Irvin Elton Balthrope, 30, Waco, TX, was born June 26, 1973, in El Dorado Springs, and passed away due to an auto accident on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003.
Irvin was a tower communi¬cations technician.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Balthrope, who passed away in an auto accident in 1989.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Balthrope - Waco, TX; his son, Zachary Balthrope, age eight - Lawrence, KS; his parents, Connie Coleman - Marshfield, and Monty Balthrope - Schell City; three sisters - Rochelle K. Brown (Balthrope - Fordland, Joey D. Kelly - Marshfield, and Francis Balthrope - Rich Hill; four brothers - Jesse Balthrope - Marshfield, Isaac Balthrope - El Dorado Springs, Shiloh Balthrope - Ellsinore, and Marcus Balthrope - Rich Hill; grandparents, Marvin and Loetta Balthrope - El Dorado Springs, and Edward and Helen Kelly - Pecos, TX; many nieces; nephews, aunts, uncles; cousins; and numerous friends.
A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Comfort Inn on I 44 and North Glenstone, Springfield, with Bro. Terry Gooch officiating. Graveside services and burial will be in Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Waco, TX.
Cards or memorials may be sent to Irvin's mother, Connie Coleman, 12689 State Hwy. KK, Marshfield, MO 65706.
Sunday, September 21, 2003
Saturday, September 6, 2003
Edna Mae Christie
Edna Mae Christie, 74, was born Feb. 27, 1929, in Kansas City to William M. and Lottie E. Stinson Bush. She passed away Sept. 6, 2003, at her home in El Dorado Springs.
Edna was raised in the greater Kansas City area.
On April 15, 1948, she was united in marriage to Arthur E. Christie in Kansas City, KS. This union was blessed with a daughter and two sons.
Arthur and Edna spent their early married life in the Kansas City area where she worked for 25 years as a beautician. In later years Edna became well known as a real estate broker.
In Sept. of 1973, she and Arthur moved to El Dorado Springs, where they were mak¬ing their home at the time of her death.
God has long been a major factor in Edna's life. She joined the Rainbow Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City, KS, at an early age. Later she and Arthur started the Highland Crest Church of the Nazarene in a small house and Edna's Sunday School class was taught in the bathroom. After their move, she was a faithful and longtime member of the El Dorado Springs Church of the Nazarene.
Edna enjoyed over 35 years of teaching Sunday School. She taught a range of classes including primary, young marrrieds and adults. Edna's life's passion was building the Kingdom of God and being obedient to her Lord regardless of what other people thought. She was an excellent cook and especially loved to cook for large numbers of people. She was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Junior Bush, and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Bates.
She is survived by her hus¬band of 55 years, Arthur, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Deb¬orah Barlow - El Dorado Springs; two sons, Billy - Olathe, KS, and Bob - El Dorado Springs; seven grandchil¬dren - Angela Barlow, Amy Hampton and Drew, Chase, Camille, Hollie and Justin Christie; other relatives and many friends whose lives she strongly touched.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the El Dorado Springs Church of the Nazarene with Revs. Wendell Daniel and Danny Bohi officiating. Music was "In The Garden" and "My Wonderful Lord" sung by Larry Worthington accompanied by Barry Witt.
Casketbearers were Bob Christie, Bill Christie, Robert Barlow, Bobby Barlow, Ronnie Hampton, Ben Wor¬thington and Drew Christie. In¬terment was in Love Cemetery, El Dorado Springs, under direc¬tion of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Edna was raised in the greater Kansas City area.
On April 15, 1948, she was united in marriage to Arthur E. Christie in Kansas City, KS. This union was blessed with a daughter and two sons.
Arthur and Edna spent their early married life in the Kansas City area where she worked for 25 years as a beautician. In later years Edna became well known as a real estate broker.
In Sept. of 1973, she and Arthur moved to El Dorado Springs, where they were mak¬ing their home at the time of her death.
God has long been a major factor in Edna's life. She joined the Rainbow Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City, KS, at an early age. Later she and Arthur started the Highland Crest Church of the Nazarene in a small house and Edna's Sunday School class was taught in the bathroom. After their move, she was a faithful and longtime member of the El Dorado Springs Church of the Nazarene.
Edna enjoyed over 35 years of teaching Sunday School. She taught a range of classes including primary, young marrrieds and adults. Edna's life's passion was building the Kingdom of God and being obedient to her Lord regardless of what other people thought. She was an excellent cook and especially loved to cook for large numbers of people. She was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Junior Bush, and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Bates.
She is survived by her hus¬band of 55 years, Arthur, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Deb¬orah Barlow - El Dorado Springs; two sons, Billy - Olathe, KS, and Bob - El Dorado Springs; seven grandchil¬dren - Angela Barlow, Amy Hampton and Drew, Chase, Camille, Hollie and Justin Christie; other relatives and many friends whose lives she strongly touched.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the El Dorado Springs Church of the Nazarene with Revs. Wendell Daniel and Danny Bohi officiating. Music was "In The Garden" and "My Wonderful Lord" sung by Larry Worthington accompanied by Barry Witt.
Casketbearers were Bob Christie, Bill Christie, Robert Barlow, Bobby Barlow, Ronnie Hampton, Ben Wor¬thington and Drew Christie. In¬terment was in Love Cemetery, El Dorado Springs, under direc¬tion of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Yettive Mearle Fox Antrim
Yettive Mearle Fox Antrim, 82, Schell City, passed away on Saturday morning, Sept. 6, 2003, in the home of her son in Joplin. She was born on Dec. 4, 1920, in Almyra, AR.
On July 31, 1945, she was united in marriage to J.D. Antrim, Schell City, who pre¬ceded her in death on April 9, 2002. They were lifelong resi¬dents of the Schell City area.
Survivors include one son, Jay Douglas Antrim, and his wife-Diane - Joplin; four grand¬children - Jeremy Walsh - Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, Jason and Jennifer Antrim - Springfield, and Crystal Antrim - El Dorado Springs; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Tom Willoughby officiating. Interment will be in the Green¬lawn Cemetery, Schell City, under direction of the Hackle¬man and Sons Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
The family received friends at the funeral home from 7 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10.
On July 31, 1945, she was united in marriage to J.D. Antrim, Schell City, who pre¬ceded her in death on April 9, 2002. They were lifelong resi¬dents of the Schell City area.
Survivors include one son, Jay Douglas Antrim, and his wife-Diane - Joplin; four grand¬children - Jeremy Walsh - Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, Jason and Jennifer Antrim - Springfield, and Crystal Antrim - El Dorado Springs; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Tom Willoughby officiating. Interment will be in the Green¬lawn Cemetery, Schell City, under direction of the Hackle¬man and Sons Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
The family received friends at the funeral home from 7 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Monday, September 1, 2003
Floy Minta Barrow
Mrs. Floy Minta Barrow, 99, El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, at Community Springs Healthcare Center, El Dorado Springs.
Mrs. Barrow was a longtime El Dorado Springs resident. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs.
Survivors include four grandchildren.
Services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in the First Baptist Church, El Dorado Springs. Burial will be in the Stockton Cemetery under direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Family will receive friends from 7 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the Sheldon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Barrow was a longtime El Dorado Springs resident. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs.
Survivors include four grandchildren.
Services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in the First Baptist Church, El Dorado Springs. Burial will be in the Stockton Cemetery under direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Family will receive friends from 7 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the Sheldon Funeral Home.
Mabel I. Whiteside Gill
Mabel I. Whiteside Gill, 96, Joplin, passed away at 1 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, in St. John's Regional Medical Center after a short illness.
Born June 11, 1907, in Harwood, the daughter of the late Fred F. Whiteside and Harriett Locke Whiteside. She had lived in Joplin since 1941. She worked in the kitchen at the former Connor Hotel. She also worked for the former General Hospital (later Oak Hill Hospital) retiring as a dietician in 1972.
On July 4, 1925, she married Dewey J. Fox in El Dorado Springs. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1941.
She married Orris W. Gill on May 19, 1954, in Joplin. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1960. Two sisters, Lottie Groves and Jessie Way, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include three daughters - Mary Steckstor, Nellie Watson and Nadine Ellen Bennett - all of Joplin; two sons, Franklin D. Fox - El Dorado Springs, and Forrest W. Fox - Melrose, KS; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; a niece, Betty Lou Maudlin - El Dorado Springs; and her dog, Babe.
Graveside services began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin, with Dr. Roger Nichols officiating. Grandsons served as pallbearers. The family received friends and family from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Parker Mortuary, Joplin.
Born June 11, 1907, in Harwood, the daughter of the late Fred F. Whiteside and Harriett Locke Whiteside. She had lived in Joplin since 1941. She worked in the kitchen at the former Connor Hotel. She also worked for the former General Hospital (later Oak Hill Hospital) retiring as a dietician in 1972.
On July 4, 1925, she married Dewey J. Fox in El Dorado Springs. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1941.
She married Orris W. Gill on May 19, 1954, in Joplin. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1960. Two sisters, Lottie Groves and Jessie Way, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include three daughters - Mary Steckstor, Nellie Watson and Nadine Ellen Bennett - all of Joplin; two sons, Franklin D. Fox - El Dorado Springs, and Forrest W. Fox - Melrose, KS; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; a niece, Betty Lou Maudlin - El Dorado Springs; and her dog, Babe.
Graveside services began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin, with Dr. Roger Nichols officiating. Grandsons served as pallbearers. The family received friends and family from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Parker Mortuary, Joplin.
Saturday, August 30, 2003
Mirtie Norene Evans
Mirtie Norene Evans, 83, the daughter of Thomas Presley and Lena Pearl (Smith) Sanders, was born Nov. 12, 1919, in Watson, OK, and passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, in the Community Springs Nursing Home, El Dorado Springs.
Mirtie attended school in Oklahoma and worked on the family farm while growing up. In the early 1950s she moved to the Kansas City area to look for work and to be near her brother, Richard, who was living and working in the area.
For many years she worked at Joe's Cafe at 38th and Wyandotte until her retirement. On March 8, 1958, she was united in marriage to Elmer Crocket Evans in Kansas City. In 1988 they relocated to El Dorado Springs to be near family.
Mirtie was a member of the Park Street Christian Church. Her hobbies included gardening, flowers and crocheting.
Mirtie was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer Crocket Evans - of the home in El Dorado Springs; one daughter, Lucille Hoagland, and
her husband-Johnny - Schell City; two sisters, Onie (Jackie) Moore - Gravette, AR, and Evelyn Fisher and her husband-George - Tonganoxie, KS; one grandson, John Mitchell Hoagland, and his wife-Jeanne - Schell City; two granddaughters, Mary Kathleen Ambrose and her husband-Greg - Lee's Summit, and Julie Ann Wilson and her husband-Kurt - Nevada; six great-grandchildren - Jesse Lee Beaty, Jenna LeAnn Beaty, Spencer Blaine Hoagland, Drue Cawood Hoagland, Grant Douglas Wilson and Blair Elizabeth Wilson; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City, with Bro. Howard McPeak officiating. Music was provided by Sharon Goodman and Diane Eslinger. Pallbearers were John M. Hoagland, Drue Hoagland, Kurt Wilson, Grant Wilson, Greg Ambrose and Jesse Beaty. Interment was in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City under direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the youth group at the Schell City Christian Church in care of the funeral home.
Mirtie attended school in Oklahoma and worked on the family farm while growing up. In the early 1950s she moved to the Kansas City area to look for work and to be near her brother, Richard, who was living and working in the area.
For many years she worked at Joe's Cafe at 38th and Wyandotte until her retirement. On March 8, 1958, she was united in marriage to Elmer Crocket Evans in Kansas City. In 1988 they relocated to El Dorado Springs to be near family.
Mirtie was a member of the Park Street Christian Church. Her hobbies included gardening, flowers and crocheting.
Mirtie was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer Crocket Evans - of the home in El Dorado Springs; one daughter, Lucille Hoagland, and
her husband-Johnny - Schell City; two sisters, Onie (Jackie) Moore - Gravette, AR, and Evelyn Fisher and her husband-George - Tonganoxie, KS; one grandson, John Mitchell Hoagland, and his wife-Jeanne - Schell City; two granddaughters, Mary Kathleen Ambrose and her husband-Greg - Lee's Summit, and Julie Ann Wilson and her husband-Kurt - Nevada; six great-grandchildren - Jesse Lee Beaty, Jenna LeAnn Beaty, Spencer Blaine Hoagland, Drue Cawood Hoagland, Grant Douglas Wilson and Blair Elizabeth Wilson; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City, with Bro. Howard McPeak officiating. Music was provided by Sharon Goodman and Diane Eslinger. Pallbearers were John M. Hoagland, Drue Hoagland, Kurt Wilson, Grant Wilson, Greg Ambrose and Jesse Beaty. Interment was in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City under direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the youth group at the Schell City Christian Church in care of the funeral home.
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Veneta Faye Simpson Edwards
Veneta Faye Simpson Edwards, 68, was born on June 16, 1935, to Velma Josephine Simpson and Albert A. Simpson at home in a four bedroom house in El Dorado Springs. In 1943, Veneta, her brother and her parents moved to North Kansas City.
She was saved as a young girl and went to the Church of God (Holiness) for many years. Later in life, she enjoyed Robert Schuler and attended several different churches over the years. About five years ago, she found the First Baptist Church of Raytown. She was baptized after the new church was built. She loved this church and dreamed of all of her five children going with her there.
She joined the choir and loved the yearly Seeder Meal representing fruit, nuts and bread in Jesus' time. She went to Sunday School and church and other classes. Her faith really grew at this church. She made friends that made her very happy. Veneta loved the songs that were sung and the sermons.
Over the years, Veneta worked at various jobs. Most recently she worked at Price Chopper at 95th and Mission for about five years and developed many friends who were there for her during her surgery recovery.
She enjoyed vacations to Branson with her brother, his wife, her sister, her niece and her greatniece. She loved gardening and flowers and enjoyed Powell Gardens. Veneta would look at books for hours. She would buy all the plants and spend hours outside caring for her garden. She loved to cook and try out new dishes especially on holidays. She was a serious Chiefs fan and did not refrain from telling the TV what they were doing wrong.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Velma and Albert Simpson, and her sister, Fern. She was a loving and devoted mother.
She leaves behind five children - Constance Cheri Goodman, Patricia Lynn Riddell, Janice Faye Hill, William Ervil Dealy and Michelle Rene Edwards; eight grandchildren - Carl William Goodman, William Linn Dannahower, Roger Edgington, James Henry Riddell, David Dunlap, Chris Dunlap, Candace Dealy and Chase Wilson; one brother, Willis Simpson - Mission, KS; one sister, Leona Garriges - Independence; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and two cats, Frankie and Johnny.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 25, at the First Baptist Church, Raytown. Interment was in the Hackleman Cemetery under direction of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pall¬bearers were Carl William Goodman, Will Dannahower, James Henry Riddell, Michael T. Nolen, David Justin Dunlap, Christopher Lee Dunlap and Willis Dean Simpson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Support Group at the First Baptist Church, Raytown.
She was saved as a young girl and went to the Church of God (Holiness) for many years. Later in life, she enjoyed Robert Schuler and attended several different churches over the years. About five years ago, she found the First Baptist Church of Raytown. She was baptized after the new church was built. She loved this church and dreamed of all of her five children going with her there.
She joined the choir and loved the yearly Seeder Meal representing fruit, nuts and bread in Jesus' time. She went to Sunday School and church and other classes. Her faith really grew at this church. She made friends that made her very happy. Veneta loved the songs that were sung and the sermons.
Over the years, Veneta worked at various jobs. Most recently she worked at Price Chopper at 95th and Mission for about five years and developed many friends who were there for her during her surgery recovery.
She enjoyed vacations to Branson with her brother, his wife, her sister, her niece and her greatniece. She loved gardening and flowers and enjoyed Powell Gardens. Veneta would look at books for hours. She would buy all the plants and spend hours outside caring for her garden. She loved to cook and try out new dishes especially on holidays. She was a serious Chiefs fan and did not refrain from telling the TV what they were doing wrong.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Velma and Albert Simpson, and her sister, Fern. She was a loving and devoted mother.
She leaves behind five children - Constance Cheri Goodman, Patricia Lynn Riddell, Janice Faye Hill, William Ervil Dealy and Michelle Rene Edwards; eight grandchildren - Carl William Goodman, William Linn Dannahower, Roger Edgington, James Henry Riddell, David Dunlap, Chris Dunlap, Candace Dealy and Chase Wilson; one brother, Willis Simpson - Mission, KS; one sister, Leona Garriges - Independence; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and two cats, Frankie and Johnny.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 25, at the First Baptist Church, Raytown. Interment was in the Hackleman Cemetery under direction of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pall¬bearers were Carl William Goodman, Will Dannahower, James Henry Riddell, Michael T. Nolen, David Justin Dunlap, Christopher Lee Dunlap and Willis Dean Simpson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Support Group at the First Baptist Church, Raytown.
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