OLIVE MAE VERMILLION CALLAHAN - Born December 7, 1895 at Pleasant Site, MO the daughter of James M. and Malinda Jones Vermillion and departed this life on April 2, 1990 at the age of 94 years, 3 months, and 2 days. She was united in marriage to Elmer G. Callahan on April 27, 1913 and to this union nine children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer; four grandchildren; five brothers, and five sisters. She leaves to mourn her passing, three sons, Glen Callahan, Don Callahan, and Kenneth Callahan; six daughters, Mildred Pennick, Maxine Woodman, Thela Tesreau, Jane Jackson, Lorene Murray, and Letha Searcy; one sister, Lottie Burns; four sons-in-law; three daughters-in-law; thirty-nine grandchildren; seventy-five great grandchildren; and twenty-nine great great grandchildren. Olive professed an abiding faith in Christ at an early age and was faithful to this faith until the end. Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 4 at 1 pm in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Bud Younger officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.

MAXINE POGUE CAMDEN - Born February 11, 1925 in Shannon County, Missouri the youngest daughter of Alma Woodward and Arthur Pogue. Maxine departed this life in Washington, Missouri at the age of 81 years. Maxine was married to Jesse Camden on September 7, 1941 at Centerville, Missouri to this union six children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1985, three sons and two daughters and one brother. She leaves to mourn her passing, one daughter Julia Martin of St. Clair, Missouri; one brother Calvin Pogue of Rolla, Missouri, and one sister Hazel Knuckles of Houston, Missouri, eight grandchildren, many great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. Maxine loved going to church and was a friend to everyone. She taught Sunday School classes and bible school for many years. She was a past member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Eminence, Missouri. She last attended the First Baptist Church in Eminence, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, Missouri with Alan Stringer officiating. Interment was held at Bethany Chapel Cemetery in Eminence, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Irvin C. Camp - Born May 25, 1929 in Brush, CO the son of Arthur Camp and Elsie (Hoar) Camp. He passed away February 18, 2008 at his home in Winona, MO making his age 78 years. He was united in marriage to Sylvia Anderson on January 1, 1994 at Birch Tree, MO. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Elsie Camp.  Irvin is survived by his wife Sylvia Camp of Winona, MO; two brothers Arthur Camp of West Plains, MO and LEROY CAMP of Winnebago, IL; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was a very active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness Church in Winona, MO. He loved the outdoors where he enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and bull riding for fun.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness Church in Winona, MO with BRO. DARREN ALEXANDER officiating. Arrangements were under the Direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.   [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

LEE ALEXANDER CAMPBELL - Lee A. CAMPBELL, 47, died in his home near Morton's Gap, Kentucky at 12:10 a.m. today of a kidney ailment following three weeks of illness. Mr. CAMPBELL was born at White Plains, Kentucky and had lived in Hopkins county all his life. He had been an employee of Hart-Ross Coal Company for the past two years. In addition to the widow, Mrs. Elizabeth CAMPBELL, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anna Lee LEGE and Miss Lois CAMPBELL, both of Winona, Missouri; one son, Thomas L. CAMPBELL, stationed with the navy at Charleston, SC; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Frances KUMPF, Clearfield, Pa., and four brothers, Cleve CAMPBELL; E. Alton, Ill; Robert CAMPBELL, White City, Kentucky; Frank CAMPBELL, Richland, Kentucky; and Clarence CAMPBELL, Madisonville, Kentucky. The remains were taken today from Reid Funeral Home, Earlington, Kentucky, to the home near Morton's Gap. Services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at Concord church, White Plains with Rev. Archie PUTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. - Note: Lee Alexander Campbell was the son of Thomas W. and Joan Ann REED CAMPBELL. He was married to Ava NORRIS of Winona MO on July 18, 1924. They divorced about 1933 following his return to Kentucky. He had been working at a mill in Oregon County for the Craig's. He also spent some time in Madison County, Illinois working at the mills. He had been partially blinded in a furnace blast and returned to Kentucky to seek treatment. He never returned to Missouri. At the time of his marriage to Ava they resided in the Rocky Creek community near Horner Church. The children of Lee and Ava are Anna Lee, who married first Riley LEGE, second Bobby B. WEAVER; Thomas Lewis 'Tom', married first Myrll BARNES, second Rosalie FALLON; and their youngest child, Lois, married first William E. 'Bill' DOWNS; second Roy 'Don' BARKLEY.  Sources for this information: The Daily Messenger, Madisonville Kentucky.

STEPHEN THOMAS 'STEVIE' CAMPBELL JR. - Date of Death: April 3, 1988.  Murder Charges Filed…..WINONA GRADUATE VICTIM OF SHOTGUN SHOOTING SUNDAY Winona residents who heard the news were shocked and saddened on Easter by the shooting death of 21 year-old Stephen T. CAMPBELL, Jr. early Sunday morning. First degree murder charges were filed Sunday against Joseph W. FARRIS, 28, of Willow Springs. FARRIS, who is being held in Howell County Jail with bond set at $100,000, was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday, April 5, in Shannon County Associate Circuit Court. According to Shannon County prosecuting attorney Winston BUFORD, the incident occurred about 3 a.m. on Elm Street near the northwest corner of the ball field in Winona. BUFORD said FARRIS had been driving around Winona when he encountered Campbell and four or five of his friends at the scene. 'Words were exchanged,' BUFORD said, adding that FARRIS then left and returned shortly with a shotgun. BUFORD said FARRIS fired one shot from his vehicle window. 'FARRIS pulled up and apparently an argument broke out between all of the people there,' said Shannon County Sheriff, Clinton ‘Butter’ REEVES. 'As a group, they argued back and forth. It wasn’t just between CAMPBELL and FARRIS,' REEVES stressed. According to REEVES, one witness reported that FARRIS had said, 'I’ll go get help and return,' before the shooting occurred. CAMPBELL was reportedly shot in the left rib-cage area by a single-shot .12 gauge shotgun. REEVES said it was unclear what the argument was over and that several eyewitnesses were being interviewed as the investigation continued on Monday. BUFORD and REEVES concurred that FARRIS had gone to a relative’s home in Winona to get the shotgun. Winona police officers arrested FARRIS at about 8 a.m. on Sunday as he was walking south on Hw. 17. He had apparently walked approximately 10 miles after overturning his vehicle on Texas County Rte. W. BUFORD said FARRIS took officers to the shotgun, which was found about 370 feet from his overturned vehicle according to REEVES. CAMPBELL, a popular recent graduate of Winona High School, was living in West Plains. The son of Steve and Barbara NORRIS CAMPBELL, of Winona, he is also survived by his wife, Kristie PERKINS CAMPBELL and daughter, Stephanie CAMPBELL, and brother Bradley CAMPBELL. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. today April 6, 1988, at the First Baptist Church in Winona with Rev. Frank HALL officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona. Note: Stephen Thomas CAMPBELL, Jr. was the grandson of Thomas Lewis CAMPBELL and Merle BARNES CAMPBELL, and Gerald NORRIS and Fayetta LESLIE NORRIS SMITH. The Current Wave, April 6, 1988  --- CARD OF THANKS --- We wish that we could find the words to express our gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love from our community, and others from not only the surrounding areas, but from friends and family who have loved Stevie from all around these United States. Stevie was the kind of boy that only had to touch your life for a little while and he would remain in your heart forever. He was very easy to love and never did anything but make us proud. We’ve always known this about our son, but to see it expressed in such an overwhelming manner from our communities and far away states has given us some comfort in this dark, dark hour. I pray this ‘Than You’ will reach each and every one of you.' --- Steve, Barbara and Brad CAMPBELL The Current Wave, April 13, 1988.  

THOMAS LEWIS 'TOM' CAMPBELL - Born Oct. 28, 1926, died Oct. 3, 2002 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a native of Winona Shannon Co MO but had made his home in Jacksonville for several years. Tom was a U.S. Navy veteran who served his country during W.W. II and the Korean Conflict. He avidly enjoyed fishing and after retirement delighted in the company of his grandchildren. Tom was united in marriage to Myrll BARNES, daughter of Auda Harold BARNES and Anna Mae MAYBERRY BARNES of Winona and to this union one son, Stephen Thomas CAMPBELL, was born. Tom met Rosalie FALLON while stationed in the Washington DC area and they were married. Their children are Thomas Lewis, Jr., Larry, Michael, Cathy Ellen and Ava Jean. Preceding Tom in death was his father Lee CAMPBELL of Morton’s Gap, Kentucky; his stepfather, Wash TUCKER and his mother Ava NORRIS TUCKER, of Winona, son Michael CAMPBELL; grandson Stephen Thomas CAMPBELL Jr. and sister Ann CAMPBELL WEAVER of Winona. Surviving are his wife Rosalie; sons Steve CAMPBELL of Winona, Tommy CAMPBELL of Marietta, Florida, Larry CAMPBELL of Jacksonville, Florida, daughters Cathy PARKER of Corpus Christy, Texas and Ava HORNER of Jacksonville, Florida, one sister, Lois CAMPBELL BARKLEY of Winona, Mo., half brothers Wayne TUCKER of Nixa, MO, Doris TUCKER, Winona, half sisters June ROBERTS, Sharon DAVIS and Judy WALKER, all of Winona. Funeral services for Tom CAMPBELL were at the Fraser Funeral home of Jacksonville with burial at Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville, with military honor guard in attendance. Tom’s sons, grandsons and a nephew served as pallbearers.

JERRY E. CARPENTER - Born August 10, 1940 to Charles Carpenter and Stella Cottner Carpenter in St. Louis, Missouri. Jerry passed away May 11, 2006 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 65 years. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Charles Carpenter and Stella Cottner Carpenter and one sister Charlotte Gray. He is survived by his wife Anna Carpenter of Mountain View, Missouri; three sons Russell Carpenter of Birch Tree, Missouri; Danny Carpenter and wife Brenda of Burfordville, Missouri; David The Boy Carpenter and wife Beth of Mountain View, Missouri; two daughters Tammy Castello and husband Kevin of St. Louis, Missouri; September Gray of Festus, Missouri; one brother William 'Bill' Humphrey of Antonio, Missouri; one sister Delores Hendricks of Wentzville, Missouri; his ten grandchildren, Jon, Echo, Sara, Tony, Joey, Mandy, Amber, Katie, Johnie, and Breanna, and many other family and friends. Jerry will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Monday, May 15, 2006 at the St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Mountain View, Missouri with Father Ernie Marquart officiating. Interment was held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

RALPH JOSEPH CARR - Son of James Thompson Carr and Maud Badgley Carr was born March 3, 1915 at Oakside, Mo., in Shannon County and passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain. View, Mo., Friday, July 27, 2007, making his age 92 years, 4 months, and 24 days. Ralph was united in marriage with Pauline Sue Reese, November 24, 1947 at Eminence, Mo., and to this union two daughters were born: Diana Carol and Connie Sue. After Sue passed away on June 22, 1987, Ralph married Daisy Youngblood on September 22, 1988 and moved to Winona, Mo. Ralph was for many years a member of the Nazarene Church of Mountain. View, having accepted the Lord as his Savior while he was a boy at home. A Veteran of World War II, he served much of his time in England near the birthplace of his father and grandparents. Ralph worked hard all his life and he wasn't much for hobbies, but he loved taking apart an old tractor and putting it back together and making it run, and if you would listen, he would tell you all about it. He worked several years at Caterpillar in Peoria, Ill., then moved back to Missouri, to the family farm and worked for Will McVicker as a mechanic, until he retired. Preceding him in death were his parents, James and Maud Carr, his wife Pauline Sue, his brother Paul Carr, and his sisters, Mabel Reese and Grace Cooper, and his son-in-law Melvin Kaut. He is survived by his wife Daisy Carr, daughter Carol and husband Ronnie King of Summersville, Mo., and daughter Connie Houck of Mountain. View, Mo.; eight grandchildren: Scott Kaut, Christina and husband Darrin Odom, Jared Kaut, all of Summersville, Mo., and Eric and wife Shawna Kaut of Mountain. View, Mo., Randy and wife Angela Brooks, Lisa Wake, Jason and wife Carrie Houck, and Sammy Houck and fiancée Amanda Bowen, all of Mountain. View, Mo.; and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Earl H. Carr of Springfield, Mo., and many nieces and nephews. Ralph loved and was loved by his family. What more could a man ask from this life than to be loved. Services were held Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 10 a.m. at First Church of God in Mountain. View, Mo., with Rev. Oscar Cunningham and Rev. Randy Brooks officiating. Interment was in Bell Cemetery, under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

IRA ANDERSON CARR - Cemetery Image - Ira Carr Succumbs To Injuries Received in Auto Accident
Ira A Carr, on of the pioneer residents of this county, passed away in the Rolla Hospital last Thursday evening, Feb. 10, at 5:00 o'clock, his death being due to injuries receive in an automobile accident near his home at Round Spring, on Sunday preceding.  Sunday afternoon, Feb, 6, about 3:30 o'clock, Mr. Carr was walking across the Spring Valley bridge near Round Spring, coming south, when he was struck by an auto driven by Roy Graham of Eminence, who was also coming south across the bridge. It seems that Mr. Carr stepped in front of the car, and that Mr. Graham could not avoid hitting him. At any rate it was very deplorable accident. Mr. Carr was struck on the ankle, breaking and dislocating same, and he was thrown against the concrete, causing internal injuries and concussion.  He was rushed to Eminence, where his injuries were attended to by Dr. Hyde and Eudy. He was then sent to the Rolla Hospital, infection developed in his injured foot and his leg was amputated Wednesday night in effort to save his life, but he passed away Thursday afternoon.  Mr. Carr is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie Carr, four sons and two daughters: Ralph E. Carr of Eminence, Herbert Carr of Hutchinson, Kansas, Tom Carr of Wyoming and Walter Carr of Round Springs; Mrs. Beulah Rose and Mrs. Sylvia Howard of Madison, ILL. Two children preceded him in death. Also surviving him are four brothers and one sister; Grant and Fred Carr of this county, Guy and Frank Carr of Texas, and Mrs. Lena Donaldson of Oklahoma.  Funeral services were conducted at the Spencer Funeral Parlor in Salem, Sunday afternoon, Feb. 13, with interment in the Cedar Grove cemetery there by the side of his sister, Mrs. Mary Epstein, who preceded him in death.  Ira A. Carr was born January 29, 1861, his age being 77 years and 13 days. He had many friends here who are deeply grieved at his untimely passing.  [Submitted by Lucille Morton]

SUSAN EMILY COUNTS CARR - Cemetery Image - Born January 19, 1868 in Ste. Genevieve county, and entered into rest April 1st, 1948 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Howard at Madison, Illinois. At the time of her death she was 80 years old.  The daughter of John and Rebecca Counts, Mrs. Carr was one of seven children. Her parents, three sisters and a brother, have preceded her in death.  In 1892 she was untied in marriage to Ira Carr and to this home seven children were born. An infant daughter, Bertha and a small son, Noel, precede her in death by many years. On February 10, 1938 her faithful companion for so many years, passed away. In 1947, a son Thomas B. Carr, entered into rest.  Mrs. Carr had been a Christian since a young woman, and during all those years had been a good and faithful member of the Methodist Church. For several years she had been a member of the Eminence Methodist Church. Also, for many years Mrs. Carr had been a member of the Rebekah Lodge, No. 313, at Eminence.  She is survived by her children: Herbert A. of Hutchinson, Kansas; Beulah Rose and Mrs. Sylvia Howard of Madison, Illinois and Walter of Round Springs; fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Welch of Rector; one brother, Lawrence Counts of Eminence, and a large number of other relatives and friends.  Funeral Services were held Sunday afternoon at the Eminence Methodist Church with Rev. J. E. Bolen of Van Buren, officiating Rebecca services were conducted at the church by the Eminence Lodge. Interment was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Salem, under the direction of the Spencer Funeral Home.  [Submitted by Lucille Morton] 

Rose Elaine Atkins Case - Passed away May 2, 1999 of leukemia at Hospice Care Center in Longview WA. She was born Sep. 20, 1922 at Midco Carter Co MO to Lucy Kathleen Thomason Atkins and Chet F. Atkins. She was the granddaughter of John E. Thomason and Margaret O. Jones Thomason, affectionately known as Uncle John and Aunt Mag. She was also the granddaughter of William Atkins and Cynthia LaRue Atkins. Elaine was raised and went to school in the Rocky and Pleasant Site areas. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband John W. Case in 1976 and her only son James l. Marmon in 1997, parents and both sets of grandparents. Elaine is survived by two aunts, Marie Nash of Eminence and Nell Bradley of Kansas City, twin sister of James, her  son, Carol Marmon Johnston of Osceola, Michigan, Kathleen Ann Marmon Sableman of Grand Junction, Colorado, Sandy K. Taylor Names of Longview , Washington, Melissa Elaine Taylor Garrison of Eureka, California and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the local area. Elaine enjoyed tending to her garden, reading, her cat, 'Mama Mia', family and friends and her faith in God. Burial took place at Pleasant Site Cemetery next to her mother, sons and grandparents, the Thomasons. Submitted by Lois Barkley, 01 Aug. 2008. 

John Franklin 'Skeets' Casebolt - Age 71, of Summersville, Missouri unexpectedly passed away in a farm accident on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 while doing what he loved, tending to his cows. He was born December 3, 1936 in La Junta, Colorado, the oldest of 4 children of George & Johnnie Casebolt. John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gail and 3 children. James (Geri) Casebolt of Lamar, Colorado, Janet (Ray) Pearcey of Craig, Colorado, Carol Lynch of Little Rock, Arkansas and son-in-law Kenny Lynch of Summersville, Missouri; grandchildren, Keith & Desirae Pearcey, Sydney & Shelby Casebolt and Charlie Lynch, his mother Johnnie Casebolt of La Junta, Colorado; siblings Betty (Paul) Wood of La Junta, James (Dana) Casebolt of Arizona and Michael Casebolt of La Junta, Colorado. John was preceded in death by his father, George Casebolt of La Junta, Colorado and an infant daughter, Georgia Lee. John attended La Junta Schools and graduated in 1955. In June of 1955 John started his career with the United States Navy. On January 13, 1963 John married Gail Funk of Higby, Colorado. Over the next 20 years John spent time on many different ships and submarines; USS Grady, USS Massey, Surface Anti-Submarine Dutton, USS Nathan Hale, USS Henry Clay, USS Simon Lake and USS Hunley. The Navy sent him to many different states as well as Turkey. He, Gail and their first two children even lived in Scotland. John was an Electronics Technician Chief in the Navy. He also received a National Defense Service Medal and 5 Good Conduct Medals while serving. John retired from the Navy in 1975 as a Chief Petty Officer and began farming in Las Animas, Colorado. In 1983 the family moved to a farm in Summersville, Missouri where he raised Simmental Cattle and farmed. John attended Midvale Church of Summersville. Memorial contributions may be made in John's name to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life through Bradford's Funeral Home in Summersville, Missouri and Peacock Funeral Home in La Junta, Colorado. Visitation and Funeral Services were held in Summersville, Missouri on Sunday, Feb 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services were also held at Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 11:00 AM and interment will be in La Junta, Colorado with Military Honors under the direction of Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home of La Junta, Colorado

Henry L. Casteel - Born Jan 10, 1921, passed away Sept. 11, 1980. Services held at Duncan Funeral Chapel Birch Tree, MO. Sept. 15, 1980 1: P.M. Officiating, Rev. Mike Casteel. Pallbearers: Bill Joe Rosenburg; Larry Ledgerwood; Chet Ledgerwood; Tom Faulkner; Herman Bradshaw and Thorvel Hulbert. Interment; Berea Mennonite Cemetery, Birch Tree, Mo. Inscription: TEC5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II.

HOSEA CARL CATES - Age 71, Alton Oregon Co MO - Born Jul 13, 1937 at Oregon Co MO, and passed away Sep 29, 2008 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield Greene Co MO. Survivors include his wife Nancy, of the home; one daughter, Regina Barton and husband Gred; one son, Jeff Cates and wife Sonddra; his mother, Lois Cates; one sister, Helen Holmes; four grandchildren: Erin Melby and husband heath; Whitney Chadwick and husband Chase; John Barton and Alyssa Cates; one great-grandchild, Jadeyn Melby, and numerous other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his father, Corwin Cates; one brother, Herman Cates, and one infant sister. Services were held Oct 2, 2008 at Bailey Free Baptist Church with Bro. Darrell Strain officiating. Interment was in Smith Cemetery under the direction of Clary Funeral Home of Alton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Canyon Country Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund. ~ II Timothy 4:7-8.

OPAL KATHERINE CATLETT - Daughter of Charles Augustus CATLETT and Ethel WEBB CATLETT, was born February 28, 1916 at Birch Tree MO. She passed way May 12, 1988 at the home of her daughter Mary Katherine, in St. Charles MO, at the age of 72 years, 2 months and 13 days. She attended school in Birch Tree MO, graduating with the class of 1934. She graduated in 1938 from the Poplar Bluff Business College and later attended Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield. In 1946 she was united in marriage to Clarence M. JONES of St. Louis MO. They made their home there until their retirement, when they moved to their farm home at Bartlett MO. Opal was a member of the Birch Valley Baptist Church until her marriage, when she converted to the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; two brothers, Raymond and Paul, an infant brother and two infant sisters. She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband, Clarence; her loving and devoted daughter, Mary Katherine; one brother, Don, of Washington DC; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys WILLIS, Wichita KS; Mrs. Beatrice WALTON, Mountain Grove MO; and Mrs. Margaret REASER, Birch Tree MO; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, May 16, 1988 at 10 a.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Birch Tree with Rev. Truman PULLIAM and Father Sherman WALLS officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave, May 25, 1988.

CLINTON CHAMBERS - Born on January 9, 1963 to Harry and Lorene Chambers at Houston, Missouri. He left this life on May 19, 2006 at his residence in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 43 years. He is preceded in death by one brother James Chambers, July 3, 2005, his grandparents, brother-in-law Tommy Blunkall, and father-in-law Bob Blunkall. He is survived by wife Barb Chambers of the home, two daughters Jessie Punk and husband Gary Shane of Winona, Missouri, and Melissa Chambers of Columbia, Missouri; father Harry Chambers of Columbia, Missouri, mother Lorene Dixon and husband Ray of Licking, Missouri; on brother Lonnie Chambers and wife Lori of Winona, Missouri; two sisters Beth Neth and husband Rick of Batesville, Mississippi, and Dena Bates and husband Lloyd of Licking, Missouri; mother-in-law Vaheda Killingsworth and husband Don of Winona, Missouri; four brother-in-laws, four sister-in-laws, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of family and friends; four very close and special friends Nita Weaver, Al Banuat, Guy Mock, and Peggy Wycoff. Clinton was loved and well liked by everyone who knew him. He loved to fish, garden, play practical jokes on everyone, and spend time with his family. His wife, daughters, and son-in-law were his pride and joy as well as his six dogs. He loved them dearly. Being the person he was, he wouldn't want you to mourn or be sad of his passing; for now he's free. We all loved him dearly and will miss him greatly; his love, laughter, and teasing. Good Bye My Sweet Man I Love You! We'll See You In Paradise! Memorial services were held Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Winona Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, Missouri with Bob Williams officiating.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

JOSEPH ANDREW CHANDLER - Born Aug. 31, 1864 to James Bradford and Caroline (Barber) Chandler. He died in 1919 and was buried in Alley Cemetery, Alley Springs,  Mo. He married Ariminda Jane (Dearduff) Rhodes, she was born May 5, 1876 and died 1927. Their children were Mary Jane (Janey), Nov. 29, 1892 – Oct. 25, 1966, married John Webster; Ida Leonna, Aug. 22, 1894 – Sep. 5, 1970; Moses Edward, July 10, 1897 – June 4, 1975; Oceola Mae, May 8, 1899 – March 31, 1924, married Gilbert Aaron Faulkner April 11, 1914; Milan Lindsey, Nov. 14, 1902 – May 20, 1976, married Dora Virginia Carlton July 17, 1924; Arthur Emanuell, Dec. 31, 1906 – March 1927, and Cynthia Emily, Aug. 14, 1911 – Oct. 23, 1991, married Julius Manzanti.

LeRoy 'Bud' Chaney - Born February 25, 1941 at Greer Springs, MO to Ray Edward Chaney and Edith Mae (Garrett) Chaney. He passed away on February 24, 2008 at Cassville, MO at the age of 66 years. He was united in marriage to Rose Alexander in 1963 in Pasadena, TX and to this union three sons and six daughters were born. He later married Darlene Stark on January 1, 1999 at Cassville, MO and to this union one daughter was born. He is preceded in death by his parents Ray and Edith Chaney; one sister Madge Sechrest; one brother James Everett Chaney and one grandson. He is survived by his wife Darlene Chaney of the home in Cassville, MO; three sons Roy, Lee Roy and Billy all of Texas; seven daughters JoAnne, Diana, Berniece, Jennifer, Amanda, and Crystal all of Texas and Erica of Cassville, MO; one brother Roy Chaney and wife Reva of Birch Tree, MO; three sisters Hazel Grandstaff and husband Donald Lee of Aurora, MO; Helen Carroll and husband Dorsey of Purdy, MO and Sue Hicks and husband Jim of Washburn, MO; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Bud was born and raised in the Birch Tree area. He later moved to Texas and lived there for several years before moving back to the area. Bud drove a truck for over 30 years before he retired due to health reasons in 1986. Bud moved to Cassville, MO in 1999. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trading. Bud was a generous person, who was always thinking of others. He never met a stranger and had many friends. Bud was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and attended church in Cassville, MO. Bud was a loving husband and was the best dad in the world. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree, MO with Roger Smith officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO.  The Current Wave.

Clara 'Ferbie' Beale Chew - Age 90, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. The family and friends will have a "Celebration of Life" on Friday, November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at McSpadden Funeral Home in Bunker, MO. Burial will be in the Summersville Cemetery.  For further information, please contact McSpadden Funeral Home in Bunker.

CHARLES TRUMAN CHILTON - Died June 4, 1892 - THE CURRENT WAVE - SHANNON COUNTY MISSOURI - JUNE 4, 1892 KILLED IN SELF-DEFENSE PERRY ANDRES KILLS C. T. CHILTON AT WINONA THE RESULT OF AN OLD FEUD Three Shots Through the Heart Seal the Doom of a Well Known Shannon County Man - Andres Exonerated by the Coroner's Jury. Son-in Law Kills Father-in-Law On Saturday just about half past 1 o'clock p.m., Perry Andres shot and killed Charles Chilton at Winona, this county. The nature of the quarrel as well as can be learned, was about as follows; Sometime last summer the only daughter of Chilton's married Andres contrary to the will of her parents, and since that time Chilton and Andres have been enemies. Early in the morning Charlie went over to Winona to the election, and learning that Andres was there, imbibed freely and threatened the life of his son-in-law. Parties knowing the ill-feeling existing between them managed to keep Andres away from Chilton until in the afternoon. Andres went into Church & Kissel's store to transact some business, and Chilton met him as he was coming out of the door, and accosted with 'Where is my girl,' to which Andres replied, 'She's at home!' 'God damn you, I'm going to kill you,' retorted Chilton, and smiting his action to his word threw his pistol on Andres and fired. Andres, by a quick movement, struck Chilton's arm just as he Chilton pulled the trigger, knocking the pistol to one side, thus avoiding the charge, and quickly drawing his own weapon, a 34-caliber, placed it against Chilton's breast and fired three times in rapid succession. Chilton turned away, walked ten or twelve feet and fell on the sidewalk and expired without speaking, but still holding his pistol in his right hand with a firm grasp. Andres was promptly arrested and tried before Justice Evans and acquitted on the ground of justifiable homicide, as it was shown by the evidence that he acted in self defense. The corpse was removed home, which is about five miles north of Winona, the same night soon after the post mortem examination, and interred the next day in the family grave yard on the old Chilton farm, about one-half mile north of Eminence. Charlie was well known in this community, having been born and reared in this neighborhood. He married Miss Josie Singleton, daughter of the late Lyle Singleton, in 1869 or 1870, and has two children, the eldest a young man in his 21st year, and the youngest a daughter, the wife of the man who murdered him. Mrs. Chilton has been in delicate health for several years and it is feared by her many friends that she will not survive the shock. We were well acquainted with deceased, having known him for the last twenty-two years. He was kind and affable in manner, and affectionate to his wife and children. He has a host of relatives and friends, with whom we deeply sympathize in their sad hour of affliction. Murders are getting to be common occurrences in Shannon county nowadays. We have had no less than ten or twelve in the last ten years, and crime is almost a daily on the increase. This is a sad state of affairs, and steps should be taken to prevent a repetition of such fearful tragedies.  Sources for this information: Current Wave.  Submitted by:  Carrie Edgar.  Date: Sat Jul 7 21:55:04 2007.

MRS. JESSIE CHILTON – of Eminence passed away in the Texas County Memorial Hospital Sunday night at 11:00. She had been confined to the hospital for 25 days with a complication of illness involving her heart. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 with Rev. James Wingo officiating. Music was furnished by the choir. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Duncan Funeral Home.

KENNETH HAYDEN CHILTON - Born Aug. 13, 1923 at Eminence, died Apr. 21, 2001 at Mountain View. Son of William Horace Chilton & Minnie Russell. Married Virginia Lucille Pierce Dec. 30, 1961 at Eminence. Preceded in death by parents, wife Virginia, two sisters, Mingus McKee and Donna Mae McKee. Survived by son Michael Don Chilton, two grandsons Brandyn Michael Chilton & Dawson Gregory Chilton. Burial at New Eminence Cemetery.

RICHARD PUMMILL CHILTON - Third son of Thomas Joshua and Thela Pummill Chilton was born April 5, 1940 at Eminence, Missouri. He departed this life March 12, 2006 after a hard fought battle with illness. He was united in marriage on August 10, 1961 to Carol Sue Roberts of Houston, Missouri. Through this union came 3 children and 5 grandchildren. He is survived by wife Carol along with son Bryant and wife Beth, daughter Missy and husband Terry Pursifull, daughter Denise and husband Aaron St. John, all of Licking, Missouri; grandchildren Kendra, Dustin, Jonathan, Ethan, and Austin; brother James C. Chilton and wife Vada, and sister-in-law Edibeth Ross, all of Eminence, Missouri, along with a host of nieces, nephews, family members and other special individuals he loved as his own. He was preceded in death by his parents and a step-father Walt Winterbottom, who he dearly loved, as well as his older brother Thomas Leroy. Richard was saved by grace, through faith, at an early age of his life. He was a faithful member of his Sunday School Class at Boone Creek Baptist Church where he was very active. He was known as a 'hard-working man'. While working for the MO Dept. of Conservation in Houston, he met Carol. After their marriage he worked for Colonial Bread Company and then the United Parcel Service, where he earned several safe-driving and achievement awards. After 32 years there he retired in 1995. He decided to buy a backhoe and start working again. He loved and cherished his family and friends, liking nothing better than having a big fish fry with them at his home or spending time with them at the cabin where they would turkey hunt or ride 4 wheelers. It was during those times that he felt close to God. The things that stand out most about Richard were the facts that he never met a stranger, and he was a positive influence on those who came to know him. Certainly those who knew him will miss him. Services will be held Wednesday, March 15, at 3:00 pm in the Boone Creek Baptist Church with Rev. James Miller and Rev. Boyd Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Boone Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2-3 pm on Wednesday in the Boone Creek Baptist Church.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

VERNON DEAN CHILTON - Son of Clede Chilton and Ethel Tilley Young Chilton was born at Eminence, Missouri, on November 21, 1924. He passed away at his home in Fairmount City, Illinois, Monday, September 24, 2007 making his age 82 years. He grew up in the Round Springs area, moving to Fairmount City in 1945; his parents, Clede and Ethel moved to Fairmount City shortly there after. Vernon worked at American Zinc where he ran an Acid Loader for many years, retiring in 1989. Vernon loved to hunt and fish; and did whenever he could. Preceding Vernon in death by his parents, Clede and Ethel. Vernon is survived by his brother, Junior Chilton of Fairmount City, Illinois; his care giver Kimberly Webber of Fairmount City Illinois and his many friends. Services were held Thursday, September 27th, 2007 at 1PM at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville with Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

DAN W. CHRISCO - Son of the late James Chrisco and Mary Counts, was born July 14, 1911, in Shannon County, MO, and passed away at the Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, on Nov. 1, 1987 at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 18 days. Dan was united in marriage to Ester Marie Hawkins on July 2, 1935, and to this union three sons were born, Vernon, Donald, and Charles David. On May 12, 1951, Dan was united in marriage to Willa Bea Derryberry and to this union two children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Euel Chrisco, Anvil Kruger and one sister, Mamie Welch.  He is survived by his wife, Willa Bea Chrisco, of the home in Salem, MO; four sons, Donald Doyle Chrisco of Quinnifec, MI; Vernon James Chrisco of Catawissa, MO; Charles David Chrisco of Salem MO; and Jimmy Lee Chrisco of Ft. Pierce, FL; one daughter, Susan Magdalene Ard of Craig, CO; one brother, Ira E. Chrisco of the Rector Community; one sister, Floy Browning of Ashdown, AR; thirteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. During his early years he worked in the timber hauling logs.  He loved to fox hunt and he enjoyed repairing small motors when his health permitted. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1987, at 2 pm in the Spencer Chapel in Salem with Elder Claude Bridges officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Davy Ard, Keith Chrisco, Brian Chrisco, Vern Chrisco, Jr., David Chrisco, Jr., and Bruce Hawkins.  Music was provided by Jane Spencer Turner.  Interment was in the Rector Cemetery.  All arrangements were under the direction of the Spencer Funeral Home in Salem.

Myra Chrisco – A shadow of darkness was cast over our home on Oct. 25^th by the serious illness of little Myra, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Israel M. Chrisco. After a sickness of sixteen days, death relieved her of her pain and she passed to the bright beyond. She was 8 years, 10 months and 22 days of age, and leaves father, mother, three brothers and one sister to mourn her loss, besides a host of relatives and friends will miss her. She was buried Nov. 12^th in the family burying ground of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Williams at the old home farm. ~ Fanny Chrisco, Bartlett MO, Dec. 1, 1897. The Current Wave, Dec. 9, 1897.

BERNIECE VERALENE CAMPBELL CLARK - Date of Death: May 26, 1986.  In Loving Memory of Our Mom, Bernice CLARK, who passed away on May 26, 1986. 'There is no death' – There is not night without a dawning; no winter without a spring; and beyond death’s dark horizon, our hearts once more will sing. For those who leave us for a while, have only gone away; out of a restless, careworn world, into a ‘Brighter Day'; where there will be no partings and time is not counted by years, where there are no trials or troubles, no worries, no cares, and no tears.' – Helen Steiner Rice – --- Phyllis and Gordon GUFFY; David and Sheri CLARK; Mary and Keith BLAKE ---   Sources for this information: The Current Wave, May 25, 1988. NOTE: She was the daughter of Charles Houston Campbell & Ollie Ethel Smith. She was the wife of Bert Ted Clark.

Robert 'Bob' Warner Clark - Son of the late Jessie Clark and Ruth L. Shoemaker Clark was born in Madrin County, Iowa, March 1, 1938. He went to be with Jesus, Saturday, December 1, 2007 in the woods by his daughter Teresa's home in Hartshorn, Missouri making his age 69 years and 9 months. Bob and Reta Carol Carolyn Marker were united in marriage May 26, 1962 making their union together 45 years. To their union five children were born, Carol Ann, Robert Bobby Allen, Juley Faye, Rebecca Kaye, Rebecca Kay and Teresa Dawn. Bob was a member of the First Assembly of God in Dalhart, Texas. He was faithful member of church and would help in any way needed. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his family. Most of his life, he worked as a diesel mechanic for John Deere and the last 12 years of his career at Carson Engine and Supply. Preceding Bob in death are his parents, Jessie and Ruth, brothers Charles and Daniel , daughters Juley and Rebecca and granddaughter Crystal Faye Materi. Bob is survived by his wife Carolyn Clark of the home in Dalhart, Texas; his children, Carol Sumrow and husband John, Robert Allen Clark all of Dalhart, Texas., Teresa Cook and husband Larry of Hartshorn, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Amanda Jo, Jessie James and Tylor Wesley Cook that were his pride and joy. He is also survived by two step-grandchildren, Melissa Hinson and husband Derek of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Landon Cook and wife Angela of Gaston, Arkansas, three step great grand children Hailey, Luke, Lilly, one sister-in-law Myrna Smith and husband Gene, two brothers-in-law, Loren Marker and wife Juley, Bill Marker and wife Connie also survive him. Bob also had a host of other family members and friends. In Lieu of flowers memorial donation maybe left at Bradford Funeral Home. Services were held Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville MO with Rev. Gary Steelman and Rev. Van Kirkwood officiating under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Services were also held Friday, December 7, 2007 at 11:00 Am at the 1st Assembly of God Church in Dalhart, Texas with Rev. Aaron Manuel and Rev. Jr. Collins officiating with burial in Texhoma Cemetery in Texhoma, Texas under the direction of Horizon Funeral Home of Dalhart, Texas.

VERNIA MARIE CLARK - Departed this life on April 26, 2004 at the glorious age of 91 years, eight months and two days. The oldest of six children, Vernia was born August 5, 1912, to Luther and Daisy Garrett-Wilson at Low Wassie, Mo. September 25, 1937, she was united in marriage to Hollis Clark. She is survived by one son, Jr. McIntire and wife Georgie, of Purdy, Mo.; two daughters, Judy Throckmorton and husband Rolly, of Birch Tree, Glenna Joslin and husband Bill, of Willow Springs, Mo.; one brother, Willard Garrett; one sister, Melba Chilton, 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Hollis, daughter Dorothy Steele, an infant daughter; son, Calvin Carl Clark; daughter Carolyn Sue Clark; two great-grandsons, Jeremy Beavers and Gerrid Thomas; brother, Ray Garrett; and sisters, Edith Chaney-Stone and Katherine Garrett. Verna gave her heart to the Lord many years ago, always faithful to pray for her family and friends. She was a loving mother and grandmother, known for putting the needs of others first. She will be forever missed and never forgotten. Our loss is surely heaven's eternal gain. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 29 at Church of God of Prophecy Church in Birch Tree, with Roger Smith officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Birch Tree. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Alberta Y. Clause - Born on October 26, 1938 at Gouvy, Belgium the daughter of Armaund and Irene (Boulanger) Clause. She passed away May 12, 2008 in the Olathe Medical Center in Kansas City, KS at the age of 69 years. Her father died in 1944 in Belgium after a long illness and her mother passed away in Wichita, KS on May 2, 2006. Her mother remarried on December 8, 1945 to Walter D. Webb of Birch Tree, MO. Walter was stationed in Brussels during the close of World War II and they came back to settle in Wichita, KS in the spring of 1946.  Alberta was able to join her mother and stepfather in the states on July 3, 1949. She graduated from Sacred Heart School and attended Sacred Heart College in Wichita, KS, which is now Newman College. Alberta is survived by her stepfather who resides in Wichita, KS.  Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO with Father Ernie Marquart officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO.

JUNIOR LEONARD CLEMONS - Born May 5, 1928 at Truman AR, the son of Ernest Alton and Iva Marie HOOPER CLEMONS, and departed this life on February 23, 1987 in Shannon Co MO at the age of 58 years. He was married to Mary BISHOP on Apr. 20, 1948 at Missionary Baptist Church in Canalou and to this union four children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Iva CLEMONS. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; two sons, Mitchell Wayne CLEMONS, Sufaner Fl, and Leonard Clay CLEMONS, Duck River TN; two daughters, Suzanne CLEMONS, Van Buren, and Donna RICHARDS, Bucyrus MO; two daughters-in-law, Loretta Sue and Pam; one son-in-law, Robert Harold RICHARDS; seven brothers, Joseph William, Lester Eugene, Lavern, Bobby Gene and Ernest Lee CLEMONS, all of the state of Michigan; Burnus CLEMONS, of the state of Texas; and Junior Edward CLEMONS of the state of Tennessee; two sisters, Hazel DAVIS of the state of Indiana; and Helen HENKLE of the state of Kansas; six grandchildren, Curtis Donald and Cristy Suzanne ROLAND; Kenneth Eugene DIXON; Delana Lym, Ryan Clay and Bradley Lynn CLEMONS. Funeral services were held Friday, February 27 at 10 a.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Bud YOUNGER and Rev. Carl YOUNGER officiating. Burial was in Bethany Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, March 4, 1987.

Joy Laverne Michel Clermont - Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on February 29, 2008 of St. Charles MO, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 76 years of age. Mrs. Clermont was born and raised in Hartshorn MO. She attended Summersville High School. From 1949 until her death, Joy lived in St. Louis and St. Charles MO. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. for 33 years, where she retired as a unit manager from the Ferguson branch. She also worked in the general office for Mr. Zane Barnes, President of Southwestern Bell. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, where she served as a treasurer and a Community Activity Chairperson. She was on the Board of Managers of the YMCA of North County, a former Secretary of the Ferguson-Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, and served as president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local One Auxiliary, where she was able to raise thousands of dollars for union members; she was also a member of the St. Louis Labor Council, and a member of the St. Louis Label and Service Trade Council. Beloved wife of Bernard (Benny) Clermont; dearest mother of three daughters, Mrs. Sandra Stewart (Wil) Rollins, St. Charles MO, Mrs. Pamela (Tim) Hauk, St. Peters MO, and Mrs. Vicki (Gary) Koenig, St. Charles MO; two sons, David (Leta) Sutherland of Wright City MO, and Stephen (Karen) Sutherland of Warrenton MO; three stepsons, Dennis (Kim) Clermont of St. Peters MO, Wayne (Jill) Clermont of St. Charles MO, and Chris (Sheila) Clermont of O’Fallon MO; two stepdaughters Mrs. Sharon Dalton of St. Peters MO and Mrs. Debbie Alles of Oakville MO. Dear sister of June Michel of St. Louis MO and the late Charles W. (Nadine) Michel of Hartshorn MO. Our dear grandmother of 18, great-grandmother of 7 MOther-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many. Visitation was held at Baue Funeral Home in St. Charles MO on Monday, March 3, and at St. Cletus Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 4. A funeral mass was also held Tuesday, March 4. Burial was at St. Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery in Cottlesville on March 4, 2008.

Charles Edgar Cline, Jr. - Born to Charles Edgar Cline and Iva Lee Franklin Cline at home in Greenwood, Mo., on May 17, 1937. He passed away Aug. 1, 2008, at his home in Sunrise Beach, Mo., at the age of 71 years. Chuck was united in marriage to Dee Bray and to this union, four children were born. He was later united in marriage to Rosa Lee Roberts Carter on March 22, 1975, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Chuck and Dee’s children, Rosa’s child from a previous marriage and another child of Chuck’s made his and Rosa’s union a very large family. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Iva Lee and Charles Cline; one son, Charles 'Chuckie' Cline; three brothers, Donnie Cline, Richard Cline and Jerry Cline; one brother-in-law, Freddie Morris; two grandchildren, David Lee Payne and Stephanie LeAnn Cline. Chuck is survived by wife, Rosa Lee Cline of Sunrise Beach, Mo.; four daughters, Jessie and husband Ray McFee of Warsaw, Mo., Tanya Goss of Lone Jack, Mo., Renee and husband Red Roberts of Winona, Mo., and Jana Cooper of Independence, Mo.; one son, Greg Carter of Winona, Mo.; one brother, Dennis Cline and wife Linda of Greenwood, Mo.; one sister, Claudia Morris of Greenwood, Mo.; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a large number of nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Chuck served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958 as a photographer. He was stationed in Guam and then in Tucson, Ariz. After his active duty in the Air Force, Chuck transferred to the Air Force Reserve until 1962. In civilian life, Chuck was a truck driver and a member of the Teamsters Union Local 41. Chuck retired and accomplished a life long dream of building a home and living at the Lake of the Ozarks. His biggest pleasure was spending time with his kids and grandkids at the lake. Chuck started attending church at the House of Prayer in Winona and was baptized on July 23, 2006, at Rocky Falls Shannon Co MO. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the House of Prayer Church in Winona, Mo., with Archie Taylor officiating. Full military rights with interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, Mo.

THOMAS EDWARD COATES - Born August 26, 1913 in Pueblo, Colorado to William and Adelaide Coates. On March 18, 1939 he and Helen Moss were united in marriage and to this union three children were born. Tom passed away on July 25, 1974, at Birch Tree, Mo., at the age of 60 years and 11 months.  He was preceded in death by his mother and father and one brother, Samuel Coates. Surviving him are:  his wife, of the home; one daughter, Wendolyn Godsy, of Harvest, Alabama; Darryl Edward and Kenneth Wayne, of the state of Washington; one foster daughter, Inez Hadeen, of Everson, Washington; one brother John Coates, of Dewar, Oklahoma and 11 grandchildren. He was a member of the General Baptist Church in Van Buren, Mo. for 15 years. Tom will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. 

JAMES COKER - In Memory of My Husband and Our Father, James Coker, Who Passed Away March 14, 1951.

A dear one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our homes, Which never can be filled. You are gone but not forgotten,
Your smiling face we see. You’re not dead to us who love you, But will live Eternally. Our hearts still ache with sadness, Our eyes shed many a tear.
God only knows how much we miss you, But we shall see you in a few short years. In that beautiful land some day, That home so bright and fair,
Where there will be no more sorrow, And no parting days up there. Jim, our hearts are lonely; We miss you every day. We’ll meet you there, Dear Daddy, Where tears are wiped away. By Laura Coker, Children and Grandchildren.

JAMES COKER  -- In Memoriam note – James Coker, died March 14, 1951

Five years ago today, dear one, You left this world so drear. Your soul took flight on wings of night, And left us lonely here. Your last handclasp, I feel it yet, And teardrops dim my eyes. Though years may go, we’ll not forget, And our lonely heart oft sighs. We know you’ve safely landed home,
Where the tempter cannot snare. Your pain and suffering is gone, Safe in God’s loving care. Some day we’ll meet on heaven’s shore, There never more to part. In heaven no tears are ever known Or lonely broken hearts. We’ll say good-night for a little while, Then say good morning there.
For every tear there’ll be a smile In that land where all is fair.  Sadly missed by Laura Coker and Children

LAURA COKER -  Mrs. Laura Francis Coker, 96, of 947 South Missouri, died in her home at 10 a.m. Friday after a lingering illness. She has been a long time resident of Springfield and was a member of the Christian Church here. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Beckman, Amarillo, Tex., Mrs. Ruby Turpin, Hannibal, and Mrs. Flora Hogan, 947 South Missouri; two sons, Claude, Cape Girardeau, and Fred, of Collinsville, Ill.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Duncan of Mountain View.

LAURA COKER - Mrs. Laura Coker, wife of the late James Coker of Winona, departed this life at Hannibal, Missouri, Friday, January 10, 1964, at the age of 96 years from causes incident to old age.  Mrs. Coker had lived in Winona during the most active years of her life and was highly respected and loved by everyone who knew her. She was a very good neighbor, was industrious and active in Lodge work and all community interests. The last two months of her life she had spent with a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Turpin, in Hannibal, Missouri. The previous five years had been spent in Springfield with a daughter, Mrs. Florence Hogan. The last seven years before that she was cared for in her home here in Winona by the daughter, Mrs. Turpin. However, she had lived independently in her home here until she had passed her eightieth year, which was typical of her self-reliant nature.  Her funeral was held Sunday, January 12th, at the Winona Christian Church with interment in the Pine Lawn Cemetery from the Duncan Funeral Home.  Relatives were here as follows: Mrs. Florence Hogan and sons, Floyd and Tad and their families of Springfield, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coker and a daughter and her family of Collinsville, Missouri; Claude Coker and two daughters and their families of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bockman of Amarillo, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Turpin of Hannibal, Missouri; and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Fogy of St. Louis, Missouri.

Michael William Cole - Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. September 12, 2008 at Southern Funeral Home, St. Louis. Mr. Cole was born December 6, 1949 to Edward and Ida Mae (Brandaw) Cole. Mr. Cole died September 8, 2008 at the age of 58 years. Survivors include his son, Anthony Michael Barr, Salem. Preceding him in death were his parents. Mr. Cole will lie in state 10 a.m. until time of service September 12, 2008 at Southern Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Jefferson Barracks Hospice Unit. Cards may be obtained at Southern Funeral Home. Mr. Cole was a Vietnam veteran, a member of Shannondale United Church of Christ, Timber and a member of VFW Post VVA 611.

ELLA LUE DUNCAN CUPLER COPELAND COLLINS - Born close to Mahan’s Creek in Shannon County, Mo. on May 26, 1889. She was the fourth child of seven born to Marion and Martha Duncan. Ella departed this life on August 28, 1985 at the age of ninety six years, four months and two days.  She was united in marriage to Perry Cupler on Nov. 19, 1908, who preceded her in death in 1913. To this union three children were born, John Cupler, Farmington, Mo., Shirley Bonebrake, Canby, Ore.; and James Cupler, Placerville, Calif.  On March 1, 1914, she was married to William Copeland, who died in 1941. To this union ten children were born. Three children, Bobby Dean and Junior Copeland, and Wilma Barrett preceded her in death. Surviving are four children, Kirby Copeland, Coos Bay, Ore., Ernest Copeland, Springfield, Ore., Katherine Read, Seattle, Wash., and Genevieve Rees, Mercer Island, Wash. She was also preceded in death by three step-children, Francis, Floyd and Vernon Copeland.  Ella’s last marriage was to Charles Collins in 1948. He and his son, Herb preceded her in death. Surviving is one step-daughter, Florence Heffley of Centralia, Wash.  Also surviving are two sisters, Clara Snow and Grace Cox of Kinsley, Kans.; thirty one grandchildren, sixty six great grandchildren and nine great, great grandchildren.  Ella lived most of her life in Winona, operating a dairy farm and raising her children. She and her husband ran the Sinclair Service Station at Winona for many years.  She helped nurse the sick and bring new lives into the world whenever she was needed. Her humor and love of people extended until the end of her life.  At age 83, she moved to Washington State after the death of her husband to be near her children. She lived in the Northhaven Retirement Apartments in Seattle for 11 years and spent the last two and one-half years at the Bellevue Terrace Nursing Center until her death.  Funeral services were held Sept. 3, 1985 in the Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle with Rev. Bob Mays officiating. Interment was at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Seattle.  [NOTE:  Several of the obituaries included in this online collection are thanks to Ella.  She clipped from the newspaper and saved obituaries, wedding announcements, and the two clippings about Reed and Delaware Schools are because of her care.  Thanks to her grandson, Rick Reed, for making these available to us after her passing.  And if you're looking down on us now Ella, a big thanks to you!] From the Current Wave, page 4 – September 25, 1985.

Sherry Lea Brim Collins - Lovingly referred to by family and friends as "Pixie" or "Big'en", was born February 7, 1966 to Carl Otis Brim and Eula Mae Stringer Brim and passed away in her home November 27, 2007, making her age 41 years 9 months and 20 days. She was preceded in death by her father Carl Otis Brim, 2 brothers, Carl Eugene Brim and James Ashmore, 1 sister Sandra Diana Labbee, 2 nephews, Bryan Stewart and Brad Kinserlow, 1 niece Mariah Stark, her grandmothers, Minnie Atchison and Dollie Stringer, her father-in-law Charley Collins, and her grandmother-in-law Margaret Sysney. She was united in marriage to Steven Lee Collins on June 8, 2003. They shared their lives with 4 children, Brandon Brim, Cole Brim, Laura Collins, and Shachawna Collins and 3 grandchildren, Daycia, Hunter and Wyatt. Due to Sherry's thirst for knowledge and new experiences, she enjoyed many occupations, including Beautician, Nurses Aid, Welder, and Truck Driver. While Sherry enjoyed many hobbies, her greatest joy in life came from spending quality time with family and friends doing the things she loved, like camping, swimming and fishing. Left to mourn her passing are her husband Steven Lee Collins, 2 daughters, Laura and Shachawna Collins of the home, 2 sons, Brandon Brim of Yukon, and Cole Romines, of Mountain View, her mother Eula Brim of Hartshorn, 6 brothers, Ronnie Brim of Mountain View, Donnie Brim of Illinois, Larry Labbee of Hartshorn, Bobby Labbee of and wife Rhonda of Elk Creek, Billy Labbee and wife Sharon of Hartshorn, and Tim Labbee and wife Donna of Elkland, 1 sister Rhonda Shoults and husband David of Hartshorn, 3 grandchildren, Daycia, Hunter and Wyatt; her Godparents, Bud and "Froggie" Hawkins, along with many aunts, uncles, and a host of nieces and nephews that all carry very special memories of their Aunt Big'en in their hearts. Sherry filled our lives with gifts of love and laughter and we pray that the memories we are left with now, will sustain us 'til we meet again in Heaven. Services were held on Friday, November 30th 2007 at 11:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Donald Fisher officiating. Interment was in the Collins Family Farm Cemetery near Mountain View, MO under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

JESSE COMBS - Of Kansas City, Missouri was born on October 4, 1916 in Winona, Missouri passed away on April 10, 2004. Jesse moved to Kansas City when he was 10 years old.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

ANNA BELLE RAY COMELY - Born May 12, 1916 in Rolla, MO and departed this life August 6, 1987 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis County, MO at the age of 71 years, 2 months, 24 days. Anna was united in marriage to Vernon R. Comely on December 20, 1939 at Salem, MO and was the daughter of Jake Henry Robert Ray and Sarah Belle Huskey Ray. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three sisters, Minnie Irene Ray, Goldie Landyck and Della Comely.  She is survived by her children, Evelyn Young and family of High Ridge, MO; Robert Comely   of Ellisville, MO; Terry Comely and family of Ellisville, MO; two brothers, Floyd Ray  and family of Springfield, MO; Lloyd Ray and family of Allenton, MO. Anna had four grandchildren, Anita Dixon of Springfield, MO; Wayne Young of High Ridge, MO; Vernon and Sara Comely of Ellisville, MO; and, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Services were held at Schrader Funeral Home in Ballwin, MO on August 8, 1987, with burial at New Eminence Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Washam from Unionville, IN, officiating.  The Anchors Quartet from Springfield, MO sang I've Got More to Go to Heaven for Than I Had Yesterday and He'll Hold to My Hand. She was a member of the Church of God for 40 years and will always be remembered for her devotion and faith and prayers. She was a devoted wife and mother who always put everyone else first. She was a great cook and loved to cook for everyone.  She will always be missed by her family.

RAY JAMES COMELY - Age 74, of Winona, MO passed away Thursday, November 12, 1992, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie Comely and Esther Mae Burnett Comely, and two infant brothers. He is survived by two sisters, Amy Comely of Winona, MO; and Lorene Comely of Birch Tree, MO. Graveside services were held Monday, November 16, 1992, at 1 pm at Williams Cemetery near Winona with Rev. Jim Eskew officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

CHARLES 'CHUCK' CONINE - Age 61, of Elk Creek, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2006, in his home. He was born February 16, 1945 in New York. Chuck had recently retired from Summersville High School after 26 years as the English and Publications teacher. He was also an adjunct faculty member at the Missouri University Mountain Grove campus, and an active member of the Missouri State Teachers Association. Chuck was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved camping, hiking, canoeing, gardening and writing poetry. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sue CONINE; daughter Alyssa ANDERSON and her husband Ben, Little Rock AR; daughter Johanna CONINE and fiancée Tim, St. Louis MO; granddaughter Malia ANDERSON; and many other close family members and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville. A private service will be held by family and close friends at a later date.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave, March 8, 2006.

ALFONSO  'A. F.'  CONNER - Born August 28, 1900 in Shannon County, Mo. the fifteenth child of Sparille Greene and Ida Mae Browning Conner and departed this life on March 23, 1986 at Ozark Nursing Home in West Plains, Mo. at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 26 days.  In June of 1924 he was united in Holy Matrimony to Maudie Elizabeth Cooper and to this union eleven children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife and three children, Pearl Aleta Jinks, Brenda Marie Conner and Doyle Green Conner. He will be sadly missed by his three sons, Truman and Allen, both of Eminence, Mo.; and Albert of Winona, Mo.; five daughters, Eunice Martin, Georgia Atchison and Genevieve Atchison, all of Eminence, Mo.; and Dorothy Conner and Joyce Grammer, both of Summersville, Mo.; twenty three grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. He joined the Baptist faith at an early age in Flatrock, Mo.  Other than short periods of time he has resided in Summersville and raised his family by farming.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 26 at 10 am in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Summersville with the Rev. Maurice Allen officiating. Burial was in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville. 

ERVIN LESTER CONNER SR. - Born December 19, 1924, the son of Sparrow Green ‘Jim’ and Medie BANDY CONNER, and passed away February 14, 2007 at the age of 82, in Mountain View MO after an extended stay in the hospital. He attended Flat Rock Elementary and Summersville High School. He then served in the United States Army and belonged to VFW. Ervin was united in marriage to Rosa Mary HENRY on October 4, 1963 in Mountain View MO. He was saved and baptized in Flat Rock MO and attended Little Zion Baptist Church in Trask MO. He is survived by his wife, Rosie; six children, Ervin Lester CONNER, Jr., Webb City MO; Richard REEVES, Ron REEVES, Kevin CONNER, Shirley SELVEY, all of Mountain View MO; and Lynette CONNER, Amarillo TX; one brother, Darrell CONNER, Florence CO; eighteen grandchildren, Amy REESE, Charles REEVES, Joshua REEVES, Beth REEVES, Joy BUCKNER, Michelle BRYANT, Jenni LOPEZ, Alicia MARTINEZ, Patty UVEGES, Reggie SELVEY, Dewayne NAGEL, Cheryl REED, Chad CONNER, Linsey CONNER, Holly CONNER, Kaitlin CONNER, Jackson CONNER, and Kore DUNCAN; twelve great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Ervin was retired and enjoyed working his farm of 43 years, traveling and seeing the country, and spending time with his family. He loved to joke around and was a friend to all. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2007 in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View MO with Rev. Harold SMITH officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View MO under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View.  Sources for this information: The Summersville Beacon.

EVERETT GREEN CONNER - Son of James and Medie BANDY CONNER, was born January 27, 1927 at Flat Rock MO, and passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield MO on Thursday, April 10, 2003, at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 13 days. He was united in marriage to Dorothy COOLEY and to this union two children were born, Barbara and Keith. He later married Maxine YOUNGER HODGE and to their union she brought two daughters, Lorna and Lana. Everett served in the armed forces in World War II. He worked in the log woods in the western states as well as in Shannon County and loved it. He also worked in a dairy farm in Willard MO. In later years he built fence for many people in the area, but there was nothing Everett loved more than to work a good mule. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Medie CONNER. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Maxine CONNER, of Mountain View MO; his children, Keith and wife Barbara CONNER of Mountain View MO; Barbara and husband Wes ALBERS of Minden NE; Lorna and husband Gary GARRISON of Ellington MO; Lana CYPRET of Stafford MO; sister, Marie JONES of Mountain View MO; brothers Ervin CONNER and wife Roxie of Mountain View MO, and Darrell CONNER and wife Rose of Florence CO; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and a host of friends he made during his walk on Earth. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at Bradford Funeral Home with Rev. Bud and Rev. Carl YOUNGER officiating. Interment was in Flat Rock Cemetery near Summersville MO, under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave, April 23, 2003.

ANNA BELL WARREN CONWAY - Born at Dallas, Texas, December 13, 1881, and passed away at Salem, Missouri, October 8,1963, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 25 days. She was united in marriage to Thomas H. CONWAY, February 10, 1901, and to this union 8 children were born. Her husband and two sons, Tommy and Joseph, preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing: 3 sons and 3 daughters; Jessie CONWAY of Sherman, Illinois; John D. CONWAY of Oconee, Illinois; Cecil CONWAY of Jadwin, Missouri; Ruby BELL of Salem, Missouri, Martha TUCKER and Reba ATCHISON of Eminence. She also leaves 33 grandchildren, 49 great- grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Meda DAVIS of Canyon City, Colorado, and a host of other relatives and friends. She professed a hope in Christ several years ago and was ready to meet her Lord. Own blood descendents from her and her husband was even up one hundred, counting the deceased and all. She had been a complete invalid for 8 years with both broken hips and had been in the critical ward for 5 months and now she is laying happily at rest beside her precious and devoted husband at the Union Hill Cemetery near Round Spring, where she had longed to be for eleven long years.  

EDITH I.  STREET CONWAY - Born February 9, 1917 at Bunker, Mo. the daughter of Charlie and Josephine Burns Street and departed this life on November 19, 1983 at Studebaker Memorial Hospital in Norwalk,  California at the age of 66 years. She is survived by five sons, Denver Conway of Apache Junction, Arizona; Vernon Conway of Maryland Heights, Mo.; Norman Conway of Mesa, Arizona; Phil Conway of Roland Heights, California; and Tommy Conway of Overland, Mo.; one daughter, Melba Schneider of Covina, California; four brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services were held Friday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Ermin Collyott officiating. Burial was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. 

JOSEPH 'HENRY' CONWAY - Word was received here of the death of Henry Conway in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, March 27th. Mr. Conway, a long-time resident of Shannon County, was 86 years old. Funeral services are to be held at Piedmont, Missouri, on Wednesday, April 1. Mr. Conway was the father of Mrs. Leonard Bolin of Eminence. (He was born about 1878, the son of John & Syntha Conway. He married Lillie Mae Swiney abt. 1907 and had Bertie Irene, Susie E., Silas Paul, Mildred M., Stella Lee (m. Leonard M. Bolin) & Kathryn V. Conway. No date with this notice but he died est. Mar. 27, 1964.

JOE MAJOR CONWAY - Of Eminence, Missouri, was born August 16, 1883 at Ava, Missouri, and departed this life May 17, 1968 at his home in Eminence at the age of 84 years, nine months, and one day.  Joe was the youngest of eleven children born to Charles V. and Martha Conway.  He was united in marriage December 23, 1913 to Minnie Pearl Warren, and to this union three children were born. Joe was preceded in death by two children, Leona and Harley D., who did in infancy.  Also preceding him in death were his parents and five brothers:  Tom, John Henry, Jim, Isaac, and Jackson, and by five sisters:  Mary Counts, Jane Dooley, Rhode Meade, Fannie Thompson, and Cynthia Conway. He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted wife, Minnie; his son, Charles, and daughter-in-law, Betty, of Santa Ana, California, and one granddaughter, Shirley Banks, and one great granddaughter, Christy Ann Banks, of Kansas City, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends to whom he was always known as Uncle Joe. Joe spent almost his entire life in and around Shannon, Dent, and Reynolds counties.  He loved nature and was active in farming until his retirement. Joe accepted Christ and was a true Christian until his death.  He was baptized in and was a faithful member of the New Methodist Church of Eminence. Funeral services were conducted May 19, 1968 at the Duncan Funeral Home in Eminence with Rev. Everett Crass of the Alton Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery. 

Rexel D. Conway - Aug. 26, 1959 - Feb. 16, 2008. Funeral service for Rexel D. Conway will be at 11 a.m. February 22, 2008 at United Baptist Tabernacle, Bunker, with Terry Sharpe. Pallbearers will be Kenny Conway, Bud Conway, Bruce Conway, Grag Ammerman, Tracey Ripple, Chad Conway, Danny Parker, Jeff Parker, Gary Conway Jr., Dee Minks, Dennis Parker, Mike Barton, Corey Damouth, Aaron Fortner, Mike Dickerson and Paul Mathis. Honorary pallbearers will be Jesse Cook, Justin Parker, Ashton Soard, Parker Rawson, Doc Burnett, Kenny Haverstick, Leroy Wisdom and Danny Black. Mr. Conway was born August 26, 1959 in Salem to Velma Lambert and Roy Conway. Mr. Conway died February 16, 2008 in St. Louis at the age of 48 years, five months and 21 days. Survivors include his mother, Velma Conway, Bunker; his wife, Cindy, Bunker; his children, Jarred Lewis, Bunker; Kasandra Conway, Bunker; and Katrina Damouth and husband, Corey, Bunker; two brothers, Gary Conway Sr., Bunker; and Mike Conway, Salem; three sisters, Patricia Minks, St. Louis; Karen Goulding, St. Louis; and Pamela Whitaker, Salem; and two grandchildren, Ashton and baby Damouth; and a host of extended relatives and friends. Mr. Conway will lie in state February 21, 2008 at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, with Masonic service at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Bunker Volunteer Fire Department. Cards may be obtained at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker. Mr. Conway was the past Master of the Bunker Masonic Lodge #675 and a member of the Order of DeMolay.

REV. T. B. CONWAY - Born April 20, 1911, in Eminence, Mo., to Thomas E. and Nola M. (Marcus) Conway, and passed away on March 10, 2008, at the age of 96 years in St. James, Mo. He attended Eminence High School, graduating in 1936. He then was married to Florence Wood June 13, 1936. To this union 3 boys and 5 girls were born, each one graduated from St. James High School. He and Mrs. Conway were married 71 yrs, 2007. They have lived in St. James for 62 yrs. He was converted to Christ at 17 years of age. Rev. Conway began his ministry in Shannon County, 3 years in Texas County coming to pastor The Assembly of God Church in St. James in 1946. He spoke at the Soldiers Home Chapel (now Missouri Veterans Home) the 3rd and 5th Sunday afternoons for 28 years. At the first church service, there were 11 in Sunday school and after 30 and one-half years the average was 132. Rev. Conway served Christ for 79 years, to God be the Glory! Rev. Conway also served as Christ Ambassador President of Sullivan Section, Secretary/Treasurer-Sullivan Section, Assistant Presbyter and Presbyter of the Sullivan Section.  Rev. Conway was preceded in death by his parents; 3 daughters, Gloria Farney and 2 daughters who died in infancy; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by wife, Florence (Wood) Conway, of St. James; sons, Dale Conway, and wife, Edie, of K.C., Mo.; Leon Conway, and wife, Linda, of St. James; Dallas Conway, and wife, Belinda, of Strafford, Mo.; daughters, Karen Gately, and husband, John, of Boonville, Mo.; La Donna, and husband, Randy, of Rolla, Mo.; 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  A visitation for family and friends of Rev. T.B. Conway will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2008, at James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Mo. Funeral services will be held at First Assembly of God Church in St. James, at 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2008, with Rev. Mick Thrasher officiating. Pallbearers will be Steve Conway, Brad Conway, Eric Farney, Kevin Conway, Johnny Gately, Danny Gately, Mark Gately, Brandon Beddoe, Wade Gately, and Ryan Beddoe. Interment will follow in the St. James Cemetery, in St. James, Mo. Memorials are suggested to the Assemblies of God World Missions Children’s Fund. All arrangements are under the direction of James & Gahr Mortuary, in St. James, Mo.

WANDA LEONE YOUNGER CONWAY - Age 76, former resident of Birch Tree, MO died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in Independence Jackson Co MO. She was born February 8, 1931, the daughter of Ollie and Edna YOUNGER, at Montier Shannon Co MO. She and her husband, William CONWAY, were married April 12, 1950 in Salem Fulton Co AR. She was employed by Brown Shoe Co. and Tobin Hamilton Shoe Co. from 1969 to 1983 before becoming bookkeeper for her husband's trucking company until 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. CONWAY, both of her parents, and a brother, Doyle L. YOUNGER. Wanda was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Birch Tree Shannon Co MO. She also enjoyed home-making, quilting, crocheting, and embroidering. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Becky CONWAY of Mountain View Howell Co MO; a daughter and son-in-law, Kellie and James TOWNSEND of Odessa MO.; a sister, Winita PREWETT of Verona MO.; and 7 grandchildren; James TOWNSEND, Tim TOWNSEND, Dalton Brake, Nick TOWNSEND, Brett CONWAY, Kelsey TOWNSEND, and Brook CONWAY. Services were held Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree, MO., with Bro. Roger SMITH officiating. Interment was held in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, MO.

ALAN LEE COOK - Age 51, of Millstadt IL, born June 16, 1954 in Salem MO, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at Eminence MO. He was employed by St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St Louis MO. He was member of Bethany Place in Belleville IL. He was a supporter of the American Red Cross.  Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Norvel R. and Nada G. STROBURG COOK, and a brother-in-law, Christopher Lee MEYER. Surviving are four brothers and four sisters: Azan and Jerry BROUHARD, Cahokia IL; Eric and Virginia COOK, Oakville MO; Bruce and Michele COOK, Millstadt IL; Mike and Sharon COOK, Belleville IL; Karen and Harold GARRETT, Macystown IL; Janet and Gary BRYANT, Festus MO; Bradley COOK, Tecumseh OK; and Debra COOK, Cahokia IL. Our dear uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Visitation was on Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Braun Colonial Funeral Home Cahokia IL from 4:30-8:00 p.m. Funeral services were held at 10a.m. Friday, September 2, 2005 at Braun Colonial Funeral Home Cahokia IL, with Bradley COOK officiating. Burial was in Valhalla Cemetery in Belleville IL. Memorials may be made to Bethany Place in Belleville IL. 

LLOYD JEFFERSON COOK - Son of the late Charlie Jefferson Cook and Nancy Dolly Stringer Cook was born in Hartshorn, MO at the old home place, November 30, 1924. He went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at his home in Hartshorn making his age 81 years, 3 months and 15 days. Lloyd and Sylvia Vandevort were united in marriage December 26, 1950 making their union together 55 years. To their union five children were born, with three more added, Larry Dean, Lois Jean, Sandra Sue, Carol Ann, Danny Charles, Marcia Rosemary, Loretta Kay and Sonia Irene. Lloyd was a member of Valley Center Baptist Church. He was baptized in 1937, and was a faithful member of the church. He had been a training union director, and taught Sunday School, and training union classes, and would help in any way needed as long as he was able. He tried to help even when he wasn't able and was always willing to supervise. He worked at many jobs to provide for his family. He logged with a team of horses, cut cord wood, head sawed for himself and others, working in St. Louis and at the Rock Quarry off K Highway. Lloyd worked at carpentry and built numerous houses for family and friends. He farmed all his life, raising cows and hogs. He put up hay for himself and others for many years, letting his children help and teaching them many valuable lessons and making wonderful memories. Lloyd loved hunting, fishing and camping with his family. Preceding Lloyd in death are his parents, Charlie and Dolly, brothers, Carl, Olen, Oswald Shorty Cook, his sister Fern German, brother-in-law Leo Vandevort, 2 sisters-in-law, Mildred Cook and Ruby Cook, one niece Cathy Newby and one nephew Craig Reavis. Lloyd is survived by his wife Sylvia Cook of the home in Hartshorn, MO; his children, Larry and Teresa Cook, Lois Cook, Sandra Briggs, Carol and Robin Hawkins, Danny and Amy Cook, Sonia and Robert Clark, Loretta and Duane Smith all of Hartshorn, MO and Rosemary and Henry Albert Jackson of Raymondville, MO, brothers Clyde and wife Billy and Claude Duck Cook all of Hartshorn, MO, one sister Bonnie Vandevort of Mountain View, MO, one sister-in-law Crysta Cook of Hartshorn, MO, one brother-in-law- Edward German Hartshorn, MO. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren, which were his pride and joy. Nothing made Lloyd happier than to have all his family around him. He also had a host of nieces, nephews, a host of other family members and friends, also other children which his children brought home with them. Services were held on Saturday, March, 18th, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Valley Center Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Swiney and Rev. Albert Steelman officiating. Interment was in Valley Center Cemetery in Hartshorn, under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Oswell 'SHORTY' Cook - Son of Charles Jefferson 'Charlie' Cook and Nancy 'Dolly' Stringer. He married Mildred Barton on Feb 16, 1947 and had five sons. Preceding him in death were his father Charles Cook, one brother Carl Cook and one sister Fern German. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Cook and sons, Jerry, Jim Bernie, Ernie, Rick; his mother Nancy Cook; 4 brothers; Olen, Clyde, Claude and Lloyd and one sister, Bonnie Vandevort; nine grandchildren. Pfc. US Army World War II. Burial at Valley Center Cemetery Summersville Shannon Co MO.

Tony Jay Cook - Born December 3, l942, in Claude, Texas, to Olen and Lois Cook. He grew up in Claude, graduating from Claude High School in l961. He attended Lubbock Christian College and graduated from Texas Tech University in l967 with a degree in Park Administration. Tony married Judy Hood on May 28, l966, in Lubbock, Texas. Upon graduation from Texas Tech, he joined the National Park Service in l968.. He served at Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Virgin Islands, Everglades, Washington, D.C., and finally Ozark National Scenic Riverways from 1974 until his retirement in l995. Tony was a member of the Eminence United Methodist Church where he was on the board of trustees. An avid golfer, Tony served on the Eminence Golf Course Board and was a member of the original golf course committee. In addition to golf, Tony enjoyed playing cards, traveling to visit family and friends, and above all, his two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olen and Lois Cook, a granddaughter, Hannah, a brother, Crowell, and a much loved brother-in-law, Ted Sedgwick. Survivors include his wife Judy, his two sons Judd and Cody, a daughter-in -law Jennifer, two grandsons Hunter and Riley, a sister Venita Sedgwick, a brother-in-law Tom Hood and his wife Connie, and several nieces and nephews.

ALICE M. FRY COOLEY - Age 91, of 4862 Oxnard St., Springfield, Missouri died in Springfield Nursing Home Dec. 18, 1978. She was married to Albert R. Cooley, Feb. 6, 1907 who preceded her in death Dec. 29, 1971. They lived in Eminence or nearby until they moved to North Hollywood, Calif. in 1942 where they resided until October, 1971. Surviving are one son, James C. Cooley, San Jose, California, two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Dooley, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Blanche LaRue, Sanger, California, two sisters, Mrs. Marie Williams and Mrs. Laura Brown, both of Eminence, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Duncan Funeral Chapel, Eminence, Mo., December 20, 1978 at 3:00 p.m. Officiating Rev. Cecil Logan, Springfield, Mo. and Rev. Fred Pulliam of Eminence. Interment, New City Cemetery, Eminence, Missouri.

BEULAH MAE DYER COOLEY - Of Prineville, OR since 1942, died Monday at the Oregon Health Science University Hospital in Portland.  She was 70. The funeral was held at 2 pm Friday in the Heritage Chapel of Prineville Funeral Home.  Burial and a concluding service followed at  Juniper Haven Cemetery.  Officiating at the service was Rev. John Tombleson of Prineville Christian Church. Mrs. Cooley was born Dec. 2, 1916 in Alley, MO, to parents George and Lucinda Duncan Dyer.  She spent her childhood and attended schools in Missouri. On July 20, 1935, she was united in marriage to Amos Cooley in Dewey, OK. The couple moved to Sisters in 1937, where they resided until their move to Prineville in 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982.  Mrs. Cooley has been employed by CL&M Produce and Erickson's Department Store in Prineville for several years. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed rock hounding. Survivors include five brothers, David 'Pat' Dyer of Salem, W. Frank Dyer of The Dalles, Henry Gordon Dyer of Independence, MO, Robert E. L. Dyer of Mountain View, MO, Virginia Ipock of Estacada and Wilma Cooley of Mountain. View, MO. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Crook County Unit, Box 394, Prineville, Or. 97754. 

DOYLE R. COOLEY - Son of James E. and Mary Ann Babe Cooley was born June 22, 1930 at Birch Tree, Missouri. He passed away in his home near Birch Tree, Missouri on May 1, 2006 at the age of 75 years. Doyle worked in St. Louis, Missouri for Industrial Eng. and Equipment Company for 35 years. He moved back to Birch Tree, Missouri in 1991 after he retired. Doyle is preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Mary Ann Babe Cooley; his late wife, Alma Margaret Renfrow Cooley; one brother, Roy Cooley of Oregon; three sisters, Pearl Adams of Birch Tree, Missouri, Kathern Roussian of St. Louis, Missouri and Janey Longworth of Eminence, Missouri. He is survived by his devoted companion and caregiver Diana Helms of the home; one sister, Fern Dickman of Warrenton, Missouri; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Doyle will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 11:00 am at Duncan Funeral Home in Birch Tree, Missouri with Rev. Mike Morrison officiating. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home. Any donation may be made to Riverways Hospice of Ozark Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

EARNEST E. COOLEY - Son of Joseph and Lula Hedrick Cooley, was born January 30, 1892, near Salem, Dent County, Missouri.  He departed this life at Poplar Bluff, Mo., on November 5, 1977 at the age of 85 years, nine months and five days.  He was united in marriage to Pearl Hunt on August 25, 1918, and to this union five children were born:  Ora, of Eminence, Mo.; Bonny Dale, deceased; Freda, of Ellington, Mo.; Melba of High Ridge, Mo., and Daniel of Fenton, Mo.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and infant daughter, two brothers, Calvin and John, and one sister, Sybil.  He leaves to mourn his passing:  four children, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, six brothers, four sisters, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, dear brothers and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.  He was converted and baptized in 1930 and for the past several years had been a faithful member of the Assembly of God Church of Eminence.  He spent his entire life in or close to Shannon County, which he loved. He served his country honorably in the Armed Forces during World War 1. He lived his life close to the soil, being engaged in farming, buying and selling timber.  Being a man who loved his family, whose word was his bond, a friend who could be trusted and relied upon for help or assistance at any hour of the day or night, he will be sadly missed by his family and friends.  We feel that he is not gone, he just moved on to be reunited with his wife in that Heavenly Home that God has prepared for all who love Him.  (Buried at New Eminence Cemetery)

Jackie R. 'jack' Cooley - Age 60, son of Leslie W. Cooley and Lola M. Hines Cooley, was born Jan. 12, 1948, at Summersville. He died March 18, 2008, at his home at Centralia. Mr. Cooley worked for the United Parcel Service for 36 years, retiring Jan. 31, 2005. His favorite pastimes and hobbies included camping, hiking, biking and photography. He was an avid audiophile. He was preceded in death by his father and paternal and maternal grandparents. Surviving are his mother of Mountain View; and brothers, Larry and Garry Cooley, Mountain View and Roger Cooley of Columbia. Services were March 21 at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with the Rev. Daryl Young officiating. Burial was in the Summersville City Cemetery.  

MARGARET EMMALINE 'MAGGIE' BARNES COOLEY - Daughter of Johnny BARNES and Martha ALLMON BARNES, was born January 6, 1881 at New Liberty, Oregon Co MO and departed this life August 11, 1954 at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 5 days. She was united in marriage with William Joseph COOLEY November 21, 1897 in Shannon Co MO. He preceded her in death on October 8, 1945. Also preceding her in death were her parents, brother Frank BARNES, and half brother, Rufus 'Bud' HAYNES. To this union were born eleven children: May and Fred, who died in infancy, and Marley ‘Merle’, who preceded her in death on December 28, 1953; Mrs. Ida ‘Pearl’ BALLANCE of Portland OR; Mrs. Jessie Irene TRIPP of East St. Louis IL; Carlos Edgar COOLEY of OR; Mrs. Berniece Elva THOMPSON of Warrenton OR; Theodore Ray ‘Short’ COOLEY of St. Louis MO; Mrs. Clara Odetta RENDLEMAN, Joseph Henry and Johnny ‘Ivan’ Lafayette COOLEY of Winona MO. Besides her children, she is survived by 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brother James BARNES of Florissant, Missouri, half-brother Willis HAYNES of Winona; sisters and half-sisters, Mrs. Flora Doane ‘Dona’ REED of St. James, Mo., Mrs. Mary Alice WEAVER, Mrs. Martha ‘Ruth’ WHITE, Mrs. Esther DAILEY, and Mrs. Golda Viola 'Ola' BURRELL, all of Winona, and a host of other relatives and many friends. She united with the Methodist Church in early womanhood and despite her physical condition she stayed cheerful and kept the faith as only a Christian could do. Interment was in the Pine Lawn Cemetery at Winona Shannon Co MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave. - Mrs. Maggie Cooley passed away Wednesday, August 11, at her home in Winona, after a long illness. She suffered a stroke about a year ago and had been confined to her bed since. Her condition became much worse last week and she survived but a few days. Her children, with Mrs. Scoville, have been caring for her. Mrs. Cooley had a smile for everyone and always tried to be cheerful, even though she was in very poor health. She seemed to not want to bother anyone with her suffering. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Mary Ellen Dixon Cooley - Born September 8, 1928 in Shannon County, MO the daughter of George Dixon and Nora (Bailey) Dixon. She passed away May 5, 2008 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 79 years. She was united in marriage to Ora Alvin Cooley on August 10, 1946 at Rolla, MO and to this union three daughters were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Ora Alvin Cooley and one brother George Elmer Dixon. She is survived by her three daughters Pam Slaton of Eminence, MO; Brenda Jernigan and husband David of St. Louis, MO and Beverly Jernigan and husband Larry of St. Louis, MO; five grandchildren Scott Culbreth, Jodie Wilson, Brian Cooley, Jeffrey Cooley and Jay Jernigan; fourteen great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Mary Ellen attended school in the Eminence area. In 1952, Mary Ellen and Ora moved to St. Louis, MO where they lived for several years. In the early 1970's Mary Ellen and Ora moved back to Eminence when Ora retired, and bought the Sinclair Station. Mary Ellen helped Ora at the Station until they retired in 1985. After retirement, Mary Ellen worked at the Eminence Grade School for six years. She and Ora also worked at the trail rides. Mary Ellen enjoyed traveling with her three daughters, spending time with them, and shopping. She loved being at home, gardening and fishing. Mary Ellen loved the country way of life. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, MO with Rev. David Fowler officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Eminence, MO.

MARY LOU ATKINS COOLEY - Age 31, born in 1936 to Claude 'Buck' Atkins & Velma Sanders at Winona MO. In 1953 she married William Raymond Cooley at Eminence, and to this union four children were born: Lynn, Denver, Justin and Scott. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband and four children; her mother, Mrs. Fred Cooper; her father, Claude Atkins; sister Brenda Atkins, brothers Norman Atkins and Leon Cooper; stepfather Fred Cooper; two nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. They settled in Summersville about ten years ago where they lived until her illness. She came to live with her mother about two months ago and passed away about midnight on April 9th. She will be sadly missed by all. 'The rose that is the sweetest and fairest, is a bud that is killed by the frost. The one that is dearest and rarest is the dear one we have just lost.' Submitted by Norma Myers Stevenson.

Ora Alvin Cooley - Born August 7, 1921 at West Eminence, Mo., the son of Ernest E. Cooley and Pearl M. (Hunt) Cooley. He passed away Oct. 1, 2007, at Mountain View, Mo., at the age of 86 years. He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Dixon on Aug. 10, 1946, at Rolla, Mo., and to this union three daughters were born. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Pearl Cooley. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Cooley of Eminence, Mo.; three daughters Pam Slaton of Eminence, Mo., Brenda Jernigan and husband David of St. Louis, Mo., and Beverly Jernigan and husband Larry of St. Louis, Mo.; one brother Daniel Cooley and wife Norma of Lonedell, Mo.; two sisters Freida Hill of Ellington, Mo., and Melba Wofford of Kansas City, Mo.; five grandchildren Scott Culbreth, Jodie Wilson, Brian Cooley, Jeffrey Cooley and Jay Jernigan and fourteen great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Ora graduated from Eminence High School in 1939. After graduation he was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from Aug. 3, 1942, until Jan. 12, 1946. Ora served in the Aleutian Islands during his service. He was awarded the Victory Medal, American Area, Asiatic Pacific and the Good Conduct Medal. Ora was a teacher and taught grade school and grammar school in 1940 at a one room school at Blair Creek. In 1952, Ora and Mary Ellen moved to St. Louis, Mo., where he worked for Ford Motor Company as a mechanic. In the early 1970s Ora retired back to Eminence, Mo., and bought the Sinclair Station. He operated the Sinclair Station until 1985 when he retired. Ora loved hunting, fishing and being on the river. Ora loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Ora was a member of the United Methodist Church in Eminence, Mo. Ora will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Graveside services were held Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, Mo., with David Fowler officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, Mo.

Utah Wilson Cooley - Born to Dora Osbourne Dyer and Joseph Cooley on February 5, 1939 in Shannon County. He grew up with siblings Otto, Ab, Juanita, Nellie, Bert and Wilma. His dad passed away when he was 12 years old. Shannon County was his lifelong home except for a two year period in the Army where he served overseas in Korea. Before heading to Korea, he graduated from Eminence High School in 1956. He furthered his education through attending Agriculture School under the GI Bill upon his return home to the U.S. At the age of 23, he married Lillian Lois Hurt. He helped her raise Gary, Kerry, Brenda and Billy Banks. Utah and Lillian added Shane, Shawn and Melinda (Missi) Cooley to their family in the years to come. He worked for various mining companies, the National Park Service and loved the family campground that he personally named "The Lost Four". He enjoyed gigging and would look forward to it yearly. Another pastime for him was visiting with the guys at Ernie's station or Nick's flea market where he would often trade, swap, or barter for a bargain. He made his decision for Christ after hearing Arthur "Bud" Younger share the salvation message. In the final years of his life, he enjoyed his grandchildren and hearing of their adventures. He also loved reading the Current Wave newspaper to keep up on all the hometown news. At his passing on October 14, 2007, he was 68 years old and resided at National Care Center in West Plains, MO. Graveside service for Utah were held Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the New Eminence Cemetery at 1PM with Rev. Charles Younger officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

DONA PEARL DERRYBERRY COOPER - Born April 5, 1909, at Angeline, Missouri, the daughter of Robert E. 'Lee' and Minnie Jane Watts Derryberry.  She passed away July 22, 1993, at Birch Tree, Missouri, at the age of 84 years. She was united in marriage to Mack A. Cooper on April 25, 1926, at Angeline, Missouri.  To this union eight children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Mack on March 15, 1984; two children, Archie and Dorothy Cooper; and two brothers, Archie and Boone Derryberry. She is survived by two sons, Paul Cooper of Mountain. View, MO; and Murrel Cooper of Birch Tree, MO; four daughters, Norma Pohl of St. James, MO; Rosalee Nix of Dequeen, AR; and Janita Wood and Pearl Etherton, both of Birch Tree, MO; two sisters-in-law, Avis Derryberry of Farmington, NM; and Leona Barnes of Birch Tree, Mo; two nephews; twenty-four grandchildren; and a host of great and great-great-grandchildren. Dona was a member of the Berea Mennonite Church of Birch Tree. Funeral services were held July 24, 1993, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree with Otto Foust officiating.  Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.  

DOROTHY NAOMI MORTON COOPER - Daughter of Francis Marion Morton and Naomi Bell Street was born in Haffner, Missouri, February 16, 1915 and passed away at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri on Thursday morning January 5, 2006 at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 19 days. At the age of 24, Dorothy was united in marriage to Eli Cooper at Summersville , Missouri on February 8, 1938 making their union together 43 years before Eli passed away September 16, 1981. To their union one son Jimmy Dale Cooper was born and passed away shortly. She and Eli farmed near Summersville, after Eli passed away she sold the farm and moved to Summersville where she lived until she became to ill to stay at home. She moved to the Mountain View Health Care where she resided until she passed away. She like to piece quilts, and she loved to grow flowers in her yard and did so until she moved to the nursing home. Dorothy was saved and baptized at the age of 83, and attended the First Baptist Church in Summersville as long as she was able. Preceding Dorothy in death are her parents, Francis and Naomi, husband Eli, son Jimmy Dale, and 11 brothers and sisters, Millie Myrtle, Martha Helen, Lucinda 'Cinda'; Aaron Abraham, Manda Anna, Lilburn Elis, Emma Jane, Bertha Magdalean, Marion Ernest, Pearl, Rachel Inez. Dorothy is survived by nieces and nephews; Edith Lavern Crocker and James of Summersville, Missouri; Mabel Sykes and Thurman of Summersville and Wayne and Joyce Morton of Hartshorn, Missouri, Evelyn & Don Hart of Maryland Heights; Venita & husband of Texas; Carl Jordon of Texas; Ruby & Von Wilson of Colorado Springs; and a host of other nieces and nephews. Dorothy was tenderly loved by her nieces and nephew who lives in Summersville. Services were held Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Phil Jester officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

DOVIE WILLIAMS COOPER – Born April 1, 1890, to David and Mary Williams near Winona, Missouri, in the Sycamore Community. She departed this life May 5, at the age of 74 years after a lingering illness. She was united in marriage to William C. Cooper on March 6, 1917. Dovie accepted Christ and was baptized as a young woman and her life was proof of her faith. She was precede in death by her parents, an infant son, three sisters and two brothers. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband and a daughter, Eva, of the home, one brother, R.V. Williams of Winona, Missouri, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at the Winona Methodist Church with the Rev. James Wingo and the Rev. Earl Sigler officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under direction of the Duncan Funeral Home. Out of town relatives here for the services included Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Pyrtle, Granite City, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. W. M.. Price, Ft. Worth, Texas; Mrs. R. W. Tohline, Bridgeton, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Norton, St. Louis, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Brown and family, Mt, View, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Brown, Birth Tree, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. Brown and family, Buckner, Missouri; and Mr. and Mrs. Arch Copper, Venice, Illinois.– CARD OF THANKS - We are most grateful to our many friends for their kindness shown to us during the long illness and death of Dovie Cooper, our beloved wife and mother. In expressing our thanks to you, we shall long remember your comforting expressions of sympathy during these days of sorrow. W. E. Cooper, Eva Cooper, Winona, Missouri.

ELI BAILEY 'EAL' COOPER - Son of George Washington Cooper & Serenia Park. Born Oct. 14, 1848 Franklin Co MO; died Feb. 12, 1924 at Flat Rock, Shannon Co MO. Married Elizabeth Francis Armistead Feb. 20,1 868 at Franklin Co MO. Elizabeth is buried in a field near Sullivan MO on the banks of the Bourbeouse River in Franklin County. He married Nancy Ann Bandy (Apr. 9, 1863, MO - Dec. 9, 1941, Flat Rock). Eli and Nancy are both buried at Flat Rock Cemetery Shannon Co MO. Children of Eli and Elizabeth: Nancy Melviney (m. William Lankford Birge), Sarah Ellen, Phoeba Agnes, Jesse Josiah, George Washington, John Henry, Charles Edward, William Eli 'Bill', and Thomas Richard Cooper.

JESSE 'EARL' COOPER - Age 81, of Port Hueneme, California passed away Dec. 30, 1989 of cancer, at home, after an illness of three years. Earl was born July 11, 1908 in Franklin County near Sullivan, the son of Jesse and Dora Toelke Cooper, and was a 26 year resident of Port Hueneme.  He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of Local 2024, Carpenter's Union of Oxnard, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Elia and Charles and is survived by his wife Mabel of the home, sisters Blanche Hamilton of Illinois, Bertha Bradford of Birch Tree, and Beulah Dorman, of Eminence, brothers, Clifton W. Cooper of Summersville, and George W. Cooper of Michigan, son Robert, of Marionville, daughters Doris Martin of Eminence, and Ann of Brookline, step-daughter Patricia Ann Dawson of Dana Point, Ca, nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Earl was led to accept Christ by his neighbor the Rev. Alan Stringer, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Eminence, the grandson of his long time friend and neighbor, Lonnie V. Stringer. Graveside services were held at the Conejo Mountain Memorial Park near Camarillo, CA on Thursday, Jan. 4, 1990 at 10 am under the direction of Payton Mortuary.  Services were conducted by the Rev. John Jackson, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Oxnard, CA. Memorial donations may be made to 'Make Today Count', a support group for cancer patients and their families, or the charity of your choice.  

FLOYD DENVER COOPER - Son of Ray J. Cooper and Pearl E. Willis Cooper was born July 15, 1935 at Hartshorn, Mo. and passed away at his home in Summersville, Tuesday evening, April 4th, 2006, making his age 70 years nine months and 19 days. Floyd was united in marriage to Doris King October 30, 1981 making their union together 25 years. Floyd worked in St. Louis for many years as a plumber for the Local 110 union. He was a member of the Rolla Labor Union number 840. After his retirement, he moved to Summersville where he worked for Carroll Township, where he did road work. He also owned and worked at his plumbing business, Cooper's Plumbing. Floyd is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Pearl, and one brother, Ray Cooper. He is survived by his wife Doris Cooper, Summersville; his daughter Debbie Lesinger and her two daughters, of Memphis, Tenn.; one brother, Dale Cooper of Summersville and one sister, Velma Ireland and husband Thurman of Farmington, Mo.; and a special friend to Floyd and Doris, Bobbie Jo Cobble of Summersville. Floyd is also survived by many nieces and nephews and friends. Grave Side Services were held Monday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at Antioch Cemetery in Hartshorn, Mo. with Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

GEORGE WASHINGTON COOPER - Born Nov 27, 1845 in Wayne Co TN, the son of Joseph and Martha Ann HILL COOPER. He passed away on June 27, 1924 at his home in Winona Shannon Co MO. He married Martha Jane MCFALL of Wayne Co TN about 1868 in TN. Their children are believed to be George K., Samuel Joseph, William E. ‘Loss’, Leander B., all born in Wayne Co TN, and Willie W., Irvin, and Mack A. COOPER, born in Shannon Co MO. G. W. was a Civil War veteran. At age 20 he was attached to Co. B, 7th Cavalry, CSA, Capt. Joseph Tackett's Company. Tackett's Infantry Company was raised under the Tennessee Conscription Act of 1861. The act required all men between certain ages to report for militia duty to support and protect the state. The company was gathered in Wayne Co TN and marched to Nashville to be mustered into active service. The company was apparently partially mustered into service on 5 February 1862, but was ordered away from Nashville before the muster could be completed. This hasty departure was a result of the fall of Ft. Donaldson and Ft. Henry. The company was probably assigned to the 54th Tennessee Infantry Regiment as it was accepted by the same Confederate States mustering officer at the time and place as companies known to have been assigned to the 54th. It was probably company 'D' or 'F'; which one has not been determined. The remnants of the 54th were subsequently merg