Maxine A. Neely, 91, Lamar, passed away at Barton County Hospital on April 13, 2009. Maxine was born on April 11, 1918, to Alfred and Bertha (Shockley) Harris in Jerico Springs.
On April 11, 1934, she married Herman Neely. To this union one son was born, Herman Max. When Max was six months old, the family moved to California where they owned and operated a welding shop. Maxine also worked in hospitals and doctors offices.
Maxine loved shopping, especially Wal-Mart, and enjoyed going out to eat.
She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband, Herman, in 1986; and her son, Max, in 2004.
Survivors include: one brother, Sam Harris – Jerico Springs; daughter-in-law, Irma Neely – Lamar; four granddaughters – Wendy Kruger and Candy Stewart – Washington, Melody Neely – California, and Amy Vanskike – Shelbyville; one grandson, Bo Coy – Lamar; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services and burial were Saturday, April 18, in Hall Cemetery under direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Pallbearers were – Pat Cox, Matthew Coy, Mark Coy, Bo Coy and Gary Bell.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Melvina Gertrude Forest
Melvina Gertrude Forest, 74, Diamond, passed away in her home on April 7, 2009. Melvina was born Dec. 15, 1934, in Louisville, KY, to Melvin and Mavis (Metcalf) Breedlove.
On Sept. 7, 1955, she married Charles Forest in Reno, NV. To this union three children were born – Neal Timothy, Colleen Sherill and Mark Howard.
After working as a nurse in the base hospital in the Air Force, Melvina later worked as a telephone operator and was a wonderful housewife.
Melvina loved to travel and visited Canada, Mexico and most of the United States including Hawaii. Overseas travel included Samoa, Australia and New Zealand. Other hobbies included crocheting and watching movies.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and one brother, Raymond Breedlove.
Survivors include her husband, Charles, of the home; two sons, Neal Forest – Diamond, and Mark Forest – Independence; one daughter, Colleen Forest – Diamond; and one grandson, Todd Forest – Diamond.
Services were held in the Bland-Hackleman Chapel on Tuesday, April 21, with Pastor Barbara Minton officiating. Interment followed in Hall Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Pallbearers were – Todd Forest, Dave Forest, Gary Forest, Neal Forest, Mark Forest, Mack Forest and Chuck Forest.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Melvina Forest and left at the funeral home.
On Sept. 7, 1955, she married Charles Forest in Reno, NV. To this union three children were born – Neal Timothy, Colleen Sherill and Mark Howard.
After working as a nurse in the base hospital in the Air Force, Melvina later worked as a telephone operator and was a wonderful housewife.
Melvina loved to travel and visited Canada, Mexico and most of the United States including Hawaii. Overseas travel included Samoa, Australia and New Zealand. Other hobbies included crocheting and watching movies.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and one brother, Raymond Breedlove.
Survivors include her husband, Charles, of the home; two sons, Neal Forest – Diamond, and Mark Forest – Independence; one daughter, Colleen Forest – Diamond; and one grandson, Todd Forest – Diamond.
Services were held in the Bland-Hackleman Chapel on Tuesday, April 21, with Pastor Barbara Minton officiating. Interment followed in Hall Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Pallbearers were – Todd Forest, Dave Forest, Gary Forest, Neal Forest, Mark Forest, Mack Forest and Chuck Forest.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Melvina Forest and left at the funeral home.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Curtis E. Gumm
Curtis E. Gumm, 89, El Dorado Springs, passed away on March 18, 2009. He was born Sept. 5, 1919.
Curtis was an Army veteran.
He was a resident of Community Springs Healthcare Facility.
Survivors include his daughter, Julie Mullies-Jennings, and her husband, Gregg – El Dorado Springs.
Graveside service and interment, with Robert Newberry officiating were held Saturday, March 21, in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery. Military Honors were provided by VFW Post 251 of El Dorado Springs.
Arrangements were under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Curtis was an Army veteran.
He was a resident of Community Springs Healthcare Facility.
Survivors include his daughter, Julie Mullies-Jennings, and her husband, Gregg – El Dorado Springs.
Graveside service and interment, with Robert Newberry officiating were held Saturday, March 21, in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery. Military Honors were provided by VFW Post 251 of El Dorado Springs.
Arrangements were under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Geneva Fay Montgomery Meyers
Geneva Fay Montgomery Meyers, 82, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Christian Health Care in Nevada. She was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Stockton, to Armel Rolla Montgomery and Amy Thelma Sledd Montgomery.
Geneva graduated from Stockton High School and worked for 37 years for the Division of Family Services (nine years in the Stockton office and 28 years in the Nevada office).
She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Nevada.
Geneva married Lohman L. Meyers on March 22, 1945, in Bolivar. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1974.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Meyers Hanratty – Raytown; two half-sisters, Ruby Dean Blackaby – Clinton, and Carol Montgomery Lucas – Clinton; one stepbrother, Roy Hunt – Bolivar; and one sister-in-law, Ruby Meyers – El Dorado Springs.
Graveside services were held Saturday, March 21, in Stockton Cemetery, with Pastor Melvin Mabra officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Cornerstone Baptist Church in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
Geneva graduated from Stockton High School and worked for 37 years for the Division of Family Services (nine years in the Stockton office and 28 years in the Nevada office).
She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Nevada.
Geneva married Lohman L. Meyers on March 22, 1945, in Bolivar. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1974.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Meyers Hanratty – Raytown; two half-sisters, Ruby Dean Blackaby – Clinton, and Carol Montgomery Lucas – Clinton; one stepbrother, Roy Hunt – Bolivar; and one sister-in-law, Ruby Meyers – El Dorado Springs.
Graveside services were held Saturday, March 21, in Stockton Cemetery, with Pastor Melvin Mabra officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Cornerstone Baptist Church in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Myrtle Columbine Allen
Myrtle Columbine Allen, 85, Nevada, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2009, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 7, 1923, in Havana, KS, to Melvin Thomas Swopes and Goldie Myrtle Norris Swopes.
Myrtle was born in Kansas and raised in Missouri. She spent most of her adult life in Vernon County. Myrtle worked for many years for Key Work Clothes, retiring in 1986. She loved to sew and quilt. She was devoted to her family.
She married Elsie Richard Allen on Aug. 7, 1939, in Weaubleau, and he preceded her in death in 1970. She was also preceded in death by one grandchild, Lori.
Survivors include four sons – Dick Allen – Nevada, Dennis Allen – Texas, Lynn Allen – Butler, and Randy Allen – Alabama; six daughters – Vonnie Foster, Rita Klopfenstein, Joyce Dulier, Anita Rolando, Bernadine Post and Connie Allen – all of Nevada; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; five brothers – Bill Swopes – El Dorado Springs, Ves Swopes – El Dorado Springs, Leroy Swopes – Appleton City, Ed Swopes – Colorado, and Jack Swopes – Houston, MO; and two sisters, June Coleman – El Dorado Springs, and Grace Harold – Walker.
Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Ferry Funeral Home – Nevada, with Pastor David Rorabaugh officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery – Nevada, under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home. Friends may call until the hour of service. The family received friends from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home in Nevada.
Memorials may be given to the Arthritis Foundation in care of Ferry Funeral Home - Nevada.
Myrtle was born in Kansas and raised in Missouri. She spent most of her adult life in Vernon County. Myrtle worked for many years for Key Work Clothes, retiring in 1986. She loved to sew and quilt. She was devoted to her family.
She married Elsie Richard Allen on Aug. 7, 1939, in Weaubleau, and he preceded her in death in 1970. She was also preceded in death by one grandchild, Lori.
Survivors include four sons – Dick Allen – Nevada, Dennis Allen – Texas, Lynn Allen – Butler, and Randy Allen – Alabama; six daughters – Vonnie Foster, Rita Klopfenstein, Joyce Dulier, Anita Rolando, Bernadine Post and Connie Allen – all of Nevada; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; five brothers – Bill Swopes – El Dorado Springs, Ves Swopes – El Dorado Springs, Leroy Swopes – Appleton City, Ed Swopes – Colorado, and Jack Swopes – Houston, MO; and two sisters, June Coleman – El Dorado Springs, and Grace Harold – Walker.
Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Ferry Funeral Home – Nevada, with Pastor David Rorabaugh officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery – Nevada, under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home. Friends may call until the hour of service. The family received friends from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home in Nevada.
Memorials may be given to the Arthritis Foundation in care of Ferry Funeral Home - Nevada.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Minnie A. Collins
Minnie A. Collins, 93, passed away Sunday evening, March 15, 2009, at the Lone Tree Retirement Center, Meade, KS. She was born Jan. 5, 1916, at Filley the daughter of John and Prudence Conner. As a young girl, she and her brother and sisters were orphaned and were raised by her Aunt Alma and Uncle Guy Fitzpatrick in Schell City.
On July 18, 1945, she married Harold S. Collins in Ft. Scott, KS. After her marriage, the couple owned and operated the Collins Auction Company in El Dorado Springs.
After the death of her husband, Harold, in 1984, Minnie moved to Meade County, KS, to be near her sister, Wyonona Lawson. She attended the First Baptist Church in Plains, KS. Minnie enjoyed visiting with family and friends. While at Lone Tree Retirement Center, she was known as the unofficial greeter, and had a fond love for cats.
Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Hadley; and two sisters: Eunice Snyder and Wyonona Lawson.
Survivors include five nephews - Carl Snyder - High Point, AR, Royce Lawson - Shawnee, KS, Jerry Lawson - Junction City, KS, James Alan Lawson - Omaha, NE, and Charles Lawson - Westminister, CO; two nieces: Mary Ann Snyder - Mountain View, AR, and Donna Hauser - Iola, KS; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary Chapel in Meade, KS, with Pastor Neal Foster officiating.
There was also a visitation from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs. Graveside services followed at 3 p.m. in Clintonville Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
On July 18, 1945, she married Harold S. Collins in Ft. Scott, KS. After her marriage, the couple owned and operated the Collins Auction Company in El Dorado Springs.
After the death of her husband, Harold, in 1984, Minnie moved to Meade County, KS, to be near her sister, Wyonona Lawson. She attended the First Baptist Church in Plains, KS. Minnie enjoyed visiting with family and friends. While at Lone Tree Retirement Center, she was known as the unofficial greeter, and had a fond love for cats.
Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Hadley; and two sisters: Eunice Snyder and Wyonona Lawson.
Survivors include five nephews - Carl Snyder - High Point, AR, Royce Lawson - Shawnee, KS, Jerry Lawson - Junction City, KS, James Alan Lawson - Omaha, NE, and Charles Lawson - Westminister, CO; two nieces: Mary Ann Snyder - Mountain View, AR, and Donna Hauser - Iola, KS; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary Chapel in Meade, KS, with Pastor Neal Foster officiating.
There was also a visitation from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs. Graveside services followed at 3 p.m. in Clintonville Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Luretta Ruth Stockstill
Luretta “Ruth” Stockstill, 81, a resident of Siloam Springs, AR, passed away March 13, 2009, at Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab Center.
Born Oct. 26, 1927, in El Dorado Springs, she was the daughter of Lendon Earl Cassidy and Ruby Cathline Romsburg. She was a ward nurse for a mental state school in Missouri. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in El Dorado Springs.
Survivors include one son, Kevin Stockstill, Watts, OK; one granddaughter, Angela Scalia and husband, Mike - Joplin; two grandsons, Galen Dean Stockstill and wife, Linda - Harrison, AR, and Donnie Ray Stockstill and wife, Sherry - Sherman, TX; and 11 great grandchildren.
Graveside services under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home, Inc., Siloam Springs, AR, will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, in the El Dorado Springs Cemetery with Ronnie Bradshaw officiating.
Born Oct. 26, 1927, in El Dorado Springs, she was the daughter of Lendon Earl Cassidy and Ruby Cathline Romsburg. She was a ward nurse for a mental state school in Missouri. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in El Dorado Springs.
Survivors include one son, Kevin Stockstill, Watts, OK; one granddaughter, Angela Scalia and husband, Mike - Joplin; two grandsons, Galen Dean Stockstill and wife, Linda - Harrison, AR, and Donnie Ray Stockstill and wife, Sherry - Sherman, TX; and 11 great grandchildren.
Graveside services under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home, Inc., Siloam Springs, AR, will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, in the El Dorado Springs Cemetery with Ronnie Bradshaw officiating.
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