Floyd Everett Ash
Floyd Everett Ash of Sullivan, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October
6, 2001 at the age of 62 years.
Everett, as he was known by his family and friends, was born on June
15, 1939 at Huzzah, Missouri to George and Elsie (Parker) Ash. He was raised
in Sullivan and attended school there. On February 14, 1959 he was married
to Marilyn Bridgeman at Sullivan. Everett honorably served his country
with the U.S. Army in Europe from March of 1962 to March of 1964. After
his discharge, he was employed at Meramec Mining Company until its closing
in the late 1970s. Everett also was employed in the construction trade
for a time, but the vast majority of Sullivan knew him as the proprietor
of Quality Shoe Repair. In later years, Everett was employed as a salesman
for Carson's Furniture in Union, Missouri. Everett was an avid baseball
fan and enjoyed watching it on television. He was a member of New Testament
Church in Sullivan.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn nee Bridgeman of the family home;
one son, Randy Lee Ash, also of the family home; three brothers, George
Ash of Sullivan, Jerry Lee Ash of Leasburg, and Gary Ash of Bourbon; two
sisters, Bernice Brewer of Bourbon and Patsy Ann Conway of Steelville,
Missouri; two grandchildren, Crystal Hoerr of Union, Missouri and Cody
Utz of St. Clair; other relatives and friends. Along with his parents,
Everett was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Leon Ash and Lloyd
L. Ash.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2001
from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charles Idleman officiating.
Interment with military honors was in Cave Spring Cemetery.
Norma Jean Blackwood
Norma Jean "Bobby" Blackwood (nee Mahurin) was born Thursday, June
4, 1931, at Boss, Mo., a daughter of the late Clarence William Mahurin
and Slyvia Mahurin (nee Sullivan).
She entered eternal rest Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at Crawford County
Health Care, Cuba, Mo., at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 8 days.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband
Roy Blackwood, and her sister, Lavere "Genevie" Mahurin.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted brother
Laverne Mahurin and companion Delores Phinney of Bourbon, Mo., nieces,
nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Norma Jean Blackwood lay in state after 12 p.m., Friday, October 12,
2001 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Graveside services were held 1 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2001 at the
Freeman Cemetery, Cherryville, Mo. with Mr. John Britton officiating.
Committal prayers and interment were in the Freeman Cemetery, Cherryville,
Mo.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home,
Steelville, Mo.
Jessie L. Campbell
Jessie L. Campbell of Steelville, Mo. passed away Tuesday, October
9, 2001 at the age of 66 years.
Mrs. Campbell was born on October 22, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas
to Frank and Oudia (Mitchell) Jameson. She was raised in various parts
of Arkansas and Missouri and on October 20, 1956 she was married to Roy
S. Campbell in St. Louis, Mo. Roy preceded Jessie in death on July 27,
1997. Jessie's occupation in life was that of a nurse's aide in the health
care industry. She was employed at Heritage Park in Rolla, Mo. until her
retirement. Jessie attended the Assembly of God in Steelville and was known
as a person who everybody liked. Her hobby was collecting angels and also
found pleasure in crocheting.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Diane Jameson
of the state of Montana and David and Peggy Reynolds of the state of Washington,
three daughters, Minnie McGonigal of Salem, Mo., Gennette Beardsley and
husband Ron of Sikeston, Mo., and Betty Evans and husband Barry of Steelville,
Mo., one brother, Harry Jameson of the state of Texas and one sister, Nannie
Waller of Sullivan, Mo., eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren,
other relatives and friends.
It was the desire of Mrs. Campbell that she be cremated with private
family interment services in Fair View Cemetery, Rolla, Mo. The family
was assisted by the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Mo.
Floyd Wayne Hartwick
Floyd Wayne Hartwick of Washington, Mo. was born on January 29, 1924
at Conway, Arkansas to the union of Homer L. Hartwick and Elva (Stewart)
Hartwick and passed away on October 8, 2001 at the St. John's Mercy Hospital,
St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 9 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Floyd W. Hartwick,
Jr.
Floyd was a faithful member of the Calvary Fellowship Church, Fenton,
Mo.
On September 10, 1970 he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Barr Wallis
in St. Louis, Mo. They were happily married for 31 years.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted
wife Anna Mae Hartwick; three sons Danny Hartwick, Rodney Wallis and wife
Stacey and Butch Campbell and wife Debbie; seven daughters, Barbara Bell
and husband Stephen, Priscilla Sodoma and husband Mike, Robin Darnell,
Debbie Waugh, Cindy Birdnow, Debbie Wassilak and husband Danny and Brenda
Pogue and husband Ervin; two brothers Linuell Pugh and wife Velma and Norman
Stewart and wife Marietta; two sisters Velma Potts and husband Pete and
Modena Potts; twenty-five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces;
nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Floyd was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather,
brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
Floyd Wayne Hartwick was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Mo. where funeral services were held on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 11
a.m. with Rev. Jerry Norris officiating. Interment was in the Czar Cemetery,
Crawford County, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton
Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
Connie Lynn Lamb
Connie Lynn Lamb, nee Dillon, 51 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away
Thursday, October 4, 2001, at her home with her family and friends present.
Visitation was held at McGilley Midtown Chapel on Friday, October 5.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2001 at
St. Monica's Catholic Church, Kansas City, Missouri. Interment at 4:30
p.m. Saturday at Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.
Connie was born July 10, 1950 in Washington, Missouri. She accepted
Jesus as her Lord early in life and served him faithfully.
She was a legal analyst with the firm of Shook, Hardy & Bacon of
Kansas City, Missouri. Connie held a Masters of History degree from the
University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Masters degree in Religious Education
from Loyala University-New Orleans.
She was an active member of the Knights of Peter Clarer Ladies Auxiliary,
Court #57.
Connie was preceded in death by her first husband, Noel Swaney and
sister Nancy Harvey.
She is surived by her husband Wayne Lamb of the home, parents Richard
and Faith Dillon of Jefferson City, Missouri and many relatives and close
friends of the Kansas City and Steelville area.
Pallbearers were Steven Teter, Rob English, John Madison, Joe Weiler,
John Gladden, Don Gladden, Bill Coffman and Hank Epstein.
All arrangements were under the direction of McGilley Midtown Funeral
Home. Father Phillip Egan officating.
Edwin B. Ogletree
Edwin B. Ogletree was born on February 13, 1921 in St. Louis, Mo. to
Edwin Austin Ogletree and Irene Ellen Schmidt Ogletree, and passed away
on October 11, 2001 at his home in Bourbon, Mo. at the age of 80 years,
7 months and 28 days.
Edwin served his country during World War II, he worked at the Norton
Bomb Site as a machinist. He made a special wrench that was used on the
B-29 and was later mass produced for the military, He was honorably discharged
on September 2, 1945. He worked as a machinist for Emerson Electric until
his retirement. He was a member of the International Union of Electrical
Workers Local 1102 of the AFL-CIO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, and one sister
Virginia Binsbacher.
Edwin is survived by two sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren, and
four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Iva Kennedy
and husband Thomas of Festus, Mo., and Myrtle Roach of St. Ann, Mo.; nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends, who will sadly miss him.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 14, 2001 at the Hutson Funeral
Home in Cuba, Mo. from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Funeral service was held on Sunday, October 14, 2001 at Hutson Funeral
Chapel in Cuba, Mo. at 2 p.m. with Mr. Thomas Kennedy officiating. Burial
was in the Kinder Cemetery in Cuba, Mo.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home
in Cuba, Mo.
Eileen Janet Ott
Eileen Janet Ott (nee Blunt) of Terre Du Lac, Bonne Terre, Mo., was
born Thursday, September 9, 1915, at Butts, Mo., a daughter of the late
Thomas League Blunt and Nellie Luticia Blunt (nee Collins).
She entered eternal rest Sunday, October 7, 2001, at St. Joe Manor,
Bonne Terre, Mo., at the age of 86 years, and 28 days.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers,
Clyde and Bill Blunt and one sister, Mable Summers.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted son Robert
Mullen and wife Lois of Lincoln, California; one brother, Woodrow Blunt
and wife Mary of Crestwood, Mo.; four grandchildren, Michael Mullen and
wife Linda of Walnut Creek, California, Melissa and husband Jeff Ory of
Kansas City, Mo., Michelle and husband Craig Hofmann of St. Louis, Mo.,
and Sean Mullen and fiancee Tracy Small of Sacramento, California; nine
great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Eileen Janet Ott lay in state 5-8 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2001,
at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2001, in the
Britton Chapel, Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Dale Starr officiating. Musical
selection were provided by vocalist/organist Deloris Bell.
Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville,
Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Wayne Blunt, Don Coleman, Ron Coleman,
Craig Hufmann, Mike Mullen and Jeff Ory.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Mo.
Evelyn Mildred Poncet
Evelyn Mildred Poncet was born Wednesday, December 30, 1921 in Desoto,
Mo. to the late Arthur Burke and Katherine Miller Burke and departed this
life Wednesday, October 3, at the Gibbs Care Center Nursing Home in Steelville,
Mo. at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 3 days.
Evelyn worked as a sales lady for Famous Barr downtown in St. Louis,
Mo. before her retirement, she was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic
Church in Hillsboro, Mo.; a member of the Happy Hour Extension Club, and
loved to camp and travel.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Marcel Poncet.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving children David
Poncet of Hazelwood, Mo.; Ruth Ann Baldetta and husband Pasquale of Suisun,
California; Ronald Poncet and wife Judith of Steelville, Gerald Poncet
of US Navy, Pax River, Maryland.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Walter Burke of Desoto, Mo.; Lorene
Hawn of Ballwin, Mo.; Rose Marie Koch and husband Herman of Desoto, Mo.;
and Vera Poncet of Hillsboro, Mo., six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends all who sadly miss and
fondly remember Evelyn Mildred Poncet.
Visitation was held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2001 at
the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. with Prayer Service at 7 p.m.
with Sr. Mary Ferraer of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Steelville, Mo.
officiating.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2001 at the
Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Hillsboro, Mo. with Fr. Dennis Schmidt
officiating.
Burial was in the Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery in Hillsboro, Mo.
Pallbearers were her grandsons and granddaughters.
All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in
Steelville, Mo.
Charles Walter Scott
Charles Walter Scott was born Sunday, October 13, 1912, a son of the
late Floyd A. Scott and Nina Mae (Walker) Scott. He departed this life
Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Sullivan,
Mo., at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 27 days.
On May 21, 1938, at Davisville, Mo., Walter was united in marriage
to Pansy Bernice Taff. Two sons and one daughter were born to this union.
They have enjoyed over sixty-three years together.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother,
Freeman Scott, and one sister Sibyl and husband Glenn Campbell, and brothers-in-law,
and sister-in-law, Joe Taff and Lotetta and husband Emery Decker.
Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Pansy
Scott of Steelville, Mo.; two sons, Wayne Edward Scott and wife Suzanne
of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Charles Floyd Scott and wife Lois of St. Charles,
Mo.; one daughter, Janet Diann Scott of St. Louis, Mo.
Sisters-in-law, Ann Taff of California, Elsie Scott and brother-in-law,
Bill Taff, both of Steelville, Mo.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Charles was a hard worker. His career of choice was a pipefitter for
the Missouri Pacific Railroad in St. Louis. He became an active member
of the Sheet Metal Workers Union. He was proud of the slogan "Made in America."
Charles loved the outdoors. Among his hobbies were gardening, fishing,
and hunting. He was also an avid baseball and football fan. He loved gathering
his family at his cabin on the Meramec for weekly barbecues.
He had a love for family and his country and these value she instilled
in his children and grandchildren. These ideals and his memories will always
live in our hearts.
Charles Walter Scott lay in state 5-8 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2001
at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Masonic Services
were held at 7 p.m. Friday with Lebanon Lodge 77 AF and AM in charge.
Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2001, in the
Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Musical selections were
provided by Rev. Beers and Charles' granddaughter Rebecca Pepper, who played
"Life's Railway To Heaven," in honor of her grandfather's career with the
railroad. Special tributes were given by Ruth Creek, Larry Kraft and Grandson
Mike Scott.
Committal prayers and interment were in Liberty Cemetery, Steelville,
Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Marvin Pepper, Dan Scott, Mike Scott, Steve
Scott, Freeman Scott, Jr., and Doug Fitzgerald.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home,
Steelville, Mo.
Clyde William Sellers, Sr.
Clyde William Sellers, Sr. of Sullivan, Missouri was born July 25,
1935 to the union of Denny Sellers and Effie L. (Callahan) Sellers at Dillard,
Missouri and passed away on October 7, 2001 at Sullivan, Missouri at the
age of 66 years, two months and 12 days.
Clyde retired from McDonnell Douglas/Boeing Aircraft Manufacturing
in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended the First Assembly of God Church of
Sullivan, Missouri.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his children,
Brenda Sellers of Cuba, Missouri; Dr. Terry Sellers and fiancé Renee
Reynolds of Cuba, Missouri; Dr. Butch Sellers and wife Tambra of Sullivan,
Missouri; Rena Tiner and husband Randy of Cuba, Missouri; Connie Kelderman
of Peoria, Illinois and John Bell Sellers of Olympia, Washington.
Three sisters Nina Day and husband Roman of Bixby, Missouri; Daphyne
Potter and husband Louis of Steelville, Missouri; and Gladys Terry of Mt.
Vernon, Illinois; one brother Homer Sellers and wife Mary of Boss, Missouri;
14 grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Clyde was a loving father, grandfather, brother, good friend to all
who knew him and will be sadly missed.
Clyde William Sellers, Sr. was in state at the Britton Funeral Home
of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Wednesday, October
10, 2001 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Davis officiating. Interment was in
Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the
direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Nancy "Nicki" Ann Tanner
Nancy "Nicki" Ann Tanner was born October 28, 1952 in Orange County,
Tennessee to the late Earl Wayne Manship and Georgia Lee Keith and departed
this life October 6, 2001 at her home in Cuba, Mo. at the age of 48 years,
11 months and 8 days.
Nicki owned and operated Nicki's barbershop in Cuba, Mo. for the last
3 years moving to Cuba, Mo. from Texas.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother Phillip
Manship.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her three daughters Carol
Jo Ann Woolley and husband Michael of Texas; Sharon Elaine Parsons of Texas;
and LaDonna Lee-gene Webster of Texas; two grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren,
all of Texas and one sister Susie Wilmsitt of Kentucky, other relatives
and many friends all who will fondly remember and sadly miss Nancy "Nicki"
Ann Tanner.
Nancy was cremated and private family service was held in Texas.
All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in
Cuba, Mo.
William C. Volenetz
William "Bill" Volenetz, a retired executive with Brown Shoe Company
in St. Louis died Friday, September 28, 2001 of complications from a stroke
at Rosewood Care Center. He was 90 years old and lived in Ladue.
A native of Cherryville, Mo., Mr. Volenetz grew up in Steelville, Mo.
He graduated in 1933 with a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and
business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape
Girardeau.
After graduation, Mr. Volenetz began working as an office manager for
the Brown Shoe Company in St. Louis. In his 45 years with the company,
he was named a member of the board of directors in 1964. Later he was elected
executive vice president of operations. He retired in 1978.
Mr. Volenetz was a former board member for the First National Bank
of St. Louis County and a member of Webster Hills United Methodist Church
in Webster Groves.
His wife, Evelyn Bartle Volenetz, died in 1980. He had no immediate
survivors.
A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 6 at Webster
Hills United Methodist Church. Emtombment was private at Oak Grove Mausoleum
in St. Louis.
Mr. Volenetz had a home near Steelville close to the Meramec River.
He is fondly remembered for his many "good deeds" to his hometown.
He was a guest of honor at a dinner several years ago hosted by Golden
Echoes Senior Center and the Steelville Chamber of Commerce. He was thanked
in particular, for his support of the senior center and his role in bringing
the Brown Shoe Company plant to Steelville. More than 100 people came to
express their appreciation.
Emmet E. Wood
Emmet E. Wood of Bourbon, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, October 10,
2001 at the age of 77 years.
Mr. Wood was born on July 25, 1924 in Bloodland, Mo. to the late Wayne
and Bessie (Gaede) Wood. As a young boy, he moved with his family to St.
Louis. He continued to reside in the St. Louis area until July 1999, when
he and his wife, Mildred, moved to Bourbon. Emmet worked for many years
as a foreman in the steel industry and later in the construction business.
He enjoyed watching boxing matches on TV, listening to country music,
and cars. Emmet will be remembered and cherished as a hard-working, strong-willed
man who carried a special love in his heart for his daughters.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Wood of Bourbon; two daughters
Janice Isbell and husband, Robert, of Cuba, Mo. and Pamela Sandifer and
husband, Gene, of House Springs, Mo.; three grandchildren Mathew and Rachel
Isbell and Joshua Sandifer; one great-grandchild, Danielle Isbell; nieces,
nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr.
Wood was preceded in death by two brothers, Gus Ruhl and Frank Stewart,
one sister, Daisy Grim, and one grandson, Nathan Isbell.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 13,
2001 from the Eaton Chapel in Bourbon with Reverend Leroy Bryant officiating.
Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be
made to Mt. Calvary Cemetery Perpetual Care in memory of Mr. Emmet E. Wood.
Geraldine Marie Brandenburger
Geraldine Marie Brandenburger nee Summers of Cuba, Missouri was born
in Nebraska to the union of William Jess Summers and Bethell (Delancey)
Summers on July 11, 1930 and passed away on December 4, 2001 at Cuba, Missouri
at the age of 71 years 4 months and 23 days.
Jerri, as she was known by, was preceded in death by her parents and
two brothers Todd and Bill Summers.
On November 18, 1960 she was united in marriage to John Brandenburger
at Mexico, Missouri. They have been happily married for 41 years.
Jerri and her husband, John, spent their working years as wholesale
distributors. In Hannibal, Missouri they owned and operated Mark Twain
Beverage Co., Inc., a large wholesale beer distributorship.
She and John spend several years traveling in their RV, making hundreds
of friends across the country. She loved spending time with her family
and friends, cooking and entertaining at every opportunity.
Those who surive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving
husband John Brandenburger; two sons James R. Hammett and John R. Brandenburger
and wife Evelyn; four daughters Karen Gay Brandenburger, Rhonda Sampson
and husband Terry, Mary Miller and husband Joe, and Jerri Sites and husband
Wes; one sister Ruby Hamlett; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild;
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Jerri was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and
friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Geraldine Marie (Summers) Brandenburger was in state at the Britton
Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri on Thursday, December 6, 2001 after 5 p.m.
Funeral services were held on Friday, December 7, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the
Britton Chapel, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Gary Mace officiating. Pallbearers
were Kevin Hamlett, Jeff Cunningham, Steve Conrad, Al Callahan, Ted Sampson
and Jason Brandenburger. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba,
Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral
Home of Cuba, Missouri. Memorials to Crawford County Care Co-ordinator,
Cuba, Missouri.
Ida Christine Harnetz
Ida Christine Harnetz of Cuba, Missouri passed away on Monday, December
3, 2001 at the age of 68 years.
Mrs. Harnetz was born on October 19, 1933 in Davenport, Florida to
the late Harvey Lee and Christine (Scarborough) Littles. In 1955 she moved
to St. Louis, and then to Cuba in 1997. On May 14, 1983 she was united
in marriage to Clarence Daniel Harnetz at the Moline Baptist Church in
St. Louis. Christine worked as a quality control coordinator for White
Rogers in St. Louis for over twenty years. She found pleasure in working
with crafts, decorating, and gardening. Her life, however, revolved around
her extreme devotion to her husband and her family. Christine also enjoyed
attending the Salem Avenue Baptist Church. She will be remembered and cherished
as a very beautiful, loving and dedicated person.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence Daniel Harnetz of Cuba; two
children, Frank Paul Baker, Jr. of St. Louis and Dawn Michelle Baker of
Maryland Heights, Missouri; three stepchildren, William Daniel Harnetz
of Ballwin, Missouri, Karen Louis Gibson and husband Eric, and Cherie Eva
Harnetz, all of St. Louis; two brothers Wilber Littles and wife Sandra,
of Polk City, Florida and Gerald Littles of Haines City, Florida; an aunt
Lydell Thelma Braddy and an uncle Elmond Scarborough, both of Lakeland,
Florida; two grandchildren Austin A. Davis and Hannah Nicole Lewis; other
relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2001
from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Kevin
Payne officiating. Interment was in the Vienna Public Cemetery, Vienna,
Missouri. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, December
7, 2001 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. If desired, contributions
may be made to the Alzheimer's Assocation in memory of Ida Christine Harnetz.
Lancer Glenn Hodges
Lancer Glenn Hodges was born on December 21, 1969 at Washington, Missouri
to the union of Leonard and Wanda Hodges and passed away on December 1,
2001 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla at the age of 31
years.
On October 6, 1992, he was united in marriage to Sharee Fodge. Three
boys were born to this union, Lancer Jr., Aaron and Kohl.
Lancer loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing along with
other sports.
He also loved watching the boys grow up and active in sports.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving
wife Sharee Hodges and three sons, Lancer, Aaron and Kohl; his mother Wanda
Hodges of Leasburg; two brothers, Steve and Randy Hodges, of Cuba, Missouri;
three sisters, Linda McKinney of Arkansas, Kathy Coleman of Cuba, Missouri
and Tina Hopkins of St. Clair, Missouri; nieces, nephews, other relatives
and many friends.
Lancer was a loving husband, father, son and good friend to all who
knew him. He will be sadly missed.
Lancer was in state at Bell Funeral Home in Pacific, Missouri. Funeral
services were held on December 6, 2001 at the Bell Funeral Home with Father
Richard Stevens officiating. Interment was in the Anaconda Cemetery in
Anaconda, Missouri.
Delma Ruth Martin
Delma Ruth Martin nee Alexander was born Tuesday, January 17, 1911,
a daughter of the late Ferd Alexander and Orpha (Cummins) Alexander. She
entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 1, 2001 at the Gibbs Care
Center, Steelville, Missouri, at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 14
days.
On November 24, 1937 Delma was united in marriage to Kenneth William
Martin. Three sons and two daughters were born to this union. Her husband
preceded her in death, as did two sons, Kenneth William Martin, Jr. and
Robert Terry Martin. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Ray
Alexander and Noel Alexander and wife Dollie.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her two daughters,
Twyla Martin of Decatur, Georgia and Wanda Ransom; one son Jerry Martin
and wife Luci; one brother Joseph Alexander and wife Geraldine all of Steelville,
Missouri; sister-in-law, Koradine Alexander of Cuba, Missouri.
Grandchildren, Jeryl Sue Martin, Tracy Garrison and husband Mark, Chris
Ransom and wife Alisha, Mike Ransom and wife Mary, Randy Lewis and wife
Cindy, Spencer Jones and wife Linda, Terri Guese and husband Jerry, all
of Steelville, Missouri, Lisa Hughes of Cuba, Missouri, Sonny Turnbough
and wife Sharon of Cherryville, Missouri, and Gina Tetley and husband Scott
of Jefferson City, Missouri; a number of great and great great grandchildren;
nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Delma was saved and baptized while in high school. She was a very active
member of the First Baptist Church, Steelville for almost fifty years.
She taught Sunday school, served as church treasurer, WMU director, church
hostess and many other capacities.
After her retirement as a bookkeeper at First Community Bank, Steelville,
she worked for Dr. George Vineyard and Gladden Greenhouse. Prior to her
marriage she taught school at Earls, Daniels, Cherryville, Scotia, Slowensky
and Davisville.
Delma Ruth Martin lay in state 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2001 at
the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services
were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2001 in the Britton Chapel with
Dr. Cardis Bryan officiating. Musical selections were provided by pianist
Carolyn Hawkins and vocalist Edward Jones, Joyce Vaughn, Robert and Kay
Housewright.
Committal prayers and interment were in Freeman Cemetery, Cherryville,
Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Randy and Thomas Lewis, Chris and
Mike Ransom, Josh and Jered Garrison. Arrangements were under the direction
of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Emily Jean Richardson
Emily Jean Richardson (nee Ogle) was born Saturday, May 13, 1933, at
Keysville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Arthur Stafford Ogle and Naomi
Elizabeth (Coleman) Ogle. She entered eternal life Saturday, December 1,
2001, at the Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri, at the age of 68
years, six months and 18 days.
On April 22, 1950, at the home of Rev. Sam Roper in Steelville, Missouri,
Jean was united in marriage to Thomas Lester Richardson. Three daughters
were born to this union. They enjoyed 49 years together before his death,
September 11, 1999.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her three devoted daughters,
Elizabeth Jean Hinch and husband Gary, Barbara Ann Lewis and husband Larry,
all of Steelville, Missouri, Edna Marie Davidson and husband Gary of Warrenville,
Illinois; one brother, Tom Ogle and wife Billie of West Covina, California;
two sisters, Betty Swyers and Opal Edgar and husband Rueben of Sligo, Missouri.
Six grandchildren, Ann Hinch of Knoxville, Tennessee, Christina Hinch
and Daniel Lewis of Steelville, Missouri, Joshua, Laura and Kate Davidson
of Warrenville, Illinois.
Brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Walter and Carol Richardson of O'Fallon,
Missouri, Vernice Richardson and Mildred Cowan of Steelville, Missouri;
nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to Tom and her parents, she was preceded in death by one
brother, Lewis Ogle; two sisters, Alice and husband Arthur Burke and Edna
and husband Fred Shular; one granddaughter, Liza Marie Lewis.
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clifford Swyers, Frank Richardson,
Bill Richardson, George Richardson, Clarence Richardson, Vera McLeRoy,
Edith Coffman, Pearl Lutzenberger, Oma Hartung, Ima Lee Richardson, Evie
Richardson and Goldie Richardson.
Emily Jean Richardson lay in state 4-8 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2001,
at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services
were held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with
Rev. Jerry Beers officiating.
Committal prayers and interment were in the Keysville Cemetery, Keysville,
Missouri.
Serving as pallbearers were Gary Hinch, Larry Lewis, Gary and Joshua
Davidson, Rocky Swyers and Bill Edgar.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri.
Velma Blue Sanders
Velma Blue Sanders of Sullivan, Mo., passed away on Sunday, December
2, 2001 at the age of 84 years.
Velma was born on October 30, 1917 in Rolla, Mo. to Joe and Dovie Leona
(Sisco) Vitzthum. On October 4, 1935 she was joined in marriage to Gene
Blue. They were happily married for over fifty years, and had five children
together. In 1958 she and her family moved to St. Louis. Velma then moved
to Sullivan in 1978. Throughout her adult years, she primarily served her
family as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Velma enjoyed
sewing, cooking, and just being with her family. She was also a member
of the Church of God in Newburg, Mo. She will be remembered and cherished
as a very loving, caring, and generous person.
She is survived by four sons, Perry Blue and wife, Judyee, of Mary
Esther, Florida, Jimmie Blue of Victor, Montana, Ken Blue and wife, Nova,
and Larry Blue and wife, Rita, all of Bourbon, Mo.; one daughter, Joyce
Bennett of Affton, Mo.; one brother, Lee Vitzthum and wife, Dorothy, of
Springfield, Mo.; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents
and husband, Velma was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Alph
Vitzthum.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 6,
2001 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Reverend
Wilson Davis officiating. Interment was in the Rolla City Cemetery. Visitation
hours were from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2001 at the
Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Gladine Edith Wilkinson
Gladine Edith Wilkinson nee Allen was born on Sunday, November 26,
1911, at Potosi, Missouri, a daughter of the late John Willie Allen and
Annie Melinda Allen (nee Bays). She entered eternal rest Monday, December
3, 2001, at the Stonecrest Healthcare, Viburnum, Missouri at the age of
90 years and 7 days.
On April 7, 1933, in Steelville, Missouri, Gladine was united in marriage
to Laben Matson Wilkinson. Three daughters were born to this union. He
preceded her in death, as did one daughter, Annetta Gillam (nee Wilkinson).
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are two devoted daughters,
Wanda Hedrick of Steelville, Missouri and Jean Beeman and husband Roger
of Viburnum, Missouri; son-in-law Charles Gillam of Viburnum; sisters-in-law
Flora Coffman and Virginia Wilkinson of Steelville, Missouri.
Six grandchildren, Mark Beeman and wife Sharon of Viburnum, Missouri,
Mike Beeman and wife Summer of Fenton, Missouri, Jim Beeman and wife Sue
of High Ridge, Missouri, Beverly and husband Dennis Callahan of Cherryville,
Missouri, Krista and husband Jeff Wigger of Farmington, Missouri, and David
Hedrick and wife Evelyn of Steelville, Missouri; ten great grandchildren;
one great great granddaughter; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives
and many friends.
In addition to her parents, her husband and one daughter, she was preceded
in death by one sister, Edna Allen; one brother George Allen; son-in-law
Charles Buford Hedrick; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Johnny and Ruth
Snow, Clem and Bessie Wilkinson, Larry Wilkinson, Evelyn and Joe Sherock
and George Coffman.
Gladine Edith Wilkinson lay in state 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 5,
2001 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral
services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2001, in the Britton
Chapel with Rev. Michael Knight officiating. Musical selections were provided
by Evelyn Hedrick.
Committal prayers and interment were in Shoal Creek Cemetery, Steelville,
Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Mark and Mike Beeman, Bob and Ron
Leasor and David and Nick Hedrick. Arrangements were under the direction
of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Edith May Coppedge
Edith May Coppedge (nee Payne) was born Tuesday, January 14, 1908 in
Steelville, Mo. to the late William Edward Payne and Ella May Westover
Payne and departed this life Saturday, January 19, 2002 at the Gibbs Care
Center in Steelville, Mo. at the age of 94 years and 5 days.
Edith married James Whitmire Hammond on May 23, 1936 and he passed
away in 1971. She later married William James Coppedge in 1973 and he passed
away on December 11, 1984.
Edith accepted the Lord and was a member of the Centerpoint Baptist
Church in Steelville, Mo.
She was a hard worker; she enjoyed tending her flowers and was kept
young by keeping up with Tina.
Edith was preceded in death by her husbands, James Whitmire Hammond,
and William James Coppedge, her daughter Vicki Lynn Hammond Topping and
her stepson William Coppedge, and her three brothers Ken, Harry, and Gerald
Payne, her sister-in-law Reable Payne.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving son Michael Hammond
and wife Donna of Centralia, Illinois; her daughter Tina Coppedge of Steelville,
Mo.; her grandchildren Jerry Hammond of Florissant, Mo.; Jane Hammond of
Bonita Springs, FL; John Hammond of Los Angeles, California; Julia Hammond
of Centralia, Illinois; and great-grandson Justin Hammond of Belleville,
Illinois; one sister-in-law Dixie Payne of Steelville, Mo.; nieces, cousins,
relatives and friends all who will fondly remember and sadly miss Edith
May Coppedge.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2002 at the
Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating.
Paul Hutson sang How Great Thou Art, and In the Garden accompanied by Dorothy
Hutson on the piano.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2002
at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo.
Burial was in the Steelville Cemetery in Steelville, Mo.
All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in
Steelville, Mo.
Lytle "Junior" England
Lytle England was born Sunday, January 30, 1921 in Cherryville, Mo.
to the late Lytle Franklin England and Tressie Ada Martin England and passed
away Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Beverly Health Care Center in Sullivan,
Mo. at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 23 days.
Lytle entered the United States Army on October 26, 1942 and active
duty on November 9, 1942 serving his Country faithfully during World War
II participating in the Rome-Amo, No Apennines, and the Po Valley Campaigns.
He received 3 bronze stars; Good Conduct Medal, Dist. Unit Bade, European-African-Middle
Eastern Theatre Ribbon, 2 Overseas Bars, and the American Theatre Campaign
Ribbon. He was honorably discharged on November 6, 1945.
Lytle married Mary Lou Westover December 25, 1946 in Steelville, Mo.
at the home of the Rev. Uncle Sam Roper in front of his fireplace, and
to this union 5 children were born.
Lytle accepted the Lord and was a member of the Steelville Presbyterian
Church. He was a past member of the VFW in Steelville, Mo.
Lytle was a hard worker working in the timber industry, sawmills, Brown
Shoe Company, and last at the Fisherman Dude Ranch Fish Hatchery. He enjoyed
mechanic work, working on his truck. He loved his family and was very proud
of his grandchildren.
Lytle was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Jack and Glen
England, his half-sister Nina Waller, son-in-law Wayne Henry, two brother-in-laws
Bernard "Doc" Halbert, and Lee Waller.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving wife Mary Lou
England of the home in Steelville, Mo.; his children Terry England and
wife Sharon, Jack England, Nancy Henry, Martha Sellers, all of Steelville,
Mo. and Barbara Britton and husband Mike of Meta, Mo.
Three brothers Kermit England and wife Marie of Fenton, Mo. Loftus
England and wife Joan of Town and Country, Mo.; and Curtis England of Steelville,
Mo.; one sister Ina Halbert of Steelville, Mo.
Seven grandchildren, Charla Sellers of Cuba, Mo.; Sarah Woods and husband
Jimmy of Steelville, Mo.; Brian Sellers and wife Kathy of Steelville, Mo.;
Bradley England and wife Amy of Steelville, Mo.; Ben England and wife Becky
of Spokane, Washington; Jerad England and wife Heather of Rolla, Mo.; and
Travis Pogue of Meta, Mo.
Six great-grandchildren, Lindsie Woods, Ethan Woods, Tristan Woods,
Connor England, Elijah England, and Abigail England, nieces, nephews, cousins,
and many friends all who sadly miss and fondly remember Lytle England.
Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002
at the Hutson Funeral Home
The funeral service was held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2002 at
the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Dale Starr and Rev.
Charles Likely officiating. Jerry Beers sang Go Rest On That Mountain.
Pallbearers were Brian Sellers, Bradley England, Ben England, Jerad
England, Travis Pogue, Jimmy Woods, and Mike Britton.
Burial was in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo.
All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in
Steelville, Mo.
Betty Kay Kientzel
Betty Kay Kientzel was born in St. Charles, Mo. on October 18, 1959
to Edward Paul Steele and Grace Taylor Steele. She passed away Sunday,
January 20, 2002 in her home, at the age of 42 years, 3 months and 2 days.
Betty worked several years as a waitress before moving to Rolla. Some
of her hobbies were writing, playing piano, swimming, boating, and fishing.
Those who preceded her in death were her parents, twin brother Paul
Edward Steele, sister Roberta Schulz, and an infant son.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her three children, Angela
Christine Carter of St. Charles, Mo., Krystal Kay Kientzel of Cuba, Mo.
and Kyle Thomas Kientzel of Steelville, Mo.; brother and sisters John D.
Cottingham and wife Blanche of St. Peters, Mo., Rebecca Haferkamp and husband
Glenn of Cuba, Mo., Joanne Mittelbuscher and husband Wayne of St. Charles,
Mo.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 26, 2002, 2 p.m. at
Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Mike Hannah officiating.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 26, 2002, from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the children for expenses
that have been incurred.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Cuba, Mo.
Myrleen McKenzie
Myrleen McKenzie nee Dull was born at Rush Hill, Mo. on March 1, 1923
to Harry and Edna Goodrich Dull. She passed away on January 23, 2002 at
Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 78 years, 10
months and 22 days.
Myrleen was united in marriage to John P. McKenzie on June 19, 1943
in Mexico, Mo. and to this union two children were born.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Cuba, Mo. since moving here
in 1985. She enjoyed spending time with friends at the Senior Center where
she ate lunch every day.
Those who preceded her in death were her parents, husband John, one
brother Maurice Dull and one sister Lucille Morgan Hayden.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her children: Wayne McKenzie
and wife Linda of Cedar Hill, Mo., and Linda Absher and husband Barrye
of Midlothian, Virginia; five grandchildren, Aaron, Brian, Carrie, and
Danielle McKenzie and Lisa R. Keasler; and one great-grandson Austin McKenzie;
two brothers Lloyd Dull of Hyattsville, Maryland and Melvin Dull of North
Pekin, Illinois, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 25, 2002 at First
Baptist Church, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Eric Smith officiating.
Funeral services were held at Arnold Funeral Home, Mexico, Mo. on Saturday,
January 26, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Interment at the East Lawn Memorial Park,
Mexico, Mo.
Memorials may be given to the Cuba Senior Center, Cuba, Mo.
Local arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home,
Cuba, Mo.
Mark Merrill Meyer
Mark Merrill Meyer was born in St. Louis, Mo. to Donald Meyer and Ettmae
Coons Meyer on April 20, 1956. He passed away January 24, 2002 at Arlington
Villa Nursing Home, Arlington, Texas at the age of 45 years, 9 months and
4 days.
Mark married Sandra Kay Tilley on June 13, 1981 in St. Louis, Mo. They
moved to Allen, Texas where they made their home for 15 years. While living
there, Mark was employed as an equipment operator. His hobbies were fishing
and hunting.
Those who preceded him in death were his grandparents, father, and
infant grandson.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife Sandra, three daughters,
Stephanie Ann Meyer and Amy Meyer of St. Louis, Mo. and Mandalyn Spink
of Dallas, Texas; one granddaughter Alyssa Moore of St. Louis, Mo.; his
mother Ettmae Coons Meyer of Milwakie, Oregon; three brothers Randy, Brian,
and Kirk Meyer, and sister Evelyn Osborn, all of Milwakie, Oregon; mother-in-law
Ruby Bischof and husband Walter of Paducah, Kentucky; and brother-in-law
Randy Tilley of St. Louis, Mo.
Funeral services were Monday, January 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Hutson
Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Burial
was in Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2002
at Hutson Funeral Chapel. All arrangements were under the direction of
Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo.
Ernest E. (Ernie) Payne
Ernest E. (Ernie) Payne of High Ridge, Missouri, passed away January
21, 2002, at his home. He was born on May 23, 1921, in Cherryville, Missouri,
the son of the late Cornelius V. and May Alice (nee McWhorter) Payne. He
was 80 years, 7 months and 28 days of age.
On June 17, 1940, in Salem, Missouri, he was united in marriage to
Edna L. (nee Clonts) Payne who survives.
He is also survived by: his children, Darlene and husband Lester Weatherby
of Sullivan, Missouri, Ernest and wife Mary Payne of Marion County, Arkansas,
Jim and wife Charoltte Payne of House Springs, Missouri and Diane and husband
Howard Fields of High Ridge, Missouri; by 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren
and one great great grandchild.
Four sisters, Addie Coleman of Steelville, Missouri, Bertha Payne of
Steelville, Missouri, Vergie Benton of Hillsboro, Missouri and Marie Waller
of St. Louis County, Missouri.
Ernest Payne was a life member of Steelville, Missouri VFW Post and
was a member of the machinist union. He was also a Master Mechanic for
Wetterau Food Incorporation and was a great electrician. In his spare time
he loved coon hunting and had been known to hunt all night long and enjoyed
fishing.
Visitation was held at Chapel Hill Mortuary in Cedar Hill, Missouri
from 2-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2002. Funeral services were held
at Chapel Hill Mortuary at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2002.
Interment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Cedar Hill, Missouri.
Elsie Mabel Scott
Elsie Mabel Scott nee Mason was born Monday, April 19, 1915, a daughter
of the late Charles Leonard Mason and Cora Edith (Brown) Mason.
She entered eternal rest Saturday, January 19, 2002, at the Missouri
Baptist Medical Center, Sullivan, Mo., at the age of 86 years, and 9 months.
Elsie was united in marriage to Freeman Austin Scott, son of Floyd
A. Scott and Nina Mae Scott Reeves (nee Walker), June 14, 1935 in Steelville
by Rev. Maxwell, pastor of First Baptist Church. Her father and his brother
attended them. They enjoyed over sixty-five years together before his death,
May 25, 2001.
She worked, while raising their for children, two sons and two daughters,
in local businesses, Steelville Supply Store, Greigs Super Market, Brown
Shoe Company, the Soldiers Home in St. James, and alongside Freeman on
their farm. One of her hobbies was making quilts.
They attended the Free Will Baptist Church in Cuba, Mo. When she and
Freeman moved to be near their daughter, Nina, they became members of Lesterville
First Baptist Church. Her Christianity was something she lived at all times
as a woman of faith and a faithful friend.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are two daughters, Nina
and husband Doug Fitzgerald of Middlebrook, Mo., Minnie and husband John
Crisan of Louisiana, Mo.; two sons, Freeman A. Scott, Jr. and wife Cynthia
of Kilgore, Texas and Donald Scott and wife Judy of Maryland Heights, Mo.
Two sisters-in-law, Virgie Mason of Belgrade, Mo. and Pansy Scott of
Steelville, Mo.; eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by
three brothers, Calvin, Cecil and Malcom Mason and three sisters, May Miner
and husband Virgil, Tressie Schweinfurter and husband Andrew, and Naomi
Mason, brother-in-law, Charles Walter Scott and sister-in-law, Sibyl Campbell.
Elsie Mabel Scott lay in state 4-7 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2002, at
the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were
held 1 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2002, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Delmar
Hutson and Rev. Bill Jackson officiating.
Prelude by Lauren Meyer, great-granddaughter. Special music by Scottye
Adkins and Sammye Gail White, granddaughters.
Committal prayers and interment were in Liberty Cemetery, Steelville,
Mo. Honoring their grandmother and/or great-grandmother as pallbearers
were Eric Adkins, Jason Bratcher, Mike Edgar, Neil Fitzgerald, Mike Klinghammer,
Dwayne Meyer, Ross Richardson and Dennis White. Arrangements were under
the direction of the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Donald Ray Skaggs
Donald "Don" Ray Skaggs was born Wednesday, May 20, 1942, in Steelville,
Mo., a son of the late Rev. Herman Skaggs and Hildred E. (Caringer) Skaggs.
He departed this life Saturday, January 19, 2002, at the Missouri Baptist
Medical Center, Sullivan, Mo., at the age of 59 years, 7 months and 29
days.
Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his daughter and son-in-law,
Kim and Bill Moede of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one grandson, Luke Moede; one granddaughter,
Ashylan Moede also of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a special friend, Judy Gander of
Eureka, Mo.
Four brothers and three sisters, Leon Skaggs and wife Margie of Virginia,
Geraldine and husband Gilbert Sellers of Davisville, Mo., William Skaggs
and wife Mary of Arnold, Mo., Marvin Skaggs and wife Barbara of St. Louis,
Mo., Gary Skaggs and wife Linda, and Mary Shrout, all of Cherryville, Mo.,
and Kathy Sarros and fiancee Mike Reeves of House Springs, Mo.
Three aunts and one uncle, Radis and Norma Skaggs of Viburnum, Mo.,
Lorene Riggs of Cherryville, Mo. and Gerene Coleman of Pevely, Mo.; nieces,
nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Don was very active in Cuba Lions Club. At the time of his death he
held the office of President. He was the owner and operator of Don's Diner
in Steelville.
Donald Ray Skaggs lay in state 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2002,
at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002, in the
Britton Chapel with Rev. Harry White officiating. He was eulogized by Tammy
Moore, Joy Baumbach and Bill Moede. Musical selections were provided by
Wendy Clouse.
Committal prayers and interment was in Shoal Creek Cemetery, Steelville,
Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Pete Buckert, David, Mike and Steve Skaggs,
George Rathgeber and Allan Sellers. Honorary pallbearers were Bryan Baumbach,
Luke Moede and Dave Skaggs.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Mo.
Jennie Leota Steuber
Jennie Leota Steuber of Cuba, Mo. was born on August 11, 1904 at Leasburg,
Mo. to the union of James Louis Fulton and Jennie Ethel Fulton nee Diresbach
and passed away on January 20, 2002 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 97 years,
5 months and 9 days.
On November 12, 1927 Jennie was united in marriage to Homer Carlisle
at Leasburg, Mo. Two sons, James and Edward, and one daughter, Wilma, were
born to this union. Homer preceded Jennie in death on October 5, 1947.
In January of 1950 Jennie was united in marriage to George Steuber
at Cuba, Mo. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1981.
Jennie was a homemaker and a long time resident of Crawford County.
She was a member of the Leasburg American Legion Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Wilma E. Carlisle;
two sisters Glen Evans and Sarah Stuckey, and two brothers, Louis Fulton
and Thomas Fulton.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her two sons
James A. Carlisle and wife Barbara and Edward Carlisle and wife Cleo; five
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives
and many friends.
Jennie was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, good
friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Jennie Leota (Fulton) Steuber was in state at the Britton Funeral Home
of Cuba, Mo. where an American Legion Auxiliary service was held on Friday,
January 25, 2002 at 7 p.m. by the Leasburg American Legion Auxiliary. Funeral
services were held on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Britton
Chapel, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Charles Ledbetter officiating. Interment was
in the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction
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