Howard Lee Taber was born on September 17, 1941 to Lee and Ethel (Roark) Taber at Pine Crest, Missouri. He departed this life on November 10, 2011 at his home in Mountain View, Missouri, at the age of 70 years. He was united in marriage to L. Jeanne Davis on February 16, 1962. To this union, three children were born; Janet Lea, Marsha Kaye, and Jason Howard. Howard graduated from Summersville High School in 1959, and then attended Draughon Business College. Howard worked several different jobs, but his favorite was driving a truck for many years. He made numerous friends while crossing the country talking on the CB, where he was known as “Texas Pete”. He loved his horses and a hard day’s work. In later years, he enjoyed teasing others and spending time with his coffee shop buddies. Preceding him in death were his parents and mother-in-law, Eunice Davis. Howard is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jeanne (Davis) Taber of the family home; daughters, Janet Atkinson and husband, James, Norman, OK and Marsha Webb and husband, Joe, Mountain View; son, Jason H. Taber and wife, Stefani, Birch Tree, MO; father-in-law, Veral “Buster” Davis; one brother, Ed “Dwaine” Taber; two sisters, Helen Givler and Glenda Hawkins; seven grandchildren and 7 ½ great grandchildren. Howard will be remembered most for his work ethic and generosity.

Shirley Joanne Walsworth Taber - Born December 29, 1936 at Denver, CO to Joseph Coty Walsworth and Ida Muriel (Shirley) Walsworth. She went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2010 after a short battle with cancer at Mountain View, MO at the age of 73 years. She was married to Alby Taber on August 21, 1955 in Puyallup, WA, and to this union seven children were born: Linda, James, Gloria, Joe, Sue, Cindy and Cathy. Shirley was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Ida Walsworth; infant children, James Lee and Cathy Darlene; one infant granddaughter, Amber Michelle; one brother, Glen Elwyn Walsworth; two brothers-in-law, Cal Uticall and Bob Hinshaw; several nieces and nephews. Shirley is survived by her children, Linda Farrar and husband, Bill, of Mountain View, MO; Gloria Taber and family of Pacific, WA; Joe Taber and wife, Linda, and family of Winona, MO; Sue Wallander and husband, David, of Mountain View, MO; Cindy and family of Mountain View, MO; three sisters, Donna DeBock and husband, Ron, of Puyallup, WA; Wilma Hinshaw of Puyallup, WA; and Carol Meisner and husband, Fritz, of Puyallup, WA; brother-in-law, Bob Taber and wife, Crystal, of Mountain View, MO; two sisters-in-law, Louise Walsworth of Puyallup, WA, and Grace Koonce of Birch Tree, MO; five grandchildren, Andy, Kimberly, Candice, Cassie and Shellie; many family and friends. She was a volunteer for several years around the area. Shirley played her harmonica for several years at the Nursing Home every Friday. She enjoyed singing at the churches she attended, where she formed many friendships. She was a member of Ozark Sassy Lassies, Red Hatters, where she was known as 'Lady of the Gospel Harp'. She will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends. We know she’s playing her harmonica in Heaven. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Pastor Mark Turnbough officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes.

SARAH JANE BETTIS TACKITT - Age 22, Gepp, Arkansas - Born March 20, 1984 in Mountain View, MO to Roy Gene and Kathy Counts Bettis. Died at 1:25 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2006 in St. John's Medical Center, Springfield, MO. On June 30, 2001, she was married at Eminence, MO to B. J. Tackitt. Mrs. Tackitt was employed with Marathon Electric and enjoyed the river, camping, fishing, and swimming. She is survived by her husband, B. J. Tackitt, of the family home; her parents, Roy and Kathy Bettis, Winona, MO; two brothers, Brad Bettis and wife, Amanda, Caulfield, MO and Jason Bettis and wife, Amanda, of Summersville, MO; one sister, Deborah Bettis, Winona, MO; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Emma Tackitt, Gepp, Arkansas; her brothers-in-law, Garry Tackitt, Gepp, Arkansas; Ronnie Tackitt, Caulfield, MO; Kenny Tackitt, Alton, MO; her sisters-in-law, Anita Rieger, Dora, MO and Linda Vaughan, Cabool, MO; several aunts and uncles; and many nieces and nephews. Her maternal grandparents, George and Margaret Birlew Bettis; her paternal grandparents, Charlie and Jannie Chronister Counts; and her brother-in-law, Larry Tackitt, precede her in death. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m., Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2006 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO. Burial was in Hurst Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, or to a charity of choice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Linda Maureen Toombs  Patton Talbert of St. Charles, MO passed away at SSM DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, Missouri on Aug 2, 2012 at 7:28AM at the age of 61. Linda is predeceased by her father, Robert B Toombs and her mother, Geraldine (Zinn) Toombs both of Winona, MO. Linda is survived by her loving husband of six years, Ray Talbert. Linda and Ray were married at First Baptist Church of Harvester, St.Charles, MO on March 11, 2006. Linda is lovingly remembered by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Clara Thompson, Fayetteville, NC; grandsons, Robert Glen Thompson, Jr. and Joseph Lloyd Thompson of Fayetteville, NC; step-daughter Tracy (Thompson) Norris, Winona, MO; step-daughter Debbie Swarts, Vandalia, IL; step-grandson Clayton Swarts, South St. Louis County, MO; sister Diane Kimes, Winona, MO; brother and sister-in-law Gary and Elaine Toombs, Potosi, MO; brother and sister-in-law David and Sandy Toombs, Fredericktown, MO; brother and sister-in-law Stanley and Mickie Toombs, Morse Mill, MO; brother Steve Toombs, Loveland, CO; uncle, Forest ( Sharon) Zinn, Ballwin, MO; nephews Rodney (Micah) Toombs, Rusty (Nancy) Toombs, Eddie (Fran) Kimes, Billy, Jr. (Rachel) Kimes, Stanley, Jr. (Angel) Toombs, Justin (Mickie) Toombs, Chris (Erica) Toombs; nieces Dawn (Brian) Boyer, Shannon Toombs (Dan Potthast), Melba (Buddy) Madsen, Sarah (Seth) Sykes, Lindsay, Ashley and Holli Norris, and one special kitty, Midnight. Linda was born in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from Winona High School, Winona, MO in 1969. She worked several jobs, including at Amoco Gas Station on Zumbehl Rd St. Charles, MO, where she made many friends and touched many people’s hearts. She carried her great personality over to American Stamp in Maryland Heights, MO and eventually to Label Maker until downsizing led to her decision to retire. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999 but she overcame it, and was cancer free for twelve years. In memory of Linda we ask that people make a small donation to the Susan G. Koman Foundation. Linda enjoyed decorating, making beautiful basket arrangements, floral designing, selling Avon and collecting tea pots. She was a loyal member of the National Rifle Association. More than anything, Linda loved people and making new friends and keeping in touch with current friends. The visitation will be held at Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home and Crematory, 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, St. Charles, MO 63304 on Sunday Aug 5th from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home and Crematory on Monday Aug 6th at 11:30 with Dale Allen officiating. Interment to follow at National Cemetery Jefferson Barrack Mo at 1:15 p.m. A reception will take place at First Baptist Church of Harvester on Aug 6th after the interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Susan G Koman Foundation.

Deborah Lynn Talley was born May 27, 1961, at St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Burley Talley and Mary Edith (Brown) Talley. She passed away Aug. 19, 2012, at her residence in Winona, Mo., at the age of 51 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burley and Mary Talley; grandparents; and one sister Wanda Weaver. Deborah is survived by one brother, Charles Matthew Talley of Winona, Mo.; two sisters JoAnn Minnich and husband Kenneth of Winona, Mo., and Katie Strickland and husband Jim of Sullivan, Ind.; and a host of other family and friends. She enjoyed fishing, swimming and camping. Deborah loved working on her computer at home. She enjoyed barbecues and spending time with family and friends. Deborah will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes of Winona, Mo.

PHOEBE LOGAN TARNEY - Mrs. Peter Tarney passed away Sunday, March 25, 1945, at her home on Delaware. She had lived in Shannon County for the past 50 years, and was known to most people as 'Aunt Belle.' She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. NOTE: MO Death Cert.#21508: Born Mar. 11th, 1860 in Missouri. Daughter of John Logan. Died at Birch Tree. Informant Porter C. Richardson, Birch Tree. Burial Mar. 25 at Delaware Cemetery.    Peter Tarney remarried to a woman named Mary. He is buried at Rader Cemetery.

MATTIE OPAL SEETS TARLTON - Born February 4, 1913 at Harrisburg, IL the daughter of Allen Seets and Minnie (Cummins) Seets. She passed away November 26, 2008 at Birch Tree, MO at the age of 95 years. She was united in marriage to Bratcher Tarlton in 1930 at Harrisburg, IL and to this union six children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents Allen and Minnie Seets; her husband Bratcher Tarlton; two sons Val Tarlton and Lindle Tarlton; one daughter Syble Clark; two daughters-in-law Beverlay Tarlton and Barbara Tarlton; and one son-in-law B.B. Thackston. She is survived by one son Charles Tarlton and wife Ruth of Gresham, OR; two daughters Cleo Thackston of Winona, MO and Mary 'Lois' Mocklin and husband Richard of Rock Falls, IL; one daughter-in-law Wanda Tarlton of Creve Coeur, IL; 25 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and 37 great-great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Opal attended school in the Harrisburg area. After she and Bratcher were married they lived in the Harrisburg, IL area until she moved to Peoria, IL in 1956. Opal worked as a nurse aide at the Peoria Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium for over 20 years before she retired in 1976. She loved music and enjoyed planting flowers and gardening when her health allowed. Opal had lived at Birch Tree Place in Birch Tree, MO for the past few years. She enjoyed the many games and activities and visiting with the other residents. Opal accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She had attended the Herod Springs Baptist Church in Herod, IL, and other Baptist Churches in Peoria, IL. Opal will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree with Bro. Charlie Pelate officiating. Interment was in Colbert Cemetery in Herod, IL under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.

CLARA EVELYN STEWART TARTER - Passed away on July 8, 1985 at Brent Tinnin Nursing Home at Ellington, Mo. at the age of 77 years, 6 months, and 20 days. She was married to Gilbert Tarter in 1938, who preceded her in death in 1965.  To this union, five children were born; one daughter and four sons.  Two sons preceded her in death, Bert and Roy Earl.  She was also preceded in death by her mother, her father, one sister, and two brothers. She leaves to mourn, one daughter, Ruby Nichols of Eminence; one son-in-law, Adam Nichols of Eminence; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Gilbert Raymond Tarter and wife, Linda of Lancaster, California; and Master Sgt. Kenneth Tarter and wife, Donna of Minot, North Dakota; two grandsons, Scott Tartar of Lancaster, Calif.; and Kenny Tarter of Minot, N. Dakota; two granddaughters and two grandsons-in-law, Carl and Cindy Gehrt of Loyal, Wisconsin; and Clifford and Robbie Hunt of Loyal, Wisc.; two great granddaughters, Lena Gehrt and Megan Gehrt of Loyal, Wisc.; one brother, Floyd Stewart and one sister-in-law, Joyce Stewart of Seattle, Washington; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and was baptized in 1968.  Funeral services were held Friday, July 12 at 3 p.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rodney Brown officiating.  Burial was in Munsell Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral of Eminence. 

JOHN LEE TASKER - Born February 14, 1937 at Morgantown, WV, the son of James Alvin Tasker, Sr. and Rosella Ellen Tasker. He passed away January 1, 2009 at West Plains, MO at the age of 71 years. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Baker on December 30, 1959 at Morgantown, WV, and to this union, eight children were born. He later married Virginia Warren on June 10, 2004.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosella Tasker; his first wife, Carolyn Tasker; his second wife, Virginia Tasker; one son, Johnny Ray Tasker; and one sister, Violet (Tasker) Martin. He is survived by three sons, Jerry Lee Tasker of Fort Collins, CO, James Lee Tasker of Live Oak, FL, and Johnny Lee Tasker of Washington, DC; one stepson, Ernie Warren and wife, Barb, of Birch Tree, MO; four daughters: Rosella Ellen Rossell and husband, Rusty, of Easley, SC; Robin Lynn Harrison of Weatherford, TX; Rebecca Jane Tasker of Easley, SC; and Maxine Virginia Stark and husband, Gregory "Scott", of Birch Tree, MO; 15 grandchildren, Nichole Tasker, Misty Tasker, Jade Tasker, Jamie Tasker Jr., Lauren Tasker, John Rossell, Randy Rossell, Bryan Rossell, Justin Lutz, Victor Lutz, Britain Tasker, Dakota Stark, Devon Stark, Jessica Stark and Emily Stark; two great-grandchildren; ex-son-in-law, Larry Lutz of West Plains, MO; one brother, Alvin Tasker and wife, Ella, of Willow Springs, MO; and a host of other family and friends. John grew up and attended school in Morgantown, WV. He moved to Baltimore, MD where he worked for RLO Dozer Company. He also owned and operated a landscaping company in Baltimore, MD. John retired in 1990 and moved to the Willow Springs area. He enjoyed planting trees, and he liked to hunt and fish when his health had allowed. He loved watching TV and keeping up with the world events. He greatly enjoyed watching the political debates. John will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 8, 2009 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree, MO with Rev. Otto Foust officiating. Interment was in Berea Mennonite Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO.

VIRGINIA MAE WARREN TASKER - Born June 3, 1936, at Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Harold and Elizabeth Brounns and died on Jan. 26, 2005, at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, Mo., at the age of 68 years.  She is survived by her husband John Tasker and her children. Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, at Berea Mennonite Cemetery at Birch Tree, Mo., with Rev. Bill Apple officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View.

JESSE CLAY TATE - Born December 25, 1984 in Mountain View, Mo., to Robert and Ronda Brooks Tate. He passed away February 21, 2004, in Texas County, Mo. at the age of 19. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Ronda; his sister Ashley, all of Mountain View; paternal grandparents Robert Tate Sr. and Vickie Randolph of Mountain View; maternal grandparents Ken and Gilda Brooks of Mountain View; great-grandmother Bessie Brooks, also of Mountain View. Jesse enjoyed riding horses, coon hunting, riding motorcycles and above all, visiting people he knew and worked for. Jesse never left anywhere without saying good-bye and saying that he loved you. Jesse will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View with Rodney McCann officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Erma Flossie Woodworth TAYLOR was born Aug. 25, 1939, on lower Rocky in Winona, Mo., to James A. Woodworth and Mamie (Bland) Woodworth. She departed this life May 1, 2009 She was united in marriage to Thomas Taylor on May 4, 1963. He preceded her in death on May 2, 1999. They had no children, but she loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own. Erma attended and was baptized into the First Baptist Church in Winona, Mo., as a teenager. She graduated from Winona High School in 1957, and moved to St. Louis, Mo., where she worked in the banking industry for several years. She and Tom moved to Florida where she worked for JC Penney for several years before moving back to Birch Tree, Mo., in 1990. Survivors include one sister, Reva Chaney and husband Roy of Birch Tree, Mo.; several nieces Mary White and husband Bill of Winona, Mo.; Vicki Trask and husband Mark of Houston, Texas, Marsha Dale of Mountain View, Mo., and Connie Kennedy and husband Jim of Pierce City, Mo.; and one nephew David Woodworth, Kan. One brother, Ira Woodworth, and one infant, sister Virginia Woodworth, preceded her in death, along with four nephews, Henry Woodworth, Charles Woodworth, Fred Woodworth and Dennis Woodworth. Erma was always ready to help when there was work to be done. She loved her animals and enjoyed traveling. She also enjoyed working at Birch View Manor until she became ill in the past few months and was unable to continue working. Funeral services were held Monday, May 4, 2009, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, Mo., with Rev. Dorothy Ellen Brooks officiating. Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona, Mo., under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

JANET MARIE WHITE TAYLOR - Daughter of Hershel Harvey and Neoma Irene ANDERSON WHITE, was born September 2, 1945 in St. Louis, MO and departed this life on Saturday, January 15, 2004 after a long illness, making her age 59 years, 4 months and 13 days. Janet attended school in Madison, Illinois and attended college at SMS in Springfield working on a degree in education. She was blessed with 5 children: Tracey, Virginia, Richard, Barbara, and Leigh. Janet is preceded in death by her father, Hershel WHITE; three brothers, Gerald Ray WHITE, Harold WHITE and Kenny WHITE. She is survived by her mother, Neoma WHITE of Hartshorn, MO.; her children, Tracey REYNOLDS of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Virginia TAYLOR of Glen Carbon, Illinois; Richard TAYLOR of North Carolina; Barbara TAYLOR of Success, MO and Leigh MCCOWN of Success, Mol, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; one brother, Donald WHITE of Jacksonville, Florida, two sisters, Karen ATHON of Houston, and Donna SCHWEIGHAUSER, of Rolla MO., and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were held on Monday evening, January 17, 2005, at 7 p.m. at Bradford Funeral Home in Summerville with interment in Rector Cemetery Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. 

RUBY MARGARET ENNIS TAYLOR - Daughter of the late Alvin Ab and Sarah Patterson Ennis, was born, at the family home in West Eminence, MO, on Aug. 18, 1925, and passed away in her home, in Ventura, CA on Oct. 3, 1987. Ruby suffered with cancer, bravely, for thirteen years.  She loved her family, very much, and showed it in every way possible.  She accepted Christ, as her Savior, in early life, in the West Eminence Christian Church, later transferring, by baptism, into the First Baptist Church in Eminence, MO.  She was employed as a secretary, in government service, in the Personnel division, for twenty years. Ruby was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Susan, her parents, two brothers, Gilbert 1979 and Ford 1984, the Roving Reporter for the Current Wave.  She is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Taylor and daughter Carolyn Garner of the home, in Ventura, daughters Beverly  Bressler, of St. Louis, MO, Peggy Jo Eddy of San Diego, CA and Sarah Ruth Stromberg of El Dorado Hills, CA.  Two step children, Mrs.  Tommy Prell, of San Diego, CA and Bob Taylor of Oceanside, CA.  Also, eight grandchildren.   Four sisters and one brother survive.  Mabel Cooper and Mary Ann Brawley of Port Huenerne, CA, Ruth Brooks of Oxnard, CA, Eve Fister of Tyler, TX and Shannon Ennis of Eminence, MO.

THOMAS H. 'TOM' TAYLOR - Of Birch Tree.  Born in Jonesboro AR on September 15, 1923. Died at St. Francis Hospital Sunday, May 2, 1999. Tom was the son of the late Marie L. WILSON and Homer Levi TAYLOR. He was the brother of the late Jenne M. TAYLOR GROSE. The family relocated to St. Louis when Tom was three years old. He attended school in St. Louis and entered the United States Army at the age of 17. He served at San Luis Obispo and in the Security Unit at Boulder Dam. After leaving military service he became interested in the trucking business which he followed for nearly 50 years. Tom is survived by his wife Erma TAYLOR whom he married May 4, 1963 at Cahokia, IL. Other survivors include aunts, Mrs. Evelyn ALBERT and Peggy A. BROWN, along with several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Harold SMITH officiating. Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, May 12, 1999. 

ARMENDA FEARS TEAGUE - Born on May 26, 1919 in Carter County, Missouri, the daughter of Otho and Valerie Chitwood Fears.  She departed this life on August 18, 1994, in Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Ray Rosa, and to this union three sons were born.  She later married Carl W. Teague, and they were blessed with two sons.  She was then married to James Teague. She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant; one son, Harold Rosa; and one brother. She is survived by her husband, Jim, of the home in St. Louis, MO; four sons, Walter Rosa of St. Louis, MO and Ernest Rosa of Mountain View, MO; Benjamin C. Teague of Marshall, MO and Carl Francis Teague of Illinois; four brothers, Joe Fears of St. Louis, MO; Bill Fears of Stockton, CA; Luther Fears of St. Louis, MO; and Daniel Fears of Salem, MO; four sister, Ellen Barryinger of St. Louis, MO; Stella Honeycutt of Winona, MO; and Genevia Barnes of St. Louis, MO; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held August 22, 1994, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with burial in New Eminence Cemetery near Eminence, under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO. 

JUSTIN WAYNE TEAGUE - Born Jan. 21, 2002, at Moberly, Mo., the son of John Teague and Loretta (Wright) Teague. He passed away Oct. 20, 2008, at his home in Winona, Mo., at the age of 6 years. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Teague and Elmer Barton; one aunt, Patricia Hardwick; and one uncle, George Teague. He is survived by parents, John and Loretta Teague of Winona, Mo.; three brothers, Johnathan Teague and wife Candie of Winona, Mo., Josh Teague of Atlanta, Mo., and Devin Wright of Winona, Mo.; two sisters, Olivia Wright of Moberly, Mo., and Veronica Sims of Winona, Mo.; his grandmothers, Anita Rather of Winona, Mo., and Shirley Teague of Houston, Mo.; three uncles, Robert Wright and wife Melissa of Columbia, Mo., Elmer Wright of Columbia, Mo., and Robert Teague and wife Juanita of Winona, Mo.; and a host of other family and friends. Justin was born in Moberly, Mo., and had lived in Ellington, Mo., since October 2007 until he recently moved to Winona, Mo., with his parents. Justin had attended kindergarten at Ellington and Winona. Justin was a fighter and had fought the battle with cancer for four years. Although he was a small child, he had endured the chemotherapy, radiation and stem cell implant. Justin enjoyed watching TV and especially his favorite show “Sponge Bob Square Pants.” He also enjoyed playing “Wii” video games. We love our little cowboy. He will always be in our hearts and memories. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, Mo., with Brother Tim Tipton officiating. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery at Winona under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

WALTON ERNEST TEAGUE - Son of Anvil and Minnie Teague, was born April 4, 1898, near Birch Tree, Missouri. He passed away at Barnes Hospital December 3, 1963.  He was married September 15, 1923, to Mildred Parker at Winona, Missouri. To this union on son, Demster Lee Teague, was born.  Walton spent most of his life in Shannon County, the last twenty-two years working at the Ozark Store. He was noted for his honesty and uprightness in all his dealings and in his Creator had a deep and childlike trust.  Those left to mourn his passing are his wife, Mildred, his son, D.L. Teague, and wife and the grandchildren, Beverly and Michael; three brothers, Harley, Ray, and Tom; three sisters, Marie Frazier, Venita Nichols, and Alleen McNeill; his aunt, Mrs. Etta Rucker; his step-mother, Linda Teague; and a number of nephews, nieces, and friends.  He was laid to rest in the Holly Memorial Cemetery in Charlottesville, Virginia.

CURTIS LEE TERRILL - Born March 26, 1954 to Robert and Nova Jean Terrill in Scotia, California. He passed away August 23, 2006 in Summersville, MO, making his age 52 years. He is preceded in death by his dad, Robert; grandparents, Earnest and Ellen Terrill and Walter and Laura Dixon; one brother-in-law, Frank White; two cousins, Danny and Gary Terrill; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother, Jean, of Houston; his son, Billy Lee; his companion of many years, Glenda, and her 2 children, Brian and Connie; brother, Monty, wife, Terry, of Jackson, MO; sister, Kay White, of Texas; Karen Helton and husband, Kevin, of Summersville, MO; nieces, Tammy and husband, David, Monica, Charlie, Keri, husband, Joe, Bobbie, husband, Toby; nephews, Robert, Brandon, Kevin, great nephews, Adam, Jase, Dayton, and Dawson; great niece, Lexie, 5 grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Curt drove a truck for many years and worked in the timber. He enjoyed being with family and friends. He had a giving heart and loved to laugh and have fun with his family and friends. He enjoyed being with his long time friend, Tom Hawkins. Curt never met a stranger. Services were held Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 1:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville with Rev. John Atchison officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.

Debra Faye Summers Terrill the daughter of Charles Howard Tinker Summers and Nora Mae Farrow Summers was born September 2, 1951 in Mountain View, Missouri and passed away at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Missouri Tuesday, December 21, 2010 making her age 59 years 3months and 19 days. Faye graduated from Summersville R II School. Faye worked for many years at Angelica Uniform Factory until her health forced her to quit work. She was a talented seamstress, making many of her own patterns and original designs. She married Gary Steven Terrill in 1987. To this union she brought two daughters, Chris Savan and Ryna Dawn and to the marriage Gary brought two daughters, Cynthia Jeanette and Regina Elizabeth. Her heart was broken when Gary passed away in December 1999. Faye was active in the Summersville Community serving on the Summersville Chamber of Commerce in almost every office, serving as City Councilwoman, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 7222. She was the driving force behind Summersville Veterans Park Square. Faye was very proud to find a way to honors all veterans, especially her husband Gary's memory. Faye was diagnosed with high blood pressure and diabetes, then when her kidneys began failing she started dialysis. Even with failing health she was interested in helping her family and her community. Preceding Faye in death are her parents, Tinker and Nora Mae Summers, her husband Gary, sister Pauline Stewart, 2 brothers, Denny Summers and a infant brother Everett Summers, grandson-in-law Brock Gaston, nephew Paul Stewart, niece Kim Labbee, father-in-law and mother-in-law Norman and Jane Terrill, and a brother-in-law Danny Terrill. She is survived by her two daughters, Chris Summers of Mountain View, Missouri, Ryna Broce of Hartshorn, Missouri, step-daughters, Cynthia Jones and Regina Carter of both of Fort Worth, Texas, twin sister Kay Howell and husband Bill of Hartshorn, Missouri, two brothers, Jerry Summers and wife Billie of Ozark, Missouri, Charles Summers and wife Deanna of Summersville, Missouri, brother-in-law Amos Stewart, her beloved grandchildren, Samantha Broce, Kenzy Gaston, Bobbi Jo Clubbs, Jamie Summers and Brandi White, step grandchildren Derrik, Courtney, Mariah, and Sabrina, great grand children, Evie, Keagan, Cash and Cailey, also Gary's family, the Norman and Jane Terrill Family Faye is also survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins, and many friends who loved her. Funeral Services: Friday, December 24, 2010 at 11:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Atchison officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6 to 8 Pm. Interment in Black Pond Cemetery near Summersville under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

ESTIL CARLOS TERRILL - Born June 1, 1920 on Current River and passed away at his home Saturday morning, March 4, 2006 making his age 85 years. He was the son of Carlos E. Terrill and Mamie Adeline Patterson Terrill. Estil and Vineta Elenora Green were united in marriage June 26, 1939. To this union two children were born, Junior and Betty. Estil worked in the timber industry most of his life and worked on the family farm with his wife. He was a member of the Christian Church of Mountain View. He served in the United States Army serving in the Infantry during World War II. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Mamie, an infant brother Sammie Dean, brothers, Carl Dale, Glen and Millard, one sister, Bonnie Duncan and her husband Bill Duncan and one daughter-in-law Carlotta. Estil is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vineta Terrill of Summersville, MO; daughter Betty Allsopp of Henderson, Nevada; son, Junior Terrill and wife Betty of Cedar Hill, MO; one brother, Dwain Terrill and wife Wilma Lee of Summersville, MO; two sisters, Mabeline Cleaver of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Wilma Davis of Morton, Washington; 9 grandchildren,13 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday, March 10, 2006 at 11:00 am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Arvel Schweighauser and Rev. Emmett Bradford officiating. Interment was in Black Pond Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

MARTHA JANE DUNCAN TERRILL - Born January 24, 1932 in Shannon County, Missouri to Lewis and Bessie (Plowman) Duncan. Jane went home to be with her Lord and Savior and her sweetheart Norman, June 28, 2008, while at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, making her age 76 years. Jane and Norman Gentry Terrill were united in marriage October 18, 1946. God blessed them with eight children: Gary, Susan, Michael, Marlene, Danny, Barbara, Bonnie, and Jim. Jane accepted Christ at an early age. She and Norman were long time members of the First Baptist Church in Summersville where they were faithful members and dedicated to serving others. Jane worked several years as a supervisor at Angelica Uniform Company until the late 60’s. Jane dearly loved her sweetheart, Norman, and her children. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play. Her family was truly the apple of her eye. She was a dedicated and faithful mother and friend. Preceding Jane in death was her sweetheart Norman; two sons, Gary Steven and Norman Danny. Also preceding her were her parents, Lewis and Bessie Duncan, her sisters and brothers, Lewis, Leonard, Bill, Maude, Nancy, and Lillian. She is survived by her children, Susan Smith of Desoto, MO, Michael Terrill and wife, Janet, Marlene Terrill, Barbara Atchison and husband, John, Bonnie Russell and husband, Kenny, Jim Terrill and wife, Cherri all of Summersville, MO; three sisters, Linda Plowman, Alice Barnett and Marie Duncan, all of Summersville; 14 grand-daughters, four grandsons, 25 great grandchildren and a host of other family members. Services were held Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM, at the First Baptist Church in Summersville with Rev. Tommy Boyd and Rev. John Atchison officiating. Interment was at Black Pond Cemetery near Summersville under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.  

Vineta Eleanor GREEN Terrill was born October 20th, 1920 to her parents, A. H. (Herb) Green and Ethel Ivy (Paschall) Green at Thomasville, Missouri and passed away after a lengthy illness at the Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri, Wednesday evening, January 19, 2011 making her age 90 years. Vineta and Estil Carlos Terrill were united in marriage June 26, 1939. To this union two children were born, Junior Charles and Betty Jean. Estil passed away in 2006 making their union 66 years at his death. Vineta worked for many years at the Angelica Uniform Factory in Summersville, retiring after 30 plus years of service. She also was active in the family farming and enjoyed helping with the cattle. She is preceded in death by her husband Estil, parents, A.H. (Herb) and Ethel Green, 3 brothers, Arthur, Harold and Ansel Green and daughter-in-law Carlotta. Vineta is survived by her children, son Junior Terrill and wife Betty of Cedar Hill, Missouri, daughter Betty Allsopp of Pinckneyville, Illinois, 9 grand children, Valerie Keene, Tracy Terrill. William Keene, Nicholas Terrill, Tonya Terrill, Linda Keene, Tammy Keene, John Keene, Matt Terrill, 12 great grandchildren, Adrianna Thurber, William Keene Jr., Charles Allsopp, David Taggart, Danyell Taggart,Curtis Lamb, Justin Terrill, Kristen Terrill, Nicholas Terrill, Ashley Terrill, Kailee Terrill, Jayden Terrill, 8 great great grandchildren, Tamara, Kayla, Arianna, and Lillian Keene, Taylor Taggart, Travis Rust, Elijah Terrill, and Tymothie Case. Her only surviving sibling, Effie Holden of Wappello, Missouri also survives Vineta and her brother and sisters-in-law, Dwain and Wilma Lee Terrill, Wilma Davis, Lillian Terrill, Opal Terrill, Ruby Terrill, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral Services: Monday January 24, 2011 at 10 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville, Missouri with Rev. Ron Beaver and Rev. Herbert Tuttle officiating. Visitation Sunday Evening January 23, 2011 at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Black Pond Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

FREDARICA 'RICKI' SMITH THIMMES - Born April 4, 1923 at Summersville, MO the daughter of Fred Smith and Mary Ida Kirkman Smith. She passed away Friday, September 21, 2007 at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, MO at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 17 days. She was united in marriage to Robert 'Bob' Thimmes on February 28, 1946 in Pasadena, CA . Ricki and Bob shared a union of 25 years before his death in March 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Ida Smith; her husband Bob; 2 brothers George Smith and Fred H. 'Buck' Smith of Landers, CA; 2 sisters Vera Kerr of Mt. Vernon, MO and Zola Smith of Mountain View, MO. She will be sadly missed by her sister Willodean Turner and husband Karl of Enid, OK; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends scattered from California to South Carolina and from Nebraska to Georgia. Ricki graduated from Summersville High School in 1941 and went to Pasadena , CA in 1943. She worked at O'Keefe & Merit Stove Factory until her marriage. She and her husband Bob settled in Downey, CA. Ricki lived in Downey for 53 years where she lived until September of 2006 when she returned to Missouri to be cared for by the Willow Care Nursing Home and her niece Sharon Bales of Mountain View, MO. Ricki loved her yard and especially her roses. She was always outside digging, pruning, and watering. Her roses are still blooming for her. She was of the Protestant faith. Funeral Services were held September 29, 2007 at Rose Hills Mortuary in Whittier, CA. Interment was in Rose Hills Cemetery, Suncrest Lawn. Local arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

BENJAMIN HARRISON THOMAS - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ammon Thomas, was born August 23, 1904 and departed this life June 10, 1966 at the age of 61 years, 9 months and 17 days. He was united in marriage to Martha Warren on February 17, 1929 and to this union four children were born. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Martha of St. Louis; three sons, Leroy Thomas of Allenton, Missouri, Wayne Thomas of St. Louis, Missouri and Carmel Ray Thomas of St. Louis; one daughter, Mrs. Mattie Henson of St. Louis; two grandsons, Mike Thomas and Kevin Mooney; three granddaughters, Peggy Thomas, Pat Thomas and Colleen Thomas; also surviving are two brothers, Noah and Wes Thomas, both of Bunker, Missouri.  He leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral Services were held Monday, June 13, 1966 at the Baptist Church in Winona with Rev. Gerald Bruner and Rev. Ray Sconce officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Clary of Winona.

CECIL L. 'TAD' THOMAS - Born July 7, 1902 in Shannon County, Mo, the son of Enoch Thomas and Iva Jane White. He departed this life on January 11, 1986 at the Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, Mo. at the age of 83 years.  He was married to Myrtle Lillian Meade on July 8, 1923 and to this union one daughter was born, Betty Jane Pigg. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his daughter, eight brothers, and his sisters. He is survived by three grandsons, Don Pigg of Willow Springs, Mo.; Tom Pigg and Dick Pigg of Jackson, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Patricia Colbert  of willow Springs, Mo.;  one sister, Cora Lee Roberts of Springfield, Mo.; and eight great grandchildren. He was a carpenter and a member of the Masonic  Lodge #607 of Eminence, Mo., A.F. and A.M. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the Methodist Church at Eminence with Rev. John Thomas officiating.  Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  [Updated Aug. 12, 2010 by Marcia Wagner]

CHARLES EARL THOMAS - Born June 7, 1919 at Eminence, MO the son of Leroy and Delphie (Martin) Thomas and passed away November 14, 2006 at West Plains, MO at the age of 87 years. He was united in marriage to Lillian Ione Sites on July 27, 1938 at Eminence, MO and to this union five children were born, and they raised their granddaughter, Sherry Jennewein. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his four brothers, Arvil Thomas, Euel Thomas, Ira Thomas and Herman Thomas and his five sisters, Cynthia Tucker, Hazel Deaton, Mary White, Alta Sites and Stella Mae Walters. He is survived by is wife Lillian Thomas of West Plains, MO; two sons William Earl Thomas and wife Carolyn of St. Louis, MO and Tommy Charles Thomas and wife Judy of Fenton, MO; three daughters, Shirley Jennewein of Willow Springs, MO; Mary Lee Scism and husband Norbert of Mountain View, MO, Jeanette Denny and husband Frank of Willow Springs, MO and Sherry Jennewein of Mountain View, MO; his grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Charles served in the United States during World War II. He attended the West Side Family Center Church in Willow Springs, MO when his health allowed him. Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting and he loved watching cowboy movies, a favorite past time he shared with his children. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View with Reverend Danny and Beth Hicks officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View.

Elizabeth 'Polly' Poole Thomas - Born September 8, 1893 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of William Poole and departed this life on Dec. 26, 1977 at St. Francis Hospital in Mtn. View, MO at the age of 84 years, 3 months, and 18 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 son and 1 sister. She is survived by 1 daughter, Carolyn Randolph of Grand Junction, CO and 5 sons, Malcom Woods of Terre Haute, ID, Ed Woods of Winona, MO, Lewis Shiflett of Blockton, IA, Dave Shiflett of Afton, IA , Troy Woods of Eminence, MO of home. Also 2 sisters (Mearle Politowitz and Abbe Fredeking), 21 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild and many other relatives and friends. She had lived in the Eminence and Winona areas for around 50 years and was a member of the Nazarene Church in Eminence. Services were held Thursday, Dec. 29 at 1 PM in the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with burial in Flatwoods Cemetery at Eminence under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

EVERETT ALLISON THOMAS - Of Eagle River, Alaska, formerly of Eminence, passed away on February 12, 2005, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Everett was born September 6, 1923, in Russellville, Kentucky, to Troy Allison THOMAS and Estaline SHOLAR. His family moved to Eminence when he was very young. After attending school in Eminence, he served in the U. S. Air Force, retiring in 1963. He moved to Alaska in 1973, working for Alascom as a telecommunications technician until retirement in 1990. He is survived by his son, Troy A. THOMAS of Eagle River, Alaska; daughter and son-in-law Sandy and Paul HASSINGER of Indian Trail, North Carolina; grandson Dalton HASSINGER of Indian Trail, North Carolina; his brothers, Tommy THOMAS and wife Janet of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, and Michael THOMAS and wife Lynne of Chandler, Arizona; his sisters, Margaret SHOCKLEY of Mountain View, Missouri, and Mary LINHART-PRYOR and husband W. D. PRYOR of St. Louis, Missouri; sister-in-law Norma THOMAS of Antigo, Wisconsin; close friend and former wife, Lieu THOMAS -WILKE of Anchorage, Alaska; many nieces, nephews and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Billy Hunter THOMAS. Some of his interests and hobbies were things common to both Missourians and Alaskans: hunting, fishing and camping, and flying, for which he had a great love. Everett was a wonderful man who touched many lives with his generosity, good nature, and kindness. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A funeral service with full military honors was held at Witzleben Funeral Home in Anchorage, Alaska, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2005.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

EVERETT 'JUNIOR' THOMAS 15 Apr 1941 - 4 Feb 2016

Everett Lewis “Junior” Thomas, Jr. was born April 15, 1941 at Pleasant Site in rural Carter County, MO the son of Everett Lewis Thomas, Sr. and Alice Dortha (Dailey) Thomas. He passed away February 4, 2016 at West Plains, MO at the age of 74 years. He married Nina Hensley on May 30, 1959 at Eminence, MO and to this union three daughters were born.  He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his three daughters Shelia Worrell and husband Dean of Lincoln, NE, Tammy Hickman of Winona, MO and Regina (Gina) Voyles and husband Kevin of Winona, MO; two sisters Ona Fern “Tooter” Warren and husband Bill of Springfield, MO, JoAnn Denning and husband Leroy of  Winona, MO; eight grandchildren Derek Thomas, Jesse Worrell, Taralyn Worrell of Lincoln, NE, Justin Thomas, Jami Thomas, Jared Brindley, Casey Voyles and Cody Voyles of Winona, MO; seven great grand children; nieces and nephews Michael Denning, Lisa Marchbank, Terry Warren, Gary Warren, Angie Piercy and many other nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. “The Biggest Little Man in Missouri” as Junior always called himself worked in the timber woods in the Winona area before moving with his family to Lincoln, Nebraska. He managed a filling station there for more than 10 years until returning to the area. Junior loved to drive his old spray painted pickup truck on gravel roads and log roads while listening to music with his Jack Russell Terrier, Little Bit. When something tickled him, Junior would get a twinkle in his eye. He always told people they need to drive a Ford. Junior loved music, especially the music of Johnny Cash, and he loved the holidays and looked forward to spending time with family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Interment at Pleasant Site Cemetery, Fremont, MO.

GENERAL 'LOGAN' THOMAS - Born on May 11, 1888, at Winona, Missouri, the son of Shelby and Eliza Jane Brown Thomas.  He departed this life on December 24, 1971, at the St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, Mo., at the age of 83 years and 7 months.  Logan had been in ill health for the last few years. Logan Thomas, as he was known to his many friends and neighbors, professed his faith in Christ as a young man and joined the Methodist Church. He was a faithful member until his death.  Logan was active in the church until ill health prevented him from attending.  He had lived in Dent, Carter, and Shannon counties all of his life. He was married to Sarah Margaret Massie on February 28, 1909,  and to this union were born six children; Ruth Bergman, of St. Louis, Mo.; Fern Corbett, of O'Fallon, Mo.; Everett, of the home, Birch Tree, Mo.; - two sons and one daughter died in infancy. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, his wife, three brothers and three sisters. He leaves to mourn his passing; Everett, of the home; his 2 daughters; 12 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and a host of friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. 

Gentry 'Ray' Thomas - Born on Sep. 3, 1931 to Shade Thomas and Lola Williams in the Blairs Creek Community of Shannon County. He departed his life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 11, 2008 at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 8 days at his home in Eminence MO. Ray married Thelma Shelton Mar. 27, 1950 at St. Louis MO, and to this union four children were born. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Shade Thomas and Lola Thomas Metzler; his son Jay Thomas; one sister Thelma O'Dell; and three brothers Irby Lester (in infancy), Ira Thomas and Harold Thomas. Those left behind to mourn his passing are  his wife Thelma Thomas of Eminence, MO; brother Raymond Thomas of High Ridge MO; sons Dale Thomas of Eminence MO and Bruce Thomas and wife Tammy of Eminence, MO; daughter Pam Johnston and husband Frank of Eminence, MO; eight grandchildren: Holly Harridge and husband Ben of Ozark MO, Jessica Niemeier and husband Fred of Chicago IL, Michael Thomas of Eminence MO, Josh Johnston of Winter Haven FL, Stephen Thomas and wife Brenna of Eminence MO, Rachael Wisenbaler of Aztec NM and Kala and Kenney Thomas of Eminence MO; three great grandchildren Stephanie and Chayse Hollis of Winona MO, and Kianna Warren of Eminence MO and a host of nieces and nephews. Ray loved the outdoors and liked to hunt, fish and camp. He also enjoyed visiting with this family and his many friends. During his lifetime he worked at many different jobs. The first job after he married was with the Bales Boating Co. and his last job was with the Cross Country Trail Ride. Ray attended the First Assembly of God Church in Eminence MO. He gave his heart and life to the Lord many years ago and continued to serve him until the day he left this world. Ray will be missed by his family, his church family and his many friends and neighbors. Funeral Services were held Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence MO with Pastor James Snow officiating. Interment was in Bethany Chapel Cemetery in Eminence MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence MO.

G. JEAN ROBERTS THOMAS - Born on February 18, 1916 in Fleming Co KY to Hiram Christopher ROBERTS and Nora LAWHUN ROBERTS. She passed away on February 24, 2006 at her residence in Birch Tree MO at the age of 90 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jean Dervage THOMAS, Sr.; her parents; two daughters, Jean Adalee THOMAS and Sonja Ethelwyn ALFORD; seven brothers, Troy Mitchell, Gianees Behayse, Hiram Christopher, Jr., Amos Marshall, Ollie Mefford, Otto Clifford, Estel Jewette and James Drenon ROBERTS, and two grandchildren, Jean Dervage THOMAS III and Dennis Ray SADLER. Jean is survived by seven children, William Mitchell THOMAS, Birch Tree MO; Jean Dervage THOMAS, Jr., Mountain View MO; John Paul THOMAS, Birch Tree MO; Bobye Lee THOMPSON, Apache Junction AZ; Norma Rose BUCKNER, Herber AZ; LaNora Kay PETERSON, Birch Tree MO, and Brenda Dac LOOPER, Phoenix AZ; and two sisters, Esther DURHAM, Saratoga IN, and Minerva MORFORD, Winchester IN; thirty grandchildren, fifty plus great grandchildren, and ten great-great grandchildren. She was a member of Full Gospel Truth Church in Tulsa OK, and a Minister at the Evangelist Full Gospel Lighthouse Church for nearly 50 years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View MO with Rodney FISHER officiating. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, March 8, 2006.

IVA JANE WHITE THOMAS - Mrs. Iva Jane Thomas (nee White) was born October 2, 1858. She was married to Rev. E. L. Thomas on November 9, 1879. To this union ten children were born, seven girls and three boys, eight of whom are still living. Two are dead, one dying in infancy and the other, Mrs. Vesta Moore, at the age of 24 years. Mrs. Thomas has lived a widow since the death of her husband, which occurred November 12, 1901. Mrs. Thomas was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at the age of 21 years, and has lived a devoted Christian life since that time. She has been confined to her bed most of the time since July of last year, but she bore her suffering with patience, always manifesting her faith in God to sooth her pain. She prayed that she might be permitted to die easy, and her prayer was answered in as much as her end came as a peaceful slumber, on January 28, 1923, at her home in Eminence, Mo. She leaves two sisters, three sons, Albert Thomas of Kansas, Evert and Cecil Thomas, of Eminence, Mo., and five daughters, Mrs. Tapath Barnett, Mrs. Nora Caylor, Mrs. Cora Roberts, of Eminence; Mrs. Ethel Smotherman, of Congo, all of this county, and Miss Eunice Thomas, of California. Several grandchildren and a host of friends also mourn her departure. The funeral was conducted by Rev. M.P. Smotherman in the Pleasant Grove church, of which she was a member, and her remains were laid to rest by the side of her husband in the beautiful cemetery adjoining the church. Truly a good woman has gone out of our midst. We shall surely see her again in that "land that is fairer than day." - The Current Wave 8 Feb 1923.

Kathyrn Dooley Thomas - Passed away at her son's home in St. Louis at age 83. She was the daughter of Nellie and Charley Dooley , Eminence, MO. Kathyrn was married to Ira Thomas. Both her parents and husband preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Billy and Douglas Thomas, both of St. Louis area. Thelma and Tammy Thomas, Eminence, attended the funeral services in St. Louis. Kathyrn was Thelma's sister-in-law. ~ The Current Wave, Apr. 7, 2009.

LILLIAN I. SITES THOMAS - Born November 12, 1921 at Beldenville, WI the daughter of Myron Lee SITES and Ada May TRUESDELL SITES and passed away February 17, 2007 at West Plains, MO at the age of 85 years. She was united in marriage to Charles Earl THOMAS on July 27, 1938 at Eminence, MO and to this union five children were born, and they raised their granddaughter, Sherry JENNEWEIN. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, Myron Lee and Ada Mae SITES; her husband Charles Earl THOMAS on November 14, 2006; one brother Earl SITES; and one sister Ruby STANLEY. She is survived by two sons William Earl THOMAS and wife Carolyn of St. Louis, MO and Tommy Charles THOMAS and wife Judy of Fenton, MO; three daughters, Shirley JENNEWEIN of Willow Springs, MO; Mary Lee SCISM and husband Norbert of Mountain View, MO, Jeanette DENNY and husband Frank of Willow Springs, MO and Sherry JENNEWEIN of Mountain View, MO; her grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Lillian loved to swim and go fishing. She also loved to read her Bible and travel when she could. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She attended the West Side Family Center Church in Willow Springs, MO when her health allowed her. She loved the Lord very much and wished that all would get to know him too. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Monday February 19, 2007 at the Westside Family Center Church in Willow Springs, MO with Reverend Danny HICKS and Reverend Beth HICKS officiating. Interment was in the Green Lawn Cemetery at Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, MO.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

MARY ONEIDA JEWELL THOMAS - Daughter of the late Albert JEWELL and Elizabeth WICKENS JEWELL, was born March 25, 1926 at Koshkonong MO, and departed this life October 5, 1984, at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO at the age of 58 years, 6 months 10 days. She was united in marriage in 1944 at Waco TX to Ralph MURPHY, who preceded her in death on January 30, 1948. She married Rev. John J. THOMAS on December 10, 1961 at the Shiloh Church, west of Thayer MO. She is survived by her husband, of the home in Eminence MO; son Charles MURPHY, Thayer MO; daughter Dorothy JOHNSON, Monroe City MO; 2 granddaughters, Mary Helen and Jennifer Louann JOHNSON, Monroe City MO; four brothers, Ivory JEWELL, Heppner OR; Jack JEWELL, Monument OR; and Ted and Richard JEWELL, both of Koshkonong MO; four sisters, Juanita REEF, Bowling Green KY; Alice MAY, Bossier City LA; Nedra HICE, Koshkonong MO and Alma GILLESPIE, Overland Park KS. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  Sources for this information: Standard News, Mountain View MO, October 17, 1984.

Michael Tilden Thomas - Age 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 1st, in Mesa, Arizona. Mike was born on June 13th, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Troy A. and Estaline (Sholar) Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Lynne (Brown) Thomas; sons Curtis and Jeffrey Thomas and Brett Thomas (Kate) of Omaha, Nebraska. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Jacob and Samantha Thomas of Omaha, Nebraska; one sister, Mary Linhart-Pryor of St. Louis, Missouri; and one brother, Tommy Thomas (Janet), of Cherokee Village, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Estaline Thomas, two brothers, Everett and Billy Thomas; and one sister, Margaret (Thomas) Shockley. Mike attended school in Eminence, Missouri. He had made his home in Arizona for many years. No services are planned at this time. 

OPAL 'ALEEN' DILLARD THOMAS - Born January 31, 1915 at Little Shawnee Shannon Co MO to Lewis DILLARD and Elizabeth DENT, and departed this life July 5, 2007 at her daughter Karen’s residence in Caledonia MO at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 4 days. Aleen was united in marriage to Erna THOMAS July 9, 1931 at Big Shawnee Shannon Co MO. They were married by Justice of Peace Bert FRENCH on the porch of the French’s residence. To this union, five children were born: Joyce, Gene, Gerald, Glendale and Karen. She was preceded in death by parents, Lewis and Elizabeth DILLARD; her loving husband of 58 years, Erna THOMAS; grandchild, Lonnie THOMAS; great grandchild, William Cody COUNTS; step-great grandchild, Andrew COOPERMAN; son-in-law, Dave WRING; sister, Arlie AKERS; and two brothers, Orville MCAFEE and Willie DIXON. Those remain to mourn the passing of her life include her children, Joyce GRAY and husband, Stan, of Piedmont, MO; Gene THOMAS and wife, Sharlene, of Carthage, MO; Gerald THOMAS of Eminence, MO; Glendale THOMAS and wife, Rita, of Eminence, MO; and Karen COOPERMAN and husband, John, of Caledonia, MO. Nine grandchildren, Gary and Mike WRING; Jeanie BYINGTON, JoAnn CARTER and Diane COUNTS, Edward THOMAS and Glenda ENNIS, Anisha and Jeremy COUNTS. Two step grandchildren, Debbie and Krista COOPERMAN; eighteen great grandchildren, Dwayne, Jason, Heather, David, Travis, Shawn and Jonathan WRING, Jazmyn and Trevor BYINGTON, Kayla CRIDER, Baili CARTER, Bethany and Sara COUNTS, Kari and Brooke THOMAS, Hannah and James ENNIS and Michael BYERLY; three step great grandchildren, Alyssa and Autumn COUNTS and Tyson COOPERMAN; five great-great grandchildren Brittany, Heidi, Chastity, Brianna, and Isaiah WRING; and one sister, Lois MAHAN. She also leaves many friends and other relatives to mourn her passing. Aleen attended Bethany Chapel Church. She enjoyed cutting quilt pieces and making quilt tops. Aleen enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables for her family and others. She loved to grow flowers and she always gardened when she could. Aleen enjoyed watching the animals and especially enjoyed watching the birds the last few months at her daughter’s home. She was a very unselfish and humble person. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held Saturday, July 7, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Rev. Stan GRAY officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery at Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

ROY E. 'DOC' THOMAS - Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Summersville MO - Passed away on November 1, 2006 in Spring Hill, Florida. Roy was born in Garden City, Kansas. Survivors include his companion of 18 years, Sandra Declue; his sons, Randy Thomas, of St. Louis, MO, Micheal Thomas, and Rocky Thomas of Fordland, MO; former wife of 33 years, Avis Thomas; and sister, Jeri Horn; granddaughter, Candace Luther, great-granddaugther, Siara, and great-grandson, Cameron Luther, of Kansas City, MO; granddaugther, Deanna Thomas, grandsons, Eric and Shane Thomas; his Florida family included Tom and Vlenda Dornseif and their children; grandson, David; granddaughters, Amanda, Mylissa, and Tammy Hill, and her children; granddaughters Patricia, Jennifer, Tina and grandsons, Roger and Christopher with great-grandsons, Cory and Brad, and great-granddaughters, Angelina and Sara. Services were held at Cedar Fork Cemetery in Perryville, MO. 

THOMAS WESLEY THOMAS - Born January 16, 1928 at Ochelata, OK the son of Blue Thomas and Sarah Overaker. He passed away January 26, 2008 at Springfield, MO at the age of 80 years. He was united in marriage to Wilma Louise Buchanan on May 23, 1950 and to this union six children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents Blue and Sarah Thomas; his wife Wilma Louise Thomas; two brothers Eddie Thomas and David Thomas; four sisters Kathryn Laira, Jane Renard, Rose Stickler and Sybil Price and one granddaughter Dawn Behm. He is survived by two sons Eddie Thomas and wife Jessica of Nara Visa, NM, and Wesley Thomas of Pineville, MO; four daughters Diana Estus and husband Michael of Moundridge, KS, Debra Turner of Wichita, KS, Denice Stites and husband Larry of Goodman, MO, and Donna Stites of Winona, MO; one brother Harry Thomas and wife June of Ramona, OK; one sister Alice Wilson of Ochelata, KS; two aunts Mary Ford and Beulah Castleman both of Oklahoma; 14 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Visitation was held Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO. Funeral Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO. Graveside Services were held Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick, KS under the direction of Broadway Mortuary of Wichita, KS.

WALTER LEE THOMAS - Born on March 2, 1900, to Joseph and Eveline BURNS THOMAS. He departed this life on May 13, 1988, at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 11 days. In 1925 he married Bessie BURNS and to this union three children were born. In 1955 he married Pauline SUTHERLAND of Eminence, who survives. He was preceded in death by one son, Euel L. THOMAS; five brothers, three sisters and a stepson. Those he leaves to mourn his passing are his wife, Pauline, of the home; a son, Donald THOMAS, High Ridge MO; a daughter, Louise VAUGHN, Arnold MO; and one sister, Irene BEST, Eminence MO. He also leaves two stepdaughters, Mildred JOHNSON, Clinton MO, and Eula DAUGHERTY, Cherokee Village AR; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; nine step- grandchildren; eighteen step-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was a hard working man who lived most of his life in this community. His wit and good humor will be missed by all who loved him. Funeral services were held Monday, May 16, 1988 at 1 p.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Lloyd WELCH officiating. Interment was in Bethany Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. CARD OF THANKS --- I wish to thank everyone who helped during Walter’s illness. The minister, Bro. WELCH; singers Ray THOMAS and Holly CARTER; the Pallbearers; each and every one who brought food, sent flowers, phone calls and visits; Dr. Jon ROBERTS and the nurses and staff at St. Francis Hospital; Dr. WILSON and Duncan Funeral Home. ---- Pauline THOMAS The Current Wave, May 25, 1988. 

William Mitchell Thomas - Born June 16, 1942 at Connersville IN, the son of Jean Dervage Thomas, Sr. and Goldie Jean Roberts. He passed away Feb. 12, 2008 at his home in Birch Tree MO at the age of 65 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jean Adalee Thomas & Sonja Ethelwyn Alford. He is survived by daughter Jerri Jean Carriveau and husband Michael of Phoenix AZ; brothers Jean Thomas, Jr. and wife Carolyn, Mountain View MO, and John Paul Thomas and wife Penny, Birch Tree MO; sisters Bobye Lee Thompson and husband Stanley, Apache Junction AZ, Norma Rose Buckner and husband Norman, Heber AZ, LaNora Kay Peterson, Birch Tree MO, and Brenda Dae Looper and husband Danny, Phoenix AZ; grandchildren Carissa and Cannon Carriveau, Phoeniz AZ, and a host of family and friends. Bill was employed as a welder at Cypress Steel in Phoenix AZ for many years, as well as being a carpenter. He built his home in Birch Tree when he returned to the area 14 years ago. He owned and operated a pool hall in Birch Tree for a short time. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing with his various bands in the clubs. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing horseshoes. Bill was an unselfish and beautiful human with a radiant personality. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel of Birch Tree MO, Rev. Ron Richardson officiating, under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree MO. 

Tina Rachelle Hayes Thomlinson, daughter of Cleo and Wilma (Hollinsworth) Hayes, was born in Farmington, Missouri on October 27, 1962. Tina passed away at her home in Salem on December 30, 2009 at the age of 47 years, 2 months and 3 days. Tina was united in marriage to Scott Thomlinson on November 23, 2001. She was the mother of three children. Tina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Myrtle and Perry Hollinsworth. Loving survivors include her parents, Cleo and Wilma Hayes, of Salem; husband, Scott, of the home in Salem; three children, Melinda Jewett and husband, Sam, of Summersville; Charlie Gallagher and wife, Alicia, of Black; and Scott Thomlinson Jr., of the home; grandchildren, Jonithan and Nathanial Gallagher, of Black and Clair and Emily Jewett, of Summersville; a brother, Dennis Levall and wife, Brenda, of Salem; two sisters, Jackie Gallagher and husband, Tony, of Freeburg, Illinois; and Paul Gallagher and husband, Doug, of Fayetville, Illinois; step-brothers, Jared Bourbon, of DeSoto; Ronald Levall Jr. and wife, Tina, also of DeSoto; Chuck Hayes and wife, Barb; and John Hayes and wife, Ronda, all of Salem; two step-sisters, Marie Hayes, of St. Charles; and Sandy Flack and husband, Dean, of Maryland Heights, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Tina was a member of Grassy Hollow Baptist Church in Potosi. She worked for the Conservation planting trees as well as doing many other jobs. Tina enjoyed being in the outdoors  CAmping, hunting and 4-wheeling in the mud. She also enjoyed playing the lottery. Tina loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who loved her. Funeral services for Tina Rachelle Thomlinson were 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Dent County Memorial Chapel with Bryce Wilson officiating. Music was provided by recorded selections. Serving as pallbearers were Douglas Charles Gallagher, Jason Gallagher, Justin Gallagher, Tom Hawkins, Gary Hawkins, Roger Hawkins, Robin Hawkins and Jarrod Levall. Honorary pallbearers were William Gallagher, Danny Hawkins and Don Tuttle. Interment was in Street Cemetery, Hartshorn, with all arrangements under the direction of Dent County Memorial Chapel.

ALFRED MARSHALL THOMPSON - Born April 10, 1913 at Wilmer, Minnesota to Albert Thompson and Hannah LEVERINA THOMPSON. Alfred passed away at the Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, MO on Friday afternoon December 31, 2004 making his age 91 years 8 months and 21 days. He was united in marriage to Chloe Virginia OSBORNE July 1, 1937 making their union together 67 years. To their union three children were born, Donna, Mark and Jim. Alfred worked as a heavy equipment operator in Vancouver, Washington. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In his later years his greatest delight was to see the faces of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church attending the church at Willow Springs along with his wife Chloe. Preceding Alfred in death are his parents, Albert and Hannah, his brother Robert THOMPSON, his sister Olive THOMPSON KASKI and his mother-in-law, Esther EILTS. Alfred is survived by his beloved wife Chloe THOMPSON of Mountain View, his children Donna HOWELL and husband Robert of Big Creek; Mark THOMPSON and wife Mary of Weiser, Idaho; Jim THOMPSON of Palmer, Alaska; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services were held at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville Wednesday, January 5th, 2005 with Pastor Les BRYAN officiating. Interment was in Street Cemetery under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.  Sources for this information: Summersville Beacon.

BERNICE ELVA COOLEY HERRINGTON THOMPSON - Age 88, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2005. She was born on August 31, 1916, in Winona, Missouri, daughter of William Joseph 'Joe' Cooley and Margaret Emaline 'Maggie' Barnes Cooley. She was raised and educated in Missouri. She was married on 27 Mar 1935 to Luin Herrington  and had two sons, Derald and Ronald Herrington. After a divorce, she later met and fell in love with Harold Thompson. They married and had a daughter, Margaret. In 1948 they moved west to Warrenton, Oregon where they resided for twelve years. In 1960 they settled in Winston, which has been home since. 'Bunch' worked as a cook for Douglas High School for seventeen years. She enjoyed craftwork, including crocheting and hand quilting. She also enjoyed cooking and watching professional wrestling matches. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Johnsen and her husband David of Winston, two sons, Derald Herrington and his wife Sandy of Auburn, Washington and Ron Herrington and his wife Patty of Roseburg, Oregon. Mrs. Thompson also leaves six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold, who passed away in 1985, her parents, five brothers, Merl, Carlos, Henry, Ivan and 'Short' Cooley and three sisters, Pearl Ballance, Jessie Tripp and Clara Rendelman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2005, at Taylor's Family Chapel. Friends may pay their respects on Thursday, April 7, 2005, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a reception at the Winston VFW Hall after the services. Private interment will be at the Roseburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

BERNIECE LEON BALLANCE THOMPSON - Age 95, passed on to her heavenly home, while at Sonshine Manor Nursing Home (Republic) on December 27, 2010. She was born June 21, 1915 to William 'Austin' Balance and Janie ‘Irene’ Keller Ballance at Rocky in Shannon County, Mo.  Berniece married Gerald D. Thompson on March 20, 1937. To that union were born two children, daughter, Glodeen Jennings; and son, Jerry Thompson (wife, Jean), all of Springfield; also four grandchildren, Tamara (Michael) Rentchler, Brian (Angela) Thompson, Michael (Carla) Thompson, Gregory Thompson (deceased); eight, great-grandchildren (one deceased) and two great-great granddaughters. Also sister Geneva Koogler and several nephews and nieces.  Berniece taught public school when she was only 18 years old and then was selected to start the Hot Lunch Program for Shannon County Schools which she did for approx, 15 years. She always loved children and people in general. In 1960 Berniece and Gerald moved to Springfield. They became active in their community and church, Webster Park Baptist and served at that church for 45 years. Berniece taught in the church, in several public schools in remedial courses, assisting in any capacity she could help. She was involved helping inmates in Greene County Jail learn to read and study for their GED's. She enjoyed helping people, giving of her self and proclaiming her strong faith in Christ. She lived her faith and today, she is enjoying her 'New' life with her savior and with her family that went ahead of her. The family appreciates the staff and caregivers at Sonshine Manor and the loving care they all gave. Funeral services will be Friday, December 31, 2010 at 3 P.M. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, December 30 in the funeral home. Berniece lived a full life, giving more than she received, loving her family and all of her family loved her. 

Dallas Clinton Thompson of Winona, Missouri, departed this life on June 30, 2017 at the age of 72 in the company of his loved ones at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born December 1, 1944 at Uravan, Montrose County, Colorado, to Glenn and Lena (Norris) Thompson. He married first Crystal Marion and their daughter is Tracy. He married second Linda Toombs, and their son is Robert. Dallas was preceded in death by his mother Lena, father Glenn, brother Dwain, nephew Darrin, and former wife Linda. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Twila Woods Mensendick Thompson of Winona; one daughter Tracy Thompson Norris of Winona; son Robert Thompson and wife Clara of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and stepson Jonathan Mensendick and wife Emily of Winona; eight grandchildren Lindsay Norris and fiancé Bobby Atkins of Winona, Holli Norris Rutledge and husband Dustin of Birch Tree, Ashlee Norris Sites and husband Anthony of Winona, Glen and Joey Thompson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Keeton Mensendick of Newport, Arkansas, and Chevy and Canaan Johnston of Winona; seven great grandchildren Kyleigh and Karson Smith, Aubree, Tucker, Blaedyn, and Rylan Sites all of Winona, and Gatlyn Rutledge of Birch Tree. Dallas also leaves former wife Crystal Beckerle, Rocky Mount, Missouri; sister-in-law Sherrie Buffington Thompson of Hollister, Missouri; aunt Josephine Ladd of Powell, Wyoming; uncle Junior Norris of Willow Springs, Missouri; and his special friend Frankie Weaver of Bristol, Virginia, who was more of a brother than cousin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous cherished friends. Dallas was an Air Force Veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge, a former Shriner and a member of the Lions Club. Dallas worked at many jobs in his life, but he most loved his time working for three Shannon County sheriffs and volunteering for the Winona Fire Department. Dallas lived a very blessed life enjoying hunting, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was a fighter and a hero. He left footprints on the hearts of everyone that he met. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Interment Pine Lawn Cemetery, Winona.

GORDON THOMPSON 1 Mar 1956 - 28 Mar 2016		Gordon Eugene Thompson was born at Eminence, MO on March 1, 1956, the son of Hiram and Beulah (Dunn) Thompson. He passed away March 28, 2016 at St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO at the age of 60 years and 27 days. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents Hiram and Beulah (Dunn) Thompson; four brothers Joe Thompson, Don Thompson, Raymond Thompson, and Glenn Thompson; one sister Sylvia (Thompson) Cooley; four other siblings at a very young age; four nephews Paul Dwane Thompson, Jr., Jimmy Griffith, Johnny Thompson, and Ricky Counts; and one great niece Dianna Walker. Gordon is survived by two brothers Paul Thompson and wife Shirley of Winona, MO and James Golden Thompson and wife Phyllis of Colorado; one brother-in-law Gordon Cooley and wife Judy of Colorado; two sisters-in-law Anna Thompson of Eminence, MO and Kathy (Sue) Thompson of Mountain View, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gordon was handicapped all of his life but he was always busy doing something. He loved to tease and be teased. He worked at the Sheltered Workshop in Birch Tree, MO and was currently employed there. He was proud to have a job. He never wanted to miss work. He loved his family and all of his nieces and nephews who also loved him. Gordon was a loving uncle, brother, and cousin. All of the workers and friends at Birch Tree Nursing Home, his home for 31 years and at the Sheltered Workshop meant a lot to him. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Interment at Mount Zion Cemetery.
Helen Blanch Ferguson Thompson 1 Mar 1917 - 5 Apr 2011		Helen Blanch Ferguson was born March 1, 1917 at Shannon County, MO the daughter of Robert Ferguson and Lula (Rollin) Ferguson. She passed away April 5, 2011 at her home in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 94 years. She was united in marriage to Charles M. Hunt on July 30, 1934 in Shannon County, MO. Helen later married Ruel I. Thompson. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Lula Ferguson; her husbands Charles M. Hunt and Ruel I. Thompson; four sisters Opal McCord, Daisy Mooney, Ruby McCabe and Bernice Stopp; three sons Clifford Hunt, Robert Hunt and Bill Hunt; two daughters Shelby Bray and Barbara Rosson and one grandson Charles Eugene Hunt. She is survived by her daughter Georgia F. Bay of Birch Tree, MO; one step son Charles Leroy Warner of Ramona, CA; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Helen loved to sew and quilt. She was always sewing lap quilts, aprons and pot holders and giving to the local nursing home in Birch Tree. Helen enjoyed cooking and loved her flowers in her flower garden. She was a member of the Golden Age Board for several years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Pastor Brian Ingalls officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes.
DR. JIM THOMPSON 2 Aug 1948 - 21 Aug 2015		James Everett 'Jim' Thompson, MD, age 67, passed away suddenly at his home on August 21, 2015. He was born August 2, 1948 in Birch Tree, MO to Ruel and Myrtle (Nelles) Thompson. He graduated from Birch Tree High School in the class of 1966 and attended college on a basketball scholarship in Walnut Ridge, AR. After serving as a pharmacist mate in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era, Jim continued his education at the University of Missouri where he obtained a medical degree in 1979. Jim spent his entire medical career serving as an ER physician on the staffs of various hospitals in Southeast Missouri. Jim was married to Jannetta Lyn Cantrell and during this union, the joys of his life, James Luke and Seth Logan were born. Jim loved nature and the home he built on THOMPSON FARMS was always his permanent residence. While Jim was known for his quick wit and humor, he was also a well-read, well-spoken and knowledgeable individual who could converse on any subject. Jim is survived and will always be missed by his beloved sons, Luke and Logan; sister Vena Lee and husband Harry Brondel; sister Sandra Rutledge; brother Verlon and wife Cora Thompson; brother Carroll and wife Lois Thompson; brother Leon and wife Joyce Thompson as well as 3 generations of nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law Dale Rutledge and great-niece Joselyn Rutledge-Vargas. In lieu of flowers donations can be made for surviving children's college fund and can be left at Duncan Funeral Home. Interment Oak Forest Cemetery.

Joseph Edward Thompson - Born September 17, 1935 at Story's Creek, MO, the son of Beulah Dunn and Hiram 'Harm' Thompson. He passed away on March 18, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View , MO at the age of 72 years. Joe was united in marriage to Flora Mae Jones on September 4, 1960 at Bennettville , South Carolina. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Flora Mae Thompson on June 16, 2001; his parents; one son Johnny Ray Thompson; one sister Sylvia Cooley and one brother Raymond Thompson. Joe is survived by three children Wayne Thompson and wife Julie of Eminence, MO; Joan Brumfield and husband Rudy of Guston, KY; and James Warriax and wife Mary of Maxton, NC; five brothers Golden Thompson and wife Phyllis of Colorado; Don Thompson of Hawaii; Paul Thompson and wife Shirley of Winona, MO; Glenn Thompson and wife Sue of Mountain View, MO and Gordon Thompson of Birch Tree, MO; a special brother-in-law Gordon Cooley of Colorado; a special sister-in-law Anna Thompson of Eminence, MO; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Joe served in the United States Army for 8 years from 1958 to 1966. He was honorably discharged in 1966 as a Specialist Fourth Class. During his time of service he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter Badge Rifle and the Marksman Carbine. He served as a mechanic in the United States Army, and he spent most of his working life as a mechanic in auto garages. Joe loved to fish, hunt and whittle. He enjoyed riding in his truck while listening to Bluegrass music. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 10:00 am at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Bro. Bud Younger officiating. Interment was in Pine Lawn Cemetery at Winona , MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.

Kurtis Wayne Thompson - Infant son of Jodie and Thomas Thompson was born asleep, December 18, 2009 at 11:11 AM, 7 pounds, 10 ounces and 22 inches long. Kurtis was such a special baby that God chose to keep him in Heaven and even though we will miss the opportunity of watching him grow we will long for the day we will be reunited with him.  The loss of Kurtis Wayne will be mourned by his parents, Jodie and Thomas Thompson of Winona, MO; grandparents Rhonda Baker and Leon Baker both of Winona, MO, George and Betty Thompson of Mountain View, MO as well as great grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Matthew 5:4 'Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted'. Graveside services were held Monday, December 21, 2009 at Pleasant Site Cemetery with Leon Baker officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes, LLC of Winona, MO.

MYRTLE LUCINDA NELLES THOMPSON - Born January 25, 1911 to the late Walter Austin and LaVerna Evelyn Hopper Nelles at Ridgeway, Missouri. She departed this life on March 28, 2006 in Birch Tree, Missouri at the age of 95 years and 2 months. She attended eight years at the Arrington one-room country school and graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1929. Myrtle taught at Lone Rock country school from the 1929-30 school year and attended Maryville Teachers College the summer of 1930. On February 17, 1936 in Willow Springs, Missouri, Myrtle was united in marriage to Ruel I. Thompson. During their life together, they made their home and reared their children on the Thompson family farm east of Birch Tree, Missouri. In 1977, while living in Independence, Missouri, Myrtle began a twenty-one year career as a foster grandparent working for the Harry Truman Neurological Center. She retired at age 87 and returned to her own home in Birch Tree, Missouri where she resided until her move to Birch Tree Place in January of 2006. She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Pioneer Baptist and Country Line Pentecostal Churches in Birch Tree, Missouri during her retirement years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ruel Thompson; her parents; one sister, Edith Preston; one brother, Everett Nelles; an infant great-granddaughter, Joselyn Vargas; and one step-granddaughter, Sandy Johnson. Myrtle is survived by her six children, Vena Lee Brondel and husband Harry of Sugar Land, Texas, Sandra Ann Rutledge and husband Dale of Bluford, Illinois, Verlon Ruel Thompson and wife Cora of Birch Tree, Missouri, Walter Carroll Thompson and wife Lois of Kansas City, Kansas, James Everett Thompson, MD of Birch Tree, Missouri and Ralph Leon Thompson and wife Joyce of Birch Tree, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; ten step-great grandchildren; two sisters, Fay Pulliam and May Pulliam; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews all of whom will dearly miss her. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 3, 2006 at 10:00 am at the Pioneer Baptist Church in Birch Tree, Missouri with Brother Sean Reece and Brother Forrest Goodman officiating. Interment was in Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

OMA I. PIATT THOMPSON - Bunker - Daughter of Chester Elijah Piatt and Lillie Mae Weber - Funeral services at 11 a.m. Nov. 13, 2008 at Wilson Mortuary Chapel, Salem. Interment in Piatt Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson died Nov. 11, 2008 in St. Louis at the age of 74. Survivors include her husband, Joseph 'Dee Dee' Thompson, Bunker; five children, Sheila Parker, St. Louis; Thresa Bates and husband Eddie, Bunker; Lisa Thompson, Salem; Ronnie Leon Thompson and wife Ruth Ann, Salem, IN; and Jennifer McKinsey and husband Steve, Maysville, GA; one sister, Lillie Ovean Pritchett, West Alton, MO; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.

RAYMOND LEE THOMPSON - Born June 1, 1945 to Harm THOMPSON and Beulah DUNN THOMPSON at Flatwoods MO. He departed this life at his home in Eminence MO on September 10, 2005 at the age of 60 years, 3 months and 10 days.  He married Anna Lee COUNTS, daughter of Otho and Josephine COUNTS, on March 23, 1964 and to this union four children were born. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Beulah and Harm; his son Ricky; a granddaughter, Diana; sister Sylvia COOLEY; two infant sisters and an infant brother; two sisters-in-law, Flora Mae THOMPSON and Darla THOMPSON; his father-in-law, Otho COUNTS; three nephews, Johnny THOMPSON, Jimmy GRIFFITH and Paul THOMPSON, Jr.  He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Anna of the home; son Mickey and companion Tina, Eminence MO; daughters Sheila and husband Danny WALKER, Ellington MO, and Donna and husband Bobby WEBER, Eminence MO; two grandchildren, Tamber WEBER and Ozzie WALKER; six brothers, Joe THOMPSON, Eminence MO; Don THOMPSON, Hawaii; Golden and wife Phyliss THOMPSON, Clifton, CO; Paul and wife Shirley THOMPSON, Winona MO; Glen and wife Sue THOMPSON, Mountain View MO; and Gordon THOMPSON, Birch Tree MO; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.  Raymond loved life, and his family was his whole world. He was a wonderful husband, grandfather and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Grady TODD officiating. Interment was at Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. The Current Wave – September 14, 2005.

ROY DARREL THOMPSON - Son of Roy T. Thompson and Winnie Baker Thompson, was born September 25, 1926 in Hardage, Mo. and passed away February 28, 2004 in Salem, Mo. at the age of 77 years, five months and three days. Roy is survived by four brothers, Elmo Thompson and wife Martha, of Eminence, Mo., Wayne Thompson, of Eureka, Mo., Donald Thompson and wife Janet, of St. Louis, Mo., Stanley Thompson and wife Ginny, of Imperial, Mo.; three sisters, Thelma Chappell and husband Dale, of Alton, Ill., Mabel Weller and husband Russell, of Salem, Mo., Erma Young and husband Bob, of Salem, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Nadine Simms and husband John, of Gardendale, Tex.; and may nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Geraldine Rose Thompson and two infant sisters. Funeral services were held March 2 in Spencer Chapel in Salem, Mo., with Brother Phil Newcom officiating. Special music was provided by Brother Phil Newcom with Ann Emory, pianist. Serving as pallbearers were Bill Terry, William Terry, Mike Briggs, Terry Thompson, Brian Capps, Clint Capps. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Tex., with all arrangements under the direction of Spencer Funeral Home of Salem.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Brooke D'Este' Thomure, age 13 was born January 28, 1998, at West Plains, Missouri and went with the Angels to Heaven on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the family home in Alton. Brooke has been confined to her home due to her disabilities, but found pleasure in many things. She loved attending Green Valley State School in Springfield where she was the joy of the class. She brought such joy and love to her family with her smiles and beautiful ways. She is preceded in death by her great grandparents, James and Maxine Estes, Jim Sweet, and great great grandparents Archie and Alva Bird. She is survived by her mother and step-father Becky and Jimmy Gammon of Alton, Missouri, father Steve Thomure of West Plains, Missouri, 2 brothers, Seth Thomure-Gammon, and Broady Thomure-Gammon of Alton, Missouri, 1 sister Sara Thomure-Gammon and fiancee' Mitch of Sparta, Missouri; grandparents, Donnie and Wanda Martin of Sparta, Missouri, Emmett and Roberta Thomure of Mountain View, Missouri; Deloris Johnson of West Plains, and great grandmother Ida Mae Sweet of Sparta ; her uncle Jerry Don Martin and Katie. She is also survived by many aunts and uncles who loved her and host of other family members. The Angels in Heaven now have a new Angel in God's Choir. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Bradford officiating. Interment was in Oakside Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral home of Summersville.

ROLLY ANDREW THROCKMORTON - Born December 5, 1925 to Elmer and Letha (Clark) Throckmorton at Anthony, Kansas. He departed this life on April 13, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 82. Rolly joined the United States Navy and served from August 11, 1943 to April 8, 1946 when he was honorably discharged. After returning to his hometown of Mountain View, Missouri, Rolly married Aileen Henry on August 15, 1946. To this union one son, Orville, was born. After the loss of Aileen, Rolly married Judy Clark on June 8, 1985. They then made their home in Birch Tree, Missouri where Rolly became Mayor and served more than two terms until his declining health forced him to resign. Rolly drove a truck for more than 47 years working for various companies and retiring from Craig Charcoal of Summersville, Missouri. Those who worked with Rolly often commented on his dedication to his work and his ability to train almost anyone to drive a truck. After many years of driving thousands of miles at night, Rolly became known as 'the nightcrawler' across southern Missouri. In his younger years, Rolly enjoyed spending time at the lake, as well as the racetrack. After grandchildren started coming along, Rolly could be found spending the afternoon teaching them how to drive a car or truck, ride a lawnmower, or pedal a new bike that he tested out for them. He was very proud of all of them and was always interested in what they were doing and their accomplishments. Rolly loved to work in his yard, and after his retirement, one of his favorite pastimes was mowing the yard. Rolly was preceded in death by his parents, one older brother, Eldo Throckmorton, one older sister, Azalea Schuster, wife Aileen, and one grandson, Jeremy Beavers. Rolly is survived by his wife, Judy, of the family home; one son, Orville Throckmorton and wife, Wanda, of Liberty, Missouri; one stepson, Eugene Cowen and wife, Bethany, of St. Peters, Missouri; one stepdaughter, Tammy Brockelbank and husband, Shawn, of Birch Tree, Missouri; four grandsons, Scott and Ian Throckmorton, Nathan Cowen and Christopher Brockelbank; three granddaughters, Heather Cowen, Rebekah and Jordan Brockelbank; three great- granddaughters and three great-grandsons; and several other family members that will miss him. Rolly had given his life to the Lord and that gave him the comfort and peace to get through the last few years of his life. Rolly will be remembered for his kindness and generosity to everyone that knew him. Not many people ever asked Rolly for a helping hand because he usually had already started or finished what he could do to help someone in need before they ever had a chance to ask. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Bro. Roger Smith officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View.

SUSAN RENEE FLEENER TILLERY - CARD OF THANKS – From our hearts we gratefully thank all of our Church families, our good neighbors, and all our friends who so graciously contributed food, floral offerings, prayers, cards, words of comfort, or visits at the time of our loss of our daughter, Susan Renee FLEENER TILLERY. These kindnesses will always be remembered and cherished in our hearts. God Bless All Of You. – William and Alene FLEENER and family: Tom, Richard, Kathryn, Lora and John.  The Current Wave – September 14, 2005.

ALBERT TIPTON - Born on September 20, 1921 to William Richard and Elizabeth STONE TIPTON in Ripley Co MO. He departed this life on October 8, 2005 at Birch Tree Place Nursing Center in Birch Tree MO at the age of 84 years and 7 days. He married Edith Lucille BLAND in 1944 at Piggott AR and to this union six children were born. Albert was preceded in death by both is parents, his wife Edith, and one daughter, Shirley YARDLEY. He is survived by three sons, Alvin TIPTON, Winona MO; Ricky TIPTON, St. Louis MO and Verlin TIPTON, Winona MO; two daughters, Sharon CONWAY, Eminence MO, and Sherry YOUNG, Hardy AR; eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 10, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona MO with Victor ELLIOTT officiating. Services were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona MO. 

Alvin Albert Tipton was born September 10, 1948 at Wagon Mound, NM the son of Albert Tipton and Edith (Bland) Tipton. He passed away on January 22, 2013 at Mountain Grove, MO at the age of 64 years. He was united in marriage to Betty Jane Brown on April 29, 2003. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Edith Tipton; one sister Shirley Yardley; one sister-in-law Judy Tipton and one step daughter Jeannie Teague. He is survived by his wife Betty Tipton of Winona, MO; one son Leon Tipton of Koshkonong, MO; two daughters Gloria McKenzie of Cherokee, AR and Elizabeth Benjamin of Citrus Heights, CA; step children Lucille Lynch, Fredrick Teague and Frankie Teague all of Winona, MO; two brothers Rickey Tipton of Fremont, MO and Verlin Tipton of Winona, MO; two sisters Sharon Conway of Eminence, MO and Sherry Young of AR; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Alvin enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

SHELLY DIANE TIPTON & TIMOTHY JEROME BLUNKALL		Shelly Diane (Tipton) Blunkall the daughter of Rhonda Atkins and Verlin Tipton was born May 16, 1974 in West Plains , MO. She departed this life on September 20, 2007 at the young age of 33 years. Timothy Jerome Blunkall son of J.C. Blunkall and Betty Parcel was born on June 21, 1972 in West Plains , MO. He departed this life on September 20, 2007 at the young age of 35 years.   Tim and Shelly were united in marriage on June 26, 1993 at the Assembly of God in Winona , MO. To this union 3 children were born, Kelcee Jean 17, Gavin Heath 13 and Hannah Audree 9. They were preceded in death by Tim's mother Betty (Parcel) Counts; Tim's grandfather Albert Parcel; Tim's grandparents Ed and Mary Blunkall; and Shelly's grandfather Norman Atkins; Shelly's grandparents Albert and Edith Tipton and great grandmother Velma Cooper. They are survived by their 3 children Kelcee, Gavin and Hannah; Shelly's mother Rhonda, brother Toby Tipton and nephew Keegan; grandmother Evelyn Atkins, Father Verlin; aunts Beverly Tune and Norma Counts; Tim's father J.C. and his wife Carol, sister Carleen and her husband Troy Norris, stepfather Joe Counts; grandmother Janet Parcel; 2 aunts Kay Pulliam and Judy Parcel; stepsister Sonya Vermillion; 3 stepbrothers Lesley and Wesley Counts and Danny Basham; niece Smokey Sullivan; nephew Ryan Norris; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Tim was employed with Bland Trucking. He was a hard worker, a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend. Shelly was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. Shelly was always at Tim's side. God knew they couldn't make it without each other so he took them both. Anyone who knew them loved them. They were the finest people you could ever meet. They were always there and would do without if they thought someone was in need. Tim and Shelly were saved and baptized on July 21, 2002. They will always be remembered and sadly missed. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 12:00PM at the Assembly of God Church in Winona , MO with Rev. Darrell Jones officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.] Winona residents killed in collision - Two Winona residents were killed Thursday morning when a tractor-trailer crossed into the path of their Chevrolet on a Shannon County highway, the State Highway Patrol reported. Timothy J. and Shelly D. Blunkall were traveling west on the U.S. 60 near Mountain View when the truck struck them head-on. The driver of the rig, Winona resident Keneth Shoemaker, was reportedly heading west when a truck ahead of him slowed in a work zone to avoid a pedestrian. Shoemaker's truck struck the slowed vehicle, then crossed the median and struck the car the Blunkalls were travelling in. Shelly Blunkall was 33. Timothy Blunkall was 35. - Dirk VanderHart, News-Leader.
ESTHER TRITCH TITUS 11 Oct 1922 - 23 Mar 2017		Esther Matilda Tritch Titus, 94, Eminence, MO died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her daughter Karen’s home in Eminence, MO. Esther, daughter of the late Charles Tritch and wife Mary nee Scheer was born October 11, 1922 at New Haven, MO. She had been a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Houston, MO. Esther attended school through the eighth grade at the Bethlehem Lutheran School. She worked as a “Rosie Riveter” at Curtis Wright during WWII. She later owned and operated the Rayfield Hotel, Ozark Boating Company, and Two River Canoe Rental at Eminence, MO. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband Phil; five brothers Earl, Charles, Roy, Fred, and Orville Tritch; and three sisters Lorena Wittneber, Verna Hoemann, and Mildred Tritch. She is survived by four sons Russ, Charles, Philip, and Kenneth; one daughter Karen and husband Ron Counts; five grandsons; eight great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Contributor: Beatrice Hall. Interment at Munsell Cemetery, Shannon County, Missouri.

 

Janice Gail Titus was born July 18, 1949 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of James Arthur Hassell and Mescal (Smith) Hassell. She left this world on January 15, 2014 at West Plains, MO at the age of 64 years, after suffering a heart attack and major stroke. Janice was united in marriage to Charles Titus on September 7, 1989. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Mescal Hassell. Janice is survived by her husband Charles Titus of Eminence, MO; two step-sons Dusty Titus and wife Kelly of Eminence, MO and Steven Titus and wife Annie of Marshfield, MO; one brother Jim Hassell and wife Brenda of Washington, PA; and four grandchildren Meagan Titus, Ruthie Titus, Gabe Titus and Luke Titus. Jan’s parents died when she was very young and she was raised by her grandmother, Lueanna Smith, on the farm on Jacks Fork River. She attended grade school and high school in Eminence and graduated in 1967. After graduation Janice worked various jobs until she married Charles Edward Titus. They lived in Eminence for a short period before moving to Jefferson City in 1990. Four years later they moved to Buffalo, MO where they managed a residential care facility. Due to health problems they returned to Eminence. Janice was a member of the Christian Church in Eminence, MO. She loved spending time with children, her family, and her dog “Gracie”. Janice enjoyed cross-stitching and cooking. Janice will be missed by all who knew her.

 

GENE TOBEY - Born September 29, 1924, in Masury OH, to Wilber George & Nellie Viola Tobey. Gene passed away on August 29, 2005, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton St Louis Co MO. He spent four years in the U S Army during World War II, part of that time under General George PATTON. He lived in Eminence from 1963 to 1967. He was a member of the Eminence United Methodist Church. He owned a small business in South St Louis County for 25 years, retiring in 1994. He was an ardent golfer and fisherman. The thing he enjoyed most was preparing delicious meals for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Russell Jerome and Don. He leaves behind his wife of almost 40 years, Jean THOMAS BANKS TOBEY; his daughter, Linda VASILI ALEXIADES, Knoxville TN; sons, David Eugene TOBEY and Alan Lee BANKS; grandchildren, Jennifer and Patrick HAHN; Nikolas, Alexander, Anthy and Julianna ALEXIADES, and his sister-in-law, Teri RUSSELL TOBEY.  He had so many friends. He will be sorely missed.  The funeral service was held at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, St Louis MO, on Friday, September 2, 2005. Contributions to the Eminence United Methodist Church, HCR 3, Box 3F, Eminence MO 65466, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

 

Geraldine Janice ZINN Toombs - Born March 15, 1928 at Brentwood, MO to Walter Zinn and Enda (Lorts) Zinn.  She passed away April 25, 2012 at her home in Winona, MO at the age of 84 years, 1 month and 10 days. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Bland Toombs on December 1, 1946 at Brentwood, MO and to this union six children were born Linda, Diane, Gary, David, Steve and Stanley. Geraldine was preceded in death by parents Walter Zinn and Edna Zinn Fitzwater; and two sisters Marie Franklin and Velma June Zinn. She is survived by two daughters Diane Kimes of Winona, MO and Linda Talbert and husband Ray of St. Charles, MO; four sons Gary Toombs and wife Elaine of Potosi, MO, David Toombs and wife Sandy of Fredericktown, MO, Steve Toombs of Loveland, CO and Stanley Toombs and wife Mickie of Morse Mill, MO; one brother Forrest Zinn of Ballwin, MO; 12 grandchildren Rodney Toombs and wife Micah of Potosi, MO, Russell Toombs and wife Nancy of St. Genevieve, MO, Dawn (Toombs) Boyer and husband Brian of Waterloo, IL, Shannon Toombs and husband Dan Potthast of Santa Cruz, CA, Eddie Kimes and wife Fran of Berthoud, CO, Melba Madsen and husband Buddy of Sacramento, CA, Billy Kimes  and wife Rachel of Elk Grove, CA, Robert Thompson and wife Clara of Fayetteville, NC, Chris Toombs and wife Erica of Loveland, CO, Sarah (Toombs) Sykes and husband Seth of Loveland, CO, Stanley Toombs and wife Angel of Dittmer, MO and Justin Toombs and wife Mickie of Camp Pendleton Marine Base of San Diego, CA, 2 step granddaughters Debbie Swarts of Vandalia, IL and Tracy Norris of Winona, MO; 20 great grandchildren; 9 step great grandchildren; 2 great great granchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Her husband Bob was the love of her life.  She loved to travel and traveled with her husband on jobs to Aruba, Columbia, South America, Caracas Venezuela, Canada and all throughout the United States with her family.  Geraldine loved her cats and enjoyed bird watching.  Her favorite flowers were carnations and roses and she loved lilacs.  She loved her children and grandchildren very much. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO.  Funeral services will be Monday, April 30, 2012 at 11:00am at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Rev. Archie Taylor officiating.  Interment will be in Horner Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes.

 

Robert Bland 'Bob' Toombs - Born November 9, 1923 at Webster Groves, MO to James Madison Toombs and Sarah (Bland) Toombs. He passed away December 12, 2010 at Jefferson Barracks VA Center in St. Louis, MO at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 3 days. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Zinn on December 1, 1946 at Brentwood, MO and to this union six children were born Gary, David, Diane, Linda, Steve and Stanley. Bob was preceded in death by parents James and Sarah Toombs; one brother Russell Toombs and three sisters Eva Reaves, Marion Hess and Mildred Toombs. He is survived by his loving wife Geraldine of Winona, MO; two daughters Diane Kimes of Sacramento, CA and Linda Talbert and husband Ray of St. Charles, MO; four sons Gary Toombs and wife Elaine of Potosi, MO, David Toombs and wife Sandy of St. Charles, MO, Steve Toombs of Winona, MO and Stanley Toombs and wife Mickie of Morse Mill, MO; 13 grandchildren Rodney Toombs and wife Micah of Mineral Point, MO, Russell Toombs and wife Nancy of St. Genevieve, MO, Dawn (Toombs) Boyer and husband Brian of Waterloo, IL, Shannon Toombs and husband Dan Potthast of Santa Cruz, CA, Eddie Kimes and wife Fran of Berthoud, CO, Melba Madsen and husband Buddy of Sacramento, CA, Billy Kimes of Sacramento, CA, Robert Thompson and wife Clara of Fayetteville, NC, Chris Toombs and wife Erica of Loveland, CO, Sarah (Toombs) Sykes and husband Seth of Loveland, CO, Stanley Toombs and fiancŽ Angel of Dittmer, MO and Justin Toombs and wife Mickie of Camp Pendleton Marine Base of San Diego, CA, Tracy Norris of Winona, MO; 1 step granddaughter Debbie; 22 great grandchildren; 1 step great grandson; 1 step great granddaughter; 2 great great grandsons; one great great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Bob served in the Navy during World War II from June 12, 1941 to January 12, 1947. He was a deep sea diver while serving on the USS Current. After his military service he worked as an iron worker until retirement. He worked in Aruba, Columbia, Venezuela and Canada. Bob loved to make muzzle loaders and gave away many of them to family and friends. He would work for hours whittling chains, wooden spoons and canes. Bob was a friend to many people and was always willing to help those in need. He was loved by many friends and especially his family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Rev. Archie Taylor officiating. Interment was in Horner Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes. Current Wave Dec. 21, 2010.

 

MELBA JEAN KERR TOY - Born May 26, 1935 in Carter County, MO to William Robert KERR and Florence Naomi SIMPSON KERR. She passed away April 12, 1999 at St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 17 days. She was united in marriage to Charles Abraham TOY on April 23, 1953 at Van Buren, MO. Five children were born to this union. Melba is preceded in death by her mother, Florence and her husband Clarence. She is survived by three sons, Kenny TOY of Fremont, MO, Dwight TOY of Winona, MO, and Mike TOY of Fremont, MO; two daughters, Sharon BROWN of Fremont, MO and Patty FOSTER of Mountain View, MO; 11 grandchildren; her father, William KERR of Fremont, MO; three brothers, Leeman KERR of Ellington, MO, Jesse and William KERR, Jr. both of Fremont, MO; and two sisters, Nellie BLANKS of Mountain View, MO. Melba will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Friday, April 16, 1999 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Darrell JONES officiating. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. 

 

Terri Lee Hanson Toy was born December 15, 1959 at St. Louis, MO the daughter of James Franklin Hanson and Norma Jeanne (Wolff) Hanson. She passed away November 16, 2014 at her home in Winona, MO at the age of 54 years.She was united in marriage to Clarence Dwight Toy on May 20, 1995 at Winona, MO. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents James Franklin Hanson and Zella Jane Hanson; maternal grandparents Frederick Wolff and Alma Wolff; father James Franklin Hanson in 2009 her mother Norma Jeanne (Wolff) Hanson in 2003; and one infant brother Timothy John Hanson. She is survived by her husband Clarence Dwight Toy of Winona, MO; her children Jennifer Francine Trippe and husband George Elmer Trippe of Eminence, MO; Shannon Marie Whipp of Eminence, MO; Melanie Dawn Blanks and husband Leland Otho Blanks of Winona, MO; Gary Dwain Toy and wife Jessica Lynn (Keeling) Toy of Low Wassie, MO; Valerie Renee Whipp of Winona, MO; her brothers and sisters Michael Scott Hanson and wife Joyce of New Mexico; Steven James Hanson and wife Denise of Eminence, MO; Tracey Lynn Hanson of Arnold, MO; Kim Suzanne (Hanson) Mullens and husband Daniel of Jennings, MO; and Andrew Vance Hanson and wife Lisa Hanson of Fenton, MO; 13 grandchildren Tyler Trippe, Aaron Trippe, Logan Trippe, Remmington Trippe, Brayden Radford, Paige Morse, Michael Davis, Zackary Blanks, Aaron Blanks, Sophie Blanks, David Blanks, Hunter Toy, and Abby Toy; and a host of other family and friends. Terri was of the Lutheran faith and attended Webster Gardens Lutheran Church. She attended Lutheran schools and graduated from Lindbergh High School on June 8, 1978. She was a Paramedic and worked at Shannon County Ambulance and Afton City Fire Department. Terri loved her husband, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was an avid hunter and fisherman. She enjoyed watching the wild horses and tending to her plants. She loved nothing better than being in the woods hunting or on a riverbank fishing and camping. Terri always said when she was there it was so peaceful and that she felt closer to God. Terri loved spending time with her best friends Tina White and Carolyn Weaver, her husband, children, and grandchildren.

 

ETHAN 'HOWARD' TRAMMELL - Born Sept. 18, 1916 in Cape Girardeau MO to John Henry TRAMMELL and Minnie Caledonia RICHARDSON TRAMMELL. He passed away July 17, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO at the age of 86 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jerry Eugene TRAMMELL; two brothers and two sisters. Howard is survived by one son, William Lee TRAMMELL of Bakersfield MO; one daughter, Elaine BARTON of Springfield MO; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one brother, John TRAMMELL, Independence MO. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 122, 2003 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree MO with Virgil BARNES officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, July 23, 2003. 

 

ORVAL MCKINLEY TRANBARGER - Son of the late Guy and Pansy (Bauer) Tranbarger, was born May 28, 1943 in Mountain View, Missouri. He entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2010 at his home west of Mountain View, at the age of 67 years 1 month and 29 days. He was surrounded by his loving family. Orval was drafted into the United States Army in 1968 where he trained with Special Forces for overseas duty and became a member of Company C, 39th Engineer Battalion (Combat). He served for two years, fighting in the Vietnam War, where he was seriously injured. Orval was honorably discharged on March 9, 1972 and was awarded the Purple Heart medal. After his military service, Orval met and married Margaret Pruett on February 2, 1970 in Mountain View. Together, they had four children: Maxine, Orval Jr. (Buck), Lilburn, and Michele. On June 28, 1997, he married Debbie Roberts and she was his everlasting, loving wife, who was by his side until the end. Orval was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His wife, children, and grandchildren were his whole world. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of the home; daughter, Maxine Draper and husband, Brian, of Hurley, MO; son, Orval (Buck) Tranbarger, Jr. of Vivian, LA; son, Lilburn Tranbarger of Nixa, MO; daughter, Michele Wallace and husband, Brison, of Winona, MO; two step daughters, Hope Williams of Lexington, KY and Betty Denning, and husband, Michael, of Winona, MO; thirteen grandchildren, Elizabeth, Brenna, Sidney, Mara, Samantha, Matthew, Josh, Christian, Ashlynn, Cheyanne, Cierra, Haley Grace, and Brandon; two brothers, Lilburn Tranbarger and John Tranbarger, both of Mountain View; one sister, Dixie Samuelson of Burton, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

 

NANCY MARLENE TINDALL TRIM - Born Aug. 24, 1936, at Fort Wayne, Ind., the daughter of Clarence Tindall and Marian (Fowler) Tindall.  She passed away Sept. 18, 2008, at Springfield, Mo., at the age of 72 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Marian Tindall; one sister, Juanita Lambert; and two brothers, Richard “Dick” Tindall and Stanley Tindall. She is survived by one son, Gordon Gavin and wife Melanie of Howell, Mich.; daughters Wendy DeWolf and husband John of Lakeland, Fla., JoAnne Epp and husband Mike of El Paso, Texas, and Shannon Dietz and husband Skip of Redford, Mich.; one sister, Pat Park and husband Bud of Bois d’Arc, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Danielle Gavin of Waterford, Mich., Russell Gavin of Howell, Mich., Merissa Gavin of Howell, Mich., Marilyn Epp and Eric Braun of Salinas, Calif., Joshua Epp of El Paso, Texas, Morgan Dietz of Redford, Mich., Samantha Purdy of Redford, Mich., Catherine DeWolf of Lakeland, Fla., Kimberly DeWolf of Lakeland, Fla.; two great grandchildren Olorin Braun and Madeleine Braun-Epp of Salinas, Calif.; and a host of other family and friends. Nancy loved animals and enjoyed reading.  She was a strong willed woman who was a loving mother and grandmother.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree, Mo., under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.

 

AVA VIOLA NORRIS CAMPBELL TUCKER 27 Apr 1908 - 26 Oct 1996

Ava Viola Norris was born April 27, 1908 to Lewis Jiles NORRIS and Nancy Elizabeth JONES NORRIS near Fremont, Missouri. She departed this life Oct. 26, 1996 at Birch Tree, Mo. at age 88 yrs. On July 18, 1924 Ava married Lee CAMPBELL of Hopkins Co KY and to this union three children were born. Ann, (Bob WEAVER) Tom, (Myrll BARNES, Rosalie FALLON), and Lois (Bill DOWNS, Don BARKLEY). She married William Washington TUCKER about 1932, and he brought seven children to this union, Walter (Pearl MILLER), Dorothy (Job MCNEELEY), Ray, (Elizabeth MILLER), Roy, (Nora BROWN), Vernon, (Eileen DICKERSON), and Kate (Mel VERMILLION), all of whom preceded her in death, and Erma (Buck LUCY, Ralph LITTLE) of Arnold, Missouri. Wash and Ava were blessed with five children of their own, June (Gene ROBERTS), Wayne, (Loretta TRAMMEL), Sharon (Ron WALLACE, Doug DAVIS), Doris, (Bonnie Lampkins), and Judy (Gene LEE, Hubert WALKER). Ava spent most of her life in Shannon County. She was the sixth child in a large loving family and she carried that love over to her own family. They will always remember her as a very devoted wife and mother. Preceding her in death are her husbands, Lee CAMPBELL and Wash TUCKER, her parents, six step children, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, several step grandchildren, 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Ava is survived by her eight children, one stepdaughter, 28 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, 21 great-great grandchildren, one sister, Nellie CRAIG, and one brother, Oscar 'Brownie' NORRIS, along with many more family and friends. Services for Ava TUCKER were held at 1 pm Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Glen HAMPTON officiating. Interment was in the Horner Cemetery in Winona on Rocky Creek under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home. Note: Ava spent the last several years of her life in the Birch View Nursing Home in Birch Tree, Shannon Co., MO.