Cecil C. Beaver
July 6, 1914 - Jan. 4, 2000
Cecil C. Beaver, 85, of Jane, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Bates Medical Center, Bentonville, Ark.
He was born July 6, 1914, at Cyclone, Mo., to John Calvin Beaver and Misha Luella Forbes Beaver. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a farmer until his retirement in 1974. He was an accomplished musician and enjoyed singing and playing the guitar at area functions for many years.
He married Meda Faye McCool on Feb. 14, 1939 at Cyclone, Mo. She survives him. Also surviving is one son, F. LaVern Beaver and wife Mary of Neosho, Mo.; one daughter, Darlene Greene and husband Richard of Pineville, Mo.; two brothers, Omer Beaver of Washington state; Paul Beaver of Goodman, Mo.; one sister, Velma Lindquest of Joplin, MO.; one grandson, Barry V. Greene and wife Ronda of Bella Vista, Ark.; two great-grandchildren, Austin Greene and Cecily Greene, both of Bella Vista.
The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 8 at Sisco Funeral Home Chapel in Pea Ridge. The Rev. Frank Arnall of Bethpage, Mo., officiated. Burial was at Pea Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements were by Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge.

Pearl Holden
Feb. 10, 1916 - Jan. 1, 2000
Pearl Mildred Holden, 83, of Commerce City, Colo., formerly of Cassville, Mo., died on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000 after an illness.
Pearl Holden was born Feb. 10, 1916 to Ernest and Omega (Morgan) Fletcher at Cassville, Mo. She had lived in the Denver, Colo., area for the last three years. She had lived most of her life in Las Vegas, Nev., area until her retirement when she returned to the Cassville area for six or seven years. She was a Baptist.
Her husband Bob Holden died in 1996. Surviving are two sons, Wayne Loomis of Denver, Colo., and Ronald Ray Loomis of henderson, Nev.; one brother, Raymond Fletcher of Seattle, Wash.; three sisters, Christine Fisher of Cassville, Mo., Bernice Salsman of Neosho, Mo., and Alta Jean McFadden of Hutchinson, Kan.; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Pearl Holden were held Friday, Jan. 7, 2000 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Sam Mitchell officiated. Burial was in Union Cemetery at Stella, Mo.

Bobbie Pew
Nov. 11, 1917 - Jan. 7, 2000
Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Pew, 82, of Noel, Mo., died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2000 at 10:50 p.m. at Gravette Medical Center in Gravette, Ark., after an illness.
Mrs. Bobbie Pew was born Nov. 11, 1917 to the late William Henry and Anna Margaret (Heiler) Timken at Kansas City, MO. She moved to Noel in June of 1960 from Kansas City, Mo. She was a member of the Noel Untied Methodist Church. She was a member and former president of the Noel United Methodist Women, the Noel Women’s Club and the Pandora Club. She formerly served on the board of the Elk River County Club in Noel. She served on the organizing boards of both the Noel Library and the Noel Housing Authority.
She married Jack R. Pew Sept. 4, 1938 in Kansas City, Mo., and he preceded her in death Feb. 26, 1993. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Pew, Dec. 22, 1993 and granddaughter, Ellissa Pew Jan. 21, 1996.
Survivors include one son Ross Pew of Noel, Mo.; two daughters, Barbara Chamberlain of Noel, Mo.; and Sandra Hutsell of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Mildred Timken of Bella Vista, Ark.; four grandchildren, Kristi Duncan, Robert Chamberlain, William R. Chamberlain, and Jack R. Pew; four great-grandchildren, Teal Chamberlain, Brantley Duncan, Taylor Chamberlain and Minden Chamberlain.
Funeral services for Bobbie Pew were held Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000 at the Noel United Methodist Church in Noel, MO. Pastor Alice Sutton officiated. Burial was in the Noel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Noel United Methodist Church in care of the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo.

Pat Stevens
Dec. 16, 1917 - Jan. 5, 2000
Pat Stevens, 82, of Monett, Mo., formerly of Noel, Mo., died on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 at 10:20 p.m. at Cox-Monett Hospital in Monett, Mo., after an illness.
Mrs. Pat Stevens was born Dec. 16, 1917 to the late Frank Harmon and Olettie (Johnson) Ellison at Rib Lake, Wis. She had lived in Monett since April of 1999. Prior to that time she had lived in Tulsa, Okla., in Florida, in Bentonville, Ark., and in the Noel, Mo., area from 1953-1989. She was a member of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Noel, Mo. She was a strong Christian and raised her family in that way. She was active in her church and in many clubs at the Noel School. She was Director of McDonald County Senior Citizens at Lanagan, Mo., until 1989. She was co-founder and worked at Barrister Farms, a horse farm, until 1997.
She married James E. Stevens in 1942 and he died Aug. 30, 1970. She was also preceded in death by a son Steve R. Stevens, who died April 19, 1981, her parents and four brothers Ed Ellison, Alfred Ellison, Ted Ellison, Clarence Ellison and a half-sister, Isabelle.
Survivors include two daughters, Patty Vaughn of Monett, Mo., and Robyn Wilkerson of Tulsa, Okla.; three grandchildren, Kari Freeman, Kaci McCorkle and Sean Wilkerson; six great-grandchildren and two brothers, Leonard Ellison of Willernie, Minn., and John Ellison of Goodman, Mo.
Funeral services for Pat Stevens were held Jan. 8, 2000 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo. Pastor Jimmie Copley officiated. Burial was in the Harmon Cemetery at Goodman, Mo.
Pallbearers were Frank Freeman, grandson-in-law, Mike Wilkerson, son-in-law, senator Dick Wilkerson, family friend, Don Buck, family friend, Mike Brown, family friend, and Lonnie Huckaby, family friend.

Everett Stone
June 17, 1934 - Jan. 4, 2000
Everett Eugene Stone, 65, of Stella, Mo., died on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000 at 12:08 p.m. at Gravette Medical Center Hospital in Gravette, Ark., after an illness.
Mr. Everett Stone was born June 17, 1934 to Cleo and Leotta Walker-Stone at Westville, Okla. He was raised in Tulsa, Okla. He had lived in the Stella area for six years, coming from Grove, Okla. He was a lather in metal construction.
He married Sandra Lee Adams on July 18, 1970 in Tulsa, Okla. She survives.
Additional survivors include four sons, Roger Dale Witt of New Orleans, La., Alfred Chandler of Okmulgee, Okla., Tracy Still of Jay, Okla., and Roy Still of Stella, Mo.; three daughters, Lori Stephenson of Stella, Mo., Mary Vann of Glenpool, Okla., and Donna McDaniel of Tulsa, Okla.; his mother, Leotta Stites of Sapulpa, Okla.; two brothers, Arnold Stone of Southwest City, Mo., and Leo Stone of Grove, Okla.; a sister, Christine Harris of Tulsa, Okla.; 32 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 7, 2000 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Alfred Chandler officiated. Burial was in the Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. Pallbearers were Bob King, Tracy Still, Roy Still, Cody Martin, Eldon Summerfield, and Bug Summerfield.
Visitation was held Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., where the family received friends.
Memorial contributions may be given to be used according to the family’s wishes, in care of the funeral home.

Perry E. Watkins
Nov. 25, 1943 - Jan. 9, 2000
Perry E. Watkins, 56, of Anderson, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000 at 9:38 a.m. at Gravette Medical Center in Gravette, Ark., from complications due to heart failure after a long illness.
Mr. Watkins was born Nov. 25, 1943 to Melvin and Leona (North) Watkins at Yates Center, Kan. He had been living in Anderson for 4-1/2 years, coming from Rogers, Ark. He was last employed at the Bella Vista Property Owners Association Street Department and loved working there. He was a member of the Immanuel Assembly of God, Noel Mo., for five years.
He married Teresa Mae Reed on May 6, 1963. She survives. Additional survivors include his mother, Leona May Cauffman of Homewood, Kan.; a son, Joe Borjas of Ottawa, Kan.; a daughter, Deborah Suann Woodworth of Anderson, Mo.; grandchildren, Cori Elden Borjas, Carl Gene Woodworth, Jasper K. Borjas, Justin Ray Woodworth and Kayla Suann Borjas; three brothers, Raymond Watkins of Ottawa, Kan., Melvin Watkins of Winfield, Ala., and Steve Watkins of Quenemo, Kan.; two sisters, Rebas Aquino of Princeton, Kan., and Sue Willingham of Quenemo, Kan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin T. Watkins; a son, Perry Elden Watkins, Jr.; three brothers, Floyd D. Watkins, Clifford E. Watkins, and Carl Watkins.
Funeral services for Perry Watkins were held Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000 at the Immanuel Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Gary Duke officiated. Burial was in the Butler Creek Cemetery at Sulphur Springs, Ark.
Visitation was held Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to cover funeral expenses in care of Immanuel Assembly of God Church.

Alva Jackson Whitehill
Aug. 25, 1917 - Jan. 10, 2000
Alva Jackson Whithill, 82, of Tiff city, Mo., died on Monday, Jan. 10, 2000 at 2:40 a.m. at home after a brief illness.
Mr. Whitehill was born Aug. 25, 1917 to Calvin Jackson and Nannie (Sooter) Whitehill at Anderson, Mo. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. He was a lifelong member of the McDonald County area. Mr. Whitehill was a member of Patterson Heights Baptist church. He was also a member of the Coon Hunters Association. He was a tribal roll member of the Cherokee Nation, west-southern band of the Eastern Cherokee Indians of Missouri and Arkansas, with the Indian given name of “Raccoon Hunter.” He was a board member of the Tiff City Community Building.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, one sister, and one grandson, Al Whitehill.
Mr. Whitehill married Pauline May (Thompson) Whitehill Aug. 7, 1937 at Anderson, Mo. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include four sons, Gerald Whitehill of Tiff City, Mo., Kenneth Whitehill of Seneca, Mo., Ronald Whitehill of Joplin, Mo. and David Whitehill of Tiff City; seven grandsons; seven granddaughters; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Whitehill were held on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000 at the Patterson Heights Baptist Church. The Rev. Clyde Stilley and the Rev. Sam Mitchell officiated. Burial was in the Peace Valley Cemetery at Anderson, Mo.
Visitation was held Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, where the family received friends.
Pallbearers were Gary Whitehill, Roger Whitehill, Ryan Whitehill, Shane Whitehill, Steve White and Travis Whitehill. The honorary pallbearers were John Anderton, Marvin Barton, Junior Marney, Dallas Wilson and Virgil Winchester.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tiff City Community Building in care of the funeral home.

Juanita Yates
March 13, 1914 - Jan. 7, 2000
Juanita Couey Yates, 85, of Sulphur Springs, Ark., died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2000 at 8:10 a.m. at Gravette Medical Center in Gravette, Ark., after a long illness.
Mrs. Juanita Yates was born March 13, 1914 to the late Louis Jacque Eli and Zelma May (McGuire) Coillot at Pittsburg, Kan. She had lived most of her life in Tulsa, Okla., moving to Sulphur Springs in 1992. She was a member of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Troy G. Couey, on July 15, 1954, and her second husband, Frank Yates, in 1979.
She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Marie Sigler of Joplin, Mo.; one brother, Alfred Coillot of Pocatello, Idaho; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000 at the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Arthur Diaz officiated.
Visitation was held Monday, Jan. 10 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, where the family received friends.

Robert Franklin Bird
Jan. 18, 1925 - Aug. 13, 2000
Robert Franklin Bird, born Jan. 18, 1925 at Kaw City, Okla., son of Wilbur Grant and Maude Victoria Milford Bird, died Aug. 13, 2000 at Harris Hospital, Ft. Worth, Texas.
Bob graduated from Anderson High School, Anderson, Mo., in 1941. He served as a Sergeant during World War II. Bob then attended the University of Missouri before entering the service again.
He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1949 at Shrevesport, La., where he married Marilyn Louise Craig on Sept. 30 in the Air Force Chapel. They were the parents of one daughter, Deborah Louise.
He was a Sac pilot and Wing Director of Materiale. In addition to stateside assignments, he was assigned to the Philippines, England and Japan. Bob retired as a Lieutenant Colonel and settled in Fort Worth, Texas, where he was in the real estate business. He was a Mason and Shriner.
Marilyn preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter and two grandsons; his wife, Midori; one brother, Lieutenant Colonel Grant M. Bird, U.S.A.F., Ret., and his wife Jean, of Novato, Calif.; two sisters, Ramona Ballentine of Friendswood, Texas, and Bonnie Kroeker and husband, Dean, of Chouteau, Okla.; four nephews and two nieces.

Ervan L. Carpenter
Feb. 5, 1913 - Aug. 11, 2000
Ervan Louis Carpenter, 87, of Sulphur Springs, Ark., died at 2:12 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2000 at Gravette Medical Center emergency room after a sudden illness.
Mr. Ervan Carpenter was born Feb. 5, 1913 in Major County, Okla., to the late Leslie Wallace and Hannah Pauline (Groene) Carpenter. He had lived in the Sulphur Springs, Ark., area about 60 years. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Sulphur Springs, Ark., where he served as superintendent for years.
He married Winifred Adeline Carter June 11, 1933 at Newkirk, Okla. She survives.
Additional survivors include one son, Donald Carpenter of Noel, Mo.; one daughter, Pauline Horton of Grove, Okla.; one brother, Glen Carpenter of Southwest City, Mo.; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services for Mr. Ervan Carpenter were held Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Ark. The Rev. Dan Dareing officiated. Burial was in the Southwest City Cemetery in Southwest City, Mo.
Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 14 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, where the family received friends.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of the Salvation Army in care of the funeral home.

Earl Thomas Clark
Aug. 10, 1912 - July 31, 2000
SPRINGDALE --- Earl Thomas Clark, 87, of Springdale, Ark., died July 31, 2000 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.
He was born Aug. 10, 1912 in Anderson, Mo., to John E. and Etta May Gwinn Clark. He was a former employee of Welch Foods and was a member of Robinson Avenue Church of Christ.
He enjoyed gardening and flowers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Manila Tenny Clark, in 1999.
Survivors include one sister, Aliene Luker of Dallas, Texas. Also surviving are Nowilla Sink and Maxine Gum of southwest Missouri and several nephews and nieces in California and Oregon.
Services were held Aug. 3, 2000 at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale with Gary Frazier officiating. Burial was in Sonora Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Harp, Carl Harp, Glen Galloway, Kevin Wieland, Scott Galloway and Jared Galloway.
Honorary pallbearers were Paul Freeman, Harry Artripe and Kenneth Harp.
Memorials may be made to Robinson Avenue Church of Christ, 1506 W. Robinson Ave., Springdale, AR 72764.

Nellie Erickson
Aug. 21, 1913 - Aug. 11, 2000
Nellie Belle Erickson, 86, of Fulton, Mo., died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Mo., after an illness.
Mrs. Nellie Erickson was born Aug. 21, 1013 in Anderson, Mo., to the late James Albert and Rosa Della (Studivan) Taffner. She lived in McDonald County until she was an adult. She spent at least 30 years in Independence, Mo., area and had been in Fulton, Mo., the last few years. She worked for many years caring for the elderly in their homes. She was a member of the Northern Cherokee Tribe of Missouri and Arkansas, and also the White River Band.
Survivors include four sons, Jack Johnson of Rockford, Ill., James Johnson of Collins, Mo., Phillip Paul Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Denny Joe Johnson of Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Cleta Vogel of Beloit, Wis., Jean Owen of Prairie Village, Kan., Marge Brown of Fulton, Mo., and Debra Crown of Independence, Mo.; one brother, Dorvan Taffner of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; one sister, Elsie Cantrell of Independence, Mo.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Nellie Erickson were held Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000 at the Warren Cemetery in Pineville, Mo. The Rev. Mel Gains officiated.
Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 14, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., where the family received friends.

David Henry Poole
Sept. 14, 1935 - Aug. 6, 2000
David Henry Poole of Orland Park, Ill., passed away at 1 p.m. Aug. 6, 2000, in Palos Community Hospital.
David was born Sept. 14, 1935 in Kansas City, Mo., to Paul and Elizabeth Hanna Poole. He graduated from Noel High School in 1953, served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1956 and later earned a degree in electrical engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology.
His professional career included employment with Bethlehem Steel and Whiting Corporation.
He is survived by his wife, Louise; one daughter, Chris Murray of Oklahoma City, Okla.; on son, David Poole of Joliet Township, Ill.; two sisters, Sallie Bailey of Athens, Texas, and Mary Manning of Southwest City, Mo.; two grandsons and three granddaughters.
Funeral mass was in Chicago Aug. 12.

Oscar Porter
Aug. 23, 1932 - Aug. 13, 2000
Mr. Delmar C. “Oscar” Porter, 67, of Jane, Mo., died at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000 at Beverly Health Care of Neosho after an illness.
Mr. Oscar Porter was born Aug. 23, 1932 in Boston, Ark., to the late Alte and Edna (Smith) Porter. He had lived in the Jane, Mo., area for 22 years. He worked at Chick’s Convenience Store in Jane, Mo., for 23 years then retired from Cooper Communities in Bella Vista, Ark.
He married Marie Marshall on May 19, 1951. She preceded him in death Jan. 2, 1998. He was also preceded in death by two sisters Juanita and Lena, and two brothers, Donald and Elmer, and a stepbrother, Stanley Tucker.
Survivors include four sons, Gary Porter of Bentonville, Ark., Ronnie Porter and Paul Porter both of Rogers, Ark., and W.T. Porter of Anderson, Mo.; two daughters, Junie Good of Neosho, Mo., and Sherry Mace of Goodman, Mo.; one brother, Billy Dale Porter of Rogers, Ark.; two sisters, Gail Daughtery of Gravette, Ark., and Ella Long of White Cloud, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Oscar Porter were held Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000 at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Jane, Mo. Burial was in the Jane Cemetery.
Grandsons Jason Genser, Justin Morse, Brian Porter, David Porter, Shane Porter and Shawn Porter served as pallbearers.
Visitation was held Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Pineville, Mo., where the family received friends.

Reverend J. Basil Ramsey
April 18, 1913 - Aug. 9, 2000
The Rev. J. Basil Ramsey, 87-year-old resident of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, at his home.
Born April 18, 1913, in Rose Hill, Lee County, Vir., he was the son of Edward A. Ramsey and Martha Ann Johnson Ramsey. The Rev. Ramsey had been a resident of Siloam Springs fro the past 30 years and had served as the minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Siloam Springs for approximately 10 years. He attended Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C., and King College in Bristol, Tenn. His graduate studies were done at the University of Texas and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas. He was ordained in 1939. During his ministry he served in Presbyterian churches in four states, five Synods and as moderator of Presbyteries for 15 terms. He remained active in the local church until his death. He had served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Key Lodge #7, F. and A.M.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Earline, in 1980. He married Doris Smith Elrod in 1988.
Survivors include his wife, Doris of the home; one son, Ronald Ramsey and special friend, Loree Foreman, of Siloam Springs; one daughter, Celia Anita Decker and husband, John of Natchitoches, La.; two stepsons, John Elrod of Fayetteville, Ark., and Danny Elrod and wife, Kappi, of Siloam Springs; one stepdaughter, Imogene Wilden and husband, Robert, of Falls Church, Vir.; one daughter-in-law, Georgia Elrod of Siloam Springs; five grandchildren, Jon Ramsey of Fayetteville, Keith Decker and Kelcey Decker, both of Houston, Texas, Barbara Ramsey of Fayetteville, Ark., and Kristianna Decker of Natchitoches; two step-grandchildren, Christopher Elrod of Siloam Springs and Adrienne Elrod of Washington, D.C.; two sister, Virginia Layman of Stuarts Draft, Va., and Beatrice Gilbert of Fyffe, Ala.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 11, 2000 at Wasson Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 12, at First Presbyterian Church in Siloam Springs. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Services were under the direction of Wasson Funeral in Siloam Springs. A memorial fund has been established, and friends may contribute to the Rev. J. Basil Ramsey Memorial Fund, c/o First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 606, Siloam Springs AR 72761.

William V. Embrey, Jr.
June 13, 1916 - Dec. 25, 2000
William Virgil Embrey, Jr., 84, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Dec. 25, 2000 at his home.
He was born June 13, 1916 in McDonald County, Mo., to William V. Embrey and Hazel Carnell Embrey. He moved to Bella Vista 10 years ago from Boulder, Colo. He was a graduate of Rocky Comfort, Mo., High School and Southwest Missouri State in Springfield, Mo. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Erlene Tate Embrey of Bella Vista; two sisters, Jane Love of Joplin, Mo., and Lana Boatright of Neosho, Mo.; two grandchildren, Carlin and Carter Rankin; and one great-grandchild, Priscilla.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sue Ann Rankin, one sister, Helen Pogue, and one brother, Robert Embrey.
Private committal service was held Jan. 27, 2001 at the Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Arrangements were by Bella Vista Funeral Home.
Memorials my be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1200 W. Walnut St. Rogers, AR 72756.

Emily I. Ingham
April 4, 1912 - Jan. 14, 2001
Emily Isabelle Ingham, 88, of Milford, N.H., formerly of Anderson, Mo., died Sunday evening, Jan. 14, 2001, at Harborside Healthcare-Crestwood in Milford following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Ingham was born April 4, 1912 in Yonkers, N.Y., daughter of the late Ernest L. and Isabella (Lages) Gault. She grew up in Newburyport, Mass., and later lived in Anderson, Mo., and Seattle, Wash., before coming to Nashua in 1961.
She was the widow of Frederick D. Ingham, who died May 15, 1978.
Mrs. Ingham was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading. Mrs. Ingham attended school in Newburyport.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest and Rhonda Ingham of Anderson and Charles F. and Betty Ingham of Nashua, with whom she lived for 35 years; two daughters and a son-in-law, Anna and Reed Holly of Southwest City, Mo., and Gertrude “Liz” Starrett of Winder, Ga.; nine grandchildren, Reed Paul Holly, Donald Holly, David Duncan, Dawn Chick, Brad Chick, Kelly Starrett, Marika Ingham, Emily Ingham and Charles F. Ingham Jr.; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Joseph H. and Rita Gault of Arizona, and Estelle Gault of Merrimack; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Farwell Funeral Service in Nashua was in charge of arrangements.

Ola Mae Jackson McMahan Martin
June 15, 1927 - Jan. 19, 2001
Ola was the daughter of Washington Jackson and Elsie (Spears) Jackson.
She married Curtis Martin who preceded her in death in 1980. She moved from her home in Kansas City, Kan., to care for her mother. After her mother died, she lived in Kansas City, Mo. She died at 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2001.
She was handicapped the last years of her life but she reached out by telephone. She rarely complained even though the pain was her constant companion. Her sense of humor, her gentle spirit inspired all who knew her.
Ola is survived by her brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and many cousins plus a host of friends and neighbors (she also raised three stepchildren).
She had an excellent memory and was named for her aunt, Ola Armstrong Baldwin. She was greatly loved and will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered.
Rest in eternal peace, dear Ola.

Ed Shields
Nov. 4, 1925 - Jan. 27, 2001
Mr. Edward Franklin Shields, 75, of Grove, Okla., formerly of Southwest City, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001 at 6:15 a.m. at his home after an illness.
Ed Shields was born Nov. 4, 1925 in Lane, Okla., to the late Archie Franklin and Mellie Omelison Dorcas (Conn) Shields. He had lived in Grove for 12 years, coming from Southwest City, Mo. He attended the Independent Pentecostal Holiness Church in Jay, Okla. He was superintendent for Commercial Metals Railroad Salvage in Dallas, Texas, for 15 years. He served in WWII in the First Marine Division as a machine gunner. He survived the islands of Peliau and was wounded on the island of Okinawa.
He married Loretta Sharp in 1947 in Panama, Calif. She survives. Additional survivors include five sons, Larry Shields of Southwest City, Mo., Michael Shields of Maysville, Okla., Mark Shields of Southwest City, Okla., Doyle Shields of Seneca, Mo., and Jerry Shields of Grove, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Margie Combs of Lamonte, Calif., Lucille Garside and Helen Duvall of Bakersfield, Calif., and Carolyn Grisham of Visalia, Calif.; a special friend of the family, Wylena Barnes.
Funeral services for Mr. Ed Shields will be held Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Southwest City Full Gospel Church in Southwest City, Mo. Brothers Mark Short, Larry Shields and Tony Besmer will officiate. Burial will be in the Southwest City Cemetery in Southwest City, Mo.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Active pallbearers will be Robert Shields, Edward Shields, Joshua Shields, Mark Anthony Shields, Cody Shields and Michael Shields. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Shields, Derrick Shields and Mitchell Shields.
Visitation for Mr. Ed Shields was held Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, were the family received friends.

John B. Sturdivant
Nov. 7, 1923 - Jan. 26, 2001
Mr. John Baron Sturdivant, 77, of the Powell, Mo., area died Friday, Jan. 26, 2001 at 8:45 p.m. at Highways E and 76 of injuries received in a one-vehicle accident. He was pronounced at the scene by Coroner Gale Duncan.
Mr. John B. Sturdivant was born Nov. 7, 1923 in Snyder, Texas, to the late William M. and Ethel (McEwen) Sturdivant. He lived in the Powell area since Aug. 27, 1964, coming from Dalhart, Texas. He attended the Powell Church of Christ. He was a cattle and chicken farmer and had worked for 19 years in a packing house in Dalhart. He served in the Army Air Corp., 4th Army.
He married Annie Laura Shelfer on Sept. 1, 1945. She survives. Additional. Survivors include one son, John M. Sturdivant of Pineville, Mo.; two daughters, Starlie Hall of Powell, Mo., and Crystal Pattyson of Rogers, Ark.; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Alton Sturdivant and Lonnie Sturdivant, both of New Mexico, and Harold Sturdivant of California; and one sister, Frances Cox of New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one daughter, eight brothers and one sister.
Funeral services for Mr. John B. Sturdivant will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Jackie Chestnut, minister, will officiate. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo.
Pallbearers will be Carl Cosper, Jr., Jared Richmond, Robert Evenson, Tom Roles, Kirk Wattman and Rusty Schlessman.
Visitation will be held at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson on Thursday, Feb. 1, from 4 until 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Emphysema Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Irene F. Swift
June 21, 1920 - Jan. 22, 2001
Irene F. Swift, 80, of Wichita, Kan., died Jan. 22, 2001.
She was born June 21, 1920 in Southwest City, Mo., to Artie Lee and Minne (Jackson) Womack. She was raised in the Vinita, Okla., area. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Donald E. Swift of Wichita, Kan.; a brother, Eugene Womack of Wichita; a sister, Viola Manuel of Wichita; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Jan. 24, 2001 at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Wichita. Arrangements were made by Resthaven Mortuary in Wichita.

Betty Joyce Dent
Aug. 23, 1931 - Feb. 9, 2001
Betty J. Dent was born Aug. 23, 1931 in a farmhouse south of Rocky Comfort. She passed away Feb. 9, 2001. She was of the Baptist faith.
Betty worked 14 years on a dairy farm in Kansas and nine years in a garment factory in Missouri.
She married Ray Dent in 1960. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Gray of Wichita, Kan.; her husband, James; three grandsons, Kevin Brannan and his wife, Melissa, Jeremy Brannan and Christopher Brannan; two great-grandchildren, Michael and Anthony Brannan; one sister, Norma Prewitt of Wheaton, Mo.; and one brother, Don Richmond of Newton, Kan.
Services were held graveside at Rocky Comfort Cemetery Feb. 12, 2001 under the direction of Wheaton Funeral Home.

Earnest D. Mason
Feb. 2, 2001
Earnest D. Mason, 72, Shawnee, Kan., passed away at his home Friday, Feb. 2, 2001.
Services were held Monday at the First Baptist Church of Shawnee with burial at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held Sunday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Shawnee.
Mr. Mason was born in Goodman, Mo., and lived in the Shawnee area since 1937. He was a retired sheet metal worker for J and L, Inc. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shawnee, Sheet Metal Workers Local #2 and was an Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Carol, of the home; two sons, Rick Mason of Shawnee and Eric and his wife Chandall Mason of Olathe, Kan.; two daughters, Melanie and her husband Darrell Stevens of Spring Hill, Kan., and Vicki and her husband David Watson of Briston, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen Neely of Kansas City, Kan., and Lorene Dunbar of Kansas City, Mo.

June Marie Pogue
May 19, 1921 - Feb. 6, 2001
June Marie Pogue, 79, of Anderson, Mo., passed away, Feb. 6, 2001 at Naples, Fla.
June was born May 19, 1921 in Dent County, Mo., to the late Clark and Lucille Halbrook. She spent the first 14 years in Salem, Dent County, Mo., then moved to Neosho where she attended and graduated from Neosho High School.
She married Joe H. Pogue Feb. 18, 1949 in Bentonville, Ark. He survives.
Additional survivors include three sons, Larry, Joey Warren, John Henry; one daughter, Mary Jane Montagut; four grandchildren, Angela Love, Julie Breckenkamp, James Terrell Pogue, Cozette Tatum Montagut; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Breckenkamp, Conner Breckenkamp; one brother, the Rev. Kenneth Halbrook of Nicholasville, Ken.
The memorial service for June Pogue was held Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001 at the First Baptist Church in Anderson, Mo. Tom Ellis officiated.
The family requests memorial contributions be given to: First Baptist Church, Larry Pogue Art Scholarship Fund at East Central Community College or Crowder College Foundation Art Scholarship in care of the Ozark Funeral Home.

Marie Goodall
Nov. 10, 1925 - Feb. 3, 2001
Mrs. Marie Goodall, 75, of the Southwest City, Mo., area died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 at 1:15 p.m. at Grove General Hospital in Grove, Okla., after a fall and sudden illness.
Mrs. Marie Goodall was born Nov. 10, 1925 in Seneca, Mo., to the late William Earl and Eliza (Bland) Martin. She had lived in the Southwest City are since 1958. She had also lived in Jay, Okla., and went to high school there. She attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Southwest City, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jessie Glenford Goodall, who died Dec. 1, 1991, her son Earl Lee Martin, who died Sept. 12, 1986, and one brother, Billy Joe Martin.
Surviving is one brother, James Bland Martin of Columbus, Ga., and one sister, Lula Conway of Lawton, Okla.
Graveside services for Mrs. Marie Goodall were held Friday, Feb. 9, 2001 at the Bland Cemetery in Wyandotte, Okla. Chief Leaford Bearskin conducted the Indian rites.
Visitation was held Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, Mo., where the family received friends.

Myrtle Nichols Anderson
March 8, 1916 - Feb. 5, 2001
Mrs. Myrtle Anderson, 84, of Jane, Mo., died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001 at 1:30 a.m. at her home after an illness.
Mrs. Myrtle Anderson was born March 8, 1916 in Jane, Mo., to the late David Nichols and Josie Sears Nichols of Jane, Mo. She had lived in the Jane are all of her life. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and was loved by many nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Anderson was the oldest living member of the Simsberry United Methodist Church and served Communion for 37 years.
She was the loving wife of Murrel Anderson for 67 years; loving mother to M.L. Anderson of Noel, Mo., Bill Anderson of Jane, Mo., Jack Anderson of Anderson, Mo., Joyce Marrs of Jane, Mo., and Joan Whitehead of Carthage, Mo.; loving grandmother to nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a loving sister to Kathryn Lofts of Grove, Okla., and Leona Crumb of Spiro, Okla.
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Anderson were held Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 at the Simsberry United Methodist Church in Jane, Mo. The Rev. Kay Mills and the Rev. Ray Rumbo officiated. Burial was at the Jane Cemetery in Jane.
Pallbearers were John Anderson, John Wabaunsee, Roger Meppin, Troy Henson, Bill Bena and Freddie Banks.
Visitation was held Feb. 7, 2001 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, where the family received friends.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Simsberry United Methodist Church or Quality Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Ruth Van Every
Feb. 9, 1915 - Feb. 11, 2001
Ruth Van Every died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001 at a local nursing home. She was born Feb. 9, 1915 in Wardlaw, Ark., which is now Bella Vista, child of Charles Clarence and Mary Ellen McCool Wardlaw.
She was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and making quilts to give to her family and friends. She was also a charter members of the Rogers Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Loy Van Every of the home, who she married in 1941; one son, Leslie Jack Van Every; and his wife, Sharon, of Norman, Okla.; two brothers, W. J. Wardlaw of Stella, Mo., Ronnie Wardlaw of Pineville, Mo.; numerous nephews and nieces; and numerous great and great-great nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were held Feb. 13, 2001 at Wardlaw Cemetery near Brightwater, Ark. Elder George Panter officiated. Music was by Emily Combs.
Visitation was held Feb. 13 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers, Ark.
Memorials may be sent to Meals on Wheels in Rogers, Ark.

Joye L. Bennett
April 13, 1931 - April 3, 2001
Joye L. Bennett, 69, of Seneca, Mo., died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at 1:40 a.m. at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after an illness.
Joye Bennett was born April 13, 1931 in West Allis, Wis., to the late Dwight Andrew and Jessie Grace (Hayes) Mentzer. She lived most of her life in the Seneca, Mo., area. She was a member of the Hope Community Church in Seneca, Mo. She worked at the Tyson Poultry Plant in Neosho, Mo., for several years.
She married Clyde Bennett Dec. 4, 1950 at Bentonville, Ark. He survives of the home in Seneca.
Additional survivors include one son, Thomas Bennett of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two daughters, Bonnie Wetzel of Seneca, Mo., and Kelly Holt of Fayetteville, Ark.; one sister, Elnora “Babe” Weber of the state of Wisconsin; five grandchildren, D.J. Bennett, Michelle Wetzel, Robin Wetzel, Lindsey Holt and Victor Bennett; two great-grandchildren, Shyanne Bennett and Sierra Bennett.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Daniel Clyde Bennett, Dec. 9, 1998.
Graveside services for Joye Bennett were held Thursday, April 5, 2001 at Cumming Cemetery in Tiff City, Mo. The Rev. Johnny Merriman officiated.
Visitation was held Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at the Ozark Funeral Home, where the family received friends.
Memorials may be given to Trinity Christian Academy, 2450 S. Lincoln, Siloam Springs, AR 72761.

Charles G. Pierce
Jan. 5, 1930 - April 2, 2001
Mr. Charles George Pierce, 71, of Noel, Mo., died Monday, April 2, 2001, at 4:06 p.m. at Beverly Health Care of Anderson, Mo., after an illness.
Mr. Charles Pierce was born Jan. 5, 1930 in Worthington, Minn., to the late Edward and Ruby (Young) Pierce. He has lived in this area for the last 22 years, coming from Kansas City, Mo. He was a retired captain in the U.S. Marines after over 20 years of service. He was a former chairman of the Ginger Blue Trustees.
He married Bettilou Irene Field March 10, 1955 in Moscow, Idaho. She survives of the home in Noel.
Additional survivors include three sons, Daniel Pierce of Robstown, Texas, Charles Pierce, Jr. of Australia, and David Pierce of Noel, Mo.; one brother, Ken Pierce of the state of California; and three grandchildren.
Cremation will be done at the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. A gathering will be held Friday, April 6, 2001, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, Rose Walker’s Team for the McDonald County “Walk for Life” in care of Ozark Funeral Home.

Rosalee Wills
Jan. 15, 1940 - April 4, 2001
Geneva “Rosalee” Wills, 61, Seneca, Mo., went to be with the Lord at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at her home in Seneca, following a long illness.
Mrs. Wills was born Jan. 15, 1950 in the Hart Community, south of Seneca. She graduated from Seneca High School in 1957 and also attended the former Hart School. She was a member of the Wyandotte Nation and a member of the Hope Community Church south of Seneca.
She and Lewis Wills were married Feb. 22, 1958 at the former Hart Methodist Church and he survives.
She is also survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Teresa Wills of Anderson, Mo., and Tony and Debbie Wills of Joplin, Mo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jeff Spiva of Seneca; an “adopted” daughter, Diane Miller of Vancouver, Wash.; her mother, Ivie Robbins of Seneca; two brother, Don Brown of Baxter Springs, Kan., and Ron Brown of Olathe, Kan.; five sisters, Anna Wills, Beverly Farmer, Neoma Roark and Kathy DeWeese, all of Seneca, and Zelda Francis of Bremond, Texas; nine grandchildren; and three adopted grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Brown, on June 11, 1959.
Rosalee will be missed by her many relatives and friends.
Services will be held Friday, April 6, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. The Rev. Johnny Merriman and the Rev. Ronnie Tosh will officiate. Burial will be in the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the Rev. Roy Scribner, the Rev. Wes Hembree, Larry Marlow, the Rev. Carlin Thompson, Slick Loyd and Roger Mills.
Friends called Thursday at the Clark Funeral Home, where the family received friends.
Contributions in memory of Mrs. Wills may be made to the Southwest Missouri Hospice, c/o Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.
The family will be at the home of Nancy Spiva, Seneca.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.

Jennibel Paul
March 16, 1921 - March 31, 2001
Mrs. Jennibel Paul, 80, of Neosho, Mo., formerly of Noel, Mo., died Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 9:16 p.m. at Freeman-Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo., after a short illness.
Mrs. Jennibel Paul was born March 16, 1921 in Pittsburg, Kan., to the late Robley D. and Ila Grace (Sellers) Evans. She was raised in Pittsburg, Kan., and lived in Southwest City, Mo., from 1945 until 1954 when she moved to Noel, Mo., where she lived until moving to Neosho, Mo., in 1991. She was a member of the Noel United Methodist Church, where she was the organist for many years. She received her B.S. in Education from Pittsburgh State Teachers’ College. She taught school at Southwest City, Mo., from 1945 to 1947, and at Noel, Mo., from 1960 to 1966. She was head of the English-Drama Department of McDonald County High School in Anderson, Mo., from 1966 until her retirement in 1984.
She married James L. Paul May 23, 1947 at Pittsburgh, Kan. He preceded her in death Sept. 23, 1976. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Marilyn.
Survivors include three sons, Abe R. Paul of Neosho, Mo., Lee C. Paul of Noel, Mo., and James M. Paul of Neosho, Mo.; one daughter, Ann M. Rhodes of Neosho, Mo.; six grandchildren, Jordan Paul, Ryan Land, Austin Paul, Taylor Paul, Spencer Paul and Emily Evans Paul; two sisters, Doris Scroggins of Columbus, Kan., and Roberta E. Carr of Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennibel Paul will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the Noel United Methodist Church in Noel, Mo. The Rev. Bob Ewens will officiate. Burial will be in the Southwest City Cemetery in Southwest City, Mo. The casket will not be opened at the church.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Land, Abe R. Paul, James M. Paul, Jordan Paul, Lee C. Paul and Ann M. Rhodes.
Visitation for Mrs. Jennibel Paul will be held Monday, April 2, 2001 from noon until 8 p.m. at Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Anderson from 7 until 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to the McDonald County High School drama department or the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin in care of the funeral home.

Gwendolyn Ygerne Baxter
Oct. 22, 1917 - March 28, 2001
Gwendolyn Ygerne Baxter, 83, of Rogers, Ark., died Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at her home in Rogers.
She was born in Beloit, Kan., Oct. 22, 1917 to L.A. and Wanda Wayman Baxter.
Miss Baxter moved to the Rogers area in 1958 and was an Executive Assistant at Daisy Manufacturing in Rogers for 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Jacqualyn Baxter Howard.
She is survived by one brother, Rex Baxter of Astoria, Ore., and by two nieces and two nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at Benton County Memorial Park, Rogers, with Steve Howard officiating. There will be a visitation at Callison-Lough Funeral Home Monday, April 2 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Russell Curtis
June 8, 1904 - March 27, 2001
Russell Curtis, 96, of Adair, Okla., died Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 6:05 p.m. at Rosewood Terrace Nursing Center in Vinita, Okla., after an illness.
Russell Curtis was born June 8, 1904 in Madison, Okla., to the late Franklin Giles and Maude Melissa (Lewis) Curtis. He had lived in Adair, Okla., since September of 1987, coming from Southwest City, Mo., where he and his wife resided for many years. He was a farmer and loved to fish. He and his wife loved going to the Senior Citizen Center in Southwest City, Mo.
He married Charlotte Elizabeth “Dollie” Carpenter on Oct. 29, 1942 at Jay, Okla. She preceded him death Dec. 14, 1987.
Survivors include three sons, Lyle Edward Curtis of Adair, Okla., Gary Franklin Curtis of Peyton, Colo., and Wayne Harlan Curtis of Adair, Okla.; a daughter, Melissa Jeanne Dodson of Marshfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services for Russell Curtis will be held Friday, March 30, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Southwest City, Mo. The Rev. Mike Whiteley will officiate. Burial will be in the Zena Cemetery in Zena, Okla.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Southwest City Senior Citizen Center.
Visitation was held Thursday, March 29, 2001 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, where the family received friends.

Tony Reeves
Sept. 16, 1935 - March 26, 2001
C. Tony Reeves, 65, of Anderson, Mo., died Monday, March 26, 2001 at 7:10 a.m. at his home after a short illness.
Charles Tony Reeves was born Sept. 16, 1935 in Jackson County, W.V., to the late Carl Cecil Reeves and Vernice Lockhart Reeves. He had lived in Anderson for 13 years, coming from Parkersburg, W.V. In Parkersburg, W.V., he worked for Brockway Glass Co.
He married Shirley Estep in Pineville, Mo., on Jan. 2, 1988. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include his mother, Vernice Reeves of Schenectady, N.Y.; one son, Chris McCloy of Boston, Mass.; one sister, Marie Mosier of Schenectady, N.Y.; six stepsons, Rockie Estep of Washburn, Mo., Rickie Estep of Noel, Mo., Mickie Estep of Bentonville, Ark., Dickie Estep, Nickie Estep and Mikie Estep, all of Tallahasee, Fla.; two grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren.
Cremation will be done by the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. The family visited with friends Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson from 1 until 3 p.m.

Curtis Bilby
Dec. 2, 1984 - March 24, 2001
Curtis Warren Blackfox Bilby, 16, of Washburn, Mo., died Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 1:45 a.m. at the scene of a one-car accident on Highway 90 near the Barry County line.
Mr. Curtis Bilby was born Dec. 2, 1984 at Tahlequah, Okla., to George Warren and Carolyn Jean (Blackfox) Bilby. He had lived most of his life in the Washburn area. He was a member of the Cassville United Methodist Church and was a sophomore at McDonald County High School in Anderson, Mo.
Survivors include his parents; a paternal grandmother, Moila Bilby of Washburn, Mo.; a maternal grandmother, Viola Grimmitt of Stillwater, Okla.; two brothers, Nathan Blackfox of Tahlequah, Okla., and Ron Bilby of Washburn, Mo.; and two sisters, Stacy Bilby of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and Nicole Bilby of Washburn, Mo.
Funeral services for Curtis Bilby were held Monday at 10 a.m., March 26 at the Cassville United Methodist Church in Cassville, Mo. The Rev. John Gregory officiated. Visitation was held at the church Monday from 9 a.m. until service time. Missouri service was under the direction of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.
A wake service will be held Monday evening at Olive Baptist Church in Moody, Okla. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at Tahlequah, Okla. Oklahoma service was under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Tahlequah, Okla.

Eileen Patricia Watson
March 15, 1946 - March 24, 2001
Eileen Patricia Watson, 55, of Anderson, Mo., died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at 8:38 a.m. at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after a short illness.
Eileen Watson was born March 15, 1946 in Jersey City, N.J., the beloved daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Crean) Shine. She had lived in McDonald County since 1990 and in Anderson for seven years, coming from Southwest City, Mo. She was a home care provider at Green Meadows in Anderson, Mo. She was Catholic. Eileen will always be remembered as a beautiful person inside and out. She had much warmth and compassion for all living things. Many will remember her with love.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Watson of the home; one daughter, Jennifer Elaine Johnston of Anderson, Mo.; two sisters and their husbands, Margaret and Joe Potocki of California and Kay and Art Bransky of Pennsylvania; five nieces and nephews; and five great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Eileen Watson will be held Tuesday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at the New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 26 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson from 2 until 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Betty Harmon Kendrick
Feb. 8, 1929 - June 26, 2001
Betty Harmon Kendrick, 72, of Kimberling City, Mo., formerly of Jane, Mo., died Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at Riverview Nursing Home in Ozark, Mo., after a short illness.
Mrs. Betty Kendrick was born Feb. 8, 1929 in Jane, Mo., to the late Walter and Oca Harmon. She was a co-owner of the IGA Supermarket from 1960-1971 in Bolivar, Mo., then employed with U.S. Sprint in Kansas City for eight years. Betty then retired and resided in Kimberling City, Mo.
Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Vicki and Mark Hopkins of Memphis, Tenn., Diane Kendrick Dufresne of Longmont, Colo., and Janet Kenrick Jones of Springfield, Mo.; three granddaughters, Erin Dufresne, Somer Plaster and Samantha Cotton; three sisters, Celia Johnson, Ava Hudgens and Marcella Gorsline; one brother, Pete Harmon; along with several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Mrs. Betty Harmon Kendrick will be held Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jane Cemetery in Jane, Mo.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 29, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., from 6 until 7 p.m. for family and from 7 until 8 p.m. for friends.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

Pauline Simpson Reynolds
June 7, 1911 - June 26, 2001
Pauline Simpson Reynolds, 90, of Tiff City, Mo., died Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 8:45 a.m. at Seneca House in Seneca, Mo., after an illness.
Mrs. Pauline Simpson Reynolds was born June 7, 1911 in Red Bay, Ala., to the late E.P. and Ira (Johnson) Howell. She lived about 45 years in the Tiff City, Mo., area. She was a beauty operator and also worked in training school for the girls. She was a member of the Tiff City Willing Workers, F.C.E., Eastern Star Fern Chapter #348, O.E.S., VFW and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, both in Neosho, Mo.
Survivors include one son, John Simpson of Helotes, Texas; three grandchildren, Rhonda Jean Cruz, Robyn Michelle Priest and John Boan Simpson; sour great-grandchildren; one brother, Jim Howell of Auburn, Ind.; one sister, Helen Warr of Rome, Ga.; three stepsons, Lloyd Reynolds of Anderson, Mo., Gale Reynolds of Miami, Okla., Dick Reynolds of Denver, Colo.; one stepdaughter, Barbara Bradley of Miami, Okla.; and two stepdaughters-in-law, Ella Lou Reynolds of Miami, Okla., and Marjorie Reynolds of Tootle, Utah.
Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Simpson Reynolds were held Friday, June 29, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Clyde Stilley officiated. Burial was in the GAR Cemetery in Miami, Okla.
Pallbearers were family and friends.
Visitation was held Thursday, June 28, 2001 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., where the family received friends.
Memorials may be given to the Tiff City Community Building in care of the funeral home.

Janet Watts
Sept. 3, 1943 - June 22, 2001
Janet M. Watts, 57, Kansas City, Mo., died June 22, 2001.
Mrs. Watts was born Sept. 13, 1943, in Goodman, and was a lifetime resident of Kansas City. She was a retiree of Mid America Contractors, Inc. of North Kansas City. She graduated from Goodman High School in 1961.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Katherine Davis, and a brother, Wayne Davis.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Tommy Watts; a son, Gregg Watts of the home; a daughter, Tanya and her husband, James Scott, of Salem, Va.; her only granddaughter, Jordan Anne Scott; a sister, Patsy Baney, Goodman; and additional family members.
Services were June 25 at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Chapel with burial in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a scholarship fund for Jordan Anne Scott, in care of Bank of America of North Kansas City.

John Horace Buttram, Jr.
June 12, 1935 - June 24, 2001
Funeral services for John Horace Buttram, Jr., 66, of Oakwood, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2001, at Calvary Christian Center in Oakwood. Pastor Jack Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakwood City Cemetery. An honor guard will be accorded by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice — Gurney Unit.
Mr. Buttram died Sunday at Mother Frances Hospital. He was born June 12, 1935 in Springer, N.M., to John H. Buttram, Sr., and Evelyn Welch Long. Mr. Buttram was employed at the Gurney Unit for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Mr. Buttram was a member of the Calvary Christian Center in Oakwood.
Mr. Buttram was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Welch Long.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marie Buttram of Oakwood; his father and stepmother, John H. Buttram, Sr., and Lenora Buttram of Pineville, Mo.; a daughter, Tina Smith of Oakwood; two sons, John H. Buttram III of Anderson, Mo., and Jeffrey Scott Buttram of Elgin; a sister, Frances Cook of Anderson, Mo.; five brothers, Jack Buttram of Tampa, Fla., Ray Buttram and Bill Buttram, both of Anderson, Mo., Bob Buttram of San Antonio, Texas, and James Buttram of Pineville, Mo.; a stepbrother, Jerry Hammontree of Duenweg, Mo.; two stepsisters, Vicki Leach of Pineville, Mo., and Cindy House of Duenweg, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Mike Gordon, Bill Hague, Arlie Smith, Don Rose, Tooter Dorman and Neil Cantrell.
Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home in Palestine, Texas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster in Palestine.

Charles Schmidt, Jr.
June 2, 1935 - June 23, 2001
Charles Schmidt, Jr. 66, of Bella Vista, Ark., died at his home Saturday, June 23, 2001. He was born June 2, 1935 in Chicago, Ill, to Charles Schmidt and Thora Troogstad Schmidt.
He moved to Bella Vista six years ago from Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father and one daughter, Denise Schmidt.
He is survived by two sons, Charles Schmidt of Eureka Springs, Ark., and Scott Schmidt of Anderson, Mo.; one daughter, Dina Meek of Joplin, Mo.; two brothers, Ron Schmidt and Bob Schmidt of Chicago, Ill.; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 29, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark., with Cal Steward officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Dorothy J. Mortensen, 4 Kensington Lane, AR 72714.

Eugene Daugherty
Dec. 22, 1953 - June 24, 2001
Grover Eugene Daugherty, 47, Anderson, Mo., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, June 24, 2001, at Freeman Neosho Hospital following a sudden illness.
Mr. Daugherty was born Dec. 22, 1953, in Granby, Mo., to Dorathy Cantrell and the late Kenneth Daugherty of Neosho, Mo. He married Emma Brock July 20, 1982.
Mr. Daugherty graduated from Neosho High School in 1971. He was a well-known and respected water well driller for 30 years. He owned Tri-State Drilling in Anderson. He will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. He was an active member of Cedar Point Holiness Church, Anderson, where he taught the adult Sunday school class. He was a proud sponsor of many local youth programs.
Mr. Daugherty is survived by his wife, Emma, and a much loved daughter, Amanda Daugherty, of Anderson.
Other survivors include his parents, Gene and Dorathy Cantrell, Neosho; two brothers, Joe Daugherty and wife Rita of Goodman, Mo., and Ray Daugherty and wife Florie of Neosho; a sister, LaDonna Lawson and husband Carl of Neosho. He also shared his life with four stepchildren, Kathy Stout and husband Eddie, Vicky Hines and husband Bill, Becky Williams and husband Tim, all of Anderson, and Tim Brock and wife Stacy of Rocky Comfort; and several nieces and nephews. He cherished 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at Clark Chapel of Memories, Neosho. Pastor Bryan Jones and the Rev. Larry Jones will officiate. Burial will be in the Mayfield Cemetery in Goodman. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Friends may call at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Daugherty may be made to the Cedar Point Holiness Church in care of Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.

Wanda M. Jones
March 6, 1917 - June 24, 2001
Wanda M. Jones, 84, of Anderson, Mo., died Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 1:03 a.m. at Freeman-West Hospital in Joplin, Mo., after an illness.
Mrs. Wanda Jones was born March 6, 1917 in Washburn, MO., to the late Samuel Monroe and Susie Elizabeth (Schrader) Haggard. She lived in the Anderson, Mo., area since 1959. She was a homemaker and member of the Anderson Church of Christ. Her husband Fava O. Jones preceded her in death on March 18, 1984.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Jones of Anderson, Mo.; two grandchildren, Richard Jones of Augusta, Kan.; Jeanette Morris of Latham, Kan.; five great-grandchildren, Shanna Jones, Wade Mace, Chelsea Jones, Savannah Morris and Billy Dean Morris; two brothers, Don Haggard of Goodman, Mo., and Carl Haggard of Haysville, Kan.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda M. Jones will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Mr. Tommy Burr, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in the Peace Valley Cemetery at Anderson, Mo.
Pallbearers will be Junior Dickey, Eddie Haggard, Les Haggard, Lonnie Haggard, Richard Jones, Wade Mace and Keith Patterson.
Visitation for Mrs. Wanda M. Jones will be held Monday, June 25, 2001, from noon until 7 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 7 p.m.

James Phillips
Dec. 16, 1931 - June 18, 2001
James H. Phillips, 69, of rural Drexel, Mo., formerly of Noel, passed away June 18, 2001, at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, Mo. Jim was born Dec. 16, 1931, at Butler, Mo., son of Herbert M. and Ruth McClarnon Phillips.
Jim was educated in the Noel, Mo., schools and was graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Agriculture in 1954. Upon graduation he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and served 13 years of active duty, separating to the USAF Reserves in 1967. He retired with the rank of Lt. Colonel in 1982 after 28 years of total service.
Mr. Phillips was united in marriage to Lois Irene Ehrlich on Dec. 16, 1953, in Columbia, Mo. To this union three sons were born, H. Martin Phillips of Drexel, born at Travis AFB, Calif., Scott W. Phillips of Drexel born in Taranto, Italy, and David W. Phillips, Des Moines, Iowa, born at Wheelus AFB, Tripoli, Libya.
Jim was a visionary with a wide range of interests and influence. He served his Lord, his county and his profession of agriculture with an enthusiastic spirit that inspired those who knew and worked with him.
Jim accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of nine at Mill Creek Baptist Church in rural Noel, Mo., and served his Lord all over the world. He was active as Deacon and Sunday school teacher at Drexel Baptist Church, a member of the Ag Task Force for Belarus and a Lay Renewal Coordinator for the Missouri Baptist Convention and was an avid supporter of missions in all forms. He led his church to increase their financial support of missions and to participate in church building mission trips and lay renewals.
As Commander, 303rd Tactical Airlift Squadron, Lt. Col. Phillips led his AF Reserves squadron to receive the first Outstanding Rating awarded any reserve unit in the service. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and First Oak Leaf Cluster for the performance of outstanding service as Commander, 303rd Tactical Airlift Squadron and as Air Operations Officer for the 442nd Tactical Airlift Wing, Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base. Lt. Col. Phillips was a Command pilot of C-97, C-124 and C-130 aircraft attaining well over 10,000 hour flying time. 1960-62 he was assigned as a Guided Missile Operations officer with the Italian Air Force, Taranto, Italy, and 1963 as Squadron Operations Officer, Etain, France. Lt. Col. Phillips flew worldwide missions to the Far East, Near East, Africa, Vietnam, South America and Europe in his military career.
Jim grew up with a goal of flying and farming and in 1967, after attaining his goad of flying, moved the family to the farm they had purchased in Drexel, Mo., where he and Lois, with their sons, established one of the first confinement swine operation in Missouri. It continues today as Phillips Family Farms, Inc., under the management of sons Martin and Scott. He is also the former owner of Belton Grain Co., and Archie Ag Service.
Jim was a leader in many organizations related to agriculture and served as president of the Missouri Pork Producers, executive committee and chairman of PorkPAC, National Pork Producers Council, and chairman of the USDA Committee on Livestock and Livestock Products with input into the NAFTA agreement. He was chairman, 4th District FARMPAC for Missouri Farm Bureau, and member of the Board of Directors, Meat Export Federation, Governors Advisory Council, and UMC Animal Science Advisory Committee.
He received the Faculty-Alumni Award from the University of Missouri in 1995, the Gamma Sigma Delta Award of Merit in 1994, and the American Royal Farm Family in 1997 for his leadership in agriculture.
He is survived by his wife, Lois, of the home, and three sons, H. Martin Phillips and wife, Marsha, their children, Michael, Janelle and Nathan of Drexel; Scott W. Phillips and wife, Dwanita, their children Jessica, Elisha and Kathryn of Drexel; and David W. Phillips and wife Jami and son, Colin, of Des Moines, Iowa; and a sister, LaVeta Anderson of Columbia, Mo.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 22, 2001 at Drexel Baptist Church in Drexel with interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrain, Mo. Memorial funds may be directed to Drexel Baptist Church for the Swords to Plowshares, Belarus Ag Missions project.
Arrangements were under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Mo.

Murrel E. Anderson
March 24, 1912 - June 19, 2001
Mr. Murrel Elza Anderson, 89, of Jane, Mo., died Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 3:30 a.m. at his home after an illness.
Mr. Murrel Anderson was born March 24, 1912 in Jane, Mo., to the late James (Cado) and Ida Ellen (Witham) Anderson. He lived in the Jane area all of his life. He was a long time dairy farmer, loving father, loving husband and was loved by many nieces and nephews and friends. He was a member of the Simsberry United Methodist Church.
He was a loving husband to the late Myrtle Nichols Anderson for 67 years. She preceded him in death Feb. 5, 2001. He was a loving father to five children, M.L. Anderson of Noel, Mo., Bill Anderson of Jane, Mo., Jack Anderson of Anderson, Mo., Joyce Marrs of Jane, Mo., and Joan Whitehead of Carthage, Mo.; a loving grandfather to nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was a loving brother to Violet Parman of Carl Junction, Mo.
Funeral services for Mr. Murrel Anderson were held Friday, June 22, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Simsberry United Methodist Church in Jane, Mo. The Rev. Kay Mills officiated. Burial was in the Jane Cemetery at Jane, Mo.
Pallbearers were John Anderson, John Wabunsee, Roger Meppen, Troy Henson, Bill Bean and Freddie Banks.
Visitation was held Thursday, June 21, 2001 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., where the family received friends.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Simsberry United Methodist Church of Quality Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Dr. Oscar Hager, Jr.
June 8, 1945 - Aug. 16, 2001
Dr. Oscar Hager, Jr., 56, Goodman, Mo., died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, following a sudden illness.
Dr. Hager was born June 8, 1945 in El Paso, Texas. He moved to the area in 1963 with his parents and graduated from Goodman High School in 1963. Following graduation, he went on to chiropractic school in Davenport, Iowa, where he met and married his former wife, Rosemary. Following chiropractic college, Dr. Hager returned to Goodman in 1967 and began his practice and maintained that practice until his death.
He was a member of the Anderson Masonic Lodge, No. 621, the Scottish Rites Bodies of Joplin and the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple in Springfield. He was also a member of the Academy of Missouri Chiropractors and served as secretary of the executive board for 30 years. He served as assistant Scout master of Boy Scout Troop 59 and as a deputy reserve for McDonald County under Harold Spears in the early 1970s. He was a devoted father and husband.
He is survived by his former wife, Rosemary; one son, Walter Hager, Goodman; one daughter, Eloise Patterson, Joplin; and a sister, Eloise Hager Elkins, Golden City, Mo.
He is preceded in death by a son, Oscar Hager, III.
Services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001 at 10 a.m. at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories and Dr. Dell Reed will officiate. Burial will be in the Neosho Memorial Park Cemetery, south of Neosho. Masonic services will be conducted at the gravesite and Ralph Williams will give the charge.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.
Contributions in memory of Dr. Hager may be made to the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Travel Fund or the Academy of Missouri Chiropractors, c/o Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.
The family will be at the family home on Splitlog in Goodman.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.

Lawrence Herman Lawson
Sept. 14, 1923 - July 21, 2001
Lawrence Herman Lawson, 77, of Pineville, died July 21, 2001 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Ark.
He was born Sept. 14, 1923 in Best to Samuel and Maude Rodgers Lawson. He lived in the Springdale area before moving to Pineville 13 years ago. He was a heat treater in the foundry for Brunner and Lay of Springdale, retiring after seven years. He was a member of Mount Zion Freewill Baptist Church and a 40-year Grand Mason.
His wife, Wanda Lee Lawson, died in 1998.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Lawrence Paul Lawson of Springdale, and Kenneth Lawson and Betty of Pineville; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty Hart and Thomas Ray of Rocky Comfort, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 20 step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services were held July 25, 2001, at Mount Zion Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in Burkshed Cemetery with the Rev. Eldon Bagwell and the Rev. Billy Joe Gentry officiating.
Visitation was held July 24 at the Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge, Ark.
Memorials may be made to Burkshed Cemetery Fund in care of the Rev. Eldon Bagwell, 23502 Trial’s End, Hindsville, AR 72738.

‘Cal’ Kleinhampl
Aug. 9, 1935 - Aug. 13, 2001
Mr. Calvin “Cal” Frank Kleinhampl, 66, of Pineville, Mo., died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, at 4:20 p.m. at his home after an illness.
Cal Kleinhampl was born Aug. 9, 1935 in Denver, Colo., to the late James Richard and Mildred (Parsons) Kleinhampl. He moved to Pineville, Mo., in October of 1993 from Whitter, Calif. He was a member of the Northside Free Will Baptist Church in Rogers, Ark., and the Ozark Antique Auto Club. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Maribeth “Beth” Kleinhampl of the home in Pineville, Mo.; three sons, Calvin Richard Kleinhampl of Lebanon, Mo., David Ralph Kleinhampl of Whitter, Calif., and Robert Austin Kleinhampl of Commerce, Calif.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Tina Yates of Pineville, Mo.
Graveside services, under the direction of Ozark Funeral Home in Pineville, Mo., were held Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pineville Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry Woods officiated.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Northside Free Will Baptist Church, 13119 N. Old Wire Rd., Rogers, AR 72756.

Beulah Blanch Rogers
Nov. 16, 1903 - Aug. 13, 2001
Beulah Blanch Rogers, 97, of Anderson, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, at Medicalodge of Neosho after an illness of two months.
She was born Nov. 16, 1903 in Lawrence County, Mo., to James T. and Rose (Blackburn) Chandler. Mrs. Rogers was a homemaker. She also owned and operated an egg farm. She was a member of the Banner Nazarene Church and a lifelong Splitlog area resident.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer (Polly) Rogers in 1949. She was also preceded in death by one son-in-law, Charles Hall, and nine siblings.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Vera Rogers of Anderson, Mo., Jim and Carol Rogers of Anderson, and George and Mary Jane Rogers of Goodman, Mo.; one daughter, Madeline Hall of Goodman; two sisters, Hazel Chandler and Elsie Bergen of Anderson; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Clark Chapel of Memories in Neosho. The Rev. Dennis Bergen and the Rev. Bill Hess will officiate. Interment will follow in the Banner Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Dr. Ron Rogers, John Rogers, Kyle Rogers, Earl Rogers, Darren Rogers and Rick Hall.
Contributions may be made to the Banner Nazarene Church, c/o of Clark Funeral Home.
The body may be viewed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until service time Thursday. 
Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home of Neosho.

Billy Ray Garcia
Aug. 9, 2001 - Aug. 9, 2001
Billy Ray Garcia, infant son of Veronica and Edgar Garcia, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001. He was born Aug. 9 at Bates Medical Center in Bentonville.
He is survived by his parents, Veronica and Edgar of Noel, Mo.; his maternal grandmother, Maria E. Leal, also of Noel, and paternal grandparents, Pedro and Maria Garcia of Monterey, Mexico.
Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 13, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Bentonville City Cemetery with Father Michael Sinkler and Father Pedro Valdez officiating.
Funeral services were handled by Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Bentonville, Ark.

Alta Pearl Laughlin
Aug. 22, 1913 - Aug. 13, 2001
Alta Pearl Laughlin, 87, of Goodman, Mo., died at 1:13 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, at Freeman-Neosho Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Laughlin was born Aug. 22, 1913, in McDonald County, Mo., and was a lifelong resident. She was a lifelong homemaker and a member of the Goodman Baptist Church.
She married W.E. Laughlin June 4, 1932 and he survives. Other survivors include one son, Dale Laughlin of Stella, Mo., six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Glen Laughlin, on July 11, 1984.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, at the Clark Funeral Home, Chapel of Memories in Neosho, Mo.
Pallbearers will be Raymond Buchanan, Johnnie Buchanan, Kendall Laughlin, Danny Laughlin, Roger Laughlin and Bob Laughlin. Honorary pallbearer will be Terry Laughlin.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001, at the Clark Funeral Home in Neosho from noon until 5 p.m., and on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday evening.

John I. Leininger
Feb. 29, 1940 - Aug. 6, 2001
Mr. John I. Leininger, 61, of Lanagan, Mo., died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, at 10 a.m. at his second home in Bella Vista, Ark., after a sudden illness.
Mr. John I. Leininger was born Feb. 29, 1940 in Pottsville, Penn., to the late Leroy and Lydia Clarissa (Hauser) Leininger. He had lived in Lanagan, Mo., on a farm for about five years and prior to that lived for five years in his home in Bella Vista, Ark. He moved to this area from New York. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Command Sergeant Major after 28 years of service. He also served for two years in the Marines. He has worked at J.B. Hunt in Rogers, Ark., since 1989. He drove a truck for about three years and then worked in the road services department. He was a member of the Masons and the Eastern Star in Junction City, Kan.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara L. Leininger; two daughters, Petra Morgan and her husband, Lanny, of Omaha, Neb., and Elisabeth Stafford of Lanagan, Mo.; two grandsons, Alexander and Jonathan; two sisters, Judy Starr and Dolly Bowman, both of Pottsville, Penn.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 10, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Anderson First Baptist Church in Anderson, Mo. Mr. Tom Ellis, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery.
Visitation was held Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, where the family received friends. A Masonic Service was conducted by the Anderson Lodge #621.

‘Bobbie’ Stancell
March 15, 1937 - Aug. 7, 2001
Eleanor May “Bobbie” Stancell, 64, of Pineville, Mo., died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at 2:27 p.m. at Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo., after an illness.
Bobbie Stancell was born March 15, 1937 in Colcord, Okla., to the late Kenneth Coe and Gertrude Pearl (Spence) Smith. She had lived in McDonald County since 1971, coming from Wichita, Kan. She had worked as a cashier at both Kilmer’s and G&W groceries in Noel, Mo., at Sunbeam in Neosho, Mo., as a seamstress in an upholstery shop in Anderson, Mo., and as a chiropractic therapist in Pineville, Mo.
Survivors include two daughters, Sherrie Sims and Teresa L. Bennett, both of Pineville, Mo.; four grandchildren, Dusty Demeritt, Tyler Demeritt, Miriah Demeritt and James Bennett; one brother, Faye Smith of Gentry, Ark.; and one sister, Zella Philport of Colcord, Okla.
Funeralmation services will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Cremation will be handled by Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark., following the service.
The family will receive friends at a visitation held Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home.

Hope M. Banta
Oct. 3, 1974 - Nov. 29, 2001
Hope M. Banta, 27, was killed Nov. 29, 2001, just north of Danbury, Iowa.
She is survived by two daughters, Kiali, 9, and Alanna, 5, of Oto, Iowa; her mother and stepfather, Donna and Dan Reisdorph of Anderson, Mo.; a brother, Alan Reisdorph of Jay, Okla.; a sister, Tami of Oto, Iowa; her dad, Doug Kirkpatrick of Madison, Texas; maternal grandparents, Tuck and Kathy Banta of Oto, Iowa; and paternal grandparents of Mapleton, Iowa.

Brandon L. Riffell
Oct. 11, 1977 - Dec. 3, 2001
Brandon L. Riffell, 24, Ozark, Mo., passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, in St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, Mo.
He was born Oct. 11, 1977, in Rochester, Ind., the son of David Riffell and Jane (Carnagey) Riffell Essick. Brandon was a graduate of Ozark High School. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing.
Brandon was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Russ Carnagey.
He is survived by his mother, Jane Essick, and stepfather, Bill, of Ozark; his father, David Riffell, and stepmother, Nancy, of Anderson, Mo.; four sisters, Brooke Riffell, Jessica Giles and husband Rick, Shilo Essick and Shannon Plank; one brother, Shane Spencer; maternal grandmother, Lorraine Carnagey; paternal grandparents, Franklin and Betty Riffell; several nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 7, at Barnes Family Funeral Home in Ozark. Troy Powell officiated. Private family burial followed in Selmore Cemetery.
Visitation was held Dec. 6, 2001, at Barnes Family Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Brandon Riffell, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.

Columbus Douglas Roundtree
March 13, 1923 - Nov. 11, 2001
Columbus Douglas Roundtree, 78, of Denver, Colo., formerly of McDonald County, Mo., died Nov. 11, 2001, in Denver.
He was born in Weskan, Kan., March 13, 1923, and moved to near Pineville, Mo., as a teenager. He married Lillie Owen of Pineville in 1943. She survives.
He served in the Army during World War II. He was an auto and truck mechanic for Mobile Pre-Mix of Denver for many years, moving to Denver in 1951. He was formerly a mechanic for Tatum Motor Company in Anderson, Mo. He was a member of the Rocky Mountain Square Dance Club and Teamster’s Retirees Association.
Survivors include two sons, Tommy Roundtree of Littleton, Colo., and Douglas Roundtree of Lakewood, Colo.; two daughters, Carian Mace of Littleton, Colo., and Linda Adamson of Portland, Ore.; one brother, Herbert Roundtree of Hayden Lake, Idaho; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Roundtree were held Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at Aspen Mortuaries in Lakewood, Colo., with burial at Highland Cemetery in Northglenn, Colo.

Gene M. Russell
May 1, 1912 - Oct. 14, 2001
Gene Madison Russell, 89, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan.
Gene was born May 1, 1912, in Neosho, Mo., to Andrew and Ora Russell. They both preceded him in death.
He was a Baptist. Gene served four years in the Army in World War II. He served in Attu and New Guinea.
Surviving are his wife, Twyla M. Russell, and one son, Jim A. Russell, both of the home; and one daughter, Audean Kaiser, and one grandson, Andy Kaiser, both of Centerville, Kan.
Graveside services were held Oct. 16, 2001, at the Howard Cemetery in Goodman, Mo. The Rev. Johnson officiated.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Kimbrough, Gary Simmons, Jim A. Russell and the Rev. Johnson.
Arrangements were by Simmons Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kan.

Olivia E. Swartz
March 8, 1906 - Dec. 7, 2001
Olivia E. Swartz, 95, of Pineville, Mo., died at 8:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at Beverly Health Care of Anderson, Mo., after an illness.
Mrs. Swartz was born March 8, 1906, in Trenton, Tenn., to the late James and Lee Tatum. She had lived in Pineville, Mo., since July of 1968, coming from Kansas City, Mo. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pineville, MO., where she served as church hostess for many years. She was also a member of the Sewing Club in Pineville.
She married Ned Swartz Feb. 22, 1930, at St. Joseph, Mo. He preceded her in death Oct. 11, 1978.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Billie Hitsch of Kansas City, Kan.; two nephews and a niece; and her longtime friend and caregiver, Carl Bradley and wife June of Pineville, Mo.
Graveside services for Olivia Swartz will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, Mo. Jack Clark will officiate.

Karl E. Gaston
Nov. 19, 1914 - Dec. 2, 2001
Karl E. Gaston, 87, passed away Dec. 2, 2001, at Freeman Neosho Hospital.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Karl was born IN Pittsburg, Kan., Nov. 19, 1914, to parents Verde and Ethel Gaston. He graduated from Miami High School and attended N.E.O. Junior College where he was a member of the tennis and debate teams.
During World War II, Karl served in the Army Air Corps. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and trained at Yale University before deploying to Europe. His unit was the “Direction Finders,” specializing in providing navigation assistance for U.S. aircraft operating in Europe.
Following the war, Karl served as commander of the 9824th Air Reserve Squadron in Joplin. He retired from the Air Force Reserves as a Lt. Colonel in 1974.
Karl owned and operated Gaston’s IGA in Goodman, Mo., for 31 years. He was an active and supportive member of the Goodman and Neosho communities. He served on the Board of Directors of the Goodman State Bank for many years, most recently as chairman.
He was a member of the American Legion, Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce, and a volunteer for the Small Business Administration. Karl enjoyed his retirement years golfing, traveling and visiting with daughters and grandchildren.
He was an active member of the Community of Christ, formerly RLDS Ridgewood Chapel Church in Neosho and served the Lord in every aspect of his life. Karl’s devotion to family, friends, community and church was the foundation of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marjorie Gaston; two daughters, Sandra Pambechy and husband Amir of Kansas City, and Diedra Michel and husband Hal of Irving, Texas; two grandsons, Ben Michel of Alascadero, Calif., and Colin Knight of Kansas City; and a granddaughter, Andrea Pambechy of Kansas City.
Private interment will be held with family and a memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at First Christian Church in Neosho.

Jewell “Gardner” Landers
Feb. 11, 1909 - Nov. 30, 2001
Jewell “Gardner” Landers, 92, of Pineville, Mo., died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at Beverly Health Care of Anderson, Mo., after an illness.
Mrs. Landers was born Feb. 11, 1909, in Pineville, Mo., to the late Frank and Catherine Matilda (Watkins) Gardner. She was a lifelong resident of McDonald County. She was a charter member of American Legion Auxiliary Post #392 in Pineville, Mo., a charter member of the Elk River Extension Club in Pineville, Mo., and am ember of the First Christian Church in Pineville, Mo. She and her husband owned and operated MFA Filling Station in Pineville, Mo., from 1954 to 1974.
She married Oliver “Bud” Landers Sept. 8, 1931, in Neosho, Mo. He preceded her in death in July of 1964. Five brothers and a sister also preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Arnold and his wife, Shirley, of Lanagan, Mo., and Junior and wife, Kay, of Pineville; four grandchildren, Greg, Doug, Melissa and Larry; six grandchildren, Gary, Kathy, Cassie, Jason, Jennifer and Kyle; and two great-great grandchildren, Andrew and Emily.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Landers will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Pineville. Pastor Gary Graham will officiate. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo.
Pallbearers will be Howard Young, Harry Bever, Larry Caywood, Harold Melton, Don Underwood and Troy Henson. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Douglas Landers, Gregory Landers, Larry Landers and Gary Landers.
Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., from noon until 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the First Christian Church Youth Group.

Doris E. Soderstadt
Oct. 16, 1925 - Nov. 12, 2001
Doris E. Soderstadt, 76, Independence, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at Independence Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Soderstadt was born Oct. 16, 1925, in Sugar Creek, the daughter of Sterling and Freeda Watkins. She graduated from the Anderson High School with the class of 1943. She had worked in data processing for Armco Steel until her retirement, and was a member of Blue Ridge Boulevard Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Soderstadt.
Her survivors include two sisters, Bess Hampton, Springfield, Mo., and Pat Downs, Holt, Mo., and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Nov. 16, 2001, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial was in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens.

Lillian Hutchings
July 31, 1916 - Nov. 19, 2001
Lillian Hutchings, 94, of Clarksville, Ind., formerly of Pineville, Mo., died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at Clark County Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Ind., after an illness.
Mrs. Lillian Hutchings was born Aug. 26, 1907, in Charlestown, Ind., to the late Henry A. and Mary (Kempster) Schafer. She had lived in Pineville, Mo., for 50 years before returning to Indiana in 1997. While in Pineville, she a member of the Pineville United Methodist Church, the Pineville Extension Club, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Tri-County Bridge Club. She enjoyed painting, the out-of-doors and helping others.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother and her husband Esten C. Hutchings, who died Aug. 31, 1973. Survivors include one brother, William G. Schafer of Clarksville, Ind.; one sister, Bertha A. Teeple of Charlestown, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Lillian Hutchings has been cremated in Indiana. A memorial service for Mrs. Lillian Hutchings will be held Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the Pineville United Methodist Church in Pineville, Mo. The Rev. Doris Schlessman will officiate. At 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, the ashes will be interred at the VA Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark., next to her husband.
Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Hutchins may be given to the Pineville United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home.

Ivan W. Rowe
Jan. 13, 1924 - Nov. 27, 2001
Ivan William Rowe, 77, Wheaton, died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at the home of his daughter in Wheaton, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Rowe was born Jan. 3, 1924, in Stella, Mo., and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a rural letter carrier for the Stella Post Office, retiring in 1988. He had served on the school board of the Stella Schools, was active in the Stella softball league, a member of the Rocketdyne Road Church of Christ in Neosho. He and Margaret Jean Bankson were married Feb. 2, 1946, in Cedar Town, Ga., and she preceded him in death June 28, 1997.
He is survived by one son, Bill Rowe of Joplin, Mo.; three daughters, Carolyn Ellis of Fairview, Mo., Sharon McBride of Wheaton, Mo., and Melissa Boehnke of Cocopaxi, Colo.; a sister, Helen Kelly of Branson, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Mills, March 1, 1987; a granddaughter; and a sister.
Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. Troy Risley will officiate.
Burial will be in the Hazelgreen Cemetery, Boulder City, Mo., and pallbearers will be Brad Rowe, Jeffrey Rowe, Jeremy McBride, Lincoln Littlefield, Brad Lyerla, Danny Beardsley and Jimmy Burton.
Friends may call Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home in Neosho, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.

Warren D. Harter
Feb. 23, 1922 - Nov. 6, 2001
Memorial services for Warren Dale Harter, 79, of Bandon were held at the Christian Church in Reedsport, Ore., Nov. 10, 2001.
He was born Feb. 23, 1922, in Joplin, Mo. He died Nov. 6, 2001, at Bandon, Ore.
Dale was a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant in the European Theater and was awarded two Bronze Stars and the French Croix de Guerre.
In 1950 Dale moved to the west coast and lived in the Florence and Reedsport areas. He worked at the sawmill in Gardiner for about 35 years until retiring.
Dale loved God, his family, friends and the great outdoors. He liked to fish, hunt and go for drives all over this part of the country, especially on logging roads. He also loved to help his friends and spent many hours helping to cut and haul firewood.
He is survived by his wife, Lucia Harter of Bandon; son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Barbara Harter of Florence; daughters, Catherine Cluver and Cassandra Harter, both of Roseburg; step-children, Pete Peterson of Reedsport, Dennis and Sherry Yarbrough of Bandon, Gary Yarbrough of Longview, Wash., Mary and Don Holt of Alaska and Anette and Rpy Brainard of North Bend; son-in-law, Bill Shepherd of Florence; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister Dorothy Tuttle of Wheaton, Mo.; and brother Dean Harter of Wheaton, Mo.

Betty D. Sutherland
March 11, 1927 - Nov. 21, 2001
Betty D. Sutherland, 74, of Independence, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, at the Independence Regional Health Center in Independence.
Betty was born March 11, 1927, in Pineville, Mo., and had lived in the Independence area since 1959. She was a member of the Eden Heights congregation of the Community of Christ Church.
She is survived by her husband, Floyd R. Sutherland of the home; two brothers, John E. Jeffers of Langley, Okla., and Harold R. Collins of Pineville, Mo.; and one sister, Patricia R. Dowdy of Bella Vista, Ark.
Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial was in Mound Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Speaks Suburban Chapel.

Bob Thurman
Nov. 21, 2001
Robert Thurman, 59, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001.
He was raised in McDonald County, Mo., and graduated MCHS in 1959. He worked at Earthworks Construction in Neosho.
Services were Saturday, Nov. 24, at Parker Mortuary Chapel. He was buried in Carl Junction Cemetery.

Lewis Daniel Houser
Nov. 21, 1911 - Jan. 30, 2002
Lewis Daniel Houser, 90, Gladstone, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, in the North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.
Mr. Houser was born Nov. 21, 1911, in McDonald County, Mo., to Charles and Ethel Houser. Upon graduation from high school he entered Oklahoma State University, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degree in education. He taught trade and industrial arts in the Pryor Public School system in Pryor, Okla., retiring in 1976. He came to Carthage in 1976 and lived there until moving to Gladstone, Mo., in 1995.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carthage and was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy.
He married Rosemary Karnes May 7, 1939, in Neosho, Mo. She survives.
Other survivors include his daughter, Sherea Lynn Blanton of Gladstone, Mo.; two brothers, James Houser of St. Paul, Minn., and Robert Houser of Redding, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
One sister and three brothers preceded him in death.
Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Neosho, Mo. The Rev. Keith Miles officiated. Memorial gifts may be made to the Blind Association in care of the mortuary.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Knell Mortuary, Carthage, Mo.

Leona ‘Mae’ McGarrah
Feb. 26, 1921 - Feb. 2, 2002
Mae McGarrah, as she was known, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Granby House in Granby, Mo., at the age of 80 after a long illness.
She was born Feb. 26, 1921, in Bethlehem, Mo., to Andy E. “Bogue” and Bessie (Utter) Flaxbeard. She married Elmer McGarrah Dec. 4, 1937, in Neosho, Mo. They had just recently celebrated their 64th anniversary of marriage. They lived in the Wheaton area prior to moving to California for about 31 years, returning to the Wheaton area 35 years ago. She was a homemaker and attended the Bethlehem Methodist Church as a child.
Mae was preceded in death by her parents; a son, James McGarrah; a daughter, Betty McGarrah; and five brothers, Clovis, Carl, Henry, Noble and Homer Flaxbeard.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer; a son, Larry McGarrah of Farmington, Ark.; two daughters, Marlene Gunter of Wheaton, Mo., and Marie Paul of Wheaton; three brothers, Jessie Flaxbeard of Stark City, Virgil Flaxbeard of Wheaton, and Charley Flaxbeard of Redding, Calif.; 24 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and her daughter-in-law, Rosemary McGarrah (her deceased son James’ wife).
Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Wheaton Funeral Home in Wheaton with burial at the Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday evening. The Rev. Richard Buck will officiate.

Patricia A. Deaton
Nov. 23, 1930 - Jan. 30, 2002
Patricia A. Deaton, 71, of Noel, died at 11:54 p.m., Jan. 30, 2002, at her home after an illness.
Mrs. Deaton was born Nov. 23, 1930, at Arkadelphia, Ark., and had lived in Noel since 1966, moving there from Little Rock, Ark. She was a member of the Noel United Methodist Church.
She worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company in Arkadelphia and was a homemaker.
She married Guy Deaton Sept. 30, 1949, at Arkadelphia. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Wendy Deaton of Noel; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Ray Adair of Noel; one sister, Lillian Turner of Booneville, Ark.; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at the Noel United Methodist Church. The Revs. Bob Ewens and George Fuller, Jr., will officiate. Burial will be in the Noel Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Larry Fincher, Wayne Buck, Alan Marks, Brooks Turner, Robert Turner, Jerry Fincher, Tom Ed Buck and Tommy O’Baugh.
Visitation will be from noon until 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made the American Cancer Society in care of the Ozark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 520, Anderson, MO 64831.

Ruby I. Harper Jones
July 14, 1915 - Jan. 30, 2002
Ruby I. Harper Jones passed from this world Jan. 30, 2002, after a short illness at Freeman Neosho Hospital, Neosho, Mo.
Ruby was born at Kingston, Ark., July 14, 1915, to John W. Slaven and Dora McClung Slaven. Ruby married Ermon H. Harper July 26, 1934, at Lakin, Kan. He passed away April 24, 1956. Ruby married Raymond W. Jones Nov. 22, 1969. He passed away April 3, 1994.
Ruby is survived by three sons and one daughter, Gary and Susan Harper, Tom and Janey Harper of Lanagan, Mo., Ermon and Marie Harper of Pineville, Mo., and Gene and Dora Latty of Anderson, Mo.; three stepsons and two stepdaughters, Clyde Jones, Ivan Jones, Donnie Jones, Mary Cochraine and Linda Grohler, all of Lanagan, Mo.; seven brothers and three sisters, Winfield and Thelma Slaven of Syracuse, Kan., Frank Lewis and Jim Slaven of Tucson, Ariz., Maurice and Lois Slaven of Cascade, Colo., Paul and Doris Slaven of Cimmeron, Kan., Charles and Marcelle Slaven of Friendswood, Texas, Lily and Albert Finkenbinder of Oklahoma City, Okla., Isabell and Silas Smith of Vian, Okla., and Melissa and Robert Lopez of Waldorf, Md.; many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and hosts of friends. She was known as “Granny” to many.
Ruby lived in Lanagan since 1950. She was very active in the Lanagan United Methodist Church, with the CYC and MYF which involved young people, the UMW the women’s part of the church and was on the board of the senior citizens.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
Services will be held Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lanagan, Mo. The Rev. Doris Schlessman will officiate. Burial will be in the Lanagan Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.
Contributions may be made to the Lanagan United Methodist Church Building Fund or Lanagan Senior Citizens OATS Transportation.

Sharon A. Martin
Feb. 16, 1942 - Jan. 30, 2002
Sharon Ann Martin, 59, of Goodman, Mo., formerly of Southwest City, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at 12:30 a.m. at her home in Goodman after an illness.
Sharon Martin was born Feb. 16, 1942, in Neosho, Mo., to the late Lois Faye (Lair) Patterson and Edward A. Patterson. She had lived in Goodman for six weeks, coming from Southwest City, Mo., where she lived most of her life. She was a member of the Oak Chapel Church at Southwest City, Okla.
Survivors include three sons, Doyce Latimer, George W. Scott and Jimmy Joe Scott, all of the home in Goodman, Mo.; two daughters, Cynthia Frye of Southwest City, Mo., and Judy Richey of Platte City, Mo.; and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services for Sharon A. Martin will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the Oak Chapel Church in Southwest City, Okla. The Rev. Wesley Robbins will officiate. Minister Mike Frey will give the eulogy. Burial will follow the service in the Oakwood Cemetery in Neosho, Mo.
Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, from noon until 8 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, Mo. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 until 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions in memory of Sharon Martin may be given to St. John’s Hospice in care of the Ozark Funeral Home.

Gene Land
Jan. 1, 1931 - Jan. 28, 2002
Mr. Robert Eugene “Gene” Land, 71, of Anderson, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at 5:10 a.m. at Freeman-West Hospital in Joplin, Mo., after an illness.
Mr. Gene Land was born Jan. 1, 1931, in Liberal, Mo., to the late Robert Land, Jr., and Audrey (Winship) Land. He had lived his entire life in Anderson where he was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Anderson Odd Fellows Lodge. He worked for the Missouri State Highway Department District #7 for 20 years before retiring.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Jim Land, and one sister, Pansy Baker.
He married Betty L. Martin Jan. 12, 1949, in Harrison, Ark. She survives of the home in Anderson, Mo. Additional survivors include one son, Randy Land and his wife, Debra, of Anderson, Mo.; two daughters, Debbie Greene of Gaithersburg, Mass., and Kathy Drumright and her husband Ken of Valley Center, Kan.; two sisters, Rosemary Wood of Lee, Fla., and Janice Koester of Indianapolis, Ind.; five grandchildren, Mike Drumright of Keller, Texas, Greg Drumright of Wichita, Kan., Krista Drumright of Valley Center, Kan., Brian Greene of Jacksonville, N.C., and Jeff Greene of Gaithersburg, Mass.; and two great-granddaughters, Delaney Drumright and Aubrey Drumright, both of Keller, Texas.
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Eugene Land will be held Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at 10 a.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Haskell Martin will officiate. Burial will follow the service in the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mike Drumright, Greg Drumright, Brian Greene and Jeff Greene, and nephews, Bill Martin and Charles Land.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson from noon until 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in memory of Gene Land may be given to the McDonald County Nursing Center, where Gene had been a volunteer for the last five years, in care of the Ozark Funeral Home.

J.D. Shaver
July 15, 1967 - Jan. 29, 2002
J.D. Shaver, 34, of Anderson, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at 1 a.m. at his home after an illness.
Mr. J.D. Shaver was born July 15, 1967, in Neosho, Mo., to Jack and Dana (Hollingsworth) Shaver. He lived in McDonald County all of his life. He graduated from McDonald County High School in 1986, where he participated in baseball, football and basketball. He attended John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark., where he played basketball and Crowder College in Neosho. He worked for Wal-Mart, Inc., at warehouse #4 in Bentonville, Ark. He was a member of the Buffalo Creek Baptist Church in Tiff City, Mo., where he sang. He also played the guitar and sang with “White Oak.”
He married Gina Frencken July 30, 1988, at Wanda United Methodist Church in Wanda, Mo. She survives of the home.
Additional survivors include his parents, Jack and Dana Shaver of Tiff City, Mo.; a son, Tyler Dean Shaver, and a daughter, Callie Jo Shaver, both of the home; a paternal grandmother, Virginia Shaver of Tiff City, Mo.; two sisters, Jenny Frencken and husband, Todd, of Tiff City, Mo., and Jill Dill and husband, Jason, of Anderson, Mo.
The funeral service for J.D. Shaver will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at the McDonald County High School in Anderson, Mo. Pastor Lloyd Crawford will officiate. Burial will follow at the New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson, Mo.
Pallbearers will be Kerry Fields, Rod Fields, Kyle Fields, Jason Dill, Todd Frencken, Troy Taggart, Keith Taggart, Jeff Frencken, Bo Speed and Jeremy Drouin.
A family visitation will be on Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at the Buffalo Creek Baptist Church in Tiff City, Mo., from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Buffalo Creek Baptist Church in care of the Ozark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 520, Anderson, MO 64831.

Gail Lerae Atkins
Oct. 10, 1935 - Jan. 20, 2002
Gail Lerae Atkins age 65 of Magnolia Beach, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2002.
Gail was greeted at the shores of heaven by her parents, Tivis and Arlie Wilkins, and her son Bryan Atkins. Awaiting their reunion with her are, Barry and Tami Atkins of Smithville, Texas; Joseph Atkins and Donna Nelson of Liberal, Kansas; Jamison and Donna Atkins of Raytown, Missouri; Jill Atkins and sons Michael Weersing and Kyle Christy of South West City, Missouri; her sister Arlis Mercer of Cleveland, Ohio; brother Kaye Wilkins of San Antonio, Texas; her former husband of over 20 years, Ken Atkins of Liberal Kansas; and friends innumerable that she has made along the way.
As a Registered Nurse for over 40 years, Gail dedicated her life to helping others in need. This attribute certainly wasn’t limited to just her work, Gail was always quick to selflessly assist in any endeavor that would benefit another. With her friendliness, quick wit and sense of humor Gail Atkins brightened the lives of all that knew her. Her entire community will feel this loss for a very long time. 
It was among Gail’s fondest wishes to return to her home in the Missouri Ozarks. Her family will carry her remains there to be interred in a small cemetery outside Noel, Missouri. There she will rest on a hill overlooking meadows, a river, and the Ozark Mountains.
There will be a graveside service at Riverside Cemetery located outside Noel, Missouri at 10:00 Friday, January 25th. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you follow Gail’s example and do a kind act for a stranger in her honor.

 Dennie C. Hobson
July 8, 1943 - May 28, 2002
Dennie C. Hobson, 58, died May 28, 2002, at St. Louis, Mo., following a sudden illness. Mr. Hobson was born July 8, 1943, in Granby, Mo. He married Linda Drake Feb. 19, 1970, and she survives. He is also survived by his mother, Alice Hobson; four siblings, Barbara Kuropata of Houston, Texas, Ernest Hobson, Gary Hobson and Tamara Thurman, all of Granby; and several nieces and nephews. Dennie received a Bachelor of Sociology degree from SWMU. He worked for Joplin Regional Center and Family Services for 15 years. He was a professional musician for most of his life. He owned Hobson’s music in Neosho and taught music for the last 13 years. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 1, 2002, at 10 a.m. at the Granby Memorial Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dawayne Lasiter, Jamie Otten, Pat Stewart, Jack Cooper, Harry Sprenkle and Bob Lanham. Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home in Granby from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home.

Jim Winberry
Oct. 12, 1939 - May 29, 2002
James Martin “Jim” Winberry, 62, of Goodman, Mo., passed away at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at his residence after an illness. Mr. Winberry was born Oct. 12, 1939, in Malten, Mo., and had lived in the Goodman area for over 30 years. He was self-employed as a farmer and had worked for Moark Industries, Anderson, as a driver for two years. He was a United States Navy veteran. He married Eva A. Reina in Las Vegas, Nev., in 1960. She survives at the home. Additional survivors include a daughter, Eva Freeborn of Joplin; a son, Wesley Winberry of Columbia; his mother, Dorothy Winberry of Neosho; three sisters, Zella Ashley and Mavis Underwood, both of Viola, Ark., and Betty Smith of Neosho; three brothers, David Winberry of Neosho, John Winberry and Wesley Winberry, both of California; his uncle, Martin Winberry of St. Louis; and six grandchildren, Natalia Ann Winberry, Aaron Alexander Winberry, Anna Renee Winberry, Ericka Nicole Freeborn, Stevan Reece Freeborn, and Lane Patrick Freeborn. Services were held Friday, May 31, 2002, at the Parker Mortuary Chapel. Wayne Burtcher officiated. Interment followed at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family received friends Thursday at Parker Mortuary Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Sally Ann Davidson
Jan. 18, 1925 - May 24, 2002
Sally Ann Tracy Davidson, 77, of Anderson, Mo., did at 11:45 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2002, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. Mrs. Sally Davidson was born Jan. 18, 1925, in Anderson, Mo., to the late L.L. “Rip” Tracy and Bessie Marie Roark Tracy, She lived all of her life in Anderson. Sally was saved on Nov. 5, 1935, and was a member of the Anderson First Baptist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, a choir member, G.A. leader, and with the Helping Hands. She was also a 53-year member of Chapter DL, P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was a homemaker. Sally married Russell James Davidson July 28, 1945 in Pocomoke, Md. She was preceded in death by her husband Dec. 22, 2001, and by her parents and her only brother, L.L. “Bob” Tracy. She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Linda and Steve Kisker of Lenexa, Kan., Dianne and J.B. Dill of Anderson, Mo., Suzanne and Dale Stuart of Rogers, Ark.; five grandsons, David Dorothy, Jason Dill and wife Jill, Brandon Dill and wife Amy, Craig Stuart, and Doug Dorothy and wife Emily; one granddaughter, Jill Stuart, and five great-grandchildren. The funeral service for Sally Davidson was held Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at the Anderson First Baptist Church in Anderson, Mo. Tom Ellis, minister officiated. Burial was in the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Grandsons David Dorothy, Jason Dill, Brandon Dill, Craig Stuart and Doug Dorothy served as pallbearers. Visitation was held May 27, 2002, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., where the family received friends. Memorial contributions may be given to the Anderson First Baptist Church Building Fund in care of the Ozark Funeral Home in memory of Sally Davidson.

Ira H. Spurlock
Oct. 7, 1917 - May 25, 2002
Mr. Ira H. Spurlock, 84, of Pineville, Mo., died at 4:48 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002, at Gravette Medical Center in Gravette, Ark., after an illness. Mr. Spurlock was born Oct. 7, 1917, in Caverna, Mo., to the late Robert Henry and Alma May (Slinkard) Spurlock. He had lived in McDonald County all of his life. He served eight years as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy during World War II, when he was also involved in the Truculent Turtle Project. He was a member of the Pineville/Jane American Legion Post #392. he was a farmer and a member of the United Methodist Church in Pineville, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ralph Spurlock, and a grandson, Dylan Algood. He married Joy Ann Dotson Magee on Aug. 9, 1956, at Wheaton, Mo. She survives. Additional survivors include a son, Ira Scott Spurlock and wife, Gina of Mannford, Okla.; three daughters, Pam Davis of Anderson, Mo., Piper McKinney and husband Jim of Pineville, Mo., and Melanie Algood and husband Dewey of Jane, Mo.; a sister, Letha Head of Bentonville, Mo.; and 10 grandchildren. The funeral service for Ira H. Spurlock was held Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at the United Methodist Church in Pineville, Mo. Pastor Doris Schlessman officiated. Burial was in the Jane Cemetery in Jane, Mo. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., where the family received friends. Memorial contributions may be given to the United Methodist Church in Pineville, Mo., in memory of Ira H. Spurlock.

Marylin L. Carman
Nov. 24, 1951 - May 23, 2002
Marylin L. Carman, 50, of Anderson, Mo., died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002, at Northwest Arkansas Medical Center in Springdale, Ark., following an illness of 18 months. Mrs. Carman was born Nov. 24, 1951, in Goodman, Mo., and was a lifelong area resident. She worked at the CobbVantress Forms in Noel, Mo. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and gardening and was a 19-year member of the Exciting Living Word Fellowship Church in Anderson. She is survived by six children, Amey Newell of Anderson, Candy Painter of Carthage, Matthew Carman of Anderson, Lacy Le of Anderson, Sarah Carman of Anderson and Jenniffer Painter of Anderson; her mother, Ethel Mae Duncan of Goodman, Mo.; one sister, Debbie Howard of Goodman; and three grandchildren, Samantha Newell, Ashton Le and Tori Le. Services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2002, at 10 a.m. at the Exciting Living Word Church in Anderson. Tim Crampton will officiate. Burial will be in the Neosho Memorial Park Cemetery south of Neosho. Pallbearers will be Ron Newell, Matthew Carman, Casey Le, James Boston, Paul Killion and Curtis Dodd. Friends may call form 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Clark Funeral Home in Neosho. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Carman may be made to the Marylin Carman Memorial Fund, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. box 66, Neosho, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.

Mary Lloyd
July 20, 1944 - Oct. 9, 2002
Mary Lee Lloyd, 58, of Anderson, Mo., died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at 11:35 a.m. at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. Mrs. Mary Lloyd was born July 20, 1944, in De Ridder, La., to the late Oscar and Mandy Louise (Gill) Burks. She had lived in Anderson, Mo., since Nov. 1, 1994, coming from Joplin, Mo. She had visited the Patterson Heights Baptist Church west of Anderson, Mo. She had been a truck driver with Tri-State Transit of Joplin, Mo., for 11 years, retiring in June of 1995 due to health reasons. She married Gene E. Lloyd Feb. 16, 1962, in DeRidder, La. He survives of the home in Anderson, Mo. Additional survivors include two sons, Buddy Lloyd of Ashdown, Ark., Justin Lloyd of Anderson, Mo.; one daughter, Sobronia Conley of Tulsa, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Amber Lloyd, Cortni Lloyd, Tyler Lloyd, Brandi Lloyd, Cory Conley, Casey Conley, Zachary Lloyd; three step-grandchildren; three brothers, Willie Burks of Atkins, Ark., Dwight “Shrimp” Burks of DeRidder, La., Roland “PeeWee” Burks of Oakdale, Calif.; two sisters, Wanda Brown of DeRidder, La., Doshie Miller of Anderson, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Funeralmation services for Mary Lloyd will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Following the service cremation will be done by the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. The visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., from 10 a.m. until service time.

Pearl Wasson
Dec. 29, 1903 - Oct. 8, 2002
Pearl Wasson, 98, of Anderson, Mo., died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at 3:30 a.m. at Beverly Health and Rehab in Anderson, Mo., after an illness. Mrs. Wasson was born Dec. 29, 1903, in Goose Rock, Ken., to the late Joseph and Phoebie (Asher) Howard. She had lived in Anderson, Mo., since 1976, coming from Springfield, Mo. She was a homemaker and a seamstress. She had attended the United Methodist Church in Goodman, Mo. She married R.C. “Mike” Wasson April 4, 1925. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; four sisters; a daughter, Maxine Ables; and a daughter-in-law, Vera Wasson. Survivors include a son, Joe Wasson of Springfield, Mo.; two daughters, Doris Beshears of Anderson, Mo., and Carol Smith of Neosho, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Pearl Wasson were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Bob Ewens officiated. Burial was at the Mayfield Cemetery in Goodman, Mo. The visitation was held Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., where the family received friends. Memorial contributions may be given to the Mayfield Cemetery in Goodman, Mo., in memory of Pearl Wasson in care of the funeral home.

Bertha Weeley Wolf
April 12, 1922 - Oct. 8, 2002
Bertha Weeley Wolf, 80, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at her home. She was born April 12, 1922, in Cherokee County, Okla. Bertha was a homemaker all of her life, and lived in Pineville, Mo., until 1960 when she moved to Delaware County, Okla. She married Mike Wolf Aug. 23, 1944. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Wolf; one son, Beaver Wolf; two grandsons, Jon Wolf and Dylan Foreman; three granddaughters, Rebecca Lynn King, Bernice Wolf and Kimberly King; one brother; and three sisters. She is survived by 10 children, Betty Culver of Jay, Okla., Cyanthia Manley of Catoosa, Okla., Jan Wolf of Grove, Okla., Doris Teehee of Joplin, Mo., Archie Wolf of Lawton, Bob Wolf, Adam Wolf, Tom Wolf and Mitchell Wolf, all of Jay, Okla.; one stepson, Richard Panther Wolf of Pryor, Okla.; two sisters, Pauline Leach and Malinda Chucalate of Stilwell, Okla.; 42 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Jay. The interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery. There will be a service at the funeral home Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at 7 p.m. Services are under the direction of the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Jay, Okla.

Larry Leon Able
Oct. 27, 1966 - Oct. 5, 2002
Larry Leon Able, 35, of Purdy, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. five miles east of Powell as a result of an all-terrain vehicle accident. He was born Oct. 27, 1966, in Monett, Mo., the son of James Able and Bettie Ingle Warren. He worked at Bettie’s Rapid Stop in Fairview, Mo., and attended Pioneer Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Bettie and Pete Warren of Fairview, Mo.; one brother, Jimmy Able of Marionville, Mo.; one stepbrother, Leo Warren of Fairview, Mo.; three grandmothers, Ann Ingle, Zelma Able of Monett, Mo., and Ann Warren of Fairview, Mo.; six nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James Able, on June 10, 2001, and grandfathers, Leon Ingle and Jake Able. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Oct. 8, 2002, at Dice Cemetery near Fairview, Mo., with the Rev. Tony Wyatt officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Mo. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Mo.

Herbert Charles Graham
Nov. 19, 1932 - Oct. 4, 2002
Herbert Charles Graham, 69, of Pineville, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Ark., after a hard fought battle against multiple myeloma. He was born Nov. 19, 1932, in Bragg City, Mo., to Noah and Sadie Hartwell Graham. He moved to St. Louis when he was 10. He joined the United States Army in 1948. During his 20 years in the service, he served in the 3rd Infantry Division, 15th Infantry Regiment, Co. K; the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, Co. K; and the 82nd Airborne Division, Co. E, 505 Airborne Infantry Regiment, where not only did they jump out of the plane, they also manned the gliders. He fought in the Korean War and earned the Purple Heart from injuries he sustained in battle. He retired from the Army in 1968. He married Jane Herzog on June 25, 1966. They lived in Virginia until 1970, moved to St. Louis and in 1980 moved to Pineville, Mo., where he was a resident until his death. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jane Graham of Pineville, Mo.; one son, Charles Patrick Graham and wife, Blythe, of Wesley, Ark.; three daughters, Carmen Rice and husband, Michael, of Lexington, Ken., Tracey Milburn and husband, Lary, of Shelbyville, Ken., and Sharon Sherman and husband, Bryon, of Noel, Mo.; one sister, Hazel Heaton of St. Louis, Mo.; and 11 grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be sorely missed. “Honor to you old soldier!” No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark.

Suzanne Lynn ‘Taylor’ Peak
July 20, 1931 - Oct. 4, 2002
Suzanne Lynn “Taylor” Peak, 71, of Anderson, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at 1:20 a.m. at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. Mrs. Peak was born July 20, 1931, in Griffith, Ind., to the late Arthur and Berniece (Robinson) Taylor. She was married to Paul Peak on July 15, 1976. He survives of the home. She had been the administrator at Woodlawn Residential Care Facility in Anderson, Mo., since 1980. She was a member of the Nativity of our Lord Catholic Church in Noel, Mo. Survivors include her husband, Paul. Four sons, six daughters, one brother, and one sister, 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial wan held Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, at 10 a.m. in the Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. Father Joseph Leim, celebrant. Burial followed at the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Pallbearers were Kevin Peak, Keith Tisdale, Jason Minton, John Minton, Jeremy Norred, Scot Norred and Louie Casias, Jr. The visitation was held Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002. A rosary service was held following the visitation at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the building fund for Nativity of our Lord Catholic Church, 227 Sulphur St., Noel, Mo., 64854.

James Price Langley
Feb. 1, 1921 - Jan. 30, 2003
Mr. J.P. Langley, 81, of Anderson, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at 12:50 a.m. at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. Mr. J.P. Langley was born Feb. 1, 1921, in Southwest City, Mo., to the late Floyd A. and Leona (Denton) Langley. He was a farmer. He served with the 203rd in the Aleutian Islands and the Army Corp. of Engineers in Europe during World War II for 5-1/2 years. He was a past chairman of the Democrat party in McDonald County. He married Mary Lou Mitchell on March 23, 1946, in Columbus, Kan. She survives of the home in Anderson, Mo. Additional survivors include two daughters, Ann Langley and Susan Langley, both of Alexandria, Va.; one niece, Karen Miller and husband Ken of Lebanon, Mo.; one great-niece, Kristine Miller of Alexandria, Va.; two cousins, Carl Marney, Jr., and wife Betty of Anderson, Mo., and Betty Marney Mason and husband Jack of Grove, Okla. Cremation is to be done by the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. A memorial service for J.P. Langley will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at the Anderson United Methodist Church in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Gary Rees will officiate. Memorial contributions may be given to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or St. John’s Home Health Care in care of the funeral home.

Francis Simpkins
Dec. 6, 1915 - Jan. 31, 2003
Mr. Francis Edmond Simpkins, 87, of Pineville, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at 7:10 p.m. at Freeman-Neosho Hospital after an illness. Mr. Francis Simpkins was born Dec. 6, 1915, near Hoxi, Kan., to the late Pearl Allen and Mary Belle (Weaver) Simpkins. He has lived in Pineville for five years, coming from Arkansas. He also spent many years in Iowa. He was a member of the Lanagan Jehovah’s Witness. Survivors include his wife, Betty Simpkins; one son, John “Jack” Simpkins of Cabot, Ark.; one daughter, Francine Hoyer of Pineville, Mo.; three grandsons; three granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren. Cremation is to be done by the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. A memorial service for Francis Simpkins will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The officiating speaker will be Rick Himsl. Memorial contributions may be given to Kingdom Hall Building Fund, Lanagan, Mo.

Hobart Bartley
May 4, 1932 - Jan. 29, 2003
Mr. Hobart Coleman Bartley, 70, of Anderson, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at 8:10 p.m. at St. John’s Rehabilitation Center, Brady Building in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. Mr. Bartley was born May 4, 1932, in Anderson, Mo., to the late Hobart McKinley and Eskel Mae (Reed) Bartley. He had lived in the Anderson area all of his life. He served 22 years in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict, two tours of Vietnam, overseas assignments in Africa, England and Japan. He was the recipient of National Defense Service Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, three Over Seas Bars, Bronze Service Star, Meritorious Unit Citation, Vietnam County Offensive Campaign and a Vietnam Counter Offensive PN #2. He was a member of the VFW McDonald County Post #4257. He married Barbara Haddock July 3, 1953. She preceded him in death March 28, 1992. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Sherman Bartley and Jim Bartley and a grandson, Zachary Bartley. He married Lynette Schultz on July 17, 1994. She survives. Additional survivors include two sons, G. Mark Bartley of Rogers, Ark., and Randall Lee Bartley of Hensley, Ark.; three daughters, Renita Dawn Woodward of Neosho, Mo., Valerie Ann Smith of Kennett, Mo., and Rebecca Kaye Bartley of Joplin, Mo.; two sisters, Veldonah Smith of Wyandotte, Okla., and Lenora Gaston of Belton, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service for Hobart Bartley will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Larry Pickard will officiate. Burial will be in the Cummings Cemetery in Tiff City, Mo. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, from noon until 8 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Coleman Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Hugh ‘Dee’ Carnell
April 13, 1925 - Jan. 29, 2003
Mr. Hugh “Dee” Carnell, 77, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at 5 p.m. at his home after a sudden illness. Hugh “Dee” Carnell was born April 13, 1925, in Newtonia, Mo. He had lived in the area all of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Stella Masonic Lodge. He owned and operated carnell Trucking. He was also a farmer. He married Doris Maureen Francisco Nov. 27, 1952. She survives of the home in Rocky Comfort, Mo. Additional survivors include one daughter, Nina Hatfield and her husband Scott of Rocky Comfort, Mo.; three brothers, John Geller, Huck Geller and G.W. “Dub” Geller, all of Neosho, Mo.; two sisters, Peggy O’Dell of Joplin, Mo., Kay Landers of Pineville, Mo.; two grandsons, Scotty Hatfield, Jr., and James Matthew Hatfield. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Elmer and Eula Geller, and one brother, Jim Geller. Funeral service for Hugh “Dee” Carnell was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Billy Joe Gentry will officiate. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. Pallbearers will be Gary O’Dell, Kenny O’Dell, Rick Geller, Larry Landers, Rock Hughes and Danny Gray. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, from noon until 7 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Ashley Nicole Taylor
Jan. 9, 2002 - Jan. 30, 2003
Ashley Nicole Taylor, one year old infant daughter of Randy and Susan (Arnett) Taylor of Anderson, Mo., died at 1:49 a.m. at Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo. Ashley was born Jan. 9, 2002, at Joplin, Mo. She attended Banner Nazarene Church in Splitlog, Mo., with her family. Survivors include her parents; two brothers, Randy Taylor, Jr., and Nathan Taylor, both of the home; paternal grandparents, Ronnie Estes of Galena, Mo., and Kathleen Payne of Bakersfield, Calif.; maternal grandparents, Louise Arnett and Ray Arnett, both of Anderson, Mo.; many uncles, aunts and cousins. Graveside services for Ashley Nicole Taylor will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at the Banner Cemetery in Splitlog, Mo. The Rev. Dennis Bergen will officiate. Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, from 11 a.m. until noon at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Memorial contributions may be given to the family to be used according to their wishes in care of the funeral home.

 Richard Adair Keeton
Jan. 21, 1952 - April 10, 2003
Richard Adair Keeton, 51, of Pineville, Mo., died at 5 a.m., Thursday, April 10, 2003, at his home in Pineville. Richard was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Crane, Texas, to Clarence Keeton, currently of Metarie, La., and Eleanor Means Donica, currently of Monett, Mo. He was a truck driver. He coached pee-wee football, was a Cub Scout master, a registered EMT and a member of the Christian Church in Howe, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy. He married Judith Keeton in Eureka Springs, Ark. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include his parents; two sons, Christopher Keeton and wife Adriana of Jenkins, Mo., and Mark Keeton of Long Island, N.Y.; one sister, Kathleen Wilbanks and husband Philip of Wylie, Texas; one brother, John Keeton and wife Donna of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two stepsons, Jason Stallings and wife Amy of Dallas, Texas, and Sean Stallings and wife Laura of Spokane, Mo.; and five grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, April 11, 2003, at the Schooling Cemetery north of Pierce City, Mo. Randall Branum and Richard Craker officiated. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were by Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, Mo.

Homer B. ‘Doc’ Norris
May 11, 1914 - April 8, 2003
Homer B. “Doc” Norris, 88, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at McDonald County Nursing Home in Anderson, Mo. He was born May 11, 1914, in Newark, Ark., the son of Leroy and Mary Etta Cox Norris. He was a member of the carpenters union in California and served in the Navy during World War II. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred L. Green Norris, on April 17, 2002; one sister, Lindsey Norris; one brother, Bathas Bill Norris; and three grandchildren, Ricky Ehret, Cheryl Norris and E.T. Gwarek. He is survived by one son, Homer B. Norris, Jr., of California; two daughters, Lea Ehret of Lanagan, Mo., and Neva Ruth Gwarek of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Roberta Stroud of West Point, Miss., and Marie Phillips of Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Benton County Funeral Home of Bentonville. Memorial contributions can be made to any charity of the donor’s choice in care of the Benton County Funeral Home, 220 S. Main, Bentonville, AR 72712.

Isaac Willis Oliver
Aug. 12, 1927 - April 10, 2003
Mr. Isaac Willis Oliver, 75, of Pineville, Mo., died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003, at Beverly Health Care Center in Anderson, Mo., after an illness. Isaac was born Aug. 12, 1927, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Lawson Joseph and Eva Louise (Renner) Oliver. He had lived in Pineville, Mo., for less than a year, coming from Kansas City, Mo. He retired as a Staff Sergeant serving in the United States Army and the United States Air Force. He attended the Whittenburg Full Gospel Church in Pineville, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Bueford Oliver, Lawrence Oliver, Arnold Oliver, Ervin Oliver, Paul Oliver and Wesley Oliver; and three sisters, Orpha Shank, Floy Shank and an infant sister. Survivors include three sons, Mike Oliver of Fulton, Mo., Stanley Oliver of Smyrna, Tenn., Steven Oliver of Waltonville, Ill.; a daughter, Deborah Diefenbach of Millstadt, Ill.; a brother, John Oliver of St. Ann, Mo.; two sisters, Anna Brazeal of Pineville, Mo., and Mildred Poindexter of Wellsville, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services for Isaac Willis Oliver will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2003, at the Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. The Rev. Jamey Cope will officiate. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 13, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., from noon until 4 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 .m. Memorial contributions may by given to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

Linda Sue Philpott Collins
Aug. 28, 1945 - April 3, 2003
Linda Sue Philpott Collins, 57-year-old resident of Noel, Mo., died April 2, 2003, at her home. Born Aug. 28, 1945, in Bentonville, Ark., she was the daughter of William Ben Philpott and Goldie Faye Rutherford Philpott. She grew up in Decatur, Ark., and moved to Noel in 1988. She was a poultry trimmer and enjoyed crocheting and reading. Linda was preceded in death by five brothers, Kenneth Philpott, Donald Philpott, Bud Philpott, Jack Philpott and William Philpott, two sisters, Wanda Lee Philpott and Eva Philpott. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Tucker of Gravette, Ark., and Bennie Crowley of Joplin, Mo.; one daughter, Lisa Jones of Noel, Mo.; three sisters, Gilda Shook of Decatur, Ark., Wilma Hayes of Sulphur Springs, Ark., and Carol Miller of Southwest City, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Erin Fay Tucker, Jerald Patrick Mitchell, Amber Dawn Moore, Tabitha Moore, Brittany Dawn Crowley, Hayley Nicole Crowley and Dalton Allen Young; and six brothers, Ronnie Philpott, Jim Philpott and Dwight Philpott, all of Gentry, Ark., Lannie Philpott of Tulsa, Okla., Lonnie Philpott of Kansas, Okla., and Dwayne Philpott of Decatur, Ark. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at Wasson Memorial Chapel in Siloam Springs, Ark., with Jim Whisenant officiating. Burial will follow at Decatur Cemetery in Decatur, Ark. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 7 at Wasson Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Ark.

Connie May Ellis
Nov. 27, 1919 - April 5, 2003
Connie May Ellis of Joplin, Mo., mother of Carolyn Blevins and husband Johnny of Pineville, was born Nov. 27, 1919, in Dutton, Ark., to Harrison and Bessie Vanover. She joined our Heavenly Father on April 5, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. Connie worked for many years in nutrition services for the former Oak Hill Hospital, Joplin House Healthcare and Regency Health Care. After her retirement in food service, she was employed by U.S. Bank as a caretaker for many individuals. She enjoyed helping and serving others, retiring at the age of 81 due to illness. Connie will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth, a son, Roger Ellis, and grandson, Bryan Kilgore. Connie is survived by her son, Dr. William Kilgore and his wife, Jeanne, of Window Rock, Ark.; two daughters, Carolyn Blevins and husband, Johnny, of Pineville, Mo., and Dolores Foster and husband, Bobby, of Joplin, Mo. Connie is one of 14 brothers and sisters with one surviving sister, Linda Tate and husband, Malcolm, of Oark, Ark. She is also survived by a stepbrother, Charley Reed and his wife, Alice, three stepsisters, Viada Kimbrill and husband Doy, Maxine McIlroy and Arlene Griffith and husband, James, all of Arkansas. She is blessed with 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Vades R. Shields
Dec. 9, 1911 - April 6, 2003
Mr. Vades Richard Shields, 91, of Goodman, Mo., formerly of Southwest City, Mo., died at 6:24 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2003, at Gravette Medical Center in Gravette, Ark., after a short stay. Vades R. Shields was born Dec. 9, 1911, on the Saratoga Prairie northeast of Southwest City, Mo. He owned and farmed a portion of land which had originally belonged to his great-great-grandfather who settled on the prairie in 1846. He was a 20-year member of the ASC Office in Anderson, Mo. Vades married Gladys Ethel Moore June 9, 1934. She preceded him in death Sept. 5, 1979. Also preceding him in death was a son, Vades Duane, both parents, and his sister, Gladys (Shields) Womack. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Dorothy and Bill Beauchamp of Goodman, Mo., and Donna and Rudy Gonzalez of Southwest City, Mo.; five grandchildren and their spouses, Gale and Betty Renner of Hiwasse, Ark., Gene and Patti Renner of Wagoner, Okla., Giffard and Janie Renner of Grove, Okla., Marla Raylene and Fred Lamb of Goodman, Mo., and Keith Honeyman of Joplin, Mo.; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Vades R. Shields will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, Mo. The Rev. Jack Sawyer will officiate. Burial will be in the Southwest City Cemetery in Southwest City, Mo. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 10, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, Mo., from noon until 8 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be given to Saratoga Springs Cemetery or Fairview Cemetery.

Billy Gordon
Oct. 16, 1935 - March 31, 2003
William Rupert “Billy” Gordon, Jr., 67, of Anderson, Mo., died at 5:10 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2003, at St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital in Rogers, Ark., after an illness. Billy was born Oct. 16, 1935, in Henrietta, Okla., to the late William and Maxine Gordon. He had lived in Anderson, Mo., since 1985, coming from Rogers, Ark. He was a member of the National Guard for six years. He was a water well driller since 1955 in the tri-state area, and a farmer. He was a member of the Buffalo Creek Baptist Church in Tiff City, Mo. He married Rosemary Barnes May 19, 1975, in Miami, Okla. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sons, William Rupert Gordon III and wife Gwenith of Prairie Grove, Ark., and Thomas Jefferson Gordon and wife Johnna of Anderson, Mo.; four stepsons, Charley Meeker and wife Pam, Larry Meeker and wife Laura, and Glen Simpson, all of Rogers, Ark., James Meeker and wife Angela of DeQueen, Ark.; four stepdaughters, Carol Chambers and husband Jon and Versetta Woolverton and husband, John, all of Pea Ridge, Ark., Arnetta McDonald and husband Charles, and Glenda Green and husband Mark, all of Rogers, Ark.; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Billy Gordon were held Thursday, April 3, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Lloyd Crawford officiated. Burial was in the Gordon Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Pallbearers were grandsons, Sam Meeker, Roger Meeker, Paul Meeker, Andy Meeker, Jason Taylor and Jimmy Wiltgen. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Meeker and Charley Meeker. Visitation was held Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., where the family received friends.

Dorothy Willis
Dec. 9, 1935 - April 3, 2002
Dorothy A. Willis, 67, of Anderson, Mo., died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003, at McDonald County Beverly Health and Rehab Center in Anderson, Mo., after an illness. Dorothy Willis was born Dec. 9, 1935, in Anderson, Mo., to the late E.R. “Pete” and Antonia (Krause) Crosby. She had lived all of her life in McDonald County. She was a farmer. She married Harold Willis Oct. 19, 1951, at Joplin, Mo. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include three sons, Terry Willis of Noel, Mo., Dwayne Willis and Joe Willis, both of Anderson, Mo.; four daughters, Sharon Rasmussen of Goodman, Mo., Louise Keeton of Liberty, Mo., Toni Jane Harrell of Reading, Mo., and Karen Sue Hake of Liberty, Mo.; three sisters, Beatrice Tosh of Goodman, Mo., and Evah Jean Duncan and Emma Daugherty, both of Anderson, Mo.; 25 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Dorothy Willis will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Ronnie Tosh will officiate. Burial will be in the New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Leon Bornales, Jason Willis, Mark Rasmussen, Steve Harrell, Joey Hake and Dustin Jackson. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 5, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., from 10 a.m. until service time.

Betty Hudson
May 14, 1944 - May 29, 2003
Betty Jean Hudson, 59, of Powell, Mo., died Thursday, May 29, 2003, at 8 a.m. at Gravette Medical Center Hospital in Gravette, Ark., after an illness. Betty Hudson was born May 14, 1944, in Rogers, Ark., to Lonzo Self and Ethel Iris (VanHouten) Self. She had lived in Powell for 35 years, coming from Arkansas. She worked for Fulton Properties for many years. She was a member of the Whittenburg Church in Powell, Mo. She married Olen L. Hudson July 7, 1967, in Pineville, Mo. He survives of the home. Also surviving are three daughters, Kathy Hawkins and husband Gary of Rogers, Ark., Toni Hudson and Angie Ferguson and husband Will, all of Powell, Mo.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Hawkins, Tyler Hawkins and Jamie Hudson; her father, Lonzo Self of Cave Springs, Ark.; her mother, Ethel Stapleton of Rogers, Ark.; two brothers, Jerry Self of Rogers, Ark., and Larry Wilson of Fayetteville, Ark.; one sister, Mary Baxter of Lafayette, Ark.; one half-brother, Dale Self of Cave Springs, Ark.; and one half-sister, Vickie Self of Summit, Ark. Funeral services for Betty Hudson will be held Sunday, June 1, 2003, at 1 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Jamie Cope will officiate. Burial will be in the Jane Cemetery in Jane, Mo. Pallbearers will be Will Ferguson, Gary Hawkins, G.W. Lyons, Wayne Hudson, Anthony Creason and Warren Creason. Visitation will be held from noon until 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2002, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Jane Cemetery Association in care of the funeral home.

Robert Cecil Lewis
Sept. 18, 1918 - May 26, 2003
Robert Cecil Lewis of rural Amsterdam, Mo., passed from this earth to a heavenly home on May 26, 2003. He was home and surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Cecil (Bob) Lewis was born in Bates County, Mo., to Robert LaFayette and Osa Ellena Lewis on Sept. 19, 1918. Mr. Lewis lived his early years near Amsterdam, Mo., attending the Silverdale and Willow Branch schools until the age of 10 when his family moved to southwest Missouri near Noel. His values and ethics were partially shaped by his growing up and working with his father during the years of The Great Depression. The steadfast manner in which he lived out those values was anchored and sustained by his faith in God. In 1940 he enlisted in the Missouri National Guard as a member of the Hound Dog regiment. He was called into active duty and served a significant amount of his World War II duties in the Aleutian Islands. His early adult days in the Noel area saw him as a rural mail carrier, operator of the Lone Wolf 66 Station and owner of the Noel Telephone Exchange. In 1947, soon after marrying his wife, Mary Ellen Baker, they moved to Terral, Okla., after purchasing the Terral Telephone Company. His hard work, perseverance and sense of duty to his customers served him and his family well until his retirement and move back to the farm of his grandparents in 1990. While in Oklahoma he served in many different capacities in his community, school and church. He was always involved because he always cared ... and was known by those who knew him for his compassionate, sharing spirit. He possessed a strong love for music, especially Christian hymns and the great classical works of the past. He will be missed as husband, father, grandpa and much more, but many will follow him to a reunion in heaven. Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother, Glenn Leroy. He leaves behind his loving and faithful wife of 55 years, Mary Ellen. He is also survived by two sisters, Elvera Frances Bostrom of Troy, Ill., and Jennie Dorene Stiles of Noel, Mo.; four sons and four daughters, Virginia Cecelia of Henrietta, Texas, Robert Lee and wife Kathy of Amsterdam, Mo., Melvin Wayne and wife Phyllis of Aliquippa, Penn., Lelia Gail Smith and husband Howard of Denison, Texas, Paul Duane of Denison, Texas, Susan Verene Hughes and husband Sam of Collinsville, Texas, Amy Elaine of Amsterdam, Mo., and Timothy Neal of Tucson, Ariz. Grandpa was also blessed with 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Lee Lewis officiating. Burial was in West Point Cemetery in Amsterdam, Mo. Contributions may be given to the Missouri Baptist Home or Kamp Keirsey.

Vera Leona Adair
July 7, 1914 - May 18, 2003
GROVE, Okla. – Vera Leona Adair, 88, died Sunday, May 18, 2003, at Grove General Hospital. Vera Adair was born on July 7, 1914, in Anderson, Missouri, to Clarence Franklin and Hettie Emeline (Johnson) Sala. She was married to Cecil Ross Adair. He preceded her in death on January 19, 1981. Mrs. Adair was a longtime Monkey Island resident. She worked as a cook for Tera Miranda and Port Duncan. She loved art and was a painter and woodworker. She also loved gardening. Mrs. Adair attended Bernice Baptist Church. Survivors include four children, Nolan Adair of Tulsa, Donna Adair of Monkey Island, Carrol Martin of Afton and Vera Lorene Adair of Grove; five brothers and sisters, Ernest Sala, Delphia Roberts of Fairfax, Audine Brown of California, Georgia Dixon of Jay, June Sala of Pryor; twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Adair in 1984 and a brother Joe Sala in 2002. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Grove.

Donald Barker
Sept. 13, 1935 - May 21, 2003
Donald Burton Barker, 67, of Anderson, Mo., died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 6:05 p.m. at Freeman East in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. Donald Barker was born Sept. 13, 1935, in Anderson, Mo., to the late William Matthew and Lena L. (Roberts) Barker. He had lived in Anderson, Mo., all of his life. He retired in 1991 after 39 years in the National Guard. He served five years with the 129th Artillery at a missile facility and the rest with 203rd at the Anderson Armory. He worked for the guard in Anderson from 1963 until his retirement. He has been a full-time farmer since then. Survivors include three brothers, Kenneth Barker of Pineville, Mo., Ted Barker of Anderson, Mo., and Ned Barker of Greenwood, Mo.; a sister, Roberta Hobbs of Anderson, Mo.; 13 nieces and nephews, the nieces are Linda Mullin, Barbie Manning, Kimmie Emery, Shelley Barker Paul, Gay Royce, and Pam Frye. The nephews are pallbearers. Funeral services for Donald Barker was held Saturday, May 24, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Reverend Gary Rees officiated. Burial was in the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Pallbearers were nephews, Gary Penn, John Hobbs, Tim Hobbs, David Barker, Jerry Barker, Danny Barker and Matthew Barker. Visitation was held from noon until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family received friends from 7 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

Malcom Dawson
April 24, 1922 - May 19, 2003
Mr. Shirley Malcom Dawson, 81, of Sulphur Springs, Ark., died Monday, May 19, 2003, at 3:10 p.m. at Gravette Medical Center in Gravette, Ark., after an illness. Malcom Dawson was born April 24, 1922, in Jackson County, Ark., to the late Shirley and Edna Mae (Swinger) Dawson. He had lived in the Sulphur Springs area since 1978. He attended the Church of Christ where he has served as an elder, deacon, song leader and Bible teacher. He was a rancher. He has also owned a trucking company called Western Hyway. He married Sallie Vontelle Cook on November 11, 1945, at Phoenix, Ariz. She survives of the home in Sulphur Springs, Ark. Also surviving are two sons Malcom Earl Dawson of Gravette, Ark., and Thomas Allan Dawson of Artesia, NM; two daughters Shirley Vontelle Wiley and Effie Louise Ross, both of Sulphur Springs, Ark.; one sister Beulah Garner of Sikeston, Mo.; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Bill C. Dawson in 1978 and two sisters, Adell Lail and Gladys Weidenbenner. Funeral services for Malcom Dawson was Friday, May 23, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Gravette Church of Christ in Gravette, Ark. Mr. Mike Blackwell, Bill Walker and Doug Rainbow officiated. Burial was in the Wann Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Ark. Pallbearers were grandsons, Brian Dawson, Tom Smith, Pat Wiley, Tim Wiley, Sean Dawson, Jerod Dawson, Chad Dawson and Adam Ross. Visitation was from 12 noon until 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, Mo. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Floyd Frye
Sept. 25, 1925 - May 21, 2003
Floyd Loyid Frye, 77, of Cassville, Mo., died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 3 p.m. at his home after an illness. Floyd Frye was born Sept., 25, 1925, in LeFlore County, Okla., to the late Willie Anthony and Lucy Viola (McFadden) Frye. He had lived in Cassville for 11 years, coming from Lanagan in McDonald County where he lived for 12 years. Previously he had lived in Tulsa, Okla. He had owned River’s Bend Cleaners in Anderson, Mo., for 13 years. He currently owned Seven Valley Motel in Cassville. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Washburn, Mo. He married Barbara Blanche Driver on October 2, 1952, at Waldron, Ark. She survives of the home in Cassville. Additional survivors include three sons, Lloyd T. Frye and Clarence L. Frye, both of Cassville, Mo., and Keith A. Frye of Lanagan, Mo.; one daughter and her husband Elisa M. Bridgeman and Dean of Tulsa, Okla.; five grandchildren, Faith Bridgeman, Karen Bridgeman and Spencer Bridgeman, all of Tulsa, Okla., Stephanie Zinn of Lanagan, Mo., and Traci Frye of Stella, Mo.; and one great-grandchild, Syprina Leann Zinn. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services for Floyd Frye was Saturday, May 24, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Washburn, Mo. Brother Vance Wiley officiated. Burial was in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn, Okla. Pallbearers were Ed Davis, Denny Fletcher, Eddie Poe, Brian Rose, Jerry Varner and Terrell Varner. Visitation was from 1 p.m. until service time at the church on the day of the service. Memorial contributions may be given to Quality Home Hospice out of St. John’s Barry County Hospital in Cassville or the Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels in Cassville in care of the Ozark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 520, Anderson, Mo. 64831.

Reta Marie Hayes
Sept, 16, 1920 - May 18, 2003
Reta Marie Hayes, 82, of Anderson, MO, died Sunday, May 18, 2003 at 6:35 p.m. at her home after an illness. Reta Marie Hayes was born September 16, 1920, in Newton County, Mo., to the late Hobert Eugene and Osee Margaret (Hawarth) Hargrave. She had lived in Anderson, Mo., over 34 years coming from her family farm in Neosho, Mo. She was a Baptist. She retired in 1982 from the Big Smith Garment Factory in Neosho, MO. She loved gardening and flea marketing. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She married James Coy Hayes on September 4, 1946, in Neosho, Mo. He preceded her in death on August 7, 1981. Also preceding her in death was an infant son, James Coy Hayes, Jr., in October of 1953. She leaves behind five daughters who dearly loved her, Joyce Marie Wallain and husband Max of Anderson, Mo., Julia Kay Clouse and husband Alvin, Janice Lea Skaggs and husband Bill, Jerry Sue Hayes and Jacqueline Lynn Caywood all of Seneca, Mo.; 17 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and a great-grandchild is expected in December. Funeral services for Reta Marie Hayes were held Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Reverend Larry Jones officiated. Burial was in the New Salem Cemetery in Neosho, Mo. Pallbearers were grandsons Jon Wallain, Kevin Clouse, Bryan Clouse, Jason Skaggs, Justin Skaggs, Joseph Rhatigan, Derek Rhatigan, David Caywood and Robert Caywood. Visitation was held from noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the New Salem Cemetery Association in care of the funeral home.

Norma “Ruth” Kelley
June 17, 1918 - May 7, 2003
Norma “Ruth” Kelley, 84, of Roseville, Calif., died on Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at a residential care home after an illness. Ruth was born June 17, 1918, in Stella, Mo., to Lewis Lester Woolard and Frances Louise (Cook) Woolard. She attended William School and Rocky Comfort High School, Rocky Comfort, Mo. She was a Christian. She attended Union Chapel Church, Stella, Mo., and Full Gospel Church, Anderson, Mo. She married Olin C. Kelley of Pineville, Mo., Oct. 12, 1940. Following marriage they moved to Riverbank, Calif., where they lived for 48 years. She was a homemaker and co-owner of a diary operation. Following Olin’s death in 1988, she returned to Missouri and lived in Anderson for twelve years. She lived her last two years in Roseville, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter, Norma Clark, Dec. 10, 2002; her father in 1930 and her mother in 1982; two brothers George Lowell Woolard in 1945 and Howard Anderson Woolard, May 8, 1981. Survivors include one granddaughter, Lisa Keeley and husband Kiley of Cool, Calif.; one grandson, Mark Anderson and wife Marie of Sacramento, Calif.; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Sam Woolard and wife Laverne and many nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services and burial were in Oakdale Cemetery, Oakdale, Calif.

Gloria June Kintigh
Aug. 5, 1936 - May 19, 2003
Gloria June Kintigh, 66, of Southwest City, Mo., died Monday, May 19, 2003, at 3:55 p.m. at Freeman-West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Gloria June Kintigh was born August 5, 1936, in Granada, Colorado., to John and Edna Creta (Hoar) Krieg. She had lived in the Sulphur Springs area since 1977. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Roy Kintigh of Southwest City, Mo., a daughter Kristie Gibson and husband Ronnie of Southwest City, Mo., three sons: Doug Williams and wife Lois of Rocky Comfort, Mo., Mike Williams of Canon City, Colo., and Ray Williams of Southwest City, Mo. Also, one brother Billy Krieg of Wirshram, Wash., fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The memorial service, to be announced at a later date, will be held by the family. Cremation is under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. (Compliments of: Ozark Funeral Home, Anderson, Missouri; Gale & Judy Duncan.)

Jack Mason
Aug. 13, 1926 - May 22, 2003
Jack W. Mason, 76, of Grove, Okla., died Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 2:17 a.m. at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo., after a sudden illness. Jack Mason was born August 13, 1926, in Anderson, Mo., to the late Benjamin Oda and Agnes Minnie (Williams) Mason. He had lived in Grove for 14 years, coming from Bella Vista, Ark., where he lived for four years. He lived in Tulsa, Okla., for 35 years. He grew up in Anderson, Mo. He worked at the Tulsa International Airport for 35 years, retiring in 1988 as Operations Manager. He served in the Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Grove, Okla. He married Betty Jo Marney on January 29, 1941. She survives of the home in Grove. Additional survivors include three daughters, Beverly Brown and Sue Derickson, both of Tulsa, Okla., and Jane Wilson of Broken Arrow, Okla.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation was Sunday, May 25, 2003, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Then he was taken for cremation at the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. Interment of the ashes was Tuesday, May 27, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Reverend Lee Williams officiated. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.

Willie Opal May
April 30, 1919 - May 17, 2003
Willie Opal May, 85, of Anderson, Mo., died Saturday, May 17, 2003, at 2:35 a.m. at Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, MO. Willie Opal May was born April 30, 1918 in Jay, OK, to the late James William and Hester (Downing) Lowry. She had lived in Anderson, MO, since 1983 coming from Andover, KS. She was a homemaker and loved to make quilts for family and friends. She was of the Baptist faith. She married Francis J. May November 14, 1934, in Jay, OK. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1969. Also preceding her in death was her infant daughter, Benny Ruth May who passed away in 1937 and a granddaughter, Erica Smith. Survivors include two sons: Leon May and wife Nancy of Noel, MO, Joe D. May and wife Patricia of Wichita, KS; a daughter, Yvonna Hutchinson and husband Alvin of Goodman, MO; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Willie May were held Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, MO. The Reverend Ed Calhoun officiated. A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Andover Cemetery in Andover, KS. Visitation was from noon until 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, MO. The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Mike Stegman, Aaron Hutchinson, Coy Lowry, Paul Cryderman, George Murray and Greg Boucher.

Kathleen Vaughn
Feb. 11, 1926 - May 24, 2003
Kathleen Gertrude Vaughn, 77, of Goodman, Mo., died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at 12:38 p.m. at Gravette Medical Center Hospital in Gravette, Ark, after an illness. Kathleen Vaughn was born February 11, 1926 in Siloam Springs, Ark., to the late James and Gertie (Gollaher) Walker. She had lived in Goodman for 30 years, coming from Anderson, Mo. She attended the Lone Star Holiness Church in Anderson, Mo., for many years. She worked for Hudson Foods in Noel, Mo., retiring after 23 years. She was a devoted Christian and mother who loved working hard, gardening and making quilts. She married Watson Arlin Vaughn on June 27, 1942. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2002. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Arlin and Jim, and one grandson, Andy. Survivors include seven children: Judy Frye of Southwest City, Mo., Carolyn Gibbens of Decatur, Ark., Ruthie Farriester of Centerton, Ark., Shirley Watson of Longview, Mo., David Vaughn of Decatur, Ark., Cecil Vaughn of Grove, Okla., and Sam Vaughn of Goodman, Mo.; one brother, John Walker of Waggoner, Okla.; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services for Kathleen Vaughn were held Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Brother Dan Roberts officiated. Burial will be in the Martin Cemetery at Siloam Springs, Ark. Pallbearers were Arlin Farriester, Marcus Farriester, Courtney Vaughn, Daniel Vaughn, Frank Vaughn and Cameron Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers were Jesse Vaughn, Joseph Gibbens and Eli Vaughn. Visitation was held from 4 until 6 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

Jaquita ‘Jo’ Gideon
Sept. 14, 1932 - May 14, 2003
Jaquita “Jo” Gideon, 70, of Anderson, Mo., died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 10:51 a.m. at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Jaquita “Jo” Gideon was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Anderson, Mo., to the late Curt and Parlee (Hogan) Peck. She had lived in Anderson, Mo., most of her life. She worked at La-Z-Boy in Neosho, Mo., for 21 years, retiring in 1997. Prior to this she worked for Hudson in Noel, Mo. She was a member of the Tracy Community Church and served as secretary and treasures. She married Arlie Gideon June 25, 1950, at their home in Anderson. He survives. Additional survivors include a son, Jimmie Monroe Gideon and wife, Donna, of Lincolnton, N.C.; a daughter, Pamela Colleen Bell and husband, Jim J., of Anderson, Mo.; a brother, J.C. Peck of Circleville, Ohio; a sister, Hope Caywood of Pineville, Mo.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a half brother, Buster Edgin. Funeral services for Jaquita “Jo” Gideon will be held Saturday, May 17, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Brother Joe Serda and Evangelist Ferrin Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the Tracy Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Visitation will be held from noon until 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Tracy Cemetery in memory of Jaquita “Jo” Gideon in care of the funeral home.

Raymond C. Adair
May 21, 1907 - May 11, 2003
Raymond C. Adair, 95, of Noel, Mo., died at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2003, in Lawton, Okla., after a short illness. Raymond was born May 21, 1907, in Pocassett in the Oklahoma Territory to the late John and Emma (Reed) Adair. He had lived in the Noel area since 1968, coming from Norman, Okla. He graduated from Oklahoma A&M (now OSU) in 1928. He was a member of the track team, lettering for three years. He worked as a salesman for E.J. Brach and Sons with sales territories in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico and Kansas. He retired in 1972 and has since enjoyed farming, fishing, golf, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Noel, Mo. He married Frances Fillebrown May 30, 1934, in Enid, Okla. She preceded him in death June 27, 1999. Also preceding him in death were his parents; and five brothers and sisters, Melvin, Cleo, Edith, Lillian and Olive. Survivors include a son, Ray Adair of Noel, Mo.; a daughter, Eileen Mercadante of Lawton, Okla.; a brother, Phillip Adair of Goldvain, Va.; two sisters, Mildred Dryden of Walters, Okla., and Phyllis Rose of Hutchinson, Kan.; four grandchildren, Debra Jane Houser of Seneca, Penn., Raymond C. Adair, III, of Longmont, Colo., Frances Ruth Bergren of Canton, S.D., and Katherine Ann Becker of Nazareth, Penn.; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Raymond Adair were held Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at the United Methodist Church in Noel, Mo. The Rev. Bob Ewens officiated. Burial was in Noel Cemetery in Noel, Mo. Pallbearers were Guy Bergren, Mark Bergren, Brandon Bergren, Jared Ritter, Michael Deaton and John Mercadente. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo., where the family received friends.

Phil C. Harper
Jan. 24, 1927 - May 11, 2003
Phil C. Harper, 76, Goodman, Mo., left this world to spend eternity with Jesus at 4:54 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2003, at St. John’s Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 24, 1927, in Wilton, Ark., to Clint and Ora May (Shipman) Harper. He worked for T.A. Kilgore Co. in League City, Texas, for 20 years and for Basil Oil Service in East Texas, before retiring in 1982. He was an active member of Splitlog Baptist Church in Goodman, Mo. He and Noreen Neff were married Aug. 17, 1990, and she survives. Additional survivors include two sons, Danny Harper of Riverton, Kan., and Ron Harper and his wife, Debbie, of Willis, Texas; one daughter, Teresa Klopping of Hot Springs, Ark.; two stepdaughters, Gwen Seaman of Joplin, Mo., and Vicky Michael and husband, Phil, of Fairview, Mo.; one stepson, Rich Neff and wife, Penny, of Neosho, Mo.; two brothers, Wyndell Harper and wife, Kathy, of Sugarland, Texas, and Wayne Harper and wife, Bubbles, of Las Cruces, N.M.; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mercedes Bower. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at Splitlog Baptist Church. The Rev. Chadd Pendergraft officiated. Burial followed in the Banner Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Phelps, James Davidson, Gene Collins, Jarod Lewis, B.J. Jordan, Kenneth Anderson and Larry Dowell. Honorary pallbearers were James Martin, Fred Hall and Vernie Cook. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho, Mo., where the family received friends. Contributions in memory of Mr. Harper may be made to Splitlog Baptist Church Building Fund, in care of Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850. Arrangements were under the direction of Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.

Claude Hurlbert
May 22, 1933 - May 11, 2003
Claude Hurlbert, 69, of Pineville, Mo., died Sunday, May 11, 2003, at 7:05 p.m. at his home after an illness. Claude Hurlbert was born May 22, 1933, in Ontario, Canada, to the late John and Edna (Goodberry) Hurlbert. He had lived in Pineville for three years, coming from Carson, Calif. He was a machinist working in aerospace production. He was a member of the Moose Lodge for 45 years in California. He loved golfing and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Hurlbert of the home; four daughters, Vicky Rock, Cynthia Hurlbert and Wendy Guerrero, all of Pineville, Mo., and Nancy Hurlbert of Anderson, Mo.; three brothers, Ray Hurlbert, Glenn Hurlbert and Ronnie Hurlbert, all of Ontario, Canada; two sisters, Fay Snider and Joyce Dupuis, both of Ontario, Canada; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Cremation was handled by the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. A private memorial service was to be held at their home at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Pineville, Mo. Memorial contributions may be given to St. John’s Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Shirley Ann Kelley
May 9, 1932 - May 10, 2003
Shirley Ann Kelley, 71, of Anderson, Mo., died Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 11:37 a.m. at the Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo. Shirley was born May 9, 1932, in South Sioux City, Neb., to the late Sammuel and Anna Luise (Grove) Mathews. She had lived in Anderson for four years, coming from Sioux City, Iowa. She is survived by a daughter, Roberta Derochie and husband, Brian, of Sioux City, Iowa; and four grandchildren. A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 12, 2003. Mrs. Kelley’s cremains were to be interred at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Cremation was conducted by Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. Arrangements were under the direction of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

Carl Houston Kester
March 16, 1925 - May 11, 2003
Carl Houston Kester, 78, of Hindsville, Ark., died Sunday, May 11, 2003, at the VA Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark. He was born March 16, 1925, at Duncan, Okla., to Ray Kester and Mammie Maye Snodgrass Kester. He was a U.S. Army veteran where he served in the infantry as an antitank gun crewman. He grew up in Stillwell, Okla. He moved to Pineville, Mo., in 1979, to make his home. He married Cleo Lyman on March 15, 1996, and moved to Hindsville. He was a machine operator for Crane Corporation for many years and was a member of the Church of God in Prairie Grove. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Pauline Kester; two daughters, Joyce Kester and Mary Dunlap; two sons, Freddie Kester and Ricky Kester; one brother, John Kester; and three sisters, Jossie Watkins, Ruth Watkins and Faye Lairman. Survivors include his wife, Cleo Kester of the home; one son, James Kester of Berryville, Ark.; three daughters, Patricia Floyd of Tulsa, Okla., Debra King of Lincoln, Ark., and Gayla Wiggin of Hindsville; one brother, Donald Kester of Springdale, Ark.; two sisters, Mildred Kisor and Mirtle Poor, both of Stillwell, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at Sisco Funeral Home Chapel in Pea Ridge, Ark., with Pastor Earl Jordan and Pastor Freda Reading officiating. Burial was in Pea Ridge Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at the funeral home. Arrangements were by Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge, Ark.

Jimmy S. Rehobson
Dec. 3, 1972 - May 11, 2003
Jimmy S. Rehobson, 30, of Goodman, Mo., died Sunday, May 11, 2003, at 3:54 a.m. at Freeman-Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo. Jimmy S. Rehobson was born Dec. 3, 1972, on the Island of Pohnpei to the late Clement Rehobson and Resel (Saimon) Rehobson. He had lived in Goodman, Mo., for 15 years. He was a member of the United Church of Christ, Missouri Pohnpei in Neosho, Mo. He worked at La-Z-Boy Manufacturing in Neosho, Mo. Jimmy was very outgoing yet shy in his unique way. With his kicked back demeanor yet outgoing personality he made a number of friends. He was a very likable guy. He loved playing softball with the boys and cooling off at his favorite swimming spot in Indian Creek with, of course, lots of meat to barbecue. He was a joy to be around. He will be greatly missed. God blessed you, Jimmy. He is survived by his wife, Mayleen, his two-year-old daughter, Jinny Racheal, and the one on the way, yet unborn, all of the home in Goodman, Mo.; his mother, Resel Rehobson; two older brothers, Kelson and Kernel; one older sister, Livihner (Lou); two sisters-in-law, Brenda and Lovihna; father-in-law, Clemenson Materne; mother-in-law, Rosdar Materne; brothers-in-law, Clemens, Clyde and Joaquin; sister-in-law, Alsileen Dick, all of Goodman, Mo.; many uncles and aunts of Saipan, Pohnpei and Missouri; and many nephews and nieces. Funeral services for Jimmy S. Rehobson will be held Thursday, May 15, 2003, at a revival tent set up at Kernel’s place, the home across the street from the funeral home at L&K Island Market. Pastor Tom Thorn will officiate. Burial will be in the Howard Cemetery in Goodman, Mo. Jimmy will be moved to the tent prior to the service. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 14, 2003, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Goodman, Mo. Memorial contributions may be given to a fund for his wife and children and sent to Mayleen Rehobson, 121 S. School St., Goodman, MO 64843.

Tiney Robert Cole
June 5, 1927 - May 9, 2003
Tiney Robert Cole, 75, of Anderson, Mo., died Friday, May 9, 2003, at 11:30 p.m. in Tulsa, Okla., at the home of his daughter, where he had been living since February of this year. Tiney was born June 5, 1927, in Waldron, Ark., to the late Robert and Sadie (Yancey) Cole. He was a retired United States Army Veteran, having served in the Army Air Force from 1945 to 1947. He owned several tire repair and retail stores in his lifetime in both California and Neosho, Mo. He was married to the late Mary Lou Yarbrough in Corcoran, Calif., on Oct. 29, 1947. They moved to the Anderson area in 1963. Tiney loved life and spent most if his retirement fishing on area lakes and rivers and frequenting the local coffee shop. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by two daughters, Yvonne Shellman and husband, Brent, of Tulsa, Okla., and Caroline Lunsford and husband, Gilbert, Jr., of Anderson, Mo.; granddaughter, Danette Bowles and husband, Randy, of Neosho, Mo.; grandson, Chris Lunsford and wife, Julie, and great-granddaughter, Alaina, of Ponca City, Okla.; grandson, Robert Lunsford and great-grandson, Michael, of Anderson, Mo.; and two brothers, Michael of Anderson, Mo., and Tivas Cole and wife, Maryanne, of Bellflower, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Mary Lou Cole, on Nov. 19, 1999. Funeral services for Tiney Robert Cole will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Burial will be in the Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2003, from noon until service time at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

Lois ‘Kaye’ Prater
Sept. 14, 1947 - May 9, 2003
Kaye Prater, 55, died Friday, May 9, 2003, at Osborne Care and Rehab Center in Miami, Okla. Kaye was born Sept. 14, 1947, in Anderson, Mo., to Lyford Ray Thrasher and Ethel Pauline (Sarlls) Thrasher. She married Doyle Prater in 1974 and was employed by Miami Laundry and Dry Cleaning for 32 years before retiring in January of 2003. Kaye is survived by her husband, Doyle of Grove, Okla.; two sisters, Inez Booth and Carolyn Thrasher; and three brothers, Don Thrasher, Wayne Thrasher and Jim Thrasher. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at Olympus Cemetery, with Chaplain Della Shepard officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, May 12, 2003, at 6 p.m. Services are under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Jay, Okla.

John N. Roark
June 20, 1927 - May 9, 2003
John Noel Roark, 75, of Anderson, Mo., died Friday, May 9, 2003, at 4:30 p.m. at Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo., after an illness. John Roark was born June 20, 1927, in Anderson, Mo., to the late Roy and Mae (Johnson) Roark. He returned to live in Anderson, Mo., seven years ago from Muskogee, Okla. he was a member of the Anderson First Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was as accountant with Marco Mills in Joplin and Harvest Brand in Pittsburg, Kan., a general manager for W.P. Milling Co., in Muskogee, Okla., and a sales manager for Cole Grain in Muskogee, Okla. John married Mary J. Royce Sept. 4, 1948. She survives of the home in Anderson, Mo. Additional survivors include two sons, John Lance Roark of Columbia, Mo., and Greg Roark of Osakis, Minn.; one brother, Dick Roark of Joplin, Mo.; two sisters, Betty Dalton of Joplin, Mo., and Shirley Smith of Anderson, Mo.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Kim Roark, and one brother, Billy Roy Roark. Funeral services for John N. Roark will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Anderson First Baptist Church in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. John Porter will officiate. Burial will be in the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Pallbearers will be Dick Roark, Jerry Christian, Steve Harper, Frank Royce, Ken Schutten and Lee Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Harryman, Ed Owens, George Lewis, Roy Dalton, Bud Smith, Oden Sullivan, Charles McKenzie and Darrell Kern. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the Anderson First Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home.

Joseph Walter ‘Jay’ Horton
Sept. 12, 1928 - May 7, 2003
Joseph Walter “Jay” Horton, 74, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2003, in Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo., following a short illness. He was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Powell, Mo., the son of Roy and Elsie Gray Horton. On May 15, 1959, he was united in marriage to Ella Mae Solley, who survives. He is also survived by two sons, David Horton and Bobby Horton, both of Rocky Comfort, Mo.; one daughter, Beth Creason and her husband, Clark of Anderson, Mo.; two brothers, Bob Horton and his wife, Ruth, and Charles Horton and his wife, Faye, all of Rocky Comfort, Mo.; and six grandchildren, Tawsha Creason, Neal Creason, Andrea Creason, Megan Panian, Felisha Holliday and Nikki Babbs. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Eddie Horton; and three sisters, Lorene Carroll, Faye Carlin and Sarah Brewer. Jay, as most knew him, spent his entire life around the Rocky Comfort area. From 1965 until 1974 he was employed with Kraft Foods, hauling milk. Around 20 years he worked in the maintenance department at Fasco, retiring Sept. 16, 1994. He also ran his cattle farm and raised a garden throughout his life. He was a member of Living Word Mission Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003, in McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton, Mo. The Rev. Billy Joe Gentry will conduct the services. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Rocky Comfort, Mo. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton, Mo. Contributions may be made to Living Word Mission Building Fund in Jay’s memory.

Ralph ‘Windy’ Pogue
July 21, 1919 - May 8, 2003
Ralph Winfred ‘Windy’ Pogue, 83, of Pineville, Mo., died Thursday, May 8, at his home. Ralph was born July 21, 1919, in Stella, Mo., to Grover Cleveland Pogue and Ethaellen Gary Pogue. Following graduation from Pineville High School, he attended University of Missouri and received a degree in forestry from University of Michigan in 1941. He married Ruth Clement of Springfield, Mo., in 1941. Ralph was the first state forester for the Missouri Conservation Commission’s new five-county district in southwest Missouri. He pioneered forest management methods for the commission and the U. S. Forest Service in the early 1940s. Ralph was promoted in 1949 to news director and associate editor of the Missouri Conservationist magazine, headquartered in Jefferson City, Mo. Ralph and Ruth purchased the Noel Ozark Press in Noel, Mo., in 1951. They acquired the Southwest City Republic in 1970 and with their son, George Pogue, added several additional McDonald County newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s, including the Pineville News Gazette, Anderson Graphic and Goodman News Dispatch. Ralph’s articles, commentaries and columns appeared in print over a period of more than 40 years. His articles were reproduced by large newspapers, magazines and commentaries, including the St. Louis Post Dispatch, H. L Mencken’s American Mercury magazine and Paul Harvey of radio fame. Ralph retired from McDonald County newspaper publishing in the early 1990’s. Ralph was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Clement Pogue, in 1991. He is survived by his second wife, Ruth C. Boucher Pogue, of Monett, Mo.; one sister, Cleva Dell Parsons of Fort Myers, Fla.; three children, Martha Ann Gregory of Tulsa, Okla., Dwight Winfred Pogue of Hatfield, Mass., and George Gilbert Pogue of Pineville, Mo.; two step-children, Mary Stubblefield of Monett, Mo., and Bonnie Haubrich of Quincy, Ill.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Shelt-Noel Cemetery, Highway H, between Noel and Pineville, on Monday, May 12, at 10 a.m. Visitation will be at Ozark Funeral Home in Pineville on Sunday, May 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, Attn: Memorials, 11100 Wildlife Center Dr., Reston, Va, 20190, (800-822-9919). Gifts should reference the Ralph W. Pogue Memorial. Arrangements are under direction of Ozark Funeral Home, Anderson, Mo.

James G. ‘Jay’ Strickland
Oct. 13, 1917 - May 5, 2003
James G. “Jay” Strickland, 85, of Neosho, died at 6:05 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2003, at Medicalodge of Neosho after an 18 month illness. He was born Oct. 13, 1917, in Stella, Mo., to Orvalle Lee and Susie May (James) Strickland. He was raised in Stella and attended Stella schools. He served in the U.S. Army/Air Force during World War II. He worked as an airline mechanic for Douglas Aircraft of Long Beach, Calif., for 15 years and then for Continental Airlines of Los Angeles, Calif., for 18 years. He moved to Goodman in 1981. He was a member of the Goodman Senior Citizens for 20 years. He was also a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ, Neosho. He married Marlyn Frances Case, June 22, 1940, in Pineville, Mo., and she survives. Additional survivors include one son, Clayton Dean Strickland of Huntington Beach, Calif.; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Wayne Strickland of Okmulgee, Okla., George and Mary Strickland of Conway, Mo., and Glenn Strickland of Stella, Mo.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and Cleo Guinn of Stella, Mo., and Virginia and Leon Johnson of Joplin, Mo.; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 9, 2003, at the Clark Chapel of Memories with Don Deffenbaugh and Robert Moss officiating. Interment followed in Union Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Neosho Christian School, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850. Services were under the direction of Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.

Mary Edna Stutts
Aug. 6, 1900 - May 8, 2003
Mary Edna Stutts, 102, of Anderson, Mo., died Thursday, May 8, 2003, at 2:55 a.m. in McDonald County Nursing Home in Anderson, Mo., after an illness. Mary Edna Stutts was born Aug. 6, 1900, in Savannah, Tenn. She had lived in Anderson since 1996, coming from Springdale, Ark., where she had lived for 50 years. She was a member of the Sycamore Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Ark. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cason Virgil Stutts, who died in 1968; her parents, John and Kate (Casteel) Clausel. Mary Edna Stutts is survived by her three sons, E.V. Stutts of Fayetteville, Ark., John Stutts of Anderson, Mo., and Gary Stutts of Melbourne, Fla.; three daughters, Marie Nichols of Lee Summit, Mo., Arby Smith of Boonville, Ark., and Willie Kate McWilliams of Bella Vista, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mary Edna Stutts will be held Monday, May 12, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Jim Wallis will officiate. Burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery in Harmon, Ark. Grandsons Kenneth Smith, Dewayne Smith, Eugene Smith, Ronnie Nichols, John Weible and James Weible will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

 Jerry Bloxom
July 1, 1939 - June 11, 2003
Jerry Bloxom, 63, of Galveston, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at UTMB Hospital. Jerry was born July 1, 1939, in Lockney, Texas, to Albert and Allie Bloxom. He was retired after serving 30 years as a federal court reporter. Jerry served under two federal judges, the Honorable Chief Judge Joseph Fisher and the Honorable Chief Judge Robert Parker. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Galveston, Texas. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Ray and Allie Lee Bloxom, and his brother, Terry Lee Bloxom. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Bloxom of Galveston, Texas; daughters, Tammy Bloxom Kirby of Pearland, Texas, and Tiffany Monique Bloxom of College Station, Texas; a son, Stern Thomas Hatcher and wife, Patricia of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Billy R. Bloxom and wife Barbara of Sante Fe, N.M., and Thomas G. Bloxom and wife, Glenda of Alma, Ark.; sister-in-law, Sharon Bloxom Stapleton of Grove, Okla. Graveside services for Jerry Bloxom were held Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Visitation was held Thursday, June 19, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., where the family received friends. Memorial contributions may be given to the Zion Lutheran Church or the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home.

Franklin J. Griffin
April 30, 1920 - May 4, 2003
Our beloved husband and father, Franklin J. Griffin, 83, of Helena, Mont., went to be with the Lord May 4, 2003. His family and friends will greatly miss him. He was a very loving and caring person, helping many people throughout the years. His family was always the most important thing in his life. Frank was born April 30, 1920, in Pineville, Mo., the son of Tilmon and Lydia Griffin. After graduating high school, he went to California to join his brother, John. He later joined the Army and served his country during World War II. He married Patricia on March 10, 1950, and they had four children. He had many occupations throughout his life, including working on the Hungry Horse Dam, owning his own real estate business, and he was involved in mining. He was an avid gardener and grew the best strawberries around. He loved hunting and fishing. His favorite pastime was playing crib, pinochle and backgammon. He always kept active working in the garage and helping out neighbors. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia; his daughter, Patsy Christiansen of Helena, Mont.; his son, Jerry (Nancy) Griffin of Thornton, Colo.; his son, Wayne (Karen) Griffin of Eaton, Colo.; his daughter, Barb (Ron) Williams of East Helena; his sisters, Gertrude Haggard of Richland, Wash., and Mary Coiner of Ft. Smith, Ark.; numerous grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and his very close friends, Vivian and Byron Baker. Visitation was held May 7, 2003, at Hagler-Anderson Mortuary in Helena. Services were held May 8, 2003. Burial was at Fort Harrison Veterans Administration Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Griffin, Wayne Griffin, Ron Williams, Dylan Dickson, Ron Peaslee and Larry Baker.

Fabian Aly Walters Millan
June 9, 2003
Fabian Aly Walters Millan, stillborn son of Erasmo Araujo Millan and Amie Lee Walters, was born June 9, 2003, in Gravette, Ark., at the Gravette Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Erasmo A. Millan and Amie L. Walters of Goodman, Mo.; maternal grandparents, Tom and Cindy Wentz of Goodman, Mo., and Jim and Amanda Walters of Anderson, Mo.; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Margarita Moran of Villa Grerero Establo, Mexico; maternal great-grandparents, Gerald and Gloria Gibson of Southwest City, Mo., and Helen Humphrey of Tiff City, Mo.; Garland and Joyce Walters of Anderson, Mo.; paternal great-grandparents, Maria and Leoando Millan Garcia and Erasmo and Julia Millan Garcia of Mexico; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service was held at the Anderson City Cemetery in Anderson, Mo., on June 1, 2003. Pastor Bob Cartwright officiated. Services were by Callison-Lough Funeral Service of Gravette, Ark.

A.H. Potts, Jr.
Feb 22, 1925 - June 16, 2003
A.H. Potts, Jr., 78, of Jane, Mo., died Monday, June 16, 2003, at Northwest Medical Center of Benton County in Bentonville, Ark. He was born Feb. 22, 1925, to Albion Henry Potts, Sr., and Mattie Sue (Yoes) Potts. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II. He moved to Pineville, Mo., 30 years ago from Chandler, Okla. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., and N.R.A. for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary “Sally” Potts of Jane, Mo.; two daughters, Jacqueline Bridge of Chandler, Okla., and Sherrie Snow of Joplin, Mo.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Thursday, June 19, 2003, at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel in Bella Vista, Ark. Pastor Jim Day and Pastor Jamey Cope officiated. Burial was in Jane Cemetery in Jane, Mo. Visitation was held Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at the Bella Vista Funeral Home, where the family received friends. Pallbearers were Larry Slinkard, Leon Russell, Bill Anderson, Harold Lawyer, Rick Archer and Dale Coberly.

Aldora Scroggins
May 24, 1921 - June 16, 2003
Aldora Scroggins, 82, of Exeter, Mo., passed away at 9:45 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2003, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Aldora was born May 24, 1921, to Harry and Ethel (Miller) Bonner in Bettsville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, four sisters and one grandchild. Aldora married Joe A. Scroggins Sept. 17, 1939, in Berryville, Ark. He survives. They had two children, a son, Gordon Wayne Scroggins and his wife, Ginger, of Ft. Smith, Ark., and a daughter, Jo Lynn Fields and her husband, Arlin, of Cassville, Mo.; four living grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a resident of the area the majority of her life and worked as a bookkeeper for Empire Gas Company and also the Bank of Exeter. She was a member of the Eureka Springs Church of God and a member of the Rebecca Lodges in Eureka Springs, Ark., and then of Washburn, Mo. Services were held Thursday, June 19, 2003, at the Wheaton Funeral Home. Visitation was held Wednesday, and burial was at Muncie Chapel Cemetery in Wheaton. The Rev. Darry Heupel officiated. Pallbearers were Dustin and Todd Scroggins, Steven and Jacob Fields, and Thurman and Sherman Wiles. Services were under the direction of Wheaton Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home.

Gene C. Anderson
Nov. 4, 1921 - June 13, 2003
Gene Anderson, 81, formerly of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away Friday, June 13, 2003, at Freeman Neosho Hospital. Mr. Anderson was born Nov. 4, 1921, in Rocky Comfort, Mo., to Noah and Susan (Foster) Anderson. He had three brothers, Allen Anderson, Ray Anderson and Jay Anderson, along with two sisters, Jessie Pogue and Jewell Field, all of whom precede him in death. Mr. Anderson married Ruth Brattin March 19, 1944. Ruth passed away Nov. 6, 1995. Through this marriage they had three sons, Jerry Anderson of Joplin, Mo., John Anderson of Blue Springs, Mo., and Randy Anderson, who is deceased. Mr. Anderson’s second marriage was to Virginia Cole. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; sons, Jerry and John; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and seven step-grandchildren. Mr. Anderson had been a postal carrier and postmaster for the Rocky Comfort Post Office for over 20 years prior to his retirement. He had graduated in 1940 from the Rocky Comfort High School. He was a deacon and past treasurer of Prosperity Southern Baptist Church in Rocky Comfort prior to the passing of his first wife, Ruth. He enjoyed bowling and was active in bowling leagues. He was also active in working with the Joplin Senior Olympics and several other organizations. Mr. Anderson was a sergeant in the Army Air Force during World War II. Services were held Monday, June 16, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Wheaton Funeral Home. Visitation was held Sunday. Burial was at the Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Richard Anderson officiated.

Rex Armstrong
March 9, 1917 - June 11, 2003
Rex Armstrong, 86, of Wichita, Kan., died Wednesday, June 11, 2003. Rex Armstrong was born March 9, 1917, in Powell, Mo., to the late Jasper and Ella (Spurlock) Armstrong. He moved to Wichita, Kan., in 1971 from Pineville, Mo. He was in the Anderson National Guard for six years, Mr. Armstrong worked for Boeing Aircraft for 35 years as a line supervisor. He retired in 1982. He was a Mason in Wichita, Kan., Lodge #99. Mr. Armstrong married Annis Jean Johnson May 28, 1938, in Neosho, Mo. She survives. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce D. Armstrong. Survivors include a son, Gary R. Armstrong of Lindsborg, Kan.; three granddaughters, Audrey Riggs of Houston, Texas, Marie L. Armstrong of Dallas, Texas, and Ashley Hale of Cunningham, Texas; two great-granddaughters; one niece, Judy Vattilan of Wichita, Kan.; and two nephews, Tom Planchon of Enterprise, Ala., and Peter Planchon of Mooresville, N.C. Funeral services for Rex Armstrong will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Baptist Church in Pineville, Mo. The Rev. Frank Crosby will officiate. Burial will be in the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Pallbearers will be Jim Armstrong, Mark Armstrong, Steve Armstrong, John Jones, Lewis Skelton and Joe Vansandt. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Dennis and Morris Tinsley. Visitation was held Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East in Wichita, Kan., where the family received friends. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.

Velma Ada Dilday
Sept. 12, 1909 - June 12, 2003
Velma Ada Dilday, 93, of Anderson, Mo., died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at 11:35 p.m. at McDonald County Beverly Health and Rehab Center in Anderson, Mo., after an illness. Velma Dilday was born Sept. 12, 1909, in Arkansas to the late Charles and Mary Beaver. She lived in Anderson, Mo., since 1964, coming from Grass Valley, Calif. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dolph Dilday and a son, Phil Dilday. She is survived by a son, Max Dilday of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Daphne Taylor of Gentry, Ark.; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Velma Dilday will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at the Burnt School House Cemetery in Norfolk, Ark. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 14, 2003,at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

Ruth Louise Tompkins
April 15, 1925 - June 14, 2003
Ruth Louise Tompkins, 77, of Noel, Mo., died Saturday, June 14, 2003, at the Osborne Nursing Center in Miami, Okla., after an illness. Ruth Tompkins was born April 15, 1925, in Southwest City, Mo., to the late Byron E. and Virgie L. (Ames) Tucker. She lived in Noel most of her adult life. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Noel, Mo. Never missing a day of work in her life, she was employed in the Noel area for more than 40 years. She worked for the Gravette Hospital for Dr. Hall for 25 years. She was the design seamstress at Sweet and Sassy in Gravette, Ark., and retired from Hudson Foods in Noel, Mo., at the age of 70. She loved to cook, dance and sing, and she was a tremendous homemade bow maker at Christmas time and always had a green Christmas will all red bulbs. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She married George S. Tompkins Dec. 23, 1945. He preceded her in death July 11, 1974. She is survived by a son, Dennis Tompkins, and wife Patty, of Gravette, Ark.; two daughters, Brenda Westfall and husband Mike of Miami, Okla., and Margarette Miller of Joplin, Mo.; a brother, J.D. Tucker of Eureka, Calif.; two sisters, Norma McCannon of Windville, Kan., and Jean Hovelond of Dalton, Minn.; three grandchildren, Jeanie Gann and husband Kevin of Noel, Mo., Nick Tompkins and wife Jennifer of Fayettevillle, Ark., and Chris Davis of Columbus, Ohio; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and lots and lots of close friends. She will be deeply missed by all. Funeral services for Ruth Tompkins will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo. The Rev. Jim Wallis will officiate. Burial will be in the Noel Cemetery in Noel, Mo. Pallbearers will be Nick Tompkins, Kevin Gann, Chris Davis, Joseph Cullipher, Paul Lacey and G.W. Tompkins. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo., from noon until 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Integris Regency Hospice, P.O. Box 1590, Miami, OK 74355.

Melva Saunders
Nov. 13, 1907 - June 10, 2003
Melva Florence Saunders, 95, of Noel, Mo., died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. Melva Saunders was born Nov. 13, 1907, in Tonkawa, Okla., to the late Edwin Homer and Bessie Florence (Johnson) Stalnaker. She lived in Noel since 1949, coming from Webb City, Mo. She had attended the United Methodist Church in Noel, Mo. She worked for the McDonald County Press for 32 years. She married Mason Beal Saunders May 5, 1939, at St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death Nov. 18, 1993. She is survived by two sons, William Edwin Saunders and wife, Carolyn, of Miami, Okla., and Ronald Mason Saunders and wife, Byrl, of Noel, Mo.; four grandchildren, Mike Saunders, Randy Saunders, Becky Cotner and Teri Saunders; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Melva Saunders will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003, at the Noel Cemetery in Noel, Mo. The Rev. Bob Ewens will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Saunders, Randy Saunders, Steve Cotner and Jon Paul Reynolds. Visitation will be held Friday, June 13, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo., from noon until 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the United Methodist Church Day Care in care of the Ozark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 545, Noel, MO 64854.

Calvin Joe Sturgis
July 17, 1983 - July 21, 2003
Calvin Joe Sturgis, 20, of Joplin, Mo., died July 21, 2003 at 12:05 p.m. at his home after a long illness. Calvin Joe Sturgis was born on July 17, 1983 in Granbury, Texas. He had lived most of his life in Joplin. He attended Joplin High School. Calvin Joe Sturgis is survived by his mother, Linda Thomas and her companion Dan “Dapper” Dudley of the home; three uncles Jerry Wiley of Neosho, Mo., Frank Raines and Leroy Raines, both of Goodman, Mo.; three aunts Carolyn Jordan of Neosho, Mo., Joyce Hartsook of Branson, Mo. and JoAnn Raines of West Mineral, Kans. and many cousins. Graveside services for Calvin Joe Sturgis were held Friday, July 25, 2003 at 2:00 PM. at the Howard Cemetery in Goodman, Mo. Brother Larry Stites officiated. Visitation was held Thursday, July 24, 2003, from 12 noon until 5 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Goodman. Memorial contributions may be given to the funeral home to help with the final expenses.

Patricia Ann Garner
May 19, 1945 - July 20, 2003
Patricia Ann Garner, 58, of Noel, Mo., died Sunday, July 20, 2003, at 4:17 a.m. at Gravette Medical Center in Gravette, Ark. after an illness. She was born on May 19, 1945, in Bakersfield, Calif., to the late Jack and Norma (Corneilson) Benson of Little Rock, Ark. She was also preceded in death by her three grandchildren James Christopher garner II, Krisinda Mae Garner and April Lemac Garner of Stella, Mo. Patricia Ann Garner is survived by three sons, Kenneth Wayne Garner, address unknown, Robert William Garner and Ernest Garner, both of Noel, Mo.; one brother; four sisters; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles, cousins; great nephews and great nieces. The funeral service for Patricia Ann Garner was held Thursday, July 24, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Reverend jerry Crider officiated. Burial was in the Union Cemetery at Stella, Mo. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Visitation was held Thursday, July 24, 2003, from 12 noon until service time at the funeral home..

Jack D. Sharp
May 28, 1942 - Sept. 24, 2003
Jack D. Sharp, 61, of Stella, Mo., died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003 at 2:24 a.m. at his home after an illness. Jack was born on May 28, 1942, in Neosho, Mo., to the late Strawder and Roasey (Burris) Sharp. He had lived in McDonald County since 1952. He drove a school bus for McDonald County for seven years. He had to quit in October of 2002. He was a John Deere Tractor mechanic and restorer. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mae Sharp, of Stella, Mo.; a son, Jackie Sharp of Goodman, Mo.; two daughters, Debbie Galbraith of Joplin, Mo., and Regina Chavez of Neosho, Mo.; a brother, Clifford Sharp of Madill, Okla.; a sister, Rosie Langrehr of Neosho, Mo.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and a sister. Graveside services for Jack Sharp were 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at the Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. Pallbearers were his nephews: Roy Roark, Jerry Roark, Ricky Roark, Monty Sharp, David Sharp and Tim Sharp. Visitation was held Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., from noon until 8 p.m. The family received friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

Norma F. Adams
March 27, 1937 - Sept. 24, 2003
Norma F. Adams, 66, of Anderson, Mo. died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at 2:09 a.m. at her home after an illness. Norma F. Adams was born on March 27, 1937, at Tiff City, Mo., to the late Albert Edward and Margaret Louise (Arnett) Ledford. She lived most of her life in McDonald County, Mo. She retired last year after working at Sunbeam in Neosho for six years. She was a member of the Noel County Club, where she enjoyed golfing. She is survived by two sons Robert Adams of Norfolk, Va., Lewis Adams of Anderson, Mo.; three daughters Peggy Childress and Susan Mullin, both of Fayetteville, Tenn., Sally Fields of Seneca, Mo.; two brothers Lewis Ledford and Johnny Ledford, both of the state of Calif.; four sisters Ruth Fletcher of Anderson, Mo., Bertha Dohle of the state of Ark., Louise Doherty and Barbara Sutton, both of the state of Calif.; seven grandchildren and a special friend Mr. Wilton “Bill” Baker. Cremation will be done by the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Pastor Melvin Anders officiated. Memorial contributions in memory of Norma F. Adams may be given to St. John’s Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Evelynn M. Gow
Dec. 1, 1927 - Sept. 19, 2003
Evelynn M. “Honey” Gow, 75, of Kansas City, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at the Newmark Care Center in Kansas City, Mo., after an illness. Evelynn was born on Dec. 1, 1927, the daughter of Harvey and Hazel Fessler, in Kansas City, Kans., and was a lifelong area resident. She had been a Chief Operator and Manager of Southwestern Bell for 30 years, retiring in 1981 and was a co-owner of G&G Ceramics. She was a member of Bristol Hills United Methodist Church and a volunteer for Cancer Action, Inc. She married Harry C. Gow on March 18, 1954. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2002. Also preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. She is survived by sons and their wives, Harvey “Bud” and Dianna Gow of Noel, Mo., and Scott and Therasa Gow of Kansas City, Mo.; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jennifer Brown and children, Kristen and Heather of Noel, Mo.; Charles Harr and his children, Leanne, Shawn and Ryan. Charles is serving in the Army and has been stationed in Bagdad for eight months, currently stationed in Germany; Matthew Gow of Noel, Mo.; Sarah and Tony Torres and their children, Amanda and Miranda of Anderson, Mo.; Katrina and Zack Lane and their children, Haley and Tendon of Noel, Mo.; Joshua, Sarah, and Kassie Gow of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers Lawrence Fessler of Emporia, Kans., and Harold Fessler of Phillipsburg, Kans.; a sister, Mabel Gibbs of Kansas City, Mo. Graveside services for Evelynn M. “Honey” Gow were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at the Noel Cemetery in Noel, Mo. The Rev. Charles Chrisman officiated. Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Association or Cancer Action, Inc., in care of the funeral home. Arrangements were under the direction of Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo.

Bessie Bigo Shumate
Dec. 25, 1916 - Sept. 26, 2003
Bessie Shumate was born on Dec. 25, 1916, Globe, Ariz. She passed away peacefully in her home in Anderson at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2003. Bess was raised in Los Angeles, Calif., graduating from Beverly Hills High School in 1934. She married Baylous Calvin Shumate of Elkins, Ark., in 1937, who survives. They have seven children, daughters, Janelle Norene of the home, Jodelle and husband Ken Bacher of Verona, Mo., and Elaine and husband Joe Reut of Anderson, Mo., and sons Gary Calvin of the home, Rodney and wife Terrie, formerly of Washington State, and John and wife Michelle of Anderson, Mo., and David and wife Peggy, of Jane, Mo. They have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Isaac and Elizabeth Shumate, Jacob, Katharine and Judah Reut, Josh Bowers and his son Brett; one sister Zorka Thompson of San Francisco, Calif. Bess and Baylous moved to Anderson, Mo., in 1962 after Baylous retired from the Navy. They spent the first 25 years of their marriage moving all over the U.S. finally settling down in the Ozarks, which they both loved. Bess was very dedicated to her husband and children. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1959. She loved talking to people about her faith, and the wonderful promises the Bible holds out for the future. She made her home welcome to all. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial services were 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Anderson, Mo. Ken Johannesen of Springdale, Ark., officiating. The family requests, instead of flowers, that donations are made to the Kingdom Hall in Anderson. Arrangements were under the direction of Ozark Funeral Home, Anderson, MO.

Carolyn Gregory
Feb. 7, 1936 - Sept. 25, 2003
Mary Carolyn Gregory, 67, of Jane, Mo., died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. at her home after an illness. Carolyn was born Feb. 7, 1936 in Monteagle, Tenn., to the late Harry E. and Wilma Francis (Farmer) Metcalfe. She had lived in Jane, Mo, for the past five years coming from Springdale, Ark. She worked as a nurse’s aide for over 30 years, working at both nursing homes and hospitals. She attended the White Rock Church of Christ in Jane, Mo. She is survived by her two sons, Tony Gregory of Cleveland, Tenn., and Philip Gregory of Pineville, Mo. Two daughters Wanda Coberley and husband David, of Jane, Mo., and Amy Forrest and husband Michael of Rogers, Ark. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The graveside service for Carolyn Gregory was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at the Jane Cemetery in Jane, Mo. Minister Delmer Andrews officiated.

Patrick Pierce
March 25, 1954-Sept. 27, 2003
Patrick Gene Pierce, 49, of Anderson, Mo., died Saturday, September 27, 2003, at 3:39 p.m. at Freeman-Neosho Hospital ER in Neosho, Mo., after an illness. Patrick Pierce was born on March 25, 1954, in Austin, Texas, to the late Harold Leroy Pierce and Jean (Floyd) Pierce. He had lived in Anderson for 30 years, coming from Ft. Worth, Texas. He was a member of the River Oaks Methodist Church in Ft.. Worth, Texas. He was disabled but had previously worked in construction and for B&M Tire and Muffler in Anderson, Mo. He married Becky Kay Coffelt on March 24, 1984, at Centerton, Ark. She survives of the home in Anderson, Mo. also, surviving is one daughter Emma Pierce of the home; his mother Jean Pierce of Anderson, Mo.; one brother Leory Pierce and his wife Kay of Anderson, Mo.; two sisters Linda Brown and her husband and Peggy White and her husband Glenn, all of Ft. Worth, Texas, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services for Patrick Pierce was 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003 at the Anderson First baptist Church in Anderson, Mo. Pastor Pat Jeffers officiated. Burial was in the Cummings Cemetery in Tiff City, Mo. Pallbearers were Bill Martin, Nick Martin, Dewey Pierce, Jerry Mann, Mack Kauffman and Blake Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Thompson, Randy Thompson, David Thompson, Jerry Thompson and Delton Bush. Visitation was Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., from noon until 8 p.m. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Emma Pierce Education Fund, for his 10-year-old daughter’s education in care of Ozark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 520, Anderson, Mo. 64831.

Bob Sellers
Oct. 18, 1932 - Sept. 26, 2003
Robert Earl “Bob” Sellers, 70, of Jane, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, at 4:45 p.m. at his home after an illness. Bob Sellers was born Oct. 18, 1932 in Iowa to the late Melvin Harrison and Letha Marie (Harvey) Sellers. He had lived in Jane, Mo., since 1983, coming from What Cheer, Iowa. He retired from Maytag Manufacturing. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters Mildred Dannels and Viola Fowler. He is survived by three sons Kevin Sellers of Abbeville, SC, Troy Sellers of St. Mary’s , GA, and Terry Sellers of Nahunta, Ga; six brothers Donald Sellers of Manchester, Iowa, Chester Sellers of Glenwood, Iowa, Rayond Sellers of Delta, Iowa, Jimmie Sellers of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Marvin Sellers of Jane, Mo. and Larry Sellers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two sisters Dorothy Pugh of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Ann Dale of Wever, Iowa; five grandchildren and a special friends Lois Sperry. Local arrangements were under the direction of Ozark Funeral Home in Pineville, Mo. Cremation was done by the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. Bob Sellers cremains will be buried in the Springfield Cemetery in Delta, Iowa, at a later date.

Donna Mae Haddock
March 22, 1948 - Nov. 18, 2003
Donna Mae Haddock, 55, of Stella, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at 8:51 a.m. at her home in Stella, Mo. Donna was born on March 22, 1948, in Stella, Mo., to Gilbert and Violet (McDonald) Beaver. She had lived all of her life in Stella, Mo. She was a homemaker and attended the Union Chapel Church in Stella, Mo. She married Jerry Haddock on July 12, 1967, at Neosho, Mo. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include her mother, Violet Beaver of Stella, Mo.; two daughters, Cynthia Deanna Haddock of Springfield, Mo., and Mindy Leann Ferdig of Anderson, Mo.; and a granddaughter, Katelyn Makenna Ferdig. Funeral services for Donna Mae Haddock were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Frank Arnall officiated. Burial was in the Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. There was no visitation and the casket was closed. Memorial contributions may be given to the Compassion Ministries in Little Rock, Ark., in care of the funeral home.

Oval May Meadors Kelley
Feb. 1, 1912 - Nov. 14, 2003
Oval May Meadors was born Feb. 1, 1912, to Andrew Jackson Meadors and Mary Susan Meadows Meadors in Wetumpka, Okla. She died at 5:09 p.m. Nov. 14, 2003, at a local health care center after a long illness. She married John C. Kelley, Jr. in Pineville, Mo., on Dec. 25, 1937. They had three children: James, Mary and Carole. The family lived in Pineville until 1946 when they bought the Cyclone grocery store which they operated until moving to Joplin in 1955. She also served as the Postmistress at Cyclone. Oval spent her working career at Newberry’s, then Pacific Mercury in Joplin until she retired. She came out of retirement and opened Pop’s Café on Broadway which she and John operated for five years until his death in 1970. She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 14, 1970, and a son, James Arnold Kelley, of Rogers, Ark., in 1992 and also James’ wife, Beatrice. Oval is survived by her daughters Mary DeLand and her husband Dick of Tucson, Ariz., Carole Powell and her husband John of Joplin, Mo., eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at Pineville Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Simon officiating under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Gerry R. Mount
Dec. 28, 1938 - Nov. 19, 2003
Gerry R. Mount, 64, of Southwest City, Okla., died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at 7:48 p.m. at Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo., after an illness. Gerry was born on Dec. 28, 1938, in Grove, Okla., to the late Raford and Alta Nell (North) Mount. He was raised in the Southwest City area until the age of thirteen. He returned to the area in 1972 coming from Los Angeles, Calif. He owned and operated various businesses. He was very active for 29 years with the friends of Bill W. He married Karla Sue Lay on Oct. 24, 1957, at Bell Gardens, Calif. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include two daughters, Kerri Johnson of Bentonville, Ark., and Kelly Elley of Picton Ontario, Canada; a twin brother, Jerry Mount of Diamond Bar, Calif.; a sister, Nancy Maurine Harrison of Rosebud, Ark.; five grandchildren. BreAnna, Micah, Cameron, Amelia and James. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many, many friends whose lives he has touched so deeply. Funeral services for Gerry Mount were held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Southwest City, Mo. The Rev. Mark Elley officiated. Burial was in the Southwest City Cemetery at Southwest City, Mo. Visitation was Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, Mo., from 4 until 8 p.m. The family received friends at that time at the funeral home.

Gary W. Hansbrough
Feb. 13, 1951 - Nov. 20, 2003
Gary W. Hansbrough, 52, Seneca died at 7:14 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at his home after an illness. Gary was born Feb. 13, 1951, the son of Wayne and Betty Hansbrough in Maywood, Calif. He was a Viet Nam Army veteran. He worked as a pressman for a copping company. Gary married Cindy Fortner April 20, 2002, in Miami, Okla., and she survives. Additional survivors include one son, Brian Hansbrough, Noel, Mo.; two daughters, Angie Reed, state of Kansas and Heather Hansbrough, Winterset, Iowa; two step-daughters, Callie Hillburn and Chanae Fortner; his father and mother, Wayne and Caroline, Dallas, Texas; three brothers, Larry Hansbrough and Dennis Hansbrough both of Des Moines, Iowa, and Wayne Hansbrough of Houston of Texas; one sister, Cyndi Hinson, Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Noah Reed, Brittany Reed, Starley Reed, Adam Huffman and Zachary Hansbrough. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home Chapel, Seneca, with Bro. Gordon Thorn officiating. Burial was in the Seneca Cemetery with Fred Comfort, Jim Fellows, Randy Fortner, Chris Fortner, Terry Finch and Jerry Taylor serving as pallbearers. The family received friends after 5 p.m. at the family home, 1303 Wyandotte St., Seneca, Sunday.

Shirley Ethridge
July 27, 1946 - Nov. 20, 2003
Shirley Jean Ethridge, 57, of Anderson, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2003, at 7:55 p.m. at Freeman-West Hospital in Joplin, Mo., after an illness. Shirley Jean Ethridge was born July 27, 1946, in Noel, Mo., to the late James A. Garfield and Susie (Anderson) Mathews. She was a lifelong resident of McDonald County, Mo. She married Glen Ethridge on April 12, 1974, in Miami, Okla. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include one daughter, Tammy Mills of Pineville, Mo.; five grandchildren, Timothy Mills, Tyler Mills, Tara Mills, Travis Crowder and Tessa Crowder; two brothers, Sherman Mathews of Carterville, Mo., and Henry Mathews of the state of Idaho; two sisters, Hazel Leach of Anderson, Mo., and Dixie Pogue of Sulphur Springs, Ark. Funeral services for Shirley Ethridge were 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Doris Schlessman officiated. Burial was in the Butler Creek Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Ark. Visitation was Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, from noon until 6 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family received friends at the funeral home from 2 until 3 p.m.

 Joe M. Collins
May 31, 1944 - Feb. 3, 2004
Joe Mitch Collins, 59, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, with his wife and children by his side. Joe was born May 31, 1944, in Fayetteville, Ark. He was a truck driver for 40 years. Joe was a member of Buffalo Creek Baptist Church of Tiff City. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association. He enjoyed going to the children’s homes of Miami, Okla. He loved seeing God’s world from a motorcycle with his wife Nelda. He is survived by his wife Nelda, three daughters - Kristi Reemer of Oklahoma, Tina Lowe and husband Bradley of Oklahoma, Lori Remer of Oklahoma, one son - John Collins and wife Myra of Arkansas, his mother - Mary Ballard of Anderson, three brothers and one sister, and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother, maternal and paternal grandparents. He was so loved by his family and many friends. He will be missed so much by all who knew him. Funeral services for Joe Collins were at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in Anderson, Mo. Bro. Mick Evans and Bro. Dale Wilson officiated. Burial was in the Mineral Springs Cemetery in West Fork, Ark. Pallbearers were Ed Hults, Don Hopper, Tommy Layer, Mike Hall, Chet Smith and Bob Floriano. Grandchildren Justin Collins, Jeremy Collins, Ike Remmer and Utah Remmer were honorary pallbearers. Visitation was Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, from noon until 8 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willow Crest Children’s Home in Miami, Okla., in care of Ozark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 520, Anderson, MO 64831.

Faye Durbin
Feb. 16, 1936 - Feb. 4, 2004
Ethel Faye Durbin, 67, of Anderson, Mo., died at 5:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at Missouri Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon, Mo., after an illness. Mrs. Durbin was born on Feb. 18, 1936, in Turkey Ford Community, Okla. She had lived in Anderson, Mo., most of her life. She was a cafeteria cook at the high school in Anderson, Mo., at Hudson Foods in Noel, Mo., and at church camp. She was a member of the Trinity Pentecostal Church at Goodman, Mo. She loved teaching Sunday school before losing her eyesight. She married Ralph Durbin on June 28, 1958 in Yakima, Wash. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Kevin Durbin of Anderson, Mo.; two daughters, Janice Durbin of Anderson, Mo., and Norma Farmer of Pineville, Mo.; a brother, Clayton Burtrum of North Carolina; two sisters, Kathern Vickers of Joplin, Mo., and Vinita Carey of Oronogo, Mo.; five grandchildren, Tony McReynolds, Katie Baker, Desarae Farmer, Cameron Farmer and Sierra Farmer. Funeral services for Ethel Faye Durbin were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Herman Jolly officiated. Burial was in the New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Visitation was on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, from noon until 7 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral in Anderson, Mo. The family received friends from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Ethel Faye Durbin in care of the funeral home.

Wilburn Charles ‘Shorty’ Nance
Nov. 24, 1933 - Feb. 4, 2004
Wilburn Charles “Shorty” Nance, 70, of Sallisaw was born Nov. 24, 1933, at Lookeba, Okla., to Wilson and Blance Edna Carter Nance. He died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, in Sallisaw, Okla. He was a laborer. He is survived by: four daughters, Elsie Nester of Kansas, Angela Massey and husband, Milton, of Marble City, Okla., Amy Rider and husband Larry Trent, of Marble City, Okla., and Abby Baber of Sallisaw, Okla.; one sister, Geraldine Williams Clark and husband, Ted, of Arizona; four nephews and one niece; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Preceding him in death were: his parents; wife, Shirley Nance; a brother, Douglas Nance; and two sisters, Mildred May Freestone and Lucille Scott Ramsey. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at the Belfonte Baptist Church with the Rev. Rickey Osburne officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery under the direction of the Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Pallbearers were Milton Massey, Trent Rider, Larry Hines, Cliff Baber, Bo Summers and Robert Johnston.

Inez Levier
March 20, 1921 - Feb. 4, 2004
Inez Mary Levier, 82, of Pineville, Mo., died at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at McDonald County Beverly Health and Rehab Center in Anderson, Mo., after an illness. Inez Levier was born on March 20, 1921, in Gypsium, Kan., to the late Alphansus and Grace (Akers) Haley. She has lived here for two years, coming from Manhattan, Kan., to be closer to her son. She was a member of the Catholic church in Manhattan, Kan. She formerly worked as a dietitian at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husbands, Melvin Johnson, Lee Raymond Tilden, Tommy Webb and Joe Levier. She was also preceded in death by two children, a daughter, Shirley Engles and a son, Douglas Lee Tilden a twin of Delor Tilden, a brother Dale Haley and a sister Arlene Lambden. Inez Levier is survived by one son Delor Tilden and his wife, Judy, of Pineville, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one brother Arthur Haley of Camden, Kan., and one sister, Mercedes Gifford of San Diego, Calif. Funeral services for Inez Levier were at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Burial was in the Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, Mo. Visitation was on Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, from 10 a.m. until service time at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

John Walter Barger
Feb. 24, 1918 - Jan. 28, 2004
John Walter Barger, 85, formerly of Ginger Blue, passed from this earth on Jan. 28, 2004. He had lived in Parkville, Mo., for several years, progressively failing in health. He was born in Huntsville, Mo., to Walter Wade Barger and Grace Beatrice Summerfield on Feb. 24, 1918. He married Lois May Creed on May 26, 1939; they divorced in 1985. He served in the Naval Reserve in World War II as a radio technician. He received his PhD in physical chemistry in 1951 from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He then worked for duPont de Nemours and Company in Virginia, from 1951-1957, as a research chemist in textile fibers. He and his family then moved to Kansas City, where he worked as assistant director of the chemistry division for Midwest Research Institute. He supervised research and development programs for the Defense and State Departments, Space Agencies, and the Department of Agriculture. In 1968, he relocated and built a home in the Pittsburg, Mo., area north of Bolivar. He was a professor and chairman of the chemistry department at Southwest Baptist College until 1972. He then moved to Ginger Blue and built another home. He taught mathematics and science at McDonald County High School from 1972 to 1976. In partial retirement, he worked as an inspector for several area mobile home manufacturers. He appeared in the 9th edition of American Men of Science, the 1970-71 edition of Personalities of the West and Midwest, and the 1974-75 edition of Who's Who in the Midwest. He is survived by a sister, Rachel Keller of Moberly, Mo.; three daughters, Valda Pancoast of Wheat Ridge, Colo., Renee Goddijn of Parkville, Mo., and Beth Smith of Joplin, Mo.; one nephew, Phillip Keller; four grandchildren, Inga and Greta Goddijn of Chicago,Ill., Ted Pancoast of Kettle Falls, Wash., and Dori Canelas, of Raleigh, N.C., and two great-grandchildren also survive him. He was preceded in death by a son, John Barger, Jr., and a sister, Thelma Nadene Barger. He was an intellectual man, a quick-witted thinker with a bountiful sense of humor. In his early years he was a photographer of such places as Yellowstone National Park as well as his home and family. In later years, hunting and fishing became his hobbies. He had a reverence for wildlife and delighted in feeding critters, feathered or furred, that would visit his home in Ginger Blue. He was very fond of his cats. His heart of gold radiated out to all who knew him. Graveside services were held, with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery in Moberly, Mo., on Jan. 31. Contributions may be made to your local Humane Society, or McDonald County High School.

Letha Bingham
Oct. 28, 1916 - Feb. 5, 2004
Letha Bingham, age 87, died at 10:14 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, in her home near Jay, Okla. She was born Oct. 28, 1916, at Springdale, Ark. She was a homemaker and a nursing aid/cook at Guinn Nursing Home for many years. She married Richard Bingham on Dec. 23, 1936. He preceded her in death in 1988. Also preceding her in death were two grandson and three great-grandchildren. Surviving are five sons, Jim, Truman, Larry, Mack and Dan Bingham all of Jay, Okla.; six daughters, Gladys Bratton and Edna Gibe, both of Jay, Okla., Hazel Pramberg in Southwest City, Mo., Wilma Vaughn in Spavinaw, Okla., Ilene Browers of Springdale, Ark., and Dorothy Key in Anderson, Mo.; two brothers, Troy B. Davis in Spavinaw and Robert Davis in Roseburg, Ore.; one sister, Evelyn Renfro in Bartlesville, Okla.; 36 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in the Southside Church of Christ with Steve Stenzel officiating. The interment was in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery. The grandsons served as pallbearers. There was a visitation at 6 p.m. Monday. The services were under the direction of the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Jay, Okla.

Bea Robins
Jan. 16, 1921 - Feb. 8, 2004
Bernadine June Robins, 83, of Omaha, Neb., formerly of Anderson, Mo., died at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Echo Hills Health Care in Omaha, Neb., after an illness. Bea Robins was born on Jan. 16, 1921, in Kansas City, Mo., to the late John William and Lillie Edna (Glass) Mabin. She was a homemaker. She had lived in Omaha, Neb., to be near her son, but had lived most of her life in Anderson, Mo. She attended the Anderson Full Gospel Church. She married Fred Lester Robins on Nov. 15, 1938, in Alliance, Neb. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1988. Surviving are three sons, Fred Robins, Jr., of the state of N.J., Kenneth Robins of Omaha, Neb. and Minales Robins of Burlington, Iowa; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Bea Robins will be 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Pastor Cecil Hall will officiate. Burial will be in the Ruddick Cemetery at Garfield, Ark. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, from 10 a.m. until service time at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

Joyce Forbes
Feb. 4, 1952 - March 21, 2004
Joyce Marie Forbes, 52, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., died Sunday, March 21, 2004, at 10:10 a.m. at Freeman-Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo., after a sudden illness. Joyce Marie Forbes was born Feb. 4, 1952, in Diaz, Ark., to the late James and Dollie (Elledge) Mooring. She had lived in the Rocky Comfort area since 1997 coming from Yakima, Wash. She attended Living Word Mission and Union Chapel. Mrs. Forbes worked for the McDonald County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Pineville, Mo. She formerly worked for 17 years for the Department of Agriculture in the state of Washington. She married Rex Forbes July 26, 1990, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Additional survivors include two sons, Dennis Forbes and wife Minday, and their two children, Jacob and Joelle, of Selah, Wash.; one step-son, Terry Waggoner of Yakima, Wash.; two brothers, James Mooring Jr. of Henning, Tenn., and Larry Mooring of Maynard, Ark.; two sisters, Marilyn Harris of Henning, Tenn., and Nina Buettenmuller of Blytheville, Ark., and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Joyce Forbes were Friday, March 26, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. The Rev. Frank Arnall officiated. Visitation for Joyce Forbes was Thursday, March 25, 2004, from noon until 8 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family received friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to Union Cemetery in care of Ozark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 520, Anderson, Mo. 64831.

Archie Thomas Edwards, III
July 30, 1962 - March 15, 2004
Archie Thomas Edwards, III, affectionately known as Tom Edwards, surrendered his life on March 15, 2004, in San Francisco, Calif. He was born at Brooke General Hospital, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on July 30, 1962. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrna Lee Marris Edwards who passed to Heaven June 10, 1982. He is survived by his father, Archie T. Edwards, Jr., also known as Tom, his stepmother, Betty Jean Edwards, both of Bentonville, Ark.; his sister, Jennifer Cheramie, her husband, Mark, and their daughter, Renee of Dallas, Texas; his aunt, Carolyn Moody and her husband, Carlton; his uncle, Bob Edwards and his wife, Debbie; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Tom graduated from McDonald County High School in 1980, attended Crowder College, Missouri Southern State University and graduated from Baylor University with a 4.0 GPA in his chosen major, Latin. He worked at various occupations in Austin and Houston, Texas, Boston, Mass., and San Francisco, Calif. Tom was born with a life-threatening birth defect and was operated the first time at the age of 13 hours - his emotional and physical problems plagued him all his life. For the first time in almost 42 years, he is at peace and with Jesus and his mother in Heaven. He attended an Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. His earthly body was cremated and while there will be no burial, there was a memorial service at the First Baptist Church, 409 Johnson, Lowell, Ark., at 10 a.m. on the morning of March 29, 2004, conducted by Pastor Gary Thomas and the Rev. Don Willis.

Elmer McGarrah
Sept. 15, 1918 - March 29, 2004
Elmer McGarrah, 85, passed away Monday, March 29, 2004, at the Granby House Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born Sept. 15, 1918, in Wedington, Ark., to Jesse Randolph and Nellie (Howes) McGarrah. Elmer married Mae (Flaxbeard) McGarrah Dec. 4, 1937, in Neosho. She preceded him in death in 2002. They lived in the Wheaton area for 37 years coming from California. Elmer was a member of the Carpenter’s Union for 55 years and was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mae; one son, James, and one daughter, Betty McGarrah and a brother, Alva McGarrah. He is survived by one son, Larry McGarrah of Farmington, Ark.; two daughters, Marlene Gunter and Marie Paul, both of Wheaton, Mo.; two brothers, Joseph McGarrah of Stella and Virgil McGarrah of Joplin, Mo.; three sisters, Hazel Lawson of Stella, Mo.; Martha Plumlee of Wheaton, Mo., and Gladys Carlin of Rocky Comfort, Mo.; 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004, at the Wheaton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Stella with visitation from 6 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Vergie Spencer
Aug. 20, 1930 - May 17, 2004
Vergie Ruth Forsyth Spencer, age 73 of Joplin, passed away at 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2004, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center after a long illness. Born August 20, 1930 in Anderson, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee Forsyth and Pearl Watson Forsyth. She moved to Joplin in 1951 from Anderson. A homemaker most of her life, she also worked for Stanley Products, demonstrated Coca-Cola in area grocery stores and was a member of the Southern Bells. On September 2, 1951, she married Ernest Spencer at Harrison, Ark. He survives. Additional survivors include a son, Ernest Spencer Jr. of Carthage; three daughters, Kathleen Caywood and husband David, Janet Bettis and husband Butch, Barbara Carr and husband Bryan, all of Joplin; a brother, Hilton Forsyth and wife Judy of Lone Oak, Texas; a sister, Hazel Greenslade of Carl Junction; 11 grandchildren; 5 stepgrandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and 6 great-stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at Parker Mortuary Chapel with Bob Wilson, Frances and Gene Drake officiated. Interment followed at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with Richard Russell, John Spencer, Joe Spencer, David Brien, Joe Kennedy and David W. Caywood served as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society.

Roy Reed
April 13, 1950 - May 18, 2004
Roy Sherman Reed, 54, of Anderson, Mo., died on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 3:35 p.m. as the result of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 90 in McDonald County, Mo. Roy Reed was born on April 13, 1950, in Anderson, Mo., to the late Presley Sherman and Ruby Lucille (Elliot) Reed. He had lived all of his life in the Anderson, Mo., area. He was a member of the Buffalo Creek Baptist Church in Tiff City, Mo. He had been a McDonald County Employee for about eight years. Roy Reed is survived by one daughter, Misty Hargis of Joplin, Mo., one brother, Joe Reed of Claremoore, Okla., and seven grandchildren. Funeral services for Roy Reed were held on Saturday, May 22, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Buffalo Creek Baptist Church in Tiff City, Mo. Pastor Mike Evans officiated. Burial will be held in the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Visitation was held on Friday, May 21, 2004 from noon until 8 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family received friends at the funeral home from 7 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given for the college fund for his grandchildren. Contributions should be made to the Hargis-Starchman College Fund in care of the funeral home.

Richard L. McClellan
April 27, 1955 - May 19, 2004
Rocky Comfort, Mo. - Richard L. McClellan, 49, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at his home. Richard was born April, 27, 1955, at Cassvile, Mo., to Hugh Carson and Clona Dell (Brazell) McClellan. He had lived most of his life in the Rocky Comfort area. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Clona; two sons, Bradley Allen McClellan of Jefferson City, Mo., and Richard Lee, Jr. “Chip” McClellan of Neosho, Mo., along with one sister, Connie Christen of Monett and one grandchild. He had worked as a drywaller in the construction business until he became disabled. Services were Monday, May 24, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Wheaton Funeral Home in Wheaton, Mo., with visitation preceding the services at 1 p.m. until service time. The Rev. Duane Barnett officiated. Burial was held at Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo.

Kathleen Browning
Dec. 29, 1913 - May 19, 2004
Kathleen Browning, 90, of Noel, Mo., died on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 11:40 p.m. at Gravette Medical Center in Gravette, Ark., after an illness. Kathleen Browning was born on Dec. 29, 1913, in Noel, Mo., to the late Charles Arthur and Mattie Ellen (Donaghue) Browning. She had lived most of her life in Noel, Mo. She was a member of the Noel United Methodist Church. She was an owner, an operator, manager of the Bluff Dwellers Cavern in Noel for many years. Kathleen Browning is survived by one brother, Forest Browning of Noel, Mo., two sisters, Marta Lou Browning of Anderson, Mo., and Reita Bunch of Noel, Mo. Cremation was done by the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. A memorial service for Kathleen Browning was held on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 4 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo. The Rev. David Howlett officiated. The cremains are to be buried at a later date in the Butler Creek Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Ark.

Iris W. Ramsey
April 16, 1915 - May 19, 2004
Iris W. Ramsey, 89, of Noel, Mo., died on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 9 p.m. at Gravette Medical Center in Gravette, Ark., after an illness. Iris Ramsey was born on April 16, 1915, to the late Floyd and Nellie Pearl (Alexander) Woods in the Liberty Community of McDonald County, Mo. She lived in the Southwest City/Noel areas most of her life. She was a homemaker, farm wife and U.S.D.A. Poultry Inspector. She was a charter member of the Southwest City American Legion Ladies Auxillary. She married Harry Benjaman Ramsey on April 22, 1941, at Anderson, Mo. He died on July 28, 1990. Also preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers, Jim Woods and Ted Woods, and one sister, Fern Mitchell. Iris Ramsey is survived by one daughter, Jean Ann Sovereign and husband Mark of Neosho, Mo., one brother, Stewart Woods of Grants Pass, Or., two sisters, her twin Ivy Price of Goodman, Mo., and Violet Schepis of Garden City, N.Y., two grandchildren, Scott Wylie and wife Jill Gengelbach-Wylie of Orlando, Fl., Lily Soveriegn of Springdale, Ark.,and several nephews and neices. The funeral service for Iris Ramsey was held Saturday, May 22, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo. The Rev. Hank Gorman officiated. Burial was held in the Southwest City Cemetery, in Southwest City, Mo. Pallbearers were Scott Wylie, Mark Sovereign, John Price, Sr., Jim Price, Doug Price, and Mark Price. Honorary pallbearers were Robbie Price, John Grant Price, and Bob Price. Visitation was on Friday, May 21, 2004, at the Ozark Funeral Home, in Noel, Mo., from noon until 8 p.m. The family received friends from 7 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

Betty Martin
April 4, 1943 - May 22, 2004
Betty Sharon Martin, 61, of Anderson, Mo., died Saturday, May 22, 2004, at 4:22 p.m. at Freeman-Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo., after an illness. Betty Martin was born April 4, 1943, in Jane, Mo., to the late Luther Lewis and Marjorie (Jones) Lewis. She was a lifelong resident of McDonald County. She was a homemaker. She married J.L. Martin Feb. 17, 1959, in Miami, Okla. He survives of the home in Anderson, Mo. Additional survivors include one son Jerry L. Martin and wife, Patricia of Southwest City, Mo., and their children, Lindsey Jo Martin and Anthony Hall; one daughter, Kelly D. Griffith and husband Rocky of St. James, Mo., and their children, Megan, Kolgy and Reagan; her mother Marjorie Lewis of Pineville, Mo.; three brothers, Jerry Lewis of Raymore, Mo., James David Lewis of Carthage, Mo., Dennis Lewis of Garfield, Ark.; two sisters, Norma Gardner of Pineville, Mo., Donna Peck of Anderson, Mo. Graveside services for Betty Lewis was Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. The Rev. Larry Jones officiated. Visitation was Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., from noon until 7 p.m. The family received friends from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Robert Nunley, Jr.
July 10, 1979 - May 22, 2004
Robert Wayne Nunley, Jr., 24, of Anderson, Mo., died Saturday, May 22, 2004, in Jewett, Texas, of injuries received in an auto accident. Robert Nunley, Jr., was born July 10, 1979, in Neosho, Mo. He was a lifelong McDonald County resident. He graduated from McDonald County High School in 1997 where he was active in FFA. He was a regional champion bull rider during high school. He graduated from Franklin Tech in Joplin in 1998. He was currently working for Allstate Tanks of Grove in the Houston, Texas, area. Robert Nunley, Jr., is survived by two sons, Colby Nunley of Stella, Mo., Jonathan Nunley; his mother, Kim Cooper and stepfather Ray of Anderson, Mo.; his father Robert Nunley, Sr., and stepmother Kelly of Seneca, Mo.; two brothers, Jacob Nunley and Travis Nunley, both of Anderson, Mo.; two sisters, Alison Nelson and Desa Cooper, both of Anderson, Mo.; four stepsisters, Jennifer Mitchell of Joplin, Mo., Jamie McAllister of Neosho, Mo., Kristy Smith of Joplin, Mo., and Tammy Cooper of Neosho, Mo.; one stepbrother, Tyler Yates of Seneca, Mo.; maternal grandparents, Bob and Nancy Robertson of Anderson, Mo.; paternal grandparents, Bob and Joan Nunley of Anderson, Mo.; maternal great-grandparents, Rupert and Shirley Green of Miami, Okla. Graveside services for Robert Nunley, Jr., were held Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Mr. Lance Meador officiated. Visitation was Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., from noon until 8 p.m. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the organ donor program in care of the funeral home.

Darrell Wallis
Nov. 16, 1933 - June 16, 2004
Darrell Gene Wallis, 70, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of Anderson, Mo., died Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at his home in Spokane, Wash., after a sudden illness. Darrell Wallis was born Nov. 16, 1933, in Anderson, Mo. He attended school in Anderson, Northeastern A&M College in Miami, Okla., and one semester at Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla. He then moved to California and then to Spokane, Wash., where he has lived most of his life. Darrell Wallis is survived by his mother, Pearl Wallis of Anderson, Mo.; one brother, Dale Wallis of Woodbridge, Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Wallis and one brother, Robert Wallis. Graveside services for Darrell Wallis was at 10 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004, at the New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Paul Wilson officiated. Gayle Brock and Carl Thomas were honorary pallbearers. There was no visitation. Local arrangements were under the direction of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

Virginia King Long
Sept. 27, 1914 - June 23, 2004
Virginia King Long passed away June 23, 2004, in Clinton, Tenn. Virginia King was born Sept. 27, 1914, to Lois Prater King and Issac Spencer King in Pineville, Mo. She graduated from Pineville High School in 1931. After graduation she worked in her Aunt Elizabeth Worley's beauty salons. Virginia married Frank Chambers in 1936 and shortly after moved to California. She worked at defense plants during the war years. Frank and Virginia were married for nineteen years. Five years after their divorce, Virginia and Ralph Long were married. In 1963 the Longs moved to Tennessee, his home state. They enjoyed the rural life there until his death in 1985. For the past four years Virginia lived at Hermitage Gardens Assisted Living in Clinton, Tenn. Virginia was predeceased by her parents, a sister, Ada Bayne of Pineville, Mo., a nephew, Gene Bayne of Joplin, Mo., many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She lived a long and full life and was blessed with a beautiful and loving nature. Once when asked what she knew for sure, Virginia replied "I know how little I know. Life passes us by quickly and we don't take advantage of what's there. Do now the things that make you happy!" She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services will be held in Clinton, Tennessee. Virginia will be buried beside her beloved husband Ralph.

C.A. Harnar
June 18, 1932 - June 23, 2004
C.A. Harnar, 72, of Southwest City, Mo., was called home by God Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at his home in Southwest City, Mo., after a sudden illness. C.A. Harnar was born June 18, 1932, in Lanagan, Mo. He was raised in Lanagan, Mo. He served four years in the armed forces. He operated a Sinclair station and then Harnar Garage at Southwest City for many years. He was a member of the Southwest City United Methodist Church. He married Joan V. Smith on Dec. 29, 1956. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include one son, Michael D. Harnar of Okla.; two daughters, April Lee Randall of Southwest City, Mo., and Rhonda Jo Barth of Noel, Mo.; one brother, George Harnar of Noel, Mo.; one sister, Leona Latty of Lanagan, Mo.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Charles Harnar; one son, Patrick Harnar; six sisters, three infants, Lena, Dulay and Edith and Hazel Brown, Mildred Abercrombie, and Mable Johnston; four brothers, Clifford “Buck” Harnar, Charles Harnar, Grover Harnar and Jerry Wayne Harnar. Funeral services for C.A. Harnar were 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the Southwest City United Methodist Church in Southwest City, Mo. The Rev. David Howlett officiated. Burial was in the Southwest City Cemetery in Southwest City, Mo. The Rev. Walt Nielsen conducted the graveside rites. Nephews Dustin Smith, Lee Smith, Mike Blecha, Kevin Blecha, Kenny Buckner and Darrell Epperson served as pallbearers. Carson Blecha, Eual “Bud” Smith and James Perry “Huck” Smith served as honorary pallbearers. Visitation was Friday, June 25, 2004, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City, Mo., from noon until 8 p.m. The family received friends at the funeral from 6 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of the Ozark Funeral Home.

Kelli Ferrel-Carmical
Died June 22, 2004
GROVE, Okla. – Kelli Ferrel-Carmical passed away Tuesday morning, June 22, 2004, from a long, hard fought illness. For the people that really knew her, she was an inspiration, a beautiful, educated, hard worker with nothing but kindness in her heart. She will be tremendously missed by all of her family and friends. We will always love you and miss you. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Worley-Liginbuel Funeral Home Chapel, Grove, Okla.

James Gilbert Martin
Feb. 8, 1926 - June 22, 2004
The Rev. James Gilbert Martin, 78, Goodman, Mo., died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 8, 1926, in White Rock, Texas, to Thomas Clay Martin and Sarepta Alice (Freeman) Martin. The Rev. Martin moved to this area in 1971. He was a Southern Baptist minister for 50 years. He served as pastor of the Splitlog Baptist Church for 20 years and retired in 1991. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and taught at Crowder Vo-tech for 10 years. He and Mary Alice Vines were married Feb. 8, 1947, in Hereford, Texas. She survives. Additional survivors include three daughters, Alice Lee Martin, Berthoud, Colo., Judith Maye Haines, San Anselmo, Calif., and Tami Deane Martin, Kansas City, Mo.; one son, Gregory James Martin, Goodman, Mo.; one sister, Ella Mae Hnatke, Houston, Texas; four brothers, Thomas Clay Martin, Jr., Orlanda, Fla., Jesse Billie Martin, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Kenneth Luther Martin, Lubbock, Texas, and Ralph Freeman Martin, Amarillo, Texas; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Joy Willet, Rebecca Jo Waisner, James Todd Martin and Lisa Lee Martin; five great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Reed Martin, a brother, Robert Calvin Martin and sister Kathleen Cole. Services were 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Splitlog Baptist Church, Goodman. Mark Hull officiated and the Rev. Chadd Pendegraft assisted. Interment followed at Banner Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Todd Martin, Brian Willet, Dan Waisner, Eric Letts, Greg Dodson, Robert Born and Josh Andrews. Warren Townsend served honorary pallbearer. Contributions in memory of the Rev. Martin may be made to World Vision, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850. Arrangements were under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Mo..

Robert Arnold
Sept. 4, 1944 - June 21, 2004
Robert Allen Arnold, 59, of Anderson, Mo., died Monday, June 21, 2004, at 7:45 a.m. at his home after a long illness. Robert Arnold was born Sept. 4, 1944, at Liberal, Kan., the son of Robert “Bob” and Ruby I. (Crawford) Arnold. He graduated from Sublette High School in Sublette, Kan. He was in the reserves for 20 years in Garden City, Kan. He worked for Williams Gas Co. in Ulysses, Kan. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Rolla, Kan., and a long time member of the Eagles Lodge in Garden City, Kan. He and Marion Keaton were married Sept. 25, 1982, at Garden City, Kan. He moved from Larned, Kan., to Anderson, Mo., in 1999. Robert Arnold is survived by his wife, Marion Arnold of Anderson, Mo.; five daughters, Shelly Turner and husband Keith of Jacksonville, Fla., Tracy Davis and husband Mike of Holcomb, Kan., Adrianna Gumina and husband Salvatore of St. Mary’s, Ga., Heidi Arnold of Jacksonville, Fla., Naomi Arnold of Wichita, Kan.; his mother, Ruby I. Arnold of Sublette, Kan.; one sister, Linda Parks and husband Bob of Garden City, Kan.; five grandchildren, Amanda Arnold, Allison Arnold, Ashley Arnold, Salvatore Gumina and Mackenzie Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Arnold and an infant sister, Lana Pearl Arnold. Graveside services for Robert Arnold were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004, at the Rolla Cemetery in Rolla, Kan. Minister Richard Martin officiated. Memorials have been established for either the American Cancer or Diabetes Fund. Memorials may be mailed to Haskell County Funeral Home, P.O. Box 607, Sublette, Kan. 67877. Local arrangements were under the direction of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

Marcella Faye Fletcher
Aug. 25, 1952 - June 25, 2004
Marcella Faye Fletcher, 51, of Rogers, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at Barry County Care Center in Cassville, Mo. She was born Aug. 25, 1952, in Barry County, Mo., to Harold Barron Fletcher and Lois Cynthia Mahurin Fletcher. She enjoyed magazines, music and singing in church, drinking tea and eating fried chicken, and watching the Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune on T.V. She attended the Church of Today in Pea Ridge and is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors are four brothers, Edward Harold Fletcher and wife Elizabeth Faye, Ernest Denver Fletcher and wife Ethel Maye, Farrel Gene Fletcher and wife Virginia, and Jimmy Ray Fletcher and wife Kay all of Jacket, Mo.; two sisters, Edith Lorene Tidwell and husband Rick of Rogers, and Evelyn Marie Fletcher of Pineville, Mo.; and many nieces, nephews, friends and her church family. Funeral was set for Monday, June 28, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Today in Pea Ridge with Pastor Brian Tidwell officiating. Burial was at the Pea Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge. Visitation was set for Sunday, June 27, 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home.

LaDonna Manke
Oct. 26, 1965 - June 24, 2004
LaDonna Kay Manke, 38, of Goodman, Mo., died Thursday, June 24, 2004, at 4:15 p.m. at her home after an illness. LaDonna Manke was born Oct. 26, 1965, in Stella, Mo., to the late Perry Joe Rodney and Sharon Kay (Sutton) Rodney. She lived most of her life in Goodman, Mo. She was a member of the Racine Christian Church. She worked at O’Sullivans in Lamar, Mo., for 13 years, returning to Goodman three years ago. She married Brian Manke April 5, 1999, in Barton County. He survives of the home in Goodman, Mo. Additional survivors include her mother, Sharon Rodney of Neosho, Mo.; one stepson, David Brian Manke of Golden City, Mo.; one stepdaughter, Erica Brooke Manke of Golden City, Mo.; one sister, Michelle Renee Embrey of Stella, Mo., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for LaDonna Manke were held Monday, June 28, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. John Sinclair officiated. Burial was in the Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson, MO. There was no visitation.

Maggie Meador Parker
September 14, 2004
A retired Missouri state employee, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary, La. She was 84 and a native of Southwest City, Mo. She was buried at Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary, La. Maggie is survived by a daughter Sue Ann and son-in-law Jerry Bresee of Pierre Part, La.; grandsons, Douglas and Marcus Bresee of Denham Springs, La.; four great grandchildren, Sarah, Jacob, Zachary and Grant of Denham Springs, La.; sisters, Ilean Waldo, Westfield, Ma., Doris Church, Seneca, Mo. and Maxine Fletcher, Gravette, Ark. Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Parker, retired U.S. Army, her parents Asa and Vera Meador, brothers Charles and Kenneth and a sister, Virginia Rose. Maggie was a member of community Christian Church, Jefferson City, Mo. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s foundation. The Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 1100 Fla. Blvd., Baton Rouge, La. 70815 was in charge or arrangements.

Douglas “Grizz” E. Price
Aug. 31, 1939 - Sept. 25, 2004
Douglas “Grizz” E. Price, 65 of Anderson, Mo. died on Saturday, September 25, 2004, at 1:25 p.m. at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Mo. from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Douglas was born on August 31, 1939 in Carthage, Mo. to the late Richard A. and Mary s. (Sayre) Price. He had lived in the Anderson area where he was self-employed for the past 20 years coming from the Joplin and Carthage area where he worked as a plumber. He married Patricia Pauline Ward on November 12, 1966. He loved gardening and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Robert Price. Survivors include his wife Pat of the home; one son, Roger Price of Joplin, Mo.; one daughter, Tina Fitchner of Lanagan, Mo.; three brothers, Richard Price of Winslow, Ark., Kenneth Price of California and Gary Price of Webb City, Mo., one sister, Thelma Singleterry of Riverside, Calif. and five grandchildren, Michael and Melody Price as well as Aaron, Amber and Tyler Fitchner. A memorial service for Mr. Price was held on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Burial will be held at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Winslow, Ark. Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home of Anderson, Mo.

David Scott Bertschy
Nov. 11, 1964 - Sept. 25, 2004
David Scott Bertschy, age 39, of Lanagan, Mo. died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2004, in the Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Mo. Scott was born Nov. 11, 1964, in Gravette, Ark., to the late Rex and Dana (Sanders) Bertschy. Scott spent most of his early life in the Bentonville, Ark., area. For six years he was employed as a law clerk in Kansas City, Mo., and greatly enjoyed his position. For the last three years he made him home in Pineville, Mo. In his spare time Scott enjoyed surfing the net, playing cards with his family and friends and restoring old furniture. He was preceded in death by his parents, and maternal grandmother Nell McCurdy. Survivors include three brothers: Shawn Price and wife Michelle, of Bentonville, Ark., Jonathan Rivett of Rogers, Ark., and Jason Rivett of Bentonville, Ark. Two stepbrothers, Patrick Rivett and wife, Tina of Enid, Okla. and David Rivett of Springdale, Ark. A stepsister, Melissa Nichols and husband, Richard of Pittsburg, Kan. Three aunts, Wilma Anglin and husband, Leonard of Jenks, Okla., Sherron Ellis and husband, Tucker of Pineville, Mo., and Brenda Cole of Bentonville, Ark. Funeral services for David Scott Bertschy were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2004, in the Ozark funeral Home Chapel, of Anderson, Mo. with the Rev. Larry Jones and the Rev. Jim Haffecke officiating. Kevin Whited, Jonathan Rivett, Rick Riley, David Rivett, Jason Rivett and Shawn Price served as pallbearers and Rich Overman, George Caspescha and John Thompson as honorary pallbearers. Burial was in the Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, Mo. Visitation was Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Memorials are being directed to the Pineville Cemetery care fund and contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home of Anderson, Mo.

Tyler Tolliver
September 11, 2004
Tyler Harrison Tolliver, stillborn infant son of Donald Edward Tolliver, Jr., and Kendra Sue (Wommack) Tolliver, died on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, at 8:41 a.m. He is survived by his parents Donald and Kendra Tolliver of Jay, Okla.; one brother, Donald Edward Tolliver, III, “Trey”; two half sisters, Gabriel Tolliver and Shelby Tolliver, both of Jay, Okla.; a maternal grandmother, Rochelle Wommack of Pineville, Mo.; a maternal grandfather, James Wommack of Reeds, Mo.; maternal great-grandmothers, Ruby Perkins of Pineville, Mo., and Juanita Wommack of Reeds, Mo.; a paternal grandmother, Barbara Parrish of Jay, Okla.; a paternal grandfather, John Hutcheson of Jay, Okla.; paternal great-grandmothers, Beatrice Lawhead of Jay, Okla., and Helen Hutcheson of Anderson, Mo. Graveside services for Tyler Tolliver was Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. Scott Leonard officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

Ivan L. Moore
March 8, 1923 - Sept. 16, 2004
Ivan L. Moore, 81, of Noel, Mo., died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, at his home after an illness. Ivan Moore was born March 8, 1923, in Cleora, Okla., to the late Dorse Cleo and Myrtle Elizabeth (Risingfawn) Moore. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was formerly a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was a former Anderson Police Officer and McDonald County Reserve Deputy. He loved fishing. Ivan Moore was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James O. Moore and Billie D. Moore. Ivan Moore is survived by his wife, Dorothy L. Moore of the home; one daughter, Veronica Franklin of Anderson, Mo., and her fiancé, Lendall Wilson of Noel, Mo.; three grandchildren, Christopher Franklin, Jacob Franklin and Garreth Wilson; one brother, Bobbie Joe Moore of Raymond, Wash.; three sisters, Goldie Mae Hatfield of Neosho, Mo., Sue Tibbs of the state of Missouri, and Margie Roghton of the state of Arkansas; as well as his beloved dog, Sweetie. Funeral services for Ivan Moore were Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo. Bro. Tom Sumner officiated. Burial was in the Noel Cemetery in Noel, Mo. Eddie Sumner, Jerry Roark and McDonald County sheriffs deputies served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were the Rev. James Woolard and the Rev. David Bills. Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004, from noon until 4 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo. The family received friends at the funeral home from 2 until 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Society in care of the funeral home.

Myrna Lee Sanderson
Feb. 17, 1940 - Sept. 15, 2004
Myrna was born Feb. 17, 1940, in Clarke County, Iowa, to the late Joe Roy and Margaret Elizabeth (Gray) Williamson. She attended country school in Liberty Township Clark County, Iowa, and high school in Osceola, Iowa, graduating in the class of 1958. After graduation, she worked for a time in Des Moines, Iowa. Then she worked in a law office in Osceola, Iowa. On Dec. 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to Gary Duane Sanderson. To this union three children were born, Kirk Douglas, Kory David and Kristi Diane. After spending the next few years being a housewife and mother, she went to work as a cashier at the drive-in for Clark County State Bank where she worked for 15 yeas. In June of 1991, Myrna and Gary sold their home in Osceola, Iowa, and moved to Jane, Mo., to start a new life. After moving to Jane, Mo., she started making soft sculpture items to be sold at the various craft fairs in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. She sold items to people from all over the U.S. For the past 10 years Myrna loved to collect dolls and special Barbie holiday dolls. She was a charter member of the Eagles Auxiliary at Osceola, Iowa. She leaves to mourn: her husband Gary; two sons, Kirk and friend Denise Gaddy of Osceola, Iowa, and Kory and wife Teresa of Lanagan, Mo.; one daughter Kristi and friend Tom Weigel of Van Wert, Iowa; grandchildren Shane Sanderson of Anderson, Mo., Randa, Dakota and Kadin Miller of Van Wert, Iowa, and Amanda Sanderson of Durant, Iowa.; three sisters, Mary Kay and husband Dean Frantz of Wellsburg, Iowa., Kathi and husband Gary Hainline of Leon, Iowa, Kellie and husband Terry Carlson of Pea Ridge, Ark.; and seven nieces and nephews, plus the love of her life, her four Yorkshire Terriers, Furbie, Muffin, Duley and Itty Bitty. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Jo Dee, in childhood. Her body will be cremated. The family held a service to honor her life Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. All friends were welcome. Any memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin, Mo.

Franklin Doan Payne
Dec. 15, 1933 - Sept. 21, 2004
Franklin Doan Payne, age 70 years, 9 months, 7 days, went home to be with Jesus at 10 p.m., Sept. 21, 2004, at Joplin’s Freeman/West Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born at rural Rocky Comfort, Mo., on Dec. 15, 1933, to Richard Norman Payne and Mildred Anna Carnell Payne. Frank lived most of his life in and around the Powell area, except for four years he spent in the Navy during the Korean War shortly after graduating from Rocky Comfort High School. He was united in marriage to Louise Day on Dec. 27, 1957, at Miami, Okla. To this union four children were born; Ramona Louise Payne, Timothy Doan Payne Senior, Robert Allen Payne and Franklin Glenn Payne. Frank is survived by his wife, Louise, of the home; a daughter Ramona and husband, Ken Spears, of Rocky Comfort; three grandsons, Jason Cook and wife, Amanda, of Fairview, Mo., Caleb Spears of Rocky Comfort, Mo., and Timothy Doan Payne, Jr., of the U.S. Army; a step-grandson, Jeremy Spears and wife, Chandi, of Bella Vista, Ark.; three granddaughters, Sonya Colvin and husband, Charlie, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., Ashley Cook of Rocky Comfort, Mo., and Samantha Louise Payne of the U.S. Army; three great-granddaughters, McKensie, Chloe and Madison Colvin; a step-great-granddaughter, Taylor Spears and a step-grandson, Cody Colvin; one sister, Doris Lucille Hamilton of Mano, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Dollay Jean Payne of Anderson, Mo.; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his three sons and one brother. Frank loved Jesus and was going to the Wheaton First Baptist Church where he gave his life to the Lord about a year ago. He leaves his family with peace knowing that he is at home in heaven where his Savior and loved ones and friends are that have gone on before. Frank worked as a carpenter for 30 years, then worked at FASC for eight years, retiring in 1997. He loved to fish and hunt. There was nothing he enjoyed more than a good coyote or fox chase. He loved coon hunting with his friends and talking about who had the best coon dog or the fastest running hound, but most of all he loved attending the First Baptist Church and worshipping his Lord. He was a loving husband and father. He was a special grandfather and great-grandfather and he will be sadly missed by his family and many, many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wheaton First Baptist Church. Service was Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Wheaton First Baptist Church. Visitation was from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Wheaton Funeral Home with burial at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Culp officiated.

Mildred Irene Robertson
June 6, 1922 - Sept. 26, 2004
Mildred Irene Robertson, 82 of Parsons, KS passed away on Sunday September 26, 2004, at 12:03 a.m. in Labette County Medical Center in Parsons, Kan. Mrs. Robertson was born on June 6, 1922, to the late Glenn and Ada (Owens) Wylie in Sulphur Springs, Ark. She was raised in Noel, Mo. She married Gerald B. Robertson on Sept. 14, 1946. Being the wife of a serviceman, she made her home in many parts of the United States and also in Japan and England. She was the past president of the officer’s wives club, very active in the Order of the Eastern Star and she also enjoyed golfing and bowling. She was a member of the Noel United Methodist Church in Noel, Mo. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, an infant twin brother, a brother, E. “Nap” Wylie, a sister, Ernestine Coffey and a grandson, Steven Jaskiewicz. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Roberts, a daughter, Susan Beck and husband Dennis of Coffeyville, Kan.; one son, Bryan Robertson and wife Fran of Yucca Valley, Calif., one sister, Glendene Eskridge of Neosho, Mo., as well as five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Robertson will be held on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Noel United Methodist Church in Noel, MO. The Rev. David Howlett will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. Thursday, until the time of service in the church. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, MO. Pallbearers will be Allen Jaskiewicz, Dennis Beck, David Wills, Bryan Robertson, Jim Latimer and Mike Eskridge. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Arthritis Association in care of the Funeral Home.

Lloyd Timothy Frye
Oct. 29, 1953 - Oct. 2, 2004
Lloyd Timothy Frye, 50, of Cassville, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at 2:l0 a.m. at Christian Health Care in Springfield, Mo. Lloyd Frye was born on Oct. 29, l953, in Tulsa, Okla., to Floyd Loyid and Barbara Blanche (Driver) Frye. He lived in Tulsa until moving to Lanagan, Mo., in l980. He moved to Cassville, Mo., in l993. Lloyd graduated from Oklahoma State Tech. in l985 with an associates degree in Auto Parts Management. He worked in retail sales for auto parts stores. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and race cars. He was preceded in death by his father and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Dean and husband Virgil of Cassville, Mo. Also, two brothers, Clarence Frye of Cassville, Mo., and Keith Frye of Lanagan, Mo.; a sister, Elisa Bridgeman and husband Dean of Tulsa, Okla.; four nieces, Faith Bridgeman, Stephanie Zinn, Traci Launius and Karen Bridgeman; two great nieces, and one great nephew. The funeral service for Lloyd Frye will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at l0 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Washburn, MO. The Rev. Sam Mitchell will officiate. Pallbearers will be: Clarence Frye, Paul Dean, Keith Frye, Ed Davis, Dean Bridgeman and Eddie Poe. Burial will be in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn, Mo. Friends may pay their respects on Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, MO from 9-5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association or National Kidney Foundation in care of Ozark Funeral Home.