Gayle Lynne (Bradley) Alexander, 45, was born on March 22, 1958, to Clinton David, and Ruth Marie (Lutes) Bradley in Nevada. She went to her heavenly home on May 28, 2003.
Gayle spent the first five years of her life in Filley before moving with her family to El Dorado Springs, where she spent the remainder of her life. Gayle and her three sisters attended church from early ages, where as children they served the Lord through their beautiful music. She was baptized on April 2, 1967, at the age of nine, by Maurice Pond at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Gayle was married to Kenny Alexander from 1972 to 1996. Through this union three children were born - Kendra, Chastity and Jeremy. Gayle was a wonderful mother and homemaker who raised her children while working on the family farm. Gayle spoke of and taught her children the ways of the Lord.
In 1989, Gayle, with the support of her family, began to pursue a lifelong dream of a career in nursing. She graduated from Nevada Regional Technical Center with her LPN degree and then went on to State Fair Community College, obtaining her Associate Degree in Nursing. Gayle loved her work in nursing. She wanted to give back to the Lord some of the wonderful gifts He had given her. Gayle spent the last three years working at Nevada Regional Medical Center in the emergency room.
During Christmas 1996, Gayle found her soul mate, Albert Mallicoat. Though they had been friends for years, they had not found each other until that Christmas morning. Gayle spent the rest of her life getting to know this man, who became her best friend and one true love.
Gayle loved the outdoors, enjoying the time she spent in her yard and garden. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, as well as hunting, fishing and camping. Gayle had numerous friends, who each felt as though they came away with something special in their life from knowing her.
Gayle's battle with gallbladder cancer, which began in March 2003, was fought with the same strength, courage and determination that she displayed in all aspects of her life. During her illness, she won the hearts of many of her doctors and nurses, as well as their admiration. She grew closer to the Lord with each passing day.
Gayle was preceded in death by her father, Clinton Bradley. Gayle is survived by her children - Kendra Bausch, and her husband, Brien, Chastity McCullick, and her husband, Mike, and Jeremy Alexander, and his wife, Emmy; her grandchildren - Randon Alexander, Kevin Alexander, Bradley McCullick and Destiny Alexander; her mother - Ruth Bradley; her sisters - Marlene Leach; Lori Berry, and her husband, Gene, and Lisa Bradley; her surrogate sister - Linda Lockhart; and her best friend - Albert Mallicoat. She is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces and a host of family and friends. Gayle will be greatly missed by all.
Services were held on Saturday, May 31, in the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Larry Young officiating. Musical selections were provided by Tonya and Paul Hooper.
Interment was in the El Dorado Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Kirk Sibley, Kenny Collins, Allen Hooper, Greg Hooper, Wayne Crusha and Drew Alexander.
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Thursday, May 22, 2003
Robert Earl (Bob) Ellifrits
Robert Earl (Bob) Ellifrits, 59, was born at Stotts City, MO, on May 30, 1943, the fifth child of William and Mary Bird Ellifrits. He passed away at his home on Thursday, May 22, 2003.
Bob was saved as a young man at the Caplinger Mills Baptist Church. He attended school at El Dorado Springs.
On June 17, 1962, Bob married the love of his life, Donna Jeroldene Brower. To this union four children were born - DeAnn, Debra, Donnie and MaryAnn.
Bob was employed at DariConcepts Milk Plant for 20 years. He had proudly served in the United States Air Force for two years and the National Guard for 12 years.
He enjoyed bowling with his friends that he loved. It was a big part of his life. Bob had bowled twice this last week and his team won the Wednesday Night League. Bob loved and enjoyed his family. His grand¬children often said of him that he was "Superman" of the day, "Batman" of the night with a little bit of "Spiderman" but he didn't like to climb.
He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, James Melvin and William Irwin "Dutch."
He is survived by his wife, Jeroldene, of the home; his children - DeAnn Livengood-Peters - Richardson, TX, Debra Stone and her husband, Terry - Nevada, Donnie Ellifrits and his wife, Tina - Wichita, KS, and MaryAnn, of the home; his mother, Mary El¬lifrits - El Dorado Springs; 10 grandchildren - Autumn and Trevor Livengood, Tyrell and Trisha Cain, Taylor Peters, and Justin, Scott, Tracy, LeeAnn and Corey Stone; two sisters, Velma (Pat) Burns and Wilma (Cookie) Hickcox - both of El Dorado Springs; his mother-in-law, Leona Lyle - El Dorado Springs; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Services were held on Sunday afternoon, May 25, at the Church of God (Holiness) with Rev. Randy Hayward officiating. Musical selections were provided by Vera Bourland. Interment was in the Hackleman Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Bob Carpenter, Darryl Smith, Ray Hickcox, Melvin Ware, Donnie Keith, Calvin Keith, Craig Carpenter and Travis Burchett.
Bob was saved as a young man at the Caplinger Mills Baptist Church. He attended school at El Dorado Springs.
On June 17, 1962, Bob married the love of his life, Donna Jeroldene Brower. To this union four children were born - DeAnn, Debra, Donnie and MaryAnn.
Bob was employed at DariConcepts Milk Plant for 20 years. He had proudly served in the United States Air Force for two years and the National Guard for 12 years.
He enjoyed bowling with his friends that he loved. It was a big part of his life. Bob had bowled twice this last week and his team won the Wednesday Night League. Bob loved and enjoyed his family. His grand¬children often said of him that he was "Superman" of the day, "Batman" of the night with a little bit of "Spiderman" but he didn't like to climb.
He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, James Melvin and William Irwin "Dutch."
He is survived by his wife, Jeroldene, of the home; his children - DeAnn Livengood-Peters - Richardson, TX, Debra Stone and her husband, Terry - Nevada, Donnie Ellifrits and his wife, Tina - Wichita, KS, and MaryAnn, of the home; his mother, Mary El¬lifrits - El Dorado Springs; 10 grandchildren - Autumn and Trevor Livengood, Tyrell and Trisha Cain, Taylor Peters, and Justin, Scott, Tracy, LeeAnn and Corey Stone; two sisters, Velma (Pat) Burns and Wilma (Cookie) Hickcox - both of El Dorado Springs; his mother-in-law, Leona Lyle - El Dorado Springs; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Services were held on Sunday afternoon, May 25, at the Church of God (Holiness) with Rev. Randy Hayward officiating. Musical selections were provided by Vera Bourland. Interment was in the Hackleman Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Bob Carpenter, Darryl Smith, Ray Hickcox, Melvin Ware, Donnie Keith, Calvin Keith, Craig Carpenter and Travis Burchett.
Monday, May 12, 2003
Eugene ' Gene' Thomas Bouse
Eugene "Gene" Thomas Bouse, 78, son of Clarence and Flora Lee Bouse, was born Feb. 9, 1925, south of Ohio Post Office in St. Clair County and passed away May 12, 2003, in El Dorado Springs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Bouse; grandson, Christopher Stanley; two brothers, Harold Bouse and A.J. Bouse; and two sisters, Wilma Marshall and Elizabeth Long.
Gene is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, James and Karen Hartwell - Sahuarita, AZ; one son, James Stanley, and wife, Carole - Fort Smith, AR; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services were Thursday, May 15, in Sheldon Chapel with Rev. Donald Bouse officiating under direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art." Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Tucson, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Bouse; grandson, Christopher Stanley; two brothers, Harold Bouse and A.J. Bouse; and two sisters, Wilma Marshall and Elizabeth Long.
Gene is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, James and Karen Hartwell - Sahuarita, AZ; one son, James Stanley, and wife, Carole - Fort Smith, AR; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services were Thursday, May 15, in Sheldon Chapel with Rev. Donald Bouse officiating under direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art." Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Tucson, AZ.
Tuesday, May 6, 2003
Max O. Brown
Max O. Brown, 81, was born July 17, 1921 and passed away May 6, 2003.
Max spent most of his life in south central Missouri, except for a few years aboard ship in WWII. As each of us hopefully does, Max left a path of achievement in his wake.
From his first wife, Jo Agnes, to whom he was totally devoted throughout his life, to his two daughters, Jo Ann and Mary Susan, who filled his life with love and a sense of accomplishment, Max maintained unwavering moral values and set difficult bench marks as a superior example for his family.
Max was always amazed at his family and the prosperity that was generated. He often hinted that he believed himself to be a very prosperous, poor man, finding the thought of lo¬cating a camel that could pass through the eye of a needle to be an impossible task yet seeing the undeniable benefits of living a life of service to God.
Max was embarrassed all his life for having dropped out of school during the Depression in order to take care of his family's needs. He did not understand the sacrifice he made was an indication of his personal tenacity rather than an indication of personal failure. He finally understood the value of that test was the indication that he would make the necessary sacrifice for the welfare of his family.
It was a wonderful day when in 1999, the United States Government awarded all the men and women of WWII an honorary High School Diploma. That was one of his finest days. He felt he had finally achieved an unachievable task and now he was an educated man.
Max had a much focused life. He was not one to shirk responsibility nor was he indecisive in any way, especially about his faith. When it came time to say good-bye to this world, his dignity and self respect, his moral integrity, honesty, love of helping his fellow man and humor are examples his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have recognized and valued as the bar for the principles of living. His example of graciously placing his wife continuously on a pedestal will live on in their lives and will remain uncompromised.
Max passed all of life's tests with top marks. He was fearless about death graciously accepting his eternal healing and looked forward to hugging the family members who have waited patiently to welcome him home after his earthly tasks were finished.
We take heart knowing that Max will be waiting to wel¬come us another day. We believe he is now relaxing with his old friends from Pearl Harbor and the South Pacific while being humbled at meeting his long ago ancestors who are residing in Heaven.
Max has found another theater of operation. He, once again, has the health, wisdom and the knowledge to "stay the course."
Max O. Brown should know he left a hole in all our hearts when he entered Heaven and will be missed but never forgotten by his wife; daughters; sons-in-law, Ed Wade and Larry Moldenhauer; grandchildren and their spouses - Stephen and Beth (Moldenhauer) Anderson, Craig and Jennifer (Wade) Gundy, Curtis Moldenhauer, Jeff and Amy (Wade) Tiede and Lora Wade; his great-grandchildren - Taylor and Samantha Gundy, Elayna Anderson, Elizabeth Tiede and Hunter Molden¬hauer; his siblings, Adda Emery and Bill Brown; many nieces and nephews; and a host of loyal friends.
Max would probably have been embarrassed by all the nice words, thinking, "why all the commotion?" He would be whispering to "Joie," "when will this thing be over so I can go home?"
Max, you are forever, deeply loved.
Masonic services were held Friday, May 9, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada. Funeral services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home Birthday Fund in care of Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada.
Max spent most of his life in south central Missouri, except for a few years aboard ship in WWII. As each of us hopefully does, Max left a path of achievement in his wake.
From his first wife, Jo Agnes, to whom he was totally devoted throughout his life, to his two daughters, Jo Ann and Mary Susan, who filled his life with love and a sense of accomplishment, Max maintained unwavering moral values and set difficult bench marks as a superior example for his family.
Max was always amazed at his family and the prosperity that was generated. He often hinted that he believed himself to be a very prosperous, poor man, finding the thought of lo¬cating a camel that could pass through the eye of a needle to be an impossible task yet seeing the undeniable benefits of living a life of service to God.
Max was embarrassed all his life for having dropped out of school during the Depression in order to take care of his family's needs. He did not understand the sacrifice he made was an indication of his personal tenacity rather than an indication of personal failure. He finally understood the value of that test was the indication that he would make the necessary sacrifice for the welfare of his family.
It was a wonderful day when in 1999, the United States Government awarded all the men and women of WWII an honorary High School Diploma. That was one of his finest days. He felt he had finally achieved an unachievable task and now he was an educated man.
Max had a much focused life. He was not one to shirk responsibility nor was he indecisive in any way, especially about his faith. When it came time to say good-bye to this world, his dignity and self respect, his moral integrity, honesty, love of helping his fellow man and humor are examples his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have recognized and valued as the bar for the principles of living. His example of graciously placing his wife continuously on a pedestal will live on in their lives and will remain uncompromised.
Max passed all of life's tests with top marks. He was fearless about death graciously accepting his eternal healing and looked forward to hugging the family members who have waited patiently to welcome him home after his earthly tasks were finished.
We take heart knowing that Max will be waiting to wel¬come us another day. We believe he is now relaxing with his old friends from Pearl Harbor and the South Pacific while being humbled at meeting his long ago ancestors who are residing in Heaven.
Max has found another theater of operation. He, once again, has the health, wisdom and the knowledge to "stay the course."
Max O. Brown should know he left a hole in all our hearts when he entered Heaven and will be missed but never forgotten by his wife; daughters; sons-in-law, Ed Wade and Larry Moldenhauer; grandchildren and their spouses - Stephen and Beth (Moldenhauer) Anderson, Craig and Jennifer (Wade) Gundy, Curtis Moldenhauer, Jeff and Amy (Wade) Tiede and Lora Wade; his great-grandchildren - Taylor and Samantha Gundy, Elayna Anderson, Elizabeth Tiede and Hunter Molden¬hauer; his siblings, Adda Emery and Bill Brown; many nieces and nephews; and a host of loyal friends.
Max would probably have been embarrassed by all the nice words, thinking, "why all the commotion?" He would be whispering to "Joie," "when will this thing be over so I can go home?"
Max, you are forever, deeply loved.
Masonic services were held Friday, May 9, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada. Funeral services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home Birthday Fund in care of Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada.
Sunday, May 4, 2003
Mark Wilcox
Mark Wilcox, Stockton, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, in his home as the result of a tornado that hit the area. No funeral arrangements have been made at press time.
Robert Allen Hewitt
Robert Allen Hewitt, 40, Stockton, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, in his home as the result of a tornado that hit the area. He was employed in quality control at Superior Gearbox, Stockton. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, in the Stockton Christian Church if available, if not, services will be at Stockton Lake Community Church. Rev. Derek Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery under direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the available church.
John Cassell
John Cassell, 86, Stockton, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at his home as the result of a tornado that hit the area. He was a long-time real estate business man in Stockton.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in Stockton Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Russell Maggard and Lowell Mize officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in Stockton Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Russell Maggard and Lowell Mize officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
John Cassell
John Cassell, 86, Stockton, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at his home as the result of a tornado that hit the area. He was a long-time real estate business man in Stockton.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in Stockton Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Russell Maggard and Lowell Mize officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in Stockton Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Russell Maggard and Lowell Mize officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
Saturday, May 3, 2003
Robert Lee Gresham
Robert Lee Gresham, 79, son of Henry Palace and Nettie Beatrice (Morgan) Gresham, was born Aug. 30, 1923, on the Gresham home place near Taberville, and passed from this life on Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City.
Bob attended Ruark School near Taberville through the eighth grade. On Dec. 30, 1942, he was united in marriage to Alta L. Schaeffer. To their union, one son and two daughters were born. Later, in 1973, he married Ruth O'Brien and became step-father to her two sons and three daughters. Bob farmed and worked as a mechanic most of his life. During WWII, he served our country in the Army Air Corp where he was awarded the American Service medal, the Asiatic Pacific Service medal, the Philippines Liberation ribbon, the WWII Victory medal and the Good Conduct medal.
He leaves to mourn his pass¬ing three sisters - Virginia Mann - Lebanon, and Virgie (Mrs. Noah) Shaw and Dorothy Kramer - both of El Dorado Springs; eight children - Robert J. Gresham - Falls City, NE, Sharon L. (Gresham) Boatman, and Janice L. (Gresham) Kenley - both of Beatrice, NE, Joseph O'Brien - El Dorado Springs, Jeanie (O'Brien) Knaus - Pembine, WI, Mary O'Brien and Peggy O'Brien - both of Harrisonville, and David O'Brien - Kansas City; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roy Ray; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
Bob was loved but not forgotten. He's gone fishing and is sitting on a quiet riverbank somewhere.
Graveside memorial services with military honors were Thursday, May 8, in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Taberville, with Rev. Don Bliss officiating. Musical selections are "The River" and "The Dance" by Garth Brooks. Services and cremation were under direction of Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.
Bob attended Ruark School near Taberville through the eighth grade. On Dec. 30, 1942, he was united in marriage to Alta L. Schaeffer. To their union, one son and two daughters were born. Later, in 1973, he married Ruth O'Brien and became step-father to her two sons and three daughters. Bob farmed and worked as a mechanic most of his life. During WWII, he served our country in the Army Air Corp where he was awarded the American Service medal, the Asiatic Pacific Service medal, the Philippines Liberation ribbon, the WWII Victory medal and the Good Conduct medal.
He leaves to mourn his pass¬ing three sisters - Virginia Mann - Lebanon, and Virgie (Mrs. Noah) Shaw and Dorothy Kramer - both of El Dorado Springs; eight children - Robert J. Gresham - Falls City, NE, Sharon L. (Gresham) Boatman, and Janice L. (Gresham) Kenley - both of Beatrice, NE, Joseph O'Brien - El Dorado Springs, Jeanie (O'Brien) Knaus - Pembine, WI, Mary O'Brien and Peggy O'Brien - both of Harrisonville, and David O'Brien - Kansas City; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roy Ray; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
Bob was loved but not forgotten. He's gone fishing and is sitting on a quiet riverbank somewhere.
Graveside memorial services with military honors were Thursday, May 8, in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Taberville, with Rev. Don Bliss officiating. Musical selections are "The River" and "The Dance" by Garth Brooks. Services and cremation were under direction of Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.
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