Hazel Erma Yeates Igou Gale - Born on March 15, 1918 in Fort Scott, Kansas, and passed from this life July 8, 2008 at age 90 years, 3 months, and 23 days. Hazel was the fourth child of Charles Franklin and Alice May (Summers) Yeates. In January 1935, she married Nelson David Igou. To this union, two daughters were born, Loretta and Alice Joan. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, Nelson Igou and Arthur Gale; two brothers, George and Karl Yeates; and one sister, Ruth (Yeates) Reed. Surviving Hazel are her daughters, Loretta (Igou) Brown and husband, Donald, of Summersville, MO; Alice Joan (Igou) Gourley and husband, Eldon, of Rolla, MO; seven grandchildren, Denise (Brown) Baker and husband, Steve, of Rolla, MO; Michael Brown and wife, Christiana, of Liberal, KS; Sandra (Brown) Karr of West Plains, MO; Vickie (Brown) Nelson and husband, Steve, of Fordland, MO; Caryl (Gourley) Cates and husband, Terris; Lee Ann (Gourley) Mentink and husband, Jack, all of Rolla, MO; Tracy (Gourley) Phillips and husband, Kirk, of Waldorf, Maryland; 21 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Florence (Yeates) Duncan and husband, Wayne, of Hines, Oregon, Mary Lou (Yeates) McLaughlin and husband, Michael; two brothers, Charles Yeates, and Jack Yeates and wife, Margaret, all of Oregon. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. Hazel has fostered and brought forth a rich heritage in her family. She has left a legacy of love and caring for her family, friends and all of God’s creation. Her faith in God, professed at an early age, was constant and unwavering. She was always caring for and giving to others, especially her hand made quilts, afghans and many other household items. She brought much cheer and beauty in the homes of the recipients. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, but who now also rejoice with her. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Phelps County Regional Hospital Hospice Organization and may be left at Bradford Funeral Home. Visitation was held Friday evening, July 11, from 6 to 8 PM at Null and Sons Funeral Home in Rolla, and visitation was also held Saturday morning, July 12, at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville from 9 to 11 AM. Services were at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM with Rev. Eldon Gourley officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

Edith Viola Barton Heverns Gall - Born Jan. 4, 1924, at Alley Spring MO, the daughter of George Shelby Barton and Effie Violetta (Younger) Barton. She passed away Nov. 5, 2008, at Mountain View MO, at the age of 84 years. She was united in marriage to Walker Francis Heverns on Nov. 14, 1942, and to this union, eight children were born. She later married Curtis Gall on Aug. 31, 1991. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Effie Barton; her first, husband Walker Heverns and her second husband, Curtis Gall; three brothers, Lindell Barton, Claude Barton and Lloyd Barton; one sister, Louise Grandstaff; and three grandsons, Robert Hart, Ben Heverns and Mike Heverns. She is survived by her four sons, Denver Heverns and wife Cathy of Hillsboro MO, Roy Heverns and wife Kathy of Birch Tree MO, Richard Heverns of Birch Tree MO, and Carl Heverns of Birch Tree MO; her four daughters, Audra Hart and husband Rodney of Whitesboro TX, Alice Townsend and husband Al of Mountain View MO, Evelyn Weisbrod and husband Ben of West Plains MO, and Norma Howell and husband Mike of Eminence MO; five brothers Clyde Barton and wife Carolyn of Carthage MO, Tee Barton and wife Betty of Birch Tree MO, Shelby Barton and wife Beverly of Jadwin MO, Glen Barton and wife Claudette of Excelsior Springs MO, and Walter Barton and wife Geraldine of Mountain View MO; three sisters, Genevieve Patterson of Mountain View MO, Edna Cain and husband Everett of Park Hills MO, and Betty Cook and husband Charles of Birch Tree MO; 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Edith grew up at Alley Spring MO, and attended Story Creek School through the eighth grade. She loved playing board games and visiting with her grandchildren. She spent most of her time as a housewife raising her eight children. She also worked helping out at Mountain View Elementary School in the summer school program. Edith was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Birch Tree MO She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree MO, with Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery at Birch Tree under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.

BESSIE G. ARISMAN GANT - Daughter of the late Robert and Lenora Whitney Arisman, was born April 14th, 1903, in Boss, Missouri and passed away Saturday February 25th, 1989, at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 11 days. Bessie was married to Timon Gant and to this union seven children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one infant son, Delmar Gant, one infant daughter, Vickie Gant, one daughter, Freda Wilson, one brother, Ralph Arisman, and two sisters, Muriel Boyen and Dorothy Arisman. Bessie is survived by two daughters, Linda "Pat" Ferguson and husband Don of Bonne Terre, MO, and Glenna Eckert also of Bonne Terre, MO, and Glenford "Bud" Gant and wife Pauline of Eminence, MO.  Eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, one brother, Elmer Arisman of St. Louis, MO, and three sisters, Edna Beers of Linn, MO, Opal Jenkins of New York, New York, and Minnie Potts of St. Peters. MO. Bessie was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend and will be sadly missed by her friends and family. Funeral services were conducted Monday February 27, 1989 at 11 am with Rev. Virgil Parker officiating.  Serving as Pallbearers were, Steve Faust, Stan Wilson, Kenneth Gant Jr., Frank Vogel, Steve Gant and Robert Arisman.  Catherine Well served as organist.  Interment was in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery near Shannondale.  All arrangements were under the direction of the Spencer Funeral Home.

ARCHER CAMPBELL GARDNER - Son of the late Silas Campbell and Rosa Belle (RICH) GARDNER, was born in Winona Shannon Co MO on June 11, 1907 and departed this life at the Doctor’s Hospital in Poplar Bluff Butler Co MO on March 30, 1973, at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Myrtle COOLEY on October 12, 1930. To this union was born three children – Bob, Bill and Margaret. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Adeline HICKMAN. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle, two sons and one daughter and their families: Bob, his wife Dixie GARDNER, daughter LaRhonda, grandson Gary; Bill, his wife Becky GARDNER, and son Bud; Margaret, her husband Pete WAKEFIELD, and son Donnie, all of Winona; seven sisters and one brother, namely: Mrs. Irene BOLIN, Eugene OR; Mrs. Maude BALES, Evanston, WY; Mr. Compton GARDNER, Winona, MO; Mrs. Margaret BOCKMAN, Winona MO; Mrs. Mae PALMER, Kansas City MO; Mrs. Annabelle MARTENS, Davenport IA; Mrs. Rose Marie BURROWS, Los Cruces, NM; Mrs. Kathryn FISHER, Kansas City MO; also other relatives and many, many friends. He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age. This faith was shown in the life he lived. Arch, as everyone knew him, was educated in the Winona School System. As a young man he became interested in mechanics, which became his life’s work. He operated his own business for many years and was widely known for his reputation for service. He sold this business and for the past several years he was with the Winona School System as a bus operator. Arch was always interested and willing to help in any affairs of his community. He served on the Winona School Board and City Board. He gave freely of himself for the betterment of his community. His influence will be felt in this community for many years to come. He was a member of the I00F Lodge in Winona and served in various capacities in this order. He was interested in all kinds of sports, especially baseball. He loved to hunt and fish with his friends. - “As the Bird free of its cage seeks the heights; so the Christian soil in death flies home to God.” – He will be sadly missed by his loving family and his many, many friends. Our loss is truly Heaven’s gain.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

MYRTLE MARGARET COOLEY GARDNER - Daughter of the late Runa and Mary Alice BARNES COOLEY was born February 5, 1908 at Winona Shannon Co MO and departed this life June 27, 1979 at her home in Winona at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 22 days. She was united in marriage October 13, 1930 to Archer C. GARDNER. She is preceded in death by her parents and stepfather Henry WEAVER; also two brothers Willie COOLEY, Goldman WEAVER, and a sister, Pearl COOLEY, who died in infancy. Surviving are her sons, Bob, A. C. ‘Bill’, and daughter Margaret WAKEFIELD, all of Winona; two sisters, Minnie BARRETT of Winona and Grace WEAVER PARKE of West Plains, Howell Co MO; four grandchildren, LaRhonda PRICE, Sheldon ‘Bud’ GARDNER, Donnie and Gregory WAKEFIELD, and two great grandchildren, Gary and Jill PRICE. Myrtle professed her faith in Christ and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Winona. She dedicated herself entirely to her family and loved ones. Many years of her young adult life were devoted to the success of the family business in Winona. Yet, she never failed in fulfilling her role as a loving wife and mother, always providing a beautiful home life for her entire family. Her life revolved around the happiness and sorrows founded in the events of her family. She will be so deeply missed by her devoted children, grandchildren, sisters, other relatives and a host of friends. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 30, 1979a at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Winona, MO wit Rev. Gerald BRUNER and Rev. Ralph JENKINS officiating. Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona Shannon Co MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Tue Sep 11 20:55:44 2007.

ROSA BELLE RICH GARDNER - Daughter of Adaline HARPER and William Birlew RICH, was born in Dent County, Missouri, 20 Feb. 1884. She departed this life at St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, Missouri, 22 April, 1968, at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 2 days. 17 May, 1904, she was united in marriage to Silas Campbell GARDNER, who preceded her in death 30 Aug 1933. To this union ten children were born. One daughter Adeline HICKMAN preceded her in death, 28 Apr 1965. She joined the church at an early age and cherished a Christian faith throughout her life. She is survived by seven daughters: Mrs. Irene BOLIN of Eugene, Oregon, Mrs. Maude BALES of Springfield, Illinois, Mrs. Mae PALMER of Overland Park, Kansas, Mrs. Margaret BOCKMAN of Winona, Mrs. Annabelle MARTENS of Davenport, Iowa, Mrs. Rose Marie BURROWS of Sherman, Texas, and Mrs. Kathryn Rich Fisher of Kansas City, Missouri; two sons: Archer GARDNER of Winona, and Compton GARDNER of Springfield, Illinois; twenty-two grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren. She also leaves many other relatives and will be missed by a host of friends. Services were held Wednesday, 24 Apr at the Winona Christian Church with Rev. Earl SIGLER officiating. Burial was in the DEPRIEST Cemetery at Birch Tree, Missouri under the direction of the CLARY Funeral Home of Winona.  Sources for this information: Current Wave Newspaper.  Submitted by:  Gaycha Martens Mayhew.  Date: Sun May 13 10:13:47 2007.

SILAS CAMPBELL GARDNER – A much respected citizen of Winona, passed away at his home at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon, August 22, 1933. Death came after an increasing illness of several weeks which loving care and medical attention was unable to combat. Mr. GARDNER was born in St. Louis, Missouri, August 30, 1873 and spent most of his life in Shannon County. He lived as a young man in the neighborhood of Birch Tree. After his wedding to Miss Rosa Belle RICH, May 24, 1903, the major portion of his life was spent in the vicinity of Winona as he was employed in the office of the Ozark Land and Lumber Company, and he farmed south of town and as the manager of the Winona Hardware Store in Winona. Mr. GARDNER was an unusually public spirited person, giving freely of his ability, energy and finances for the benefit of public institutions. He served the local school community as a trustee thru many years. He served in the United States Army during the war with Spain and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. On Friday of last week Mr. Gardner was taken from his home to the hospital in West Plains where every effort to aid him was expended and he was returned home Sunday, after which his condition became steadily weaker. Neuritis and anemia are the afflictions from which he suffered. The near surviving relatives are: Mrs. Rosa Belle GARDNER and children; Mrs. Irene BOLIN, Archer GARDNER, Mrs. Maude BALES, Compton, Adaline, Mae Margaret and Margaret Mae, Annabelle, Rose Marie, and Kathryn Rich GARDNER. All except Mrs. BALES live in Winona. Mrs. Bales live in Van Buren. Besides these there are two brothers, Ira GARDNER of Deerfield, Illinois and Romeo GARDNER of California; one half brother, Clarence GARDNER of Elkland, Missouri and one half sister, Mrs. William POTITE of Conway, Missouri. A short funeral service is being conducted by Rev. J.W. BOLAND at the home this afternoon, and immediately following this the Masonic Fraternity, of which Mr. GARDNER was a long, faithful and outstanding member, is in charge of burial at the DEPRIEST Cemetery south of Birch Tree. It was a wish of Mr. GARDNER expressed on his last visit to this cemetery on last Memorial Day that he should be laid to rest there by the side of his mother. The entire community feels an irreparable loss in the passing of this excellent character, and mourn his passing with sincerity.  Sources for this information: Current Wave Newspaper.  Submitted by:  Gaycha Martens Mayhew.  Date: Sun May 13 10:39:25 2007.

JAY B. GARMAN - Son of Herbert and Alma GARMAN, was born May 28, 1929 at Jadwin MO and died Feb. 29, 1972 of a sudden heart attack, making his age at the time of death 42 years and 9 months. He was united in marriage to Joan Ileen BROWN on April 21, 1952. To this union three children were born: Dale Lee, Imogene Sue and Judy Elaine, all of the home. He entered the Army on Oct. 18, 1951, and served his country for 21 months in Korea. He received an honorable discharge on Sept. 19, 1953. He gave his heart to Christ in July, 1960, and united with the Valley Center Baptist Church of Hartshorn. He was employed by the Moss American Tie Company for the last two years. He served his community by helping his neighbors and friends in any way he could. His mother, father and three sisters preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted wife, Ileen, one son, two daughters, four brothers: Merlin, of Oregon; Herbert, of Overland, MO; Floyd, of Salem MO; Howard, of St. James MO; two sisters, Billie SMITH of Grand Rivers, KY; Norma PRATER, of Lonedell, MO; a half-sister, Darlene CRAWFORD, of Springfield MO. Jay lived a Christian life and will be sadly missed by his family, neighbors and a host of friends. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 2, 1972, at 1:00 p.m. in the Summersville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William F. CARTER officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery near Hartshorn.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

Ula Gladis COURTNEY Garman - Born Jul. 19, 1924 at Raymondville MO, daughter of Richard S. Courtney and Clara Martin, and went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at the Mountain View Health Care age of 83 years 6 months and 25 days. Ula was united in marriage to Floyd Ray Edwards Nov. 20, 1941. To Ula and Floyd's union one son Norman was born. After Floyd's death, she married, Herbert F. Garman, Jun. 21, 1958.  Ula was saved at Valley Center Church and went to the Raymondville Baptist Church for many years. They lived in the St. Louis area, where she was a homemaker. She loved to knit and make sweaters and coats. She could make beautiful quilts and crafts of all kinds. She collected hens-on-a-nest and had approx 600 in her collection. Ula loved to dance and did so for as long as she could. She and Junior moved back to the Hartshorn area in 2000. After Junior's death she became too ill to live alone and moved to the Mountain View Health Care. She was a fun loving person, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great friend. She was a joy to be around and was always happy and fun to be with. Preceding Ula in death are her parents, Richard and Clara, her beloved husbands, Floyd Edwards and Junior Garman, her son Norman Edwards, a brother Herschel Courtney, two sisters, Fern Ross and Beulah Warlow; father-in-law and mother-in-law Ira J. and Nancy Edwards; sisters-in-law, June Bartlett and Faye Edwards; brothers-in-law, Paul Edwards and Merle Schweighauser; and nieces, Loretta Hawkins and Treva LeJune. Ula is survived by her grandson Mark Phillip Turner and wife Lisa of Frankford, MO; great granddaughter, Priscilla Turner and Brian of Frankford, MO; great grandson, Jesse Ray Turner and Sabrina of Springfield, MO; two great great grandchildren, Victoria Rose Turner of Frankford, MO and Austin Ray Turner of Springfield, MO; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Elva and Mary Ann Edwards and family of Hartshorn, sister-in-law Alta Schweighauser and family of Summersville; Larry Blake and family who Ula helped raise; also a host of nieces and nephews  and friends who will miss her laughter and joy. She will be remembered by her laughter and the joy she brought to others. Services were held on Sunday, February 17th, 2008 at 2:00Pm at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

John Franklin Gaston - Son of John and Mary (Lewis) Gaston was born April 7, 1916 at Eunice, Missouri. He departed this life at Delmar Gardens Hospice Care Center, St. Louis, November 8, 2007, making his age 91 years. He grew up in the Eunice area, attending school there. Later, he was employed in the local timber and construction industries. He also worked in the states of Iowa and Wyoming as a farm worker. On December 19, 1939, he was united in marriage to Ina Hunter of Summersville, Missouri. This union lasted for a period of 65 years. John was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of 33rd Special "Sea Bees" Battalion. His service time was spent in the Philippines, New Guinea and Leyte Gulf. Upon his discharge, he returned to St. Louis and became employed at American Fixtures Company as a metal polisher. He worked at this occupation until retirement in 1979. John and Ina were blessed with the birth of a daughter, Donna Kay, their only child. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, four brothers and one sister. Survivors include their daughter, son in law, two grand children, three great grandchildren, one sister, one brother in law, two sisters in law, nieces and nephews. He was a member of the United Church of Christ and American Legion. He loved the outdoors. His main hobbies were fishing and hunting. He enjoyed traveling and visiting with friends and neighbors. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

John Wesley Gates - Son of the late John Franklin Gates and Dorothy Vivian Murphy Gates was born January 30, 1941 in Muncie Delaware Co IN, and passed away at his home in near Eminence Shannon Co MO on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 making his age 63 years, 7 months and 1 day. John grew up in the Muncie Indiana area and went to high school at Muncie. John was united in marriage to Lillie Mae Faulkner, February 13, 1962 making their union together 40 years before Lillie’s death October 19, 2002. To their union four children were born, John Eric, Janet L.; Joyce M.; and Jean A. He served in the United Stats Navy. He was member of Summersville VFW Post 7222, where he had served in the past as Commander. He worked for over 23 years as a electrician at the Ozark National Park service in Van Buren. John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy, and his beloved wife Lillie. He is survived by his four children; John Eric Gates and wife Roxann of West plains, Mo, Janet Vance and husband Jayson of West Plains, Mo; Joyce McGlasson and husband Louis of Essex, MO; Jean Gates and fiancée; Roger Counts of Eminence, MO; one sister Sherry Borders Virginia and 12 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. John was a loving person and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Burial at Berea Mennonite Cemetery. Lillie Mae faulkner Gates - Daughter of the late Wesley Faulkner and Irene Reeves Faulkner was born on September 16, 1940 at Birch Tree, Mo and passed away at Lester E. Cox South Hospital Springfield on October 19, 2002 making her age 62 years 1 month 3 days. She was united in marriage to John Gates February 13, 1962 making their union together 40 years 8 months and 6 days. To this union 4 children were born John E., Janet L., Joyce M., and Jean A. Lillie was a past member of the VFW Auxiliary where she was the past president of the chapter. She and John lived in the Summersville area then moved to Van Buren where they worked for the park service. She worked as interpreter of the Department of Interior at the Big Springs Park Service. She was preceded in death by her parents Irene and Wesley Faulkner; and one brother James. She is survived by her husband John Gates of Van Buren, Mo; her children, John E. and Roxanne Gates of West Plains, Mo; Janet L. and Jayson E. Vance and family of Summersville, Mo; Joyce M. and Louis McGlasson and Family of Arkansas City, Kansas; Jean A. and Ty Koehn and Family of Eminence, Mo; two sisters, Alice Voyles of Mountain View, Mo; Wilma Luttrell of Bremerton, Washington; three brothers, Wesley Faulkner of Vichy, Mo; and Edward Faulkner of Bremerton, Washington; Jerry Faulkner of Newburg Mo; 9 grandchildren and 11 nieces and 8 nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Lillie had multitudes of friends and family, she lived life to its fullest. She will be sadly missed by everyone who had the privilege to know her. Burial at Berea Mennonite Cemetery.

RUTH PATRICIA ‘PAT’ LAVLEY GEE - Passed away at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Mo., on Friday morning, March 26, 2004. Pat was born in the North Cheyenne Canyon of Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 8, 1915, to the parents of John Eli and Ruth Benton Lavley. Pat was married to James Curtis 'Bill' Gee in Koshkonong, Missouri. To this union three children were born; Richard E. Gee and wife Jeanette, of Grand Island, Nebr., James "Jim" Gee and Betty L. Reynolds and husband Ronald L. Reynolds, all of Koshkonong, Mo.; Eight grandchildren, Bill Gee, Olathe, Kans., David Gee, Ann Arbor, Mich., Cyndie Drury, Nevada, Iowa, Ronda Gee, Thayer, Mo., Renee Douglas, Canton, Tex., Ronald L. Reynolds and Gregg L. Reynolds, Koshkonong, Mo., and Stephen L. Reynolds, Hillsboro, Mo.; and 12 great grandchildren. Pat, along with the children, followed her husband Bill, a government trapper, over the western states to ranches whom the government sent them to, where Bill trapped predators. Nearing retirement age, they moved back to Bill's birthplace of Koshkonong, Mo. After the death of her husband, Pat (who was 56 years old at that time) received her GED and graduated from college in Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the age of 59, with English and Art Majors and many honors. Later, she was honored in Jefferson City, Mo. and her name put in the archives of Jefferson City. Pat taught in the Winona district until her retirement after her 70th birthday. Pat then moved to West Plains, Mo., to the Walnut Grove Apartments, to be nearer her daughter, where she was active in making art projects and traveling until moving to Pleasant Valley Manor in October, 2003. Pat will always be remember for her beautiful art work that she expressed as her love for life. Pat's body was given to the University of Columbia Research Center and a Celebration of Life Service was held in the yard of her daughter, Betty Reynolds, with all of her family participating in songs and words of remembrance. Her ashes will be scattered over Mt. Pat (which was named for her at her birth in 1915), in the North Cheyenne Canyon of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

BONNIE MAE NEWBERRY GEORGE - Born March 28, 1921 to David Newberry and Ella Hosford. She passed away February 12, 2006 in Winona, Missouri at the age of 84 years. She is preceded in death by her parents David and Ella Newberry; her husband Raymond Leo George and sixteen brothers and sister. Bonnie is survived by one daughter Barbara and husband Ronald Brim of Mountain View, Missouri and one sister Rose Dunaway of Dover, Tennessee; two grandsons Keith Haynes of Winona, Missouri and Michael Haynes of Winona, Missouri. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winona. Bonnie will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, Missouri with Rev. Darrell Jones officiating. Interment was at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, Missouri under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

CLAUDE GEORGE - Age 53, of St. Maries ID, was driving on a highway there shortly before noon Friday when his car swerved into a ditch. A truck coming down the road observed the action and found Claude dead. It was thought that a heart attack possibly caused his death, as he was subject to such attack. His body was flown to Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View by the Duncan Service on Sunday, after which it was brought to the funeral home in Eminence Monday afternoon. Funeral services will be held in the Christian Church at West Eminence on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  NOTE: This clipping was found in at the Winona Public Library on microfiche with other Current Wave obituaries from 1993 to 1995.  No exact date was found. 

Maudelean Bland George - Born October 13, 1934 at Brushy Creek MO, the daughter of Virgil Bland and Clara Bunch Bland. She passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 in Springfield MO at the age of 74 years. She was united in marriage to Wayne George on April 22, 1953 at Salem MO, and to this union, three children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Clara Bland; one sister, Melbalean Barton; and two brothers, James Roy Bland and Curtis Dale Bland. She is survived by her husband, Wayne George of Eminence MO; one son, Gregory George and wife, Julie, of Eminence MO; two daughters, Marcia Hildebrand and husband, Jerry, of Ozark MO, and Jan Kelley of Springfield MO; four grandchildren, Jerry Wayne Hildebrand and wife, Tracy, of Holt, MI, Joshua Hildebrand of Springfield MO, and Lindsey George and Mason George, both of Eminence MO; three great- grandchildren, Riley Hildebrand, Ian Hildebrand and Isaac Hildebrand, all of Holt, MI; five sisters, Juanita Smith and husband, Otis, of Leesburg MO, Maudena Dent of Eminence MO, Wanda Phillips and husband, Ivan, Jr  of Eminence MO; Jean Cole and friend, Wilbert Head, of Raymondville MO and Jewel Lovins and husband, Harry, of Doniphan MO; one brother-in-law, Donald Barton of Raymondville MO; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Bland of Eminence MO and Juanita Owens of Phoenix, AZ; many nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Maudelean graduated from Eminence High School in 1952. She attended Blue Bonnet Beauty Academy in Springfield MO in 1958. She began her own beauty shop 'Maudelean’s', which she operated for many years until the mid 1970’s. Maudelean worked as a teacher’s aide at Eminence Elementary School for a few years in the late 1970’s. In the 1980’s, Maudelean became an EMT and worked in the Eminence area for over 10 years. She assisted with many aspects of the ambulance district, including lobbying in Jefferson City to keep the ambulance services in the area. Maudelean was very active in the community, and a member of the Red Hat Club. She loved to sing, and was active with the Friends of the Library working with the local theatre productions to raise awareness and funds for the local library. Maudelean loved to travel and go on vacation, especially Sister Chick ones. Maudelean was a wonderful wife MOther and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence MO with Rev. Bud Younger officiating. Interment was in Summers Cemetery under the direction Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.

SHIRLEY JEAN CARTER GEORGE – Departed from this life Friday, June 9, 2006 at the age of 68 years. Shirley was born November 24, 1937 at Houston, MO. She was the daughter of Reverend Bill and Imogene Carter and was the eldest of ten children. She was united in marriage to Bobby Lee George, March 31, 1960, and to this union three children were born, Randy, Paul and Debbie. Preceding her in death are her husband Bob, her mother and her father Bill and Jean, one granddaughter Nellie Haney, 6 brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. Shirley leaves behind her children, Randy and wife Monica of Springfield, MO; Paul and wife Janet of Sparta, MO; Debbie and husband Tom of Hartshorn, MO; 7 grandchildren, Jodi, Amanda, Jon, Brian, Jenna, Jacob, and Rhianna and 2 soon to be grandsons-in-law, Ricky Johns, and Kevin Fricke; 3 brothers and 6 sisters, Billy Carter and wife Liz of Greenfield, MO; Nancy Tobey and husband Wendell of Oolagah, Oklahoma; Trudy Trinkle of Pleasanton, Kansas; Francis Ipock and husband Bill of Summersville, MO; Bonnie Bishop and husband Mike of Parker, Kansas, Carolyn Duncan and husband Billy of Summersville, MO; Mark Carter and wife Char of Joplin, MO; Mary Means and husband Dan of St. Joseph, MO; and Craig Carter of Joplin, MO; 3 sisters-in-law, Lenora Whitesell of Ormond Beach, Florida; Fern George of Hartshorn, MO; and Roberta George of Kansas City, MO. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held Monday, June 12th, 2006 at 11:00 Am at the Valley Center Baptist Church in Hartshorn, MO with Rev. Gary Steelman and Rev. Glenn Green officiating. Interment was in Valley Center Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.   [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

OTHEL OBBIE GERMAN – Son of Edd and Lottie (Marrow) German, was born at Heffner, Mo., December 3, 1916 and passed away at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo., Saturday, February 14, 2004 making his age 87 years two months and 11 days. Othel was united in marriage to Eathyl Effe Brim March 18, 1940 in Houston, Mo., making their union together 58 years, before her death November 1st, 1998. To their union one son Edward David was born. Othel worked at many jobs such as a electrician, doing wiring in homes, carpentry and in the local stone quarry. One of his many carpentry jobs was helping build the Valley Center Church. He also worked as a janitor at Angelica for over 11 years before he retired. He passed his love and knowledge of farming down to his son Edward. Othel was talented and could do most any job that needed to be done from electrical, mechanical and carpentry. He loved to tinker and fix broken items, such as radios. Othel is preceded in death by his parents, Edd and Lottie, his wife Eathyl, and a daughter-in-law Fern German. Othel is survived by his son Edward and wife Patti German of Hartshorn; two step-grandsons, Brian Wilson and wife M.J. of Mountain. View, Mo., Randle Carpenter of Hartshorn, Mo.; and three step-great grandchildren, Brenden, Ciera and Brandon Wilson; and a host of friends. Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Valley Center Baptist Church in Hartshorn, Mo. at 2 p.m. with Rev. Albert Steelman officiating. Interment was in Valley Center Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

JEAN PATTON MARTIN GIBERSON - Passed away peacefully with her family at her side in her home in Washoe Valley NV on Saturday, August 13, 2005. She was 82. Jean was born Zelma Jean PATTON on November 10, 1922 in Winona MO. She and her parents, Sadie and Ernie PATTON, and brothers Cecil and Bobby, who preceded her in death, moved west to Burbank CA. She graduated from Burbank High School and met her husband, Joseph E. MARTIN, Sr., who preceded her in death on July 17, 1957 in a boating accident at Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe NV. Joe and Jean had four children, Juliann, Joseph E., Jr., Jeffery B., and James L. MARTIN. After Joe’s death, Jean later married Ray GIBERSON, who preceded her in death in 1985. Surviving are daughter Juliann WEIR and husband Don, Sr., Joseph E. and wife Nan MARTIN; Jeffery B. and wife Lynn MARTIN; and James L. MARTIN; grandchildren Dr. Brooke and Pete SANDOVAL; Amy and Ron BARLEY; Mandy and Daniel NICHOLSON; Tod Joseph MARTIN; Amy and Jeffery MARTIN and Marion KIMBLE; great grandchildren Shannon Alyssa NICHOLSON; Tyrel BARLEY and Malissa SANDOVAL; also several nieces and nephews, and many friends. A memorial service was held on August 27, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Carson City NV. In lieu of flowers, Mom would want you to show your respect to her by showing compassion to your friends and neighbors; take care of a friend of someone in need. Buy some groceries or take them shopping. Provide a helping hand to someone who needs a friend or a Mom. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the nurses and caregivers at Washoe Medical Center (ER, OR, Dialysis & Station 32) for the fine and loving care they gave our Mom. Also, Circle of Life Hospice for their fine and compassionate care.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, August 31, 2005.

Harold Eugene Gillingham - Born December 11, 1933 and passed away September 15, 2008. Harold was preceded in death by his mother Harriett and sister Carol. On August 8, 1965, Harold married Deanna Oliver. Harold is survived by wife Deanna, of the home, and 8 children: Wanda Kimble of West Virginia; Eugene Jr. of Georgia State; Angela Smith and husband Gregg of Victorville, CA; Brian and wife Josie of Winona, MO; Vivian Williams of Springfield; Carl of Springfield; Quentin and wife Holly of Springfield; and Zack and wife Samantha of Springfield, MO. 1 brother, Tom and wife Melinda of Nixa, MO. 4 nieces, 15 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter and 1 great-grandson due in January of 2009. At age 17, Harold enlisted in the Army where he served as an infantryman during the Korean War. Harold enjoyed cooking, fishing, woodworking and time spent with his family and friends and being outdoors. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

ALFRED FRIEDRICH WILHELM GLIEDT - Born September 19, 1924 to Ernst Carl GLIEDT and Emma Johanna (FISCHER) GLIEDT at Adair OK. He departed this life at his home in Birch Tree MO on October 1, 2005 at the age of 81 years and 12 days. He married Gertrude Patricia POPE on September 6, 1947 in Ferguson MO, and to this union two children were born. Al was preceded in death by his wife and his parents. He is survived by his son Douglas GLIEDT, Allen TX; and daughter Katherine Louise DAY, Earlysville VA; a sister, Elfrieda METZGER, Tulsa OK; and five grandchildren. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Winona MO. He was a veteran of the U S Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a former mayor of the city of Winona MO. Al will truly be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Graveside services were held on Friday, October 7, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in West Plains MO under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View MO.

CALVIN LEE GOFORTH - Son of Earl and Artie (BLAND) GOFORTH, was born on February 9, 1951 and departed this life on September 16, 1972 at Fort Collins CO, at the age of 21 years, 7 months and 7 days. Calvin was a 1970 graduate of Eminence High School. He always had a happy smile and cheerful word for those he met along life’s pathway. He was united in marriage to Anita YARDLEY and to this union was born one daughter, Brenda Kay, now 18 months old. Funeral services were held at Duncan Funeral home, Eminence MO at 1 p.m. on September 21, 1972, with Rev. Lloyd WELCH officiating. Interment was in the Heaton Cemetery on Big Creek. The pallbearers were David BAILEY, Kerry BANKS, Jerry GATES, Louie POGUE, Allen STRAIN and Steve WILKINS. He leaves to mourn his passing his parents, Earl and Artie GOFORTH, Eminence MO; his wife, Anita, daughter Brenda Kay; four brothers, Doris and Gary, St. Louis MO; Jimmy, Winona MO; Larry, of the home; one sister, Ruby THOMPSON, Salem MO; grandmother Ida DEATHERAGE, Eminence MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

Clifford 'Kid' Goforth - Born to Charles H. 'Charley' Goforth and Luverna A. 'Vern' Herrin in Shannon Co near Ellington MO on August 10, 1917. He departed this life on October 19, 2008 at Houston House Nursing Facility in Houston MO at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 9 days. Clifford was united in marriage to Eloise Spurgeon in August 1940. To this union was born one son Robert Donald Goforth. Clifford served in the United States Army during World War II with the 32nd Infantry during the invasion of the Ryukyus Islands.. He served as a Rifleman and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge. Clifford served from June 28, 1944 until January 29, 1946 when he was honorably discharged. In the 1940s Clifford did a lot of bronc riding in different rodeo and Wild West shows. He was a proud member of the Cowboy's Turtle Association, an association started in 1936 as a union for rodeo performers. The Cowboy's Turtle Association became the Rodeo Cowboy's Association in 1945, and is now known as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association PRCA. Once he won 1st Place for bronc riding in the Cheyenne Wyoming Rodeo. In the 1950s and 1960s Clifford worked in the mines in Colorado. After his son's death in 1968, Clifford spent a few years in the State of Washington. In the 1970s he moved back to Eminence MO for a few years. Later he spent a couple of years in Colorado, then back to Eminence MO. His last four years were spent in nursing homes due to his health. He was preceded in death by his parents C.H. and Vern Goforth; three brothers Earl Goforth, Ralph Goforth and Leonard Goforth; two sisters Bessie Tripp and Elizabeth Randolph; and his son Robert Donald Goforth. He is survived by his granddaughters, LouDonna Mahan and husband Clayton of Ridgley TN, Lorna Brooks of Summersville MO, and Delinda Dixon and husband Perry of Houston MO; eight great-grandchildren, Nathan Mahan, Billy Collins, Jonathan Mahan, Michael Collins, Tamara Culbreth, Kelly Pittman, Nora Dixon, Paden Dixon; five great-great grandchildren William 'Kid' Collins, Dawson Collins, Jacob Mahan, Rachael Mahan, Kyrease Simpson; one brother Virgil Goforth of Eminence MO; one sister Pearl Hasten of Dove Creek CO; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Sometime in 2007 Clifford told a minister he had everything right with the Lord and was ready to go. Funeral Services were held Thursday, October 24, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence MO with Rev. Duane Goforth and Bro. Clayton Mahan officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence MO.

CYNTHIA FLOURINDA HERRIN GOFORTH – Born February 14, 1888 and departed this life November 11, 1980. Services were held at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona MO on November 13, 1980 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating was Clarence HALBROOK. Pallbearers were Edmond WAKEFIELD, Wilbur HIEBERT, Roy SANDERS, Stephen HICKS, Rodney HICKS, and Kevin HICKS. Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery, Winona MO. NOTE: Cynthia was the daughter of Samuel M. HERRIN & Carolina ( ) Herrin. She married William 'Bill' GOFORTH and their children were Gladys Irene GOFORTH and Roy LaVaughn GOFORTH. Gladys married Claude 'Buck' ATKINS.  The name is sometimes seen as HERRON, HERRING.

HERBERT ‘DEMPSEY’ GOFORTH - Born July 5, 1919, at San Miguel County, Colorado, the son of Solomon and Dora Conway Goforth, and passed away January 12, 1990, at Eminence, MO, at the age of 70 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother. He is survived by his wife Wanda Lee, of Las Vegas, NV; one son Herbert Dempsey Goforth, Jr., of Las Vegas, NV;  two daughters, Sheila Darlene Bass of Beatty, NV; and Patricia Marie Roberts of Las Vegas, NV;  one sister, Leona Heldman of Crestwood, MO; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 15, 1990, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence.  Burial was in Bethany Chapel Cemetery in Eminence under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Eminence.

IDA BELLE BROWN GOFORTH - Daughter of George Wesley Brown and Martha Ann Elizabeth Sisco, was born October 3, 1899 and departed this life January 31, 1988 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus, MO, at the age of 88 years, 3  month, and 28 days. She was united in marriage to Richard Doris Goforth on March 3, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four brothers, seven sisters, one son, Houston Doris Goforth, and one infant daughter, Ruth. She leaves to mourn her passing four sons, Earl Goforth of Ironton, MO; Eugene Goforth of High Ridge, MO; Cecil Goforth of Rolla, MO; and Lonnie Goforth of Hillsboro, MO; four daughters, Goldie Reed and Ruby Tucker of Rolla, MO; Betty Magness of House Springs, MO; and Wanda Counts, of Cuba, MO; three daughters-in-law, Nila, Bernice, and Margie; three sons-in-law, Ed Reed, Paul Counts, and Oley Magness; ten granddaughters, nine grandsons, several great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She accepted Jesus as Savior and was baptized in 1949 at Eminence, Missouri, and held fast her faith 'til the end. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 3, 1988 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence.  Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. 

LITTLE BILL GOFORTH - Funeral services for Little Bill Goforth, a longtime Dove Creek resident, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at the Dove Creek Assembly of God Church beginning at 2 p.m. Pastor Marvin Pemberton will officiate. Interment will follow at the Peel Cemetery. Little Bill was born the son of Blufford and Allie Goforth in Shannon County, Mo., on June 20, 1901. He passed away at the Vista Grande Nursing Home on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000.  A daughter, Helen Knuckles of Egnar; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren survive Little Bill. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lucille (Hicks) Goforth. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Bill Goforth with the Dove Creek Ambulance Fund. Services will be under the direction of the Ertel Funeral Home.

MERIAL ‘HICKS’ GOFORTH - Funeral services conducted July 10 at Slawson's Chapel of The Valley in Grants Pass, Oregon with Bro. John Traub officiating.  Interment in Grants Pass, OR. Serving as pallbearers were her nephews Scott Westling, Asa Rockwell, Wayne Watanabe and Eldon Rockwell.  Honorary pallbearers were her grandsons Gerald Randolph, Larry Randolph and Glen Goforth. Special music was provided by the Maranatha Singers and Soloist Merrill Womack. Merial "Hicks" Goforth, daughter of the late Thomas Francis and Otella "Deweese" Hicks, was born Nov. 17, 1907 in Eminence and passed away July 7 at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 20 days. Merial married Gay Goforth and to this union three children were born. She was preceded in  death by her husband, Gay; one daughter, Alma; and one brother, Thomas "Man" Hicks. She is survived by two sons, Bobby of the home in Grants Pass and Billy of Wyoming state; four sisters, Alma Conway of Steelville, Pauline Proffitt of Bunker, Lucille Goforth of Dove Creek, CO and Sibyle Rockwell  of Grants Pass, OR; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. At an early age, Merial professed a faith in Christ and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.  Several years ago she retired from a school  teaching career from the state of Utah. Merial was a very devoted Christian, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her.   

RAYMOND DAVIS GOFORTH - Son of Dock and Malissia GOFORTH, was born on Nov. 1, 1913 in Shannon co MO and passed away in Texas County Memorial Hospital on January 17, 1976 at the age of 62 years, 2 months and 16 days. He married Freda SWINEY in 1934. One child, a daughter, Fern, was born. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Engineers for two years and nine months. In 1947 he was united in marriage to Pauline MAHAN. To this union two children were born, Loudean and Duane. He received Christ as his Savior and was baptized in the Holiness church. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and sisters, Gracie PREWETT, Opal DIXON, and a baby sister, Lena. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Pauline; his son Duane, of the home; his daughter and son-in-law, Fern and Clifford HUNT, of Eminence MO; sisters, Clara WIGGERS; Thelma O’DELL; and Elva FERGUSON, ELLINGTON MO; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

THELA GOFORTH - Passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 1993; she was the dear wife of Virgil GOFORTH, dear mother of Barbara NANNY, Beverly HARTMANN, Bonnie GEORGE, Bernard and Ronald GOFORTH, Brenda ENDERMUHLE and the late Sam GOFORTH; dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Heiligtag Funeral Home Arnold MO with interment in the Shepherd Hills Cemetery.  Sources for this information: St. Louis Post Dispatch. 

ELLIE LEAH and NATHAN DAVID GOLDBERG - Our precious babies returned home to their Heavenly Father on October 18, 1995. Ellie Leah and Nathan David GOLDBERG, daughter and son of David and Shelly (DORTON) GOLDBERG of Sandy, Utah. Other survivors are grandparents Shannon (BARKLEY) GOLDBERG of Winona MO, and Nathan GOLDBERG of Creve Coeur MO; Joan (ANDERSON) DORTON of Salt Lake City UT, and Joe DORTON of Detroit MI; aunt Natalie (GOLDBERG) DAILEY; uncle Kyle DORTON, and aunts Wendy and Heather DORTON. Graveside services were held on October 21, 1995 by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment was at the Garden of the Flags in Sandy UT, under the direction of the Larkin Sunset Hill Mortuary.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

Mary Lee Cloninger Goodin - Daughter of James Cleveland and Larura Ann (Derryberry) Cloninger was born June 18, 1928 at Hartshorn, Missouri. She departed this life September 7, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri, making her 80 years, 2 months and 20 days. Mary Lee was united in marriage to Thomas Jefferson Goodin April 11, 1948 in Summersville, Missouri. To this union two children were born, Donald Lee and Jerry Lynn. She was a faithful, devoted and loving wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Mary Lee was immersed into Christ as a young adult and for many years was a faithful member of the Church of Christ in Hartshorn, Missouri. In recent years, she attended the Church of Christ in Summersville, Missouri. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Mary Lee is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Goodin; her parents, Cleve and Larura Cloninger; two brothers, William Homer and George Oliver; and five sisters, Ruby Irene Bolton, Orba Gertrude Connolly, Jennetta Mae Goodin, Virginia Faye Foster and Juanita Jane Cloninger. Mary Lee is survived by her sons, Don and Michelle Goodin of Birmingham, Alabama and Jerry and Brenda Goodin of Dumfries, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Travis Goodin, Lindsey Goodin, Michele and Jimmy Hinkle, Stephanie Hart, Tammy and Jim Garrison, Jamie and Hal McGinnis, and Paula and Ron Welch; and thirteen great-grandchildren, Landon Hinkle, Joshua Covington, Brandon Hill, Dallas Garrison, Damien McGinnis, Kyle Minshall, Haley Garrison, Dalton Hart, Sarijuanna Richey, Lane McGinnis, Dylan Hart, Zoie Garrison and Blake McGinnis. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other family members and dear friends. Services were held Wed-nesday, September 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel Summersville with Bro. Earl Goodin officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

AVA EUNICE HAYNES GOODFELLOW - Born June 17, 1925 on Hurricane Creek near Winona MO to Virgie (BRAWLEY) HAYNES and Willis HAYNES and departed this life on January 22, 1991 at St. John’s Hospital in Washington Franklin Co MO. In 1954 Eunice met and married Tom GOODFELLOW. They were farmers in Warrenton MO. As Tom said, Eunice wasn’t only a farmer’s wife, she was a farmer’s helper. Tom and Eunice had no children but they were a very special couple to all the nephews and nieces. Eunice was preceded in death by her mother Virgie, father Willis, two brothers Leo and Cleo. Eunice leaves Tom, her husband; sisters Nancy NEAL, Bessie STEARNS, and brother Coe HAYNES to mourn her passing. Eunice was mother, sister and friend to all her family who feel God has taken another Angel home. Services for Eunice were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Holstein MO on Friday, January 25, 1991 with Rev. James SCHULZE officiating. Interment was at Holstein Cemetery under the direction of Nieburg-Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave. 

FELIZ GONZALEZ – Age 75, of Van Buren, Missouri died Thursday, January 26 ,2006, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, after a lengthy illness, with his family at his side. Felix was born on March 25, 1930 in Veta Grande, in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico, to Francisco and Ysabela Gonzalez Lopez. After serving in the Mexican Army, he came to the United States in 1952, working on oil rigs with his uncle. He arrived in Van Buren, Missouri in 1954, where he was a self-employed water well driller for many years. He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. He enjoyed working hard, spending time with his family, fishing and gigging, and trips to his beloved farmland in Mexico. He was well known for his unique personality and sense of humor. On April 3, 1957, he married Helen Marie Keeney in Albany, Kentucky. She survives. Other survivors include four children and their families, Greg Gonzalez and wife, Julia, Ricky Gonzalez, Tina Reed and husband, Stuart, all of Van Buren, Missouri, Teresa West and husband, John, of Springfield, Missouri; three sisters, and a host of other relatives of Zacatecas, Mexico, 8 grandchildren, Cara Gonzalez, Clayton Gonzalez, Raquel Gonzalez, Tori Gonzalez, Derek West, Kasey West, Luke Reed, And Zoie Gonzalez, and one great-grandson, Cayden Baker. Family and friends in both countries also survive him. His parents and three brothers preceded him in death. Visitation was held on Saturday, January 28 at the McSpadden Funeral home in Van Buren, Missouri. A memorial will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. A private burial will take place in the Van Buren Cemetery at a later date.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

LINDELL RAY GORE - Son of Jeannette and Cecil GORE, was born December 11, 1960 in St. Louis MO. He departed this life at Birch Tree MO at the age of 21 years, 6 months and 20 days. Lindell is survived by his mother, Jeannette (PIERCE) GORE of Birch Tree; his father Cecil and stepmother, Judy GORE, of High Ridge MO; one sister, Janet MORRIS of Dexheim GERMANY; one half-brother, Michael, and one half-sister, Jamie, of High Ridge MO; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle PIERCE, of Birch Tree MO; Mr. and Mrs. Ansil GORE, of Mountain View MO; one special niece, Becky MORRIS, and one brother-in-law, Joe MORRIS. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and a host of friends. Lindell accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized and united with Oak Grove Baptist Church several months ago.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

BERTIE PAULINE BARNES GOSNELL - Born April 11, 1914 in New Liberty, MO to Jake Boston BARNES and Cora Jane (JONES) BARNES. She passed away on April 3, 1999 at the age of 84 years. She was united in marriage to William Arthur GOSNELL on August 8, 1931 at Rev. Jess STORY’s home near Turkey Oak. Arthur preceded her in death on January 23, 1979. Pauline is also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Willis, Odas, Alfred, Elvis, and Robert William BARNES; two sisters, Altha WILLIAMS and Edna PULLIAM. She is survived by one son, Melvin GOSNELL of Independence, MO; one daughter, Elsie PATTERSON of Birch Tree, MO; one brother, Virgil BARNES of Birch Tree, MO; two grandsons, Terry PATTERSON and Barry GOSNELL; three great grandchildren, Julie LEDGERWOOD, C.J. PATTERSON, and Melissa GOSNELL; and two great great-grandchildren, Shaina and Erica LEDGERWOOD. Pauline was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy since 1930. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Birch Tree, with Rev. Calvin JONES and Rev. Garry REAGAN officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Wed Jul 4 23:07:11 2007.

BLANCHE HARROD GOSNELL - Daughter of George Washington HARROD and Martha Ann GREER, was born January 21, 1891 at Greer in Oregon Co MO, and passed away suddenly with a heart attack at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 1972, at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 8 days. She was married to Jesse GOSNELL on April 11, 1909, and to this union three sons were born: Ray and Arthur, of Birch Tree MO; and Tom, of Silverton OR. Her husband Jesse passed away on July 6, 1969. Blanche was a very devoted wife and mother and a good neighbor; a very helpful person in sickness, always ready to assist at any time she was needed. She was a very Special Person and a friend to everyone. She prayed through to old time salvation in 1931, and later became a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and remained a faithful member through the years. She loved being a member of the Body of Christ. She gave without question, in any cause that would help the work of the Lord to go forward, in helping get the message of salvation to all nations. She will be sadly missed by her three sons and their wives, 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Joe HARROD of Vale OR; and Lyle HARROD, of Astoria OR; 3 sisters, Lydia MITCHELL and Edith SMOTHERMAN, of Birch Tree MO, and Esther BARKLEY, of Winona MO; and also many relatives and friends. Blanche GOSNELL was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

JESSE S. GOSNELL - Son of George and Evelyn GOSNELL, was born November 4, 1890 in Oregon County near Alton, and passed away at his home in Birch Tree at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, July 6, 1969, at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 2 days. He was united in marriage to Blanche HARROD April 11, 1909. To this union three sons were born: Ray and Arthur of Birch Tree MO and Tom of Silverton OR. Jesse moved with his family to the Banner community in 1925 on his farm; spent a few years after 1936 in Wyoming and Colorado working in the timber and then returned to the farm in Shannon County and remained there until his retirement in 1959; he then moved to Birch Tree. In his earlier years he was a person you could depend on in sickness. He had different remedies and ideas to make you more comfortable. He has helped make many caskets and prepare bodies for burial. In visits to his home he always loaded people down with vegetables and fruit; he just didn’t let them get away without something. He picked many gallons of berries to give to people. He thought lots of his family, and was always ready to assist them any way he could. In 1932 he received the experience of salvation and lived a dedicated life for a few years but wandered away from the Lord. Although some of his bad habits he never took up again; he was a firm believer in people living up to their profession. In November of 1968 he suffered a stroke and had been disabled since that time. His reply to the all important question, “Have you gotten saved during your illness?” was “Yes.” He had changed so much from the beginning of his illness and the last few months he wasn’t aware of things about him, but he remained very peaceable. He will be sadly missed by his wife, his three sons and their wives, eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren; three brothers: Bert of Tulsa OK; Dow of Wellington CO; and Mart of Dexter MO; one sister, Mrs. Mae DAVIS of Alton MO; and all the relatives and friends.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

RAY FRANK GOSNELL - Eldest son of Jesse S. GOSNELL and Blanche (HARROD) GOSNELL was born January 4, 1910 at Winona MO. The family resided in Oregon County for a time, then moved to a farm near Birch Tree, in the Banner school district. Ray attended ‘Nebo’ school in Oregon County and Banner school in Shannon County. Ray, his father and two brothers, Arthur and Tom, did some farming but spent several years in timber work, here in Shannon County and in Montana and Colorado. Ray married Juanita SMOTHERMAN, daughter of Thomas P. and Addie (CHANEY) SMOTHERMAN, on July 25, 1937. At the time of their marriage, Ray was engaged in timber work hauling ties and lumber at Fraser CO. They lived in several sawmill camps from 1937 to 1944, mainly in Colorado – Weston, Livermore, Gould, Walden, King’s Canyon, also in Elk Mountain WY. They moved from King’s Canyon CO in December, 1944 to the William BRADFORD farm in the Oak Grove community. The order of the day on the farm was milking cows and feeding hogs. They sold their dairy herd in May 1976. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, and his wife, Juanita. He is survived by three sons, Donald E. GOSNELL of Millington TN; Kenneth R. GOSNELL of High Ridge MO; and Robert D. GOSNELL of Willow Springs MO; one daughter, Carol A. HANEY of Rogersville MO; and seven grandchildren. Ray became a Christian at a young age and was baptized. He and his family attended Oak Grove Baptist Church for several years. Ray departed this life on October 27, 1992 at Willow Springs MO at the age of 82 years. He was initiated into the Delphian Lodge #137 in Birch Tree in September of 1955. Funeral services were held Friday, October 30, 1992 at 10 a.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Mountain View with Rev. Calvin JONES officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery at Birch Tree under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

WILLIAM ARTHUR GOSNELL – Second eldest son of Jesse and Blanche (HARROD) GOSNELL, was born September 4, 1911 at Birch Tree MO, and passed away at 1 a.m. January 23, 1979, at his home in Birch Tree, of a heart attack. His age was 67 years, 4 months and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Pauline BARNES on August 8, 1931. They had a daughter, Elsie Mae, and a son, Melvin Doyle, that blessed their home. He loved his family and provided well for them. His father and mother are deceased. His immediate family is his wife, Pauline, daughter Elsie, son Melvin, two grandsons, Terry and Barry, two great grandchildren, Julie and Curtis James, son- in-law Curtis, and grand daughter-in-law Belva; also two brothers, Ray and Tom, and so many other relatives and friends. We will miss him so much, but feel he is at home where he will never know suffering again. He fought a good fight, we feel he has won.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

HARRY ‘PHILIP’ GRABIEL - Funeral services for Harry ‘Philip’ GRABIEL, 83, Birch Tree, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2002, at First Baptist Church in Birch Tree MO, with the Rev. John BIRKHEAD and Rev. Jim KIRKENDALL officiating, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View. Mr. GRABIEL died Wednesday, February 13, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View. He was born July 20, 1918, at Portageville MO, the son of Harry and Mae (HOLMAN) GRABIEL. He moved to Birch Tree as a teenager, where he graduated from high school. On November 12, 1938, he was married at Birch Tree to Helen KIRKENDALL. As a proud Navy veteran of World War II, he helped found American Legion Post 509. He was actively involved in the betterment of the community, serving in many capacities, recognized in numerous ways. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Birch Tree. Philip retired from the U. S. Postal Service as a rural letter carrier in 1982. He received a great deal of satisfaction each Christmas season with his Christmas lights and decorations. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother, Lela; and one brother, Russell GRABIEL. Survivors include his wife, Helen GRABIEL, Birch Tree; one daughter, Susan JOPLIN and husband Jim, Marshfield MO; two sons, John GRABIEL and wife Connie, Rolla MO, and Carl GRABIEL and wife Michelle, Independence MO; one sister-in- law, Julia GRABIEL, Huntingdon TN; eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary.   Sources for this information: West Plains Daily Quill, February 14, 2002.

PAULINE M. LAWSON GRAHAM - Born Apr. 26, 1907 at Alley, died Dec. 7, 2001. Daughter of Frances Marion Lawson & Ruby E. Gann. Married Roy Elmer Graham Apr. 16, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, Roy Lawson, and three sisters, Eva Messer, Hazel Carr and Genevieve Johnson. She is survived by one daughter, Lucille Graham and a sister, Audrey Seaman. Burial at New Eminence Cemetery.

ROY ELMER GRAHAM - Age 97, of Granite City IL, died Oct. 3, 1997 at St Elizabeth Medical Center. Mr. Graham was born in Fredericktown MO but lived most of his adult life in Eminence MO. Mr. Graham had an interesting life, having lived almost the entire 20th century. When he was 12 years old he traveled west with his family in a covered wagon and while still a boy drove a team of horses when farming and working in a lead mine. In 1932 Mr. Graham had an accident at Orchard Paper Company in St Louis in which he lost 7 of his fingers. He did not let this deter him from making a living for his family, as he was co-owner of a grocery store in West Eminence and ran a gas station for 12 years. After this he was a rural mail carrier for 28 years, retiring in 1975. As a long time member of the Eminence Assembly of God Church, he was a devout Christian man who studied and lived the word of God. His church was his life. He is survived by his wife Pauline, to whom he had been married 71 years; daughter Lucille of Granite City IL; and Audrey Seaman, a sister-in-law, of Mesa AZ; plus many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lillie Pogue and George Graham, and four sisters, Goldie Vogt, Leah Snyder, Juanita Pollack and Florence Dugal of California. Funeral services were held at 11 am Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997, at the Assembly of God Church of Eminence with Rev. Lloyd Welch officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.

CHESTER V. GRANDSTAFF – Age 79, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away January 16, 2006. He was born November 24, 1926 and lived in Birch Tree, Missouri until he married Bonita in 1950, and then was drafted in the Army and sent to Korea. He served his country in the U.S. Army, 3rd Infantry division, returning to the U.S., when he and Bonita moved to Kansas City in 1952. He began working for General Motors, Fairfax, Kansas in 1952, and retired in January 1987. In the fall of 1987, he began working for the Gladstone Wal-Mart Store and continued there until December 2005. Chester was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Rosetta Grandstaff and his son, Marc A. Grandstaff I, in 1983. He is survived by his wife Bonita of the home, a daughter, Mona Althea Roberts and husband Don Roberts. Grandsons, Jason Grandstaff and Joshua Grandstaff and wife, Michelle. Great grandsons, Marc A. Grandstaff II, Joshua D. Grandstaff and Benjamin K. Grandstaff and one brother Donald L. Grandstaff. Chester was a kind, caring, and loving husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and brother. He will be deeply missed by so many that loved him. Visitation was held on Monday, January 23, 2006 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am and funeral services were at 11:30 am at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home in Gladstone, Missouri. Friends may make contributions to the American Heart Association or the Community Blood Bank. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 N. Antioch Road, Gladstone, Missouri 64119 Phone (816)452-8419)  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

CLARENCE LEE GRANDSTAFF - TOPEKA CAPITAL JOURNAL - Clarence L, 'Granny' Grandstaff, 76, Topeka, was found dead Sunday, Jul. 17, 1988, at his home. Dr. Roman Hiszczynskyi, Shawnee County District Coroner, said Mr. Grandstaff died Thursday of heat stroke. He was last seen Thursday by neighbors mowing the lawn. Mr. Grandstaff worked for Santa Fe Railway for several years. He was a grocer in Tecumseh and Topeka for many years. He served in the Army during World War II in Europe. He was born Jan. 9,1 912 at Low Wassie MO, the son of Edward G. and Maude E. Remby Grandstaff. He moved to Perry at an early age. Mr. Grandstaff was a member of Lecompton Lodge No. 420, AF&AM, at Lecompton, and Alford-Clarke Post No. 852 of Veterans of Foreign Wars at Lawrence. He was a member of the Old Time Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers Association. He married Stella V. Logan Jun. 17, 1933 at Oskaloosa. They were divorced. He married Willa C. Kline Jan. 9, 1942 in Topeka. They were divorced. Survivors include five sons, Le Roy E. Grandstaff and Gary M. Grandstaff, both of Topeka; Melvin L. Grandstaff and Stephen R. Grandstaff, both of Tecumseh, and Marvin E. Grandstaff, Lecompton; four daughters, Anita S. Miller, Sheriden OR; Linda J. Estes, Austin TX; Lois L. Elmer, Tecumseh KS, and Carol A. Stormer, Topeka KS; two brothers, Melvin J. Grandstaff and Delmar E. Grandstaff, both of Perry KS; four sisters, Velma Fowler, Grantville KS; Ruth Cole, Seattle WA; Ruby Powers, Cedar Rapids IA, and Mildred Simmons, El Paso TX; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Alford-Clarke Post No. 852 of teh VFW at Lawrence, and Lecompton Lodge No. 420, AF&AM, will conduct graveside services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eastview Cemetery north of Big Springs. Visitation will be from noon today until 9 p.m. Wednesday at Tibbitts-Griffin Highland Chapel. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Masonic Home, 401 Seneca, Wichita KS, 67215.

- TOPEKA CAPITAL JOURNAL - Man was victim of heat stroke. A 76 year old man whose decomposing body was found in his home Sunday died from heat stroke, said Shawnee County Coroner Dr. Roman Hiszczynskyi. The death of Clarence Grandstaff, 513 1/2 S. E. Leland, brings to at least two the number of heat-related deaths in Topeka last week. Grandstaff's neighbors last saw the man working in his yard on Thursday, the coroner said. The temperature in Topeka on Thursday reached 96 degrees.

- IN MEMORY - Mr. Clarence Lee 'Granny' Grandstaff, born Jan. 9, 1912 at Low Wassie MO, entered rest on Jul. 17, 1988 at Topeka KS. Son of Edward Garfield Grandstaff and Maude Elizabeth Remby. Married four times; Stella Viola Logan, Willa Candace Kline, Mary Barnes and Phyllis Unknown. Graveside services 10 a.m.  Wed., Jul. 20, 1988, with Rev. Willard Braker, Tecumseh United Methodist Church, officiating. Military graveside services, Alford-Clarke Post No. 852, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lawrence, Douglas Co KS. Masonic graveside services, Lecompton, Douglas Co KS Lodge No. 420 AF&AM, Lecompton, KS. Resting place, Eastview Cemetery, Big Springs KS. Arrangements by Tibbitts-Griffin Funeral Chapel, Topeka Shawnee Co KS.

Claude Milton Grandstaff - Lawrence--Claude M. Grandstaff, 45, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a former resident of Lawrence was killed Saturday in an automobile accident near Cedar Rapids. He was born May 9, 1925, in Perry, and was a Lawrence resident most of his life. Mr. Grandstaff was a former Lawrence policeman. He was employed by Cedar Rapids as personnel manager at the time of his death. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Grandstaff, at home; two sons, Milton Grandstaff, Lawrence, and Ronald Grandstaff, Waverly; two step-daughters Miss Judy Hines and Miss Kathy Hines, at home; his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. William Criss, Lawrence; four brothers, Clarence Grandstaff, Route 1, Tecumseh, Gene Grandstaff, Oakley, and Melvin Grandstaff and Marvin Grandstaff, both of Perry; five sisters, Mrs. Velma Fowler, Grantville, Mrs. Ruth Cole, Arizona, Mrs. Ruby Powers, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. Mildred Simmons and Mrs. Margaret Kempter, both of Lawrence. - Funeral services for Claude Milton Grandstaff, 45, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who died Saturday night in an auto accident there will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Rumsey Funeral Home with the Rev. Edwin F. Price in charge. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry. Survivors include his widow, Mary; two sons, Milton, 827 Walnut, and Ronald, Waverly; two stepdaughters, Judy and Kathy Hines of the home; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. William Criss, 835 E. 13th; four brothers, Clarence, Topeka, Gene, Oakley, Melvin and Marvin, Perry; five sisters, Mrs. Velma Fowler, Grantville, Mrs. Ruth Cole, Arizona, Mrs. Ruby Powers, Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Mildred Simmons, 2409 W. Ninth, and Mrs. Margaret Kempter, First and Michigan. Mr. Grandstaff was born May 9, 1925, in Perry, and lived most of his life in Lawrence. He was a member of the Lawrence Police Department while living here. He was serving as personnel manager for the city of Cedar Rapids when he was killed. He was a World War II veteran. - - Memorial -- CLAUDE M. GRANDSTAFF--Born--May 9, 1925, Perry, Kansas--DIED--August 1, 1970, Cedar Rapids, Iowa--FUNERAL SERVICE--Wednesday, August 5, 1970 at 10:00 a.m., Rumsey Funeral Home Chapel--OFFICIANT--Rev. Edwin Price--VOCALIST--Mr. Richard Wright--ORGANIST--Mrs. Maurice Clarkson--INTERMENT--Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry, Kansas--CASKETBEARERS--Ora Hess, Virgil Foust, Merle McClure, Vernon Harrell, Clovis Lathrom, Clark Brubaker. Topeka Capital-Journal, Monday, August 3, 1970

Cora Bell grandstaff Meek - Age 99, 1821 E. 21st, Topeka, KS, formerly of Grantville, died Friday, Dec. 26, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Dec. 14, 1887, at Low Wassie, Mo., the daughter of John Howard and Ellen Norris Grandstaff.  She lived in the Topeka area for 40 years, the Perry community for 20 years, and the Grantville community 12 years before returning to Topeka. Mrs. Meek was a member of the Baptist Church in Exchange, Mo. While living in Perry she attended the Perry Christian Church. She was married to Joseph E. Copeland, who preceded her in death. She later married Shirley Robert Meek, who also preceded her in death.  She also was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd Copeland, in December 1970, and by a grandson, Louis Copeland. Survivors include three daughters, Clarice Gustafson, Topeka, Irene Waldee, Austin, Minn., and Sylvia Ingenthron, Grantville; a brother, Arthur Grandstaff, Birch Tree, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Phelps, Birch Tree, Mo; 23 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Davidson Chapel.  Burial will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Perry.  Mrs. Meek will lie in state after 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends and relatives from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in care of the funeral home.   Topeka Capital-Journal, Sunday, December, 28, 1986. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood.

DANNY RAY GRANDSTAFF - Born November 7, 1965 at Alton, Missouri to James Grandstaff and Donna (Greer) Grandstaff. Danny passed away June 4, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 40 years. Danny was united in marriage to Julie Rana (Thompson) Grandstaff on December 7, 1985 and to this union three children were born Jerry Ray Grandstaff, Kendra Rose Grandstaff and Austin Ruel Grandstaff. Danny is preceded in death by his sister Shelley Rene Grandstaff, his father James Merle Grandstaff, his grandfather Dewey Greer, grandparents Merle and Frances Grandstaff. Danny is survived by his wife Julie Grandstaff of Birch Tree, Missouri; his three children Jerry Grandstaff of Mountain View, Missouri; Kendra Grandstaff of Birch Tree, Missouri and Austin Grandstaff of Birch Tree, Missouri; his mother Donna Grandstaff of Birch Tree, Missouri; his sister Stacy Alcorn and husband Travis of Birch Tree, Missouri; and his grandmother Cordell Greer of Birch Tree, Missouri. Danny had seven nieces and nephews who meant the world to him. His whole life was family and friends. Knowing him meant loving him. He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. Graveside services were held Monday, June 12, 2006 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Birch Tree, Missouri. The family has requested that donations be made at the Birch Tree Bank in lieu of flowers to help with funeral expenses.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

EDWARD G. GRANDSTAFF – Died Nov 15, 1932. Edward Garfield GRANDSTAFF was struck by an automobile and instantly killed on State Highway 10, about a half mile west of Perry KS, Tuesday morning. GRANDSTAFF had started from home on the TRANT farm, at about 8 o'clock, and was walking along the highway, and a car driven by W. E. ELLIS, traveling in the same direction, struck him, GRANDSTAFF's body was hurled to the pavement. At the time a snow storm was raging and it is thought GRANDSTAFF had his ears muffled and did not hear the approaching car. After striking GRANDSTAFF, ELLIS stopped his car and hailed other cars to have them notify doctors and officers. He assisted in every way possible and stayed in Perry until he was exonerated by the coroner. ELLIS's version of the accident was that he saw GRANDSTAFF walking east and at about the center of the concrete slab. He appeared to have his hands in his pockets. Ellis blew his horn first and then blew a whistle attached to the exhaust pipe. GRANDSTAFF continued walking and in an instant before the car reached him GRANDSTAFF turned his head to look at the car and at the same time apparently stepped in front of it. There were no witnesses. The body was taken to KUHL's store and Sheriff AULL notified. Upon arriving here the coroner was called. He found that the accident was unavoidable and Ellis exonerated. GRANDSTAFF 's neck and both legs were broken. The remains were taken to PEEBLERS undertaking parlor in Topeka. Mr. ELLIS is connected with the Mead Investment Company of Topeka and a brother-in-law of Governor PAULEN. He carried casualty insurance and a representative of that company was here during the investigation. Edward G. GRANDSTAFF was born in Shannon County, Mo., January 12, 1885, where he had continuously resided until five years ago when he moved with his family to Perry. He was married to Maude REMBY 22 years ago. He is survived by widow, ten children, Clarence, Velma, Delmar, Melvin, Marvin, Ruby, Mildred, Milton, and Marguerite, all of the home; five brothers, Louis GRANDSTAFF, Salem Mo.; Clarence, Arthur, Oran and Ernest GRANDSTAFF of Birch Tree, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle FRY, and Mrs. Gladys PHELPS, Birch Tree, Mo., and Mrs. S. R. MEEKS, Perry. Funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Methodist Church, a Mr. Ross of Kansas City to officiate. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Note: Alternate date of birth is Feb. 6, 1886.  Sources for this information: Willa Grandstaff Norwood, granddaughter. 

ELIZA ELLEN NORRIS GRANDSTAFF - Born 4 Oct. 1865 in Aid Twp Lawrence Co OH. She was the sixth child and fifth daughter of Joseph and Mary Frances (HARRISON) NORRIS. On 31 August 1884 Ellen married John Howard GRANDSTAFF at her father’s home on Mill Creek, Carter Co MO. Rev. William SARTIN officiated. Ellen and John raised their family in Carter and Shannon Counties. In later years they lived in the Low Wassie community east of Winona, MO near her sister Mary Catherine’s family. Their children were: Edward, married Maude REMBY; Cora married 1) Joe COPELAND; 2) Shirley MEEKS; Louis Leroy married Cora SARTIN; Clarence married 1) Flossie ALLEN; 2) Goldie SUMMERS; 3) Florence MURPHY; Myrtle married Tal FRY; Ernest married 1) Louella DEVORE; 2) Mary MURPHY; John Oran married Opal Anthal OLIVER; James Arthur married Rosetta PERKINS; and Gladys married 1) Edward DEVORE; 2) Goldman PHELPS. Ellen died 9 Jan 1929 and was buried near their farm in the Low Wassie Community, now called Clark-Whitworth Cemetery. John Howard followed his wife in death on 31 Dec 1937. He is buried beside her. Source for this information: Norris Family History Book.  

FRANCES MARIE JOHNSON GRANDSTAFF - Died August 3, 2002 after a lengthy illness, at the Birch View Nursing Home in Birch Tree, MO. She was 79 years old. Frances was born June 26, 1923 at Birch Tree, MO to Joseph and Josephine JOHNSON. She was married to Merle GRANDSTAFF on February 26, 1939. To this union six children were born. They are Reva MILEY, of Winona; Lynda BARNES, of Birch Tree; Kenneth GRANDSTAFF of Eminence; Gerald GRANDSTAFF of Oklahoma; and James GRANDSTAFF and Lola SIMS, who preceded her in death. She is survived by four children, 10 grand children, 12 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. After the death of her husband in 1973 Frances returned to school and received a license in nursing. She worked for several years caring for the elderly. Frances loved to travel and was able to travel throughout the United States and Europe. She loved to cook, quilt and do for others. She will be so missed by all who loved her. Visitation was held Tuesday, August 6 at the Birch Tree Funeral Home. Burial immediately followed at the Berea Mennonite Cemetery in Birch Tree. Arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home.   Sources for this information: Willa Grandstaff Norwood. MERLE ALVIN GRANDSTAFF - Son of William Clarence and Flossie (ALLEN) GRANDSTAFF was born Jan. 17, 1919 at Low Wassie, Mo. and departed this life on June 7, 1973, at Veterans’ Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Butler Co MO. On February 26, 1939 he married to Frances Marie JOHNSON and to this union 6 children were born, namely: Lola SIMS, Hillsboro, Mo.; Reva MILEY of Winona, Mo.; James GRANDSTAFF, Pottersville, Mo.; Kenneth GRANDSTAFF, of the home; Lynda BARNES, Birch Tree, MO.; and Gerald GRANDSTAFF, of the home. This home was also blessed with 7 grandchildren. Merle was baptized at an early age and in later years renewed his faith in the Lord. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was preceded in death by one sister and his mother. Besides his loving wife and sons and daughters, he leaves to mourn his passing; his father, Clarence GRANDSTAFF, also half-sisters; Mary BRADSHAW, of Birch Tree, MO.; Wanda RICHARDSON, Kansas City, MO., two sisters, Opal BATES of Las Vegas, Nevada, Lola MARTIN of Warrenton, Oregon, one brother, Oran GRANDSTAFF, who has made his life with Merle and family. He leaves also three uncles, a host of nephews and nieces, and other relatives and many friends. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery. NOTE: Name is spelled Merrill A. Grandstaff on his tombstone.

GLADYS EDNA GRANDSTAFF DEVORE PHELPS - IN MEMORY - Born May 17, 1905, died Feb. 2, 1987. Daughter of John Howard Grandstaff and Eliza Ellen Norris. She married Edward DeVore; son Loren DeVore. She married Goldman Phelps, children Jacqueline Henry, Teddy Eugene Phelps, Donna Sue Atkins and Dwight Edward Phelps. Services held Feb. 5, 1987 at Duncan Funeral Chapel of Birch Tree with Rev. Truman Pulliam officiating. Music by Mrs. Naomi Spence, soloist. Pallbearers were Lester H. Grandstaff, Johnny Ray Cooley, LeRoy Grandstaff, Clinton Sanders, Larry Rutledge and Jim Grandstaff. Interment at Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.  Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood.

IVA AGNES WILLIAMSON GRANDSTAFF - Age 73, Perry KS, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1994 at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Grandstaff retired in 1981 from Matthews Hardware Store in Perry where she had been a bookkeeper and sales clerk. She was born Jun. 1, 1921 in Perry, the daughter of Elmer and Iva Thompson Williamson. She was a lifelong resident of Perry. Mrs. Grandstaff was a member of the Perry Christian Church. She was married to Melvin J. 'Mutt' Grandstaff on Oct. 12, 1942 in Lawrence. He survives. Other survivors include three sisters, Margaret Vannatten, Perry; Wilma Metzger, Wichita; and Mary Davis, Batesville AR. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Barnett Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Perry. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.  -  IN MEMORY - Iva Agnes Grandstaff - Jun. 1, 1921 - Dec. 6, 1994. Perry KS - Topeka KS. Services: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 1994. Barnett Funeral Home, Oskaloosa KS. Clergy: Rev. Richard Souter, Rev. Larry Wright. Music: 'Mansion Over The Hilltop', 'I Know Who Holds Tomorrow.' Midge Lobb, Organist; Bonnie Dugan and Millie Fergus, Duet. Casket bearers: Melvin Grandstaff, Marvin Grandstaff, Steven Grandstaff, Ronald Metzger, Gary Metzger, Chris Annis. Honorary casket bearers: Ronald Grandstaff, Dale Fowler, Kevin Barney, Greg Thompson, Bob Orr, Larry Matthews, Chris Jernberg, Dick Thompson. Interment: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry KS. Barnett Funeral Home, P O Box 416, 820 Liberty, Oskaloosa KS. THE TOPEKA CAPITAL JOURNAL. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood.

JAMES ARTHUR GRANDSTAFF - IN MEMORY - Born Nov. 28, 1902; passed away Feb. 21, 1987.  Son of John Howard Grandstaff and Eliza Ellen Norris. Married Rosetta Perkins 23 May 1923. Father of Chester Vernon Grandstaff and Donald Lee Grandstaff. Services held Feb. 25, 1987 at 1 pm at Duncan Funeral Chapel, Birch Tree Shannon Co MO with Rev. Ralph Kerley officiating. Pallbearers: Masons, David Bowden, Curt Campbell, Jim Bockman, Eddie Reed, Glen Bockman, Cecil McGary, Jack Wester, Fred Enloe. Music: Glenna Grandstaff, Ethel Grandstaff, Connie Grandstaff, Brenda Grandstaff. Interment at Oak Forest Cemeter, Birch Tree, under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood.

JAMES MERLE ‘JIM’ GRANDSTAFF - Born to ‘Merle’ Alvin and ‘Frances’ Marie (JOHNSON) GRANDSTAFF in Shannon Co MO on April 21, 1947, and departed this life on February 14, 1995, at the age of 47 years. He was preceded in death by his father Merle and an infant daughter, Shelly. Jim was a member of the Birch Tree United Methodist Church. Jim is survived by his wife, Donna (GREER) GRANDSTAFF, his children Danny and Julie GRANDSTAFF and Stacy GRANDSTAFF; five grandchildren, Jerry, Stoney, Kendra, Austin and Kerah. He is also survived by his mother, Frances, of Birch Tree MO; his brothers and sisters, Lola SIMMS and Jerry GRANDSTAFF of Oklahoma; Reva MILEY of Eminence MO; Kenny GRANDSTAFF and Linda BARNES of Birch Tree; and a host of loving in-laws, nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were held February 17, 1995 at the United Methodist Church in Birch Tree with Rev. Carolyn COLE officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

MARGARET PAULINE 'CONNIE' GRANDSTAFF KEMPTER - Age 55, formerly of Lawrence Douglas Co KS, died Tuesday at her home in Las Vegas NV. She was born Marh 26, 1928 at Lecompton Douglas Co KS, the daughter of Edward Garfield Grandstaff & Maude Elizabeth Remby. She live most of her life in Lawrence. She married Kenneth Grover Kempter. She lived with her daughter in Mesa AZ a few years ago and more recently moved to Las Vegas. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and attended school in Lawrence. Survivors include three daughters, Christy Busby and Kelly Cluff, both of Las Vegas, and Pennie Harp, Tucson AZ, and two granddaughters. No information on the time of service was available this morning. Lawrence Journal-World, Friday, Dec. 9, 1983.

Marvin 'Cotton' Grandstaff - Age 63, Perry, died Monday at his home of an apparent heart attack. He was born Dec. 7, 1919, in Winona, Mo., the son of Edward and Maude Remby Grandstaff.  He lived in Perry since 1924. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was employed at Jack's Garage in Perry where he worked more than 45 years.  He was a bus driver for Perry-Lecompton schools more than 36 years. He was a member of Perry Post No. 114 of the American Legion, and Perry Lodge No. 415, AF&AM, both in Perry. He was married to Mary L. Shaw Oct. 15, 1942, in Desoto.  She survives. Other survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Velma Fowler, Grantville, Mrs. Ruth Cole, Washington state, Mrs. Ruby Powers, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mrs. Margaret Kempter, Mesa, Ariz., and Mrs. Mildred Simmons , El Paso, Texas; and three brothers, Clarence Grandstaff, Osage City, and Delmar Grandstaff and Melvin Grandstaff, both of Perry. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Perry American Legion Building. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery at Perry.  Relatives and friends will meet at Hampton-Barnett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday after which the casket will be closed.  Memorial contribution may be made to the American Heart Association. - IN MEMORY OF--Marvin 'Cotton' Grandstaff--BORN--December 7, 1919--ENTERED INTO REST--February 21, 1983--SERVICES FROM--Perry American Legion Building-Perry, Kansas-Thursday, February 24, 1983--2:00 p.m.--LAST RESTING PLACE--Oak Ridge Cemetery-Perry,  Ks.-OFFICIATING--Rev. James Bailey--PIANIST--Mrs... Mary Kay  Hurd--SOLOIST--Mrs.... Helen Hamm--CASKET BEARERS--Larry Mathews-Deloros, Sherman-Don Hurd- Ira Ross- Reisel Jones- Roy Dunnaway--HONORARY CASKET BEARER--Dallas Bedford-Jasper Dunnaway-Jim Yost-Bruce Berns-Victor Thompson-Mel Lang-Bill Culver--GRAVESIDE SERVICES CONDUCTED BY--Perry American Legion Post 114--Services Conducted by - Hampton-Barnett Funeral Home-Oskaloosa, Kansas. Topeka Capital-Journal, February 22, 1983. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood.

NOT AN OBITUARY - Veteran Perry bus driver ready to roll on final run. by Jeff Collins, J-W Staff writer Perry--At 3 p.m. sharp, the 13 buses all rolled away from the bus barn and headed for the entrance of Perry-Lecompton High School. Students soon filed out of the school's glass doors and began mounting the shiny yellow busses. After a few minutes, they pulled away, three of them going directly to the Perry Elementary School.  Again a stream of students filed on board. Next door, an electric clock flashed the time and temperature (46 degrees at 3:15 p.m.) as about 15 grade schoolers piled into USD 343 Bus No. 7. 'Hi, Cotton,' one dark-haired girl said to her driver as climbed aboard. The driver, M.E. 'Cotton' Grandstaff, interrupted his reply to a reporter's question to return the salutation. About 55 students ride on Grandstaff's bus, out of a total of 600 bused daily in the Perry-Lecompton school district, 13 miles northwest of Lawrence. And at age 62, the slight 5-foot-11-inch man knows his charges well.  He's been driving a bus for 36 years in Perry and considers the children he chauffeurs between school and home to be the most precious cargo a driver can haul. 'They're children.  You love 'em and you can't replace 'em,' he said, explaining the reason for his attitude. But beginning Monday, a new driver will take over Grandstaff's route, and 'Cotton' will hang up his driving gloves.  After 36 years on the route from Perry to Grantville, Grandstaff will make his final run on Friday. 'I started driving in October 1945,' he said during a recent interview, dressed in his habitual overalls and baseball cap.  Now the time has come for him to retire from driving, he said. 'I'm going on 37 years.  That's long enough,' he simply said. But parents, students, district officials and fellow bus drivers won't let 'Cotton' slip away unnoticed. Last month, the Perry-Lecompton School board designated Friday as  'Cotton Grandstaff Day,' and the district is planning a fair degree of pomp and circumstance to go with it. For example, parents and students at Perry and Grantville elementary schools are awarding him plaques in honor of his years of service, according to Shepherd. And fellow drivers plan to decorate his bus and hold a small get-together Friday morning after they run their routes, the superintendent said. A native of Winona, Mo., Grandstaff moved to Perry with his family in 1924. By then it already was 'Cotton'-- a nickname inspired by the white hair he had at age 6. The white hair of Grandstaff's youth eventually took on a darker shade but it recently regained its white hue.  But not because he finds today's youth exasperating. Although Grandstaff and his wife never had any children of their own, Grandstaff claims that 'most all of them (who ride his bus) feel like they're mine, really.' He started driving a bus after returning from World War II, where he served as a Marine in the South Pacific.  He took the driving job, he said, to supplement his job as a service station employee. When he first started, I hauled everybody west of Perry,' he said.  'I made two trips in the morning and two at night.' He since has seen buses get bigger--and the heaters get better--and he has seen his driver's pay increase from $70 a month to its current monthly level of $462. But he never got tired of the challenge, he said.  'I don't mean to brag, but for me the snow, the drifts, never got too deep,' he said.  'You look back there and you got 60 kids, and the roads are slick, you know what kind of responsibility you got too.' Fellow drivers, who must manage in all kinds of weather without the benefit of radios, said that they relied on Grandstaff when the weather got rough. 'We're going to miss him,' said Jane Dunnaway, one of two Perry drivers who works with Grandstaff on the Grantville route.  'He keeps track of us, and he keeps us on time.' Another driver, Teresa Tyron, also of Perry, added, 'All the kids will tell you he's the best driver there is.' Shepherd said that because Grandstaff was so reliable and got along so well with the students, the district will have a hard time finding a replacement that can fill his shoes. 'Anybody who worked with us that long and is a good employee is always going to be missed,' he said.  'It's never easy to replace somebody that's done a good job for you.' But Carl Kester, an eighth-grader from Rt. 1, Grantville, may have summed it up best. 'I don't want to get rid of him,' he said.  'I'd say he's about our best bus driver. Lawrence Journal World, Thursday, December 10, 1981. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood.

MELVIN JAMES 'MUTT' GRANDSTAFF - Age 84, Perry KS, died Sunday, June 30, 2002 at a Topeka nursing home. He was born May 29, 1918 at Winona Shannon Co MO, son of Edward Grandstaff and Maude Remby. Mutt spent most of his life in Perry. He had worked for Sheahan & Degan Electric in Topeka and was later an inventory controller for Shrake Electric in Topeka for 20 years. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U S Marine Corps. He received the Purple Heart Medal. He was a 50-year member of Post No. 142 of the American Legion of Perry KS. He married Iva Agnes Williamson Oct. 13, 1942 at Lawrence Douglas Co KS. She died Dec. 6, 1994. Survivors include a brother, Delmar 'Gene' Grandstaff, Perry KS; sisters Velma Fowler, Tonganoxie Nursing Home, Tonganoxie Wyandotte Co KS; Ruby Powers, Hiawatha IA, and Ruth Cole, address unavailable. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. at Barnett Funeral Home, Oskaloosa KS. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Perry. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice or American Diabetes Association. FUNERAL CARD - In Loving Memory of Melvin James 'Mutt' Grandstaff. Date of birth May 29, 1918, Winona MO. Date of death June 30, 2002, Topeka KS. Services 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4, 2002, Barnett Funeral Chapel, Oskaloosa KS. Officiating Rev. Richard Souter. Music 'Amazing Grace', 'The Old Rugged Cross' and 'How Great Thou Art.' Logan Barnett, Guitarist & Vocalist; Rose & Laura Souter, Duet Special. Casket bearers, Curtis Annis, Ronald Metzger, Melvin Grandstaff, Chris Jernberg, Gary Metzger, Ronald Grandstaff. Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry KS. TOPEKA CAPITAL JOURNAL, JUL. 2, 2002. - NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, May 31, 2003, 10:30 a.m. The late Melvin Grandstaff (Owner). Stebbins Auction Service. Misc. Household and Tools.   Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood.

OPAL ANTHAL OLIVER GRANDSTAFF - Daughter of the late John and Etta OLIVER, was born July 23, 1907 at Van Buren, Carter Co MO and departed this life July 16, 1968 at her home in Birch Tree Shannon Co MO at the age of 60 years 11 months and 23 days. She was united in marriage to John Oren GRANDSTAFF on May 24, 1923. To this union six children were born: four daughters, Mrs. Elree RUTLEDGE and Mrs. George SARTIN of Birch Tree Shannon Co MO; Mrs. Johnny Ivan COOLEY and Mrs. Ernie YEARWOOD of Winona Shannon Co MO; two sons, Lester Howard GRANDSTAFF of Birch Tree Shannon Co MO and Vester Leroy GRANDSTAFF of West Plains Howell Co MO. She accepted Christ as her Savior many years ago and united with the Birch Tree Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member until death. She was preceded in death by one great grandchild. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of the home in Birch Tree; the six children, 28 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Ruby SHELBY of San Francisco CA; one brother, Leonard OLIVER, also of California; many other relatives and a great host of friends. She was a faithful and loving wife, mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed. Her greatest desire was to see her children and their families serve the same God she served, and for them all to meet her in Heaven. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 19, 1968 at 1:00 p.m. in the Birch Valley Baptist Church with Rev. H. BERRY, Rev. ____(unclear), and Dr. K. O’BANION officiating. Interment was in the Oak Forest Cemetery, Birch Tree, Shannon Co MO. All arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree and Mountain View MO.   Contributed by Donita Barkley.

ORAN OSCAR GRANDSTAFF - Son of William ‘Clarence’ GRANDSTAFF and Flossie (ALLEN) GRANDSTAFF, was born at Low Wassie Shannon Co MO on October 15, 1917. He departed this life Sunday, December 21, 1975 at Poplar Bluff Butler Co MO, at the age of 58 years, 2 months and 6 days. He served in the Armed Forces of this country for five years during World War II. He was a resident of Shannon County for most of his life. He was baptized into the First Baptist Church recently. He was preceded in death by his mother, Flossie GRANDSTAFF, one sister, Nadine LEE, one brother, Merle GRANDSTAFF. He leaves to mourn his passing, his father, Clarence GRANDSTAFF, his stepmother, Florence (ROUTH) GRANDSTAFF, fours sisters, Opal BATES, of Las Vegas NV, Lola MARTIN, of Warrenton OR, Mary BRADSHAW, of Birch Tree MO, Wanda RICHISON, of Birch Tree MO; two stepbrothers, two stepsisters, a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

VELMA EDNA GRANDSTAFF FOWLER - Age 88, Tonganoxie Wyandotte Co KS, died Dec. 19, 2002, at a Tonganoxie care center. She was born Jan. 9, 1914 at Low Wassie Shannon Co MO, daughter of Edward G. Grandstaff & Maude E. Remby. She moved with her family to Perry KS at the age of 10 and graduated from Perry High School in 1933. She lived in Jefferson County until 1991 when she moved to Kansas City KS. Mrs. Fowler was a member of the Grandview Christian Church in Kansas City KS. She married Everett E. Fowler on Sep. 27, 1934 at Oskaloosa KS. He died Dec. 19, 1990. Mrs. Fowler was also preceded in death by three grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Dale Fowler, Perry KS, and Wayne Fowler, Topeka KS; three daughters, Phyllis Rice, Kansas City KS, Doris Brown, Topeka, and Betty Dix, Bonner Springs KS; a brother, Gene Grandstaff, Perry KS; two sisters, Ruth Cole, Seattle WA, and Ruby Powers, Hiawatha IA; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Perry KS. Mrs. Fowler will lie in state at Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka after noon today. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to Grandview Christian Church, Catholic Charities Hospice, the Tonganoxie Nursing Center or the charity of the donor's choice, and sent in care of the funeral home 1035 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka KS.  The Topeka Capital Journal Dec. 20, 2002. - IN LOVING MEMORY - of Velma Fowler, born Jan. 19, 1914, Low Wassie MO, passed away Dec. 19, 2002, Tonganoxie KS. Graveside service Sat., Dec. 21, 11 a.m., Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry KS. Officiating clergy, Rev. Dennis Davenport, Grandview Christian Church, Shawnee KS. 'My Mother's Hands - I looked at her hands, so wrinkled and old, I thought as I looked, what a strange story they told. Of labor and toil, and service and love, she had given to all, like an angel above. And I thought of the time she had rocked me to sleep, her hand soft as down, as she patted my cheek. And of the many wonderful things she had done, e're the span of her noble life as run. They seemed to portray that for which she stands, there's nothing as lovely as my mother's hands.'  'For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, for whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16.' On behalf of the family we wish to express their gratitude for your kindness evidenced in thought and deed and for your presence at this memorial service. Davidson Funeral Home, Topeka KS. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood.

LELAND THOMAS GRANT - Born November 24, 1903 in Polk Co MO, the youngest son of Charles and Sarah (CURL) GRANT, and departed this life February 11, 1984 at Doctor’s Hospital in Poplar Bluff at the age of eighty years. He was married to June G. HOLLIS of Fremont MO on March 23, 1932 in Springfield MO. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Lelia June SMITH of Seattle WA, and Mary Lou MARCUS of Ventura CA; three sons, Dale GRANT of Bowie MD, Raymond GRANT of Richmond VA, and Donald GRANT of Groveport OH; one sister, Gladys FORGEY of Fair Play MO; twenty-one grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers. He had lived in the Washington DC area from 1934 until 1975. He was employed for many years by the Railway Express Agency. He and his wife retired in 1975 and moved to Winona. Memorial services were held Wednesday, February 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Brother Jack STEVENS officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Site Cemetery at Fremont under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
 
MARVIN LEE GRANT - Born May 1, 1935 at Monticello, AR the son of Ida Lee Grant and departed this life on June 19, 1989 at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, MO at the age of 54 years. He was married to Linda Holloway on February 26, 1966 at Fordyce, Arkansas and to this union four children were born. He is survived by his parents, Ida Lee and step-father, Sherwood Lambert of Fordyce, Arkansas; his wife, Linda, of the home; one son, Bobby Lee Grant and wife, Lisa, of Fordyce, Arkansas; three daughters, Brenda Marlene Fears and husband, Ronald, of Fordyce, Arkansas; Angela Danette Sartin and husband, Dan; and Tracy Lynn Grant of Winona, MO; five sisters, Reba Elliott, Lovie Estes, Jean Cornett, Bernice Counts, all of Fordyce, Arkansas; and Oneida Ballance of Leola, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Mark, Michael, Brett, Jessica, and Joshua. Marvin had attended Delaware Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Friday, June 23, at 3:30 pm at Duncan Funeral Chapel at Winona with Rev. Victor Elliott officiating.  Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. 

TRACY LYNN GRANT - Born December 21, 1971 at Mountain View MO, the daughter of Marvin Lee and Linda Nadine (HOLLOWAY) GRANT. She passed away June 24, 1993, at Birch Tree MO, at the age of 21 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Lee GRANT, on June 19, 1989. She is survived by her mother, Linda, of the home in Winona MO; one brother, Bobby Lee and wife Anita of Winona MO; two sisters, Brenda Marlene FEARS and husband Ronald; and Angela Danette SARTIN and husband Danny, both of Fordyce AR; her grandmother, Ida Lee LAMBERT and step grandfather Sherwood LAMBERT of Fordyce AR; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Monday, June 28, 1993, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona MO with Rev. Jim ESKEW officiating. Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.  Sources for this information:  The Current Wave.

MICHAEL ANDREW GRAY - Beloved son of William GRAY and Mrs. Janis BECKER, and stepson of Rosalee GRAY, was born on September 1, 1963, and departed this life on November 28, 1974, along with his stepbrother, Dennis PYATT. Michael leaves to mourn his passing his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. William GRAY, and mother, Mrs. Janis BECKER; two brothers, Willie and Sam GRAY; three sisters, Kathy, Patricia and Becky; also one stepbrother, Daniel PYATT; one stepsister, Kimberly PYATT, all of the home. He also leaves to mourn his passing his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl LAVALL, as well as his aunts and uncles. Although Michael was only 11 years old, he had many good friends and classmates who will sadly miss him.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

ODIS ‘DINK’ GRAY - Age 80, Winona, passed away Feb. 24, 1993. He was born Feb. 27, 1912, the son of George Washington and Lula (BROWN) GRAY, who preceded him in death. He was married Nov. 11, 1939, to Addah Ethel BYRNES, who preceded him in death in 1984. Survivors include one son, Lex GRAY, Winona; one daughter, Shire Faye BILL, Alton; one stepson, Cletus RUSSELL, Fort Smith AR; one stepdaughter, Joy Ann ELLIS, Indianapolis IN; two brothers, Nolen GRAY, Nimmons AR; and Dee GRAY, Doniphan MO; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were Feb. 24, 1993 in the Clary Chapel at Alton MO with Brother J. R. WILES officiating. Interment was in Hickory Grove Cemetery under the direction of Clary Funeral Home of Alton.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

Edwin Robert Greear - Born to Robert Lee Greear and Susan Rosine (Hoskinson) Greear, June 6, 1926 in Adams County, Iowa. He passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at St. Johns Regional Health Center Springfield, MO making his age 81 years 7 months and 1 week. Edwin served in the United States Army Infantry October 10, 1944 through December 29, 1946. Edwin was united in marriage to Thela Margaree Brawley on November 8, 1947 at Eminence, MO making their union together 60 years. They were blessed with 7 children. Edwin was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Susan; brothers, Orval (Jack), Vernon, Elza, and Ralph, sisters, Bernice, Ethel and Viola (Billie), and 1 granddaughter Rebecca Smith. Edwin is survived by his wife Thela of Summersville, MO; his children, Susan and husband Dr. Donald Womack of Houston, MO; Marjorie and husband Jim Smith of Yukon, MO; Larry Greear and wife Judy of Summersville, MO; Loeta and husband Jack Killough of Plumerville, AR; Cathy and husband Ronald Tuttle of Summersville, MO; David Greear and wife Gloria of Colonial Beach, VA and Sharlene of Eminence, MO; 17 grandchildren, Kevin Womack; Donnie Womack and wife Shelly; Jamie Smith and wife Jessica; Valerie Smith; Deborah Beiller and husband Tony, and Stephanie Smith; Jason Greear and wife Lisa; Jodie Barnes and husband Barry; Jennifer Killough; Mandy Cameron and husband Jason; John Killough; Christina Conner and husband Michael; Keith Tuttle and wife Kristin; Shari Tuttle; Daniel Pray; and Gabriel Pray; 13 great grandchildren, Jeanie, Megan, Alyssia, Ally, Paige, Caitlin, Brianna, Garrett, Kasey, Garrin, Tanner, Brookelynn, and Anthony. Edwin is also survived by one sister, Lena Mullins of Bloomsdale, MO; 2 sisters-in-law, Ruth Ross and Beulah Brawley or Summersville, MO and one brother-in-law Ralph Bay of Collinsville, IL, and a host of nieces and nephews. Edwin was baptized at Alley Springs in 1956 and was a member of the First Baptist Church at Summersville, MO. He worked in and around Summersville in the timber business working for several different employers. He retired while working for his son-in-law Ronald Tuttle as a log cutter in 1989. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Services were held Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Oscar Cunningham officiating. Interment and full Military rites were held at Flat Rock Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

RALPH ALLEN GREEAR - Born February 4, 1920, near Summersville MO, the son of Robert and Susan GREEAR. He departed this life on July 13, 1994, at his home near Summersville, at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 9 days. He was united in marriage to Vida BRAWLEY on May 1, 1948 at Eminence MO. To this union five daughters were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, his eldest daughter, Joyce, and one brother, Vernon. He is survived by his wife, Vida, of the home near Summersville MO; four daughters: Glenda SCHWEIGHAUSER and husband James of Summersville MO; Donna BLAUVELT and husband Dennis of Conway MO; Sandra LEUBBERT and husband Dennis of Jefferson City MO; and Carolyn COOK and husband Keith, also of Jefferson City MO; seven grandchildren, Denis JENSEN and husband Jay; and Terry, Neil and Amber BLAUVELT, all of Conway MO; Matthew COOK, and Eric and Nathan LUEBBERT, all of Jefferson City MO; and one great grandchild, Jaena JENSEN of Conway MO; three sisters, Ethel KAISER of Hazelwood MO; Viola BYRNE of Granite City IL; and Lena MULLINS of Bloomsdale MO; two brothers, Elza GREEAR of West Plains MO; and Ed GREEAR of Summersville MO; and a host of relatives and friends. Ralph served in the CCC Camp and in the Air Force during World War II. He lived most of his life near Summersville working on the farm and timber work. He gave his life to the Lord in 1954, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Summersville, Ralph was a caring friend and neighbor, a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were held July 16, 1994, at the First Baptist Church in Summersville with Rev. William F. CARTER and Rev. Phil JESTER officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

ELSIE GERALDINE GREEN - Daughter of the late Charles Henry and Malva Elizabeth (Edgmond) Michel was born at Marionville, Missouri, April 26, 1915 and passed away, Thursday, May 4, 2006 at the home of Gordon and Lavonne Green's where she resided for the past 11 years, making her age 91 years and 8 days. She was united in marriage to Chester Green, October 9, 1932 at Hartshorn, MO at the home of the Justice of the Peace, Jefferson Sullivan, making their union together 46 years. To their union 3 children were born, Gloria Irene; Gordon Lynn, and Leo Glenn