Shannon County MOGenWeb Obituaries

 

A large number of the obituaries transcribed here are from The Current Wave newspaper at Eminence, Missouri. Permission was granted by The Current Wave to Kathy Welch Heidel, former coordinator of this page, to list these obituaries which have been transcribed by a dedicated researcher. Many thanks to this anonymous researcher and to The Current Wave newspaper, as well as all the other contributors. Additional obituaries from private collections have been added. If you have obituaries, current or old, that you would like to contribute, please CONTACT ME.

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Aline Texana Williams Rabun - Born to Samuel Pilot Williams and Margarete Hopson Williams, September 4, 1915 at Zavalla TX. She passed away at the Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs MO on Monday evening, November 10, 2008, age 93 years, 2 months, and 6 days. Aline was united in marriage to Roy Rabun August 20, 1945. To their union one son, Don, was born. She was member of Sulfur Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and church activities. Aline was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Rabun; her father, Samuel Pilot Williams; her mother, Margarete Williams; brothers Ozie Williams, Easel Williams and Hudson Williams; sisters, Margaret Williams, Bernice Burden, and Lullar Smith. She is survived by her son Don and wife Sheron Rabun; grandson, Wade Rabun and seven great-granddaughters, all of the Summersville area. She is also survived by one sister, Ora Crain, age 97, of Huntington TX, and a host of other family members. Graveside services were held 10:00 AM Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Zavalla Cemetery in Zavalla TX under the care of Gipson Funeral Home, of Lufkin TX. Local arrangements were under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

 

BETTY SUE SCONCE RADER – Born near Winona on August 12, 1938, to Oral C. Sconce and Bessie Louise Clark Sconce, and departed this life at the Birch Tree Place nursing home in Birch Tree, on April 30, 2004, at 65 years of age. Betty Sue attended Eminence schools for 12 years and graduated from high school in 1956. She then attended the University of Missouri at Columbia, Mo., where she was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in 1960. Betty Sue was united in marriage to Jon Maxwell Max Rader on September 6, 1958, in the First Baptist Church in Eminence. A son, Timothy Jon was born on August 24, 1960, and a daughter, Margaret Elizabeth was born on October 23, 1965. Betty Sue is survived by her husband Max, her two children; Tim and Margaret, her mother Louise Sconce, her brother Charles Duane Sconce and his wife Barbara, her sister; Joy Gail Cox and her husband T.F., and a host of relatives, in-laws, and friends. Betty Sue was preceded in death by her father, Oral C. Sconce. After graduating from college, Betty Sue lived with her family in Arlington, Virginia; Wahiawa, Hawaii; Tombstone, Arizona; Sierra Vista, Arizona; Augsburg, Germany; and Evans, Georgia, before returning to Shannon County and settling on the Rader family farm in the Delaware community. Betty Sue became a Christian in 1949, and devoted herself to her family and home, and was a leader in Baptist churches everywhere she lived.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] 

 

GILBERT LENOX RADER - Son of Edward Martin RADER and Ada Mae PUMMILL RADER, was born on October 18, 1898 at Delaware Shannon Co MO, and departed this life at West Plains Howell Co MO on April 13, 1973, at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 26 days. Gilbert had been in ill health for the last few years. He was united in marriage to Eunice Udene YOUNG AT Prescott AZ on August 9, 1924. To this union three children were born: Gilbert L. RADER, Jr., of West Plains MO; Gloria Dean FRY of Eminence MO; and Thomas L. RADER of New Cumberland WV. Gilbert confessed his faith in Christ and joined the Methodist Church in Eminence by Profession of Faith on June 6, 1954. He remained a faithful member until his death. He was a member in good standing of the Masonic Lodge No. 607 of Eminence MO. He helped many of the candidates learn the Masonic work. He served as master of the Lodge and was active on many of the appointed committees, as well as being Past District Deputy Grand Master. Gilbert served his country as a soldier in World War One. He was loyal and devoted to his country all of his life. He followed the carpentry trade until ill health forced him to retire, and many things that he built in this community will stand for a long time as a memorial to this honest workmanship. He spent most of his life here in Shannon County among his friends and neighbors. He loved to fish the streams and hunt the hills of the Ozarks that he loved so much. One of his greatest joys in life was to help someone who was in need. Many have been blessed by this man and his life. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Udene, who departed this life on December 23, 1972. He leaves to mourn his passing his three children, Gilbert Lenox Rader, Jr., Gloria Dean FRY, and Thomas L. RADER; five grandsons, four granddaughters, one son-in-law, three brothers: Lowell RADER of West Plains MO, Hulbert RADER and Merle RADER of Birch Tree MO; three sisters: Elsie QUISENBERRY, Springfield MO; Velma LLOYD and Audrey HERREN of Seymour MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

 

LOWELL LESLIE ‘COTTON’ RADER – Age 81, of West Plains, Missouri died at 5:45 pm, Sunday, February 19, 1989 in Ozarks Medical Center, West  Plains, Missouri Mr. Rader was born June 24, 1907 at Eminence, Missouri the son of the late E. M. Sam and Ada Pummill Rader.  He received his education in the schools of Eminence, Missouri and the state of Delaware, and on May 30, 1934 was married at Eminence, Missouri to Lydia Florence Eddings. Mr. Rader was a longtime electrical contractor and founded Rader, Inc. of West Plains, and was a retired farmer having farmed in the West Plains area for many years. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Rader, of the family home, six children, Dr. Benjamin E. Rader and wife, Barbara, Lincoln, Nebraska, E.M. "Mike" Rader and wife, Marge, West Plains, Missouri, Leslie E. Rader, of the family home; Howard S. Rader and wife, Linnie, Springfield, Missouri, Ada F. Cochran and husband, Mike, West Plains, Missouri and Martha "Alice" Smith and husband, Danny L., West Plains, Missouri; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Hulbert Rader and E. Merle Rader, both of Eminence; two sisters, Audrey Herren, Marshfield, Missouri and Elsie Quisenberry, Little Rock, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Rader is preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Tina  Rader, one brother, Gilbert Rader, Sr.,  and one sister, Velma Loyd. He was of the Baptist faith and was a Charter member of the Berea Baptist Church of West Plains. Funeral services for Lowell Leslie Cotton Rader will be held at 1 pm, Wednesday, February 22, 1989 in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home with Reverend Bob Arnold officiating with interment in Howell Memorial Park  Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in memory of Lowell Leslie Cotton Rader may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

 

ROLAND RANDAL RADER - Of Birch Tree, died June 21, 1982 at Springfield, Mo. after a short illness.  He was born July 14, 1905 at Delaware, Mo. to Jeremiah and Sarah Jane Honeycutt Rader.  He married Louise Fielding on January 24, 1931 and spent many years farming and doing carpentry work in Hayes County, NE. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Louise, two sons, Cornelius, Villa Park, CA., Roland Swede of Hacienda Heights, CA., two daughters, Mrs. Charles Jane Peterson, Frisco, Tex. and Mrs. Russel Lynda Jones, Lebanon, NE. and 11 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and one son, Gary.  Funeral services were held June 24, 1982 at the Congregational Church in Hayes Center with interment in the Hayes Center Cemetery.   

 

Wilma Marie Davis Rader - Born Dec. 17, 1907, on the family farm south of Montier, Mo. She died at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Mo., Aug. 30, 2001, at the age of 93. She was united in marriage to Hulbert “Hub” Rader on Sept. 7, 1935, at Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, five sisters and her husband, Dub. She is survived by her children, Jerome D. Rader of Willard, Jon Max Rader and A. Wayne Rader of Birch Tree, and one daughter, P. Jayne Page of Columbia; 10 grand children, Mike, Susan, Tim, Diane, Margaret, Cara, Nathan, Jana and Amy; and five great-grandchildren, Shelby, Sam, Gabe, Ben, and Dayton. After teaching for many years, Wilma had more time to enjoy gardening, quilting, painting and her beautiful flowers. She loved spoiling her grandchildren by giving them ice cream for breakfast and letting them do whatever they wanted. Wilma loved her family and always said, “Take care of your own,” which she did. Wilma came to know Christ at an early age and walked with the Lord all her life. She was a member of the Eminence First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and brightened the church with her bouquets of garden flowers and wild flowers which she and Hub picked every week.. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001, at the First Baptist Church in Eminence with Rev. Alan Stringer officiating. Interment was in Rader Cemetery beside Hub at Delaware near their home under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.

 

NORA ELLA BRADFORD RAKESTRAW - Daughter of George Thomas Bradford and Maude Belle Combs, was born August 15, 1921, at Clear Springs, Missouri, and passed away at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri, on Thursday, July 30, 2009, making her age 87 years, 11 months and 15 days. Nora Ellen was united in marriage to Otis John Rakestraw, July 14,1941, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. They had four children: Melba Darlene, Nancy Charlene, Robby Ray and John Carl. Ellen enjoyed quilting, sewing, and gardening, talking on the CB, and decorating wedding and birthday cakes. In her younger years, she did some painting and sketching. Ellen took great delight in talking to friends. Her greatest love was her family. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Otis J. Rakestraw; one sister at birth; her brother, Robert Eugene Bradford; twin sister, Lou Ella Sherrill, and son-in-law, Noland R. Durnell. Surviving are three brothers: Woodrow Bradford of Wilder, Idaho; Emmett Bradford of Summersville, Missouri; Elmer Bradford of Elk Creek, Missouri; one sister, May Linderer of Gravette, Arkansas; two daughters, Melba Darlene Durnell and Nancy Charlene Piatt of Republic, Missouri; two sons, Robby Ray Rakestraw and wife, Pam, of Willow Springs, Missouri; and John Carl Rakestraw and wife, Sandi, of Shell Knob, Missouri. She has seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, August 3, 2009 at 3:00 PM at the First General Baptist Church in Willow Springs, Missouri with Rev. Scott Williams officiating. Interment was in Clear Springs Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

 

Glen Eugene 'Gene' Randall - Age 104, passed away at his home Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Glen was born September 22, 1903 to Leander and Polly Alley Randall on a farm near Summersville MO. He married Mary Alice Hill June 16, 1949. She died November 30, 1991. He married Wanda Mirts January 19, 1999. She survives at the home. He attended Oak Hill and Helms one room schools and Summersville High School. He then went to Springfield Teachers College, now MSU. His majors were Business Administration, Liquidation, Equity, Real Estate, Stocks, Bonds and a course in surveying. Glen worked his way through college as a bus boy at the Mulebock Restaurant & Hotel and working at a filling station and washing trucks for the Colonial Bread Company. He moved to Kansas City in the early 30’s and worked for Sower’s Window and Door Company. He soon founded his own company, 'Central Sash & Door,' manufacturing door and windows and ammunition boxes for Lake City Arsenal. He was a very successful business man and investor in the stock market. He and his wife, Mary, traveled throughout the U.S. Their favorite was Alaska, as they loved nature. They also enjoyed skiing and snowmobiling in Colorado. He skied past the age of 90. He loved photography and took pictures of all their vacations. He also owned a Republic Sea Plane and flew to Canada and fished many lakes there. He was a life member of DeMolay, one of its first members. He said, 'If every young man joined the DeMolay, they would get started on the right track in life.' He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was saved as a boy and was a member of the Summersville Baptist Church since an early age, but had been attending Platte Woods Methodist Church. His motto: 'Treat every human being with respect regardless of creed or color.' He has been supporting The College of the Ozarks for many years and has left his estate to the college to help students who would not be able to get an education, but are deserving. He always tried to help others rather than himself. His long life could be contributed to: healthy diet, positive attitude, and keeping your body and mind active. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, and her family, several nephews and nieces, and friends and wonderful neighbors that are like family to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Claud, Wade and sisters, Stella, Pearl, Bonnie and infant sister, Edna. At his request, he will be cremated; no visitation, no funeral. Please No Flowers. If anyone wishes to make a contribution, please send it to The College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout MO 65726.

 

ROBERT LEE 'BOB' RANDALL - Son of Wade Randall and Anna Naomi Crawford - Born Nov. 10, 1933 at Summersville MO; passed away at Gateway Regional Hospital, Granite City Madison Co IL, Wed., Mar. 19, 2008, at age 74 years. He was united in marriage to Melba Levene Bryant Mar. 17, 1959. To their union 5 children were born: Dan, Brenda 'Susie', Robert, Jr., Derrick and Nathan. Bob was a avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. He served in the US Army. Bob retired from Alton and Southern Railraod in East Saint Louis IL. He is preceded in death by his wife Melba in 2001; also by his parents, a brother, Wallace Randall, and a grandson, Adrian Loftus. He is survived by his children, Dan Randall, North Fort Meyers FL; Brenda 'Susie' Loftus, Granite City IL; Robert, Jr., wife Angie, Highland IL; Dr. Derrick Randall, wife Erin, Savannah GA and Nathan Randall, wife Julie, Granite City IL; 15 grandchildren, Steven Randall, Eric Loftus, Devin Randall, Melony Druhe, Michael Druhe, Kim Bryers, Ashlery Bryers, Elllie Randall, Bryant Randall, Will Randall, Finn Randall, Taylor Randall and Austin Randall; 2 great grandchildren, Dallas and McKenna Graham. Bob has two brothers, Wade Randall, wife Cheryl, Punta Gorda FL; Donald Randall, wife Josephine, Granite City IL; a sister, Karen Wolff, husband James, St Louis MO, and sister in law Joann Randall, St Peters MO. Services were held Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Summersville MO, Rev. Phil Jester officiating. Interment at Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

JETTA LEE 'JAY' GIBSON RANDOLPH - Born to George GIBSON and Miriam ‘Tinie’ WEAR on April 26,1933 at their home near Tellico Plains, Tennessee and left this life to live with Jesus on July 1, 1998 at the age of 65 years, 2 months and 5 days. She was married to Gerald Weaver RANDOLPH on August 30, 1949 at Coos Bay, Oregon. Six children were born to their marriage. Those that left this life before her were their son, Michael Raymond, and her mother and father. She is survived by her husband and five children, Eva Gail, Joyce Sue, Merry Catherine, Bobbie Ann and John Lee. Those among her immediate family who survive are Dale and Eva Gail THOMAS of Winona and three grandchildren, Jessica, Michael and Stephen; Ted and Joyce Sue GENTRY, Houston, Texas and two grandchildren, Kevin and Jesse LAWRENCE ‘Junior’ and Bobbie Ann MOUNCE and four grandchildren, Matthew, Joshua, Nathan and Kristen; John Lee and Valerie RANDOLPH and two grandchildren, Jacob and Rachel. Also surviving are her brother, Jesse Maurice GIBSON of Lake Side, Oregon and her sister Garnet Maxine OSBORNE of Springfield, Oregon; a niece, Diane and two nephews, David and Greg, all of Oregon; stepdaughter Shirley BENTCH of Birch Tree and her daughter Kelly; stepdaughter Betty Jo REESE of Winona and her children, Virginia, Jackie, Sheila and Paul and nine great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Thelma Lee RANDOLPH PREISTER, her husband Emmett and two nephews, Randall and Merllyn of California. She believed in her eternal life with Jesus and was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of her sins in July, 1972. Her life while on this earth was to her husband Gerald and her children and grandchildren. She leaves behind her loved ones and her friends and those who accepted her as she was, a believer in the Word of God and faith in Jesus Christ's justice for all mankind. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 4, 1998 in Winona and buried at Bethany Cemetery.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, July 8, 1998. 


JONATHAN JOSHUA ‘J.J.’ RANDOLPH – Born July 19, 1932 at Rocky Creek in Shannon County Missouri, to Joseph M. And Carolyn J. Woods Randolph. He passed away July 26, 2006 at Mountain. View, Mo. at the age of 74 years. He was united in marriage to Mary Kathryn Dickerson on April 6, 1952 at Salem, Ark. and to this union one daughter was born. They moved to Wichita, Kan. and lived there for several years before moving to Naturita, Colo., to be near his father who was terminally ill. They lived in Colorado from 1960 until 2002 when they returned to Missouri and settled in Mountain. View, Mo. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph M. Randolph. He is survived by his wife Mary Kathryn Randolph of the home, his daughter Carol Clark and husband Hershel of Tennessee Colony, Tex.; his mother, Carolyn Randolph of Grand Junction, Colo.; a very special niece Brenda of Grand Junction, Colo., who came to live with them for several years; two brothers, Dwain Randolph and wife Bonnie of Silverton, Oreg., Robert Randolph of Grand Junction, Colo.; six sisters, Betty Barnes of Grand Junction, Colo., Sue Smith and husband Kenneth of Fair Oaks, Calif., Bonnie Norton of Orangevale, Calif., Wilma Gross and husband Frank of Littleton, Colo.; Linda Thran and husband Dick of Wellington, Nev, and Kathy Schweitzer and husband Dave of The Woodlands, Tex.; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. "J. J." served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 until 1954. he was a 50 year member of the Masons, belonging to the Albert Pike Lodge 303 in Wichita, Kans. "J.J." was always an active member of the community. J.J. enjoyed restoring cars and motorcycles. He also loved to travel. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 25 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona, Mo. with Lay Speaker Bill Hoffman officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. 

 

MARY BELLE ‘MAE’ NORRIS RANDOLPH - Daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth JONES NORRIS, was born January 18, 1899 in Carter County and departed this life on January 11, 1973 at Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 2 4 days. On Dec 27, 1915 she was united in marriage to Robert Franklin RANDOLPH .To this union three sons and one daughter were born: Maskal J. died in infancy, a stillborn daughter, Mac RANDOLPH of Jacksonville, Florida and Bobby RANDOLPH of Winona, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband, father, mother and three sisters. She leaves to mourn her passing: her two sons; three grandchildren; three sisters, Ava TUCKER, Kate REDMAN and Nellie CRAIG, all of Winona; five brothers, Ean, Elvie, Bernie and O. L. 'Brownie' NORRIS of Winona, MO., Richard 'Cub' NORRIS of Mountain. View, MO., an d a host of other relatives and friends. She will greatly missed by all who knew her. She was converted at an early age and kept her faith in God until death. Services were held on Monday, January 15, 1973 at 2:00 p.m. in the Assembly of God Church in Winona, with burial in Horner Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Duncan-Clary Funeral Home. 

 

Major R. 'Craig' RANDOLPH, [Ret.] - Passed away December 3, 2006 in Dayton OH at the age of 53. He was born on March 29, 1953 to Hazel HUDSON and C. Ireland RANDOLPH in Peoria IL. R. Craig graduated in 1971 from Pekin High School in Pekin IL. After joining the United States Air Force in 1971 he graduated from Bradley University of Peoria IL and then Northwest Florida University with his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. In the air force he worked as a linguist in French and Russian, and later as a missile and aircraft engineer. In 1994 he retired as a Major from the USAF. He was proudest of his recent design work on the F-22 Raptor. He was also an avid music lover and played first chair violin while stationed in many different states, including Massachusetts and Florida. He loved watching baseball especially the St. Louis Cardinals, talking about cars, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel HUDSON RANDOLPH, and his siblings, Patsy RANDOLPH and Judy MORSCH. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Jan, of Beavercreek OH; one son, Josh RANDOLPH of Beavercreek OH; one daughter, Elizabeth MONKS and husband Dan of Beavercreek OH; his father, C. Ireland RANDOLPH of Jasper AL; his father and mother-in-law, Earl and Dorothy LEDGERWOOD of Winona MO; nephews David MORSCH and wife Kim of Jasper AL, and Steve MORSCH of Jasper AL; uncles Truman HUDSON and Glenn HUDSON of Jasper AL; aunts Delene THOMAS of Chattanooga TN, Betty HUDSON of Tupelo MS, Elsie COTTRELL of Huntsville AL, and Peggy BROOKS of Guntown MS. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree MO with Dr. John NOBLE and Rodney FISHER officiating. Interment was in the Corinth Cemetery in Birch Tree MO under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree MO.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

ADA PEARL FERGUSON REARY - Born June 1, 1927 at Hermitage, Arkansas the daughter of Robert Lee Ferguson and Carrie Karl Givens and passed away January 22, 1991 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood, MO at the age of 63 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Karl Ferguson; one infant daughter, Nelda Kay Reary; two brothers, Vance and Joe Ferguson; and one grandson, Douglas Alan. She is survived by her husband, Frank who resides in Pacific; three sons, Emmett of Salem; Jim of Pacific; and Rowland of Florissant; also their wives; fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two sisters, Robbie Hammett of Fenton and LaVern Weatherly of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; one brother,  Lavon Ferguson of Bellville, IL; and a host of nephews and nieces. Ada was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem, and was loved and will be missed by all. Funeral services were held Friday, January 25, 1991 at 1 pm in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Alan Stringer officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  

 

RALPH ‘BILL’ REARY – Born April 27, 1909 at Dora , Missouri to Alexander H. and Lydia Tabor Reary. He died September 8, 2007 at Willow Care Nursing Home at Willow Springs , Missouri after a brief illness at the age of 98 years. He attended the Eminence Grade and High Schools, graduating in 1927. His employment came with a state highway survey team charting the way for Highway 19 North from Eminence to Round Springs. In about 1930, he left Missouri traveling to Oak Creek Colorado where he secured a job with the Moffett Coal Mine and worked underground for 10 to 12 years. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a gunner on a troop transport in the South Pacific from January 1944 to February of 1945. After the war, he returned to Eminence. On Saturday, October 29, 1949, he and Shannon L. Bales were married in the Eminence Methodist Church , Reverend John Bolen officiated. In September of 1950, they purchased an established service station business in Eminence and became independent dealers for Standard Oil Company. He remained in this position until his retirement in June of 1978. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Eminence and a member of the Lions Club in earlier years. He served several terms as the North Ward Alderman on the Eminence City Council, as well as serving on the Eminence School Board of Education. He is preceded in death by his brothers: Frank, Elmer Babe and Howard, and by his sisters: Myrtle DeWeese and Opal Hughes. He liked to garden and raise flowers, enjoyed fishing and playing pinochle. He loved baseball and played on a city team while working as a miner in Colorado . He was also an avid Cardinal Fan. He was hardworking and faithful to his business. Ralph is survived by his wife, Shannon of 58 years, by his three children Irma Reary Plantz, Brent Walter and wife Linda Reary and Mark Bales Reary; five grandchildren: Stephen McMillin, Diane McMillin, Brian Plantz, Brendan Reary and Gavin Reary; three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters: Eunice R. Mattes, of Kansas City , MO and Helen R. Duncan of Springfield , MO , several nephews and two nieces. May the eternal light of our Lord be with our loved one forever. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 10:00 am at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Dave Fowler officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery at Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] 

MYRTLE MARIE REARY DEWEESE - Born April 12, 1907 to parents Alexander Howard and Lydia TABOR REARY at Dora MO in Ozark County. She was the third child born of ten children. She passed away February 18, 2007 in the Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs MO at the age of 99 years. She was a member of the West Eminence Christian Church. In 1919 she and her family moved from Douglas County to Eminence, traveling in covered wagons. The journey took three days. Myrtle attended Eminence Public School and graduated from high school in 1927. She later enrolled in a teacher's training course being offered by the Winona Public School. Upon completion, she applied for her first teaching position in a rural school: Boyd's Creek, and was hired. The year was 1929. Her career as a teacher began. It spanned 44 years: 1929-1973. She taught several terms in our rural schools. From there to the Winona Public School where she focused on her choice of Elementary and remained in this department throughout her career. Four years later she came home to Eminence Public School. Here she taught nine years. As teaching qualifications began to increase, she continued her education by attending college during the summer and completing correspondence courses. Always she was working towards her goal of a college degree in education. In 1954 she accepted a position in Blue Ridge Elementary School in Raytown MO. Continuing with her goal, on August 1, 1958 she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Missouri University in Columbia MO. She was always very proud of attaining this degree. Later she transferred to West Ridge School in Raytown MO and retired from teaching at the conclusion of the school year. It was 1973. In 1974 she returned to her home in Eminence. On November 15, 1975 Myrtle and Herald F. DEWEESE; a minister from Ovid, MI, were united in marriage in the West Eminence Christian Church. They had dated for a period of time during their high school days and were neighbors. Herald brought two wonderful, loving children to the marriage, along with several grandchildren. Myrtle and Herald for a number of years spent their summers in Michigan, returning to Eminence for their fall and winters. She was predeceased by her husband Herald on November 7, 1995, her parents; brothers: Theodore, Frank, Elmer Babe and Howard; Sisters: Edith REARY and Opal HUGHES. She is survived by her stepchildren Norman and Jackie DEWEESE of Owosso MI and Wanda WILLISON of Stanton MI along with many grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters Eunice MATTES of Kansas City MO and Helen DUNCAN of Springfield MO. A brother, Ralph REARY and wife Shannon of Eminence MO also survives along with two nieces and ten nephews. Honoring Myrtle and Herald’s request service burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Owosso, Michigan held under the direction of Jennings-Lyons Chapel. Memorial services were held Saturday February 24, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence MO with David FOWLER officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Owosso MI. Memorial services were held under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence MO.  CARD OF THANKS - We wish to express our appreciation for all those who attended the memorial service held for our love one, Myrtle REARY DEWEESE. Your flowers were beautiful and added greatly to our service. Also, thank you for all your phone calls and cards. - The REARY Family.  Source:  The Current Wave.

 

JOHN RECTOR – Son of Charlie Rector & Becky Brooks, born Oct. 17, 1918. Married Thelma Belle McCall 01 Nov 1942. Father of Gerold, Randy, Curt & Brenda. - In Memory of John RECTOR  - Passed way December 14, 1982. He is still so missed by his wife and children. “He as someone special, a gift from Heaven above; God gave him to us to cherish and love. He was loving and war, his smile brightened each day; but the Lord decided to take him away. Our memories live on, in our hearts he will stay; Until we meet him again in Heaven someday.” - By Debby GRISSOM SELF.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, July 13, 1988. 

 

ROBERT RAYMOND REDLICH and RAE 'ESTHER' COOPER REDLICH - Robert R. Redlich - Born February 9, 1926, at Washington, D.C., the son of George Herman Redlich and Mazie Lorena Moore Redlich. He passed away April 24, 2008, at Cox Health South, Springfield, MO, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 82 years.  Lavania Rae "Esther" Cooper Redlich - Born November 1, 1935, at Pine Bluff, WY the daughter of Raymond Melvin Cooper and Anna Lea Rockwell Cooper. She passed away April 30, 2008, at Cox Health South after a short illness, surrounded by her loved ones. She lived 72 years sharing and spreading her love. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps from October 19, 1943, until he was honorably discharged on February 29, 1945. Robert served in the Central Pacific area during World War II. Robert was a Purple Heart recipient for being wounded in action on August 15, 1944, in the Asiatic Pacific area. He was recognized for, "gallant service rendered to our beloved country," and commended as being a fine example of an American. A credit to his country. Robert and Rae were united in marriage on December 13, 1979, at Tucson, AZ. They met as neighbors at Mountain View, MO in 1945. Rae has been known to say that she loved him even then as a young girl. Their lives led them in separate directions but brought them back together to share almost 30 years of happiness. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edward L. Redlich. Rae was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, and one brother Billy Ray Cooper. They are survived by their children DiAnna Brothers and husband Roger of Dix, NE and Mike Redlich and wife Kim of Ellington, MO; Robert's brother George H. Redlich, Jr. and wife Patsy of Mountain View, MO: Rae's four sisters: Patricia A. Smith of Springfield, MO; Janet Elam and husband Bob of Mountain View, MO; Cora Lea Taylor of St. Helena, SC; Mary Lou Lemond and husband Richard of Lafayette, LA and one brother James Gatchel and wife Susie of Forest City, AR. Four grandchildren: Tad Rezek and wife Paula of Lincoln, NE; Tony Rezek and wife Stacy of Olathe, KS; Caroline Olson and Michael "Cooper" Redlich of Ellington, MO. Five great-grandchildren: Dustin, Colton and Esten Rezek of Lincoln, Ne; and Evan and Quin Rezek of Olathe, KS. And many much-loved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rae and Robert owned and operated R & R Art Supply in Mountain View for several years. Robert was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans; Blinded Veterans Association and V.F.W. Post 3009 Mountain View. Rae was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mountain View, MO. Robert and Rae were both members of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce and the Art Council. Donations in memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans or Blinded Veterans Association. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 3, 2008, at First Baptist Church at Mountain View, MO with Rev. James McCullan officiating. The couple was buried together at Mountain View Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.

 

KATIE LEE ‘KATE’ NORRIS REDMAN - Born November 2, 1912 the daughter of L. J. and Nancy Elizabeth JONES NORRIS and departed this life on August 9, 1986 at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Howell Co., MO, at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 7 days. She was united in marriage to Paul John REDMAN on May 15, 1931 and to this union 9 children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Robert and Maskal REDMAN, two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her husband, four sons, Dale, Paul, Richard and Melvin REDMAN, all of Winona, MO., and four daughters, Betty COUNTS and Linda WASHBURN of Winona, MO., Wanda YEAGER of Granite City, IL., and Donna WASHBURN of Fremont, MO.; four sons-in-law, five daughters-in-law, three brothers, Melburn ‘Bernie’, Richard ‘Cub’, and Oscar ‘Brownie’ NORRIS; two sisters, Ava TUCKER and Nellie CRAIG; 22 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces. Katie was a wonderful, Christian wife, mother, grandmother, good neighbor and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Monday, August 11 at 1 p.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Rev. Jim ESKEW officiating. Burial was in Horner Cemetery in Winona under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. 

 

ARTHUR REED - Son of the late Marion Francis Reed and Evaline Scott Reed, was born June 21, 1901.  He passed away Oct. 30, 1980 at his home in Eminence. He was married to Gladys Carr Sept 22, 1920 and to this union were born 2 children; a son, Pete and a daughter, Betty. He married Ethel Gregory in 1935 and 3 children were born to this union; 2 sons, Gaylor and Ronald, and a baby girl who died in infancy. He retired in 1962, having been an Eminence School Bus  driver for 20 years.  He was a member of the Eminence Assembly of God Church. Surviving him are his wife, Gladys; 4 children, 3 daughters-in-law; 1 son-in-law; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Ed Reed; a sister, Mattie Perkins, a host of nephews and nieces and many friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.  

 

DAVID ROSE REED - Of Mountain. View, Mo., passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born David Rose Williams, the daughter of Freeman and Beulah Williams, of Eminence, on June 26, 1925. She graduated from Eminence High School, class of 1943. She married Scott Reed, of Eminence, on February 24, 1943. It was a marriage of happiness that endured for 61 years, two months and three days. To this union four children were born and she was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. David Rose was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Carolyn and Ruth Ann an infant. She is survived by her husband Scott Reed; her children and their spouses, Freeman and Audrey Reed, of Springfield, Mo., Eddie and Debbie Reed, of Mountain. View, Kris and Donna Beth Reed of Blue Springs, Mo., Tim and Shelly Reed of Mountain. View. She is also survived by her grandchildren, a large extended family, and many friends. She will also be missed by her church family at United Methodist Church of Mountain. View. Memorial celebration of her life took place 11 a.m. Friday, April 30 at United Methodist Church in Mountain. View. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain. View.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] 

 

Janie Elizabeth Barkley Reed - Age 87, daughter of Berry Washington Barkley and Jennie Mae Walker Barkley, was born May 12, 1920, at Faulkner. She died May 5, 2008, at National HealthCare at Kennett. A resident of Kennett, she was a cook at the Deering Schools and a member of the First Baptist Church of Kennett.  She married D.C. Reed Dec. 10, 1937, at Faulkner. He died Nov. 6, 1988. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Reed; two sisters, Marie Leat and Frances Hopper; and three brothers, George, Bill and B.W. Barkley. Surviving are one son, Kenneth Reed of Kennett; two daughters, Emogene Wellington and Janie Click of Kennett; two brothers, W.C. and Cecil Barkley; six sisters, Gennivee Thornton of Hayti, Mo., Mary Tyger of Houston, Lou Ward of Kennett, Sally Bunton of Holcomb, Brenda McDonald of Malden, Minnie Croy of West Virginia and Dorothy Ennis of Louisiana; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were May 8 at the Bradshaw Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Jansson officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Kennett.  Houston Herald, May 22, 2008. Elizabeth is a cousin of Donita Barkley.

 

JESSIE THOMAS REED - Son of Poke and Emille REED, was born Jun. 14, 1918 in Stone co AR, and passed away Jun. 14, 2005 at Birch Tree Shannon Co MO. Jessie married Eula PRICE on Dec. 11, 1985. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, six brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife Eula, his daughter, Pamela ROGERS of Tulsa, Oklahoma; nine step children, Estella WALLACE, Elizabeth TERRILL, Glenna BROWN, Suzie CARLILE, Betty HEINEY, Samuel BLANKS, Michael BLANKS, Cynthia BLANKS, and Mary WHITEMAN. A host of son in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends, 21 step-grandchildren and 29 step-great grandchildren. Burial was at Mount Zion Cemetery Winona Shannon Co MO.  

MARION ED REED - Born April 22, 1903 in Shannon county, Mo., the son of the late Marion and Eva Scott Reed, and departed this life on February 9, 1982 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 78 years. He was married to Dorothy Irene Randolph on October 6, 1923, and to this union, three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Scott Reed and daughter-in-law, David Rose of Mountain View, Mo.; Stanley Reed and daughter-in-law, Barbara of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; one daughter, Beverly Katzmarek and son-in-law, Bob of Alton, Ill.; ten grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends. He professed his faith in Christ and during his illness, he drew close to the Lord.  He will be missed by his family and many friends who loved him. Services were held Thursday, Feb 11, 1982 at 1 p.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence, with Rev. Lloyd Welch officiating.  Interment was in Delaware Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.   

 

ROBERT GLENN REED - Born December 14, 1927 in Puyallup WA to Percy Pearl REED and Laura Lilly JOHNSEN REED. He passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2005 in Dallas TX at 77 years of age. Robert joined the Merchant Marines in 1943, serving until March, 1946. Returning home to Summersville MO he helped his parents with farming, then helped his dad build a combined skating rink/pool hall/restaurant and service station. Several years later Robert’s dad, P. P. REED, convinced the Angelica Uniform Company headquarters in St Louis MO that Summersville would be a good place for one of their uniform factories. The large REED skating rink building was soon redesigned to house the Angelica Uniform Company, and for many years the factory provided jobs for many people around the area. Robert was assistant manager at Angelica until joining the army in 1950. In 1952, after serving two years at Fort Leonard Wood MO, Robert returned to civilian life, moving his wife Betty RICHARDSON and small son, to Long Beach CA. There he worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, then at North American Aviation NAA in the Research and Developmental Engineering departments. He next transferred to the NAA Tulsa OK facility, moving his wife, three sons and two daughters there in 1963. In 1965 Robert left NAA and along with two other engineers and two backers, began what is today The Nordam Group, bought in 1969 by Ray SIEGFRED. Robert designed the Nordam log, which is used this day by the Nordam Group. He left Tulsa in 1970 and moved to Dallas TX, where he had many accomplishments in the aviation field. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Pearl and Laura REED; brother Lawrence REED; sisters Frances MILLER and Hazel PARKER; brothers-in-law Harris PARKER and Joe ROSELLIN; nephews James Robert BARBRE and Frederick Reed PARKER. He is survived by his wife, Wanda June, of the home in Lone Oak TX; stepdaughters Linda, McKinney TX, and Claudia, Kerrville TX; stepson Steve, of Texas; his children, John Forrest REED and wife Michelle, Ponca City OK; Glenna STEIDLEY and husband Larry; Roger REED, Robert Glenn REED, Jr., and wife Kay, all of Claremore OK; daughter Teresa WALKINGSTICK and husband Michael, Oolagah OK; Andrea SHARON and husband Frank, Granbury TX; seventeen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; sisters, Jewell BIELMAN and husband Kenneth, Corvallis OR; Lilly ROSELLINI, Tacoma WA; and numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. A memorial is pending due to Robert’s remains being donated to Southwestern Medical School in Dallas TX. 

 

SHANNON JOYCE KLEPZIG REED - Born July 22, 1929, in St. Louis MO, the daughter of Lewis and Ada HIBNER KLEPZIG. She grew up in the Fremont MO area where she graduated from high school. April 19, 1947, she married Walter "Bill" E. REED in Van Buren MO. Shannon and Bill were blessed with three children, Gale, Gary and Beverly. The family moved to Birch Tree MO in June of 1951, where they have made their home for the past 54 years. Shannon was a full-time homemaker until the children reached their teen years. She then worked part- time until she went to work at the OEO office in Winona MO. There she worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for 27 years, retiring in 1994. She was an original member of the Birch Tree Town and Country Club; a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. Auxiliaries; and a member of the United Methodist Church, where she served several years as the Methodist Youth Leader. She also served as treasurer until ill health required her to vacate the position. Shannon was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Ada; stepmother, Ruth; one brother, Don KLEPZIG; and one grandson, Travis REED. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bill REED, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Gale and Bonnie REED of Yukon OK.; son, Gary and Cindy REED of St. Louis MO; daughter, Beverly PELLICCIO of Springfield MO.; six grandchildren, Khristi, Stephanie, Brian, Angela, Elicia and Melissa; six great- grandchildren, Selena, Hannah, Connor, Melissa, Chase and Bradley; brothers, Ray and wife, Billie KLEPZIG of Moab UT; and Ronald KLEPZIG of Del Rio TX; sister, Mary Sue and husband, Marvin RITTER of Neelyville MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who loved her dearly. Shannon passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, in Willow Springs MO at the age of 76 years, two months, and five days. She will be missed by all her loved ones now that she has gone home to be with those that have passed on before. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at the Yarber Mortuary, Mountain. View MO. Funeral services were held at the Birch Tree United Methodist Church with Rev. David FOWLER officiating on Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at 10 a.m. Burial was at the Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree MO. - CARD OF THANKS – We the family of Shannon J. KLEPZIG REED would like to gratefully acknowledge and thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy. We greatly appreciated all the food, cards, flowers and plants, gifts, thoughtfulness and prayers. – Walter Bill REED. Summersville Beacon, September 14, 2005. 

 

George Dwayne Reese - Born on Nov. 20, 1955, in Mtn. View, Mo., to Doris and Roy Reese. He departed this life Sept. 8, 2008. George began his marital union of 34 years to Debra Atnip on June 8, 1974. Three children, Adam, Chad and Josh, were their branches to the strong and rooted Reese family tree. George was a devoted father, son, brother and uncle. He exemplified through his actions that honesty, diligence, fortitude and love were the initial steps on the journey to a successful joy-filled life. He served as a shining example of care in many facets, from baseball coach to school board member, to the care that he took for his farm and cattle. But most importantly, he was the best friend, soul mate, and love of the life of his wife, Debbie. Preceding him in Glory are his mother, Doris, and brother, Lonnie. George is survived by his wife, Debra, Birch Tree; father, Roy and his wife, Maybelle, Birch Tree; three sons, Adam and Vanessa, Chad and Chi-Chi, and Josh, all of Kansas City; brothers, Bill, Chillicothe, Mo., and Kenneth and Blanche of Birch Tree; two grandchildren, Aiden and Scarlet; and the many nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends who brought joy to his life. Our hearts will always feel a loss of his love, directions and the humor he brought to our lives, but we will someday feel his loving arms around us again. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at First Christian Church, Mtn. View, with Pastor Brian Ingalls officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Teresita, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mtn. View.

     


Roy Reese  - Born September 8, 1924 at Mountain View, MO the son of Jim Reese and Grace Renegar Reese. He passed away January 29, 2009 at his home in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 84 years. He was united in marriage to Doris E. Hutchison on October 25, 1943 at Salem, AR and to this union four sons were born. He later married Maybelle Ipock on October 15, 1988 at Birch Tree, MO. He was preceded in death by his parent; his first wife Doris Reese; two sons Lonnie D. Reese and George D. Reese; two brothers Willie Reese and Jimmy Reese; three sisters Sis Smith; Violet 'Shandy' Hicks and Lorene Tune; and one stepdaughter Linda Mae Ipock. He is survived by his wife Maybelle Reese of Birch Tree, MO; two sons William D. 'Bill' Reese of Chillicothe, MO and Kenneth Reese and wife Blanche of Birch Tree, MO; one stepson Lynn Ipock and wife Barbara of Mountain View, MO; two daughters-in-law, Kathy Reese of Birch Tree, MO and Debbie Reese of Birch Tree, MO; one sister Ruby Leonard of Mountain View, MO; 13 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Roy graduated from Mountain View High School in 1942. Roy served in the United States Navy during WWII. After returning from the war, Roy farmed and began working at the flooring mill in Birch Tree. Roy managed Missouri Hardwood Flooring for over 30 years until he retired in 1992. Roy served on the Birch Tree School Board and later the Mountain View-Birch Tree School Board for over 20 years. He sat on the Board of Directors at the Bank of Mountain View for many years and was a member of the American Angus Association. Roy was of the Pentecostal faith, and had attended several churches during his lifetime. Roy loved his family, every child and grandchild. Roy loved to tell a good story, hear a good joke, speak his mind in the face of untruth, play as a kid, and brag about a grandkid, and loved his family. Roy believed in hard work, choosing wisely, standing up for the little guy, saving a penny, helping someone in need, and the Lord. Roy was a leader, in business, in the community, in his family, and in life, never willing to go along the path because it was the way that it had always been done, and he would always find a way to do the impossible. Unlike some, Roy could cry in the face of loss, and would rather die than see another son put in the grave. Roy will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Monday, February 2, 2009 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Pastor Brian Ingalls officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.

     


Soundra 'Kay Barton' Shoults Reese - Daughter of Virgil Lavern Barton and Wanda Nadine German Barton, was born December 30, 1946 at Hartshorn, Missouri. She went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 15, 2008 while a patient at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri making her age 61 years.She was united in marriage to Donald 'Dee' Shoults November 16, 1963. They had two children, Donald Darren and Linda Raina. Dee Passed away in 1993. June 25, 1995, Kay and Justin Reese were married. Justin and Kay made their home in the Mountain View area.Kay worked for the past 10 years at Bob’s TV and Appliance. Kay also worked for Angelica Uniform Company in Summersville. Kay enjoyed going to the lake with her family and tending to her flowers. She enjoyed antique shops, and looking at the many things that were in them.In her youth, she was a member of the Hartshorn Assembly of God Church. She and Justin were attending the First Baptist Church in Mountain View.Kay is preceded in death by her father, Virgil Barton, and her sister, Deloris Barton.She is survived by her husband, Justin Reese of Mountain View, MO; son, Darren Shoults and wife, Norma, of Vancouver, Canada; daughter, Linda Higgins and husband, Chris, of Mountain View, MO; mother, Wanda Barton of Hartshorn, MO; brothers, Delbert Barton of Hartshorn, MO and Wilbert Barton and wife, Judy, of Mountain View, MO; four grandchildren, Ryan Shoults, Dustin Schulz, Sara Schulz, and Alex Higgins, and a host of other family members. Services were held Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. John Noble officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.


NAOMI PAULINE MARION REEVES - Born November 7, 1922 at Flat River, MO the daughter of John Henry Marion and Maggie Mae Marion. She passed away May 7, 2008 at Birch Tree, MO at the age of 85 years. She was united in marriage to Paul Reeves on May 1, 1993 at Winona, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband Paul Reeves of Eminence, MO; one son Michael Porter of Eminence, MO; four daughters Janet Lyles of Festus, MO, Betty Briscoe of St. Louis, MO, Diana Crawford and husband Joseph of Jacksonville, FL, and Pamela Journey of Winona, MO; one sister Ruth Huck of Farmington, MO; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Naomi attended the Pentecostal Church of Christ in Eminence, MO. She was employed at McDonald-Douglass Air in St. Louis, MO for several years. She enjoyed doing crafts and going fishing. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Interment was in Annapolis Cemetery at Annapolis, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.  

 

WILLIE MARION REEVES - Son of William and Mary Reeves, was born November 4, 1895 and departed this life July 4, 1966 at the age of 70 years and 8 months.  On September 21, 1919 he was united in marriage to Anna Rebecca Baker, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Baker.  To this union four children were born: Maudine Hampton, Laramie, Wyoming, Stanford Reeves, Carimachel, Calif., Lucille Dalton, Ellisville, Mo. and Joan Malone, Plattsburg, New York.  At an early age he was baptized into the Baptist Church at Herculanium, Mo. Willie Bill was always busy at some work, farming, in carpenter and electric work up to time of his retirement. He was a lover of different sports, baseball fan and in latter days did fishing. He was a respected citizen and will be badly missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Anna, four children, previously mentioned, one brother, C.F. Reeves, one sister, Vergal Decker, Salem, Mo. and eleven grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Thursday, July 7, at the Winona Baptist Church with Rev. Dolman Roderman officiating.  Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery under direction of Clary of Winona. 

 

ELDORA ‘DORA’ COOK RENEGAR - Age 97, of Kansas City, Kansas, died Dec. 26, 1987, at Bethany Medical Center. She was born in Paragould, Ark., daughter of James R. & Sarah A. Cook. Married Charles C. Renegar 21 Mar 1908. She lived in Birch Tree, Mo., for 30 years and lived in Kansas City, Kansas, for the past 58 years. Mrs. Renegar was a homemaker. She was a Methodist. Her husband died in 1970. Survivors include a son, Calvin Lee Renegar, Shawnee; three daughters, Opal Schmidt, Kansas City, KS., Gladys Stinnett, of the home, and Louise Van Buskirk, Simi Valley, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren. Services were held at 10 am Tuesday, Dec. 29 at the Porter Chapel; burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery.  

 

GRACE M. HODGE HEINEY RENFROW - Age 88 was born July 9, 1900 at Bourbon, Missouri. She was the eldest of 11 children. Born to Daniel Boone Hodge and Millie Melinda Duncan, she passed away February 21, 1989 at the Ozark Nursing Center in West Plains, Missouri. On November 3, 1916 Grace was united in marriage to George Heiney. They had three children. He passed away in 1922. On the 18 of July, 1923 Grace was united in marriage to Marion M. Renfrow. They had two children. He passed away October, 1950. Surviving are one daughter Edith Rolfzen of Bakersfield, California; two sons, Daniel T. Heiney of Summersville, Mo., and Virgil C. Renfrow of Summersville, Mo. She is also survived by one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law, 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Three brothers Jim D. Hodge, of Eminence; Paul Hodge and Eugene Hodge of Summersville, Mo. Four sisters Minnie Dace of St. Clair, Mo.; Maude Smith of Eminence; Martha Thomas and Goldie Terrill of Summersville, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters Edna L. Hampton and Millie Elizabeth Armstrong, two brothers Johnie Hodge and Gurn Hodge, and one sister Mary Wilkins, three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was baptized into the Pentecostal church at a young age and remained faithful in her belief until death.  She worked side by side with her family and was a good homemaker. 

 

SHANNON K. PALMER RHINEHART – Age 82, Margene Guest Home, formerly of Hughesville, died Thursday afternoon, July 6, 1989, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.  She was born Feb. 24, 1907 in Winona, MO, daughter of Elijah Kirk Palmer and Levisa Richardson.  On December 8, 1928, in Eminence, MO, she married Amos R. Rhinehart, who preceded her in death in August 1984. Mrs. Rhinehart had resided in Hughesville for the past 22 years.  She retired after serving as postmaster and mail carrier in the Houstonia area for 25 years.  She was a member of First Christian Church  in Sedalia and belonged to the Ladies of the Elks. Survivors include a son, Russell Kirk Rhinehart, Orlando, FL; a daughter, Mrs. John Ertel, Cincinnati; a brother, Paul Palmer, Buckner, MO; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, July 10, at First Christian Church, with the Rev. William Curwood officiating, assisted by the Rev. James Rutledge. Pallbearers were Marion Gregory, James Rissler, Charles Wendt, John E. Craig, and Robert Cunningham. Burial was at the Houstonia Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Children's Therapy Center and Show Me Christian Youth Home in lieu of flowers. 

 

MARTHA ANN BARKLEY RICH - Born May 10, 1867 at Cypress Inn Wayne Co TN, died Feb. 11, 1927 at Petaluma Sonoma Co CA. She was the daughter of William M. 'Bill' Barkley & Hannah Minerva Martin. In 1895 she married her cousin, Benjamin Bruce Rich, son of William Franklin Rich & Martha Ann Barkley (sister of William M. 'Bill' Barkley). The Rich family was among the many families who traveled to Missouri from Wayne Co TN in one of the wagon trains that left the Nashville area in the fall of 1870. Martha and her family, along with her mother and brother Mack, left Winona and traveled to California in late summer 1900 and remained there. Children of Martha and Bruce Rich arfe Iva L. (m. George Gularte), Ray, Grace (m. Dominick Louie Cella) and Bruce B. Rich. She and her family are all buried in California. Martha is a great grand aunt of Donita Barkley.

BESSIE LEE EAGAN RICHARDSON - Born Jul. 28, 1915 at Montier MO, the daughter of A. W. Eagan and Minnie E. Bradley. She passed away May 22, 2007 at the James River Care Center at Springfield MO at the age of 91 years. She was united in marriage to Moses Ezekiel Richardson on Jan. 7, 1932 at Salem Fulton Co AR. To this union two children were born. Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, A. W. and Minnie Eagan; her husband, Moses Richardson and three sisters, Ollie Eagan, Ruth McVicker and Opal Robinson. She is survived by her son Wayne William Richardson and his wife Arden of Dallas TX; daughter Wilma Koch and husband Robert of Springfield MO; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Bessie lived in the Montier area for most of her life, where she raised her children. In the 1940s, during World War II, she and her family moved to Indiana where she and her husband Moses worked at an ammunition plant for over a year before returning to the Montier area. In the early 60s Bessie and Moses moved to Oregon where they lived for a couple of years before returning to Montier. Bessie loved her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. She loved to travel to Iowa to visit with her daughter. In later years she and Moses spent time in Texas where her son lived. During that time she was able to spend time with her grandchildren. She loved to do needlework and embroidery. Bessie was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and attended services at Montier, Mountain View and Birch Tree.

 

GLENNA MARIE BLAND RICK - Born February 11, 1961 in Winona, Missouri to Roy Bland and Frances Counts. She departed this life on March 16, 2006 at St. John's-St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 45. She was united in marriage to John Rick in July of 1987 in Winona, Missouri and gave birth to one son, Austin Lee. Glenna is preceded in death by her twin brother, Jerry Lee. Those left to mourn her passing are her beloved son Austin Bub, parents, Roy and Frances Bland; four brothers, Leroy, Eugene, Larry and Randy Bland; and two sisters, Phyllis and Linda Bland. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Graveside services were held on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, Missouri with Pastor Jamie Warren officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

 

LENA MILLER RIECK - Age 91 - Pomona MO - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Mrs. Rieck died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at West Vue Home, Inc. She was born Mar. 26, 1890 in West Plains, the daughter of Louis and Ida Wilhelmina Schumann Miller. In 1908 she graduated from Birch Tree High School Shannon County, later attending the State Normal School in Springfield Teacher's college. After receiving her teaching certificate, Mrs. Rieck taught school for several years in Shannon County. On June 2, 1912, she was married at Birch Tree to Frank Rieck, who preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1967. She had been of the Methodist faith since young womanhood, her present membership being in the Birch Tree Methodist Church. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Frank Mary Carver, Pomona; Mrs. Dean Ruth Butterfield, Nevada; Mrs. Charles Ann Pollick, Fowler CA; Mrs. Don Betty Mannbeck, St Charles; two sons, Frank Rieck, Jr., Norwalk CA; Wilfred Rieck, West Plains;  one brother, Frank Miller, Birch Tree, 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the West Parlor, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains.

 

FLORENCE ADALINE ‘SIS’ VERMILLION RIEGLE - Born May 21, 1950 at Ellington, MO the daughter of Harlen B. VERMILLION and Sylvia M. RAINS VERMILLION and passed away February 17, 2007 at her home in Willow Springs, MO at the age of 56 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers Charles Robert VERMILLION, Bobby Wayne VERMILLION, Glen Keith VERMILLION, and Roger Dale VERMILLION; one son Timmy Leon RIEGLE on September 14, 1979 and one daughter Tamathay Annette RIEGLE on July 25, 1985. She is survived by her husband Glen Leon RIEGLE of the home; six brothers Bernie Leroy VERMILLION and wife Sharon of Oklahoma; Winfred Harlen VERMILLION and wife Wanda of Ellington, MO; Dennis Ray “RB” VERMILLION and wife Kelly of Winona, MO; Richard Lynn VERMILLION and wife Janet of Rogersville, MO; Virgil Lee VERMILLION and companion Debbie Pulley of Willow Springs, MO and Randy Junior VERMILLION of Peace Valley, MO; two sisters Shairron Sue BRAWLEY and husband Lyle of Winona, MO and Vicki Lynn GANN and husband Larry of Rogersville, MO and a host of other relatives and friends. Sis was a homemaker for most of her life and she loved babysitting. She was raised in a Christian upbringing and she never lost her faith. Sis was a very strong person, and her faith kept her going after losing her two children. She loved knitting, baking, and going to the flea markets. Sis loved spending time with her husband and traveling with him. She loved her family and spending time with all of them. Funeral services were held Tuesday February 20, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Archie TAYLOR officiating. Interment was in the Horner Cemetery at Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave. 

 

GRACE E. YOUNG RIEGLE - Age 78, a former resident of Summersville - Passed away Sunday evening January 21, 2007 at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM Thursday evening. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville. She was born November 29, 1928 in Shannon County, Missouri, the daughter of Fred and Mabel Williams Young. She was united in marriage to Joe Riegle, February 19, 1947 in Mountain View, Arkansas. She had been a homemaker all of her life. They raised their children, Cal, Jan, Char and Kay in Carpentersville, Illinois. Survivors are her daughters, Jan Hippely of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Char Fugiel of Springfield, MO., and Kay Watzlawick John of Blue Springs, MO.; daughter-in-law, Chris Riegle, of West Plains MO; and grandchildren, Calvin J. Jr., Michael Riegle, Kellie Wood, Sarah Armstrong, Aaron Hippely, Jonathon Fugiel, Jessica Fugiel, Jennifer Sheff, Ryan, Shawn, Jason and David Watzlawick; and 20 great-grandchildren, also several brothers and sisters living in the area. Preceded in death: her husband, Joe O. Riegle; her son, Calvin J. Riegle; her son-in-law, Richard L. Hippely; her grandsons, Timothy Riegle and Scott Watzlawick; her parents, Fred and Mabel Young; her brothers, Roy and Fred Allen Young. Services were held Friday, January 26, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Home with Daryl Young officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery in Summersville, MO under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.

 

  

Lewis Esco Riley - Son of John Wesley Riley and Bertha Leona Martin Riley, was born September 7, 1918 at Hartshorn, Missouri and passed away at the Texas County Memorial Hospital, Friday, June 12, 2009 making his age 90 years, 9 months, and 5 days. Esco was united in marriage to Mary Agnes Tyler, January 9, 1939. To their union, six children were born: Joyce, Mary, Glenn, Faye, Michael and Stephen. Esco was a member of the Valley Center Baptist Church at Hartshorn where he attended as long as his health permitted. Esco grew up along the Current River in Shannon County and loved to fish. He had an old Jeep so he and Agnes could get into the rough places where no one else fished. He had a CB radio and made many friends of those he chatted with. Preceding him in death are his father and mother, son Michael, daughter Joyce, grandson Rick, and brother Oscar. Surviving are his wife, Agnes, of the home: son Glenn and wife, Jean, of Hartshorn, MO; son Stephen and wife, April, of Angier, North Carolina; daughter Mary Kirkman and husband, Bob, of Independence, Missouri; daughter Faye Hartman and husband, Roger, of Batesville, Mississippi; grandsons: Randy Dale, Scott Kirkman, Michael Riley, Brad Riley, Gary Hartman, and Nathaniel Riley; granddaughters: Cindy Young, Carrie Briggs, Christina Hall, Angela Acklin, Jessica Clark, Stephanie Riley, and Frances Riley; ten great-grandsons, five great-granddaughters, one great-great-grandson, one great-great-granddaughter, two brothers: Dredward Riley and wife, Delra, of Independence, Missouri and John Riley and wife, Norma, of East Peoria, Illinois, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

 


Anna Estella Murfin Roberts - Daughter of the late Charles Edward & Margaret Elizabeth Cloninger Murfin, was born August 26, 1909 at Hartshorn, MO.  She died August 28, 1967 at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. making her age at time of death 58 years & two days. Anna grew up around Hartshorn, & lived here most of her life. She was married to Floyd M. Roberts October 15, 1931. She leaves to mourn her passing one son, Gene, and daughter-in-law Gloria, four granddaughters, Patricia, Norma, Mona & Teresa, all of House Springs, MO. Two sisters, Ruth Roberts of West Plains, MO., Marie Michel of Hartshorn, MO., two brothers, Elmer Murfin of Houston, MO., Clarence Murfin of Mill Valley, Calif. Her husband Floyd & one brother, Charley, preceded her in death. Anna professed her faith in Christ at an early age. She was a very active worker for the ladies auxiliary & VFW of Summersville, MO. Anna had many relatives & a host of friends & will be sadly missed by all who knew her.


Floyd Montgomery Roberts - Son of George Daniel & Martha Ann Baugh Roberts was born Feb. 21, 1900 at Avery, MO. He passed away at 6:15 February 12, 1960 at his home at Hartshorn, MO. making his age at time of death 59 years, 11 months & 21 days. He was united in marriage to Anna Estella Murfin October 15, 1931. His mother, father, and one brother preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Anna, of the home, one son Eugene Roberts of Villa Ridge, MO., four brothers, and four sisters; Athel Ihrig, Walnut Grove, MO., James Roberts, of West Plains, MO., Fay Rickson of Gardenia, Calif., Lora Henderson, San Berdenia, Calif., Noel Roberts Colton, Calif., Inez Breshears Hood River, Oregon, Ivan Roberts, Relondo Beach Calif., three grandchildren, a number of nephews, nieces & a host of friends. Floyd was a kind neighbor, always ready to be of service to anyone who needed help. His ready smile, and service will be missed in the community.


Frank Wesley Roberts - Son of Rosa Bell Bradley and John Richman Roberts, was born in Shannon County, May 19, 1910, and departed this life March 26, 1968, at the age of 57 years, 10 months, and seven days. He was united in marriage to Opal May Simpson, Sept. 3, 1927, and to this union 8 children were born. He lived all his life in Shannon County, and was well known by his friendly smile and helping hand.  He was always very kind and generous to his family and others, and was a husband and father to be proud of. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Opal; three daughters; Naomi Campbell, Van Buren, Mo., Rosa Lee Carter of Belton, Mo., and Judy Dunn of Fairfax, Alabama; five sons, Wayne of Mountain View, Mo., John, Gene, and Raymond, all of Winona, and Jack of Ellington, Mo.; and 25 grandchildren.  Two grandchildren preceded him in death. He also leaves two sisters; Daisy Allen, of Winona, and Goldie Sloan of Lawrence, Kansas; two brothers: Earl of Lawrence, Kansas and Lee of Baldwin, Kansas; two half sisters, Maud Criss of Lawrence, Kansas, and Maggie Harding of St. Joseph, Mo.; and one half brother, Claude Remby of Lawrence, Kansas. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives, and will be sadly missed by his many friends and loved ones. Funeral services were conducted by Duncan Funeral Home of Mtn. View, with Rev. Earl Sigler officiating. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood, Feb. 11, 2007.

 

Gloria Irene Green Roberts - Daughter of Chester Green & Elsie Michel Green was born May 3, 1935 at Pomona, MO. & passed away at her home in House Springs, MO. Tuesday October 8, 2002 making her age 67 years 5 months & 5 days. Gloria was united in marriage to Gene Roberts July 19, 1950 making their union together 52 years. To their union 4 children were born, Patricia Moyer, Norma Skelton, Mona Nickles & Teresa Lucas. She worked at the Ansehl Corporation until poor health forced her retirement. Gloria is preceded in death by her father Chester Green. She is survived by her husband Gene Roberts of the home in House Springs, MO. , her four daughters, Pat Moyer & husband Jerry of High Ridge, MO; Norma Skelton & husband Mike of Versailles, MO; Mona Nickles of High Ridge, MO; & Teresa Lucas & husband Joe of House Springs, MO, 5 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren; her mother Mrs. Elsie Green of Hartshorn, MO; two brothers Gordon Green & wife Lavonne of Hartshorn, MO & Glenn Green & wife Diann of Summersville, MO. Services were held on Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 10:00 am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

 

JOE WILLIAM ROBERTS – Born April 19, 1915 in Charleston MO to William Noah and Florence LANE ROBERTS. He passed away December 20, 1998 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO at the age of 83 years. He was united in marriage to Evelyn COPELAND on March 12, 1939 in Greenville MO. To this union two children were born. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Frances Ione ROBERTS, and one brother, Paul ROBERTS. He is survived by his wife Evelyn of Winona MO; one son, Dr. Jon ROBERTS and his wife Suellen of Mountain View MO; one daughter, Susan REED and her husband Ron of Van Buren MO; and grandchildren, Curtis Jon ROBERTS and Jessica Marie ROBERTS, both of Fayetteville AR; Nathan Boyd REED and Janie Lyn REED, both of Van Buren MO; Shawn MOORE and his wife Debbie, of Oklahoma City OK; and two great grandchildren, Ashley and Christopher MOORE, also of Oklahoma City OK; two brothers, George ROBERTS of East Prairie MO; and James ROBERTS of Church Point LA; one sister, Mary FRENCH of Charleston MO. Joe moved to the Winona area in 1937 to teach in the public school system. He later became superintendent of the Winona School District. Joe served his county as a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy during World War II, and was an Honorary Colonel under Governor Warren HEARNES. After returning to Winona he worked with the Winona Savings Bank for 52 years. He served 27 years on the Winona School Board. Joe was mayor of the City of Winona for 16 years. He was an active member of the Winona Christian Church where he taught Sunday School for 28 years. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 1998 at the Christian Church in Winona with Rev. Doug CAGE officiating. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, January 13, 1999. 

 

RAYMOND LAVON ROBERTS – Born at Brandyweed Hollow near Winona, Mo. on January 6, 1936 to Frank Wesley and Opal May Simpson Roberts. He departed this life at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo. on March 31, 2006 at the age of 70 years, two months, and 25 days. On January 22, 1955 he was united in marriage to Colleen Mitchem. This marriage ended after 38 years and to this union four children were born. On October 6, 2001 he was united in marriage to Brenda Ferguson Atkins and her son became his fourth son. Raymond and Brenda spent as much time together as they could and enjoyed every minute of it. Raymond lived basically all his life in Winona and was well known by his friendly smile and his helping hand. He was very generous and would do whatever he could to help out family, friends, and even strangers who were in need. He was a good provider for his family and a man a family would be proud of. He went through all eight grades at Lower Rocky School and though he did not go to high school, he later earned his GED. He was a smart man and always enjoyed learning and helping others to learn, even helped to pay for college education for different people throughout the years. He tried to pass his wisdom down to his children and grandchildren, to his nieces and nephews, and various other young people whose lives were touched by his kindness and generosity. He professed his faith in the Lord on Easter Sunday 1962 and was baptized. He taught Sunday School and worked with the youth group at the Assembly of God Church in Winona when he was a young man. For the last few months he attended church at the House of Prayer in Winona. During his life he enjoyed working with many people. He owned and operated a service station and restaurant, he drove a school bus for twenty years, and he owned rental property. He also did construction work and contract work with his bull dozer. He served on the Board of Directors at Howell-Oregon Electric for about thirty years. All the while, he was a farmer and was never afraid of hard work. He set an example of good work ethics for his children and they were very proud of his "working man" hands. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John, Gene, and Wayne Roberts; one sister, Naomi Garrison; and one great granddaughter, Harlie Jo Colleen Phillips. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Brenda of the home, four sons; Keith "Woody" Roberts and Sherry of Ash Grove, Mo., Kevin "Red" Roberts and wife Renee, Kirk Roberts and friend, Jody "Chink" Pulliam, and Marshall Atkins and one daughter Kelly Vermillion and husband R.B. all of Winona, Mo., 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one on the way. He also leaves behind two sisters, Rosa Lee Cline and husband Chuck of Sunrise Beach, Mo., Judy Dunn and husband Max of Salem, Mo., one brother Jack Roberts and wife Shirley of Ellington, Mo., one sister-in-law June Roberts of Winona, Mo., two uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Raymond loved people and was loved in return. He will be deeply missed but we are comforted to know that he is with the Lord and we can see him again when we get there. Funeral services were held Monday, April 3 at Winona Assembly of God in Winona, Mo. with Archie Taylor officiating. Interment was at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, Mo. under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] 

 

RODNEY ROBERTS - CARD OF THANKS – The family of Rodney ROBERTS would like to express our sincere thanks to all those who came to show support for our family. We were greatly touched by those who brought food, sent flowers and cards, the phone calls, and for your being here for our family at this very difficult time. Thanks to Yarber Mortuary for their caring and professional service, and a special thanks to Bro. Sean REECE for the beautiful service. Rodney was a loving son, father and grandfather. We have so many great memories to cherish and will forever hold them dear. – Family of Rodney ROBERTS: Bonnie, Sylvia, Hunter and Chloe, Misty Riley, Kyle and Randen, Lisa, Tom, Thomas, Lucas and Sherry. The Current Wave, October 19, 2005. 

 

ROSA BELLE BRADLEY REMBY ROBERTS -  15 Jun 1874 - 11 Jul 1914.  Born at Benton Co MO; died at Rocky Shannon Co MO. Daughter of Jonathan Bradley & Mary Skaggs of Benton Co MO. Married Jesse J. Remby 24 Sep 1890 at Benton Co MO; children Maude Elizabeth Remby and William Claude Remby. Married John Richman Roberts 20 Nov 1899 at Lebanon Laclede Co MO; children Ivy Frances, Daisy M. Allen, Rosie, Laura, John 'Earl', Charles 'Lee', Frank Wesley, Goldie Beatrice Sloan and Mamy Opal Roberts.

From the Shannon County Democrat at Winona, MO July 24, 1914 in Flip Items by Dorcas -
Died - Mrs. John Roberts, at her home on lower Rocky, after a short illness. July 11, 1914. She leaves a husband, several small children, a little baby 12 days old, a grown son and daughter. The deceased was laid to rest Sunday afternoon in the Reed Cemetery on Rockey. A large concourse of friends and relatives attended the funeral.   Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood, Feb. 11, 2007.

 

THELMA ‘LORENE’ SELLARS ROBERTS – Age 81, died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. She had been a resident of Lawrence since 1946. She was born June 2, 1922 in Eminence, the daughter of Fred Hulin Sellars and Amanda Elizabeth Kelly Sellars. She married Billy John Beebe in July of 1947 and they later divorced. She then married Bill Roberts on Feb. 28, 1969. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was preceded in death by a brother, Perry Lee "Spud" Sellars, two infant brothers and one infant sister. She is survived by two sons, Garry Beebe and John Beebe, both of Lawrence; two brothers, Charles Hulin Sellars, Sunrise Beach, Mo., Floyd Darrell Sellars, Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Ruby Webb and Ellen Miller, both of Lawrence; two granddaughters; great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 27 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, Kans. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. The family requests memorials to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association Palliative Care and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044-3402.   [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

 

VICTOR L. ROBERTS - Age 82, of Birch Tree Shannon Co MO, died Nov. 9, 1998 at his home. He was born Apr. 15, 1916 at Spencer Roane Co WV, son of George W. Roberts & Bell Star McCoy. He married Virginia Fields Feb. 4, 1939 at RIpley WV. To this union five children were born: Lou, Ronald, Larry, Connie & Wanda. Vic & Virginia had lived at Birch Tree for 20 years. Survivors include his wife Virginia, son Lou Roberts of Sedro Woolley WA; Ronald Roberts of Yelm WA; Connie Walton of Birch Tree MO and Wanda L. Roberts of Birch Tree MO; sister Esta Roberts of Pomeroy OH; eleven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, five sisters and a grandson, Ronald Walton. Burial was at Berea Mennonite Cemetery at Birch Tree MO.
VIRGINIA MADELINE 'MIDGE' FIELDS ROBERTS - Born Mar. 2, 1918 at Clendenin Kanawha Co WV, daughter of Joe Fields & Sarah Swiney. She died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 at St John's-St Francis Hospital at Mountain View Howell Co MO at the age of 89 years. She was married to Victor I. Roberts Feb. 4, 1939 at Spencer Roane Co WV and to this union five children were born. Midge is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Victor, and one grandson, Ron Walton. Survivors include sons Arnold L. Roberts of Tonsket WA; Ronald C. Walton & Cathy, also of Tonasket WA, and Larry B. Roberts & Connie of Victorville CA; daughters Wanda Sisco, Connie J. Roberts and Robert Walton, all of Birch Tree, MO; sisters Ruby and Carol Gandee of Ravenswood WV and Frankie Yound of Charleston WV; brother Joe Fields, Jr. and Martha of Spencer WV; twelve grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 22 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Tuesday Nov. 20, 2007 at the Yarber Chapel, Mountain View MO, with Rev. Otto Foust officiating. Interment was at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary.

 

  

    

 

WILLIAM EUGENE ‘GENE’ ROBERTS - Born 09 Apr 1933 in Shannon Co MO, the son of Frank Wesley and Opal Mae SIMPSON ROBERTS. He passed away at his home on Sycamore near Winona MO on 12 Mar 1992. He was united in marriage to Betty ‘June’ TUCKER on 3 Sept 1949 in Shannon Co MO, the daughter of William ‘Wash’ TUCKER and Ava V. NORRIS TUCKER. To this union seven children were born. Gene was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Frank and Opal ROBERTS, an infant daughter, Rhonda Kay, brother and sister- in-law, Johnny and Frieda HUITT ROBERTS, sister Naomi GARRISON, and father-in-law Wash TUCKER. He is survived by his wife, June, of the home; his mother-in- law, Ava TUCKER, his children, Glenda BURNS and Roger, Brenda COUNTS and Rex, Betty NEEDELS and Clifford, Becky BARNES and Jim, Beverly ROBERTS, and William Eugene ‘Bill’ ROBERTS, II and Jeannie; brothers and sisters, Wayne L. ROBERTS and Thelma, Raymond ROBERTS and Colleen, Rosalie CLINE, Judy DUNN and Max, and Jack ROBERTS and Shirley; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Gene and June lived many years on their farm on Rocky Creek, and for a short time they lived in Douglas Co KS. They eventually sold the place on Rocky to the park service and bought the former Leonard WEAVER home on Sycamore near Winona and he lived there the remainder of his life. Gene will be remembered for many things, but perhaps most of all for his happy nature and sense of humor, and his teasing. Also, he and his family were popular musicians around the area for many years, often providing Bluegrass and country music for charity events. He operated a dairy farm for several years and raised cattle and farmed his land. He also owned a fleet of over-the-road trucks, employing some of his family members as drivers. Gene is interred in the Mount Zion Cemetery at Winona near his parents and other relatives. In Memory Of Our Loving Father, William “Gene” E. Roberts April 9, 1933 – march 12, 1992 Lord you’ve given me so many things Lots of blessings you’ve granted me And I know I’m so unworthy. But shining through my memory Is the one I cherish most My DAD has gone to be with Jesus The heavenly host. No more is he tired, no more is he hurting And he doesn’t have to worry anymore Now I can see him over there In that land so bright and fair. Now he owns a golden fiddle And he plays for the King Someday we’ll join him there To sing and play with him again. No one ever had a sweeter DAD Than the one we kids had. He loved and cared and times he shared For six small children and our loving mother. rest is missing Appeared in The Current Wave, March 10, 1993. 

 

  

    

 

WILLIAM EUGENE ‘BILL’ ROBERTS, JR. – Born September 9, 1959 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to William Gene Roberts and Betty June Tucker Roberts. He departed this life on January 30, 2006 at the age of 46 years in Springfield, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father Gene Roberts, his sister Rhonda Kay Roberts, one grandson Brey Anatone Barkley, and his son-in-law Nolan Anatone Barkley, Jr. Bill is survived by his mother, Betty June Roberts; three daughters and "Jeannie's son-in-laws" as he always put it, Miranda Barkley and Bill Lay, Billie and Red Brown, Laura and Mike Tripp, and one son William Gene Roberts III all of Winona, Missouri. 14 grandchildren all of which he never called them by their real names: Billy Bull Lay II, Brian Mouth Lay, Bethany Gladis Barkley, Shana Sweet Pea Lay, Keirsten Sprout Lay, Erin Ebb Barkley, Regan Bertie Brown, Isaac Ikey Barkley, Rylea Little Bit Brown, Marna Mia Hillian, Xander Cheetoh Lay, Drevin Mikey Tripp, Rowdy Champ Brown, and Blaydon BLT Tripp. His sisters and brother-in-laws; Glenda and Roger Burns, Brenda and Rex Counts, Betty and Clifford Needles, Becky and Jim Barnes, and Beverly Roberts all of Winona, Missouri. Other family and friends too numerous to mention. The lives he touched through out his journey will never be the same. We will all miss his smile, his laugh, his corny jokes, his funny names, his bear hugs, the fire and the fight that kept him going, but most of all how he held us all together. Bill Roberts will never be forgotten in the hearts and lives of all who knew him well. Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at the Christian Church in Winona, Missouri. Officiating was Archie Taylor. Interment was at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, Missouri under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] 


Charles Franklin Robison, Jr. - Born May 19, 1937 to Charles Sr. and Vera Eunice Bandy Robison in the house built by his father in the small community of Flat Rock, Missouri. Charles fell asleep in Christ while his daughters read to him from the Bible on Sunday, March 18, 2007. Charles attended a one-room grammar school through the eighth grade in the community of Flat Fock. As a teenager, summers were spent with his brother, Herbert, manning the Flat Rock fire tower and helping to fight forest fires. He graduated from Summersville High School in 1955. After graduation, Charles went to St. Louis and was employed at Western Printing, where he helped print the Little Golden books. On June 1, 1958, Charles married Catherine Elizabeth Reeves. To this union, two daughters were born, Pamela Cathleen and Deborah Cydney. Charles and Catherine were married 34 years until her death in 1993. In 1961, Charles and his family moved to California where he became a carpenter. Charles is survived by his brother, Herbert Robison; his sisters-in-law, Sandra Robison, Joann Schulz, and Vivian Hasameer; his daughters, Pamela Farmer and Deborah Brower, their husbands, Randall Farmer, and Robert Brower; four grandchildren, Reeve Farmer, Casimir Farmer, Jordan Brower, and Caitlyn Brower; and several nieces and nephews including Yvette Garcia, Kevin Robison, Bryan Schulz, Scott Young, Jeffrey Young, and their spouses and children. Services were held in Novato, California with Charles Fry officiating. Following the services, Sandra Robison and Marlene Smith provided lunch at the Church of Christ building. Interment was in Valley Memorial Park, Novato, CA.

 

ELSIE JANE BOND ROBINSON - Daughter of George and Mary BOND, passed away on March 10, 1973, in St. Francis Hospital in Mountain. View MO, at the age of 62 years, 5 months and 15 days. She is survived by her husband, Lonnie ROBINSON, of Eminence MO; and one sister, Edna PROSSLER, of St. Louis MO. Mrs. ROBINSON lay in state at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence MO on Monday March 12, 1973, then transferred to the Shepard Funeral Home in St. Louis on Tuesday, March 13, 1973, for services and burial in the Valhalla Cemetery in St. Louis MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.   

 

Laura Willa Mae Vandevort Robinson - Born May 13, 1926 at Yale, Oklahoma to Monte Vandevort and Mary E. Brashers Vandevort. Laura passed away Thursday morning, June 14, 2007 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MO, making her age 81 years, 1 month and 1 day. Laura was united in marriage to Hugh Kissee, July 3, 1943, at Raymondville, MO. To their union 16 children were born, Clyde, Joseph, William, Priscilla, Letha, Drucilla, Sheila, Vershia, and Roger, still born triplets and 2 sets of still born twins. After Hugh’s death, Laura married Alvie Joe Robinson Sr., September 14, 1961 at Corning, Arkansas. To their union were born three children, Alvie Joe A.J., his still born twin, and Wilma.  Laura enjoyed quilting, sewing and gardening. During the last few years, Laura’s health began to decline and she and Joe were unable to do the many things they enjoyed doing. She attended Midvale Church when she was able. Preceding Laura in death are her parents, Monte Vandevort and Mary Vandevort, her first husband, Hugh Kissee; her children, Joseph Levie, William Monta, Priscilla March, Letha Faye, Drucilla Elizabeth, stillborn triplets, two sets of stillborn twins, and one twin stillborn; one sister, Agnes Smith; one brother, Leo Vandevort; and one brother-in-law, Lloyd Cook. Laura leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Alvie Joe Robinson Sr. of Hartshorn, MO; three sons, Clyde Kissee and Karen of Salem, MO; Roger Kissee and Billie of St. Louis; MO; Alvie Joe Robinson Jr. and wife, Cynthia, of Hartshorn, MO; three daughters, Sheila Drake of St. Louis, MO; Vershia Lee of Marion, IL, and Wilma Fruechting and husband, Alan, of Hulbert, OK; 22 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Sylvia Cook, Billy Cook and husband, Clyde, all of Hartshorn, MO; one brother, Robert Vandevort of Cabool, MO; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Vandevort of Mountain View, MO. Laura is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other family members. Services were held Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Emmett Bradford officiating. Interment was in Moark Cemetery, Moark, Arkansas under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

 

REV. DOLMAN EDWARD RODERMAN - Age 76, of Oak Grove, MO moved to his eternal home on Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 13 at Greenlawn North with burial following. Any contributions will be designated to various ministries of the Assembly of God Organization. Reverend RODERMAN was born on July 23, 1927, in Reynolds County, MO, the son of William and Gladys BEAVER RODERMAN. He married Minnie Earlene GROGAN on October 28, 1947. He began his ministry for the Assemblies of God Church at 19 years of age. He served in several locations, including St. Louis from 1954-1960, southern Missouri pastorates from 1960 -1990, and resided in Republic, MO and the Springfield area for the last ten years of his ministry. He had recently been attending the Assembly of God in Odessa, MO. Reverend RODERMAN was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. His survivors include his wife of 55 years, Earlene RODERMAN, of the home; two daughters, Mary Lou DAVIS and Wanda LAWRENCE and husband John, all of Blue Springs; two brothers, James RODERMAN and family of St. Charles, MO, and David RODERMAN and family of Farmington, MO; one sister, Wilma Jean HENRY and family of Ellington, MO; three grandchildren, Heidi Dolene DAVIS, Bently Edward DAVIS, and J. D. LAWRENCE, III. Note: The RODERMAN family made their home in Winona for many years where Mary Lou and Wanda attended high school and Rev. Dolman pastored the Winona Assembly of God Church.   Sources for this information: Springfield News Leader. 

 


Audrey Mae Anderson Rodgers - Daughter of Otto C. Anderson and Kathryn N. Russell Anderson was born May 12, 1920 at Albin, Wyoming. Audrey was a resident of Houston House in Houston, Missouri. She went into the arms of Jesus, Saturday, August 30, 2008 making her age 88 years, 3 months, and 18 days. Audrey was united in marriage to Wayne L. Rodgers, June 26, 1938. To their union three children were born, Ronald Wayne, Janice Ilene, and Janet Irene. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Israel; and she also attended Faith Baptist Church in Summersville. She was also a member of the Lady Lions, the Summersville Saddle Club, the Garden Club, and Business and Professional Women’s Club. Audrey had many talents; she was an artist and did paintings, she had flower gardens, loved poetry, needle work, and she collected dolls, bells, Hummels, and Precious Moments Figurines. She owned a clothing store and a ceramic store where she taught others the art of ceramics. Audrey also taught a Sunday School Class and gave of her self to others. Preceding Audrey in death are her parents, Otto and Kathryn; one brother, Clyde Anderson; and one great- grandson, Jacob Timmons. Audrey is survived by her husband, Wayne Rodgers of Hartshorn, Missouri; two sisters, Marcia Wood of Fort Collins, Colorado and Avis Vara of Greely, Colorado; one brother, Milford Anderson, and wife, Eleanor, of Mesa, Arizona; her three children, Ronald Rodgers and wife, Kathy, of Post Falls, Idaho; Janet Harpe and husband, Les, of Kennewick, Washington; Janice Howell and husband, Donald, of Hartshorn, Missouri; nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Audrey is also survived by a host of other family members and her many dear friends. Services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Faith Baptist Church near Summersville with Pastor Leamon Johnson, Pastor Dave McVickers and Bro. Lonnie Bryan officiating. Interment will be in Smith Cemetery at Big Creek, under the care of Bradford Funeral Home, Summersville.  

 

Hayden T. Roe - Born March 9, 1921 at Portageville, MO, the son of Eunice Henry Roe and Tom Roe, and passed away November 26, 2006 at St. Louis, MO at the age of 85 years. He was united in marriage to Violet Bridges on January 30, 1943. She preceded him in death on November 21, 1986. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his foster parents, Phillip and Elnora Portwood; 3 brothers, Phoenix Roe, Marvin Roe, and Alfred Roe; one sister, Lorene Tombs; four foster sisters, Louzeller Thomas, Tressie Robinson, Martha Dillinger, and Zara Ann Shelton; and one foster brother, Castle Portwood. He is survived by two foster nieces, Nora Fanning and Daisy May Defino, of St. Louis, MO; Bertha Portwood of Doniphan, MO; two great foster nieces, Sandy Robinson and Sonja Portwood, both of Doniphan, MO; and special friends, Larry Walker and wife, of Strafford, MO; and Louis Zamboni, of St. Louis, MO. Hayden was born and raised in the Portageville, MO area. He later moved to Kansas City, where he worked as a wood delivery driver. He moved to the Mountain View area in the late 1960’s, where he began farming. Hayden moved to the St. Louis area a few years ago to be close to his family when his health began to fail. Funeral services were held Monday, December 4, 2006 at 3 p.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO, with Rev. John Noble officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.

  

George E. Rogan - Born October 29, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Francis and Margarete Gardner Rogan, and passed away February 17, 2007 at Birch Tree Place in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 70 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Frank Rogan. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Rogan, of Birch Tree, MO; two sons, George Rogan and Robert Rogan, both of New York; and three daughters, Doreen Gelesko and husband, Greg, of New York; Tracey Sanok of New York and Regina Walsh of New York. Cremation services were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO.

 

ROY WALTON ROGERS - Born July 12, 1949 at Charleston, West Virginia the son of Walton ROGERS & SALLIE MAE BOOTHE. He passed away May 9, 2007 at his home in Raymore , MO after a year long battle with lung cancer. Roy was united in marriage on August 31, 1979 to Lou Ann ATKINS in Miami, OK. Roy and Lou Ann were blessed with one son. Roy was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Roy is survived by his wife, Lou Ann of Raymore, MO; one son Jeremy ROGERS and wife Amy of Clinton, MO; three grandsons Brandon, Adam and Colin also of Clinton, MO; his mother-in- law Peggy Ann ATKINS of West Plains, MO; one brother-in-law Ferlan ATKINS and wife Rhonda of Winona, MO, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Roy worked in the tree trimming industry for over 37 years. With dedication and hard work, he became a lead foreman with Asplundh. He had worked with Asplundh Tree Service in Independence , MO before he became disabled one year ago. Roy loved his job and he loved to work. He was known for always wanting to help others in need. Roy worked during and after many storms over the years to repair damage and get power back to communities. In 2005 Roy was among crews working in Louisiana during and after Hurricane Katrina. Roy was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and son-in-law. He loved his family, not only his wife and son, but all of his extended family members and friends. Roy was the first to volunteer to help those who were in need. In years past, Roy and his son had worked side by side to remodel the house in Raymore. The family traveled to Winona to assist his brother-in-law several times to update or remodel his mother and father-in-law's house. He was always willing to help in any way he was able. He enjoyed working with his hands to make a difference. Roy loved to hunt and fish and spent many days fishing with his family. His family will also remember him for his delicious cooking. Roy attended the Assembly of God Church in Belton, MO. Roy believed in and had accepted the Lord as his Savior. Roy will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 1:00 pm at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Rev. Greg Richardson officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.  Sources for this information: Summersville Beacon.  

 

SHIRLEY LOUISE SEALE ROGERS – Age 56, the daughter of James William SEALE and Alice Fay DYER SEALE, was born September 28, 1949 at San Antonio TX, and went to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, March 2, 2006, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley and Robert Dan ROGERS were united in marriage on December 7, 1990 at Las Vegas NV. They lived in Texas, and then moved to Summersville MO and lived in the Flatrock area until her passing. Shirley was active in the First Baptist Church where she played the organ. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Alice SEALE. Those left to mourn her passing are her husband, Dan ROGERS, Summersville; children, Leslie LINDSEY and husband Chris and their daughter Mackaya, Alvin TX; Charles Ray CALLEY, San Saba TX; Bo CALLEY of the home in Summersville MO; stepchildren, Diann DAUGHERTY and husband Gary and their children Justin and Alicia, Bolivar OH; Donna ROGERS MOORE and husband Jim and their children Ben, Brian and Nathan, Missouri City TX; and one brother, Bob SEALE, Paris TX; and many friends. Shirley will be greatly missed by her friends and family, who all loved her dearly. Services were held on Monday, March 6, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Summersville with Rev. Tommy BOYD and Dr. Wayne WOOD officiating. Interment was in Black Pond Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.   [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] 

 

LLOYD J. ROME, SR. - Born September 14, 1926 at Vacherie LA to Frank ROME and Martil SCIONEAUX ROME. He passed away Monday morning, January 16, 2006, at the National Health Care facility in West Plains MO, at age 79 years 5 months. He was united in marriage to Margie HAYDEL on September 13, 1956, making their union together 31 years. To this union were born two children, Denise and Lloyd, Jr. Lloyd served in the U. S. Army from January 29, 1945 until April 30, 1955. He was decorated veteran with several medals, 2 U. S. Service medals, 2 Bronze Service Stars, 2 Good Conduct medals, a National Defense medal, a Korean Service medal, an American Theater medal, a Victory medal and a World War II medal. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He worked for the State of Louisiana as an auto mechanic. After becoming ill and unable to stay alone he moved to Missouri to be cared for by his son and family. Lloyd is preceded in death by his wife, Margie; brothers Eddie, Clifton, Tillman and Harry ROME; sisters Rosemary ROME and Florence CHAISSON. He is survived by his children, Denise WHITE and husband Robert, Prairieville LA, and Lloyd ROME and wife Rachel, Birch Tree MO; his brother, Leroy ROME; sisters, Adeline MEGUIS, Doris RICHARDALE and Lucy HYME: his beloved grandchildren, Devon WHITE, Lloyd ROME III and Preston ROME. Local arrangements were under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville MO; arrangements in Vacherie LA were under the direction of Ourso Funeral Home with burial in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Cemetery.   [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

 

Ruby Florence Gale Rose - Daughter of the late Otis Delmar and Nancy Morgan Gale was born April 7, 1925 at Big Creek in Hartshorn, MO and passed away at her home in Eminence, MO, Thursday, February 1, 2007 making her age, 81 years, 9 months and 25 days. Ruby was united in marriage to Raymond Theodore Rose, April 11, 1944 in Dent County, MO. To their union, they were blessed with nine children; Carol Ann, Raymond Lee, Verna May, Karen Sue, Roger Theodore, Linda Bernadine, Ronald Ray, Randy Ronnie, and Zelda Arlene. Ruby was member of the Fellowship Tabernacle of West Eminence. She worked in several factories, but most of her life, she was a homemaker and raised her children. She enjoyed being outdoors taking walks with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Nancy, her husband, Raymond, five brothers, four sisters, two grandsons, one son-in-law, and a great grandson. Ruby is survived by her children, Carol Ann Thomas of Eminence, MO; Raymond Lee Rose of the home; Verna Mae Wilcox of Houston, MO; Karen Sue Stringer of Eminence, MO; Roger Theodore Rose and wife, Teresa, of Waynesburg, PA; Linda Bernadine Harris of Hartshorn, MO; Ronald Ray Rose of Eminence, MO; Randy Ronnie Rose of Eminence, MO; and Zelda Arlene Burrus of Eminence, MO; one sister, Eva Hall, of Licking, MO; 26 grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews and other family members. Services were held Monday, February 5, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Arvel Schweighauser officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery in Hartshorn, MO under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.

ADA JANE WARD ROSENBURG - Age 86, of Ash Grove, Mo., and formerly of Birch Tree, Mo., passed away August 19, 2008 in Ash Grove Healthcare, Ash Grove, Mo. She was born April 25, 1922 in Shannon County, Mo., near the Delaware area, to Michael Vincin and Ida May Rose Ward. She married Bill Rosenburg on July 31, 1937 in West Plains, MO. Ada was employed by Angelica Uniform for over 13 years. She is remembered for assisting with the delivery of many babies in the Birch Tree area. Ada was known for her baking and for helping others. She was loved by her neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons Charley and Billy Joe, one daughter-in-law Darlene, two brothers, five sisters, and three grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter, Elda Barnett and husband Bill, of Everton, Mo.; one son, David Rosenburg and wife Sandy, of Mountain View, Mo.; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2008 in Yarber Mortuary with Bro. Otto Foust officiating. Burial was in Berea Mennonite Cemetery, Birch Tree, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View.


ALMA 'DARLENE' HAYNES ROSENBURG - Born at Casper Natrona Co WY, Oct. 6, 1950, died Nov. 8, 1970 at the age of 20 years, 1 month and 2 days. She was the daughter of King 'Olin' Haynes & Alma Strother. She was united in marriage to Billy Joe Rosenburg on Aug. 11, 1966, and to this union two children were born. She was preceded in death by her father and brother Kenneth. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Billy Joe; daughter Taress Diane, son Billy Edward, all of Birch Tree; her mother and stepfather, Lee and Alma Chapel; her paternal grandmother, Naomi Haynes; sisters Patsy Chaney of Birch Tree and Dorothy Bolin of Salem MO; brothers Raymond D. Moss, Birch Tree; Jimmy W. Moss, Bartlett; Ralph Haynes, Winona, and many aunts, uncles and friends. She will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1979 at the Clary Chapel with Rev. Truman Pulliam officiating. Burial was at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Clary Funeral Home of Winona.

BILLY EDWARD ROSENBURG - Born Feb. 26, 1970 at Houston Texas Co MO, son of Billy Joe Rosenburg and Darlene Haynes, passed away Oct. 2, 1988 at Birch Tree at the age of 18 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, two grandfathers, Bill Rosenburg and Jack Moore. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Dorene; grandparents Lee and Alma Chappel, Lorene Moore and Ada Rosenburg; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Billy attended Birch Tree Elementary School and Liberty High School. Funeral services were held Wed., Oct. 5, 1988 at Berea Mennonite Church at Birch Tree with Rev. Fred Enloe officiating. Burial was in the Berea-Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home.

BILLY JOE ROSENBURG - Born Jan. 20, 1946 at Birch Tree MO, son of Billy J. Rosenburg and Ada Jeane Ward. He passed away Feb. 22, 1992 at Cassville MO at the age of 46 years. He married first Alma 'Darlene' Haynes on Aug. 11, 1966; she passed away Nov. 8, 1970. He married Dorene Moore on Mar. 18, 1972 at Montier MO. He was preceded in death by his first wife Darlene, his father and one son, Billy Edward Rosenburg. He is survived by his wife Dorene of the home, son Curtis Rosenburg of Cassville, three daughters, Kim Rosenburg of the home, Dana Reynolds of Cassville, and Teresa Bradford of Birmingham AL; two brothers, Charley Ray and David Rosenburg of Montier, and sister Elda Barnett of Cape Fair MO two granddaughters, Shelby Moore and Tricia Reynolds, and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Wed., Feb. 26, 1992 at the Berea-Mennonite Church with Rev. Fred Enloe officiating. Interment was at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree MO.

CHARLES RAY 'CHARLEY' ROSENBURG – Born August 23, 1949 in Birch Tree, Mo. to Bill Rosenburg and Ada Jane Ward. Charley passed away Wednesday evening April 12, 2006 at the John J. Pershing VA medical Center at 56 year. Charley is precede in death by his father, Bill Rosenburg and a brother, Billy Joe Rosenburg. He is survived by his mother Ada Rosenburg, of Mountain View, Mo.; one son, Jason Rosenburg and wife Amanda of Red Bay, Ala.; one daughter, Angela Brown and husband Mickey, of Belmont, Miss.; one grandson, Tyler Brown; one sister, Elda L. Barnett and Bill, of Everton, Mo.; one brother, David Rosenburg and wife Sandy of Mountain View, Mo.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Charley served in the Army during the Vietnam War, he received medals and letters of recognition of his service. He was known for his mechanical ability, whether it was lawn mowers, vehicles, or any other motors. He had a talent and could fix anything. Charley was also known for his helping hand. he was always willing to help people. Charley will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 15 at the Berea Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. with Tony Daracott officiating. Interment was in the Berea Mennonite Cemetery at Birch Tree, Mo. under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Birch Tree, Mo.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

WILLIAM JAMES 'BILL' ROSENBURG - Born Dec. 15, 1913 at Birch Tree Shannon Co MO, son of William and Betty Lane Rosenburg; died Apr. 11, 1984 at St John's Hospital in Springfield Greene Co MO, at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 6 days. He was united in marriage to Ada Jane Ward on Jul. 31, 1937 at West Plains Howell Co MO and to this union four children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, of the home; daughter Elda Barnett of Amory MS; sons Billy Joe, Charley Ray and David, all of Birch Tree MO; sisters Bertha Callahan, Birch Tree, Nancy McKinney, West Plains, and Nellie Farnsworth, Portland Multnomah Co OR; 11 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Bill will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Apr. 14, 1984 at 1 pm at the Birch Tree Baptist Church with Rev. Ralph Kerley and Rev. Truman Pulliam officiating. Burial was at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.
JAMES ROSS - Passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joel ROSS on Monday, Aug. 1, and was laid to rest at the Memorial Cemetery near Ellington on Friday, Aug. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Charles ROSS came from Colorado to attend the funeral. Mr. ROSS was 88 years old last November and had been in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joel ROSS of Eastwood for many years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank home of Mr. and Mrs. Joel ROSS of near Winona.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

 

Ruth B. Brawley Ross - Born on August 9, 1926 in Shannon County, MO to Neil T. and Ida E. Birge Brawley. She departed this life August 28, 2008 at Cox South Hospital at the age of 82 years and 19 days. Ruth was united in marriage to Ray Ross on June 19, 1946 at Eminence, MO. Two children, Charolette and Ray Jr., were born to this union. Ruth was a housewife and a cook at the elementary school for several years. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and yard, as well as taking care of her garden produce and sharing the abundance. Ruth was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Summersville and attended faithfully as long as her health permitted. She was known as the "card lady" because of cards she sent from her Sunday school class. Preceding Ruth in death are her husband, Ray; her parents Neil and Ida Brawley; sisters Alta Clouse, Nellie Bay, and Vida Greear; brothers Dallas, Alton, and Glendon Brawley, as well as five infant siblings; brothers-in-law, Floyd Clouse, Edwin Greear and Ralph Greear; and her in-laws Henry and Etta Ross. She is survived by her children, Charolette and Junior King, and J.R. and Linda Ross, all of Summersville, MO; her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Brad and Dorothy King, Lesa and Bradley White, Dalton, Devon and Denton, Jennifer Ross, Jeannine and Bryan Buttress and Riley, Amanda and Paul Kyle, Lacy and Jim Moore, Katie and Justin; and two step great grandsons, Del and Devon Kaut. Ruth is also survived by one sister, Thela Greear; two brothers-in-law, Ralph Bay, and Lawrence Ross and wife Palmer; three sisters-in-law, Beulah Brawley, Pauline Demery, and Eunice Medlock and husband J.J.; many nieces and nephews as well as many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Ruth B. Ross were held Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Summersville, MO with Rev. Tommy Boyd officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville.  

 

Davis F. Roush - Graveside services for Davis F. Roush, Sr., 93, West Plains, were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at the New Eminence Cemetery, Eminence, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Roush died 8:15 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2008 in West Vue Nursing Center. He was born August 20, 1914 to Oley F. and Ethel Davis Roush in a logging camp North of Round Springs, Missouri, in a modern tent at that time, it had a wooden floor. Mr. Roush spent his youth in and around Eminence, Missouri, graduating from Eminence High School in 1932. He participated in all athletics, placing 2nd in the State Pole Vault. Mr. Roush attended two years at S.M.S., in Springfield, Missouri where he lettered in football. He taught school and coached girls and boys sports at Thomasville, Missouri. Mr. Roush married Thelma J. Epperson in 1940 and had one son, Davis Roush, Jr. They moved to New Madrid, Missouri; Mr. Roush working for the Farmers Home Administration. From there to Sikeston, Rolla, Salem and eventually back to Eminence, working for the Farmer's Production Credit Association until his retirement. He served as Mayor of Eminence and on various community service committees in several counties. After his profession of faith in his personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 8, 1951, he was very active in the Eminence First Baptist Church. His example and influence had a positive effect on everyone who happened to come in contact with him. Davis will be missed by his wife of 67 years, Thelma, West Plains; his son, Davis, Jr., and wife Joan of West Plains; grandchildren, Rick Roush and wife Donna, Kelli Killen and husband Matthew, Dr. Scott Roush and wife Melissa; great-grandchildren, Heather, Sage, Seth, Sean, Erin and Michael; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one brother and one great-granddaughter, Shelby Roush. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozark Christian Academy and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

 

OLEY FRANCIS ROUSH - Born December 18, 1890 in Howell County, south of Mountain View, Missouri.  He was the son of Isaac Frank and Reppy Hargroves Roush.  He died Wednesday, October 27, 1982 at 12:22 p.m. in the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View at the age of 91 years, 10 months, and 9 days.  In 1912, he married Ethel Davis of Winona, Missouri.  To this marriage three children were born:  Davis Francis of Eminence, Oley Francis Jr. of St. James, and Allie Rose, deceased.  After his wife, Ethel, died in 1921, he married Bess Keathley in 1923, and they raised one daughter, Mildred Keathley Hensley, deceased. He is survived by his two sons, Davis and Oley Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Thelma; three children, Davis Jr. and wife, Joan Roush, of West Plains; Linda Pat Hensley of St. Louis, and Kris Hensley of Boehringer and husband, Boe, of St. Louis; three great grandchildren, AFC Rick Roush and wife, Sheila, of the Air Force Base, Mountain. Home, Idaho, Kelli and Scott Roush of West Plains; one son-in-law, Pat Hensley, of Rolla; two half-brothers, Everett Peace of Kansas City, and Si Peace of Villa Ridge; two nephews, Ottis Roush and wife, June, from Memphis, Tennessee and Buck Roush and his wife, Joyce, from Pocahontas, Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a step-father, Andrew Peace; two brothers, Otis and Oscar Roush; and three half-brothers, Carl, Bill, and Ernest  Peace. Oley worked in timber and saw milled all his working days.  He was known as "Saw" Miller Roush to his many friends.  They lived in many places around Howell, Shannon and Carter Counties, working the timber from the land.  "Dad O", a nickname he acquired by his first grandson, Davis Jr., was carried on down with all the rest of the grandchildren and family. He gave so much happiness and shared so much kindness.  Many good memories surrounding his life will  be cherished forever, not only by his family, but his friends also. As a young man, he made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ and was saved during a revival in a small church north of Summersville.  He remained true to his belief and was a faithful worker and supporter of the Eminence Baptist Church. Oley was not one to criticize the short comings of others.  He was a very self-disciplined man, and he was well known for his honesty, integrity and fairness with others.  He was always willing to lend a helping hand and a sympathetic ear to your problems and advise if he could, but never to offend.  He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. Services were held at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence Saturday, October 30, 1982 at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Raymond Sconce and Rev. Rick Miller officiating.  Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence.  

 

David Paul Rowlett, Sr. - Born July 26, 1953 in Tennessee, the son of Mason Paul Rowlett and Jewell Williams Rowlett. He passed away April 8, 2008 at his home in Winona, MO at the age of 54 years. He was united in marriage to Kimberly Galloway on August 3, 2006 at Birch Tree, MO, and to this union, one son was born. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mason and Jewell Rowlett; and his son, David Paul Rowlett, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Rowlett of Winona, MO; one daughter, Loretta Washington and husband, Ottis, of Tupelo, MS; one stepson, Timmy Hester of Mississippi; two brothers, Danny Allen Rowlett of Arkansas and Tony Rowlett of Mississippi; two sisters, Ruby Craves of Walnut Ridge, AR, and Sandra Noa and husband, Jose, of Thayer, MO; one grandson, Jeremy Washington, and a host of other family and friends. David was raised in Arkansas and later moved to Mississippi, where he met his wife, Kimberly. He moved to Birch Tree, MO in March of 1997. David enjoyed talking on the CB with his CB friends. He enjoyed doing yard work before his health failed. David was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1997, but was in remission until he had a relapse in July of 2006. During his fight with cancer, he lived at Birch Tree Place from July to October, 2006. He and Kimberly moved to Winona in October, 2006 where he lived until his passing. David will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services were held Friday, April 11, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Black Pond Church with Rev. Nolan Earls officiating, Internment was in the Black Pond Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO.

 

Rebah Maxine Ream Rowlett - Born Benjamin and Almer Ream on Sept. 19, 1921, in Howell County, Mo. She was 87 years old when she died on Feb. 22, 2009, at Brooke Haven Healthcare. She moved to California with her parents as a child, returning to a farm near Mountain View, Mo. She finished eighth grade and later got her GED and attended college, first at MoArk Baptist College in West Plains and obtained a degree and teaching certificate from Walnut Ridge, Ark. She taught in several one-room school houses. She was an excellent teacher, always involving her students in the learning process. She ended her teaching career at Birch Tree, Mo., as librarian at the Elementary School. She was married on Feb. 12, 1938, to Charles Lester Rowlett. They had one son, Max, and one daughter, Joan. Maxine accepted Christ as her savior as a young girl and was very active in church and practiced her faith, her membership being at Bethel Baptist the past few years. Many struggling people found her home to be a safe, loving place to stay. She was a pianist at church, self taught, and played shaped-note music. She was a member of a gospel quartet, singing in various communities. Maxine was director of Vacation Bible School, WMU, and a Sunday school teacher. She also was pianist and cook for Camp Joy for young people. She was 'Granny Rowlett' to all her friends, young and old. She was always busy sewing, making her family’s clothes, quilting, crocheting and working with her plants. She was bookkeeper for Trask Lumber Co., the family business. Maxine was a caring, affirming mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother with a kind word and smile for all. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Roush and husband, Davis; grandchildren, Rick Roush and wife, Donna, Kelli Killen and husband, Matt, Dr. Scott Roush and wife, Melissa, and Sheri, Chuck, and Ben, and their families from the East Coast; great-grandchildren, Sage, Seth, Sean, Erin, Michael, Heather and husband, Marc. A sister-in-law, Betty Ream; a special niece, Debbie Ream; and a special nephew, Dan Ream and his family also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; son, Max; brother, Troy; and great-granddaughter, Shelby Dawn Roush. She leaves lasting and fond memories to those left behind. She made a difference. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Ozarks Christian Academy and left at the funeral home. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Rev. Lawrence Nevills officiating. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery Howell County, Mo.

 

Glenna Pauline Bay Ruberson - Born December 22, 1920 in Oregon County, MO the daughter of Loyd Edmond Bay and Mary Elizabeth (Schneider) Bay. She passed away June 27, 2009 in Ozark, MO at the age of 88 years. She was united in marriage to Ivan Samuel "Dutch" Ruberson on February 28, 1944 at West Plains, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dutch in 1994; four brothers Robert Bay and wife Bessie; Buddy "William" Bay; Lloyd "Jr" Bay; and Raymond Darrill Bay; two sisters Velma Hendrix and husband James and Fern Wisecarver and husband Don; one sister-in-law Sylvia Bay and brothers-in-law Floyd Barnes and Joseph Calvin. She is survived by one brother Virgil "Shorty" Bay of Springfield, MO; four sisters Louise Cline and husband Roderick of Carthage, MO, Mae Barnes of Liberty, MO; Kay Walker and husband Max of Springfield, MO, and Joanne Calvin of Nixa, MO: two sisters-in-law Kay Bay of Marshall, MO and Maryan Bay of Idaho; a special niece Edith Reiscamp and a host of other nieces and nephews. Glenna lived in the Mountain View area and attended school at Oak Ridge, graduating from Mountain View High School in 1943. She attended college at Missouri State Teachers College and taught in Arkansas for a while. Glenna and Dutch lived in the Winona area for several years, during which time she volunteered at the library. Glenna (Sis) spent most of her life as a housewife. She loved reading, quilting, crocheting, growing flowers and the Cardinals. Although she had no children of her own, she spent a lot of time with her siblings and their families. She had spent the last several years in the Springfield area to be near her family. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 10am in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery at Pomona, MO with Rev. Phil Jester officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.

 

ALICE J. BLAND RUSSELL - Born July 11, 1923 in Independence KS to Floyd Emmett BLAND and Eva Irene MYERS BLAND. Alice passed away on February 17, 2006 at the age of 82 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, David Lee GENTRY; one stepson, Wayde RUSSELL; two brothers, Donald E. BLAND and Troy BLAND; and five grandchildren. Alice is survived by three sons, Jerry GENTRY, Oakdale CA; Jimmy BLAND, Modesto CA; and Peter PAGE, Modesto CA; three daughters, Dorothy Ann NEWCOMB and husband Leroy E., Hayward CA; Carol E. MARTIN, Modesto CA; Sheila Gail BLACK, Willow Springs MO; two stepsons, Scott RUSSELL, Los Angeles CA and Ward RUSSELL, Los Banos CA; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. On Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View MO with Randy RISNER officiating. Interment was at the Willow Springs City Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View MO.  

 

VERN RAY ‘SUNNY’ RUSSELL - Son of Gordon and Dorothy RUSSELL, was born January 17, 1949 at Winona MO and departed this life on March 1, 1973 at Camp Pendleton CA having reached the age of 24 years, 1 month and 12 days. He was united in marriage to Linda WILD on December 19, 1969 and to this union one son was born, Mathew, now age 3. He entered military service on April 26, 1966, making this his career. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton CA at the time of his death. He served three tours of duty in Viet Nam. During his years in the service he received the following medals and citations: Silver Star, Navy Commendation Combat V, Purple Heart with One Star, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation with Two Stars, Good Conduct with One Star, National Defense, Vietnamese Service Medal with Five Stars, Vietnamese Campaign with Scroll, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and Republic of Viet Nam Civic Action Medal. He was baptized at the Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church in Denver CO at the age of 12. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Linda and son, Mathew, of the home; his father and mother, Gordon and Dorothy RUSSELL of Hot Sulphur Springs CO; one sister, Mrs. Sandra GORDON of Colorado Springs CO; his grandmother, Mrs. Minnie ALCORN of Eminence MO; and other relatives and friends. Words of Rev. Gene PETTY: “I would like to add that I personally feel that I owe this young man and others like him a debt of gratitude. If it were not for those willing to dedicate their lives to the preservation of our way of life, where would we be today? I, along with this family, feel a personal loss.”   Sources for this information: The Current Wave. 

 

BERNARD RUST - Died at his residence, seven miles northeast of Summersville, on Friday, January 26, 1901, of pneumonia fever. He was a German who came to this county about ten years ago without means, and by thrift and economy accumulated a good farm, well stocked, and considerable property. He was a social, jolly, generous-hearted man, whom everybody liked. He will be missed by many for he had a host of friends. He was a good citizen, and his death is a loss to Shannon County. He leaves three daughters and two sons, his wife having died several years ago. The Wave extends its sympathy to the bereaved family in their sad affliction.  The Current Wave, January 31, 1901.

 

DONALD E. RUTHERFORD - Age 76, passed away Monday, October 17, 2005, at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma TN. He was the son of the late William F. and Hattie Lee BROWN RUTHERFORD. He was a retired carpenter and attended Life Church in Tullahoma TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn DIX RUTHERFORD of Winchester TN; two daughters, Linda and husband Ken VANDIVER, St. Louis MO; Debbie and husband Jerry KING, St. Louis MO; son Shane and wife Debby RUTHERFORD, Paradise CA; adopted daughter, Jackie ALLEN PARTIN, St. Louis MO; 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and brother Art and wife Aileen RUTHERFORD, Boise ID. Memorial services were held on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of St. Peters MO. Funeral services were held in St. Louis MO. Arrangements were under the direction of Coffee County Funeral Chapel in Manchester TN.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, October 25, 2005. 

 

Laverne Evelyn Grandstaff Rutledge - Of Birch Tree MO - Born on Aug. 14, 1924, in Low Wassie, Mo., to Oran John and Opal Ansil Oliver Grandstaff. Laverne went to be with her precious Jesus on Feb. 1, 2009, at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 18 days. Laverne attended school until the third grade. Later in life, during World War II, Laverne became a certified welder. Many years of her life, she was a homemaker. She dedicated her compassion and heart to many volunteer organizations throughout her life. On Nov. 5, 1945, Laverne was united in marriage to her lifelong love and companion Elree Ozen Rutledge and to this union, 10 children were born. Preceding Laverne in death were her parents, Oran John and Opal Grandstaff; husband, Elree Ozen Rutledge; two daughters, Evelyn Lucille Pruett and Margaret Louise Landis; one grandchild, Lanora Ann Rutledge; one sister, Rachael Louise Sartin; one niece, Louise Ferber; one sister-in-law, Louise Grandstaff; and one brother-in-law, Ivan Cooley. Those surviving Laverne are her children, Larry Ozen Rutledge and wife, Patty, of Summersville, Mo., William John Rutledge and wife, Lena, of Birch Tree, Mo., Carol Bernice Beavers and husband, Earl, of Oxford, Ark., Roy Taylor Rutledge and wife, Renae, of Birch Tree, Mo., Jewell Ellen Uchtman and husband, Ben Jay, of Clarkridge, Ark., Jackson Dee Rutledge and wife, Pat, of Birch Tree, Mo., Mildred Maureen Fox and husband, Danny, of Birch Tree, Mo., and Earnest Alexander Rutledge and wife, Lynda, of Birch Tree, Mo. Laverne is also survived by thirty grandchildren; fifty-three great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; two brothers, Lester “Buck” Howard Grandstaff and wife, Freda, of Birch Tree, Mo., and Vester Leroy Grandstaff and wife, Kay, of Birch Tree, Mo.; two sisters, Flora Mae Cooley of Winona, Mo., and Barbara Ann Yearwood and husband, Ernie, of Winona, Mo.; and a host of nieces, nephews, loving relatives, friends and neighbors. Laverne was a very warm compassionate woman who shared her big heart with everyone she came in contact with. She was a mother, grandmother and friend to many other families – not just her own. She always welcomed new friends or even a complete stranger with a hug and a kiss, and her famous words, “I love you honey” or “Honey how are you?” Laverne took great pride in sharing her love of Jesus with her family and preaching his wonderful words right up until her beautiful life ended. Laverne was of the Pentecostal faith and when she was in better health, attended the Winona Assembly of God Church. She left behind many wonderful memories that we all will hold dear in our hearts – the bubble gum handouts to the grandchildren, the dollars passed out to them on birthdays and the sleepovers with 20 kids in Elree and Laverne’s home. Everyone who knew Laverne knew that she loved the hair, the nails, the foot massages, and the backrubs we’ve all had a hand in to make her look like the queen she was. Laverne loved her children, brothers and sisters, and all of her neighbors and friends more than mere words could ever express and always spoke highly of each one. Everyone who knew Laverne loved her and she will remain in our hearts forever. There wasn’t a day on this earth that Laverne didn’t worry about others and their well being. When she prayed, it was for others – never herself. She had the biggest, warmest heart that touched so many lives. Laverne would be extremely honored to know the expressions of love for her this day. Laverne was greatly loved and will be missed by her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View, Mo., with Brother Richard Dement and Brother Darrell Jones officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery, Birch Tree, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. ~  CARD OF THANKS ~  We would like to thank each and everyone for their love and support during the sickness and loss of Laverne Rutledge. Thanks to everyone who visited, sent flowers, prayed, or sent food. Thanks to St, Francis hospital and staff for the wonderful support they gave the family during Laverne's illness and death. Thanks to Yarber Funeral home for the beautiful service and support. Thanks to Brother Richie Dement, Brother Darrell Jones, and Shane Scott, for the wonderful words at the service. Thanks to R.O. Smotherman for digging the grave in such horrible weather. Thanks to Shannon County Commissioner Herman Kelly and the county workers for making the cemetery passable for Laverne's family and friends. A big thank you to the Winona Assembly of God for the meal prepared for everyone, and to the Methodist church for the use of their fellowship hall. Once again, thanks to each and everyone who gave of themselves to help support and comfort us. ~ The Family of Laverne Rutledge

 

Willard DeArnold Rutledge - Born February 16, 1938; passed from this world June 26, 2009. He was the son of Ralph Willard ‘Harry’ and Artemissa Elsie ‘Holland’ Rutledge and was part of a large hardworking family of 3 sons and 5 daughters. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, one infant sister Lena Lucille, and his youngest son, Heath Aaron. Willard was raised in Shannon County Missouri where he was saved at the age of 12 and graduated from Birch Tree High School in 1956. In 1959, he married the love of his life, Patricia Lynn Bullis Thomason. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. He was trained and worked professionally as an electrician and later became a farmer/rancher with varied pursuits. Willard served in the United States Army Reserve for 33 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Aside from his professional and business pursuits, Willard was involved in many civic and community activities as well as church ministries. Willard was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Eminence, an active member of the Birch Tree High School Alumni Association, the emcee of a multitude of community events and observances, and a locally-renowned historian and genealogist. In work for the Lord, he was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was a devout study of the Word of God, has served as a Sunday school teacher, personal evangelist, and all around servant. Willard also was active in the distribution of scripture through years of involvement with Gideon's International. Willard is survived by his wife, Pat; a son, Willard & his wife, Barbara Rutledge and their children Devyn and Christian Heath; a daughter, Heather Sexton & her husband, Terry and their children, Jamie & her husband, Jake Stauffer, Kelli, Rachael, and Jarrett ‘Jett’; a son, Chris & his wife, Cassie and their children, Caleb, Joshua, and Jordan. His brothers, William Alvin Rutledge and his wife, Marilyn of Birch Tree; brother, Glen Ozen Rutledge and his wife, Ethel. His sisters, Edna A Touhill of Van Buren; Reguina Luella Humphrey and husband, Don of DeSoto, Mo; Nella Jane Sanchez and her husband, Fred of Covina, CA; Kathleen Burks and her husband Jim of Mountain View. Willard regularly voiced his hope and joy of being reunited with his loved ones and Jesus Christ who were awaiting him in heaven. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in First Baptist Church, Mountain View with Dave McVicker, Tommy Boyd, and Steve Steelman officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery, Birch Tree, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Memorials may be made to Gideons International or to the Heath Rutledge Memorial Scholarship fund at Community Bank of Summersville.

 

JEAN FRENCH RYAN - In Memoriam – Jean FRENCH RYAN and baby Aden, taken October 9, 1960. – Loving husband, Michael RYAN.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, October 11, 2000.

 

 


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