STELLA M. HICKS OAKLEY - Born August 15, 1924 at Fordwich, Virginia to James Edward Hicks and Annie Virginia Morris. She passed away March 23, 2004 at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Mo. at the age of 79 years. On September 23, 1940, Stella was united in marriage to Paul C. Oakley in Fayetteville, West Virginia. To this union five children were born. Stella is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson and one sister. She is survived by four sons, Paul F. Oakley of Ellis Grove, Ill., James Oscar Oakely of Midway, Ohio, Johnnie Lee Oakley of Cahokia, Ill. and Robert Lloyd Oakley of Eminence; one daughter, Ann Marie Copelin of Morrisonville, Ill.; one sister, Maggie Kratz of Glen Carbon, W. Va.; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Stella attended the United Methodist Church of Eminence and was a member of the Eastern Star. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 26 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Rev. James Doyle officiating. Interment was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona, Mo., under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

ZEKE WALTER OBERZALEK - Born December 20, 1910 in Chicago, IL the son of Zeke and Frances CHERVENKA OBERZALEK and departed this life on February 21, 1992 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO at the age of 81 years. He was united in marriage to Virginia Maxine DENTON on May 29, 1942 at Tulsa, Oklahoma and to this union four children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Stanley Gene. He is survived by his wife, Virginia of Birch Tree, MO; two sons, Franklin D. OBERZALEK of Tacoma, Washington; and Robert Zeke OBERZALEK and wife Claudia of Birch Tree, MO; one daughter, Linda SMOTHERMAN and husband Jack of Mountain View, MO; two sisters, Frances KNUTSEN of Ashville, North Carolina; and Helen HARRIS and husband, William of Sarasota, Florida, one niece, Diane KNUTSEN; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Zeke was a member of the VFW post of Mountain View and a member of the First Baptist Church of Birch Tree. “Sometimes the road to life seems long as we travel through the years, and with a heart that's broken and eyes brimful of tears; we falter in our weariness and sink beside the way, but God leans down and whispers, ‘Child, there'll be another day’. And the road will grow much smoother and much easier to face, so do not be disheartened, this is just a resting place. Until we meet again, Dad and see your loving face.” Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 25, 1991 at 1 pm in the First Baptist Church at Birch Tree with Rev. Truman PULLIAM officiating. Interment was in Oak Forrest Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Wed Sep 12 21:14:03 2007.

EUGENA LENORA 'GENNIE' COUNTS O'DELL - Born Aug. 29, 1923 to Albert and Dessie (Brewster) Counts on Little Shawnee Creek. She departed this life on Dec. 17, 2003 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo., after a long illness. Gennie was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; one son, Johnny Eugene II; her parents; her sister Flora Bland; great-grandson Nolan Barkley; great-great grandson Brey Barkley; two sons-in-law, Gerald Meade and Bill Chilton; and her mother and father-in-law. She is survived by one son, Ben and his wife Peggy of Fredrick, Md.; four daughters, Kay and husband Richard Fair of Desoto, Mo., Joyce and husband Jim Barrett of Winona, Mae Ruth and husband Jim Bockman of Birch Tree, and Maureen Chilton of Winona; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; two step grandchildren and 10 step great-grandchildren; one sister, Floy Bowie of Winona, with whom she shared a very special relationship; and three brothers, Carl and wife Jonell Counts of Fremont, Mo., and Clavin and Burlin Counts of Fremont, Mo. Gennie worked over 30 years at Paramount Cap in Winona, where she held a supervisor position for many years and was loved and respected by all who worked for her. She was an avid gardener and grew an abundance of both vegetables and flowers which she loved to share with family and friends. She enjoyed feeding and watching the many birds at her feeders, and was usually to be found, when not in her garden, surrounded by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loved dearly. She was “Ganny O’Dell” to many young people who were not related, but were a very important part of her life. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22 at the Winona Assembly of God with Darrell Jones officiating. Interment was in Bethany Chapel Cemetery in Eminence, under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

JEAN L. O'DELL - Age 73 of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away at his home on Sunday following a long illness. He was born on May 30, 1917 in Ellington Reynolds Co MO, the son of Oscar O. and Effie ROLLINS O'DELL. He was an account executive in the women's ready to wear industry and was also involved in starting new companies. He married Wilma LEWIS on March 12, 1939 in Greenville, MO. He maintained an office in Minneapolis for many years before his retirement. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Iowa City and was also a member of the University Athletic Club, Sertoma Club, Central Western Marketing Association, past member of Rotary and was on the board of directors for the Winona Savings Bank, Winona. He is survived by his wife, Wilma of Iowa City, IA; two daughters, Kathy ‘Katy’ O'DELL of Iowa City, IA, and Maureen KEEFNER of Boulder, CO., five grandchildren and a sister, Roxie KNIGHT of Springfield, MO; and aunt and uncle, George and Gladys ROLLINS of Winona. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services were held Friday at 3 pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, with the Reverends Mark MARTIN & Blake RICHTER officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's Church or Mercy Hospital Foundation, in care of the Cardiology Fund. (Wilma LEWIS O'DELL passed away Jul. 12, 2005 at Boulder CO). No date of death was given for Jean.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Wed Sep 12 21:27:46 2007.

JOHNNIE O'DELL - Born October 17, 1924 at Tulsa, Oklahoma the son of Oscar and Stella Rea WIGGERS O'DELL and departed this life on September 10, 1990 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 65 years. Johnnie was married to Thelma THOMAS on April 9, 1945 and to this union three children were born. She preceded him in death December 23, 1981. He later married Fern BERRY JOHNSON on September 16, 1982 at Winona, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Thelma; and one brother, Paul. He is survived by his wife, Fern of the home; two sons, Billy J. O'DELL of Harrison, Arkansas; and Randy L. O'DELL of Eminence, MO; one daughter, Judy Ann OGAWA of Cerritos, California; one step-son Donnie JOHNSON of Winona, MO; and one step-daughter, Fernice SMITH of Van Buren, MO; one sister, Mae RUSSELL of Eminence, MO; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Johnny was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Winona, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 13 at 1 pm in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Jim ESKEW officiating. Interment was in Munsell Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  Sources for this information: Findagrave.com.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Wed Sep 12 21:33:24 2007.

PAUL O'DELL - Born April 7, 1920 to Oscar and Stella WIGGERS O’DELL at Eminence, Missouri and departed this life on August 28, 1989 at the age of 69 years, 4 months and 21 days. Paul attended school in and around the Eminence area. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. On August 21, 1970 he was united in marriage to Thelma WILLIAMS. He had three sons by previous marriages: Jim of Texas, Jerry of Columbia, Missouri and Gary of St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Following military duty, he worked for Brown Shoe Company in Steelville, Good Will Industries in St. Louis and as a custodian at the Shannon County Courthouse. Following his retirement, he kept busy cutting wood and doing odd jobs for people. He is survived by his wife, Thelma; sons, Jim, Jerry and Gary; one brother, Johnnie; one sister, Mae RUSSELL; grandchildren; nieces; nephews; numerous cousins and friends. Paul will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. He was a friendly, outgoing man who enjoyed visiting and joking with everyone. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 30, at 10 am in the Duncan Funeral Chapel with Rev. Duane GOFORTH officiating. Interment was in Munsell Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Wed Sep 12 21:35:19 2007.

THELMA WILLIAMS O'DELL - Born December 4, 1909 at Gang, Mo. in Shannon County, the daughter of Dock Goforth and Malissa (Mooney) Goforth. She entered into rest on July 26, 2007 at the age of 97 years, 7 months and 23 days. She was united in marriage to Otto Williams on November 21, 1926 and to this union one son was born. Otto preceded her in death after 43 years of marriage on February 16, 1969. She later married Paul O'Dell on August 21, 1970 at Eminence, Mo. Paul preceded her in death on August 28, 1989. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands Otto and Paul; one infant son; five sisters Gracie Prewett, Clara Wiggers, Elva Ferguson, Opal Dixon and Lena Goforth and one brother, Raymond D. Goforth. Thelma is survived by her beloved foster daughter Charlene Tweet; Charlene's two daughters LaReva Osborne and Sharon Tweet; and her three grandchildren TaSheena, LaRissa and Shantae Osborne; one sister in-law Pauline Goforth of Eminence, Mo.; four nieces Gladys Hodge and Fern Hunt of Eminence, Mo., Reva Davis of Arkansas and Loudean Knuckles of House Springs, Mo.; five nephews Curtis Ferguson of Cortez, Colo., Willis Ferguson of Colo., Leemon Ferguson of Cortez, Colo., Howard Ferguson of Winona, Mo, and Duane Goforth of Republic, Mo.; and a host of other friends and loved ones. Thelma and Ott were married in 1926 and their one son died at birth. She and Ott loved children and they helped raise her niece Gladys Williams Hodge. When Gladys married, she had a daughter Charlene Johnson Tweet. Thelma and Ott took on the role of foster parents for Charlene and loved her like their own. Thelma lived in the Eminence area for most of her life. She attended school at Simpson school at Blairs Creek. She loved to garden and work in the yard until her health failed. She always enjoyed feeding and watching the birds. Thelma was active in service of her Lord and Savior from a young age until age took its toll. She was of the Pentecostal faith and became a preacher at 19 years of age. She preached at brush arbors, schools and many places in the area. Thelma pastored the Union Church for many years until it closed. She also attended church at Winona and at Bethany Chapel until her health didn't allow her. Funeral Services were held Monday, July 30, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, with Rev. Duane Goforth officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery at Eminence, under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.

LAVADA K. WARREN ODOM - Born on March 13, 1923 in Eminence, Missouri to Jesse WARREN and Rosland WOODS. She departed this life on January 16, 2005 at Edwardsville, Illinois at the age of 81 years. Lavada was united in marriage to Charles E. ODOM on October 31, 1942 and to this union two children were born. Lavada was an employee for Central State Diversified in St. Louis as a piece worker for 27 years. She retired in 1982. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Granite City, Illinois. Lavada is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles E. ODOM, her parents, three sisters and five brothers. She is survived by her son Kenneth and his wife Erika ODOM of Granite City, Illinois and her daughter Brenda and her husband Ken THOLE of Suffolk, Virginia, also 4 grandchildren; Scott SCHOENHART, Brad SCHOENHART, Eric ODOM and Karen SPRINGMAN; nine great- grandchildren, three brothers, Carmel WARREN of Denver, Colorado, Joe WARREN of Winona, Missouri and William ‘Bill’ WARREN of Springfield, Missouri. Funeral services were held at Irwin Chapel in Granite City, Illinois on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, with Rev. Steve KENDRICK officiating. Grave side services were held on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 1pm at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, Missouri with Rev. Glen HAMPTON officiating. 

WILLARD RAYMOND OLSEN - Born March 9, 1909 in St. Louis, MO to William OLSEN and Mabel ADAMSON. He passed away April 9, 1992 at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, MO at the age of 83 years. Willard was united in marriage to Ella SAMPLE on September 25, 1959 in Wheaton, IL. He owned a small variety store on the west side of Chicago, IL for some years and also worked for Kroehler Furniture Co. He was an inspector at Reynolds Aluminum before retiring early to live in the Ozarks at Eminence, MO since 1963. Willard had a special talent with wood and enjoyed making a wide variety of crafts. He also refinished and restored furniture for about 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald OLSEN. He is survived by his wife, Ella, his sister-in-law, Eileen OLSEN, and two nieces, Joan ASPHEY and Janis OLSEN, and great niece, Jennifer ASPHEY, all of Wheaton, IL; cousins, Marian HOLLOWED of Naperville, IL; and Raymond STANGE of Westchester, IL; and many friends. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 11, 1992 at Munsell Cemetery at Eminence with Bro. Harold DEWEESE officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave. 

LOUISE M. MCCLELLAN OLSHEWSKY - Age 80, died Friday, May 11, at her home in Belleair Bluffs, Florida.  Born in Eminence, Missouri, December 11, 1903, she moved to Florida from South Bend, Indiana in 1971.  Mrs. Olshewsky was the third child of John W. McClellan and Helene Rachell Courtney McClellan.  She graduated an honor student from Eminence High School in 1924 and from the University of Missouri in 1927, with a B.S. degree in education. Survivors include three sons, Val J. Olshewsky of Oak Park, IL; Thomas M. Olshewsky of Lexington, KY; and James C. Olshewsky of Golden, Colorado, a sister, Marguerite Hixson of Belleair Bluffs, FL; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Services were held at St. Paul Methodist Church in Largo, FL where Mrs. Olshewsky was a member. The National Cremation Society was in charge of arrangements.   

ARTHUR VERNE ORCHARD - Born August 17, 1913 at Eminence, Mo. to Arthur E. and Mattie Orchard.  He departed this life at his home in Eminence, Mo., May 26, 1984 at the age of 70 years, nine months and nine days. Although attending several country schools, he received the major part of his education at Eminence, graduating from high school in 1933. He was united in marriage to Dana Elizabeth Bales on June 25, 1937 at Bald Knob on Jacks Fork River.  To this union two children were born; Noel Verne Orchard of Eminence, Mo., and Janis Alene Happy of Mountain View, Mo. He is survived by his loving wife, Dana Elizabeth (Peggy) of the home, and his two children.  Also left to mourn his passing are his mother, Mattie Orchard and one brother, Noel Clinton of Eminence; two sisters, Lura Orr of Eminence and  Wilda Wadlow of West Plains, Mo.; one daughter-in-law, Ingrid Orchard; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Jane Adams of Nixa, Mo.; one son-in-law, Austin Happy; three brothers-in-law, Hal Orr, Bernis Wadlow and Paul Adams; five grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.  He was preceded in death by his father. During World War II, Verne answered the call to serve his country, entering the service April 26, 1944, and was honorably discharged January 19, 1946.  He received service stars for the Southern Philippines, Luzon and New Guinea campaigns.  He also received the Good Conduct medal and Meritorious Service plaque. For many years, Verne was employed by Bales Mercantile & Boating Company.  He later worked as a carpenter and an electrician.  For some time, he also worked with his son doing construction work.  For several years prior to retirement, he was employed by the City of Eminence. Verne accepted Christ at the age of 15, joining the First Baptist Church of Eminence.  Brother J.H.C. Sconce baptized him on September 18, 1928, and Verne was true to this faith but had a wonderful renewing of the joy of his salvation during his illness, and witnessed his love, trust and faith in his Savior time after time. Gardening was a favorite pastime of Verne's, but hunting or just walking in God's woods and by His rivers brought him the most satisfaction. Verne was a devoted family man who loved quietly, but strongly.  He also valued friendships and was loyal to his commitments.  Not only did Verne love his family and friends, he love his country. Verne's walk on earth is over and he completed it with God's promise that He would go with him all the way. Services were conducted on May 29 in the Duncan Funeral Chapel with Bro. Raymond Sconce giving the funeral sermon, assisted by Bro. Bob Schneider.  Bro. Rodney Brown and his wife, Freida, organist, sang two beautiful songs:  "It Is No Secret" and "Beyond The Sunset". Bro.  Sconce gave  a cheerful outlook for every Christian who has victory over sin, victory over disappointment, victory over pain, and complete satisfaction in Heaven. Bro. Bob read from a New Testament owned by Verne's grandfather, Nelson T. Smith, who was a Baptist minister.  Grandpa Smith carried this Book in his saddlebags and preached from it until he passed away August 26, 1916.   A favorite passage was found in II Timothy, Chapter IV, verses 6-8. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Services.   

CHARLES LEONARD 'JUDGE' ORCHARD - Son of Charles and Frances (Orchard) Orchard arrived in this world December 19, 1915 on his father's birthday.  He had two hairs that stood straight up and his Uncle "Tot" promptly gave him the nickname that has stuck with him for a lifetime - "Judge".  Uncle Tot said that he looked just like one of our County judges, Judge Pyrtle, who was probably almost bald. He attended all of his schooling in the Eminence school, graduated in 1934.  He played baseball and basketball, especially loved the basketball.  He was always hot tempered on the baseball field - Bill Nicholson, who played on the Birch Tree team will verify that Judge always got mad and threw his bat. During the first two years after graduating, he worked for George and Clara Selch, who had a restaurant and liquor store; and for Bales Mercantile Co. owned by Walter Bales.  On March 19, 1936 he married Marjory, the daughter of Walter and Floriece (Going) Bales. Judge and Marjory had three children:  Mary Frances Craig who lives in Valley Park, MO., Leonard Leroy and Jane Anne Smith, who both live in Eminence. During the six years following Mary's birth, Judge did a variety of jobs (whatever he could get to do during those depression years).  This included two winters near Dove Creek, Colo.  During the second trip, he helped to open a couple of uranium mines.  The family lived in two tents with snow falling almost every day on the top of the mountain - quite an experience. In 1942, Judge finally landed a good job at Commonwealth Steel in Granite City, IL.  Later he worked in St. Louis for McQuay Norris, making bullets. Leroy arrived Feb. 10, 1943 - the same year that Mary started to school at the Shaw School in St. Louis.  Judge and Marjory both worked in defense plants for more than a year.  Judge then went to Pasco, Washington to work for DuPont in the bomb plant there.  He came back home in 1944 and was drafted in November of that year - the day he was leaving, Williams Store burned.  In March 1945, he was sent to the Philippines and served there until the war was over. Jane was born July 9, 1945, so her Dad did not get to see her until he arrived back home in January 1946. He had suffered with Malaria most of the time that he was overseas and it was years before he was completely free from it. Judge went into the store business with his brother-in-law, Bob Carr and his father-in-law, Walter Bales.  Judge and Marjory and Bob and Kathryn ran the store until they sold in 1975.  During Judge's early years in business he was very active in community affairs.  Helped to raise money to build the VFW Hall and served as the Commander.  He was active in the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, served on the School Board in a very crucial time and due to the friendship of Willard Levy and Walter Bales, the factory board on which Judge was serving, was influenced to bring the factory to Eminence.  This was the one thing that has helped our economy more than anything else through the years. Judge drove about 5 years for United Van Lines, leaving Bob, Kathryn and Marjory to run the store.  This was an experience that he enjoyed but not one that he cared to repeat.  Judge and Marjory are proud that their son chose to buy the store and live and raise his family here.  Leroy was the fourth generation to operate a store in Eminence.  Bales Mercantile was started by Leroy's Great-Grandfather, David L. Bales, about 1900. Judge's favorite past time after retirement were spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards with his buddies, watching baseball on T.V., driving his car and helping out at the trail ride.  He and Marjory also spent several years traveling all over the United States collecting data and writing the Chilton Family history. Judge passed away Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain. View, Missouri.  His death was due to injuries received in a car accident the same day.  He was 80 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Frances Elsie (Orchard) Orchard, his brothers Francis Marion, James Woodrow, William Lynn, and Shannon Leroy, and a granddaughter, Sarah Jane Smith.  He is survived by his wife, Marjory, three children and their spouses, Frank and Mary Frances (Orchard) Craig, Leonard Leroy and Susan (Taylor) Orchard, and James D. and Jane Anne (Orchard) Smith, nine grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. Services were held at Duncan Funeral Home, Eminence, Missouri, Monday, November 18, 1996 at 1:00 pm.  Burial followed at the Chilton Cemetery, Eminence, Missouri. 

DANA ELIZABETH 'PEGGY' BALES ORCHARD - Born November 1, 1919 at Flip, Missouri on Rocky near Eminence, and died May 20, 1998 at the age of 78 years, six months and 20 days. Peggy's education started in Fullerton, California where her parents, Powell and Jessie (Hudson) Bales lived for two years.  They had moved to California in 1923 after a year's residence in El Dorado, Kansas, where Peggy was struck down by a car and suffered head and chest injuries which troubled her the rest of her life. After two months of Kindergarten, Peggy moved back to Missouri with her family and completed the first grade and two months of the second grade. Then in 1926 there was a move to Augusta, Kansas which was to remain her home for nine years.  In 1935 the family returned to Missouri where Peggy graduated from Eminence High School in 1937. On June 25, 1937 Peggy was married to Arthur Verne Orchard at Journey's End on The Powell Spring Farm, or often called Sweet Place.  There were two children born to this union, Noel Verne of Eminence and Janis Alene Happy of Birch Tree. Peggy expressed her belief in Jesus at the age of seven, but was not baptized until September 1935, by Brother Jadwin in Jack's Fork, into the Christian Church.  She later joined the Baptist Church to unite her family, but returned to the Christian Church where she served for several years. Peggy had a great love for these two churches and the people belonging to them, but she also felt a fellowship with all Christians and a concern for lost souls. One of the heartaches of her life was the loss of her brother, Powell Hudson Bales in 1935.  She lost her mother in 1973, her father in 1974 and her beloved husband May 26, 1984. Working for the "Current Wave" in the 1960's while the Chilton's were owners was a highlight in Peggy's life. She leaves to mourn her passing her two children; a daughter-in-law, Ingrid; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren; her sister, Bonnie Jane Adams and her husband, Paul; a niece, Dana Bales and nephew, Dan Deatherage; and many other relatives and friends dear to her. "O how blessed is the promise when our spirit is set free: To be absent from the body means to live, O Lord, with Thee! Graveside Memorial services were held at 10:00 am Friday, May 22, 1998 at the New Eminence Cemetery with Rev. David Binkley officiating. Arrangements were made by Duncan Funeral Home.   

JAMES EDWIN ORCHARD - Of Ava, MO passed away at 7:35 pm April 20, 1997 at Cox South at the age of 65 years, 28 days.  He was born March 22, 1932 in Eminence, MO to Glen S. and Hazel Naney Orchard.  He was married April 9, 1971 in St. Louis, MO to Nina Parks.  To this union 4 sons and 2 daughters were born:  Steven Battles, Charles Battles, Michael Orchard, James Orchard, Jr., Lisa Ryan and Vanessa Roberts.  He is survived by two brothers, William Orchard, and Richard Orchard.  He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister.  He was a member of Full Gospel Church of Ava, and a retired construction worker. Visitation was Wednesday, April 23, with services at Clinkingbeard Chapel of Ava, MO at 10:00 am. Graveside services were held April 24, 1997 at 2:00 o'clock with burial in Pine Lawn Cemetery, Winona, MO, Rev. Butch McCleary and Rev. Leroy Barks officiating.   

Jesse Dale Orchard, Sr. - Born October 20, 1939 in Teresita, MO the son of James Otto and Sybil Juanita Cochran Orchard. He passed away on January 3, 2007 in Springfield, MO at the age of 67 years. He was a dairy farmer for over 40 years and was also a custodian at Liberty High School. Jesse attended Pleasant Grove Church. Jesse loved to go golfing and fishing and hanging out with his very good friends Bob Acklin and Jim Daniels. He really enjoyed the time he spent with all of his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents. Jesse is survived by the mother of his sons, Carol Orchard of Mountain View, MO; three sons, Dale Orchard and Sheri of Mountain View, MO, Duane Orchard and wife Marie of Springfield, MO and Doug Orchard and wife Sheila of Mountain View, MO; three brothers, Kenneth Weaver and wife Faye of Granite City, IL, Jim Orchard and wife Donna of West Plains, MO and Clark Orchard and wife Wanda of Mountain View, MO; two sisters, Ella Margaret Orchard and Ruby Smith and husband Dennis all of Mountain View, MO; grandchildren, Amanda and Aaron Orchard of Springfield, MO, Meagan Fiedler and husband Aaron of Peace Valley, MO and Toby, Randa and Koel Orchard all of Mountain View, MO; one great-grandson, Jesse James Fiedler of Peace Valley, MO; extended family, Danielle Pyatt, and Dustin, Jessie, Brittney and Whittney Lind. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Pastor David Fowler officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Teresita, MO.

NOEL CLINTON ORCHARD - Born Feb. 26, 1922 at Summersville to Arthur Edgar 'Tot' Orchard & Mattie Mae Smith. He passed away Jan. 28, 2007 at the age of 84. His parents, three siblings, Arthur Verne, Lura Mae and Mary Wilda, two brothers-in-law, Bernis Wadlow & Hal Orr, one sister-in-law, Peggy Orchard, and a great nephew, Michael Wadlow, passed away before him. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, John A. Wadlow, Sr. and wife Priscilla; Noel Verne Orchard and wife Ingrid; Jacquelyn S. Dixon and husband Gene; Janis A. Happy and James D. Wadlow & wife Dollie, along with several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Clinton graduated from Eminence High School and Draughons Business College in Springfield. In 1942 he enlisted in the Army Air Force and was an airplane mechanic with the 671 Bomber Squadron. Clinton was in battles and campaigns including Air off Europe, Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe, Normandy and Northern France in World War II. He was awarded 6 Bronze Stars for these campaigns, a Good Conduct Medal and a District Unit Badge. He also was entitled to wear the European African, Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign Ribbon and 3 Overseas Bars. Clinton was honorably discharged on October 19, 1945 as a Sergeant in the Army Air Force. His working years included 2 terms as the Shannon County Assessor. He owned and operated Shannon County Abstract, which he and his father (Tot) started together. Prior to his coming home to Eminence, Clinton worked in a factory as a foreman in St Louis MO. Clinton was saved and baptized at a young age and was of the Baptist faith. He had a great love of the outdoors and thoroughly enjoyed being with his buddies, brother Verne, and nephew Noel Verne, and a great nephew, Rich Orchard, at his hunting cabin. He also was so glad to be with all of his family for any kind of gathering. Clinton loved his family very much and that love was mutual. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 at 10 am at the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Alan Stringer officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence MO.

PAUL DAVID ORCHARD - Age 49, of Arago, Oregon, was born May 12, 1945 at Eminence, MO and passed away Nov. 17, 1994 at Coos Bay, OR.  Cause of death was lung cancer.  Funeral service was at 2:00 pm Monday, Nov. 21, 1994 in Amling/Schroeder Myrtle Point Chapel with Pastor Jim Foster of the Arago Community church officating. Burial was in Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens, with Military honors. David, was a resident of both Coos County, OR and Shannon County, Mo. most of his life.  He entered Officer's Training School with the US Army in 1966. While training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina he met Angela Sharon Hilton and upon his return from Vietnam they were married in the family home at Arago, OR January 18, 1969.  David served with the Special Forces/Green Berets in Vietnam and was discharged as a 1st Lieutenant Dec. 5, 1968. He was a member of the American Legion and the Southwestern Oregon Hound Association and he enjoyed hunting and fishing with the "boys". Survivors are: his wife, Sharon, Arago, OR; daughters Angie Orchard, Madres, OR.; Paula Orchard and Samantha Orchard, Arago, OR; brothers James Orchard, Ava, MO; Richard Orchard, Juneau, Alaska; William Orchard, Longview, TX; Gary Orchard, Coquille, OR; brother-in-law L.G. Sanders, Fairview, OR.; several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Hazel Orchard, a brother Gene, and a sister Glenna. Memorial contributions to Coos County Veterans c/o Fran Capehart, Nursing Home Fund. 

Vera Lucille Cochran Orchard - Born April 5, 1913, in Shannon County MO, to Otis and Leolah Johnson Cochran. She passed away on April 29, 2009, at the age of 96 years. Lucille was married to Winston 'Wink' Orchard in December of 1932. She is survived by two sons, Earl Marshall Chowning and wife, Doreene, of Birch Tree MO, and Jack Orchard and wife, Desiree, of Rowlett TX; son-in-law, Gerry Brown of Mountain View MO; 10 grandchildren, Terry Orchard, Jerry Orchard, Marsha Cafourek, Debbie McClendon, Laura Bear, Marshall Chowning, Mike Chowning, Donna Whiteside, Robert Orchard and Stephanie Roach; 17 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Vivian Brown; and her brother, Earl Cochran. She was a member of the First Assembly of God and loved going to church with her lifetime friend, Margaret. In her earlier years, she was a mail carrier, and in 1956, she and Wink bought the Teresita General Store and operated it for approximately 25 years. In the store, they made many friends throughout the community. Lucille loved making quilts and sewing. She also enjoyed ceramics and other crafts. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Yarber Chapel with Rev. Ross Marshall officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Teresita MO, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View.

Willa Marjory Bales Orchard - Born October 12, 1917 in Eminence, Missouri to Walter F. and Floriece Going Bales. She was the eldest of four daughters. Marjory attended school at Eminence and graduated as one of the top students in her class in 1936. She very proudly remembered to her grandchildren earning a medal for academic achievement. At a young age, she began keeping books for her father at Bales Boating Company. She had a mind for numbers and her books always came out to the penny. She was married to Charles Leonard 'Judge' Orchard at her home in Eminence on March 19, 1936. To this union, three children were born; Mary Frances, Leonard Leroy, and Jane Anne. The six years following Mary’s birth were difficult times for this young family. There was no work due to the Depression, which forced them to spend two winters living in tents near Dove Creek, Colorado where Judge found work. During World War II, she worked on an assembly line at a factory in St. Louis before returning home to be with her family. Most of her adult life was spent in Eminence. She and Judge bought Bales AG Grocery from her parents in 1950. They worked in the store until 1996, when the business was sold to her son, Leroy. Marjory continued to work for Leroy several years after he purchased the business. She also worked for her daughter, Jane, at Cross Country Trail Ride beginning in 1980. It was her job to make sure that each guest was paid as they went through the chow line. Many guests fondly remember her from their years of visiting with her as they waited in line. She helped Jane in this capacity until 2003 when her health began to deteriorate and would no longer allow her to. She and Judge also spent many years traveling as they researched their family histories. They authored the now famous two volume set entitled Chilton Family History. Marjory has also done much research into the Orchard, Bales, Norton and Whitworth families, although she never had any of this information published. She was a very hard-working person and never had idle time. She very much enjoyed yard work and gardening, needlepoint, and her most loved time was spent with her grandchildren of whom she was extraordinarily proud and who will fondly remember her as 'Great Mom'. Her religious beliefs were based on the teaching of the United Methodist Church. She was a faithful member of the Eminence United Methodist Church from her childhood and raised her family there as well. She served on the board of directors, taught Sunday school and helped with Vacation Bible School. For many years, she was the church’s secretary/treasurer and recorder. She always made notes in her Sunday bulletins regarding the attendance in church that week, the sermon, and any baptisms or christenings that may have taken place. Her church family will miss her deeply. Marjory very peacefully left this world behind on Tuesday, October 10, 2007 at 6:15 a.m. after a brief stay at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri. At the time of her death, she was 89 years old, just two days short of her birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge; her daughter, Mary Frances; her parents, Walter and Floriece Bales; and one granddaughter, Sarah Jane Smith. She is survived by a son, Leonard Leroy and his wife, Susan Taylor Orchard of Eminence; a daughter, Jane Anne and her husband, James David Smith of Eminence; a son-in-law, Franklin James Craig of Valley Park, Missouri; three sisters, Kathryn Bales Carr and Shannon Bales Reary of Eminence and Elizabeth Bales Faulkenberry of Eureka, Missouri; an uncle, James Houston and his wife, Gloria, of Aliso Viejo, California; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and an untold numbers of friends. She lived a long, fulfilling life and has left behind many ways by which she will be remembered. She considered her family to be her most treasured gift as they did her. Services were held Monday, October 15, 2007 and her interment was in the Chilton Cemetery north of Eminence with Duncan Funeral Home officiating.

Lucille Ann wilkerson Orloff - Born Sept 3, 1935 at Livingston Park Co MT, the daughter of Glenn and Lessie Wilkerson. Lucille left us to be with her Savior, On Aug. 25, 1984 at the Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, Mo. Lucille was 48 years, 11 months, and 22 Days old when she went to sing with the angels. Lucille was preceded in death by her Father, Glenn Rome of Livingston, Montana and her sister Jean Roberts of Seattle, Wash. Lucille is survived by her mother and Step, father, Lessie and Alvin Rome of Livingston, Montana. Six wonderful children, Shelia Ann Faulkner of Birch Tree, Mo., John Harve Jr., of Alaska, Silas Elexious Counts, Steven James Counts, Alan Curtis Counts all of Livingston, Montana, and Diann Lee Faulkner of Clarksville, Tenn. Lucille is survived by 11 grandchildren and A host of family and friends. The Rev. Fred Pulliam officiated grave side services on Thursday Aug. 30, 1984 at 3 o’clock in the afternoon at the Berea-Mennonite Cemetery located north of Birch Tree, Mo. Pallbearers were Robert Faulkner, Charles A. Faulkner, Edward R. Faulkner, and Richard D. Arrangements were under Duncan Funeral Home, Birch Tree, Mo.