JANUARY, 2000 OBITUARIES
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Wilbert Kenneth Akins, 71, Fair Play, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility. He was born Oct. 11, 1928, in Polk County, the son of Samuel Travis and Lela Ruth Rickman Akins. He graduated from Fair Play High School in 1946 and entered the U.S. armed forces in 1951, where he served in the Quartermaster department during the Korean Conflict. In 1953, after serving two years, he was honorably discharged. In 1957, he went to work for Allis Chalmers in Independence, where he worked for 16 years. He retired in 1973 due to health reasons. Wilbert was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing until arthritis prevented him from those activities. He then turned his interests to playing bingo and the lottery until his eyesight failed him. At an early age he was saved and joined the United Methodist Church in Fair Play. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by three sisters, Margie Dorth and her husband, Lonnie, Independence, Joetta Fleeman and her husband, Kyle, Fair Play, and Daisy Griffin of the Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility, Bolivar. Also surviving are two nieces, Denese Burkhart and Pat Roark; four nephews, Rodney Fleeman, James Robert Fleeman, Ronald Griffin and Terry Griffin; four great-nieces, Ronda, Vallerie, Bethany and Denna Kay; and six great-nephews, Steve, Byrn, Jason, Brandon, Jon and Dusty. Services were Saturday, Jan. 8, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Royer and Karen Royer officiating. Music was provided by Rona Sukovaty and Jewell Stiles. Burial was in the Lindley Prairie Cemetery west of Fair Play. Casketbearers were James Robert Fleeman, Rodney Fleeman, Terry Griffin, Ronald Griffin, Johnny Roark and Clyde Gibson. Memorial contributions may be made to the CMH Hospice. (50c) A00008B2000JA12
Everett Bruce Allison, 58, Fair Grove, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in his home. He was born June 15, 1941, in Thorney, Ark., to Lester and Pearl Allison. On Feb. 14, 1975, he was united in marriage to Shirley Mae Mullings, and to this union three children were born. He was employed by Aarons Automotive. Survivors include one son, Christopher Allison; two daughters and their husbands, Angela and Keith Freeman and Mechelle and Chris Evans; five grandchildren, Erin and Michael Freeman, Lydella Jo and Keri Burkhart and Robert Tucker Evans; two sisters, Eleanor Neal and her husband, Gerald, and Ruby Samuels and her husband, Mike, all of the state of Arkansas; two brothers-in-law, Larry Darlin and Dick Whitehouse, both of the state of Indiana; his mother-in-law, Ruth Mullings; a brother-in-law and his wife, Doug and Edie Mullings; two sisters-in-law, Beverly Wilson and Charlotte Highfill and her husband, Larry; 17 nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Glen Allison and Eugene Allison; and two sisters, Louise Whitehouse and Doris Darlin. Services were Monday, Jan. 31, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. A00008B2000FB02
James William "Jim" Altic, 47, Half Way, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in Bolivar as the result of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. He was the owner of the Half Way Corner Store and was chief of the Half Way Fire and Rescue Department. He was a graduate of Central High School in Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Marla Geary of the home; his mother, Adeline Altic of Springfield; a son and daughter-in-law, James William II and Angela Altic of Springfield; a daughter, Katherine Geary Altic of the home; a brother, Jack Altic, state of California; and three sisters, Barbara Highfill of Springfield, Virginia Weeks of Lawton, Okla., and Ruth Bone of Freeport, Texas. His father preceded him in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in Pitts Chapel. In keeping with his request, his body will be cremated, and private burial will be at a later date in Pleasant Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Half Way Fire and Rescue Department. A00008B2000JA19
Huston J. "Andy" Anderson, 70, Bolivar, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at his home. The son of Huston A. and Thelma Stevens Anderson, he was born Sept. 5, 1929, at Weir, Kan. He married Margaret Cuzick Feb. 3, 1951. They were the parents of five children. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for six years. He later worked as a fireman and truck driver. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and had served as head usher for several years. As Junior the Clown, he shared spiritual principles in children's sermons, at Vacation Bible School, in hospitals, in retirement homes and on the mission field in South America. He was also active in Intervention Ministries. His parents and a son, Scott J. Anderson, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, of the home; four children, Kevin C. Anderson of Polk, Richard "Rick" Anderson of New Blaine, Ark., June Ludwig of Tahlequah, Okla., and Paula Evans of Stuart, Fla.; his stepmother, Ruth Anderson of Elkland; two brothers, Cecil D. Anderson of Belton and Kenneth Anderson of Elkland; three sisters, Barbara Good of Plainview, Neb., Carolyn Kay Witherspoon of Farrelview and Andrea Mallory of Goodyear, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, Jan. 29, in Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Vance officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Justin Ludwig and Joe Rayl. Pallbearers were Tommy Peterson, Travis Peterson, Joey Peterson, Eli Anderson, Jesse Anderson and James Garrison. Interment was in Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of Murray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Olive Baptist Church. A00008B2000FB02
Roscoe Andrews, 73, Sarcoxie, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in his home following two and a half years of failing health. He was born Jan. 24, 1927, in Flemington and moved to Sarcoxie 50 years ago from Kansas City. He graduated from Humansville High School in 1945. He was a member of Carthage United Methodist Church. He owned and operated Andrews' Body and Paint Shop for more than 30 years. After retiring, he drove a bus for the Sarcoxie schools for eight years. He was active in numerous civic and community activities in Sarcoxie, including serving as a member of the city council for nine years, as a volunteer fireman for 19 years and in civil defense work. He was past president of the Lion's Club, a board member for the Senior Center and a member of the Sarcoxie Chamber of Commerce. For 28 years he served as a sound technician for the annual community-wide Easter pageant and fall festival. He was a member of the "Boot Scootin' Country Band," which plays for senior centers in Joplin, Neosho and Sarcoxie. He married Mary Anne Schwartz on April 21, 1989, in Miami, Okla., and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Karen Bass of Diamond and Marsha Lockard of Dayton, Ohio; a grandson, Chad Bass, his wife, Vicky, and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, John Andrews of Oceanside, Calif., Joe Andrews of Bellflower, Calif., and Rolland Andrews of Milton, Iowa; and two sisters, Mary Brown of Edgerton, Kan., and Martha Morrison of Humansville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Pearl Andrews, and three brothers, Carl, Harold and Vincent Andrews. Services were Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Housh Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, with the Revs. Rusty Maggard, Dan Lind and Steve Wilson officiating. Burial was in Sarcoxie Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harv Scholl, Arlo Grimm, Grover Hamm, Ken Fullerton, Dave Lawyer, Gary Strong, Bill Fuller and Louis Kuhnel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Center Society in care of the funeral home. When will you go, my love? Will it be in springtime fair, when the martins come again, When flowers cast their fragrant scent; How can I know just when? When will you go, my love? Will it be in a summer rain, when trees are lush and green, When fireflies dance and birds soar high; How can I say goodbye? When will you go, my love? Will it be in autumn's frost, when trees are flaming bright, When wild geese fly and southward go; How can I really know? When will you go, my love? Ah yes! 'Twill be when winter dumps her clouds of fleecy snow, When earth lies silent, still and cold; How can I loose my hold? written by Mary Anne Andrews A00008B2000FB09
Golden Rosella Dill Brakebill Armstrong, daughter of John Harrison Dill and Golden Rosella Tarrent Dill, was born Arpil 24, 1920, and passed away at her home Jan. 12, 2000, at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 19 days, following a lengthy illness. She was united in marriage to Earl Brakebill on Sept. 8, 1941. After his death in 1987, she was married Oct. 13, 1989, to Fred Armstrong, who lovingly took care of her during her illness. Geolden was saved on July 28, 1955. She loved to attend church and was a member of the Campbell Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member until her health prevented her from attending, but she never lost interest in her church and the salvation of lost souls. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Earl Brakebill; four brothers-in-law, Bill, Clarence and Walter Brakebill and Clifford Middleton. She is survived by her loving, devoted husband, Fred Armstrong of Bolivar; three stepdaughters, Erlene Hill of Sparta, Vickie Cox and her husband, Jerry, of Independence, and Sandie Hoeppner and her husband, Leroy, of Blue Springs; two sisters, Leeta Hembree and Atha Evans and her husband, Johnny, of Avenal, Calif.; one brother, John Dill and his wife, Bobbie, of Bakersfield Calif; five sisters-in-law, Daisy Brakebill of Bolivar, Helen Brakebill of Half Way, Benny Wilson of Stockton, Thelma Middleton of Modesto, Calif., and Jo Bush of Rayumore; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Golden was a loving wife, stepmother and sister and a wonderful neighbor, and she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Services were Saturday, Jan. 15, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Garland Pool and Bro. Norman Highley officiaing. Music was provided by the Campbell Grove Missionary Baptist Church choir. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Casketbearers were Richard Lowry, Rick Lowry, Jim Tennis, Dan Evans, James Houk, Ralph Redman, Jason Campbell, Curtis Krtek and Rob McKee. The clock of life is wound but once And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stop At a later or an early hour. Now is the only time you own To live, love or do God's will Place no faith in tomorrow For the clock may then be still. (51c) A00008B2000JA19
Earl Laverne Beals, 69, Flemington, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in his home. The son of Clell and Trucie Beals, he was born at Muskegon, Mich., Sept. 19, 1930. A Flemington resident for the past six years, he had formerly lived in the state of California, where he was an assistant trainer for race horses. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include a daughter, Claudia Flagg of Flemington; five sons, Steven Beals of Grand Rapids, Mich., Greg Beals of North Highlands, Calif., Victor Beals, state of California, Mark Beals of Roseville, Calif., and Harley Beals, Lake Tahoe, Nev.; two brothers, Merrill Beals of Sacramento, Calif., and Derl Beals of Fife Lake, Mich.; a sister, Bernice Boef of Muskegon, Mich.; 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville. A00008B2000JA26
Hester M. Farr Beasley, 84, Marshfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in the Marshfield Care Center. She was a retired wallpaper hanger. Survivors include two sons, Rickey Farr and his wife, Rhonda, and Ronnie Farr of Marshfield; one stepdaughter, Francie Cromwell of St. Louis and her husband, Richard; one brother, Jesse Graves of Marshfield; one sister, Mildred Rust of Lafayette, Ind.; nine grandchildren, Vanessa, Tina Marie, Amanda, Laurie, Trenton, Ryan, Rick, Elizabeth and Patricia; and two great-grandchildren, Coleman and MaKenzie. Services were Saturday, Jan. 15, in Day Funeral Home, Marshfield, with Joe Crews officiating. Burial was in Marshfield Cemetery. A00008B2000JA19
Julia Mae Richards Black, 91, Bolivar, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born July 19, 1908, to Albert and Allie Richards. At the age of 22, on May 11, 1931, she married Otus Thurman Black. Julia and Otus had two children, Robert Richard and Marsha Lynn. They started their life together as farmers. Otus soon decided this wasn't for him, so they bought the Rimby Store, which they owned for 15 years. During their marriage they owned several businesses and continued to prosper and have a good life. However, the most important thing to both of them was their belief in God. Julia was saved and baptized at Hopewell Baptist Church at the age of 15. Otus had received the baptism of the Holy Ghost several years earlier in their marriage. Julia felt the need for the same salvation. She prayed for the Holy Ghost and received this at Gospel Assembly in Birmingham, Ala. Otus and Julia were married almost 53 years, and they were good loving people who always tried to put God first. Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Otus Thurman; their son, robert Richard; her daughter-in-law, Joy Ann; a granddaughter, Theresa Lynne; her mother and father, Albert and Allie Richards; two brothers, Don Richards and Lonnie Richards; one sister, Jewel Payne; Otus's parents, Elbert Russell and Ida Henrietta Black; five sisters-in-law, Mae Richard, Meda Black, Lois Hod, Lota Hood and Gladys Spear; four brothers-in-law, Clyde Hood, Tillman Hood, Noel Payne and Joe Spear; a niece, Betty May Ball; and five nephews, Robert Eugene and Jimmy Hood, Jeffrey Todd and Ronnie Allen Richards and Billy Joe Payne. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha Lynn and Robert Hinkle; two granddaughters, Tammy Watts and Robin Groves and her husband, Steve; five great-grandchildren, Alan, Miranda, Jonathan, Benjamin and Marshall; one sister and her husband, Emogene and Leon Meadows; one brother-in-law, Olen Black; one sister-in-law, Byrl Armstrong; and many nieces and nephews. Julia Mae Richards Black was a kind, loving woman who will be missed by many. Tammy said that when we ate dinner we would talk about where we were going to eat supper. She liked to eat and always wanted to feed you. She loved to cook and cooked for preachers and others alike. She'd never turn her family down and would give them the shirt off her back. She spoiled her grandchildren and loved to read the Bible and was close to the Lord. Services were Monday, Jan. 24, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Joe Spear and Bro. Donnie Bybee officiating. Burial followed in Star Ridge Cemetery, Louisburg. Pallbearers were Gregory Black, Elwayne Hood, Terry Hood, Mick Hood, Joel A. Richards and Ronnie L. Richards. Honorary pallbearer was Dennis Hood. (52c) A00008B2000JA26
Robert Richard Black, 67, Louisburg, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2000, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a short illness. He was born Feb. 21, 1932, in Rimby to Otus Thurman and Julia Mae Richards Black. He attended Star Ridge Church and had been a part owner of Black's Chevrolet dealership in Ash Grove and Black's Ford dealership in El Dorado Springs for a number of years. He was a member of the Lion's Club of Louisburg. Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Watts of Lincoln, Neb.; his mother, Julia M. Black of Bolivar; a sister and brother-in-law, Marsha Lynn and Robert Hinkle of Stockton; as well as four grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy, in 1983; his father, Otus Black; and a daughter, Theresa Lynn Black, in November 1987. Services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Burial will follow in Star Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Hinkle, Norvell Dennis Hood, El Wayne Hood, Mick Hood, Allen Scott and Lawrence Combs. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. A00008B2000JA12
Hazel B. Morris Holstein Branstetter, 89, Springfield, died at 5:46 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in Cox Medical Center South after a short illness. She was born June 17, 1910, to W. Harrison and Frances Ella Tucker Morris in Gassville, Ark. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Springfield, where she was a member of the Cover Girls quilting club, U.M.W. and the 50-50 Sunday school class. She was a former member of the Violet chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Stockton. She was also a member of the P.E.O. chapter of Ash Grove. She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.M. Holstein, and her second husband, J. Laster Branstetter. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Janice Holstein Haralson and her husband, John, Columbia; one granddaughter, Jan Deen Haralson Hankinson and her husband, Edward, Perryville; three great-grandchildren, Johnathon, Janeen and Julie Hankinson; one brother, Bill Morris of Mountain Home, Ark.; one sister, Nathalee Scheiwe of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were Monday, Jan. 10, in Klingner Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Wes Arlington and the Rev. Gary Metcalf officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, Springfield. A00008B2000JA12
Kendall Paige Brown, one-month-old daughter of Kenny and Crystal McGinnis Brown of Moberly, died at 8:05 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at University Medical Center in Columbia. She had been hospitalized since her birth Dec. 20 at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia. Besides her parents, she is also survived by her grandparents, John and Linda McGinnis of Nevada and David and Joyce Brown of Kirksville; her great-grandparents, Margaret Brown and Betty Prewitt, both of Moberly, Winifred McGinnis of Bolivar and George and Darlene Fisher of Nevada; as well as several aunts, uncles and other relatives. Services were Saturday, Jan. 22, at Cater Funeral Home Chapel, Columbia. Burial was in Sweet Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia. A00008B2000JA26
Ryan Ray Campbell, 21, Kansas City, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, as a result of an auto accident. He was born Nov. 3, 1978, in Kansas City and had lived in the Kansas City area all of his life. He graduated in 1997 from Oak Park High School and was employed with the KC Metro Renovators in Lee's Summit. He had been temporarily residing near Goodson. Survivors include his parents, Brad and Debbie Humston of Kansas City; one sister and her husband, Allysha and Mike Polston of Belton; a brother, Daniel Saling of the home; his grandmother, Mae Davis of Harrisonville; and his uncle, Jim Davis of Harrisonville. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Scott Davis. Arrangements were under the direction of Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, Kansas City. A00008B2000JA26
Neal Patrick Conway, 24, Fair Play, was killed about 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, while hiking with his fiancee 1/4 mile east of the Taylor Bridge on Little Sac River in southwest Polk County. He was born May 25, 1975, in RAF Lakenheath, England, the son of Everett Clark and Deborah Lynn Bergerson Conway. His mother preceded him in death. He had recently begun employment as a riveter for Tracker Marine. Surviving are his fiancee, Suzie Samas of Fair Play; his father, Everett Conway of Davis, Calif.; and a sister, Belinda Renee Graham of Lytle, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Doyle officiating. Private interment will be at a later date. This is for all the couples out there: 1. Never go to bed mad at each other. 2. Do little things each day to surprise the other. 3. Always, when departing, kiss and say "I love you;" do the same when you get together. Enjoy the time you are together, because it could all change in a matter of seconds. I know this too well. (51c) A00008B2000JA19
John Lee Coy, 86, Fort Worth, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at the Plaza Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas, after a brief illness. THe son of Fred L. and Beulah Butler Coy, he was born Feb. 21, 1913, at Fair Play. He was a former resident of Bolivar and Polk County and had been a longtime resident of Fort Worth, Texas. Surviving are his wife, Zula S. Brashear Coy of the home; one son, Jack Coy of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Beverly Coy Behne of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Lena Shipley of Bolivar; and a brother, Perry Coy of Jefferson City; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services were Sunday, Jan. 16, at the Robertson-Mueller-Harper Funeral Home in Fort Worth, Texas. Graveside services were Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the Greenwood Cemetery with Henry Behne officiating. Burial was under the direction of Butler Funeral Home. A00008B2000JA19
Mary Francis Crumrine, 69, Walnut Grove, died at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, at her home after a long illness. She was born March 10, 1930, at Miller. She was a lifetime resident of the Miller and Walnut Grove area. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Phelps and a retired production worker at Dayco. She married Elwin Crumrine on Sept. 14, 1946, at Pittsburg, Kan. He survives. Additional survivors include three sons, Elwin Lawrence Crumrine of Springfield, Michael Dean Crumrine of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Allen Burr Crumrine of Brighton; four daughters, Mary Ruth Sterling of Uniontown, Ark., Deidra Darlene Fields of Morrisville, Debra Jean Ryker of Bois D'Arc and Cristie Lynn Cain, Willard; two brothers, Harold Barker of Glendora, Calif., and William Barker of Independence; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Goss Cemetery southwest of Miller under the direction of Morris Leiman Mosher Funeral Home, Miller. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Cancer Society in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 205, Miller MO 65707. A00008B2000JA12
James C. Cunningham, 66, Bolivar, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000. He was born April 19, 1933, in rural Greene County north of Rogersville. He was united in marriage to Clara Mincks on Nov. 26, 1955. He served 11 years in the Missouri National Guard and worked for 32 years for Springfield City Utilities. He had been retired for about 10 years, and he loved to fish for crappie and work on cars. He was a member of Mount Etna Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hellen Elizabeth Cole; his eldest son, Dwight Allen Cunningham; and his mother-in-law, Marie Mincks. He is survived by his wife, Clara, of the home; three sons, Wade Cunningham and his wife, Shontel, of Half Way, Darrell and Christopher Cunningham, both of Bolivar; one daughter, Linda Cunningham of Springfield; one brother, Thomas Morrill of Springfield; an "adopted" daughter, Rebecca McGarrah and her two sons, Andrew and Daniel; three nephews, one niece and several cousins; two very special grandchildren, Lane Allen and Sarah Elizabeth Cunningham; and his father-in-law, Garley Mincks. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Greenlawn North Funeral Home, Springfield, with burial in Danforth Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the services in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. (50c) A00008B2000JA12
Glen R. Derryberry, 46, Bolivar, a resident of Hillside Estates, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at Christian Health Care of Hermitage after a brief illness. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in the Bolivar City Cemetery with the Rev. Pete Davidson officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Butler Funeral Home. A00008B2000JA19
Virginia Mae Ellis, 72, Kansas City, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000. She was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Santa Rosa, N.M. She lived her childhood and early adult years in the Polk County area, moving to Kansas City in the late 1950s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ragan O. Ellis; her parents, Aus and Jessie Haralson; one sister, Marjorie Haralson; four brothers, Lee, Jake, Ray and Vernon Haralson; one granddaughter, Tony Matthews; and one great-granddaughter, Tosha Lawson. She is survived by her children, Mary Kretschmer of Phoenix, Ariz., Bill Ellis of Bolivar and Vickie Barsness of Kansas City; two brothers, Bob Haralson of Lindsay, Calif., and Don Haralson of DeSoto, Texas; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces nephews and cousins. Services and burial were Monday, Jan. 17, in Kansas City. A00008B2000FB02
Gladys Jewell Forgey, 89, Fair Play, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at her home. She was born June 29, 1910, to Charles Woodford and Sarah Melinda Grant, the youngest of five children. She married Benjamin Harry Forgey on Dec. 25, 1926. They were the parents of three children, Charles Robert, who died in infancy, Joe Ben and Donna Rae. She was a homemaker. In her church she served as pianist, Sunday school teacher and Vacation Bible School teacher. She was a member of Dunnegan Baptist Church, but she had most recently attended Fair Play Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 72 years, Harry, who died Dec. 16, 1998; her parents; her sister, Cuba Hardaway; and her brothers, Caruth, Fred and Leland Grant. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Joe Ben and Mary Jane Forgey of Nashville, Tenn., and Donna Rae and George Lawler Jr. of Fair Play; six grandsons and their wives, Steve and Kathy Forgey of Antioch, Calif., Tim and Candi Forgey of Novato, Calif., Wayne and Jeana Carson of Chatanooga, Tenn., George William III and Teresa Lawler of Happy, Texas, the Rev. Rodney and Diane Lawler of Fredonia, Kan., and Brent and Michele Lawler of Bolivar; three granddaughters and their husbands, Sherri and Jay Godfrey of Vallejo, Calif., Donna Joyce and Rogert Hilt of Fredonia, Kan., and Renee and Mike Stanford of Hardy, Ark.; three nephews, Robert Grant of Indianapolis, Ind., Ronald Grant of England and Dale Grant of Bowie, Md.; two nieces, May Lou Marcus of the state of California and Imogene Hailey of St. Louis; 19 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services were Friday, Jan. 28, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Rodney Lawler and Dr. Russell Adams officiating. Music was by Janice Welshon and Bill Shook accompanied by Paula Evans. Honorary pallbearers were James D. Forgey, Tim Forgey, George William Lawler III, Stephen Forgey, Brent Lawler, Roger Hilt, Mike Stanford, Jay Godfrey and Wayne Carson III. Pallbearers were James Proctor, Clyde Gibson, Fred Lower, Richard Lower, John Benton Lower and Bernard Lower. Interment was in Barren Creek Cemetery west of Bolivar. A00008B2000FB02
Dailia Marcella Carter Frank, 74, Bolivar, formerly of Ash Grove, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in Maranatha Manor, Springfield. She was born April 7, 1925, to Charley and Della Cameron Carter. She was a homemaker and worked for Springfield Garment factory. She is survived by one brother, Almon Carter, several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and one great-great-niece. Services were Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Birch Funeral Chapel, Ash Grove, with the Rev. Harold T. Mayes officiating. Burial followed in Johns Chapel Cemetery south of Ash Grove. A00008B2000JA26
Ethel Lucille Hemming, 90, Bolivar, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1909, at Thornton, Iowa, the daughter of Fred E. and Edith Heath Langenbacher. A homemaker, she had lived 40 years at Thornton, Iowa, prior to moving to the state of California and then to Bolivar in 1988. She was a former member of the Thornton United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Betty Nicholson. She is survived by her husband, Floyd A. Hemming of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Marguerite and Franklyn Taylor of Urbana; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, Jan. 17, at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton, Iowa, with the Rev. Franklyn Taylor officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland. A00008B2000JA19
John Buell Henderson, 76, Half Way, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, at Cox Walnut Lawn in Springfield. The son of J.R. and Abbie Fritz Henderson, he was born May 20, 1923, at Lead Mine. He was united in marriage to Mary Ruth Creach in 1947. To this union one daughter, Paula Sue, was born. On July 25, 1957, he was united in marriage to Vivian June Sprague. To this union one daughter, Debbie, was born. He and June made their home in Half Way all their married life until her death in 1995. He continued to live in Half Way until his death. As a young man, Buell acepted Christ as his personal savior and joined the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church near Lead Mine. He remained a member there until his death. He spent his earlier years working in oil fields in Kansas. He was an employee of MFA as an artificial inseminator for several years before becoming self-employed in the same field. Later he was employed by Buffalo Building Supply. He retired in 1978 due to failing health. Buell was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His grandson, Matthew, was the highlight of his life. He especially enjoyed Matthew playing sports and always attended all games and was his number one fan. Next to his family, horses were his passion. He was well-known in the area for his knowledge of horses. He shared this knowledge with many, always willing and eager to help anyone. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Abbie Henderson; his wife, June; one sister, Pauline Montgomery; and two brothers, Olin and Billy Henderson. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Cline, and her husband, Billy; a grandson, Matthew Cline; two brothers, Stanley "Bud" and Teddie Tom Henderson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Even though Buell had serious health problems for several years, he enjoyed life and especially visiting with his family and friends. Services were Sunday, Jan. 23, at Montgomery-Viets Funeral Chapel, Buffalo, with the Rev. Bob Long and the Rev. Gary Dill officiating. Recorded musical selections by various country artists included "Why Me," "How Great Thou Art" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee." Casketbearers were Jeff Dill, Darrin Henderson, Danny Henderson, Hollis Dean Henderson, Ricky Henderson and Terry Kirk. Interment was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. A00008B2000JA26
John Buell Henderson, 76, Half Way, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, at Cox Walnut Lawn in Springfield. The son of J.R. and Abbie Fritz Henderson, he was born May 20, 1923, at Lead Mine. He was united in marriage to Mary Ruth Creach in 1947. To this union one daughter, Paula Sue, was born. On July 25, 1957, he was united in marriage to Vivian June Sprague. To this union one daughter, Debbie, was born. He and June made their home in Half Way all their married life until her death in 1995. He continued to live in Half Way until his death. He joined the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church near Lead Mine as a young man and remained a member there until his death. He spent his earlier years working in oil fields in Kansas. He was an employee of MFA as an artificial inseminator for several years before becoming self-employed in the same field. Later he was employed by Buffalo Building Supply. He retired in 1978 due to failing health. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Abbie Henderson; his wife, June; one sister, Pauline Montgomery; and two brothers, Olin and Billy Henderson. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Cline, and her husband, Billy; a grandson, Matthew Cline; two brothers, Stanley "Bud" and Teddie Tom Henderson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were Sunday, Jan. 23, at Montgomery-Viets Funeral Chapel, Buffalo, with the Rev. Bob Long and the Rev. Gary Dill officiating. Recorded musical selections by various country artists included "Why Me," "How Great Thou Art" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee." Casketbearers were Jeff Dill, Darrin Henderson, Danny Henderson, Hollis Dean Henderson, Ricky Henderson and Terry Kirk. Interment was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. A00008B2000JA26
Margaret Aileen Hill, 74, Bolivar, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 5, 1914, in Sweet Springs to Cecil and Bertha Faulkerson Hartman. Survivors include two sons, Michael Hill of Batavia, Ill., and Tim Hill, state of Illinois; a daughter, Linda Skaggs of Stockton, Calif.; two brothers, Clyde Hartman of Pittsburg and Sterling Hartman of Aurora, Ill.; three sisters, Barbara Johnson of Port Isabel, Texas, Patricia Hall of Branson and Nancy Ledger of Aurora, Ill.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Erwin O. Hill; two daughters, Melody Schneider and Susan Smith; and a brother, William Hartman. Burial will be at a later date in Greenlawn Memorial Garden Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel. A00008B2000JA19
Inez Mae Humphrey, 78, Fair Play, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in Stockton Nursing Home. The daughter of John William and Laura Sharp Robinson, she was born at Wickenburg, Ariz., July 23, 1921. She married George H. Humphrey April 4, 1942. He preceded her in death in 1969. She was employed as office administrator for Pinal County Hospital in Florence, Ariz. She was later employed in the plant department of Missouri Telephone Company. Survivors include two children, Larry Humphrey, Safford, Ariz., and Joann Condren, Fair Play; two sisters, Laura Shoecraft, Phoenix, Ariz., and Anna Meyer, Fort Collins, Colo.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Nutrioso Cemetery, Nutrioso, Ariz. A00008B2000JA19
Mary Amelia Jeter, 83, Humansville, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000. She was born Nov. 20, 1916, in Hebron, Neb., the eighth of nine children born to Adolph Joseph and Florence Rozanna Prentice DeWald. She married Wilton Hubert Jeter on June 29, 1938. To this union three children were born, Wilton Hubert Jr., Bernice Jane and Beverly June. After several years of following road construction, they bought a farm near Collins, where they raised their family. They lived there until 1993, when they moved to Bolivar because of their health. In December 1997 they moved into Big Spring Care Center in Humansville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Wilton Jeter, on May 23, 1998; her parents; four brothers, Ralph, Linus, Harold and John; and two sisters, Grace and Alice. Survivors include their three children and their spouses, Wilson Jr. and Darlene Jeter, Humansville; Bernice and Charles Barnhouse, Bolivar, and Beverly and Ralph Bond, Henley; eight grandchildren, Wilton Jeter III, Wesley Jeter, Dorilene Koehler, Judy Morrison, Mark Bond, Wyatt Jeter, Becky Hall and Jay Jeter, and their spouses; 12 great-grandchildren; and two sisters in the state of California. Services were Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, with Wilton Jeter Jr. officiating. Music was "Look at Us" and "If I Could Hear my Mother Pray Again." Pallbearers were the grandsons. Interment was in Robinson Cemetery near Collins. A00008B2000JA19
Henry J. Johnson, 71, Humansville, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. The youngest of three children born to Henry J. and Bessie M. Johnson, he was born Sept. 14, 1928. He was baptized into the Church of Christ at an early age. He grew up in Miami, Fla., where he completed high school. He was admitted to Howard University in Washington, D.C., and after eight years he received a degree in dentistry. However, he did not pursue this profession; he preferred teaching, and for many years he was a bilingual teacher in Los Angeles, Calif. His first marriage was to Julia Moore. To this union three children were born, Sylvia, Henry Jr. and Rita. He was inducted into the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and attained the rank of sergeant. After three years he received an honorable discharge in 1953. He was married to his second wife, Julie, for more than 20 years. She preceded him in death July 29, 1996, after they moved to Humansville. His parents and his brother, Johnie, also preceded him in death. He is survived by his three children, Henry J. Johnson Jr. of San Fernando, Calif., Sylvia Sneed and Rita Johnson, both of Washington, D.C., and their mother; his sister, Mattie L. Jackson and her husband, evangelist Thomas O. Jackson of Tuskegee, Ala.; a granddaughter, Dana Sneed, attending Clark University in Atlanta, Ga.; a niece, Theresa Winters and her husband, Ray, of Humansville; a sister-in-law, Hellon, of Valdosta, Ga.; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary and John R. Todd of Brentwood, N.Y.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with evangelist Thomas O. Jackson officiating. Pallbearers were Dennis Ball, Russell, Ball, Earl Ball, Tom Hoelscher, Herbert Teer and Mike Sprowls. Interment was in Humansville Cemetery. A00008B2000JA26
Kenneth Charles Callaway Jr., 62, Bolivar, died at 2:03 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born April 3, 1937, in Poplar Bluff, the son of Kenenth Charles Sr. and LaVeda Fay Donaldson Callaway. Charles was a member of the Bolivar First Christian Church and was a past president of the Bolivar Kiwanis Club. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America for nearly two decades, serving as Webelos leader, Cub Scout master and Scout master. He was the recipient of the Scouts' Silver Beaver Award. Charles had been active as a 4-H leader and served on the Girl Scouts' board of directors. His relaxation was fixing appliances. His most treasured times were the ones shared with his family, and he and his laugh will be missed by all. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth C. Callaway Sr; his father-in-law, Glenn Adams; his mother-in-law, Bessie Kelley; and one nephew. Surviving are his wife, Glenda L. Callaway, of the home; their two daughters and their husbands, Jackie and Pat O'Dell and their children, Kevin and Megan O'Dell of Tebbetts, and Mary Ann and John Waddelow and their children, Jacob Neal and Joshua Waddelow of Bolivar; three sons and their wives, James and Karen Callaway and their children, Amanda, Samantha and Tom Callaway of Bolivar, Kenny and Pam Callaway and their children, Eric Fite and Kenna Callaway of Salisbury and John and Pam Callaway and their children Jill, Levi, Jade and Luke Callaway of Nixa; Charles's mother, LaVeda Callaway of Bolivar; his two sisters, Evelyn Fullerton of Bolivar and Rosemary Sutton of Raytown; a cousin and her husband, Dorothy and Derald Isdell of Bolivar; a brother-in-law and his wife, Jeff and Gail Herndon; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Sue and Drew Stevenson and Julie and Doug Hawks; his stepmother-in-law, Ruth Adams; 11 nieces and nephews and 10 great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as a host of other relatives and many friends. Services were Sunday, Jan. 9, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. G. Scott Carlton and the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Musical soloist was David Hacker, singing "In the Garden" and "Amazing Grace" with Marge Vanvranken as pianist. Vince Gill's recording of "Go Rest High on That Mountain" was played. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Casketbearers were Doug Ezell, Carl Smith, Joe Mangum, Denzil Roberts, Gary Short and Kent Snodgrass. Honorary casketbearers were Bob Fullerton, Mike Midles, Jim Gardner, Lance Hutton, Lyle Garretson and Bob Lincoln. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Boy Scouts of America. (50c) A00008B2000JA12
Josephine Margaret Kellner, 81, Bolivar, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at Strafford Care Center, Strafford, where she had recently been unanimously elected Resident Council president. She was born on Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, in Ringold County, Iowa, the youngest child of Joseph and Margaret Hubbert. She was preceded in death by her two older brothers, Stephen Hubbert and Frank Hubbert, local dairymen and farmers in the Karlin area. Her sister, Lillian, a retired member of the Religious Sisters of Mercy, resides in St. Louis. She attended Elfindale Girls' Academy in Springfield where she enjoyed her studies, especially French and chemistry. In 1934 she married Cyrill F. Kellner, who preceded her in death in 1986. To this union five children were born, Joanne, Dennis, Larry, Vicki and Terri. Vicki also preceded Josephine in death in 1991. To most who knew her, Josephine was a witty, articulate woman who enjoyed entertaining and visiting with others. She was a housewife and true farmer for many years before entering the workplace in retail. She was an advocate for the disabled and human rights. Josephine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bolivar but was recently attending Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Springfield due to her change of address. In addition to her sister and a host of nieces, nephews and friends, Josephine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Kenneth R. Cooper of St. Louis; her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Marge Kellner of Lawrence, Kan.; her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ruth Kellner of Strafford; and her youngest daughter, Terri Haines of Strafford. Also surviving Josephine are 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, or her "little olives," as she so enjoyed calling them at the dining table. Services will be at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bolivar, with Father Patrick Wissman presiding. Burial will follow in St. Wenceslaus (Karlin) Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bernard Francka, Dannie Hubbert, Chuck Hubbert, Peter Cooper, Perry Cooper and Terry Kellner. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel. A00008B2000JA26
John S. Lawson, 41, Willard, went home to be with his Lord at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000. He was born to Everett and Angie Lawson on June 15, 1958, at Smithville. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and one brother, Robert Lawson. He is survived by four brothers, Everett Lawson of Billings, Gary Lawson of Kearney, Harlin Lawson of Willard and Rick Lawson of Holt; two sisters, Patricia Schwarzel of Lawson and Dixie Baker of Kearney. John was saved and was of the Baptist faith. He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed horseback riding. John was a brother and a friend. He was more than just an uncle to his nephews; he was also their buddy. John talked of heaven often, and we think he was just kind of homesick. We are content in knowing "our loss is heaven's gain." Sadly missed but never forgotten. Graveside services were Saturday, Jan. 22, in Brighton Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Long officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel. (52c) A00008B2000JA26
Ledra Anita Lynch, 90, Visalia, Calif., died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in the Westgate Gardens Nursing home, where she had lived since December 1994. She was born Oct. 4, 1909, in Mount Ayr, Iowa, the fourth of 13 children born to Albert and Vinnie Harsh White. She came to Cedar County at the age of 12 with her parents. She was united in marriage to William "Ethmer" Lynch on May 19, 1925, in Fair Play. They moved to California in 1926, later returning to the family farm in Masters, southwest of Fair Play, in Cedar County. They made several trips back and forth to California before settling in Visalia. Her husband passed away Aug. 6, 1967. After his death, she did private nursing and retired in 1971. She did volunteer work for the senior citizens for 18 years and participated in senior plays throughout California. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge for 30 years, having gone through all the chairs, and in 1973 was Noble Grand. She was a member of the Church of God in Visalia, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ethmer Lynch; an infant daughter; her parents; and eight brothers, Earl, Bob, Donald, who was an infant, Elvis, Luther, Marvin, who was 11 months old, Thomas and Hallie White. Her survivors include two sons, William "Bill" Lynch of Masters and James E. Lynch of Dunnegan; four daughters, Barbara Ellen Gannaway of Visalia, Calif., Belva Lee Findley of Masters, Sharyl Sue Justice of Gilmer, Texas, and Luanna Kay Leisure of San Jose, Calif.; one brother, Dorleigh White of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; three sisters, Ina Mitchell, Clarice Comstock and Marilyn Thompson, all of Visalia, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, Jan. 24, at the Miller Memorial Chapel in Visalia, Calif. Burial was in the Visalia District Cemetery. A00008B2000FB09
Shirley Mae McClaren, Bolivar, died at 9:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility at the age of 67 years, 11 months and 19 days. She was born Feb. 11, 1932, in St. Joseph, the daughter of William Cleo and Virginia Ruth Keller McClaren. She attended schools in St. Joseph and in Atchison, Kan., and graduated from high school in Hamlin, Kan., and also from the Platte Business College. She retired after 36 years as a secretary and bookkeeper for the Missouri Water and Steam Company in St. Joseph. She and her mother moved to Bolivar in May 1996 to be nearer her brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Billie McClaren. She loved the St. Louis Cardinals, the Missouri Tigers and the Kansas City Chiefs and never missed a game if they were on television or radio. She was preceded in death by her father and by a brother, Robert. Surviving are her mother, Virginia R. McClaren, and her brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Billie McClaren, all of Bolivar; a nephew, Steven McClaren of Enid, Okla., and a niece, Denise McClaren of Seattle, Wash. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Ashland Cemetery at St. Joseph with the Rev. Steven D. McClaren officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Butler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. (1c) A00008B2000FB02
Wanita Ruth Miller, 68, Bolivar, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, at Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born July 30, 1931, in Sedalia, the daughter of Harley Samuel and Marie Josephine Keuper Arnold. She moved to Bolivar in 1948 with her parents and graduated from Bolivar High School and Southwest Baptist College. She worked as a clerk typist for the state of Missouri, retiring in 1994 when she and her husband returned to Bolivar. She was a member of the Mission Chapel Baptist Church near Elkland where she enjoyed playing the piano and the organ. She was involved in many church activities. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Martin Miller of the home; a daughter and her husband, Becky and Jeff Gates of Monett; two sons and their wives, David and Tammy Miller of Aurora and Kevin and Missi Miller of Monett; five grandchildren, Micah, Caleb, Brooke, Levi and Matthew; and many other friends and relatives. Services were Tuesday, Jan. 25, in the Mission Chapel Baptist Church near Elkland with the Rev. Otis Civine and the Rev. Bill Tatom officiating. Music was provided by Connie Bowden and John Pettitt with Leona Pettitt as accompanist. Burial was in the Stever Cemetery at Elkland under the direction of Butler Funeral Home. Casketbearers were Vernon Jones, John Pettitt, Glen Potter, David Richerson, George Bowden, Ray White, Hershell Pettitt and Benny Wallace. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Mission Chapel Baptist Church, Elkland. A00008B2000JA26
Albert Norwood Mitchell, 76, Bolivar, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in his home after a short illness. The son of Albert Jerome and Ethel Duncan Mitchell, he was born March 26, 1923, at Aldrich, where he grew up. He married Emma Jean Steinheauer in 1943. After his service in the U.S. Army, they made their home in Bolivar in 1955. He was a life member of Bolivar VFW Post No. 4085 and also a member of the Howard S. Keeling American Legion Post. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Ethel Mae Breshears; a great-granddaughter, Jessica Elizabeth Chandler; a brother, Jerome J. Mitchell; and two sisters, Margaret McCarty and Louise Eador. Surviving are his wife, Emma Jean Mitchell of the home; a son, Terry Leon Mitchell of Buffalo; a daughter, Sherrie Ruth Mosher of Bolivar; seven grandchildren, Bingo Breshears of Hutchison, Kan., Nick Breshears and Nancy McDowall, both of Independence, Derek Mitchell and Regina Mitchell, both of Buffalo, and Tommy Mosher of Bolivar; six great-grandchildren, Judah LaRue of North Kansas City, Savannah and Sierra Breshears of Bolivar, Matthew Chandler and Austin and Blake McDowell, all of Independence; two sisters, Martha Hensley of Bolivar and Cleora Rowan of Lawson; a brother, Donald Mitchell of Aldrich; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services were Saturday, Jan. 22, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Milton Hathcock officiating. Music was by Regina Mitchell, Rebecca Mitchell and Robert Queen, accompanied by Jeanne LaRue. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Gile and Randy Mosher. Pallbearers were Robert Queen, David Cook, Wayne Mitchell, Steve Mitchell, David Punch and Ricky Thompson. Military rites were conducted by the Amvets Post No. 114 Honor Guard. Interment was in Mitchell Campground Cemetery. A00008B2000JA26
Thomas Richard Mustain, 61, Bolivar, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. The son of Harrison and Dora Mitchem Mustain, he was born near Fair Play Aug. 26, 1938. A longtime resident of Bolivar, he attended Bolivar High School and was a truck driver. He married Connie Young Oct. 22, 1966. Survivors include his wife, Connie, of the home; his mother, Dora Mustain, Bolivar; two daughters, Ann Mustain of Springfield and Linda Miller and her husband, Glen, of Bolivar; two brothers, Ted Mustain of San Jacinto, Calif., and Robert Mustain of Brighton; three sisters, Lula Kent and Shirley Trammell, both of Bolivar, and Cookie Witt of Bois D'Arc; and three grandchildren, Toni Miller, Joshua Miller and Haley Miller. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in Murray Chapel. Eulogies will be given by Ann Mustain and Shirley Trammell. The Rev. Bruce Trammell will officiate at the graveside committal service. Pallbearers will be John Jackson, Jay Jackson, Darrell Riley, Russ Orrell, Delbert Bailey and David Goldsberry. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home. A00008B2000JA12
Zoe Irene Woods Norwood, 97, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000. She was born April 19, 1902, in Bolivar to William and Cora Woods. She was saved in 1916 at Center Point Missionary Baptist Church and remained a member there until her death. She married Henry Kuhn in 1920, and they moved to California in 1923. Their son, Larry, was born in 1924. Henry died in 1928. She married Chester Norwood in 1932, and their son, William Henry, wasn born in 1933. Chester died in 1956. Their son, William, died in 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Zela Bandel; and five brothers, John Woods, James Woods, Arley Woods, Fennie Woods and Clifford Woods. She moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in 1992, living at the Loyalton Inn. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Bobby Kuhn; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Norwood; her grandchildren in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Mark and Trudi Kuhn, and her great-grandchildren, Kristi and Jessica Kuhn. Five more grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive, as well as a half-sister, Willena Walker, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Jan. 13 at Loyalton Inn and services were Jan. 14 at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Funeral Home with burial following in Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens. A00008B2000FB02
Lillie Irene Perry, 93, Bolivar, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born May 4, 1906, in Cloverdale, Kan., to John R. and Nancy Alice Martindill Kennedy. She was a homemaker and helped on the family farm for many years. She was united in marriage to Elmer J. Perry, and to this union two sons were born. She was a member of Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her two sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Lorada Perry of Grandview and Jimmie and Nora Lee Perry of Cleveland; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer, on March 3, 1997; two brothers and two sisters. Services were Saturday, Jan. 29, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Leon Meadows and the Rev. Pete Davidson officiating. Burial followed in Payne Cemetery. A00008B2000FB02
Joseph P. Pfitzner, 71, Wichita, Kan., died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000. He was a retired Boeing machine operator. Survivors include four brothers, John J. Pfitzner of Bolivar, Stephen Pfitzner of Morrisville, Matthew Pfitzner of Lenexa, Kan., and Frank Pfitzner of Lake View, Ark.; and two sisters, Agnes Pfitzner of Morrisville and Tracy Colburn of Bolivar. Services were Thursday, Jan. 14, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Wichita, Kan., under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita, Kan. A00008B2000JA19
Ella Mae Pitts, 80, Flemington, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born at Urbana, the daughter of Joseph Marrion and Sarah Ollie Burns Shaw. She was the owner of the Elkton Store for several years and a longtime area resident. She was a member of the Elkton Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Leland Pitts of the home; one son, Bob Pitts of Flemington; one daughter, Gloria Gist of Wheatland; two sisters, Zella Narron of Marshall and Monnie Dailey of Commerce, Calif.; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were Sunday, Jan. 23, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel, Wheatland, with the Rev. J.R. Earson and the Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. Burial was in Rondo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Christian Church, Flemington. A00008B2000JA26
Fannie Evelyn Pratt, 100, Humansville, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at her home. She was born at Sullivan on July 17, 1899. She married Francis Columbus Pratt, and they were the parents of four children, Lewis, Mable, Bertha and Gertha. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, on April 16, 1962; infant daughters Bertha and Gertha; a daughter, Mable Root; a brother, Jesse Henson; and three sisters, Pearl Muse, Tina Pratt and Mary Pratt. Survivors include a son, Lewis Pratt of New Franklin; a sister, Leona Hale of Springfield; six grandchildren, Charles, Roger, Dennis, Val, Ernest and Lori Pratt; 10 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandson. Services were Saturday, Jan. 8, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Roger Pratt officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Shannon Pratt and Chris Pratt. Pallbearers were Val Pratt, Charles Pratt, Dennis Pratt, Ernest Pratt, Roy Pratt and Tempton Hall. Interment was in Humansville Cemetery. A00008B2000JA12
Wilma Gesye Reed (Gothard), 69, Bolivar, died Jan. 2, 2000, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Rushing, Ark., the daughter of John and Bertha Best Moore. She had been a restaurant owner and was a member of High Praise Assembly of God Church. Surviving are three children, Phillip Reed and his wife, Marie, of Huntingbeach, Calif., Deborah Othic and her husband, Mike, of Tucson, Ariz., and Rebecca Jones and her husband, Jeff, of Bolivar; five grandchildren, John Reed and his wife, Frita, of Springfield, Brian Ratzlaff and Nathan Ratzlaff, both of Denver, Colo., and Brittany Jones and Abigail Jones, both of Bolivar; two great-grandchildren, LeAnn Reed and Aiyana Ratzlaff; two sisters, Johnnie Divelbiss of Dewey, Ariz., and Robbie Mitchell of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and five brothers, Dale Moore of Humbolt, Ariz., Walt Moore of Rushing, Ark., Paul Moore of Bakersfield, Calif., Neil Moore of Laverne, Calif., and Sam Moore of Sedona, Ariz. Services were Thursday, Jan. 6, in Murray Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Tice and the Rev. Reggie Chandra officiating. Pallbearers were George Garrett, Leonard Draschil, Brian Ratzlaff, John Reed, Nathan Ratzlaff and Wesley Jones. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. A00008B2000JA12 A00008B2000JA12
Mildred Wells Roberts, 92, Humansville, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton after a brief illness. She was born June 6, 1907, in Lowry City to William W. and Myrtle Lee Baker Wells. She accepted Christ at a young age, serving her Lord and church in many ways, including Sunday school teacher, children's church, choir director, pianist and a variety of mission activities. Most of her married life was spent at Humansville, with 10 years in Florence, Kan. After attending Southwest Missouri State Teachers' College in Springfield, she taught in Kansas as well as in the Humansville school system. She was united in marriage with Harold LeRoy Roberts of Adonis on Aug. 15, 1928. He preceded her in death June 22, 1992. In addition to her husband of 64 years, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Harold LeRoy Jr.; her parents; two sisters, Winnie and Faye; and two brothers, Roy and Reed. Survivors include a daughter, Sue Short, and her husband, Don, of Joplin; a son, LeRoy Roberts, and his wife, Jeannine, of Raleigh, N.C.; two granddaughters, Donna Simmons and her husband, Woody, of Columbia and Debbie Stephens and her husband, Glenn, of Joplin; two grandsons, Dr. Mark Roberts and his wife, Pam, of Livermore, Calif., and David Roberts of Burlington, N.C.; five great-grandchildren, Jessica Hodge, Daniel Roberts, Amber Roberts, Emily Roberts and Adam Roberts; one sister, Ferne Wells Duzan of Lowry City; and a host of other relatives and friends. One of the greatest joys of her life was her family. Services were Friday, Feb. 4, in the Humansville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Martin Micke and Dr. Tim Sumners officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar, under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International or the Harold and Mildred Roberts Scholarship Fund, Southwest Baptist University, 1601 S. Springfield Ave., Bolivar MO 65613. (2c) A00008B2000FB09
Roberta Ellen Searcy, 87, Humansville, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in her home. She was born March 23, 1912, at Trenton, the daughter of Jacob Burton and Zelpha Inez Field Sigler. In 1930 she married Leon A. Moberly, who preceded her in death in 1975. In 1976 she married Wallace Searcy, who preceded her in death in 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Kenneth Sigler and Kessler Sigler; and four sisters, Catherine Miller, Marvel LeHew, Nell Rains and Ruth Morrow. She was a homemaker and worked for 11 years at Trenton Memorial Hospital as a housekeeper in surgery and delivery rooms. A member of Trenton First Baptist Church, she had resided at Circle Drive Apartments in Humansville since January 1993. Survivors include three daughters, Jo Ellen LeAn of Humansville, Karen Sue Clark and Janet I. Lentz, both of Winchester, Kan.; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, Jan. 8, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Trenton, with Dr. Rick Seaton officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville. A00008B2000JA12 A00008B2000JA12 A00008B2000JA12 A00008B2000JA12 A00008B2000JA12
Esther Hazel Seiner, 92, Bolivar, died at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born June 15, 1907, in Polk County, the daughter of John Wesley and Van Rachel Stafford Brashears. She spent most of her life in the Bolivar area except for a few years when she lived in Kansas City and Clinton. She was united in marriage to Cecil Seiner on July 16, 1924, and to this union four children were born; Leroy, Bobby Gene, Maxine and Geraldine. Esther was converted at age 13 in Bolivar First Baptist Church and was baptized on Dec. 9, 1920. These records she proudly kept in her Bible. She was a great mother and was always there to cool our fevered brows, to wash our clothes on an old washboard, to cook us delicious meals and always kept a neat and clean house. She was content with her life. She was a good wife and beloved mother, a hard worker and a talented singer. She taught us children to sing at a young age. She even taught us to sing harmony--something that she was very proud of. She lived, she loved, she was loved and has now gone home. A precious one from us is gone, a voice is stilled. A place is vacant at our old home, which never can be filled. God, in his wisdom, has recalled the love he had given in the form of Esther. Though her body slumbers, her soul is in heaven. Every time her daughter would come to visit her, Esther would say how lonely she was and how she wanted to go home. Maxine would tell her that as soon as she could walk, she could go home. One day not long ago, Esther wanted to see if she could walk, so Maxine got her up and tried to put her little feet on the floor, but Esther could not walk. Esther said, "I cannot make it today, but maybe next time." It seems that Esther's next time has come, and today she is walking all around heaven with Jesus in her new home. Esther is survived by two daughters, Maxine Smith of Bolivar and Geraldine Effenbeck of Redding, Calif.; two sons, Leroy Seiner of Humansville and Bobby Gene Seiner of Aurora; two sisters, Zula Coy of Fort Worth, Texas, and Vanetta Beck of Tucson, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Services were Sunday, Jan. 23, at the First Assembly of God Church in Bolivar with the Rev. Gary Ankrom and the Rev. Lyle Shaulis officiating. The music was provided by the Ankrom brothers, Randy and Connie Matheny, Barbara Wegzryn and the Rev. Lyle Shaulis. Casketbearers were Ronald Entlicher, Randall Walker, Shawn Glaser, Greg Seiner, Leonard Mauck and George Glor. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Butler Funeral Home. (52c) A00008B2000JA26
Marjorie A. Root Shiner, 85, Bolivar, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in Cox Medical Center North, Springfield, following a short illness. She was born March 17, 1914, in Aldrich to George W. and Mollie Smith Beason. She was a lifelong resident of the Bolivar area, a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church of Springfield. She was united in marriage to Willard Root on Dec. 9, 1933, and to this union one son, William H. "Bill" Root, was born. Willard Root preceded her in death in 1978. In September 1985, she married Charles M. Shiner, who preceded her in death in 1991. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Marilynn Root of Bolivar; a grandson and his wife, James D. and Viola Root of Greenfield; a great-grandson, Allen Root of Bolivar; two step-great-grandsons, William Cooper and Alex Cooper of Greenfield; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Harold and Barbara Spitz of Bolivar; three sisters, Vera Bath of Independence, Kan., Thelma May of Lamar and Mary Lee Sikes of Ozark; two sisters-in-law, Eloise Andrews and Jewell Beason, both of Bolivar; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husbands, she was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gaylord Beason. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Junior Ingram officiating. Alan Roberts will provide music. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Garden Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roger Gulick, Dan Payne, Judd Payne, Bill Harper, Charlie Brooks and Mark Hale. A00008B2000JA12
Bennie Eugene Slagle, 72, Walnut Grove, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000. He was born Feb. 24, 1927, in Polk County, the fifth of six children born to William Edgar and Nora Belle Case Slagle, all of whom have preceded him in death: two sisters, Ruth Harris and Fern Dodd, and three brothers, Wilbur Slagle, Billy Slagle and Roy Slagle, as well as his parents. Bennie was united in marriage on March 3, 1950, to Mary Velma Farmer, who preceded him in death in May 1992. To this union two daughters were born, Benneta Steinmark, who preceded him in death in July 1995, and Patricia Cole, who resides in Walnut Grove. To most who knew him, Ben was a barber, graduating from barber school in 1965 and barbering until his retirement due to health problems. He was saved at an early age at the Slagle Church at a service conducted by Brother Pringle, and before his accident, he had an inner peace with his destiny. He was an avid outdoorsman, and now that he's in Paradise, his health will not contain him. We will miss him greatly. Until we unite again, your loving family. Ben is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jim Cole of Walnut Grove; three granddaughters, Beth Melton and her husband, David, of Walnut Grove, Kim Moore and her husband, Terry, of Goodson and Kris White of Huron; one grandson, Jimmy Cole of Huron; one great-granddaughter, Brooke Moore; and one great-grandson, Cole Melton. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Services were Saturday, Jan. 8, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Gene Skinner officiating. Musical selections were "Rock of Ages," "Precious Memories" and "The Lighthouse." Burial was in the Slagle Cemetery south of Bolivar. Casketbearers were Paul D. Lindley, Charles Cole, Jimmy Cole, David Melton, Terry Moore and Bob Doing. (50c) A00008B2000JA12
Verne Frances Swanson, 92, Bolivar, died at 5:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility. She was born Feb. 13, 1907, in McDonald, Kan., the daughter of Charles Edgar and Ida Beason Howard. She finished school in Kansas and taught school for several years. She was married to Paul Climer of Benhelman, Neb., on March 30, 1934, at Wray, Colo. They spent most of their life together on farms in Colorado and Wyoming before moving to Missouri near Bolivar in 1938. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 7, 1965. She later worked at cafes around Bolivar for more than 15 years. On June 5, 1968, she married Grover Swanson at Morrisville. He preceded her in death June 8, 1980. She stayed on the farm at Morrisville until the death of her second husband, then moved to Bolivar on April 14, 1981. She joined the Berean Baptist Church on March 7, 1982. Besides her two husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Charlie Howard and John Howard. Surviving are two sisters, Vivian Opell of Zionzville, Ohio, and Vida Gillispie of Kearney, Neb.; a brother Glenn Howard of Goodland, Kan.; a stepson, Max Swanson of Seminole, Okla.; a stepdaughter, Virginia Womble of Hobbs, N.M.; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews and many other relatives and friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Robbins officiating. Music will be provided by Bill and Opal Yeargain. Burial will be in the Bass Chapel Cemetery southwest of Fair Grove. A00008B2000JA19
Wilbur Roy Trenary, 87, Bolivar, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1912, in Strang, Neb., to Roy and Erma Trenary. He worked as a handyman for most of his working years. He was a member of the New Bethel Methodist Church, which he joined at an early age. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harold. Surviving are one sister, Wilma Graves, a brother, Hollis Trenary, and a sister-in-law, Ruth Trenary, all of Bolivar; one niece, Carrol Ball and her family of Kansas City; three nephews, Billy Graves of Bolivar, Bill Trenary and family, state of Colorado, and Jim Trenary of Kansas City; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews and many other relatives and friends. Serivces were Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace," "Peace in the Valley" and "Beyond the Sunset." Burial was in the New Bethel Cemetery south of Half Way. Casketbearers were Terry Ball, Billy Graves, Jim Trenary, Jeff Ball, Ricky Ball, Charles Ball, Phil Goldsberry and Elgene Andrews. A00008B2000JA19
Garnet Wallace, 85, Bolivar, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Pitts Chapel. A00008B2000JA12
Garnet A. Wallace, 85, Bolivar, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born April 16, 1914, in Johnson County, Indiana, to Ralph and Grace Lester McCoy. She was a homemaker and a member of Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, Half Way. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Barbara McCoy of Half Way; a sister, Edith Jarrett of Lincoln, Ill.; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in Pitts Chapel. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Hall, Ind. Family and friends may call at their convenience at the funeral home. A00008B2000JA12
Pearl Bernice Watts, 91, Cassville, formerly of Bolivar, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in South Barry County Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born May 28, 1908, in Elberta, Ark., to Thomas Asbury and Nettie Lee McCutchins Pruitt. On Nov. 18, 1925, in Marshall, Ark., she was united in marriage to Garth G. Watts, and to this union one son was born. She was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Bolivar. Survivors include a granddaughter, Jackie Newby of Ozark; three great-grandchildren, Sarah Newby of Ozark and Becky Newby and Luke Newby, both of Cassville; a niece, Jeanne Sutterfield; and three nephews, Charles Sutterfield, Rudy Sutterfield and Jo D. Pruitt. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Garth, on April 16, 1979; her son, Jack H. Watts, in May 1991; three brothers, Elmo Pruitt, Carlos Pruitt and Buck Pruitt; a sister, Maggie; and a nephew, R.C. Pruitt. Services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, in Pitts Chapel with Pastor David Lingo officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. A00008B2000FB02
DeLoris Maybelle Wilson, 87, Bolivar, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 13, 1912, in Bois D'Arc to Willard Harrelson and DeLena Lowery. On Dec. 11, 1927, she was united in marriage to Ralph "Dick" Roach, and they spent their lives on a farm near Aldrich. She was saved at an early age. Surviving are one daughter, Juanita Curl, and her husband, Dale, of Bolivar; one granddaughter, Barbara Taylor of Bolivar; two great-grandsons, Todd Grant and his wife, Penny, and Scott Grant and his wife, Tammy, all of Morrisville; three great-great-grandchildren, Hillary Lynn, Madison Michol and Brock Grant, all of Morrisville; three cousins and one niece of Springfield; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick, in 1973; her mother; one sister, Marie Francka; one brother, Vinten Harrelson; and one great-grandson, Kevin Douglas Grant. Services were Sunday, Jan. 23, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Leon Meadows officiating. Music was provided by the Krtek family. Burial followed in Enon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Todd Grant, Scott Grant, Willard Swigert, Donald Mitchell, John Choate and Jim Carson. A00008B2000JA26
Inez Lea Wilson, 85, Bolivar, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in Cox Medical Center South following a short illness. She was born April 5, 1914, in Wishart to William H. and Nora Hensley Euliss. She was a homemaker and a member of Enon Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Ada White of Springfield and Norma Scott of Bolivar; two sisters, her twin Ina Ahart and Pauline Hensley, both of Bolivar; six grandchildren and their families, Virgil and Judy White and Larry and Andrea White, all of Springfield, Glenda Johnson of Nixa, LaDonna and Shane Whitaker of Bolivar, Connie and Robert Lynch of Republic and DeAnna and Joe Lightfoot of Polk; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Vada Lee Wilson; her husband, James A. Wilson in 1976; two sisters, Tina Murray and Zelma Murray; three brothers, Floyd Euliss, Ernest Euliss and Leonard Euliss; a grandson, James F. White; a great-granddaughter, Melanie Brown; and a son-in-law, Cecil White. Services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Donnie LIghtfoot officiating. Music will be provided by the Krtek family. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shawn Brown, Christopher Brown, Tyler Brown, Thaddeus Wihte, Jason Whitaker and Floyd Murray. A00008B2000JA19
James Edward Wilson, 77, Half Way, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in his home after an apparent heart attack. He was born July 14, 1922, in Laramie, Wyo., the son of Henry Walter and Elsie Crowe Wilson. He was a well-known electrician, plumber and fix-it man in the Pleasant Hope and Half Way area. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia Wilson, of the home; five sons and their wives, Charles and Lenna Wilson, Dale and Pat Wilson, David and Dorothy Wilson and Darrell and Carolyn Wilson, all of Half Way, and Kenny and Carla Wilson of Brighton; two daughters and their husbands, Elizabeth and Gene Mincks of Half Way and Stacey and Tom Willoughby of Osceola; three sisters, Alice Myers and her husband, Wayne, of Marshfield, Helen Hatcher of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Edith Shoemate, state of Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren and many friends. Serivces will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Spear and the Rev. Tom Willoughby officiating. Music will be provided by Donna Carney with Tom Willoughby as accompanist. Burial will be in Pleasant Hope Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Charlie Wilson, Dale Wilson, David Wilson, Kenny Wilson, Darrell Wilson and Gene Mincks. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home. A00008B2000FB02