Juanita Allene Swager, 86, El Dorado Springs, passed away at Community Springs Healthcare on Aug. 31, 2011. She was born Feb. 21, 1925, in El Dorado Springs to Ira Leroy and Sylvia Lee (Taylor) Swager.
While living in Iowa, Juanita worked for Interstate Insurance, Look Magazine and in the Iowa State House for the Governor. She moved back to El Dorado Springs in 1995 where she attended the First Christian Church while her health allowed.
Juanita’s hobbies included knitting, crocheting and quilting.
Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Leland (Chuck) Swager; and one sister, Alma Caroline Eaves.
Juanita is survived by four children and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in Wagoner Cemetery southwest of Stockton. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left online at: www.blandhackleman.com
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Victor Heisten
Victor Heisten, 86, Carthage, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, at St. Luke’s Caring Center, Carthage.
His survivors include his wife, Darelene, of the home in Carthage; three sons - Hal, Carthage, Randy, El Dorado Springs and William, Carthage; a daughter-in-law, Darla, - Carthage; four grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are under direction of Knell Mortuary, Carthage, and services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Carthage, with burial to follow in Park Cemetery, Carthage.
Memorials to St. Ann’s School, Carthage, are suggested.
His survivors include his wife, Darelene, of the home in Carthage; three sons - Hal, Carthage, Randy, El Dorado Springs and William, Carthage; a daughter-in-law, Darla, - Carthage; four grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are under direction of Knell Mortuary, Carthage, and services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Carthage, with burial to follow in Park Cemetery, Carthage.
Memorials to St. Ann’s School, Carthage, are suggested.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Mary Anna Nading
Mary Anna Marshall, 87, was born on June 18, 1924, to Rebecca Jane Bryson and Fred Lorenzo Marshall in Neodesha, KS. She passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011.
She married Bill Nading on May 19,1945. To this marriage three children were born - Gerladine, Bill Jr. and Nick.
Mary accepted Jesus as her personal savior and was a member of the First Baptist Church, El Dorado Springs. Mary is remembered as a Sunday School teacher, Training Union leader and Baptist Hill counselor.
Mary was proceeded in death by her husband, Bill Nading Sr; her daughter, Gerladine Marshall, and grandson, Jeffrey Marshall.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Georgia Nading - El Dorado Springs; a son, Nick Nading - Kingman, AZ.; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, family suggest contributions to be made to The Barone's Care Center in care of Sheldon Funeral Home.
Services began at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in Sheldon Funeral Home with Rev. Brent
Bland officiating. Music was“Amazing Grace” and “Oh What A Day That Will Be.”
Interment was in Clintonville Cemetery, El Dorado Springs.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Maudie Dulin
Maudie Dulin was a lady in every sense of the word. She was quiet and shy, but made friends easily. She was devoted to her two children, James and Betty, whom she raised by herself after their father died in May, 1959. She loved each grandchild, great grandchild and great-great grandchild. There was nothing more important to her than her family.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1928, in Barber County, AL, to Effie and Laborn Austin. She lived most of her life in Phenix City, AL. She married the love of her life, James Edward Dulin Sr. on May 6, 1945. She moved to Columbus, GA, with her son, James, and later moved to Independence to be with her children before moving to Schell City.
Maudie moved to Schell City several years ago and found it humorous that most people referred to her as Jenny's grandmother or Chris or Courtney's great-grandmother. She enjoyed her walks through the streets of Schell City and the time she spent with the Quilt Guild. She loved the time she spent making quilts for the members of her family. She was a Kansas City Chiefs fan and watched each game showed on TV whether they won or lost.
She is now in heaven with her husband, mother and father, twin brother and two sisters. She will be missed by her family and friends and each know their lives were touched by a very special lady.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City. Memorial contributions are suggested to a Maudie Dulin memorial fund to benefit Barton County Hospital in Lamar. Arrangements for Mrs. Dulin are being entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1928, in Barber County, AL, to Effie and Laborn Austin. She lived most of her life in Phenix City, AL. She married the love of her life, James Edward Dulin Sr. on May 6, 1945. She moved to Columbus, GA, with her son, James, and later moved to Independence to be with her children before moving to Schell City.
Maudie moved to Schell City several years ago and found it humorous that most people referred to her as Jenny's grandmother or Chris or Courtney's great-grandmother. She enjoyed her walks through the streets of Schell City and the time she spent with the Quilt Guild. She loved the time she spent making quilts for the members of her family. She was a Kansas City Chiefs fan and watched each game showed on TV whether they won or lost.
She is now in heaven with her husband, mother and father, twin brother and two sisters. She will be missed by her family and friends and each know their lives were touched by a very special lady.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City. Memorial contributions are suggested to a Maudie Dulin memorial fund to benefit Barton County Hospital in Lamar. Arrangements for Mrs. Dulin are being entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Everett Russell Kenney
Everett Russell Kenney, 68, El Dorado Springs, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Everett was born in Rich Hill on Feb. 22, 1943, to Nellie Viola (Crosswhite) Kenney and Raymond Nelson Kenney. He was a 1961 graduate of Nevada High School.
On June 4, 1965, Everett married his one and only love in Decatur, IL. Jacklyn Sue Edwards was the girl next door and he spent a year wooing her in order to spend the next 46 years of his life with her. In 1970 Everett and Jackie became part of the El Dorado Springs community where they were blessed with three children.
As a young child in Nevada, Everett accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. His relationship with God was evident to the people with whom he came in contact.
He worked various jobs as a laborer and farmer over the years of his life. The highlight of Everett's work career was the opportunity to serve as a positive influence at Nevada High School where he spent five years on staff as a custodian. He found joy in being able to interact with youth and share the word of Christ.
Everett was an active member of the First Baptist Church of El Dorado Springs. He served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. He found fulfillment in preaching the gospel through the church's nursing home ministry.
Preceding Everett in death were his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie, of the home; his three children - Kevin Kenney and wife, Patricia - El Dorado Springs, Kim Lloyd and husband, Dwayne - Lebanon and Chris Kenney and wife, Jana - Carthage; granddaughters, Morgan and Jeremiah; step-grandsons, Jeremy and Michael; two sisters, Mary Kenney - Bartlesville, OK and Karen Clark and husband, Terry - Redlands, CA; four brothers - Donald Kenney and wife, Sharon - Florida, Karl Baggett and wife, Sherrill, Paul Baggett and wife, Peggy and Lawrence Baggett - all of Nevada; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, in the First Baptist
Church in El Dorado Springs with Bro. Ron Marsh and Bro. Chris Kenny officiating. Rita Farris and Jana Kenney will provide music. Interment will follow in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com
Donna L. (Green) East
Donna L. (Green) East, 73, of Willard, passed away in her home on Sunday morning, Aug. 21, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, following a six month illness.
Donna was born in El Dorado Springs, growing up here and graduating from El Dorado Springs High School in 1956. She attended Southwest Missouri State University.
She was a homemaker and had been employed with the Shawnee Mission School District.
She was a longtime faithful and active member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Willard, organizations and was for many years a voting judge on local election
committees.
Donna Green and Richard East were united in marriage on Aug. 24, 1958. To this union two children were born. Together they were privileged to share 53 years. She was preceded in death by her parents O. Lee and Jewell Fox Green.
She is survived by her loving husband, Richard, of the home; son Richard “Rick” and wife Lori East - Broken Arrow, OK; daughter, Katherine “Renee” East - Overland Park, KS; three grandchildren - Katherine “Katie” Theresa East, Andrew Wacker and Christine “Tina” Wacker; sister, Sherry, and husband, Ed Morlan - El Dorado Springs; two nephews: York Morlan - Blue Springs, and Tad and Rebecca “Becki” Morlan - Willard; and two grand-nephews: Jacob and Caleb Morlan.
Services began at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, in the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Willard, with Rev. Lorraine Dill officiating.
Interment followed in Wesley Cemetery, Willard, under the care and direction of Wilson Brim-Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove.
Family received friends from 10 - 10:45 a.m. in the parlor of the church, prior to services.
Memorial contributions may be given in Donna's memory to the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.
Donna was born in El Dorado Springs, growing up here and graduating from El Dorado Springs High School in 1956. She attended Southwest Missouri State University.
She was a homemaker and had been employed with the Shawnee Mission School District.
She was a longtime faithful and active member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Willard, organizations and was for many years a voting judge on local election
committees.
Donna Green and Richard East were united in marriage on Aug. 24, 1958. To this union two children were born. Together they were privileged to share 53 years. She was preceded in death by her parents O. Lee and Jewell Fox Green.
She is survived by her loving husband, Richard, of the home; son Richard “Rick” and wife Lori East - Broken Arrow, OK; daughter, Katherine “Renee” East - Overland Park, KS; three grandchildren - Katherine “Katie” Theresa East, Andrew Wacker and Christine “Tina” Wacker; sister, Sherry, and husband, Ed Morlan - El Dorado Springs; two nephews: York Morlan - Blue Springs, and Tad and Rebecca “Becki” Morlan - Willard; and two grand-nephews: Jacob and Caleb Morlan.
Services began at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, in the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Willard, with Rev. Lorraine Dill officiating.
Interment followed in Wesley Cemetery, Willard, under the care and direction of Wilson Brim-Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove.
Family received friends from 10 - 10:45 a.m. in the parlor of the church, prior to services.
Memorial contributions may be given in Donna's memory to the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Robert Charles Baer
Robert Charles Baer, 46, Schell City, the son of Robert John and Judith Anne (Bowman) Baer, was born March 22, 1965, in Muscatine, IA, and passed from this life at 9:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, at St. Johns Regional Health Center in Springfield.
Robert attended school in Iowa and graduated from West Branch High School in 1983. About a year later, he, along with his family moved to the Nevada area. It was while living in this area that he met and married Shellie Peace. They became the parents of three children.
Through the years Robert lived in Arkansas, Missouri and Iowa, but in the early 1990s he made Missouri his permanent home.
He worked as a self-employed mechanic and farm hand and was employed by Dirt Works of Walker, Young's in Nevada and Schell City Truck and Tractor. His hobbies included a love of animals and the outdoors, a bit of bird hunting, a lot of fishing, but mostly he loved building trucks and running them through the mud.
Survivors include his three children – two sons, Robert James Baer and Ashley – Harwood; and Joel David Baer – Harwood; one daughter, Darci Anne Baer – Lufkin, TX; his mother and step-father, Judith and Bill Michener – Red Oak, TX; one brother, Richard James Baer – Bentonville, AR; and one grandson, Paxton Lane Baer. Robert was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Ronald John Baer.
Services were Monday, Aug. 22, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City, with Bro. Dan Fagala officiating. Pallbearers were Robert J. Baer, Joel Baer, Richard Baer, Kyle Begley, Tim Bailey and Rick Reasoner. Interment was in the Lefler Cemetery in Harwood.
Robert attended school in Iowa and graduated from West Branch High School in 1983. About a year later, he, along with his family moved to the Nevada area. It was while living in this area that he met and married Shellie Peace. They became the parents of three children.
Through the years Robert lived in Arkansas, Missouri and Iowa, but in the early 1990s he made Missouri his permanent home.
He worked as a self-employed mechanic and farm hand and was employed by Dirt Works of Walker, Young's in Nevada and Schell City Truck and Tractor. His hobbies included a love of animals and the outdoors, a bit of bird hunting, a lot of fishing, but mostly he loved building trucks and running them through the mud.
Survivors include his three children – two sons, Robert James Baer and Ashley – Harwood; and Joel David Baer – Harwood; one daughter, Darci Anne Baer – Lufkin, TX; his mother and step-father, Judith and Bill Michener – Red Oak, TX; one brother, Richard James Baer – Bentonville, AR; and one grandson, Paxton Lane Baer. Robert was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Ronald John Baer.
Services were Monday, Aug. 22, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City, with Bro. Dan Fagala officiating. Pallbearers were Robert J. Baer, Joel Baer, Richard Baer, Kyle Begley, Tim Bailey and Rick Reasoner. Interment was in the Lefler Cemetery in Harwood.
Margaret Virginia Roseman
Margaret Virginia Roseman, 94, of Greenfield, was born Aug. 9, 1917, at Marshfield, the only child of W. Scott and Nina (Allison) Smith, and passed away Aug. 19, 2011, at St. John's Hospital.
Much of her childhood was spent in Excelsior Springs. In 1935, she graduated from Butler High School and married E. J. Roseman. In 1940, they established their home on a farm near Greenfield. Margaret did much of the farm work and was an excellent mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, E. J., and her son, Jim. Survivors include her son, John, and his wife, Jean – El Dorado Springs; daughter-in-law, Connie Roseman – Greenfield; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Wetzel Cemetery under the direction of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wetzel Cemetery or to the Dade County Nursing Home.
Much of her childhood was spent in Excelsior Springs. In 1935, she graduated from Butler High School and married E. J. Roseman. In 1940, they established their home on a farm near Greenfield. Margaret did much of the farm work and was an excellent mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, E. J., and her son, Jim. Survivors include her son, John, and his wife, Jean – El Dorado Springs; daughter-in-law, Connie Roseman – Greenfield; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Wetzel Cemetery under the direction of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wetzel Cemetery or to the Dade County Nursing Home.
Ben U. Owens
Ben U. Owens, 67, of Greenwood, passed away on Aug. 19, 2011.
Ben was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Snowball, AR, to Otis and Bertha Owens.
Ben was devoted to his family and is survived by his wife, Marcy Owens; his children:
David, Doug and his wife, Angie, and Debbie; and granddaughters: Beth and her husband, Andrew, and Emily.
Ben was laid to rest in the Lee's Summit Cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Ben was a brother-in-law to Wayne Leedy and son-in-law to the late Merle and Rena Leedy.
Ben was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Snowball, AR, to Otis and Bertha Owens.
Ben was devoted to his family and is survived by his wife, Marcy Owens; his children:
David, Doug and his wife, Angie, and Debbie; and granddaughters: Beth and her husband, Andrew, and Emily.
Ben was laid to rest in the Lee's Summit Cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Ben was a brother-in-law to Wayne Leedy and son-in-law to the late Merle and Rena Leedy.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Albert Lee Venter
Albert Lee Venter, 86, was born on Sept. 10, 1924, to Albert C. and Alice Venter in rural St. Clair County.
Albert served with distinction in the European Theater of Operations during World War II, participating in four major battles and earning four Bronze Stars.
He married Donnis Mays on Nov. 27, 1947.
He spent the remainder of his life on the family farm on the Sac River near Roscoe. He served for many years on the ASC Committee for St. Clair County and for one term as a school board member of the El Dorado Springs R-2 System. He was a lifelong member of Riverview Bible Church, serving as its pastor for many years. He was an avid Bible student and taught many classes throughout his lifetime.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
Albert Lee is survived by his wife of 63 years, Donnis, of the home; two children, Dr. John Venter - Joplin and Linda Birk -
El Dorado Springs; two grandchildren, Eric Venter - Neosho and Jill Venter - St. Paul, MN; two great-grandchildren, Erica and Eden Venter - Neosho; as well as his brother, Ernest Venter - Rogersville and his sister, Wanda Decker - El Dorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his sister, Opal Keepper, and a grandson, Mark Andrew Venter.
Services were held Thursday, Aug. 11, at Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs, with Rev. Brent Bland officiating. The Greathouse family sang “Amazing Grace” and “Ivory Palaces.” Casket bearers were Darren Mays, Gary Keepper, Doug Mays, Sundance Keepper, Dirk Mays, Eric Venter and Don Birk. Miltary honors were provided by the U.S. Army Bravo Team. Interment was in the Venter Family Cemetery.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Raymond Russell Francis
Raymond Russell Francis, 88, the fourth son of Wilbert Thomas and Myrtle Mae (Evans) Francis, was born on the Francis home farm on Dec. 1, 1922, in Pleasant Valley near Rainy, and passed away Aug. 15, 2011, at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola.
Ray attended grade school at Rainy Hill, District 80, and Osceola High School graduating in 1941.
He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Christian Church, being baptized in 1935 at Keller's Camp on the Sac River. Ray and his mother prepared communion on Sunday mornings. He had the job of secretary and treasurer at the church.
After graduation, he went to California where he worked in an aircraft factory in Jan. 1942. On Dec. 9, 1942, he volunteered for the U.S. Air Force. After training Ray graduated as a fighter pilot, flying P47 Thunderbolt Fighters, with 55 missions in Europe. He won the Air Medal and 5 Oak Leaf Clusters; he also wore the Presidential Unit Citation with one cluster.
After returning home in 1945, Ray then went to Kansas City where he worked for the Weather Bureau Forecast Center and later Air Traffic Control in Kansas City. While working there he was recalled to the service during the Korean conflict. He was sent to Japan and while in the Far East he spent time in Japan, Korea, China, Formosa, Okinawa. Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. He carried a top-secret clearance personal card.
Ray returned home in 1958, where he farmed with his brother, Moss. In 1960 he went to Lake City, MN, and bought a large apple orchard which he worked until 1985.
While in Lake City, Ray met and married Jean Lois Thompson in 1980. They moved back to the St. Clair county farm near, Rainey. She preceded him in death in 2006. Ray remained on the farm until 2008 when he moved to the nursing home.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean, three brothers - Harry, Melvin (Moss) and A. L. (Pete) Francis; his stepdaughter, Toni Piar, and a nephew. Calvin Francis.
Ray is survived by his sister in-law, Lillie Francis; two nieces Juanita Gumm and Norma Haglund; one nephew, Dennis Francis; several great nieces and nephews; two step-granddaughters, Brenda Fug and Kathy Piar; best friends, Joe and Doris Norval, other relatives and friends.
Services were held Thursday, Aug. 18, in Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Rev. Mike Norval and Joe Norval officiating. Richard Sunderwirth was vocalist and Gail Ingle, accompanist, for “Shall We Gather At The River.” Casketbearers were: Robert Truitt, Mark Francis, Joe Norval, Rusty Norval, Myron Rapp and Doug Hicks. Honorary casketbearers were Bob Gardner and Charles A. Francis.
VFW Post #1894 performed the military service. Interment was in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery under direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
Ray attended grade school at Rainy Hill, District 80, and Osceola High School graduating in 1941.
He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Christian Church, being baptized in 1935 at Keller's Camp on the Sac River. Ray and his mother prepared communion on Sunday mornings. He had the job of secretary and treasurer at the church.
After graduation, he went to California where he worked in an aircraft factory in Jan. 1942. On Dec. 9, 1942, he volunteered for the U.S. Air Force. After training Ray graduated as a fighter pilot, flying P47 Thunderbolt Fighters, with 55 missions in Europe. He won the Air Medal and 5 Oak Leaf Clusters; he also wore the Presidential Unit Citation with one cluster.
After returning home in 1945, Ray then went to Kansas City where he worked for the Weather Bureau Forecast Center and later Air Traffic Control in Kansas City. While working there he was recalled to the service during the Korean conflict. He was sent to Japan and while in the Far East he spent time in Japan, Korea, China, Formosa, Okinawa. Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. He carried a top-secret clearance personal card.
Ray returned home in 1958, where he farmed with his brother, Moss. In 1960 he went to Lake City, MN, and bought a large apple orchard which he worked until 1985.
While in Lake City, Ray met and married Jean Lois Thompson in 1980. They moved back to the St. Clair county farm near, Rainey. She preceded him in death in 2006. Ray remained on the farm until 2008 when he moved to the nursing home.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean, three brothers - Harry, Melvin (Moss) and A. L. (Pete) Francis; his stepdaughter, Toni Piar, and a nephew. Calvin Francis.
Ray is survived by his sister in-law, Lillie Francis; two nieces Juanita Gumm and Norma Haglund; one nephew, Dennis Francis; several great nieces and nephews; two step-granddaughters, Brenda Fug and Kathy Piar; best friends, Joe and Doris Norval, other relatives and friends.
Services were held Thursday, Aug. 18, in Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Rev. Mike Norval and Joe Norval officiating. Richard Sunderwirth was vocalist and Gail Ingle, accompanist, for “Shall We Gather At The River.” Casketbearers were: Robert Truitt, Mark Francis, Joe Norval, Rusty Norval, Myron Rapp and Doug Hicks. Honorary casketbearers were Bob Gardner and Charles A. Francis.
VFW Post #1894 performed the military service. Interment was in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery under direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
James Bert Thompson
James Bert Thompson, 68, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sunday evening Aug. 14, 2011, at his home. He was born Jan. 15 1943 in Plain Dealing, LA, the son of James Bert and Thyra Cordell (Jenkins) Thompson.
Early in his life, James lived in Louisiana and then Texas. He worked as a mechanic in the fork lift industry. In his spare time he enjoyed horseback riding.
On Dec. 1 1990, he was united in marriage to Rita Kay (Ehlers). They had just recently moved to this area from Fayetteville, TN.
Survivors include his wife, Rita, of the home in El Dorado Springs; two sons – James Briers of California; and Roger Thompson of Tennessee; one daughter, Traci Casillas, of Arizona; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other relatives and friends.
Private cremation arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.
Early in his life, James lived in Louisiana and then Texas. He worked as a mechanic in the fork lift industry. In his spare time he enjoyed horseback riding.
On Dec. 1 1990, he was united in marriage to Rita Kay (Ehlers). They had just recently moved to this area from Fayetteville, TN.
Survivors include his wife, Rita, of the home in El Dorado Springs; two sons – James Briers of California; and Roger Thompson of Tennessee; one daughter, Traci Casillas, of Arizona; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other relatives and friends.
Private cremation arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.
Debbie Vonne Mitchell
Debbie Vonne Mitchell, 56, left this earth to be with her heavenly father on Aug. 14, 2011.
Daughter of Shirley and Bobby Glen Mitchell, Debbie was born Feb. 12, 1955, in Miami, AZ. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Mitchell, and by her four children; Brett, Ryun, Glen and Mindi, and one grandchild.
Family was always a great love and part of Debbie's life. Debbie and her siblings have been close even though they sometimes lived miles apart. She will always be remembered in the hearts of her sister and brothers – Tracy, Jack, Bob and Luke.
Debbie was very active in the church, loved the outdoors and was the first one to want an adventure. She was a registered nurse by profession, but her love was traveling, visiting and doing volunteer work.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, at Brumback Funeral Home in Stockton. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Hwy. 39 South, Stockton.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Kenneth Earl Messick
Kenneth Earl Messick, 60, Springfield, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Springfield, after suffering a sudden heart attack.
He worked as a land surveyor and was an avid softball player and sports fan.
Ken was a member of Springfield Community Church of the Nazarene, 2616 E. Battlefield, Springfield.
He is survived by a son, Josh, and daughter, Holly Messick, of the home; his father and stepmother, Marion and Sharon Messick, Springfield; his mother, Lavonne Messick, Walker; numerous family and friends who loved him also survive. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, in Springfield Community Church under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Walker. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
He worked as a land surveyor and was an avid softball player and sports fan.
Ken was a member of Springfield Community Church of the Nazarene, 2616 E. Battlefield, Springfield.
He is survived by a son, Josh, and daughter, Holly Messick, of the home; his father and stepmother, Marion and Sharon Messick, Springfield; his mother, Lavonne Messick, Walker; numerous family and friends who loved him also survive. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, in Springfield Community Church under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Walker. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Elton Paul Evans, P.D.
Elton Paul Evans, P.D., 77, local business owner and retired pharmacist, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, in Overland Park, KS. He was born June 8, 1934, in Stockton to Elton and Macie Merle (Jennings) Evans.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Services began at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, in the Church of God (Holiness), El Dorado Springs. Interment will follow in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or K. U. Medical Center and left at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Services began at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, in the Church of God (Holiness), El Dorado Springs. Interment will follow in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or K. U. Medical Center and left at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
James Henry Fowler
James Henry Fowler, 87, son of Samuel Josiah Fowler and Anna Florentine Albright Fowler, was born Aug. 23, 1924, in Tiffin, and departed this life Aug. 10, 2011, at his home in Lebanon.
Jim, as friends knew him, professed his faith in Christ, at the age of nine.
He served in the United States Army from May 20, 1943, receiving an honorable discharge Jan. 21, 1946. He was the recipient of two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star Medal and World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and a Good Conduct Medal. For many years he has been a member of V.F.W. Post 4107 in Lebanon.
He was united in marriage with Dixie Baker on Nov. 29, 1942, and to this union was born four children, all surviving. He and Dixie lived a full and active life, working together, building homes in the Lebanon area for many years. Fowler Drive in Lebanon was given that name after James and his family. He was employed for 22 years with Mid America Dairy in Lebanon as Chief Engineer. His hands were never idle in all these years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters; Opal Davis, Florence Van Tillman and Mary Emerson, two brothers, Robert who died in infancy and Pearl Fowler, one granddaughter Alidia Leann (Lecy).
He is survived by his wife, Dixie, of the home; two daughters, Toni McFarland and her husband, David, of Lebanon and Jeri Evans and her husband, Bob, of Phillipsburg; two sons, Jimmy Fowler and his wife, Judy, and Steven Fowler and his wife, Janice, all of Lebanon; one sister, Bonnie Raines of Myrtle Creek, OR; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Telmo and Pat Baker of San Angelo, TX, and John and Patsy Jennings of El Dorado Springs; 11 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 13, at Shadel's Colonial Chapel with Rev. Shelva Hart officiating.
Military Rite - Hotel Team, Rolla.
Final resting place at Mt. Rose Memorial Park under the direction of Shadel's Colonial Chapel.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Donald E. Baker
Donald E. Baker, 71, El Dorado Springs, passed away Aug. 8, 2011, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 20, 1939, in Heizer, KS, to Frank and Irene (Fenn) Baker.
In 1957 he graduated from Diamond (MO) High School. Don decided to make a career as an over-the-road truck driver. From
Dec. 12, 1986, until he retired Jan. 1, 2010, Don worked for Contract Freighters, Inc. While working there, his safety record shows no breaks in service except for family medical leave. Don achieved several milestones in his career including: Driver of
the Year in 1997; Driver of the Month, multiple times; the 1-million Mile Award; and the 2-million Mile Award.
On May 16, 2009, Don married Nadine (Snodgrass) Bough.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one son, Todd Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Nadine (Snodgrass) Baker, of the home; two daughters, Tiffany Rea and husband, Robbie - Seneca and Cindy O’Neall - Neosho; three grandchildren - Kadey, Maddie and Kyler Rea; two step-sons, Jerry Coleman and David Lee Coleman; and many other relatives and friends.
Services were held Sunday, Aug. 14, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Johnston officiating. Burial followed in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Howard Williams, David Coleman, Mick Korn, Darren Toliver, Randy Cornell and J.R. Stroer. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Toliver, Jerry Coleman, Jody Smith, Claude Brown and Max Reitfors.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com
In 1957 he graduated from Diamond (MO) High School. Don decided to make a career as an over-the-road truck driver. From
Dec. 12, 1986, until he retired Jan. 1, 2010, Don worked for Contract Freighters, Inc. While working there, his safety record shows no breaks in service except for family medical leave. Don achieved several milestones in his career including: Driver of
the Year in 1997; Driver of the Month, multiple times; the 1-million Mile Award; and the 2-million Mile Award.
On May 16, 2009, Don married Nadine (Snodgrass) Bough.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one son, Todd Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Nadine (Snodgrass) Baker, of the home; two daughters, Tiffany Rea and husband, Robbie - Seneca and Cindy O’Neall - Neosho; three grandchildren - Kadey, Maddie and Kyler Rea; two step-sons, Jerry Coleman and David Lee Coleman; and many other relatives and friends.
Services were held Sunday, Aug. 14, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Johnston officiating. Burial followed in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Howard Williams, David Coleman, Mick Korn, Darren Toliver, Randy Cornell and J.R. Stroer. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Toliver, Jerry Coleman, Jody Smith, Claude Brown and Max Reitfors.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com
Donald Baker
Donald E. Baker, 71, El Dorado Springs, passed away Aug. 8, 2011, at Nevada Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine (Snodgrass) Baker and other family members.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com
He is survived by his wife, Nadine (Snodgrass) Baker and other family members.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Albert Lee Venter
Albert Lee Venter, 86, Osceola, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, at his home east of El Dorado Springs.
A lifelong area resident, he was a retired farmer and minister and an Army veteran of World War II.
Among local survivors is his wife, Donis, of the home.
Family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs.
Funeral services and military honors began at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug, 11, at the Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs. Burial will be in the Venter Family Cemetery at the Venter Farm.
A lifelong area resident, he was a retired farmer and minister and an Army veteran of World War II.
Among local survivors is his wife, Donis, of the home.
Family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs.
Funeral services and military honors began at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug, 11, at the Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs. Burial will be in the Venter Family Cemetery at the Venter Farm.
Georgia Amick
Georgia Aldine (Smith) Amick, 97, El Dorado Springs, was born Feb. 17, 1914, in Tiffin, St. Clair County, to Howard R. and Ivy “Pearl” (Cochran) Smith. She passed away Aug. 7, 2011, in El Dorado Springs.
She married Ira “Raymond” Amick on Nov. 28, 1930. They had three children: Bonnie, Velma and Billie Ray.
Much of her married life was spent being a farmwife in Cedar, Vernon, St. Clair and Bates counties in Missouri. She later spent many years as the cook at the Nevada Country Club. After retirement, she spent many hours making quilts.
Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Ruby Alexander; two brothers, Orval and Ralph Smith; and daughter, Bonnie Jean Harms.
Local survivors include her son, Bill (Janice) Amick and their daughter Kaitlyn; granddaughters, Karen Harms Hutchison and Kim Harms (Jeff) Parrish; great-grandchildren, Amanda Hutchison (Shawn) Eaton, Leslie Hutchison (Micah) Gayman and Kelsey
Klenklen and Cameron Parrish; great-great-grandchildren, Kimber and Ruger Eaton and Joey, Jeremy and Heidi Gayman; and her sister, Dortha Fugate. Surviving in Connecticut and surrounding area are her daughter, Velma; grandchildren - Ed L, Rick, Lisa, Michelle, Jeff and Jill Corey; and eight more great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug 12, 2011, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Trussell officiating. Interment will follow in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Glaucoma Research Foundation and left at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com
Jerry Bob Brown
Bob Brown, 77, Bolivar, passed away early Sunday morning, Aug. 7, 2011. He was born Jan. 11, 1934, in El Dorado Springs, the son of Clyde and Lelia Brown.
He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School. He later attended the Intensive Language Institute in Washington, DC, learning to speak Spanish and French.
He married Margaret Suzanna “Sue” Huff on Aug. 3, 1952, in El Dorado Springs. In their 59 years of marriage, they had four children, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Bob joined the U. S. Air Force and spent more than 23 years traveling around the world in service to his country. After retiring from the U. S. Air Force, he worked for a short while in the aircraft industry before returning to government service. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service after 19 years and then returned to the private sector working part time delivering vehicles to various points across the U.S.
Bob had a passion and natural curiosity for people. He rarely forgot a name and enjoyed getting acquainted with people. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Brown, of Bolivar; daughter, Pam McMurry - Mount Hope, KS; daughter, Susan Long - Valley Center, KS; son, Dan Brown - Liberty; and son, Steven Brown - Willow Springs; and sister, Maxine Tant - Nevada.
Memorial services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the United Methodist Church, El Dorado Springs. Pastor Patty Smith officiated and Alyssa Parks provided music. Final disposition is cremation. Arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com
He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School. He later attended the Intensive Language Institute in Washington, DC, learning to speak Spanish and French.
He married Margaret Suzanna “Sue” Huff on Aug. 3, 1952, in El Dorado Springs. In their 59 years of marriage, they had four children, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Bob joined the U. S. Air Force and spent more than 23 years traveling around the world in service to his country. After retiring from the U. S. Air Force, he worked for a short while in the aircraft industry before returning to government service. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service after 19 years and then returned to the private sector working part time delivering vehicles to various points across the U.S.
Bob had a passion and natural curiosity for people. He rarely forgot a name and enjoyed getting acquainted with people. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Brown, of Bolivar; daughter, Pam McMurry - Mount Hope, KS; daughter, Susan Long - Valley Center, KS; son, Dan Brown - Liberty; and son, Steven Brown - Willow Springs; and sister, Maxine Tant - Nevada.
Memorial services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the United Methodist Church, El Dorado Springs. Pastor Patty Smith officiated and Alyssa Parks provided music. Final disposition is cremation. Arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com
Thursday, August 4, 2011
June Rose Gaughan
June Rose Gaughan, 69, El Dorado Springs, the daughter of Pete Vernon and Viola Jane (Evans) Teeples, was born June 12, 1942, in Omaha, AR and passed from this life on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.
Early in her life, June, along with her family, moved across the United States to follow the vegetable harvest for work. As a young woman she met and married Joe Eaton and to their union three daughters were born. They resided in Fresno, CA. Later
on May 2, 1982, June was united in marriage to Stephen Gaughan in Pineville, AR, after they had met earlier when they both
lived in the Yosemite are. They moved to Missouri after their marriage to follow their church family and she resided here the rest of her life. Her hobbies included crocheting, a love of travel, ice cream – especially with chocolate and nuts and she was an avid yard saler.
Survivors include her husband, Stephen Vaughan – El Dorado Springs; three daughters – Lisa Price and her husband, Wilbur – Schell City; Tammy Ovando – Littleton, CO; and Robin Gardner and her husband, Michael – Visalia, CA; one son, Stephan Gaughan – Tallon, OR; her brother, Hurshel Teeples and his wife, Glenda – El Dorado Springs; 12 grandchildren–– Dawn Baker, Dustin Dowdell; Rebecca Forgey, Jeremy Price, Natasha Ovando, Kristopher Ovando, Ashley Ovando, Daniel Gardner, Sean Gardner, Brandon Gardner and Avery and Grace Gaughan; six great-grandchildren – Hunter, Desarae and Nathan Baker, Dusty Dowdell, Andy Price and Remington Forgey; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial services were Monday, Aug. 8 at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City with Pastor John Beckett officiating.
Interment of June’s cremains will take place in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.
Early in her life, June, along with her family, moved across the United States to follow the vegetable harvest for work. As a young woman she met and married Joe Eaton and to their union three daughters were born. They resided in Fresno, CA. Later
on May 2, 1982, June was united in marriage to Stephen Gaughan in Pineville, AR, after they had met earlier when they both
lived in the Yosemite are. They moved to Missouri after their marriage to follow their church family and she resided here the rest of her life. Her hobbies included crocheting, a love of travel, ice cream – especially with chocolate and nuts and she was an avid yard saler.
Survivors include her husband, Stephen Vaughan – El Dorado Springs; three daughters – Lisa Price and her husband, Wilbur – Schell City; Tammy Ovando – Littleton, CO; and Robin Gardner and her husband, Michael – Visalia, CA; one son, Stephan Gaughan – Tallon, OR; her brother, Hurshel Teeples and his wife, Glenda – El Dorado Springs; 12 grandchildren–– Dawn Baker, Dustin Dowdell; Rebecca Forgey, Jeremy Price, Natasha Ovando, Kristopher Ovando, Ashley Ovando, Daniel Gardner, Sean Gardner, Brandon Gardner and Avery and Grace Gaughan; six great-grandchildren – Hunter, Desarae and Nathan Baker, Dusty Dowdell, Andy Price and Remington Forgey; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial services were Monday, Aug. 8 at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City with Pastor John Beckett officiating.
Interment of June’s cremains will take place in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Lula G. Johnston
Lula G. Johnston, 90, Sullivan, passed away Aug. 3, 2011. She was born Nov. 17, 1920, in Sherman, TX, to Earl Frank Griswold Sr. and Ethel Emma Martin.
After high school, Lula worked as a stenographer, first for International Shoe Company and later for the Corps of Engineers.
She married George H. Johnston on Aug. 16, 1947. Lula was a charter member of the Sullivan Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed volunteering as a “Pink Lady” for over 40 years. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter #105 and was very active in the First United Presbyterian Church of Sullivan. Lula also enjoyed going out to dinner with her women friends until failing health forced her to move out of town to be closer to her daughter.
Lula was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; two brothers, Martin and Earl Griswold and a sister, Frances Pickerell.
She is survived by three children - Georgeann Wisner and husband, Warren - El Dorado Springs, Doug Johnston and wife, Linda – Sullivan and Philip Ownes and wife, Betty - Louisville, KY; seven grandchildren - Chad Johnston and wife, Heather - Sullivan, Marcus Johnston and wife, Tiffany of Sullivan, Matthew Owens of Louisville, KY, Jason Butterfield and wife, Jennifer – Clever, and Brandon, Erick and Rachel Butterfield - all of El Dorado Springs; seven great-grandchildren - Torri, Chance, Alexis, Lexe, Cole, Gabriel and Ryan; and other relatives and friends.
Services were conducted on Monday, Aug. 8, at Eaton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Delashmit officiating. Interment followed in Oddfellows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorials to the Sullivan Hospital Auxiliary or First United Presbyterian Church of Sullivan.
Arrangements were under the direction of Eaton Funeral Home and Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Lula’s memorial website is available at: www.eatonfuneralhome.com where condolences may be sent to the family.
After high school, Lula worked as a stenographer, first for International Shoe Company and later for the Corps of Engineers.
She married George H. Johnston on Aug. 16, 1947. Lula was a charter member of the Sullivan Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed volunteering as a “Pink Lady” for over 40 years. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter #105 and was very active in the First United Presbyterian Church of Sullivan. Lula also enjoyed going out to dinner with her women friends until failing health forced her to move out of town to be closer to her daughter.
Lula was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; two brothers, Martin and Earl Griswold and a sister, Frances Pickerell.
She is survived by three children - Georgeann Wisner and husband, Warren - El Dorado Springs, Doug Johnston and wife, Linda – Sullivan and Philip Ownes and wife, Betty - Louisville, KY; seven grandchildren - Chad Johnston and wife, Heather - Sullivan, Marcus Johnston and wife, Tiffany of Sullivan, Matthew Owens of Louisville, KY, Jason Butterfield and wife, Jennifer – Clever, and Brandon, Erick and Rachel Butterfield - all of El Dorado Springs; seven great-grandchildren - Torri, Chance, Alexis, Lexe, Cole, Gabriel and Ryan; and other relatives and friends.
Services were conducted on Monday, Aug. 8, at Eaton Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Delashmit officiating. Interment followed in Oddfellows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorials to the Sullivan Hospital Auxiliary or First United Presbyterian Church of Sullivan.
Arrangements were under the direction of Eaton Funeral Home and Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Lula’s memorial website is available at: www.eatonfuneralhome.com where condolences may be sent to the family.
Misty Dawn (Gilmore) Vann
Misty Dawn (Gilmore) Vann, 44, Clinton, the daughter of George Andrew and Mary Lucille (Wells) Gilmore, was born Dec. 8, 1966, in Joplin and passed from this life on Wednesday evening, Aug. 3, 2011, from injuries she received in a motor vehicle accident earlier that day.
Misty attended school in Diamond, until the fifth grade then she, along with her family moved to Adrian, where she attended school and excelled in the high school marching band. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1985. She then attended both Longview and Heritage College where she obtained her CNA. She worked for a time at Adrian Manor and also provided in-home care.
Throughout her life, Misty lived mostly in Missouri but did for a time live in Colorado. Her hobbies included photography and rodeos – but her greatest love was her grandchildren.
Survivors include her two children–– Felicia and Roy Love – both of Clinton; her mother, Mary Gilmore – Adrian; one brother, Everett
Ogle and his wife, Donna – Moundville; one sister, Della Underwood and her husband, Buddy – Ellington; her two grandchildren, Eain McKinney and Justice Love – both of Clinton; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial services were Friday, Aug. 5, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City with Bro. Grady Davis officiating.
It was Misty’s wish to be cremated. Services for Ms. Vann were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.
Misty attended school in Diamond, until the fifth grade then she, along with her family moved to Adrian, where she attended school and excelled in the high school marching band. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1985. She then attended both Longview and Heritage College where she obtained her CNA. She worked for a time at Adrian Manor and also provided in-home care.
Throughout her life, Misty lived mostly in Missouri but did for a time live in Colorado. Her hobbies included photography and rodeos – but her greatest love was her grandchildren.
Survivors include her two children–– Felicia and Roy Love – both of Clinton; her mother, Mary Gilmore – Adrian; one brother, Everett
Ogle and his wife, Donna – Moundville; one sister, Della Underwood and her husband, Buddy – Ellington; her two grandchildren, Eain McKinney and Justice Love – both of Clinton; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial services were Friday, Aug. 5, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City with Bro. Grady Davis officiating.
It was Misty’s wish to be cremated. Services for Ms. Vann were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.
Sharyn Kay (Sumner) Clemmons
Sharyn Kay (Sumner) Clemmons, 63, El Dorado Springs, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at Christian Healthcare in Springfield, after a few months illness. She was born Oct. 10, 1947, in El Dorado Springs, to Harry B. and Hazel Nadine (Chapman) Sumner.
She was baptized at the Church of Christ in 1980 and her favorite scripture was John 3:16.
Sharyn was married to John Paul Clemmons. She had two sons, Rusty Sumner and Micheal Clemmons. Her children and her grandchildren were a special joy to her.
Sharyn worked several places across the years including Quality Products in Nevada, the shoe factory in Marshall, and Peppers Restaurant in El Dorado Springs, along with other restaurants. She was very diligent about her work and always wanted to be busy.
Sharyn’s father once said that “Sharyn knows everyone in El Dorado Springs.” And if she knew you, she always spoke to you. She will be very much missed by all who knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Survivors include two sons Micheal Clemmons - El Dorado Springs, and Rusty Sumner - Fayetteville, AR; five grandchildren - Samantha Sumner, Dusty Sumner, Braxton Clemmons, Alexis Paige Clemmons and Whitney Kay Clemmons; and many other relatives and friends.
Services for were held Friday, August 5, 2011, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Rev. Howard McPeak officiating. Burial followed in Mound Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Rusty Sumner, Dusty Sumner, Foxie Sumner, Daniel Sumner, Gerald Mogan and Ken Perrodin.
Honorary pallbearers were Dan Fugate, Monty Grice, Troy Janes and Charles Sumner.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com.
She was baptized at the Church of Christ in 1980 and her favorite scripture was John 3:16.
Sharyn was married to John Paul Clemmons. She had two sons, Rusty Sumner and Micheal Clemmons. Her children and her grandchildren were a special joy to her.
Sharyn worked several places across the years including Quality Products in Nevada, the shoe factory in Marshall, and Peppers Restaurant in El Dorado Springs, along with other restaurants. She was very diligent about her work and always wanted to be busy.
Sharyn’s father once said that “Sharyn knows everyone in El Dorado Springs.” And if she knew you, she always spoke to you. She will be very much missed by all who knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Survivors include two sons Micheal Clemmons - El Dorado Springs, and Rusty Sumner - Fayetteville, AR; five grandchildren - Samantha Sumner, Dusty Sumner, Braxton Clemmons, Alexis Paige Clemmons and Whitney Kay Clemmons; and many other relatives and friends.
Services for were held Friday, August 5, 2011, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Rev. Howard McPeak officiating. Burial followed in Mound Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Rusty Sumner, Dusty Sumner, Foxie Sumner, Daniel Sumner, Gerald Mogan and Ken Perrodin.
Honorary pallbearers were Dan Fugate, Monty Grice, Troy Janes and Charles Sumner.
Online condolences may be left on our web site at: www.blandhackleman.com.
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