FARRIS T. SAAD - Born Jun 7, 1923 in Winona Shannon Co MO, the son of George N. SAAD and Mary Bernice (ALLMON) SAAD. He passed away on Dec 6, 2001 at Springfield Greene Co MO. He made his home in Winona. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was married to Katy Sue PIERCE in 1947 and had five children, Kathy, Tony, Joey and Janis, and an infant daughter Christine who preceded him death. He later adopted two daughters, Mary and Ronda. Farris is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Christine Marie SAAD. He is survived by two sons, Farris Anthony ‘Tony’ SAAD and Joey SAAD; four daughters, Kathy SKILES, Janis RAMSEY, Mary Lee SAAD and Ronda Nadine SAAD; five grandchildren; and one sister, Christine ROBERTS. Farris owned and operated SAAD’s Grocery in Winona for many years. He leaves to mourn many friends and acquaintances. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona Shannon Co MO.

CARL H. SALLEE - Born Jul. 30, 1923, the son of August ‘Gus’ SALLEE & Margaret C. SMITH. He passed away Mar. 9, 1994. He married Mary Jessie VAUGH on May 25, 1945 and to this union four children were born. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Dennis & Jerry. He is survived by his wife Mary, son Alvin SALLEE, daughter Kim SECHREST, sisters Dorothy RUSSELL, Vanita BLUNKALL & Linda CLARK, and brother Don SALLEE, many other relatives & friends. Burial was at Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona.  

MARY JESSIE VAUGH SALLEE - Born March 24, 1929 in Birch Tree, MO to Henry and Mary Francis VAUGH. She passed away May 25, 1997 at her home in Winona, MO at the age of 68 years and two months and one day. Mary was united in marriage to Carl SALLEE on May 25, 1945 at Salem, AR and to this union four children were born. Carl preceded her in death on March 9, 1994. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Dennis and Jerry; one granddaughter, Jessica SECHREST; one sister, Grace; and one brother, J.C. VAUGH. Mary is survived by her special friend Dewey BRAWLEY of Winona, MO; one son, Alvin SALLEE of Winona, MO; one daughter, Kimberly SECHREST of Mountain View, MO; one brother, Gale VAUGH of Kansas; three sisters, Maudie SPURGEON of Winona, MO, Daisy CRAIG of Winona, MO, and Velma HAYNES of Winona; three grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and 10 step-great grandchildren. She was of the Pentecostal faith, and attended Sunny Side and Vann Schools as a child. Funeral services for Mary J. SALLEE were held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 28 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Bill MILLER 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.

ROY SALLEE - Born April 22, 1897, the son of William Harrison and Lydoshia Devine Sallee and passed away at St. Luke Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on September 18, 1985 at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 18 days. He was united in marriage to Georgia Francis Snelson on February 7, 1920 at Winona, Mo. and to this union five children were born. Roy attended Winona school in his youth.  As a young man he worked in the logging industries here in Shannon County.  Roy served in the Army during World War I.  Later in life he moved to the St. Louis area and retired from Universal Match Corporation. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Francis; 5 children, Thelma Evelyn King, Juareen Conley, Gaveta Kaiser, Eugenia Fish and Morris Sallee; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and one sister, Ermine Smith of Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gus Sallee; and one sister, Della Swain. Even though Roy was not a member of a church congregation, he was a man of faith. Funeral services were held September 21, at 3 p.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Winona with Rev. Golden Hampton officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

William Harry 'Corky' Samples - Born November 17, 1932 at Chilton Creek in Carter County, MO the son of William Clay Samples and Bertha Mae (Sheets) Samples. He passed away December 1, 2007 at his home in Springfield, MO at the age of 75 years. He was united in marriage to Glenna Joyce Ford on March 26, 1957 at Hernando, MS and to this union five children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Glenna of the home; two sons William Clay Samples of Springfield, MO and Johnny Keith Samples of Springfield, MO; three daughters Rhonda Kay Rector and husband Dale of Springfield, MO; Debbie Samples of Springfield, MO and Donna Dawson and husband Ron of Rogersville, MO; two brothers Clyde Ivan Samples and wife Dorothy of Winona, MO and Merle Frank Samples of Van Buren, MO; one sister Mae Shockley of Eastwood, MO; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Corky was raised in the Eastwood area and attended school at Eastwood. As a young adult he moved west to Reno, NV where he worked as a carpenter. He and Glenna moved back to Missouri in 1983. Corky was an avid outdoorsman and went on hunting and fishing trips around the world including Alaska, Canada, New Zealand and Mexico. He was able to travel and see a lot that many won't have the chance to see. In 1971 he caught a 17lb. 12oz. Cutthroat Trout and won the Cutthroat Trout Worlds Record, a record that remains unbeaten today. He was a Mason and was initiated in the fall of 1967 belonging to the Amity Lodge No. 4 in Silver City, NV. Corky enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Springfield, MO. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 1:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Archie Taylor officiating. Interment was in Eastwood Cemetery in Eastwood, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.

Wayne Homer Sansouci - Age 83, of Birch Tree, Missouri passed away May 12, 2008 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri. He was born February 7, 1925 near Mountain View, Missouri to Homer James and Emma (Owens) Sansouci. Wayne married Pauline Eschrich in February, 1948. They lived most of their married life in Montier, Missouri. Wayne served in the United States Army during WWII. He worked in the timber most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Pauline; one sister, Norene; two brothers, Fred and Herman 'Dutch'. Wayne is survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.  

FLORENCE JULIAN MYERS SANDERS - Born Sept. 3, 1882 to William JULIAN and Terura SMITH  in Shannon Co. MO. She departed this life Feb. 20, 1939 at the age of 56 years, 4 months, and 17 days. She had been ill just three weeks and one day when she passed away. In 1906 she was united in marriage to Will MYERS who preceded her in death. To this union were born Homer, Jim, Dennis and Jack MYERS, and a daughter. In 1918 she was united in marriage to Isaac SANDERS. To this union three children were born, Silas, Luther and Gene SANDERS. There were also three step daughters, Mrs. Buck ATKINS, Mrs. Bus BELL, and Mrs. Dave VAN ARSDALL. These children and her husband, Isaac SANDERS are all living to mourn her passing. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter and one step-son, Harvey SANDERS. She was a lovable character and made many friends. Sad was the call. She will be sadly missed but not forgotten. She was laid to rest Feb. 21, 1939 in the Munsell Cemetery. Rev. J. G. SANDERS conducted the services.  Sources for this information: Family files.  Submitted by:  Norma (Myers) Stevenson.  Date: Mon Jul 30 13:45:22 2007.

GILBERT 'ROY' SANDERS - Born May 13, 1940 in Winona, Missouri to James Luther Sanders and Ruby Bertha (Hicks) Sanders. Roy passed away May 8, 2006 at Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 65 years. He was united in marriage to Sharon Yvonne Welsh on April 7, 1984 at the Assembly of God Church in Winona, Missouri. Roy is preceded in death by his parents James Luther and Ruby Bertha Sanders; one brother Martin Luther Sanders and one grandson Michael Gilbert (Mikee) Sanders. Roy is survived by his wife Sharon Sanders of Mountain View, Missouri; three sons Michael Roy Sanders and wife Jennifer of Winona, Missouri; Markel James Sanders and wife Beverly of Winona, Missouri and Ricky Dale Sanders of Winona, Missouri; two step children Ronald Lawson of Mountain View, Missouri and LaShawna Bush and husband Monty of Mountain View, Missouri; four grandchildren Ricky, Crystal, Casen and Salena; three step grandchildren Trenton, Brenton and Peyton; three great grandchildren Jordan, Jayden and Treyton; on brother Lindell Sanders of Winona, Missouri; four sisters Dawna Mae Phillips of Mountain View, Missouri; Rosemary Vermillion of Eminence, Missouri; Kathlene Purcell of Salem, Missouri and Sandra Phillips of Winona, Missouri. Roy grew up in the Winona area and graduated from Winona High School. He served from 1958 to 1964 as a mechanic in the United States Army. Roy attended the Christian Church in Mountain View, Missouri. He loved his family and friends and will truly be missed by all. You smiling face will be forever in our hearts. Funeral services were held Thursday May 11, 2006 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, Missouri with Reverend Carl Younger officiating. Interment was at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

JAMES 'LUTHER' SANDERS - Son of James Isaac Sanders & Florence Julian Myers, born Dec. 22, 1921; departed this life Jul. 20, 1983 at his home at the age of 61 years, 5 months and 1 day. He was united in marriage to Ruby Bertha Hicks on Feb. 4, 1940. To this union seven children were born: Gilbert Roy, Dawna Mae Phillips, James Lindell, Rosemary Myers, Kathleen Sue Purcell and Sandra Louise Sanders. His wife Ruby preceded him in death, along with an infant son, Martin Luther Sanders. Also preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, Harvey & Homer Sanders and Jim Myers, and one sister, Mimie Van Arsdall. He leaves to mourn his passing six children, two brothers, Silas & Gene Sanders; half brothers Dennis and Jack Myers; half sisters Velma Cooper and Ivan Bell, and three sons-in-law. He also leaves a  host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. Luther was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were held Friday, Jul. 22, 1983 in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Winona with Rev. Lowell Moore officiating. Burial was at Munsell Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. Submitted by Norma Myers Stevenson.

JEWELL EUGENE 'GENE' SANDERS - Born Mar. 18, 1926 to James Isaac Sanders & Florence Julian Myers, Winona. He died Jun. 19, 1991 at Corning CA. He was united in marriage to Ruby Lee Pruitt and three children blessed this union: Eugenia Lee, Dwight Eldon and Carol Sue. Services were held at New Life Assembly in Corning CA at 10 am Jun. 22, 1991, Pastor Steven Jones officiating. He was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Corning CA. Submitted by Norma Myers Stevenson.

MICHAEL GILBERT 'MIKEY' SANDERS - Born September 22, 1989 to Michael Roy and Jennifer Lynn SANDERS. He departed this life on June 24, 2005 at Springfield at the age of 15 years, 9 months and 2 days. He attended Winona School from 1994 to 2005. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clifford (Mutt) HUNT and Peggy (WEST) HUNT. Michael is survived by his parents, Michael Roy and Jennifer Lynn SANDERS; one sister, Salena Marie SANDERS, all of Winona; paternal grandparents Roy and Sharon SANDERS of Mountain. View; Larry and Patsy HARPER of Moore, OK; great grandmother Helen THOMPSON of Birch Tree; aunts, uncles and cousins, and many relatives and friends. Michael was a very caring person, always giving; because of this, he decided to become a donor. As a result of his losing his life, he saved four others. He gave so they might live. Michael was saved at an early age and was ready to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Funeral services were held Monday, June 27 at the Winona High School in Winona with Craig OSBORNE officiating. Interment followed at the Munsell Cemetery in Eminence under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

PATSY DARLENE DAVIS SANDERS - Born February 19, 1947 in Wyatt MO to Anderson M. and Opal (OLIVER) DAVIS. She passed away on January 6, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO. She leaves behind her husband, Kenneth Lee SANDERS, Birch Tree MO; three daughters, Linda Marie PIBURN and husband, Mountain Grove MO; Linda Sue GRUBB and husband, Van Buren MO; and Shelley UNDERWOOD and husband, Van Buren MO; grandson, Jason, who she and Kenny loved and raised as a son; seven other grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Jean JEFFRIES, Sikeston MO; and Betty Sue CROWLEY and husband Bill, Bertrand MO. Patsy will be missed by her loving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and church family. She was the baby sister to five brothers, who have preceded her in death. Pat loved children and touched the lives of many as she cared for them in her home. Family was also very important to Pat. Her door was always open for family gatherings, large and small. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View MO with Sister Myrtle MARTIN officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree MO. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View MO.   [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

SILAS SANDERS -  Born November 3, 1919 at Winona, MO the son of Isaac SANDERS and Florence (JULIAN) SANDERS and passed away March 3, 1989 at the age of 69 years. He was united in marriage to Florene Eleanor PREWETT on October 13, 1937 at Eminence, MO and to this union eight children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife Florene Eleanor SANDERS; his parents, Ike and Florene SANDERS; one daughter, Betty Eleanor SANDERS; two sisters, Iva BELL, and Mamie VANARSDALL; three brothers, Jim MYERS, Homer MYERS, and Luther SANDERS. He is survived by four sons, Winfred Silas SANDERS of Birch Tree, Lowell Eugene SANDERS of Jasper, Alabama, Larry Edwin SANDERS of Jasper, Alabama, and Randy SANDERS of Birch Tree; three daughters, Shirley Gail SCHOFIELD of Seattle, Washington, Joyce Elaine WATTERS of Birch Tree, Laveta Kaye SHIELDS of Fort Polk, Louisiana; three brothers, Dennis MYERS of Winona, Jack MYERS of Winona, and Gene SANDERS of Corning, California; and one sister, Velma COOPER of Birch Tree; eighteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a very dear friend Ora ATKINS. Silas was a member of the First Baptist Church of Birch Tree. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, March 8, 1989 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Winona with Rev. Truman PULLIAM officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  

Walter Fremont Sanders - Passed away on October 30, 2001, at St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, MO, at the age of 95 years, 4 months, and 14 days. Walter was born on June 16, 1906 in Van Buren, MO, to William Riley and Sarah Johnson Sanders, one of twelve children. He married Gladys May younger on May 21, 1927, and to this union seven children were born; Donald, Ilene, Madrene, Mavis, Clinton, Kenny and Danny. Gladys departed this world of on July 5, 1971. Walter later married Vera Brawley. Walter spent the best part of his years preaching the Word of God to many. He was a Pentecostal minister and enjoyed being in church and working for the Lord. Horses were also a huge part of his life. He spent many hours breaking horses and attending horse shows. He made a living in the timber with horses. Survivors include his wife, Vera, three daughters, Ilene and William Cooper of Steelville, MO, Madrene and Gene Pulliam of Mountain View, MO, and Mavis and Bill Cook of Birch Tree, MO; three sons, Clinton and Lois Sanders of Birch Tree, Kenny and Pat Sanders of Birch Tree, and Denny and Judy Sanders of Jonesburg, MO; a daughter-in-law, Wanda Sanders of Wentzville, MO; one brother, Manual Sanders of Mountain View; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several stepchildren and step grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gladys; son, Donald; six brothers, Luther, Wallie, Simon, Leonard, Timon, and Dallas; four sisters, Claudie, Maudie, Ossie and Mabel; and one great-great granddaughter, Kelsey. Walter Sanders lived a long and full life and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at 1 PM Friday, November 2, 2001, at Church of God of Prophecy, Birch Tree, MO, with Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Interment was in Alley Spring Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary Mountain View.

REV. THOMAS JUDSON SAXON - Born August 21, 1881, in Siloam Springs, Ark.; moved with his parents to Vian, Indian Territory, now known as Oklahoma.  He gave his heart to the Lord at the age of nine years and surrendered to the ministry at the age of 14, began preaching at 19, entering Becone College, Muskogee, Okla. Later he went to Baylor University in Texas, where he spent four years.  In 1903 he was married to Lula Mae Virden and to this union was born four children, three sons and one daughter, all of whom are living.  He followed the evangelistic work in Oklahoma and Texas for many years. He was a great soul winner.  He served his Lord and Master 44 years as Evangelist and Pastor and was greatly loved by all who knew him. To this home came a separation, but he continued in the Lord’s work, coming to Missouri in 1936, where he met Mrs. Melissa Smith, and they were united in marriage Jan. 9, 1937.  He served as Pastor and District Missionary of New Madrid Association until October 1942. In November, he accepted the pastorate of Cavalry Baptist Church, Decatur, Illinois, where he served as pastor until May, 1944, resigning because of ill health.  He retired and went to Florida, at the end of six months he came back to Missouri to make his home, coming to Winona in 1947. He was a member of the Winona Baptist Church.  Bro. Saxon had cerebral hemorrhage, causing stroke, which paralyzed his right side. Death came a week later, 9:30 a.m., May 25, 1952.  He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Mrs. Melissa Saxon; four children: Mr. J.A. Saxon of Baldwin Park, California; Mrs. Verlon Tennyson of Santa Paula, California; Mr. Hurley O. Saxon of El Paso, Texas; Major Thomas J. Saxon of Korea: 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Hagen, of Bremerton, Washington; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 1 step-son: 4 sisters; 1 brother – Mrs. Viola West, Muskogee, Okla.; Mrs. Ethel Fink, Vian, Okla.; Mrs. Edith Fink, Gore, Okla.; Mrs. Alta Cole, Vian, Okla.: and a host of relatives and friends.

Berdena Lynn Scarbrough - Age 47, Winona Shannon Co MO - Funeral services were 1 p.m. Dec. 16, 2003, at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, with President John Seeley officiating. Mrs. Scarbrough died Dec. 12, 2003, at her home. 

ROBERT HENRY SCHELL -  86 year old Basin, Wyoming resident died at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri on June 12, 2006. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 19, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Basin Ward. Visitation was held from 9am till service time at the church in the Relief Society Room. Burial followed at the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland. Bob was born on June 1, 1920 in Alton, Missouri to Loren and Lillie Mae Wilcox. He started driving truck at the age of 14 in Kansas City, Missouri to help support his family after his father's death in a work accident. He married Emily Beatrice Stewart in Basin, Wyoming on November 15, 1947 and to this union was born two children. Emily passed away on July 18, 1996. Bob drove truck until he finally retired at the age of 80. He was married to Floy Campfield on January 3, 2004, in Winona, Missouri. Throughout his life he enjoyed traveling, fishing, horseback riding and visiting. He never met a person that he couldn't converse with. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Emily of 47 years, 1/2 sisters, Lillian Gertrude Watkins, 1/2 brother Leamond Shelton, brother's Glenn Joe Schell and Gordon Frank Schell. He is survived by his second wife Floy Campfield Schell of Winona, Missouri, sister Jennie Pitcock of West Plains, Missouri, brothers Alfred Lee (Helen) Schell of Kansas City, Missouri, Boyd (Diane) Schell of Lawrence, Kansas, daughter, Sharon (Ray) Peterson of Casper, Wyoming, son, Laroy (Sherri) Schell of Basin, Wyoming, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family in Missouri and Wyoming, especially his sit/visit buddies at Tom's Cafe.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Clara L. unruh Schmidt - Daughter of Ben and Mary Dirks Unruh, was born on June 7, 1897 at Stockwood, Minn. With her parents, she moved to Pawnee Rock, Kansas. And then on to Hillsboro, Kansas where she grew to womanhood. On June 11, 1913 she was baptized upon confession of her faith in Jesus Christ as her personal Savior by Rev. John Plenert and received into the Johannestal Mennonite Church of Hillsboro. She received her education at the Unruh elementary school and attended Hillsboro Bible Academy. She was united in marriage with Cornelius B. Schmidt on July 21, 1918. Together they shared life’s problems and joys for 48 years. To this union were born 3 sons and 1 daughter. They made their home in Kansas, Missouri, and Montana. In 1959 they moved to Birch Tree, Mo. She transferred her membership to the Winona Christian Church in 1960.Mother had been in failing health for sometime. On Aug. 15 she entered the Mountain View hospital and later was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Schmidt at Eureka, Ill. For several weeks and then entered the hospital. She suffered a stroke in Oct. She reached the age of 69 years, 5 months and 13 days. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband Cornelius; 3 sons, Bennie A., of Rogersville, Mo. Orval I., of Nampa, Ida. Kenneth of Mountain Lake, Minn.; 1 daughter Gladys (Mrs. George Schmidt) of Eureka, Ill. 2 brothers Lewis and Rennie Unruh of Hillsboro, Kansas.; 4 sisters Mrs. Henry Ratzlaff of Buhler, KS, Mrs. Herman Schmidt and Mrs. Alter Bartel of Hillsboro, KS and Mrs. Lee Salts of Wichita, KS, and 18 grandchildren. Burial Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.

Cornelius B. Schmidt - Born May 12, 1894 to Benjamin and Eva Schmidt at Hillsboro Marion Co KS, the oldest of eight children. Death came on Aug. 30, 1973 at the age of 79 years. Father received his education in Hillsboro, Kan, Area. He homesteaded in 1916 in Volt, Montana and farmed there after his marriage to Clara Unruh of Hillsboro, in 1918. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. They made their home in Montana, Kansas, and Missouri where Father was engaged in farming, masonry, and house moving. Our folks were married 48 years and mother passed away in 1966. On June, 1968 he married Minnie Partain and she passed away in Oct. 1968. Father was a member of the Johannestal Mennonite Church of Hillsboro, Kansas and later transferred his membership to the Christian Church in Missouri where they lived. Father was in failing health for the last six years. He spent the last year living with his son, Bennie, in Oak Grove, Mo. Survivors included 4 children, Bennie, Oak Grove, Mo., Orval, Powell, Wyoming, Kenneth, Many Farms, Arizona, Gladys Schmidt, Eureka, Ill. 18 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Herman, Hillsboro, Kansas, and Ben, San Francisco, Ca., a sister, Emelia Heppner, Merced, Ca. A half brother, Richard, Wichita, KS He was laid to rest on Sept. 4, 1973 at Birch Tree, Mo. Burial Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.

William Virgle Sevedge, Sr. - St. Charles, Missouri, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the age of 89, privately surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Ruth Sevedge, dear son of the late Ules V. Sevedge and the late Della L. Williams Sevedge; loving father of Mary Ruth (Mick) McGuire and William 'Bill' V. (Kathleen) Sevedge Jr.; adoring grandfather of four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and the late Julie McGuire; dearest brother of Marie Bradford, the late Mildred Coats, and the late Edgar Sevedge; dearest brother-in-law, uncle, and cherished friend of many. He was employed as a General Superintendent of Durbin Durco, Inc. Services: The Family was served by The BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO where visitation will be held Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Funeral Service 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 29, 2008 at BAUE Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel. Interment St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to A.L.S. Association. Share your condolences and memories at www.baue.com. 

John Clifton Schaper - Born Nov. 23, 1943, at Indianapolis, Ind., the son of John Wessendorff Schaper and Leona Mae (Tolliver) Schaper. He passed away Jan. 25, 2009, at West Plains, Mo., at the age of 65 years. He was united in marriage to Patricia Susan Harrison in 1975 and to this union, two children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one son, John Christopher Schaper of Pickneyville, Ill.; one daughter, Christina Schaper of Pickneyville, Ill.; his former wife and dear friend, Patricia Schaper of Pickneyville, Ill.; and a host of friends. John was raised in Kirkwood, Mo. After graduation, he attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., and graduated with a bachelor degree in social work. He attended graduate school and received his master’s degree from Kansas University in Lawrence, Kan. John and Patricia moved to Salem in 1980. In 1998, John relocated to Eminence, Mo., where he lived until his passing. John was an avid antique collector, and enjoyed collecting pottery and reading. John was very close to his children. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, Mo.

MERLE JUNIOR SCHWEIGHAUSER - Son of the late Samuel Schweighauser and Rachel Younger Schweighauser was born March 23, 1933 at Ink, Mo. and went to be with the Lord, Friday, Jan. 9, 2004 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo., making his age 70 years 9 months and 16 days. Merle was united in marriage to Alta Edwards July 11, 1953 at Birch Tree, making their union together 50 years. To their union two daughters were born, Loretta Jean and Linda Sue. Merle worked at Barton Motor Company for 25 years. He was talented and could fix just about any small engine, and would often help people by working on their cars. He also worked as a janitor at Summersville High School for 10 years, until ill health forced his retirement. Preceding Merle in death were his parents, Sam and Rachel Schweighauser, and his two daughters, Linda Sue Schweighauser and Loretta Jean Hawkins. He is survived by his beloved wife Alta Schweighauser of Summersville; one granddaughter, Jodie Wilbanks and husband Mike; two great-granddaughters, Lacy Jo and Mikela Jean Wilbanks, all of the Summersville area; and one son-in-law, Gary Hawkins and wife Debbie of St. Charles, Mo.; three brothers, Harold Schweighauser and wife Shirley, and Earl Schweighauser, all of Kingston, Ill., Arvel Schweighauser and wife Brenda of Summersville; three sisters, Dorothy Walberg of Summersville, Virginia Broyles and husband Ralph of Jonesboro, Tenn., Lillie Summers of Salem; and many nieces, nephews, and a very special friend, Jack Kirkman of Summersville. Merle will be missed very much, especially by his family, but he is sitting on his throne in Heaven with his two girls by his side. Services were held Monday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Rick Purcell and Rev. Arvel Schweighauser officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery in Hartshorn, Mo., under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

ORAL CALHOUN SCONCE - Eldest son of William Wesley and Lula Pearl (PRINCE) SCONCE was born at Yadkin, Arkansas on September 23, 1910, and departed this life at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri, on May 24, 1989, at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 1 day. He was united in marriage to Louise CLARK at Eminence, Missouri, on October 13, 1935. To this union 3 children were born. Duane SCONCE of O'Fallon, Missouri; and daughters, Betty Sue RADER of Evans, Georgia, and Joy Gail COX of Eminence. He graduated from Eminence High school in 1932. Throughout the following years he attended various technical courses related to his work. He is survived by Louise, his beloved wife of over 53 years, his three children: Duane and Barbara, Betty Sue and Max, and Joy Gail and T. F.; one grandson, Tim RADER; five granddaughters; Cindy DIEL, Cynthia BLACKBURN, Linda SCONCE, Margaret RADER, and Christy COX; one grandson-in-law, David BLACKBURN; four great grandchildren: Joshua and Jeremy DIEL, and Chet and Joy BLACKBURN; brothers: Jesse, Otho, Raymond and Johnny SCONCE; sisters Mary Lee HONEYCUTT and Lucille HOFFER and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Preceding Oral in death were his parents, and infant brother and sister; one granddaughter, Sandra Kay SCONCE, and brother-in-law, Cleve HONEYCUTT. Oral proudly served his country in World War II, earning a bronze star for service in the South Pacific. He retired from Eminence School after spending several years as head mechanic and bus driver. He had many fond memories of the students and he especially enjoyed driving the athletic teams to their games. Oral was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eminence, Missouri, having professed Christ in 1925. He served his church faithfully as a Deacon since 1947 and a Sunday School teacher for twenty-five years, and always maintained a special commitment to the youth of the church and influenced the lives of a great many young people through his Christian example. He was RA leader and a trustee for the church and served several years on the executive board for the Southeast Missouri Baptist Camp at Van Buren. He attended church faithfully as long as his health permitted. Oral was a loving, compassionate husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.  Interment: Munsell Chapel Cemetery, Eminence, MO Sources for this information: The Current Wave. 

Raymond Wilson Sconce - Born May 4, 1918 at Eminence, Missouri to William Wesley and Lula Pearl Sconce and died on October 17, 2002 at his home at the age of 84 years. He accepted Christ and was baptized at age eleven into First Baptist Church, Eminence. He graduated from Eminence High School in 1936 and married Milda Fry on September 21, 1940. They had three children: Raymond Wendell, Milda Marlyn and Margaret Ann. Raymond was an auto mechanic and worked with Conservation Commission. At the beginning of World War II, Raymond and his family moved to Madison, Illinois, where he worked in the Army Depot doing defense work until he was called into service in May 1944. He was stationed at Camp Hood, Texas, and did six weeks of Basic Training, then was sent as an Infantryman to Europe. He was wounded in action and sent back to England to the hospital twice. He was awarded the Purple Heart and other medals of honor. He returned home January 1, 1946. While in the hospital in England, he surrendered his life to preach. Upon returning home, he moved his family to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, where he enrolled in Southern Baptist College and earned an A.A. Degree. The family then moved to Marshall, Texas, where he earned a B.A. Degree from East Texas Baptist College. Later, he did graduate work at Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, Missouri. He came back to Eminence in 1950 and became the first full-time pastor of First Baptist Church there. During college, he had served various churches as part-time pastor. He was ordained into the gospel ministry by his first pastorate at Myrtle, Missouri, which had ordained his grandfather many years earlier. He served churches at Yadkin, Arkansas, and Rose Hill, Poyner, Wheaton, Hartville, and Irondale in Missouri. He served as Director of Missions in Dent-Shannon Associations for two years and in Barton-Dade Associations (now Ozark Prairie Association) until retirement January 1, 1984. He taught at Eminence High School for five years and at Hartville High School for two years. He enjoyed retirement at Eminence and pastored Fremont Baptist Church for about 10 years. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Oral, Otho and Dexter; one sister, Freeda; one grandson, Stephen Upton; and one great-grandson, Joe Ortwerth. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Milda; their children, Wendell and Phyllis Sconce of O'Fallon, Missouri, Marlyn and Sam Upton of Malawi, Africa, Margaret Ann and Jim Weister of Pacific Junction, Iowa; five married grandchildren and their spouses, two single grandchildren in college and seminary; and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Jesse and Reva Sconce of Poplar Bluff, Mary Lee Honeycutt of Eminence, Johny and Wandalea Sconce of Bolivar, Lucille and Wayne Hoffer of Bolivar, and two sisters-in-law, Louise Sconce of Eminence, and Hinako Sconce of Seattle, Washington. He leaves a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, former students, and dear friends who will miss him. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.  Monday, October 21, 2002 with Weldon Sconce, Sam Upton and Jim Wester officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.

CHARLES ALBERT SCOVILLE - (1891-1983), was born in Liberal MO on April 12, 1891, to George E. and Mary (CURLESS) SCOVILLE. He moved to Oregon Co MO at the age of 6, later moving to Oak Grove District at age 14. He was married to Grace Ethelyn CANTRELL of Birch Tree MO on August 27, 1915. To this union six children were born: Loreen MOUNTJOY (Charles, Jr.,) Tampa FL; Ben and Jim SCOVILLE, Birch Tree MO; Grace BATCHELOR, Topeka KS; and Larry SCOVILLE, who preceded him in death 16 years ago. He also lost his mother and father, two brothers and four sisters in death. Charles was a farmer and carpenter all of his adult life. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church for 70 years, always attending church until his health failed. He was a devoted, loving husband and father, a friend to everyone. His greatest joy was hunting and fishing. He had many fishing buddies, and was very saddened by losing his buddy, Harry FOULK. He loved the outdoor life and his Masonic brothers who visited him shortly before his passing. He leaves his family with memories of his devotion and love. [Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Birch Tree]- CARD OF THANKS – Words can never express our thanks for the prayers in our behalf; for the food and flowers so generously given at the time of our great sorrow. To those who donated to the Heart Fund and Oak Grove Church Fund. To Brother HACKWORTH and Brother KERLEY, the Pallbearers and all who sent cards or called. May God richly bless you in a special way. – Grace SCOVILLE & family. –  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, April 6, 1983.

IDA E. WOODWARD SEAMAN - Mountain View – Funeral services for Mrs. Ida E. Seaman, 91, of Mountain View, who died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Francis Hospital where she had been a patient three and a half years, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Eminence Methodist Church.  The Rev. Norman Turnbough will officiate and burial will be in Munsell Chapel Cemetery at Eminence. Duncan is in charge. Mrs. Seaman retired from a teaching career more than 50 years ago. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Survivors include a daughter, Juanita (Mrs. Viandell A. 'Spider' Smith), Mountain View; four sons, Carlton Edwin 'Carl' (m. Lola Pauline Swiney) of  Eminence; Eugene Woodward (m. Effie Pearl Wright) of Willow Springs; Archie Alonzo 'Arch' (m. Audrey M. Lawson) and Charles Sylvester (m. Lorene F. Koller), Phoenix, AZ; and 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Bennie Edward Searcy - Born September 7, 1919, the son of Harry and Myrtle Ivy Perego Searcy in Wyoming. He passed away on September 19, 2005 in Mountain View, Missouri. Married Thelma Glenola Thomas Dec. 13, 1957. He was a member of the United States Army serving in World War II, receiving 3 bronze stars and good conduct medal. Later in life, Bennie owned and operated Searcy’s for approximately 30 years. During this time, he gave his life to Christ. Bennie is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thelma; three sisters; one brother; nephew Ray Bell; niece, Louise Prock, and great-nephew, Daniel Prock. He is survived by on sister, Ethal Shepherd and husband Jimmy of Mountain Grove, Missouri; two nephews, Jack Story and wife Pearl of Redford, Missouri and Albert Bell and wife Joyce of Great Falls, Montana; and one niece, Ceola Bell of Wyoming. Funeral services were held on September 22, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Montier Cemetery, Montier, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.

BILLY DEAN SECHREST - Born October 1, 1935 in Ripley Co MO, the son of William Henry and Minnie Mae (STACY) SECHREST, and departed this life on February 22, 1987 at the Heritage Park Nursing Home in Rolla Phelps Co MO, at the age of 51 years. He was married to Pat HALLEY on February 23, 1985 at Summersville MO. He was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Henry and Cynthia SECHREST, Birch Tree MO; Pat BECK, Aurora MO; three sons, Ricky Dean, Larry Joe and Jack William SECHREST, all of Birch Tree MO; two stepsons, James Dean LOUGHRIDGE, Wichita KS, and Mark Deon LOUGHRIDGE, Greensburg KS; one daughter, Vicky Lynne HARDING, Birch Tree MO; two stepdaughters, Debra Ann CLARK, Springfield MO, and Charlene Kay KEELING, Eminence MO; three brothers, Bob, Vernon and David SECHREST, all of St. Louis MO; one sister, Gearline KIBBLER, Licking MO; and twelve grandchildren. Bill had lived in the Birch Tree area most of his life. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 26 at 1 p.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy at Birch Tree with Rev. Calvin JONES and Rev. Virgil BARNES officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree MO.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave, March 4, 1987.

WALCIA 'LEONA' BEGLEY SECHREST - Born July 31, 1939, at St. Joe, Ark., to Sam Newton BEGLEY and Nettie Ann PATTERSON. She died at her home in Winona, MO, on Sept. 16, 2003, at the age of 64 years, one month and 16 days. Leona was united in marriage to Levi SECHREST on Nov. 2, 1957. To this union five children were born. Leona is preceded in death by her mother, Nettie BEGLEY; one sister, Demoie WILLIS; one brother, Douglas WILSON; a granddaughter-in-law, Lynetta MCCLURG; a great- granddaughter, MaKayla MCCLURG; and former spouse, Levi SECHREST. She is survived by five daughters, Judy MCCLURG, and husband, Lynn, Joyce BRAKE and son-in-law, Mike, Julie NORRIS and husband, Darren, Janet BUCKNER and husband, Roy, and Jennifer VERMILLION and husband, Eric, all of Winona, MO; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her father, Sam BEGLEY of Heber Spring, AR; two brothers, Utah BEGLEY of Rose Bud, AR, and Sam BEGLEY of Quitman, AR; four sisters, Lenora CHAPPELL of Rogers, AR, Leota SECHREST of Winona MO, Leola TRAMMELL of Pea Ridge, AR, and Leann MCCALLISTER of Houston, MO; and very special friend, Ray HURLEY, whom we know will miss her dearly. Leona was a special person who was dedicated to her family and friends. She worked at Birch View Nursing Center for many years. Leona enjoyed life and the adventures that came her way. She greatly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Leona was into genealogy. She was the only person we knew who could walk into the deer woods and come out with a long, lost cousin. She accepted Christ as her Savior. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Greg Richardson officiating. Interment was in Pine lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona MO. 

Kate Davis See - Born June 19, 1899 in Montier, MO TO William Preston Davis and Tennie Joe (Malone) Davis. She passed away December 24, 1996 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO at the age of 97 years. In 1903 Kate and her family moved by wagon to a farm on Spring Creek. She was the 6th of 11 children. She attended Corinth School until she completed the eighth grade. She then attended Birch Tree High School. Kate went on to State Teachers College in Springfield, which is now SMSU. She met Oren See while working at the Bank of Birch Tree. They married in January of 1923. They moved to California in August of 1923. There Kate attended school and completed a business course. In late 1924 they moved back to Missouri to live in Oak Grove Community. In 1926 Kate and Oren’s only child was born, a son. Kate began her teaching career in 1928 and returned in 1964. Kate was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Oren; one child; five brothers, Ploughman, Ruben, Joe, Laurel, and Carlos Davis; four sisters, Jess Schupp, Eulah Weaver, Beulah Davis, and Bernice Pulliam. She is survived by one sister, Wilma Rader of Delaware, MO and a host of nieces and nephews. Kate was a member of the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Friday, December 27, 1996 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree with Rev. Alan Stringer officiating. Interment was in Montier Cemetery, Montier, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.

ALICE E. SMITH SEGO - Born May 23, 1917 in Bland, Mo. to Hugh W. Smith and Lillian (Jones) Smith. Alice passed away March 6, 2004 at Mountain View Health Care at the age of 87 years. Alice was united in marriage to Vernon C. Sego on September 7, 1934 in Maryland Heights, Mo. To this union three children were born. Alice is preceded in death by her parents, spouse, one brother, two sisters and one infant sister. Alice is survived by two sons, Daniel Sego of Eminence and Keith Richard Sego of Kalispell, Mont.; one daughter, Genevieve 'Genny' Bryan of Imperial, Mo.; two brothers, Charles Smith of North Carolina and Wayne Smith of Union, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Alice was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eminence. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 at Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain. View, Mo., with Alan Stringer officiating. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain. View, Mo.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

ED James 'Bud' Self - Born November 17, 1936 to Ed and Jeanie Self in Round Spring, MO. He passed away September 4, 2006 at his home in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 69 years. Bud was united in marriage to Betty Ann (Bronston) Self on May 7, 1990 in Birch Tree, MO. Bud is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ray Self; and one brother-in-law, Ozzie Johns. Bud is survived by his wife, Betty Self of Birch Tree, MO; his children, Steven Ray Self and wife, Kim, of Portland, OR; Dean Self and wife, Jinny, of Joplin, MO; Sheila Anne (Self) Baker and husband, Paul, of Portland, OR; and Casey James Self and wife, Tammy, of Harrison, AR; one step-son, Whit Hunsucker and wife, Marty, of Ponca City, OK; four sisters, Susan Johns of Winona, MO; Rose Thomas and husband, Earlin, of Eminence, MO; Edalene Dailey and husband, Sherman, of Winona, MO; and Jennie 'Toto' Pyrtle and husband, Dale, of Doniphan, MO; three granddaughters, Tara (Self) Peterson and husband, J.D., of Bolivar, MO; Andrea (Self) Galvez and husband, Karl, of Chicago, IL; and Brooklyn Self of Harrison, AR; and one step-granddaughter, Sara Beth Hunsucker of Ponca City, OK. Bud enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising cattle. He took great pride in the work he did with bulldozing. He liked for everything to be perfect. Bud will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Shannon County Health Department. Graveside services were held Thursday, September 7, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO with Dean Self officiating. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery under the Direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.  

HELEN VERA JANE VASTBINDER SERATT  - 'Mrs. Otis Seratt' - Born June 20, 1911 at Blytheville , AR the daughter of Walter Vastbinder and Grace Ellen (Brooks) Vastbinder. She passed away September 28, 2007 at Jonesboro , AR at the age of 96 years. She was united in marriage to Otis Seratt on January 2, 1928 and to this union nine children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Grace Vastbinder; her husband Otis Seratt; three sons Paul, Otis Jr., and Freddie; three daughters Francis, Betty and Carolyn; and her three brothers R.L. Vastbinder, W.D. Vastbinder and Hermon Vastbinder. She is survived by her son Jim Seratt and wife Brenda of Vidor, TX; her daughters Pauline Molloy and husband Jake of Branson, MO and Shelby Williams of Jonesboro, AR; three sisters Gearldine Bassett of Jonesboro, AR, Lorry Delise of Jonesboro, AR and Sue Workman of Manila, AR; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Helen worked along side her husband Otis Seratt in fulltime ministry for over 40 years. She was a beloved and faithful wife for almost 60 years. Helen was a hard worker, and loved to raise a garden. She had put out a garden every year until she was 92 years old. Helen was a cherished and beloved mother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 3:00 PM at the Church of God of Prophecy in Summersville , MO with Rev. J.W. Nobles and Rev. Stacey Prewett officiating. Interment was held at Summersville City Cemetery in Summersville , MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville, MO.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

KENNETH A. SHAFER - Youngest of three children born to Winsted Casterline SHAFER and Clara Mae (COLEMAN) SHAFER. He was born September 24, 1916 at Norwich KS and passed away at Mountain View Health Care, Tuesday night, July 26, 2005, at age 88 years, 10 months and 2 days. He married Mabel O. LIGHT in April, 1934 in Summersville MO. She passed away in 1982. He married Opal HOUSE on November 8, 1984. Opal preceded him in death on April 10, 1990. Also preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Ernie in 1958, and Bernie in 1963; a step-granddaughter, Shirley SPEARS; stepsons Jerome, Wayne and Bill HOUSE; and a step-great grandchild, Ricky MCCARLEY. He is survived by two sons, Edward SHAFER and wife Corine, and Harold SHAFER and wife Jeannie, of Summersville MO; stepson, Don HOUSE and wife Betty, Summersville MO; four grandchildren, Randy SHAFER and wife Jody; Daryl SHAFER and wife Jackie; Heather HOWELL and husband Clark, all of Summersville MO; step-grandchildren, Jack KILLOUGH and wife Loeta, Plumersville MO; and Jennifer, John and Mandy, all of Arkansas. Kenneth was a farmer for most of his life; he had dairy cows, and raised hay and other crops. After his wife Mabel died he retired. Along with family farming, he drove a dump truck along with his sons for highway construction for many years. Services were held on Friday, July 29, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at Riley Cemetery with Rev. Paul HAMM officiating. Interment was in Riley Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville MO.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave, August 10, 2005.

DOUGLAS MCARTHUR 'DOUG' SHANNON, SR. - Son of Marvin Luther and Hallie Irene Witt Shannon, was born February 14, 1942 at Sturkie, Arkansas. After a wonderful life, he went on to be with our Lord June 28, 2008 at the age of 66. On September 19, 1959, he was married to Bertha Elliott at West Plains, Missouri. From this 43-year marriage, three children were blessed into their home: Sherri, Terri and Douglas Jr. For over 40 years he was a minister of the gospel, a builder by trade and enjoyed bluegrass music. Douglas played every stringed instrument, although he never mastered the fiddle. He was best known for picking his Gibson Mastertone banjo. He was a man with a BIG heart who enjoyed helping others. He was light-hearted, free spirited and had a way about him that often brought laughter. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Hallie, three brothers Rand, Ray and John of West Plains: and two sisters Pearlie Mae Smith and Laura Ann Norman. He is survived by his two daughters, Sherri Lynn Cronk and Terri Wynn Beavers and one son, Douglas McArthur Shannon, Jr; two son-in-laws, Mark Cronk of McRae, AR and Tim Beavers of Willow Springs, MO; one daughter-in-law, Rebeka Shannon of Mountain View, MO; seven grandsons, Bradley Grogan, Christopher Grogan and wife Kimberly, Ethan Shannon, Dustin Shannon, John Cronk, Jared Cronk and Stephin Cronk and wife Jamie; three great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Jessie Cronk and Emma Mae Grogan. One brother James Shannon and wife Ruth of West Plains, Missouri, six sisters, Sybil Stanley, Kathleen Wheeler and John; Virginia Sue Bell and husband Leroy all of the Hutcheson, Kansas; Bertha Elliott; and Linda Fox and husband Riley all of West Plains, MO and a host of nieces and nephews. One June 28, 2008, God sent angels to carry him home. (And it came to pass that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: Luke 16:22) He will be missed by all who knew him. Services were held on Wednesday, July 5th at 10:00 AM at the Pentecostal Church of God in Mountain View, with Rev. M.Y. Bennett officiating. Interment was in State Line Cemetery near Sturkie, Arkansas under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

CLARA MAE LAY SHARP - Age 91, of Macon, formerly of Callao, Missouri passed away on Monday, January 2, 2006 at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri. Mrs. Sharp was born on February 16, 1914 in Viola, Arkansas the daughter of Henderson Roy and Liza Ann Winchester Lay. She married Elvis Brooks on August 1, 1938 and he passed away on January 13, 1947. Clara later married Dr. Charles E. Sharp on June 15, 1950 and he preceded her in death on November 22, 1977. She was a member of the Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Surviving are one son Charles Richard 'Rick' Sharp and his wife Carol of Chanute, Kansas, five daughters Helen Brooks Allmon and her husband Doyle of Seymour, Missouri, Ellen Brooks Coram of Macon, Missouri, Shirley Brooks Stufflebean and her husband Dean of Brookfield, Missouri, Mary Sharp Burnett and her husband Bob of St. Joseph, Missouri, Sarah Sharp Compton and her husband Richard of Callao, Missouri, 23 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother William H. Lay of Winona, Missouri and two sisters Nova M. Brawley and her husband Lee of Winona, Missouri and Opal Woolsey of Mountain View, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two brothers, two sisters, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2006 at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, Missouri. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in Macon, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

DOROTHY ESSIE YEARWOOD SHERADEN - Born the daughter of Sam and Sarah Yearwood in the Winona community on July 13, 1905. Brothers and sisters of Essie were twin boys, John and Will, Charles and Frank; sisters were Allie and her twin sister, Bessie. Her early years were spent in the Winona community, where she attended the Mount Zion School.  Her father, Sam died in 1913 and Sarah was later married to Robert Birlew and they moved with their family to the Low Wassie community. As a young lady, she sent to St. Louis, where she met, fell in love with and married Roy Sheraden on August 13, 1923.  Roy's first wife had passed away and Essie became the loving mother to the four children:  Carol, Grace, Lester and Francis.  A fifth baby, Raymond had passed away shortly after birth.  Essie, Roy and the four children settled in Hawey, Illinois, where they lived until they came back to Winona to care for Essie's mother, Sarah. Essie lived in Winona until her passing on Wednesday, July 17, 1985 at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain. View. She is survived by her husband, Roy; daughters, Grace of Illinois and Francis of Winona; her sister, Allie of Birch Tree; also, 15 grandchildren and numerous ----note -last part of this is missing-----  [Burial at Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona]

Bert Ivory Sherrill - Born Oct. 16. 1901 to Valentine and Mary (Wall) Sherrill and departed this life on Aug. 28,1979. He was united in marriage to Ethel Craft on Jan. 22,1922 and to this union 2 children were born, Thela and Marjorie. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters: Carrie Randolph, Rosa Warren, Florence Warren and Netta Fisher, and 5 brothers: Lon, Ed, Jim, Freddie and Francis, 5 great grandchildren: Angela Campbell, Richard Blunkall, Patrick Hudson, Carla Dean, and Marjorie Howell. He leaves to morn his passing his wife Ethel of Eminence, MO., his daughters Marjorie Clouse of Summersville and Thela Howell of Eminence, MO. and a host of in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was buried in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery at Gladden, Mo.

Carl Dwight Sherrill - Born January 26, 1931 in Muskegon, Michigan to Henry Lawrence and Emma Elmira (Eastwood) Sherrill. He died February 1, 2008 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri at the age of 77. Carl grew up in Eminence, Missouri and graduated from Eminence High School. He served his country in the United States Army for two years. He married Charline Head on May 24, 1959 in Thomasville, Missouri. To this union three children were born, Raymond Dwight, Edwin Lawrence, and Cherylene Dene'. Carl was an agent for Farmers Insurance Group for 36 years. Over the years, he had sponsored and coached numerous amateur sports teams. He was an honest man, who enjoyed and was successful in investments. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, William Lawrence Sherrill; one infant sister; one son, Raymond Dwight Sherrill; and one aunt, Mary Lou Eschrich. Survivors include his wife, Charline, of the home in Pomona, Missouri; one son, Edwin Lawrence Sherrill of St. Louis, Missouri; one daughter, Cherylene Dene' Hough and husband, Michael, of Peru, Indiana; one brother, Julian Forest Sherrill and wife, Thelma, of Pomona, Missouri; three grandchildren, Amy Jo Gallagher and husband, Shawn, Samantha Sherrill, and Kaitlin Guianan; and two great grandchildren, Savannah Jo Gallagher and Connor James Gallagher. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Rev. Conrad 'Bud' Sherrill officiating. Interment will be in Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. Military honors will be conducted by the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View.

LOU ELLA BRADFORD SHERRILL - Died Monday morning September 24th [2007] at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, MO . She was born August 15, 1921 at Clear Springs, Texas CO., MO. She was the daughter of George Thomas Bradford and Maudie Belle Combs Bradford. She received her elementary education at Clear Springs and graduated from the Willow Springs High School in 1942. She was married to James Arthur Sherrill, Sept 2, 1944 at Salem. AR. She worked at the Boeing Air Craft in Wichita, KS & also worked 24 years at Rawlings Mfg., in Willow Springs, MO. She was a Charter member of the Willow Springs Church of Christ where she taught the beginning Sunday School class for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Arthur, an infant son, her parents and one infant sister and a brother Gene Bradford. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Ann Pigg and (Richard, Sr.) and Jacqueline Kay Holmes and (Ralph) all of Jackson, TN; five grandchildren, Angela Doi and (Derwin) of Honolulu, HI, Richard E. Pigg Jr. of McDonough, GA, Robert M. Pigg and (Heather) of Conroe, TX , Ryan J. Pigg of St. Petersburg, FL and Joe Kelly Holmes of Jackson, TN.; four great granddaughters, Sierra and Jazmine Doi and Taylor and Emily Pigg; two sisters, Ellen Rakestraw of Willow Springs, MO; May Linderer of Gravette, AR; three brothers, Woodrow Bradford and wife Marie of Wilder, Idaho; George Emmett Bradford and wife Flora Beth of Summerville, MO, Elmer Bradford and wife Yvonne of Tyrone, MO. Ella also is survived by host of nieces and nephews. Services were held on Saturday, September 29th, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Church of Christ in Willow Springs, MO with Rev. Lynn Hixon and Rev. John Colbert officiating. Interment was in the Willow Springs City Cemetery under the Care of the Bradford Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Thelma Lee Phillips Sherrill - Daughter of the late Ivan Francis and Flossie Darden Phillips, was born September 13, 1930 at Eminence, MO. She entered into eternal rest December 14, 2009 at the age of seventy-nine years. On September 22, 1947, she was married at Eminence, MO to Julian Sherrill. Mrs. Sherrill served as a Republican Committeewoman, was a member of the Howell County Republican Women, worked at the elections and was a member of the Mountain View Study Club. Also, she was a member of the Pomona Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Julian Sherrill, of the family home; three children, Jay Sherrill and wife, Angel, West Plains, MO, Dianna Henry, Mountain view, MO and Wayne Sherrill and wife, Jeanie, Fredericktown, MO; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers, James Alan "Vic" Phillips, Glenn Phillips, Junior Phillips and Merle Phillips; four sisters, Linda Snirley, Betty Sanders, Barbara Morris and Flossie George; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, one great-grandson, one brother and three sisters precede her in death.

Wesley Eugene 'Gene' Shipton - Born December 20, 1948 in Salem, MO to Russell M. Shipton and Mary Velma (Counts) Shipton. He passed away in Winona, MO on December 8, 2009 at the age of 60 years. He was united in marriage to Melba Legola Light on October 31, 1983 in Eminence, MO. To this union three sons were born. Gene was preceded in death by his grandparents on both sides; parents Russ and Velma Shipton; and one sister Mary Shoults. He is survived by his loving wife Melba Shipton of Winona, MO; three sons, Jamie Wesley Shipton and wife Jamie Lynn of St. Louis, MO, Josh Shipton and wife Felecia of Eminence, MO and Jason Shipton and wife Bobbi of Eminence, MO; four grandchildren Madison Shipton, Nevaeh Shipton, Logan Shipton and Carson Shipton; many other relatives, friends, and neighbors. He enjoyed digging roots, cooking and camping. He loved spending time with this family especially his grandchildren. Gene never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. To have known Gene Shipton was a gift. He was an amazing man in many different ways. Gene will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Graveside services were held Thursday, December 10, 2009 at the Shipton Cemetery in Winona, MO with Rev. Randy Ferguson officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes, LLC of Winona, MO. - In Memory Of The passing of a very dear friend of mine Gene Shipton There is a bridge of memory From earth to heaven above It keeps you always near me It's called the Bridge of Love May you always walk in sunshine And God's love around you flow For happiness you gave me I will never forget It broke my heart to lose you But you did not go alone For part of me went with you The day God called you home. For all the times we read the Serenity Prayer together in my home. I cherish that memory. I will be forever grateful for you taking the time to spend with me and my Billy Banks. A dear friend you were to us. Lillian Cooley, Rogersville, MO ***** Thank You The Family of Gene Shipton would like to thank everyone who helped our family out during the illness and recent death of our beloved father, grandfather and husband, Gene. Words on a paper can never express the heartfelt gratitude we feel for each one of you that came by, said a silent prayer, or helped our family in any way through this personal hardship. God Bless each and every one of you.  ~   Sincerely, Melba Shipton

JACK WILLIAM SHOCKLEY - Son of the late Clarence and Leona (Patterson) Shockley, was born August 28, 1928 at Mankato, Kansas and passed away at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO, Sunday morning, June 4, 2006 making his age 77 years 9 months and 7 days. Jack was united in marriage to Nadine Farrow, December 24, 1948 making their union together 57 years. To their union two sons were born, Richard and Danny. Jack was a member of the Ink Church of Christ. He worked as a school teacher for 44 years, touching the lives of hundreds of students. He also worked as a school bus driver and in the timber. Jack enjoyed the outdoors. Hunting was something Jack loved to do and especially having his sons, and grandsons in the woods with him. He took pride in tending to his garden and flowers. Jack also looked forward to watching or listening to Cardinals Baseball each and every time they played. Preceding Jack in death are his parents, Clarence and Leona, and his brother Wilbert Shockley. Jack is survived by his wife Nadine of the home in Summersville, his two sons and families, Richard Shockley and wife Vicki of Summersville; MO, Danny Shockley and wife Debbie of Summersville, MO; his sister Louise Keeling of Eminence, MO; his 6 grandchildren, Rodney Shockley, Scot Shockley, Nikki Shockley; Bradley Shockley, Michelle Miley, Angelia Shockley; his 10 great grandchildren, Dakota, Quinton, Laurin, Addisyn, Zack, Abby, Grace, Jacob, Josh and Alexia. Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Jack will be sadly missed by those who knew him. Services were held Tuesday, June 6th, 2006 at 2:00 Pm at the First Christian Church in Summersville with Rev. Paul Hamm officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery near Summersville, MO under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

LYDIA A. (CREAGOR) SHOLAR - THE TOMB - SHOLAR - [21 Jul 1850 - 16 Oct 1884] - On last Thursday Lydia A., wife of Joshua Sholar of this place, departed this life. For several years Mrs. Sholar had been a sufferer from consumption, but she bore her trials with fortitude remarkable. For some time prior to her demises she was conscious of the impending result of her complaint and awaited the death summons with calmness and Christian resignation. Lydia was a kind and affectionate wife, a charitable neighbor, and this paper, together with the community in which Mrs. Sholar lived, tender to Mr. Sholar their earnest sympathy in his loss of his dearest treasure. The deceased was age 30 years, 3 months and 25 fays. Requiescat in peace. ~ The Current Wave, Oct. 22, 1884.  NOTE: She married Joshua Sholar 05 Apr 1878; mother of Lenoir C. and Guy E. Sholar.

Albert William Shomaker, Sr. - Born December 15, 1940 at Winona, MO the son of Theodore Shomaker and Rachel (Yardley) Shomaker. He passed away December 17, 2007 at Winona, MO at the age of 67 years. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Marie Yoder on February 8, 1959 at Winona, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Rachel Shomaker; one brother Cecil Shomaker; one sister Helen Norton; one grandson Isaac Bradshaw; and one granddaughter Amanda Martin. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Shomaker of their home in Dexter, MO; his children Cindy Marie Shomaker of Dexter, MO, Rebecca Martin of Birch Tree, MO, Loree Brown and husband Mike of Bloomfield, MO, Shelia Minehart and husband Jerry of Dexter, MO, Albert W. Shomaker, Jr. of Winona, MO, Kathy Shomaker of Bloomfield, MO, Jamie Martin and husband Brian of Dexter, MO and Melissa Bivens of Washington; two sisters Betty Norris of Winona, MO and Dessie Yates and husband Howard of Birch Tree, MO; seventeen grandchildren Curtis Baker, Michael Shemwell, Daniel Bradshaw, Samuel Bradshaw, Angel Martin, Autumn Martin, Andrea Martin, Elizabeth Ward, Emily Hunsaker, Danny Minehart, Albert Shomaker III, Richard Shomaker, Adam Shomaker, Breanna Bivens, Nicole Bivens, Toren McElroy, and Mason Wallace. Albert worked in the logging woods until he became disabled at an early age. He became a Full Gospel minister, and pastored a church on H Hwy at Winona, MO. Albert had also preached at many of the area churches. He and Carolyn had moved to Dexter, MO 11 years ago, but he always considered Winona, MO his home. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 3:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Bro. Richard Bergen officiating. Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.

Audrey Briggs Shoults - Born August 3, 1917 at Akers, MO, the daughter of George Briggs and Carrie (Helton) Briggs. She passed away February 25, 2010 at Houston, MO at the age of 92 years. She was united in marriage to Elmer James Shoults on October 17, 1934 in Houston, MO. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, George and Carrie Briggs; her husband, Elmer Shoults; three brothers, Arnold Briggs, Vernon Briggs and Aubrey Briggs; three sisters, Thelma, Rosie and Wave; two sons, Denver Shoults and Donald Shoults; one daughter-in-law, Kay Shoults and one grandson, Jason Shoults. She is survived by her children, Van Shoults of Mountain View, MO, Charley Shoults of Summersville, MO, James Shoults and wife, Paulette, of Hartshorn, MO, David Shoults and wife, Rhonda, of Hartshorn, MO, Frankie Shoults and wife, Cheryl, of Hartshorn, MO, Marcella Wilcox and husband, Don, of Hartshorn, MO, Darlene Pethrus and husband, Pierre, of California, Acleda Menz and husband, Jerry, of Raymondville, MO; two sisters, Maudeline Purcell and husband, Jim, of Jadwin, MO and Geraldine Derryberry of Licking, MO; two brothers, Lloyd Briggs of Mountain View, MO and Wayne Briggs of Summersville, MO; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Audrey attended church at the Valley Center Baptist Church in Hartshorn most of her life, until her health no longer allowed. She continued to receive spiritual guidance through home visits by local pastors and served the Lord faithfully every day. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, but her most treasured moments were times spent with her family. Audrey was a blessing to her family and all who knew her. We will all miss her greatly. Our loss is truly Heaven’s gain. Funeral services were held Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Valley Center Baptist Church in Hartshorn, MO with Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Valley Center Cemetery in Hartshorn, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes in Summersville, MO.

Mary Dormalee Shipton Shoults - Daughter of Russell Shipton and Mary Velma Counts Shipton, was born January 26, 1950 at Salem, MO. Mary passed away at the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, MO, Sunday, July 19, 2009, making her age 59 years. Mary and Dean Shoults were united in marriage April 26, 1969. They were blessed with four children; Classena, Clayton, Carma, and Bonny.  Mary and Dean enjoyed horseback riding, even going on a camping trip and horse backing riding for their honeymoon. She enjoyed riding and visiting with her family and friends. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and her two poodles, Spookey and Tanner. Preceding her in death are her parents, Russell and Mary Velma Shipton, her father and mother-in-law, Omer and Dora Shoults. She is survived by her husband, Dean Shoults, of Hartshorn, MO; her children, daughter, Classena Dawson, and husband, Patrick, of Eminence, MO; son, Clayton Shoults and Cindy; daughter, Carma Green, and husband, Terry; and daughter, Bonny Shoults and Kenny, all of the Hartshorn area; grandchildren, Lacey Pogue, Nikki Green, Garrett Green, Michael Shoults, Kaitlyn Shoults, MacKenzie Shoults, Sierra Shoults, Dillion Dean Shoults, Lilly Lee Shoults, and one great granddaughter, Georgia Mae Pouge; Mary is also survived by one brother, Gene Shipton, and wife, Melba, of Eminence, MO, and a host of other family members. Services were held Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home with Rev. Arvel Schweighauser officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

WOODROE SHOULTS - Born April 8, 1921, at Store Ten, Mo., the son of Hurban E. and Etta A. Wood Shoults. He departed this life June 23, 1993, at Columbia, MO. at the age of 72. He was united in marriage to Ruby Lucille Chilton on March 27, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jim; three sisters, Maxine Shoults, Pauline McAfee, and Mary Spriesterbach; and one great-granddaughter, Michelle Diane Baker. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruby; one brother, Doyle and wife of West Plains; one sister, Gertie Shults and husband of Salem; two daughters, Gloria Baker and Bonnie Dixon; five grandchildren, Roxanne Thomas and husband; Glenn Dixon; Renee and Jeannie Baker, all of Eminence, and Michael Baker and wife of Hanna, WY. Woodroe served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific in World War II. He was employed many years as a carpenter.  After retiring he enjoyed hunting, working in his garden, and woodworking. He loved life and his family.  He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 26, 1993, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Doug Cage officiating.  Interment was in Flatwoods Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.

Michael Alan Siegrist - Son of Carter Siegrist and Millie Shumaker Siegrist, was born September 3, 1948 at St. Louis, MO and passed away at his home in Birch Tree, Missouri, January 8, 2010, making his age 61 years.  Mike was united in marriage to Marcella Ray, January 15, 1972, and to their union two children were born, Holly and Matthew. Marcella passed away August 14, 1989, making their union together 17 years. Mike graduated from the University of Rolla with a Bachelor of Psychology Degree. He served in the United States Army for two years, then serving in the Army Reserves for almost 20 years. After he was discharged from the Army, he worked as a Ambulance Driver and a Physiotherapist at the University Medical Center in St. Louis. He then went to work for the United States Postal Service, working for almost 20 years. He worked in the Bulk Mail Center as a fork driver. After Marcella’s death, he and the children moved to the Summersville area. Later, Mike moved to the Birch Tree area, working for Birch Tree Flooring Mill until he became disabled in 2008.  Preceding Mike in death are his parents, Millie and Carter Siegrist; his beloved wife, Marcella, and his mother-in-law, Bertha Ray.  He is survived by his daughter, Holly Ray; his son, Matthew Siegrist; father-in-law, Dallas Ray, his brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Vicki Ray and family, all of the Hillsboro area. He is also survived by five grandchildren, AJ, Belle, Lauren, Elise and Noah. Services were held Monday, January 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

Dean R. 'Deano' Simmerock, age 67, son of John Edward and Jewell Dean (Champion) Simmerock was born March 10, 1942 in Granite City, IL. He passed away on November 3, 2009 in St. JohnÕs Hospital, Springfield, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Doris and one sister Jacquelyn. He is survived by one daughter Jackie Simmerock, two grandchildren, Jeremy and Candice; three brothers, Gene Simmerock of Granite City, IL, Jeff Simmerock and Mark Simmerock both of Eminence, MO; three nieces, Ashley Dillard, Autumn Simmerock and Audrey Simmerock; two nephews, Zachary Simmerock and Dalton Simmerock; two step-daughters, Connie Giacolone and husband Vince of St. James, MO, Rebecca (Becky) Merx and husband Jim of Cadet, MO and one step-son Johnny Hayes and wife Nancy of Arnold, MO; 11 step-grandchildren and 15 step-great grandchildren. Dean was inducted into the U.S. Army on May 25, 1967 and discharged May 23, 1969. Dean served our country during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, 2 Oversea Service Bars, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960 and the Sharpshooter (M-14) Marksman (M-16) Medals. Dean married Doris Floyd Hayes December 16, 1988. Dean worked for Breckenridge Ready Mix for 25 years and was a member of the Teamsters Local 682 in St. Louis, MO. He and Doris retired to Lake of the Ozarks spending their days boating, fishing and working hard. Dean also enjoyed wood working. He always looked forward to time spent at Lake of the Ozarks with his buddies, and going to JackÕs Fork River. There he loved spending time relaxing in the beautiful out of doors with family and friends. Dean loved his family and their times together. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the American Cancer Society in DeanÕs name. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday November 7, 2009 at Evans Funeral Home with Vince Giacolone and Jeff Simmerock officiating. Burial was in Boone Creek Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.

NANCY EMALINE WILLIAMS MOSS SIMMONS - Born October 19, 1842, in DeKalb Co TN, the daughter of Gilbert Arnold WILLIAMS & Sarah SIMPSON. She was married to William A. MOSS June 3, 1863, and to this union three children, Janie STRAIN, Paralee WARREN, and Eliza BAILEY; Jannie and Paralee departing this life a few years ago. William A. MOSS departed this life December 14, 1878. Later she married S. S. SIMMONS, who departed this life some 20 years ago. Besides Eliza BAILEY, she leaves three step- children, Elizabeth UZZLE, Nancy UZZLE, and Arnold SIMMONS. Four brothers, Sim WILLIAMS, Logan WILLIAMS, Pete WILLIAMS, and Ira WILLIAMS. Two sisters, Polly PARROTT and Jocie PARROTT. Twelve grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Eliza BAILEY, for several years. She departed this life December 11, 1928 at Alton Oregon Co MO, at five o'clock, at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 4 days. She was a member of the United Baptist Church, having joined the church in 1889, and has served faithfully for her Lord ever since. She has been in poor health for some time, but bore her burden well. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. W. SCONCE at 2:00 p.m. Thursday after which the remains were place to rest in the Hall cemetery. Once I had a home so lovely, most to me was joy and rest, But now tis pain and sorrow that fills my aching breast. Once I had a father and a mother, and two sisters I could see, But they have gone to Glory all watching and waiting for me. What peaceful hours we then enjoyed, how sweet their memories still, But now I find an aching void that none but they could fill. -A daughter.  Sources for this information: South-Missourian Democrat Dec. 20, 1928. 

BERNICE KNUCKLES SIMPSON - Born May 11, 1920 in Shannon Co MO to Sterling Price KNUCKLES and Florence Ethel (SCONCE) KNUCKLES in Shannon Co MO. She passed away October 14, 2006 at Poplar Bluff Butler Co MO at the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Bernice was united in marriage on June 23, 1938 to Earl SIMPSON in Shannon Co MO, and to this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl; one infant son and one daughter, Naydeen; one granddaughter, Missy (SIMPSON) WILLIAMS; four brothers, Ray KNUCKLES, Walter KNUCKLES, Johnny KNUCKLES, and Milo Price KNUCKLES; and two sisters, Pauline (BLACK) ALLISON, and Wilma TUCKER. Bernice is survived by her three children, Leonard SIMPSON and wife, Fay, of Arnold, MO; James Earl SIMPSON and wife, Joyce, of Stockbridge, GA, and Marvin Dale SIMPSON and wife, Earlene, of Winona, MO; four brothers, Donald KNUCKLES of DeSoto, MO; Marvin KNUCKLES and wife, Doris, of Poplar Bluff, MO; George KNUCKLES and wife, Dorothy, of Buffalo, MO; and Bobby KNUCKLES of Festus, MO; two sisters, Genevieve CLARK and husband, Roy, of Farmington, MO, and Virginia SUTTON and husband, Nolan, of Salem, MO; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Bernice was a cook at the Winona Elementary School. She enjoyed her flower gardens and fishing on the Current River. She loved gardening, canning and she loved to cook. She loved having company and being able to cook for them. Bernice loved to cook for everyone! She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Bernice will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 3:00 PM at the Winona Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO, with Bro. Jack HONEYCUTT officiating. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery at Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

DOROTHY NADINE BRAKE SIMPSON - Born February 8, 1940 in Birch Tree MO. She died September 9, 2005 at 12:20 a.m. at her home in Mountain View MO.  Dorothy worked for TWA as a stewardess for 7 years out of St. Louis MO. She moved back to Mountain View in 2003 where she was a homemaker. She loved to craft, yard sale and garden. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.  Dorothy is survived by her mother, Pauline BRAKE, Birch Tree MO; brother Danny BRAKE, Belleville IL; sister Peggy and husband Charles RUSICK, Highland IL; son Andrew SIMPSON, Birch Tree MO; daughter Tonnya and husband Dan MONROE, Granite City IL; two grandchildren, Jason and Olivia MONROE, Granite City IL; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and great friend, Richard SIMPSON. She is preceded in death by her father, George BRAKE; one aunt, Edna; and four uncles, Earl, Henry, Doc and Charlie. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at Corinth Cemetery, September 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a cake and pie celebration in Granite City IL at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View MO.

Doyle Simpson - Age 74, Winona MO - Born November 28, 1933 and passed away October 2, 2008 at his home in Winona, Missouri. He was the thirteenth of fourteen children born to Richard Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bolin Simpson. Doyle began his life along the beautiful banks of the Current River near Winona, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Rayma Lee Thomas on February 2, 1957. To this union three daughters were born: Kathyrn Raye, Brenda Kay, and Phyllis Ann. Preceding him in death were his father and mother; sisters, Opal Roberts, Michel Sconce, Christine Poston, and Lenore Lynch; brothers, Pete, Hubert, Earl, Carl, Herbert, Melvin, and an infant brother and sister. His father and mother in law, Ray and Phyllis Thomas. Those surviving him are his wife, Rayma; three daughters, Kathy Hilton and husband, Tom, Brenda Acord and husband, Tim, all of Winona; Phyllis Atkins and husband, Tony, of Harrisburg, Missouri; and a special young man, D.J Nisavic, of Belgrade, a foreign exchange student who was a son in Doyle’s heart and forever a member of the family; thirteen grandchildren, Anthony, Andrea, Brittney, Caitlin and Christopher Atkins; Jamie, Matthew, and Lucas Acord; Melanie Como, Justin Grim; TJ, Ryan and Jacob Hilton; one brother, Floyd Simpson and wife, Reva, of West Plains, Missouri; brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver Lynch of Vine Grove, Kentucky, Darlene Simpson of Granite City, IL, Ethel Simpson of El Dorado, Kansas, Tom and Lorene Stinson of Winona, Norman and Etta Yarber of Mtn View, Missouri, Gerald and Eva Thomas, Don and Sharon Thomas, all of Birch Tree, Missouri. In early adulthood, Doyle was baptized into Christ at the Winona Christian Church, which he has regarded as his church home and church family ever since. Doyle served his country in the U.S. army during the Korean War, where he was stationed in Pusan, Korea. Before becoming ill, Doyle was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish. His employment with the U.S. Forest Service also allowed him to be outdoors. During this time he worked many details fighting fire away from home. In 1978, Doyle retired from a career with the U.S. Forest Service. Since Doyle was from such a large family, he was blessed with many nieces and nephews, some of which were older or the same age as himself and more like brothers and sisters. He loved them all and especially loved times when everyone met together. He had been in pain and bad health for the last few years, but continued to have a strong will to live, until Thursday afternoon surrounded by his wife and girls, he took his final breath, never to have to endure pain again. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2008 at Winona Christian Church, Winona, MO with Adam Gordon officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, MO.

EMALINE (BROWN) (REASER) (BOCKMAN) (BARNETT) SIMPSON - Emaline BROWN was born Sept. 17, 1820 in Virginia, and died on Sept. 8, 1900 in Shannon Co MO. She was married first to Mr. REASER in Virginia and became the mother of Capt. Jacob REASER, James, Alexander, William and Elizabeth REASER. She married Christopher BOCKMAN on May 4, 1856 in Oregon Co MO and became the mother of Thomas R. BOCKMAN. On June 24, 1873, she married Jesse BARNETT in Oregon Co MO. She became the wife of Peter Rine SIMPSON of Wilderness Oregon Co MO on August 15, 1878 in Oregon Co MO. Mrs. SIMPSON is buried in the Spring Creek Cemetery in Oregon Co MO.   

JAMES FORREST 'JIM' SIMPSON - Son of the late James V. SIMPSON and Muriel NORTON SIMPSON, was born August 5, 1950 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life April 19, 1983, at the John Cochran Veteran's Hospital in St. Louis, having attained the age of 32 years, 8 months and 14 days. Jim served his country in the Marine Corps during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a member of the Winona Christian Church. He graduated from Winona High School in 1968. For several years he lived and worked in the St. Louis area before returning to Winona in 1979. He is survived by his son, James Cary SIMPSON of Cartersville, Georgia, his mother Muriel SIMPSON of Winona, two brothers, David SIMPSON of St. Charles, Missouri, and Mark SIMPSON of Winona, one sister, Carol ROBERTS of Winona, his grandmother, Esther NORTON of Winona, and many other relatives and friends. Jim worked as a teenager as a retail clerk at Miley’s Hardware Store in Winona. He married Donita BARKLEY on March 29, 1969 at the Christian Church in Winona MO and they made their home in St. Charles MO where Jim had employment with the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation. He was drafted into the USMC in 1970. After returning from military service Jim worked in the retail grocery business for several years before changing to the insurance industry. He had a Farm Bureau agency in Winona before changing to Kemper Insurance, where he was employed as district manager of sixteen Missouri counties. Jim was a mature, easy going person who exemplified good character, honesty and a wondrous sense of humor. He was popular and well liked by all who knew him. He was admired for his scholastic aptitude and his wide range of knowledge and he could become very animated in discussing current events. He was skilled in entertaining and a gifted storyteller, and a natural teacher. Memories of Jim survive and are cherished by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Friday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m. in the McSpadden Funeral Chapel in Van Buren, with Reverend Lowell MOORE officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of McSpadden Funeral Home. HE HAS GONE HOME.

JAMES 'VENTON' CALVIN SIMPSON - Age 54, Winona, died of an apparent heart attack at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday May 19, 1980 at his home. Mr. SIMPSON was a coordinator of the Manpower program for the Economic Opportunity Development Office headquartered at Winona. He was born May 1, 1927, (the son of Peter Andrew SIMPSON and Martha Ruth HAYNES) in the Wilderness area in Oregon County and had lived at Winona for 33 years. He was a former Winona city alderman. He formerly played professional baseball in the Dodgers minor league system. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Christian Church at Winona. On December 27, 1949 he married Muriel NORTON at Salem, Arkansas. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, James SIMPSON and Mark SIMPSON, both of Winona, and David SIMPSON of St. Charles; one daughter, Carol ROBERTS, of Winona; one sister, Mabel FINCH of St. Charles; and six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, P. A. and Ruth SIMPSON; half brothers Garnett and Dewey SIMPSON; and father in law Horner NORTON. Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at McSpadden Funeral Home at Van Buren. The Rev. Dean STOOPS will officiate. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery at Winona. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today at the funeral home.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

Maurice Eugene Simpson  - Of Cherryville, Missouri was born February 8, 1935 to William Leonard and Ella Mable (Adams) Simpson and he passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 73 years. On August 25, 2003, he was united in marriage to Sandra Simpson. Maurice retired from Ramsey Inc. in Ballwin, Missouri after 35 years of service. Maurice was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Cuba and attended the Cherryville Baptist Church in Cherryville. He was a past member of the Crawford County Fox and Wolf Hunters Association. Maurice, his wife and friends played in a small band for benefits. He enjoyed playing country and gospel music on his guitar and mandolin. Also, in his spare time he enjoyed oil painting. He is survived by his wife; one son, Matthew Simpson of Steelville, Missouri; three daughters, LeAnn Munz and husband Marty of St. James, Missouri, Angela Simpson of Steelville, Missouri and Tommie Ault and husband Chris of Cameron, Ohio; his mother, Ella Mable Simpson of Steelville, Missouri; two sisters, Jeanette Summers and husband Charles of Ironton, Missouri and Sue Horne and husband Ken of Reed Springs, Missouri; two grandchildren, Brandy Gordon and Jared Gordon of St. James, Missouri; seven step children, several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Harry White officiating. Special music of “The Old Rugged Cross,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace” were played. The eulogy and poem “Should You Go First” were read by Rev. Harry White. Casketbearers were Darren Dake, Marty Munz, Ronald Dickens, Verle Hargiss, David Summers and Charlie Summers. Honorary casketbearers were Isaac Ransom and Nathen Ransom. Committal prayer and burial were in the Meramec Hills Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.

PETER ANDREW 'ANDY' SIMPSON - Son of Richard Logan and Michelle Caladonia ‘Donie’ (JONES) SIMPSON, was born January 31, 1882 at Wilderness Oregon Co MO, and departed this life September 22, 1845, age 63 years, 7 months and 22 days. He was married to Martha ‘Ruth’ (HAYNES) SIMPSON on March 20, 1926. She was the widow of his brother Grover Franklin ‘Frank’ SIMPSON, who passed away on January 27, 1923, leaving two small children, Garnett and Dewey SIMPSON. P. Andy and Ruth had two children, James Venton and Martha Mabel, who survive. He was converted on September 5, 1945 and was ready too go when the Lord called him. He leaves to mourn his going, his loving wife, one son and one daughter of the home; one stepson, Garnett of Wilderness MO; four brothers: J. R. SIMPSON of Wilderness MO; Walter SIMPSON of Winona MO; John SIMPSON of Albuquerque NM; and Jesse SIMPSON of AR; two sister, Mrs. Mattie LARIMORE of Longview WA, and Mrs. Bessie BOZE of Olden MO, and a host of relatives and friends. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Clarence DODSON, and burial was at Wilderness Cemetery in Oregon County.   Sources for this information: Winona Public Library.

Sherry Kay Hilton Simpson - Born May 24, 1954 in Kansas City, MO to William Thomas 'Tom' Hilton, Jr. & Juanita Fay Yearwood. She departed this life on September 5, 2009 at the age of 55 years, 3 months, and 12 days at St. John’s Hospital after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. She was united in marriage to Franklin W. Simpson on December 24, 1971, making them 37 loving years together. To this union, three children were born: Franklin Wayne Jr., William Richard, and Jesse Lynn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Juanita Hilton; one infant brother; and one infant grandson, William Simpson, Jr. She leaves to mourn her husband, Frank, of their home in Winona, MO; son, Frank Jr. and wife, Missy; son, Bill and wife, Michelle; daughter, Jesse and husband, Braunston Bloom, all of Winona, MO; her eight precious grandbabies Melissa, Josh, Emily, Scottie, MacKenzie, Logan, Brendon and Kaylyn; three sisters, Sharrel Jones and husband, Kenneth, of Van Buren, MO, Sharon Smith and husband, Steve, of Bellevue, NE, and Sheena Norris and husband, Rick, of Winona, MO; one brother, Tom Hilton and wife, Kathy, of Winona, MO; nine nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and nephews. Sherry was baptized at an early age, attending the Assembly of God Church and becoming a member of the Young Women for Christ. All who knew Sherry knew of her strong will and mind. Her fierce protective nature and devotion to her family was evident in everything she did. She had a no fear attitude and believed in living each and every day to the fullest. She was always one of the first to try a new experience. Gardening and fishing with her kids were some of her favorite pastimes. She had a gift for landscaping and a passion for making her yard beautiful. With her green thumb, she could grow any flower. She made her own rock gardens and fish ponds. She enjoyed working outside in her yard and seeing the results of all her hard work. Although Sherry will be severely missed by all the loved ones left behind, we can all rest assured that Heaven’s gardens will be even more beautiful when we get there. Sherry’s family was her greatest pride and joy. Nana Sherry will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation was held Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 10 AM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona. Graveside Services followed at 1 PM at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Brother Adam Gordon officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

Lola Mae grandstaff Sims - Born April 4, 1940 in Birch Tree, Missouri to Merle Alvin Grandstaff and Frances Marie Johnson Grandstaff. She passed away at her home in Oklahoma City, Ok. On May 8, 1998 at the age of 58 years. She is preceded in death by her father, Merie in 1973, and one brother, James Merle Grandstaff on February 14, 1995. Lola is survived by three sons, Greg Emeterio of Oklahoma City, Ok., W. Bryan Sims of San Antonio, TX. And Scott Allen Frazier of Cape Canaveral, Fl; one daughter, Melody Sims of St. Louis, Mo; five grandchildren. Burial Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.

David Russell Sisco was born May 10, 1975, at Columbia, Mo. the son of Hubert Russell Sisco and Bessie Elizabeth (Boyer) Sisco. He passed away Oct. 13, 2009, at West Plains, Mo., at the age of 34 years, 5 months and 3 days. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Sisco, and one, brother Evan Garner; three aunts, Kathy (Sisco) Norris, Della (Boyer) Spencer, and Ruth (Boyer) Guthery; one uncle, Bill Boyer; and his grandparents, Henry and Naomi Boyer and Gene and Nellie Sisco. He is survived by his significant other Stephanie Griffith of Birch Tree, Mo.; two daughters, Kailee Sisco and Graci Sisco of Birch Tree, Mo.; two stepdaughters, Amanda Turner and Sandy Edwards both of Birch Tree, Mo.; four step-grandchildren Paige Rhodes, Tyler Edwards, Emily Edwards and Jamie Edwards all of Birch Tree, Mo.; his father, Hubert Sisco and Belva Campbell; two brothers, Randy Sisco of Mountain View, Mo., Rick Garner and wife Tina of Birch Tree, Mo.; one stepbrother, Victor Griffith and Tara Duffy of Birch Tree, Mo.; two sisters, Kim Marie Carver and husband Jeff of Bolivar, Mo., and Peggy Boyer of Oklahoma; stepmother, Wanda Sisco of Birch Tree, Mo.; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Faye Sisco of Birch Tree, Mo., Cory Thompson and Ericka Thompson of Bolivar, Mo., Jason Boyer and Jeffrey Barton of Winona, Mo., John Garner, Misty Shoup, Sylvia Roberts and Dustin Garner all of Birch Tree, Mo.; one aunt, Thelma Sisco of West Plains, Mo.; two uncles, Clifford Sisco and wife Charlotte of Brunswick, Mo., and James Boyer of Birch Tree, Mo.; two great-aunts, Nadine Lindley and husband Joe of Alton, Mo., and Verda Sisco of Sweet Springs, Mo.; and a host of other family and friends. David attended school in Alton, Mo., and later worked with his brother at R&G Pallett in Birch Tree, Mo. David enjoyed watching WWF wrestling and cheering for Dale Earnhardt in the NASCAR races. He enjoyed the old classic cars and trucks, and always enjoyed the trips with his family to Springfield and around the Ozarks looking for the older cars and trucks. He enjoyed working on cars and trucks with his brother Victor. David loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and four-wheeling with family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. David was a wonderful son, brother, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree with Brother Jerry Arnold officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.

Eugene Sisco - Born September 5, 1920 at Alton, MO, the son of Elige Elmer Sisco and Beckie Jane Shipman Sisco. He passed away January 27, 2007 at St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 86 years. He was united in marriage to Nellie Jane Snyder on December 14, 1933 at Alton, MO. To this union, 6 children were born. Nellie preceded him in death on September 18, 1992. He later married Dorothy Johnson; she also preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Nellie Sisco; his second wife, Dorothy Sisco; 3 daughters, Ruby Jane Sisco; Linda Jean Sisco; and Catherine Sisco Norris; 7 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by 2 sons, Clifford Sisco and wife, Sharlet, of Duenwig, MO; Hubert Sisco and fiancee, Belva, of Birch Tree, MO; 1 daughter, Thelma Sisco, of West Plains, MO; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, 2 step- grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Eugene was a timber man, and had owned and operated a sawmill. He was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Brother Mike Dillinger officiating. Interment will be in the Bailey Chapel Cemetery at Alton, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, MO.

Eva J. HANSON Skiles - Born May 30, 1917 in a log cabin, the daughter of Magnus Joe Hanson and 'Midget' Francis (Cruse) Hanson. She passed away November 16, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View at the age of 90. She was married to Jim Skiles in Siloam Springs, IL. He was a WWII Veteran who read the Bible every morning. There were no children born to this union. Jim and Eva enjoyed traveling in their converted bus and were on their way to Texas when he was taken from her in an automobile accident. Even though they were only married 3 years, he was ever dear to her. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Skiles or Rushville, IL; her parents Joe and 'Midget' (Cruse) Hanson of Rushville, IL; one sister Helen Spence and one brother Bobby Hanson. Eva is survived by her niece, Bertha of Rushville, IL; one brother, Kenneth Hanson of Hannibal, MO and many friends. Eva received enough education to read well and write. She was skilled at hand sewing and embroidery, which she called 'fancy work'. Eva never used a sewing machine because the one time she tried it the needle went into her finger. She was generous with gifts of her 'fancy work' throughout the community and sent cards for birthdays or 'thinking of you' to her friends and loved ones. It really bothered her when she was no longer able to do that. Eva received the Corning, Iowa newspaper and wrote letters to keep in touch with those she knew. Eva came to South Central, MO about 20 years ago and became known for her angel collection. She attended Eminence First Assembly of God Church for many years. She loved the Lord Jesus and her church family, especially the young children. Eva was very touched and proud of the 90th birthday party held for her at the church. Her independence was important to her and, thanks to the many home workers and friends who helped her; she was able to stay in her own apartment as long as possible. Good night sweet Eva. 'See you in the funny papers.' Funeral Services were held Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at the First Assembly of God Church in Eminence, MO with Pastor James Snow officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO. Interment will be held Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Rushville City Cemetery under the direction of Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, IL.

GOLDIE BEATRICE ROBERTS SLOAN - Services for Goldie Beatrice SLOAN, 83, Lawrence Douglas Co KS, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary with the Rev. M. Jim TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. SLOAN died Sunday, March 12, 1995 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 12, 1912 near Winona Shannon Co MO the daughter of John Richmond and Rosabelle (BRADLEY) ROBERTS. She had lived in Lawrence since 1939, when she moved from Eminence, Mo. Mrs. SLOAN was a homemaker. She attended Indian Hills Church of God in Lawrence. She married Harl T. SLOAN on March 23, 1929, in Eminence, Mo. He died Feb. 2, 1989. Survivors include three sons, Paul SLOAN, Winona MO; Howard SLOAN and Kenneth SLOAN, both of Lawrence; a sister Daisy Mae ALLEN, Birch Tree MO; eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation, in care of the mortuary.   Sources for this information: Lawrence Journal World, Lawrence Douglas Co KS - March 13, 1995. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood, Feb. 11, 2007.

HARLAN T. 'HARL' SLOAN - Age 81, Lawrence, Douglas Co KS, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 1989, at a Lawrence hospital. Mr. Sloan was a carpenter and had worked for several Lawrence contractors. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born Aug. 10, 1907, at Eminence, Mo. He lived in Lawrence since 1939. Mr. Sloan was a member of Local No. 2279 of the Carpenter's Union in Lawrence. He was married to Goldie Beatrice Roberts March 23, 1929, at Eminence, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Paul Sloan, Howard Sloan, and Kenneth Sloan, all of Lawrence; three sisters, Icea Riney, Farmington, Mo., Edna Grant, Van Buren, Mo., Kathalin Martin, St. Louis, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence. Mr. Sloan will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. today at the mortuary.  Sources for this information: Topeka Capital-Journal.  Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood, Feb. 11, 2007.

Bessie Pearl Richardson Smith - Age 87, of Cabool and formerly of Willow Springs - Died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Bessie was born Nov. 17, 1921, in Summersville, Mo., to William Edward and Emma Almeda (Powell) Richardson. On Nov. 9, 1945, Bessie was united in marriage to William Jones Smith in Kansas City, Kan. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2005. She enjoyed being a member of the Moose, Elks and the American Legion and was a member of the Willow Springs Presbyterian Church. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brothers James and William Charles “Charley” Richardson, and her sisters Anna Lea Farrow, Gertrude Richardson, Grace Hamilton, Rebecca Mabel Wuertley, and Florence Martin. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Dunivin and husband Patrick of Willow Springs and Kathryn Lawrence and husband Harvey of Princeton, Ky.; four grandchildren and spouses; 13 great-children; her sisters, Juanita Wuertley of Riverton, Wyo., and Emma Jean Aills and husband John of Florida; her sister-in-law Elsa Richardson of Summersville; many nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Diane Cooke at the Willow Springs Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 31, with burial at the Willow Springs Cemetery.

Byron Leonard Smith - Born May 9, 1937, at Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Melvin Leonard Smith and Dollie Frances (Lovell) Smith. He passed away Aug. 7, 2009, at Springfield, Mo., at the age of 72 years. He was united in marriage to Nancy Preston Castle on April 22, 1970, in Modesto, Calif. This was the first Earth Day. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother Carl Eugene Savage. He is survived by his wife Nancy Preston Smith of Birch Tree, Mo.; one brother, Daniel Leslie Smith; two half-brothers Royce Savage and Walter Kenneth Savage. Byron served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1959. He worked in several occupations including as a crane operator and a truck driver. Byron was employed for several years as the animal control officer in Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office. Byron was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. When he was in good health, he was an avid fisherman and hunter. Byron was an elder in the Silver Crescent Tradition of the British Traditional Witches. Memorial services with military honors will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.

Carol Fay Banks Smith - Daughter of James Earl Banks and Hazel Mae (Campbell) Banks was born on Spring Valley, in the family home, November 25, 1948, and passed away at Cox South Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, December 27, 2008, making her age 60 years, 1 month, and 2 days. Carol was united in marriage to Gary Wayne Smith July 30, 1965. To their union three children were born: Karen Sue, Stacy Wayne and Traci Nicole. Carol was dedicated to her husband of 43 years, and to her family. Carol worked side by side with Gary at the business that they ran for 38 years. Carol enjoyed most spending time with her six grandchildren, who were most precious to her. She was an avid golfer and had many friends with whom she enjoyed spending time with. Carol was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, and she will be greatly missed by those who loved her. Preceding her in death are: father, James Earl Banks; mother, Hazel Mae Banks; brother, John Houston Banks; and sister, Betty Jane Boyet. Surviving are: husband Gary Wayne Smith; daughter, Karen Sue (Smith) Copeland; son, Stacy Wayne Smith and daughter-in-law, Michelle Smith; daughter, Traci Nicole (Smith) Henson and son-in-law, Cody Henson; six grandchildren: Skylar Lee-Anna Copeland; Kyle Christian Copeland, Kyndall Smith Copeland, Anthony Jacob Smith, Wendy Ann Smith, and Creighton Leigh Henson; sister, Shirley Jean Patton; brother, James Kenneth Banks; brother, Harold Dean Banks; sister, Kathleen Martin; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Munsell Cemetery in Eminence, MO with Rev. Robert Medley officiating. Interment was in Munsell Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. ~ THANK YOU. Gary Smith and family would like to thank everyone who visited, called, sent flowers, cards, food and for all of the prayers that went out for Carol during these past three months. We would especially like to thank Robert Medley for the touching words that he spoke at the service and the Christian Church and Methodist Church for the wonderful dinner they provided the family after the funeral. We would also like to thank Doyle and Colleen at Bradford Funeral Home and Tina Asplin for providing our family with sensitive and caring services during this difficult time. Again thank you. ~ The Family of Carol Smith

Virgil Elmer Smith - Age 91, of Hartshorn, Missouri passed away on Easter Evening of March 24, 2008 at the Mountain View Health Care. He was born March 31, 1917 near Cedar Grove, Missouri, the son of the late Zachariah Herbert and Ada Cox Smith. Virgil as was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He retired from mechanic work at a large wheat farm in Kansas. He also did carpentry work and spent many years caring for his mother Ada and sister Mildred. He was a member of the Hartshorn Church of Christ and while living in Summersville attended the Summersville Church of Christ. Preceding Virgil in death are his parents, Hebert and Ada Smith; four brothers, Clinton, Walter, Ralph, and Charles, two sisters, Eula Smith Murfin and Mildred Smith. He is survived by his two brothers, Arthur Smith of Sonoma, California; Vernon (Chick) Smith of Meadville, Missouri; and one sister, Velma Bailey Wallace of Villa Ridge, Missouri and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2007 at 11:00 Am with Brother Tom Dennis officiating. Interment with full military rites were at Antioch Cemetery in Hartshorn under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

Wanda Joyce Lay Smith - Born October 7, 1932 at Clear Springs, MO to Roy Ludwin Lay and Nova Belle Woolsey Lay. She passed away on May 2, 2007 at the age of 74 years. Wanda was united in marriage to George Franklin Smith her cowboy on October 14, 1950, and to this union three children were born. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Nova Belle, and three sisters, Phyllis, Iris, and Lavon. Wanda is survived by her husband, George, of Willow Springs, MO; one son, Ronald Smith and wife, Lois, of Union, MO; two daughters, Ronda Labbee and husband, Bobby, of Elk Creek, MO, and Vicki Cooper and husband, Danny, of Willow Springs, MO; four brothers, Ivan, Leonard, Hillard, and Trevis; six grandchildren, Sheila, Elsie, Joshua, Daniel, Nathan and Amanda, and five great grandchildren, Adam, Cierra, Dylan and Brett. Wanda was a wonderful person who was known as 'Sugar' to her grandchildren. She was very special to a lot of people and influenced many. She will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Van Williams officiating. Interment was in the Clear Springs Cemetery in Clear Springs, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral home of Mountain View, MO.  

Wilbur 'Wilma' TUNE Smith - Daughter of the late Edward Dave Tune and Edna Alice Shelton Tune was born December 1, 1914 in Summersville, Missouri and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the Murray Care Center in Murray, Utah making her age 93 years and 18 days. Wilbur was united in marriage to Bill Haney. To their union one son Carl was born. She later married Bill Smith who preceded her in death. Wilbur grew up in the Summersville area, later moving to Pennsylvania, and Oregon. For the last 50 plus years she has lived in Murray, Utah. She owned and operated her own Beauty Salon for many years. She worked as long as she could until she became blind. She still liked to crochet and embroidery. She also quilted making many family members quilts. Wilbur moved to the Murray Care Center in September 2007 when she could no longer live alone. Preceding her in death are her parents, Edward and Edna; her brothers and sisters, Lewis, George, Bonnie, Uhl, Phyllis, Alice, Noy, and Carl. Surviving are her son Carl Haney and wife Joyce of Veil, Oregon; two grandchildren, Larry and Debbie; 2 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of nephews and nieces in the Summersville, Mountain View and St. Louis areas. Grave side Services were held Saturday December 22, 2007 at 2:00 Pm at Oakside Cemetery with Rev. George Smith officiating. Interment was in Oakside Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

WILMA LAVERN SULLIVAN SMITH - Daughter of Luther and Lizzie Sullivan, was born on March 28,1934 in Hartshorn, MO and passed away at Phelps County Memorial Hospital in Rolla, MO on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, making her age 73 years and 5 months. She was united in marriage to Don Smith, April 11, 1952 at Bales Street Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO, making their union 55 years and 4 months. To their union three children were born: Dianna, Rhonda and Dan Allen. Wilma accepted Christ and was a member of the Valley Center Baptist Church in Hartshorn, MO. She recently was attending Freewill Baptist Church in Licking, MO. She was a housewife and mother who loved spending time with her family and doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to talk, was very outgoing and loved to sit on the porch and visit with family and friends. She has made many strong, lasting friendships that have been with her for many years. She was an excellent cook and you never left her house without being fed, either pie, cake or at least a cup of coffee. She was the type of person who was always there for anyone in need and went out of her way to help people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Lizzie Sullivan; one grandson Edwin Wuertley and one son-in-law Doran Overby infant siblings Ernest and Pauline, 2 brothers, Elmer and Delmer Sullivan; 4 sisters, Ada Scott, Marie Powell, Ida Mae Maggard and Nedria Fiske. She is survived by her husband, Don, of the home; her children, Dianna Hickman and husband Butch, of Kansas City, MO; Rhonda Overby; Dan Allen and wife Jeannie, all of Licking, MO; 5 grandchildren, Candee Luther and husband Steve, PFC Tyler Smith and wife Lara, Melissa Colbert, Ethan Smith and Daronda Overby; 5 great grandchildren, Siara and Cameron Luther, Wyatt Smith and Chase and Jessie Hickman; and 3 step grandchildren and families of Kansas City, MO; 1 brother, Delbert Sullivan; 3 sisters, Ruby Connelly, Lucille Denton and Geraldine Hogan; nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Services were held Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 10:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Max Courtney officiating. Interment was in Smith Cemetery in Big Creek, MO under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

ALICIA NICOLE SMOTHERMAN - Born and died on August 10, 1994 at Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff MO, the daughter of Harold Dale ‘Joe’ SMOTHERMAN and Brenda Gail (NORTON) PIATT. Alicia was preceded in death by her infant sister, Amber LaDale SMOTHERMAN. She is survived by her parents, of Birch Tree MO; her grandparents, Paul and Alice LAWSON of Eminence MO; Jim NORTON of Clarkton MO; Tom and Shirley SMOTHERMAN of Birch Tree MO; great grandmother Pearl WALLACE of Mountain View MO; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held Saturday, August 13, 1994 at the Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree MO with the Rev. Jim ESKEW officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

Ella Amanda Pierce Smotherman - Born May 21, 1923 in Oregon County, Missouri, the daughter of Bluford Alan and Florence Celestine (Summers) Pierce. She departed this life on November 25, 2009 in Birch Tree Place at the age of 86. Ella was united in marriage to Herschel Lloyd Smotherman on January 12, 1942. To this union, two daughters were born, Margie Kaye and Violet Faye. Ella worked at Birch Tree Hardware after her girls finished school. She then worked at Hickory House Restaurant and later at Birch Tree Elementary School for several years. Ella was a wonderful seamstress and did custom sewing in her home for many years. She was also a very talented cook and loved nothing better to have all the family together for a meal. She was a very hospitable lady, always making sure that guests in her home were well taken care of. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Ella was a member of First Baptist Church of Birch Tree. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; two brothers, Ray Pierce and Omer Pierce; and three sisters, Opal Nanney, Sylvia Bay and Faye Gall. She is survived by two daughters, Margie Howell and husband, Eddie, Birch Tree and Violet Martin and husband, Paul, Mountain Home, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Carla Yarber, Greg Howell, Brad Martin and Jessi Johnson; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009 in Yarber Chapel with Tracy Layman officiating. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Birch Tree, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Online guestbook at www.yarbermortuary.com.

Frances Caroline 'Carol' PAYTON Smotherman - Born Dec. 21, 1936, at Puxico, Mo., the daughter of Cecil Payton and Murrell (Hickman) Payton. She passed away Aug. 26, 2009, at her niece’s home in Warrenton, Mo., at the age of 72 years. She was united in marriage to Troy Smotherman on June 16, 1962, at St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Murrell Payton; and one sister, Marilyn (Payton) Heilgtag. She is survived by one stepson, Randy Smotherman and wife Kathy of St. Peters, Mo.; two grandchildren Jimmy Smotherman and Lydia Smotherman both of St. Peters, Mo.; one brother Frank Payton and wife Peggy of Pevely, Mo.; one sister Jean Hubbert and husband Sam of Defiance, Mo.; nieces and nephews Tammy, Teresa, Lisa, Rhonda, Bud, Jimmy, Paul and Troy Lynn; and a host of other family and friends. Carol lived in Pevely, Mo., for several years before moving to Defiance, Mo., to live with her sister and brother-in-law Jean and Sam. In January 2008, Carol moved to Warrenton, Mo., to live with her niece Teresa. Carol enjoyed listening to music and loved reading, especially reading about inner growth and health. She was a devoted Christian and studied the Bible faithfully. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services were held Saturday Aug. 30, 2009, at Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree with Pastor Nick Migliacci officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.
 

MARY 'EDITH' HARROD SMOTHERMAN - Born August 14, 1896 at Oregon County, Missouri the daughter of George Washington and Martha Greer Harrod and passed away Monday, March 13, 1989 at the Birch Tree Nursing Center in Birch Tree, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Thomas P. Smotherman on February 20, 1920 and to this union six children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas, one son, Coy, one infant daughter, three brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by one son, Dale Smotherman of Proctorville, Ohio; four daughters, Juanita Gosnell of Birch Tree, MO; Olive Chaney of Tacoma, Washington; Anna Brown of Pacific, MO; Marian Davis of Richmond, MO; two sisters, Lydia Mithcell of Eminence, MO; Esther Barkley of Winona, MO; 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Edith was baptized at the age of twelve at the Methodist Church at Barnes Chapel.  She was always willing to be of help to anyone in need.  She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 16, 1989 at the Methodist Church of Birch Tree with Rev. Charles Hassell officiating.  Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. 

OSCAR D. SMOTHERMAN - Born March 5, 1922 at Birch Tree, MO the son of William F. and Olga (Kohler) Smotherman. He went to be with the Lord and with his wife Sylvia on January 19, 2008 in Springfield, MO at the age of 85 years. He was united in marriage to Sylvia M. Ledgerwood on July 27, 1947 in Birch Tree, MO and to this union nine children were born; Dale, Donna, Duane, Doris, Geraldine, Rolves, Rolland, Chester and Nicky. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Sylvia of 58 years; five brothers, Albert, Bernard, Raymond, Billy and one infant brother; four sisters, Hazel, Mabel, Maxine and Ruth; and three grandchildren, Neil, Wendy and Jason. He is survived by one brother, Elvin, of St. Louis, MO; two sisters, Gladys Johnson of Fenton, MO and Dorothy Bishop of Maryland Heights, MO; nine children, Dale Smotherman and wife, Wanda, of Birch Tree, MO, Donna Cornman and husband, Bill, of Mountain View, MO, Duane Smotherman and wife, Mary, of Birch Tree, MO, Doris Ellett and husband, Jake, of Mountain View, MO, Geraldine Pittman and husband, Mike, of Mountain View, MO, Rolves Smotherman and wife, Susan, of Birch Tree, MO, Rolland Smotherman and wife, Missy, of Birch Tree, MO, Chester Smotherman and wife, Ralene, of Birch Tree, MO, and Nicky Smotherman and wife, Gail, of Winona, MO; 24 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and a special long-time friend, Vince Rolves and wife, Loretta, of Carlyle, IL. Oscar entered into the service of his country on November 5, 1942. On April 1, 1943 he was transferred to North Africa and served in the European Theatre. He was wounded in battle on November 25, 1943 and was later captured and kept in a POW camp for 18 months. While in the POW camp, he met a lifelong friend, Vince Rolves, which later was considered part of the family. On October 7, 1945 he received a Purple Heart, a European African Middle Eastern Theatre medal with two bronze stars and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2008 in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery, Teresita, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.

Timothy Joseph Snell - Born August 4, 1957 the son of Buford Cecil Snell and Rebecca Frances (Gilliam) Snell. He passed away August 30, 2008 at the age of 51 years and 26 days. He was united in marriage to DeAnn Lamberty on December 27, 1991 at Independence, MO. He was preceded in death by his father Buford Cecil Snell; his grandparents; one infant son Ty Snell; one brother Gilbert Snell; one nephew Joe Snell and one sister-in-law DaleAnn Snell. He is survived by his wife DeAnn Snell of Birch Tree, MO; his mother Rebecca Carnal of Independence, MO; two daughters Nicole Bentley and husband Seth of Independence, MO; and Tracey Snell of Independence, MO; three brothers Steve Snell and wife Denise of Kansas City, MO; Ben Snell of Independence, MO; Bob Snell and wife Karen of Kansas City, MO; one sister-in-law Ingrid Snell of Independence, MO; one granddaughter Sophia Elia Bentley of Independence, MO and a host of other family and friends. Timothy graduated from Truman High School in Independence, MO in 1975. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in February 1976 and served until he was honorably discharged in August 1978. Timothy served in the Air Force Reserves until December 22, 1981. He attended college in Warrensburg and Kansas City, MO. He was employed at the hospitals in Independence, MO where he worked in orthopedics, occupational therapy and surgery. In May 1992 Timothy relocated to Birch Tree, MO where he worked at V&V Processing in Birch Tree, along with various odd jobs including cutting firewood. Tim was an avid fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and NASCAR. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO.

Otto Milton Snelson - Born January 28, 1921 at Bartlett Shannon Co MO. Son of William Suggett Snelson and his second wife, Carrie Johnston Snelson. Otto departed this life April 23, 2009 at Rolla Phelps Co MO. He spent his early life around Winona, later in Kansas City, MO. When he retired from his job he moved to Winona and later moved to Rolla to be with his daughter. He married Sally. They had 2 children: Carrie and Ruth. Otto is survived by his two daughters, 6 grand children, 11 great grand children, 2 brothers; Victor and Dale, 1 sister; Revadale and family and many nieces and nephews. Otto is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mable and husband, Chester; Harven and his wife Margaret; and grand daughter, Renee White. Funeral services were held at 4 PM, April 23, at a Baptist Church in Rolla, MO.   The Current Wave, May 28, 2009.

Dick Snider - Age 78, West Plains - Born June 26, 1931, at Silva MO., to John Henry and Lora Verda Fisher Snider. Mr. Snider died at 6:38 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at his home. On July 16, 1960, he was married at Chula Vista CA, to Judith Lee Mitchell. In April of 1982, Mr. Snider retired from the San Diego Police Department after serving 25 years in law enforcement. He was a Mason, loved woodworking and enjoyed reading. He is survived by his wife, Judith Snider, of the family home; four children, Pamela Snider of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Michael Snider, wife, Stephanie, of Montross, Va., Brian Snider of Seattle, Wash., and Stanley Walthall, wife, Suzanne, of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Lavohn Brackett of Lafayette CA; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; one son, Richard; and one brother, Herschel Snider, precede him in death. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Iva Jane Bernice Orick Snider - Born April 23, 1937, the daughter of Henry Harrison and Mary Anne Ethel (Pendleton) Orick. She departed this life on January 26, 2010 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri at the age of 72 years. She was united in marriage to Billy R. Snider, Sr. in February, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. To this union, five children were born, Billy, James, Deborah, Cheryl, and Renee. Jane enjoyed gardening, quilting, and especially, spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles Orick and Thomas Orick; two sisters, Kathryn Talbert and Julia Hill; one grandson, Dennis Brown; and one niece, Peggy Orick. Survivors include two sons, Billy R. Snider, Jr. and wife, Lorrie, of Rover, MO, and James W. Snider and wife, Jeannie, of Mountain View, MO; three daughters, Deborah F. Renshaw and friend, Dwayne McDonald, of Salem, MO, Cheryl Snider and David Mostajo of High Ridge, MO, and Renee Richison of Mountain View, MO; one brother, Jerry Orick of Doniphan, MO; five sisters, Nevada Neal of Doniphan, MO, Lorine Bolen of Fort Smith, AR, Charlsie Snider of Gideon, MO, Wanda Beasley of Bernie, MO, and Helen Reece of Doniphan, MO; thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and special friend, Jack Norris. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2010 in Yarber Chapel with Bro. Darrell Jones officiating. Interment was in Bernie Cemetery, Bernie, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Online condolences may be made at www.yarbermortuary.com.

PEGGY JEAN FRAUNFELDER SPACEK - Daughter of Clarence and Frances Fraunfelder was born July 22, 1929 at Verdon, Nebraska. She passed from this life at Mountain View Health Care, Saturday, May 27, 2006 making her age 76 years 10 months and five days. She was united in marriage to Mike Spacek, December 24, 1946 making their union together 41 years. To this union, three children, Sandra , Fran and Michael (Butch) were born. Peggy was saved at a Church of Christ tent meeting in Mountain View. She served her Lord faithfully for many years at Oakside Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the Choir. Peggy was a faithful wife, mother and loving grandmother; she received great pleasure spending time with her family and many friends. Some of her favorite pastimes were reading, ceramics, embroidery and watching Paula Dean and the Barefoot Contessa's cooking shows. When Peggy became ill, requiring dialysis in West Plains three times each week, she truly appreciated and enjoyed everyone who volunteered their time to take her for treatment. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Frances, and her husband Mike. She is survived by her three children, Sandra Armfield and husband Gary of Bellville, Illinois, Fran Craig and husband Larry of McLoud, Oklahoma, and Butch Spacek and wife Robin of Summersville, Mo. She is also survived by one brother Bill Fraunfelder of Mountain View, Mo., one sister Judy Stadnyk of Ashland, Wisconsin, six grandchildren, Matt and Brandon Armfield, Amanda and Michael Spacek, Jennifer Ritter and Joe Craig, and six great grandchildren, B.J., Marissa, Rebekah, Kaylee and Elisha Armfield, and Brent Ritter. Services were held Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Chester Webster and Rev. Rick Spacek officiating. Interment was in Oakside Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Josephine Charolette Spacek - Born May 21, 1923 and passed away at her home on Wed., Nov. 12, 1997. Preceding her in death were her parents Marie and John Spacek, four brothers, Otto, Les, Milton, and Mike, three sisters, Pauline, Edna, and Emestine. Surviving is one sister, Elizabeth Roark, of Summersville, three sisters-in-law, Jo Spacek of Mountain. View, Peggy Spacek and Ruby Spacek of Summersville; six nieces; Pat Hugging and husband Roy, Jo Stoops and husband Andy, Kathy Ledgerwood and husband Bill, Sandy Armfield and husband Gary, Fran McGary and husband Roscoe, Barb Newby and husband Dennis; four nephews, Bill Roark and wife Iona, Dave Spacek, Butch Spacek and wife Robin, Richard Spacek and wife Donna, a host of great nieces and nephews, three great-great nieces and three great nephews. They all meant so much to her. Jo accepted the Lord and was baptized in 1935. She worked at BMA Insurance Co. as a clerical worker until she retired. She moved to Summersville in 1988. Jo loved the Lord and attended the Oakside Church faithfully as long as her health allowed. Services were held on Sunday, November 15, 1997 at Oakside Church at 1:00 pm with Rev. Richard Spacek officiating. Burial was in Oakside Cemetery in Summersville.

Alice Mary bates Spence - Born February 8, 1937 in Montier, Missouri, the daughter of Omar Daniel and Dora (Purl) Bates. She died April 3, 2008 in Mountain View Healthcare, Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 71. Alice graduated from Mountain View High School in 1955 and then attended cosmetology school in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Ralph Spence on December 21, 1955 in Columbia, Missouri, and to this union, three children were born, Robert, Tom and Judy. Alice was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family. She enjoyed crocheting and doing crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her parents, Omar and Dory Bates; three brothers, Charles, Chelmer and Carl; two sisters, Alveena Smith and Aleta West; her husband, Ralph Spence; and one grandson, Brett Gaghyan. Survivors include two sons, Robert Spence of West Plains, Missouri and Tom Spence and wife, Lila, of Mountain Grove, Missouri; one daughter, Judy Gaghyan and husband, Dave, of Mountain View, Missouri; two sisters, Alberta Rosenburg and husband, Ed, of Birch Tree, Missouri and Anita Weber of St. Louis, Missouri; one granddaughter, Katie Mounce; one grandson, Tom Spence, Jr.; and one great granddaughter, Bree Gaghyan. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Bro. Myron Aiken officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.

CLOA LAVERNE WILLIAMS SPURGIN - Born December 29, 1925, and entered into heaven at age 83, on March 3, 2009. Cloa Lavern Williams Spurgin was born December 29, 1925 in Eminence, MO, to Clint and Marie (Fry) Williams. Cloa is preceded in death by her parents, Clint and Marie Williams, her husband Dewey Spurgin, infant daughter Dawna Sue, oldest son, Bill Spurgin and daughter-in-law Cathy (Mahan) Spurgin. Brothers Daniel and Walter Williams. She is survived by Robert Thom, dating companion of 15 years with whom she experienced many traveling adventures. Her son John (Becky) Spurgin of Park Hills. Daughters Shareen (Marlin) Knight of Eminence and Tommye LaGrand of Eminence. Her Grandchildren Armand (Donna) Spurgin of Eminence. Justin Spurgin of Eminence. Julie (Todd) Crabdree of Farmington, Sarah (Casey) Thurman of Park Hills, Chris Spurgin of Park Hills. Lucas LaGrand of Eminence. Her Great Grandchildren Joe and Matt Bailey of Eminence. Her true joy and lights of her life, Wyatt and Kadyn Spurgin of Eminence and Baby Chase Crabdree of Farmington. Sister Dawna (the late Wilson) Spurgin of Eminence. Countless nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Cloa's childhood was spent moving frequently due to her father's employment. Their family always attended school and church in each town where they lived. On June 3, 1942, Cloa married Dewey Doyle Spurgin. They resided in the Eminence area until World War II called Dewey to service. During his training, Cloa accompanied him to Salt Lake City, Utah. She worked in a busy, large cafe' and Cloa, never meeting a stranger, made many new friends. They returned to Eminence following WWII. In 1949, the couple moved to Monument, Oregon, where the 1st of their four children, Bill, was born. The couple moved back to the Munsell community in 1950, where their remaining children were born; Shareen, Dawna Sue and John. Several years later, Tommye LaGrand joined Cloa and Dewey's family. Cloa was a devoted Mother, wife, sister and friend. She was a very active member in all aspects of the Eminence First Baptist Church, including teaching Sunday School for 40 years. She enjoyed decorating her home, shopping, reading, cooking and gardening. Her door and table were always open to her many friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held Friday, March 06, 2009 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Rev. Sam Upton officiating. Interment was in Munsell Chapel Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.   ~  Thank You  ~  The family of Cloa Spurgin would like to say thank you for all the prayers, visits, calls, flowers, cards and food we received. Thank you to Dr. Green, the nursing staff, and the Emergency Room Personnel at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View. Special thanks to Mike Gaddy, Brenda and the St. John's Clinic in Eminence for the care she received during her extended illness. Thank you to the Bresslers for the beautiful music and to Rev. Sam Upton for the uplifting and comforting funeral service. Special thanks to the Eminence First Baptist Church for the meal following the funeral service. Thank you to the Duncan Funeral Home and Ronnie Hanger for their services Interment at Munsell Cemetery.

 

WILSON WENDELL SPURGIN - Born February 17, 1923 at Eminence MO to Isaac 'Ike' SPURGIN and Lillie WILSON SPURGIN. He was reunited with them on June 21, 2003 at the age of 80 years. Wilson grew up on a farm in the Munsell community, attended grades 1-8 at Munsell School and graduated from Eminence High School in 1941. During high school he played basketball and baseball. After high school he played both sports on the town teams. He was a very talented pitcher and was offered a tryout in the major leagues but chose instead to get married. In 1942 he was united in marriage to Dawna Lee WILLIAMS. He was inducted into the army during World War II, where he served as a Military Policeman at Fort Knox KY. After the war they returned home to their farm in the Munsell community where they raised hogs and dairy and beef cattle. Wilson built a new home on his farm and then, with his brother Dewey, began building homes for others in the area. Together with his wife Dawna they purchased the Eminence Lumber Company in 1964 and continued their construction business. They built many beautiful homes and businesses including the Duncan Funeral Home. Wilson and Dawna have two sons, Dennis Wilson and Davis Clinton SPURGIN. Their sons have worked side-by-side with Wilson in their family business and have now taken over the Eminence Lumber Company and Spurgin Construction Company. At various times each of his grandchildren have worked in the family business, and Ryan, Brant and Scott continue to do so, which is something Wilson was very proud of. After his retirement, Wilson still remained active in the business until his death. Wilson was preceded in death by his brothers, Dewey and Billy, and both parents, Ike and Lillie SPURGIN. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Dawna, their two sons, Dennis and his wife Kaye, and Davis and his wife Jeannine, all of Eminence; five grandchildren, Francie MCBRIDE and husband Pete, Winona; Brant SPURGIN and wife Mindy, and Ryan, Jessica and Scott SPURGIN, all of Eminence. Wilson also had two great-grandchildren, Trenton 'Buttons' MCBRIDE and Brynne 'Buttercup' SPURGIN. Wilson accepted the Lord on June 4, 2003. This was a great comfort to him and his family. Wilson was a very respected businessman in the community, but he was most well known for his love of his family. Wilson was a devoted, loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved nothing better than having his family gathered around him, which is how he spent his last precious few weeks. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Alan STRINGER officiating. Interment was in the Munsell Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, June 25, 2003.

SENATOR DANNY LEW STAPLES - Born April 1, 1935 at Possum Trot on Story's Creek in Shannon Co MO, to Harvey Ray STAPLES and Edna Opal (SMITH) STAPLES. He departed this life on July 22, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View MO. He was 68 years old. Danny attended rural one-room schools at Angeline and Delaware, and graduated from Eminence High School in 1952. He attended college at Southwest Missouri State University at Springfield MO and at Arkansas State University at Jonesboro AR. Two children, Robin and Richard, were born to Danny during his first marriage to Dorothy GATES. In 1966 Danny married Barbara SALISBURY. Barbara had three children from a previous marriage, Jeannine, Janet and Joe. Danny is survived by his wife Barbara STAPLES of the home; daughter Robin BREWER, Eminence; his mother, Edna STAPLES, Eminence; brother Lynn STAPLES, Eminence; stepdaughters Jeannine SPURGIN, Eminence, and Jan SHAFFER, Georgetown MD, and stepson, Joe SHAFFER, Broken Arrow OK. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey STAPLES, and his son, Richard STAPLES. He has four grandchildren and six step grandchildren. Danny taught school in a one-room schoolhouse for two years. He drove a truck for Pepsi-Cola and for several years he hauled Volkswagens out of New Orleans. Later, Danny and Barbara owned and operated Harvey's Canoe Rental at Alley Spring MO, and he helped his mother run Circle B Campground at Eminence. In January, 1976, he started a long and successful career in the Missouri State Legislature, serving in the House of Representatives until he was elected to the Missouri Senate in 1982. He served as “The Senator from Shannon” in the 20th Senatorial District until term limits ended his career in 2002. Danny was a member of Eminence Methodist Church and was baptized in 1968. He was a member of Scottish Rite, Eminence Lodge #607, Order of the Eastern Star, Current River Chapter, Eminence Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Tourism Commission. Danny was a wonderful husband, son, father and grandfather. He was always full of wit and charm, and he never met a stranger. He will be mourned by all who knew and loved him. He was a dedicated public servant not only to Eminence and Shannon County, but to his constituents in the 20th Senatorial District and to the State of Missouri. Danny, we will miss you. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2003 at First Baptist Church in Eminence with Rev. Carl YOUNGER and Rev. Bud YOUNGER officiating. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until noon on Friday at First Baptist Church. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, July 30, 2003.  

EDNA OPAL SMITH STAPLES - Born Jan. 11, 1909, daughter of Lee Smith and Anna Loftin, on a farm at Big Shawnee near Eminence MO. She was the firstborn of 5 children. She departed this life at the age of 95 years on Oct. 23, 2004 at Mountain View MO. Edna was a member of the Eminence United Methodist Church and was baptized in the Methodist faith in 1971. She attended the primary grades at DeWeese & Story's Creek and it was in these one-room schools that she gained an appreciation of the printed word and her love for learning. She attended Eminence High School for 2 years and at the age of 16 started teaching in a one-room school at Angeline. In all, she taught at Grassy Hollow, Story's Creek, Angeline, Delaware and Eminence elementary schools, and finished her career teaching English at Eminence High School. While she was teaching she attended Missouri State Teacher's College (now SMSU), Peabody College at Nashville TN and received her Bachelors of Science in Education and a Masters in Education in English degrees from Drury University. She retired in 1974 with a total of 42 years of teaching in Shannon County schools. She married Harvey Ray Staples Dec. 4, 1926 and to this union 2 sons were born, Lynn A. Staples in 1930 and Danny L. Staples in 1935. She and Harvey owned and operated Harvey's at Alley Spring for many years. They had a store, skating rink, trampolines, miniature golf, go-carts, horseback riding and cabins. They owned part of what is now a campground at Alley Spring. Edna owned and operated the Circle B Campground for 32 years. After retirement Edna found that there was still much for her to do. She missed teaching but quickly found other opportunities to help others. She belonged to many community organizations, such as Friends of the Library, the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, Current River Chapter 239 Order of the Eastern Star, and many others too numerous to mention. She was 'Keeper of the Ozark Culture' and helped write the Shannon County History books Volumes I & II. She helped start the 'Scenic Rivers Arts & Crafts Show' that just finished its 36th year. It was her community-minded spirit that earned her the Jeffersonian Award in 1994 for community service, and in August 1991 she was inducted into the 'Missouri Pioneer Educators Hall of Fame.' She loved to travel and made three trips to Europe. She had many hobbies, such as quilting, crocheting, knitting and writing. She loved writing poetry and became a published author three times. Her books are 'The Old Red Mill Cookbook', 'Calico Verse' and 'Wolf Over the Ridge.' She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and taught many of them to read. She always considered reading to be the most important skill a teacher could give her students and as a mother and grandmother she imparted that love of reading to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey on Jul. 19, 1963, her grandson Richard Staples on Dec. 22, 1996, her youngest son Danny on Jul. 22, 2003, and three brothers. She is survived by her son Lynn Staples, her sister Verna Wood, and daughter-in-law Barbara Staples, all of Eminence; 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Edna had a long, prosperous life and saw much of the world change. Her span of years covered the days of the buckboard wagon to the computer, the age of information and the space shuttle. Edna was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was a dedicated teacher and spent most of her life in service to others, especially children. She was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. 'A greater legacy she left them, all her handiwork so fair, the way of life we early learned as we watched her work with patient care. Of perseverance, faith and hope, of courage, honesty and trust, so may we to our children leave the values that she gave to us.' Visitation was from 6 to 8 pm at Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with funeral services held at 1 pm Monday, Oct. 25, 2004 with Rev. Bud Younger and Rev. Carl Younger officiating. Interment was the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.

Edna Virginia Dowell Stapleton - Born March 16, 1913 at Trask, MO the daughter of Joseph Flemming Dowell and Iva Haley (Rowlett) Dowell. She passed away June 21, 2008 at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS at the age of 95 years. She was united in marriage to Cicero Henry Stapleton on April 9, 1930 at West Plains, MO and to this union four children were born.  She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Iva Dowell; her husband Cicero; one daughter Marion Freden; one grandson Kenny Brotherton of Wichita, KS; three brothers Pierce Dowell, Sanford Dowell and one infant brother; and three sisters Hazel Cook, LaVerna Schottel and Jody Vickers. She is survived by her son David Stapleton and wife Kay of Pismo Beach, CA; two daughters Evelyn Powell of Lenexa, KS; Elaine Cheek and husband Thurman of Wichita, KS; 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren; one sister Alice Cunningham of Mountain View, MO; and a host of other family and friends. Virginia attended the United Methodist Church in Mountain View, MO when she lived in the area. She had been residing at Lake Point Nursing Home in Wichita, KS for the last 5 years. Virginia was a seamstress and retired from Montgomery Ward after many years of employment. She was an accomplished artist, and painting was her passion. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in memory of Edna Virginia Stapleton to the Mountain View Senior Center in Mountain View, MO or to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center, 929 N. St. Francis, 8th Floor, N.W., Wichita, KS 77215 (800) (767-4965). Visitation for Edna Virginia Stapleton will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 6PM to 8PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Pastor Kathy Osiel officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.

EARNIE MATTHEW STARK - Son of Matthew N. Stark and Mary L. Gale Stark, was born at St. Louis, MO, February 8, 1950. Earnie passed away at his home near Summersville, Monday morning, April 16, 2007, at age 57 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Earnie was united in marriage to Bettiann Young, December 8, 1972. She brought to their marriage 3 children, Eric, Jeffry, and Christopher, all of the St. Louis area. In 1989, Earnie was baptized at the Bethel Community Church in Summersville, MO. When his step-father, Forrest Stark, became ill, Earnie helped his mother, Mary, care for Forrest, allowing him to be at home. After Forrest’s death, Earnie helped his mother, Mary, by running errands, caring for the house and yard, or anything else that needed to be done. Earnie like to visit with his friends and family. Teasing his sisters, Glenda, Brenda, and Kay, was his favorite pastime. His hobbies included watching Cardinal Baseball and Rams Football. He liked to listen to Merle Haggard. Often he would watch his favorite team play listening to Merle at the same time. He enjoyed watching wildlife from the large window in the house. Family times were important to Earnie; he enjoyed playing and teasing his nieces and nephews. Earnie enjoyed picking on the girls who were his friends. Earnie was willing to help anyone in need, often by laying carpet and linoleum for them. Those preceding Earnie in death are his father, Matthew N. Stark; step-father, Forrest Stark; his paternal grandfather and grandmother, Henry and Sarah Stark; and his maternal grandfather and grandmother, Calvin and Iva Gale. He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Stark, sister, Glenda M. Belew, both of Summersville, MO; brother, Chuck Stark, and wife, Jan, of St. Louis, MO; sisters, Brenda F. Pitts and fiancee, Johnny Moffett, of St. Louis, MO; and Linda K. Beason of Florissant, MO; his aunts, Nova Neal, Orpha and Robert Burns, Irma and Mark Stark, Bonnie Mathis, Nadine Stark, and Ruth and Delmar Tuttle; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Earnie will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew him. Services were held Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Brad Wallace officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.

MARTHA ELIZABETH 'BETTY' STARK - Daughter of Albert and Lucinda Hart, was born near Eminence on December 6, 1891 and departed this life June 9, 1965 at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 3 days.  She accepted Christ at an early age and lived a devoted Christian life. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Winona.  Her only son died in infancy. She leaves 6 daughters: Daisy Mooney of Eminence, Elva Myers, Jean Weaver, Pauline Smith, Ellen Link and Ethel McDonald, all of Winona; 28 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren, 5 brothers: John Hart of Winona, Bob Melvin and Perry of Van Buren and Alfred of St. Louis; 1 aunt, Laura Parker of Ironton.  In addition to a host of other relatives she leaves countless friends to whom she was known as “Aunt Betty”, and because of her special love for children she was known to them as “Granny Stark”.  Funeral services were conducted on Friday in the Winona Baptist Church with Brother Holland in charge. Burial was at Mt. Zion under the direction of Duncan Funeral home. ~ Mrs. Betty Starks departed this life at her home in Winona on June 9, 1965 at the age of 73 years. Her six daughters were at her bedside. Mrs. Starks resided in Winona the greater part of her lifetime and was much loved and respected by everyone who knew her. Out of town friends and relatives her for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weaver, Mr. Troy Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fair, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tucker of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hart and others of Arkansas, Bob, Melvin and Perry Hart of Van Buren, Alfred Hart of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McDonald and family and Tommy McDonald of Salinas, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Glen Weaver of Houston, Roger Weaver of Jefferson City, (obit ends here) 

ROBERT DEAN STARK - Son of the late Lester Clarence and Maggie May Wilson Stark, was born April 7, 1945 in Raymondville, Missouri. He passed away at his home in Birch Tree, Missouri surrounded by his loving family Thursday morning April 27, 2006, making his age 61 years and 20 days. He was united in marriage to Treva Olene Smith on March 22, 1965 in Houston, Missouri, making their union together 41 years. To this union, six children were born: Pam, Rocky, Debbie, Barb, Shawn and Danielle. Robert worked in the logging woods with his sons. He also drove a truck over the road for several years. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved to spend time with his wife and children. Most of all, he was especially proud of his grandchildren and spent as much time with them as he could. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Maggie; one sister, Wilma; and one brother, Johnny. Robert is survived by his wife, Treva Stark of the home; his children, Pam Tuttle of Summersville, Missouri, Rocky Stark of Birch Tree, Missouri, Debbie Pendegraft of Mountain View, Missouri, Barb Bland and husband Daniel of Birch Tree, Missouri, Shawn Stark and wife Lynette of Birch Tree, Missouri, Danielle Stark of Birch Tree, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, Cody Pendegraft, Cory (Catus) Wallace, Stoney Stark, Britany Pendegraft, Heather Pendegraft, Waylon Tuttle, Kerah Stark, James Stephson, Kyle Stark, Londan Bland, Kagan Norris, Trinity (Gopher) Stark and Nathan Norris. He is also survived by six brothers and four sisters. Those that knew Robert knew he had many friends and family who he love to spend time visiting with. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 11:00 am at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View, Missouri with Bro. Bobby McVicker officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] 

JUANITA MAE MCGEE STATON - A Prineville, Oregon resident, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2006 at Pioneer Memorial Chapel, in Prineville, Oregon. She was 84 years old. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Prineville Funeral Home. Pastor Dusty FLEGEL will be officiating. Private burial will be held at Juniper Haven Cemetery. Juanita was born in Birch Tree Shannon Co MO, on October 9 1922 to Charlie and Ruie (KELLEY) MCGEE. She attended school in Birch Tree, Missouri. She married George STATON in Birch Tree, Missouri on July 29, 1940. They moved to Prineville in 1950 from Birch Tree. She enjoyed bowling, cooking, and bingo, and working in the vegetable garden. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She also enjoyed working in the potato harvest working on a combine and worked at Burnnett Box in Prineville. She loved Bowling, and traveled all over the State of Oregon with her bowling team. In 1993 her team won the Oregon State Women's Bowling Association Championship. Juanita is survived by her sons; Loyd D. and his wife Maria STATON, Charles T. STATON, Billy Eugene (Sonny) STATON all of Prineville. Brother, Don MCGEE of Birch Tree, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Bernard, Jack , Olin, Ganes MCGEE, and sister Martha HESTER. Memorial contributions may be made to Pioneer Memorial Hospice. Arrangements are in the care of the Prineville Funeral Home.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

BESSIE J. HAYNES STEARNS - Born Dec. 30, 1931 to James Edward 'Willis' HAYNES and Virgie Lee (BRAWLEY) HAYNES at Hurricane Creek Oregon Co MO. She passed away Jan. 11, 2001 at West Plains Howell Co MO. She married Frank E. STEARNS June 17, 1950 in Piggott, AR, and had two children, Frank, Jr. and Carol. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband Frank, her parents Willis and Virgie, two brothers Leo and Cleo HAYNES, sister Ava Eunice GOODFELLOW, and nephew Cary HAYNES. She is survived by her children Junior STEARNS, Winona MO, Carol DILLON and Roger, Eminence MO, sister Nance NEAL, brother Coe HAYNES and Carolyn; grandchildren, Larry and Gayla (NEEDELS) PHIPPS, Stacy and Bobbie BARNES, Caren STEARNS and Ronnie, Jerry and Valerie (NEEDELS) HANGER, Jimalee and Mark SARTIN; great-grandchildren, Nikki, Logan, Lucas, Mason, Hunter, McKenzi, Jacob, Brandi, Toni, Melissa, Sammy Jo, and great-great-granddaughter Victoria. Bess and Frank owned and operated The Outpost Tavern in Winona MO for many years. Bess made many friends, and will be remembered for her lovely smile and wry humor, and of course, her hugs and kind words. She could be stern when she needed to be, but overall she was caring and loving to everyone she met. She will be missed. Burial was in Falling Spring Cemetery Greer Oregon Co MO.  Sources for this information: Adapted from Findagrave.com, personal knowledge. 

Frank Edward  'JUNIOR' Stearns - Born May 23, 1951 at Granite City, IL the son of Frank Edward Stearns and Bessie Jerlin (Haynes) Stearns. He passed away January 22, 2008 at Winona, MO at the age of 56 years. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Vermillion in 1972, to this union one daughter, Karen, was born. Later, he was united in marriage to Shirley Goforth on May 10, 1991. After her passing, he later married Mavis McIntire on May 16, 2005 at Piggott, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Bessie Stearns; and his first wife Shirley Stearns. Junior is survived by his wife Mavis Stearns of Winona, MO; two sons Andrew Phillips of Winona, MO and Jerry Hanger and wife Valerie of Winona, MO; two daughters Jimalee Sartin and husband Mark of Winona, MO and Karen Michelle Stearns of Austin, TX; six grandchildren Brandi Black and husband Chris, Toni Sartin, Melissa Farris and husband Steven, Sammie Jo Hanger, Jacob Hanger and McKenzie Pryor; three great grandchildren Victoria Qualls, J. Douglas Qualls IV, and Kelton Sartin; one sister Carol Lee Dillon and husband Roger of Eminence, MO; his mother-in-law Betty McIntire of Winona, MO; one nephew Larry Phipps and wife Gayla of Winona, MO; one niece Stacy Barnes and husband Bobbie of Mountain View, MO; and a host of other family and friends. Junior attended Winona Elementary School and graduated from Winona High School in 1969. He entered the United States Navy on May 27, 1969 and was honorably discharged on November 1, 1972. Junior was a craftsman and worked in Texas in construction, roofing and the oil fields. In 1999 he bought Miley Hardware in Winona which he renamed Jacob's Hardware and continued to operate until his time of death. He was a bail bondsman and ran the local U-Haul Rental in Shannon County, MO. Junior entered as an apprentice in the Eminence Masonic Lodge #607 on December 2, 1999 and passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft on January 6, 2000. He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on March 2, 2000. He joined the Shriners on April 30, 2001. Junior became the Worshipful Master of Eminence Lodge #607 on May 20, 2004 and became affiliated to the Woodside Lodge #387 in Thomasville, MO on February 15, 2006. Junior was well known in the area for always helping anyone who needed help. He sat most of the Veteran's Monuments in the Shannon County area. Junior volunteered his time and expense in doing this as a tribute to the families of the Veterans. He loved to go fishing with Mavis, Andrew and Jacob. Junior loved to spend time with his animals. He loved his family and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Monday, January 28, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Darrell Derryberry officiating. Interment was in the Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the Direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.

GEORGE HERBERT SULLIVAN - Son of Hugh L. and Lida Sullivan was born at Winona, Missouri, on May 13, 1903, and departed this life at his home in Van Buren, Missouri on the 30th day of December, 1963.  He was united in marriage to Zelpha Wollard, of Ellsinore, Missouri, on the 23rd day of August, 1930. To this union three children were born, Jacquelyn Beryl, James Kipling and Kathryn Maureen. He was preceded in death by two children, Jacquelyn and James, his father and mother and two brothers, Will H. Sullivan and Charles E. Sullivan.  His is survived by his widow and daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Thornton, and a granddaughter, Susan, a sister, Mrs. C.M. Miller and two brothers, Ray H. Sullivan and Herman L. Sullivan, a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and a host of friends.  Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Winona, Missouri, on January 1, 1964, with Reverend Earl Sigler officiating and interment was at the Pine Lawn cemetery.

Joseph Allen Sullivan - Age 42, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at Faith Assembly of God Church in West Plains with interment in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Mo., under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains. He was born April 10, 1965, in Mountain View, Mo., the son of Leland and Rita (Patterson) Sullivan. He died Dec. 20, 2007, at 6:47 p.m. at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains. He was married to Joyce Banks and was owner and operator of ARM Enterprises sawmill. He was a former member of the Mountain View-Birch Tree school board and a member of Faith Assembly of God in West Plains. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the family home; daughter Fawna Vermillion of the home; two sons, Jason Allen Sullivan and Robert Trevor Sullivan of the family home; his parents, Leland and Rita Sullivan of Mountain View; four brothers, Jeff Sullivan and wife LaDonna of West Plains, Ray Sullivan and wife Darla of Willow Springs, Mark Sullivan and wife Rhonda of Mountain View, and Brendan Sullivan and wife Jackie of Arvada, Colo. He was preceded in death his grandparents. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the college fund for his children and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

LIDA SULLIVAN  Resolutions of Respect -- In memory of Sister Lida Sullivan
Whereas Almighty and Eternal God in his wisdom has been pleased to remove from the cares and troubles of earthly existence to a state of eternal happiness and joy one of the beloved members of Shannon Chapter No. 274 Order of the Eastern Star, thereby weakening the chain by which we are united, and whereas Sister Sullivan was highly esteemed as a citizen and was a faithful member of our Fraternity, therefore, be it resolved that as members of Shannon Chapter No. 274 we recognize in her death a serious loss to our Order, we acknowledge her ability, fidelity and integrity, and as a Chapter honor her memory.
Resolved, that we extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy and condolence in their great loss, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, a copy be furnished the Winona paper, and one be spread at length on the records of our Chapter.
No one hears the door that opens,
When He come to make his call,
Soft as loosened leaves of roses
One by one our loved ones fall.
-- Committee: Etta Rucker, Ollie Hoover

LIDA SULLIVAN  -- Resolutions of Respect
In memory if (sic) Sister Lida Sullivan, who departed this life Oct. 7, 1955.
“Gone unto the land upon whose peaceful shore
There rest no shadow, falls no stain,
Where those who meet shall part no more,
And those long parted meet again.”
The Angel of Death has entered our midst and we are called to mourn the loss of a faithful friend and co-worker. May the gloom of the sorrowing ones be dispelled by the promise:  “I am the Resurrection and the Life, sayeth the Lord; He that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live, and he that liveth and believeth in me shall never die.”
Resolved, that Shannon Rebekah Lodge No. 272 I.O.O.F., Winona, Missouri, in testimony of our loss, drape its charter in mourning for the allotted time, and that we tender the family our deepest sympathy in their affliction and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, one to the local newspaper, and one in the minutes of our lodge.
Virginia Kuessner, Mary Weaver, Alice Baldwin, Committee.

LONA MERLE GANN SUMMER - Born March 20, 1944 in Granite City, Illinois to Luther and Eva Gann. She passed away at age 61 on January 9, 2006 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Bill H. Summer and children, Jonny, Mary and Linda. She leaves behind children Charles P. Summer, Deborah L. (Summer) Campbell, son in law Bryan Campbell, 7 grandchildren Erika, Kelly, Jason, Deric, Alyson, Cameron and Paige. Lona will be fondly remembered by her family and friends. A memorial service was held at the Arroll Church on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 2pm in Arroll, Missouri. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the First National Bank in Mountain View, Missouri to cover expenses. Arrangement were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Nora Mae Farrow Summer - Born to Leland and Loca Randle Farrow on August 23, 1919 in Summersville, MO. She passed away January 12, 2007 at Mountain Health Care making her age 87 Years, 4 months, and 20 days. Nora Mae was united in marriage February 5, 1937 to C.H. Tinker Summer. She had seven children. Nora Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Tinker; two sons, Dennis Denny Summer, and infant Everitt; one daughter, Pauline Stewart; one son-in-law, Gary Terrill; her brother, George Farrow; two sisters, Gladys House, and Lelah Smith; three granddaughters, infant Lana Summer, infant Joyce Stewart, Kim Stewart, and one grandson, Paul Bull Stewart. Nora Mae is survived by her children, Jerry Summer and wife, Billie, of Ozark, MO; Kay Howell and husband, Bill, of Hartshorn, MO; Faye Terrill of Summersville, MO; Charles Summer and wife, Deanna, of Summersville, MO. She has ten grandchildren; Mike, Doug, Jimmy, Paula, Keith, Debbie, Billy, Chris, Ryna, and Charlie, and seventeen great grandchildren; Andrew, Lawfton, Treyton, Bobby, Robin, Anthony, Tessa, Cody, Amanda, Shelby, Jamie, Brandi, Samantha, Kenzy, Bobbi Jo, Skyler and Hayden; three great great-grandchildren, Jacob, Destiny and baby, Evie. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Marie Farrow. Nora Mae has a special niece whom she loved as her own, LaDonna Greg Tranbarger of Mountain View, and a host of other nieces and nephews. Nora Mae professed her faith at an early age. She spent her life in and around Summersville. She was a devoted wife to Tinker, and loving mother and grandmother to her own, as well as many others along the way. She spent the last few years at Mountain View Healthcare in Mountain View, MO, where she made many friends and had some special times. Nora will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our loss will be Heaven’s gain. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 3 PM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. John Atchison officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.

JOHN R. SUMMERS - Born in Eminence Shannon Co MO, on May 27, 1908, the son of John and Laura (SHEDD) SUMMERS. He passed away on November 18, 1983 at the age of 75 years. He resided in Granite City IL at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Susan, who passed away May 16, 1976. He is survived by one sister, Avis KAYSER, Belleville IL; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, November 23, 1983.

RICHARD LEE SUMMER - Age 79, of Silva, died March 14, 2009, at Poplar Bluff regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Aug. 16, 1929, in Artesia, Calif., son of the late Burl and Stella Banks. He was married to Donna Jean Sudbring on Aug. 15, 1959. Mr. Summer served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force. He was a freight truck driver. He is survived by two sons, Michael Summer, Caseyville, IL., Matthew Summer, U.S. Navy, stationed in Japan; one daughter, Lisa Summer, Collinsville, IL., one brother, John James Summer, Devol, Okla.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Ferdinand Ray Summer, and one brother, earl Dean Summer. The funeral was held March 17 at ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, with rev. Willis Guess officiating. Pallbearers were Michael Summer, Bill Bennett, Harold Twidwell, Shelby Thornhill, Jerry Tibbs and Wayne Meyers. Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery, Eminence, with full military honors. 

WANDA LAHMEYER SUMMERS - Born at Fremont, Mo. on August 29, 1935 and departed this life on November 16, 1980 at 12:50 a.m. in DePaul Hospital St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 45 yrs. 2 mos. and 17 days. She was the daughter of Ethel Woodward and William Lahmeyer.  On Jan. 28, 1956 she was united in marriage with Earl Dean Summers and to this union came one daughter, Jeri Lynn.  Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Dean and father, Bill.  She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter and son-in-law, Jeri and Mark Deatherage and her two grandchildren who were the joy of her life, Lori Lynn and Billy, her mother and step father, Ethel and Byron Woodward, her two sisters Lorene Lahmeyer Handley and Beverly Woodward Meagher and brother, James Herbert Lahmeyer, her brothers-in-law, Jim Handley, John Meagher, Joe Faulkenberry and sister-in-law Sally Lahmeyer and her aunt and uncle Beulah and Harley Wagner. She will also be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and a host of friends.  

Elmer Floyd Sutherland - Born March 5, 1908 near Logan’s Creek in Reynolds County, MO to Will and Sally (Strouthers) Sutherland. He passed away October 2, 1998 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO at the age of 90 years 6 months and 27 days. Elmer was married to Pauline Counts and to this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, James Sutherland, one grandson, Ronnie Wilkins, two great-granddaughters, Brandy Wilkins and Wendy Wilkins. He is survived by two daughters, Mildred Johnson of Clinton, MO and Eula Grimes of Horseshoe Bend, AR; eight Grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren and four Great-Great- Step-Grandchildren. Elmer loved spending time outdoors, especially in the log woods. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Elmer always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He had a wonderful sense of humor and often played practical jokes. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Many special evenings were spent with his grandchildren in an entertaining game of pitch. He lived in the Winona area all his life and will be sadly missed by everyone eho knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 5, 1998 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona. Interment was in the Rader Cemetery in Delaware under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. NOTE: He married also Lenora Irene Conner and Edna Edith McAdams 15 Feb 1965. No children by either of his other marriages.

MAYO CHARLOTTE KELLEY SUTTON - Born July 29, 1925 on Rocky in Shannon County, Missouri to Charles Wesley Kelley and Jesse ( Windsor ) Kelley. She departed this life on September 14, 2007 at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains , MO surrounded by her loving, devoted family. She was 82 years old. Mayo attended grade school at Eminence and Owls Bend and attended High School at Eminence and graduated from Winona High School in 1945. She attended Southwest Missouri State Teacher's College in Springfield , MO from 1945 to 1948 and received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 1948. She began her teaching career in 1948 at Anderson , MO , and she taught there for two years. She began teaching in Eminence, MO in the fall of 1952. She retired in 1982 after more than 30 years of teaching. She was united in marriage to Euel Leo Sutton on September 17, 1949 and to this union two daughters were born: Sharon Lynne Holland of West Plains , MO , and Marcella Ruth Jordan of Jefferson City , MO. Mayo was preceded in death by her husband, Euel; her parents, Charles and Jesse Kelley; her brother Alfred; her sisters, Virginia and Murrel; her father and mother-in-law, Frank and Lucille Sutton; a sister-in-law, Alma Ruth McBride; and two brothers-in-law, Pete McBride and Gordon Medley. She is survived by her two daughters and their families: Sharon and her husband Bob, and their children Christy Gardner (husband Tom), Rodney Holland (wife Amy), and Lyndsay Holland: great grandchildren, Makenzie, Tommi Lynne and Ty Gardner. She also leaves to mourn her passing her other daughter Marcella Jordan and her husband Dan, and their children, the twins Todd Jordan (wife Ashley) and Tiffany Taggart (husband Jake) and Stacy Jordan (wife Amanda); great grandchildren, Abrah and Jonah Taggart and Madison, Hailey, and Devin Jordan. Mayo also has a surviving sister-in-law Doris Medley, and nieces and nephews. Mayo enjoyed sewing, fishing and going to festivals with Euel; making crafts, cooking for her family and she enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors. For the last 10 years of her life, she enjoyed playing golf. But most of all, she enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family. She was a loving mother and wife and a blessed Mamma. She accepted Christ into her life at an early age. Memorial Services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday September 22, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Eminence, MO with David Fowler officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO. A private family burial will be held at the Munsell Cemetery.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

WILLIAM L. 'BILL' SUTTON - Born at Birch Tree, Missouri May 28, 1925. His father was Henry Harvey Sutton, mother was Docia May (Helvey) Sutton. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sisters, Betty Lou and Mary Francis; one infant brother, John D., one half brother, Vollie, four brothers, Woodrow, Joe, Roy Lee and Walter; one sister Emma Jean Johns. Bill is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Norma (Sconce) Sutton. They were united in marriage June 17, 1945 in Jackson, Missouri. He is also survived by their two children, daughter Sharon (Jerry) Million of Farmington, Missouri and son Michael Sutton of Dittmer, Missouri. Also surviving are brother, Jerry Sutton of Salem, Missouri, sisters, Doris Wisdom of Salem, Missouri, Gertie Carver of Farmington, Missouri and Kathryn Baker of Cuba, Missouri. Bill and Noima have four grandchildren, Kevin Million, Jana (Million) Bell, Debbie (Sutton) :Euthauser and Deanna (Sutton) Schoendienst. There are seven great grandchildren, Megan Bell, Brandon Bell, Lindsey Martin, Brooke Wiley, Paige Million, Jordyn Million and Nick Schoendienst. Bill proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II on the Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise in the South Pacific. He was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services were held March 28, 2006 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, Missouri at 2pm with Alan Stringer and Johny Sconce officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday, March 28, 2006 from 10 until 12 noon. Interment was at the Munsell Cemetery in Eminence, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Eminence, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.

ARTIE ACHSA DEATHERAGE SWINEY - Born January 13, 1915 at Ink, Missouri the daughter of James Thomas 'J.T.' DEATHERAGE and Eva (COX) DEATHERAGE. She passed away Sunday, March 18, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO at the age of 92 years. She was united in marriage to SWINEY on July 16, 1932 at West Plains, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roy on January 16, 1972 and her two brothers Howard DEATHERAGE and J.L. 'Buck' DEATHERAGE. She is survived by her sister Maudeline HENSLEY and husband Jessie K. of Rolla, MO; her nieces and nephews Elizabeth SANDLIN and husband Randy of Eminence, MO; Mark DEATHERAGE and wife Jerri of Wyoming; Ronnie DEATHERAGE and wife Diane of Portland , OR ; Jim DEATHERAGE and wife Joan of Springfield , MO; JayeLea PREWETT and husband Randy of Lynchburg, MO; and Jim CHILTON and wife Sue of Jonesboro, AR. Artie graduated from Eminence High School. She taught school for three years at Forest Glen School. She worked as a supervisor at the Angelica Uniform Factory in Eminence, MO for several years. She worked as a caseworker with the Missouri Division of Family Services and retired in 1985 after 20 years of employment. Artie was a member of the West Eminence Christian Church. She enjoyed reading and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO at 10:00 am with Bro. Grady Todd officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery at Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral home of Eminence, MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Wed Jun 13 21:52:52 2007.

Tony Earl Swiney - Age 88, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on January 24, 2008. Tony Swiney, a beloved husband and father and grandfather, was born on March 17, 1919 to Benjamin Swiney and Mary Deatherage Swiney in Black Hill, Missouri. He was also proud to be a direct descendent of Daniel Shedd of England who arrived at this country's shores in approximately 1640. He married Eunice Cox on April 21, 1946 and she survives him. Mr. Swiney began his teaching career in a one room school house in southern Missouri. He continued his teaching career at Jefferson High School in Columbia, Missouri where he taught social studies. He held a Bachelors of Science in Education from the University of Missouri Ð Columbia. Tony proudly served his country for more than 20 years. He was a veteran of three wars, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. His military career also included serving with the 880th Battalion of the Airborne Engineers in the South Pacific. He also served with the Strategic Air Command in England and at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington D.C. Tony Swiney was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1955. During his retirement he enjoyed participating in volunteer mission trips to Arizona and Texas. His travels also took him around the world and through all 50 states. He took pleasure in camping with his family, fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and four sisters. His son, Benjamin Daniel Swiney, also precedes him in death. Survivors include his two daughters; Jennifer Rose Swiney and Tonya Lane DeLapp, and seven grandchildren; Anthony Delcau, Rachel Knafo, Nicholas, Rebecca, Daniel, Christina and Thomas DeLapp. Memorial contributions are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation and funeral services were held Monday, January 28, 2008 under the direction of Nilson Funeral Home in Columbia at the Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Evans officiating. Graveside Services with Military Honors were held Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.

WILLARD FRANKLIN SWINEY - Age 75, of Columbus, Georgia died February 14, 1991 at the Medical Center in Columbus. Graveside services were held February 16, 1991 at 4 pm in the Park Hill Cemetery according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Inc. Mr. Swiney was born January 18, 1916 in Shannon County, Missouri, son of Benjamin, and Mary Swiney.  He had lived in Columbus, GA since 1956, and was a Army veteran of WWII.  He retired in 1973 with 30 years service with the Civil Service at Ft. Benning, as Management Analysis Officer Force Development Division.  He was a member of Temple Baptist in Columbus, and a Member of the VFW Post #665, and the American Legion Post  #35. Survivors include his wife Wilma J. Swiney of Columbus, GA; daughter Faye McCoy of Columbus, GA; son Stanley S. Swiney of Columbus, GA; three sisters: Pauline Seaman of Kirkwood, MO; Lorene George of Florissant, MO; and Sally Deering of Maryland Heights, MO; two brothers; Tony Swiney of Columbia, MO; Mack Swiney of Creve Coeur, MO; and three grandchildren.