John D. Solomon, 55, Halstead, KS, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. He was born Sept. 21, 1954, in Newton, KS, to John J. and Bettie (Dunn) Solomon Davis.
John graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1972.
In 1994, John married Tammy Cramer in Newton, KS, and she survives of the home.
He worked for the former VIM Trailers for 22 years and was the parts service manager for the Truck Parts Company in Wichita, KS.
John was a member of First Missionary Church in Newton, KS, where he served as a deacon and other volunteer positions within the church, including mowing.
He enjoyed restoring classic cars and was a member of the Cottonwood Falls Classic Car Club. He also enjoyed building his home in Peabody, KS.
John was a family man who greatly enjoyed spending time with his loving wife, kids, grandkids, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, John J. Solomon; brother, Willard Solomon; two nephews; and step-father, Arthur Davis.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Tammy, of the home, include his mother, Bettie (Dunn) Davis – Newton, KS; sons – Bobby Rose – Walton, KS, Billy Rose – Newton, KS, Joseph McMurray – Caney, KS, and Jonathon McMurray – Chicago, IL; daughters, Crystal Loving – Locust Grove, OK, and Sarah Solomon – Halstead, KS; 13 grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Solomon – Newton KS, and Steve Solomon – Newton, KS; sister, Peggy Wheaton – Antioch, CA; aunt and uncle, Shirley and Clinton Solomon – Peabody, KS; and aunt, Mary Kimberlin – El Dorado, KS.
Services were held Monday, June 28, at First Missionary Church in Newton, KS, with Pastor Ray Adams officiating. A graveside committal service was held on Tuesday, June 29, in Flat Rock Cemetery near Schell City.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Debra Kay (Shinn) Nance
Debra “Debbie” Kay Nance, 56, of Fair Play, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010, in a car accident near Weaubleau. She was born May 2, 1954, in Sedalia to James Richard Shinn and Ina Evalene (Tucker) Shinn.
Debbie served as Postmaster at Fair Play Post Office in Fair Play for 20 years. She was a former board member of the Fair Play Library and was past president and current member of the Community Betterment Association in Fair Play.
She was saved at the age of eight at Hogles Creek Missionary Baptist Church and was a Charter Member of the Freedom Missionary Baptist Church near Warsaw. Love thy neighbor as thyself is how Debbie lived her life. With a heart of gold she helped everyone she met. Debbie had a strong desire that everyone would know her savior. She will be greatly missed by her brothers and sisters in Christ.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gary McMillin, who died while serving in Vietnam in 1970.
Debbie is survived by her daughter, Jessi Loehr – Bolivar; a son, Ricky Nance, and his wife, Cassy – Collins; her parents, James and Ina Shinn – Osceola; two brothers, Jim Shinn, and his wife, Terri - Osceola, and Billy Shinn, and his wife, Melanie - El Dorado Springs; one sister, Donna Hart, and her husband, Bill – Osceola; her grandmother, Ina Tucker – Warsaw; five grandchildren - Seth Loehr, Justus Loehr, Demetrius King, Tommy Nance and Daniel Nance; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Services were held Thursday, June 24, at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar with Brother Carl DeFreece officiating. Musical selections were There’s A Great Day Coming and Victory In Jesus sung by Emily Shinn. The congregational song was Amazing Grace. A video presentation was played with the background song Rock Of Ages which was sung the night she was saved. Juanita Smith played the piano.
Burial under the direction of Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, was in the Freedom Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery near Warsaw in Benton County. Songs sung at the cemetery were I’ll Fly Away and Peace In The Valley. Pallbearers were - Craig Hart, Ryan Shinn, Chad Shinn, Randy Ridgway, Mike Nance and Zane Durnell. Honorary Pallbearers were Jamey Nance and Travis Nance.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Freedom Missionary Baptist Church c/o Butler Funeral Home, 407 E. Broadway, Bolivar, Missouri 65613.
Debbie served as Postmaster at Fair Play Post Office in Fair Play for 20 years. She was a former board member of the Fair Play Library and was past president and current member of the Community Betterment Association in Fair Play.
She was saved at the age of eight at Hogles Creek Missionary Baptist Church and was a Charter Member of the Freedom Missionary Baptist Church near Warsaw. Love thy neighbor as thyself is how Debbie lived her life. With a heart of gold she helped everyone she met. Debbie had a strong desire that everyone would know her savior. She will be greatly missed by her brothers and sisters in Christ.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gary McMillin, who died while serving in Vietnam in 1970.
Debbie is survived by her daughter, Jessi Loehr – Bolivar; a son, Ricky Nance, and his wife, Cassy – Collins; her parents, James and Ina Shinn – Osceola; two brothers, Jim Shinn, and his wife, Terri - Osceola, and Billy Shinn, and his wife, Melanie - El Dorado Springs; one sister, Donna Hart, and her husband, Bill – Osceola; her grandmother, Ina Tucker – Warsaw; five grandchildren - Seth Loehr, Justus Loehr, Demetrius King, Tommy Nance and Daniel Nance; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Services were held Thursday, June 24, at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar with Brother Carl DeFreece officiating. Musical selections were There’s A Great Day Coming and Victory In Jesus sung by Emily Shinn. The congregational song was Amazing Grace. A video presentation was played with the background song Rock Of Ages which was sung the night she was saved. Juanita Smith played the piano.
Burial under the direction of Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, was in the Freedom Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery near Warsaw in Benton County. Songs sung at the cemetery were I’ll Fly Away and Peace In The Valley. Pallbearers were - Craig Hart, Ryan Shinn, Chad Shinn, Randy Ridgway, Mike Nance and Zane Durnell. Honorary Pallbearers were Jamey Nance and Travis Nance.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Freedom Missionary Baptist Church c/o Butler Funeral Home, 407 E. Broadway, Bolivar, Missouri 65613.
Mildred Lorene (Pankey) Marshall
Mildred Lorene (Pankey) Marshall, 79, El Dorado Springs, was born Feb. 2, 1931, to Gilbert and Nada Pankey in Stockton. She passed away June 20, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Mildred was saved at any early age at Virgil City Liberty Church. She married Donald E. Marshall on Dec. 31, 1951, and to this union seven children were born.
Mildred and Don were members of the Union Hall Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs.
While working outside the home for many years, Mildred enjoyed her co-workers and caring for others. She also loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in later years. She was a special blessing to each family member and everyone holds their own special memories of their time spent together. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; infant sister, Beverly; and one brother, Dwain Pankey.
Survivors include her husband, Donald E. Marshall; seven children - Sharon Berning and husband, Roger, Randy Marshall and wife, Carolyn, Lindell Marshall and wife, Kris, Sharyl Wynes and husband, Mike, Shana Newman and husband, Jeff - all of El Dorado Springs, Sheila Frieze and husband, Mark - Stockton, and Sharla Stonebraker and Guy Manning - Nevada; one sister, Marvalene Pankey - El Dorado Springs; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel. Brother Elbert Ford and Brother Mark Mitchell officiated the service and Janet Cheek and Brenda Hill provided the music. A visitation was held just prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment was in Virgil City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Pallbearers were - Randon Marshall, Justin Marshall, Joshua Berning, Jacob Berning, Addison Wynes and Dillon Frieze. Honorary pallbearers were - J.C. Marshall, L.D. Forest, C.B. Campbell, Roger Berning and Doyle White.
Memorial donations may be made to Virgil City Cemetery.
Mildred was saved at any early age at Virgil City Liberty Church. She married Donald E. Marshall on Dec. 31, 1951, and to this union seven children were born.
Mildred and Don were members of the Union Hall Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs.
While working outside the home for many years, Mildred enjoyed her co-workers and caring for others. She also loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in later years. She was a special blessing to each family member and everyone holds their own special memories of their time spent together. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; infant sister, Beverly; and one brother, Dwain Pankey.
Survivors include her husband, Donald E. Marshall; seven children - Sharon Berning and husband, Roger, Randy Marshall and wife, Carolyn, Lindell Marshall and wife, Kris, Sharyl Wynes and husband, Mike, Shana Newman and husband, Jeff - all of El Dorado Springs, Sheila Frieze and husband, Mark - Stockton, and Sharla Stonebraker and Guy Manning - Nevada; one sister, Marvalene Pankey - El Dorado Springs; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel. Brother Elbert Ford and Brother Mark Mitchell officiated the service and Janet Cheek and Brenda Hill provided the music. A visitation was held just prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment was in Virgil City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Pallbearers were - Randon Marshall, Justin Marshall, Joshua Berning, Jacob Berning, Addison Wynes and Dillon Frieze. Honorary pallbearers were - J.C. Marshall, L.D. Forest, C.B. Campbell, Roger Berning and Doyle White.
Memorial donations may be made to Virgil City Cemetery.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Sena Lou (Woodruff)) Watkins
Sena Lou (Woodruff) Watkins, 84, was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Mt. Washington, MO, the oldest child of John William and Eunice Mae Woodruff. She departed this life on June 19, 2010, to be with her Lord and Savior.
Sena Lou moved to El Dorado Springs when she was eight. She attended school in El Dorado Springs and graduated in 1943.
She received her nursing license in 1953. Sena Lou worked many years with Dr. Magee and loved telling everyone about how nursing was in the “old days.” She was recognized by the Missouri State Board of Nursing for over 50 years of service. She worked until November 2009, when her health would not allow her to continue.
On Nov. 5, 1950, she married the love of her life, Raymond Carl Watkins. To this union one son was born, William “Scott” Watkins Sr.
Sena Lou was a very dedicated mother, nurse, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a very caring person, always helping others when she could. When it came to being grandma, she was the best. Her words of wisdom to other grandmothers,”“Feed your grandchildren homemade chicken noodle soup. Also, take your kids to Annie’s after school.” One of her favorite things to do with her great-grandchildren was to take them on the golf cart to see the moos (cows).
Sena Lou was an active member of the Park Street Christian Church for many years. She was baptized at the First Christian Church in El Dorado Springs. In her younger years, she was the song leader. She was named El Dorado Springs Citizen of the Year in the early 1980’s. Sena Lou was recognized by the Vernon County Youth Fair for over 35 years of volunteer service. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors.
Preceding Sena Lou in death were her husband, Raymond; her parents; and one grandson, William Scott “Scotty” Watkins Jr.
She is survived by her son, Scott Watkins and wife, Barbara - El Dorado Springs; four grandchildren - Linda Hallam and husband, Tristan - Belton, Brandon Watkins and wife, Tessie - El Dorado Springs, Jessica Ulrich and husband, Tustin - Liberal, and Jeremy Watkins and wife, Jamie - Alba; four great-grandchildren - Kalei Jo Hallam, Chloe Faith Ulrich, Lanie Ann Watkins and Braxton Ray Hallam; one brother, John Woodruff - Bellville, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and other family members and friends. Her family and friends were blessed by her presence and will treasure her memory always.
Services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, at the Park Street Christian Church with Steve Bond officiating. Music selections were provided by her grandchildren and Peggy Carter. Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Pallbearers were - Brandon Watkins, Jeremy Watkins, Tustin Ulrich, Tristan Hallam, Kenny Watkins, Dennis Watkins and John Woodruff. Honorary pallbearers were - Richard Watkins, Melvin Ware, J.D. Redburn, Ken Wood and Gene Starkey.
Memorial donations may be made to Park Street Christian Church.
Ronald M. Sallee
Ronald M. Sallee, 72, of Erie, KS, died at 3:36 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Labette Health in Parsons, KS. He was born March
29, 1938, in Coffeyville, KS, to Max and Augusta (Ernie) Sallee.
In his early years he lived in Humboldt, KS, and Chanute, KS. Since 2003, he had lived in Erie.
Throughout his adult life, he worked as a truck driver and in the oil fields. He loved to do restoration work on old items and to attend auctions. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish and care for his many animals. He loved his family and wasn’t afraid to “tell it like it was.” In his “downtime,” he enjoyed a good western movie.
He is survived by three sons – Rick Sallee and Robbie Sallee and his wife, Janet – all of Chanute and Buddie Sallee – Humboldt; two daughters, Starla Dobbs and her husband, Lucas, and Rhonda Bland and her husband, Lyle – all of El Dorado Springs; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, at the Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Erie, KS. Burial followed at 2 p.m. in the Restlawn Cemetery in Coffeyville, KS.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. They may be left at the funeral home or sent to the funeral home at Box 182, Erie, KS 66733.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Ada Irene (Pinkley) Capps
Ada Irene Pinkley Capps, 86, daughter of Horace and Maude Pinkley, was born on June 17, 1924. She left her earthly home and her dear family to be with her heavenly Lord and Savior on June 18, 2010, after several years of various illnesses.
Ada lived several years in the Kansas City area until after the death of her husband, Glen Capps. After Glen’s death, she moved to Chanute, KS, to be close to her sister, Maudie M. Churchill. Ada lived several years in Chanute, KS, until after Maudie’s death. After the death of her sister, Maudie, Ada then moved to El Dorado Springs in the fall of 2001 to be near what family she had left. Her family then consisted of several nieces and nephews.
Ada accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior several years ago. She worshipped at Blue Ridge Holiness Church.
She was united in marriage to Arthur Glen Capps on June 28, 1947. To this union they adopted one child, Robert James Capps, who was born January 10, 1962.
After retirement, Glen and Ada traveled all over the U.S. to bluegrass festivals. She absolutely loved bluegrass music. Glen and Ada came from the city every weekend to spend time with nieces and nephews in this area and in the Collins area. They loved their nieces and nephews so much, they would take turns taking them back to the city with them for a few days at a time. She had several grandchildren. She was especially close to Rebecca, Stephanie and Josh Capps who live here in El Dorado Springs not far from Ada’s home.
Ada was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glen, and her sister, Maudie, and several other family members.
She is survived by her son, Robert James Capps; her grandchildren - Jason, Josh, Stephanie and Rebecca Capps; her daughter-in-law, Christine Ann Capps; two sisters-in-law, Corda Verley and Bonnie Capps; many nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends and Annie Spencer and Lois Hood whom she loved dearly.
Services were held Tuesday, June 22, in the Sheldon Chapel with Rev. James Coleman and Rev. Brent Bland officiating. Music was Amazing Grace by Stephanie Capps, In the Garden by Jannah Farrington and In My Father’s House.
Casketbearers were – Joe Barger, Bryan Cloyd, Jared Dutcher, Joshua Capps, Jeff Capps and Greg Powell. Interment was in the Freman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins.
Arrangements by Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Lucy Lea Leer
Lucy Lea Leer, 30, El Dorado Springs, formerly of Nevada, passed away at her residence Wednesday, June 16, 2010, following a sudden illness. She was born July 15, 1979, in Nevada to Alfred Ray Leer and Marilyn Gayl Chaney.
Lucy was born and raised in Nevada and spent most of her life there. She recently resided in El Dorado Springs. She attended the Pentecostal Church and loved to sew and raise her children.
Survivors include two daughters, Amieleigh Barnard and Erin Barnard – both of the home; her mother, Marilyn Gayl Chaney – Clinton; her father, Alfred Leer – Adrian; one brother, Telly Leer–– the state of Colorado; and friend, Gary McKinney – of the home.
A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, in Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Chad Polland officiating.
Contributions may be made in her memory to a fund for her children in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.
Lucy was born and raised in Nevada and spent most of her life there. She recently resided in El Dorado Springs. She attended the Pentecostal Church and loved to sew and raise her children.
Survivors include two daughters, Amieleigh Barnard and Erin Barnard – both of the home; her mother, Marilyn Gayl Chaney – Clinton; her father, Alfred Leer – Adrian; one brother, Telly Leer–– the state of Colorado; and friend, Gary McKinney – of the home.
A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, in Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Chad Polland officiating.
Contributions may be made in her memory to a fund for her children in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.
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