Shannon County MOGenWeb Obituaries
| A large number of the obituaries transcribed here are from The Current Wave newspaper at Eminence, Missouri. Permission was granted by The Current Wave to Kathy Welch Heidel, former coordinator of this page, to list these obituaries which have been transcribed by a dedicated researcher. Many thanks to this anonymous researcher and to The Current Wave newspaper, as well as all the other contributors. Additional obituaries from private collections have been added. If you have obituaries, current or old, that you would like to contribute, please contact us. |
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BILL
DAVIS FAIR - Of
Winona, Missouri, son of the late Frank and Emma Fair, was born in Wayne County
on February 15, 1913, and departed this life on November 2, 1963, at the age of
50 years, 8 months, and 17 days. Bill was united in marriage to Beulah La
Rue March 31, 1935, and to this union three children were born: Elaine Hanby and
Janet McGary of St. Louis and Eugene Fair of the United States Army in Germany.
Bill was associated with T.J. Moss Company for 31 years. He was a member of the
Winona Christian Church and the I.O.O.F. Lodge. He was preceded in death
by his father, mother, and one sister. He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife,
3 children, two grandchildren (Bobbie and Machele), two sisters (Virginia of
Highland, Illinois, and Mary of Amboy, Illinois), one brother (John of Winona),
and a host of relatives and friends. Bill was very active in the community
and will be very deeply missed. Services were held Wednesday, November 6,
1963, at the Christian Church in Winona, with Rev. Earl Sigler officiating.
Burial was in the Pine Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of the Clary Funeral
Home of Winona, Missouri.
Joshua Kinwerthey Farrar - Born in Steelville, Mo., May 1841, and died at his home in this city (Mountain View) March 3, 1923, age 82 years, from parents who came from England and settled, he grew to manhood in the town where he was born. In 1861, when the civil war came, he was one of the first to enlist and served four years in Co. D, Phelps Regiment, Mo. volunteers. At the age of 23 he was converted and joined the Presbyterian church, and had always remained a devout Christian, always in regular attendance until the last few years, which his declining years prevented. In 1865 he was married to Emily Brickey, who died years later. To this union were born five children, two of whom are still living. On the 8th day of March 1877, he was married to Louisa Elizabeth Duncan, and to this union were born thirteen children, nine of whom survive him. On October 17, 1900, this wife and mother passed on to the better world. On July 2, 1903, he was married again to Sarah Melissa (Gill) Smith (widow of James K. Polk Smith), who survives him. He is also survived by eleven children, fifty one grand children, sixteen great grand children, and five step children. Mr. Farrar, or "Uncle Josh" as he was known to almost everyone, had lived in and near Mountain View for the last 40 years and was one of our most prominent early citizens, being known and held in high esteem by nearly everyone for miles around. Rev. Gulley of this city preached the funeral, which was held at Pleasant Grove, and the remains were interred in that cemetery Monday afternoon. The Standard extends the sympathy of the community to the bereaved ones, in their loss.
GEORGE EDWARD FARRIS - Born July 4, 1920, in Winona, MO, the son of George W. and Hannah Almeda Washburn Farris. He died March 17, 1990, in the Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO at the age of 69 years. He was united in marriage to Geraldean Collins on May 14, 1945, at St. Louis, MO. To this union five children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers. He is survived by three sons, Jerry of Mapaville, MO; Bill of Arnold, MO; and Dennis of DeSoto, MO; two daughters, Edna Hansley of Houston, TX; and Pauline Harring of Wentzville, MO; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 20, 1990 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO, with Rev. Jim Eskew officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.
Donnis Carl 'Sonny' Farrow - Born September 27, 1942 in Summersville, Missouri and departed this life at age 67, on June 28, 2010 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Surviving of the home are his wife of 46 years Carol, 3 sons, Doug and wife Laurie of Moberly, Missouri; Don of Long Beach, California; Darren of Moberly, Missouri, and three grandchildren, Katelyn, Stephen and Lindsay Farrow. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Nadine Shockley of Summersville, Beulah Dugan of Rose Hills, Kansas; Francis and husband Don Atherley of New Strom, Kansas; 2 sisters-in-law, Judy Haught of Hannibal, MO; Janet and husband Dean Eichenberger of Saverton, MO, 1 brother-in-law Robert Stark of Moberly, MO, and mother-in-law Louise Stark of Macon, MO. Preceding him in death were his parents, Rufus and Lea Farrow; father-in-law Estell Stark, 4 brothers-in-law, Jack Shockley, Doyle Stark, Robert Haught and Darrell Stark. Sonny worked many years in the Aerospace Industry and Lumber Industry in California. He was an avid reader and loved horses. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed being around them. Funeral serviced were Thursday July 1st, 2010 at 10:30 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Danny Shockley officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
HAROLD CLAYTON ‘CLAY’ FARROW - Son of the late Jess FARROW and Helen Mae (GREEN) FARROW, was born August 22, 1925 at Neodesha KS and passed away July 13, 2003 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Creve Coeur St. Louis Co MO at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 21 days. Clay was united in marriage to Shirley Bernice (PENNY) SUMMERS on October 30, 1954, making their union together 38 years before Shirley's death in 1993. To this union two children were born, Jimmy and Karen. Shirley brought to their union two children, Ron and Vickie. Clay worked as a foreman for Iron Workers Local 396 for 50 years. He was an active member of Forest Park Lodge 578 in Mehlville MO, having been inducted in August 1943, and was raised in October 1944. Preceding him in death are his parents, Jess and Helen; his wife Shirley; two brothers, Ivan Blayne 'Pete' FARROW; sister Mary MOISER; and his stepson, Ron BOYLE. Clay is survived by his children, Karen DARBY and husband Gary, DeSoto MO; Jimmy FARROW and wife DeDe, Union MO; stepdaughter Vickie RAY and husband Frank, Hillsboro MO; 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and many friends. Services were held on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. At Bradford Funeral Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Arvel SCHWEIGHAUSER officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery at Summersville under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, July 23, 2003.
Wesley Joseph Faulkner - Son of Gilbert and Ola, Mae (Chandler) Faulkner was born March 15, 1915 at Kolar, Missouri, and passed away at his home in birch Tree on December 10, 1984. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Irene Reeves on June 24, 1939 and to this union eight children were born. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of the home, three daughters, Lillie Mae Gates, of Hartshorn, Alice Voyles, of Mountain View, and Wilma Harris, of Bremerton, Washington; three sons, Wesley E., of Birch Tree, Edward, of Mountain View, and Jerry, of Clarksville, Tennessee; 19 grandchildren, one great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents, three brothers, Clarence (Pug), Aaron and John, one sister, Janie, an infant son, Donald and another son, son, James Lee. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery.
BERNIECE LEONA NORRIS FEARS
- Born June 13, 1924 in Shannon Co MO to Enoch
Lafayette ‘Ean’ and Jewel L. BAILEY NORRIS. She passed away on Sept. 2, 1990.
She was united in marriage to Lilburn FEARS on April 9, 1942 and to this union
the following children were born: Richard E., Georgia Jewel, Fern Ella and Oscar
Ean FEARS. Berniece was preceded in death by her parents and two children, Oscar
E. and Nola Lee. She is survived by her children, Richard E. and Karen JOHNSTON
FEARS, George Jewel and Larry MAYBERRY, Fern Ella IPOCK and Oscar and Connie
NORRIS FEARS, and many other relatives and friends. A sweet, gracious lady has
passed on. She will be missed. Burial was in the Horner Cemetery in rural
Shannon County. Grandchildren: Ronald, Cindy, Donna Ordney, Hunter, Chance,
Bobby, Janet, David, Lisa, Leslie, and Gilbert. Sources for this
information: The Current Wave.
GEORGIA ‘IDA’ JOHNSTON FEARS – Born September 8, 1904 near Redford in Reynolds Co MO, the daughter of George W. and Sarah JOHNSTON. She passed away November 29, 1993 at Mountain View MO at the age of 89 years. She was united in marriage to John Marion FEARS on February 29, 1920, in Redford MO at the George JOHNSTON home. To this union two sons were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Marion in 1950; one son, George FEARS in 1988; five brothers; four sisters; and one great-granddaughter. She is survived by one son, Lilburn E. FEARS of Winona MO; one daughter-in-law, Thelma FEARS of Eminence MO; five sisters-in-law, Ruth and Audrey JOHNSTON, both of Joplin MO; May and Pearl FEARS, both of Ellington MO; and Jessie JOHNSTON of St. Louis MO; four grandchildren, Richard Eugene FEARS, Georgia Jewel MAYBERRY, Fern Ella IPOCK, and Oscar Ean FEARS; eleven great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. Ida was of the Baptist faith, and had attended churches in the Winona area. Funeral services were held December 2, 1993, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Jack HONEYCUTT officiating. Interment was in Horner Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
LILBURN EUGENE FEARS - Born November 28, 1922, at Owl’s Bend MO, the son of John Marion and Georgia Ida (JOHNSTON) FEARS. He departed this life on December 5, 1994, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield MO at the age of 72 years. On April 9, 1942, he was married to Berniece Leona NORRIS, and to this union four children were born. He is survived by his four children, Oscar FEARS and wife, Connie; Richard FEARS and wife, Karen; Georgia MAYBERRY and husband, Larry; Fern IPOCK and her companion, Ed DIXON; eleven grandchildren: Ronald, Donnie and Rodney FEARS; Cynthia (FEARS) RAY; Bobby, David and Leslie MAYBERRY; Lisa (MAYBERRY) BARRETT; Gilbert IPOCK; and Hunter and Chance FEARS; six great-grandchildren: Tiffiny and Joshua RAY; Brett HARDING; Jessica FEARS; Dustin MAYBERRY; and Jordan BARRETT; and a sister-in-law, Thelma FEARS. Lilburn taught classes at Horner School for a short period. He worked at White-Rogers in St. Louis MO for thirty-five years as a machinist. He farmed on Little Rocky Creek while working for White-Rogers, and then upon retirement he farmed full time. He was preceded in death by his wife Berniece in 1990; his father John in 1961; his mother Ida in 1993; an infant granddaughter, Janet Lynn MAYBERRY in 1966; and his brother Thomas in 1988. Lilburn was a kind and loving man who was a helpful and caring neighbor and friend. He was a wonderful role model for his children and all who knew him. He was raised at Owl’s Bend and enjoyed boating and swimming in the Current River during his childhood. He was a man of strong will and spirit, and his stamina was hard to surpass. He enjoyed work and was never idle, except occasionally, when he would stop work in the hay field and climb into his pickup truck, turn on the radio, and listen to his favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals. He was an example of the kind of man this world needs more of. As a son, husband, father and grandfather, he was the best. ‘DAD’ You were always something special to me, From the start you made me feel like family, Your kind spirit and sweet precious smile, The endurance you had to go that extra mile, I’ve never known a man with the grit you had, When I married your son, I was proud to call you Dad, You were such a wonderful provider for your family, A wonderful example for the whole world to see, In your family I’ve gotten to be for eighteen years, Because of a man like you, I’m so proud the share the name Fears. (With love and precious memories, a daughter-in-law, Connie) Funeral services were held December 7, 1994, at the Duncan Chapel in Winona with Rev. Jack Honeycutt officiating. Interment was in Horner Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
Joseph Raymond Feher - Born Feb. 20, 1945, in East St. Louis, Ill., the son of Joe and Mildred (Earlin) Feher. He departed this life on Sept. 9, 2009, in St. John’s St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, Mo., at the age of 64 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rosella Sue Feher; and mother-in-law, Marion J. Pierce. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jo Feher of Mountain View; three daughters, Julie Dawn (Feher) Martin and husband, Jeremy, of O’Fallon, Ill., Rachel Elizabeth Crews of Palatka, Fla., and Tammy Lynn Hinkley of Belleville, Ill.; sister, Judy Witte and husband, Fred, of Houston, Mo.; father-in-law, Otto H. Pierce, of Paragould, Ark.; six grand-children; one niece; and one nephew. Joseph was a graduate of O’Fallon Township High School in O’Fallon, Ill., and of Ozark Bible College in Joplin, Mo. After the death of his wife, Rosella, he was later united in marriage to Barbara Jo Pierce on Oct. 13, 1993 in Rector, Ark. Joseph was an ordained minister for more than 40 years and served in the Christian Church and Church of Christ. He was active as a volunteer fireman in Mulberry Grove, Illinois. He owned and operated Feher Family Restaurant for 10 years. He also worked as a school bus driver for several years, currently in the Mountain View-Birch Tree RIII school district. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Memorial services were Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in Winona Church of Christ, Winona, Mo., with Pastor Mike Steiner officiating. Additional memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Fireman’s Hall, Mulberry Grove, Ill. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Mo.
DELILAH FERGERSON - Mother of J. C. FERGERSON, of Blair's Creek, died on the Sep 19, 1895 at the residence of John PATTERSON in Shannon County, age 78 years. She was a member of the M. E. Church, south, for 50 years. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, October 3, 1895.
Denver RICHARD 'Dick' Ferguson - (Feb. 15, 1917 - Mar. 17, 2003) - Son of John and Synthia Ferguson, was married to Betty J. Johnson in 1939. He is survived by his wife Betty; a son, Dick R. Ferguson; a daughter, Elizabeth Fry; four granddaughters, Jennifer Ferguson, Cynthia Day, Roberta Ferguson, Sandra Kime; and two setp-grandchildren, Jason and Christina Fry; three great-grandchildren, Louis, B.J. Ferguson, and Allie Day. Preceding him in death were his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Surviving are Layard Ferguson, Jeano Douglas, Virginia Dickerson, Mauna Kemper. TEC 5 U S Army World War II. Burial at New Eminence Cemetery.
Layard Glenn 'Fergie' Ferguson - Born June 22, 1914 at Little Shawnee Creek in Shannon County, MO, the son of John B. Ferguson and Syntha Hart Ferguson. He passed away June 4, 2007 peacefully at his home in Winona, MO at the age of 92 years. He was united in marriage to his companion of many years, Mary Lee Kempter, on May 7, 2003 at Ash Flat, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents; his five brothers, Veros Ferguson, Loris Ferguson, Euel Ferguson, Denver Ferguson, Shannon Ferguson and four sisters, Georgia Porkorny, Dixie Janke, Jeano Douglas and Virginia Dickerson. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Ferguson, of Winona; one son, Dennis Ferguson and wife, Senora, of Rifle, CO; two daughters, Sonya Vassells and husband, Larry, of Glendale, AZ and Lyda Georgia Manning of Marion, IL; one sister, Mana Kempfer of Arnold, MO; two step daughters, Bonnie Jo Derryberry and husband, Daniel, of Winona, MO; Deborah Clement and husband, Richard, of Toms River, NJ and one stepson, Daryle Newsome Sr. and wife, Christine, of Winona, MO; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Fergie graduated from Eminence High School and later attended one year of Bible College. He served in the United States Navy as a Seabee where he did deep sea diving. Fergie worked as a supervisor for Singer Sewing Machine Company for over 35 years until he retired. During his career at Singer, he was awarded Top Salesman, and he enjoyed traveling on the many trips he was awarded. His greatest enjoyment was 'trading'. Everyone knew he enjoyed this hobby of trading everything from horses to cars. He would tell people he would trade anything but his dogs and his wife. His favorite reply when asked the cost of something was 'Whatever is fair'. In fact, his family had a jacket made for him with that expression. Fergie was a 50 year Mason and belonged to the Eminence Masonic Lodge 607. He attended the House of Prayer Church in Winona, MO. Graveside Memorial Services were held Friday, June 8, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Bethany Chapel Cemetery in Eminence, MO with Bro. Archie Taylor officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.
LEBERN J. FERGUSON - Born March 1, 1918 the son of Frank and Vada Smith Ferguson and passed away Monday, July 3, 1989 at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, MO at the age of 71. He was united in marriage to Gladys Plank on December 3, 1938. She passed away on April 16, 1943. He then married Norma Lee Prose on October 19, 1946 and to this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ernest; and one sister; Lee Maurer. He is survived by one son, John Ferguson of St. Louis; two daughters, Nancy Ferguson and Melissa Burch, both of St. Louis; one brother, Dean of St. Louis; two sisters, Hazel Wishert and Bonita McEneny, both of Salem, MO; two granddaughters, Sarah Ann and Jessica Lenore Burch; and a dear friend, Rose Murphy. Lebern moved from Eminence to St. Louis at an early age and later worked as a decorative metal polisher most of his working life. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy in the South Pacific. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Friday, July 7, 1989 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Rodney Brown officiating. Burial was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.
ROY THEODORE FERGUSON - (23 Jan 1920 - 07 Mar 2003) Roy Theodore Ferguson was born Jan, 23, 1920 to Joshua and Etta (Randolph) Ferguson. He died at St. Francis Hospital on March 7, 2003, at the age of 83 years and 43 days. He was united in marriage to Jewell Williams on Feb. 23, 1940. Two children were born to this union. Roy is preceded in death by his wife, Jewell, his parents, one brother, Alfred Ferguson, and three infants. He is survived by one son, Tracy Ferguson and his wife, Jennifer; one daughter, Teresa Ferguson; two grandsons, Nathan Earl and Joshua Bailey Ferguson, all of Eminence, Mo. Also surviving Roy is his special friend, Vivian Ward. In Roy’s earlier years, he and Jewell owned and operated a store in Blair Creek and also in Brushy Creek. Later moving to Eminence, they owned and operated Ward’s Store and also the Riverside Hotel. Roy sold cars, insurance, drove a truck over the road, was a bondsman and helped many people in need. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Roy gave his heart to Jesus and was saved; as his health worsened, his prayer was for Jesus to take him home. Roy will be remembered by his smile and companionship. His family and friends will sadly miss him, but their comfort lies in knowing they will meet him again one day. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 10, 2003, at 1 p.m. in Duncan Funeral Chapel with Jerry Orf officiating, Interment will be in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.
JAMES 'JIM' FICKER
- Born October 29, 1929
to Clarence and Mabel (George) Ficker in Eminence, MO. He departed this life
July 20, 2005 in the home at the age of 75 years, 8 months, 22 days. Jim was
united in marriage to Ruby Maxine Dreasler at Salem, MO on January 30, 1954. Jim
is survived by one son, Jack Ficker and wife, Mary, of Jadwin, MO; one daughter,
Mackie Mitchell and husband, Jim, of St. Louis, MO; brother, Richard Ficker, and
wife, Phyllis; brother, William Shastie; sister, Bobbie Barnes, all of Granite
City, IL; Betty Evline, Juanita Calve, Francis Hudson, and Norma Jean Dain; five
grandchildren; Emily Ficker, Gregory Ficker, and special friend Annette "Nettie"
Louise Walker; sister-in-laws, Lucille Jaster, Deloris Pierce, Connie Holland
and husband, Dane, all of Eminence, MO; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is
preceded in death by this wife, Maxine Ficker; his father, Clarence; and
step-mother, Virginia; his mother, Mabel; one brother, Edward Ficker;
father-in-law, James Dreasler and mother-in-law, Ethel Dreasler; two
brothers-in-law, Robert Jaster and Richard Pierce. Jim was baptized February 23,
1941 at the West Eminence Church in Eminence, MO by Rev. E.T. Sechler.
(Christian Church). After graduating Eminence High School, Jim joined the Army
502 Infantry; 101st Airborne Division. After the military, Jim worked for
American Car and Foundry in Madison, IL, then went on to work for Granite City
Steel in Granite City, IL; Booth Cold Storage in St. Louis, MO; Reary's Service
Station in Eminence, MO; Spurgin Construction in Eminence, MO; Commissary for
Bales Boating in Eminence, MO; and purchased the Dairy Isle in Eminence, MO. Jim
enjoyed his grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, helping others,
hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. He loved bluegrass music, and
bluegrass festivals, and was a member of the V.F.W. and the Christian Church. He
also enjoyed playing jokes on people. He will be missed by all who knew and
loved him. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the Duncan
Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO. Officiating was Lloyd Welch. Burial took place
at the New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of the Duncan
Funeral Home.
MARY MAGDALENE ATCHISON FISHER - Age 94, of Eminence, was born on October 18, 1900 to George Washington and Permelia Ann (LeGrande) Conley and passed away on October 6, 1995 at Springfield. Mary was first united in marriage to William Richard Atchison in 1920,and from that union seven sons and two daughters were born. She was later united in marriage with Orley Fisher. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; one son, Kenneth; one daughter, Shannon; three brothers; four sisters; three step-sons; one step-daughter; four grandsons; and one granddaughter. She is survived by six sons, Eual Atchison of Eminence, MO; Lee Atchison of Mountain View, MO; Floyd Atchison of Las Vega, NV; George Atchison of St. James, MO; Emott Atchison of Eminence, MO; and Vernon Atchison of Bridgeton, MO; two daughters, Shirley Conner of Eminence, MO; and Mary Lou Coughlin of Pueblo, CO; one brother, Henry Conley of Overland, MO; and one step-son, Lawrence Atchison of Salem, MO; 28 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Mary Fisher was a member of the West Eminence Christian Church and attended while her health permitted. Funeral services for Mary Fisher were held Monday, October 9, 1995 at 1 pm at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, Missouri with John Atchison officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery at Eminence under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home.
DAVID 'PAUL' FISHER was born April 28, 1937 at Thomasville, MO the son of William Fisher and Mary (Denning) Fisher. He passed away May 2, 2015 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 78 years. Paul was united in marriage to Ellen June Voyles on September 11, 1956 at Van Buren, MO and to this union four children were born. Paul was preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Fisher; four brothers Henry Fisher, Frank Fisher, Jess Fisher, and Herman Fisher; and three sisters Minnie Fisher, Irene Fisher, and Rosalie Vermillion. Paul is survived by his wife Ellen Fisher of Winona, MO; two sons Gary Fisher and wife Kerry of Winona, MO, William Paul “Bill” Fisher and wife Angie of Winona, MO; two daughters Brenda Chaney and husband Danny of Birch Tree, MO and Linda Youngblood and husband Hank of Winona, MO; one sister Ruby French of Poplar Bluff, MO; one brother Bob Fisher and wife Linda of Winona, MO; 14 grandchildren Brian Chaney, Sarah Chaney, Larry Cowen, Savanna Neal, Jeremy Fisher, Brandy Fisher, Sasha Young, Tiffany Fisher, Keesha Fisher, Jarin Paul Fisher, Christina Wallace, Erica Gunnison, William Ryan Fisher, and Austin Fisher; 16 great grandchildren Bethanie Chaney, Kiley Cowen, Bryer Cowen, Skyler Fisher, Leium Fisher, Bayleigh Perkins, Bryleigh Perkins, Zahra Young, Kadence Young, Ashton Young, Kinley Young, Brayden Jungferman, Gage Cochran, Ryleigh Fisher, Paysen Fisher and William Keaton Fisher; and a host of other family and friends. Paul lived in the Winona area most of his life. He began working at an early age, and worked at area sawmills. He worked for Paramount Cap Factory in Winona, MO for many years before he retired. After retirement, Paul enjoyed working with the Green Thumb Program through the Forestry Service. Paul enjoyed spending time listening to the scanner and talking on the CB, where he was known as the “Red Bird.” He enjoyed spending time with his dogs Rascal, and his favorite, Candy. In earlier years, Paul enjoyed fishing and squirrel hunting with his family and friends. Paul enjoyed playing cards, and always looked forward to a good game of Poker. He enjoyed going to the area farmers markets and visiting with everyone. Paul enjoyed playing horseshoes with friends and family. Many remember Paul for his talent playing the harmonica. His family and friends loved to listen to him. Paul and Ellen shared 58 years together, and he visited Ellen almost every day for the past three years she has been in a nursing home. Paul was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 1PM - 3PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 3PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO. Interment will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona, MO
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SHIRLEY FLETCHER - Age 83, of Birch Tree, MO, departed this life on March 28, 2013 at Willow Care Nursing Home, Willow Springs, Missouri. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 19, 1929, to parents, Floyd and Viola Fletcher. She spent the first eighteen years of her life at Houghton Lake, graduating from Houghton Lake High School in 1948. Shirley accepted Christ as her Savior in August, 1944, was baptized and joined the Houghton Lake Bible Church, where her mother was a charter member. After graduating from high school, she went to Detroit and attended the Detroit Bible Institute, graduating in 1952. In Shirley's growing up years, Ruth Allen played an important part as a Spiritual Mentor. When Ruth and her folks moved to Missouri in 1949, they were missed. When Shirley graduated, Ruth asked if she would come and work with her in Missouri. After much prayer and soul searching, she felt the Lord leading in this direction. So, in June, 1952, Shirley joined Ruth in the work. They taught Bible School in many rural communities, helped at Hammond's Mill Bible Camp for over 60 years, taught Sunday School, and visited many rural schools giving a Bible Story to many children who never attended Sunday School. They also taught several Women's Bible Classes. They gave many hours volunteering in nursing homes, and gave the Word to many residents. Shirley was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Southfield, Michigan and an associate member of Pilgrim Rest Community Church in Mountain View. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and Ruth, eight aunts and uncles and a number of cousins. Funeral services were held at 10 AM Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View with Pastors Richard Cadanau and Edwin Woolsey officiating. Interment will be in Oak Forest Cemetery, Birch Tree.
EMMA DAWN GARRETT FORD FOSTER - (7 Jul 1944 - 1 Mar 2015) Emma Dawn Foster was born July 7, 1944 at Winona, MO the daughter of Torby Garrett and Irene (Melton) Garrett. She passed away March 1, 2015 at her daughter Regina’s home in Winona, MO at the age of 70 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Torby Garrett and Irene Stephens, one sister Paula Edison, and one granddaughter Lisa Kivett. She is survived by two sons Allen Ford, Jr. of Winona, MO and Wayne Foster of Winona, MO; three daughters Marsha Breechene of Springfield, MO, Regina Voyles and husband Gregg of Winona, MO, and Lisa Norris of Winona, MO; ten grandchildren Tiffany Ann Martinez and husband Mark of Greely, CO, Christopher Allen Ford of Colorado Springs, CO, Shelby Dawn Herring and husband Michael of Colorado Springs, CO, Kayla Marie Ford of Colorado Springs, CO, Randall Scott Ford of Springfield, MO, Frank Ford of Springfield, MO, Alicia Ford of Springfield, MO, Jonathan Wayne Foster of Winona, MO, Justin Foster of Winona, MO and Misty Prewett and Mike Jacobs of Winona, MO; fifteen great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Emma lived most of her life in the Winona, MO area. She worked for several years at the boat factory in Poplar Bluff, MO and later worked as a lead miner at the Ozarks Lead Mines in Ellington, MO. Emma moved to Gretna, Louisiana where she worked at her sister’s real estate business selling real estate. When Emma moved back to Missouri, she began working for the Missouri Highway Department for several years. Emma’s last occupation was working as an over the road, cross country truck driver. She drove for US Express, Rising Phoenix, and Martin Transport. Emma enjoyed working in her vegetable garden and growing her roses. She loved growing herbs in her garden and taught her children how to grow and use the various herbs. Emma was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial Services will be scheduled and held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO. Rev. Henry Elvis 'Hank' Foster - Son of the late Henry and Mabel (Payton) Foster, was born June 18, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas and departed this life September 15, 2008 in the Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He had attained the age of seventy-five years, two months and twenty-seven days. Rev. Hank and his wife, Barbara, resided on their farm in Birch Tree. He was formerly of Springfield, MO. He served as Pastor of the United Methodist Church in Van Buren since 2001. Rev. Hank worked in the Ministry for most of his life, and served as Pastor in numerous churches including St. Clair, Hermitage, Victoria, Mapaville, Moberly, Bloomfield and Springfield in Missouri, and in Bremen, Georgia. He was also a former branch manager at the Social Security Office in Union, MO, retiring after 21 years of service. Wherever Rev. Hank lived or worked, he was always involved in that community and its people. He was a member and Past President of the Van Buren Rotary and a Rotarian of the truest kind; he fostered the idea of service as a basis of worthy enterprise, insisted on high ethical standards in business and professions, and dignified each person’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society. Rev. Hank was President of the Van Buren Ministerial Alliance, served on the Van Buren Nutrition Center Board, member and Past President of the Birch Tree Chamber of Commerce and numerous other worthy activities that helped improve the quality of life in his community. He enjoyed working on his farm and tending his cattle, so much so that he had named each of them. He also enjoyed Cardinal Baseball and attending auctions, but he especially loved spending time with his grandkids. In October of 1950, he married Avis Hendrix. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jackie Foster and one son, Louis Lindley. On April 28, 1976, he was united in marriage to Barbara Moger. She survives of Birch Tree, MO. He is also survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Hank and Kay Foster, Jr. of Fouke, AR, Robert and Lisa Lindley of Las Vegas, NV, John and Christine Lindley of St. Clair and Steve and Heather Foster of Dexter; five daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Elbert Gee of Birch Tree, Gwen and Bob Bain of Fort Worth, TX, Shar and Bob Henry of Springfield, Linda Johnston and fiancé, Todd Sturgeon, of Van Buren, and Gaylyn and Mike Spanhanks of Fouke, AR; twenty-four grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Visitation was 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, MO. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Robert Moger officiating, assisted by Rev. David Norbury, Rev. Jack Ketcher and Rev. David Fowler. Music was provided by Van Buren Community Choir, United Methodist Church Choir and Family Members. Pallbearers were his grandsons. Burial was in Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO. Please make memorial donations to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1120, Van Buren, MO 63965.
MARY LOU PROVOW FOSTER
- (21 Mar 1929 - 14 Jan 2013) Mary Lou Provow
Foster, 83, of Teresita, passed away January 14, 2013. Mary Lou
was born March 21, 1929 at
Teresita, Mo. to Stanley and Helen Gould Provow. She graduated
from Birch Tree High School and attended SMS. She taught at
Montier and Chapel Hill Schools. Mary Lou was united in marriage
to George Foster December 19, 1948. At this time they moved into
the farm house that she continued to live in until just a few
months prior to her death. She and George were very passionate
farmers, putting in many long hours caring for the land and
animals. Many times the living room was shared with farm animals
that needed extra warmth and care. She would get up several
times during the night to bottle feed a weak animal. Mary
Lou was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Bill, one
grandson, Ben McClellan, and one great-grandson, Levi Foster,
one sister Marjorie, and her parents. She is survived by four
daughters Alice (Larry) Hoffman of Billings, MO; Mary Kay
(Frankie) Renshaw; Linda McClellan; Carol (Mike) Dow; one son
David (Ellen) Foster ; and daughter-in-law Lacreta; all of Birch
Tree, MO. 15 grandchildren, one step-grandson, 25 great
grandchildren with one due in May, and several step-great
grandchildren. Also survived by two sisters, Betty Lee Doine,
Hilmar, CA; Ruth (Ron) Spargo, Ozark; and one brother Paul
(Lola) Provow, Fredericktown, MO; two brothers-in-law Ernest
(Sue) Foster, Mtn. View, MO, Leslie (Earlene) Foster, Rolla, MO;
sister-in-law Mattie Burks, Wright City, MO and numerous other
relatives and friends. Mary Lou began her relationship with her
Lord in early childhood. She was a lifelong, faithful member of
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where she held many
positions and attended regularly until her death. She would tell
that she started attending when she was three weeks old and was
there the last Sunday of her life.
Virginia Faye Cloninger Foster - Age 81 years, of Jefferson City, MO, went home to meet her Lord on Monday, October 30, 2006. She was born December 21, 1924 at Hartshorn, MO, the daughter of James Cleveland and Laura Ann (Derryberry) Cloninger, both deceased. She was united in marriage on August 3, 1947, in Hartshorn, MO to Charles G. Foster, who survives of the home. She was a graduate of Summersville High School, Summersville, MO. She attended Missouri State University and graduated from Lincoln University in 1963. Mrs. Foster was an elementary school teacher. She taught in the elementary schools in Texas County, MO, Neosho, MO, Weaubleau, MO, and East Elementary School, Jefferson City, MO, retiring in 1982. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and took them on many camping trips. She was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association, The Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, the Missouri Retired Teachers Association, and the Cole County Retired Teachers Association. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, where she taught Sunday School classes and training classes. She served on several committees of the church. She accepted Christ as her Savior in early years and was a life-long committed Christian in every community in which she lived. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, James W. Foster and his wife, Karla, and Gene D. Foster and his wife, Teresa. Both families reside in Jefferson City; one sister, Mary Lee Goodin, of Summersville, MO; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. William Homer Cloninger and George Oliver Cloninger; three sisters, Ruby Bolton, Gertrude Connolly, and Jeanetta Mae Goodin. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Doyle Sager and Dr. Thomas W. Nelson officiating. Graveside services and interment was at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church Building for Tomorrow Fund, 301 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101, or to the Community Hospices of America, 1005 Northeast Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Buescher Memorial Home.
William Stanley 'Bill' Foster - Born January 31, 1950 in Teresita, Missouri, the son of George Albert and Mary Lou (Provow) Foster. He departed this life on January 27, 2012 at his home in Teresita, Missouri at the age of 61 years. Bill was united in marriage to Lacreta May Reeves on May 24, 1969 in Mountain View, Missouri. To this union three children were born, Lucretia, Stanley, and Diane. Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernie and Minnie Foster and Stanley and Helen Provow; father, George Foster; a nephew, Ben McClellan; and a grandchild, Levi Foster. Survivors include his wife, Lacreta, of the home; children, Lucretia Weng and husband, Joe, Fort Collins, CO, Stanley Foster and wife, Suwaba, Peace Valley, MO, and Diane Curtis and husband, Mike, Birch Tree, MO; his mother, Mary Lou Foster, Birch Tree; grandchildren, Cody and ShyAnne Weng, Cordale and Gabe Foster, and Harley and Tabitha Curtis; siblings, Alice Hoffman and husband, Larry, Republic, MO, David Foster and and wife, Ellen, Birch Tree, Mary Kaye Renshaw and husband, Frankie, of Birch Tree, Linda McClellan of Birch Tree, and Carol Dow and husband, Mike, Birch Tree. Bill was a farmer and a logger. He had worked for Rick Roberts for 32 years. Bill was saved at an early age. He was a member of Mountain View Christian Church. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He loved his grandchildren dearly. He loved his horses, hunting, and life. He had many friends and will be greatly missed. The memory of his laugh will be cherished.
ELDON RAY FOULK - Born May 11, 1926, in Smithfield IL, the son of Lester FOULK and Alta Belle (FRAMPTON) FOULK. He went to be with his Savior on May 16, 1995, at his home. On July 17, 1944, he was united in marriage to Myrtle Marie CALHOUN. To this union five children were born: Sharon Marie THOMAS, Marlana Rose DEFIORE, and Lester Eldon FOULK, all of Birch Tree MO; David Lynn FOULK of Florissant MO; and Jean Anne ASBERRY of West Plains MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Leslie and Donald FOULK, and one sister, Julia HOWARTER. Eldon leave his wife, Myrtle, of the home in Birch Tree MO; his five children and their spouses: Sharon and Donald THOMAS, Sr., Marlana and Louis DEFIORE; Lester and Kimberly (YOUNT) FOULK; David and Pamela (SEATON) FOULK; and Jean and James ASBERRY; twelve grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, and five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russell FOULK of Macomb IL; and Ralph FOULK of Laura IL; and three sisters, Evelyn MITCHELL and Daisy HAGGERTY, both of Ellisville IL; and Edna FORD of Smithfield IL. After graduation from the Cuba Community High School, Eldon was inducted into the United States Army, taking his basic training at Camp Roberts, CA. He was sent to the Pacific Theatre and fought on Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines with the renowned 637th Tank Destroyer Battalion. After his unit was demobilized he was sent with the first occupational troops to Japan. After his military service, Eldon farmed first in Illinois and then in Birch Tree MO. Eldon was a life-long Christian and faithful attendant at the Birch Tree First United Methodist Church. His loving family and his church family supported him during his final illness. Funeral services were held May 18, 1995, at the First United Methodist Church in Birch Tree, with Rev. Otto FOUST officiating. Interment was in the Montier Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
HAROLD D. 'PETE' FOUNTAIN - (Oct. 16, 1916 – June 19, 2002) – In Memory - I bet you're singing with the angels right now, Harold. Perhaps you're admiring the never-ending sunrise coming up over the crystal sea, or taking in the grandeur of mansions as far as the eye can see. Maybe you're talking to Saint Peter about what it was like to walk with Jesus and see miracles every day, or you might be asking Mary how it felt to be the mother of Jesus and get to watch him play. But most of all Harold, when I picture you in Heaven, I think you're just sitting, smiling at Jesus. You're thanking Him for being faithful and praying that someday all your family and friends will accept Him into their hearts so they can join you in this wonderful place.– Deeply missed by Bertha, Mary, Jimmy, David, Emily and Austin , and many other friends. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, June 18, 2003.
Bertha Rose McBride Fountain - Born February 3, 1939 at Perryville, MO the daughter of Harold McBride and Mary Rose (Broadfoot) McBride. She passed away November 27, 2009 at Marble Hill, MO at the age of 70 years. She was united in marriage to Harold Fountain on August 17, 1963 and to this union four children were born. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Mary McBride; husband Harold Fountain; one brother Jr. McBride; and three sisters Opal, Francis and Maxine. She is survived by her two sons Wesley Earl Fountain and wife Loretta of McMinnville, TN and David Fountain and wife Emily of Marble Hill, MO; two daughters Betty Ann Sanderson and husband James of Estille Springs, TN and Mary Rose Evans and husband James of Marble Hill, MO; one brother Loyd McBride and wife Gladys of AL; five sisters Mae Bradshaw of Birch Tree, MO, Anna Sue Hutchinson of Jefferson City, MO, Audrey Griffith of West Plains, MO, Lorene Hoyle and husband Harold of Kinsley, KS and Elnore 'Nona' Enlow of Ava, MO; five grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Bertha loved to grow vegetables in her garden. She enjoyed eating watermelon. Bertha loved to sew and had done a lot of quilt making. She enjoyed taking care of her animals and loved to go no matter where it was. Most of all, she loved her family and children very much. Even though she was hearing impaired, nothing held her back when something was going on, she was there to help. She was loved by everyone and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services were held Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO with Bro. Alan Martin officiating under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes, LLC of Winona, MO.
MILDRED FERN BRAWLEY HOWELL FOUST – Born May 15, 1927, the daughter of James Walter BRAWLEY and Maggie (BUCKNER) BRAWLEY; she died February 1, 1994 in her home in Winona, MO, at the age of 66 years. She married Charles Chester HOWELL and to this union two sons were born, Chester Lavern ‘Chet’, and Vernon. She married Otto FOUST at Troy, IL on August 4, 1974. Her parents, five brothers, one sister and one grandson preceded her in death. Mildred is survived by her husband, Otto of the home in Winona; two sons, Chester and Vernon HOWELL, both of Winona; one brother, Lee BRAWLEY, Winona; five sisters, Etta WEST, Willow Springs, MO, Viola BARNES, Birch Tree, Mo, Bernice LAY, Elsie LABRIER and Ruth SEAMAN, all of Winona; three stepchildren, Cheryl BUEBER, Dalhart, TX; Thomas Lee FOUST, O’Fallon, IL and Gayla CAULDWELL of Florida; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Berea Mennonite Church in Birch Tree, MO and a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary of Winona. Funeral services were held February 3, 1994 at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Reverend Maynard YODER officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Doris Lucille Cantrell Fowler - Age 83, Washington Franklin Co MO - Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Fowler died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. She is survived by two sons, Steve Jennings, Washington, and David Jennings, Kent WA; three brothers, Vernon Cantrell and wife Betty, Houston MO., Larry Cantrell, Imperial MO, and Dave Cantrell and wife Ruth, Sparks NV; two sisters, Pat Zoellner and husband Kent, Barnhart MO, and Glenda Meyers and friend Tom Gleason, Muskegon MI; one granddaughter, Jennifer Marie Jennings and husband Gabe Penfield, Oakland CA; one sister-in-law, Ginger Cantrell, Tallahassee FL; three daughters-in-law, Marilyn Romines, Jackie Middlecamp and Joan Jennings; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. The family was served by Oltmann Funeral Home, Washington MO.
Floyd M. Fox - Born August 20, 1934 at Fremont, MO to Edgar and Sinia (Short) Fox. Floyd departed this life on March 4, 2009 at his home in Winona, MO. Floyd attained the age of 74 years, 7 months, and 16 days. Floyd attended school in Reynolds County. He was a cabinet maker by trade and spent most of his working years in Kansas City and St. Louis. In 1960 Floyd married Gracie Rector at Ellington, MO. They were together 48 years and to this union three sons were born. Floyd is survived by his wife Gracie of the home; three sons John Fox and wife Cindy of Winona, MO; Jerry Fox and wife Jeanette of Poplar Bluff, MO and James Fox of Springfield, MO; seven grandchildren Jerrilee Fox of Olathe, KS, Jessica Fox of Olathe, KS, Michael Fox of Winona, MO, Tony Fox of Sheraton, WY, Logan Fox of Winona, MO, Ryan Fox of Cheyenne, WY, Athena Fox of Winona, MO; five great grandchildren Jadra Atkins of Winona, MO, Brooklyn, Camron, Brooklyn and Roberson; one brother James Fox and wife Kay of Edgerton, KS; one sister Thelma Kozak of Overland Park, KS; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Evelyn Vinson and Ileen Van Leburg. Floyd will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Friday, March 06, 2009 at the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church in Winona, MO with Rev. Dorothy Brooks officiating. Interment was in Pinelawn Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.
GEORGE
LLOYD FRANCIS – Born
December 12, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri to George Hassell Francis and Frances
(Peterman) Francis. He passed away Sunday, June 18, 2006 at Birch Tree, Missouri
at the age of 64 years. George was preceded in death by his parents. He is
survived by his three children Melissa Reike of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin;
Jason Boullion of San Francisco, California and Casey Bridges of Baton Rouge,
Louisiana; one sister Virginia Russell of Denham Springs, Louisiana; and a host
of nieces, nephews and cousins. George will be sadly missed by all who knew and
loved him. Arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of
Birch Tree, Missouri. [Courtesy of
The Current Wave.]
Helen Marie Wright Frazier - Born on July 7, 1931 in Summersville, MO to the late Hubert and Eunice (Ross) Wright. She departed this life on July 23, 2005 at the age of 74. She was a member of Eminence First Baptist Church. She was a hard worker, a caring wife, a devoted mother, and a very loving Granny. She was not a complainer; she believed in pulling her weight, and wouldn't ask you to do something she wasn't willing to do herself. Her home and heart were always open to anyone in need. Helen has touched so many people in her lifetime, and was a blessing to all. "We" were blessed! She had a whirlwind 2 week courtship with Owen Ray Frazier. The were united in marriage February 17, 1950, which lasted 46 years, up until his death in December, 1996. To this union five children were born: Stanley Ray, Radley Owen, Carl Wright, Emily Renee, and Gregory Owen. Enhancing their family were twelve grandchildren, Matt, Mark, James, Jason, Emily, Michael, Ryan, Scott, Jamie, Dianna, Ross, and Jake. She lost her mother at the age of sixteen. She then moved in with her aunt, uncle, and cousins, the Wes and Beulah Bock-man family. She endured many more losses in her life; her dad, her brother, her sister, her step-mother, her step-sister, her step-brother, many special aunts and uncles, an infant child, and her husband. She enjoyed cooking to the fullest and has prepared thousands of meals in her lifetime. Not only family meals, but school lunches, flipped many a burger at Frazier's Drive-In and Cafe, and made tons of pies. Her greatest joy was cooking at the Cross Country Trail Ride and making sure the pounds and pounds of food had flavor and were prepared Helen's way. Her pastimes included playing bingo, antiquing, watching the Cardinals, playing cards and resting her eyes. Her laughter can still be heard from the jokes and pranks played on family and friends. Helen is survived by her four children and their spouses, Stanley and Patty Frazier of Branson, MO; C.W. and Sara Frazier of Roy, UT; Renee and Greg Rowden of Eminence, MO; Greg and Sheri Frazier of Bethalto, IL; twelve grandchildren and an uncle, Charles (Buster) Wright of Eminence, MO. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Rev. Alan Stringer officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.
JAMES
MARELL ‘BUD’ FRAZIER, JR.
- Son of the late James Martell ‘Mart’ and Grace Rosella (HOLT) FRAZIER was born
March 23, 1940 in Van Buren MO, and departed this life on February 25, 2006 at
Cox South Medical Center in Springfield MO. He had attained the age of sixty
five years, eleven months, two days. Although a resident of Springfield MO for
the past several years, Bud lived most of his life in the Van Buren area. He was
a 1958 graduate of the Carter Co R-I High School and continued his education in
his insurance career, having received the professional designation of Charter
Life Underwriter and Charter Financial Consultant from the American College in
Bryn Mawr PA. He entered the U. S. Army in 1962 and was honorably discharged in
1968, having served two years of active duty and four years in the Army
Reserves. He was an insurance agent with the Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance
Company for twenty three years before a stroke forced early retirement in 1995.
While with Farm Bureau he held the positions of Career Agent, Agency Manager,
and was the Regional Sales Manager for the Southwest Quarter at the time of his
retirement. Bud was a member of the First Baptist Church in Van Buren MO. He
served on the Carter County R-I Board of Education for nine years, in the
positions of Treasurer and Board President. He also served as Van Buren City
Collector and City Clerk in the early 1970s. He was preceded in death by his
previous wife, Donna (GOSSETT) FRAZIER; parents Mart and Grace FRAZIER, and
three infant siblings. On March 9, 1989 he was united in marriage to Joyce Ann
(WALLACE) BARNES. She survives of the home. He is also survived by two sons,
Troy A. FRAZIER, Springfield MO, and Donald Joe BARNES, Jr., Wagoner OK; two
daughters, Jodi SHAW, Sagamore Hills OH, and Holly SHAVER, Ozark MO; one
brother, Don FRAZIER, Van Buren MO; one sister, Illa COOK, Poplar Bluff MO; nine
grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
Visitation was Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren
MO. The funeral was held on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the
McSpadden Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ross MARSHALL officiating. Burial was at the
Van Buren City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Van
Buren Community Center. Sources for this information: The Current Wave, March
8, 2006.
PAULINE AVA JULIAN FREEMAN - We said good-bye to a dear friend on March 27, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital in Mt. View: Pauline Ava (JULIAN) FREEMAN passed away. She could not stay with us any longer, although we selfishly tried to keep her. Pauline's parents were Elizabeth Ann (CORBET) JULIAN and Charles Harvey JULIAN. Her only sister was Ella Mae JULIAN. Pauline was born at Gallaway, MO in Green County on October 14, 1910. When Pauline was three and a half and Mae just two, these little girls lost their dear mother. Before passing, Elizabeth had Charlie promise to raise their little girls up in Christ. This promise was kept. Pauline and Mae had two aunts that were very special to them: Aunt Susy BOLIN and Aunt Ella ALLISON, who were Charlie's sisters. (Actually, Susy was a cousin, daughter of Ella (JULIAN) ALLISON, who was sister to Charlie.) {Note by NMS} They were always willing to teach them, hand out hugs and give lots of encouragement. This helped make Pauline the wonderful wife, home-maker and friend she became. When Pauline was working at a restaurant on Main Street in Eminence, a nice young man by the name of John FREEMAN would come in every day and tease her. She would blush very easily and John loved that. He found he also loved Pauline. They were married in West Eminence on February 3, 1934 by the Rev. George Fry. World War ll came along and John was drafted into the service. While he was stateside, Pauline was with him. The year 1945 found them in Oklahoma. From there, at war's end, they came back home to Eminence where John became a member of the Postal Service and eventually became Postmaster General. Pauline took great pride in her home, loving to cook and feed family and friends. Gardening was a special love for both of them, roses were their favorites. Aside from their homes and yard, they loved to fish. Pauline would fill a thermos bottle with coffee, grab some crackers and Vienna sausages, the fishing poles and tackle box, and head for the 'hole in the wall' on Jack's Fork River with John, where they would spend the day, basking in the sun, looking forward to the day when John would retire and they could do this every day. When Pauline would tell this, she would smile real big because this did not happen when John retired. They found more and more things to do in their garden and in their home, with less and less time for the river. Pauline liked to travel, she said, as long as she could be in her own bed at night. Pauline and John had 54 wonderful years together, we should all be so lucky. John passed away (from cancer) on January 3, 1988 but he was forever in Pauline's heart. Pauline was a kind and giving woman. She loved her family, friends, community and church. A member of 'Young At Hearts', she looked forward to every Wednesday's get together. Pauline was truly a lady. We will miss her very much. Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday, March 30, 2002 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, with Rev. James Doyle officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. Sources for this information: Family Files. Submitted by: Norma (Myers) Stevenson . Date: Mon Dec 31 12:57:36 2007.
Bertha Rosenburg Callahan French
- Born April 23, 1900 at Licking, MO the daughter of William and Betty Lane
Rosenburg and departed this life on November 15, 1990 at Birch View Nursing
Center in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 90 years. She was united in marriage to
Homer Preston Joseph French in Shannon County, MO and to this union thirteen
children were born. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Homer
on Dec. 28, 1943; five sons; four daughters; one great grandson; one brother and
one twin sister. She is survived by four daughters; Marline Edwards and Violet
Patterson, both of Birch Tree, MO, Jean Hopkins of Laramie, Wyoming; two
sisters, Nettie Farnum of the state of Oregon and Nancy McKinney of West Plains,
MO; 18 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Bertha attended the Church of God of Prophecy until her health failed. Funeral
services were held Monday, November 19, 1990 at 10 am at the Church of God of
Prophecy in Birch Tree with Rev. Calvin Jones officiating. Interment as in
Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Teresita under the direction of the Duncan Funeral
Home of Birch Tree.
Orville Lee French - Age 51 of Rolla died January 16, 2009. He was born june 14, 1957 in Van Buren, Mo., to Orville and Sadie French. He served in the national Guard, #1438 AFBR in Rolla, for 15 years, from July 26, 1977, until April 15, 1992. He married Toni Ellen Yeggy on Dec. 25, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Toni, of the home; sons Daniel Lee French of Rolla, Orville Lee French, Jr. and wife Lisa, of Chesterfield, MO, and Matthew John Yeggy stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS; one daughter, Mary Jo French of Rolla; grandchildren Calab and Ethan Yeggy of Derby, KS, Mason and Lana French of Chesterfield, MO; sisters Kay Page and Radean Harden of Muskogee, OK, Clantha Lawson of Jenks, OK, Dorthea Nix of Sand Springs, OK, Joyce Cobbs of Sikeston,MO and Joanne Walker of Campbell, MO; Brothers Leroy Callahan of Sand Springs, OK, William Dale Callahan of Campbell, MO, and Bobby Reeves of Gillespie, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents Homer and Bertha French. Services are pending, but will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in St. Louis.
Preston French - Son of Darrrell and Kelly French, age 15, died Nov. 28, 2005 at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms San Bernardino Co CA. Brother of Lendsey French. Grandson of Bertha & Homer French. Burial at Berea-Mennonite Cemetery at Birch Tree.
Bernard James Friel - Born September 16, 1941 in Glasgow, Scotland to Joseph and Rose Ellen Doyle Friel and passed away at his home in Phoenix, Arizona due to lingering health problems making his age 68 years. Upon his arrival in the United States he served in the United States Army from October 17, 1968 to December 23, 1971 then serving in the Army Reserves until October 16, 1974. He worked as a draftsman in the construction industry. Many in the Summersville and Hartshorn area will remember him as Scotty, because he had the Scottish brogue. He lived in the Phoenix area for many years. He is survived by his daughter Erin Kathleen Kinserlow, his two grandchildren, Payton and Shae all of Summersville. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Antioch Cemetery with Rev. Arvel Schweighauser officiating. Services were under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Condolences to the family my be sent to bradfordfuneralhome.net
DONALD JUNIOR FRIEND - Born Mar. 20, 1942 at Alton Oregon Co MO, son of John Henry and Verla Kate Smith Friend. Deceased Mar. 29, 2001 at his home near Foley MO at the age of 59 years, 9 days, after a long battle with cancer. A very loved and loving husband, daddy and brother. Donald retired from Ford Motor Company of Hazelwood MO on Feb. 1, 1995, after 30 years as a welder in the body shop. He was a member of United Auto Workers 325 in St Louis MO. Donald was united in marriage to Lorene Boyles on Sep. 10, 1960 at Bloomfield MO. This union was blessed with two daughters, Angie and Teresa. Donald enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent hours teaching his many skills to the grandchildren. He built the family home in rural Foley. He enjoyed camping in the motor home and riding his four-wheeler with his brother Gene. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Verla Friend of Winona, and his father-in-law Arthur 'Bud' Boyles. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Lorene Friend of Foley MO; thier daughters, Angie Ruckel and husband Callie of Foley MO, and Teresa O'Hanlon and husband Bernard of Troy MO; eight grandchildren, Candi Ruckel, 19, and fiancée Chad Wolford, Callie, 17, and Donny Ruckel, 13, John, 15, James, 14, Jenny, 12, Jacki, 8, and Jayson O'Hanlon, 5; brother Gene and wife Mary Friend, Lonedell MO; his mother-in-law, Sue Boyles, of Bloomfield MO; brother-in-law George and wife Joy Boyles of Killeen TX; two sisters-in-law, Millie Casey of Doniphan MO, and Alice and husband Don Parks, Bloomfield MO. Also surviving are six aunts and one uncle, many nieces and nephews, who loved thier 'Uncle Don', and close relatives, friends and co-workers; special friends Mark and Pam Rowland and their children Bobby, Eric, Renee' and Caleb of Winfield MO, who along with all the neighborhood children called him 'Grandpa.' Donald will be greatly missed by his family, his community and a host of friends. Interment was at Bethany Cemetery at Foley MO on Apr. 1, 2001, under the arrangements of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, with Elder Lex Watson and Troy Kingdom of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Pallbearers were Gilbert 'Bud' Brown, Eulas Abbott, Bobby Hamlett, Don Hanes, Ricky Williams and Steve James. - CARD OF THANKS - The family of Donald Junior Friend sincerely thanks everyone for each thought, prayer, food, cards, deeds and beautiful flowers in our time of loss. A special thank you to the pallbearers, his friends of Ford Motor Company, our wonderful friends and neighbor, John and Ilene Robertson, plus all the friends and relatives who were there for us. Special thanks to Lex Watson from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Troy MO for officiating.
KENNETH HORTON FROSS - Died June 18, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Summersville, MO, Kenneth Horton Fross, son of the late Dr. Horton L. Fross and Ona Maxine Cooley Fross will be buried. Kenneth is the grandson of the late Jim and Mamie Cooley of Summersville. He is survived by his mother of Corvallis, Oregon, a sister, Sherril Hancock of Omaha, NE and twin brothers, Gregory and Daryl Fross of Corvallis, Oregon. He has two sons, Andrew and James, who live in Colorado, a daughter, Hillary in Arizona, and two grandchildren. Kenneth also has many relatives living in the immediate area. Kenneth was born on August 9, 1938 in Summersville. He died February 19, 2007 in Corvallis, Oregon after a long illness. Kenneth lived most of his adult life in Aurora, Colorado where he worked for United Airlines. He received a PhD in Clinical Psychology and moved to Erie, Pennsylvania where he went to work for a local hospital. Ken moved to Oregon in 2002 when he became ill to be near family. Sources for this information: Summersville Beacon. Submitted by: Brenda Rice. Date: Thu Aug 23 00:57:09 2007.
DENNIS HUNTER FROST - Infant son of Benjamin and April FROST, of Birch Tree MO, was born and died January 11, 2000. He is survived by his parents, April Barkley Frost and Ben Frost; grandparents Reta BRADLEY BARKLEY, Birch Tree; Cecilia FROST, Mountain Home AR; Dennis and Sandra FROST, Birch Tree, and Terry and Mary Lou BARKLEY, Union MO; great grandparents Lou BIRD HEIDEBUR, Birch Tree; Mary MORELAND, West Plains; Roy FROST, Birch Tree, Dena and Evelyn KUHNS, Prescott AZ; and Lois BARKLEY, Winona; aunts and uncles Bobbie and David REESE, Birch Tree; Bridget and Eugene TAYLOR, Marshall MO; Michelle BARKLEY, Birch Tree; Alisha FROST, Birch Tree; and Michael and Thomas HERBST, Union MO; and many great aunts, uncles and cousins. Dennis is preceded in death by his great grandfathers, Don BARKLEY and Walter BRADLEY. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2000, at the Frost Family Cemetery in Birch Tree under the direction of Yarber Mortuary in Mountain View MO. Sources for this information: The Current Wave.
ROY FROST
- Age 91, of Birch Tree, Missouri departed this life on October 5, 2013
at Mercy-St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, Missouri. He was born
November 9, 1921 at Alton, Missouri, the son of Elishia and Nova Bell
(Strain) Frost. Roy served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II. He then married Mary Elizabeth Ledgerwood on February 7, 1950 in
Alton, Missouri. He is preceded in death by Mary; his parents; four
infant daughters, Jewel, Sherry Bell, Suzy Gay, and Cinthia; one
granddaughter, Bridget Frost; seven brothers, John Frost, Eugene Frost,
Joy Frost, Paul Barton, Charlie Frost, Lloyd Frost, and Everett Frost;
two sisters, Rhoda Hollis and Nora Pingleton; and two infant great
grandchildren. Survivors include his children, Dennis Frost and wife,
Sandra, Doyle Frost and wife, Brenda, Sheila Wheeler and husband, Phil,
Chevron Domerese and husband, Bryan, all of Birch Tree, and Dexter Frost
and wife, Angela, of West Plains, MO; four brothers, Leonard Frost and
wife, Irene, of Alton, MO, James Frost of Thayer, MO, Willie Frost of
St. Louis, MO, and Floyd Frost and spouse, Joann, of Alton, MO; 14
grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Roy was known for his
exceptional work ethic. He owned and operated several sawmills in the
Alton and Birch Tree area and was employed as head sawyer and foreman of
several mills in the state of Washington. Roy was of the Pentecostal
faith. He had an extensive knowledge of the Bible. He also helped in the
building of several churches in Birch Tree, Alton, and Glenoma,
Washington. In his spare time, he loved to play chess with the rare
person who could compete with him. He also enjoyed playing checkers,
dominos, and card games. He was much loved by all of his brothers who
enjoyed their time together telling stories of days gone by. He was
proud of his children, which was evident by the individual nicknames he
gave them: 'Sugar Stamp', 'Big Boy', 'Sisero', 'Annie Goat', and
'Stonewall'.
BEULAH JANE ‘BOOTS’ JULIAN FRY - Born August 5, 1910 in Eminence, MO. She departed this life on June 11, 1998 at her home in Eminence, Missouri at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 6 days. Beulah was united in marriage to James Paul FRY on January 14, 1930 at Centerville, Missouri. To this union two children were born; Jane Geraldine (FRY) WOOD and Jimmie Dale FRY. Beulah was preceded in death by her parents: John W. and Mary E. (MYERS) JULIAN, her husband, James Paul FRY, three sisters Vella (JULIAN) CUTTS, Lena (JULIAN) HISEY, and Edith (JULIAN) CARLTON; one brother: Omer JULIAN. She was also preceded in death by one son-in-law: Edgar Francis WOOD. Beulah is survived by both children, one daughter-in-law: Maxine (ELLERMAN) FRY, and nephew: Lawrence CUTTS all of Eminence. Beulah had 8 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, 19 great grandchildren, one step great grandchild and three great- great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Paul and Beulah farmed for many years in Shannon County until poor health forced them to retire and move into Eminence. Beulah professed Christ as her Savior and accepted Him into her life and followed Him throughout her life. Beulah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother and will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends until we all meet again in the Great Beyond. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm Saturday June 13, 1998 in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Alan Stringer officiating. Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. Sources for this information: Family Files. Submitted by: Norma (Myers) Stevenson . Date: Mon Dec 31 12:18:56 2007.
JAMES PAUL FRY - Born January 14, 1906 in Eminence, Missouri. The son of J.W. and Lily (Jones) Fry. He departed this life on March 21, 1987 at this home in Eminence, Mo. at the age of 81 years, 2 months, 7 days. He was united in marriage to Beulah Jane Julian on January 14, 1930 at Centerville, MO. To this union two children were born, Jane Geraldine (Fry) Wood and Jimmy Dale Fry. He has a son Cecil Fry by a previous marriage. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: George H. Fry, Lee Roy Fry, Radford H. Fry, Clifford Fry; five sisters: Lovie (Fry) Copeland, Mabel (Fry) Swigert, Gladys (Fry) Derring, Ivy (Fry) Hurt, Myrtle Fry: and one daughter-in-law, Norma (Rainbolt) Fry. He is survived by his wife, Beulah of the home, two sons; Jimmy Fry and Cecil Fry; one daughter, Geraldine (Fry) Wood, one son-in-law Francis Wood, one daughter-in-law Maxine (Ellerman) Fry, all of Eminence: 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was a lifetime farmer in Shannon County and retired from the farm in 1983. He professed Christ as his Savior at an early age and continued to follow Him throughout his life. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were held Monday, March 23, 1987 at 10 am in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rev. Rodney Brown officiating. Burial was in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.
Robert Eugene 'Bud' Fry - Born August 13, 1929 at West Eminence, MO to Radford H. Fry and Mildred Marie (Turner) Fry and passed away January 27, 2007 at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 14 days. He was united in marriage to Gloria Udene Rader at Eminence, MO on August 14, 1946, making their union 60 years. To this union, four children were born: three daughters and one son: Jacquelyn Udene Fry, Connie Eugene Turner, Robert Kent Fry and Stephanie Jo Smith. Bud was a member of the United Methodist Church of Eminence, MO. He worked for several years for the Missouri Department of Conservation as a tower man at Summersville and Eminence. He has been the owner of Fry's Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration for over forty years. He spent most of his life here in Shannon County among friends and neighbors. He loved to fish the rivers and lakes and hunt the hills of the Ozarks that he loved so much. He is well known for his handmade box turkey callers. One of his great joys in life was to help someone in need. Having all of his family home always made him happy. Bud was preceded in death by his parents and his only brother, Charles. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Gloria Dene, of the family home; his children, Jacqueline Fry of West Plains, MO; Connie Turner and husband, Billy, of Alabama; Kent Fry of Eminence, MO; Stephanie Smith and husband, Randy, of West Plains, MO; four grandchildren, Leslie Ann Fry; Zane Fry; Ty Smith and Santannah Smith, and one great-grandchild, Amaura London Fry. He also leaves to mourn his passing many other relatives and friends. Bud will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were held Monday, January 29, 2007 at 3:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with David Fowler officiating. Interment was in the Rader Cemetery at Delaware, MO.
BILL ELBY FRYE - Born August 4, 1913 to Samuel Spencer Frye and Levina Anne (Richardson) Frye in Oakside, Missouri. He passed away peacefully June 13, 2006 at West Plains, Missouri at the age of 92 years and 10 months. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers Noble Frye, Lloyd Frye, Lee Frye and Edd Frye and two sisters Loree Frye Harsh and Wanda Frye Samuelson. He is survived by his two daughters Billie Frye Thurman and husband Okie of Springfield, Missouri and Patricia Frye of Springfield, Missouri; three step-daughters Donna Frye Lietke and husband Bob of Mountain View, Missouri; Beverly Frye Greig of Springfield, Missouri; Sandy Frye McClenahan and husband Terry of Coxs Creek, Kentucky and one stepson Larry Dean Frye and wife Maryann of Republic, Missouri; one sister Babe Culpepper of Mountain View, Missouri; one granddaughter Mindy Thurman Noel and husband Mark of Springfield, Missouri and one great granddaughter Daryan Noel. Bill served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1935 until 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1941. Bill worked as a forklift operator at McVickers Sawmill in Pinecrest and retired after 30 years. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Missouri. He loved to help his friends by taking them to the doctor or wherever they needed to go. Bill was a wonderful father, stepfather, grandfather and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Graveside services were held Friday, June 16, 2006 at Oakside Cemetery in Oakside, Missouri at 11:00 a.m. with Greg Richardson officiating. Arrangements were made under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri. [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]
CHESTER VERNON FRYE - Born on November 16, 1932 in Hot Springs AR to Vernon Chester and Dessie (HICKS) FRYE. He passed away on August 13, 2005 at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains MO at the age of 72. He was married to Frankie ALLEN for 21 years. During this marriage they raised three children, Susan, Lloyd and Larry. Chester was later married to Fern GRIFFIN. During this marriage he was blessed with six stepchildren. He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He was also a police office for the city of Mountain View, serving as Chief of Police. He was also a truck driver for many years. His most recent job was with Brown’s Small Engines in Mountain View. Chester is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lloyd FRYE. He is survived by his wife, Fern FRYE; two sons, Lloyd FRYE and wife, Alice, Lebanon MO; and Larry FRYE, Belleville IL; one brother, Fred FRYE and wife Christina, Tucson AZ; three sisters, Kathy CORNELIUS, Doris MITCHELL and husband Bill, and Elaine FRYE, all of Tucson AZ; one brother-in-law, Jerry GRIFFIN; one sister-in-law, Gwen GRIFFEN; three stepsons, Mike ALLEN and wife Donna; Raymond ALLEN and wife Bonita; all of Mountain View MO; and Kevin ALLEN of Danville AR; four stepdaughters, Susan ESLINGER and husband George; Judy PETERSON and husband Bill; Evelyn SCHARFF, all of Mountain View MO; Debbie CHRISTOPHER; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation was held Tuesday, August 16, 2005 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View MO. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View MO. [Correction: The Summersville Beacon incorrectly printed the wrong date of Mr. Frye’s passing two weeks ago.] Source: The Summersville Beacon.
David Edly Frye - Age 92, son of Samuel Spencer and Lavinia Anne Richardson Frye, was born May 25, 19112, near Oakside. He died Oct. 15, 2004, at Mountain View Healthcare in Mountain View, where he was a resident for the last 13 months. He grew up in the Oakside community. He married Pauline Smotherman Nov. 13, 1941. They had one son and lived in the Summersville area before moving to Mountain View in 1994. Mr. Frye farmed and did sawmill work in his early years. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Noble, Lloyd, Lee and a twin who died at birth; and one sister, Leree Harsh. Surviving are his wife of Mountain View Healthcare; son, Archie Frye of Spring Hill, La.; stepdaughter, Jean Helton of Summersville; two sisters, Irene "Babe" Culpepper of Mountain View and Wanda Samuelson of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother, Bill Frye of Mountain View; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 14-great-great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 18 at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chester Webster officiating. Burial was in the Oakside Cemetery near Summersville.
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