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

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

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

DAVID 'PAUL' FISHER was born April 28, 1937 at Thomasville, MO the son of William Fisher and Mary (Denning) Fisher. He passed away May 2, 2015 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 78 years. Paul was united in marriage to Ellen June Voyles on September 11, 1956 at Van Buren, MO and to this union four children were born. Paul was preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Fisher; four brothers Henry Fisher, Frank Fisher, Jess Fisher, and Herman Fisher; and three sisters Minnie Fisher, Irene Fisher, and Rosalie Vermillion. Paul is survived by his wife Ellen Fisher of Winona, MO; two sons Gary Fisher and wife Kerry of Winona, MO, William Paul “Bill” Fisher and wife Angie of Winona, MO; two daughters Brenda Chaney and husband Danny of Birch Tree, MO and Linda Youngblood and husband Hank of Winona, MO; one sister Ruby French of Poplar Bluff, MO; one brother Bob Fisher and wife Linda of Winona, MO; 14 grandchildren Brian Chaney, Sarah Chaney, Larry Cowen, Savanna Neal, Jeremy Fisher, Brandy Fisher, Sasha Young, Tiffany Fisher, Keesha Fisher, Jarin Paul Fisher, Christina Wallace, Erica Gunnison, William Ryan Fisher, and Austin Fisher; 16 great grandchildren Bethanie Chaney, Kiley Cowen, Bryer Cowen, Skyler Fisher, Leium Fisher, Bayleigh Perkins, Bryleigh Perkins, Zahra Young, Kadence Young, Ashton Young, Kinley Young, Brayden Jungferman, Gage Cochran, Ryleigh Fisher, Paysen Fisher and William Keaton Fisher; and a host of other family and friends. Paul lived in the Winona area most of his life. He began working at an early age, and worked at area sawmills. He worked for Paramount Cap Factory in Winona, MO for many years before he retired. After retirement, Paul enjoyed working with the Green Thumb Program through the Forestry Service. Paul enjoyed spending time listening to the scanner and talking on the CB, where he was known as the “Red Bird.” He enjoyed spending time with his dogs Rascal, and his favorite, Candy. In earlier years, Paul enjoyed fishing and squirrel hunting with his family and friends. Paul enjoyed playing cards, and always looked forward to a good game of Poker. He enjoyed going to the area farmers markets and visiting with everyone. Paul enjoyed playing horseshoes with friends and family. Many remember Paul for his talent playing the harmonica. His family and friends loved to listen to him. Paul and Ellen shared 58 years together, and he visited Ellen almost every day for the past three years she has been in a nursing home. Paul was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 1PM - 3PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 3PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO. Interment will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona, MO

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SHIRLEY FLETCHER - Age 83, of Birch Tree, MO, departed this life on March 28, 2013 at Willow Care Nursing Home, Willow Springs, Missouri. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 19, 1929, to parents, Floyd and Viola Fletcher. She spent the first eighteen years of her life at Houghton Lake, graduating from Houghton Lake High School in 1948. Shirley accepted Christ as her Savior in August, 1944, was baptized and joined the Houghton Lake Bible Church, where her mother was a charter member. After graduating from high school, she went to Detroit and attended the Detroit Bible Institute, graduating in 1952. In Shirley's growing up years, Ruth Allen played an important part as a Spiritual Mentor. When Ruth and her folks moved to Missouri in 1949, they were missed. When Shirley graduated, Ruth asked if she would come and work with her in Missouri. After much prayer and soul searching, she felt the Lord leading in this direction. So, in June, 1952, Shirley joined Ruth in the work. They taught Bible School in many rural communities, helped at Hammond's Mill Bible Camp for over 60 years, taught Sunday School, and visited many rural schools giving a Bible Story to many children who never attended Sunday School. They also taught several Women's Bible Classes. They gave many hours volunteering in nursing homes, and gave the Word to many residents. Shirley was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Southfield, Michigan and an associate member of Pilgrim Rest Community Church in Mountain View. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and Ruth, eight aunts and uncles and a number of cousins. Funeral services were held at 10 AM Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View with Pastors Richard Cadanau and Edwin Woolsey officiating. Interment will be in Oak Forest Cemetery, Birch Tree. 

 

LAWRENCE C. FORD 9 Jun 1926 - 5 Jul 2017

Lawrence C. Ford, age 91, passed from this life at his home near Fremont, Missouri, on July 5, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1926 at Smithville, Missouri, to Harvey Milton Ford and Grace Carpenter. Lawrence was united in marriage to Mary 'Jane' Hessel on October 20, 1947 at the Little Brown Church in the Wildwood near Nashua, Iowa. They lived on a farm in Clay County, Missouri, for 12 years then Missouri, and moved to Fremont, Missouri in 1959. They later moved to Oran, Missouri, where they lived for 18 years. In 1982, they moved back to their farm near Fremont. Lawrence was preceded in death by Jane Ford his wife of 52 years; his parents Harvey and Grace Ford; five siblings Henry, Marie, Blanche, Everett, and Harvey; and son-in-law Art Robertson. He is survived by his children Delores Ford and Phyllis Robertson both of Fremont, Missouri, Dorothy J. and Janice L. Ford both of the home in Fremont, Missouri, Nancy Runyon and husband Stanley of Rolla, Missouri, and David Ford and wife Judy of Glennon, Missouri; eight grandchildren: Stacey and Jodie Pulliam, Marjorie Shipman, Caroline and J. W. Copeland, Milly, Logan, and 'Libby' Runyon, Claudia and Will Friedrick, and Matthew Ford; nine great grandchildren Bradley, Thomas and Jeffrey Pulliam, Damian, Amber, and Erin Shipman, and Steven, Jordan, and Will Copeland. Lawrence attended the one room school at Little Shoal in Clay County, Missouri, and later graduated from Kearney High School. He was raised in the Baptist faith. Lawrence Moved from Smithville to Kearney, Missouri, at the age of 13. He served in the Navy during WWII in Hawthorn, Nevada. After the war he returned to Clay County where he farmed with his dad. He later went to work for the Missouri Department of Agriculture as a grain sampler in the rail yards in Kansas City, Missouri. When he moved to Oran he continued working as a grain sampler, including sampling barges on the Mississippi River. He obtained Federal licensure to grade grain and retired as a grain inspector after 27 years. Lawrence was a good and loving husband and father who will always be loved and missed by his family. Interment at Evaline-Green Mountain Cemetery, Fremont, Missouri.

EMMA DAWN GARRETT FORD FOSTER - (7 Jul 1944 - 1 Mar 2015)   Emma Dawn Foster was born July 7, 1944 at Winona, MO the daughter of Torby Garrett and Irene (Melton) Garrett. She passed away March 1, 2015 at her daughter Regina’s home in Winona, MO at the age of 70 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Torby Garrett and Irene Stephens, one sister Paula Edison, and one granddaughter Lisa Kivett. She is survived by two sons Allen Ford, Jr. of Winona, MO and Wayne Foster of Winona, MO; three daughters Marsha Breechene of Springfield, MO, Regina Voyles and husband Gregg of Winona, MO, and Lisa Norris of Winona, MO; ten grandchildren Tiffany Ann Martinez and husband Mark of Greely, CO, Christopher Allen Ford of Colorado Springs, CO, Shelby Dawn Herring and husband Michael of Colorado Springs, CO, Kayla Marie Ford of Colorado Springs, CO, Randall Scott Ford of Springfield, MO, Frank Ford of Springfield, MO, Alicia Ford of Springfield, MO, Jonathan Wayne Foster of Winona, MO, Justin Foster of Winona, MO and Misty Prewett and Mike Jacobs of Winona, MO; fifteen great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Emma lived most of her life in the Winona, MO area. She worked for several years at the boat factory in Poplar Bluff, MO and later worked as a lead miner at the Ozarks Lead Mines in Ellington, MO. Emma moved to Gretna, Louisiana where she worked at her sister’s real estate business selling real estate. When Emma moved back to Missouri, she began working for the Missouri Highway Department for several years. Emma’s last occupation was working as an over the road, cross country truck driver. She drove for US Express, Rising Phoenix, and Martin Transport. Emma enjoyed working in her vegetable garden and growing her roses. She loved growing herbs in her garden and taught her children how to grow and use the various herbs. Emma was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial Services will be scheduled and held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.

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

 

MARY LOU PROVOW FOSTER - (21 Mar 1929 - 14 Jan 2013)  Mary Lou Provow Foster, 83, of Teresita, passed away January 14, 2013. Mary Lou was born March 21, 1929 at Teresita, Mo. to Stanley and Helen Gould Provow. She graduated from Birch Tree High School and attended SMS. She taught at Montier and Chapel Hill Schools. Mary Lou was united in marriage to George Foster December 19, 1948. At this time they moved into the farm house that she continued to live in until just a few months prior to her death. She and George were very passionate farmers, putting in many long hours caring for the land and animals. Many times the living room was shared with farm animals that needed extra warmth and care. She would get up several times during the night to bottle feed a weak animal.  Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Bill, one grandson, Ben McClellan, and one great-grandson, Levi Foster, one sister Marjorie, and her parents. She is survived by four daughters Alice (Larry) Hoffman of Billings, MO; Mary Kay (Frankie) Renshaw; Linda McClellan; Carol (Mike) Dow; one son David (Ellen) Foster ; and daughter-in-law Lacreta; all of Birch Tree, MO. 15 grandchildren, one step-grandson, 25 great grandchildren with one due in May, and several step-great grandchildren. Also survived by two sisters, Betty Lee Doine, Hilmar, CA; Ruth (Ron) Spargo, Ozark; and one brother Paul (Lola) Provow, Fredericktown, MO; two brothers-in-law Ernest (Sue) Foster, Mtn. View, MO, Leslie (Earlene) Foster, Rolla, MO; sister-in-law Mattie Burks, Wright City, MO and numerous other relatives and friends. Mary Lou began her relationship with her Lord in early childhood. She was a lifelong, faithful member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where she held many positions and attended regularly until her death. She would tell that she started attending when she was three weeks old and was there the last Sunday of her life.

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

 

Virginia Faye Cloninger Foster - Age 81 years, of Jefferson City, MO, went home to meet her Lord on Monday, October 30, 2006. She was born December 21, 1924 at Hartshorn, MO, the daughter of James Cleveland and Laura Ann (Derryberry) Cloninger, both deceased. She was united in marriage on August 3, 1947, in Hartshorn, MO to Charles G. Foster, who survives of the home. She was a graduate of Summersville High School, Summersville, MO. She attended Missouri State University and graduated from Lincoln University in 1963. Mrs. Foster was an elementary school teacher. She taught in the elementary schools in Texas County, MO, Neosho, MO, Weaubleau, MO, and East Elementary School, Jefferson City, MO, retiring in 1982. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and took them on many camping trips. She was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association, The Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, the Missouri Retired Teachers Association, and the Cole County Retired Teachers Association. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, where she taught Sunday School classes and training classes. She served on several committees of the church. She accepted Christ as her Savior in early years and was a life-long committed Christian in every community in which she lived. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, James W. Foster and his wife, Karla, and Gene D. Foster and his wife, Teresa. Both families reside in Jefferson City; one sister, Mary Lee Goodin, of Summersville, MO; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. William Homer Cloninger and George Oliver Cloninger; three sisters, Ruby Bolton, Gertrude Connolly, and Jeanetta Mae Goodin. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Doyle Sager and Dr. Thomas W. Nelson officiating. Graveside services and interment was at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church Building for Tomorrow Fund, 301 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101, or to the Community Hospices of America, 1005 Northeast Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Buescher Memorial Home.

 

William Stanley 'Bill' Foster - Born January 31, 1950 in Teresita, Missouri, the son of George Albert and Mary Lou (Provow) Foster. He departed this life on January 27, 2012 at his home in Teresita, Missouri at the age of 61 years.  Bill was united in marriage to Lacreta May Reeves on May 24, 1969 in Mountain View, Missouri. To this union three children were born, Lucretia, Stanley, and Diane. Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernie and Minnie Foster and Stanley and Helen Provow; father, George Foster; a nephew, Ben McClellan; and a grandchild, Levi Foster. Survivors include his wife, Lacreta, of the home; children, Lucretia Weng and husband, Joe, Fort Collins, CO, Stanley Foster and wife, Suwaba, Peace Valley, MO, and Diane Curtis and husband, Mike, Birch Tree, MO; his mother, Mary Lou Foster, Birch Tree; grandchildren, Cody and ShyAnne Weng, Cordale and Gabe Foster, and Harley and Tabitha Curtis; siblings, Alice Hoffman and husband, Larry, Republic, MO, David Foster and and wife, Ellen, Birch Tree, Mary Kaye Renshaw and husband, Frankie, of Birch Tree, Linda McClellan of Birch Tree, and Carol Dow and husband, Mike, Birch Tree. Bill was a farmer and a logger. He had worked for Rick Roberts for 32 years. Bill was saved at an early age. He was a member of Mountain View Christian Church. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He loved his grandchildren dearly. He loved his horses, hunting, and life. He had many friends and will be greatly missed. The memory of his laugh will be cherished.

 

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

 

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

 

Bertha Rose McBride Fountain - Born February 3, 1939 at Perryville, MO the daughter of Harold McBride and Mary Rose (Broadfoot) McBride. She passed away November 27, 2009 at Marble Hill, MO at the age of 70 years. She was united in marriage to Harold Fountain on August 17, 1963 and to this union four children were born. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Mary McBride; husband Harold Fountain; one brother Jr. McBride; and three sisters Opal, Francis and Maxine. She is survived by her two sons Wesley Earl Fountain and wife Loretta of McMinnville, TN and David Fountain and wife Emily of Marble Hill, MO; two daughters Betty Ann Sanderson and husband James of Estille Springs, TN and Mary Rose Evans and husband James of Marble Hill, MO; one brother Loyd McBride and wife Gladys of AL; five sisters Mae Bradshaw of Birch Tree, MO, Anna Sue Hutchinson of Jefferson City, MO, Audrey Griffith of West Plains, MO, Lorene Hoyle and husband Harold of Kinsley, KS and Elnore 'Nona' Enlow of Ava, MO; five grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Bertha loved to grow vegetables in her garden. She enjoyed eating watermelon. Bertha loved to sew and had done a lot of quilt making. She enjoyed taking care of her animals and loved to go no matter where it was. Most of all, she loved her family and children very much. Even though she was hearing impaired, nothing held her back when something was going on, she was there to help. She was loved by everyone and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services were held Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO with Bro. Alan Martin officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes, LLC of Winona, MO.

 

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

 

Doris Lucille Cantrell Fowler - Age 83, Washington Franklin Co MO - Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Fowler died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. She is survived by two sons, Steve Jennings, Washington, and David Jennings, Kent WA; three brothers, Vernon Cantrell and wife Betty, Houston MO., Larry Cantrell, Imperial MO, and Dave Cantrell and wife Ruth, Sparks NV; two sisters, Pat Zoellner and husband Kent, Barnhart MO, and Glenda Meyers and friend Tom Gleason, Muskegon MI; one granddaughter, Jennifer Marie Jennings and husband Gabe Penfield, Oakland CA; one sister-in-law, Ginger Cantrell, Tallahassee FL; three daughters-in-law, Marilyn Romines, Jackie Middlecamp and Joan Jennings; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. The family was served by Oltmann Funeral Home, Washington MO.

 

DAVID GARY FOX          2 Feb 1957 - 15 Apr 2013

David Gary Fox was born February 2, 1957 at Washington, MO the son of Clyde Fox and Hilda M. (Laubinger) Fox. He departed this life on April 15, 2013 at his home in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 56 years. He was united in marriage to Regina Sue Smotherman on June 30, 1979 in Falling Springs, MO. David was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Hilda Fox; mother in law Shirley Smotherman; sister-in-law Mildred Fox; and one grandson Brandon Hulvey, Jr. He is survived by his wife Regina Fox of Birch Tree, MO; one son David Fox, Jr. of Birch Tree, MO; two daughters Hilda Martin and husband Danny of Birch Tree, MO and Heidi Hulvey of Winona, MO; three sisters Janet Teague and husband James of Union, MO, Clydine Fox of Birch Tree, MO and Alice Rosa and husband Walter of Mountain View, MO; three brothers Jimmy Fox of St. Clair, MO, Mitchel Fox and wife Shavion of Owensville, MO and Danny Fox and wife Moreen of Birch Tree, MO; two grandchildren Landon and Clinton Hulvey; 3 step grandchildren Quintana Patterson, Daniel Martin and Milie Martin; 1 great grandchild Hunter Patterson; and a host of other family and friends. David loved gardening, flowers and being at the river. He enjoyed woodworking and carpenter work. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. INTERMENT: Montier Cemetery, Montier, MO

 

Floyd M. Fox - Born August 20, 1934 at Fremont, MO to Edgar and Sinia (Short) Fox. Floyd departed this life on March 4, 2009 at his home in Winona, MO. Floyd attained the age of 74 years, 7 months, and 16 days. Floyd attended school in Reynolds County. He was a cabinet maker by trade and spent most of his working years in Kansas City and St. Louis. In 1960 Floyd married Gracie Rector at Ellington, MO. They were together 48 years and to this union three sons were born. Floyd is survived by his wife Gracie of the home; three sons John Fox and wife Cindy of Winona, MO; Jerry Fox and wife Jeanette of Poplar Bluff, MO and James Fox of Springfield, MO; seven grandchildren Jerrilee Fox of Olathe, KS, Jessica Fox of Olathe, KS, Michael Fox of Winona, MO, Tony Fox of Sheraton, WY, Logan Fox of Winona, MO, Ryan Fox of Cheyenne, WY, Athena Fox of Winona, MO; five great grandchildren Jadra Atkins of Winona, MO, Brooklyn, Camron, Brooklyn and Roberson; one brother James Fox and wife Kay of Edgerton, KS; one sister Thelma Kozak of Overland Park, KS; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Evelyn Vinson and Ileen Van Leburg. Floyd will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Friday, March 06, 2009 at the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church in Winona, MO with Rev. Dorothy Brooks officiating. Interment was in Pinelawn Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.

 

JOHN M. FOX 4 Jul 1961 - 1 Mar 2016

John M. Fox was born July 4, 1961 at Upland, CA, the son of Floyd Fox and Gracie (Rector) Fox. He departed this world and went to heaven on March 1, 2016 at his home in Winona, MO at the age of 54 years. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; his father Floyd; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his sons Logan Fox of Winona, MO and Ryan Fox of Cheyenne, WY; one grandson Ryder Fox; his mother Gracie Fox of Winona, MO; wife Cindy Fox of Winona, MO; two brothers Jerry Fox of Winona, MO and James Fox of Mountain View, MO; a niece and several nephews; aunts and uncles; and a host of other family and friends. John has brought two sons into this world, Logan and Ryan with the union of marriage to Anita (Walker) Fox. He enjoyed being with his sons, family and friends. John’s greatest enjoyment was running around with his best friend Sam Blanks and hunting for rocks together. Sam was more like a brother than friend. He was employed by the City of Birch Tree, MO for many years. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to help with funeral expenses. Interment at Pine Lawn Cemetery.

Bernard James Friel - Born September 16, 1941 in Glasgow, Scotland to Joseph and Rose Ellen Doyle Friel and passed away at his home in Phoenix, Arizona due to lingering health problems making his age 68 years. Upon his arrival in the United States he served in the United States Army from October 17, 1968 to December 23, 1971 then serving in the Army Reserves until October 16, 1974. He worked as a draftsman in the construction industry. Many in the Summersville and Hartshorn area will remember him as Scotty, because he had the Scottish brogue. He lived in the Phoenix area for many years. He is survived by his daughter Erin Kathleen Kinserlow, his two grandchildren, Payton and Shae all of Summersville. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Antioch Cemetery with Rev. Arvel Schweighauser officiating. Services were under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Condolences to the family my be sent to bradfordfuneralhome.net

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

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

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

ROY FROST - Age 91, of Birch Tree, Missouri departed this life on October 5, 2013 at Mercy-St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, Missouri. He was born November 9, 1921 at Alton, Missouri, the son of Elishia and Nova Bell (Strain) Frost. Roy served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He then married Mary Elizabeth Ledgerwood on February 7, 1950 in Alton, Missouri. He is preceded in death by Mary; his parents; four infant daughters, Jewel, Sherry Bell, Suzy Gay, and Cinthia; one granddaughter, Bridget Frost; seven brothers, John Frost, Eugene Frost, Joy Frost, Paul Barton, Charlie Frost, Lloyd Frost, and Everett Frost; two sisters, Rhoda Hollis and Nora Pingleton; and two infant great grandchildren. Survivors include his children, Dennis Frost and wife, Sandra, Doyle Frost and wife, Brenda, Sheila Wheeler and husband, Phil, Chevron Domerese and husband, Bryan, all of Birch Tree, and Dexter Frost and wife, Angela, of West Plains, MO; four brothers, Leonard Frost and wife, Irene, of Alton, MO, James Frost of Thayer, MO, Willie Frost of St. Louis, MO, and Floyd Frost and spouse, Joann, of Alton, MO; 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Roy was known for his exceptional work ethic. He owned and operated several sawmills in the Alton and Birch Tree area and was employed as head sawyer and foreman of several mills in the state of Washington. Roy was of the Pentecostal faith. He had an extensive knowledge of the Bible. He also helped in the building of several churches in Birch Tree, Alton, and Glenoma, Washington. In his spare time, he loved to play chess with the rare person who could compete with him. He also enjoyed playing checkers, dominos, and card games. He was much loved by all of his brothers who enjoyed their time together telling stories of days gone by. He was proud of his children, which was evident by the individual nicknames he gave them: 'Sugar Stamp', 'Big Boy', 'Sisero', 'Annie Goat', and 'Stonewall'.
His work ethic, Pentecostal faith, love of laughter and pride in his family can be seen in his children and has been passed down to the next generation of the Roy Frost family. Interment Bethlehem Cemetery, Oregon Co MO  

Frances 'Pauline' Smotherman Frye      07 Feb 1925 - 24 Dec 2009

Francis Pauline Smotherman, daughter of Francis Grover Smotherman and Nannie Mitchell Smotherman, was born in Howell County near Mountain View, Missouri, February 7, 1925 and went to her home in Heaven, December 24, 2009, making her age 84 years, 10 months and 17 days. She was united in marriage to Edd Frye, November 13, 1941. To this marriage she brought her daughter, Alma Jean, and a son, Archie, was born in 1942. She was a member of Oakside Church and attended faithfully for many years. She worked at Angelica Uniform Factory for 37 years. After retiring, she worked at the Summersville Senior Center before she and Edd moved to the Mountain View area. Six years ago she moved into the Mountain View Healthcare where she resided until her death. She enjoyed her life there, making many friends and taking part in activities and games. The highlight of her days while there was winning medals in wheelchair races. She was a great seamstress, making clothes for her grandchildren and making many beautiful quilts for her family before she lost her vision. Pauline is preceded in death by her husband, Edd, her parents, Nanny and Francis (Bud) Smotherman, step-father, Bake McIntire, brother, Howard Smotherman; two little sisters, Belva Jean Smotherman and Vada Sue McIntire. Surviving are her daughter, Jean Helton and husband, Andy, of Summersville, MO; and son, Archie Frye, of Springhill, Louisiana; ten grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Irene Nanney and Georgia Boyer of Morton, Washington, and many nieces, nephews, special cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Chester Webster officiating. Interment was in Oakside Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

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

CECIL WILLARD FRY      28 Jul 1923 - 22 Sep 2010

Cecil Willard Fry was born July 28, 1923 at West Eminence, MO to James P. Fry and Delsie G. (Hilton) Fry and passed away September 22, 2010 at Mountain View Healthcare in Mountain View, MO at the age of 87 years. He was united in marriage to Norma Rainbolt at Eminence, MO on March 11, 1944, and to this union one son was born. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, James Fry and Delsie Welch; wife, Norma Fry; one brother, Earl Prewett and one sister, Emma Jean Stroehmer. He was survived by his son, Carl Fry, of Eminence, MO; one brother, Jim Fry and wife, Maxine, of Eminence, MO; four sisters: Opal Lahmeyer of Las Vegas, NV; Roxie Peters of Mountain Home, AR; Wanda Sweetland of St. Louis, MO and Geraldie Wood of Eminence, MO; one grandson, Chris Fry, of Eminence, MO; and one great granddaughter, Whitney Fry, of Eminence, MO. Cecil was a longtime resident of Eminence, MO. He was a member of the West Eminence Christian Church. He was a carpenter by profession and also made john boats and turkey calls. Cecil made his first turkey call in 1964, cut out with a table saw. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and also enjoyed square dancing. He could be found anywhere the fish were biting and the turkey were gobbling. Cecil will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Graveside services were held Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, MO with Pastor Allen Bates officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes in Eminence, MO.

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

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

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

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

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