JUNE, 1999 OBITUARIES
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Robert Eugene "Bobby" Barker, 39, Bolivar, died Wednesday, June 23, 1999, in his home. He was born Feb. 23, 1960, in Bolivar to Robert Dale and Sharon Wilson Barker. He was a self-employed painter and was a graduate of Bolivar High Shcool in the class of 1978. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Robert Dale and Juanita Barker of Springfield; two half-sisters, Amanda Williams of Republic and Sanya Haralson of Springfield; and his mother, Sharon Lawson of Independence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith, in 1996 and his brother, Billy, in 1988. Graveside services were Saturday, June 26, in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Parsons officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Dean Blehm, 68, Springfield, formerly of Brighton, died Monday, June 7, 1999, in his home. He was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Scott City, Kan., the son of George and Elizabeth Blehm. He was retired after 40 years as an auto mechanic. Among his many talents, he enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with family and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. He is survived by three sons, Jerry Blehm, Don Blehm and his wife, Carol, and Ron Blehm and his wife, Debbie; two daughters, Cathy Blehm and Cheryl Medlock; two sisters, Verna Robinson and her husband, Ken, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Velma Owen and her husband, Bob, Monticello, Iowa; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Graveside services were Friday, June 11, in Brighton Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield. (20c)
Edward M. Brewer, 51, Humansville, died Sunday, June 6, 1999, at his home. A resident of Humansville for the past year, he formerly lived in Clarksville, Tenn. The son of James Edward and Nedia Mitchell Brewer, he was born July 7, 1946, in Lyles, Tenn. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1970 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a property manager for several years until his health forced his retirement. On Aug. 15, 1983, he was married to Donna Jarvis in Clarksville, Tenn. His parents and a brother, J.C. Brewer, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Donna, of the home; five children, Bradley B. Brewer and Dana Lynn Brewer, both of the home, Gary R. Brewer, Memphis Tenn., Susan Watson, Gilbert, S.C., and Edward M. Brewer, address unknown; two brothers, Ralph Brewer, Nashville, Tenn, and James Brewer, Lyles, Tenn.; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Martin Micke officiating. Amvets Post No. 114 Honor Guard will conduct military rites at graveside. Pallbearers will be Johnny Smithson, Joe Christie, Jamie Young, Donald Manser, Larry Keel and Raymond Grimes. Interment will be in Humansville Cemetery.
Charlie Oliver Butler, 82, Huron, died Thursday, June 10, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after a short illness. He was born Aug. 29, 1916, to Oliver and Fairie Butler at their homestead north of Huron. He lived all of his life in the same place except for the four years he spend in the army during World Wor II. The only other time he spent away from the homestead was during the eight months he lived in a Bolivar nursing home prior to his death. He was a farmer and stockman until his health failed him and left him unable to continue his work. During a revival at Center Point Missionary Baptist Church in 1957, he sought salvation and was saved at his home. He joined as a member at Center Point Missionary Baptist Church during that revival and later moved his membership to Goodson Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his death. He always spoke of the hope he had within his heart that all of his nieces and nephews would receive the same salvation that he had before they departed this world. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Fairie Butler, as well as one sister, Jewell Elliott, and three brothers, Howard Butler, Jacob Butler and Glen Butler. He is survived by one brother, Roy Butler and his wife, Dorothy, of Bolivar. Also surviving is a very near and dear friend, Edith Bybee of Bolivar, who helped him in so many ways. Edith was a friend, a companion and a trusted helpmate to Charley for many years. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, as well as great-great-nieces and -nephews too numerous to name. Services were Saturday, June 13, in Butler Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Floy Parrack and the Rev. Dan Breshears officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery near Polk. Casketbearers were Ronnie Butler, Terry Butler, Wayne Elliott, Larry Elliott, Vincent Woods and Deral Vincent.
Bob Butler, 75, Bolivar, died in his home at 7 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 1999, following an apparent heart attack. He was born in Dunnegan June 29, 1923, to Harry D. and Tommie Baker Butler. He was united in marriage to Alice McGuire on January 21, 1949, in Bolivar. To this union two children were born, Brent and Jana. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church in Bolivar. He was a 1941 graduate of Bolivar High School and attended Southwest Baptist Junior College. He and his father operated the Ford Tractor and Implement franchise in Bolivar for 23 years. He received his realtor's license in 1970 and founded Bob Butler Real Estate, with which he was associated until his retirement. He was also an agent for United Savings and Loan of Lebanon and a founder of the Bolivar Nursing home and served as a member of its board. He was a longtime active member of the Bolivar Golf Club and a member of Silo Ridge Country Club. He was a member and past president of the Bolivar Rotary Club and also served on the Bolivar City Council. He was an owner and developer of Lakewood Hills subdivisions until selling his interests in recent years. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Alice Butler of the home; one son, Brent, and his wife, Neta, of Bolivar; one daughter, Jana Vieth, and her husband, John, of Springfield; one brother, Paul Butler, of Bolivar; and two granddaughters, Rachelle Butler of Arlington, Texas, and Sarah Huff of Springfield. Also surviving is his mother-in-law, Bertha McGuire of Greenfield. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Services were Sunday, June 6, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Ray Leininger, Harold Hendrickson and Melvin Williamson officiating. Music was provided by Brad Wommack, soloist, and Susan Baker, pianist. Casketbearers were Gerald Stephens, Wallace Russell, Charles Fraser, Darrol Cribbs, Hardy Carr and Gary Cloyd. Honorary casketbearers were Gene Hutchison, Clark Roberts, Lloyd Wilson, Weldon Hegle, Dan Bishop and Joe Rayl. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Ruby Marie Campbell, 92, Springfield, died at 8:24 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 1999, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Ernie Campbell of Lebanon and David Campbell of Texarkana, Texas; one daughter, Millie Bolin of Buffalo; one brother, Bill Parkinson of Muskogee, Okla.; one sister, Jewel Mass of Hartshorne, Okla.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in the Maple Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Long officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home, Buffalo.
Donald Thomas "Pink" Carneal, 92, Osceola, died Tuesday, June 29, 1999, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was born Jan. 7, 1907, in Cliquot, one of 11 children of Edward and Effie Nichols Carneal. He was a longtime Osceola resident and had lived for six years at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. On June 10, 1934, he was united in marriage to Alice Elizabeth Bishop. They were married 53 years, and to this union five children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, on Oct. 30, 1987. Survivors include three daughters, Beatrice Stocklein and her husband, Richard, of Olathe, Kan., Carol Burlingame and her husband, Russell, of El Dorado Springs and Norma Roberts and her husband, Bill, of Lowry City; two sons, Ray Carneal and his wife, Alice, of Bolivar and Lonnie Carneal and his wife, Virginia, of Osceola; two brothers, two sisters, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two stepgrandsons and six step-great-grandchildren, as will as other relatives and friends. Services were Friday, July 2, in Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with the Rev. Randy Hargis officiating. Music was by Rob Self, accompanied by Gail Ingle. Casketbearers were Micheal Roberts, Micheal Carneal, Todd Stocklein, Jason Roberts, David Burlingame, Bill Roberts and Randy Burlingame. Interment was in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery.
Maurice J. Chappell, 77, Morrisville, died Tuesday, June 29, 1999, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield after a short illness. He was born March 25, 1922, near Mt. Pleasant, Ark., to Thomas and Della Couch Chappell and grew up in the Mt. Pleasant area. He was united in marriage to Jean Crafton on May 28, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant. To this union were born four sons, Dennis K., Daryl Wayne, Stephen Lynn and Martin Clay, and two daughters, Vickie June and Marcia Ann. During World War II, he worked for the Army and Navy repairing aircraft damaged in the war. After the war, he moved his family to the Springfield area and lived there for most of his life, living the last 25 years in Morrisville. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Henry, Edward, Paul, James and Albert; and a sister, Mary. He is survived by one brother, King Chappell, and a sister, Oma Fullbright, both of the state of Arkansas; his wife, Jean, of the home; and four sons and their wives, Dennis and Carol Chappell of Springfield, Daryl and Jamie Chappell of Lansing, Mich., Stephen and Donna Chappell of Springfield and Marty and Judy Chappell of Morrisville; and two daughters, Vickie Clopp of Morrisville and Marcia and Doyle Mayfield of Half Way. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren,14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services were Thursday, July 1, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Donald Lane officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Music was provided by the Lindley Creek and Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church choirs.
Jewell Marguerite Cooper, 81, Bolivar, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born June 25, 1918, to John and Neoma Stephenson Cooper. She was a victim of poliomyelitis at one year of age, which left her paralyzed. She acquired her education in a wheel chair, from a one-room country school to Southwest Baptist University. She was a custom seamstress and an activist for the disabled, and she was a member of the Flemington United Methodist Church. In later years she became a free-lance writer. Surviving are her sister, Minta Bays of Humansville, and two brothers, Robert E. Cooper of Flemington and Warren F. Cooper of McLoud, Okla. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were Saturday, July 3, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Music was by George and Susan Baker. Pallbearers were Jim Cooper, Monte Cooper, Jerry Cooper, Ival Adcock, Weldon Adcock, Irwin Adcock, Lyndon Bays and Jess Cooper. Interment was in Flemington Cemetery.
Clarence Daryl Currier, 81, Linn Creek, formerly of Polk County, died Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at the Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital, Osage Beach. He was born May 6, 1918, in Belleville, Kan., the son of Clarence and Goldie Beecher Currier. On June 12, 1938, in Goodson, he was united in marriage to Maxine J. Ardrey. She preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 1990. A lake area resident for the past 36 years, he owned and operated Currier Refrigeration in Camdenton prior to his retirement. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Stenberg of Dent, Minn., Betty Whitaker and Becky Currier, both of Linn Creek; four grandchildren; three sisters, Harriett Russell of Humansville, Thelma Morris and Barbara Payne, both of Springfield; and other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Friday, June 4, at the Payne Cemetery in Polk with Gomer T. Richards officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Allee-Reed Funeral Home, Camdenton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dogwood Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1136, Camdenton MO 65020.
Harold L. Derossett, 84, Bolivar, died Friday, June 25, 1999, at Citizens Memorial Hopsital following a brief illness. He was born April 13, 1915, near Morrsiville to William Leonard and Alice Grant Derossett. He attended school at Morrisville, and three years after graduation he married a high school classmate, Lois Maxine Bond. To this union was born a son, Wayne. Harold spent his entire life in the Polk County area engaged in farming. During the 1950s he went to work as a night watchman for a wholesale grocery in Springfield. Soon after that he left the grocery and went to work for Milk Haulers Service Company as a welder and hydraulic repairman. He retired after 23 years with them. Health problems caused him to leave the farm, and he moved to Bolivar, where he loved to raise beautiful flowers and work in his yard and garden. He was baptized at an early age and was a member of the Morrisville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John Wilbur and Leon; a sister, Ruth; and his wife, Maxine. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Norma Derossett, Bolivar; two grandsons, Brent Derossett and his wife, Debbie, Leawood, Kan., and Eric Derossett and his wife, Denise, Bolivar; a sister and brother-in-law, Athylene and Edgar Phillips, Bolivar; four great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services were Monday, June 28, at the Bolivar First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Music was by Ron and Marta Ramey, accompanied by Susan Baker. Pallbearers were Len Derossett, Gary Nall, Richard Brown, Bob Harralson, Larry Grant and Bill Harralson. Burial was in Slagle Cemetery south of Bolivar. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home.
Ray Olen Edmondson, 77, Eureka, Kan., died Saturday, June 26, 1999, at Medicalodge of Eureka. He was born Feb. 3, 1922, at Adonis, the son of Harry and Wanda Fellows Edmonson. The family moved to Nebraska when Ray was a young child, and he attended schools in Platt Mouth, Neb. Following high school, he returned to Bolivar. On Aug. 26, 1941, he was united in marriage to Harriet N. Riedesel at Buffalo. They resided in the Bolivar and Buffalo area until moving to Wichita, Kan., in 1949, where they remained until 1964 when they moved to Eureka, Kan. He was a heavy equipment operator in refinery construction and operation and was a member of the Engineers Local No. 101 of Wichita. He retired in 1980. He is survived by his wife, Harriet, of the home; a son, Garry, of Eureka, Kan.; two daughters, Sue Phares and Margery Ramsey, both of Wichita, Kan.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Darlene House of Springfield, Audry Reynolds of Bolivar and Della Stennett of Ozark. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services were Tuesday, June 29, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka, Kan., with Hospice Chaplain Ron Keith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Inc. of Wichita, Kan., in care of Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka KS 67045-0595.
James Omar Elliott, 74, Springfield, died Friday, June 4, 1999, in his home following a lingering illness. He was born May 20, 1925, to Miller H. and Nadine Elliott. He was united in marriage to Mary King on December 21, 1947, in Rolla. He served in WWII with the 733rd Engineer's Depot Company, was a graduate of Missouri School of Mines, and he was retired from the BN (Frisco) Railway. He was a member of Rolla Masonic Lodge No. 213 A.F. & A.M. J.O. is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Kent Emmele, of Azle, Texas; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Cindy Elliott of Bolivar and Bill and Judy Elliott of Springfield; seven grandchildren, Scott Herndon, Laura Herndon, James and John Emmele, all of Texas, Braden and Dalton Elliott of Bolivar and Amanda Elliott of Orlando, Fla.; a step-grandson, Kevin Lomneck, and a step-great-grandson, Charlie Lomneck; together with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Dennis Edward Elliott. Cremation of the body will be under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home in Springfield. Friends and family are invited to a memorial potluck picnic from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at Phelps Grove Park, west of the Springfield Art Museum. Memorial contributions man be made to the Ozarks Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 3945, Springfield, MO 65808.
Frances Mae Greenberg, 95, Port St. Lucie, Fla., died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 1999, in her granddaughter's home in Bolivar. She was born Oct. 1, 1903, in Mankato, Kan., the daughter of Johns Kelley and Ruth Connato Kelley. On June 29, 1927, she married Clarence Earl Greenberg. She had recently been living with her daughter in the state of Florida. She is survived by two daughters, Donna Boyd of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Virginia Walters of Englewood, Colo.; and two sons, Howard Greenberg of El Cajon, Calif., and Rex Greenberg of Los Angeles, Calif. Also surviving are nine grandchildren. Graveside services were Saturday, June 19, at Jewell Cemetery, Jewell, Kan., with William Boyd officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Butler Funeral Home.
Sally Ann Haver, 65, Urbana, died at 2:37 p.m. Friday, June 25, 1999, at the Hawthorne Care Center in Urbana after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 7, 1934, in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of Richard Frederick and Anna Frances Mohr Haver. She had been a resident of Urbana for the past 11 years. Surviving are one sister, Nola L. Mildred of Bolivar, and two brothers, Richard M. Haver of Minnetonke, Minn., and Herman H. Haver of Omaha, Neb. Graveside services will be today (Wednesday) in the Holly Hills Memorial Park Cemetery at Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Local arrangements are under the direction of Butler Funeral Home.
Terry Lloyd Helton, 54, Bolivar, died at 5:43 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 15, 1945, in Kansas City, the son of Lloyd Lamont Helton and Ruby Geraldine Clark. He attended high school at Iberia and Tuscumbia and graduated from Blue Eye High School in Blue Eye in 1963. He attended college at Missouri Southern in Joplin and graduated in 1969 after four years there. Terry was the inaugural senior class president. During his college years he was united in marriage to the most beautiful girl in college, Donna Drake, on Jan. 21, 1967. To this union one son was born. Terry joined the United States Air Force in 1969 and was commissioned as an officer and took his flight training at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Ga. He then went overseas during the Vietnam war and flew C-7 Caribou, also giving flight instruction to the South Vietnamese army. After the war, Terry and his family lived in Evansdale, Iowa, where he worked as a flight instructor, then owned his own screen printing business. He later moved to Vinton, Iowa, where he became the city administrator. He stayed in that profession, serving as city administrator at Hermann from 1990 to 1997, then coming to Bolivar as city administrator in August 1997. Surviving are his wife, Donna, and son, Jacob, of the home; his parents, Lloyd and Jerry Helton of Ulman; one brother, Steve Helton of Rolla; five sisters, Janice Smith, Lake of the Ozarks, Sharon Abbott and Judy Ahart, both of Ulman, Charlotte Brumley of Tuscumbia and Melissa Barnhart of Eldon; also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Services will be at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Michael A. Coleman officiating. Honorary casketbearers will be Mayor Charley Ealy and Bolivar Board of Aldermen members Charles Hendrickson, Clayton Troyer, Becky Tummons, John Strunk, Robert Beaman, Steve Whisler, Bill Little and John Credille. A second service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 25, in the Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia, with Dr. Michael A. Coleman and the Rev. Charley Worstell officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery north of Iberia. (21c)
Laura Hazel Hillenburg, 85, Pleasant Hope, died at 11 p.m. June 18, 1999, in Colonial Springs Nursing Home, Buffalo. She was born June 24, 1913, in Greene County to Henry and Natlie Funkhouser. She owned and operated Hillenburg Service Station along with her husband, Ross, until her retirement. She was a member of Pleasant Hope United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son and his wife, Mickey and Theresa Hillenburg; a daughter and her husband, Nancy and Jim Warner, all of Pleasant Hope; six grandchildren, Kevin Jones, Keith Jones and his wife, Bandi, H.P. Warner, Michael Hillenburg, Laura Birk and her husband, Matthew, and Micki Warner; a great-grandchild, Kelsey Jones; two sisters, Ruth McMillan and Elsie Funkhouser; and a brother, Kenneth "Casey" Funkhouser. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Hillenburg, and a brother, Robert Funkhouser. Services were Tuesday, June 22, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield. Burial was in Pleasant Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Hope United Methodist Church.
Glendine Hix, 78, Bolivar, died Tuesday, June 8, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a two-year illness. She was born May 3, 1921, in Arcola to Cordis and Claudia Glenn Fox. She was united in marriage to Murl Kenneth Hix on April 24, 1964. She was a homemaker and of the Missionary Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, of the home; a son, Gerald Lane Davis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bondena and Edward Choate and Dianne and Donald Prince, all of Bolivar; a sister and brother-in-law, Dencel and Jackson Davis of Fair Play; and an aunt, Margaret Glenn of Dadeville; as well as three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, June 10, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Dennis Spear officiating. Burial followed in Dadeville Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Glenn, Ronnie Glenn, David Glenn, Daniel Glenn, Steve Glenn and John Park.
Jesse Louis Hodges, 80, Bolivar, died Monday, June 28, 1999, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He was born Aug. 16, 1918, at Crossroads in Douglas County to Douglas and Cora Larkins Hodges. During World War II, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served until he was honorably discharged in 1946. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for many years, being employed by TWA and the government. He lived in Kansas City for several years before moving to Weaubleau in the 1970s. In 1980 he moved to Bolivar. He was a member of the Galmey VFW Post. Preceding him in death was his wife Margaret in 1978; his parents; a brother, Charles Hodges; and four sisters, Viola Metcalf, Flossie Jeffries, Hazel Greer and Nora McIntosh. Survivors include three children, Richard Hodges of Liberty, Sandra Owens and Patricia Carothers, both of Kansas City; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, July 1, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Charley Johnson officiating. Pallbearers were Mark Hodges, Steven Hodges, Jack Carothers, Sean Carothers, Bob Dougherty and Bill Dougherty. Military rites were conducted by the Amvets Post No. 14 Honor Guard. Intermet was in Flemington Cemetery.
Lois A. Hoppers, 86, Dallas, Texas, died Thursday, June 10, 1999. She was born March 31, 1913, in Bolivar. She graduated from Bolivar HIgh School and attended Southwest Baptist College. She graduated from Southwest Missouri State Teachers College in Springfield in 1937. In 1937, she and Dick, her husband of 56 years, were married and moved to St. Louis, then to Oklahoma City, Okla., and in 1954 to Dallas, Texas. She taught fourth grade at Bayles Elementary in Dallas for 15 years, retiring from teaching in 1977. She had been active in the Baptist church, teaching children, working with the Women's Missionary Union and playing the piano. She was active in and was the previous president of the Hardy Listeners Book Review Club and her Floriculture Club. At the time of her death, she ws a member of Peace Class, Wilshire Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) C. Hoppers, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Hutcheson of Bolivar. She is survived by a sister, Eva Peterson; a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Billie Hutcheson of Bolivar; and a sister, Anne Burkeholder of Lubbock, Texas. She is also survived by two sons, Richard G. Hoppers and his wife, Suzanne, of Dallas, Texas, and Albert (Al) L. Hoppers and his wife, Jane, of Madill, Okla.; and three grandchildren, Marc Hoppers and wife, Pam, and Kevin Hoppers of Dallas, Texas, and Janlee and Jed Hoppers of Madill, Okla. Services were Monday, June 14, at Restland Wildwood Chapel, Dallas, Texas, with Dr. George Mason and Associate Pastor J. Preston Bright officiating. Interment was at Restland Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Marc Hoppers, Kevin Hoppers, Jed Hoppers, Tom Thompson, Brian Thompson, Bob Hoppers, Ronald Hoppers, Jim Burkeholder and Lindy Morehouse. Memorial contributions may be made to Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas TX 75214.
Alice Jane Kahler, 90, Bolivar, died Monday, June 7, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital of complications following a stroke. She was born Aug. 3, 1908, in Winside, Neb., and she was of the Lutheran faith. Alice worked as a seamstress and store clerk for several years in Independence. In 1991 she and her husband moved to Bolivar, where she resided until the time of her death. She loved to travel and work in her garden. She planted over 1500 iris and over 450 perennials in her garden in Independence. She also loved to square dance and would make matching outfits for herself and her husband. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hannah Hall; three brothers, Glen, Kennard and Leonard; her husband, Raymond; and a son, Gene Kahler. Survivors include two sons, Edward Kahler and his wife, Nita, Climax Springs, and Dr. Monte Kahler and his wife, Marketa, Bolivar; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Mayme Herbolsheimer, Monrovia, Calif., and several nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 14, at Mount Moriah Cemetery Chapel, Kansas City, under the direction of Carson Funeral Home.
James Ryan Kershner, 25, Dardanelle, Ark., died Wednesday, June 23, 1999. He was born Nov. 21, 1973, in Riverside, Calif. He was a welder. Survivors include his wife, Leisa Noblett Kershner; two daughters, Rachel and Jessica, all of the home; his parents, Michael and Pattie Trainor Kershner, and a brother, Christian Kershner, all of Dardanelle, Ark.; and paternal grandparents William and Roseli Kershner of Bolivar. Services were Saturday, June 26, in Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, Ark. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, Ark. Pallbearers were George Davis, Chris Grace, Ernest Thaxton, Darren Thaxton, Michael Davis, Bobby Kershner, Glen Lackey and Ronnie Thompson.
George Herman Kirksey, 64, Bolivar, died Friday, June 4, 1999, in his home after an extended illness. Herman was born near Aldrich on Dec. 7, 1934, to Jess and Delphia Waggoner Kirksey. He was saved during a revival meeting at Mitchell Campground in his youth. He was a member of Bismont Missionary Baptist Church. On Nov. 24, 1962, he was united in marriage to Sharon Carol Dryer. To this union two sons were born, Jesse David and Johnny Herman. He was a dairyman and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jesse David Kirksey and Johnny Herman and Lynne Marie Kirksey, all of Bolivar; four grandchildren, Patrick Kirksey, Brittany Kirksey, Garrett Kirksey and Justin Kirksey, all of Bolivar; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Anna Kirksey of Pleasant Hope and Wayne and Joan Kirksey of Aldrich; and three sisters-in-law, Elva Kirksey of Aldrich, Deloris Kirksey of Springfield and Bonnie Kirksey of Bolivar. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on Jan. 30, 1990; and four brothers, Gordon, Richard, Howard and Dean Kirksey. Services were Tuesday, June 8, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Mike Bruce and Bro. Garland Pool officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with military honors by AmVets Post No. 134. Music was provided by Ron George Jr. accompanied by Barbara George. Pallbearers were Marvin Lenz, Cecil Wollard, Kevin Kirksey, Alva Rains, Randy Woodmansee and Jack Barham. God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed loving eyes and whispered, "Peace be thine." We are all going to miss you and we will meet again in the sweet bye and bye. (19c)
Jackie Darrell Latiker, 50, Bolivar, died Thursday, June 3, 1999, in his home. He was born April 8, 1949, in Springfield, the son of Fred and Velma Henry Latiker. He was a retired carpenter who had been disabled for the past 15 years. Though he had been away working from time to time, he had lived most of his life in Bolivar, including the past 15 years. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Velma Culbertson of Bolivar; his former wife, Jeannie Latiker of Bolivar; two daughters, Amy Latiker of Bolivar and Gina L. Nichols of the state of Michigan; three sons, Michael M. Latiker, Nicholas D. Latiker and J.D. Latiker, all of Bolivar; a sister, Darlene Truitt, and a brother, Lee Latiker. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Christopher Kyle Presley, Nathan Nichols, Tyler Nichols and Tristan Latiker. Services were Monday, June 7, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Martin Micke officiating.
Steven C. "Dutch" Long, 32, Pleasant Hope, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999, in his home. He was a drywaller and is survived by his father, George A. Long, Nixa; his mother, Frances Long, and a sister, Renae Griffen, both of Springfield; two nephews, two nieces, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; his maternal grandparents, Steve and Elsie Bilderback, Springfield; and his paternal grandparents, W.C. Long, Bolivar, and Evelyn Crawford, Greenfield. Graveside services were Monday, July 5, in Pleasant Hope Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield.
James Warren Lynch, 64, Elkland, died Wednesday, June 23, 1999, in his home following a long illness. The son of Cornelius Sylvester and Dorothy Gann Lynch, he was born April 17, 1935, in Conway. He attended Ed V. Williams Elementary, Reed Junior High and Central High School in Springfield. He belonged to the U.S. Navy Reserves. On Dec. 28, 1957, he was united in marriage to Sharon Lee Moyle, and one daughter was born to this union. He started working as a young man at Nehi Beverage while still in high school. Later he worked for Meek Lumber Company, C & C Floor Covering, had his own business as a carpenter and later owned and operated Bolivar Express before retiring and working on his farm at Elkland. He was saved at an early age and joined Dale St. Baptist Church in Springfield. He later moved his membership to Union Mound Southern Baptist Church, Elkland. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; his daughter, Sheryl Lynn DeFreece, Elkland; four grandsons, Jerry, Jake, J.W. and Justin DeFreece; two sisters, Mary Alice Foulk of Springfield and Margaret Ellen Barber of Elkland; and many other relatives and friends. Services were Saturday, June 26, at Montgomery-Viets Chapel, Buffalo, with the Rev. O. Paul Ray officiating. Music consisted of recorded selections "This World is Not My Home" and "How Great Thou Art." Interment was in Union Mound Cemetery, Elkland. Escorts were Don Gann, John Gann, Junior Larimer, Ralph Larimer, Orville Lile and Glen Potter. Honorary escorts were Red Austin, Elston Marshall, Larry Predmore, John Pettitt, Ron Wyatt and Thelbert Gott. Memorial contributions may be made to Community "Hospice of America in care of the funeral home.
Evelyn M. McConnell, 75, Willard, formerly of Morrisville, died Saturday, June 12, 1999, in her home. Services will be at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, with burial following in Rose Hill Cemetery, Willard.
Hazel Vivian Newberry, 91, Humansville, died Thursday, June 17, 1999, in Big Spring Care Center, Humansville. The daughter of James and Mae Belle Albin Rash, she was born Dec. 24, 1907, in Richland County, Ill. She married Frank Robert Newberry on Sept. 29, 1934, at Edwardsville, Ill. They were the parents of twin sons, James Robert and Jerald Richard. Frank preceded her in death in 1979. She lived for many years in Alton, Ill., and later in Olney, Ill., She was a homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney, Ill. Survivors include her sons, James Robert Newberry, Humansville, and Jerald Richard Newberry, Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren, Jay Ryan Nexberry of Las Vegas, Nev., Cheryl Suzanne Ross of Weaubleau, Thomas Allen Newberry of Humansville and Janelle Andrea Hollingsworth of San Diego, Calif.; four great-grandchildren, Thomas, Victoria, Hannah and Cameron; and two sisters, Mabel B. Ridgely and E. Myrtle Koertge, both of Olney, Ill. Services were Tuesday, June 22, in Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Ill., with the Rev. K. Bruce Rushing officiating. Interment was in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Ill. Local arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Olney, Ill.
Gladys Anna Overshiner, 91, Humansville, died Friday, June 18, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. The daughter of John and Kitty Lunderman Pitts, she was born June 5, 1908, near Polk. She married Willie C. Overshiner June 12, 1927. They operated Overshiner Grocery in Humansville for 35 years. Her husband preceded her in death Aug. 22, 1975. Two brothers, Andy and Willie, and a sister, Vera, also preceded her in death. She was a member of Humansville First Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for 18 years. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Gerald D. and Barbara Overshiner, Humansville; three grandchildren, Kimberly, Shawn and Shandalyn; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, June 21, in Humansville Cemetery with the Rev. Martin Micke officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.
Louis E. Peek, 74, Bolivar, died Tuesday, June 1, 1999, in his home. He was born April 11, 1925, in Sewart City, Neb. He was retired from MD Pneumatics and was a member of the First Church of God in Bolivar. He was united in marriage to Carrie J. King on June 4, 1963. Survivors include a son, Tommy L. King of Lincoln, Neb.; a daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Tom Letterman of Half Way; a brother, Bill Pilmore, state of Missouri; two sisters, Beverly Couey and Marge Skaggs, both of Lincoln, Neb.; and six grandchildren, Randy King, Rodney King, Tom Letterman Jr., Christina Letterman, Jamie King and Curtis King. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie, on June 8, 1994. Services were Friday, June 4, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Jim Friend officiating. Burial followed in Little Vine Cemetery, Niangua.
Bitha Lee Peterson, 80, Louisburg, formerly of Goodson, died at 8:57 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 13, 1918, in Goodson to Abis and Nella Needham Hawkins and graduated from Emma Dee High School in Goodson. She was united in marriage to James B. Peterson, who preceded her in death on July 23, 1989. She was a member of Lindley Creek Missionary Baptist Church and the Ventura, Calif., Eastern Star Chapter No. 75. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James and Patricia Peterson of Louisburg; one grandchild; one brother, Willis Ray Hawkins of Plattsburg; and 10 sisters, Faye Rosenthal of Daytona Beach, Fla., Alene Warde of Aurora, Colo., Susan Rothrock of Colorado Springs, Colo., Dora Barnes of Santa Paula, Calif., Carlene Wollard of Springfield, Betty Bisbee of Urbana, Avonell Williamson of Springfield, Mae Scroggins of Urbana, Jane Leavitt of Webb City, and Jean Polly of Denver, Colo; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Services were Monday, June 21, at Lindley Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Dennis Spear officiating. Music was provided by the Lindley Creek choir. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Peterson, Ed Peterson, Michael Jamison, Tuff Hamlet, Milford Hammerbacher and Robert Peterson. Honorary pallbearers will be Edwin Peterson, Fred Leavitt and willis Hawkins. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Ellis Ray Presley, 83, Springfield, died at 2:15 p.m. June 30, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born Feb. 17, 1916, in Morrisville and was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Gus Presley; his mother, Stella Presley; and a brother, Tony Presley. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Bertha Presley; two sons, Roy Lynn Presley and his wife, Betty, Pleasant Hope, and Tim Presley and his wife Nina, Strafford; a daughter, Margaret Carroll and her husband, Jerry, Springfield; seven grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren; a sister, Francis Rucker, Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday, July 3, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
James William Rash was born Aug. 24, 1914, in Redlands, Calif., to John William Rash and Pearl Bessie Wright. He departed this earth on June 10, 1999, at the age of 84 years and 10 months following a short illness. He grew up in Hickory County, and all of his friends and fmaily knew him as Bill. There on the Wheatland prairie he met and married Elzada Marie Skinner. He recently recounted to his grandsons one night around a card table the story of their meeting. He told the boys there was a gathering in the neighborhood and when she walked through the front door she was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen. And from that day until her death they were together. They were married on Aug. 31, 1935, and to this union were born three sons and one daughter. Bill spent most of his life as a farmer and a trader, and he retired from Gardener Trailer Company in Bolivar. Bill and Zada spent the last 35 years in Goodson until Zada parted from him in death in November 1998. Then he moved to Bolivar with his daughter. Bill loved to have company and to play cards. He always liked to joke with his grandkids. He would sing them songs and teach them poems, some of which we parents did not think were as funny as Grandpa did! He taught us all the meaning of hard work and doing with what you have, and being satisfied but always looking forward. Our dad's favorite dress attire was his bib overalls, and if there was a special occasion he wore his best dress clothes--his striped bib overalls. His grandsons will pay special tribute to their grandfather as they carry him to his final resting place by wearing their special dress attire--striped bib overalls and flannel shirts. Bill is survived by his three sons, John W. (Jack) Rash of Brandon, James E. (Jim) Rash and wife Kay of Goodson, Robert e. (Bob) Rash and wife Donna Sue of Bolivar, and a daughter, Margie Pearl Keith and husband Lloyd of Bolivar; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Cliford (George) Rash and wife Francis of Cross Timbers and Edgar O. (Hot Shot) Rash and wife Jean of Hermitage; one sister, Savilla Skinner of Yucaipa, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Ellen Rash of Cross Timbers; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elzada Marie Rash; a brother, Walter (Buster) Rash; and a sister, Gladias Rash. Bill's final resting place will be in the Cross Timbers Cemetery beside his loving wife, Zada. (20c)
Judith Ann Redford, 60, Bolivar, died at 9:10 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 1999, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was born Jan. 12, 1939, in Sedalia, the daughter of Bill and Mildred Payne. She graduated in 1959 from nurses' training in Hayes, Kan., as a registered nurse. Judy lived most of her life in Bolivar and devoted her time as a provider of loving service to others in need. She was united in marriage to Gary M. Redford Sept. 3, 1961. They were blessed with six beautiful children and five gifted grandchildren. Judy was a member of the Bolivar United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Payne, and a nephew, "Baby Todd." She is survived by her husband, Gary, of the home; three daughters, Holly Batson, her husband, Tony, and their children, Adam and Mallory, Missy Redford-Shay and her children, Brady and Ali, and Julie Smith, her husband, Chuck, and daughter, Brittney, all of Bolivar; three sons, Greg Redford of New York, N.Y., Chris Redford of Springfield and John Redford of Bolivar; her mother, Mildren Payne of Lamar; two sisters, Linda Payne and Susan Medlin and her husband, Don, of Lamar; three brothers, Danny Payne and his wife, Ann, Todd Payne and his wife, Lori, all of Lamar, and John Payne and his ife, Paula, of Ozark; a sister-in-law and her husband, Judy and Gary McCracken of Nixa; several nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Judy was a generous, creative, compassionate person with an abundant amount of unconditional love for everyone. During the last few years of her illness, Judy took up cross-stitching. Her love of family and friends showed in each stitch. She treasured the many visits from her fmaily and friends, but her greatest enjoyment was when she attended all of grandchildren's sporting events that they were involved in. "To the world, you may be one person; but to one person, you may be the world." Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Butler Funeral Home with Dr. Ron Kemp officiating. In lieu of burial, her ashes will be scattered over her favorite places--anywhere the voices of young children can be heard. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in care of Butler Funeral Home.
Kenneth B. Roberts, 68, Springfield, died Friday, June 11, 1999, in his home following a lingering illness. He was born Jan. 24, 1931, in Oklahoma to Lovell and Irma Roberts. He was retired from Associated Grocers in Springfield as a transportation supervisor. He was of the Baptist faith. Her served during the Korean Conflict as a memeber of the U.S. Marine Corps; he was also a past Post Commander of the V.F.W. Post no. 5314 in Willard. He was united in marriage to Gloria Maxine Donogne, who preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 1998. Survivors include daughters Cheri Van Ryswyck and her husband, Jerry, of Springfield, Gail Hardin, state of Florida, and Cherie Reinhart and her husband, Mark, Kansas City; a son, Jerry Roberts of Kansas City; a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Jenny Roberts of Springfield; his mother, Irma Roberts of Bolivar; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; his wife; a brother, Scott Roberts; and an infant brother. Services were Tuesday, June 15, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson and the Rev. J.D. Wooley officiating. Eulogy was given by Agnes McThetridge. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery with military rites by AmVets Post No. 114.
Mabel Irene Root, 76, Humansville, died Sunday, June 20, 1999, at her home. The daughter of Francis Columbus "Lum" and Fannie Henson Root, she was born Oct. 21, 1922, near Chadwick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis W. Root, on Nov. 20, 1975, and her father, Columbus "Lum" Root. Survivors include her mother, Fannie Pratt of Humansville; a brother, Lewis Pratt, New Franklin; two maternal aunts, Lea Hale and Pearl Must, both of Springfield; five nephews, Charles Pratt and his wife, Nora, Amarillo, Texas, Roger Pratt and his wife, Cynthia, Washington, Ind., Dennis Pratt and his wife, Sharon, and Val J. Pratt, all of Conjon, N.M., and Ernest Pratt and his wife, Nancy, New Franklin; a niece, Lori Pratt, New Franklin; eight great-nephews, four great-nieces and numerous cousins. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 25, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Roger Pratt officiating. Pallbearers will be Lowell Myers, David Acuna, Ted Nichols, Tempton Hall, Charley York and Jesse Davis. Interment will be in Humansville Cemetery. Friends may call at their convenience in the funeral home after 9 a.m. Thursday, June 24.
Roxana Pearl Emory Rush, 100, Bolivar, died Friday, June 11, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility. She was born May 30, 1899, to the late James Harmon and Nancy Catherine Payne Emory on a farm near Polk. She was the eldest of nine children and was preceded in death by one sister, Eva Mashburn, and one brother, Junior Emory. She is survived by three sisters, Ica Scrievner, Anna Mashburn and Willette Reser, all of Bolivar, and three brothers, Jesse Emory of Ventura, Calif., Jay L. Emory of Santa Paula, Calif., and Johnny Emory of Independence. On May 3, 1919, she was united in marriage to the late Roy Laurel Rush in Buffalo. To this union five children were born, two of whom preceded her in death: a son who died at one week old and Emory Dean Rush of Lebanon. Surviving children include two daughters, Irene Franklin of Bolivar and Evelyn Reser of Marshall, and one son, James Rush of Osceola. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and friends. She and her husband owned and operated several businesses in the Urbana area, including the United Real Estate Agency, from which they both retired before moving to Bolivar. She was a founder and active member of the Urbana Eastern Star, a member of the Urbana Rebecca Lodge and a member of the First Baptist Church in Urbana. Services were Saturday, June 13, in Butler Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Greg Jackson officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Urbana. Casketbearers were Gary Franklin, Heath Hawkins, Ronnie Rush, Andy Seller, Rick Rush and Matt Hare.
Nell Sewell, 84, Springfield, died June 6, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Nell was born Oct. 4, 1914, near Walnut Grove to William and Mary Alice Sewell. After graduating from Walnut Grove High School, she entered Southwest Missouri Teachers College and earned her bachelor of science degree. She later added a master of education degree. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota, the Delta Kappa Gamma, the Retired Teachers Association and was active with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield. Nell first taught in rural schools before becoming a teacher with the Springfield School System. Her talent for supporting and encouraging other teachers led her to become the elementary language arts coordinator for the Springfield Public Schools. She was effective in this position for 25 years. During this time she also taught at Drury College. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a sister. Nell is survived by a nephew and his wife, Shirley and Doris Sewell, and a niece and her husband, Norma and Wayne DeRossett, all of Bolivar; two great-nephews and a great-niece, as well as several cousins and many friends. Nell attended Walnut Lawn Church of God in Springfield. She loved her church and showed her faith by helping others, especially children. At the age of 81, Nell began piecing quilts. She pieced many beautiful quilts, giving them to family and friends. Services were Wednesday, June 9, in Walnut Lawn Church of God, Springfield, with the Rev. Wesley Drummond officiating. Burial followed in Greene Lawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove, under the direction of Wilson-Brim-Daniel Funeral Home, Walnut Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Lawn Church of God or Springfield Area Retired Teachers. Nell will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. (21c)
Riley W. Storment, 77, Mabelvale, Ark., formerly of the Bolivar area, died June 30, 1999, in Little Rock, Ark. He was born July 22, 1916, in Violet to James Earl and Marie Eunice Storment. He was united in marriage to Wanetta Hulett in 1935 and to Viola M. Hadley in 1966. He was retired from General Motors as a mechanic. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and received a Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Gene Storment. Survivors include his wife, Viola, Mabelvale, Ark.; five sons, Bill Storment of Amarillo, Texas, Don Storment of Miami, Okla., Dan Storment of Parson, Kan., Barry Storment of Hutchison, Kan., and Jay Storment of Miami, Okla.; six daughters, Lois Axelison of Plainville, Kan., Lucretia Cunningham of Wilson, Kan., Eunice Airheart of Wichita, Kan., Kay Wadley of Mablevale, Ark., Sue Storment of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tracy Flynn of Bakersfield, Calif.; seven stepchildren, Ralph Henson of Little Rock, Ark., Joe Henson of Afton, Okla., Ann Goodson of the state of Oregon, Alfred Henson of Buffalo, Vernon Henson of Fostoria, Ohio, Brenda Eubanks of Los Angeles and Linda Smith of Bakersfield, Calif.; three brothers, James E. Storment Jr. of Tacoma, Wash., Smith Storment of Lufkin, Texas, and Mathan Storment of Hampton, Va.; four sisters, Roberta Powell of Ellis, Kan., Rozella Salsman of Garland, Texas, Hattie Kornelson of McPherson, Kan., and Hazel McKee of Euliss, Texas; as well as 57 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Service were Saturday, July 3, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Interment followed in Payne Cemetery, Polk.
James Joe Taylor, 78, Excelsior Springs, died Wednesday, June 9, 1999, in Excelsior Springs Medical Center. He was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Stone County, the son of Joe and Lena Ogle Taylor. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1944. He was a retired salesman. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Lenoria and John Davis, Excelsior Springs; a sister, Deloris Schaffer, St. Louis; four grandchildren, Ronald Claus Jr. and his wife Jo Ellen, Tim Claus and his wife, Tammy, Tammy Renee Claus and Kelly Claus; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Saturday, June 12, in Brush Creek Cemetery, northwest of Humansville, with the Rev. Joe Coppedge officiating. Services were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.
Kenneth Elroy Walters, 73, Bolivar, died Sunday, June 20, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born July 9, 1925, in Haskell, Okla., to Jesse and Catherine Walters. He was united in marriage to Shirley Halene Buzzard on Feb. 4, 1948, in Harrison, Ark. He was a World War II veteran, having served two and a half years overseas. He retired from Thriftway Supermarkets in Kansas City after 27 years as store manager. He and his wife moved to Bolivar, and from 1973 to 1985 he worked for Wade's Supermarket. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion post in Bolivar. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Halene, of the home; a brother, Arzie Walters of St. Helen's, Ore.; a sister, Wanda Bloom of Yucaipa, Calif.; and many friends, nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Maranatha Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Robbins officiating. Music will be provided by Paul Euler, Brian and Deidre Schexnayder, accompanied by Carolyn Sullivan. A special song selection will be performed by his cousin, Vicki Pendercost. Interment will be at a later date in Sarcoxie. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel.