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BILL DAVIS FAIR - Of Winona, Missouri, son of the late Frank and Emma Fair, was born in Wayne County on February 15, 1913, and departed this life on November 2, 1963, at the age of 50 years, 8 months, and 17 days.  Bill was united in marriage to Beulah La Rue March 31, 1935, and to this union three children were born: Elaine Hanby and Janet McGary of St. Louis and Eugene Fair of the United States Army in Germany.  Bill was associated with T.J. Moss Company for 31 years. He was a member of the Winona Christian Church and the I.O.O.F. Lodge.  He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and one sister. He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, 3 children, two grandchildren (Bobbie and Machele), two sisters (Virginia of Highland, Illinois, and Mary of Amboy, Illinois), one brother (John of Winona), and a host of relatives and friends.  Bill was very active in the community and will be very deeply missed.  Services were held Wednesday, November 6, 1963, at the Christian Church in Winona, with Rev. Earl Sigler officiating. Burial was in the Pine Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home of Winona, Missouri.

MIRTY FAIRES - Wife of the late William Carr Faires, passed away in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 20, 1964, after a lingering illness.  Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Winona, Missouri, on Saturday afternoon, May 23, at 1 o’clock, with the Rev. James Wingo officiating. Funeral arrangements were in charge . . .Cards of Thanks - The family of Mirty B. Faires wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who helped so much during the burial of our beloved mother.  Especially Rev. James Wingo, those who sang so beautifully, the pianist, the pall bearers and the ones who prepared the grave. May God bless each of you. - Elsie & Harold George, Alice Faires, Herman Faires & Family, Noval Faires & Family.

JOAN ANNE ‘ANNIE’ REED CAMPBELL FARMER – Age 79, died at the home of her son, Bob CAMPBELL, Monday, March 13, 1944. Funeral services were held at Unity Church Tuesday, conducted by Rev. WILKINSON, Madisonville, with interment in Unity Cemetery. She is survived by seven sons. She died 3/13/1944. - [Note: This is in error in that three sons preceded her in death. Clarence died 26 May 1931. George died 23 Aug 1941. Frank died 29 Nov 1942.] Joan Ann REED was the daughter of Andrew Jeremiah REED and Mary 'Elvira' PENNINGTON REED. She was born July 28, 1865 in Christian County, Kentucky. She married Thomas W. CAMPBELL on Sept. 11, 1881 in Christian County, Kentucky. Their children were Robert Lewis, Walter Cleveland, George Edward, Jesse E., Clarence R., Frank and Lee Alexander CAMPBELL. - Following the death of her husband Thomas W. she married John J. FARMER of Hopkins County, Kentucky. He also preceded her in death. She lived out the remainder of her years with her eldest son Bob and his family in their home near Graham, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, where she died on March 13, 1944. - She was the grandmother of Lois BARKLEY and Ann WEAVER of Winona, and Tom CAMPBELL of Jacksonville, Florida.  Sources for this information: The Daily Messenger, Madisonville Kentucky.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Wed Jul 4 22:44:26 2007.

Joshua Kinwerthey Farrar - Born in Steelville, Mo., May 1841, and died at his home in this city (Mountain View) March 3, 1923, age 82 years, from parents who came from England and settled, he grew to manhood in the town where he was born. In 1861, when the civil war came, he was one of the first to enlist and served four years in Co. D, Phelps Regiment, Mo. volunteers. At the age of 23 he was converted and joined the Presbyterian church, and had always remained a devout Christian, always in regular attendance until the last few years, which his declining years prevented. In 1865 he was married to Emily Brickey, who died years later. To this union were born five children, two of whom are still living. On the 8th day of March 1877, he was married to Louisa Elizabeth Duncan, and to this union were born thirteen children, nine of whom survive him. On October 17, 1900, this wife and mother passed on to the better world. On July 2, 1903, he was married again to Sarah Melissa (Gill) Smith (widow of James K. Polk Smith), who survives him. He is also survived by eleven children, fifty one grand children, sixteen great grand children, and five step children. Mr. Farrar, or "Uncle Josh" as he was known to almost everyone, had lived in and near Mountain View for the last 40 years and was one of our most prominent early citizens, being known and held in high esteem by nearly everyone for miles around. Rev. Gulley of this city preached the funeral, which was held at Pleasant Grove, and the remains were interred in that cemetery Monday afternoon. The Standard extends the sympathy of the community to the bereaved ones, in their loss.

GEORGE EDWARD FARRIS - Born July 4, 1920, in Winona, MO, the son of George W. and Hannah Almeda Washburn Farris.  He died March 17, 1990, in the Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO at the age of 69 years. He was united in marriage to Geraldean Collins on May 14, 1945, at St. Louis, MO.  To this union five children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers. He is survived by three sons, Jerry of Mapaville, MO; Bill of Arnold, MO; and Dennis of DeSoto, MO; two daughters, Edna Hansley of Houston, TX; and Pauline Harring of Wentzville, MO; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 20, 1990 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO, with Rev. Jim Eskew officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

HENRY EDWARD ‘BUD’ FARRIS - Born September 13, 1941 to Otis William and Ethel Ann (CRAIG) FARRIS in Fremont, MO. He departed this life on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at his home in Winona, MO at the age of 65 years, 2 months, and 17 days. "Bud" Henry FARRIS was united in marriage to Shearon WEST on June 3, 1961 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Winona, MO. To this 45 year union three daughters were born Angie, Tammy, and Cara Dawn. Bud is survived by his wife Shearon of the home; his mother Ethel of Winona, MO; three daughters Angie and husband Jeff MCAFEE, Tammy and husband Kerry KILE and Cara PULLIAM, all of Winona, MO; four brothers and two sisters J.W. FARRIS and wife Bernice of Birch Tree, MO, Gary FARRIS of Mountain View, MO, Curtis FARRIS of Springfield, MO and Tommy FARRIS and wife Janet of Winona, MO, Mary FARRIS of Qulin, MO and Sharon and husband Ervin MENSENDICK of Birch Tree, MO; seven grandchildren Kattie and Kenny SCOTT, Adeana MCAFEE and special friend David BREWER, Nathan KILE, Jacob PULLIAM, Jessie MCAFEE and Josh PULLIAM all of Winona, MO and a host of nieces and nephews. Bud was preceded in death by his father Otis; two brothers Bobby Ray and Rex FARRIS and two sisters Ava and Karen Sue FARRIS. Bud was employed as a cement mason at Local 527 in St. Louis, MO for 5 years. He returned home and worked as a cement finisher for many years. He was baptized at an early age and attended the Church of God of Prophecy. He also loved attending Horner Church on Rocky Creek with his family and friends. Bud Henry was a hard-working, honest man and he never met a stranger. He loved his wife Shearon and his girls. He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, sons-in-law, grandchildren, family, friends and neighbors. Funeral services were help Monday, December 4, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Bro. Jack HONEYCUTT officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Winona under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.   Date: Tue Sep 11 20:03:04 2007.

HAROLD CLAYTON ‘CLAY’ FARROW - Son of the late Jess FARROW and Helen Mae (GREEN) FARROW, was born August 22, 1925 at Neodesha KS and passed away July 13, 2003 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Creve Coeur St. Louis Co MO at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 21 days. Clay was united in marriage to Shirley Bernice (PENNY) SUMMERS on October 30, 1954, making their union together 38 years before Shirley's death in 1993. To this union two children were born, Jimmy and Karen. Shirley brought to their union two children, Ron and Vickie. Clay worked as a foreman for Iron Workers Local 396 for 50 years. He was an active member of Forest Park Lodge 578 in Mehlville MO, having been inducted in August 1943, and was raised in October 1944. Preceding him in death are his parents, Jess and Helen; his wife Shirley; two brothers, Ivan Blayne 'Pete' FARROW; sister Mary MOISER; and his stepson, Ron BOYLE. Clay is survived by his children, Karen DARBY and husband Gary, DeSoto MO; Jimmy FARROW and wife DeDe, Union MO; stepdaughter Vickie RAY and husband Frank, Hillsboro MO; 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and many friends. Services were held on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. At Bradford Funeral Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Arvel SCHWEIGHAUSER officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery at Summersville under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, July 23, 2003. 

Kenneth 'Roger' Farrow - Son of Kenneth Clayton and Anna Ruth (Pyles) Farrow, was born December 10, 1951 in Waynesville, Missouri and passed at his home in Hartshorn, Friday morning, September 19, 2008, making his age 56 years. He was united in marriage to Leeila Jo Miller, October 9, 1971.They were blessed with one daughter, Lisa Gail. He was a long time member of the Summersville Masonic Lodge Number 555 AF and AM, where he served as a past Master of the lodge. He was very instrumental in the building of the new lodge. Roger was also a member of the Summersville Order of Eastern Star Number 363. He was a member of the Missouri Game Breeders Association, where he served as Director. In 1983, he earned his pilots license. He loved to fly and took many family and friends on very memorable flights. At an early age he accepted Christ and was Baptized at Valley Center Baptist Church. Roger was a farmer, but most of all he loved being outdoors, raising his game fowl, or hunting and fishing. He left his family and friends with wonderful memories. He loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Ruth Farrow; his beloved daughter, Lisa Gail Farrow; his mother-in-law, Eva Miller; and two nephews, Johnny Wayne Haley and Carey Jackson. Roger is survived by his wife, Leeila Farrow, of the home in Hartshorn; his brother, Sherman Farrow and wife Jean; sister, Ruth Ann Haley-Brallier, all of the Hartshorn area; sister, Connie Sue Yeager and husband, Richard, of Moody, Missouri; his father-in-law, Roland Miller, 16 nieces and nephews, 14 great- nieces and nephews, and many other family members. Roger’s smile and teasing ways will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. Services were held Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

LILLIE MAE WILLIAMS FAULKENBERRY - Came into this world on Christmas Day, December 25, 1909.  The second child of Tom and Minnie Williams, her childhood was spent near Van Buren with her parents and siblings, who eventually grew to twelve in number.  With her Irish sense of humor she told her own children, for they asked, how she "fell" for her husband-to-be the first time she saw him.  "Tripping on a cable at a carnival, she grabbed the tallest best-looking man there, tearing the back from his coat."  They were married on her birthday, December 25, 1926. To this union of Paul Faulkenberry and Lillie seven children were born: Tom, Ed, Winnie, Paul, Jimmy, Paulette and Billie Joe.  Theirs was a long and fruitful union.  He provided and she kept the hearth and home, making certain that her family would become the best they could through her desire to see them educated; not thwarting their individualities. She supported their minds, suffered the terrible mother's grief of loosing Jimmy at a tender age, became a guardian and grandmother to Lauralyn, Jim, Dick, Kate, Tawny and Jennifer, Amy, Lisa and David;  Angie, Tom,  Ronnie, Jimmy;  Kim, Tammy and Becky, and a great-grandmother to their 20 children. A staunch Democrat, she campaigned for Ed, campaigned often for Winnie, became a critic and talent agent for Paul, a helper and adviser to Paulette, a standard bearer for her Military Officers, Tom and Ed; agonized for their safe returns; bathed Billy Joe in love and support, and prayed for all to be right. After loosing her Soul Mate of 61 years, her own sound body started a decline that has led to this day.  Her gritty, determined but gentle spirit left her body at 4:00 pm July 24, 1993 to soar to God, to be reunited, to wait patiently, to give heart, to live forever in His firmament.  

PAUL FAULKENBERRY - Born February 11, 1911 at Centerville Reynolds Co MO, the son of Virgil and Bessie (WEIBLE) FAULKENBERRY, and departed this life on February 20, 1987 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO, at the age of 76 years. He was united in marriage to Lillie Mae WILLIAMS on December 25, 1927 in Ellington Reynolds Co MO, and to this union seven children were born. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jimmy FAULKENBERRY; two brothers, Clyde and Thurman FAULKENBERRY; three sisters, Opal, Alice and Alphie FAULKENBERRY. He had worked with the Missouri Conservation Commission, Kerr McGee, and the Moss Tie and Timber Company. He was a member of many organizations: Shriners, Masons and Scottish Rite, and had been a member of the school board and the Mayor of Eminence. He was baptized into the Baptist Church as a boy, and was a member of the Methodist Church in Eminence at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Lillie, of the home; four sons, Virgil, Virginia Beach VA; Robert Edward, St. Clair MO; Paul, Jr., and Billy Joe, both of St. Louis MO; two daughters, Winnie WEBER, House Springs MO, and Paulette WILLIAMS, Eminence MO; one sister, Lovah REYNOLDS, Piedmont MO; 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and an aunt, Nel PRICE. Funeral services were held Monday, February 23 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Rev. Andrew FOWLER officiating. Burial was in the Ellington Cemetery in Ellington MO under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, March 4, 1987.

Aaron Thomas Faulkner - Son of the late Gilbert and Ola Faulkner, was born on Aug. 19, 1917 at Birch Tree, Mo. And departed this life on May 29, 1969 at the age of 51 years, 9 months and 10 days, at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Mo. He was united in marriage to Olive Jane Wade on Aug. 1, 1939. To this union 9 children was born, 8 of whom are surviving. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, and his children. Helen, Charley, Marla, and Robbie of the home. Lillian French of Fort Collins, Colo., Maxine Lilly of Winona, Mo., Vivian Ward of Eminence, Mo., and Tom of the U.S. Navy; three brothers, Wesley and Clarence Faulkner of Bremerton, Wish., and John Faulkner of Deep Water, Mo.; 9 grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral services were held on May 31, 1969 at the Methodist Church in Birch Tree, Mo. With the Rev. Coy Statler officiating, assisted by Johnny Aikens. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.

Betty Jane Faulkner - Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Faulkner, was born March 7, 1947 and departed this life June 4, 1947 at the age of two months, 38 days. She leaves to mourn her loss, the father, mother and three sisters, Lilly Pearl, Ruth Maxine and Vivian Lucille; the grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Charley Wade and G. A. Faulkner. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.

Gilbert Aaron Faulkner - on of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Faulkner was born June 15, 1883 near Salem, Mo., in Dent County and departed this life July 7, 1964 at his home near Birch Tree, Mo. He was 81 years and 22 days old. He was united in marriage to Ola Chandler April 11, 1914. To this union was born five children, four boys and one daughter. He was preceded in death by his wife and daughter. Surviving are one sister, Lottie Jenkins of Iowa. Four sons, Aaron Faulkner of Birch Tree, Mo., Wesley, Clarence, and John of Washington, 21 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews besides many friends.  Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.

James Lee Faulkner - Son of Wesley and Irene Faulkner, was born April 29, 1954, at Douglas Converse Co WY, and departed this life in Missouri on January 3, 1977 as the result of a truck accident at the age of 22 years. He was united in marriage to Debra Wade on August 5, 1972 at Birch Tree, Missouri. To this union two children was born. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Debra, one daughter, Danielle Marie; on son, James Lee Jr.; three sisters, Lillie Gates, Muncie, Lad.; Alice Voyles, Mountain View; Wilma Harris, Bremerton, Washington; three brothers, Wesley Eugene, Three Forks, Montana; Ed Faulkner, Dongol, Illinois; Gerald Faulkner, Birch Tree, Missouri, and his parents Wesley and Irene Faulkner of Birch Tree, and grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Everett Rice, Birch Tree, and a host of friends and loved ones. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.

Janie Delightha Faulkner - Daughter of Gilbert and Ola Chandler Faulkner was born Feb. 25, 1921 at Birch Tree, Mo. She departed this life in 1930. She is survived by her parents, and 4 brothers. Wesley, Aaron, Clarence and John. She is buried in the Berea Mennonite Cemetery. At Birch Tree, Mo.

John Lindsey Faulkner - Born November 16, 1923 north of Birch Tree, Missouri and departed this life October 17, 1983 at Rapid City, Iowa, en route to his home town of Birch Tree at the age of 59 years, 11 months, and 16 days. He was married to Myrna Rosella Stacy September 5, 1953 and to this union was born 2 daughters and a son, Ruth Ann Richardson and Debbie Sue Trombley and a son, James Lee all of Salem, Missouri, his wife Myrna, 6 grandchildren, and his brother, Wesley of Birch Tree, Missouri all survive him. His father, mother, 1 sister, and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Graveside services were held Thursday, October 20, 1983 at 1 p.m. in the Berea Mennonite Cemetery at Birch Tree with the Reverend Johnnie Aiken officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, Missouri.

Myrtle Irene Reeves Faulkner - Born May 25, 1921 at Montier, Mo., the daughter of Eldie Marion Reeves and Myrtle Ruth German Reeves and departed this life on May 14, 1987 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 14 days. She was united in marriage to Wesley Faulkner on June 24, 1939 in Eminence, Mo., and to this union eight children were born. Two sons preceded her in death along with her husband; one brother, Raymond Reeves; her father, Eldie Reeves; and her step-father, Everett Rice. She leaves to mourn her passing her mother, Myrtle Rice of Willow Care Nursing Home; one brother, E. M. Bud Reeves of O’Fallon, Mo.; two sisters, Mae Miller and Dolly Sorenson of Wyoming; her children, Lillie Gates of Hartshorn, Mo., Alice Voyles, Wesley and Ed Faulkner of Mountain View, Willma Harris of Bremerton, Washington; and Sgt. Gerald R. Faulkner of the U.S. Army in Germany; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery. Wesley Joseph Faulkner - Son of Gilbert and Ola, Mae (Chandler) Faulkner was born March 15, 1915 at Kolar, Missouri, and passed away at his home in birch Tree on December 10, 1984. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Irene Reeves on June 24, 1939 and to this union eight children were born. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of the home, three daughters, Lillie Mae Gates, of Hartshorn, Alice Voyles, of Mountain View, and Wilma Harris, of Bremerton, Washington; three sons, Wesley E., of Birch Tree, Edward, of Mountain View, and Jerry, of Clarksville, Tennessee; 19 grandchildren, one great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents, three brothers, Clarence (Pug), Aaron and John, one sister, Janie, an infant son, Donald and another son, son, James Lee. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.

Oceola Chandler Faulkner - Born May 8, 1899. She married Gilbert Aaron Faulkner on April 11, 1914. To this union was born 5 children. Wesley, Aaron, Clarence, Janie, and John. Oceola passed away on Mar. 31, 1924. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.

LeRoy Elwood Faust - Born July 16, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to Kenneth Elwood Faust and Lillian Sophia (Stigen) Riedel. After complications resulting from surgery, he passed away February 6, 2008 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 64 years. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Faust; one brother David Faust and stepfather William Riedel, Sr. He is survived by his mother Lillian Riedel of Willow Springs, MO; two daughters Liane Scattone and Lisa (Henry) Faust both of Mays Landing, NJ; two brothers Colin Stigen of Baudette, MN and William Riedel and his wife Alma of Hinesville, GA; one sister Lillian "Doll" Cash of Mountain Grove, MO; five grandchildren Serena and Ethan Scattone, and Joshua, Breanna and John Henry, Jr.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends whom he considered his extended family. LeRoy also lived in Philadelphia before settling with his family in Mays Landing, NJ. After proudly serving in the US Navy on the USS Saratoga, he returned to Mays Landing, NJ where he lived until he retired to Mountain View, MO almost ten years ago. An active member of the VFW and a member of the First Baptist Church congregation, he also loved to fish and be outside but found his greatest pleasure in spending time with the family he cherished and the friends that became his second family. He was a giver of sound and respected advice and was never too busy to stop and lend an ear or a hand to someone in need. He was a gentle man with a giving heart and will be missed by everyone who had the honor and pleasure of knowing him. LeRoy was a faithful and loving son who made his mother his number one priority. Funeral Services were held Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Dr. John Noble officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. Memorial Services will be held in Mays Landing arrangements pending at this time.

BERNIECE LEONA NORRIS FEARS - Born June 13, 1924 in Shannon Co MO to Enoch Lafayette ‘Ean’ and Jewel L. BAILEY NORRIS. She passed away on Sept. 2, 1990. She was united in marriage to Lilburn FEARS on April 9, 1942 and to this union the following children were born: Richard E., Georgia Jewel, Fern Ella and Oscar Ean FEARS. Berniece was preceded in death by her parents and two children, Oscar E. and Nola Lee. She is survived by her children, Richard E. and Karen JOHNSTON FEARS, George Jewel and Larry MAYBERRY, Fern Ella IPOCK and Oscar and Connie NORRIS FEARS, and many other relatives and friends. A sweet, gracious lady has passed on. She will be missed. Burial was in the Horner Cemetery in rural Shannon County. Grandchildren: Ronald, Cindy, Donna Ordney, Hunter, Chance, Bobby, Janet, David, Lisa, Leslie, and Gilbert.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley   Date: Tue Sep 11 20:05:27 2007.

GEORGE THOMAS FEARS - Born April 11, 1921, at Owls Bend, MO, the son of John Marion Fears and George Ida Johnston Fears, and passed away Nov. 5, 1988, at his home in St. Louis, MO, at the age of 67 years. He moved to St. Louis, MO in 1943, and there he married Thelma Usrey on July 8, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, and one great-niece. He is survived by his wife Thelma of the home in St. Louis, his mother Georgia of Birch Tree, MO; one step-son, Bobby Lee Hawkins of Dexter, MO; one brother, Lilburn Eugene Fears of Winona, MO; two nieces, and two nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. George worked at Carter Carburetor for thirty-one years, retiring for health reasons in 1979.  He attended Fourth Freewill Baptist Church in St. Louis. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 7, 1988 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Jack Honeycutt officiating.  Burial was in Horner Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

GEORGIA ‘IDA’ JOHNSTON FEARS – Born September 8, 1904 near Redford in Reynolds Co MO, the daughter of George W. and Sarah JOHNSTON. She passed away November 29, 1993 at Mountain View MO at the age of 89 years. She was united in marriage to John Marion FEARS on February 29, 1920, in Redford MO at the George JOHNSTON home. To this union two sons were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Marion in 1950; one son, George FEARS in 1988; five brothers; four sisters; and one great-granddaughter. She is survived by one son, Lilburn E. FEARS of Winona MO; one daughter-in-law, Thelma FEARS of Eminence MO; five sisters-in-law, Ruth and Audrey JOHNSTON, both of Joplin MO; May and Pearl FEARS, both of Ellington MO; and Jessie JOHNSTON of St. Louis MO; four grandchildren, Richard Eugene FEARS, Georgia Jewel MAYBERRY, Fern Ella IPOCK, and Oscar Ean FEARS; eleven great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. Ida was of the Baptist faith, and had attended churches in the Winona area. Funeral services were held December 2, 1993, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Jack HONEYCUTT officiating. Interment was in Horner Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

LILBURN EUGENE FEARS - Born November 28, 1922, at Owl’s Bend MO, the son of John Marion and Georgia Ida (JOHNSTON) FEARS. He departed this life on December 5, 1994, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield MO at the age of 72 years. On April 9, 1942, he was married to Berniece Leona NORRIS, and to this union four children were born. He is survived by his four children, Oscar FEARS and wife, Connie; Richard FEARS and wife, Karen; Georgia MAYBERRY and husband, Larry; Fern IPOCK and her companion, Ed DIXON; eleven grandchildren: Ronald, Donnie and Rodney FEARS; Cynthia (FEARS) RAY; Bobby, David and Leslie MAYBERRY; Lisa (MAYBERRY) BARRETT; Gilbert IPOCK; and Hunter and Chance FEARS; six great-grandchildren: Tiffiny and Joshua RAY; Brett HARDING; Jessica FEARS; Dustin MAYBERRY; and Jordan BARRETT; and a sister-in-law, Thelma FEARS. Lilburn taught classes at Horner School for a short period. He worked at White-Rogers in St. Louis MO for thirty-five years as a machinist. He farmed on Little Rocky Creek while working for White-Rogers, and then upon retirement he farmed full time. He was preceded in death by his wife Berniece in 1990; his father John in 1961; his mother Ida in 1993; an infant granddaughter, Janet Lynn MAYBERRY in 1966; and his brother Thomas in 1988. Lilburn was a kind and loving man who was a helpful and caring neighbor and friend. He was a wonderful role model for his children and all who knew him. He was raised at Owl’s Bend and enjoyed boating and swimming in the Current River during his childhood. He was a man of strong will and spirit, and his stamina was hard to surpass. He enjoyed work and was never idle, except occasionally, when he would stop work in the hay field and climb into his pickup truck, turn on the radio, and listen to his favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals. He was an example of the kind of man this world needs more of. As a son, husband, father and grandfather, he was the best. ‘DAD’ You were always something special to me, From the start you made me feel like family, Your kind spirit and sweet precious smile, The endurance you had to go that extra mile, I’ve never known a man with the grit you had, When I married your son, I was proud to call you Dad, You were such a wonderful provider for your family, A wonderful example for the whole world to see, In your family I’ve gotten to be for eighteen years, Because of a man like you, I’m so proud the share the name Fears. (With love and precious memories, a daughter-in-law, Connie) Funeral services were held December 7, 1994, at the Duncan Chapel in Winona with Rev. Jack Honeycutt officiating. Interment was in Horner Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

DELILAH FERGERSON - Mother of J. C. FERGERSON, of Blair's Creek, died on the Sep 19, 1895 at the residence of John PATTERSON in Shannon County, age 78 years. She was a member of the M. E. Church, south, for 50 years.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, October 3, 1895.

ARTHUR ‘VERNON’ FERGUSON – Born February 21, 1905 at Dagonia, MO on Logan Creek, the son of James Madison Ferguson and Fannie (Brown) Ferguson . He passed away September 18, 2007 at Ellington , MO at the age of 102 years, 6 months and 28 days. He was united in marriage to Elva Marie Goforth and to this union eight children were born. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; three sons Burnis D. Ferguson, Lowell D. Ferguson, and Vernon R. Ferguson; five brothers Harley Talmadge Ferguson; Walter Clarence Ferguson; Haskel Ferguson; Carlos Vestal Ferguson; and Earnest Ferguson; six sisters Dora Blunkall, Mary Brawley, Myrtle Widger, Goldie Weems, and Glossie Weems; three sisters-in-law Lillie Fergus, Mary Ferguson, Ruth Ferguson; five brothers-in-law John Blunkall, Clarence Brawley, James Widgers, Clyde Weems and Melvin Weems. He is survived by his children Curtis Truman Ferguson and wife Ruth of Colorado, Willis Dale Ferguson and wife Joy of Colorado, Leemon Dean Ferguson and wife Nola of Colorado, Reva Rosell Fanny (Ferguson) Davis and husband Gene of Arkansas, and Arthur Howard Ferguson of Winona, MO; over two hundred grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Vernon was a retired farmer. He enjoyed going squirrel hunting in earlier years. He enjoyed taking care of his lawn, raising a garden and riding his 4-wheeler, which he was able to do until the last year of his life. Vernon will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the Faith Community Church in Ellington , MO with Pastor Marvin Richards officiating. Interment was in Polk Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

DAISY PEARL FERGUSON MOONEY - Born August 10, 1907 at Blairs Creek, Missouri.  Daughter of the late Robert and Betty Hart Ferguson, Daisy departed this life on March 11, 1989 at the Reynolds County Hospital at Ellington at the age of 81 years, 8 months.  Daisy attended school at the Simpson School on Blairs Creek and was united in marriage to Walter William Mooney on December 26, 1921, also of Blairs Creek.  To this union 13 children were born.  Harold Mooney, of Salem, MO; Beulah Cowen of Winona, MO; Doyle Mooney of Ellington, MO; Gene Mooney, who departed this life in 1957; Glenda Thomas of Steelville, MO; Kenneth Mooney of Eminence, MO; Ruth Slayton, who departed this life Jan. 3, 1986; Jim Mooney of Ellington, MO: Hazel Turner, Rose Patterson, Tom Mooney, Betty Pitts and Bob Mooney all of Eminence, MO. Daisy is survived by her husband, Walter, 6 sons, 5 daughters, 47 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, 3 great, great grandchildren.  She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, children, family, and a host of relatives and friends.  Daisy was a member of the Light House Temple Church in Ellington. Funeral services were held Monday, March 13th, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Rev. Charles Asbeary officiating. Burial was in Homes Cemetery, Blairs Creek, MO, under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  

Denver R. 'Dick' Ferguson - (Feb. 15, 1917 - Mar. 17, 2003) - Son of John and Synthia Ferguson, was married to Betty J. Johnson in 1939. He is survived by his wife Betty; a son, Dick R. Ferguson; a daughter, Elizabeth Fry; four granddaughters, Jennifer Ferguson, Cynthia Day, Roberta Ferguson, Sandra Kime; and two setp-grandchildren, Jason and Christina Fry; three great-grandchildren, Louis, B.J. Ferguson, and Allie Day. Preceding him in death were his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Surviving are Layard Ferguson, Jeano Douglas, Virginia Dickerson, Mauna Kemper.  TEC 5 U S Army World War II.  Burial at New Eminence Cemetery.

LEBERN J. FERGUSON - Born March 1, 1918 the son of Frank and Vada Smith Ferguson and passed away Monday, July 3, 1989 at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, MO at the age of 71. He was united in marriage to Gladys Plank on December 3, 1938.  She passed away on April 16, 1943.  He then married Norma Lee Prose on October 19, 1946 and to this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ernest; and one sister; Lee Maurer. He is survived by one son, John Ferguson of St. Louis; two daughters, Nancy Ferguson and Melissa Burch, both of St. Louis; one brother, Dean of St. Louis; two sisters, Hazel Wishert and Bonita McEneny, both of Salem, MO; two granddaughters, Sarah Ann and Jessica Lenore Burch; and a dear friend, Rose Murphy.  Lebern moved from Eminence to St. Louis at an early age and later worked as a decorative metal polisher most of his working life.  He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy in the South Pacific. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Friday, July 7, 1989 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Rodney Brown officiating.  Burial was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. 

Roy Theodore Ferguson - Born Jan, 23, 1920 to Joshua and Etta (Randolph) Ferguson. He died at St. Francis Hospital on March 7, 2003, at the age of 83 years and 43 days. He was united in marriage to Jewell Williams on Feb. 23, 1940. Two children were born to this union. Roy is preceded in death by his wife, Jewell, his parents, one brother, Alfred Ferguson, and three infants. He is survived by one son, Tracy Ferguson and his wife, Jennifer; one daughter, Teresa Ferguson; two grandsons, Nathan Earl and Joshua Bailey Ferguson, all of Eminence, Mo. Also surviving Roy is his special friend, Vivian Ward. In Roy’s earlier years, he and Jewell owned and operated a store in Blair Creek and also in Brushy Creek. Later moving to Eminence, they owned and operated Ward’s Store and also the Riverside Hotel. Roy sold cars, insurance, drove a truck over the road, was a bondsman and helped many people in need. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Roy gave his heart to Jesus and was saved; as his health worsened, his prayer was for Jesus to take him home. Roy will be remembered by his smile and companionship. His family and friends will sadly miss him, but their comfort lies in knowing they will meet him again one day. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 10, 2003, at 1 p.m. in Duncan Funeral Chapel with Jerry Orf officiating, Interment will be in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.

JAMES 'JIM' FICKER - Born October 29, 1929 to Clarence and Mabel (George) Ficker in Eminence, MO. He departed this life July 20, 2005 in the home at the age of 75 years, 8 months, 22 days. Jim was united in marriage to Ruby Maxine Dreasler at Salem, MO on January 30, 1954. Jim is survived by one son, Jack Ficker and wife, Mary, of Jadwin, MO; one daughter, Mackie Mitchell and husband, Jim, of St. Louis, MO; brother, Richard Ficker, and wife, Phyllis; brother, William Shastie; sister, Bobbie Barnes, all of Granite City, IL; Betty Evline, Juanita Calve, Francis Hudson, and Norma Jean Dain; five grandchildren; Emily Ficker, Gregory Ficker, and special friend Annette "Nettie" Louise Walker; sister-in-laws, Lucille Jaster, Deloris Pierce, Connie Holland and husband, Dane, all of Eminence, MO; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by this wife, Maxine Ficker; his father, Clarence; and step-mother, Virginia; his mother, Mabel; one brother, Edward Ficker; father-in-law, James Dreasler and mother-in-law, Ethel Dreasler; two brothers-in-law, Robert Jaster and Richard Pierce. Jim was baptized February 23, 1941 at the West Eminence Church in Eminence, MO by Rev. E.T. Sechler. (Christian Church). After graduating Eminence High School, Jim joined the Army 502 Infantry; 101st Airborne Division. After the military, Jim worked for American Car and Foundry in Madison, IL, then went on to work for Granite City Steel in Granite City, IL; Booth Cold Storage in St. Louis, MO; Reary's Service Station in Eminence, MO; Spurgin Construction in Eminence, MO; Commissary for Bales Boating in Eminence, MO; and purchased the Dairy Isle in Eminence, MO. Jim enjoyed his grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, helping others, hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. He loved bluegrass music, and bluegrass festivals, and was a member of the V.F.W. and the Christian Church. He also enjoyed playing jokes on people. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO. Officiating was Lloyd Welch. Burial took place at the New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home.

RUBY CHARLOTTA ‘MAXINE’ DREASLER FICKER - Born October 7, 1934 at Fremont Carter Co MO, the daughter of James Thomas Walter and Ethel (LANE) DREASLER. She departed this life on April 9, 1994, in Rolla Phelps Co MO, at the age of 59 years. She was united in marriage to James Jackson FICKER on January 30, 1954 at Salem Dent Co MO. To this union one son was born. She was preceded in death by her father, James DREASLER, in 1982. She is survived by her mother, Ethel DREASLER, of Eminence MO; her husband James Jackson FICKER of the home in Eminence MO; her son, James Jackson FICKER, Jr. and wife Mary A. of Jadwin MO; one step-daughter, Mackie Sue MITCHELL and husband Jim of St. Louis MO; three sisters, Lucille Ansil JASTER and husband Bob of Maryland Heights MO; Bertha Deloris PIERCE and husband Richard of Eminence MO; and Connie Eloise HOLLAND and husband Dane of Eminence MO; two grandchildren, Emily Magan FICKER and Gregory Duncan FICKER; three step grandchildren, Tonya, Patrick and Kimberly MITCHELL; a sister-in-law, Bobbie BARNES and husband Stanley of Illinois; a brother-in-law, Richard FICKER and wife Phyllis of Granite City IL; and a host of nieces and nephews. Maxine graduated from Eminence High School in 1953. She was employed at the Shannon County Health Department for 25 years, where she served as administrator, and considered the people there as her extended family. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Eminence and of V.F.W. Auxiliary of Eminence, Post #7833. Funeral services were held April 11, 1994, in Duncan Funeral Chapel of Eminence, with Rev. Carolyn COLE officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

JUANITA ROSE ELLERMAN DUNN FILES - Of Annapolis MO passed away on December 2, 2006 at Farmington MO at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 19 days. She was born September 13, 1933 at Delaware MO to Albert and Laura Blanche (WALLACE) ELLERMAN. On July 29, 1954 she was united in marriage to Loyd David FILES who preceded her in death on November 9, 1999. Juanita was also preceded in death by three children: Brenda HAWKINS, Sheila HORN and Allen STRAIN. She is survived by three children: Frankie STRAIN of Chanute KS, Claude FILES of Annapolis MO, and Bill FILES of Festus MO. Also surviving is a brother, Leslie ELLERMAN of Colorado, and two sisters, Charlene PLOWMAN of Summersville MO and Maxine FRY of Eminence MO; fifteen grandchildren: Shelly, Hope, Adam, Mark, Chris, Andy, Timmy, Brodie, Katie, Amanda, Casandra, Jessica, Mike, Jennifer and Brandy Jo; many great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Juanita was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services were held on December 5, 2006 at Bryson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Sutton officiating. Interment was in Collins Cemetery at Annapolis MO.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

BRUCE DALE FINCH - Born Aug. 29, 1961, the son of Jimmy Dale FINCH & Mabel SIMPSON. He passed away Mar. 24, 2001. He was the grandson of Elmer Dale FINCH & Georgia Amelia HANNAH, and Peter Andrew 'Andy' SIMPSON & Martha 'Ruth' HAYNES. He was preceded in death by his father on 25 Feb 1996 and his mother 25 Nov 2000. They are all interred at Montier Cemetery Shannon Co MO. He is survived by his sister, Lora Jean WACKER and her husband David, and nieces Anna Ruth & Julie WACKER.  

ELMER DALE FINCH - Of Birch Tree Shannon Co MO, was born Sep. 21, 1909, the son of John William FINCH & Myrtle CARSON. He passed away Jul. 21, 1993. He and his wife, Georgia Amelia Hannah, became the parents of Jimmy Dale, Charles Edward & Jessie Marie FINCH. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Christine Butler, and by his wife on 24 Dec 1990. He is survived by his children, Jimmy Dale FINCH, Jessie Marie ‘Sis’ BUTLER, and Charles Edward ‘Bud’ FINCH, their spouses and children. Interment was at Montier Cemetery, Montier, Shannon Co MO.   

JIMMY DALE ‘JIM’ FINCH - Born Aug. 29, 1934; passed away Feb. 25, 1996. He was the son of Elmer ‘Dale’ FINCH & Georgia HANNAH. On Jun. 24, 1957 he married Martha ‘Mabel’ SIMPSON and to this union two children were born, Lora Jean and Bruce Dale. Jim served his country in the US Army in Korea at the rank of Sergeant. He worked for General Motors in St Louis and in Kentucky. For most of their married life he and Mabel lived in the St Louis area, relocating to Kentucky in later years, and then to Mountain View MO. He was buried at Montier Cemetery, Shannon Co MO, alongside his parents. He is survived by his wife Mabel, son Bruce & daughter Lora, other family & friends.   MARTHA ‘MABEL’ SIMPSON FINCH - Born Dec. 6, 1934 at Wilderness Oregon Co MO, the daughter of Peter Andrew 'Andy' SIMPSON & Martha 'Ruth' HAYNES. She passed away 25 Nov 2000 at Mountain View Howell Co MO. She married Jimmy Dale FINCH on Jun. 24, 1957 at Hernando DeSoto Co MS, and to this union two children were born, Lora Jean and Bruce Dale. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers who died in infancy, brothers Garnett Erwin SIMPSON, Dewey Maxie SIMPSON, and James Venton SIMPSON, a niece, Christine BUTLER, and nephew James Forrest SIMPSON. She is survived by her children Lora Jean WACKER & Bruce Dale FINCH, and two granddaughters. She is interred at Montier Cemetery, Shannon Co MO.

DON FISHER - Of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, was killed in a plane crash Wednesday morning, April 21, 1982 in the Lake of the Ozarks area.  He was married to the former Kathryn Gardner of Winona, Mo. Don had devoted 42 years of his life to the science of aviation and was well known and respected by all in his field.  Funeral services were held at Camdenton, Missouri April 24 and at Kansas City Tuesday, April 27.

LILLIAN 'BEA' MCCARTY FISHER - Born September 26, 1926 at Van Buren, MO, the daughter of Arthur and Myrtle (CHRONISTER) MCCARTY. She passed away December 19, 2007 at Springfield, MO at the age of 81 years. She was united in marriage to Herman Lee FISHER on September 6, 1942, and to this union, six children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Myrtle MCCARTY; one son-in-law, Frankie ALLEN; five step- brothers and two step-sisters. She is survived by her husband, Herman Lee FISHER of Winona, MO; three sons, Harold Lee FISHER and wife, Linda, of Alma, AR; Lonnie Ray FISHER and wife, Patricia, of Van Buren, AR; and Eddie Dean FISHER and wife, Delores, of McAlester, OK; three daughters, Geneva 'Sis' ALLEN of Mountain View, MO, Leona Marie MARTIN and husband, Samuel 'Andy', of Winona, MO and Shelia Renee JOHNSON and husband, Brett, of Fremont, MO; one step-brother; fifteen grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Bea was saved at a young age and loved attending church. She loved crocheting and her rocking chair. She also collected miniature bells. She was loved by everyone and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the House of Prayer Church in Winona, MO with Archie TAYLOR officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home Winona, MO.

MARY MAGDALENE ATCHISON FISHER - Age 94, of Eminence, was born on October 18, 1900 to George Washington and Permelia Ann (LeGrande) Conley and passed away on October 6, 1995 at Springfield. Mary was first united in marriage to William Richard Atchison in 1920,and from that union seven sons and two daughters were born.  She was later united in marriage with Orley Fisher. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; one son, Kenneth; one daughter, Shannon; three brothers; four sisters; three step-sons; one step-daughter; four grandsons; and one granddaughter. She is survived by six sons, Eual Atchison of Eminence, MO; Lee Atchison of Mountain View, MO; Floyd Atchison of Las Vega, NV; George Atchison of St. James, MO; Emott Atchison of Eminence, MO; and Vernon Atchison of Bridgeton, MO; two daughters, Shirley Conner of Eminence, MO; and Mary Lou Coughlin of Pueblo, CO; one brother, Henry Conley of Overland, MO; and one step-son, Lawrence Atchison of Salem, MO; 28 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Mary Fisher was a member of the West Eminence Christian Church and attended while her health permitted.  Funeral services for Mary Fisher were held Monday, October 9, 1995 at  1 pm at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, Missouri with John Atchison officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery at Eminence under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.  

CHARLES FORD [Not an obituary - Copied from The Current Wave of the year 1891] An old gentleman by the name of Charles FORD visited our office last week and gave the following information regarding himself and family: His wife is still living; he is 84 years of age and she is 81; they have lived together as man and wife for 66 years. He is a native of Tennessee and his wife, whose maiden name was Ipshey GIZZLE, is a native of Virginia. They have raised 14 children, 9 boys and 5 girls, and one child, a girl, died in infancy. The fourteen children all lived to be grown, married and raise families. He has 80 grandchildren, and between 40 and 50 great-grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. He has always voted the democratic ticket, casting his first vote for Andrew JACKSON and his last vote for Grover CLEVELAND.  Sources for this information: THE CURRENT WAVE – October 20, 1927.

Rev. Henry Elvis 'Hank' Foster - Son of the late Henry and Mabel (Payton) Foster, was born June 18, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas and departed this life September 15, 2008 in the Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He had attained the age of seventy-five years, two months and twenty-seven days. Rev. Hank and his wife, Barbara, resided on their farm in Birch Tree. He was formerly of Springfield, MO. He served as Pastor of the United Methodist Church in Van Buren since 2001. Rev. Hank worked in the Ministry for most of his life, and served as Pastor in numerous churches including St. Clair, Hermitage, Victoria, Mapaville, Moberly, Bloomfield and Springfield in Missouri, and in Bremen, Georgia. He was also a former branch manager at the Social Security Office in Union, MO, retiring after 21 years of service. Wherever Rev. Hank lived or worked, he was always involved in that community and its people. He was a member and Past President of the Van Buren Rotary and a Rotarian of the truest kind; he fostered the idea of service as a basis of worthy enterprise, insisted on high ethical standards in business and professions, and dignified each person’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society. Rev. Hank was President of the Van Buren Ministerial Alliance, served on the Van Buren Nutrition Center Board, member and Past President of the Birch Tree Chamber of Commerce and numerous other worthy activities that helped improve the quality of life in his community. He enjoyed working on his farm and tending his cattle, so much so that he had named each of them. He also enjoyed Cardinal Baseball and attending auctions, but he especially loved spending time with his grandkids. In October of 1950, he married Avis Hendrix. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jackie Foster and one son, Louis Lindley. On April 28, 1976, he was united in marriage to Barbara Moger. She survives of Birch Tree, MO. He is also survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Hank and Kay Foster, Jr. of Fouke, AR, Robert and Lisa Lindley of Las Vegas, NV, John and Christine Lindley of St. Clair and Steve and Heather Foster of Dexter; five daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Elbert Gee of Birch Tree, Gwen and Bob Bain of Fort Worth, TX, Shar and Bob Henry of Springfield, Linda Johnston and fiancé, Todd Sturgeon, of Van Buren, and Gaylyn and Mike Spanhanks of Fouke, AR; twenty-four grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Visitation was 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, MO. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Robert Moger officiating, assisted by Rev. David Norbury, Rev. Jack Ketcher and Rev. David Fowler. Music was provided by Van Buren Community Choir, United Methodist Church Choir and Family Members. Pallbearers were his grandsons. Burial was in Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO. Please make memorial donations to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1120, Van Buren, MO 63965.

Robert E. Foster - Born December 1, 1935 in Concord, New Hampshire to Fredrick A. and Edna (Cofrin) Foster. He died on April 12, 2008 at his home in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 72 years. Robert married E. Lynette Foster on May 29, 1965 in Concord, New Hampshire, and to this union three children were born. Robert and Lynette were reunited on May 29, 1999 in Mountain View. At the age of 15, Robert ran away and joined the Army. He was sent home a few months later when the authorities discovered his age. He became a truck driver and continued that career for 41 ½ years until an illness distorted his vision. Robert raised three dedicated children and was very proud of them. He battled cancer for four years and it finally got the best of him. God has a plan. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Lynette, of the home; one daughter, Melissa Butler of Hayti, Missouri; two sons, Kyle Foster of Mountain View, Missouri and Robert Foster, Jr. of Birch Tree, Missouri; grandchildren, Lacey Foster of Mountain View, Codey Foster and Colten Foster of Birch Tree, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri with Rev. James Duddridge officiating.

ELDON RAY FOULK - Born May 11, 1926, in Smithfield IL, the son of Lester FOULK and Alta Belle (FRAMPTON) FOULK. He went to be with his Savior on May 16, 1995, at his home. On July 17, 1944, he was united in marriage to Myrtle Marie CALHOUN. To this union five children were born: Sharon Marie THOMAS, Marlana Rose DEFIORE, and Lester Eldon FOULK, all of Birch Tree MO; David Lynn FOULK of Florissant MO; and Jean Anne ASBERRY of West Plains MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Leslie and Donald FOULK, and one sister, Julia HOWARTER. Eldon leave his wife, Myrtle, of the home in Birch Tree MO; his five children and their spouses: Sharon and Donald THOMAS, Sr., Marlana and Louis DEFIORE; Lester and Kimberly (YOUNT) FOULK; David and Pamela (SEATON) FOULK; and Jean and James ASBERRY; twelve grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, and five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russell FOULK of Macomb IL; and Ralph FOULK of Laura IL; and three sisters, Evelyn MITCHELL and Daisy HAGGERTY, both of Ellisville IL; and Edna FORD of Smithfield IL. After graduation from the Cuba Community High School, Eldon was inducted into the United States Army, taking his basic training at Camp Roberts, CA. He was sent to the Pacific Theatre and fought on Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines with the renowned 637th Tank Destroyer Battalion. After his unit was demobilized he was sent with the first occupational troops to Japan. After his military service, Eldon farmed first in Illinois and then in Birch Tree MO. Eldon was a life-long Christian and faithful attendant at the Birch Tree First United Methodist Church. His loving family and his church family supported him during his final illness. Funeral services were held May 18, 1995, at the First United Methodist Church in Birch Tree, with Rev. Otto FOUST officiating. Interment was in the Montier Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.    Sources for this information: The Current Wave. 

HAROLD D. FOUNTAIN (Oct. 16, 1916 – June 19, 2002) – In Memory - I bet you're singing with the angels right now, Harold. Perhaps you're admiring the never-ending sunrise coming up over the crystal sea, or taking in the grandeur of mansions as far as the eye can see. Maybe you're talking to Saint Peter about what it was like to walk with Jesus and see miracles every day, or you might be asking Mary how it felt to be the mother of Jesus and get to watch him play. But most of all Harold, when I picture you in Heaven, I think you're just sitting, smiling at Jesus. You're thanking Him for being faithful and praying that someday all your family and friends will accept Him into their hearts so they can join you in this wonderful place.– Deeply missed by Bertha, Mary, Jimmy, David, Emily and Austin , and many other friends.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, June 18, 2003.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Tue Apr 17 10:37:48 2007.

MILDRED FERN BRAWLEY HOWELL FOUST – Born May 15, 1927, the daughter of James Walter BRAWLEY and Maggie (BUCKNER) BRAWLEY; she died February 1, 1994 in her home in Winona, MO, at the age of 66 years. She married Charles Chester HOWELL and to this union two sons were born, Chester Lavern ‘Chet’, and Vernon. She married Otto FOUST at Troy, IL on August 4, 1974. Her parents, five brothers, one sister and one grandson preceded her in death. Mildred is survived by her husband, Otto of the home in Winona; two sons, Chester and Vernon HOWELL, both of Winona; one brother, Lee BRAWLEY, Winona; five sisters, Etta WEST, Willow Springs, MO, Viola BARNES, Birch Tree, Mo, Bernice LAY, Elsie LABRIER and Ruth SEAMAN, all of Winona; three stepchildren, Cheryl BUEBER, Dalhart, TX; Thomas Lee FOUST, O’Fallon, IL and Gayla CAULDWELL of Florida; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Berea Mennonite Church in Birch Tree, MO and a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary of Winona. Funeral services were held February 3, 1994 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Reverend Maynard YODER officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 

Doris Lucille Cantrell Fowler - Age 83, Washington Franklin Co MO - Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Fowler died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. She is survived by two sons, Steve Jennings, Washington, and David Jennings, Kent WA; three brothers, Vernon Cantrell and wife Betty, Houston MO., Larry Cantrell, Imperial MO, and Dave Cantrell and wife Ruth, Sparks NV; two sisters, Pat Zoellner and husband Kent, Barnhart MO, and Glenda Meyers and friend Tom Gleason, Muskegon MI; one granddaughter, Jennifer Marie Jennings and husband Gabe Penfield, Oakland CA; one sister-in-law, Ginger Cantrell, Tallahassee FL; three daughters-in-law, Marilyn Romines, Jackie Middlecamp and Joan Jennings; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. The family was served by Oltmann Funeral Home, Washington MO.
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GEORGE LLOYD FRANCIS – Born December 12, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri to George Hassell Francis and Frances (Peterman) Francis. He passed away Sunday, June 18, 2006 at Birch Tree, Missouri at the age of 64 years. George was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his three children Melissa Reike of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin; Jason Boullion of San Francisco, California and Casey Bridges of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; one sister Virginia Russell of Denham Springs, Louisiana; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. George will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

ROBERT E. ‘BILL’ FRAUENFELDER - Born November 7, 1931 at Verdon NE, the son of Clarence and Frances (ELAM) FRAUENFELDER and passed away February 15, 2007 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 75 years. He was united in marriage to Audrey Jean MAXVILL on July 28, 1951 at Licking MO and to this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Jean on January 25, 2001 and his two sisters, Peggy SPACEK and Judy STADNYCK. He is survived by one son, Rob FRAUENFELDER and wife Marie of Mountain View MO; two daughters, Linda YANCEY and husband Robert of Sorento IL, and Victoria LANDIS and husband John CASE of Wichita KS; and his five grandchildren Sarah, Miranda, David, Kara and Krista. Bill enjoyed hunting and trap shooting. One of his greatest enjoyments was to travel to the gun shows around the country with his good friend Leonard. Bill was a member of the Big Piney Sportsman Club. He had owned and operated the Pine Crest Machine and Gun Shop in Mountain View since 1962. In 1975 he and Jean moved to Ozark MO, where he opened a business manufacturing 22 caliber camp guns, and later went into manufacturing muzzle loading rifles. They returned to the Mountain View area in 1978 where he continued his machine and gun shop. Bill's passion was the traditional style muzzle loading rifle and he was known for the very fine rifle he made. He was known in this area and around the country for his gunsmith work. Everyone knew that if it involved a gun, Bill could fix it. As a machinist, he was the one people called on to fix their problems. Bill was known as an individual who would never say an unkind word about anyone. He was a friend to everyone that knew him. Bill will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Monday February 19, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View MO with Chester WEBSTER officiating. Interment was in the Oakside Cemetery at Summersville, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

Helen Marie Wright Frazier - Born on July 7, 1931 in Summersville, MO to the late Hubert and Eunice (Ross) Wright. She departed this life on July 23, 2005 at the age of 74. She was a member of Eminence First Baptist Church. She was a hard worker, a caring wife, a devoted mother, and a very loving Granny. She was not a complainer; she believed in pulling her weight, and wouldn't ask you to do something she wasn't willing to do herself. Her home and heart were always open to anyone in need. Helen has touched so many people in her lifetime, and was a blessing to all. "We" were blessed! She had a whirlwind 2 week courtship with Owen Ray Frazier. The were united in marriage February 17, 1950, which lasted 46 years, up until his death in December, 1996. To this union five children were born: Stanley Ray, Radley Owen, Carl Wright, Emily Renee, and Gregory Owen. Enhancing their family were twelve grandchildren, Matt, Mark, James, Jason, Emily, Michael, Ryan, Scott, Jamie, Dianna, Ross, and Jake. She lost her mother at the age of sixteen. She then moved in with her aunt, uncle, and cousins, the Wes and Beulah Bock-man family. She endured many more losses in her life; her dad, her brother, her sister, her step-mother, her step-sister, her step-brother, many special aunts and uncles, an infant child, and her husband. She enjoyed cooking to the fullest and has prepared thousands of meals in her lifetime. Not only family meals, but school lunches, flipped many a burger at Frazier's Drive-In and Cafe, and made tons of pies. Her greatest joy was cooking at the Cross Country Trail Ride and making sure the pounds and pounds of food had flavor and were prepared Helen's way. Her pastimes included playing bingo, antiquing, watching the Cardinals, playing cards and resting her eyes. Her laughter can still be heard from the jokes and pranks played on family and friends. Helen is survived by her four children and their spouses, Stanley and Patty Frazier of Branson, MO; C.W. and Sara Frazier of Roy, UT; Renee and Greg Rowden of Eminence, MO; Greg and Sheri Frazier of Bethalto, IL; twelve grandchildren and an uncle, Charles (Buster) Wright of Eminence, MO. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Rev. Alan Stringer officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence

JAMES MARELL ‘BUD’ FRAZIER, JR. - Son of the late James Martell ‘Mart’ and Grace Rosella (HOLT) FRAZIER was born March 23, 1940 in Van Buren MO, and departed this life on February 25, 2006 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield MO. He had attained the age of sixty five years, eleven months, two days. Although a resident of Springfield MO for the past several years, Bud lived most of his life in the Van Buren area. He was a 1958 graduate of the Carter Co R-I High School and continued his education in his insurance career, having received the professional designation of Charter Life Underwriter and Charter Financial Consultant from the American College in Bryn Mawr PA. He entered the U. S. Army in 1962 and was honorably discharged in 1968, having served two years of active duty and four years in the Army Reserves. He was an insurance agent with the Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Company for twenty three years before a stroke forced early retirement in 1995. While with Farm Bureau he held the positions of Career Agent, Agency Manager, and was the Regional Sales Manager for the Southwest Quarter at the time of his retirement. Bud was a member of the First Baptist Church in Van Buren MO. He served on the Carter County R-I Board of Education for nine years, in the positions of Treasurer and Board President. He also served as Van Buren City Collector and City Clerk in the early 1970s. He was preceded in death by his previous wife, Donna (GOSSETT) FRAZIER; parents Mart and Grace FRAZIER, and three infant siblings. On March 9, 1989 he was united in marriage to Joyce Ann (WALLACE) BARNES. She survives of the home. He is also survived by two sons, Troy A. FRAZIER, Springfield MO, and Donald Joe BARNES, Jr., Wagoner OK; two daughters, Jodi SHAW, Sagamore Hills OH, and Holly SHAVER, Ozark MO; one brother, Don FRAZIER, Van Buren MO; one sister, Illa COOK, Poplar Bluff MO; nine grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Visitation was Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren MO. The funeral was held on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the McSpadden Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ross MARSHALL officiating. Burial was at the Van Buren City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Van Buren Community Center.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, March 8, 2006.

MYRTLE M. BASHOR FREEMAN - Daughter of Amos BASHOR and Nora GRIFFITH, was born October 20, 1912 at Summersville MO. She passed away at a hospital in California on Christmas Eve 2005, due to complications of pneumonia. She was 93 years old. As a young woman she taught school for one year in a one room school house (John’s school) in Arroll MO. She then moved to Chicago IL where she worked as a Harvey Girl (waitress) for the Fred Harvey Restaurant chain. In the early 1930s she met and married Sanford BURCH. Together they owned and operated a book store for 28 years. She was the secretary of the United Methodist Church in Maywood IL for 9 years. After retirement she and her second husband, Albert FREEMAN, moved back to her childhood home in Missouri where they enjoyed spending time with family, playing board and card games, and couldn’t pass up a good bon fire or cookout. Myrtle was active for many years in the Summersville Garden Club and the Non-denominational Church in Arroll MO. Preceding Myrtle in death are her parents, Amos and Nora BASHOR; her first husband, Sanford BURCH; second husband Albert FREEMAN; son Fred BURCH; half brother Fred BASHOR; sisters Carrie BAIRD and Ann MYERS; BROTHERS Amos, Harvey and Charley BASHOR. She is survived by her son Lawrence and his wife Veronica; granddaughter Susan and husband David; great grandchildren, Bethany and Michael, all of California; brothers, Mark BASHOR, Springfield MO, and Ralph BASHOR and wife Jean, Summersville MO; also several nieces and nephews. A BASHOR family memorial service was held Sunday, January 15, 2006, at the Arroll Community Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Glenn GREEN officiating. Services are under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, January 25, 2006.

PAULINE AVA JULIAN FREEMAN - We said good-bye to a dear friend on March 27, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital in Mt. View: Pauline Ava (JULIAN) FREEMAN passed away. She could not stay with us any longer, although we selfishly tried to keep her. Pauline's parents were Elizabeth Ann (CORBET) JULIAN and Charles Harvey JULIAN. Her only sister was Ella Mae JULIAN. Pauline was born at Gallaway, MO in Green County on October 14, 1910. When Pauline was three and a half and Mae just two, these little girls lost their dear mother. Before passing, Elizabeth had Charlie promise to raise their little girls up in Christ. This promise was kept. Pauline and Mae had two aunts that were very special to them: Aunt Susy BOLIN and Aunt Ella ALLISON, who were Charlie's sisters. (Actually, Susy was a cousin, daughter of Ella (JULIAN) ALLISON, who was sister to Charlie.) {Note by NMS} They were always willing to teach them, hand out hugs and give lots of encouragement. This helped make Pauline the wonderful wife, home-maker and friend she became. When Pauline was working at a restaurant on Main Street in Eminence, a nice young man by the name of John FREEMAN would come in every day and tease her. She would blush very easily and John loved that. He found he also loved Pauline. They were married in West Eminence on February 3, 1934 by the Rev. George Fry. World War ll came along and John was drafted into the service. While he was stateside, Pauline was with him. The year 1945 found them in Oklahoma. From there, at war's end, they came back home to Eminence where John became a member of the Postal Service and eventually became Postmaster General. Pauline took great pride in her home, loving to cook and feed family and friends. Gardening was a special love for both of them, roses were their favorites. Aside from their homes and yard, they loved to fish. Pauline would fill a thermos bottle with coffee, grab some crackers and Vienna sausages, the fishing poles and tackle box, and head for the 'hole in the wall' on Jack's Fork River with John, where they would spend the day, basking in the sun, looking forward to the day when John would retire and they could do this every day. When Pauline would tell this, she would smile real big because this did not happen when John retired. They found more and more things to do in their garden and in their home, with less and less time for the river. Pauline liked to travel, she said, as long as she could be in her own bed at night. Pauline and John had 54 wonderful years together, we should all be so lucky. John passed away (from cancer) on January 3, 1988 but he was forever in Pauline's heart. Pauline was a kind and giving woman. She loved her family, friends, community and church. A member of 'Young At Hearts', she looked forward to every Wednesday's get together. Pauline was truly a lady. We will miss her very much. Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday, March 30, 2002 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, with Rev. James Doyle officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  Sources for this information: Family Files.   Submitted by:  Norma (Myers) Stevenson .   Date: Mon Dec 31 12:57:36 2007.

Bertha Rosenburg Callahan French - Born April 23, 1900 at Licking, MO the daughter of William and Betty Lane Rosenburg and departed this life on November 15, 1990 at Birch View Nursing Center in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 90 years. She was united in marriage to Homer Preston Joseph French in Shannon County, MO and to this union thirteen children were born. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Homer on Dec. 28, 1943; five sons; four daughters; one great grandson; one brother and one twin sister. She is survived by four daughters; Marline Edwards and Violet Patterson, both of Birch Tree, MO, Jean Hopkins of Laramie, Wyoming; two sisters, Nettie Farnum of the state of Oregon and Nancy McKinney of West Plains, MO; 18 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Bertha attended the Church of God of Prophecy until her health failed. Funeral services were held Monday, November 19, 1990 at 10 am at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree with Rev. Calvin Jones officiating. Interment as in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Teresita under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.

Kenneth Preston French - Son of Bertha Rosenburg Callahan and Homer Preston French was born July 25, 1940 and departed this life July 1 1981 at the age of 40 years, 11 months and 6 days at his home. He was united in marriage to Lillian Pearl Faulkner on January 3, 1960. To this union three sons were born. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and his sons, Eugene, Darrell and Brian, all of the house. Hs mother, Bertha Callahan, Van Buren, Missouri; His sisters, Ida Lemley, Akron, Ohio; Violet Patterson, Birch Tree, Missouri; Jean Hopkins, Laramie, Wyoming; Marylene Edwards, Birch Tree, Missouri and Helen Longley, Hollis, Oklahoma; one brother, Orville French of Hollis, Oklahoma. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.

Preston French - Son of Darrrell and Kelly French, age 15, died Nov. 28, 2005 at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms San Bernardino Co CA. Brother of Lendsey French. Grandson of Bertha & Homer French. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery at Birch Tree.

DONALD JUNIOR FRIEND - Born Mar. 20, 1942 at Alton Oregon Co MO, son of John Henry and Verla Kate Smith Friend. Deceased Mar. 29, 2001 at his home near Foley MO at the age of 59 years, 9 days, after a long battle with cancer. A very loved and loving husband, daddy and brother. Donald retired from Ford Motor Company of Hazelwood MO on Feb. 1, 1995, after 30 years as a welder in the body shop. He was a member of United Auto Workers 325 in St Louis MO. Donald was united in marriage to Lorene Boyles on Sep. 10, 1960 at Bloomfield MO. This union was blessed with two daughters, Angie and Teresa. Donald enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent hours teaching his many skills to the grandchildren. He built the family home in rural Foley. He enjoyed camping in the motor home and riding his four-wheeler with his brother Gene. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Verla Friend of Winona, and his father-in-law Arthur 'Bud' Boyles. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Lorene Friend of Foley MO; thier daughters, Angie Ruckel and husband Callie of Foley MO, and Teresa O'Hanlon and husband Bernard of Troy MO; eight grandchildren, Candi Ruckel, 19, and fiancée Chad Wolford, Callie, 17, and Donny Ruckel, 13, John, 15, James, 14, Jenny, 12, Jacki, 8, and Jayson O'Hanlon, 5; brother Gene and wife Mary Friend, Lonedell MO; his mother-in-law, Sue Boyles, of Bloomfield MO; brother-in-law George and wife Joy Boyles of Killeen TX; two sisters-in-law, Millie Casey of Doniphan MO, and Alice and husband Don Parks, Bloomfield MO. Also surviving are six aunts and one uncle, many nieces and nephews, who loved thier 'Uncle Don', and close relatives, friends and co-workers; special friends Mark and Pam Rowland and their children Bobby, Eric, Renee' and Caleb of Winfield MO, who along with all the neighborhood children called him 'Grandpa.'  Donald will be greatly missed by his family, his community and a host of friends. Interment was at Bethany Cemetery at Foley MO on Apr. 1, 2001, under the arrangements of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, with Elder Lex Watson and Troy Kingdom of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Pallbearers were Gilbert 'Bud' Brown, Eulas Abbott, Bobby Hamlett, Don Hanes, Ricky Williams and Steve James. - CARD OF THANKS - The family of Donald Junior Friend sincerely thanks everyone for each thought, prayer, food, cards, deeds and beautiful flowers in our time of loss. A special thank you to the pallbearers, his friends of Ford Motor Company, our wonderful friends and neighbor, John and Ilene Robertson, pluls all the friends and relatives who were there for us. Special thanks to Lex Watson from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Troy MO for officiating.

KENNETH HORTON FROSS - Died June 18, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Summersville, MO, Kenneth Horton Fross, son of the late Dr. Horton L. Fross and Ona Maxine Cooley Fross will be buried. Kenneth is the grandson of the late Jim and Mamie Cooley of Summersville. He is survived by his mother of Corvallis, Oregon, a sister, Sherril Hancock of Omaha, NE and twin brothers, Gregory and Daryl Fross of Corvallis, Oregon. He has two sons, Andrew and James, who live in Colorado, a daughter, Hillary in Arizona, and two grandchildren. Kenneth also has many relatives living in the immediate area. Kenneth was born on August 9, 1938 in Summersville. He died February 19, 2007 in Corvallis, Oregon after a long illness. Kenneth lived most of his adult life in Aurora, Colorado where he worked for United Airlines. He received a PhD in Clinical Psychology and moved to Erie, Pennsylvania where he went to work for a local hospital. Ken moved to Oregon in 2002 when he became ill to be near family.  Sources for this information: Summersville Beacon.  Submitted by:  Brenda Rice.  Date: Thu Aug 23 00:57:09 2007.

DENNIS HUNTER FROST - Infant son of Benjamin and April BARKLEY FROST, of Birch Tree MO, was born and died January 11, 2000. He is survived by his parents, grandparents Reta BRADLEY BARKLEY, Birch Tree; Cecilia FROST, Mountain Home AR; Dennis and Sandra FROST, Birch Tree, and Terry and Mary Lou BARKLEY, Union MO; great grandparents Lou BIRD HEIDEBUR, Birch Tree; Mary MORELAND, West Plains; Roy FROST, Birch Tree, Dena and Evelyn KUHNS, Prescott AZ; and Lois BARKLEY, Winona; aunts and uncles Bobbie and David REESE, Birch Tree; Bridget and Eugene TAYLOR, Marshall MO; Michelle BARKLEY, Birch Tree; Alisha FROST, Birch Tree; and Michael and Thomas HERBST, Union MO; and many great aunts, uncles and cousins. Dennis is preceded in death by his great grandfathers, Don BARKLEY and Walter BRADLEY. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2000, at the Frost Family Cemetery in Birch Tree under the direction of Yarber Mortuary in Mountain View MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Tue Sep 11 20:45:32 2007.

BEULAH JANE ‘BOOTS’ JULIAN FRY - Born August 5, 1910 in Eminence, MO. She departed this life on June 11, 1998 at her home in Eminence, Missouri at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 6 days. Beulah was united in marriage to James Paul FRY on January 14, 1930 at Centerville, Missouri. To this union two children were born; Jane Geraldine (FRY) WOOD and Jimmie Dale FRY. Beulah was preceded in death by her parents: John W. and Mary E. (MYERS) JULIAN, her husband, James Paul FRY, three sisters Vella (JULIAN) CUTTS, Lena (JULIAN) HISEY, and Edith (JULIAN) CARLTON; one brother: Omer JULIAN. She was also preceded in death by one son-in-law: Edgar Francis WOOD. Beulah is survived by both children, one daughter-in-law: Maxine (ELLERMAN) FRY, and nephew: Lawrence CUTTS all of Eminence. Beulah had 8 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, 19 great grandchildren, one step great grandchild and three great- great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Paul and Beulah farmed for many years in Shannon County until poor health forced them to retire and move into Eminence. Beulah professed Christ as her Savior and accepted Him into her life and followed Him throughout her life. Beulah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother and will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends until we all meet again in the Great Beyond. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm Saturday June 13, 1998 in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Alan Stringer officiating. Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  Sources for this information: Family Files.   Submitted by:  Norma (Myers) Stevenson .   Date: Mon Dec 31 12:18:56 2007.

JAMES PAUL FRY - Born January 14, 1906 in Eminence, Missouri.  The son of J.W. and Lily (Jones) Fry.  He departed this life on March 21, 1987 at this home in Eminence, Mo. at the age of 81 years, 2 months, 7 days. He was united in marriage to Beulah Jane Julian on January 14, 1930 at Centerville, MO.  To this union two children were born, Jane Geraldine (Fry) Wood and Jimmy Dale Fry.  He has a son Cecil Fry by a previous marriage. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers:  George H. Fry, Lee Roy Fry, Radford H. Fry, Clifford Fry; five sisters:  Lovie (Fry) Copeland, Mabel (Fry) Swigert, Gladys (Fry) Derring, Ivy (Fry) Hurt, Myrtle Fry: and one daughter-in-law, Norma (Rainbolt) Fry. He is survived by his wife, Beulah of the home, two sons; Jimmy Fry and Cecil Fry; one daughter, Geraldine (Fry) Wood, one son-in-law Francis Wood, one daughter-in-law Maxine (Ellerman) Fry, all of Eminence: 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was a lifetime farmer in Shannon County and retired from the farm in 1983.  He professed Christ as his Savior at an early age and continued to follow Him throughout his life. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were held Monday, March 23, 1987 at 10 am in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Rodney Brown officiating.  Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. 

Robert Eugene 'Bud' Fry - Born August 13, 1929 at West Eminence, MO to Radford H. Fry and Mildred Marie (Turner) Fry and passed away January 27, 2007 at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 14 days. He was united in marriage to Gloria Udene Rader at Eminence, MO on August 14, 1946, making their union 60 years. To this union, four children were born: three daughters and one son: Jacquelyn Udene Fry, Connie Eugene Turner, Robert Kent Fry and Stephanie Jo Smith. Bud was a member of the United Methodist Church of Eminence, MO. He worked for several years for the Missouri Department of Conservation as a tower man at Summersville and Eminence. He has been the owner of Fry's Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration for over forty years. He spent most of his life here in Shannon County among friends and neighbors. He loved to fish the rivers and lakes and hunt the hills of the Ozarks that he loved so much. He is well known for his handmade box turkey callers. One of his great joys in life was to help someone in need. Having all of his family home always made him happy. Bud was preceded in death by his parents and his only brother, Charles. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Gloria Dene, of the family home; his children, Jacqueline Fry of West Plains, MO; Connie Turner and husband, Billy, of Alabama; Kent Fry of Eminence, MO; Stephanie Smith and husband, Randy, of West Plains, MO; four grandchildren, Leslie Ann Fry; Zane Fry; Ty Smith and Santannah Smith, and one great-grandchild, Amaura London Fry. He also leaves to mourn his passing many other relatives and friends. Bud will be sadly missed by all.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 29, 2007 at 3:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with David Fowler officiating. Interment was in the Rader Cemetery at Delaware, MO.

BILL ELBY FRYE - Born August 4, 1913 to Samuel Spencer Frye and Levina Anne (Richardson) Frye in Oakside, Missouri. He passed away peacefully June 13, 2006 at West Plains, Missouri at the age of 92 years and 10 months. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers Noble Frye, Lloyd Frye, Lee Frye and Edd Frye and two sisters Loree Frye Harsh and Wanda Frye Samuelson. He is survived by his two daughters Billie Frye Thurman and husband Okie of Springfield, Missouri and Patricia Frye of Springfield, Missouri; three step-daughters Donna Frye Lietke and husband Bob of Mountain View, Missouri; Beverly Frye Greig of Springfield, Missouri; Sandy Frye McClenahan and husband Terry of Coxs Creek, Kentucky and one stepson Larry Dean Frye and wife Maryann of Republic, Missouri; one sister Babe Culpepper of Mountain View, Missouri; one granddaughter Mindy Thurman Noel and husband Mark of Springfield, Missouri and one great granddaughter Daryan Noel. Bill served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1935 until 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1941. Bill worked as a forklift operator at McVickers Sawmill in Pinecrest and retired after 30 years. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Missouri. He loved to help his friends by taking them to the doctor or wherever they needed to go. Bill was a wonderful father, stepfather, grandfather and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Graveside services were held Friday, June 16, 2006 at Oakside Cemetery in Oakside, Missouri at 11:00 a.m. with Greg Richardson officiating. Arrangements were made under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

CHESTER VERNON FRYE - Born on November 16, 1932 in Hot Springs AR to Vernon Chester and Dessie (HICKS) FRYE. He passed away on August 13, 2005 at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains MO at the age of 72. He was married to Frankie ALLEN for 21 years. During this marriage they raised three children, Susan, Lloyd and Larry. Chester was later married to Fern GRIFFIN. During this marriage he was blessed with six stepchildren. He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He was also a police office for the city of Mountain View, serving as Chief of Police. He was also a truck driver for many years. His most recent job was with Brown’s Small Engines in Mountain View. Chester is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lloyd FRYE. He is survived by his wife, Fern FRYE; two sons, Lloyd FRYE and wife, Alice, Lebanon MO; and Larry FRYE, Belleville IL; one brother, Fred FRYE and wife Christina, Tucson AZ; three sisters, Kathy CORNELIUS, Doris MITCHELL and husband Bill, and Elaine FRYE, all of Tucson AZ; one brother-in-law, Jerry GRIFFIN; one sister-in-law, Gwen GRIFFEN; three stepsons, Mike ALLEN and wife Donna; Raymond ALLEN and wife Bonita; all of Mountain View MO; and Kevin ALLEN of Danville AR; four stepdaughters, Susan ESLINGER and husband George; Judy PETERSON and husband Bill; Evelyn SCHARFF, all of Mountain View MO; Debbie CHRISTOPHER; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation was held Tuesday, August 16, 2005 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View MO. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View MO. [Correction: The Summersville Beacon incorrectly printed the wrong date of Mr. Frye’s passing two weeks ago.]   Source:  The Summersville Beacon.

David Edly Frye - Age 92, son of Samuel Spencer and Lavinia Anne Richardson Frye, was born May 25, 19112, near Oakside. He died Oct. 15, 2004, at Mountain View Healthcare in Mountain View, where he was a resident for the last 13 months. He grew up in the Oakside community. He married Pauline Smotherman Nov. 13, 1941. They had one son and lived in the Summersville area before moving to Mountain View in 1994. Mr. Frye farmed and did sawmill work in his early years. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Noble, Lloyd, Lee and a twin who died at birth; and one sister, Leree Harsh. Surviving are his wife of Mountain View Healthcare; son, Archie Frye of Spring Hill, La.; stepdaughter, Jean Helton of Summersville; two sisters, Irene "Babe" Culpepper of Mountain View and Wanda Samuelson of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother, Bill Frye of Mountain View; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 14-great-great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 18 at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chester Webster officiating. Burial was in the Oakside Cemetery near Summersville.

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