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Catherine ADAMS Bailey - Passed from this life to the unknown at 3:30 last Friday morning, Dec. 3. Catherine Adams Bailey was born near Bradfordsville KY Oct. 24, 1820, and therefore was 77 years, 1 month and 10 days old at her death. She professed faith in Christ at the age of 16 and has lived a devoted Christian life up to her death. Miss Adams was united in marriage to Richard M. Bailey Feb. 12, 1840. She was the mother of twelve children, four of whom preceded her to the brighter land many years ago. She leaves an aged husband, eight children and fifty-five grandchildren to mourn her departure.  ~ A Friend.  The Current Wave, Dec. 9, 1897.

David 'Beetle' Bailey - A life long resident of Willow Springs unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at the Ozark Medical Center in West Plains. Born to Lena Wake and David Bailey June 17, 1983, in Springfield, Mo., he was 25 years old. David grew up in Willow Springs and attended the local schools and was a graduate of Willow Springs High School. He worked for UPS as a desk clerk and also on the loading dock. He was described as a hard worker who absolutely loved his job. David had many enjoyments in his life; however, he especially enjoyed all kinds of sports and riding his motorcycle. But what gave him the greatest enjoyment was and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. David was preceded in death by his grandparents Doris and Estel Wake, cousins Danny Collins and Brian Cash Collins, and his uncle Donald Collins. He is survived by his mother Lena Wake of Willow Springs; his sister, Aimee Cunningham and her husband Jonathan and their children Brady and Chloe also of Willow Springs. He is further survived by his father, David Bailey of Pitkin, La., and brother Heath, also of Pitkin, La. He also leaves behind his aunts Bonnie Cain of Alpine, Texas, and Juanita Collins of Willow Springs, as well as numerous cousins in both Missouri and Texas and many, many friends. Funeral services for David will be held Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Westside Family Life Center, located at 1274 County Road in Willow Springs. A family night and visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Willow Funeral Home, located at 106 E. Third Street in Willow Springs. Interment will follow Friday’s service at the Little Zion Cemetery in Douglas County, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.

Della Cornelia Nash Bailey - Born June 7, 1911 at Eminence, MO the daughter of George Washington Nash and Mary Ellen (Dixon) Nash. She passed away May 10, 2008 at Rolla, MO at the age of 96 years.  She was united in marriage to Leonard E. Bailey on December 24, 1924 at Eminence, MO and to this union six children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leonard; two sons Earl Gene Bailey and James Odell Bailey; five brothers Clifford, Jasper, Harley, William, and Hurley; and two sisters Nora and Vytrolith. She is survived by one son David Lindell Bailey of Birch Tree, MO; three daughters Donna Wittman of Key Largo, FL; Sharon DeIbero of Rolla, MO; and Debra Midiri and husband Tony of Wright City, MO; 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Della's first love was family & friends. Her second was writing journals on current events, containing information about the latest wars, presidential elections, space flights and world disasters. She also kept journals on her many trips and  adventures that she began later in life. Della's life was full raising her family until she was 50. She then went to work for Dr. Penton Wilson in Eminence as his medical assistant. She was instrumental in building and developing the Fellowship Tabernacle Church in West Eminence, and was superintendent for many years. She was a member of the South Central Assemblies of God Organization. As she approached her late 60's & early 70's, she began a self-renewal. She studied art & left some beautiful paintings for the enjoyment of her family. She studied and received her GED and Driver's license, began traveling and even pierced her ears!  She loved life, and life loved her. She found something of interest and enjoyment in each day. She has left each of us with a fond memory of a remarkable and loving lady. Della's greatest love is Jesus, with whom she has chosen to spend the rest of eternity, and in him, can enjoy all things forever. God Speed... Visitation will be Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 1PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO. Funeral Services will be on Saturday May 17, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Minister Keith Bailey officiating. Interment will be in Munsell Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO. 

JOHN CURRIE BALDWIN - Age 68, son of Loren James Baldwin and Alice Elizabeth (CURRIE) BALDWIN, was born Jan. 19, 1935, at Dallas, Texas. He died Aug. 21, 2003, at his home at Summersville. He served in the Navy from June 6, 1954, until March 1974. He married Beverly A. (BARE) BALDWIN April 22, 1968. They had three children. Mr. BALDWIN was a member of the First Christian Church in Summersville and enjoyed every aspect of farming. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Steven Jon BALDWIN; and one brother, Frank BALDWIN. Surviving are his wife of 35 years; his children, Beverly 'Bev' FISKE of Summersville and Thomas 'Butch' BALDWIN of Licking; two sisters, Sarah Ann DALE of Winona and Velma ADIER of Bismark; one brother, Gale BALDWIN of Rockford, Ill.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were Aug. 24 at the First Christian Church in Summersville with Paul HAMM officiating. Burial was in the Flat Rock Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

DWAIN DAVE BALES - Age 91, of Kingtown Road Lenoir, North Carolina, died Monday, November 23, 1998 at Wilkes Regional Hospital. Born on October 15, 1907, in Carter County, Missouri, he was the son of the late Lewis Bales and Florence Rector Bales. In addition to his two parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers. Before retiring to North Carolina, he was a long time resident of Winona, Missouri. Survivors are his wife Blanch Arnold Bales; seven daughters:  Thelma Tammy Bales Rayle of Huntsville, AL., Louise Bales Garig of Fenton, MO; Jeanne Bales Enloe of Lenoir, NC, Mabel Bales Petry of Granite Falls, NC, Sandra Bales Grant of Hudson, NC, Dorothy Bales Mugrage of Morganton, NC, Jonice Bales Bosch of Granite Falls, NC, and two sons, James Bales of Lenoir, NC, and Dwain Lee Bales of Hudson, NC, brother Eugene Bales of Fremont, MO, sister Elsie Sanders of East St. Louis, IL, 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A private graveside service was held at 2:00 PM on November 25 at the family cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Hensley  officiating. Memorials may be made to the Cadwell Community College and Technical Institute Foundation, PO Box 600, Lenoir, NC 28645 or the Lenoir Church of God, 1786 Hickory Blvd. NC 28645. Pendry's Funeral Home in Lenoir was in charge of the arrangements.    

EULA MAUDE GARDNER BALES - Born November 18, 1909, at Winona, Missouri, the daughter of Silas Campbell Gardner and Rosa Belle Rich .  She departed this life March 8, 1994, at her home in Camdenton, Missouri, at the age of 84 years. She was united in marriage to Donald Bryan Bales on December 14, 1927, at Jefferson City, Missouri.  To this union three children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Don in 1961; two brothers, Compton and Archer Gardner; and three sisters, Margaret Bockman, Adeline Hickman and Rose Marie Burrows. She is survived by one son, Jay G. Bales of Mansfield, Ohio; two daughters, Mary Margaret Mosley of Pasadena, TX; and Estella 'Teddie' Larsen of Laramie, WY; four sisters, Irene Bolin of Eugene, OR; May Margaret Palmer of Overland Park, KS; Annabelle Martens of Davenport, Iowa; and Katheryn Fisher of Springfield, MO; fourteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Our mother, always a lady, instilled in we three children, qualities that we will always be grateful to her for: those of integrity, honesty and caring for others.  She was a loving wife and mother and a constant friend to all who knew her.  The words of the hymn, 'God be with you till we meet again,' has taken on a new meaning to her children as we lay her to rest. Her life as a Christian permitted her to share the love of her Lord with her family and friends.  The Lord blessed Maude with a sense of humor and a kind and gentle spirit, which she demonstrated in her daily life.  She studied the Word daily and had resource material which enabled her to grow in her spiritual life. She was a gifted writer and teacher, and her personal column has appeared in newspapers.  Maude's wisdom was far beyond her years and was always available.  Visits in her home provided a lifetime of memories. Funeral services were held March ? 1994 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel--(last few words cut off)--

Whitley Elexus bales - Daughter of Christopher Ron Bales and Kathern LeAnn (Wilkins) Bales, was born Sep. 12, 2002 at Poplar Bluff, Butler Co MO, and passed away Apr. 1, 2003 at Mountain View Howell Co MO. Whitley is preceded in death by her grandfather Ronnie Gene Wilkins; great-grandmother Alberta Louise (Barton) Grandstaff; great-grand fathers Leonard Wilkins , David Denton, and Jim Walker; four cousins, Windy Wilkins (Ledgerwood), Brandi Wilkins, David Pulliam, and Diana Walker. She is survived by her parents, Chris and LeAnn Bales, of Eminence; maternal grandparents, Kathynnis Walker, of Eminence; paternal grandparents, Larry Bales, of Springfield, Mo. And Mike and Velma Russell, of Winona. Burial was at Rader Cemetery Eminence.

WILMA LEOTA KLIPPER JONES BALES - Of Park Hills, MO, went home to be with Jesus on Sep 19, 2006, at the age of 84 yrs 10 mo, 20 days at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Oct 29, 1921 at Thomasville, MO to William and Essie DENTON KLIPPER. Wilma was married first to Robert 'Bob' JONES October 5, 1940. Seven children were born to them. She was a member of the Farmington Church of the Nazarene; the Arthritis Foundation, and the Senior Center of Park Hills. She worked for over 25 yrs at Paramount Cap Factory at Winona, MO. She also worked many years cleaning offices until the age of 81. She loved making a garden, planting flowers and  she loved fishing with her family. She loved her family very much, but was especially in love with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Her pallbearers will be her 7 grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Barbara Ann CLEMENTS; three brothers; three sisters and three half-sisters. She is survived by children: Joellen (Don) ROSS of Belton, MO; Sue (Cyrus) BOYER of St. Charles, MO; Virginia (Ernest) MAIZE of Lesterville, MO; Charlotte (Jim) ALLEN of Farmington, MO; Jay Dee (Vickie) JONES, Sr. of Park Hills, MO; Diane (Jim) HAGERTY of Park Hills, MO; one sister, Ruby VALIQUETTE of West Plains, MO. She has 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Fri, Sep 22, 2006 at Coplin Funeral Home of Park Hills, MO. Services will be at 10 a.m. Sat, Sep 23, 2006 at Church of Nazarene in Farmington, MO; graveside services at Pleasant Site Cemetery at Fremont, MO under the direction of the Coplin Funeral Home of Park Hills, MO.

GOLDIE DOSHA LATHROP BALL - Age 92, passed away February 12, 2006 at Truman Lake Care Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Goldie was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Ball in 1988, her parents Robert and Peggy Lathrop and all 9 of her siblings. Goldie is survived by her daughter Peggy Marie Ginger and son-in-law William Ginger of Kansas City, Missouri, and one granddaughter Maria Dee Ginger-Wiley and husband Patrick of Kansas City, Missouri. Goldie was born September 20, 1913 at Willow Springs, Missouri and lived there until she married Hubert Ball in 1933, to this union one child was born, Peggy Marie. Hubert was a farmer and the couple moved to his dad's farm south of Willow Springs, Missouri and 3 years later purchased a small farm north of Birch Tree, Missouri. Goldie loved farm life and spent 23 years working hard doing farm chores and homemaking without any modern conveniences. In 1949 Hubert became a school bus driver and in 1956 the family moved to the town of Birch Tree, Missouri where Goldie had spent 20 years as a child care provider in her home. She also helped Hubert by cleaning school buses. Goldie loved to study the bible and discuss it with others. One very special event in her life was in 1945 when she was baptized as on of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was a faithful member of the Birch Tree, Missouri congregation for 55 years and a member of the Lee's Summit, Missouri congregation for 5 years. She dearly loved all the members of these two congregations and they returned that love in many kind and caring ways. A very special thank you to the Staff Unit 2 North, Truman Lake Care Center and the Kansas City, Missouri Hospice. She requested no funeral or visitation. Interment was February 17, 2006 at the Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home. [Obituary courtesy of The Current Wave.]

CLARENCE EDWARD BALLANCE  - The funeral of Clarence E. Ballance, a retired machine operator, was held at 1 pm August 31, 1993 in the Chapel of Finley Sunset Hills. Burial was in Sunset Hills Memorial Park beside his wife Pearl and great grandson, Daren Toms, in Portland, Oregon. Our Dad was 90 years old, born December 3, 1902, he loved life up until he went blind, but stayed in his home, which he loved very much, he also loved his grand kids, always talking about something they did.  We always talked on the phone, hardly missed a day, which Ruby and Sylvia would read to him. His journey in this life ended August 28, 1993. Two smiling blind eyes are sleeping, a voice we loved is still.  The one who did so much for us is resting on the hill.  It broke our hearts to lose  you, Dad, but you did not go alone...For part of us went with you the day God called you home.  We mourn for you in silence, we often speak your name, but all we have are memories and a picture in a frame.  Though absent, you are always near, still loved....still missed....still very, dear. We love you Dad. His Children, Evelyn Tipton, Ruby Toms, Sylvia Post and Darlene Hanson and grandchildren.  

Hubert Benton  BALL - Born May 3, 1903 in West Plains, Howell Co., MO, the son of James Ball and Dora Butcher, and departed this life on July 28, 1988 at St. Francis Hospital at Mountain View, Howell Co., MO at the age of 85 years. He was married to Goldie Dosha Lathrop on March 30. 1933 at Houston, Texas Co., MO and to this union one daughter was born. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ellis and Ernest Ball. He is survived by his wife, Goldie, of the home; daughter Peggy Ginger of Kansas City, Missouri; granddaughter Maria Ginger of Kansas City, MO; sisters Marie Bockman and Louise Vossen, both of Birch Tree, MO; nieces and nephews Glen and Jim Bockman, both of Birch Tree, MO; Patsy Redlich of Oskaloosa, Iowa; and Jo Ann Kingsley of Miller, MO; four great nieces and seven great nephews. Hubert was a life-long resident of Birch Tree area and one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and attended the Kingdom Hall at Birch Tree, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 2 at 10 am in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Mountain View with Speaker Leonard Stuckey officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery at Birch Tree under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.  

HUBERT EUGENE BALLANCE  - Born December 21, 1927 in Oregon County, Mo. to George Clark and Nellie Mae Tartar Ballance and departed this life March 1, 2004 at Pine Bluff, Ark. at the age of 76 years, two months and eight days. He married Mary E. Holloway, of Eminence, on August 14, 1948 and to this union six children were born. He is preceded in death by his parents Clark and Nellie Ballance; one son, Eugene; one brother, Roy; and one grandson, Keith Allen. Hubert is survived by his wife Mary Ballance of Fordyce, Ark.; four sons, Dan and Ouida Ballance of Leola, Ark., Donald and Linda Ballance of Fordyce, Ark., Junior and Nita Ballance of Fordyce, Ark. and Larry and Cindy Ballance of Leola, Ark.; one daughter, Patricia Denton of Houston, Mo.; one brother, Leonard Ballance of Falls City, Oregon.; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 5 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Archie Taylor and David Walker officiating. Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

JANIE IRENE KELLER BALLANCE - Born September 17, 1899 in Cowl County, Kansas the daughter of Martin V. and Minnie DeAllyn Keller and departed this life on March 23, 1990 at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 90 years.  Irene's family moved to Mobile, AL while she was a baby, where she spent her early childhood years.  They then moved to Winona where she attended school.  Later the family moved to the Button Rock area in Shannon County where she met and married William Austin Ballance on August 12, 1914 at Rolla, MO.  To this union seven children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin; three sons, Frank, Raymond, and Doyle; and her daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and Ed Woods. She is survived by three daughters, Berenice Thompson, Naomi Adams and Geneva Koogler, all of Springfield, MO; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; ten great, great grandchildren; and three step-great great grandchildren; also, several nieces and nephew and a host of friends. Irene and her family were pioneer farmers, settling on Current River where they lived until moving to Winona in 1945.  Irene was a devoted homemaker and a gardener, always sharing her abundance of flowers and plants with her family and friends. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Winona for 45 years.  She was very devoted to her family, her church and her friends and was always willing to help a neighbor.  She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.  At the time of her death, Irene made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Berniece and Gerald Thompson in Springfield, MO. Funeral services were held Monday, March 26 at 3:30 pm at the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Winona with Rev. Larry Cummings and Rev. Gerald Brunner -- (NOTE- last few words missing.)

LUMAN EARL BALLANCE - Age 63, of Roseburg, OR passed away Jan. 11,  1988 in a Roseburg Hospital.  He was born Jan. 19, 1924 at Winona, MO.  On June 26, 1946 he was married to Dorothea (Dot) Sallee in Mountain. Home, AR. They moved to Oregon in 1948 and have resided in the Roseburg area since 1952.  He was a veteran of WWII, a member of the VFW and of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Surviving is his wife Dot; one son Steven, and wife Rita; 2 grandchildren, Michael and Sara, all of Roseburg; his father Clarence and step-mother Myra of Portland, OR; four sisters, Evelyn Tipton of Estacada, OR, Ruby Toms and Sylvia Post of Portland, and Darlene Hanson of N. Miami Beach, FL; one special aunt, Bernice Thompson of Winston, OR and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother Pearl; one son Stanley and two grandchildren Scott and Lisa. Luman's ready wit and sense of humor endeared him to his many friends. Services were held at Wilson's Chapel of the Roses on Friday, January 15, 1988 at 12:00 noon with Father David Eidem officiating.  Concluding services and interment followed in the Roseburg Memorial Gardens.

VIRGIL ORVAL BANDY - Born January 27, 1925, at home in Summersville MO, the son of Benjamin Allen BANDY and Mary Dicy BANDY. He departed this life on October 21, 2005, at his home in Summersville MO, at age 80 years, 8 months and 24 days. He attended Summersville schools. Virgil was united in marriage to Leona Mary TUTTLE on March 11, 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy from May 5, 1944 to March 13, 1946. He worked briefly at Granite City Steel in Granite City IL, and worked at a farm in northern Missouri, before returning to Summersville to farm. Virgil loved the outdoors and built a successful beef cattle farm. He enjoyed the natural beauty of the earth, and watching things grow, especially his cattle and horses, and seeing the wildlife. After poor health confined him to home, he spent many hours watching the birds at their many feeders, and enjoyed the glimpses of wild turkey and deer, and watching his cattle as they came to the pond below the house to drink. He bottle-fed and raised many orphan animals including lambs, pigs, a deer (named Sarah), and currently a family of skunks. Virgil was preceded in death by an infant sister; his parents; and one brother, Ray BANDY. He is survived by his wife Leona, and his companion and caregiver, Sharon PYATT, both of Summersville; brother Claude and wife Martha BANDY, Edwardsville IL; sister Virginia HEAD, Granite City IL; sister-in-law Betty BANDY, Summersville MO; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held on Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville MO with Rev. Tommy BOYD officiating. Interment was in Riley Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, October 25, 2005.

BRENDA DARLENE BANKS - (14 Feb 1957- 20 May 1973) -[Webmaster's note:  No additional information was posted, but I wanted to include this for use by researchers.]Sources for this information: EMINENCE, MISSOURI CURRENT WAVE.  Submitted by:  COLLEEN.  Date: Thu May 24 13:05:51 2007. NOTE: She was the only daughter of John Houston Banks & Lillian Lois Hurt. Siblings: Gary Woodrow Banks, Kerry Kyle Banks & William 'Billy' Banks. Brenda is buried at New Eminence Cemetery.

Hazel Mae Campbell Banks - Age 93, daughter of Charles Houston Campbell and Ollie Ethel Smith Campbell, was born Jan. 19, 1915, at Rector. She died April 21, 2008, at Mountain View Heath Care. She married James Earl Banks March 25, 1933. They were married 45 years before his death July 1, 1978, and had seven children.  Mrs. Banks was a member of the First Baptist Church of Summersville, where she was baptized. She enjoyed going to church. When she was unable to go, she enjoyed having the members come by and visit her. She loved quilting and shared her talent with her children and grandchildren. Each grandchild was given a quilt at special times in their lives. She loved gardening and working in her yard. Some of her favorite times were camping with her family and cooking Sunday dinners for them. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two children, John H. Banks and Betty Jane Boyet; three brothers, Elvin, Herman and Bob; two sisters, Gladys and Bernice; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.  Surviving are her children, Shirley Patton of Warrenton, Kenny Banks of Summersville, Harold Banks and Carol Smith of Eminence and Kathleen Martin of Mountain View; one sister, Helen Ramsey of Eminence; one brother, Jim Campbell of Olympia, Wash.; 18 grandchildren and a number of great- and great-great-grandchildren. Services were April 24 at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Boyd officiating. Burial was in the Summersville City Cemetery.  Houston Herald, May 22, 2008.

QUENTIN DEWEY BANKS -Born June 8, 1917 at Salem Dent Co MO, son of the late George and Cora (BOYCE) BANKS. He departed this life July 6, 2003 at Denver CO at the age of 86 years. He was united in marriage to Magdalene BERRY on September 29, 1941. Quentin is survived by his wife, Madge, of the home in Denver CO; son Greg BANKS and wife Sandie; daughter Dee Ann BANKS, and granddaughter Rachel BANKS, all of Denver CO. He is further survived by nieces, Bonnie THOMAS and husband Jim, Springfield MO, and Pamela EVANS and husband Larry, St. James MO; other relatives and friends. Quentin received his B.S. degree, M.S. And PhD degrees in Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. He worked in agricultural marketing in Manhattan KS, Boise ID, Fort Collins CO and Denver CO until his retirement in September, 1981. An open house celebrating Quentin's life was held at the family home in Denver on Sunday, July 20, 2003.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, July 30, 2003.

BREY ANATONE BARKLEY - Born April 2, 1997, the son of Nolan A. 'T. J.' BARKLEY and Miranda J. (ROBERTS) BARKLEY. He died May 25, 1997. He is survived by his parents, sisters Bethany Hope and Erin; grandparents Nolan A. 'Tony' BARKLEY, Debbie BARRETT, Bill ROBERTS and Jeannie (ATKINS) ROBERTS; great grandparents Jim and Joyce (ODELL) BARRETT, and Max and Lola (FANSLER) BARKLEY; many cousins and other relatives. He was interred in Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona.

ROY 'DON' BARKLEY -  Born October 8, 1928 at Winona Shannon Co MO, the son of John William BARKLEY & Esther Olive HARROD. He died July 31, 1982, on highway 60 in Carter Co MO, en route to a hospital in Poplar Bluff, of a gunshot wound inflicted at his home in Fremont, Carter Co., MO. On October 23, 1948, Don was united in marriage to Mrs. Lois Oneda CAMPBELL DOWNS at Salem Fulton Co AR, and to this union four children were born, Donita, Johnny, Terry & Gary. Lois brought to the marriage an infant son, Billy Joe DOWNS. Don was of the Christian faith, having accepted Jesus as his Lord at a young age, and later placing fellowship with a Pentecostal church in Fremont. Don and Lois divorced in 1967 and he married Mary Beth HOAGLAND of Fremont Carter Co MO. She had a son, Tod HOAGLAND. Don and Mary Beth later divorced and she remarried and had a daughter, Virginia KELLY; Don & Mary Beth married a second time, and he adopted her children, Tod and Virginia. He attended college in Columbia, Boone Co., MO for a short time following a tour of duty in the U. S. Army, serving in Korea. He began an apprenticeship with Horner NORTON as a carpenter and building contractor, and thus began a career of many years building homes, apartments and commercial buildings all over the state of Missouri. He influenced his brother Larry in choosing this as his own line of work. His greatest passion, however, was working with livestock and he spent most of his later years buying and selling cattle, hogs and horses in Missouri and Arkansas. He also learned the art of auctioneering from his father, and conducted numerous home and farm auctions in Shannon and surrounding counties. His brother Max also followed these professions. Don liked to sing and dance, and was very social. He had a charismatic personality and made countless friends and acquaintances throughout his lifetime. He was interested in American History and in politics, and even campaigned for sheriff of Shannon County at one time. He enjoyed reading detective and western novels. Don also liked to hunt and fish, and spent most of his time out doors. His nicknames were ‘Slick’, given him by Lois’s uncle Bernie NORRIS, and ‘Jeeter’, from a character in the movie Tobacco Road, given him by his stepson Billy Joe DOWNS. Don was preceded in death by his father in 1975, sister Lillian in 1942, and brother Bill in 1960. He is survived by his former wife, Lois BARKLEY of Winona, and children and spouses, Donita SIMPSON HERBST and Steve, Cartersville GA; Johnny BARKLEY and Vicki PARTRIDGE, Winona; Terry BARKLEY and Reta BRADLEY, Birch Tree; Gary BARKLEY and Shirley BLAND BRAWLEY, Winona; and stepson Billy Joe DOWNS, Winona. Also surviving are his mother, Esther BARKLEY, Winona; sisters and spouses, Norrine NORRIS and Brownie, Winona; Jennie SHARP PREWETT, St. Louis; and Shannon GOLDBERG, Creve Coeur; brothers and spouses, Max BARKLEY and Lola FANSLER; and Larry BARKLEY and Marguerite SCOVILLE; grandchildren Jay SIMPSON, Wesley HERBST, Jessica and Amanda BARKLEY, April BARKLEY, Adam and Jared BARKLEY, and step-grandsons Donnie and Brian DOWNS; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a great many friends. Funeral services were held at the Duncan Chapel in Winona with burial at the Snider Cemetery in Fremont Carter Co MO. Arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona Shannon Co MO. Services for Roy Don Barkley, 53, Winona, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Duncan Funeral Home. Burial was in Snider Cemetery at Fremont. Mr. Barkley died July 31 in his home. Death was a result of a gunshot wound, according to Shannon County Coroner Coleman McSpadden.  A Winona native, he attended Winona public schools and graduated in 1945. He was a carpenter, building contractor and livestock dealer.  He served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1945 until 1947 and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post NO. 2191. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beth; a daughter, Donita Herbst, Cartersville, Ga; three sons, John and Gary, both of Winona, and Terry, Birch Tree; a stepson, Billy Downs, Winona; seven grandchildren and three step-grandsons; his mother, Mrs. Esther Barkley, Winona; three sisters, Mrs. Norrine Norris, Mrs. Jennie Prewett and Mrs. Shannon Goldberg; and two brothers, Max Sr. and Larry.  [The Current Wave, Aug 1982] In Loving Memory of DON BARKLEY - 8 Oct 1928 - 31 Jul 1982 - 'On what would have been your 80th Birthday' - You live on in your grandson's smile, Your brother's humor, In the memories of those you left behind. You live on at the site of the sale barn and the truckload of cattle driving by. You live on in the sound of a hammer driving nails and the sledge hammer pounding fence posts into the earth. You live on in re-runs on TV of Old West Shootouts and Mickey Spillane detective stories; of your voice singing Elvis and Hank Williams songs, and when we remember your love of dancing. You live on when we see the auction notices posted on the window at the cafes and farm stores, and the pick-up truck pulling a trailer of livestock. You live on in our hearts, Dad. We love you and we miss you. 'Beside me once more, in peaceful silence, softer than a feather, cast adrift upon the breeze, In memories, your spirit, immortal, returns.' ~ Family of Don Barkley. ~ The Current Wave.

ESTHER OLIVE HARROD BARKLEY - Born 10 Mar 1903 at Greer in Oregon Co MO, the daughter of George Washington HARROD and Martha Ann GREER. She passed away 06 Mar 1989 at the Birch View Nursing Center in Birch Tree Shannon Co MO. Esther graduated from high school in Winona in 1919 and began a teaching career in Winona Shannon Co MO, boarding in the homes of the townspeople. She married, on 27 Dec 1924 at Eminence Shannon Co MO, John William BARKLEY, son of John and Nora (HARDER) BARKLEY. To this union eight children were born, three of whom preceded her in death. Esther had an interest in family genealogy and was proud of her Native Cherokee heritage. Her mother Mattie was ½ Cherokee by blood; she was the daughter of James Monroe GREER and Elizabeth Ann DENNY. Lizzie (DENNY) GREER was full Cherokee Indian, born in Smith Co TN in 1826. Esther also descended from the famous HARRODS. Her ancestor James HARROD came from England and settled in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It was his younger son James whose name is connected to the early settlement of Kentucky and the founding of Harrodsburg. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, John William BARKLEY, daughter Lillian, and sons Bill and Don; her parents, George and Martha; siblings Joseph Leonard HARROD, Blanche GOSNELL, Lyle HARROD, and Rachel HUDSON. She is survived by her children and spouses, Norrine and Brownie NORRIS, Max and Lola BARKLEY, Larry and Marguerite BARKLEY, Jennie PREWETT and Shannon GOLDBERG; siblings Lydia COOPER MITCHELL, Edith SMOTHERMAN, and George Monroe HARROD; twenty grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; many friends and acquaintances. Esther was a lifelong member of the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormon). She raised her family in that faith, in the belief that they would all be together again in Heaven. Funeral services were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona with interment in the Pine Lawn Cemetery where she was laid to rest by her husband and children.  IN MEMORY of ESTHER HARROD BARKLEY. Date of Birth March 10, 1903; Passed Away May 23, 1989. Services Held at Duncan Funeral Chapel Winona MO May 26, 1989 10:00 a.m. Officiating Bishop Dwight Haskell, Elder Bingham H. Reneer Hoopes, Sister Brewer, Brother Spurling, Elder Bailard. Music: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Pallbearers: Dennis Barkley, Terry Barkley, Mark Barkley, Darrel Norris, Gary Barkley, Mike Powell. Interment: Pine Lawn Cemetery Winona MO by Brother Brewer.  JOHN WILLIAM 'J. W.' BARKLEY - Born on May 05, 1900 in Winona Shannon Co MO, to John T. and Nora (HARDER) BARKLEY. He passed away on August 12, 1975, at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Howell Co MO. John was married to Gladys GOING of Eminence, MO in 1917. She was the daughter of Othor F. and Cora Chestina (NORTON) GOING. No children were born to this union. On December 27, 1924, John was united in marriage to Esther Olive HARROD, the daughter of George Washington and Martha (GREER) HARROD, in Eminence, Shannon Co MO. To this union eight children were born. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nora, grandparents William and Hannah (MARTIN) BARKLEY and Judge Thomas A. and Louisa (RUCKER) BARKLEY; his son William Harrod “Bill” BARKLEY, and sister Lillie Louanna BARKLEY. He is survived by his wife, Esther, daughters Norrine NORRIS, Jennie PREWETT and Shannon GOLDBERG; sons Don, Max and Larry BARKLEY; 19 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, daughters- in-law Lois (CAMPBELL) BARKLEY, Lola (FANSLER) BARKLEY, and Marguerite (SCOVILLE) BARKLEY, a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends and acquaintances. Grandad John will be remembered by many for his years as a farmer, raising cattle, and running the old restaurant and auction house in Winona. He was an accomplished auctioneer and sold many estate sales around the area. We remember fondly the sight of him slowly driving around the city streets in his old green Chevy pickup with rusted milk cans in the back. John was a member of the Winona Christian Church and his funeral was held there on August 15, 1975. He was laid to rest next to his daughter Lillie and son Bill in the family plot at Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. IN MEMORY OF JOHN W. BARKLEY. Date of Birth May 5, 1900. Passed Away August 14, 1975. Services Held at Duncan Funeral Chapel Winona MO. 1:00 p.m. Officiating Elder Alex Condie, Elder Guy Bottom, Rev. Garry Reagan. Pallbearers Wayne Derryberry, Vern Derryberry, Robert DePriest, Ernest Norris, Gene Nichols, Don Norton. Interment Pine Lawn Cemetery Winona MO.

HANNAH MINERVA MARTIN BARKLEY FULLER - Born Nov., 1844 at Wayne Co TN; died Nov. 30, 1928 at Petaluma Sonoma Co CA. She was the daughter of Benjamin B. Martin & Hannah McCannon, of Wayne Co TN. She married William M. 'Bill' Barkley Dec 1859 in Wayne Co TN and to their union five children were born: John T. (m. Nora E. Harder), Martha Ann (m. Benjamin 'Bruce' Rich, her cousin), Benjamin A. (died in early childhood), Isaac C. 'Mack'  & William 'Willie' Barkley, died age 18. Following her husband Bill's death in 1898, Hannah moved to California with her daughter Martha Rich and family, and later remarried to George Fuller. Mr. Fuller was owner of a service station. Hannah and Bill's son Mack accompanied the family to California, and died there in 1929. Their granddaughter Lillie went to California and died there not long after her arrival in the flu epidemic in 1918. Hannah and Mack are buried at Petaluma Sonoma Co CA; Lillie's body was returned home by train and she is buried at Pine Lawn Cemetery beside her grandparents.

 

JOHN T. BARKLEY - Born February 10, 1865 in Hardeman Co TN, the son of William M. and Hannah M. (MARTIN) BARKLEY. He died November 3, 1900 following a lingering illness as the result of gunshot wounds received the previous spring. On October 27, 1895, he married Nora E. HARDER, daughter of Judge Thomas A. and Louisa (RUCKER) HARDER. To this union four children were born: Lillie Louanna; Hannah Edna; Eleanor Nora and John William BARKLEY. John's brothers and sisters were Martha Ann, who married Bruce RICH; Benjamin A., who died in childhood; Mack C. 'Isaac', and Willie, who died in his teens. John immigrated to Missouri with his parents in the fall of 1871 from Wayne Co TN, settling first in Howell County, then relocating to Shannon County where they lived on a farm near Bartlett formerly homesteaded by a relative. John and Nora are buried in Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona. There are no grave markers, but they are next to the graves of his son John and family. The Record, Birch Tree, MO, Shannon Co. MO, Friday, Jan 26 1900 - Local matters: John BARKLEY, living 3 mi south of Bartlett, was shot in the arm and hip Monday night by some unknown person. He had gone to the woodpile to get some pine when the shot was fired from the brush. It is not known who made this cowardly at tempt to take Mr. BARKLEY’s life, but a man named Ben KIRBY is suspicioned. About 2 yrs ago BARKLEY testified against KIRBY in a counterfeiting case and KIRBY made his threat that he would kill BARKLEY after his release from the penitentiary to which he had been sentenced. KIRBY was released recently. He lingered for nearly a year before he died from his injuries.  NORA E. HARDER BARKLEY BARNETT - (died 20 Jun 1908) - Wife of R. L. Barnett and daughter of Judge Harder, yielded up her life on the 20th inst., and has gone to join the innumerable host beyond the tomb. Deceased was born in Shannon County Nov. 6, 1874, and her age at the time of passing to the better world was 34 years, 7 months and 14 days. At an early age she was joined in wedlock to Mr. John Barclay, who preceded her to the spirit world some years since. In time she married again. This time Robt. L. Barnett, whose wife she was at the time of her death. In 1893, she united with the Christian Church, lived a consistent life and held faithful to the last. For several years and the time of her death she was sorely afflicted with lung trouble, and her death was not a surprise to anyone, although she died suddenly. On the morning of the Winona picnic, she came in with her parents and was on the ground the better part of the day, and in the afternoon grew suddenly worse and passed into eternity almost in the twinkling of an eye. Mrs. Barnett was an estimable lady, kind, social, affectionate and affable. Her course through life made her  many friends and added to this a pure Christian character, eminently fitted her for a life of happiness beyond the grave. It is true she died young; at an age when life seems bright and anticipation runs high, but maybe for all that it is best. Better to enter into the duties of a higher life while in youth than to feebly drag out a life of old age here. To mourn her loss, she leaves a father, mother, sisters and brothers, a husband and four children. On Sunday her remains were interred in the family burial ground with fitting ceremonies amid a large gathering of friends and relatives. In addition to the above, Judge Harder sent the following: On the day of the picnic, I took my daughter up to Mr. Rich's for rest and dinner; a distance of three hundred yards from the grounds. In the afternoon when we got in the buggy to return, the straps had not been fastened or came loose and the buggy ran against the team and the team ran away breaking the dash board, but soon stopped. Doubtless the exertion in trying to hold her seat in the buggy caused the trouble, but she said she did not know she was hurt. She began coughing and soon the blood gushed from her mouth and nose. She took those near her by the hand and said, 'goodbye,' and passed over to the other side. Funeral services conducted by Bros. Hahn and Despain, and the remains were turned over to the relatives for interment. She was laid to rest in the new cemetery at Winona.  The Current Wave, June 25, 1908

LILLIE LOUANNA BARKLEY - Miss Lillie BARKLEY who went to California a few months since, died first of the week with pneumonia that developed from a dreadful epidemic of influenza that has numbered its victims by the thousands. The remains were returned to the home grounds for burial by the side of her mother at the new cemetery. The Current Wave, Shannon Co MO, Dec 12, 1918: Lillie BARKLEY, daughter of John and Nora (HARDER) BARKLEY and granddaughter of Judge Thomas HARDER was born Apr 18, 1896. She departed this life in Taft, CA Dec 12, 1918, age 22 yrs 8 months and 10 days. She professed religion at the age of 16 yrs and united with the Christian Church. Lillie was a young lady of unusual merit. Kind, thoughtful, unselfish, with a strong ambition to fill well a large sphere in life. Only a short time before she was stricken with influenza, which developed into pneumonia, she wrote her friends of her success in her work and of her plans for a happy future. She was planning for a happy home for herself and her loved ones. But Gods plan was, we trust, better a home where all may meet and rejoice, no sorrow, no sickness, no death. Services were conducted by Rev. A. R. McClellan at the Christian Church on Sat Jan 4 in the presence of a large company of friends and loved ones, after which the body was buried by the side of her mother and father in the new cemetery. This was written by Rev. A. R. MCCLELLAN. Lillie is buried in the Pine Lawn Cemetery at Winona.  Sources for this information: THE CURRENT WAVE, 17 Jan 1919; 10 Jan 1919.

NOLAN A. 'T. J.' BARKLEY - Pvt 2nd Class Nolan Anatone BARKLEY Jr. was born March 17, 1979 to Nolan Anatone ‘Tony’ BARKLEY Sr. and Debbie (BARRETT) BARKLEY at Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri. He was the grandson of Max and Lola (FANSLER) BARKLEY, Jim and Joyce (O’DELL) BARRETT, and the great grandson of Gene and Genie (COUNTS) O’DELL, Glen BARRETT, and J. W. and Esther (HARROD) BARKLEY. He departed this life on Dec. 15, 2001, at the age of 22 years. Although Nolan was his birth name, he was still called “T.J.” by friends and family. Nolan was baptized at age 11 at a church camp in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He reaffirmed his faith at the Munsell Church in Winona. Nolan attended Junior High School in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, where he was a member of football, basketball and baseball teams. He then attended high school in Winona, Missouri until 1995, thus receiving his GED diploma in the spring of 1996. While in high school he was a member of the basketball team, W.I.L.D., Hi-Step, band, and the Beta Club, and was a class officer. Upon completion of his GED he attended the Current River College at the Winona campus. On September 3, 1995 , T. J. married Miranda ROBERTS at the Christian Church in Winona, and to this union four beautiful children were born, Bethany Hope, Brey Anatone, Erin Blake, and Isaac James. Nolan was preceded in death by his son Brey, great grandparents J. W. and Esther BARKLEY, and Glen BARRETT. He is survived by his wife Miranda, his children Bethany, Erin and Isaac, his father Tony and wife Gina BARKLEY, his sisters Andrea and Emily BARKLEY, all of Winona, his mother Debbie BARRETT and sister Laura BARKLEY of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, his grandparents Max and Lola BARKLEY, Jim and Joyce BARRETT, and great grandparents Gene and Genie O’DELL of Winona, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and cousins. Nolan’s hobbies included fishing hunting and camping with his family. Nolan had a zeal for life. He loved people, especially children, not only raising his own but volunteering as well, and he was a good daddy. He was a Little League baseball coach for Winona teams during the summer. While living in Winona, Nolan worked at Smith Flooring and helped his Grandpa Max at Public auctions and benefits as an auctioneer. Though he had no official training as an auctioneer it came naturally. Nolan will always be remembered for his smile, his laugh, his love for his children and wife, and of being a loving husband, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Funeral services were held at 1 pm Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001 at the Winona Christian Church. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Winona. He was buried beside his son Brey.

WILLIAM HARROD 'BILLY' BARKLEY - Born 13 Jan 1945 in Winona Shannon Co MO, the youngest son of John William and Esther (HARROD) BARKLEY. He passed away 07 May 1960 in St Louis MO at the age of 15 after a long illness. Bill was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian; his grandparents, John and Nora (HARDER) BARKLEY and George and Martha (GREER) BARKLEY; and an aunt, Lillie BARKLEY. He is survived by siblings Norrine (Brownie) NORRIS, Don (Lois) BARKLEY, Max (Lola) BARKLEY, Larry (Marguerite) BARKLEY, Jennie (Bob) SHARP, and Shannon (Nate) GOLDBERG; several aunts and uncles, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Billy attended school in the Winona Schools until he became ill. Burial is in the Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona Shannon Co MO beside his sister Lillian and his paternal grandparents, John and Nora BARKLEY, and his aunt, Lillie BARKLEY.

 

WILLIAM M. 'BILL' BARKLEY - The Current Wave, Thursday, 6 Jan 1898 - 'The old Mr. Barkley, father of John and Mac Barkley, living just north of town, died on Monday of this week. The old gentleman had been in bad health for a long time and his demise was not a surprise to those who knew of his condition. He died on Jan 3 1898.' He was born between 1827-1830 in Hardeman Co TN; died at Winona Shannon Co MO. He was the son of John Locke Barkley (Rowan Co NC) & Elizabeth Bostic (AL). He married Hannah Minerva Martin in Dec., 1859 at Wayne Co TN. Their children were John T. (m. Nora E. Harder), Martha Ann (m. Benjamin 'Bruce' Rich, her cousin), Benjamin A. (died in early childhood), Isaac C. 'Mack'  & William 'Willie' Barkley, died age 18. Bill served in the Civil War from 1861 - 1865 on the side of the Confederacy, Gen. Joseph Tackett's Co TN Infantry, at the rank of Private. He left Tennessee for free land that was being offered to people living in the war ravaged southern states, going first to Arkansas, then back to Howell Co MO, and finally to Winona, Shannon Co MO. They traveled in a wagon train from Tennessee with numerous other families who settled in the southern Missouri and Arkansas regions, and many of those families' descendants reside in Shannon County today. Following the death of his eldest son, John, and soon after John's wife Nora, Bill and Hannah took their three grandchildren, Lillie, Edna and John W., to raise, with the assistance of Nora's parents, Judge Thomas & Louisa Harder. Bill worked his farm, located near Bartlett, and raised livestock. Bill is buried in an unmarked grave beside his son Willie at Baptist Hill Cemetery at Winona.

 

ANNA MAE MAYBERRY BARNES - Born March 21, 1898 at Winona, Missouri and departed this life on Sept. 24, 1989 at Birch Tree, MO at the age of 91 years. She was united to Auda Harold Barnes on Dec. 24, 1916 at Winona, Missouri and to this union six children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband Auda, and five children, Dorothy, Clarice, Olin, Jewel, and Myrll; and two great grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter Opal Norton of Winona, MO; three sisters, Mattie Cadwalender of Arnold, MO, Golda Gretzmacher of St. Louis, MO, and Elgia Winters of Winona, MO; four grandchildren, Sharon Sperry of Sand Pedro, Ca, Eva Sloger of Collinsville, IL, Steve Campbell of Winona, MO and Jerome Barnes of Cairo, GA; nine great grandchildren. She accepted Christ as her savior during the early years of her marriage.  She talked of Him often and always kept her Bible near.  She would comfort herself by singing hymns when she thought she was alone, and always had scripture to offer when someone else needed comforting. She loved all of God's gifts, especially little children, animals, and flowers.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but always in the hearts of those who loved her. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1989 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Golden Hampton officiating.  Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

EMERAL BARNES - Born January 10, 1910 near Winona, Mo., the youngest of 12 children and the son of William and Lura Copeland Barnes, and departed this life October 9, 1986 at Doctor's Hospital, Poplar Bluff, Mo., at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 29 days. Emeral spent most of his life in and around Winona.  He loved the outdoors and spent most of his leisure time hunting and fishing. However, his most enjoyable times were the ones spent with his grandchildren.  They were his 'pride and joy'.  He was proud to be called their 'pop or poppy'. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Shirley Katherine Burge, whom he married on September 20, 1943; two sons, William Arthur of Van Buren, Mo.; Jimmy Earl of Nixa, Mo.; three daughters, Mary Ellen Haney of Winona, Mo.; Jeanne Ray Burk of St. Joe, Ark.; and from his first marriage, Doris Lee Blair of Maryville, Tennessee; 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, five sisters, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and his first wife, Eileen Prewitt. Graveside services were held Saturday, October 11 at 4 pm at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Winona, Mo. with James Eskey officating.  Services were under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home, Alton, Mo.  Emeral dedicated his soul to God on September 1, 1986 at his home in Winona.  Our loss is Heaven's gain.  Though our days are emptier, memories are something time cannot erase.  We will always hold our 'pop' dear to our hearts.

EMMA JEAN MARTIN BARNES - Born July 9, 1933 in Winona, Missouri to Tom and Celestia Blunkall Martin and departed this life on September 28, 1985 at Mountain View, Mo. at the age of 52 years, 1 month and 28 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Ernest Martin. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Barnes of the home in Birch Tree; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Kaye Brewer of Winona, Mo.; and Doug and Marla Brewer of Birch Tree, Mo.; five grandchildren, Willie, Wayne and Windy Brewer of Winona; Bobby and Lisa Brewer of Birch Tree; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Erman and Dorothy Martin, and Pepper and Mona Lou Martin, all of Winona; two nephews, Keith and Randy Martin of Winona; two aunts, Alma Lovins of Winona; and Lola Martin of Hayton, Ill.; and a host of other relatives. Emma Jean was united in marriage to Junior Brewer of Birch Tree and to this union two sons were born, Eugene and Doug Brewer. She lived in Winona a number of years and worked at Paramount Cap Factory, then was united in marriage to Lloyd Barnes of Winona on May 22, 1983. She attended Winona High School and was a member of The First Baptist Church of Winona.  She was a dear friend to all who knew and loved her, and will be sadly missed. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Winona with Rev. Dennis Norwood officiating.  Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

James Leslie 'Bo' Barnes - Born Nov. 24, 1922, at Cairo, Ill., the son of Brady Everett Barnes and Ida Mae Childers Barnes. He passed away Aug. 2, 2008, at Birch Tree, Mo., at the age of 85 years. He was united in marriage to Violet LaBoube on March 27, 1943, at Overland, Mo. He was later united in marriage to Eloise J. Spurgeon on Dec. 7, 1951, at St. Charles, Mo., and to this union, one daughter was born. He was preceded in death by his parents Brady Everett and Ida Mae Barnes; one sister Mary Barnes Ochs; and one stepson Donald Goforth. He is survived by three daughters, Juritta Thoele of Arnold, Mo., Sandy Novak of Sarasota, Fla., and Rochelle Poyner and husband Johnny of McGee, Ark.; one son, Steve Wuesting and wife Jenny of New Florence, Mo.; four grandchildren, Shannon Thoele, Ashley Lorenz, Kimberly Burgess and husband Christopher, and Laura Hummel; and two great-grandchildren, Gage Hummel and Jordan Hummel. Bo lived in the St. Louis area until he met and married Eloise. He worked at Carter Carburetor in St. Louis from 1940 until 1950. Bo and Eloise moved to Eminence, Mo., after their marriage. They enjoyed traveling together from 1951 until 1958, where Bo and Eloise would perform shows with their trained mule, horse and dogs. Bo also performed roping and as a clown during that time, a job which he enjoyed and always recalled fond memories. Bo and Eloise relocated to Phoenix, Ariz., and lived there several years, where Bo worked on highway and road construction. He worked his way up to a foreman and later became the superintendent. In 1962, Bo and Eloise moved back to Eminence, where Bo raised hogs on their family farm for many years until his health didn’t permit. Bo was very much an outdoors person. He loved to fish and hunt, and until later years, Bo would go out on the river every day he could in the summer. Bo had a great sense of humor and was always telling jokes. Bo was a member of the World Wide Church of God in Poplar Bluff, Mo., where he attended services until his health didn’t permit. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, Mo. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, Mo.

LEONA B. COOPER BARNES - Born June 8, 1910 in Flat Rock Community of Shannon County, Missouri to John and Isabel (WELLS) COOPER. She passed away August 11, 1997 at St John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 87 years. She was united in marriage on October 6, 1934 in West Plains, MO to Richard Bland BARNES. Richard preceded her in death in August 6, 1986. Leona is also preceded in death by her parents, one son, one grandson, three brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by two sons, Gary and his wife Linda, and Jack and his wife Judy BARNES, both of Birch Tree, MO; two stepsons, Verlon BARNES and his wife Claire of Mountain View, MO; Lester BARNES and his wife Betty of LaPorte, CO; one daughter Betty Jo GRIP of Athens, GA and one step-daughter, Nettie Grace GILL of Cozad, NE; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and several step grandchildren. Leona will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 14, 1997 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree with Rev. Calvin JONES Officiating. Interment was in the Barnes Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. 

MINNIE HANNAH BARNES - Born September 20, 1901 in the Van community of Shannon County, Missouri, the daughter of Hiram and Fannie (WOLLRY) JOHNSTON. Minnie passed away Thursday June 25, 1992 at the Shirkey Leisure Acres Nursing Home in Richmond where she had made her home the past three years. On March 10, 1922 Minnie was united in marriage to Toney Arvil BARNES and too this union was born six children. Minnie is survived by one son: William Martin BARNES of Stotesburg, Mo. Two daughters: Mrs. Beulah PULLIAM of Rayville, Mo. and Mrs. Lois VAUGH of Hartford, Kansas. Sixteen grandchildren and a host of great and great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, three sons: Marvin Ray, Melvin Lowell, and Floyd Lee BARNES. She was also preceded in death by fifteen brothers and sisters. It was the family's desire that the funeral services for Minnie be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the graveside in Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona, Mo.  Sources for this information: Original funeral home 'In Remembrance' card.  Submitted by Janice Bell. 

NAOMI BARNES - Born November 19, 1907, passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barnes, the afternoon of July 2, 1930. She died from the effects of tuberculosis, developing from a severe cold taken in the early spring of 1929, at which time she became hoarse and finally lost her speech. During the summer of 1929 she received medical treatment in Springfield while working there. In November of 1929 she came home for a weeks visit and was advised by physicians to remain. She was confined to her bed from that time until the end. Miss Naomi was converted to the Christian faith about three years ago, and remained a believer until death claimed her life. During her last hour she called the members of her family around her bed and requested that they pray, and with her quiet faith in God, passed from this life. Those remaining to mourn her departure are her mother and father, three sisters and five brothers, together with many other relatives and friends. Burial was made in the Mt. Zion Cemetery Thursday afternoon, July 3rd, 1930.  Sources for this information: Obituaries & Death Notices, Vol III - 1911-1930; Shannon County Democrat.  Submitted by Janice Bell.

SHIRLEY KATHERINE BURGE BARNES - Born August 3, 1929 in Corona del Mar, CA, to Arthur and Anna (REED) BURGE. She passed away Feb. 16, 2005 at the Birch View Nursing Center in Birch Tree Shannon Co MO. She was united in marriage to Emeral BARNES on September 20, 1943. To this union was born four children: Mary, William, Jeanne and Jim. Surviving is Mary Ellen HANEY of Winona; William BARNES and wife Karen of McCrae, AR; Jeanne ALLEN of Harrison, AR; Jim and wife Becky BARNES of Winona; one stepdaughter, Doris BLAIR and husband of Maryville, TN; 18 grandchildren and 35 great and great-great grandchildren. Her only brother, Galen BURGE of Maryville, TN, and her only sister, June PAINTER of Lowell, AR. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Preceding Shirley in death are her parents, Arthur and Anna BURGE; her husband, Emeral BARNES; four grandchildren, Lexie BARNES, Kelly BLAIR, Kris BLAIR and Jeffery BRAYFIELD; two great grandchildren, Nellie HANEY and David BLAIR; two sons- in-law, Joe HANEY and Rufus ALLEN. Shirley was a charter member of the Winona Church of God of Prophecy since July 10, 1955. She loved her Church and what it stands for. She enjoyed going to church as much as she could. She was also a volunteer at the Birch Tree Nursing Center and enjoyed being with the residents. Most of the staff and residents all affectionately called her ‘Granny BARNES’. Shirley did a lot of crocheting and knitting. It was unusual to see her without a crochet hook or knitting needle in her hands. She made many, many items, giving them all away. She also loved to sit outside in her porch swing. As early as possible in the springs she had her swing placed back outside where she could sit and enjoy life. She was a very special lady and will be greatly missed by not only family, but her many, many friends. Rest in Peace, Mom, you made it home. From your kids. 

WILLIAM  MATHIS 'MACK'  BARNES - Born July 1, 1916, the son of Samuel A. and Millie Norton Barnes, and passed away Jan. 24, 1992 at his home in Fremont, MO at the age of 75 years. He was united in marriage to Alta Alyne Leslie on June 27, 1947 at Harding, AR.  They purchased a farm near Fremont, MO and here they lived most of their lives together. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alta Alyne; one infant son; his grandson, Mike; two brothers; and two sisters. He leaves to mourn his passing one son and daughter-in-law, Roger Allen and Rita Barnes of Van Buren, MO; one grandson, Brian Barnes of Van  Buren, MO; four brothers, Chester Barnes of Poplar Bluff,  MO, Norton Barnes of Willow Springs, MO, Maxown Barnes of Huntsville, MO and Dorris Barnes of Fremont, MO; and a host of other family and friends. Mack was a fine neighbor and a very loving father and husband. Funeral services were held Mon., Jan. 27, 1992 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Rev. Calvin Jones officiating.  Interment was in the Evaline-Green Mountain Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

WILLIAM RAY BARNES - Age 23 years, 6 months, 24 days, died of tuberculosis at his home on Winona-New Liberty Star Route at 6 o’clock last Saturday morning. He was married to Miss Edna WEST May 10th, 1922, and is survived by his widow and two of their three children. Mr. BARNES suffered from tuberculosis some twelve years, during which time he spent considerable time in Colorado, New Mexico and the Missouri Hospital at Mount Vernon. Early in his last confinement, which covered a period of about one year, he professed faith in Christ and developed an increasing hope for eternal life until his passing. Funeral and burial services were conducted by Rev. J. W. BOCKMAN at the Green Mountain Cemetery Sunday afternoon. (Willie Ray BARNES was the son of Samuel A. BARNES and Millie NORTON. He was born in November, 1899 at Carter Co MO.)   Sources for this information: SHANNON COUNTY DEMOCRAT – June 15, 1933. 

FRANKIE EUGENE BARNETT- Son of James Frank BARNETT and Alice Marie (DUNCAN) BARNETT was born June 22, 1945 in Summersville MO. Frank passed away at his home Sunday, March 4, 2007, after a battle with cancer making his age 61 years. Frank worked at many jobs in his lifetime; he owned several service businesses in Summersville and in St. Louis. He also worked at Atlas Tool, Grand Manufacturing Co., A- Rack, Williams Bus line, and operated the ferry at Owls Bend (Powder Mill Ferry). Frank's last employment was for Imperial Charcoal Plant in Summersville. Frank enjoyed his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed running around with Wayne and David, taking care of the cattle, horses, bush hogging and daily routine farm work. He loved to visit and spend time with his many friends. Frank is preceded in death by his father James Frank BARNETT, his brother James Cleo BARNETT, two infant brothers, Sherman Dean BARNETT and Donald Eugene BARNETT, granddaughter Amber BARNETT, and stepson Bryan STEWART. He is survived by his mother Alice BARNETT of Summersville; his children, Frankie BARNETT and wife Teresa of St. Louis MO; Crystal BARNETT of Summersville; Linda PINCKARD of Colorado; his stepchildren Tim and Larry FOX and Tina KETCHERSIDE of St. Louis; two sisters, Carol BASHAM and husband Jack of Hillsboro MO; Evelyn (BARNETT) WELLS and Johnny BLACK of Rolla MO; one brother David BARNETT and wife Linda of Summersville; his grandchildren, Amanda, Frankie, Kristen, Katelynn, David and Robert BARNETT, Patrick BURKE, KyEshia BUSH, Faith and Deacon STEWART, Justice GASTON and two great grandchildren, Curtis FROCUM and Tyler BARNETT several nieces, nephews and a host of other family members. Services were held Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Gary STELLMAN and Rev. Tommy BOYD officiating. Interment was in Barnett Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

Ervin Glen 'Junior' Barrett- Age 62, died Wednesday morning at his home, surround by his loving family. He was born in Winona, Missouri on January 23, 1946, the son of Glen and Wilma (Copeland) Barrett, and lived in Lunenburg, MA for 27 years until moving to Winchendon, MA five years ago. Glen worked in the computer industry for many years and retired as Vice President of Legacy Sales and Service, of the former TLC Company in Uxbridge. He previously worked at Data General and Digital Corporations. Glen proudly serviced in the US Army during the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Expert Rifle M-14 Ribbon. Glen was a member of Artisan Lodge of Masons. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and golfing but he mostly treasured spending time with his family. He leaves his wife of 38 years, Arline H. (Whalen) Barrett; two children Kimberly Celona of Worcester and Scott G. Barrett of Candia, NH., five grandchildren, Cassandra, Amanda, Anthony, Ethan and Emma; three brothers, Jimmie Barrett, Gerald Barrett and Steve Barrett, a sister, Sherian Appuglies, a stepbrother George Barrett, a step sister, Linda McAdams, all of Missouri and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Monday, March 31st at 10am in the Snow Ladeau Funeral Home in Winchendon, MA. The Rev. Jackson L. Williams officated. Burial was held with military honors at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wichendon, MA.

LOLA FLORENE WARREN HARRISON BARRETT - Born on April 30, 1925 at Eminence, MO and went to be with the Lord on September 13, 1997.  Lola was the seventh of twelve children born to Jess Warren and Raussie Wood Warren, both of whom preceded her in death.  One sister, Ruth, brothers Clayton Warren, Dee Warren, James Warren, Dolphus Warren and Deroyn Warren also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Barrett, of the home, daughter & son in law, Linda & Larry McAdams, West Plains, MO; Sons & daughters in law, James & Linda Harrison, Humphrey, AR; Jerry & Patsy Harrison, Haskell, AR; Michael & Janice Harrison, Peculiar, MO; George & Marcia Barrett, Blue Springs, MO; Steven & Gail Barrett, Kansas City, MO; Step sons & daughters in law, Gerald & Shirley Barrett, Mountain View, MO; Jim & Joyce Barrett, Winona, MO; Glen, Jr. & Arlene Barrett, Lunenburg, MA; Step daughter & son in law, Sherian & Nicholas Appuglies, San Jose,  CA. Fifteen grandchildren, ten step grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, eighteen step great grandchildren, one step great, great grandchild.  She is also survived by brothers & sisters in law, Carmel & Thelma Warren, Bennett, CO; Joe & Juanita Warren, LaBarge, WY; Bill & Ona Fern Warren, Springfield, MO; sisters, Sadia Thomas, St. Louis, MO; Lavada Odom of Granite City, IL; sisters in law, Lorene Warren, Springfield, MO; Gloria Warren, Laramie, WY; Betty Warren, Camas, WA; Beacie & her husband, Pete Copeland, West Plains, MO; an uncle, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mrs. Barrett taught at the Horner School in rural Shannon County in 1943 to 1945.  She also worked at the Television factory, Eminence, MO; Paramount Cap Factory, Winona, MO; Sherrill's Crystals, Kansas City, MO; and Parmalee, Kansas City, MO. Mrs. Barrett was an active member of Bales Baptist Church.  She leaves behind many friends and neighbors.  She is most remembered for always helping someone in need, whether it be cookies for the church, taking a neighbor to the doctor or just listening to others problems.  She gave much love and was loved very much in return. 

MINNIE MAE COOLEY BARRETT - Born September 15, 1901 in Oregon Co MO, daughter of the late Mary Alice (BARNES) and Raney (Runa) COOLEY. She departed this life on April 28, 1980 at the Poplar Bluff Hospital, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co MO, at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 13 days. Minnie attended grammar school at New Liberty. She was baptized into the Methodist Church at an early age. She was united in marriage to Otto Ervin BARRETT on October 18, 1918 at Alton Oregon Co MO. To this union two children were born: Glen Eldon and Beacie Marie. Preceding her in death were her parents and stepfather Henry WEAVER, sister Myrtle GARDNER, two brothers, Willie COOLEY and Goldman WEAVER and a sister, Pearl COOLEY, who died in infancy. Those left to mourn her passing are son Glen BARRETT of Kansas City, Jackson Co MO; daughter Beacie MCADAMS ASHER of Salem, Dent Co MO; one half-sister, Grace WEAVER PARKE of West Plains, Howell Co MO; eleven grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren, and one great-great grandson; many relatives and a host of friends and neighbors. Services were held Thursday, May 1st at 1 p.m. in the Winona Methodist Church with burial at Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona, under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, April 1980.

OTTO ERVIN BARRETT - Born June 15, 1897 at New Liberty, MO in Oregon County the son of Joel Lee and Julia Elva McSpadden Barrett and departed this life on Sept. 27, 1990 at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, MO at the age of 93 years. He was married to Minnie Mae Cooley on Oct. 16, 1918 at Alton, MO and to this union two children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Minnie on April 28, 1980; one great grandson; two brothers and one sister; one daughter-in-law; and one son-in-law. He is survived by one son, Glen E. Barrett of Kansas City, MO; one daughter, Beacie Asher of West Plains, MO; eleven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; ten step-great grandchildren; and fifteen great great grandchildren. Otto was a past member of Odd Fellows Lodge of Winona. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1 pm in the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Golden Hampton officiating.  Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. 

JAMES  'LUFTON'  BARTON - Born Sept. 14, 1917 to Vada Barton at Delaware Community.  Lufton was raised by his grandparents, Milton and Eva Barton.  He departed this life on Jan. 21, 1992 at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO at the age of 74 years and four months.  Lufton was united in marriage to Gladys Mae Nash on Oct. 16, 1937 at Eminence, MO and to this union four children were born;  Sherry Kay Haeffner of Summersville, MO, Denny Ray Barton of Mustang, OK, Tillie Mae Norton of Nixa, MO and Annabell Faye Stephens of Birch Tree, MO. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; mother; one brother; and one grandson. He is survived by his wife Gladys, of the home; four children; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one brother, Willard Strain of St. Louis, MO. Lufton was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Birch Tree, MO.  He entered the Army in 1945 and when discharged he was employed by Hampton Motor Company in Winona, MO.  In 1950, he purchased his own business in Birch Tree, MO where he and Gladys managed a service station, garage, and cafe.  After several years, they closed part of their business and became the Mercury Outboard Motor and Boat dealer in the Shannon County area.  Lufton was famous for his expertise in the repair of outboard motors throughout Shannon County and surrounding counties. He loved his work and he loved hunting and fishing as a pastime. Lufton will be sadly missed by all who loved him and knew him, our loss is Heaven's gain. Funeral services were held Fri, Jan. 24, 1992 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree with Rev. Tommy Barnhart officiating. Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery at Winona, MO under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.  

May 'June' Counts Barton - Born Jun. 6, 1920 at Shannon Co  MO; died Apr. 7, 1997 at Mountain View Howell Co MO. Daughter of Washington and Lue Nichols Counts. She married Silas Barton Feb. 29, 1940 and had seven children. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and one infant son, Columbus Leroy. She is survived by her husband Silas; six children, Hazel Carter, Jerry Barton, Betty Burrus, David Barton, twins- Judy Davis, and Sudy Baidwin. 13 grand children, 6 great-grandchildren. Burial at Bethany Chapel Cemetery near Eminence Shannon Co MO.

MERRY 'BILLIE' PENDLAND BARTON - Daughter of the late Homer Pendland and Minnie (Sullivan) PENDLAND, was born February 27, 1928 at Hartshorn Shannon Co MO and passed away at St. Peters Manor Care Center in St Peters St Charles Co MO, January 20, 2004, making her age 75 years, 10 months and 24 days. She was united in marriage to James E. BARTON on May 3, 1947, making their union together 56 years. To this union six children were born: Doug, Darell, Gary, Anita, Robert and Denise. She grew up in the Hartshorn area, and after her marriage to Jim moved to the St. Peters, MO area where she resided until her death. She was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved doing things for her family. Preceding her in death are her parents, Homer and Minnie; four sisters, Ruby STARK, Grace PERKINS, Mabel BELEW, and Opal NORRIS; two brothers, Arvel PENDLAND and Johnny PENDLAND. Billie is survived by her husband, Jim BARTON, of St. Peters, MO; her children, Doug BARTON and wife Delores of St. Charles, MO, Darell BARTON and wife Shirley of St. Peters, MO, Gary BARTON and wife Donna of O’Fallon, MO, Anita SMITH and husband Bill of Salem, MO, Robert BARTON and wife Vicki of St. Charles, MO, Denise KING and husband John of Moscow Mills, MO; brother Joe BARTON of St. Louis, MO; twenty-two grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Services were held on Saturday, January 24, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Chapel in Summersville, MO with Rev. Leland STOOPS officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 77 West Port Plaza, Suite 101, St. Louis, MO, 63146-3111.  Sources for this information: The Summersville Beacon.

Silas Barton - Born Mar. 23, 1920 at Reynolds Co MO; died Dec. 10, 2001 at Eminence Shannon Co MO.  Son of T.C. and Julie (Parks) Barton. He was married to June Counts, Feb.19, 1940 and had seven children; Hazel, Jerry, Betty, Columbus, David, Judy and Sudy. Preceding him death were his parents, T.C. and Julie Barton; his wife, June; one infant son. Columbus; five brothers, Lebert, Henry, Sylvester, Eligah, and Lonnie; and two sisters, Martha SmithBarton. Silas is survived by foure daughters and a son, Hazel, Betty, Judy, Sudy, Jerry, and David; fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers. Burial at Bethany Chapel Cemetery near Eminence Shannon Co MO.

 

Lois Mae Hatton Baugh  - Born August 10, 1909 in Moulten, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Minnie Hatton and departed this life on January 23, 1992 at her home in Birch Tree. Lois attended Birch Tree High School, graduating in 1927. She then married Roy E Baugh on July 2, 1933 at Birch Tree, Mo. and to this union four children were born. She was preceded in death by he parents; one daughter, Edith Rae Baugh; two brothers, Austin and Everett Hatton; two sisters, Jenny Hatton and Belle Burk. She is survived by her husband, Roy, of the home; three sons, Eugene Baugh of Springhill, Florida; Billie Baugh of Birch Tree, Mo; one brother, Frank C Hatton of Republic, Mo; eight grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Lois was a member of the Baptist Church at Birch Tree and had worked with youth groups in the church for a number of years. Funeral services were held Saturday January 25, 1992 at 1 pm at the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree with Rev. Tommy Barnhart officiating. Interment was in Berea Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. Roy Eugene Baugh - Departed this life on August 30, 1994 at Springfield, Mo. at the age of 86. He was born March 2, 1908 at Birch Tree, Mo., the son of John Robert and Emma Alice Morrell. He was united in marriage to Lois Mae Hatton at Birch Tree on July 2, 1932. To this union four children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois, on January 23, 1992; one daughter, Edith Rae; two brothers; Orville and Johnnie; and five sisters, Fern Baugh, Jessie Nellis, Nora Daffer, Edith Liggett and Ruby Phelps. He is survived by three sons, Eugene Baugh of Springhill, Fl., Billie Baugh of Sturgeon, Mo., and Roy L. Baugh of Birch Tree; one brother, Neville Baugh of Waldon, Co; two sisters, Velma Keffer of San Diego, Ca, and Mildred Allen of Bronson Ks; one brother-in-law, Frank Carwin Hatton of Republic, Mo; one sister-in-law, Mae Hutton of Mountain View, Mo, eight grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Roy spent his life in Birch Tree, and was born on the farm where his son Roy now lives. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Birch Tree. Funeral services were held September 2, 1994, at the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree, with the Rev. Tommy G. Barnhart and Rev. Keith Vawter officiating. Interment was in the Berea Mennonite Cemetery.

Jerri MILLER LEE Bay - Born December 30, 1956 at Mountain View, MO, the daughter of Fred Lonzo and Alta Mae Bradley Miller, and departed this life on April 9, 2007 at her home at the age of 50 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Mountain View, MO, and worked as a waitress at Ron’s Family Restaurant. She completed 12 years of education. Jerri was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Harry Miller; and one sister, Ellen Ford. She is survived by her two children, Jason Miller and Brandi Lee, both of Mountain View, MO; six grandchildren, Jaden and Myla Patterson, Jackson Gage Miller, Trenton Vance, Alysyn and Madisyn Tune; seven brothers, Cecil, James and Kenny Miller, all of Mountain View, MO; Harold (Sonny) Miller of St. Louis, MO; Freddie Miller of Harriet, AR; Bill Miller of Willow Springs, MO and Larry Miller of Peace Valley, MO; nine sisters, Lois Taylor, Jody Moore, Ruthie Nicholson, and Susie Grooms, all of Mountain View, MO; Virginia Montgomery and Evelyn Finley both, of Wichita, KS; Shirley Holliman and Ada Holliman, both of Harriet, AR; and Darlene Sullivan of Lee Summit, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the Assembly of God Church at Mountain View, MO with the Rev.’s Bill Miller, Bert Montgomery, Rick Plumlee and Ross Marshall officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery at Mountain View, MO under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View. NOTE: Jerri was the former wife of Michael Eugene 'Gene' Lee of Winona.

Sherry Ann Bay  - Born January 15, 1967 at West Plains, MO the daughter of Donald Bay and Shirley (Williams) Bay. She passed away June 10, 2008 at Shannon County, MO at the age of 41 years. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Bessie Bay and Morgan and Lavina Willams. She is survived by her parents Don and Shirley Bay of Mountain View, MO; three brothers Randy Bay of Mountain View, MO; Terry Bay and wife Kimberly of Mountain View, MO; Jason Bay and wife Elizabeth of Mountain View, MO; and one sister Heather Bay of Mountain View, MO: thirteen nieces and nephews Justin Bay, Brandon Bay, Amanda Bay, Bradly Bay, Brenton Bay, Brendon Bay, Zachary Bay, Tiffany Bay, Hannah Bay, Hunter Bay, Cody Miller, Tiffany Miller, and Ashley Miller; four great nieces and nephews Quentin Smith, Madison Bay, Broc Bay, Korie Lind; her special friend Paris Remlinger; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Sherry loved to do crafts and collect rocks. Although Sherry didn't complete cosmetology school, she loved cutting hair and was very good at it. Sherry enjoyed witnessing about the Lord. She loved to sing, and just enjoyed having fun. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Rev. Bill Miller and Rev. Ross Marshall officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.

THOMAS M. BECKER - Of Winona, MO passed away on Sunday, Sept. 4, 1988, dear husband of Louise E.  Becker (nee Walrond), dear father of Judy Carston and Jim Becker, dear father-in-law of Mike Carston and Ruth Ann Becker, dear grandfather, great-grandfather, brother of Leah Davis, Mary Jane Enterman and the late John Becker, our dear uncle. No visitation or service.  Mr. Becker was a member of Tuscan Lodge #360 A.F. & A.M., Royal Patron of Queen Wilhelmina Ct., #9, Order of the Amaranth and Ass't. Patron of Magnolia Chapter #56 O.E.S. of Birch Tree, MO.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to charity of your choice appreciated. Kriegshauser West Service.  

CRASH FATAL FOR ARROLL MAN - A 75-year-old resident of Arroll,  Archie Louis Belew, died Monday of injuries received Saturday in an auto accident at the junction of Highway 60 and Howell County Y in Mtn. View. Three persons were hurt in the crash which claimed the life of Mr. Belew.  Taken to St. Francis Hospital in Mtn. View were the victim's wife, Berta Helen, 77, who suffered shoulder bruises; Winfield Lee Marshall, 59, Ashland, Ky., who received left arm bruises, and his wife, Faye, 55, treated for a left hand laceration and forehead bruises. Patrol Sgt. J. B. Busch said Mr. Belew was northbound when he failed to stop at the Junction with U.S. 60 and pulled into the path of a 1965 Buick driven east by Marshall. The accident occurred at 11 a. m. Saturday, and Belew succumbed at 10:55 a. m. Monday in the Mtn. View Hospital.  His body was taken to the Duncan Funeral Home in Mtn. View. ~ Summersville Beacon, 8 July 1966, page 1.

Louis Archie Belew - Son of William and Julia Belew, was born December 15, 1890, at Summerville, Mo.  and departed this life July 4, 1966, at the Memorial Hospital in Mountain View, Mo. making his age at the time of death 75 years, 5 months, and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Bertha Knowlin on November 2, 1919, and to this union five children were born.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother, one sister and two children, Paul and Pauline. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Bertha; three daughters and son-in-laws, Edna and Lewis Shugard, of Morton, Ill, Berdina and Harold Finley, of Morton, Ill, and Bernice and Paul Westall, of Elmwood, Ill. Five grandchildren, Charlotte and Don Heck, Kay and Brenda Finley, Debbie and Dennis Westall, of Illinois; 6 brothers and 2 sisters, Albert, Ed, and John, all of Summersville, Harrison, of Halispel, Mont., Julus, of Norfork, Nebraska, George of Hartshorn,  Eura Wilcox, of Hartshorn and Grace Lambeth, Licking, Mo.; two half Sisters, Ethyl Smith and Pearl Neagles of Summersville; two half brothers, Roy, of Goodland, Kan,, and Jesse of Summersville; 1 stepbrother, Ira Young of Summersville; and a host of relatives and friends whom he cherished very much.  He was a veteran of World War I. He was converted 35 years ago, and has sought to please his lord these many years. 'Daddy, we are going to miss you among us very much, but we know our loss is Heaven's gain, and that you are rejoicing in the presence of the Angels of Heaven.  We are trusting we will all be present at the great reunion in Heaven.' Burial was in the Arroll Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. ~ Summersville Beacon, 12 August 1966.

Wave Audrey Light Belew - Daughter of Charles Edward Light and Nona Floral Pitts Light was born June 17, 1919 in Summersville, Missouri. Wave passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri, May 9, 2007 making her age 87 years, 10 months and 22 days. Wave was joined in marriage to Lloyd Ralph Belew, February 14, 1939 at Houston, Missouri. To this union one daughter, Marilyn was born. Wave worked on the farm with Lloyd for many years. She also worked at Brown Shoe Company and finally retired from Angelica Uniform Company in Summersville. Wave loved working in her garden raising vegetables, and spending time in her flower gardens. Many warm afternoons were spent sitting on her porch watching her blue birds, doves, hummingbirds and talking on the phone to her friends. Wave is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, her father and mother, Charles and Nona Light, one sister Mabel Shafer, and son-in-law Dean Stark. She is survived by her daughter Marilyn Lampone and husband Steve of Hartshorn, Missouri, one grandson Steven Stark of Summersville, Missouri, two step-grandchildren, Steven and Stacy Lampone of Lakeland, Florida, two step great grandchildren, Marjie Lampone and Pheonix Lampone of Lakeland, Florida. Wave is also survived by many friends. Services were held Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 1:00 Pm at Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Riley Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.

CHARLES EDMOND BELL - Son of Emmett B. BELL and Eva (PITTS) BELL, was born March 18, 1931 at Summersville, MO and left this earthly home and went to be in his heavenly home, Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the age of 75 years. Charles was united in marriage to Ruby Lea WILLIAMS, June 1, 1952, making their union together 54 years. They were blessed with eight children, Randy C., Daryl D., Mike A, Brenda S., Lisa L., Karen A., and a baby boy and baby girl deceased at birth. Charles was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, in Summersville, MO. He worked at many jobs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He was always good for a story, especially a 'tall tale'. Preceding Charles in death are his parents, Emmett and Eva BELL, a baby boy and baby daughter, two brothers, Norman and Robert Lee BELL. Surviving are his wife Ruby Lea (WILLIAMS) BELL of the home, Randy C. BELL and wife Marilyn of Monett, MO; Daryl D. BELL and wife Carol of Summersville, MO; Mike A. BELL and wife Laura of Summersville, MO; Brenda BELL of Houston, MO; Lisa ARMSTRONG and husband of Summersville, MO; Karen HOLLOWAY and husband Ronnie of Winona, MO; 2 sisters, Bonnie SMITH and Evelyn GRUBEN, both of Summersville, MO; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 1 PM at Faith Baptist Church in Summersville with Rev. Hubert NEWMAN and Rev. Rick SPACEK officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

FREIDA LORENE WARREN BELL - Born April 6, 1919 at Timber, MO, the daughter of Walter and Alice Warren, and departed this life April 29, 1996 at her home in Pacific, MO at the age of 77 years.  She was united in marriage to William 'Doll' Bell Sept. 28, 1935 and to this union three children were born.  Those preceding her in death:  her husband William Bell, her parents Walter and Alice Warren; four brothers:  Laurel, Calvin, Amos, and Lindell Warren; four sisters:  Thela Vale, Audrey, Bernetta and Wanda Warren.  She leaves to mourn her passing one son, Lee Bell and wife Marie of St. Louis, MO;  two daughters:  Deloris White and husband Elmo of St. Louis, MO, Merileen Allen and husband Charlie of Pacific, MO; three grandsons:  David and Darrell White, both of St. Louis, MO, and Michael Gilliland of Pacific, MO; four great-grandchildren:  Laura White of Atlanta, Ga., Kelli, David, and Sean Gilliland of Pacific, MO; two sisters:  Hazel Hare of St. Louis, MO; Dorothy Lyerla of Dillmer, Mo; two brothers:  Ansel Warren of Chickasha , Oklahoma, and Funston 'Spud' Warren of Fenton, MO; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a dear old friend Maggie Camden of Boss, MO who will miss her deeply. Funeral was at 2:00 pm May 2 at Bell Funeral Home, Pacific, MO.  She was laid to rest beside her husband at Anaconda Cemetery in St. Clair, MO under the direction of Bell Funeral home with Rev. William Briggs officiating.  

WILLIAM P. 'DOLL' BELL - Passed away Sunday, Jan 12 in his 82nd year.  He was born on April 28, 1909, in Winona to Hulbert and Annie Elizabeth (Nee Vassalli) Bell. He is survived by his wife, Freida Bell (nee Warren); two daughters Deloris White and her husband Elmo of St. Louis and Merileen Allen and her husband Charlie of Villa Ridge; one son Lee Bell and his wife Marie of St. Louis; two sisters, Creado Hunt of West Plains and Jannie Bell of West  Plains; three grandchildren; David White, Darrel White, and Michael Gilliland; four great-grandchildren; Laura White and Kellie, David, and Sean Gilliland. He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Hulbert, Vick, Pat, Pete, and John Bell; one sister, Selma Marie. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 1 pm at Bell Funeral Home Chapel in Pacific, MO with the Rev. Archie Lunsford and the Rev. Noel Meade officiating. Interment was in the Anaconda Cemetery in St. Clair. Pallbearers were Michael Gilliland,  Charlie Allen, Ronald V. Bell, Elmo White, David White, Darrel White, Ansel John Warren, Jr. and Ronald E. Bell.  

PAULINE ELLOUISE WARD BENTON - Age 93, died Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at the Frene Valley Home in Hermann, Mo. Pauline was born July 7, 1910 in Eminence. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Jackson and Olive Emily Ward, and was the second oldest of six children: three brothers; Richard Elmer Ward, John Chilton Ward, Robert Lee Ward; two sisters, Madeline Faye Baltz and Violet Frances Gates Clark. All of her siblings are deceased. Pauline and William Avery Benton were married October 6, 1928 in Ava, Mo. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include: three daughters; Marlane Benton Adams, Judith Benton-Klinger and her husband John, Janet Benton Propp and her husband Dale; son, James Avery Benton and step-son William Max Benton. She is so greatly loved and survived by 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. During her years of marriage to William Avery Benton Adams, they moved over 100 times to many states and cities. She was always a willing and supportive partner. She loved to reminisce about the many interesting places they had lived. She never had any regrets about their life-style experiences. She was a devoted mother, always making an immaculate home with delicious food, welcome to all. She encouraged her children to participate in music, scouts and sports. Her grandchildren received this same love and devotion. Pauline was a lifelong member of Eminence Methodist Church. She read her Bible daily, loved reading poetry and was a word-smith and a lover of well turned phrases, which is attested in her scrapbook that is filled with clippings of beautiful phrases and articles. Pauline, at age 92, was chosen by Frene Valley Center as their contestant to represent them in a pageant in St. Louis, Mo., the Missouri Healthcare Association's event, 'Nursing Home Beauty is Ageless.' Entrants were from nursing homes throughout Missouri. Frene Valley's staff said they selected Pauline because of her inner beauty as well as her outward beauty, and also for her gracious manners, sweet disposition and her wonderful sense of humor. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 27 at Duncan Funeral Home in Eminence. Visitation for family was from 10 to 10:30 a.m., visitors from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and service at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Mark Drewel, Tom Lynch, Glen Adams, Kevin Graham, Greg Eck, Donald Benton and Bill Benton. Rev. James Doyle officiated. Paul Faulkenberry was organist and soloist. Burial was at New Eminence Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Pauline to Eminence Methodist Church.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

IRENE THOMAS BEST -  Born November 8, 1909 at Suttons Creek near Eminence, the daughter of Joseph and Eveline Burns Thomas and departed this life on January 25, 1991 in the Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 18 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, three sisters, two daughters, two sons and three grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter Shirley Arline Potts of Winona; two sons, James Dale and Irby Gene Williams both of Eminence; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Irene was saved at a very early age in the Assembly of God Church.  She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.  Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 28, 1991 at 1 pm in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Bud Younger officiating.  Burial was in the Bethany Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  

FLOYD BERT BETTIS - Born October 22, 1923 in Alton, MO to William A. and Dicey (WALKER) BETTIS. He passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, MO on March 2, 1997 at the age of 72. He was united in marriage on February 24, 1958 in Alton, MO to Ava May TAYLOR, and to this union two sons were born. Floyd is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, George and William BETTIS, and one sister, Avis FARRIS. He is survived by two sons, Bert BETTIS of Lawton, OK, and Mark BETTIS of Winona, MO; one brother “Jack” James BETTIS of Winona, MO, six sisters, Gene BLACKWELL of St. Louis, MO, Marie VEST of Koshkonong, MO, June WHEELER of Burnt Prairie, IL, Alta WAGGONER of Kansas City, MO, and Alma NANCE of Poplar Bluff, MO; and one granddaughter, Kristie S. BETTIS, of Lawton, OK. Floyd will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery at Winona Shannon Co MO. 

   

Almeda Faye Bilbrey - Daughter of the late Charley and Viola (Barnett) Bilbrey, was born October 9, 1925 in Summersville, Missouri, and passed away at the Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri, Wednesday morning, October 29, 2008, making her age 83 years and 20 days. Faye worked in Springfield, Missouri during her twenties, and then at Angelica Uniform Factory in Summersville, Missouri. For many years Faye and her mother lived in the Summersville Senior Housing, where she took care of her mother until Viola passed away. She accepted Christ as her Savior several years ago. She loved going to church at the First Church of God in Summersville. Preceding her in death are her parents, Charley and Viola Bilbrey, and three brothers, Elmer, Alfred, and Dorvan Bilbrey; two sisters, Virgie Hartwein, and Edna Wilcox. She is survived by her sisters, Idella Pitts and Vona King, both of Summersville, Missouri; two nieces; nine nephews; and a host of relatives and friends. Services were held Friday October 31, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Bradford’s Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Alva Trowbridge officiating. Interment was in Barnett Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

CHRISTINA LUCILLE BANKS BIRD - Daughter of James Kenneth BANKS and Olean Ellen (BARTON) BANKS; she was born October 27, 1965 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis MO, and passed away at her home in Summersville on January 13, 2006, at age 40 years and 2 months. She was united in marriage to William ‘Buddy’ Archie BIRD on January 14, 1984, making their union together a day less than 22 years. To this union two children were born, Justin Kenneth BIRD and Amelia Christine BIRD. She graduated in 1984 from Summersville High School. She worked at the Community Bank NA in Summersville as a loan officer for 18 years. She had completed numerous education courses during her employment. Christina attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Summersville. She enjoyed horseback riding, painting and artistry. Since childhood she competed in horse shows and won numerous trophies and awards. She enjoyed deer hunting with her husband Buddy and her son Justin. Christina is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather James Earl BANKS; her maternal grandparents, Robert Lincoln and Tona Alma (HARRISON) BARTON. Those left to mourn her passing are her husband, Buddy BIRD of the home in Summersville; children, Justin BIRD and wife Courtney, Summersville; Amelia BIRD, of the home; parents, Kenny and Olean BANKS, Mountain View; father and mother-in- law, Willie and Patsy BIRD, Mountain View; grandmother, Mrs. Hazel BANKS, Summersville; brother James Robert BANKS, Summersville; sister Joyce Ann and husband Allen and their children, Fawna, Jason and Trevor SULLIVAN, West Plains; sisters-in-law Teresa THOMURE and husband Jeff, and Sharon PATTON and husband Kevin, all of Summersville; 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Christina will be sadly missed by her family, friends and the community. Services were held on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Robert MEDLEY officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, January 25, 2006.

HALLA BERNIECE MILEY BIRD - Born January 25, 1891 in Shannon County, Missouri and passed away September 27, 1985 at the Birch View Manor in Birch Tree, Missouri at the age of ninety four years, eight months and two days. She was the daughter of Wols and Mary Ann (Yearwood) Miley.   She was united in marriage to Harless (Parm) Bird on April 5, 1929.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Rebecca's.  Her family and friends were the most important people in the world.  They always came first with her, even ahead of herself. She is survived by her husband, Harless (Parm) Bird of Pat Henry's Boarding Home in Mountain View, Missouri; two sons, Wayne Miley of Winona, Missouri and Albert Bird of Birch Tree, Missouri; one daughter, Lou Heidebur of Birch Tree, Missouri; and one sister, Rhoda Ehrhart of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two adult children and one infant; two sisters; one grandchild and one great grandchild. Services were held at the United Methodist Church in Birch Tree on Monday, September 30, 1985 with burial at the Oak Forest Cemetery in  Birch Tree.  She was loved by all who knew her and she will be missed by all of us. 

HARLESS PARMER 'PARM' BIRD - Born March 30, 1892 at Avery, Mo. in Benton County and passed away December 24, 1985 at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Mo. at the age of 93 years, 8 months, and 24 days. He was the son of McDonald and Elizabeth (Schroeder) Bird.  He was united in marriage to Minnie Lee Layman on December 2, 1924, and to this union two children were born.  Lee Bird of Boise, Idaho and Wilma Divine of Mishawaka, Indiana. On April 5, 1929, he was united in marriage to Halla Berniece Miley, and to  this union three children were born.  Albert Curtis Bird and Lou Ann Bird Heidebur of Birch Tree, Missouri.  Also one infant son who died at birth. He is survived by his four children, one loving step-son, Wayne Miley of Winona, Mo.; thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren; and one sister, Ola Mae Price.  Also six step-grandchildren, twelve step-great grandchildren, and three step-great, great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his father, mother, wife, one infant son, a devoted daughter-in-law, three sisters, three brothers, two step-children, one step-grandson, and one step-great granddaughter. He also leaves to mourn his passing many loving nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors.  'Parm' as he was known, was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He attended school at Oak Grove with Lona Parker as one of his favorite teachers.  He worked at many jobs as a young man, such as farm work, sawmilling and well drilling.  He was a good neighbor willing to lend a helping hand to those who needed him for anything.  He loved his gardening and shared it with many.  He loved nature and was a sportsman at heart who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He took much pride in serving his country in World War I, and lived the war over and over while telling many stories of his adventures during that time which he was wounded and become disabled.  He also loved to tell many other interesting stories that occurred during his lifetime. He will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew him.  Our loss is heaven's gain. Funeral services were held Friday, December 27, 1985 in the Methodist Church at Birch Tree at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. John Thomas and Rev. Gene West officiating.  Burial was at Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. 

William A. 'Willie' Bird - Son of Archie Bird and Alva (Roark) Bird was born February 3, 1941 at Arroll, MO and passed away at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, MO on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 making his age 65 years, 11 months, and 20 days. Willie was united in marriage to Patsy King, October 21, 1961, making their union together 45 years. To their union three children were born- Teresa, Buddy, and Sharon. Willie was a member of the First Christian Church of Summersville and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He adored spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Willie was an avid deer hunter and he liked going to the mountains elk hunting in Colorado. He treasured the hours spent watching hunting movies with his family and talking about his own hunting adventures. He also enjoyed baling hay with his wife always at his side. Willie was a generous man who always enjoyed a hug from his family and his many special friends. Preceding him in death were his parents Archie and Alva Bird and daughter-in-law, Christina Bird. Surviving are his wife, Patsy Bird; daughter, Teresa Thomure and husband, Jeff; son, Buddy Bird and wife, Pam; daughter, Sharon Patton and husband, Kevin; sister, Ida Mae Sweet; brother, Alvin Bird and wife Sue; brother-in-law Ronnie King and wife Carol; 7 grandchildren- Amanda Michel and husband, Scott; Ashley Beavers and husband, Charlie; Heather Cooper and husband, Nathan; Justin Bird and wife, Courtney; Amelia Bird; Cory Patton; Marisa Patton; and 3 great grandchildren- Isaac and Dawson Beavers; Hailey Michel; also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends. Willie will be sadly missed by those who knew him. Funeral Services were held Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 10:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Paul Hamm officiating. Interment was in Oakside Cemetery.

Ollie Mae Cooley Birge - Born Shannon Co Mo., 1898 and died 22 Feb 1949 in New Mexico. She is buried in Oakside Cemetery Summersville Shannon Co., MO., with her two sons. Ollie married on 2 Feb 1914 Eminence Shannon Co., MO., to Eli James Birge who died 10 Sept 1963 and is buried in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO. Children: Mildred L., Goldie M., Genevieve, Leroy Birge b. 1921 died May 1940 Texas Co MO., buried Oak Side Cemetery Summersville and Billie E. Birge b 1928 died Nov 1941 Howell Co., MO., also buried Oakside Cemetery Summersville Texas Co., MO. Ollie is the daughter of Barney and Mary (Potter) Cooley. Eli James Birge is the son of William Lankford and Nancy Melviney (Cooper) Birge.

Nancy Melviney Cooper Birge - Daughter of Eli 'Eal' Bailey and Elizabeth Francis (Armistead) Cooper. Married William Lankford Birge on