Harry Paul Bouse, Jr. Harry Paul Bouse, Jr. of Cuba, Missouri was born on October 1, 1941 at Potosi, Missouri to the union of Harry Paul Bouse, Sr. and Iva Elizabeth (Pharis) Bouse and passed away on May 23, 2002 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 60 years 7 months and 22 days. Those who survive to mourn his passing are his daughter Debbie Crider and husband Ronnie; two stepdaughters Carla Beal and Pam Foust and husband Lee; three brothers Fred Bouse and wife Wilma, Larry Bouse and wife Alberta, and Russell Bouse and wife Charlotte; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Harry was a loving father, step-father, grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Harry Paul Bouse, Jr. was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Haskell Bridgeman officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Rodney L. Day Rodney L. Day of Cuba, Mo. passed away on Friday, May 31, 2002 at the age of 45 years. Mr. Day was born on February 25, 1957 in White Plains, Nevada to Oran Ewell and Rachel (Lee) Day. He made the Bourbon and Sullivan area his home for approximately seventeen years. Throughout his adult life Rodney worked as a cook and a restaurant manager. On March 15, 1995 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Leibert in Steelville, Mo. Rodney enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, and also found pleasure in building things around the family home. He will be remembered and cherished as a very warm-hearted man who would "give you the shirt off of his back." He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Day of Cuba; his mother, Rachel Hodge of the state of Mississippi; four brothers, Ewell Day and wife, Janet of Bourbon, Mo., Mike Day and wife, Elaine, of Medford, Oregon, David Day and wife, Laurie, and Jerry Day, all of the state of Mississippi; other relatives, and friends. In addition to his father, Rodney was preceded in death by his sister, Zetta Day. A memorial service was conducted at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2002 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Tom Wehrman officiating. Raymond Joseph Droney Raymond Joseph Droney, 73, Viburnum, Missouri, died May 22, 2002 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kirkwood, Missouri, after a two-month illness. He was born March 1, 1929 in DuBois, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of six sons of Mary Burton Droney. He was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania at St. Joseph's Orphanage. He attended Cathedral Preparatory School for Boys. After graduation in 1948, he served as a yeoman in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. He retired from the reserves later in life and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force on June 3, 1983 as Lt. Colonel. He attended the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1960. He served as a physician for the Doe Run Lead Mining Company and for the citizens of Viburnum, Missouri from 1978 to his retirement in 1998. His first wife, Bonnie Bonn Droney of Detroit, Michigan and his second wife Verda Dorine Drummond Droney of Mansfield, Missouri preceded him in death. Four brothers also preceded him in death, Theodore of Florida, Kenneth of Utah, Jerome of New York, Frederick of Pennsylvania and one child Denise Droney. He is survived by seven children, John Droney and wife LaDonna of Visalia, California; Sheryl Doggett of Kent, Ohio; Susan Barthelow and husband Terry of Springfield, Missouri; Norah Droney of Rolla, Missouri; Frederick Droney and wife Barbara of Manchester, Missouri; Benjamin Droney of Maryland Heights, Missouri; and Robert Droney of Florissant, Missouri. One brother, Lawrence Droney of Erie, Pennsylvania; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survives him. He was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church of Viburnum, Missouri, a life member of the American Legion Post 0601 and 1st Degree member of the Knights of Columbus of Salem, Missouri. Raymond Joseph Droney lay in state at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri from 7­9 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002, with prayer service at 7 p.m. conducted by Father Dan Hirtz. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2002 at St. Philips Benizi Catholic Church, Viburnum, Missouri with Father Unterreiner and Father Anthony Gaydos officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in St. Philips Benizi Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Fred, Robert and Ben Droney, Martin Mazzei, Herman Tiepelman and Dan Schmidt. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Howard Owens Fry III Howard Owens Fry III of St. Louis, Mo. was born on January 29, 1964 in St. Louis, Mo. and passed away suddenly on May 30, 2002 in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 38 years, 4 months and 1 day. Howard worked for Master Card as a computer program analyst. He had a great zest for life, worked hard and enjoyed spending time with his many friends. Those who survived to mourn his passing from this life are his loving mother Goldie Gibson; father Howard O. Fry II and wife Doris; three brothers Zeno Fry, Jerry Stasiak and Adam Fry and wife Amy; aunts Wilma Weathers and Shirley Brown; uncles Ervin Bollinger, Jim Fry and Rollen Fry; two nieces Breanna and Rachel Fry; and multiple friends. Howard was a loving son, brother, nephew, uncle, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Howard Owens Fry III was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Monday, June 3, 2002 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Larry Buettner officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Mary Ursula Gunn Mary Ursula Gunn of Cuba, Mo. was born on July 6, 1910 at St. Louis, Mo. to the union of William Henry Gunn and Lillian Pearl (Cook) Gunn and passed away on May 27, 2002 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 21 days. Ursula was preceded in death by her parents and one brother William "Budge" Gunn. She was a member of the Cuba United Methodist Church of Cuba, Mo. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving sister Helen Hyacinth Gunn; one brother Daniel Christopher Gunn; nieces and nephews, Lillian McCann, Bill Gunn, Bobby Gunn, Margaret Rousset, Buddy Gunn, Mary Gunn, Christine Durbin, Catherine Goyette and Winifred Gunn; cousins, Frances Nixon and Wilbur Cook; other relatives and friends. Ursula was a loving sister, aunt, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Mary Ursula Gunn was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mike Hannah officiating. Interment was in the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Lemoin Morrison Lemoin Morrison nee Baker was born Saturday, August 26, 1923, at Dillard, Mo., a daughter of the late Lou Stephen Baker and Vesta (Halbert) Baker. She departed this life Sunday, May 19, 2002, at her home in Cuba, Mo., at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 23 days. Lemoin was married to Fennel Moutray. Three daughters were born to this union. She later married Lloyd Morrison. They had one son, Donnie Lloyd Morrison. Donnie preceded her in death, October 21, 1973 and Lloyd preceded her in death June 28, 1982. One brother, Dorman Baker and one sister, Elsie Moutray also preceded her in death. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her three daughters, Maxine and husband Larry Heft of Jefferson City, Mo., Mary Ann Bailey of Holt Summit, Mo. and Bonnie and husband David Callahan of Cuba, Mo.; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Also remaining are brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lennie and Alma Morrison, Naomi Richardson, all of St. Clair, Mo., Claude and Mary Morrison of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Irene McKinley of Steelville, Mo., Norma and Loman Duke of Arnold, Mo., Mary Ann and Cliff Thompson; other relatives and friends. Lemoin Morrison lay in state after 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Clarence Morrison officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Freeman Cemetery, Cherryville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Mike Callahan, Lonnie Dickens, Alan Laws, Claude Morrison, Stan Prince and Jerry Schneider. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Donna Sue Roberts Donna Sue Roberts nee Potter was born in Steelville, Mo., Sunday, August 23, 1953, a daughter of Louis B. Potter and Daphyne Sellers Potter. She entered eternal life Sunday, May 26, 2002, at the home of her parents, Steelville, Mo., at the age of 48 years, 9 months and 3 days. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her husband Timothy C. Roberts; her parents Louis and Daphyne (Sellers) Potter, all of Steelville, Mo.; father-in-law, Lloyd Roberts of Salem, Mo.; two sons, Andrew Jay Harris of West Palm Beach, Florida and Robert Daniel Harris of Cuba, Mo. Three sisters, Sandy Johnson and husband Denny of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Linda Brand and husband Thomas of Hazelwood, Mo. and Debbie Smith and husband Charles of Steelville, Mo.; brother-in-law, Daniel Roberts of Ironton, Mo.; step-daughter, Jodi Anne Roberts of New Orleans, Louisiana; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. One brother, Denny G. Potter, her mother-in-law, Leattrice Roberts and one stepdaughter, Amy Marie Roberts, preceded Donna in death. Donna Sue Roberts (nee Potter) lay in state 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Chuck Whitmire and Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Rev. Beers, Bruce Turnbough, Kati and Kassi Johnson provided the music. Committal prayers and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were nephews, Jeffery Johnson, Chris Johnson, Bart Johnson, James Brand, Russell Brand, Mat Smith, Lucas Smith and Corey Johnson. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Bernard Joseph Sagel Bernard Joseph Sagel of Cuba, Mo. was born on May 15, 1950 to the union of Timothy Sagel and Mary (Birmingham) Sagel and passed away on May 29, 2002 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 52 years and 14 days. Bernard was preceded in death by his father, Timothy Sagel. He was retired out of the Army and returned to the Cuba area after retirement. He was a member of Holy Cross Church of Cuba, Mo. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving mother, Mary Sagel; six brothers Phillip (Lois) Sagel, Tom Sagel, Albert (Betty) Sagel, Steve (Sue) Sagel, Paul Sagel and Eddie (Terry) Sagel; four sisters Margaret Hoke, Teresa (Steve) De Pauw, Elizabeth (Edward) Garner and Alice Rodrequiz; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Bernard was a loving son, brother, uncle, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Bernard Joseph Sagel was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where prayer services were held on Friday, May 31, 2002 at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church of Cuba, Mo. with Father Bob Duesdieker officiating. Interment was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Mary Elizabeth Schwarze Mary Elizabeth Schwarze of Cuba, Missouri passed away Friday, May 24, 2002 at the age of 86 years. She was born on May 20, 1916 the daughter of the late Frank X. Schwarze and Johanna (Demming) Schwarze. Beloved sister of William (Constance) Schwarze, Antonia (Emil) Datesh, Henrietta Schwarze; aunt of Dr. Martin (Janet) Schwarze, Dr. Robert (Donna) Schwarze, Mary Constance Schwarze, Dr. Daniel (Laurie) Schwarze, Barbara Datesh (Steven Kraus), Jacqueline Mead (William, Jr.), Larry Datesh (Ellen), James Datesh (Rose), Elizabeth Poloere (Dennis), also great nephews and nieces, great-great nephews and nieces and many friends. Mary Elizabeth Schwarze was cremated and no public services were held. Masses preferred. All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Martha Virginia Tappen Martha Virginia Tappen nee Anderson of Cuba, Missouri (formerly of Lyons, Kansas) was born on August 12, 1915 at Lyons, Kansas to the union of Worth Anderson and Emily (Nellis) Anderson and passed away on May 26, 2002 at her home in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 86 years 9 months and 14 days. On April 10, 1932 Martha was united in marriage to Russell Tappen at McPherson, Kansas. Two children, Karen and Arlen, were born to this union. They were happily married until Russell preceded her in death on June 21, 1991. Martha was also preceded in death by her parents. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Lyons, Kansas, Pass Worthy Marton of the Chase Eastern Star and a member of the Mariners. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving daughter Karen Williams and husband Richard; one son Arlen Tappen and wife Dee; two sisters Helen Smith and Lucille Huffman; our dear grandmother; great-grandmother; aunt; relative and friend. Martha was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Martha Virginia Tappen nee Anderson was in state at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri on Tuesday, May 28, 2002. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church of Lyons, Kansas with Rev. Tom Eastman officiating. Interment was in the Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Kansas. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Earl Washington Turnbough Earl Washington Turnbough of Leasburg, Missouri was born on September 3, 1928 at Davisville, Missouri to the union of William Turnbough and Pearl (Martin) Turnbough and passed away on May 25, 2002 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 73 years 8 months and 22 days. In 1947 Earl was united in marriage to Olga Scott. One son Jeff, and two daughters Debbie and Earlene were born to this union. Olga preceded Earl in death. On March 25, 1970 Earl was united in marriage to Rose Savio in Steelville, Missouri. They were happily married. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, one daugther Debbie White, two grandchildren Kimberly and Jessica White and one brother Cletus Turnbough. Earl had a great love of hunting, fishing and shooting pool. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving wife Rose Turnbough; son Jeff Turnbough and wife Elaine; daughter Earlene Waller and husband William; two brothers Ercie Turnbough and wife Donna and Delbert Turnbough and wife Sharon; two sisters Marie Geller and Gladys Parsons; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Earl Washington Turnbough was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Earl Washington Turnbough was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Monday, May 27, 2002 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Stan Collins officiating. Interment was in the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Georgia Helen Britton Georgia Helen Britton nee Beaman of Cuba, Mo. was born on October 20, 1926 at Moberly, Mo. to the union of George Walker Beaman and Birdie Lea (Nichols) Beaman and passed away suddenly on December 4, 2002 at the Phelps County Regional Medial Center, Rolla, Mo. at the age of 76 years, 1 month and 14 days. On November 28, 1942 she was united in marriage to Earnest Britton at Steelville, Mo. Seven sons and seven daughters were born to this union. They were happily married until Earnest preceded her in death on February 14, 2002. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Sherry Britton and one half-brother Robert Beaman. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her seven sons, Doug Britton and wife Vicki, Ray Britton, Dallas Britton and wife Sharon, Denver Britton and wife Barb, Terry Britton, Larry Britton and Garnet Britton and wife Crystal; six daughters Karen King and husband Troy, Peggy Hardin and husband Jack, Carol Crider and husband Leroy, Nancy Baez, Judy McGuire and husband Johnny and Linda Britton; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Helen was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Georgia Helen Britton nee Beaman was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 2 p.m. with Father James Finder officiating. Interment was in the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Nona Gladine Cassidy Nona Gladine Cassidy nee Brown was born Saturday, December 3, 1910 to the late William Brown and Zelma Anna Ives Brown near Cuba, Mo. and departed this life on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at the Country View Nursing Home in Bowling Green, Mo. at the age of 91 years, 11 months and 17 days. Nona lived most of her life in Crawford County until moving to Bowling Green, Mo. near her son in the early 1990's. Nona accepted the Lord early in life in an Assembly of God Church, and later attended Center Point Baptist Church before moving away. Nona worked in St. Louis, Mo. during the War, later worked as a waitress at Spare Rib Inn in Steelville, Mo. and 20 years at Brown Shoe Company in Steelville, Mo. before retiring. Nona was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Billy and Johnny Brown, and one sister, Elsie Wilkinson. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving son Dwaine C. Cassidy of Bowling Green, Mo.; one brother, Paul Brown of Charlotte, North Carolina, and one sister, Ida Bradley of Berkley, California; two grandchildren, Fred Arnold "Rowdy" Cassidy of Bowling Green, Mo., and Nona "Dena" Bogert and husband David of Troy, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Nona Gladine Cassidy. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2002 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Funeral service was held Friday, November 22, 2002, at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Valerie Hutson sang How Great Thou Art. Burial was in the Steelville Cemetery in Steelville, Mo. All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Frona Lois Dunlap Frona Lois Dunlap nee Day was born October 11, 1914, in Boss, Missouri, and passed away at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri, on Monday, December 2, 2002, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 21 days. She was the daughter of the late John Wesley Day and Della Chardey Hedrick Day of Boss, Mo. Frona was united in marriage to Herman Marcus Dunlap on December 13, 1937. To this union, two daughters were born, Wanda Faye and Anner Berneal. They enjoyed 18 years together before his death, December 17, 1955. Frona helped her brothers on her parent's farm in Boss, Missouri, during the 1920's and early 1930's planting and harvesting crops. After leaving home, she was employed in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1947, she was employed by Brown Shoe Company and retired from there after 20 years. Frona was baptized at Boss, Mo., by Reverend M. J. Burfield, October 27, 1935. She became a member to First Assembly of God in Steelville, Mo., on July 29, 1951. She was faithful to her Lord. One of the highlights of her life was a Layworkers Mission Trip to Guatemala. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Dunlap, daughter Berneal Martin, brothers and sisters-in-law, Preston and Leatha Day; Robert and Ethel Day, George and Hattie Day and a sister-in-law Gladyne Day, and sisters and brothers-in-law, Missouri and Hobart Bowen, Delsie and Jess Farmer, Donna and Charles Parker, Ona and Clifford Brooks and brothers-in-law, Clyde and Vernon Dunlap. Among those who mourn her passing are her daughter Wanda Faye Asher and husband Robert (Bob) of Cherryville, Missouri, four granddaughters, Tammy and husband Jim Smith, Yvonne and husband Rick Smith, Vicky and husband Charles Taff, Phyllis and husband Rick Conway, two grandsons, Rick Martin, Wade Asher and wife Marsha. Sixteen great-grandchildren, Michelle Kilmer, Jordon Taff, Joshua Joly, Lindsey, Lacey, Lesley and Luke Smith, Destiny and Jacob Mitchell, Rick, Shannon, Matt and David Smith, Justin and wife Barbara Wright, Gabrielle and Taylor Asher; one great-great- grandson, Jared Smith. Brother Homer Day of Moscle, Missouri, brother and sister-in-law Roman and Nina Day of Bixby, Mo., brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Eldon and Vetta Dunlap and Betty Dunlap all of Steelville, Missouri, Lavell Dunlap of Cuba, Missouri. Son-in-law Stanley Martin and wife Velma of Steelville, Missouri, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends who will remember Frona as a woman of faith. Her Christianity was something she lived at all times. She would want to be remembered by, "There is nothing like living for Jesus and leaning on him through all of your trials." "There's no need to worry about your troubles no matter how bad they are, Jesus will take care of them all for you!" Frona Lois Dunlap lay in state 1-8 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2002, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2002 at the Britton Chapel with Rev. Charles Taff officiating. April Greer and Vicky Taff provided musical selections. Committal prayers and interment were in Boss Cemetery, Boss, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons Wade Asher and Rick Martin and great-grandsons Justin Wright, Taylor Asher, Joshua Joly, Jacob Mitchell, Luke Smith, and Jordon Taff. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. R. Keith Gurley Raymond Keith Gurley was born to Ira William Gurley and Hallie Evelyn Licklider Gurley on January 24, 1944 in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away in Canyon Country, California on December 1, 2002 at the age of 58 years, 10 months and 7 days. Keith served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1966-1972. He was married to Susanne L. Wyatt on December 15, 1966 and to this union two children were born. He lived most of his life in California where he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic in construction. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife Susanne of Canyon Country, California; daughter Sonja Starkey and husband Rob of New Iberia, Louisiana; son Paul Gurley and wife Jolynn; grandchildren, Samantha, and Hunter Gurley, all of Ft. Sill, Oklahoma; grandson Mark Gurley of Canyon Country, California; sisters, LaDonna Perry of Fullerton, California, Cynthia Sumner and husband Paul of Newport Beach, California; brother Warren Gurley of Leasburg, Mo.; mother-in-law Betty Favata of Boulder City, Nevada; aunts Mrs. Grace Rook of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Willie Licklider of Cuba, Mo.; cousins, nephews, nieces, many relatives and friends who will sadly miss R. Keith Gurley. Visitation was held on Saturday, December 7, 2002 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Funeral services were Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Chapel, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Norman Cartwright officiating. Soloist Linda kitchen sang "Precious Lord, Take My Hand; Peace in the Valley; and God Be With You Till We Meet Again" accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Cartwright. Burial was in Licklider Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. with pallbearers Marvin Kitchen, Warren Gurley, Walter Licklider, Philip Licklider, Walter Kitchen and Jerry Licklider. All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Michael Edward Lunsford Michael Edward Lunsford of Moberly, formerly of Steelville, Mo., was born on Monday, May 18, 1953 at Moberly, Mo., a son of Norman Edward Lunsford and Sylvia Irine (Ferguson) Lunsford. He entered eternal rest Friday, December 6, 2002 at his parents home in Steelville, Mo., at the age of 49 years, 6 months and 18 days. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Cheri Lunsford of Moberly, Mo.; his parents, Norman and Sylvia Lunsford of Steelville, Mo.; one daughter, Faith Lunsford of Steelville, Mo.; and three step-daughters, Michelle and husband Ed Decker of Wood River, Illinois, Tonya Vakoc of Hendersonville, North Carolina and Jennifer Ames of Moberly, Mo.; and five grandchildren. Michael is also survived by one brother, Dale Lunsford and wife Beverly of Steelville, Mo.; and two sisters, Carolyn and husband Mike Davis and Ranae and husband Danny Harmon, all of Steelville, Mo. Michael was a loving husband and father and dear friend that will be missed by all who knew him. Michael Edward Lunsford lay in state 6-8 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2002, at the Cater Funeral Home, Moberly, Mo. and 4-8 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2002 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2002 in the Britton Chapel with Reverends Jerry Beers and Harrison Brown officiating. Musical selections were provided by Rev. Jerry Beers, Rev. Bob and Carol Coleman and Shirley Brown. Committal prayers and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Dale Lunsford, Jr., Michael Lee Davis, Kyle Davis, Preston Gillam, William "Bill" Lunsford and Gary Seabaugh. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Karen Marie Mazzei Karen Marie (Koch) Mazzei of Cuba, Missouri was born on October 2, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Edwin Harold Koch and Norine Patricia (Smith) Koch and passed away on December 2, 2002 at her home near Cuba, Missouri at the age of 50 years and 2 months. On June 19, 1975 she was united in marriage to Martin Mazzei in St. Louis, Missouri. Four children, Myra, Vino, Matthew and Megan, were born to this union. Martin and Karen were happily married for 27 years. She was preceded in death by one brother Tommy Koch. Karen was an active member of the Cuba Church of Christ, Cuba, Missouri. Until her health failed, she was an active member of the community. She touched the lives of many with her quiet and fun-loving spirit and indomitable love of God. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her devoted husband Martin Mazzei; children, Myra Mazzei of Chicago, Illinois, Vino Mazzei of Louisville, Kentucky, Matthew and Megan Mazzei of the home; parents Edwin and Norine Koch of St. Louis, Missouri. Brothers and sisters, Ed Koch and wife Tricia of Colorado, Kathy Drysdale and husband Rick of Dallas, Texas, Reenie Koch of St. Louis, Missouri, Denise Koch of St. Louis, Missouri, Maria Hannan and husband Salim of Los Angeles, California, Loretta Mullins and husband Mark of Drinde, California, Jerry Koch and wife Chris of St. Louis, Missouri. Angie Hummel and husband Tom of St. Louis, Missouri, John Koch and wife Julie of Searcy, Arkansas, Mary Calleo and husband Jim of Ramsey, New Jersey, Jamie Koch and wife Carrie of St. Louis, Missouri, Peggy Koch of Neio, New York and Danny Koch of St. Louis, Missouri. Two brothers-in-law, Otto Mazzei and wife Barbara of Cisco, Illinois and John B. Mazzei of Houston, Texas; one sister-in-law Violet Dopman of St. Louis, Missouri; 29 nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Karen was a devoted wife, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Memorial services were held on Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Cuba Church of Christ, Cuba, Missouri. Memorials to the Cuba Church of Christ or to the Blue Skies school program in care of the Cuba Church of Christ. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Raymond (Ray) E. Schafer Raymond (Ray) E. Schafer was born on April 15, 1916 in Darien, Missouri to the union of Jacob and Dora (Summers) Schafer and passed away at his home in Cuba, Missouri on November 30, 2002 at the age of 86 years 7 months and 25 days. He was united in marriage to Myra Lorraine Dunham on December 4, 1937. To their union were born five children, two sons and three daughters. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Rosemary Schafer, one brother Otto R. Schafer and three sisters Ethel Hubbs, Gertie Laubach and Delie Young. Surviving are his wife Myra and four children, Ronald Schafer and wife June of Lone Jack, Donald Schafer and wife Anita of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Beth Jett and husband Marvin of Rolla and Debbie Holt and husband Curtis of Cuba, Missouri. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; Rita Johnson, Patty Schafer, Ronald P. Schafer, Christy McKinley, David Schafer, Summer Weinbaum, April Veo, Kimberly Gipson, Kelsey and Kylie Holt, Holly and Sarah Johnson, Christopher and Kaley McKinley, Katherine and Keegan Schafer, Zebulon and Zane Schafer, Emma and Ethan Weinbaum. Ray professed a faith in Christ at an early age and at the time of his death was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church of Cuba. He was also a charter member of the Second Baptist Church of Salem, Missouri. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed by his relatives and friends and all who knew and loved him. Raymond (Ray) E. Schafer was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at 11 a.m. with David Schafer and Leroy Nixon officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Dwight "Sam" E. Stovall Dwight "Sam" E. Stovall of Cuba, Missouri was born on April 1, 1929 at Jakes Prairie, Missouri to the union of Lowell Stovall and Bessie (Spurgeon) Stovall and passed away on Monday, December 2, 2002 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 73 years 8 months and 1 day. Sam was preceded in death by his parents. On September 14, 1946, he was united in marriage to Lela Spurgeon at Cuba, Missouri. Four sons, Dwight, Harvey, David and Charles and one daughter, Keitha were born to this union. Lela preceded him in death on September 15, 1990. On October 3, 1978 Sam was united in marriage to Barbara Licklider, one son, Sam, was born to this union. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local Union #1 of St. Louis, Missouri. He was a long time resident of the Cuba area. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving wife Barbara Stovall; five sons, Dwight "Woody" Stovall and wife Barb, Harvey Stovall and wife Betty, all of Owensville, Missouri; David Stovall and wife Marilyn of Belle, Missouri, Charles Stovall of Hermann, Missouri and Sam Stovall and wife Mindy of Cuba, Missouri; one daughter Keitha Stovall of Farmington, Missouri. One brother Gilbert Stovall and wife Thelma of Reed Springs, Missouri; two sisters Peggy Grubaugh and husband Ben of Cuba, Missouri and Pat Pounds and husband Ray of Overland, Missouri. Seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Sam was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Dwight "Sam" Stovall was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Larry Buettner officiating. Pallbearers were Darryl Grubaugh, Doug, Pat and Curt Stovall, Joe and Jeff Eaton. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Lori Anne Viehman Lori Anne Viehman was born Saturday, November 19, 1966 at Rolla, Mo., a daughter of Robert L. "Bob" Gatrell and Sarah Jeanne Gatrell (nee Gray). She entered eternal rest Thursday, December 5, 2002, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis at the age of 36 years and 16 days. She had been admitted to the hospital on November 6, 2002, for treatment of leukemia. Mrs. Viehman lived most of her life in Steelville, Mo., and was a 1985 graduate of Steelville High School. She earned an associate's degree in Applied Science from Crowder College in Neosho, Mo., in 1995. She was married to Robert "Rob" Viehman in Steelville on August 30, 1986 and to this union two daughters Endi and Justess and one son Shay were born. Mrs. Viehman and her family lived in Neosho and Branson, Mo., from 1991 to 1996 before returning to Steelville, where she worked for the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror as advertising manager until October 1, when she and her husband purchased the newspaper, along with the Cuba Free Press. At her request, Mrs. Viehman's body was donated for scientific research to Mid-America Transplant in St. Louis. Her remains will later be cremated and interred at Keyesville Cemetery. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted husband Rob Viehman, their two daughters, Endi and Justess and one son, Shay all of the home; her parents, Bob and Jeanne Gatrell; one sister, Bobbi Jean Johnson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Bud and Ava Viehman; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kelly and Jim Hughes, all of Steelville; great aunts, great uncles, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2002 at the Steelville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dale Starr officiating. Music was provided by Deloris Bell. Arrangements were under the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Memorials may be made for Hoppe Spring Park playground equipment, Education Fund for the children or Presbyterian Church, in care of Cuba Free Press, PO Box 568, Cuba, MO 65453 or Steelville Star, PO Box BG, Steelville, MO 65565. Theresa Lorrine "Rene" Wilkerson Theresa Lorrine Wilkerson was born Wednesday, October 6, 1926, at Wabash, Indiana, a daughter of the late Gerald Cook and Frances (Landis) Cook. She entered eternal rest Sunday, December 1, 2002, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 76 years, 1 month and 25 days. In 1945, Rene joined William Joseph Wilkerson, son of Hobert William Wilkerson and G. Anna (Perryman) Wilkerson, at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, while he was in the Navy there and they were united in marriage. Three sons, Tom, Paul and David, and one daughter, Frances, were born to this union. They enjoyed over fifty-six years together before his death June 12, 2001. One brother, Gene O'Brien and wife Mildred preceded her in death. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her three sons and daughter, Thomas Richard Wilkerson and wife Vickie of Lawrence, Kansas, Frances Ann Fenton and husband Gary of Nixa, Mo., Paul Edward Wilkerson and wife Cheryl and David Timothy Wilkerson and wife Robin all of Steelville, Mo. One brother Lyle Cook and wife Willie of Anchorage, Alaska; one sister, Wanita Drumheller and husband Leroy of California; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relative and many friends. Theresa Lorrine "Rene" Wilkerson lay in state 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2002, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Michael O'Brein officiating. Musical selections were provided by Rev. Jerry Beers. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers wee Lydle Davis, Rodney Housewright, Joe Lea, Bill Lunsford, Ron Matchell and Jerry Rowland. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Lola M. Wisdom Lola M. Wisdom, daughter of the late John and Adeline (Chilton) Swyers, was born in St. James, Mo., on July 25, 1901, and entered into rest Friday, December 6, 2002 in St. James, Mo. at the age of 101 years, 4 months and 11 days. Lola was united in marriage to Everett Wisdom on April 24, 1923 and to this union four children were born. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. Lola loved the outdoors, she was an avid gardener, seamstress and homemaker. Lola M. Wisdom is survived by two sons, John Wisdom, of Leasburg and Marvin Wisdom and friend Ava, of Salem; four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Everett on October 10, 1972, two daughters, Freida Wilburn and Carnmolee Patt, two sisters, Ollie Kreuger and Mary Ilodge, two brothers, Randolf Swyers and Henry Roster and great-grandson, Mike Gillette. Funeral services for Lola M. Wisdom were held Monday, December 9, 2002 at 2 o'clock p.m. in the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Rev. Jack Scudder officiating. Interment was at the St. James Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday, December 8, 2002 from 4 to 8 p.m. All arrangements were under the direction of James & Gahr Mortuary. Dorothy Sarah Burgess Dorothy Sarah Burgess nee Ransom of St. Louis, Mo., was born on October 10, 1920 in St. Louis, Mo. to the union of Horace Ransom and Ethel (Boyle) Ransom and passed away on February 1, 2003 at her home in St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 21 days. Dorothy was united in marriage to Benjamin Petroski. One son, Terry, was born to this union. Benjamin preceded Dorothy in death. On May 4, 1945 Dorothy was united in marriage to William D. Burgess at St. Charles, Mo. Three sons, William, Melvin and Richard and one daughter, Patricia, were born to this union. Bill preceded Dorothy in death on July 11, 1990. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Melvin and Richard Burgess. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her two sons, Terry Petroski and wife Juanita and Bill Burgess and wife Lora; one daughter, Patricia Burgess and partner Kimberly; nine grandchildren; great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Dorothy Sarah Burgess nee Ransom was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Monday, February 3, 2003 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Leroy Nixon officiating. Interment was in Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Jimmy Dewayne Hibner Jimmy Dewayne Hibner, age 58, a resident of Mooresville, Mo., passed away at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, Mo., on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. He was born on February 17, 1944, the son of Henry and Ella (Hesseltine) Hibner in Steelville, Mo. On September 21, 1962, in Chillicothe, Mo., he married Judy Carol Owens. She survives of the home. He moved to Livingston County Mo., from Bosworth, Mo. in the 1950s, prior to that he lived in Steelville, Mo. He lived in Blue Springs, Mo. from 1973 until 1982. He was a self employed logger and truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and Indian relic hunting. He is also survived by two sons, Gene Hibner of Meadville, Mo., Billy Joe Hibner of Chillicothe, Mo.; two daughters, Lisa Schroeder of Kearney, Mo., Robbin Schmidt of Blue Springs; two brothers, Raymond Hibner and Willie Hibner, both of Chillicothe, Mo. Four sisters, Elsie Billingsly of Steelville, Mo., Anna Mae Aprill of Higginsville, Mo., Joan Miller of Higginsville, Mo. and Vivian Cummins of Springfield, Illinois. Nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Lloyd and John Hibner, a half-brother, Lawrence Hibner and a nephew, Lloyd Hibner. Services were held at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo., on Saturday, February 1, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. There was a family visitation Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo. Friends came from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, and from 8 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial was in Wheeling Cemetery, Wheeling, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo. Richard Stanley James Richard Stanley James was born Tuesday July 12, 1927 at Steelville, Missouri, a son of the late Charles Everett James and Bertha Dierking James and passed away Sunday January 26, 2003 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 14 days. Richard served his country in the U. S. Army of Occupation in Japan during World War II. After being discharged from the Army he was employed at various jobs and in 1949 was employed by Brown Shoe Company in Steelville. He will be remembered as a dedicated worker and supervisor for 35 years. On May 1, 1954, he was united in marriage to Margaret Nausley at First Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri. Three children were born to this union, Karen, Kathryn and Richard Roy. His parents, three brothers, George, Elmer and Everett James, one sister, Julia McKinnon and an infant grandson, Joshua Leo Collins, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Margaret of the home in Steelville, Missouri; three children, Karen Collins and husband Bevan of Guisborough, England, Kathryn James of Fairfax, Virginia and Richard R. James and wife Pamela of O'Fallon, Missouri. Four grandchildren, Charles and Stephen Collins and Kristin and Bethany James; one sister Mildred Moutray and husband Adrain and sister-in-law, Emma James all of Steelville, Missouri; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Richard was a member of First Baptist Church, VFW Post #6479, and past member of Steelville Lions Club. He was Cub Master for the Boy Scouts and long time volunteer worker at the Steelville Star. Richard Stanley James lay in state 3-8 p.m. Wednesday January 29, 2003, at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday January 30, 2003 in the Britton Chapel with Dr. Cardis Bryan officiating. Vocalist Danny Gruver and pianist Carolyn Hawkins provided musical selections. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Graveside military honors were given by presentation of the flag by Don Gumersheimer, commander of VFW Post #6479. Serving as pallbearers were Charles Chipman, Rob Housewright, Terry Jones, Floyd Reed, John Taylor and Bud Vichman. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Gervas J. Overkamp Gervas John Overkamp, 83, of New Florence, Mo., died at 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2003, at his residence in New Florence, Mo. Gervas John Overkamp was born on November 27, 1919, in the Bluffton/Americus area of Montgomery County, Mo. He was a son of Geard John and Clara Lucy Gloe Overkamp. He was married on September 29, 1942, in Hermann, Mo., to Mary Virginia Williams. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Air Force. In early life he was a school bus driver and worked on a riverboat. He was later self-employed as a grain and livestock farmer and truck driver. He hauled gravel and fireclay for many years. He also served as a deputy sheriff of Montgomery County for a number of years and was a John Deere mechanic. He enjoyed the outdoors. He hunted, trapped, and enjoyed trap shooting. He enjoyed dancing, bowling, and playing cards and dominoes. He has been a St. Louis Cardinal fan his entire life. He went to St. Louis Cardinal tryouts in the early 1940's. He has enjoyed watching and following the Cardinals his entire life. He was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church at Starkenburg, Mo., and was a past-member of the Eagle and Lions Clubs. Mr. Overkamp is survived by his wife, Mary Virginia, of the home in New Florence; by seven children, Jerome Overkamp and his wife, Jacqueline, of New Florence; Ronald Wayne Overkamp and his wife, Marilyn, of Hermann, Mo.; Judy Brennan and her husband, Don, of Cuba, Mo.; Joyce Elaine Worley and her husband, Robert, of New Florence, Mo.; Gail Jean Grennan and her husband, Richard, of Montgomery City, Mo.; David Neal Overkamp and Valerie Powell of Fulton, Mo.; and Randy Overkamp and his wife, Robin, of Montgomery City, Mo. Twenty-one grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Other survivors, one brother, Norbert Overkamp of New Florence, Mo.; and two sisters, Lucille Devlin of New Florence, Mo.; and Melva Haeberle of Hermann, Mo. Mr. Overkamp was preceded in death by his parents; by a son, Charles Daniel Overkamp; by twin grandsons, Glennon Virgil and Robert Joseph Overkamp; and by four brothers, Frank, Lawrence, Damion, and Vincent Overkamp. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2003, at the Schlanker Funeral Home in Montgomery City, Mo. The Reverend Christopher Cordes officiated and interment was in the New Florence Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Schlanker Funeral Home. Serving as casketbearers were Mr. Overkamp's grandsons. Martin A. Schomisch Martin Albert Schomisch of St. Clair, Mo. was born to Clarence Schomisch and Carol Sanderfoot Schomisch on July 6, 1961 in Neenah, Wisconsin. He passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2003 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 41 years, 6 months and 25 days. Martin served his country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. On August 19, 1983 he married Sheila Hill in Tulsa, Oklahoma and to this union one son was born. Martin worked for CCX Trucking Co. in building maintenance. His hobbies were fishing, camping, hunting and enjoying the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his dear wife Sheila and son Randy James Schomisch of the home; parents Clarence and Carol Schomisch of Bourbon, Missouri; step daughter Deann Frias and husband Mark of Frisco, Texas; step-grandson Trevor; brother Steve Schomisch of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sisters Michelle Pettis and husband Johnny of Ft. Worth, Texas, Wanda Green and husband Ed of Pawnee, Oklahoma; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws Steve Warren of Indiana, Charles Ledbetter and wife Edith of Alabama, Betty Hughes and husband Ken of Florida, Carolyn Ward and husband Maurice of Florida, Donna Serda and husband Butch of Alabama; three nephews, one niece; best friends Stand and Marge Schilling; cousins, many relatives and other friends. Martin A. Schomisch was cremated and no public service was held. All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Nancy Lee Schondelmeyer Nancy Lee Schondelmeyer, age 82, of Columbia, Missouri and a former resident of Jefferson City, Missouri, died January 27, 2003 at the Bluffs Nursing Home in Columbia, Missouri. She was born June 18, 1920, at Lebanon, Kentucky, to John Lee and Lucy Burns Ward Wade. She was married June 11, 1945, at Lebanon, Kentucky to Raymond A. Schondelmeyer, who preceded her in death April 22, 2000. Mrs. Schondelmeyer was a graduate of Lebanon High School and attended Campbellsville College, Campbellsville, Kentucky. The West States Teachers College, Bowling Green, Kentucky and the University of Missouri-­Extension. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City, where she served on many committees within her church. She was a 4­H Club leader and was an active volunteer in the community. Mrs. Schondelmeyer taught elementary school in Kentucky and Missouri for 20 years and then was District Manager for Field Enterprises Educational Corporation/World Book Encyclopedias. She leaves to mourn her two sons, Dr. R. Wade and Martha Schondelmeyer, William R. "Bill" and Terry Schondelmeyer, both of Columbia, Missouri; daughters Pamela and Roger Brown of Ames, Iowa and Patty and Roger Nekula of St. Peters, Missouri. One sister Kathryn and Davie Greenwell of Louisville, Kentucky; nine grandchildren; one step-grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 30 at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. Rev. Rudolph W. Beard officiating. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 at Buescher Memorial Funeral Home, who was in charge of the arrangements. The Schondelmeyers lived in Steelville for many years where he pastored the Steelville Presbyterian Church. Frankie "Ralph" Thompson Frankie "Ralph" Thompson was born Saturday, December 5, 1914 in Goodwater, Mo. to the late Robert Frank Thompson and Louisa Crocker Thompson and departed this life at the Stonecrest Healthcare Nursing Home in Viburnum, Mo., Thursday, January 30, 2003 at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 25 days. Ralph married Edith Mincher on August 6, 1938 in Goodwater, Mo. and to this union three children were born. Ralph worked as a tree trimmer for Shade Tree Services for many years; he also worked in St. Louis at the Independent Swiss Meatpacking Company. Ralph began a large horse and mule operation in 1959 in Belgrade, Mo. and sold and traded throughout the are until retirement. Ralph accepted the Lord at an early age and rededicated his life to the Lord in 1989 and attended the Potosi Church of Christ as long as his health permitted. Ralph was a member of the Ozark Trail Blazers, and the Washington County Coon Hunters Association; he enjoyed raising horses, hunting, and spending time with his family. Ralph was preceded in death by five brothers, Lloyd, Roy, Paul, and infant George Ray; one sister Glorena Mayberry, two grandsons David and Raja Thompson, and one great-granddaughter Mallory Lee Webster. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving wife Edith Thompson of Viburnum, Mo.; his children Freda Parrett and husband Paul of Nashville, Tennessee; Jim Thompson and wife Fern of Davisville, Mo.; and Allen Thompson and wife Linda of Fenton, Mo.; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. One brother, Leonard Thompson, of Salem, Mo.; and one sister, Mae Kline, of Belle, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends all who will fondly remember and sadly miss Frankie "Ralph" Thompson. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2003 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Funeral service was held Saturday, February 1, 2003 at the Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, Mo. with Pastor George Civey officiating. Pallbearers were Dan Thompson, Tom Smith, Charlie Kline, Scott Parrett, Eric Thompson, and Sheldon Webster. Honorary Pallbearer was Jim Thompson, Jr. Burial was in the Viburnum Cemetery in Viburnum, Mo. All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Lindell Arthur Wilson Lindell Arthur Wilson was born Monday July 22, 1918 at Steelville, Missouri, a son of the late Charlie Virgil Wilson and Josie Alzada Gilliam Wilson. He entered eternal life Sunday, January 26, 2003, at the DePaul Community Health Center, Bridgeton, Missouri, at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 4 days. He was a graduate of Steelville High School, a member of the class of 1939. On Saturday July 19, 1941, at Waynesville, Missouri, Lindell was secretly married to Norma E. Condray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Condray, of Salem, Missouri. One son, Larry was born to this union. They have enjoyed over 61 years together. Lindell served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, during which time he received the Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon. He was a member of Lake St. Louis Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. He was also a member of AFL-CIO Tool and Die Union. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd "Hoot" Wilson and one sister, Norma Orene Vaughan. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife Norma E. Wilson of St. Louis, Missouri; their son, Larry Wilson and wife Janice of St. Louis, Missouri; one brother, Charles Eugene Wilson and wife Harriet of California; one grandson, Larry A. Wilson, Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Lindell Arthur Wilson lay in state 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday January 30, 2003, at the Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2003, in the Britton Chapel with Dr. Cardis Bryan officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Pallbearers were Ron Condary, Steve Eads, Ken Halbert, David Hedrick, Bob Schaffer and Ron Vaughan. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Thomas J. Bailey Thomas J. Bailey was born Wednesday, April 10, 1929, in Steelville, Missouri, a son of the late George and Lydia (Lantz) Bailey. He departed this life Friday, March 28, 2003, at his home east of Steelville, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 18 days. On August 5, 1949 at Salem, Arkansas, Tom was united in marriage to Rosella Midyett, daughter of Corby and Dora Midyett. Three sons were born to this union. They have enjoyed over 53 years together. Bailey enlisted in the United States Navy April 6, 1947 and was honorably discharged March 15, 1950. During this military service he served aboard the U.S.S. Salisbury as part of the Navy's China Occupation Service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, George, Clayton, Bill and wife Ruth, Jim and Leroy Bailey; four sisters, Elizabeth and husband Vernon Kalimbah, Opal Bailey, Helen Ruth Bailey and Euna and husband Emory Futo; also brother-in-law Lloyd Midyett. Also preceded in death by Corby and Dora Midyett, father-in-law and mother-in-law. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife, Rose Bailey of Steelville, Missouri; three sons, Bruce Bailey and wife Joyce of Cuba, Missouri, Rick Bailey and wife Trina and Tim Bailey and wife Beverly all of Steelville, Missouri; two brothers, Joe Bailey and wife Velma of Rolla, Missouri and Albert Bailey and wife Mary of Mapelwood, Missouri. Sisters-in-law, Ruth (George) Bailey, Jane and husband Gus Head and Carol Midyett all of Steelville, Missouri, Gladyne and husband Bill Neuman of Doolittle, Missouri, Carol McMillen of Sullivan, Missouri; brother-in-law, Cecil Midyett of Steelville, Missouri and an aunt, Flora Short also of Steelville, Missouri. Also remaining are seven grandchildren, Marcia and husband Russ Fields, Tonya Bailey, Luke Bailey, Ben Bailey, Rusty Bailey and wife Melissa, Adam Bailey and Sammi Bailey. Four step-grandchildren, Kim Hope, Kellie Ellington, Cherie Key and Tasha Klein. Three special nephews, Gary Midyett and family, Jerry Midyett and family and Jerry Head and family; one special niece, Lesa Walker and family, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Thomas J. Bailey lay in state 4-8 p.m. Sunday March 30, 2003 in the Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday March 31, 2003, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. A.F. Roberdes officiating. Rev. and Mrs. Roberdes provided musical selections. Committal prayers and interment were in Upper Indian Creek Cemetery, Viburnum, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Luke, Ben and Adam Bailey, Russ Fields, Joey and Gary Lynn Midyett. Honorary pallbearers were Marcia Fields, Tonya, Rusty and Sammi Bailey, Tasha Klein, Kevin, Melissa and Ashely Midyett. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Mary "Inez" Bell Mary "Inez" Bell nee Henderson was born Sunday, November 20, 1904 in Bloomfield, Mo. to the late Earl Henderson and Harriet Capps Henderson and departed this life Thursday, March 27, 2003 at the Christian Care Home in St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 98 years, 4 months and 7 days. Inez married Clarence Arthur Bell on January 23, 1924 in St. Louis, Mo. and to this union three children were born. Clarence passed away on May 12, 1979. She and Clarence moved to Steelville in 1968 after his retirement and she remained here until 1992 when her health failed and required her to move back to St. Louis, Mo. to be closer to her daughters. Inez loved music, she played the ukulele and enjoyed singing. Inez was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence, three sisters Alma Reddick, Irene Collier and husband Floyd, and Grace Brakefield and husband William, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Earnest Bell, Lawrence Bell and wife Nola, and Emory Bell and wife Mildred. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving children Robert L. Bell of Sullivan, Mo.; Doris Kerley and husband Clifford of St. Louis, Mo. and Norma Berhorst and husband Jim of St. Charles, Mo.; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Delmar Bell and wife Rosa of Cuba, Mo.; and Mabel Bell of Cherryville, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends, all who will fondly remember and sadly miss Mary "Inez" Bell. Visitation was held Sunday, March 30, 2003 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2003 at the Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. The family selected the songs, "Just a Closer Walk With Thee", and "How Great Thou Art." Pallbearers were Dan Forster, Danny Forster, Bradley Forster, Jamie Forster, Spencer Hutson, Paul Hutson. Burial was in the Steelville Cemetery in Steelville, Mo. All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Toney East Toney East died Friday, March 7, 2003 at the age of 88 at Ozark Manor II. Toney, son of the late George Lee and Mary Jane (Griffin) East, was born August 6, 1914, at Jewette, Missouri, in Madison County. He was graduate of Fredericktown High School, Class of 1934. He served in the Army of the United States, Head Quarters Battery, 17th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, 5th Corps Artillery as surveyor and Orographic 230. Battles and campaigns were Normandy, Rhineland, Central Europe, Northern France and Ardennes Campaigns. He was awarded Five Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, entitled to wear European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, Bronze Arrowhead, and Four Overseas Bars. Toney was a licensed Land Surveyor by the State of Missouri. He retired January 1, 1979, from the surveying department of the St. Joseph Lead Company of Viburnum, Missouri, with 42 years of service. After retirement spent most of his time raising registered Angus cattle on his Old Family Home place at Jewette, Missouri. Preceding Toney in death were his father January 22, 1926, his mother June 24, 1944, six brothers, Napolien J. East, October 15, 1903; Charles E. East, September 28, 1910; Lawrence Lee East, March 20, 1920; Bessie East, August 16, 1956; William Aaron East, January 1, 1968; and Phannon L. East, July 22, 1973. Also preceding him were four sisters, Lora Ann East, March 1, 1939; Cora Bell Heffernand, May 1, 1940; Stella Jane Munzy, April 8, 1979; and Mary Ruth Castens, February 16, 1991. Surviving Toney leaves only nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Toney was a member of the Methodist Church, Marcus Lodge No. 110 A.F. and A.M., Lifetime member Veterans of Foreign Wars E and J Victory Post, Fredericktown, Missouri, and the National Surveying and Mapping Society. Toney's passing was the last member of a family of eleven children. Chapel services and internment were held Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at Follis & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Statler officiating. Burial in Marcus Memorial Park, Fredricktown, Mo. under the direction of Follis & Sons Funeral Home, Fredricktown, Mo. Ednae Mae Miller Edna Mae Miller of Sullivan, Mo. passed away on March 28, 2003 at the age of 68 years, 4 months, 24 days. Ednae Mae was born on November 4, 1934 to the late Bert and Laura (Tourville) Coffman. She was preceded in death by her parents-in-law Claude and Stella (Ratliff) Miller, two sisters Arzetta (Coffman) Killian and Sharon Lea Coffman, two brothers-in-law George Killian and Jim Miller. Edna Mae married June 18, 1955 to George Miller. They made their home in Sullivan, Mo., where she worked as a licensed practical nurse and MO Nursing Home administrator. She served as President, Secretary and a board member on the local level of MO State Association of L.P.M.S. At the state level she served as second Vice-President, Secretary-Tresurer, and board member. At the national level, she served as an active member. She enjoyed the nursing profession very much up to the time of retirement. Edna Mae was also an active member of the full gospel Assembly of God Church, Sullivan, Mo.. She served as a Sunday School Superintendent, song leader, women's ministry, and wherever she was needed. She gave her heart to God and was baptized under the ministry of the late Rev. Royce Jordan of Cave Springs, Sullivan, Mo.. She was an active member of American Legion Auxiliary and disabled American Veterans Auxilliary. Surviving her are her husband George; stepson Ronald; two granddaughters, Michelle Miller and son Austin of California, Shannon (Miller) Dean and husband Harry, two great-grandchildren Kadence and Jeremy of California; two brothers-in-law David and wife Betty; Stanley and wife Jane; two nephews Joe and Don Miller and families of Cuba, Mo.. Sister-in-law Judy Miller of Sullivan, Mo.; nieces Nancy Fitzpatrick of New Jersey; Linda (Killian) Morgan and husband Burt and three sons Chris, Tyler and Casey of Michigan; Kathy (Killian) Gruver and husband Ted, one daughter Beth Ann (Gruver) Smith and husband Tony, two daughters Ally and Avery and one son, Gavin. Jan (Killian) Clark and husband Mitch, two children Kelsie and Kyle, nephews Jay Killian and wife Tammy, two daughters Jennifer and Kayla; Jeff Killian and wife Michelle, two sons, Alex and Ethan. One very special lady Polly Killian, all of Indiana. Aunt Louise Dotson, daughter Martha (Dotson) Epolito and husband John; one daughter Mary and husband David, two sons Magnus and Will and one daughter Dawn all of Kansas City, Mo., other relatives and many friends. Edna Mae Miller was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. on Saturday, March 29, 2003. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, Sullivan, Mo. with Rev. Dale Graham officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Sullivan, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Granvil Spurgeon Granvil Lowell Spurgeon, of Owensville, died Sat., March 29, 2003 at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. He was 84 years old. He was born May 23, 1918, in Jake's Prairie, Mo., a son of Lowell Alvie and Mabel Dueker Spurgeon. He married Celesta Hendrickson on April 2, 1942, in Steelville, and she survives. In addition to his wife Celesta, he is also survived by three daughters, Marie Horstman and her husband Albert, of Gerald, Mo, Arlene Luecke and her husband Dennis, of Odessa, Tex., and Eva Lee West and her husband Gary, Owensville, Mo.; one brother, Eugene Spurgeon and his wife Ruth, of Cuba, Mo.; ten grandchildren, Rick Horstman, Tammy Quick, Pam Bramel, Jeff West, Terry Luecke, Cindy McLaughlin, Tina Farmer, Troy Luecke, Christina Smith, and Marcia Bridgeford; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Justin Farmer. Mr. Spurgeon was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Services were held April 1, 2003 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. Leo Roberson officiating. Burial was in the Bowen Cemetery in Red Bird. Arrangements were made under the direction of Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville. Martha M. Williams Martha May Williams nee Palmer of Cuba, Mo. was born to James Palmer and Emma Miller Palmer on June 5, 1913 in Salina, KS. She passed away at Life Care Center in Sullivan, Mo. on March 27, 2003 at the age of 89 years, 9 months, and 22 days. Martha was married to Walter B. Williams in Salem, Mo. on August 29, 1930 and to this union six sons were born. Martha was a homemaker and loved to embroider, crochet, quilt and make crafts. She also spent a lot of time gardening and working in her flower beds. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Walter; two sons Roy and Jimmy; brothers and sisters, Harry, Purl, Jimmy, Harvey, Virginia, Mildred, Nettie, and Jane. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her sons: Max Williams (Ruth) of Springfield, Ill., Rex Williams (Kathleen) of Sullivan, Mo., Harry Williams (Barbara), and Kenneth Williams ( Mary) all of Florissant, Mo.; sister-in-law Marge Palmer of Cuba, Mo.; 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, many relatives and friends. Visitation was 6-9 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2003 at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Eric Smith officiating. Burial was at Jadwin Cemetery, Salem, Mo. with pallbearers Ronald, Donald, and Scott Williams, Noel Chandler, Tammie Bury, and Tabitha Jones. All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Pauline Glasgow Pauline Glasgow nee Warbritton of Cuba, Missouri was born December 28, 1911 in Greenway, Arkansas to the late William and Mary nee Hollis Warbritton, and passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2003 in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 91 years 5 months 3 days. In 1930 Pauline was united in marriage to Ruby Glasgow at Popular Bluff, Missouri. One daughter, Betty, and one son, William Joseph, were born to this union. They enjoyed over 70 years together. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents and 11 brothers and sisters. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her devoted husband Ruby Glasgow of the home in Cuba, Missouri; her daughter Betty Bourne and husband Larry; her son William Joseph Glasgow and wife June; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Pauline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Pauline Glasgow was in state at the Britton Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Interment was in the Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector, Arkansas on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at 2 p.m. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Orville Dempsey Hedrick Orville D. Hedrick was born Friday, March 22, 1929, at Boss, Missouri, a son of the late Joseph Seath Hedrick and Cora Belle Hedrick (nee Kathcart). He entered eternal rest Friday, May 30, 2003, at Stonecrest Healthcare, Viburnum, Missouri, at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 8 days. Orville was united in marriage to Edith Irene Kriegbaum in 1960. Six sons and four daughters were born to this union. Edith preceded Orville in death, May 19, 2003. Also preceding him in death were two sons, Orvin and Clifford Hedrick. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are four daughters, Eva Dixon of Payson, Arizona, Sue Durrant and husband Mark, Barbara Sturdevant and husband Matt all of Hancock, Wisconsin, Linda Hayes and husband Herbert of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. Four sons, Frank Hedrick and wife Serafina of Viburnum, Missouri, Wayne Hedrick and Ronnie Hedrick, both of Hancock, Wisconsin, Robert Hedrick of Bonne Terre, Missouri. Two sisters, Bonnie Bohann of Piedmont, Missouri, and Ruby Edith Yarbough of Arizona; two brothers, Johnny Hedrick of Mineral Point, Missouri and Thomas Hedrick of Illinois; 15 grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Orville Dempsey Hedrick lay in state after 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Paul Davis officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Boss Cemetery, Boss, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Mark Durrant, Dennis Ray Hedrick, Steve Hedrick, Waylon R. Hedrick, Cecil S. Orr, and Darrell Pryor. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Lida H. Hendrix Lida H. Hendrix nee Martin was born February 21, 1912 in Cherryville, Missouri to the late William Madison Martin and Mary Elizabeth Wisdom and departed this life May 23, 2003 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 91 years 3 months and 2 days. Lida attended school through eighth grade at Cherryville, Missouri. She lived on the family farm and was responsible for most of the cooking from the age of 15 through 25 at which time she married and later graduated high school in Dillard, Missouri where her husband Arthur taught. Lida married Arthur William Hendrix on August 11, 1937 in St. Charles, Missouri and to this union three children were born. She and Arthur lived at Butts, Missouri where he taught school, later moving to Dillard, Missouri, and then to St. Louis, Missouri. She was proud of the fact that she took a few college courses while Arthur earned his degree. Lida was a homemaker in every sense of the word. She loved providing for her family, taking care of their home, and doing yard work. She enjoyed drawing, working word search puzzles and sewing. Lida accepted the Lord early in life and she and Arthur were very active in church throughout their lives. They were members of Tower Grove Baptist Church for approximately 40 years. She taught Sunday school, Training Union, worked in Bible Schools, sang in the Choir, and was at church every time the church doors were open. Lida lived a very full life; she enjoyed traveling with her family. She amazed most people in that she never looked or acted her age. She was doing things at 90 that many people couldn't or wouldn't attempt to do in their 70s. Lida was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arthur, sisters Orene Eaton and husband John, Pearl Scott and husband Perry, brothers Kenneth and wife Delma Martin, and Trenton and Bessie Martin, half sisters Virgie Fleta, Marjorie Stafford House, Beulah Martin, Nora Martin, and Edith Cummins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Gene Lovan, Raymond and Roberta White and Stanley Hendrix. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving children Dr. Ronald Hendrix and wife Miriam of Hinsdale, Illinois, Gary Hendrix of Steelville, Missouri, Pamela Hutson and husband Paul of Steelville, Missouri; one granddaughter Corrie Hendrix of Florissant, Missouri; three step-granddaughters Rheanne, Kayla and Paula Hutson of Steelville, Missouri. Two sisters Daphne Gahr of Salem, Missouri, Juanita Morgan and huband Marrlan of Bourbon, Missouri; one brother Dewayne Martin and wife Lena of Cuba, Missouri; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Artie Lovan of Kirkwood, Missouri, Jewel Hendrix and wife Gladine of Farmington, Missouri, and Ruth Hendrix of Camdenton, Missouri; nieces; nephews, cousins and friends all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Lida Martin Hendrix. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 27, 2003 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson and Rev. Lynn Stroup officiating. Pallbearers were Jerry Martin, Lawrence Lovan, Richard Lovan, Bill Gahr, Leon Morgan and Treff Earney. Music selections were "It is no secret what God can do", "Whispering Hope", and "Sheltered in the arms of God" sang by Paul K. Hutson and accompanied by Helen Platter on piano. Burial was in the Moutray Cemetery in Steelville, Missouri. All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Roberta Arlene Hudson Roberta Arlene Hudson nee Land was born Thursday, October 13, 1921, at Steelville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Land, Sr. and Ruth Ann (Burke) Land. She entered eternal rest Friday, May 30, 2003, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 17 days. Roberta served her country in the United States Coast Guard, enlisting February 9, 1943. She received the rank of Chief Yeoman and received an Honorable Discharge from the Separation Center, Boston, Massachusetts on May 24, 1946. She remarked to her family, "It was three of the most enjoyable years of my life." She was united in marriage to Dorse Hudson and one son, Gary, was born to this union. Dorse preceded her in death, as did her parents and one sister, Dorothy Mae Land. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Margaret Ann "Peggy" Hudson of Edwardsville, Illinois; one brother, Robert Lee Land, Jr. of Steelville, Missouri; nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Roberta Arlene Hudson lay in state 5-8 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2003 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jim Simmons officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were John Carr, Jeff Land, Natalice Radthe, Richard Risku, Robert F. Rohrer and Chris Turnbough. All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Joseph William Patrick, Sr. Joseph William Patrick, Sr. of Cuba, Mo. was born on May 8, 1920 to the union of Henry Pietrzak and Sophie Morawski Pietrzak and passed away on June 4, 2003 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 83 years, 26 days. On March 17, 1943 Joe was united in marriage to Freida Mae Roux in St. Louis, Mo. One son, Joseph, Jr. and four daughters, Judith, Kathleen, Deborah and Kimberly were born to this union. They were happily married for 60 years. On March 11, 1943 Joe was inducted into the Army of the United States of America and was honorably discharged on November 5, 1945. He served in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Stanley Patrick and one sister Mary Goodyear. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted wife Freida Patrick; one son, Joseph W. Patrick, Jr., and wife Doris; four daughters, Judith Reindl and husband Robert, Kathleen Sutter, Deborah Haake and husband Mark and Kimberly Brown and husband Dean. Two brothers Edward Patrick and Gene Patrick and wife Chris; two sisters, Eva Pietrzak and Vickie Benedict and husband Ben; sister-in-law Marie Patrick; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Joe was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Visitation was held on Friday, June 6, 2003 at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Graveside services were held on Friday, June 6, 2003 at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. at 2:15 p.m. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Walter Freeman Walter Freeman of Cuba was born on August 9, 1904 at Short Bend, Mo. in Dent County to William Martin Freeman and Laura Butts Freeman, and passed away on June 12, 2003 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 98 years, 10 months and 3 days. In his early years he worked in St. Louis as a street car conductor. On August 10, 1936 he married Velma Hutson in St. Louis, Mo. and to this union two children were born. He and Velma moved to a farm near Cook Station, Mo. in 1947. He worked the farm until 1950, then moved back to St. Louis where he worked as a pipe fitter for Wagner Electric until his retirement. When Walter retired they moved to their home in Cuba. Even though he said he was an unsuccessful farmer, he enjoyed gardening and won many awards at the Crawford County Fair for his entries. He also loved to fish, and work with his hands. Walter was a musician and could play the guitar, violin, piano, and harmonica. Walter was a devout Christian whose church was very important to him. He was a charter member of the Christian Church in Cuba and served as an elder. Walter and Velma enjoyed 53 years of marriage until she passed away in 1989. In 1991 Walter married Norma Baker and she passed away in 2002. Walter was preceded in death by is parents; wives Velma Hutson Freeman and Norma Baker Freeman; brothers and sisters, Evan Freeman, Clara Bowers, Susan Cotner, Pearl Freeman, Bessie Freeman, Roscoe Freeman, Clarence Freeman, Lee Freeman, Esther Smith, Mildred Freeman, and Rose Freeman; and son-in-law Russell DuBois. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his children, Sara E. DuBois of Branson, Mo., and Walter Freeman and wife Deborah of St. Charles, Mo.; three grandchildren, Deborah DuBois, Christopher Freeman and wife Tabitha, and Andrea Freeman; two great-grandchildren, Alexis Freeman, ad Benjamin Freeman; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Walter Freeman. Visitation was on Sunday, June 15, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Mo. Funeral service was on Monday, June 16, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian Church in Cuba, Mo. with pastor Woodrow Martin officiating. Burial was in the Meramec Hills Memorial Lawn, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba. Memorials may be given to the Cuba Christian Church in memory of Walter Freeman. William Thomas (Tom) Rives William Thomas (Tom) Rives passed away on June 12, 2003 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Rives was born on January 2, 1925 in St. Louis, Mo., to Benjamin Shore and Norma Rose (Dowd) Rives. Mr. Rives served in the Sea Bees from 1943 to 1946, receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy. He married Margaret Louise Menkhus in 1947. In 1958, the couple and two daughters relocated to Wilbraham, MA. As a result of Mr. Rives' work in the automotive industry, he invented and patented the Versa-Tag in 1970, and moved Versa-Tags, Inc. to Cuba, Mo., in 1989. Mr. Rives sold the growing company to his daughter, Patricia and her husband Ronald Garden, in 1991. Mr. and Mrs. Rives moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 2001. Mr. Rives is survived by his wife, Peg, daughters Margaret Cook and Patricia Garden, son-in-law Ronald Garden, eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and brothers Roland and Robert Rives. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ziegenhein Funeral Home, 4830 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, Mo. Viewing Monday, June 23, 4-8. Funeral services were held June 24, 10 a.m. with burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Virginia Marie Wood Virginia Marie Wood nee Harmon was born Saturday, March 8, 1924 at Shirley, Missouri, a daughter to the late Roy Owen Harmon and the late Ella Susan (Harper) Harmon. Virginia entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at the Cedar Crest Manor in Washington, Missouri at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 15 days. Virginia was united in marriage by Rev. D. D. Dobkins at Berryman, Missouri, November 24, 1941, to Herman C. Wood. They enjoyed over fifty-three years together before his passing on February 8, 1995. From this union, two children were born. In addition to her husband and parents, Virginia was preceded in death by two brothers and sisters-in-law; Virgil Harmon and wife Geneva, Clyde Harmon; and two brothers-in-law; Floyd Eye and George Easley. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her son Bill Wood of Berryman, Missouri and her daughter and son-in-law Della Salasso and husband Tony of Union, Missouri; her brothers and sisters-in-law, LeRoy Harmon and wife Brenda of Indiana, James Harmon and wife Judy of Imperial, Missouri, Kelley Harmon and wife Betty of Alton, Illinois, Cliff Harmon and wife Kathleen of rural Potosi, Missouri; her sisters, Opal Eye of Shirley, Missouri and Mildred Easley of Desoto, Missouri; sister-in-law Edith Mae Harmon of Desoto, Missouri; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Walter and Mary Ann Wood of Florissant, Missouri, Hyle and Alice Wood and Pauline Smith of Steelville, Missouri and Rosella Skaggs of Berryman, Missouri. Also remaining are grandchildren Maria Salasso, Steffani Salasso, Domenic Salasso, Richard Wood and wife Mary, Jennifer Bean and husband Hal, Amy Joslin and husband Chris; great-grandchildren Elizabeth Marie Sullentrup, Lauren Bean, Gracie Bean, and Madeline Joslin; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Virginia Marie Woods lay in state 5-9 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2003 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2003, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Melvin Reed officiating. Musical selections were provided by Becky Easley. Committal prayers and interment were in the Upper Indian Creek Cemetery, rural Viburnum, Missouri. Pallbearers were Jennifer Bean, Amy Joslin, Maria Salasso, Steffani Salasso, Rich Wood, and Domenic Salasso. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. James L. Coffman Sr. James L. Coffman Sr., son of L.N. Coffman and Jessie (Judson) Coffman, was born July 13, 1909, in Dent County, Missouri, and entered into rest February 4, 2004, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 94 years, 6 months and 22 days. James was united in marriage to Ora Fay Padgett on May 20, 1933. They were the parents of two sons. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ora Fay on November 6, 2001; one brother, Max Coffman; one sister, Lucille Coffman; and one grandson-in-law, Captain Benton Zettel. Survivors include two sons, James Coffman and wife, Mary, of Salem; and Robert Coffman and wife, Nan, of Cuba; six grandchildren, Kimberly Stock and husband, Jon, of Manchester; Karen Weisman and husband, Tim, of Sarasota, Florida; Kathryn Craft and husband, Mike, of Nixa; Elizabeth Breidecker and husband, Rob, of St. Louis; Carrie Snider and husband, Brandon, of Salem; and Molly Zettel, of Las Vegas, Nevada; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Vivian Padgett, of West Plains; nephew, Jay Padgett, also of West Plains and two nieces, Suzanne Ball, of Salem and Julia Padgett, of Arizona. James was a member of Salem Christian Church, formerly First Christian, for many years. He worked at Roberts-Judson Lumber Company for 73 years. Jarnes was past Master of Salem Masonic Lodge, one of the founders of Salem Chamber of Commerce and of the Salem Rotary Club. James was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. Funeral service for James L. Coffman Sr. was at 11 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2004 at Salem Christian Church with Rod Farthing and Tim Hill officiating. Music was provided by Leon Seneker as soloist with Karen Brown as organist. Pallbearers were Rob Breidecker, Jon Stock, Mike Craft, Brandon Snider, Sandy Ball III and Scott Ball. Interment was in Cedar Grove Cemetery, with all arrangements under the direction of James and Gahr Mortuary. Walter Conrad Eickelmann Walter Conrad Eickelmann of Cuba, Missouri was born on October 11, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Elmer Clarence Eickelmann and Dolores Miller Eickelmann and passed away suddenly on February 7, 2004 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 49 years, 3 months and 26 days. On September 3, 1977 Walter was united in marriage to Patsy L. Woodson in Sedalia, Missouri. Two children, Robert and Tanna, were born to this union. They have been happily married for 26 years. Walter was also preceded in death by his father Elmer Clarence Eickelmann. Walter was an elder in the Trinity Chapel and worked for the Lewis Tool and Machine Company. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving wife Patsy L. Eickelmann; children Robert and Tanna Eickelmann; mother Dolores Eickelmann; mother-in-law Lucille Woodson; two brothers Fred Eickelmann and wife Evette and Karl Eickelmann; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Walter was a devoted husband, loving father, son, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed Walter Conrad Eickelmann was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Chapel, Cuba, Missouri with Gary Mace officiating. Interment was in the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Gene Autry Jay Gene Autry Jay was born Thursday, February 9, 1950, at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, a son of the late Henry Jay and Irene Lawson Jay. He departed this life Saturday, January 31, 2004, at his home in Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 53 years, 11 months and 22 days. On September 7, 1978, at Huntsville, Missouri, Gene was united in marriage to Delorse Payne, daughter of Gladys Payne and the late Roba Payne. They enjoyed their 25th wedding anniversary in 2003. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife, Delorse Jay and two children, Kimberly Jay and Richard Jay; two brothers, Richard Jay and wife Jean of Sufflock, Virginia, John Jay of Alton, Missouri. Six sisters, Loubelle Curtis of Bourbon, Missouri, Mary Gibson and husband Jack of Trayer, Missouri, Gloria Burse and husband Junior of Hornbeak, Tennessee, Billie Coleman and husband Jerry of Salt Lake, Utah, Rose Simmons of Alton, Missouri and Cindy Eggert of West Plains, Missouri. Mother-in-law Gladys Payne; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Geraldine and Ben Littrell, Carol and Roy Hyatt, Joyce and Harold Stufflebean, Roger and Norma Payne, all of Rolla, Missouri; Pauline and Clarence Williams of House Springs, Missouri, Clara Hoerstkamp and friend Joe Price of Sullivan, Arnold and Yuni Payne, Kenny Payne, all of Leslie, Missouri; Donna and Dave Jarvis of Salem, Missouri and Jim and Carol Payne of Vichy, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends. Gene worked for Kingsford Manufacturing for 23 years as a production laborer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gene will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Gene Autry Jay lay in sate from 3-8 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2004 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2004 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Gary Lane officiating assisted by Rev. Steven Diehl. Musical selections were provided by Carol Payne. Committal prayers and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Terak Backues, Darrell Burnett, Joe Crull, Tom Gieck, Randy Jones, Steve Miller and George Moody. Arrangements were entrusted to the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Mary Ann Leasor Mary Ann Leasor, of Ava, Ill passed away at 1:30 a.m., Monday, February 2, 2004 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Murphysboro, Ill at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 17 days. She was born in Randolph County, Ill on Friday, February 15, 1929 to William Cross and Turzie Crisler Cross. She was married to Billy Gene Leasor December 24, 1946 at St. Louis, Mo. She was a retiree from Brown Shoe Company in Steelville, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Flora Bradshaw, Wilma Leasor, Joellen Brunkhorst-Mann and Alice Creasy, brothers Willard Cross and Paul Cross. She is survived by her husband, Billy Gene Leasor, Ava, Ill., children Billy and Katherine Leasor of Green River, Wy; Donna and Lawrence Graff of Murphysboro, Ill; Robert and Pamela Leasor of Cherryville, Mo. Grandchildren, Christopher Leasor, Kimberly Keeney, Lisa Gill, Michelle Graff, Rick Leasor, Robert Leasor, and Ron Leasor. great-grandchildren Tori and Malorie Gill, Deanna Leasor. step-grandchildren Dustin Bogle and Tinya McClure and step-great-grandchildren Dyllan and Taylor McClure and Bryor Bogle. Brothers Daniel and LaWanda Cross, Donald and Ann Cross, Ronald and Priscilla Cross all of Ava, Ill; and David Cross of Louisville, Ky. Visitation was from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 5 from 7:30 a.m. until the service which was held at 10 a.m. at Wilson's Funeral Home in Ava, Ill, with Rev. Evon McWherter officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale, Ill. Louie Bernard Stotler Louie Bernard Stotler was born Saturday, November 20, 1919, at Sligo, Missouri, a son of the late James Stotler and Clara (Feltz) Stotler. He entered eternal rest Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 14 days. Louie's father passed away when he was two years old. From an early age he worked at Stough's Meat Market and the Kroger Store in Steelville. On November 20, 1941, at Rolla, Missouri, Louie was married to Audra Dowdy. They had one son, Michael L. Stotler and enjoyed over 62 years together, making their home on Robin Hill Drive, Steelville, since 1955. In addition to his parents, Louie was preceded in death by his son, Michael, (June 13, 2000) and four sisters, Lucille Sample, Pauline Reed, Marie Boyd and Elizabeth Farrar. He was inducted in the United States Army September 14, 1943 and after eight weeks of basic training at Camp Grant, Illinois, he was shipped to England as a Paramedic. When he and his comrades arrived in Liverpool, England, Louie recalled that it was quite a shock when they were told that they were replacement troops for the front line and a lot of them would probably not make it back home alive. His unit was joined with battalions from England, France and Belgium. Louie and his comrades took an active part in reclaiming the beaches of Normandy during the massive and monumental D-Day Invasion during the war. Recently when asked about his war memories, Louie said "after all these years you can't remember much, just C-rations, sleeping on the ground or in a fox hole and chasing the enemy across Europe." His unit was captured in Northwestern Germany and he spent nine months in the German prison camp at Stalag 7, near Munich, Germany. Louis was honorably discharged from the Army, October 15, 1945. For faithful, honorable and heroic service to his country, he was awarded the Purple Heart, Four Battle Star Medals, the Bronze Star, The European Theatre Operations Medal, The Medic Combat Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Recently the Governor of Missouri awarded him the Jubilee Liberty Medal with the inscription: "The people of the United States, the State of Missouri and the People of France are forever grateful for your contribution to ensuring our unprecedented freedom and prosperity." In 1948 he took a position with the Steelville Post Office where he worked for 30 years, retiring in 1976. Everyone who visited the post office enjoyed his good humor and friendly service. The Community of Steelville salutes you, Louie Bernard Stotler. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Audra Stotler of the home; daughter-in-law, Sharon Stotler of Hazelwood, Missouri, one grandson, Matthew Stotler and wife Laura, also of Hazelwood, Missouri; one granddaughter, Heather and husband Tom Scharer of Bridgeton, Missouri; one great-granddaughter, Nora May Scharer; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Louie Bernard Stotler lay in state 4-8 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2004, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2004 in the Britton Chapel with Dr. Cardis Bryan officiating. Musical selections were provided by organist Deloris Bell. Interment was in Steelville Cemetery, with full Military Honors provided by the Funeral Support and Military Team from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, including Firing Party, Flag folding and presentation. Bugler was Harry Eaton from Sullivan, Missouri V.F.W. Honor Guard provided by Jim Cain and Ken Brown of Post 6479, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Matthew Stotler, Joe Cauffman, Dennis W. Dowdy, James M. Dowdy, Kem L. Schwieder and Mark Schwieder. Honorary pallbearers were James Dulany, Jack Farmer, Larry Laney, Lester McBenge, and Leroy Pinnell. Arrangements entrusted to Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Edith Irene Hedrick Edith Irene Hedrick nee Kriegbaum was born Tuesday, April 14, 1936, at Richwoods, Mo., daughter of the late Frank Kriegbaum and Myrtle Kriegbaum (nee Fredenburg). She entered eternal rest Monday, May 19, 2003, at Salem, Mo., at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 5 days. In 1960, Edith was united in marriage to Orville Hedrick and they enjoyed over 42 years together. In addition to her parents, two sons, Clifford Hedrick and Orvin Hedrick, preceded Edith in death. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her husband, Orville Hedrick of Boss, Mo.; four sons, Frank Hedrick and wife Sarafina of Viburnum, Mo., Wayne and Ronnie Hedrick, both of Hancock, Wisconsin, and Robert Hedrick of Bonne Terre, Mo.; four daughters, Eva Dixon of Payson, Arizona, Sue Durrant and husband Mark of Hancock, Wisconsin, Barbara Sturdevant and husband Matt, also of Hancock, and Linda Hayes and husband Herbert of Lincoln, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Wesley and Gib Kriegbaum, both of Potosi, Mo.; sister-in-law Bonnie Bohann of Piedmont, Mo., 15 grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Edith Irene Hedrick lay in state 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2003, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home of Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003, in Britton Chapel with Rev. Paul Davis officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Boss Cemetery, Boss, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were John Kane, Jr., Cecil Orr, Darrell Pryor, Randy Pryor, Noel Reeves and Heath Townley. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Paul E. Sharp Paul E. Sharp of Perryville, Mo. passed away May 28, 2003 in Osage County, Mo. at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 10 days. He was born October 19, 1927 in Alton, Illinois to David Franklin and Viola Minnie (Conlin) Sharp. On February 9, 1968 he was united in marriage to Viola Yamnitz. One daughter and two sons were born to this union. He was a Lithographer for American Can Co., member of Graphic Communication International Union 235 in Kansas City, Mo., Army Veteran of Korean War as well as an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Geneva Crabtree, Berneice Martin and one brother, Walter Sharp. Surviving to mourn his passing are his loving wife, Viola Sharp of Perryville, Mo., one daughter, DeAnna (James) Kluender, Perryville, Mo., two sons, Paul E. Sharp II, Scott City, Mo., and David Sharp, Houston, Texas, two brothers, Eugene Long, Honolulu, Hawaii and LeRoy Sharp, Bridgeton, North Carolina; two sisters, Betty Schlife, Fullerton, California and Violet Mulder, Cuba, Mo., grandchildren, Jaret, Mollie and Jack Kluender, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Young & Sons Chapel, Perryville, on Saturday, May 31 at 4 p.m., Rev. Donald Blaylock officiating. An American Legion Wake Service was held Saturday at 3 p.m. Lester "Buster" B. Storz Lester "Buster" B. Storz of Bourbon, Missouri was born on April 18, 1930 at Greenbriar, Missouri to the union of Ernest Storz and Ople Stevens Storz and passed away suddenly at his home in Bourbon, Missouri on May 23, 2003 at the age of 73 years 1 month and 5 days. In 1951 Buster was united in marriage to Pauline Dowell in St. Louis, Missouri. Three sons, Lester, Gregory and Archie, and five daughters, Debbie, Paulet, Marie, Carla and Mae were born to this union. They were happily married until Pauline preceded Buster in death. Buster was also preceded in death by his parents, two sons Gregory and Archie Storz, one brother Jerry Storz and one sister Violet Bradow. He was inducted into the Army of the United States of America on January 9, 1952 and was honorably discharged on January 12, 1954 with the rank of Corporal. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his son Lester Storz of Bourbon, Missouri; five daughters, Debbie Negretti of Leasburg, Missouri, Paulet Payne of St. Clair, Missouri, Marie Weininger and husband David of Bourbon, Missouri, Carla Price and husband James of Sullivan, Missouri, Mae Cody and husband Ryan of Sullivan, Missouri. Fifteen grandchildren, David Payne, Nathan Storz, Simon Payne, Jimmy Storz, Sarah Payne, Jacob Lewis, Cherry and Gabriel Negretti, Emily Schroeder, Faith and Jonah Price, Dylan and Madalyn Cody, Ryan Storz, Tommy Lewis; 9 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Buster was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Lester "Buster" B. Storz was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 11 a.m. with Michael Clonts officiating. Interment was in the Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Margaret Mary Suttmueller Margaret Mary Suttmueller of Bourbon, Mo. was born on January 6, 1914 to the union of Bernard Joseph Suttmueller and Charlotte (Etling) Suttmueller and passed away on May 20, 2003 at Sullivan, Mo. at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 14 days. Marge was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Frank Suttmueller and one sister, Bernadine Whitworth. She retired from Anheuser Busch Manufacturing and made her home in Bourbon, Mo. Marge was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church of Bourbon, Mo. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her nieces; nephews; great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Marge was a loving sister, aunt, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Margaret Mary Suttmueller was in state at the Eaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, Mo. Funeral Mass was held at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Bourbon, Mo. on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 10 a.m. with Father James Finer officiating. Interment was at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Dorothy Sue Whitman Dorothy Sue Whitman nee Cook was born Monday, January 1, 1945 at Marquand, Missouri, a daughter of the late Lester James Cook and Ruby Cook nee Denbow. She entered eternal rest Saturday, May 24, 2003, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 58 years, 4 months and 23 days. On April 9, 1961, at Ferguson, Missouri, Dorothy was united in marriage to James Daniel Whitman. Two sons and four daughters were born to this union. They have enjoyed 42 years together. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister Anna May Powell. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her husband, James D. Whitman, Sr. of Steelville, Missouri; two sons and four daughters, James D. Whitman, Jr. of Steelville, Missouri, Teresa and husband James Switzer, Lisa and husband Brad Taylor all of Cuba, Missouri, Tim Whitman and wife Debbie of Indianapolis, Indiana, Melissa and husband Scott Blunt of Cuba, Missouri, Michelle Arvizu of Nogales, Arizona. Mother-in-law Dessie Bowenschulte of Cuba, Missouri, three brothers Franklin D. Cook and wife Delores of Tempe, Arizona, Junior Cook and wife Martha of Fredricktown, Missouri, Dale Eugene Cook and wife Lillie May of Bush, Illinios; four sisters Elizabeth and husband Denver Rauls, Shirley and husband Gene Rauls, Kay and husband Delano Goad all of Fredricktown, Missouri, Patricia and husband Clarence Peters of DeSoto, Missouri. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Ellis Whitman and wife Ellie of Mareno Valley, California and Barbara Roach of Bourbon, Missouri; 23 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Dorothy Sue Whitman lay in state 4-8 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the Britton Bros. Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2003 at the Praise Temple, Fredricktown, Missouri with Gene Rauls officiating. Musical selections were provided by Leanna Huffman and Jamie Shoemaker. Committal prayers and interment were in Praise Temple Cemetery, Fredricktown, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Scott Blunt, Kenny Setzer, Brennon Shoemaker, James Switzer, Shane Switzer, Brad Taylor and Josh Whitman. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Herman Abney Herman Abney was born Sunday, November 3, 1918, at Good Water, Mo., a son of the late Leslie Porter Abney and Letha Mae Abney (nee Parks). He entered eternal rest Tuesday, July 2, 2003 at the Delmar Gardens South, St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 29 days. On March 19, 1941, Herman was united in marriage to Hilda Mae Crocker. One daughter, Wanda, and two sons, Charles and Gary, were born to this union. They have enjoyed over 62 years together. On April 29, 1944 Herman was inducted into the U.S. Army, serving with the 110th Infantry. He saw combat duty in the Ardennes, Central Europe and Rhineland battle and campaigns. He was awarded three Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct Medal for these campaigns. He was wounded in France February 1, 1945 and was awarded a Purple Heart for these injuries. He was honorably discharged December 28, 1945. After his military service Herman was employed by Prairie Farm Dairies, where he worked for 37 years. In addition to his parents Herman was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Wayne Ballance; six sisters, Norma Jean Skaggs, Verda and husband Thurman Hawthorne, Lemon Abney, Bertha and husband Leonard Thornton, Shirley and husband Robert Herr, Velma and husband Paul Byrd; first brother expired as an infant; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Junies Engelhardt, Roy Frasier, George Fisher, Alpha and Oren Henderson, Lola and Al Upton, Goldie Marie Crocker, Harold and Eleanor Crocker, Eugene Crocker, Sam Crocker, Jerry and Daphine Crocker and Robert Crocker. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Hilda Mae Abney of St. Louis, Mo.; one daughter Wanda Ballance of St. Louis, Mo.; two sons, Charles Abney and wife Judith of Festus, Mo. and Gary Abney of Jacksonville, Florida; two brothers, Arnold Abney and wife Betty of Steelville, Mo., Arthur Abney and wife Shirley of St. Charles, Mo.; two sisters, Martha Abney of Salem, Mo. and Verniece Engelhardt of Steelville, Mo. Eight grandchildren, three step grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, six step great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Radis Skaggs of Viburnum, Mo., Inis Frasier of Belleview, Mo., Dolcie Fisher of Jacksonville, Florida, Jeannie Crocker of Festus, Mo., and Jessie Crocker of Potosi, Mo.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Herman Abney lay in state 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2003, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Chandler officiating. Terry Hogan provided musical selections. Committal prayers and interment were in Sam Crocker Cemetery, Goodland, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Charles Abney, Mark Barton, David Crocker, Kraig Langeneckert, Donald Thornton, and Kenneth Thornton. Full military honors were provided for graveside services. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Lawrence Frank Conaway Lawrence Frank Conaway was born Sunday, December 8, 1918, at Cherryville, Mo., a son of the late Irvin Jesse Conaway and Lena Hazel (nee Martin) Conaway. He departed this life at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri, Sunday, June 29, 2003, at the age of 84 years, 6 months, and 21 days. Lawrence was united in marriage to Mildred (nee Bolling) on September 5, 1942 by a Justice of the Peace in St. Louis, Missouri. They have made Cherryville, Missouri their home since 1955. They enjoyed over 60 years together. Lawrence was a piston ring manufacturing machine operator for a number of years. He was baptized August 28, 1983, at Lookout Assembly of God Church, Viburnum, Missouri. At Cherryville Church of God, he served as Sunday School Superintendent for eight years. He was an honest and hardworking man whose favorite times were spent with his wife and family. In addition to his parents, two brothers, Noel Conaway and Luther Conaway, and four brothers-in-law, Johnny Bolling, Bill Bolling, Bob Bolling, and Clyde Green, preceded her in death. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Mildred Conaway of the home; two sons, Richard Conaway and wife Beverly of Steelville, Mo.; and Rick Conaway and wife Phyllis of Cherryville, Mo.; two brothers, Irvin Conaway, Jr., and wife Mary of Cherryville, Mo. and Paul Conaway and wife Mildred of Cuba, Mo.; two sisters, Geneva Green of Cherryville, Mo. and Loraine Brown and husband Leo of Belle, Mo.; three grandsons, Rod Conaway and wife Fern of Steelville, Mo., Gary Ulsh, Jr. of Bourbon, Mo. and Josh Joly of Steelville, Mo.; two great grandchildren, Brittany Conaway and Daulton Conaway of Steelville, Mo. Also remaining are brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Velma Conaway of Cherryville, Mo., Emilie Conaway of Dupo, Illinois, Joe and Wilma Baker of Davisville, Mo., Gene and Bonnie Bolling of Bolivar, Mo., Pat and Janet Bolling of Sullivan, Mo., and Charlene and Sonny Clayton of Summersfield, Illinois; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Lawrence Frank Conaway lay in state Tuesday, July 1, 2003, 2-8 p.m. at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 2, 2 p.m. at Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Rev. H. E. Thrasher officiating and Rev. Richard Martin assisting. Bob and Carol Coleman provided musical selections accompanied by pianist Shirley Brown. Committal prayers and interment were in First Baptist Church Cemetery, Cherryville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Tim Brown, Jason Conaway, Kenny Conaway, Rodney Conaway, Josh Joly, Lindell Green, John Hanneken, and Gary Ulsh, Jr. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Shirley Joste Earls Shirley Joste Earls passed away June 30, 2003 at St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Shirley lived 10 days after being diagnosed with cancer of the lungs. Shirley was born in 1931 in Cuba, Mo. to Blaine and Olla Joste and grew up in Cuba. Several years ago she moved to Marmaduke, Arkansas to be near her son, Tony Earls. Shirley is survived by son, Tony and family, a brother James Joste, nieces, nephews, cousins and will be missed by many friends. She was baptized in the Christian Church at Marmaduke, Arkansas. A sunset graveside service was held on Thursday, July 3 at Marmaduke, Arkansas. Tony Lee McCutcheon Tony Lee McCutcheon, 75, of Marquand died June 19, 2003 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 31, 1927 in Patton, a son of Herbert and Reva (Kaiser) McCutcheon. On April 15, 1949, at Union Light Church in Marquand Mr. McCutcheon was married to Louella Mills, who preceded him in death in 1995. One sister, Anna Lou Sikes, preceded him in death also. Surviving Mr. McCutcheon are five sons, Perry McCutcheon and David McCutcheon, both of Marquand, Marvin McCutcheon of Farmington, John McCutcheon of Patton and Herbert McCutcheon of Marble Hill; and one sister, Ruby Vandergriff of Steelville. He had 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mr. McCutcheon worked at Brown Shoe for many years and as a sander at the handle factory in Jackson. He was a member of Union Light Church in Marquand. Pallbearers were Paul Ray Matthews, David, Daniel and Dennis Mills, Jess Sikes, and Kenneth Statler. Services were held June 22, 2003, at Union Light Church with Reverend Raymond Michael and Brother Randy Poole officiating. Interment was at Union Light Cemetery. Services were handled by the Wilson Funeral Home. Pauline Glasgow Pauline Glasgow nee Warbritton of Cuba, Missouri was born December 28, 1911 in Greenway, Arkansas to the late William and Mary nee Hollis Warbritton, and passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2003 in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 91 years 5 months 3 days. In 1930 Pauline was united in marriage to Ruby Glasgow at Popular Bluff, Missouri. One daughter, Betty, and one son, William Joseph, were born to this union. They enjoyed over 70 years together. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents and 11 brothers and sisters. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her devoted husband Ruby Glasgow of the home in Cuba, Missouri; her daughter Betty Bourne and husband Larry; her son William Joseph Glasgow and wife June; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Pauline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Pauline Glasgow was in state at the Britton Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Interment was in the Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector, Arkansas on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at 2 p.m. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Orville Dempsey Hedrick Orville D. Hedrick was born Friday, March 22, 1929, at Boss, Missouri, a son of the late Joseph Seath Hedrick and Cora Belle Hedrick (nee Kathcart). He entered eternal rest Friday, May 30, 2003, at Stonecrest Healthcare, Viburnum, Missouri, at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 8 days. Orville was united in marriage to Edith Irene Kriegbaum in 1960. Six sons and four daughters were born to this union. Edith preceded Orville in death, May 19, 2003. Also preceding him in death were two sons, Orvin and Clifford Hedrick. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are four daughters, Eva Dixon of Payson, Arizona, Sue Durrant and husband Mark, Barbara Sturdevant and husband Matt all of Hancock, Wisconsin, Linda Hayes and husband Herbert of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. Four sons, Frank Hedrick and wife Serafina of Viburnum, Missouri, Wayne Hedrick and Ronnie Hedrick, both of Hancock, Wisconsin, Robert Hedrick of Bonne Terre, Missouri. Two sisters, Bonnie Bohann of Piedmont, Missouri, and Ruby Edith Yarbough of Arizona; two brothers, Johnny Hedrick of Mineral Point, Missouri and Thomas Hedrick of Illinois; 15 grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Orville Dempsey Hedrick lay in state after 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Paul Davis officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Boss Cemetery, Boss, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Mark Durrant, Dennis Ray Hedrick, Steve Hedrick, Waylon R. Hedrick, Cecil S. Orr, and Darrell Pryor. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Lida H. Hendrix Lida H. Hendrix nee Martin was born February 21, 1912 in Cherryville, Missouri to the late William Madison Martin and Mary Elizabeth Wisdom and departed this life May 23, 2003 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 91 years 3 months and 2 days. Lida attended school through eighth grade at Cherryville, Missouri. She lived on the family farm and was responsible for most of the cooking from the age of 15 through 25 at which time she married and later graduated high school in Dillard, Missouri where her husband Arthur taught. Lida married Arthur William Hendrix on August 11, 1937 in St. Charles, Missouri and to this union three children were born. She and Arthur lived at Butts, Missouri where he taught school, later moving to Dillard, Missouri, and then to St. Louis, Missouri. She was proud of the fact that she took a few college courses while Arthur earned his degree. Lida was a homemaker in every sense of the word. She loved providing for her family, taking care of their home, and doing yard work. She enjoyed drawing, working word search puzzles and sewing. Lida accepted the Lord early in life and she and Arthur were very active in church throughout their lives. They were members of Tower Grove Baptist Church for approximately 40 years. She taught Sunday school, Training Union, worked in Bible Schools, sang in the Choir, and was at church every time the church doors were open. Lida lived a very full life; she enjoyed traveling with her family. She amazed most people in that she never looked or acted her age. She was doing things at 90 that many people couldn't or wouldn't attempt to do in their 70s. Lida was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arthur, sisters Orene Eaton and husband John, Pearl Scott and husband Perry, brothers Kenneth and wife Delma Martin, and Trenton and Bessie Martin, half sisters Virgie Fleta, Marjorie Stafford House, Beulah Martin, Nora Martin, and Edith Cummins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Gene Lovan, Raymond and Roberta White and Stanley Hendrix. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving children Dr. Ronald Hendrix and wife Miriam of Hinsdale, Illinois, Gary Hendrix of Steelville, Missouri, Pamela Hutson and husband Paul of Steelville, Missouri; one granddaughter Corrie Hendrix of Florissant, Missouri; three step granddaughters Rheanne, Kayla and Paula Hutson of Steelville, Missouri. Two sisters Daphne Gahr of Salem, Missouri, Juanita Morgan and huband Marrlan of Bourbon, Missouri; one brother Dewayne Martin and wife Lena of Cuba, Missouri; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Artie Lovan of Kirkwood, Missouri, Jewel Hendrix and wife Gladine of Farmington, Missouri, and Ruth Hendrix of Camdenton, Missouri; nieces; nephews, cousins and friends all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Lida Martin Hendrix. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 27, 2003 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson and Rev. Lynn Stroup officiating. Pallbearers were Jerry Martin, Lawrence Lovan, Richard Lovan, Bill Gahr, Leon Morgan and Treff Earney. Music selections were "It is no secret what God can do", "Whispering Hope", and "Sheltered in the arms of God" sang by Paul K. Hutson and accompanied by Helen Platter on piano. Burial was in the Moutray Cemetery in Steelville, Missouri. All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Roberta Arlene Hudson Roberta Arlene Hudson nee Land was born Thursday, October 13, 1921, at Steelville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Land, Sr. and Ruth Ann (Burke) Land. She entered eternal rest Friday, May 30, 2003, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 17 days. Roberta served her country in the United States Coast Guard, enlisting February 9, 1943. She received the rank of Chief Yeoman and received an Honorable Discharge from the Separation Center, Boston, Massachusetts on May 24, 1946. She remarked to her family, "It was three of the most enjoyable years of my life." She was united in marriage to Dorse Hudson and one son, Gary, was born to this union. Dorse preceded her in death, as did her parents and one sister, Dorothy Mae Land. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Margaret Ann "Peggy" Hudson of Edwardsville, Illinois; one brother, Robert Lee Land, Jr. of Steelville, Missouri; nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Roberta Arlene Hudson lay in state 5-8 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2003 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jim Simmons officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were John Carr, Jeff Land, Natalice Radthe, Richard Risku, Robert F. Rohrer and Chris Turnbough. All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Joseph William Patrick, Sr. Joseph William Patrick, Sr. of Cuba, Mo. was born on May 8, 1920 to the union of Henry Pietrzak and Sophie Morawski Pietrzak and passed away on June 4, 2003 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 83 years, 26 days. On March 17, 1943 Joe was united in marriage to Freida Mae Roux in St. Louis, Mo. One son, Joseph, Jr. and four daughters, Judith, Kathleen, Deborah and Kimberly were born to this union. They were happily married for 60 years. On March 11, 1943 Joe was inducted into the Army of the United States of America and was honorably discharged on November 5, 1945. He served in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Stanley Patrick and one sister Mary Goodyear. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted wife Freida Patrick; one son, Joseph W. Patrick, Jr., and wife Doris; four daughters, Judith Reindl and husband Robert, Kathleen Sutter, Deborah Haake and husband Mark and Kimberly Brown and husband Dean. Two brothers Edward Patrick and Gene Patrick and wife Chris; two sisters, Eva Pietrzak and Vickie Benedict and husband Ben; sister-in-law Marie Patrick; 14 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Joe was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Visitation was held on Friday, June 6, 2003 at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Graveside services were held on Friday, June 6, 2003 at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. at 2:15 p.m. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Jack Kenneth Bobbitt Jack Kenneth Bobbitt was born April 17, 1933 to the late Albert Lee Bobbitt and Gurtie Callahan Bobbitt in Davisville, MO and departed this life January 8, 2000 at his home in Overland, MO at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 21 days. Jack grew up in Davisville. He moved to St. Louis and joined the Carpenters Union Local 185. He worked as a carpenter over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising cattle. On August 31, 1956 Jack married Vera Grace Ray in Bourbon, MO, and to this union two sons were born. Together they made their home in Overland, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Louis Bobbitt; one sister, Betty Bryant; brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Jerry Langley, Wilson Cole, George Smith, Bill Ashby, Marguerite Ray, Clint Ray, Frank Ray, Earl Ray, Gladys Ray, Lloyd and Lucy Rutledge, George and Johanna Ray. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving wife Vera of the home; two sons, Michael Bobbitt and wife Donna of St. Peters, MO; Kevin Bobbitt and wife Kitty of Ypsilanti, Michigan; two grandchildren, Sara and Michael Bobbitt of St. Peters, MO. Two brothers, Joe Bobbitt and wife Dixie and Jim Bobbitt and wife Margie both of Salem, MO; four sisters, Marie Vaughn and husband Ralph of Huntsville, Texas; Lorraine Pinnell and husband Haskell of Villa Ridge, MO; Bonnie Langley of Steelville, MO; and Darlene Taber and husband Everett of Cuba, MO. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Chester Bryant of Cherryville, MO; Carolyn Bobbitt of Ashville, NC; Opal Cole of Kirkwood, MO; Lennie Smith of Junction City, KS; Beulah Ashby of Bourbon, MO; Pearl and Herschel Albright of Sullivan, MO; Clyde Ray of Rolla, MO. Charles and Rose Ray of St. Louis; Edna Ray of St. Charles, MO; Hazel Ray of Arizona; Pat Ray of Sullivan, MO; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Jack Kenneth Bobbitt. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at the Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, MO with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Visitation was held Monday, January 10, 2000 from 5-9 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, MO Burial was in the Davisville Cemetery, Davisville, Missouri. Those honoring Jack as pallbearers were: Matt Hudson, Mike Hudson, John Hudson, Joe Lee, Wes Bobbitt and Larry Albright. Joe Bobbitt played the guitar and sang. All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Richard Edwin Farris Richard Edwin "Ed" Farris of Cuba, Missouri was born on March 8, 1915 at Hinch, Missouri to the union of Fred C. Farris and Julia Farris nee Woods and passed away on January 11, 2000 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 84 years 10 months and 3 days. On January 25, 1941 Ed was united in marriage to Pauline Elizabeth Baker at Union, Missouri. They were happily married until Ed preceded Pauline in death. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Harold and Ben Farris. He was a long time resident of Crawford County and a retired farmer. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving wife Pauline E. Farris; one son David R. Farris & wife Barbara; four daughters Edwina Britton & husband James, Ava Waits, Rosemary Basham & husband Luther and Laverna Davis & husband Don; one brother William Farris & wife Georgia; three sisters Reba Amann, Sadie Woods and Janie Harmon; 24 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Ed was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him. Richard E. "Ed" Farris was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Friday, January 14, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. William Beazley officiating. Interment was in the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri. Pallbearers were Curtis Dunakey, James Britton, Donald Bridgeman, Allan Branson, Kevin Farris, Ronald Martin, Jerod Wiles and Ken Weiberg. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Edith Isabell Stack Edith Isabell Stack, nee Ryan, was born Monday September 23, 1912, at Steelville, Missouri, a daughter of the late James Ryan and Hattie Ryan (nee Ballard). She entered eternal rest Monday, January 10, 2000, from Cuba Manor, Cuba, Missouri, at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 17 days. On January 1, 1929, at Cuba, Missouri, Edith was united in marriage to Newton Stack. Newton was a minister with the Assembly of God. He and Edith were dedicated to their church and their home. He preceded her in death, March 6, 1980. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Gibson and Effie May Avery; one brother, Joel Ryan; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mabel Ryan, Effie Stack, Bill Stack, James and Lillian Stack, John Stack and Steven Stack. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are two brothers, Paul Ryan and wife Dorothy of Florissant, Missouri, and Luther Ryan of Portland, Oregon; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Mildred Seitz and Lulla Wood both of Cuba, Missouri, Charles and Julia Stack of St. James, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Edith Isabelle Stack lay in state 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Webb officiating. Interment and committal prayers were in Meramec Hills Memorial Lawn, Cuba, Missouri. Pallbearers were Carroll Gregory, Earl Halbert, Rodney Halbert, Shannon Halbert, Joel Ryan, and Mike Ryan. Arrangements under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Irene F. Kane Irene F. Kane of Sullivan passed away Saturday, January 8, 2000 at the age of 88 years. Irene was born a twin on October 21, 1911 to the late Edward and Effie May (Houston) Hulsey at Steelville, Missouri. On December 27, 1945 Irene was married to Frank Kinovsky at the First Presbyterian Church. Irene and two of her sisters, Marietta and Roseanna made news when they shared the same wedding gown at their respective weddings which all took place in the Presbyterian Church. In 1968 Mr. Kinovsky changed his name to Kane for business purposes and they became Mr. and Mrs. Kane. They made their home in Chicago, Illinois area for many years where Mrs. Kane was employed as a bookkeeper for the Spiegel Catalog Company. For the past 20 years Irene made her home in Sullivan where she was a member of the Tuesday Club and the First Presbyterian Church. Irene enjoyed gardening, playing cards, crafts and crocheting. Irene's twin sister, Nadine Immekus passed away one year to the day on January 8, 1999. She is survived by two sitsters, Marietta Howk and husband Art of Sullivan, Roseanna Netzela of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, one brother-in-law, Buddy Immekus of Sullivan, six nephews, Dana Wilcox and wife Sharon of Florissant, Albert Netzela II and wife Patty of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Winfred Immekus and wife Rita of San Antonio, Texas, Douglas Immekus of Mayfield, Kansas, Paul Howk and wife Nancy of Redbud, Illinois, Ray Howk of St. Louis, one niece, Sharon Kettlekhake of Sullivan, great neices and nephews, Jeanie Marie, Mark, Michelle, Jennifer and Karen Wilcox of Florissant, Albert Netzela III, Dawn and Arianna Netzela all of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Richard Kettlekhake of Germany, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Dale Jackson officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Point Cemetary in Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home. Emile Buddy Evrard Emile Buddy Evrard was born Wednesday, November 24, 1915, at Windsor, Missouri, a son of the late Charles Evrard and Philemon Evrard (nee Mertens). He entered eternal life Tuesday, January 11, 2000, from the Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri, at the age of 84 years, 1 month, and 18 days. Emile served his county in the United States Army as a bugler, from 1942 to December 1945. In May 1942, he was united in marriage to Mary Rosella Cook. They have been blessed with over fifty-seven years together and three sons, Gary, Charles and Clinton. He worked for a number of years as a yard mechanic for the railroad. When he came to Crawford County he worked for Chaumiere Farms and later he and Mary both worked for the Crawford County Elementary School. In addition to his parents, Emile was preceded in death by four brothers, Norman, Edmond, William and Charles Evrard, and three sisters, Adeline, Elsie and Cecilia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Albert Cook, Walter Cook and Freddie Alfred Cook. Among those who remain to mourn his death are his devoted wife Mary Rosella Evrard of Steelville, Missouri; three sons, Gary Evrard of Sparta Illinios, Charles Evrard and wife Sheila of Gastonia, North Carolina, Clinton Evrard and wife Lee of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Genevieve Evrard of Windsor, Missouri, Mary Evrard of Harrisburg, Illinois, Lydia and Don Hoefs of Petaluma, California, Emma and Joe Moen of Lowndes, Missouri, Charles Henry and Lottie Cook of Springtown, Texas, Bettie Cook and Emma Cook of Phoenix, Arizona. Ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Emile Buddy Evrard lay in state 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Richard Wilber officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri, under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Eloice Clella Garms Eloice Clella Garms, need Hewkin, was born Tuesday, May 8, 1928, at Granite City, Illinois, a daughter of the late Walter Silas Hewkin and Clella (Greenwood) Hewkin. She entered eternal rest Friday, January 7, 2000, at the Sullivan Nursing Care Center, Sullivan, Missouri, at the age of 71 years, 7 months and 30 days. On December 1, 1946 at a friend's home in St. Louis, Missouri, Eloice was united in marriage to Jay A. Garms. They were blessed with over fifty-three years together, and two daughters, Vicki and Lavona. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Buster Hewkin and Rodney Hewkin; one sister Naomi Boll, sister-in-law Ruby Hewkin and brother-in-law Fred Garms. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted husband Jay Garms of Sullivan, Missouri; their two daughters, Vicki and husband Rick Adams of Sullivan, Missouri, Lavona and husband Rick Jordan of St. Louis, Missouri, five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Four brothers Homer Hewkin and wife Leora of Cherryville, Missouri, Don Hewkin and wife June of Ferguson, Missouri, Jim Hewkin and wife Marilyn of Cuba, Missouri, Lynn Hewkin of Steelville, Missouri; two sisters, Darlene and husband Jim Cape of Cuba, Missouri, Colleen and husband Glen Woolbright of St. Louis, Missouri. Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Vera Hewkin of Cummings, Georgia, Shirley Hewkin of San Diego, California, Walter Boll of St. Louis, Missouri, Raymond and Ruth Garms, Earl and Georgia Garms, Larry and Joyce Garms all of Steelville, Missouri. Nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends who will remember her as a person full of love for her Lord, her family and her friends. Eloice Clella Garms lay in state 4-8 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. David Cartee officiating. Musical selections were provided by organist Darlene Cape and vocalist Finis Barr and Jim Hewkin. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Honoring Eloice as pallbearers were her grandsons Eric Jordan, Chris Jordan, Rick Jordan and Rick Adams, and her nephews Alan Cape and John Hewkin. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Arthur Tourville Arthur Tourville of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia at the age of 86 years. Mr. Tourville was born December 31, 1913 in the Smith School area near Sullivan to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Bacon) Tourville. On August 19, 1933 he was married to Esther Spaid at Steelville, Missouri, and to this marriage two children were born. He engaged in various endeavors throughout his life, which included working for the Meramec State Park, serving as a guard for the Pea Ridge Mines, and, more recently, laboring as a machinist for Carden Machine Shop. He was especially fond of music, and, being skilled with the fiddle and guitar, would regularly play for nursing homes, hospitals, and weekly get-togethers with special friends. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting, but his greatest pleasure was engaging in the lost art of trading. It was said that he could "out trade anyone" for a knife, watch or any object which caught his eye. Mr. Tourville was a member of the Temple Baptist Church of Sullivan. He is survived by his wife Esther; one son, Jerry Tourville and wife, Mary, of Springfield, Missouri; one daughter, Carole Helton and husband, Gene, of Hazelwood, Missouri; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Roy Spaid; four sisters-in-law, Virginia Strothcamp, Mary Tourville, Lena Tourville and Doris Saucier; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ten brothers and four sisters preceded Mr. Tourville in death. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 14, 2000 from the Hassebroek Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastors Scott Perry and Robert Tourville officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery, Sullivan, Missouri. Harold "Hutch" Hutchins Harold "Hutch" Hutchins of Japan, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 8, 2000 at the age of 79 years. Mr. Hutchins was born on April 7, 1920 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to the late Vera nee Lindall and Harold Hutchins, Sr. of Ormond Beach, Florida. "Hutch" served his country with distinction as an Infantry Captain and Commander in World War II. He was wounded at Anzio, Italy and in 1944 was awarded the Purple Heart. He also participated in the landing at Salerno and Anzio, Italy, and received the Bronze Star award. He was honorably discharged after three years of service in the United States Army. On January 15, 1962 "Hutch" was united in marriage to Gloria Ann Giancola. "Hutch" and Gloria spent the majority of their working lives together in the management and operation of numerous, large hotels and motels throughout the country. After retirement they traveled across the country, and also made five trips abroad to Italy and other European countries before settling in Japan, Missouri. "Hutch" and the late Gloria Hutchins are survived by five daughters, Carol Bartlett of Wentzville, Missouri, Gloria "Deet" Bedrosian of Sullivan, Donna Blankenship and husband, Richard, of Spring Bluff, Debbie Sabatino and husband, Tony, of Sullivan, and Denise Bess and husband, Randy, of Cuba, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. "Hutch" was preceded in death by wife, Gloria Ann Hutchins, on November 24, 1990, and also by his brother, Dan Hutchins, of New Canaan, Connecticut. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2000 from the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church with the Reverend Father Robert Marshall officiating. Interment was in Holy Martyrs Church Cemetery. Visitation hours for Mr. Harold "Hutch" Hutchins were from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at the Hassebroek Funeral Home in Sullivan. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Ethel A. Pratt Ethel A. Pratt of Sullivan, passed away Monday, January 10, 2000 at the age of 65 years. Ms. Pratt was born on September 10, 1934 in Sullivan, Mo. to the late William and Thelma (Blackburn) Pratt. She was raised in Sullivan, and lived her entire life in the Sullivan area. As an adult, Ethel served as a faithful caregiver to both of her parents. Baptized at an early age, she was a very active member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Sullivan. She also was a well known worker at the Sullivan Senior Citizens Dining Center. Throughout her life Ethel was loving and giving to all those around her. She especially treated her nieces and nephews as though they were her very own children. In addition, she is described as a woman who "never seemed to meet a stranger." Ethel enjoyed puzzles, possessed a keen appreciation of animals, and deeply loved her dog, Christina. She is survived by two brothers, Roy L. Pratt of Sullivan and William B. Pratt of Lexington, Tennessee; two sisters, Phoebe Stevens and Helen Neeley Sanders and husband, Russell, all of Sullivan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a close friend, Mary Myers, and many other friends. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Dr. Bart Hildreth officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery. Velma Shaward Velma Shaward, nee Scott, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Sullivan, passed away Friday, January 7, 2000 at the age of 89 years. Velma was born February 14, 1910 to the late Ashley and Pearl (Campbell) Scott at Crawford County, Mo. Velma was Sullivan's first beautician and was employed in that field until she married Raymond Shaward in 1938 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Irene remained in Phoenix until her husband passed away and ill health forced her to come back home to Sullivan. She was a kind and loving wife, sister and aunt. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. She is survived by one brother, Leo Scott and wife Colleen of Sullivan, three sisters, Mona Strothcamp and Colleen Goebel, both of St. Louis, Norma Turnbough of Kansas City, Mo.; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Along with her parents and husband Ms. Shaward was preceded in death by five sisters, Iva White, Audrey Goldsen, Kate Scott, Nadine Harmon and Betty Lollar. It was Mrs. Shaward's desire to be cremated. private services will be held at a later time. Arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan. Wilbert Taylor, Sr. Wilbert Ervin Tayloe, Sr., formerly of Owensville, died Friday, January 7, 2000, at his home in Florissant. He was 89 years old. He was born November 15, 1910, in Bem, a son of Jacob Harrison and Elizabeth Wilhemina Dieball Tayloe. He married Hazel Rutz on November 9, 1935 in St. Louis, and she survives. In addition to his wife, Hazel, Mr. Tayloe is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Wilson and her husband Bill, St. Louis; two sons, Wilbert Ervin Tayloe, Jr., and his wife Donna, Olathe, Kansas, and John Steven Tayloe and his wife Kathleen of St. Louis' eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four half-sisters, Della Morris, Emily Ringeisen, Mayme Murphy and Elizabeth Shafer; three full brothers, Earl, George and Henry Tayloe; and one full sister, Nora Thenhaus. Mr. Tayloe was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Bem. Visitation was held 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 15, with the Rev. Bill Winch officiating at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba Route. Mary Ruth Wilson Mary Ruth Wilson, nee Walden, of Sullivan, Mo., passed away Monday, January 10, 2000 at the age of 80 years, Mrs. Wilson was born September 14, 1919 in Corrinith, Mississippi to the late James and Ora Lou (Reeves) Walden. She was raised in the South, mainly in Mississippi and Arkansas and on November 11, 1949 she was married to William Vance Wilson. They came to the Sullivan area in the early 1960's. Mrs. Wilson loved music, especially Rock 'n Roll and had even managed a band for a time. She also found pleasure in crocheting in her free time. She is survived by one son, Randy Wilson of Steelville, Mo., one daughter, Judy Brake and husband, Randy of Gerald, Mo., one sister, Edna Hoefer of House Springs, Mo., 3 grandchildren, Melissa Walker, Shane and Cody Wilson, three great-grandchildren, Samantha, Alex and Nicholas, and a close friend, Richard DeClue, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2000 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Mr. Bobby Higgins officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery. Eldo Hendrickson Eldo M. Hendrickson, Owensville, died Sunday, February 13, 2000, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. He was 80 years old. Mr. Hendrickson was born July 29, 1919, in Oak Hill, a son of James A. and Bessie McWilliams Hendrickson. He married Irene Spurgeon on January 21, 1942, in Steelville. She preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Carl H. Hendrickson and his wife Janet of Owensville, and Rev. Larry H. Hendrickson and his wife Joyce of Jefferson City; one daughter, Catherine Mistler and husband Bob of Owensville; one brother, Ervin Hendrickson of Cuba; one sister, Celesta Spurgeon, of Owensville; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hendrickson served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Owensville. Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 16, at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home with the Rev. Dean Catlett officiating. Burial was in the Licklider Cemetery, Cuba Route. Arrangements were made under the direction of Gottenstroeter Funeral Home. Floyd E. Hollingshead Floyd E. Hollingshead of Sullivan, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at the age of 76 years. Mr. Hollingshead was born on February 22, 1924 in Leasburg, Mo. to the late James William and Florence Osa Ann (Farrar) Hollingshead. He was raised in the Leasburg and Cuba area, and graduated from the Sullivan High School. On August 11, 1951 he was united in marriage to Udena M. Bryant in Cuba, Mo. Floyd's primary occupation throughout his life was that of an auto mechanic. Following high school he worked for approximately four years in the St. Louis area. He retired from Feese Chevrolet in Sullivan, where he was employed for seventeen years. Floyd enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, yard work, watching TV, but, most of all, found pleasure in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Sullivan, Sullivan Oddfellow Lodge #156, Sullivan Rebekah Lodge #319, the Cantons, and the Encampment. He is survived by his wife Udena; two sons, Floyd Hollingshead, Jr., of Bourbon, Mo., and James Walter Hollingshead of Leasburg, Mo.; five daughters, Alice Diane Tropf and husband, Amel, of Champion, Nebraska, Jean Ann Lawrence and husband, Dan, of St. Louis, Mo., Evelyn Sue Wiedeman and husband, Michael, of Sullivan, Theresa Lynn Ruble and husband, Roy, of Bourbon, and April Maria Caw and husband, Curtis, of Kansas City, Mo.; four brothers, James of Cuba, Pearl of Sullivan, and David and Charles Hollingshead, both of Springfield, Mo. Seven sisters, Margaret of Green Forest, Arkansas, Elsie Hedrick of Madison, Wisconsin, Catherine Herbesteith of Pacific, Mo., Lula Richardson and Betty Hilliard, both of Sullivan, Lillian Shomeke of Steelville, Mo. and Ruby Brew of Delta, Colorado; 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by one brother, Oscar, two sisters, Mary Sampson and Agnes Vinnige, and one grandson. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2000 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Jim Abel officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery. Those who desire may make memorials to the American Heart Association in memory of Mr. Floyd E. Hollingshead. Douglas MacArthur DePew Douglas MacArthur DePew was born on April 3, 1942 in St. Louis, Mo. to Floyd Hudson DePew and Alma Hasty DePew and departed this life on February 24, 2000 at Rolla, Mo. at the age of 57 years, 10 months and 21 days. Doug grew up in the Jefferson County area near Hillsboro, Mo. He was a member of Sandy Baptist Church. Doug entered military service where he served in the regular Army and Reserves. On February 25, 1966 Doug married Linda Sue Akers at Sandy Baptist Church near Hillsboro, Mo. and to this union four children were born. Doug and his family moved to Crawford County in 1972 where he farmed. In 1976 they moved to their home in Cuba. Doug worked many hours for the Crawford County Sheriff's Department. He enjoyed many interests: farming, raising registered quarter horses, hunting and fishing, classic cars, collecting fine collectibles, and woodworking. He will be remembered as a very patriotic man, and a man who loved his family very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Charles and Harold DePew; one sister, Barbara Fink; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Lyons, and Sandy DePew; an infant daughter, Lisa Michelle; and a son, Steven Craig DePew. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife Linda of the home; two children, Douglas MacArthur DePew, Jr. and wife Sandy of Elkland, Mo. and Lori Kathleen Hossain and husband Imon of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; six brothers, Floyd DePew and wife Helen, Chester DePew and wife Tillie, Howard DePew and wife Alice, Frank DePew and wife Cora, Raymond DePew and wife Sandy, and Robert DePew and wife Brenda; four sisters, JoAnn Beckemeyer and husband Wayne, Ann Harris and husband Art, Ruth Watts, and Eileen DePew; mother-in-law Elizabeth Frietze; in-laws, Connie Schmitz, Danny Akers, David Akers, Dennis Akers, Joe Dan Frietze, and John Frietze; two grandchildren, Rusty and Donna Muse; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends, all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Doug DePew. Visitation was held on Saturday, February 26, 2000 from 3:00 - 9:00 at Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Mo. Funeral Service was held on Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Chapel in Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Bob Houchins officiating. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were local law enforcement officers from Crawford County Sheriff's Department, and Cuba and Steelville Police Departments. Burial was in Sandy Baptist Church Cemetery near Hillsboro, Mo. Memorials are suggested to the Make A Wish Foundation. All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Mo. Jason Lee Blanton Jason Lee Blanton was born November 8, 1976 and passed away February 17, 2000 at the age of 24 years. Jason was the son of Shari and Frank Stevens and the late Leonard Blanton. He left to mourn his loving parents, a daughter Kaitlyn Marie Blanton and a son Leonard Wesley Blanton. He is the dear grandson of Roy and Julia Blanton and great-grandson of Cora Harman, Steelville; Charles and Lavada Dillard and Lucille Stevens, dear brother of Jennifer Stevens, Anthony Travis Massa, Roxanne, Joshua, Jeremiah and Jared, dear uncle, cousin, nephew and friend of many. The funeral was at New Kutis South County Chapel at Butler Hill, February 21, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. Interment was at the Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. at 1:00 p.m. Vera L. McLeroy Vera L. McLeroy, nee Richardson, of Cuba, Mo. was born on September 17, 1926 at Steelville, Mo. to the union of George Richardson and Grace Richardson nee Terry and passed away suddenly on February 9, 2000 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 73 years, 4 months and 22 days. On October 8, 1980 Vera was united in marriage to Aubrey McLeroy at Steelville, Mo. They were happily married until Aubrey preceded Vera in death on October 7, 1994. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Frank, Tom, William, Clarence and George Richardson and six sisters, Pearl Lutzemberger, Ima Lee, Evie and Goldie Richardson, Edith Schuler and Oma Hartung. Vera has been a long time resident of Cuba, Mo. She retired from the Lenox Company, St. Louis, Mo. She was a member of the Fourth Christian Church of North St. Louis and a member of the Cuba VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving sister Mildred Cowan; one brother Walter Richardson and wife Carol; many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Vera was a devoted wife, loving sister, aunt, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Vera L. McLeroy nee Richardson was in state at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. on Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bob Houchins officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Mae Spurgeon Mae Spurgeon, nee Parrish, age 90, of Shelbina, Mo., died Saturday, February 26, 2000, at approximately 1:55 a.m. at Monroe City Manor in Monroe City, Mo. Mrs. Spurgeon was born in Sleeper, Mo. on February 11, 1910, the daughter of Oscar and Allie Haggard Parrish. On December 1, 1931 Mae was united in marriage to Ralph Spurgeon, Sr. in Chillicothe, Mo. He survives. Mrs. Spurgeon is also survived by four sons, Ralph Spurgeon, Jr. of Macon, Robert Spurgeon of Eldon, Keith Spurgeon of Cuba, and Kenneth Spurgeon of Monroe City; fifteen grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mae was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. Mrs. Spurgeon was a Christian by faith and graduated from Cuba High School. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Chapel in Shelbina, Mo. with Rev. Tim Sanders officiating. Music was by Beverly West and Rev. Tim Sanders. Burial was in Shelbina Cemetery, North Lawn Addition. Pallbearers were: Clyde Spurgeon, Lynndel Spurgeon, Doug Spurgeon, Marty Spurgeon, Brad Spurgeon and Kevin Spurgeon. Honorary Pallbearers were Mike Spurgeon, Steven Spurgeon and John Spurgeon. Melba Mae Neff Melba Mae Neff of Bourbon passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at the age of 80 years. Mrs. Neff was born on January 28, 1920 in Hawkeye, Kansas to the late Clement Hoarce and Una Iona (Clawson) Range. At an early age Melba and her family moved to Katy, Texas where she was raised. On May 28, 1941 she was joined in marriage to Zelmer Neff at Potosi, Mo., and to this union three children were born. In the late 1950s Melba and her family moved to the Bourbon area. In addition to serving as a homemaker, she helped support her family by working at area factories. After approximately ten years at Paramount Headwear of Bourbon, she retired. She enjoyed arts, crafts, and crossword puzzle, but took special pleasure in all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Those who knew her best describe Melba as a very loving, caring woman who was good to everyone. She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Neff of Bourbon and Larry Neff of Sullivan; one daughter, Jackie Funkhouser and husband, Gary of Bourbon; one brother, Elmer Range and wife, Velma of Walnut Shade, Mo.; one sister, Estella Tucker of Bunker, Mo.; fifteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Maurice and Riley Range, and one sister, Lila Boyster. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2000 from the chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Alva Enloe officiating. Interment was in the Bourbon Cemetery. Bertha Isgrig Bertha Isgrig of Bourbon passed away on Monday, June 5, 2000 at the age of 90 years. Mrs. Isgrig was born on February 26, 1910 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to the late Dock and Elsie (McGowan) Lieuallen. At a young age, Bertha and her family moved to Hollister, Mo. where she was raised. On November 15, 1941 she was married to Glen Isgrig in Harrison, Arkansas, and to this union one son was born. The newlyweds then moved to Bourbon, Mo. where Bertha has lived the remaining years of her life. Her primary vocation has been that of a devoted wife, loving mother, and homemaker. She especially enjoyed taking care of her home, and also found fulfillment as a very active member of the Sullivan Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for over forty years. Those who knew her best describe Bertha as a quiet, gentle woman who treated others with much kindness and consideration. She is survived by one son, Stanley Isgrig, and his fiancee, Debra Parnell, of Bourbon; four sisters, Virginia Petett of Kansas City, Mo., Cledia Mattox of Sullivan, Vera Ramsey of Batesville, Mississippi, and Louise Anderson of Ozark, Mo.; five step-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Bertha was preceded in death by one brother, Glen Lieuallen, and one sister, Letha Chrestman. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Mr. Gerald Goff officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Sullivan Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in memory of Mrs. Bertha Isgrig. James G. Hoss James G. "Jim" Hoss of Cuba, Mo. was born on November 21, 1939 at Bourbon, Mo. to the union of James Z. Hoss and Hazel Hoss nee Cresswell and passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2000 at the St. John's Mercy Hospital, Washington, Mo., at the age of 60 years, 6 months and 13 days. On April 21, 1967 Jim was united in marriage to Patricia "Patty" Evans in South Carolina. They have been happily married for 33 years. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on June 30, 1964. He retired as an air traffic controller. Jim has been a long time resident of Crawford County. He was a past member of the Elks Club and the Lions Club, a member of the Cuba First Baptist Church, past city alderman and worked for Farm Bureau after retiring as an air traffic controller. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted wife Patty Hoss; daughters Gina and Lisa; two grandsons Brandon and Paden Davis; stepsons Mark Brown and wife Sue, Rodney Brown and wife Melody; 3 step-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Jim was a devoted husband, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. James G. "Jim" Hoss was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Woodrow Martin and Chaplain Paul Johnson officiating. Interment was in the Meramec Hills Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Shirley Faye Monroe Shirley Faye Monroe (nee Santhuff) was born Wednesday, November 11, 1936, at Ellington, Mo., a daughter of Mary Matilda Santhuff (nee Goodson) and the late Jesse Lyman (Till) Santhuff. She entered eternal rest Sunday, June 4, 2000, in the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 23 days. On March 10, 1956, in North St. Louis, Shirley was united in marriage to Lyman Robert Monroe. They were blessed with one son, Kirk, and one daughter, Rhonda. They enjoyed over thirty-one years together, before his death May 27, 1987. September 14, 1974 Shirley was baptized as a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville, Illinois. She later became a member of Center Point Baptist Church, Steelville, Mo. In addition to her father and her husband she was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Elmer Monroe, and Donald Werth. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her mother Mary Lacy of Steelville, Mo.; one son, Kirk Monroe and wife Tammy of St. Clair, Mo.; one daughter, Rhonda and husband Steve Weeks of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters, Bob Santhuff and wife Lelah of Steelville, Mo., Bill Santhuff and wife Pat of Piedmont, Mo., Dolores and husband Don Goad of Cedar Hill, Mo., Loretta Anderson of Rolla, Mo., Joyce and husband Ron Bouse of Steelville, Mo., and Ron Santhuff of Benton, Texas; three half-brothers and two half-sisters, Barbara and husband Mark Kosa of St. Louis, Mo.; David Santhuff and wife Helen of Ellsinore, Mo., Shelba Santhuff of Littleston, Pennsylvania, George Santhuff of Rogers, Arkansas and Doris and husband Wayne Costlow of Germany; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lyle and Shirley Monroe of Jerseyville, Illinois, Geneva (Sis) Werth of Columbia, Illinois, Frank (Butch) and Katie Monroe of Longwood, Florida; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Shirley Faye Monroe lay in state after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Roger Silvey and Rev. Lonnie Webb officiating. Musical selections were provided by vocalists Brook Bouse, Rick Bouse, Don Santhuff, and Joyce Bouse who also provided piano accompaniment. Committal prayers and interment were in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Brock Bouse, Rick Bouse, Don Buchanan, Bruce Goad, Jeff Johnson, Don Santhuff and Steven Weeks. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Bobby Gene Livesay Bobby Gene Livesay of Steelville, Mo., was born Thursday, October 23, 1938 at Keysville, Mo. A son of the late William Ralph Livesay and Florentine (Riesner) Livesay and passed away Friday, August 4, 2000, at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, Washington, Mo., at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 11 days. On February 22, 1957, at St. Louis, Mo., Bobby was united in marriage to Alice McLawhorn and to this union three sons and two daughters were born. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by an infant son, Timmy. He served his country four years in the United States Navy, receiving an Honorable Discharge January 10, 1962. Bobby was united in marriage to Evelyn Wilkinson, daughter of the late Norris and Glyde Wilkinson, April 2, 1970, at St. Louis, Mo. They have enjoyed over thirty years together. In 1996, he retired from a lifelong career as a truck driver for Complete Auto. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Evelyn of the home; two sons, Richard Livesay and wife Terri of Charleston, South Carolina, Mike Livesay and wife Cheri of Steelville, Mo.; two daughters, Teresa and husband Wesley Alford of Charleston, South Carolina, Donna and husband Mark Havard of Cuba, Mo. Ten grandchildren, Reanna and Tayler Livesay, Randi, Dustin, Kasey, and McKenzie Livesay, Jessica, Allison and Lacey Alford, and Jennifer Havard; one sister, Jackie and husband Harold Smith of Steelville, Mo.; one brother, Jerry Livesay and wife Charlotte of Cuba, Mo. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Laverne and Sharon Wilkinson of Texas, David and Fern Wilkinson of Steelville, Mo., and Linda White of Washington, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Bobby Gene Livesay lay in state 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 6, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 7, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. David Cartee officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Pallbearers were Lydie Davis, Ron Green, Mark Guggenburger, Jack Harman, Terry Voyles, David Wilkinson, Paul Wilkinson and Tom Wynn. Arrangements under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Elsie Regina Halbert Elsie Regina Halbert (nee Belden) of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Steelville, Mo., daughter of the late Charles Birdell and Anna (Heppermann) Belden, died Tuesday, August 8, 2000, at Southpointe Hospital, in St. Louis, Mo. On June 11, 1940, at Cuba, Mo., Elsie was united in marriage to Thomas S. Halbert and to this union one daughter was born. Together they founded Halbert Funeral Home of Steelville, Mo. They enjoyed over forty-seven years together before his death, January 19, 1988. In addition to her parents, and husband Tom, Elsie was preceded in death by her brother Birdel Belden, her sister, Cecilia Blinne, Gladys Belden, and sister-in-law Effie Lee Robinson. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her daughter Theresa "Terrie" Jane Halbert of St. Louis, Mo.; and her nephews Thomas LaPlant and wife Mary of Steelville, Mo., Bill LaPlant and wife Geneva of St. Louis, Mo., and Charles Blinne and wife Pat of Tyler, Texas; other relatives and many friends. Elsie Regina Halbert (nee Belden) lay in state 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2000 at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services with Requiem Mass were held 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2000 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Cuba, Mo., with Father Bob Duesdieker officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Pallbearers were Michael LaPlant, William LaPlant, Charles Blinne, Brad Harmon, Steve Eads and John Britton. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Emma Viola Davis Emma Viola Davis (nee Burke) was born Saturday, September 22, 1908, in Steelville, Mo., a daughter of the late John Camilus Burke and Martha Elizabeth Burke (nee Butt). She entered eternal rest Thursday, August 10, 2000, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Granite City, Illinois, at the age of 93 years, 10 months and 19 days. On March 21, 1926, in Steelville, Mo. Rev. Sam Roper united Emma in marriage to Frank B. Davis. One son and one daughter were born to this union. They enjoyed sixty-six years together before his death on December 15, 1992. Emma was a member of the Steelville Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents and her husband Frank, Emma was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Odell Milton; seven brothers, Oscar, Walter, Irving, Henry, Roland, John and Clarence Burke, and five sisters, Florence, Esther, and Evelyn Burke, Ruth Ann and husband Robert Land, Flora and husband Tillman "Tim" Wright. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted daughter Dolores Milton of Granite City, Illinois; a loving son Gerald L. Davis and wife Ann of Ormand Beach, Florida; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Emma Viola Davis lay in state after 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Douglas officiating. Musical selections were provided by Deloris Bell. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Gary Hudson, Alan Milton, David Milton, Paul Milton, Robert Rhodes and Mike Seifert. Arrangements under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Lynwood McCoy Smith Lynwood McCoy Smith, age 78, St. Louis, passed away August 3, 2000. He was the beloved father of Karen Lynne and husband Donald Bolinger, Ronald Kent Smith, Carlton Grant Smith (Hannah King), dear grandfather of Ryan D., Rachel D. and Ross D. Bolinger and dear brother of Beulah Francis. Visitation was Monday, August 7 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service immediately following at Church of the Reformation-Lutheran in the Oak Grove Chapel. Mr. Smith was a poet and his poetry appeared on a weekly basis under the by-line of L. M. Cooper-Smith in this newspaper [Cuba Free Press]. Winfield Noel Laney, Jr. Winfield Noel Laney, Jr., age 78, of Camdenton, Mo., died Monday, September 18, 2000 in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach. Winfield, son of Winfield Noel Laney, Sr. and Daisy Dulaney Laney was born February 19, 1922 in Wesco, Mo. He was raised in the Wesco and Steelville areas and graduated from Steelville High School. After graduating, he attended college in Norman, Oklahoma, then faithfully served his country in the Army Air Corp during World War II. Most of his life, Winfield worked as a carpenter. He moved to the Camdenton area in 1995. During his life he had been a member of the Elks Lodge and the VFW organizations. Winfield is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Varley, and a sister, Elbalee. Survivors include four sons, Bruce of Camdenton, Bryan, Cuba, Mo., Dale and Pat, Kirkwood, Mo.; three daughters, Dianna Long, Florida, Tammy Scrivner, and Mary Helmich, St. Louis, Mo. Also surviving are a brother, Larry Laney of Steelville and a sister, Gean Mullen of Cuba. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23, in Wesco Cemetery, Wesco, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Mo. John Dawson Happel John Dawson Happel of Cuba, Mo. was born on September 8, 1940 at Cuba, Mo. to the union of Samuel E. Happel and Rose E. Happel nee Biggs and passed away on September 23, 2000 at the age of 60 years and 15 days. John was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters Rena McClain, Dorothy Layton and Fay Yocom. On May 8, 1995 John was united in marriage to Lorraine Krewson in Arkansas. John was a veteran having proudly served his country in the Army of the United States of America and was honorably discharged on February 28, 1965. He was a member of Trinity Chapel and Cuba VFW. Those who survived to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted wife Lorraine Happel; one son, James D. Happel and wife Cathy; one daughter Deanna Goudeau; two step-daughters Tina Thomeczek and husband David and Dawn Harmon; one sister Opal Gestring and husband Bill; 11 grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. John was a devoted husband, loving father, stepfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. John Dawson Happel was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Gary Mace officiating. Pallbearers were Paul Maerli, John Smith, Pat Pierre, Ed Mitchell, Jim Palmer and Ray Mortimeyer. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. Memorials to the Phelps County Hospice. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Matred L. Halbert Matred L. Halbert nee Perrigue of Cuba, Mo. was born on August 14, 1914 at Steelville, Mo. to the union of John H. Perrigue and Myrtle Perrigue nee Coppedge and passed away on September 29, 2000 in St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 15 days. On May 23, 1931 Matred was united in marriage to Jewell Halbert in Kansas. Two daughters, Peggy and Betty, were born to this union. Matred and Jewell were happily married until he preceded her in death on July 24, 1995. Matred was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Clarence, Paul and Ben Perrigue and two sisters Orpha Blount and Edna Williamson. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cuba, Mo. and an active member of the Mariners until she had to move to St. Louis in 1995. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her two loving daughters Peggy Allman and Betty Kuntz; 6 grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Matred was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Matred L. Halbert nee Perrigue was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Monday, October 2, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Heide Hackman officiating. Interment was in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Memorials to the First Presbyterian Church of Cuba. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Pastor Allen Payne Pastor Allen Payne, of Purdy, Mo., formerly of Leasburg, Mo., passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Friday, September 22, 2000 at the age of 42 years. Pastor Payne was born December 30, 1957 at Sullivan, Mo. to Woodrow and Margie (Witt) Payne. He was reared in the Sullivan, Mo. area and was baptized in his youth into the Baptist faith. He was a charter member of New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan. On November 15, 1975 he was married to Sherry Dazey at St. Clair, Mo. and to this marriage two sons were born. Allen was employed as a machinist by trade for 15 years until his call into the ministry on January 21, 1990. His first pastorate was at Grassy Hollow Southern Baptist Church, which he accepted on March 29, 1992. Allen's first service as a Pastor was on Easter Sunday of that year. On June 12, 1995 he was called to First Southern Baptist Church of Leasburg, Mo. and was active there until receiving a call in June of 2000 to Arnhart Baptist Church at Purdy, Mo. Allen lived as a witness to his Lord Jesus Christ. He was a blessing to many lives, not only to the congregations he served, but also to the communities he served as well. He found pleasure in the outdoors and loved fishing, camping and observing wildlife. Allen also enjoyed golf and was learning the lost art of roping. A true man of God, he will be fondly remembered for his genuine faith, compassion, personality and love. He is survived by his wife Sherry of Purdy, Mo., two sons, Allen Lee Payne and wife Tracy of Pacific, Mo., and Robert Payne of Bourbon, Mo., his parents, Woodrow and Margie Payne of Leasburg, Mo., one brother, Richard Payne of Palm Bay, Florida, parents-in-law, Leroy and Phyllis Dazey of St. Clair, Mo., other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2000 from New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan with Pastors Jerry Williams and Fred Miller officiating. Interment was in Crossroads Cemetery, Leasburg, Mo. Funeral arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Mo. Eddie Wayne Patrick Eddie Wayne Patrick was born Tuesday, March 25, 1947, at St. Louis, Mo., a son of the late Guy Reynold Patrick and Doris Faye Patrick (nee Kent). His parents died at an early age and he lived with his grandmother and grandfather, Mayma Lee and Clarence Oles Patrick. After his grandmother's death, he lived with Marvin and Lorraine Chilton, an aunt and uncle. They became his extended family. He served in the United States Air Force, entering the service in New Orleans, Louisiana, and received an honorable discharge December 12, 1966 at Kincheloe Air Force Base, Kinross, Michigan. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Bonnie (Sargent) Patrick of the home in Steelville, Mo.; three daughters, Tammy and husband David Bourque of Macon, Georgia, Dionne Kathleen Patrick of Steelville, Mo., Katie Sue Patrick, attending Vassar College, in New York; one brother, Guy Lyndon Patrick of Springfield, Mo.; two sisters, Frances Sue and husband Wayne Bratten of McAllen, Texas and Sherry Lynn Vanover of West Monroe, Louisiana. Three grandchildren, Grant and Hanna Bourque, and Lacey Paige Patrick; his mother-in-law, Fedora Jeanne Sargent of Roseville, California; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Larry James and Gail Sargent of Bullhead City, Arizona, Takako Sargent of Roseville, California. His extended family, Marvin and Lorraine Chilton of St. James, Mo.; Bud Blackburn of Eugene, Mo., Richard Chilton, Jean and Bob Watkins, all of St. James, Mo., Larry and Judy Chilton of Wesco, Mo., Dale Chilton of Los Angeles, California, Sharon and Jerry Tennyson of Rolla, Mo., Donna and Matt Bruns of Rogersville, Mo., Debbie and John Scudder of Wilson, Wyoming; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Densel Joseph Sargent, brother-in-law Joseph Edward Sargent and (adopted) sister-in-law Mary Etta Blackburn. Ed will always be remembered as a skilled carpenter, master contractor, creative musician, nature lover, gourmet chef, talented singer, entertaining jokester, green thumb gardener, sharer of a wealth of knowledge, generous benefactor, good provider, caring friend, proud family member, loving father, and adoring husband He was a unique individual, who lived life to the fullest. He definitely left his mark on mankind and will be greatly missed. Eddie Wayne Patrick lay in state 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2000, at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Cindy Martin officiating. Musical selections were provided by Jake and Stephanie Scudder. Committal prayers and interment were in Wesco Cemetery, Wesco, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were his nephews, Larry Chilton, Jr., Derek Chilton, Sedric Waguespack, Curtis Waguespack, Tommy Dale Plank, John Watkins and Bill Plank. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Theodore "Ted" E. Gehring Theodore E. Gehring was born Saturday, April 6, 1929, a son of the late Edwin Gehring and Myrtle (Richardson) Gehring. He died Thursday, September 28, 2000, at the age of 71 years, 5 months and 22 days. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are two sons, Michael and Patrick Gehring of Lanchester, California. Ted may be remembered as a character actor, appearing on television in "The Little House on the Prairie." He was returned to California for final disposition. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Corinne "Connie" Carr Connie Carr, nee Faust, was born Tuesday, November 5, 1912, at Edwardsville, Illinois, a daughter of the late John Faust and Edna (Somerfad) Faust and entered eternal life Sunday, September 24, 2000, at the Phelps County Medical Center, Rolla, Mo., at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 19 days. She graduated from Edwardsville High, Jewish Hospital of Nursing in St. Louis, and attended George Peabody Teacher's College, Nashville, Tennessee, majoring in Public Health Nursing. She spent most of her professional life as a rural public health nurse in Missouri. She was assigned on a demonstration project in Washington County, Mo. where she met John Carr, son of George Carr and Martha Blaine Wallace Carr. On November 9, 1940, at the First Presbyterian Church of Edwardsville, Illinois, she and John were married. They have two sons and one daughter and would have celebrated their sixtieth anniversary this November. She was acting administrator of County Nursing Service when she retired in 1971. She has served as elder in the Presbyterian Church and remained an active member as long as her health permitted. She also did a lot of volunteer work and enjoyed gardening, rose culture, knitting and needle point. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Clinton Faust and one sister, Norma Lovret. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted husband John Carr of the home in Steelville, Mo.; two sons, Tom Lakenan Carr and wife Gale of Kirkwood, Mo., Jay Blaine Carr and wife Ethelyn (Eth) of Baker City, Oregon; one daughter, Sally Jane and husband Don Smith of Springfield, Mo. One sister, Edna Croxen of Steelville, Mo.; brother-in-law Ivar Lovert of San Diego, California; three grandchildren, David Blaine Carr of Kirkwood, Mo., Shannon Smith and Stephanie Smith of Springfield, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Corinne Carr lay in state 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2000, at the Steelville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Charles D. Likely officiating. Musical selections were congregational hymns with organist Deloris Bell. Committal prayers and interment were in Pleasant Point Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Henry Adams, Maurice Cape, Dan Carr, Tim Carr, Bill Coffman, Bob Fishwick, Henry Howdeshell and John Taylor. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Dennis R. Klaeger Dennis R. Klaeger of Cuba, Mo. was born on January 2, 1959 at Rolla, Mo. to the union of Eldo W. Klaeger and Irma Klaeger nee Thompson and passed away at his home in Cuba on October 12, 2000 at the age of 41 years, 9 months and 10 days. On September 18, 1982 he was united in marriage to Renee Briggs. One son, Chad, and one daughter, Nicole, was born to this union. They had been happily married for 18 years. Dennis was preceded in death by his father Eldo "Bud" Klaeger. He was a life long resident of Crawford County and a member of the National Rifle Association. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving wife Renee Klaeger; son Chad Klaeger; daughter, Nicole Klaeger; mother Irma Breedlove and husband Farrell; mother and father-in-law Everett and Myra Briggs; one brother Robert Klaeger; two sisters Judy Halbert and husband Russell and Jackie Hughes and husband Joe; nieces; nephews; brother and sisters-in-law; other relatives and many friends. Dennis was a loving husband, father, son, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Dennis R. Klaeger was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. on Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Hannah officiating. Internment was in the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All memorials to the Dennis R. Klaeger family. All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Edith A. Koch Edith A. Koch nee Riske was born on May 5, 1918 to the union of Louis John Riske and Elizabeth Marie Riske nee Mueller and passed away on October 6, 2000 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 1 day. On December 3, 1939 she was united in marriage to John Edwin Koch at Bourbon, Mo. One son, Marvin E. Koch, was born. They were happily married until he preceded her in death on November 25, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Marvin E. Koch, one granddaughter-in-law Julie Koch, two brothers Harry and Fred Riske, three sisters Hilda Hardecke, Fern Simmerly and Edna Schneider. Edith was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Cuba, Mo. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her daughter-in-law Barbara Koch; two grandsons David Koch and wife Carla and Steven Koch; five sisters Lydia Henning, Leona Hoehne, Alberta Heinbaugh, Nadine Riske and Elnora Merritt; 5 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Edith was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Edith A. Koch was in state at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. David Zirpel officiating. Interment was in the Mid Lawn Memorial Gardens, Union, Mo. Memorials to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Velma R. Kamler Velma R. Kamler of Gerald, Mo., formerly of Sullivan, Mo., passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2000 at the age of 79 years. Mrs. Kamler was born on August 11, 1921 in Bloodland, Mo. (currently known as Ft. Leonard Wood) to the late Arthur Bert and Cora Agnes (Hance) Firestine. Following her upbringing in the Bloodland area, she moved as a young woman to St. Louis, where she lived for approximately thirty years. On February 10, 1945 she was joined in marriage to Ralph W. Kamler, and to this union four children were born. In the early 1970s Mrs. Kamler and her family moved to the Sullivan area. She continued living there until 1977, when she moved to Gerald. Throughout her adult life, Velma helped support her family by working outside of the home at times. Her primary vocation, however, was serving her family as a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. She was a member of Old Argo Presbyterian Church, and also a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Velma enjoyed crocheting, walking, bird watching, and eating out at Chinese restaurants. She will always be cherished and remembered as a wonderful and giving mother, who carried a special love in her heart for all of her grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Larry Kamler of Gerald and Gary Kamler and wife, Laura, of Sullivan; two daughters, Agnes Voss and husband, Roger, of Linn, Mo. and Pamela Fink and husband, Kevin, of Bourbon, Mo.; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother-in-law, Marvin Kamler and wife, Reba, of Fenton, Mo., a special aunt, Ethel Reifer of Owensville, Mo., nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kamler was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, three brothers, Archie, Willie, and Tommy Firestine, three sisters, Carrie Thompson, Mable Wade, and Cora Wade, and also additional brothers and sisters who died in infancy. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Terry Palmer officiating. Interment was in Argo Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the Argo Presbyterian Church in memory of Velma R. Kamler. Lorraine Doris Radford Lorraine Doris Radford of Bourbon, Missouri was born on June 5, 1924 at St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Albert Dennis Holtz and Nellie Elizabeth Holtz nee Burkhardt and passed away on November 9, 2000 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 76 years five months and four days. On June 14, 1942 Lorraine was united in marriage to Francis B. Radford. Three children, Forrest, Sharon and Frances, was born to this union. Lorraine and Francis were happily married until he preceded her in death on May 29, 1979. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Gary Holtz and one grandson Matthew D. Wirz. She was a faithful member of the Bourbon First Baptist Church, Bourbon, Missouri and a member of the Three Mile Extension Club. Lorraine was an active member in her community until her health started to fail. She was always willing to help anyone that needed her help. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving son Forrest "Sonny" Radford and wife Nona; two daughters Sharon Rhodes and husband Jim and Frances Paquet and husband Gary; four sisters Bernice Watson and husband Don, Glorine Derrick, Esther Walker and Lois Malyor; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Lorraine was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Lorraine D. Radford was in state at the Eaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Bourbon First Baptist Church, Bourbon, Missouri with Rev. Mike King officiating. Interment was in the Hodge-Enloe Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. Memorials to the Bourbon First Baptist Church. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Georgina Marie White Georgina Marie White was born January 6, 1955 to George Guenther and Wilma Frevele Guenther in Garden City, Michigan and departed this life suddenly Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at Columbia University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. of a Cerebral Hemorrhage at the age of 45 years, 9 months and 19 days. Georgina married Dorian Kulesar and to this union one daughter, April, was born. Georgina later married Charles K. White on April 18, 1992 and to this union one daughter, Jennifer, was born. She, Charles, April and Jennifer moved to Steelville from Pittsburgh, Kansas in 1985 where they made their home together on Liberty Road east of Steelville, Mo. Georgina enjoyed crafts, tending her flowers, and loved taking care of her grandchildren. She served as a Girl Scout Leader for several years; and also received a certification from Rolla Vo-Tech School in Secretarial practices. She is preceded in death by her father George A. Guenther. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving husband Charles; two daughters April Hacke and husband David of Dearborn, Michigan; and Jennifer White of the home in Steelville, Mo.; her mother Wilma Guenther of Steelville, Mo.; her stepchildren, Charles White, Jr. and wife Judy of Steelville, Mo.; Pam Ramo and husband Steve of Arnold, Mo.; Phyllis Talley of Jerseyville, Illinois; and Mary Foster of Jerseyville, Illinois. Thirteen grandchildren and step-grandchildren; two brothers Elmer Guenther of Westland, Michigan; and Larry Guenther and wife Tina of Westland, Michigan; three sisters, Linda Smith and husband Walter of Inkster, Michigan; Helen Ochalek and husband Terry of Wayne, Michigan; and Clara Manhart of Inkster, Michigan. Her brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Beverly and Earl Salzmann of Arnold, Mo.; and Alda Gray of Cuba, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends all who will fondly remember and sadly miss Georgina Marie White. Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, October 27, 2000 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2000 at the Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, Mo. with Pastor Jerry Beers officiating. Amazing Grace and In The Garden were sung by Associate Pastor Miss Diane Weber, accompanied on the piano by Sharon Hardecke. Pallbearers were Larry Guenther, Elmer Guenther, Terry Ochalek, Junior Chandler, Brian White, and Chris Schonfield. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery east of Steelville, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Mable Jane Brown Mable Jane Brown (nee Lea) was born Sunday, March 14, 1909, a daughter of the late William Lea and Ella Josephine (Wood) Lea. She entered eternal rest Wednesday, November 22, 2000, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Mo., at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 8 days. Mable was born and raised in Scotia, Mo. During the 1920's when times were hard she left home to seek employment in St. Louis, where she became the nanny of two small boys. In the 1930's she moved to help her parents run their family business, a general store at Hoflin, Mo., just east of Cuba, where she served the community as Postmaster. During the early 1940's she attended a dance at Leasburg and was escorted home by a gentleman and a short time later, they eloped in Union, Mo. She and Clarence M. Brown, son of R. Spain Brown and Mollie (Slovensky) Brown were married November 12, 1941. One son and two daughters were born to this union. After their marriage they lived on the homesteaded Brown Family Farm six miles east of Steelville. During the 60's and 70's after raising her children, she was employed at Greigs Supermarket for many years where she always greeted customers and fellow workers with kindness and a smile. After the death of Clarence in 1983 she left the family farm and in 1985 moved into the Steelville Homes Apartments where she remained until her passing. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, crocheting, quilting, and she enjoyed growing flowers and having a large garden. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her son Richie Brown and wife Mary of Billings, Mo.; two daughters Jane and husband Wayne Reed of Potosi, Mo., Virginia and husband Harold Cape of Steelville, Mo. Three sisters-in-law, Nora Lea of Steelville, Mo. and Edna Lea of Cuba, Mo., Frediah Green of Madison, Illinois. Seven grandchildren, Wayne Reed, Melissa and husband Mike Eye, Darin Reed and wife Joan, Brad Cape and wife Elgeana, Molly and husband John Slovensky, Ellen and Joshua Brown; nine great-grandchildren, Stephany, Cody, Tanner, Dakota, Madelyne, Brady, Taylor, Brennan, and Mariah; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three brothers, Sam, Ben and Clyde Lea; four sisters, Gladys and husband Andrew Wallis, Virginia Mae Lea, Anna Christmas and Bessie West; sisters-in-law and brothers-in -law, Clarence Green, Theodore and Mary Brown, Anna and Hugh Garrison and Willie Brown. Mable Jane Brown lay in state 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2000 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Melvin Reed officiating. Musical selections were provided by pianist Pat Simpson and vocalists Laurie and Audrey Franklin. Committal prayers and interment were in Brown Cemetery, East Highway 8, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Joshua Brown, Brad Cape, Mike Eye, Darin Reed, Wayne Reed, and John Slovensky. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Roger A. Gilliam Roger A. Gilliam of Rolla passed away Friday, November 24, 2000 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla at the age of 51. Roger, son of the late Albert Henry and Barbara (Worley) Gilliam was born June 21, 1949 at Waynesville, Mo. Roger and Karen (Stetina) were united in marriage March 9, 1968 and to this union three children were born. Roger worked as an iron worker for 30 years. Roger is survived by his wife, Karen Gilliam of Rolla, Mo., his mother, Barbara Gilliam of Steelville, three children, Dan Gilliam of St. James, Mike Gilliam and friend, Tammy of St. James, Alisa Gilliam of St. Louis, Mo. One brother, Bill Gilliam and wife, Vickey of Steelville, one sister, Ruth Ann Booker and husband, Don of St. James. One granddaughter, Danielle Gilliam, one nephew, Jim Booker, two nieces, Melissa Manthey and Lisa Weber, three great-nephews, Ryan Weber, Cody Manthey and T. J. Booker, one great-niece, Reese Weber. Preceding him in death were his father, Albert Henry Gilliam, grandparents, Floyd and Mildred Worley, James W. and Anne Gilliam, father-in-law, Dale Stetina and mother-in-law, Gwenith Stetina. Funeral services were conducted at James and Gahr Chapel on Monday, November 27, 2000 with Rev. Mick Thrasher officiating. Organ music was provided by Sherry Hathaway, with vocal selections by Stephanie Rogers. Pallbearers were Jim Booker, Jerry Midyett, Joe Midyett, Ed Denison, Sammy Auxier and Brad Wood. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Auxier, Perry Macormic, Leon Henderson, Skip Moore and Bill Barnett. Interment was in Steelville Cemetery in Steelville, Mo. Arrangements were under the direction of James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Mo. Thelma E. Haug Thelma E. Haug of Cuba, Mo., formerly of Bonne Terre, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at the age of 92 years. Mrs. Haug was born on November 4, 1908 in Bourbon, Mo. to the late Roy and Alice (Campbell) Harrison, and was raised in the Bourbon area. Before marriage Thelma taught school for twelve years in the Bourbon and St. Louis areas. On July 16, 1938 she was joined in marriage to Edward Joseph Haug, Sr. in Bonne Terre, Mo., and to this union three children were born. Throughout her adult life, Mrs. Haug served her family as a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She enjoyed playing bridge, going on family picnics, and singing in the church choir. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre. On February 12, 1996 her husband, Edward, preceded her in death. Thelma will always be cherished and remembered as an extremely dedicated and caring woman. She is survived by two sons, Edward Haug, Jr. and wife, Carol, of Bayfield, Colorado and James Haug and wife, Lourdes, of Plantation, Florida; one daughter, Yolanda Michaels of Topanga, California; two brothers, James Harrison and wife, Ruthene, of Bourbon and George Harrison and wife, Velva, of Kirkwood, Mo.; two sisters, Elinor Brenton of Cuba and Fern Hirzy and husband, Tony, of Bourbon; three grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Thelma was preceded in death by two brothers, Clark and Edwin Harrison, and one sister, Alice Harrison. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. from the Eaton Chapel in Bourbon with Reverend Sally Ketterer officiating. Interment was in the Bourbon Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre Organ Fund or to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs. Thelma E. Haug. Margaret A. Jones Margaret A. Jones of Bourbon, Mo. passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2000 at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 9 days. Margaret was born on May 16, 1924 at Bourbon, Mo. to the late William and Jessie (Douglas) Miller. She made her home in Bourbon and later graduated from high school there. Margaret's primary vocation throughout her adult life was that of a waitress. She was employed by various restaurants and cafes throughout the Bourbon area. She found pleasure in reading and quilting. Margaret was a caring person who would always lend a helping hand when needed by others. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ and attended the First Baptist Church of Bourbon. She is survived by one son, Gregory Ross of Nashville, Tennessee; one brother, James Miller of the state of Wyoming; two sisters, Elizabeth Griffith of the state of Oklahoma and Virginia Pinnell of the state of Texas; special nieces, Wanda Starbeck, Barbara Pinnell and Sue Todd, all of Bourbon; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by six brothers, Roy, William, Ray, Leslie, Eugene and Lawrence Miller, and four sisters, Grace Roberson, Mildred Pennock, June Moutray, and Ethel Schlafer. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2000 from the Eaton Funeral Chapel in Bourbon with Pastor Devin Haus officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Margaret Jones was held from 3:30 until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at the Eaton Funeral Chapel in Bourbon. Elaine Grace Lakaner Elaine Grace Lakaner nee Smith of Cuba, Missouri was born on November 6, 1934 at Cook Station, Missouri to the union of Emery Ray and Daphia Ray nee Benton and passed away on November 15, 2000 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 66 years 9 days. On July 4, 1954 Elaine was united in marriage to Ted Lakaner at Steelville, Missouri. Two sons, Mike and Kevin, and one daughter, Sandy, were born to this union. Elaine and Ted have been happily married for 46 years. Elaine was a member of the Straightway Baptist Church, Steelville, Missouri and served her Lord faithfully. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving husband Ted Lakaner; two sons Mike Lakaner and Kevin Lakaner and wife Christy; one daughter Sandy Lakaner Boekemier; three brothers Wayne Smith, Tom Smith and Jerry Smith and wife Rosella; one sister Nellie Harris and husband Hartford; 6 grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Elaine was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Elaine G. Lakaner nee Smith was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri on Friday, November 17, 2000 after 5 p.m. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 11 a.m. at the Straightway Baptist Church, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Melvin Reed and Rev. John Limberoupolus officiating. Interment was in the Straightway Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Lea Johanna Ludwig Lea Johanna Ludwig was born December 11, 1908 in Bem, Missouri, Gasconade County. She was the daughter of Henry and Emma (Diebold) Glaser. Lea attended the Collier school in Bem and was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ. Lea worked as a nurse in St. Louis for many years. She enjoyed reading, embroidery, travel and being with family and friends. Lea departed this life the morning of November 15, 2000 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri. Her last three years were spent under the loving care of Pilkenton Residential Care in Cuba, Missouri. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Earline Niles and her husband, Roland of St. Louis and Wauneda Scarlata of Wichita, Kansas. One sister Amy Schultz of Owensville; one brother Chester Glaser of Cuba; seven grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Emma Glaser; three brothers Bill, Martin and Fred Glaser and two sisters Ida Voss and Anna Schlottach. Private graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2000 in the St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery at Bem, Missouri with Rev. Todd Hackman officiating. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel. Julia Ederati Paule Julia Paule was born December 28, 1904 in Rosati, Missouri to Hector Pete Ramori and Argentina Vitali Ramori, and passed away on November 3, 2000 at Crawford County Care Center in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 95 years, 10 months and 5 days. Julia grew up in Rosati. She was baptised in January 1905 and was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. On May 12, 1923 Julia Ramori was united in marriage to Sam Ederati, and to this union one son was born. Sam died on December 20, 1940. Julia moved to St. Louis in 1944. On January 8, 1949 she married Arthur Paule in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1968 they moved back to Cuba to retire. Arthur died on December 9, 1970. Julia will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed working in her yard, gardening, and flowers. She was able to live in her own home until past her 92nd birthday. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, an infant, and three sisters, Nellie Piazza, Inez Paulsell and Katie Piazza. She is survived by her son Raymond Ederati and wife Mary of Cuba; her daughter Audrey McClelland of Valley Park, MO; three grandsons, Daune Ederati of Columbia, MO, David Ederati and wife Lora of Lancaster, PA, and Steven McClellend and wife Ginger of Manchester, MO. Two great grandsons, Anthony Ederati and wife of Naples, FL, and Eric Ederati of Lancaster, PA. Two brothers Hector P. Ramori and wife Lillian of Cuba, MO, and Domenic J. Ramori and wife Daphna of Cuba, MO. Two sisters Ernestine Bond of Overland, MO, and Louise Stark of West Palm Beach, FL; a brother-in-law, George Piazza of Cuba, MO; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends, all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Julia Ederati Paule. Visitation was held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2000 at Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba. A Vigil Service was held at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, November 6, 2000 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Robert Duesdiker officiating. All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, MO. Lola J. Palmer Lola J. Palmer of Sullivan, Mo. passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2000 at the age of 69 years. Mrs. Palmer was born on June 7, 1931 at Canaan, Mo. to the late Samuel and Lizzie (Pasch) Roberson. Mrs. Palmer was raised in the Canaan area and attended school there until the 8th grade. On April 26, 1947 she was married to Otto F. Palmer at Sullivan, and to this union six children were born. After living in various parts of the country, Lola and her family settled in Sullivan over 30 years ago. She was a compassionate, gracious, and spiritual woman, who was constantly concerned about the welfare of others. Lola was a follower of the Pentecostal faith. She found pleasure in flowers, working puzzles, traveling, and watching her "soaps." Her greatest joy, however, came from her many grandchildren, to whom she was especially endeared. She is survived by her husband, Otto, of Sullivan; two sons, Dale Palmer of Stanton, Mo. and Bill Palmer of Sullivan; three daughters, Patricia Hoehne of Bourbon, Mo., Rebecca Zeugin of Steelville, Mo. and Naomi Larue of Sullivan; 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Lola was preceded in death by one son, Riley Palmer, seven brothers, Raymond, David, Clyde, Donald, Milford, Stanley and Jack Roberson; and six sisters, Duella, Marie, Naomi, Bessie, and a set of twins in infancy. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Harold Harrison officiating. Interment was in Crow Cemetery. Michael David Perry Michael David Perry of Cuba, Mo. was born on July 21, 1956 at St. Louis, Mo. to the union of Harvey James Perry, II and Gloria June Perry nee Crabtree and passed away on November 20, 2000 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Mo. at the age of 44 years, 3 months and 29 days. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Marsha LaChance. Mike was a long time employee of Chrysler of Fenton, Mo. and a member of the United Auto Workers. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his two loving sons, Kristopher and Kevin Perry; two brothers, Harvey J. Perry, III and Patrick Perry; two sisters Sue Love and Cindy Williams; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Mike was a loving father, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Michael David Perry was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Charles Likely officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Katherine Cromwell Yeager Katherine Cromwell Yeager, (nee Clark) 89, died November 7th in Westport, Connecticut. Mrs. Yeager was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire daughter of the late Jack and Marguerite Cole Clark. Her maternal great grandfather was Judge Daniel Donahoe and her paternal great grandfather was General Nelson Cole. Gen. Cole was also former Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri. Survivors include one daughter, Jane C. Bulkley and one granddaughter, Pamela Bulkley, both of Westport, CT. Two sisters, Nancy Ransome of Morrestown, NJ, and Joan Wilson of So. Strafford, VT. Two cousins, Mary Elders Pounds and family of Cuba, MO and Robert Brickner of Texas and San Francisco, CA. Interment in Rolla Cemetery, Rolla, MO will be private. The Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, MO is in charge of arrangements. Rose Mary Turnbough Rose Mary Turnbough (nee Downs) was born Tuesday, June 7, 1927 at Elvins, Mo., a daughter of the late Roy Downs and Myrtle (Fingers) Downs. She entered eternal rest Wednesday, November 22, 2000, in the Fountain Blue Nursing Center, Festus, Mo., at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 15 days. On June 7, 1944, at Tower Grove Baptist Church, St. Louis, Mo., Rose was united in marriage to Elvin James 'Al' Turnbough. Four sons and two daughters were born to this union. They were sixteen when they were married and enjoyed over fifty-two years together before his death, July 22, 1996. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her daughter, Linda and husband Al Melchior of Festus, Mo.; two sons, Bruce 'Huck' Turnbough and wife Brenda, John Turnbough and wife Tracy, all of DeSoto, Mo., daughter-in-law Jackie of St. Charles, Mo. Four sisters, Lucille McIntyre, Wanda and husband Ernie Devoti, Millie Scronce, and Peggy, husband Ray Durrance, all of Florida. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Hazel and John Kozlowski of Texas, Betty and Ken Schenck of Scottsdale, Arizona, Sarah Kuntz of Viburnum, Mo., Anthony Jackson of St. Charles, Mo.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents and Al, Rose was preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Turnbough; two sons, Elvin James Turnbough, Jr., and Richard Edmond Turnbough; one sister Ruth Boly; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carl Boly, Mac McIntyre, Robert Kuntz, Brenda Jackson, Glenwood Turnbough and William "Bill" Turnbough. Rose Mary Turnbough lay in state after 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 24, 2000, at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Glenn and Shirley Gowen officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Czar Cemetery, Viburnum, Mo. Honoring their grandmother as pallbearers were Jesse Kerby, Al Melchior, Nik Melchior. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Goldie J. Caldwell Goldie J. Caldwell, nee McAllister, 97, of Pacific, died Sunday, December 24, 2000 at Beverly Nursing Center in Sullivan. Mrs. Caldwell, daughter of the late Flavel M. McAllister and his wife Nora B., nee Raper, was born March 29, 1903 at Norwood. She received her education at Lallarge, Kansas and at the University of Missouri. She taught school in Lebanon, Hallsville, Steelville and Pacific grade schools. She was married to Fred Caldwell and they were blessed with two children. She was a member of Pacific Presbyterian Church and the P.E.O. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Fred in 1967, by her son, Robert R. Caldwell Sr., and by her daughter, Virginia Caldwell. Among her survivors are one sister, Gladys Francois of Grovesprings; three sisters-in-law, Vera McAllister of Illinois, Nina McAllister of St. Louis and Osie McAllister of Illinois; two grandchildren, Katherine Spicer of Bourbon and Robert R. Caldwell Jr. of Villa Ridge; eight great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service were held Friday, December 30, 2000 at Nieburg-Vitt-Thiebes Funeral Home, Pacific, with Rev. Matthew Drumheller, officiant. Interment was in Sunset Cemetery, Pacific. Arrangements were in the care of Nieburg-Vitt-Thiebes Funeral Home, Pacific. Ida Mae Fox Ida Mae Fox of Cuba, Mo. was born on June 26, 1940 at Pittsburg, Illinois to Fred Fox and Lillie Fox nee Burnett and passed away on December 23, 2000 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Mo. at the age of 60 years, 5 months and 27 days. Ida was preceded in death by her father, Fred Fox and one sister, Betty Buckner. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving daughter Kelly Fox; mother Lillie Fox Siburt; one sister Delores Huggins and husband William; six stepbrothers Tommy Siburt and wife Carol, Glenn Siburt and wife Martha, Roger Siburt and wife Betty, Gary Siburt and wife Angie, Vincent Siburt and wife Dana and Joseph Siburt and wife Suzanne. Five stepsisters Judy Utterson and husband James, Lavern Hosp and husband Barry, Rosemarie Kopp and husband Thomas, Janet Siburt and Christine Campos and husband Julian; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Ida devoted her life to raising her family. She was a devoted mother, loving daughter, sister, stepsister, aunt, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Ida Mae Fox was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jack Shepard officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Mary Ruth Murray Mary Ruth Murray of Bourbon passed away Thursday, December 21, 2000 at the age of 92 years. Mary was born May 16, 1908, third of eleven children, to the late Alfonzo and Lula (Hull) Hawkins at Superior, Wisconsin. The Hawkins family later moved to Missouri where Mary met and married Paul Edward Murray in 1927 at Clayton, Mo. Four children were born to this marriage. After the children were grown Mary and Paul moved to the state of California where Paul was employed in the construction industry. In 1986, after retirement they moved back to the Bourbon area. Mr. Murray preceded Mary in death on February 9, 1995. Mary was a wonderful mother, not just to her own children but to many others as well. Her own mother passed away at an early age and Mary raised the children that were left at home. She also took in other members of her family. She was known as a peacemaker, and her door was always open to anyone who needed a home. Many of the qualities that she possessed, strength, wisdom, kindness, were because of her strong faith in God. Mary was a devoted Christian and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Bourbon. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Barbara Murray of Bourbon, one brother, John Hawkins of Wright City, Mo., four sisters, Lucille Harper, Muriel Palitzsch and Vivian Gardner, all of O'Fallon, Mo., Jane Hobbs of Paradise, California, twenty-three grandchildren, forty-six great-grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Along with her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by two sons, George Murray, Sr., and Richard Murray, one daughter, Dorothy O'Neil, two brothers, Harold and Donald Murray, three sisters, Fern Hawkins, Eunice Edmond, and Dorothy Hortsman, one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2000 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Rev. Jerry Tullier officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Bourbon in memory of Mrs. Mary Murray. Priscilla "Pat" Bass Priscilla Bass nee Franklin was born Sunday, March 23, 1913, at Ardmore, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late Wirt and Mary Cecil Franklin. She entered eternal rest Thursday, February 22, 2001, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Mo., at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 30 days. On September 22, 1936, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Priscilla was united in marriage to Rowland Joseph Bass, son of Claude and Pearl (Stafford) Bass. Two sons and two daughters were born to this union. Rowland preceded her in death, April 8, 1985. She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister-in-law, Chester A. and Madge Franklin; three sisters, Louise Metzger, Jewell Cleveland, and Betty Jean Neighbors and two brothers-in-law, Claude and Ladie Bass. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are two sons, Phillip Rowland Bass and wife Kathleen and Robert Franklin Bass all of Steelville, Mo.; two daughters, Dr. Priscilla Ann Timmerberg and husband John Charles Timmerberg of St. Louis, Mo., and Mary Rowena Bass Winters of Warrensburg, Mo. Two sisters-in-law, Rowena Bass Cole of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Emma Jean Bass Carter of Steelville, Mo.; sixteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Priscilla attended Stephens College (1929-1931), the University of Missouri (1931-1933), and graduated from the University of Oklahoma, Norman. After receiving a degree in Journalism, she taught grades 1-8 at Oak Shade School, between Steelville and Cuba. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Steelville, since moving to Steelville. She loved teaching the senior ladies Sunday School Class, playing the piano and sang in the Ensemble at the church. She was a member of the Martha Mary Order of the Eastern Star #364, Steelville, Mo., for over fifty years, a member of the Progressive Club, and the Regional Library Board. She started painting in the early 60's, taking classes in Steelville studying with Matthew Ziegler and Charles Rinehart. She loved to paint the old barns around Steelville. She was well traveled, touring Europe, Jamica, Canada, and Mexico. Priscilla Franklin Bass lay in state 4 - 8 p.m. Friday, February 23. 2001, at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Eastern Star Memorial Services were held 7 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Martha Mary OES #364 officiating. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2001, at the First Baptist Church, Steelville, Mo. with Dr. Cardis Bryan officiating. Musical selections were provided by vocalist Georgia Beth Barksdale, pianist/organist Rusty Cook and Rob Housewright leading the congregational hymn. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Stephan Bass, Robert (Bear) Bass, Jr., Art Hughes, Paul Hughes, John Scott and Andrew Winters. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Mayme Viola Coleman Mayme Viola Coleman nee Pinnell was born Friday, June 9, 1905 in Scotia, Mo., to James Madison Pinnell and Addie Courtney Lewis, and departed this life February 21, 2001 in Hollywood, Florida at the age of 95 years, 8 months and 12 days. Mayme grew up on a farm near Steelville, Mo. She attended school at Scotia. On June 3, 1923 she was united in marriage to Peter Henderson Coleman in Steelville, Mo. and to this union three children were born. They moved to St. Louis when the children were young. Mayme worked as a riveter during World War II for Curtis Wright Aircraft Co. She was also a housewife and mother. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ as her personal savior, and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Jennings, Mo., and later First Baptist Church in St. Johns, Mo. She liked to sew, and enjoyed playing the organ and singing. In 1960 they moved to Florida for health reasons. Mayme enjoyed a long life and was able to stay in her own home until her death. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Peter Henderson Coleman; one son Paul Channing Coleman; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Coleman; one son-in-law Howard Ulrich; three brothers, Carl Pinnell, James Lloyd Pinnell, and William Floyd Pinnell; and one sister, Bessie Helen Pinnell. Those who remain to morn her passing are her children: Mildred Ulrich of Ballwin, Mo., and Shirley Elliott and husband John of Festus, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Nora Lea of Steelville, Mo., and Lois Mathews and husband Bill of Steelville, Mo.; one brother-in-law Owen Coleman of Steelville, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great, great grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends, all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Mayme Viola Coleman. Visitation was held on Sunday, February 25, 2001 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Funeral Service was held on Monday, February 26, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, mo. with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Memorials may be given to any Hospice organization. All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Angus W. Falloon Angus W. Falloon of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at the age of 86 years and 26 days. Mr. Falloon was born at Bourbon, Missouri on January 24, 1915 to the late William and Anna Asplin Falloon. He was a life-long resident of the Bourbon and Sullivan areas where he was actively involved in raising cattle. On April 15, 1938 he was married to Gertrude Gallinger and to this marriage one son was born. Mr. Falloon honorably served his country during W.W.II with the U.S. Army. He saw action in Northern France, Rhineland and Normandy and was awarded three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart for wounds received in France on August 3, 1944. As a result of ill health, Mr. Falloon left his farm to make his home the past year at the Missouri Veterans Home at St. James. He is survived by one son, Gary Falloon and wife Donna of Manvel, Texas, four grandchildren, Allan Falloon, Shelly Dierking, Chris Strauser and Stephanie Falloon, three brothers, Cobern Falloon of Sullivan, Gene and Lilbern Falloon both of Sacramento, California, other relatives and friends. Along with his wife Gertrude, Mr. Falloon was preceded in death by five brothers, Garnet, Maybern, Melbern, Woodrow, and Warren Falloon and by three sisters, Opal Bouse, Pearl Kerns and Jewel Swanson. Private family funeral services were conducted on Friday, February 23, 2001 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with interment in New Rock Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. Elmer H. Hall Elmer H. Hall of Sullivan, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at the age of 81 years. Mr. Hall was born on February 21, 1919 at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to the late Malen C. and Sarah (Brown) Hall. He was raised in Walnut Ridge and also attended school there. On June 30, 1973 Elmer was married to Mary Mattingly in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. He was employed for a time as a truck driver for Ethylene-Roller in Eureka, Missouri and Virginiadaire in Valley Park, Missouri. For the past eighteen years Elmer and Mary made their home in Sullivan. Mr. Hall was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Sullivan. He was a good husband and a loving father who will be remembered by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Sullivan; two sons, David Hall and wife, Joyce of Steelville, Missouri and Danny Hall and wife, Pat of Sullivan; two daughters, Linda Nelson and husband, Michael of Union, Missouri and Elouise Poertner and husband, Donald of Pacific, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, other relatives, and fiends. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by two grandchildren, five brothers, Erwin, Ralph, Clarence, lra and Harry Hall, and one sister, Flora Schultz. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2001 from the Faith Assembly of God in Sullivan with Pastor Dan Martin officiating. Interment was in Anaconda Cemetery, St. Clair, Missouri. Funeral arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Hershel Ernest Harris Hershel Ernest Harris was born in Crawford County, Mo., Sunday, September 18, 1932, a son of the late William and Edna (Pyatt) Harris. He departed this life Saturday, February 17, 2001, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Mo., at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 30 days. Hershel served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are four sisters, Helen Turnbough and husband Roy of Steelville, Mo., Virgie Santambrogio and husband Robert, also of Steelville, Mo., Isolene Kuenz and husband Frank of Texas, and May Farrar of Bourbon, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Hershel Ernest Harris lay in state from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, February 18, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Musical selections were provided by Bob and Carol Coleman. Committal prayers and interment were in Martin Cemetery, Cherryville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Bill Gilliam, Rick Graham, Henry Isgriggs, Mike Ryan, Joe Turnbough and Dale Welker. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Emma Rose Vineyard Emma Rose Vineyard nee McDowell was born Friday, May 24, 1913, at Cleveland, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Ira and Frances (Triplett) McDowell. She entered eternal rest Friday, February 9, 2001, in the Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Mo., at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 17 days. On June 3, 1934, Rose was united in marriage to Dr. George D. Vineyard. One daughter was born to this union. He preceded her in death August 3, 1994. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ernest (Estelee) McDowell, Ira (Edith) McDowell, Dillon McDowell and three sisters, Thelma (Posey) Barker, Addie Bell (Harle) Lawson, Opal McDowell; sisters-in-law Joyce (James) McDowell, Josephine Frank; brothers-in-law Howard (Thelma) and Kelly Vineyard. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Dan Cape of Steelville, Mo.; foster daughter Denise Pettit of Colcord, Oklahoma; a granddaughter, Deidre Cape and grandson David Cape of Steelville, Mo.; one brother, James McDowell of Cleveland, Tennessee; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Steelville, Mo. and a charter member of the Tuesday Afternoon Club. Rose worked as a window dresser for Woolworth's in Memphis while her husband, "Sport," was in dental school. She developed an interest in interior design and continued to use this talent in her many homes. She moved to Steelville in April of 1942 and soon adopted it as her hometown. In the 1940's she was active with Red Cross blood drives and was 'on call' from Children's Hospital to be a special blood donor. She was active in church in such areas as the nursery and the library. She volunteered with the Senior Food Program and with Special Education Classes at the Elementary School. She was devoted to her daughter yet her deepest regret was that she had only one child. Her heart and her home were always open to a child needing a place to stay whether it was for a night, a week or many years. Her greatest accomplishment was celebrating a 60th wedding anniversary with her husband. Her family called her Memi for the last 34 years and every day she loved being a grandmother. Emma Rose Vineyard lay in state 5 - 8 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 2 p.m., Sunday, February 11, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Cardis Bryan officiating. Musical selections were provided by Deloris Bell. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were: Robert Cowling, Phillip Emmons, Robert Eaton, Dr. Kenneth Colbert, Robert Housewright and Larry Howdeshell, Sr. Arnold Lee Woodcock, Sr. Arnold Lee Woodcock, Sr. of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2001 at the age of 55 years. Arnie, as he was known by his family and friends, was born on January 27, 1946 at Stanton, Missouri to the late James Earl and Eva Dorothy Gallinger Woodcock. He was a 1964 graduate of Sullivan High School, and in September of 1967 was inducted into the U.S. Army. He honorably served his country in Vietnam, where he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. After his discharge, Arnie returned to the Stanton area where he worked for a time with the State Highway Department as a surveyor. He later was employed at various places which included Meramec Mining Company, Maverick Tube Company in Union, Missouri, and the Missouri Eastern Correctional Center in Pacific, Missouri as a guard. Arnie was a lifetime member of the Russell Schmidt V.F.W. Post # 3987 of Sullivan In his spare time he found great pleasure in hunting and fishing. He is survived by a son, Arnie Woodcock, Jr. of Sullivan; three brothers, David Woodcock and wife, Pat of St. Louis, Frank Woodcock of Stanton, and Kenneth Woodcock of the state of Pennsylvania; two sisters, Pauline Ferry of High Ridge, Missouri, and Darlene Dace and husband, Don of Bourbon, Missouri; a close personal friend, caregiver, and "the love of his life," Annie Blankenship of Sullivan, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Arnie was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Charles Ferry. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2001 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Mike King officiating. Interment was in the Stanton Cemetery with full military honors. Those who desire may make memorials to the Stanton Cemetery Fund. Shirley Mildred Collier Shirley Mildred Collier, of Irving, Texas, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2001 at the age of 56. Shirley was born in St. Louis on March 1, 1945 to the late Harry L. and Mildred (Setzer) Hogan. She grew up in Cherryville, Mo. and graduated from Steelville High School. Mrs. Collier was a longtime resident of Irving, Texas. She was a former secretary for First United Methodist Church and Arlington Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tartan Walker Collier; she will be missed by her surviving family which includes three sons, Tartan Christopher Collier, of Anchorage, Alaska, Timothy Collier, of Denton, Texas, and Travis Colby Collier of Los Angeles, California. Three grandchildren; stepmother, Jenny Hogan, of Cherryville; mother-in-law, Ella Collier, of Rolla. Four sisters, Dorma Lee Morrison, of Bourbon, Mo., Linda Collier, of Sullivan, Mo., Claudia Ruth Dildine, of St. Clair, Mo., and Fern Evelyn Bryan, of Fayette, Mo. Four brothers, Terry Dale Hogan, of Boss, Mo., Michael Paul Hogan, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Perle "Butch" Avery, of Bourbon, Mo., and Clarence Eugene "Gene" Avery of Leasburg, Mo. Funeral services for Shirley Collier were held at 2 Thursday, April 5, 2001 at the Null & Son Funeral Home. Interment followed the service in Ozark Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rolla. Visitation for family and friends were held prior to the service on Thursday beginning at 11 a.m. until time of service. Arrangements were under the care of the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Florence M. Pinnell Florence M. Pinnell nee Menz of Cuba, Mo. was born on September 9, 1932 at Valley Park, Mo. to the union of John N. Menz and Mary Menz nee Koeble and passed away on April 2, 2001 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 23 days. On August 2, 1948 Florence was united in marriage to Frank C. Pinnell at Cuba, Mo. They were happily married until he preceded her in death on August 1, 1991. Florence was also preceded in death by her parents, four infants, one son George W. Pinnell, son-in-law Lewis Witte and two brothers, John Menz and Donald Menz. Florence was a long time resident of Crawford County and devoted her life to raising her family. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her one son Larry Pinnell and wife Helen; one daughter Alice Witte Hammond and husband Gene; daughter-in-law Joyce Hamilton and husband Tim; three brothers Louis Menz and wife Margaret, Tom Menz and wife Lee and Gene Menz and wife Sue; three sisters Rosie Hamilton and husband Ed, Catherine Lackaner and husband Fred and Mary Anne McPherson and husband Lee; sister-in-law Mary Lou Menz; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends. Florence was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Florence M. Pinnell nee Menz was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Thursday, April 5, 2001 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gene Hammond officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. Memorials to the Diabetes Foundation, Lupus Foundation or a charity of your choice. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Evelyn Lorene Seyer Evelyn Lorene Seyer nee Nevins of Cuba, Mo. was born on June 12, 1918 at St. Louis, Mo. to the union of Charles William Nevins and Julia Nevins nee Reed and passed away on April 2, 2001 at DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 82 years, 9 months and 20 days. On August 24, 1940 she was united in marriage to Walter Seyer in St. Louis, Mo. They were happily married until he preceded her in death on February 12, 1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Clyde, Fred, Robert and Pete Nevins. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving sister Elinor McCarty; nieces; nephews; sister-in-law; great nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Evelyn was a devoted wife, loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Evelyn Lorene Seyer nee Nevins was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 5, 2001 at 8 p.m. with Rev. Mike Hannah officiating. Interment was in the Laurel Hills Cemetery of St. Louis, Mo. All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Gilbert E. Simmons Gilbert E. Simmons of Cuba, Mo. passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2001 at the age of 80 years. Mr. Simmons was born on May 13, 1920 in Sullivan, Mo. to the late Edward and Rosetta (Immekus) Simmons. He was raised in Sullivan, and continued to live in the Sullivan area throughout his entire life. In 1941 Gilbert joined the United States Marine Corp, and served his country during World War II until his honorable discharge in 1945. On June 25, 1947 he was united in marriage to Genevie Witt in Crawford County, Mo. and to this union five children were born. Mr. Simmons worked as a heavy equipment operator for Winston Harmon for several years, and then for the Water Department of the City of Sullivan for over thirty years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, talking to family and friends, and especially found pleasure in working on tractors. Gilbert will be remembered and cherished as a man who was dedicated to his job, dedicated to the Marine Corps and the defense of his country, and extremely dedicated to his family. He is survived by his wife, Genevie Simmons of Cuba; two sons, Carl Simmons and wife, Peggy, of Bourbon, Mo. and Dan Simmons and wife Carol of Sullivan, Mo.; three daughters, Jean Fife and husband Tom of Leasburg, Diann Crump and husband Ward of Bourbon, and Connie Shelton and husband Duane of Bourbon; nine grandchildren, T. J. Fife of Kansas City, Mo., Dena Carroll, Caren Cain, and Jeff Simmons, all of Sullivan, Jenifer Harmon, Chris Crump, Derrick Martin, Veronica Shelton, and Lucas Shelton, all of Bourbon. Seven great-grandchildren, Shad Cain of Jefferson City, Mo., Adam Bass of Kansas City, Mo., Kamron Simmons, Lexi Fletcher and Holden Carroll, all of Sullivan, Kyler Crump and Sydney Harmon, both of Bourbon; one great-great-grandchild, Makoy Cain of Jefferson City; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by five brothers, Albert, Archie, Charlie, Clark and Clifford Simmons, and four sisters, Fannie and Cecil Farris, Hattie Nappier, and Ida Brown. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 from the Chapel of the Hassebroek Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Devin Haus officiating. Interment was in the Bourbon Cemetery. John Thomas Simpson John Thomas Simpson was born Wednesday, August 7, 1918, in Bangert, Mo., a son of the late Thomas Jefferson Simpson and Margaret Ann (Blackwell) Simpson. He passed away Sunday, April 1, 2001 at the home of his daughter, Ruby Christisen, Cuba, Mo., at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 25 days. On December 2, 1938, in Steelville, Mo., at the home of Rev. Sam Roper, John was united in marriage to Arnetti Lillie Land, daughter of Clarence "Pete" and Sara Lou (Oxendine) Land. Four sons and three daughters were born to this union. Lillie preceded him in death as did one son, Dale Allen Simpson. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Leonard, Roy, Walter and Ernest Simpson, and six sisters, Zella Smith, Mary Ethel Graham, Nora, Imogene, Rosie, and one as an infant. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are three sons, John Simpson and friend Mary Otto, Joseph Simpson and wife Deborah, all of Owensville, Mo., and Dennis Simpson of Steelville, Mo.; three daughters, Ruby and husband David Christisen, Ruth and husband Elgie Hill, all of Cuba, Mo. and Betty Sterling of Steelville, Mo. Daughter-in-law Elizabeth Simpson of Cuba, Mo.; one brother Jimmy Simpson of Salem, Mo.; two sisters-in-law Mabel (Mrs. Leonard) Simpson of Cuba, Mo., and Bell (Mrs. Walter) Simpson of Mexico, Mo.; thirty-one grandchildren, fifty great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. John Thomas Simpson lay in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Musical selections were provided by Dennis Simpson, Jr., Carol and Rev. Bob Coleman. Committal prayers and interment were in Frazier Cemetery, Salem, Mo. Pallbearers were Carl Baker, J. T. Ransom, Jim Scott, Dennis Simpson, Richard Simpson and Zach Sterling. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Sue Ann Starr Sue Ann Starr nee Skeel of Cuba, Mo. was born on February 19, 1936 at St. Louis, Mo. to the union of Clarence Skeel and Catherine Skeel nee Ollie and passed away on April 3, 2001 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla, Mo. at the age of 65 years, 1 month and 14 days. On December 2, 1961 she was united in marriage to Carl "Tom" Starr at St. Louis, Mo. One son, Thomas, and two daughters, Victoria and Kristine were born to this union. They were happily married until Sue passed away. After retiring Sue and Tom moved to the Indian Hills Lake Community and have since made that their home. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her devoted husband Carl "Tom" Starr; one son Thomas Starr and wife Michelle; two daughters Victoria Dieterman and husband Chris and Kristine Louks and husband Ken; one brother Eddy Skeel and wife Karen; one sister Irene Nordeck and husband Jim; six grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Memorial services for Sue Ann Starr were held on Friday, April 6, 2001 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Mike Hannah officiating. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Lynwood George Trask Lynwood George Trask, of Springfield, formerly of Steelville, passed away March 18, 2001 at the age of 87 years. Mr. Trask was born September 30, 1913, at Huzzah, to George and Ethel McMillen Trask. Mr. Trask was a retired truck driver and was fondly nicknamed "Smitty" by his fellow truck drivers. He was a member of the Church of God where he taught Sunday School and acted as treasurer. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Survivors are his wife G. Fay Altic Trask, Pleasant Hope, Mo., and four children, Lynwood G. Trask, Jr., and wife Sherri, New Orleans, Louisiana; Harriet Arnold and husband Ralph of Springfield, Mo.; Susan Cartwright and husband Frosty, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; Chris Trask and wife Jewelle, Green Forest, Arkansas. He was also survived by his brothers, Cordell Trask of Potosi and Malcom (Pete) Trask of Afton, Oklahoma and a sister, Erma Lea Trask Meintz of Steelville, Mo. He had nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Francis Trask Nethington and Madge Trask Nedington, grandson Talbert Trask, a brother Leslie Trask and his first wife Betty Hansen Trask Clark. Services were at 10 a.m. March 22, 2001 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield. Burial was in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Franklin Leo Ware Franklin Leo Ware was born Monday, August 11, 1919, at Cuba, Mo., a son of the late Robert Earl Ware and Margaret "Maggie" (Eliston) Ware. He departed this life Monday, April 2, 2001, at his home on White River Road, Cherryville, Mo., at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 22 days. On April 1, 1942, at Steelville, Mo., Franklin was united in marriage to Fannie Marie Lea, daughter of Eddie and Pearl (Collier) Lea. They have been blessed with five sons and one daughter. The day before his death was their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, James Ware and wife Hester and two sisters, Alice Ware (at age two years) and Eva and husband Herb Stewart, sisters-in-law Clio Mrieta Ware, Gladys and husband Floyd Green. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Fannie of the home; five sons and one daughter, Jessie Leonard Ware of Bourbon, Mo., Curtis Leo Ware and wife Grace, Virvine George Ware and wife Martha, all of Cherryville, Mo., Judy Marie and husband Jim Loveless of Cuba, Mo., William (Bill) Franklin Ware and wife Marilyn of Steelville, Mo. One brother Kenneth Ware and wife Dorothy of Davisville, Mo.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cecil and Mildred Pyatt of Cuba, Mo., Lorene and Albert Martin of Steelville, Mo.; nineteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Franklin Leo Ware lay in state 3-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2001 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Harry White officiating. Musical selection were provided by Carol and Bob Coleman. Committal prayers and interment were in Delhi Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. Honoring their grandfather as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were Shannon Ware, Chance Reeves, Curtis Lee Ware, Rodney Ware, Travis Ware, Randy Ware, Cody Ware, Scot Ware, Mike Ware, Shawn Ware, Jeffrey Ware, Robbie Ware and Clayton Reeves. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Jacob Vernon Adams Jacob Vernon Adams was born Wednesday, October 23, 1918 at Dillard, Mo., a son of the late James Franklin Adams and Lucinda Ellen (Willhite) Adams. He departed this life Thursday, May 31, 2001, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 8 days. On March 14, 1940, at Potosi, Mo., Jake was united in marriage to Jenny Bernice Crabtree. Three sons and two daughters were born to this union. They have enjoyed sixty-one years together. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, and a sister-in-law Clifford and Gertie Adams and Treffie Adams and one sister and three brothers-in-law Nellie and Leslie Gilliam, and Willard Arlsman, Harry Wood and Orville Crabtree. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Bernice Adams of Viburnum, Mo.; five children, Betty and husband Bruce Moses of Glendale, Arizona, Ray Adams and wife Phyllis of St. Louis, Mo., Kenneth Adams and wife Paulette of Viburnum, Mo., Larry Adams and wife Barbara of St. Louis, Mo., Sharon and husband Frank Orris of New Port News, Virginia; one sister Manervia Arlsman of Salem, Mo.; sisters and brothers-in-law Hilma Adams, Joe and Geraldine Alexander, all of Steelville, Mo., Eunice Wood of St. Louis, Mo., Lucille Crabtree of Potosi, Mo., Harold and Minnie Turnbough of St. Louis, Mo.; eleven grandchildren, Edward, Michael, Keith, Jennifer, Joann, Vicky, Richard, Kathryn, Michelle, Nicholas, and Rachel; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Jacob Vernon Adams lay in state 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. David Hopkins officiating. Musical selections were provided by vocalist Crystal Moses and an instrumental on the guitar by Bruce Moses. Committal prayers and interment were in Old Dillard Cemetery, Dillard, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Richard Adams, Nicholas Adams, Edward Moses, Matthew Moses, Brandon Moses, and David Ogle. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Richard Clyde Conway Richard Clyde Conway of Cuba, Mo. was born on January 29, 1929 at St. Louis, Mo. to the union of Edmond Conway and Ellen Sophie Conway nee Deuker and passed away on May 31, 2001 at the Cuba Manor, Cuba, Mo. at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 2 days. On October 25, 1952 Richard was united in marriage to Ella Jane Storz at Pocahontas, Arkansas. Three sons, Richard, Jr., Mark and David were born to this union. Richard and Ella Jane have been happily married for 48 years. Richard was a Korean Veteran. He worked and retired from the Special School District in St. Louis, Mo. as a parts distributor. He was also a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving wife Ella Jane Conway; three sons Richard Conway, Jr. and wife Paula, Mark Conway and wife Karen and David Conway and wife Rae Jean; one brother Don Conway; three sisters Shirley Heck and husband John, Joyce Heil and husband Jack and Judy Schwend and husband Bill; three grandchildren Mark Conway, Jr., Shera Conway and Capri Conway; one great-granddaughter Lea Marie Conway; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Richard was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Richard Clyde Conway was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Saturday, June 2, 2001 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roger Schnakenberg officiating. Interment was in Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Chester Arthur Crabtree Chester Arthur Crabtree was born Saturday, August 22, 1914 in Dillard, Mo. to the late Water A. Crabtree and Laura Belle Hogan Crabtree and departed this life Thursday, May 31, 2001 at the Friendship Village of West County in Chesterfield, Mo. at the age of 86 years, 9 months, and 9 days. Chet was united in marriage to Wilma Marguerite Walker on December 24, 1935 in Steelville, Mo. and to this union one daughter was born. Chet and Wilma made their home together for 65+ years. Chet taught school for many years, some of which were: Davisville, Gibbs, Cherryville, Steelville, Leasburg, and last in the Hazelwood School district. Chet received his bachelors degree at SMS in Springfield, Mo. and his Masters in guidance counseling at Washington University in St. Louis. Chet also worked as an inspector at McQuay Norris, and at McDonnell Douglas. Chet accepted the Lord early in life and was a member of the St. John United Church of Christ in St. Clair, Mo. Chet was a member of the Steelville, Lebanon Lodge #77 A.F. and A.M. and the Martha and Mary Chapter #364 Order of the Eastern Star, of which he is a Past Patron. He enjoyed reading, riding horses and was a member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Club of Missouri. Chet was also very fond of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and treasured the time he could spend with them. Chet was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Gladys Casebolt, and Ruby Fox, one brother Clyde Crabtree, and a sister-in-law Adeline Crabtree. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving wife Wilma, his daughter Phyllis Russell, of Chesterfield, Mo.; his sister Jennie Ruth Crabtree of Denver, Colorado; his brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws Ralph Fox of Denver, Colorado; Jason Walker of St. Louis County; James and Bonnie Walker of St. Louis County; Lillie Stout of St. Clair, Mo.; Ina and Alvin King of Sullivan, Mo.; Vera and Rev. Howard Wymer of Elkland, Mo. His grandchildren Jeffrey Russell and wife Catherine of Town and Country, Mo.; and Jennifer Klein and husband Paul of Houston, Texas; his great-grandchildren Andrew Russell, Erin Russell, Daven Klein and Dillon Klein, cousins, other relatives and many friends, all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Chester "Chet" Arthur Crabtree. Visitation was held at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Masonic and Eastern Star Services at 7 p.m. Funeral service was held Sunday, June 3, 2001 at the Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Valerie Hutson sang How Great Thou Art, In The garden. Those serving as pallbearers were Robert and Donald Crabtree, Gale and Dale Casebolt, Bob Woods and Jesse Hogan. Memorials are suggested to the St. John United Church of Christ in St. Clair, Mo. or the American Cancer Society. A memorial service was held in Chesterfield, Mo. at the Friendship Village of West County on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Burial was in the Steelville Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Mary Dorothy Emory Mary Dorothy Emory of Sullivan, Mo., formerly of St. Louis, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2001 at the age of 80 years. Mrs. Emory was born August 24, 1920 at St. Louis, Mo. to the late John and Rose (Adams) Tozer. She lived in St. Louis until coming to the Sullivan area four years ago. On June 2, 1940 she was married to Chester Emory and to this marriage one son was born. Mrs. Emory was a bookkeeper for American Investment Company many years and later retired from there. She enjoyed flowers and plants and also found pleasure in reading. Mrs. Emory was a member of Saint Anthony Parish in Sullivan. She is survived by a son Roger Scott Emory of Sullivan, a sister and brother-in-law Rosemary and Donald Weidenhaft of Sullivan, a niece Mary Weidenhaft of Sullivan, and a nephew, Mark Weidenhaft and wife Diane of Kansas City, Mo., cousins, William Seal of Leasburg, Mo. and Robert Seal of Ballwin, Mo., other relatives and friends. Mrs. Emory was preceded in death by her husband Chester in December of 1997. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated May 29, 2001 at 10 a.m. from St. Anthony Catholic Church in Sullivan with the Rev. Father Theodore Brunnert officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. In lieu of flowers, masses or memorials to the charity of your choice are preferred. Funeral arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Mo. Eunice Hazle Hutson Eunice Hazle Hutson nee Ivie was born at Hand, Arkansas on January 20, 1918, to the union of Jesse Jeffeson Ivie and Rena (Fowler) Ivie. She entered eternal rest Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at the Crawford County Nursing Center, Cuba, Mo., at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 3 days. April 20, 1935 she was married to Floy Matthew Brand. Two sons, Joe Richard Brand and Gerald Floy Brand were born to this union. March 20, 1949 she was united in marriage to Roy Hutson. To this union one daughter was born, Kathy J. Hutson. Roy passed away October 26, 1995. She was also preceded in death by her parents; both her sons, Joe Brand and Gerald Brand; five brothers, Hosea A. Ivie, A. B. Ivie, J. R. Ivie, Carey J. Ivie and Lawrence E. Ivie. She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Kathy and husband Jimmy Maize of Rolla, Mo.; three brothers, Rev. Marvin Ivie and wife Betty of Cuba, Mo., Calvin Ivie and wife Judy of Phoenix, Arizona, Billie Joe Ivie and wife Brenda of Maryland Heights, Mo.; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Eunice Hazle Hutson lay in state 5-9 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2001, at the First Assembly of God, Steelville, Mo., with Pastor Jerry Beers officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in First Baptist Church Cemetery, Cherryville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Curtis Brand, Kenton Brand, Kerry Brand, Kyle Brand, Mitchell Brand and Brian Brown. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Ransom Mathas Robinson Ransom Mathas "Grandpa" Robinson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2001. He was 76 years, 4 months and 9 days of age. Ransom, the son of the late Stanley J. and Mable L. Williams Robinson, was born January 17, 1925 at Carroll, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Mae V. Krepps on February 22, 1943 in Arkansas, and to this union six children were born. He is survived by his wife of the home; six children: Sandra L. Dunning of Corpus Christy, Texas, Terry P. Robinson of St. James, Mo., David G. Robinson of Cuba, Mo., Donna C. Farmer of Jefferson City, Mo., Michael A. Robinson of Cuba, Mo., and Timothy W. Robinson of Rolla, Mo.; two brothers: E. Les Robinson of Charlotte, Tennessee and Rudy Robinson of Naples, Florida; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, and two great-grandchildren. Ransom was an electrician by trade and an Assembly of God minister. Before pastoring at Belle Assembly of God in Belle, Mo. for 4 years and at Cherryville for 13 years, he served as an evangelist for several years. Ransom and his wife, Mae owned and operated Mae's Florist in St. James for 33 years, in Steelville for 13 years, and in Cuba for 12 years. He enjoyed visiting with the customers, and he always had something to say. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and coon hunting. He also enjoyed raising and riding his horses. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mick Thrasher, Rev. T. B. Conway, and Rev. Denny officiating. Hymns, "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder", "How Great Thou Art," and "Amazing Grace" were sung by his family with Jackie Robinson accompanying on the organ. Pallbearers were Tim Robinson, Terry Robinson, David Robinson, Michael Robinson, Paul Farmer, and Bob Dunning. Interment was in the High Gate Cemetery in High Gate, Mo. Memorials may be made to Phelps County Hospice; cards are available at Jones Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo. Freeman Austin Scott Freeman Austin Scott was born in Shannon County, Mo., Tuesday, January 20, 1914, a son of the late Floyd A. Scott and Nina Mae Scott Reeves (nee Walker). He entered eternal rest Friday, May 25, 2001, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Sullivan, Mo. at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 6 days. Freeman attended Steelville High School, graduating in 1931. After high school he lived with his aunt and uncle when he started teaching school at the Houston School near Maramec Spring. He also taught in one-room schools at Big Bend, Midland, Benton Creek, Berryman, Farrar, Oak Ridge, Riverside, Center Point, Cherryville, and Cook Station before he retired in 1962. He attended Southwest Baptist College, Rolla School of Mines and night classes at other colleges. On June 14, 1935, at Steelville, Mo., Freeman married Elsie Mason, daughter of Charles Leonard Mason and Cora Edith (Brown) Mason. Two sons and two daughters were born to this union. They have enjoyed sixty-five years together. Freeman not only taught school to make a living for his family, he did janitorial duties, woodcutting, trapping, farming, concrete work, carpentry, bus driving, and hauling. His interests include fishing, hunting, enjoying nature, floating the river, and finding and collecting Indian arrowheads and artifacts. His church was also an important part of his life, and at the time of passing was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lesterville, Mo. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Elsie Scott of Steelville, Mo.; two sons, Freeman Scott, Jr., and wife Cynthia of Kilgore, Texas, Donald Scott and wife Judy of Maryland Heights, Mo.; two daughters, Nina and husband Doug Fitzgerald of Middlebrook, Mo., Minnie and husband John Crisan of Louisiana, Mo.; one brother, Charles Walter Scott and wife Pansy of Steelville, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Virgie Mason of Belgrade, Mo.; eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Sibyl Campbell; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, May Miner, Glenn Campbell, Tressie Schweinfurter, Calvin, Cecil, Malcom, and Naomi Mason. Freeman Austin Scott lay in state 4-8 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2001 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Grover Pingleton and Rev. Bill Jackson officiating. Musical selections were provided by a granddaughter Scottye Adkins, a great-granddaughter Lauren Meyer and a Midland Church Group. Committal prayers and interment were in Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Eric Adkins, Mike Edgar, Neil Fitzgerald, Kevin Jones, Mike Klinghammer, Dwayne Meyer, Ross Richardson, and Dennis White. Arrangements under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. William Johnny Woods William Johnny Woods was born Saturday, June 17, 1939, in Steelville, Mo., a son of the late Myrt Johnnie Woods and Elsie Irene Woods (nee Brown). He departed this life Friday, May 25, 2001, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 61 years, 11 months and 8 days. On January 2, 1960, "Willie" was united in marriage to Audrey Jeanine Danner. Two sons and two daughters were born to this union. They have enjoyed forty-one years together. In June of 1976, Willie became a member of Pyramid Lodge #180 AF & AM, it is now Pome Granate-Pyramid Lodge #95 AF & AM. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving wife Audrey Woods of the home in St. Louis, Mo.; two sons and two daughters, Johnny Joe Woods of St. Louis, Mo., Cynthia Lou Woods of Union, Mo., Jimmy Allen Woods and wife Sarah of Steelville, Mo. and Sherry Lynn Miller and husband Robert of St. Louis, Mo. Two brothers, Dick Woods and wife Beverly of St. Louis, Mo., Terry Woods and wife Linda of Washington, Mo.; three sisters, Mary Gean and husband Dale Young, Violet "Sis" Sanders and husband Estel, all of Steelville, Mo., Joyce Olney and husband Dewey of Little River, Texas and ten grandchildren. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Larry and Marie Danner of Fremont, California, Ronald and Barbara Danner of Pekin, Illinois, Juanita and Bob Leinhenseder of Bloomington, Illinois and Theodore and Karen Danner of Astoria, Illinois; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. William Johnny Woods lay in state 5-9 p.m. with Masonic Services held at 7 p.m., with Lebanon Lodge #77 AF & AM officiating, Sunday, May 25, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Musical selections were Amazing Grace and Go Rest High On The Mountain. Committal prayers and interment were in Cherryvalley Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Tim Richardson, Eddie Sanders, Cody Sanders, Johnny Sanders, Travis Sanders, Noah Woods and Randy Woods. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. James Wallace Wolfmeyer, Sr. James Wallace Wolfmeyer, Sr. of Cuba, Mo. was born on January 23, 1927 to the union of George Wolfmeyer and Josephine Wolfmeyer nee Cook and passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on May 31, 2001 at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 8 days. Jim, as he was known by family and friends, served in the United States Navy Reserves during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged after faithfully serving his country. Jim was a very active member of Holy Cross Church and the Knights of Columbus (Fourth Degree). He was a member of the Cuba American Legion Post No. 522 and Commander of the Post. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his five sons, James Wolfmeyer, Jr. and wife Bernie, Terry Wolfmeyer and wife Mary, William Wolfmeyer and wife Yolanda, Patrick Wolfmeyer and wife Nancy and John Wolfmeyer and wife Donna; two daughters Loraine Lawson and husband Ken and Tammy Martin and husband Adam; step-daughter Lynn Green; two sisters Bernice McCormick and husband James and Betty Hansen and husband Chris; 14 grandchildren, Kathleen Wolfmeyer, Terri Wolfmeyer Haugen, Tracie Wolfmeyer, Tricia Wolfmeyer, Jeremy Wolfmeyer, Erica Wolfmeyer, Katie Wolfmeyer, Patrick T. Wolfmeyer, Jr., Gabe Lawson, Elizabeth Bagwell, Shea Martin and Sasha Martin; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Jim was a loving father, grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. James Wallace Wolfmeyer, Sr. was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where the Knights of Columbus posted an Honor Guard and Vigil Services were held immediately followed by an American Legion Service by American Legion Post No. 522. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, June 4, 2001 at Holy Cross Church, Cuba, Mo. at 10 a.m. with Father Bob Duesdieker officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Lois Fern Barker Lois Fern Barker (nee Cremer) was born Thursday, January 7, 1928, at Winchester, Illinois, a daughter of the late Hollie and Elsie (Rackerd) Cremer and entered eternal life Sunday, July 22, 2001 at the Stonecrest Healthcare, Inc. Viburnum, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 8 days. Lois was a registered nurse and worked in nursing homes. She was united in marriage to Allen Grant Barker. Three sons and three daughters were born to this union. Allen preceded her in death as did one sister Edna Cremer. Among those who remain to mourn her death are her children, Dorothy and husband Kenneth Ware of Davisville, Missouri, Carol and husband Dewaynne Throgmorton, Linda and husband Carl Smith, Glen Barker and wife Donna, Roy Barker and Del Barker all of Decatur, Illinois. One brother and sister-in-law Russell and Bernice Cremer of Pana, Illinois and one sister, Vera and Tony Singleton of Decatur, Illinois; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001, at the Lighthouse Gospel Tabernacle, Viburnum, Missouri with visitation from 9 a.m. Saturday and Rev. Sharon Hedrick officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Rosemary Edwards Rosemary Edwards nee Hunter of Cuba, Mo. was born on May 14, 1924 at St. Louis, Mo. to the union of Roy Hunter and Ada Hunter nee Sego and passed away on July 18, 2001 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 4 days. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and one son Donald M. Edwards. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her three loving granddaughters, Lori Farris and husband Jerry, Krisi Epps and husband Douglas and Jami Edwards and friend Jason Theodosiou; daughter-in-law Bernie Edwards; two sisters Joyce Viehman and Beverly Wagner; dear great-grandmother of Codie, Deidre and Larry Farris and Alexander Epps; dear aunt and great-aunt of Terri, Jim, Amie and Matt Plank and Sharon and Stephani Watson; our dear relative and friend. Rosemary was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Memorial Services for Rosemary Edwards nee Hunter was held on Monday, July 23, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Mike Hannah. officiating. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Minnie Marie Gray Minnie Marie Gray nee McMillen was born in Bonne Terre, Mo., on February 28, 1917, to the late John Thompson and Sarah Elizabeth (Key) McMillen, and passed away Friday, July 20, 2001, at the age of 84 years, 4 months and 22 days. Minnie was united in marriage to Charles Glen Gray on January 31, 1940 in Salem, Mo. To this union two children were born. Minnie, "Sis," as she was fondly known by her family, was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son, infant grandson and eight brothers and many other relatives. She is survived by one daughter, Sarah Jeanne (Gray) Gattrell and husband Robert, two granddaughters, Lori Anne Viehman and husband Rob, and Bobbi Jean Johnson; also surviving are three great-granddaughters, Endi and Justess Viehman and Marlee Johnson and one great-grandson, Shay Viehman, all of Steelville. Also surviving are brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, James Lee McMillen and wife Jean of Fenton, Edna Elnora Clonts, Lawrence Floyd McMillen, Claude Maloy McMillen and Mary Nadine Nichols, and Virginia McMillen of St. James; Helen (Gray) Francis of Steelville, Lawrence Gray and wife Maxine and Russell Gray and wife Mandy of St. Louis, and Clarence Turnbough of Cuba; many nieces, nephews, and many friends. Minnie moved to Keysville when she was a very small child and later moved to Steelville having lived around this area all her life. When she could no longer take care of her own home she moved to the Gibbs Care Manor and later into the Care Center. Minnie Marie Gray lay in state 4-9 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001, Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. W. Dale Starr officiating. Musical selections were provided by Rev. Jerry Beers. Committal prayers and interment were in Keysville Cemetery, Keysville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Evelyn Zarbo, Claudia Horne, Dan Clonts, Robert E. Nichols, Rob Viehman, and Dave McLain. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Helen Frances Matchell Helen Frances Matchell was born Saturday, May 25, 1918 in Platte City, Mo. to the late Bryon and Susie Park Fisher and departed this life Friday, July 20, 2001 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo. at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 25 days. Helen married Clark Francis Matchell on April 11, 1941 in Steelville, Mo. and to this union two children were born. Helen enjoyed gardening, canning, she was a hard worker, good cook, and was very compassionate as she helped take care of the sick around her. She loved her family, enjoyed attending church and visiting her many friends. Helen accepted the Lord many years ago and was a very active member of the Perryville Methodist Church of Perryville, Mo. while living there. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clark, her daughter Sharon Thieret, three brothers, David Fisher, Bob Fisher, and Guy Fisher; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Archie and Francis Halbert, Ed and Rena Stiener; Lawerence and Audrey Matchell; Howard and Honor Harper; Bill and Venita Matchell. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving son Ronald Matchell and wife Karen of Davisville, Mo.; her grandchildren Kimberly Clabo and husband Michael of Perryville, Mo.; and Jennifer Matchell of Steelville, Mo.; her great-grandchildren Chelsea, Chad, and Christian Clabo of Perryville, Mo.; her step-grandchildren Alicia Jauss of Rolla, Mo., and Apryl Jauss of Steelville, Mo.; John and Nicole Thieret of Perryville, Mo. Her son-in-law Allen Thieret and wife Norma of Perryville, Mo.; her sisters-in-law Meryl Fisher of Platte City, Mo.; Gladys Fisher, and Mary Fisher of Kansas City, Mo., other relatives and friends all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Helen Frances Matchell. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001 with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Paul Hutson sang Look For Me, and Precious Lord Take My Hand. Those serving as pallbearers were David Fisher, Eddie Fisher, Bryon Fisher, Morris Groom, Bob Weekly, and Doug Matchell. Burial was in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. James Otto Spurgeon James Otto Spurgeon born April 24, 1919 at Oak Hill, Missouri, passed away July 25, 2001 at the age of 82 years. He was the son of Andrew Ebon Spurgeon and Harriet A. (Brown) Spurgeon. December 12, 1940 in Steelville, he married Vera G. Ellis who survives. He is also survived by two sons, Jerry L. Spurgeon and Gary L. Spurgeon; four grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Andrew and Aaron Spurgeon; one sister, Alberta Holzschuh. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jewell Spurgeon, Marion Spurgeon, John Oral Spurgeon, and four sisters, Opal Collier, Velma Kirkpatrick, Charlene Bryd, and Irene Hendrickson. Visitation for James Otto Spurgeon was held at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Friday, July 27, 2001 with funeral services held at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Woodrow Holzschuh officiating. Burial was in the Licklider Cemetery in rural Cuba, Missouri. Fredia Loree Stiller Freida Loree Stiller (nee Hyde) was born Tuesday, November 17, 1914, at Arden, Missouri, Douglas County, a daughter of the late James Mitchell Hyde and Bessie Leota Lacey Hyde and departed this life Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in the Cuba Manor, Cuba, Missouri, at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 7 days. On September 16, 1939, in Clayton, Missouri, Freida was united in marriage to Earl Kenneth Stiller. One son, John James Stiller was born to this union. Earl preceded her in death, April 26, 1985. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Carroll Hyde and two step-son-in-laws, Ralph Sanders and Robert Albrecht. Freida was a very active member of the First Baptist Church and Martha and Mary OES, both of Steelville, Missouri. Among those who remain to mourn her death are her son, John James Stiller and wife Susan of Colorado; former daughter-in-law Lorraine Happel of Cuba, Missouri; two step-daughters Elenor Lee Sanders and Gloria DeEtt Albrecht both of St. Louis, Missouri. Three grandchildren, Tina and husband David Thomeczek of Fort Collins, Colorado, Dawn Harmon of Rolla, Missouri; John Earl Stiller and wife Danyell of Beaverton, Oregon; two step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Memorial services were held Wednesday, August 1, 2001, at the First Baptist Church, Steelville, Missouri with Dr. Cardis Bryan officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Robert Henry Thomas Robert Henry Thomas of Cuba, Mo. was born on February 22, 1914 at Richland, Mo. to the union of William H. Thomas and Lillie (Warren) Thomas and passed away on July 24, 2001 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 2 days. On December 12, 1936 Robert was united in marriage to Marie Elizabeth Schwidde at Cuba, Mo. One son, Robert A., and one daughter, Virginia, were born to this union. Robert and Marie were happily married for 64 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Bessie Taylor and Myrtle Newell, three brothers, Victor, Clarence and Leonard Thomas. Robert's family moved to the Cuba area in 1922. He went to work for the Frisco Railroad as a section hand and retired as a foreman after working for the Frisco Railroad for 37 years. Robert was a great Wahoo player and used to make the boards to play on. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted wife Marie Elizabeth Thomas; one son Robert A. Thomas and wife Dina; one daughter Virginia Center and husband David; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends. Robert was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Robert Henry Thomas was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Leroy Nixon and Rev. Mike Hannah officiating. Interment was in the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. Memorials to Rolla Hospice. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Floyd Everett Ash Floyd Everett Ash of Sullivan, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2001 at the age of 62 years. Everett, as he was known by his family and friends, was born on June 15, 1939 at Huzzah, Missouri to George and Elsie (Parker) Ash. He was raised in Sullivan and attended school there. On February 14, 1959 he was married to Marilyn Bridgeman at Sullivan. Everett honorably served his country with the U.S. Army in Europe from March of 1962 to March of 1964. After his discharge, he was employed at Meramec Mining Company until its closing in the late 1970s. Everett also was employed in the construction trade for a time, but the vast majority of Sullivan knew him as the proprietor of Quality Shoe Repair. In later years, Everett was employed as a salesman for Carson's Furniture in Union, Missouri. Everett was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed watching it on television. He was a member of New Testament Church in Sullivan. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn nee Bridgeman of the family home; one son, Randy Lee Ash, also of the family home; three brothers, George Ash of Sullivan, Jerry Lee Ash of Leasburg, and Gary Ash of Bourbon; two sisters, Bernice Brewer of Bourbon and Patsy Ann Conway of Steelville, Missouri; two grandchildren, Crystal Hoerr of Union, Missouri and Cody Utz of St. Clair; other relatives and friends. Along with his parents, Everett was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Leon Ash and Lloyd L. Ash. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charles Idleman officiating. Interment with military honors was in Cave Spring Cemetery. Norma Jean Blackwood Norma Jean "Bobby" Blackwood (nee Mahurin) was born Thursday, June 4, 1931, at Boss, Mo., a daughter of the late Clarence William Mahurin and Slyvia Mahurin (nee Sullivan). She entered eternal rest Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at Crawford County Health Care, Cuba, Mo., at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 8 days. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Roy Blackwood, and her sister, Lavere "Genevie" Mahurin. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted brother Laverne Mahurin and companion Delores Phinney of Bourbon, Mo., nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Norma Jean Blackwood lay in state after 12 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2001 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Graveside services were held 1 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2001 at the Freeman Cemetery, Cherryville, Mo. with Mr. John Britton officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in the Freeman Cemetery, Cherryville, Mo. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Jessie L. Campbell Jessie L. Campbell of Steelville, Mo. passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at the age of 66 years. Mrs. Campbell was born on October 22, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Frank and Oudia (Mitchell) Jameson. She was raised in various parts of Arkansas and Missouri and on October 20, 1956 she was married to Roy S. Campbell in St. Louis, Mo. Roy preceded Jessie in death on July 27, 1997. Jessie's occupation in life was that of a nurse's aide in the health care industry. She was employed at Heritage Park in Rolla, Mo. until her retirement. Jessie attended the Assembly of God in Steelville and was known as a person who everybody liked. Her hobby was collecting angels and also found pleasure in crocheting. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Diane Jameson of the state of Montana and David and Peggy Reynolds of the state of Washington, three daughters, Minnie McGonigal of Salem, Mo., Gennette Beardsley and husband Ron of Sikeston, Mo., and Betty Evans and husband Barry of Steelville, Mo., one brother, Harry Jameson of the state of Texas and one sister, Nannie Waller of Sullivan, Mo., eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. It was the desire of Mrs. Campbell that she be cremated with private family interment services in Fair View Cemetery, Rolla, Mo. The family was assisted by the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Mo. Floyd Wayne Hartwick Floyd Wayne Hartwick of Washington, Mo. was born on January 29, 1924 at Conway, Arkansas to the union of Homer L. Hartwick and Elva (Stewart) Hartwick and passed away on October 8, 2001 at the St. John's Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 9 days. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Floyd W. Hartwick, Jr. Floyd was a faithful member of the Calvary Fellowship Church, Fenton, Mo. On September 10, 1970 he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Barr Wallis in St. Louis, Mo. They were happily married for 31 years. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted wife Anna Mae Hartwick; three sons Danny Hartwick, Rodney Wallis and wife Stacey and Butch Campbell and wife Debbie; seven daughters, Barbara Bell and husband Stephen, Priscilla Sodoma and husband Mike, Robin Darnell, Debbie Waugh, Cindy Birdnow, Debbie Wassilak and husband Danny and Brenda Pogue and husband Ervin; two brothers Linuell Pugh and wife Velma and Norman Stewart and wife Marietta; two sisters Velma Potts and husband Pete and Modena Potts; twenty-five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Floyd was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Floyd Wayne Hartwick was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jerry Norris officiating. Interment was in the Czar Cemetery, Crawford County, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. Connie Lynn Lamb Connie Lynn Lamb, nee Dillon, 51 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2001, at her home with her family and friends present. Visitation was held at McGilley Midtown Chapel on Friday, October 5. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2001 at St. Monica's Catholic Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Interment at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Connie was born July 10, 1950 in Washington, Missouri. She accepted Jesus as her Lord early in life and served him faithfully. She was a legal analyst with the firm of Shook, Hardy & Bacon of Kansas City, Missouri. Connie held a Masters of History degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Masters degree in Religious Education from Loyala University-New Orleans. She was an active member of the Knights of Peter Clarer Ladies Auxiliary, Court #57. Connie was preceded in death by her first husband, Noel Swaney and sister Nancy Harvey. She is surived by her husband Wayne Lamb of the home, parents Richard and Faith Dillon of Jefferson City, Missouri and many relatives and close friends of the Kansas City and Steelville area. Pallbearers were Steven Teter, Rob English, John Madison, Joe Weiler, John Gladden, Don Gladden, Bill Coffman and Hank Epstein. All arrangements were under the direction of McGilley Midtown Funeral Home. Father Phillip Egan officating. Edwin B. Ogletree Edwin B. Ogletree was born on February 13, 1921 in St. Louis, Mo. to Edwin Austin Ogletree and Irene Ellen Schmidt Ogletree, and passed away on October 11, 2001 at his home in Bourbon, Mo. at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 28 days. Edwin served his country during World War II, he worked at the Norton Bomb Site as a machinist. He made a special wrench that was used on the B-29 and was later mass produced for the military, He was honorably discharged on September 2, 1945. He worked as a machinist for Emerson Electric until his retirement. He was a member of the International Union of Electrical Workers Local 1102 of the AFL-CIO. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, and one sister Virginia Binsbacher. Edwin is survived by two sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Iva Kennedy and husband Thomas of Festus, Mo., and Myrtle Roach of St. Ann, Mo.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, who will sadly miss him. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 14, 2001 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Mo. from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Funeral service was held on Sunday, October 14, 2001 at Hutson Funeral Chapel in Cuba, Mo. at 2 p.m. with Mr. Thomas Kennedy officiating. Burial was in the Kinder Cemetery in Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Mo. Eileen Janet Ott Eileen Janet Ott (nee Blunt) of Terre Du Lac, Bonne Terre, Mo., was born Thursday, September 9, 1915, at Butts, Mo., a daughter of the late Thomas League Blunt and Nellie Luticia Blunt (nee Collins). She entered eternal rest Sunday, October 7, 2001, at St. Joe Manor, Bonne Terre, Mo., at the age of 86 years, and 28 days. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde and Bill Blunt and one sister, Mable Summers. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted son Robert Mullen and wife Lois of Lincoln, California; one brother, Woodrow Blunt and wife Mary of Crestwood, Mo.; four grandchildren, Michael Mullen and wife Linda of Walnut Creek, California, Melissa and husband Jeff Ory of Kansas City, Mo., Michelle and husband Craig Hofmann of St. Louis, Mo., and Sean Mullen and fiancee Tracy Small of Sacramento, California; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Eileen Janet Ott lay in state 5-8 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2001, in the Britton Chapel, Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Dale Starr officiating. Musical selection were provided by vocalist/organist Deloris Bell. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Wayne Blunt, Don Coleman, Ron Coleman, Craig Hufmann, Mike Mullen and Jeff Ory. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Evelyn Mildred Poncet Evelyn Mildred Poncet was born Wednesday, December 30, 1921 in Desoto, Mo. to the late Arthur Burke and Katherine Miller Burke and departed this life Wednesday, October 3, at the Gibbs Care Center Nursing Home in Steelville, Mo. at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 3 days. Evelyn worked as a sales lady for Famous Barr downtown in St. Louis, Mo. before her retirement, she was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Hillsboro, Mo.; a member of the Happy Hour Extension Club, and loved to camp and travel. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Marcel Poncet. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving children David Poncet of Hazelwood, Mo.; Ruth Ann Baldetta and husband Pasquale of Suisun, California; Ronald Poncet and wife Judith of Steelville, Gerald Poncet of US Navy, Pax River, Maryland. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Walter Burke of Desoto, Mo.; Lorene Hawn of Ballwin, Mo.; Rose Marie Koch and husband Herman of Desoto, Mo.; and Vera Poncet of Hillsboro, Mo., six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends all who sadly miss and fondly remember Evelyn Mildred Poncet. Visitation was held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2001 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. with Prayer Service at 7 p.m. with Sr. Mary Ferraer of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Steelville, Mo. officiating. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2001 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Hillsboro, Mo. with Fr. Dennis Schmidt officiating. Burial was in the Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery in Hillsboro, Mo. Pallbearers were her grandsons and granddaughters. All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Charles Walter Scott Charles Walter Scott was born Sunday, October 13, 1912, a son of the late Floyd A. Scott and Nina Mae (Walker) Scott. He departed this life Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Sullivan, Mo., at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 27 days. On May 21, 1938, at Davisville, Mo., Walter was united in marriage to Pansy Bernice Taff. Two sons and one daughter were born to this union. They have enjoyed over sixty-three years together. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Freeman Scott, and one sister Sibyl and husband Glenn Campbell, and brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law, Joe Taff and Lotetta and husband Emery Decker. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Pansy Scott of Steelville, Mo.; two sons, Wayne Edward Scott and wife Suzanne of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Charles Floyd Scott and wife Lois of St. Charles, Mo.; one daughter, Janet Diann Scott of St. Louis, Mo. Sisters-in-law, Ann Taff of California, Elsie Scott and brother-in-law, Bill Taff, both of Steelville, Mo.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Charles was a hard worker. His career of choice was a pipefitter for the Missouri Pacific Railroad in St. Louis. He became an active member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union. He was proud of the slogan "Made in America." Charles loved the outdoors. Among his hobbies were gardening, fishing, and hunting. He was also an avid baseball and football fan. He loved gathering his family at his cabin on the Meramec for weekly barbecues. He had a love for family and his country and these value she instilled in his children and grandchildren. These ideals and his memories will always live in our hearts. Charles Walter Scott lay in state 5-8 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2001 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Masonic Services were held at 7 p.m. Friday with Lebanon Lodge 77 AF and AM in charge. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Musical selections were provided by Rev. Beers and Charles' granddaughter Rebecca Pepper, who played "Life's Railway To Heaven," in honor of her grandfather's career with the railroad. Special tributes were given by Ruth Creek, Larry Kraft and Grandson Mike Scott. Committal prayers and interment were in Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Marvin Pepper, Dan Scott, Mike Scott, Steve Scott, Freeman Scott, Jr., and Doug Fitzgerald. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Clyde William Sellers, Sr. Clyde William Sellers, Sr. of Sullivan, Missouri was born July 25, 1935 to the union of Denny Sellers and Effie L. (Callahan) Sellers at Dillard, Missouri and passed away on October 7, 2001 at Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 66 years, two months and 12 days. Clyde retired from McDonnell Douglas/Boeing Aircraft Manufacturing in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended the First Assembly of God Church of Sullivan, Missouri. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his children, Brenda Sellers of Cuba, Missouri; Dr. Terry Sellers and fiancé Renee Reynolds of Cuba, Missouri; Dr. Butch Sellers and wife Tambra of Sullivan, Missouri; Rena Tiner and husband Randy of Cuba, Missouri; Connie Kelderman of Peoria, Illinois and John Bell Sellers of Olympia, Washington. Three sisters Nina Day and husband Roman of Bixby, Missouri; Daphyne Potter and husband Louis of Steelville, Missouri; and Gladys Terry of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; one brother Homer Sellers and wife Mary of Boss, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Clyde was a loving father, grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Clyde William Sellers, Sr. was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Davis officiating. Interment was in Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Nancy "Nicki" Ann Tanner Nancy "Nicki" Ann Tanner was born October 28, 1952 in Orange County, Tennessee to the late Earl Wayne Manship and Georgia Lee Keith and departed this life October 6, 2001 at her home in Cuba, Mo. at the age of 48 years, 11 months and 8 days. Nicki owned and operated Nicki's barbershop in Cuba, Mo. for the last 3 years moving to Cuba, Mo. from Texas. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother Phillip Manship. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her three daughters Carol Jo Ann Woolley and husband Michael of Texas; Sharon Elaine Parsons of Texas; and LaDonna Lee-gene Webster of Texas; two grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren, all of Texas and one sister Susie Wilmsitt of Kentucky, other relatives and many friends all who will fondly remember and sadly miss Nancy "Nicki" Ann Tanner. Nancy was cremated and private family service was held in Texas. All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Mo. William C. Volenetz William "Bill" Volenetz, a retired executive with Brown Shoe Company in St. Louis died Friday, September 28, 2001 of complications from a stroke at Rosewood Care Center. He was 90 years old and lived in Ladue. A native of Cherryville, Mo., Mr. Volenetz grew up in Steelville, Mo. He graduated in 1933 with a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. After graduation, Mr. Volenetz began working as an office manager for the Brown Shoe Company in St. Louis. In his 45 years with the company, he was named a member of the board of directors in 1964. Later he was elected executive vice president of operations. He retired in 1978. Mr. Volenetz was a former board member for the First National Bank of St. Louis County and a member of Webster Hills United Methodist Church in Webster Groves. His wife, Evelyn Bartle Volenetz, died in 1980. He had no immediate survivors. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 6 at Webster Hills United Methodist Church. Emtombment was private at Oak Grove Mausoleum in St. Louis. Mr. Volenetz had a home near Steelville close to the Meramec River. He is fondly remembered for his many "good deeds" to his hometown. He was a guest of honor at a dinner several years ago hosted by Golden Echoes Senior Center and the Steelville Chamber of Commerce. He was thanked in particular, for his support of the senior center and his role in bringing the Brown Shoe Company plant to Steelville. More than 100 people came to express their appreciation. Emmet E. Wood Emmet E. Wood of Bourbon, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at the age of 77 years. Mr. Wood was born on July 25, 1924 in Bloodland, Mo. to the late Wayne and Bessie (Gaede) Wood. As a young boy, he moved with his family to St. Louis. He continued to reside in the St. Louis area until July 1999, when he and his wife, Mildred, moved to Bourbon. Emmet worked for many years as a foreman in the steel industry and later in the construction business. He enjoyed watching boxing matches on TV, listening to country music, and cars. Emmet will be remembered and cherished as a hard-working, strong-willed man who carried a special love in his heart for his daughters. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Wood of Bourbon; two daughters Janice Isbell and husband, Robert, of Cuba, Mo. and Pamela Sandifer and husband, Gene, of House Springs, Mo.; three grandchildren Mathew and Rachel Isbell and Joshua Sandifer; one great-grandchild, Danielle Isbell; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wood was preceded in death by two brothers, Gus Ruhl and Frank Stewart, one sister, Daisy Grim, and one grandson, Nathan Isbell. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2001 from the Eaton Chapel in Bourbon with Reverend Leroy Bryant officiating. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to Mt. Calvary Cemetery Perpetual Care in memory of Mr. Emmet E. Wood. Geraldine Marie Brandenburger Geraldine Marie Brandenburger nee Summers of Cuba, Missouri was born in Nebraska to the union of William Jess Summers and Bethell (Delancey) Summers on July 11, 1930 and passed away on December 4, 2001 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 71 years 4 months and 23 days. Jerri, as she was known by, was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Todd and Bill Summers. On November 18, 1960 she was united in marriage to John Brandenburger at Mexico, Missouri. They have been happily married for 41 years. Jerri and her husband, John, spent their working years as wholesale distributors. In Hannibal, Missouri they owned and operated Mark Twain Beverage Co., Inc., a large wholesale beer distributorship. She and John spend several years traveling in their RV, making hundreds of friends across the country. She loved spending time with her family and friends, cooking and entertaining at every opportunity. Those who surive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving husband John Brandenburger; two sons James R. Hammett and John R. Brandenburger and wife Evelyn; four daughters Karen Gay Brandenburger, Rhonda Sampson and husband Terry, Mary Miller and husband Joe, and Jerri Sites and husband Wes; one sister Ruby Hamlett; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Jerri was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Geraldine Marie (Summers) Brandenburger was in state at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri on Thursday, December 6, 2001 after 5 p.m. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 7, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Britton Chapel, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Gary Mace officiating. Pallbearers were Kevin Hamlett, Jeff Cunningham, Steve Conrad, Al Callahan, Ted Sampson and Jason Brandenburger. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Memorials to Crawford County Care Co-ordinator, Cuba, Missouri. Ida Christine Harnetz Ida Christine Harnetz of Cuba, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 3, 2001 at the age of 68 years. Mrs. Harnetz was born on October 19, 1933 in Davenport, Florida to the late Harvey Lee and Christine (Scarborough) Littles. In 1955 she moved to St. Louis, and then to Cuba in 1997. On May 14, 1983 she was united in marriage to Clarence Daniel Harnetz at the Moline Baptist Church in St. Louis. Christine worked as a quality control coordinator for White Rogers in St. Louis for over twenty years. She found pleasure in working with crafts, decorating, and gardening. Her life, however, revolved around her extreme devotion to her husband and her family. Christine also enjoyed attending the Salem Avenue Baptist Church. She will be remembered and cherished as a very beautiful, loving and dedicated person. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Daniel Harnetz of Cuba; two children, Frank Paul Baker, Jr. of St. Louis and Dawn Michelle Baker of Maryland Heights, Missouri; three stepchildren, William Daniel Harnetz of Ballwin, Missouri, Karen Louis Gibson and husband Eric, and Cherie Eva Harnetz, all of St. Louis; two brothers Wilber Littles and wife Sandra, of Polk City, Florida and Gerald Littles of Haines City, Florida; an aunt Lydell Thelma Braddy and an uncle Elmond Scarborough, both of Lakeland, Florida; two grandchildren Austin A. Davis and Hannah Nicole Lewis; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2001 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Kevin Payne officiating. Interment was in the Vienna Public Cemetery, Vienna, Missouri. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2001 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. If desired, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assocation in memory of Ida Christine Harnetz. Lancer Glenn Hodges Lancer Glenn Hodges was born on December 21, 1969 at Washington, Missouri to the union of Leonard and Wanda Hodges and passed away on December 1, 2001 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla at the age of 31 years. On October 6, 1992, he was united in marriage to Sharee Fodge. Three boys were born to this union, Lancer Jr., Aaron and Kohl. Lancer loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing along with other sports. He also loved watching the boys grow up and active in sports. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving wife Sharee Hodges and three sons, Lancer, Aaron and Kohl; his mother Wanda Hodges of Leasburg; two brothers, Steve and Randy Hodges, of Cuba, Missouri; three sisters, Linda McKinney of Arkansas, Kathy Coleman of Cuba, Missouri and Tina Hopkins of St. Clair, Missouri; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Lancer was a loving husband, father, son and good friend to all who knew him. He will be sadly missed. Lancer was in state at Bell Funeral Home in Pacific, Missouri. Funeral services were held on December 6, 2001 at the Bell Funeral Home with Father Richard Stevens officiating. Interment was in the Anaconda Cemetery in Anaconda, Missouri. Delma Ruth Martin Delma Ruth Martin nee Alexander was born Tuesday, January 17, 1911, a daughter of the late Ferd Alexander and Orpha (Cummins) Alexander. She entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 1, 2001 at the Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri, at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 14 days. On November 24, 1937 Delma was united in marriage to Kenneth William Martin. Three sons and two daughters were born to this union. Her husband preceded her in death, as did two sons, Kenneth William Martin, Jr. and Robert Terry Martin. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Ray Alexander and Noel Alexander and wife Dollie. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her two daughters, Twyla Martin of Decatur, Georgia and Wanda Ransom; one son Jerry Martin and wife Luci; one brother Joseph Alexander and wife Geraldine all of Steelville, Missouri; sister-in-law, Koradine Alexander of Cuba, Missouri. Grandchildren, Jeryl Sue Martin, Tracy Garrison and husband Mark, Chris Ransom and wife Alisha, Mike Ransom and wife Mary, Randy Lewis and wife Cindy, Spencer Jones and wife Linda, Terri Guese and husband Jerry, all of Steelville, Missouri, Lisa Hughes of Cuba, Missouri, Sonny Turnbough and wife Sharon of Cherryville, Missouri, and Gina Tetley and husband Scott of Jefferson City, Missouri; a number of great and great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Delma was saved and baptized while in high school. She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church, Steelville for almost fifty years. She taught Sunday school, served as church treasurer, WMU director, church hostess and many other capacities. After her retirement as a bookkeeper at First Community Bank, Steelville, she worked for Dr. George Vineyard and Gladden Greenhouse. Prior to her marriage she taught school at Earls, Daniels, Cherryville, Scotia, Slowensky and Davisville. Delma Ruth Martin lay in state 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2001 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2001 in the Britton Chapel with Dr. Cardis Bryan officiating. Musical selections were provided by pianist Carolyn Hawkins and vocalist Edward Jones, Joyce Vaughn, Robert and Kay Housewright. Committal prayers and interment were in Freeman Cemetery, Cherryville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Randy and Thomas Lewis, Chris and Mike Ransom, Josh and Jered Garrison. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Emily Jean Richardson Emily Jean Richardson (nee Ogle) was born Saturday, May 13, 1933, at Keysville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Arthur Stafford Ogle and Naomi Elizabeth (Coleman) Ogle. She entered eternal life Saturday, December 1, 2001, at the Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri, at the age of 68 years, six months and 18 days. On April 22, 1950, at the home of Rev. Sam Roper in Steelville, Missouri, Jean was united in marriage to Thomas Lester Richardson. Three daughters were born to this union. They enjoyed 49 years together before his death, September 11, 1999. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her three devoted daughters, Elizabeth Jean Hinch and husband Gary, Barbara Ann Lewis and husband Larry, all of Steelville, Missouri, Edna Marie Davidson and husband Gary of Warrenville, Illinois; one brother, Tom Ogle and wife Billie of West Covina, California; two sisters, Betty Swyers and Opal Edgar and husband Rueben of Sligo, Missouri. Six grandchildren, Ann Hinch of Knoxville, Tennessee, Christina Hinch and Daniel Lewis of Steelville, Missouri, Joshua, Laura and Kate Davidson of Warrenville, Illinois. Brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Walter and Carol Richardson of O'Fallon, Missouri, Vernice Richardson and Mildred Cowan of Steelville, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to Tom and her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Lewis Ogle; two sisters, Alice and husband Arthur Burke and Edna and husband Fred Shular; one granddaughter, Liza Marie Lewis. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clifford Swyers, Frank Richardson, Bill Richardson, George Richardson, Clarence Richardson, Vera McLeRoy, Edith Coffman, Pearl Lutzenberger, Oma Hartung, Ima Lee Richardson, Evie Richardson and Goldie Richardson. Emily Jean Richardson lay in state 4-8 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in the Keysville Cemetery, Keysville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Gary Hinch, Larry Lewis, Gary and Joshua Davidson, Rocky Swyers and Bill Edgar. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Velma Blue Sanders Velma Blue Sanders of Sullivan, Mo., passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2001 at the age of 84 years. Velma was born on October 30, 1917 in Rolla, Mo. to Joe and Dovie Leona (Sisco) Vitzthum. On October 4, 1935 she was joined in marriage to Gene Blue. They were happily married for over fifty years, and had five children together. In 1958 she and her family moved to St. Louis. Velma then moved to Sullivan in 1978. Throughout her adult years, she primarily served her family as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Velma enjoyed sewing, cooking, and just being with her family. She was also a member of the Church of God in Newburg, Mo. She will be remembered and cherished as a very loving, caring, and generous person. She is survived by four sons, Perry Blue and wife, Judyee, of Mary Esther, Florida, Jimmie Blue of Victor, Montana, Ken Blue and wife, Nova, and Larry Blue and wife, Rita, all of Bourbon, Mo.; one daughter, Joyce Bennett of Affton, Mo.; one brother, Lee Vitzthum and wife, Dorothy, of Springfield, Mo.; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Velma was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Alph Vitzthum. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2001 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Reverend Wilson Davis officiating. Interment was in the Rolla City Cemetery. Visitation hours were from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2001 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Gladine Edith Wilkinson Gladine Edith Wilkinson nee Allen was born on Sunday, November 26, 1911, at Potosi, Missouri, a daughter of the late John Willie Allen and Annie Melinda Allen (nee Bays). She entered eternal rest Monday, December 3, 2001, at the Stonecrest Healthcare, Viburnum, Missouri at the age of 90 years and 7 days. On April 7, 1933, in Steelville, Missouri, Gladine was united in marriage to Laben Matson Wilkinson. Three daughters were born to this union. He preceded her in death, as did one daughter, Annetta Gillam (nee Wilkinson). Among those who remain to mourn her passing are two devoted daughters, Wanda Hedrick of Steelville, Missouri and Jean Beeman and husband Roger of Viburnum, Missouri; son-in-law Charles Gillam of Viburnum; sisters-in-law Flora Coffman and Virginia Wilkinson of Steelville, Missouri. Six grandchildren, Mark Beeman and wife Sharon of Viburnum, Missouri, Mike Beeman and wife Summer of Fenton, Missouri, Jim Beeman and wife Sue of High Ridge, Missouri, Beverly and husband Dennis Callahan of Cherryville, Missouri, Krista and husband Jeff Wigger of Farmington, Missouri, and David Hedrick and wife Evelyn of Steelville, Missouri; ten great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, her husband and one daughter, she was preceded in death by one sister, Edna Allen; one brother George Allen; son-in-law Charles Buford Hedrick; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Johnny and Ruth Snow, Clem and Bessie Wilkinson, Larry Wilkinson, Evelyn and Joe Sherock and George Coffman. Gladine Edith Wilkinson lay in state 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Michael Knight officiating. Musical selections were provided by Evelyn Hedrick. Committal prayers and interment were in Shoal Creek Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Mark and Mike Beeman, Bob and Ron Leasor and David and Nick Hedrick. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Edith May Coppedge Edith May Coppedge (nee Payne) was born Tuesday, January 14, 1908 in Steelville, Mo. to the late William Edward Payne and Ella May Westover Payne and departed this life Saturday, January 19, 2002 at the Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, Mo. at the age of 94 years and 5 days. Edith married James Whitmire Hammond on May 23, 1936 and he passed away in 1971. She later married William James Coppedge in 1973 and he passed away on December 11, 1984. Edith accepted the Lord and was a member of the Centerpoint Baptist Church in Steelville, Mo. She was a hard worker; she enjoyed tending her flowers and was kept young by keeping up with Tina. Edith was preceded in death by her husbands, James Whitmire Hammond, and William James Coppedge, her daughter Vicki Lynn Hammond Topping and her stepson William Coppedge, and her three brothers Ken, Harry, and Gerald Payne, her sister-in-law Reable Payne. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving son Michael Hammond and wife Donna of Centralia, Illinois; her daughter Tina Coppedge of Steelville, Mo.; her grandchildren Jerry Hammond of Florissant, Mo.; Jane Hammond of Bonita Springs, FL; John Hammond of Los Angeles, California; Julia Hammond of Centralia, Illinois; and great-grandson Justin Hammond of Belleville, Illinois; one sister-in-law Dixie Payne of Steelville, Mo.; nieces, cousins, relatives and friends all who will fondly remember and sadly miss Edith May Coppedge. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2002 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Paul Hutson sang How Great Thou Art, and In the Garden accompanied by Dorothy Hutson on the piano. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2002 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Burial was in the Steelville Cemetery in Steelville, Mo. All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Lytle "Junior" England Lytle England was born Sunday, January 30, 1921 in Cherryville, Mo. to the late Lytle Franklin England and Tressie Ada Martin England and passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Beverly Health Care Center in Sullivan, Mo. at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 23 days. Lytle entered the United States Army on October 26, 1942 and active duty on November 9, 1942 serving his Country faithfully during World War II participating in the Rome-Amo, No Apennines, and the Po Valley Campaigns. He received 3 bronze stars; Good Conduct Medal, Dist. Unit Bade, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, 2 Overseas Bars, and the American Theatre Campaign Ribbon. He was honorably discharged on November 6, 1945. Lytle married Mary Lou Westover December 25, 1946 in Steelville, Mo. at the home of the Rev. Uncle Sam Roper in front of his fireplace, and to this union 5 children were born. Lytle accepted the Lord and was a member of the Steelville Presbyterian Church. He was a past member of the VFW in Steelville, Mo. Lytle was a hard worker working in the timber industry, sawmills, Brown Shoe Company, and last at the Fisherman Dude Ranch Fish Hatchery. He enjoyed mechanic work, working on his truck. He loved his family and was very proud of his grandchildren. Lytle was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Jack and Glen England, his half-sister Nina Waller, son-in-law Wayne Henry, two brother-in-laws Bernard "Doc" Halbert, and Lee Waller. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving wife Mary Lou England of the home in Steelville, Mo.; his children Terry England and wife Sharon, Jack England, Nancy Henry, Martha Sellers, all of Steelville, Mo. and Barbara Britton and husband Mike of Meta, Mo. Three brothers Kermit England and wife Marie of Fenton, Mo. Loftus England and wife Joan of Town and Country, Mo.; and Curtis England of Steelville, Mo.; one sister Ina Halbert of Steelville, Mo. Seven grandchildren, Charla Sellers of Cuba, Mo.; Sarah Woods and husband Jimmy of Steelville, Mo.; Brian Sellers and wife Kathy of Steelville, Mo.; Bradley England and wife Amy of Steelville, Mo.; Ben England and wife Becky of Spokane, Washington; Jerad England and wife Heather of Rolla, Mo.; and Travis Pogue of Meta, Mo. Six great-grandchildren, Lindsie Woods, Ethan Woods, Tristan Woods, Connor England, Elijah England, and Abigail England, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends all who sadly miss and fondly remember Lytle England. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at the Hutson Funeral Home The funeral service was held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2002 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Dale Starr and Rev. Charles Likely officiating. Jerry Beers sang Go Rest On That Mountain. Pallbearers were Brian Sellers, Bradley England, Ben England, Jerad England, Travis Pogue, Jimmy Woods, and Mike Britton. Burial was in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Betty Kay Kientzel Betty Kay Kientzel was born in St. Charles, Mo. on October 18, 1959 to Edward Paul Steele and Grace Taylor Steele. She passed away Sunday, January 20, 2002 in her home, at the age of 42 years, 3 months and 2 days. Betty worked several years as a waitress before moving to Rolla. Some of her hobbies were writing, playing piano, swimming, boating, and fishing. Those who preceded her in death were her parents, twin brother Paul Edward Steele, sister Roberta Schulz, and an infant son. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her three children, Angela Christine Carter of St. Charles, Mo., Krystal Kay Kientzel of Cuba, Mo. and Kyle Thomas Kientzel of Steelville, Mo.; brother and sisters John D. Cottingham and wife Blanche of St. Peters, Mo., Rebecca Haferkamp and husband Glenn of Cuba, Mo., Joanne Mittelbuscher and husband Wayne of St. Charles, Mo.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 26, 2002, 2 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Mike Hannah officiating. Visitation was held on Saturday, January 26, 2002, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the children for expenses that have been incurred. All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Myrleen McKenzie Myrleen McKenzie nee Dull was born at Rush Hill, Mo. on March 1, 1923 to Harry and Edna Goodrich Dull. She passed away on January 23, 2002 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 22 days. Myrleen was united in marriage to John P. McKenzie on June 19, 1943 in Mexico, Mo. and to this union two children were born. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Cuba, Mo. since moving here in 1985. She enjoyed spending time with friends at the Senior Center where she ate lunch every day. Those who preceded her in death were her parents, husband John, one brother Maurice Dull and one sister Lucille Morgan Hayden. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her children: Wayne McKenzie and wife Linda of Cedar Hill, Mo., and Linda Absher and husband Barrye of Midlothian, Virginia; five grandchildren, Aaron, Brian, Carrie, and Danielle McKenzie and Lisa R. Keasler; and one great-grandson Austin McKenzie; two brothers Lloyd Dull of Hyattsville, Maryland and Melvin Dull of North Pekin, Illinois, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 25, 2002 at First Baptist Church, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Eric Smith officiating. Funeral services were held at Arnold Funeral Home, Mexico, Mo. on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Interment at the East Lawn Memorial Park, Mexico, Mo. Memorials may be given to the Cuba Senior Center, Cuba, Mo. Local arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Mark Merrill Meyer Mark Merrill Meyer was born in St. Louis, Mo. to Donald Meyer and Ettmae Coons Meyer on April 20, 1956. He passed away January 24, 2002 at Arlington Villa Nursing Home, Arlington, Texas at the age of 45 years, 9 months and 4 days. Mark married Sandra Kay Tilley on June 13, 1981 in St. Louis, Mo. They moved to Allen, Texas where they made their home for 15 years. While living there, Mark was employed as an equipment operator. His hobbies were fishing and hunting. Those who preceded him in death were his grandparents, father, and infant grandson. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife Sandra, three daughters, Stephanie Ann Meyer and Amy Meyer of St. Louis, Mo. and Mandalyn Spink of Dallas, Texas; one granddaughter Alyssa Moore of St. Louis, Mo.; his mother Ettmae Coons Meyer of Milwakie, Oregon; three brothers Randy, Brian, and Kirk Meyer, and sister Evelyn Osborn, all of Milwakie, Oregon; mother-in-law Ruby Bischof and husband Walter of Paducah, Kentucky; and brother-in-law Randy Tilley of St. Louis, Mo. Funeral services were Monday, January 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Burial was in Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2002 at Hutson Funeral Chapel. All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Ernest E. (Ernie) Payne Ernest E. (Ernie) Payne of High Ridge, Missouri, passed away January 21, 2002, at his home. He was born on May 23, 1921, in Cherryville, Missouri, the son of the late Cornelius V. and May Alice (nee McWhorter) Payne. He was 80 years, 7 months and 28 days of age. On June 17, 1940, in Salem, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Edna L. (nee Clonts) Payne who survives. He is also survived by: his children, Darlene and husband Lester Weatherby of Sullivan, Missouri, Ernest and wife Mary Payne of Marion County, Arkansas, Jim and wife Charoltte Payne of House Springs, Missouri and Diane and husband Howard Fields of High Ridge, Missouri; by 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Four sisters, Addie Coleman of Steelville, Missouri, Bertha Payne of Steelville, Missouri, Vergie Benton of Hillsboro, Missouri and Marie Waller of St. Louis County, Missouri. Ernest Payne was a life member of Steelville, Missouri VFW Post and was a member of the machinist union. He was also a Master Mechanic for Wetterau Food Incorporation and was a great electrician. In his spare time he loved coon hunting and had been known to hunt all night long and enjoyed fishing. Visitation was held at Chapel Hill Mortuary in Cedar Hill, Missouri from 2-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2002. Funeral services were held at Chapel Hill Mortuary at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2002. Interment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Cedar Hill, Missouri. Elsie Mabel Scott Elsie Mabel Scott nee Mason was born Monday, April 19, 1915, a daughter of the late Charles Leonard Mason and Cora Edith (Brown) Mason. She entered eternal rest Saturday, January 19, 2002, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Sullivan, Mo., at the age of 86 years, and 9 months. Elsie was united in marriage to Freeman Austin Scott, son of Floyd A. Scott and Nina Mae Scott Reeves (nee Walker), June 14, 1935 in Steelville by Rev. Maxwell, pastor of First Baptist Church. Her father and his brother attended them. They enjoyed over sixty-five years together before his death, May 25, 2001. She worked, while raising their for children, two sons and two daughters, in local businesses, Steelville Supply Store, Greigs Super Market, Brown Shoe Company, the Soldiers Home in St. James, and alongside Freeman on their farm. One of her hobbies was making quilts. They attended the Free Will Baptist Church in Cuba, Mo. When she and Freeman moved to be near their daughter, Nina, they became members of Lesterville First Baptist Church. Her Christianity was something she lived at all times as a woman of faith and a faithful friend. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are two daughters, Nina and husband Doug Fitzgerald of Middlebrook, Mo., Minnie and husband John Crisan of Louisiana, Mo.; two sons, Freeman A. Scott, Jr. and wife Cynthia of Kilgore, Texas and Donald Scott and wife Judy of Maryland Heights, Mo. Two sisters-in-law, Virgie Mason of Belgrade, Mo. and Pansy Scott of Steelville, Mo.; eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Calvin, Cecil and Malcom Mason and three sisters, May Miner and husband Virgil, Tressie Schweinfurter and husband Andrew, and Naomi Mason, brother-in-law, Charles Walter Scott and sister-in-law, Sibyl Campbell. Elsie Mabel Scott lay in state 4-7 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2002, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2002, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Delmar Hutson and Rev. Bill Jackson officiating. Prelude by Lauren Meyer, great-granddaughter. Special music by Scottye Adkins and Sammye Gail White, granddaughters. Committal prayers and interment were in Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Honoring their grandmother and/or great-grandmother as pallbearers were Eric Adkins, Jason Bratcher, Mike Edgar, Neil Fitzgerald, Mike Klinghammer, Dwayne Meyer, Ross Richardson and Dennis White. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Donald Ray Skaggs Donald "Don" Ray Skaggs was born Wednesday, May 20, 1942, in Steelville, Mo., a son of the late Rev. Herman Skaggs and Hildred E. (Caringer) Skaggs. He departed this life Saturday, January 19, 2002, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Sullivan, Mo., at the age of 59 years, 7 months and 29 days. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Bill Moede of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one grandson, Luke Moede; one granddaughter, Ashylan Moede also of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a special friend, Judy Gander of Eureka, Mo. Four brothers and three sisters, Leon Skaggs and wife Margie of Virginia, Geraldine and husband Gilbert Sellers of Davisville, Mo., William Skaggs and wife Mary of Arnold, Mo., Marvin Skaggs and wife Barbara of St. Louis, Mo., Gary Skaggs and wife Linda, and Mary Shrout, all of Cherryville, Mo., and Kathy Sarros and fiancee Mike Reeves of House Springs, Mo. Three aunts and one uncle, Radis and Norma Skaggs of Viburnum, Mo., Lorene Riggs of Cherryville, Mo. and Gerene Coleman of Pevely, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Don was very active in Cuba Lions Club. At the time of his death he held the office of President. He was the owner and operator of Don's Diner in Steelville. Donald Ray Skaggs lay in state 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Harry White officiating. He was eulogized by Tammy Moore, Joy Baumbach and Bill Moede. Musical selections were provided by Wendy Clouse. Committal prayers and interment was in Shoal Creek Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Pete Buckert, David, Mike and Steve Skaggs, George Rathgeber and Allan Sellers. Honorary pallbearers were Bryan Baumbach, Luke Moede and Dave Skaggs. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Jennie Leota Steuber Jennie Leota Steuber of Cuba, Mo. was born on August 11, 1904 at Leasburg, Mo. to the union of James Louis Fulton and Jennie Ethel Fulton nee Diresbach and passed away on January 20, 2002 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 97 years, 5 months and 9 days. On November 12, 1927 Jennie was united in marriage to Homer Carlisle at Leasburg, Mo. Two sons, James and Edward, and one daughter, Wilma, were born to this union. Homer preceded Jennie in death on October 5, 1947. In January of 1950 Jennie was united in marriage to George Steuber at Cuba, Mo. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1981. Jennie was a homemaker and a long time resident of Crawford County. She was a member of the Leasburg American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Wilma E. Carlisle; two sisters Glen Evans and Sarah Stuckey, and two brothers, Louis Fulton and Thomas Fulton. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her two sons James A. Carlisle and wife Barbara and Edward Carlisle and wife Cleo; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Jennie was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Jennie Leota (Fulton) Steuber was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where an American Legion Auxiliary service was held on Friday, January 25, 2002 at 7 p.m. by the Leasburg American Legion Auxiliary. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Britton Chapel, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Charles Ledbetter officiating. Interment was in the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.