Saturday, March 29, 2003

Louella Frances Raymond Charles

Louella Frances Raymond Charles, 82, Winston-Salem, N.C., formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Sat¬urday, March 29, 2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1920, in Fowler, IN, to Arthur and Golda Kimberlin Raymond.

Mrs. Charles was a member of Burkhead United Methodist Church, Winston-Salem, N.C. Her schooling was at El Dorado Springs.
She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her hus¬band, Robert L. Charles, of the home; one daughter, Sue Mad¬den and husband, Robert - Strongsville, OH; one son, William Charles and wife, An¬gela - Winston-Salem; three grandchildren - Katy Charles, Jeffrey Klubnik and Michael Klubnik; two great-grandchil¬dren - Kayley and Matthew; and one sister, Ruby Lewman - Liberty.

Services were Monday, March 31, at Forsyth Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Kathie Sherrill officiating, entombment followed under the direction of Vogler and Sons Renolda Road Chapel, Winston-Salem, N.C.

Thursday, March 27, 2003

Edna Murl Bourland

Edna Murl Bourland, 87, daughter of Wesley Lawrence and Mable (Calvird) Zeiler, was born Aug. 22, 1915, in St. Clair County and departed this life March 27, 2003, at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home, Appleton City.

Murl and Forrest Bourland were united in marriage on Jan. 27, 1936, in Lowry City. To this union one son, Ronald, was born.

The Bourlands were very hard workers doing a great deal of gardening. They could often be seen selling fruit and vegetables in the city park. Murl spent many loving hours caring for her grandchildren, guiding and teaching them in her special way.

Mrs. Bourland was very faithful in her attendance to the Church of God (Holiness) in Appleton City. She taught Sunday School, led a Bible study and enjoyed singing the old Gospel songs. She was always a willing worker and enjoyed helping at church functions. Murl always had a smile and a cheerful, kind word for those she met on the street. She was never too busy or in too much of a hurry to stop to visit. She was truly a faithful servant of Christ throughout her life.

Murl was preceded in death by her parents; her son; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Forrest, of the home; two grandchildren - Rick Bourland - Appleton City, and Brenda and her husband, Greg Smythers - Durham, NC; and six great-grandchildren - Brandon, Kelsey and Emily Smythers, Colby, Katie and Colton Bourland.

Services were held Sunday, March 30, at the Church of God (Holiness), Appleton City, with Rev. Bob Fenwick officiating. Musical selections, "In The Garden" and "The Crystal Foun¬tain," were provided by vocalist Chris Heiserman, accompanied by organist, Mary Ann Crowder and pianist, Patricia Ashley.

Casketbearers were Rick Bourland, Colby Bourland, Dud¬ley Heiserman, Chris Heiserman, Mark Ashley and Doug Snodgrass. Interment was in the Appleton City City Cemetery, Appleton City, under the direction of Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City. Memorials may be made to the Church of God (Holiness) Appleton City.

Wednesday, March 26, 2003

Michael James Eaton

Michael James Eaton, 22, Willard, died as a result of injuries sustained in an accident west of El Dorado Springs on Wednesday, March 26, 2003. His mother, Carol Denmark, also died in that accident.

He was born Oct. 8, 1980, with his twin sister, Alyson, in Fayetteville, AR.

He worked as a certified medical aide at Bristol Manor, Willard. He was an avid music lover, lived each day to the fullest and was a wonderful worker with children, as his many nieces and nephews knew full well. He liked "hanging out" with his twin, Allie. He had a never-ending smile and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his sister, Alyson (Benjamin) Cowan - state of Missouri; two step-sisters - Marina Denmark - Goodman, and Amy (Jeremy) Mounce - state of Illinois; three step-brothers - Rick (Sheila) Denmark - Goodman, Brian (Verna) Denmark - Joplin, and Jim (Tara) Denmark - state of Illinois; three aunts - Teresa Summers, Renee Jones and Janice Duggar - all of Missouri; nine special nieces and nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins and numerous friends.

He was preceded in death, along with his mother, by his father and one infant brother, William Martinez Longshoremenmesics.

Interment was Monday, March 31, at Liberty Cemetery near Fellows Lake, Springfield, with Pastor Tony Intessimonie officiating. Pallbearers included Rick Denmark, Brian Denmark, Jim Denmark, Jeremy Mounce and Joseph Cowan.

Carol Ann Denmark

Carol Ann Denmark, 48, Willard, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident on Hwy. 54 west of El Dorado Springs. Her twin son, Michael Eaton, also died in the same accident.

She was born Dec. 9, 1954, in Springdale, AR, to Artie Fred and Johnnie Mae Eaton. She worked as the district man¬ager for Bristol Manor in Willard.

She married Richard Duane Denmark on Dec. 31, 1997. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2002. Carol had many friends and enjoyed many activities and was appreciated for her warmth with people, especially with the elderly. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include, her daughter, Alyson (Benjamin) Cowan, from the state of Missouri; two step-daughters, Marina Denmark - Goodman, and Amy (Jeremy) Mounce - state of Illinois; three step-sons - Rick (Sheila) Denmark - Goodman, and Brian (Verna) Denmark - Joplin, and Jim (Tara) Denmark - state of Illinois; three sisters - Teresa Summers, Renee Jones and Janice Duggar - all of Missouri; nine grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and numerous friends.

She was preceded in death, along with her son, by her parents and one infant son, William Martinez Longshoremenmesics.
Interment was Monday, March 31, at Liberty Cemetery near Fellows Lake, Springfield, with Pastor Tony Intessimonie officiating. Pallbearers included Rick Denmark, Brian Denmark, Jim Denmark, Jeremy Mounce and Joseph Cowan.

Monday, March 24, 2003

Edward Lee Friar

Edward Lee Friar, 78, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Monday evening, March 24, 2003, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield.

Ed was born on Feb. 26, 1925, in St. Clair County, the son of Orrin and Lola Downs Friar.

Ed graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1942. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Navy, where he served until the end of World War II. After returning, he purchased a grocery store in Tiffin.

On March 6, 1947, Ed was united in marriage to Betty Jean Bybee. To this union four children were born.

He worked as a Drayman for the MKT Railroad and contin¬ued in the profession until he retired in 1987.

Ed was a member of the First Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher and a Deacon. Ed was always proud of his community, serving on the City Council and Auxiliary Police. He was a member of the American Legion #0233 and VFW Post 257.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James Robert and Joseph Ray Friar.

Ed is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; four children and their spouses - Glenda and Bob Baker - College Station, TX, Georgia and John Detwiler, Jerry and Rhonda Friar and Terri and Terry McCallister - all of El Dorado Springs; his sister, Betty Helm - Kansas City; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Friday, March 28, at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. Tom Willoughby officiating. Musical selections were provided by Faith Trussell. Interment was in the El Dorado Springs Cemetery under direction of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were David Baker, Michael Baker, Kyle Baker, Brent Detwiler, Austin Morgan, Logan Friar, Jesse McCallister, Jason Handy and Richard Leroux. Honorary pallbearers were Andrew Holguin, Eric Holguin, Hunter Baker, Dillon Baker and Payton Morgan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund.

Sunday, March 23, 2003

Caitlyn Michelle Baggs

Caitlyn Michelle Baggs, age 20 months, Lamar, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003, in the fire that destroyed the family home.

Caitlyn was born July 16, 2001, in Joplin, to John N. and Melissa R. (Wood) Baggs and had lived in Barton County all of her life.
Caitlyn is survived by two brothers and two sisters - Donovan Wood, Michael Baggs, Kirsten Wood and Alexandria Baggs - all of the home; her paternal grandmother, Rella Baggs - Lamar; paternal great-grandmother, Margie Baggs - Lamar; paternal great-grandfather, Gilbert Parsons, Hutchinson, KS; maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Juanita Wood - Moundville and Carla Brown - El Dorado Springs; maternal great-grandmother, Bonnie Longstreth - Moundville and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service for John, Melissa and Caitlyn will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Lamar Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jeff Patton officiating.

Contributions in memory of the Baggs family may be sent to Daniel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759.

Melissa Renee Wood Baggs

Melissa Renee Wood Baggs, 28, Lamar, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003 in the fire that destroyed her home.
Melissa was born Jan. 14, 1975, in El Dorado Springs, to Lloyd E. and Carla G. (Austin) Wood. She had lived in Barton County for the past five years and was a home health aide for the Barton County Health Department. She had also worked for the Nevada Habilitation Center.

Melissa was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in El Dorado Springs and attended the Lamar Church of the Nazarene.

On Oct. 3, 2001, in Miami, OK, she married John Norvin Baggs, who, along with their daughter, Caitlyn, also died in Sunday morning's fire.

Survivors include two sons and two daughters - Donovan Wood, Michael Baggs, Kirsten Wood and Alexandria Baggs - all of the home; her parents, Lloyd and Juanita Wood - Moundville, and Carla Brown - El Dorado Springs; maternal grandmother, Bonnie Longstreth - Moundville; a half-brother and two half-sisters - Chris Brown, Cori Hoover and Taryn Wood - all of El Dorado Springs and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service for John, Melissa and Caitlyn will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Lamar Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jeff Patton officiating.

Contributions in memory of the Baggs family may be sent to Daniel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759.

John Norvin Baggs

JOHN N. BAGGS

John Norvin Baggs, 29, Lamar, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003, in the fire that destroyed his home.

John was born Feb. 24, 1974, in Sterling, KS, the son of Vernon Dale and Rella (Parsons) Baggs. He had lives in Barton County since 1983 and was a truck driver.

He was a member of the Alden United Methodist Church in Alden, KS.

On Oct. 3, 2001, in Miami, OK, he married Melissa Renee Wood, who, along with their daughter, Caitlyn, also died in Sunday morning's fire.

Survivors include two sons and two daughters - Donovan Wood, Michael Baggs, Kirsten Wood and Alexandria Baggs, all of the home; his mother, Rella Baggs - Lamar; paternal grandmother, Margie Baggs - Lamar; maternal grandfather, Gilbert Parsons, Hutchinson, KS; two sisters - Stacey Hasson and Georgia Baggs - both of Lamar; three step-sisters - Ritha McCarlson - Oklahoma City, OK, Shana Caruthers - St. Louis, and Rama Caruthers - Lamar and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Baggs; his paternal grandfather, Bus Baggs and his maternal grandmother, Violet Parsons.

A memorial service for John, Melissa and Caitlyn will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Lamar Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jeff Patton officiating.

Contributions in memory of the Baggs family may be sent to Daniel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759.

Sunday, March 16, 2003

Maella N. Carle

Maella N. Carle, 53, Nevada, passed away March 16, 2003, at Nevada Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 21, 1949, in Aranas Pass, TX, to William N. and Dorothy N. Belk McCormack. On July 15, 1995, she married Richard H. Carle in Moore, MT.

Mrs. Carle was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Richard, of the home; two sons, Robert Rowland - Lamar and Thomas Rowland - El Dorado Springs; a daughter, Christina King - Liberal; seven grandchildren; and two brothers, William McCormak Sr. - Walla Walla, WA and James McCormack - Snyder, TX.

Mrs. Carle was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Schell; a sister, Lillie McCormack and a brother, Timothy McCormack.
Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20, in Worsley Cemetery, Bronaugh. Friends called after noon Wednesday, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 421 Centennial, P. O. Box 894, Nevada, MO 64772.

Wednesday, March 12, 2003

Joseph Waldon Barlow Sr.

Joseph Waldon Barlow Sr., 89, was born Sept. 8, 1913, in Trenton, to Charles and Rosella Coberley Barlow and passed away March 12, 2003, in Cedar County Memorial Hospital, El Dorado Springs.

On Jan. 19, 1948, he married Dorothy Bree.

Joseph served his country in World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1829 of Kansas City, and American Legion Post 0340 of Sugar Creek.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy, on Oct. 5, 1974; three brothers - Hayward Barlow, Bill Barlow and Jessie Barlow; and one sister, Ida Mae Ball.

Joseph is survived by two sons, Joseph W. Barlow Jr. and his wife, Dora - Blue Springs, and Charles W. Barlow - North Kansas City; one daughter, Jeannine Young - Independence; two step-daughters, Helen Thomas and her husband, Jim - Lee's Summit, and Marlene Rodreguez - Kansas City; one sis¬ter, Vivian Cross - Mission, KS; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held Saturday, March 15, in Sheldon Chapel, El Dorado Springs. Cremation followed under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contribu¬tions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Monday, March 10, 2003

Roy Franklin Barlow

Roy Franklin Barlow, 76, El Dorado Springs, was born on Dec. 12, 1927, in Marcus, IA, the son of Carl and Annie Brown Barlow and passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2004.

Mr. Barlow was employed for many years as fire chief of the Castlewood Fire Department, Castlewood, CO. Upon his retirement in 1979, the Barlow's moved to El Dorado Springs.

After becoming settled in Cedar County, Roy opened a saw shop and later drove cars for Fugate Motors.

An Air Corp veteran, Mr. Barlow was very involved with the Lutheran Church and the United Methodist Church in El Dorado Springs.

He was a member of the Lions Club and thoroughly enjoyed his association with this group.

Survivors include his wife, Donna - of the home; four children - Ron Barlow, and his wife-Sharon - North Glen, CO, Peggy Sokol and her husband-Mark - Littleton, CO, Paula Hjelm and her husband-John - Morrison, CO, and Steve Smith and his wife-Kathleen - Hernandez, NM; his sister, Dorothy Rose - Kentucky; his brother-in-law, Charles Hill - El Dorado Springs; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of his life was held Saturday, March 13, in the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall under direction of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice through Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home.

Thursday, March 6, 2003

Floyd Mortimer Chamberlin

Floyd Mortimer Chamberlin, 94, was born Dec. 23, 1908, in Liberty Center, OH, to Oba D. and Emma Hosch Chamberlin. He passed away March 6, 2003, at Community Springs Healthcare Facility, El Dorado Springs.

Floyd was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church. He lived many years in Monroe, MI, where he worked for Lake Stamping Co. from 1939 until retiring in 1972. After retirement, Floyd moved to Shell Knob.

Floyd was preceded in death by his wife, Eva.

He is survived by his daughter Neoma Blystone - El Dorado Springs; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and great-great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Services were held Sunday, March 9, at Field Cemetery with Rev. David Collum officiating. Interment was in Field Cemetery, Shell Knob, under direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

Floyd Mortimer Chamberlin

Floyd Mortimer Chamberlin, 94, was born Dec. 23, 1908, in Liberty Center, OH, to Oba D. and Emma Hosch Chamberlin. He passed away March 6, 2003, at Community Springs Healthcare Facility, El Dorado Springs.

Floyd was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church. He lived many years in Monroe, MI, where he worked for Lake Stamping Co. from 1939 until retiring in 1972. After retirement, Floyd moved to Shell Knob.

Floyd was preceded in death by his wife, Eva.

He is survived by his daughter Neoma Blystone - El Dorado Springs; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and great-great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Services were held Sunday, March 9, at Field Cemetery with Rev. David Collum officiating. Interment was in Field Cemetery, Shell Knob, under direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

Wednesday, March 5, 2003

Jack Edwards Clark

Jack Edwards Clark, 70, was born March 1, 1933, in Kansas City, to Thomas Bascom and Cora Belle (Wilson) Clark. He passed away March 5, 2003, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City.

On April 17, 1953, Jack was united in marriage at Ottawa, KS, to Doris Marie Bussell.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean war and was honor¬ably discharged from the Reserves in 1981. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing and bingo. He was a member of the Circle Lodge #342 A.F. and A.M., the Ararat Shrine Temple in Kansas City, the VFW Post #257 in El Dorado Springs and the Tiffin Baptist Church. He served on the city council of Roscoe for 10 years.

Jack was preceded in death by two sons, Jimmie Dale Clark and Jerry Lee Clark; his parents; two brothers, James Clark and Thomas Clark; and two sisters, Ada Hardwick and Jean Rector.

He is survived by his wife, Doris, of the home; one son, Jack Clark Jr. - Osceola; three daughters - Darlene Edwards - Ft. Worth, TX, Patsy Peeler and her husband, Danny - Grandview, and Nancy Pointer and her husband, Robert - Drexel; one brother, Donald Clark and his wife, Lanora - Warsaw; one sister, Bessie Pisapia and her husband, Al - Kelso, WA; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Services were held Monday, March 10, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Rev. Jon Cuddles officiating. Music was "Scarlet Purple Robe," "Wind Beneath My Wings" and "Amazing Grace." Masonic ser¬vices were by Circle Lodge #342 A.F. and A.M. Casket¬bearers were Thomas Edwards, Jack Clark Jr., Allen Clark, Laci Goodell, John Bussell and Bill Bussell. Military services were by VFW Post #257. In¬terment was in Benton Green Cemetery under direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.

Jack Edward Clark

Jack Edwards Clark, 70, was born March 1, 1933, in Kansas City, to Thomas Bascom and Cora Belle (Wilson) Clark. He passed away March 5, 2003, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City.

On April 17, 1953, Jack was united in marriage at Ottawa, KS, to Doris Marie Bussell.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean war and was honorably discharged from the Re¬serves in 1981. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing and bingo. He was a member of the Circle Lodge #342 A.F. and A.M., the Ararat Shrine Temple in Kansas City, the VFW Post #257 in El Dorado Springs and the Tiffin Baptist Church. He served on the city council of Roscoe for 10 years.

Jack was preceded in death by two sons, Jimmie Dale Clark and Jerry Lee Clark; his parents; two brothers, James Clark and Thomas Clark; and two sisters, Ada Hardwick and Jean Rector.

He is survived by his wife, Doris, of the home; one son, Jack Clark Jr. - Osceola; three daughters - Darlene Edwards - Ft. Worth, TX, Patsy Peeler and her husband, Danny - Grandview, and Nancy Pointer and her husband, Robert - Drexel; one brother, Donald Clark and his wife, Lanora - Warsaw; one sister, Bessie Pis¬apia and her husband, Al - Kelso, WA; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Services were held Monday, March 10, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Rev. Jon Cuddles officiating. Music was "Scarlet Purple Robe," "Wind Beneath My Wings" and "Amazing Grace." Masonic services were by Circle Lodge #342 A.F. and A.M. Casket¬bearers were Thomas Edwards, Jack Clark Jr., Allen Clark, Laci Goodell, John Bussell and Bill Bussell. Military services were by VFW Post #257. Interment was in Benton Green Cemetery under direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.

William R. Evans

William R. Evans, 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at National Healthcare, Joplin. He was born on Nov. 7, 1915, in Lonetree, the son of John Henry and Ruth Ester Queen Evans.

Mr. Evans was united in marriage to Hazel L. Eaton on June 23, 1937. Although they had no children of their own, they always thought of Hazel's sister, Frances' children, as theirs.

Mr. Evans was a brick mason by trade and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Union Hall Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, on June 26, 2001; his parents; and his brothers and sisters, Frank D. Evans, R.D. Evans, Ernest Evans, Oliver Evans, Leona Evans and Mary Evans.

Survivors include his sister, Mildred Wiggins - Independence; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law - Lola Evans - Independence, Bob and Georgia Eaton - Lowry City, Joe and Mary Eaton and Mary and Charles Carson - El Dorado Springs, Betty and Doyle Finley - Peculiar, and Raymond and Kathy Eaton - Independence. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held on Saturday afternoon, March 8, at the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Don Palmer officiating. Musical selections were provided by Ruth Brown. Interment was in the Clintonville Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pall¬bearers were John Evans Jr., Jeffrey Holt, David Eaton, David Evans, Greg Overstreet and Charles Carson. Honorary pallbearers were Buddy Brown and James Carson.

Monday, March 3, 2003

Maggie Lorene Davis, 85, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Monday morning, March 3, 2003, at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital. She was born on Feb. 12, 1918, in Cedar Springs, the daughter of Fred and Ada Francis Long Spencer.

Mrs. Davis married John T. Davis on Dec. 26, 1944, in Killeen, TX. She was a homemaker and mother for the last 58 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ in El Dorado Springs.

She is survived by her husband, John, of the home; her two daughters, Linda Kay Groom and Ruth Ellen Warstler; her son, John Michael Davis; four brothers - Edward, Edwin, Carroll Lee and Jim Spencer; one sister, Mary Lou Long; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, March 7, at the Church of Christ. Interment will be in the Clintonville Cemetery
under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be John Warstler, David Warstler, Daniel Warstler, Richard Eason, Bud Eason and Buril Hardin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven Children's Home.

Sunday, March 2, 2003

Clarence Carl Coleman

Clarence Carl Coleman, 91, was born Aug. 10, 1911, at Roscoe, to William Penn and Della King Coleman. He departed this life at 6 a.m. on March 2, 2003.

Clarence was united in marriage to Alice Woody on June 20, 1934, at Osceola. He lived most of his life in Cedar and St. Clair Counties. He was a farmer who loved the outdoors, music and living life to the fullest. He went to work at Producers Milk Plant in 1947 until retirement in 1974.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Alice; mother, Della; father, William; two brothers, Manuel and Melvin; and two sisters, Lovara Coleman and Loree Howerton.

He is survived by his two sons Clarence Jr. and wife, Shirley and Gary K. and his wife, Vickie; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Loless Roberts, and her husband, Dean; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends.

Services began at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the Pleasant Springs Cemetery near El Dorado Springs with Greg Mangum officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Springs Cemetery under direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.