda Hicks of Macks Creek, Maryanna Verner and Mavis Besett, both of Springfield, and Marlene Pierce of Marshfield; one brother, Virgil Kaisler of Springfield; and two sisters, Dorothy Collins of Springfield and Shirley Saunders of Pleasant Hope. Also surviving are 35 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Services were Saturday, April 24, in the Cantlon Funeral Home Chapel, Buffalo, with Chaplain Smiley officiating. Saundra Grogan sang "In The Garden," "Amazing Grace" and "One Day at a Time." Escorts were her grandsons. Interment was in the Memorial Gardens of Memory.
Della Gladys Mitchem, 69, Humansville, died Monday, April 12, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. The daughter of Andrew Jackson and Harriet Mitchell Thorsland, she was born at Bosley on March 2, 1930. She married Charley B. Mitchem Aug. 21, 1947, in St. Louis. She was a homemaker, and she raised and sold poultry. She was a member of the Humansville Christian Church. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters, Vinnie Hardin, Orval Thorsland, Lee Thorsland, Lorene Huddleston, Fannie Ward, Doris Thorsland, Virgie Maddix and Henry Thorsland; and a granddaughter, Amanda. Survivors include her husband, Charley, of the home; five childre, Bobby Mitchem of Columbia, Jerry Mitchem of Ponchatoula, La., David Mitchem of Lawrence, Kan., Barbara Walters and Chuck Mitchem, both of Humansville; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Services will be at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Don Covington officiating. Music will be by Jodi Burch. Pallbearers will be Alva Hosterman, Gregg MIller, Dorman Coppage, Jack Hardin, Bob Kimes and Monte Burch. Interment will be in Dunnegan Cemetery.
Dorothy Itress Nottingham, 87, Nixa, died at 2:46 p.m. Monday, April 26, 1999, in Balanced Care, Nixa. The daughter of James Clyde and Hattie Ethel Paul Litle, she was born Feb. 28, 1912, in Dunnegan. She was a homemaker and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dunnegan. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Nottingham, in 1959. Survivors include two daughters, Carol J. Fare of Nixa and Berneta Ann Kimmons of Billings; a sister, Marjorie Gould of Aurora; and a brother, Paul Litle of Kansas City. Also surviving are six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 30, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Gould officiating. Music will be provided by Kellye Carter, soloist. Burial will follow in Dunnegan Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Michael Fare, Jim Kimmons, Jeremy Meyer, Jarrod Meyer, Dustin Gann, Alex Jobe, Edward Fare and Jerry Kimmons.
Virgil William Pickering, 81, Tulare, Calif., died Monday, April 19, 1999, at Kaweah Delta District Hospital. He was born Aug. 2, 1917, in Fair Play. On Aug. 26, 1936,in Polk County, he was married to Fern Mead, who preceded him in death May 14, 1998. He was a retired park superintendent, working for the city of Lindsay, Calif., for 25 years. After his retirement from the Lindsay Parks Dept. at age 62 in 1979, he was known as a lawnmower repairman. He became a Christian early in life and was an active member of the Lindsay First Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by a brother, Johnnie Pickering. Survivors include one son, Larry Pickering, Turlook, Calif.; two daughters, Bonnie Jones of Tulare, Calif., and Judith Kay Losh of Bakersfield, Calif.; one sister, Eunice Hamlin of Stockton; seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one nephew, John Pickering of La Mirada, Calif., and two nieces, Shirley Minor of Merced, Calif., and Loretta Speight of Dadeville. Services were Thursday, April 22, at Webb-Sanders Funeral Home, Lindsay, Calif. Burial was in Strathmore Cemetery, Lindsay, Calif.
Lewis J. "Bill" Pierce, 75, Bolivar, was born April 23, 1924, at Eldon and departed this life on Friday, April 23, 1999, at Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility . Bill was a retired truck driver after 30 years in Delano, Calif., and Kansas City. He served in World War II and was wounded on the advance from Anzio, Italy, to Rome. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Bill was saved at the age of 32 at Good Hope Baptist Church in Kansas City. Several years later he united with Jericho Baptist Church in Independence. After moving to Boliar, he moved his membership to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member at the time of his passing. Bill was united in marriage to Floretta Combs on Nov. 9, 1945. To this union God added one daughter, who was Bill's pride and joy. He leaves behind his wife, Floretta, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Larry Stanek of Bolivar; two grandchildren, Cherie and Kera, and one great-grandson; a brother, Orville Pierce of Winters, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was a quiet, caring man, never wanting to hurt anyone. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and the employees at Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility. He bore his suffering with great dignity. Services were Monday, April 26, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Gayland Lightfoot and Elder Douglas Skinner officiating. Music was proveded by the Calvary Church choir, Debra Stanek and Cherie Stanek. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery with full military honors by AmVets Post No. 114. Color guard detail was from the American Legion Post No. 138.
William "Bill" Ruzicka, 86, Bolivar, died at 7:50 a.m. Monday, April 19, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility. He was born Feb. 7, 1913, in Bolivar to James and Magdalene Hruska Ruzicka. He was a farmer and had served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the D.A.V. in Bolivar. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Francis Ruzicka, Springfield; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Francka of Springfield, Tracy and James Francka of Bolivar and Irene and Edward Otradovec of Springfield; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Alois, Frank and Jimmie; and a sister, Rose Francka. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. David Holsoff and the Rev. Thomas P. Kiefer presiding. Burial will follow in St. Wencenslaus Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Ruzicka, Jim Otradovec, Kenny Ruzicka, John Francka, Jake Francka and Jerry Francka. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Ruzicka, Tony Ruzicka, James Francka Sr., Edward Otradovec, James Francka Jr., Clarence "Bud" Grider and Ed Kroutil. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Billy E. Samuels, 65, Bolivar, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, in Parkview Health Care Facility. He was born Aug. 16, 1933, in Yalobusha County, Miss., the son of Roy Hastel and Edith Carlene Moore Samuels. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired school teacher and football and basketball coach. He had lived in Bolivar since 1991. He is survived by his wife, Sally Samuels, of the home, whom he married July 19, 1986, in Water Valley, Miss. Also surviving are four sons, Billy Joe Samuels of Water Valley, Miss., Danny Lee Fisk of Grand Park, Ill., John Thomas Fisk of Jackson, Miss., and Bobby Chris Fisk of Bolivar; four daughters, Joy Carol Jones and Kay Hardy, both of Water Valley, Miss., Wanda Louise Malone of Munsville, Ky., and Cynthia Inez Lester of Coffeyville, Miss.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, April 19, in Butler Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. G. Scott Carlton officiating. Music was provided by Mike Stephens and Cheryl Bowers, vocalists, and Jobeth Maas, pianist. Burial followed in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Casketbearers were Larry Beesinger, Matthew Samuels, Joshua Samules, Tony Bowers, Heath Horan and Gary Short. Military honors were conducted by AmVets Post 114, Flemington.
Clara E. Sanders, 67, Fair Play, died Thursday, April 8, 1999, in her home. She was of the Pentecostal faith and had been employed by Teters Floral Products for more than 20 years. Survivors inlcude her seven children, Marie Amsberg and her husband, Butch, of Camdenton; Libby Carey, state of Ohio; Roberta Choate and her husband, Wayne, of Stockton; Brenda Wolf and her husband, Bill, and Judy Jarman and her husband, Eddie, all of Bolivar; Robert Sanders, Fair Play; and May Todd, Willard; two brothers, four sisters, 24 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a baby daughter, Rhonda, on Aug. 1, 1966. Graveside services were Sunday, April 11, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Norman Culbertson officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Roy B. Shuler, 91, Bolivar, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at Citizens Memorial Hospital after three months of serious illness. He was born to William Charlton and Emma Burros Shuler on May 27, 1907, near Aldrich. He was united in marriage to Mittie Hawkins on Dec. 29, 1926. Three children were born to this union: Roy Wayne Shuler of Springfield, Emogene Corum of Morrisville and Marlyn Shuler of Bolivar. Roy was a carpenter and a farmer. He attended grade school at Runyon east of Bolivar and high school at Bolivar. Except for a few years in New Mexico, where his parents homesteaded when he was a child, and a few years in Oregon during the early 1940s, he lived his entire life in Polk and Cedar counties. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mittie, after almost 68 years of marriage; two brothers, Earl and Kenneth, and one sister, Lois. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Billie Jo Barber Shuler of Springfield; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Olen Hamlin of Springfield and June and Arlo Vincent of Sedalia; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bolivar and had been a Christian since he was a very young man. He had been unable to attend services for the last few months but held onto his beliefs throughout his last troubled weeks of life. He was dearly loved by his family and will always be remembered as the loving father and grandfather that he was. Services were Saturday, April 10, in Butler Chapel with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich, with the Rev. Joe Dayringer officiating. Music was provided by Ronn Ramey, soloist, and Marta Ramey, pianist. Casketbearers were Mike Shuler, Mark Shuler, Larry Corum, Jim Corum, Alan Edwards, Stanley McHaffie, Jim Loftis, Jeff Burns and Ron Wilson.
Betty Lee Simmons, El Dorado Springs, died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, in St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 13 days. She was born June 11, 1933, in Bolivar, the daughter of Vernie Austin and Ethel Stewart Austin. She was a resident of El Dorado Springs and had formerly lived in Kansas City. She loved her family more than anything. She was best known for her sweet nature and her famous homemade bread. She suffered for many years with rheumatic heart disease and was a patient at St. Luke's Hospital at the time of her death. Our family wishes to thank all the physicians, hurses and staff for their wonderful care over the last several months. We also wish to thank Brother Charles for his visit and the members of the First Baptist Church of Raytown, Brother Kevin and the members of ICC of Independence for holding her up in prayer. She was preceded in death by her father, Vernie Austin, and her infant daughter, Barbara Jane Simmons. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Troy Simmons; her mother, Ethel Gordon of El Dorado Springs; three children, David Lee Simmons of El Dorado Springs, Jeff (J.W.) Simmons of Peculiar and Linda Mohn of Raytown; two brothers, Bob Austin of Stockton and Roy Austin of Independence; two sisters, Joanne Knapp and Sharon Skelton, both of Peculiar; a sister and brother-in-law, Almetia and Grimes Barnes of Polk; six grandchildren, Sandi Taylor, Paula Mendex, Philip, Troy, Jenniver and Barbara Mohn; and six great-grandchildren, Ashlie Frazier, Zachary and Brittany Taylor, Courtney, Alana and Joseph Mendez. She was a loving wife, giving daughter, protective mother, caring sister, thoughtful aunt and generous grandmother. We will all miss her. Romans 8:38-39 and Psalm 118:24. Services were Tuesday, April 27, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Donald R. Hart officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery near Pittsburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Antioch Cemetery c/o Antioch Christian Church, HCR 79, Box 1267, Pittsburg MO 65724-9728. (13c)
Austin Lee Slagle Sr., 74, Willard, formerly of the Slagle area, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, in his home. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Dayco after 26 years as a shipping clerk. He was a member of Robberson Prairie Baptist Church for 35 years and had been a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Tromb of Branson; a son and daughter-in-law, Austin Lee Jr. and Marie Slagle of Willard; a brother and sister-in-law, James Robert and Bonnie Slagle of Walnut Grove; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. Services were Saturday, April 10, at Robberson Prairie Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robberson Prairie Baptist Church or Cemetery.
Sam Kirby Sr., 81, Half Way, died Sunday, April 4, 1999, in Parkview Health Care Facility. He was born Dec. 21, 1917, in Pettis County to Franklin Fet and Josephine Cinderella Crabtree Kirby. He was united in marriage to Audrey Faye Davis, and to this union four children were born, Sam Jr., Connie Faye, Charles and Rolla. He was the owner and operator of Kirby's Cottage Grocery from 1948 to 1960 and operated a service station until his retirement. He was a charter member of the Alert fire department and a former member of the Optimist Club. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Sam B. Jr. and Chandra Kirby of Half Way, Charles and Angela Kirby and Rolla and Patricia Kirby, all of Bolivar; a daughter and son-in-law, Connie Faye and Jerry Ethridge of Collierville, Tenn.; a brother, Charles C. Kirby of Independence; three sisters, Zula Landers, Ida Hall and Edna Randall, all of Sedalia; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Faye, in May 1990; three sisters, one brother and two grandsons. Services were Wednesday, April 7, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Scott Carlton officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Brown, John Davis, Larry Hall, Joe Kirby, Charlie Kirby Jr. and Loren Laird. Honorary pallbearers were Lloyd Cates, Matt Davis, Richard Ethridge, Brad Ethridge, Elwayne Harris, Ed Hedrick, Charlie Hendrickson, Scott Kirby, Mark Kirby, Fred Miller and Ray Potts.
Ruth Standley, 81, Alamo, Texas, formerly of Bolivar, died at 9:50 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, at the McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1917, in Bolivar, the daughter of Charles Thomas and Pearl May Scott Smith. She was united in marriage to Oscar F. Standley Jr., who preceded her in death in 1992. She was also preceded in death by by her son, Tom Standley, in 1988, her parents and four sisters, Charlye, Pearl, Jane and Jewell. She and her husband, Oscar, were co-owners of Standley Shoe and Boot Repair in Bolivar for many years. They moved to Alamo, Texas, after their retirement. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alamo, Texas. Surviving are one sister, Billie Rusnack, of Alamo, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Carol Standley, Bolivar; a step-grandson, Eric Lemmon, Bolivar; as well as several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Butler Funeral Home.
Loreta Morgan Stewart, 81, Bolivar, died April 12, 1999, at Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born May 1, 1917, in Barton County, the only daughter of Berne and Maude Morgan, members of a pioneer Barton County family. She attended Mt. Carmel rural school for her elementary education and was a graduate of Golden City High School in 1935. She was active in speech, a member of the debate team and had the lead in the senior play. She was married to Orlin B. Stewart on Dec. 30, 1937, moving to Bolivar in May 1938. Her husband was employed at Southwest Baptist College as athletic director and coach, and he taught until his retirement in 1974. She attended Southwest Missouri State College in the summers and taught in rural Barton County prior to her marriage. When her youngest child started first grade, she started back to school, graduating as valedictorian of the 1953 class from Southwest Baptist College. She received her B.S in education from the University of Missoru in the summer of 1959 and a master's degree in elementary education in 1968. She taught junior high classes at Half Way Public Schools for one year before being employed by Bolivar R-1 Schools to teach remedial reading and special education for 26 years, retiring in 1981. She was initiated into Pi Lambda Theta, an honorary scholastic sorority, in 1958. She served as treasurer, president-elect and president of Southwest District Council for Exceptional Children and president of the Bolivar Community Teachers Association. She was initiated into Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma in 1960. She was a charter member of Alpha Tau Chapter, organized in 1968. She served on many committees, as president-elect and program chair in 1970-72 and president of Alpha Tau Chapter 1972-74. She was president of Southwest Missouri District Delta Kappa Gamma, vice-president of Region 6 of Retired Teachers Association of Missouri, corresponding secretary of Missouri Association of Retired Teachers and a member of the state board of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association. She was president of the Bolivar PTA and Polk County PTA, president of General Federated Democratic Women's Club for Polk County, secretary of the 7th District Federated Women's Club and president of G.F.W.C. of Missouri Ladies' Study Club. She was an active member of First Baptist Church in Bolivar, having worked with young people for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlin B. Stewart; her parents, Berne and Maude Morgan; a brother, W.H. Morgan; and a grandson, Morgan Stewart. She is survived by three children and their spouses, Dr. Bob R. and Bonnie Stewart of Columbia, Reta S. and Edwin L. Smith and William J. and Ann Stewart, all of Bolivar; four grandchildren, Lori Norcross and her husband, Tracy, of Columbia, Lane Stewart of Chicago, Ill., Kasey Stewart Roark of Bolivar and Kevin L. Johnson of St. Louis; two step-granddaughters and their spouses, Debbie and Jim Vaughn of Glenpool, Okla., and Vicky and Chris Copley of LaPorte, Texas; four great-granddaughters, Abigail, Madeline and Olivia Norcross and Jaden Roark; two step-great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, three nephews and two nieces. Services will be at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Pitts Chapel, followed by burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Baptist University basketball in memory of Coach Orlin B. Stewart. Contributions may be sent to Southwest Baptist University basketball in care of Bob Marti, 1600 University Ave., Bolivar MO 65613.
Alpha Oleta Stinley, Bolivar, 67, died suddenly Sunday, April 18, 1999. She was born May 29, 1931, to Doy and Myrtha Long of Kentucky. She married Carl Edward Stinley and they became the parents of three children, Carl J. of Humansville, Mary Jane of Bolivar and Alice Ann of Pittsburg. The family moved to Humansville in the early 1950s and to Bolivar in 1970. In addition to her children, other survivors include two sisters, Wilma Powell and Sylvia Sweeney, both of Kentucky, and one brother, Edgar Long, state of Illnois; one daughter-in-law, Donnette Stinley of Humansville; six grandchildren, Richard Vest of Ozark, Toney Vest of Pittsburg, Carl Thompson, Robert Duane and Claudette Kaylyn, all of Humansville, and Sarah Beckley of Bolivar; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in the Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday).
Bernice G. Stokes, 93, Flemington, died at 1:26 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 1999, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born at Cliquot on Jan. 20, 1906, and was the oldest child of Bert and Ona Flint. She was married May 1, 1924, to Roy Stokes at Weaubleau, and they were looking forward to their 75th anniversary in one month. She was a housewife and working companion on the farm until she and her husband retired. She was a member of Durnell Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Hobert and Leon Flint; a sister, Jennie Bigler; and a son-in-law, Jim Phillips. Survivors include her husband, Roy Stokes; a son and daughter-in-law, Oscar and Edith Stokes; two daughters and a son-in-law, Lela Fern Phillips and Trixie and Gerald Vanderford, all of Flemington; two sisters, Cora Brown of Fair Play and Lela Franklin of Bolivar; three grandchildren, Jennifer Periman of Wichita, Kan., Ginger Roweton and Kent Vanderford, both of Flemington; eight great-grandchildren, Audrey Jo Periman, Mykal, Keli, Luther, Levin, Bethany, Cherith and Mattea Roweton; four nieces and two nephews. Services were Saturday, April 3, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Robert Nuckolls officiating. Pallbearers were Ben Coleman, David Stonebrook, Kenneth Hughes, George Welch, Robert Crawford and Kenneth Piper. Interment was in Durnell Chapel Cemetery.
Lynn Jay Tennant, 82, Humansville, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. The son of George Washington Winfield and Mary Estelle Stewart Tennant, he was born Jan. 31, 1917, at Fort Morgan, Colo. On Aug. 9, 1941, he married Anna Mae Hiatt at Kimball, Neb. They moved to Humansville from Fort Morgan, Colo., in 1948. In 1960 he began working for the postal service as a substitute mail carrier. From 1974 to 1983 he was a rural mail carrier, carrying the mail from the Humansville post office. He had also been employed at Dayco in Springfield. He was a member of the Humansville United Methodits Church, He served on various church committees and had served on the Humansville Board of Education. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mae Tennant, and a brother, John Tennant. Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae, of the home; four children and their spouses, Linda and Gary Fields of Springfield, Greg and Shirley Tennant of Sleepy Eye, Minn., Mike and Laura Tennant of Rogersville and Kurt and Pam Tennant of Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Marie Tennant of Humansville; four grandchildren, Jamie Butcher, Michael Butcher and his wife, Angel, all of Springfield, and Matthew and Abigail Tennant of Cincinnati, Ohio; a great-grandson, James Michael Butcher II; and several nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday, April 24, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Don Covington officiating. Pallbearers were Rolla Anderson, Mike Sprowls, Lewis Sawyers, Chuck Lewis, Roy Austin and Gregg Miller. Interment was in Humansville Cemetery.