Sept. 9, 2010

JON WILLIAM CLIFTON
Jon William Clifton, 63, went home to be with his Lord and to walk on the streets of gold with loved ones that have passed before, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. He was born April 2, 1947, to Robert William and Helen Pearl (Burry) Clifton in Orange, Calif. Jon William Clifton was cremated. A celebration of life service was Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, 11 a.m. in the Souls Harbor Church, Houston, Mo. The family respectfully requests that donations be made to RC Flyers Club or Texas County Hospice of Care. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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ROSEMARY JOHNSEN
Rosemary Johnsen, age 81, daughter of Irvel and Josephine (Yingling) Grignon, was born May 7, 1929, in Hortonville, Wisc. She passed away Aug. 30, 2010, in Houston, Mo. Memorials may be made to the Texas County Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at Evans Funeral home with Dr. Howell Burkhead officiating. Burial followed in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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Sept. 2, 2010

JACK BATES
Jack Bates, 73, of Licking, Mo., passed away Aug. 30, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fox Funeral home, with services on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Fox Chapel.
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CHARLES EDWARD BREWER
Charles Edward Brewer of Wickenburg, Ariz., born Aug. 17, 1933, passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, after a long illness. He had been under hospice care for many months. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Morrison Cemetery.
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RICHARD LEE CLARK
Richard Lee Clark, age 71, passed away Aug. 25, 2010, at his Houston home after battling cancer. He was born April 13, 1939, in Owatonna, Minn., the son of Eryk and Tina Narisse. Richard’s mother later married Marvin Clark, who adopted Richard. He always referred to Marvin as his “real dad.” A celebration of life service was Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, 2 p.m., in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Randy Brooks officiated. Body was cremated. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to Texas County Hospice of Care or Rock Springs Cemetery, Bendavis, Mo. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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G. PEARLINE FAULKNER
G. Pearline (Brown) Faulkner, 93, left this life after a brief illness on Aug. 26, 2010, within days of her wedding anniversary with her only husband, Clyde J. Faulkner, who preceded her in death in 1984. She was born July 12, 1917, in Farris, Okla., the fourth child of seven children born to Jessie and Margaret (Ray) Brown. Services and interment for Pearline WERE private at Mount Pisgah Cemetery.
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LOMAN L. GADDIS
Loman Gaddis, 72, of Lake Winnebago, Mo., passed away on Aug. 28, 2010. He was born March 25, 1938, in Huggins, Mo., to Lawrence and Flossie (Boykin) Gaddis, who preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Kansas University Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorder Center, c/o Pajesh Pahwa, M.D., University of Kansas Medical Center, Department of Neurology, 3599 Rainbow Blvd., Mail Stop 2012, Kansas City, KS 66160. Checks to be made payable to KU Endowment with Parkinson’s Disease on the memo line. Services were Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed Williamson and eulogist Mike Roderick officiating. Burial was in Hickory Ridge Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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ROSEMARY G. JOHNSEN
Rosemary G. Johnsen, 81, of Bucyrus, Mo., passed away Aug. 30, 2010, at Houston House in Houston, Mo. Visitation will be Sun., Sept. 3, 2010, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Evans Funeral Home with funeral service beginning at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery.
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ALTA E. LINSON
Alta E. Linson, born Jan. 18, 1921, in Licking, Mo., passed into the arms of Jesus on Aug. 27, 2010, at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 9 days. Services for Alta were Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, 11 a.m. at Boone Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Ric Martinez, Milam, Texas officiating. Interment was in Boone Creek Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
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GERALD MILTON MURPHY
Gerald Milton Murphy, 93, of Houston, son of James Milton Murphy and Florence Jones Murphy, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1917, in Hoyt, Colo., where he lived until age 9 when he moved with his family to Texas County. Services were 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in the Emery Cemetery with Dr. Howell Burkhead Officiating. Family had requested memorials be sent to: Houston Alumni Assoc., P.O. Box 304, Houston, MO 65483 or to the Emery Cemetery. Donations may be mailed to Evans Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.evansfh.com
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NORMAN WAYNE WILSON
Norman Wayne Wilson, 77, son of the late Arthur and Esther (Winters) Wilson, was born July 21, 1933, in Duke, Mo. Wayne departed this life Aug. 23, 2010, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Mo. Service was Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, 4 p.m. at Fox Chapel, with Mr. Bud Wilson speaking. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net. Memorial contributions may be made to Licking Christian Church.
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Aug. 26, 2010

ELLEN MICHELLE MYERS
Ellen Michelle Myers, age 44, daughter of Gary and Linda (White) Myers, was born Sept. 16, 1965, at Bloomfield, Iowa. She passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Services were Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, 11 a.m., in the Evans Funeral Home. Matthew Anderson officiated. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery.
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NORMAN WAYNE WILSON
Norman Wayne Wilson, 77, of Eldon, Mo., passed away Aug. 23, 2010. Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fox Funeral Home. Services will follow visitation at 4 p.m.
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Aug. 19, 2010

GERALDINE (ATKISSON) AKERS BATES
Geraldine (Atkisson) Akers Bates, the oldest child of Hebert B. Atkisson and Helen L. (Perkins) Atkisson, was born Sept. 19, 1933, at Licking, Mo. Geraldine grew up in the Licking area. Service was Friday, August 13, 2010, 10 a.m. at Fox Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Floyd officiating. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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CASEY BRANDON BROWN
Casey Brandon Brown, son of David Wayne Brown and Kim Thompson and Debra Marie Woods and Russell Woods, was born Dec. 30, 1996, in Springfield, Mo. Casey passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at the age of 13 years, 7 months, 14 days. Casey attended the elementary schools of Salem and Eldon, Mo., and Grove, Okla. He was excited that he would begin the new school year in Licking, Mo. Services were Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at 11 a.m., at Fox Funeral Home with Matthew Seiler speaking. Interment was in Hutchason Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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ROSA MEDLOCK JACKSON
Rosa Belle Medlock Jackson, 82, of Houston, Mo., peacefully passed on Aug. 14, 2010, at Birch Tree Place Nursing Center. Rosa was born May 25, 1928, daughter of Joseph and Zella Snow. Memorials may be made to Hospice Compassus, West Plains, Mo. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Services were 10 a.m. ,Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Villapiano officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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VERDA “MARIE” MOORE
Verda Marie (Holloway) Moore, 90, daughter of Riley and Alpha Holloway, was born March 22, 1920, in Lanton, Mo. She passed away on Aug. 11, 2010, at Maries Manor in Vienna. Services were Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, 12 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. William Wilson officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Memorial requests to Oakhill Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to evansfh.com.
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RUTH MARGARET WESTLUND
Ruth Margaret (Drischel, age 86, daughter of George and May (English) Drischel, was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She passed away Aug. 12, 2010, at the Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. The family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Ruth Westlund memorial fund, C/O Evans Funeral Home in lieu of floral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, at Evans Funeral home. Visitation is from 3 p.m. until service time. Pastor David Barbee will officiate. Her body has been cremated. Services were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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Aug. 12, 2010

MARY KATHLEEN BUCHANAN
Mary Kathleen (Luck) Buchanan, 74, of Francesville, Ind., died July 30, 2010, at the South Bend Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Ind. Mrs. Buchanan was born April 11, 1936, in Plato, Mo. She was the daughter of the late John and Grace Luck. She will be laid to rest in Francesville, Ind.
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BARBARA LOUISE COUCHMAN
Barbara Louise Couchman, 55, of Raymondville, Mo., and formerly of Paso Robles, Calif., passed away Aug. 4, 2010, in Texas County, Mo., from a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 18, 1955, in French Camp, Calif., to the late Mabel (Walker) Qualls and Chuck Qualls. On May 29, 1992, in Piggott, Ark., She was married to Gary Lee Couchman, who survives of the home. Graveside services will be Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, 10 a.m. at Boone Creek Cemetery with Dr. James Miller of Abounding Hope Church and Father Dan of St. John Catholic Church. Cremation was under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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ELMER E. VASSEUR
Elmer Eugene Vasseur, 66, son of Eugene Franklin and Alfia (Harrington) Vasseur was born Nov. 28, 1943, in Bayou Meto, Ark. He was taken from us in a fatal accident Aug. 8, 2010, near his home in Ellis Prairie, Mo. Services were 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Brock Davis officiating. Burial was in Ellis Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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Aug. 5, 2010

DAVID DEAN RUSSELL
David Dean Russell, 60, was born June 30, 1950. He passed away July 21, 2010. Services were Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, 10 a.m., in the Evans Funeral Home. Pastor David Barbee officiated with burial following in the Craddock Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Craddock Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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July 29, 2010

ROBERT EUGENE PRICE
Robert Eugene Price, 84, of Success, Mo., passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Licking Park Manor, Licking, Mo., of natural causes. He was born in Thayer, Mo., April 22, 1926, to Albert Marion and Dorothea Helen (Decker) Price. Graveside services were 10 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Oakhill Cemetery with Elder Jim Price officiating. Services were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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DAVID RUSSELL
David Russell, age 60, of Canyon Country, Calif., passed away July 21, 2010. Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, in Evans Funeral Home, Houston, Mo. Burial will follow in Craddock Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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EUNICE MAE SEAMAN
Eunice Mae Seaman, age 79, passed away on July 25, 2010, at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. Graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in West Burlington, Iowa on July 31, 2010, at 10 am. A celebration of her life will be held at the Houston Senior Center in Houston, Mo., on Sept. 25, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family respectfully requests that donations he made to the Texas County Memorial Hospital Foundation or Hospice of Care at Texas County Memorial Hospital, in lieu of floral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Cremation was under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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STERLING THOMAS “TOM” SHERRILL
Thomas Sherrill was 67 when he passed away in the early morning hours of July 23, 2010, in his home with his loving wife at his bedside, after a long and courageous battle with a lung ailment. Thomas was born Sterling Thomas Sherrill on his ancestral homestead of Sherrill, Mo., on Oct. 10, 1942. He was the only son of James Athol “Pat” and Dora (Thomas) Sherrill, both deceased.Visitation service for Mr. Sherrill was held Tuesday, July 27, 2010, with Mr. Frankie Schwartze speaking. Private burial was in Shafer Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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July 22, 2010

KEM ANN BARBERA
Kem Ann Barbera was born December 15, 1959, in Houston, Mo. She passed away July 15, 2010, in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 50 years and 7 months. Service was Saturday, July 17, 2010, 1 p.m., at Fox Chapel with Mr. Keith Nash officiating. Interment was in Boone Creek Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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BARBARA JEANE BUCKNER
Barbara Jeane (Dowell) Buckner, 66, daughter of Thomas Andrew Dowell and Ada Lou (Walker) Herdman was born January 7, 1944, in Kansas City, Mo. She died July 10, 2010 at her home in Licking, Mo. Her body was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Cremation was under the direction of Evans Funeral Home, Houston, Mo.
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JEREMY W. HOOPER
Jeremy W. Hooper, 32, of Pacific, Mo. passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010. Jeremy was born April 4,1978 to Stanley and Beverly (nee Goldsmith) Hooper at Town and Country, Mo.  Funeral services were Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the Nieburg-Vitt, Thiebes chapel with the Reverend James Perdew officiating. Interment was in the Brush Creek Cemetery, Gray Summit. The Hooper family was served by the staff of the Nieburg-Vitt, Thiebes Funeral Home, Pacific. For further condolences, the family has provided an additional website: WWW.caringbridge.org/visit/jeremyhooper
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LARRY W. “L.J.” JOHNSON
Larry Wayne Johnson, son of Kenneth W. and Evelyn O. (Duncan) Johnson, was born at St. Louis, Mo., on Aug. 6, 1956, and departed this life on July 13, 2010, in Licking, Mo., at the age of 53. Larry was united in marriage to Pat Peterson on July 21, 1978. Visitation services were Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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CECIL LLOYD PHILLIPS, JR.
Cecil Lloyd Phillips Jr., better known as “Pistol” to his friends and family, was born May 2, 1963 in Butler, Mo. He passed away at a friend’s home on July 14, 2010, at the age of 47. Online condolences may be sent to www.evans.fh.com. The family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Cecil “Pistol” Phillips Memorial Fund in lieu of floral arrangements. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Edington officiating. Burial with full military rites followed at the Big Creek Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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LORENE TRIMBLE
Lorene Trimble, daughter of C.E. and Bertie Miller Manley, was born December 16, 1914 in Houston, Mo. She passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 in Springfield, Mo. where she and her husband, Oscar, had made their home since 1988. She was 95 years of age. Visitation and memorial services were Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Kendall Ford officiating. Inurnment followed in Ozark Cemetery, Houston, Mo. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Season’s Hospice, 1831 West Melville Road, Springfield, MO 65803 or the Ozark Cemetery in Houston.
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WILLIAM W. “BILL” WALL
William W. “Bill” Wall, 86, formerly of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was born on May 3, 1924, in Grove, Okla., the fifth child of Francis Marion Wall and Emma Belle Schaap Wall. Bill donated his body for medical research to the School of Medicine of the University of Missouri at Columbia. A visitation for family and friends with memorial service following was held July 20, 2010, at Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
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July 15, 2010

HERBERT WAYNE BRAY
Herbert “Herb” Wayne Bray, 80, son of Hayden Bray and Mary Geren Wolfe, was born October 15, 1929, in Turley, Mo. He passed away July 6, 2010, in Houston, Mo., with family by his side.
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BETTY GOTT
Betty (Fleetwood) Gott was born to William and Ellen (Bloomer) Fleetwood August 7, 1931, at Wasola, Mo., and passed away July 4, 2010, in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 27 days.
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LARRY JOHNSON
Larry “L.J.” Johnson, age 53, of Licking, Mo., died July 13, 2010. Visitation will be Thursday, July 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fox Chapel in Licking. Cremation and final arrangements are under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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July 8, 2010

RAY ALLEN CAMPBELL
Ray “Soupy/Cowboy” Allen Campbell, 66, son of Louis Emmett and Helen Coffman-Campbell, was born on April 3, 1944, in Huggins, Mo. He passed away June 29, 2010 at the Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Mo., after a long illness. Services were July 2, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Evans Funeral Home. Pastor Jackie Cooper officiated. Burial with full military honors followed in the Hickory Ridge Cemetery in Upton, Mo. In lieu of floral arrangements, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Ray Campbell Memorial Fund in care of Evans Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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OLIVER FREDRICK CLAYBURN
Oliver Fredrick Clayburn was the son of Merritt Edward Clayburn and Edith Constance Borden. Oliver was born on January 30, 1925, in Elkhart, Ind. He died on July 1, 2010, in Houston, Mo., at the age of 85. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2010, at the Mountain Grove Seventh-day Adventist Church. Cremation was under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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EVA SKILES
Eva Skiles was born June 21, 1918, in West Frankfort, Ill., and passed away June 21, 2010, in Rolla, Mo., at the age of 92 years. Funeral service for Eva Skiles was in the Wilson Mortuary Chapel in Salem, with Pastor Doug Walter officiating. Pallbearers were Brett Clardy, Will Bowling, Bob Mahoney, Dan Eckert, Eric Eckert and Bill Denney. Interment was in Mount Olive Cemetery.
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WILLIAM “BILL” CLAUD SMITH, JR.
William Claud Smith, age 76, son of William Claud and Lula (Turner) Smith, was born June 11, 1934 in Big Piney, Mo. He passed away July 3, 2010 at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. The family respectfully requests that donations be made to Boone Creek Baptist Church in his honor, in lieu of floral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Evans Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2010 at Boone Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Bobe and Pastor Billy Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Boone Creek Cemetery. Services were under direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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July 1, 2010

CHARLES M. COOK
Charles M. Cook was born September 9, 1943, to Herbert and Gladys Cook and passed away at Phelps County Memorial Hospital on June 21, 2010, at the age of 66. Services for Mr. Cook were June 24, 2010, 10 a.m., at Fox Funeral Home with Pastor Rodley Lewis officiating. Interment was in Craddock Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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DOROTHY “DIANE” DUNCAN
Dorothy “Diane” Duncan, 55, daughter of Harvey and Norma (Manes) Sneed, was born Dec. 3, 1954, in St. Louis, Mo. She passed away June 25, 2010, in Ellington, Mo. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home, Houston, Mo., with Pastor Mort Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Long Hollow Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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JOHN EUGENE LEWIS
John Eugene Lewis was born December 30, 1930, in Hazelton, Mo. He died Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Memphis VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 79. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Frierson officiating. Burial followed in Springdale Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of Waller Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Frierson officiating. Burial followed in Springdale Cemetery.
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GLEN EUGENE “RUSTY” MARTIN
Glen Eugene “Rusty” Martin, 82, son of Glen E. Martin and Edna Bingham Martin was born April 7, 1928, in Greenville, Ill. He died on June 26, 2010, in Houston, Mo. The family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Houston House Employees in his honor, in lieu of floral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Visitation will be Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, with memorial services following at 6 p.m., Wesley Wallace officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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LORETTA ELLEN RAUSCHER SELBY
Loretta Ellen Rauscher Selby, 63, daughter of Ellis and Lorene (Cavaness) Rauscher was born September 8, 1946, in Baltimore, Md. She passed away June 23, 2010, in the Meramec Nursing Center, Sullivan, Mo. Services were held Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home, with Pastor David Barbee officiating. Burial was in Cavaness Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. The family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Cavaness Cemetery in her honor, in lieu of floral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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June 24, 2010

CHARLES M. COOK
Charles M. Cook of Licking, born at Kinderpost, Mo., passed away June 21, 2010 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, at the age of 66. Visitation is Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fox Chapel. Funeral service is Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Fox Funeral Home. Interment will be in Craddock Cemetery. All arrangements are under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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MAXWELL EUGENE COURTNEY
Maxwell Eugene Courtney, “Pockie Max,” went home to be with the Lord at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2010. He went peacefully at the age of 77 years while resting in his home after a long bout with terminal lung cancer. Maxwell Eugene Courtney was born in Licking, Mo., on May 21, 1933, to Marvin and Johnna Mae Courtney. Funeral services for Max were at Evans Funeral Home in Houston, Mo., on June, 22, 2010, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dale Skiles officiating and C.W. Hadley reading his grandfather’s obituary. Graveside service followed at Licking Cemetery in Licking, Mo., with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hilltop Free Will Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.
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DR. EUGENE CHARLES HONEYWELL
Dr. Eugene Charles Honeywell, 66, family practice physician in Licking, Mo., passed away Friday, June 18, 2010. He was born to Roy and Lucinda “Lucy” Mongiat Honeywell on September 27, 1943, in Chicago, Ill. On August 16,1992, he married his best friend and the love of his life, Carol Ann Stone. Mass was held June 22, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Fox Chapel, with Father Matthew Rehrauer officiating, and the Rev. Maggie Kramer reading scripture. Services were held at Pentecostal Holiness Church, June 22, 2010, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Maggie Kramer officiating and Father Matthew Rehrauer reading scripture. Arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Interment was in the Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Iowa. Memorials may be made to TCMH Healthcare Foundation, 1333 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Houston, MO 65484. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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CHARLES PHILLIP NOAKES
Charles Phillip Noakes, 75, departed from this world on June 19, 2010 at his home in Houston, Mo. Charles was born on August 24, 1934 at Sullivan, Mo., to Charles Marion Noakes and Minnie Blanche (Northcutt) Noakes. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at 10 a.m. in Evans Funeral Home with graveside service and interment at Palace Cemetery, Evening Shade, Mo., with full military honors. The family respectfully requests that donations be made to Palace Cemetery in his honor in lieu of floral arrangements.
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DANNY RAY SLIGER
Danny Ray Sliger, 63, of Licking, Mo., passed away June 19, 2010, at Texas County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Services for Danny were Wednesday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at Fox Chapel, with Pastor Mike Gorman officiating. Interment was in Licking Cemetery under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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CARL “LEE” TURNER
Carl Leray Turner was born January 16, 1937 in Bunker, Mo., to Euclid Vern and Edith Marie (Suttan) Turner, and passed away June 19, 2010 at Licking Park Manor in Licking, Mo. at the age of 73. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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June 17, 2010

AGATHA MAE CHAPMAN
Agatha Mae Chapman, 81, daughter of Omar and Esther (Alexander) Sarver, was born Feb. 21, 1929, in Export, Pa. She passed away June 11, 2010, in Houston, Mo. Visitation and a Celebration of Life Memorial Service were Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor John Helmers conducting the service, which was followed by the Ladies of St. Paul’s providing a light dinner at the American Legion Hall in Houston. Memorials may be made to FRA North Central Regional Americanism Program. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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ARNOLD O. EVANS
Arnold O. Evans was born June 4, 1941, at Montauk, Mo., son of Melvin and Beulah (Nelson) Evans. He passed away in Jefferson City, Mo., on June 10, 2010, at the age of 69 years and 6 days. Services were Sunday, June 13, 2010, 1 p.m., at the Licking Church of Christ with Larry Tubbs officiating. Interment was in Licking Cemetery. Arrangements under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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LAWRENCE BRUCE HAMRICK
Lawrence Bruce Hamrick, age 97, was born July 27, 1912, at Plato, Mo., to Thomas Jefferson and Alice Elma (Sutton) Hamrick. He passed away June 13, 2010, at his home in Houston, Mo. Memorials may be made to Hospice Compasses. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Services were 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2010, with David Meade and Lonnie Case officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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ORLOU HESSE
OrLou Hesse, born on May 10, 1916, at Licking, Mo., the daughter of Alva and Edna Stair, passed away June 8, 2010, at the Texas County Memorial Hospital following a few months residency at the Licking Park Manor Nursing Home. Services were officiated by Pastor Robert Lilly of the First Baptist Church of Licking at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Fox Chapel and burial was in Licking Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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June 10, 2010

VIRGINIA WAVE AKINS
Virginia Wave Akins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- and great-great grandmother went home to be with her Lord Jesus on June 6, 2010. Wave was born to Nora and Mills Campbell in Summersville, Mo., Oct. 1, 1915. A celebration of Wave’s life will be at Houston United Methodist Church, 422 Hawthorne St., Houston, Mo., on June 11, 2010, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Tom Tomlinson officiating. The visitation will be on Thursday, June 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, 224 S. Grand St., Houston, Mo. Burial will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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MARK FRANCES OTERI
Mark Frances Oteri was born in Stoneham, Mass., July 20, 1978, to James and Nancy Oteri. He grew up in Abington and Bridgewater, Mass. He passed away Friday, June 4, 2010, at his home in Licking, Mo. Mark was united in marriage to Chantele Loree Moon May 25, 2002. Visitation was at Fox Funeral Home Monday, June 7, 2010, followed by a Memorial Service at 6 p.m., given by James Breden. Dinner followed at Fox Fire House Community Room.
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June 3, 2010

ROY “LEON” BAILEY
Roy “Leon” Bailey, age 68, son of Othel Roy Bailie and Alta Mae (Taylor) Smith, was born at Licking, Mo., on Aug. 23, 1941, and departed this life on May 26, 2010, at Licking, Mo. Leon was united in marriage to Carole J. Beasley on Nov. 17, 1962. Graveside services were Sunday, May 30, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Boone Creek Cemetery with Pastor Phillip McGuire officiating. Interment was in Boone Creek Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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BETTY C. BROWN
Betty C. Brown, 79, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010, in her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Springfield, Mo., on Aug. 27, 1930, to the late Glen H. Wilson and Tennie Wilson.  She was united in marriage to Claude T. Brown on May 2, 1950.  Funeral services were Saturday, May 29, 2010, at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn North Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Hospice Chaplain Dennis Cochran. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
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ROY EVERETT COOPER
Roy E. Cooper, age 92, son of Earl and Ollie Hildebrand Cooper, was born June 2, 1917, at Eadenville, Mo., on Piney River. He passed away May 24, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Services for Mr. Cooper were Saturday, May 29, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Rock Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Phillip McGuire Officiating. Interment was in Hutchason Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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NORENE R. ELMORE
Norene R. Elmore, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2010, in Springfield, Mo. She was born May 13, 1930, to Dillard and Mary (Francis) Reaves in Bado, Mo. She was united in marriage on May 31, 1954, to Windsor “Pete” Elmore in Houston, Mo. Memorials may be made to Convoy of Hope, 330 S. Patterson Ave., Springfield, MO 65802. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, Houston, with Pastor Denny Marr and Dr. Howell Burkhead officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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CHARLES ALFRED GREATHOUSE
Charles Alfred Greathouse, son of Roy C. and Mable Yarbrough Greathouse, was born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1930, in Flint, Mich. He went to be with his Lord and Master on May 29, 2010, in Bucyrus, Mo. Charles requested in lieu of flowers, take time out and tell a young child the Good News story of Jesus Christ. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 3 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2010, at the Second Baptist Church, Springfield, Mo., with Dr. John Marshall officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Evans Funeral Home, Houston, Mo.
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GUY STEPHEN MILLER JR.
Guy Stephen Miller Jr., age 85, was born Jan. 27, 1925, in Helena, Mo., to Guy S. Miller Sr. and Bessie (Humphrey) Miller. He died May 27, 2010, at his home in Cabool. Guy married Ina Smith on July 11, 1946. Services were Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Evans Funeral Home, Houston, Mo. with Wesley Wallace officiating. Burial with full military honors was in Oakdale Cemetery under direction of Evans Funeral Home. Family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Texas County Hospice of Care. Online condolences may be made at www.evansfh.com.
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SFC (RET) DONALD PATE
Donald Pate, 71 of Plato, a retired US Army Sergeant First Class, passed away at 6:37 a.m., Monday, May 24, 2010, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Donald pate. Online condolences may be sent to www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com. Visitation for Mr. Pate was at 12 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Roby Baptist Church; funeral services followed at 2 p.m. Military honors were rendered following the church service. Graveside services were 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Lakewood Park Cemetery, St. Louis. Services were under direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory, Waynesville/St. Robert.
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ERVIN E. WILLIAMS
Ervin Edward Williams, 78, was born July 17, 1931, to Ollie Williams and Grace (Thomas) Williams Siddens, at Slabtown, Mo. He went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 25, 2010. Services were Friday, May 28, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Fox Chapel with Dr. James Miller officiating. Interment was in Boone Creek Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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May 27, 2010

WILLIAM L. “BILL” AKERS
William L. “Bill” Akers was born Jan. 9, 1931, in Dent County, Mo., to John Wesley Akers and Bessie E. Prater. He passed away May 19, 2010, at Texas County Memorial Hospital at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 10 days. Bill was united in marriage to Geraldine Atkisson on Dec. 13, 1951. Funeral service for Mr. Akers was Saturday, May 22, 2010, 11 a.m., in the Fox Chapel with Pastor Everett Perkins officiating. Interment was in the Licking Cemetery. All arrangements were made under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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VERA FAY COOK
Vera Fay Cook was born June 5, 1951, in Success, Mo., to Jesse Jack and Dollie Buckner, and passed away at Texas County Memorial Hospital on May 22, 2010, at the age of 58. She was united in marriage to Charles M. Cook on March 10, 1967. Services were May 25, 2010, 11 a.m., at Fox Funeral Home with Pastor Rodley Lewis officiating. Interment was in Craddock Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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ROY E. COOPER
Roy E. Cooper of Licking, Mo. passed away in Springfield on May 24, 2010, at the age of 92. Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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RUBY RICHARD SMITH PHILLIPS
Ruby Richard Smith Phillips, age 88, was born at Earlham, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 1921, to Perry and Hattie (Leach) Smith. She was the fifth of eight children. She passed away April 21, 2010, at Rolla Manor Care Center, Rolla, Mo. Services were Saturday, April 24, 2010, in the Roby Christian Church. Eugene Earp officiated with burial in the Palace Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers family has requested memorials to World Harvest Church. On-line condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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ERVIN WILLIAMS
Ervin Williams of Licking, Mo., passed away in Springfield on May 25, 2010, at the age of 78. Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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Issue of May 20, 2010

LOU ELLA BOSWORTH
Lou Ella (Roderick) Bosworth, age 78, daughter of Leonard Wheeler and Grace Arlena (Baker) Roderick, was born June 18, 1931, at Upton, Mo. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones May 14, 2010, in her home in Springfield, Mo. Memorials may be made to Hickory Ridge Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at the Hickory Ridge Baptist Church with Pastor David Roderick officiating. Cremation followed services under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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MELVIN SHANE COXWELL
Melvin Shane Coxwell, age 50, of Bucyrus, Mo., passed away on May 14, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Son of Melvin Stanley Coxwell and Daisy Carolene Kennell was born Aug. 29, 1959, in Perryton, Texas. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Memorial services will be Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Success Baptist Church with Ted Moore officiating. Inurnment will be at 11 a.m., Monday, May 24, 2010, at Heart Cemetery in Booker, Texas. Cremation was under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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VELMA PAULINE (DEWEESE) DAVIS
Velma, age 66, went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 2, 2010. She was the first of six children born to Lloyd and Deane (Fox) DeWeese while living in Maitland, Mo. A memorial service was held for Mrs. Davis Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Licking with Pastors Robert Gifford and Rob Lilly officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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ROBERT “BOB” LEE HANEY
Robert “Bob” Lee Haney, age 78, son of Roy and Anna Kirkwood Haney was born October 19, 1931 at Houston, Mo. He died May 13, 2010, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. His request was for memorials to be made to the Mountain Grove Senior Center. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Services were Monday, May 17, 2010, at 3 p.m. in Evans Funeral Home with Gary Davenport officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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CLEO M. WELLS
Cleo M. Wells was born Sept. 21, 1929, to Delmar H. and Opal O. Scott in Raymondville, Mo. She passed away on May 10, 2010, at the age of 80 after a short illness. She was married to Gerald B. Wells for 40 years at the time of his passing in 1989. Graveside services for Mrs. Cleo Wells were Thursday, May 13, 2010, 10:30 a.m., at Boone Creek Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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Issue of May 13, 2010

BONNIE JEAN (LEWIS) BENSON
Bonnie Jean Benson was born July 20, 1937, to Dayton L. and Leota Lewis, in Kirksville, Mo. She departed this life on May 9, 2010, at Texas County Memorial Hospital, making her age at the time of death 72 years. She was united in marriage Aug. 12, 1956, to Donald Benson at the Church of Christ in Licking. Services for Mrs. Benson were Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Tubbs officiating. Interment was in Licking Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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VELMA (DEWEESE) DAVIS
Velma (Deweese) Davis passed away May 2, 2010, at the Freedom Plaza Hospice of the Vmyalley Care Center in Arizona. The body was cremated. Memorial services are planned for Velma at the First Baptist Church in Licking, Mo., on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 2 p.m. (Obituary will be at later date.)
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BROCK RAY GASTON
Brock Ray Gaston was born to Kenny and Mary (Kinserlow) Gaston on Aug. 17, 1986, and lost his life May 3, 2010, making his age 23 years, 8 months and 16 days. Brock was joined in marriage to Kenzy Jai Broce April 19, 2008. Services were Friday, May 7, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Midvale Church with the Rev. Janet Jackson officiating. Interment was in Big Creek Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
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JESSIE MARIE ROBERTSON-SUTTON
Jessie Marie Robertson-Sutton was born on July 23, 1946, to Frank C. Robertson and Margaret Hatch-Robertson. She went to be with her Lord on May 5, 2010, at the age of 63. She was united in marriage to Fred L. Sutton on July 3, 1964. Cremation with a private family memorial service was held May 7, 2010. The family honored Jessie’s wishes that a private family service be held. The family requests that any donations given be sent to Texas County Memorial Hospital, Hospice of Care in appreciation of their excellent service provided during this very difficult time. Arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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CLEO WELLS
Cleo M. (Scott) Wells, age 80, of Raymondville, Mo., died at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo., May 11, 2010. Visitation is Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Thursday, May 13, 10:30 a.m., at Boone Creek Cemetery under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Texas County Library.
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Issue of May 6, 2010

LINDA SUE WILLIAMS BARRETT
Linda Sue Williams Barrett, age 59, daughter of James and Glessie (Nelson) Williams, was born Dec. 11, 1950, in Joliet, Ill. She passed away April 24, 2010, in the Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. Graveside services were 3 p.m., Friday, in Mount Pisgah Cemetery; Pastor Ted Moore officiated. Family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Linda Barrett Memorial Fund, c/o Evans Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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BETTY LOUISE GOODMAN
Betty Louise Goodman, age 62, daughter of Ted and Bertha (Smith) McKinney, was born Feb. 19, 1948, in Tyrone, Mo. She passed away on April 25, 2010, at her home in Republic, Mo. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were 2 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Carter officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Services were under direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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WOODWARD NELSON LUNGREN
Woodward Nelson Lungren, 88, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Woodward was born Jan. 29, 1922, the son of Oscar and Lottie (Toomay) Lungren. Memorial contributions in Woodward’s memory can be made to the Texas County memorial Hospital HealthCare Foundation. The funeral service was Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Methodist Church in Breckenridge, Mo.
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Issue of April 29, 2010

OTTO TRUMAN DECKER
Otto Truman Decker, age 82, son of Sherman Richard and Susie Alcinda (Jones) Decker, was born March 28, 1928, in Ashmore, Ill. He passed away on April 25, 2010, in the Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. Services were Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 2 p.m., in the Evans Funeral Home. Pastor Terry Eden officiated with burial following in the Ozark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or American Legion. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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LORENE ETHEL (MANSFIELD) DIXON
Lorene Ethel Dixon, nee Mansfield, was born on Aug. 24, 1934, to William Granville and Myrtle Ira Mansfield in Sherrill, Mo. She passed away April 20, 2010, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Memorial services were Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Fox Chapel at 11 a.m. with Sister Amy Dickens officiating. Interment was in Hutchason Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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BETTY LOUISE GOODMAN
Betty Louise Goodman, age 62, daughter of Ted and Bertha (Smith) McKinney, was born Feb. 19, 1948, in Tyrone, Mo. She passed away on April 25, 2010, at her home in Republic, Mo. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Carter officiating. Burial is in the Ozark Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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FERN E. MITCHELL
Fern E. Mitchell, age 84, daughter of the late Joe and Nora York, was born Jan. 23, 1926, in Trail, Mo., in Ozark County and passed away at Salem Memorial Hospital on April 18, 2010, after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family at her passing. Services were Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 2 p.m., at Boone Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Boyd Gray officiating. Interment was in Boone Creek Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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RUBY RICHARD SMITH PHILLIPS
Ruby Richard Smith Phillips, age 88, was born at Earlham, Iowa, on Oct. 3, 1921, to Perry and Hattie (Leach) Smith. She was the fifth of eight children. She passed away April 21, 2010, at Rolla Manor Care Center, Rolla, Mo. Services were Saturday, April 24, 2010, in the Roby Christian Church. Eugene Earp officiated with burial in the Palace Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers family has requested memorials to World Harvest Church. On-line condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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JENNIFER LEE RIGGINS
Jennifer Lee Riggins, age 65, daughter of Julius and Marcella F. Anderson, was born Jan. 21, 1945, in Wayne County, Ind. Florence Otis raised Jennifer and was a wonderful mother to her. Jennifer died April 20, 2010, in her home in Houston, Mo., with her husband, Nick, by her side. The body was cremated. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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HERBERT C. TOUSSAINT
Herbert C. Toussaint, 86, passed from this life with family at his side on April 24, 2010, at home in Licking, Mo., following a brief illness. He was born in Muscatine, Iowa on April 20, 1924, to Herbert A. and Alberta (Latham) Toussaint. Private services are pending. Memorials may be made in Herb’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice or a local animal shelter.
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TREVA MAY WEST
Treva May (Crawford) West, age 84, the baby daughter of John Martin and Mamie (Hogan) Crawford, peacefully passed over to the other side to be with Jesus on Monday, April 19, 2010, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. She was born May 26, 1925, at Tone Hogan Ford near Houston, Mo. On Nov. 16, 1942, she was united in marriage to Norman West at Ava, Mo. Services were Friday, April 23, 2010, 11 a.m., in the Evans Funeral Home. Jonathan Clifton and Wesley Wallace officiated. Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Houston Senior Center. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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Issue of April 22, 2010

EARL “ED” EDWARD CAMPBELL
Earl “Ed” Edward Campbell, age 62, son of Columbus A. and Annie E. (McCorkle) Campbell, was born May 6, 1947, in Rolla, Mo. He passed away April 10, 2010, at his home in Licking, Mo. Ed’s body was cremated under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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JEAN D. COOK
Jean D. Cook, age 88, of Cassville, Mo., formerly of Licking, passed away March 25, 2010, in Red Rose Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cassville. She was born Aug. 31, 1921, in Licking, Mo., the daughter of Otto M. and Balm V. (Priest) Cook. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 29, 2010, in Williams Cemetery, Licking, Mo., under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Pastor Doyle Russell will conduct the services. Private condolences may be expressed by visiting www.fohnfuneralhome.com.
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SHIRLEY ANNE FERGUSON GREENWALT
Shirley Anne Ferguson Greenwalt, 78, of Springfield passed from this life on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center in the presence of her family. Shirley was born March 7, 1932, in Licking, Mo., the daughter of Eubert Eugene and Jessie Nichols Ferguson. She married Clifford Lloyd Greenwalt on June 7, 1958, in the Church of Christ in Licking. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Memorial Medical Center Foundation or to the TNT Bible Study Class Food Pantry at West Side Christian Church. Visitation was Friday, April 16, 2010, and a funeral service followed on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield, Ill. Vaughn Beeman, retired senior minister of West Side Christian Church, officiated. Visitation followed on Sunday at Fox Funeral Home in Licking, Mo. Graveside services and burial were Monday, April 19, 2010, at the Licking Cemetery. Mr. Larry Tubbs officiated. Local arrangements were made by Fox Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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HEATHER HADOVANIC
Heather Hadovanic was born in Houston, Mo., on Feb. 3, 1980, to Elmer and Marjorie (Pierce) Bradshaw. She passed away April 11, 2010, in Houston, Mo., at the age of 30 years, 2 months and 7 days. Memorial service for Heather Hadovanic was Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Licking Christian Church with Rick Mosher and Betty Miller officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Dent County Memorial Chapel.
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LENA L. HAGLER
Lena L. Hagler, 89, of Independence, Mo., passed away April 14, 2010. She was born Feb. 21, 1921, in Licking, Mo., to Mable and Marvin Littlepage. Lena married Wayne Hagler in 1939. Charles Hagler was born to this union. Funeral service for Lena Haggler was Monday, April 19, 2010, 12 p.m., at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church and/or Kansas City Hospice House.
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ANDREW JACKSON KELL
Andrew Jackson Kell, age 88, son of John Oscar and Hattie (Martin) Kell, was born Sept. 29, 1921, in Raymondville, Mo. He passed away at his home in Raymondville, Mo. on April 16, 2010. Memorials may be made to the Faith Fellowship Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Villapiano officiating. Burial was in McMahan Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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FERN EVELYN (CONLEY) MITCHELL
Fern Evelyn Mitchell, 84, of Licking, Mo., passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Salem Memorial District Hospital. Services were Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Boone Creek Baptist Church. Interment was in Boone Creek Cemetery. Arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.fox.fh.net.
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TREVA MAY WEST
Treva May West, age 84, was born May 26, 1925, in Houston, Mo. She passed away April 19, 2010, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be Thursday, April 22, 6–8 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home. Services will be Friday, April 23, 2010, 11 a.m., at Evans Funeral Home. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Houston Senior Center.
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MARISSA "MISSA" ASHLEY WILES
Marissa “Missa” Ashley Wiles was born Aug. 16, 1996. She departed this world to be with her Lord on April 18, 2010, at the age of 13. Family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Marissa Wiles Memorial Fund, c/o Evans Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home with Pastors Bill Kelly and Clinton Massey officiating. Burial was in Hickory Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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Issue of April 15, 2010

CAROL DARE BRAMAN
Carol Braman was born Jan. 31, 1939, at Glendale Hospital, Glendale, Calif., to Daris Victor Watson and Bernys Margretta (Nielsen) Watson. Services for Mrs. Braman were Sunday, April 11, 2010, 2 p.m., at Fox Chapel with Mr. Troy Miller officiating. Interment was in Licking Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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EARL EDWARD CAMPBELL
Earl Edward Campbell, age 62, son of Columbus A. and Annie E. (McCorkle) Campbell, was born May 6, 1947, in Rolla, Mo. He passed away April 10, 2010, at his home in Licking, Mo. His body has been cremated under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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LAURA LEA DIXON
Laura Lea Dixon, age 68, daughter of Raymond and Olive (Pearcy) Dixon, was born July 30, 1941, in Yukon, Mo. She passed away April 10, 2010, in St. John’s Medical Center, Springfield, Mo., after fighting a prolonged illness. She was surrounded by her family at her passing. Graveside services were Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 1 p.m., in the Big Creek Cemetery. Wesley Wallace officiated. Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Big Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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Issue of April 8, 2010

EDWARD JOSEPH AMENT
Edward Joseph Ament, 78, son of Herbert N. and Regina E. (Wilhelm) Ament, was born Oct. 31, 1931, in Worthington, Iowa. He passed away on April 3, 2010, in General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Services will be Friday, April 9, 2010, 11 a.m., in the Palace Union Church. Wesley Wallace will officiate with burial in the Palace Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 8, 5–7 p.m., in the Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to Roby First Responders, c/o Annette Monroe, P.O. Box 265, Roby, MO 65557. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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TYNINSKA “TINYE” LANDERS
Tyninska “Tinye” Landers, age 84, daughter of Charles and Hannah (Walker) Navarre, was born June 12, 1925, in Chicago, Ill. She passed away April 2, 2010, in the Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2010, at the Northside Baptist Church with Wesley Wallace officiating. It was Tinye’s wishes to be cremated. Services were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Northside Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com.
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KATHERYN ANN “KAY” PAGE
Katheryn Ann “Kay” Page, age 75, of Salem, Mo., passed away March 31, 2010, at her daughter’s home in Ypsilanti, Mich., following an eight month battle with cancer. She was born June 27, 1934, in Marquand, Mo., to Troy and Mildred Combs. Kay married Leonard Page on Aug. 9, 1952, in Paragould, Ark. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, 2010, 5–8 p.m., at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 10, 2010, 2 p.m., at the Salem Full Gospel Church. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com. Arrangements under the direction of Wilson Mortuary in Salem.
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Issue of April 1, 2010

CHARLES BROWN
Charles “Charlie” Alva Brown, age 99, son of Lee Andrew and Florence Lucy (Gould) Brown, was born Nov. 12, 1910, in Jamestown, Kan. He passed away March 25, 2010, at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were at 10 a.m., March 29, 2010, at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Kettner officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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VIRGINIA “JEAN” ELKOURI
Virginia “Jean” Elkouri went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2010, at the age of 82. She passed away at her home in Eureka, Mo., due to a heart ailment. Virginia was born July 18, 1927, to Richard and Rosa (Yarid) Elkouri in El Dorado, Okla. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were Saturday, March 27, 2010, at the Souls Harbor Church in Houston with Pastor Cordie Wimberley officiating. Burial was in the Pine Lawn Cemetery, Houston, under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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WANDA (DUNCAN) HIGGINS
Wanda Irene (Duncan) Higgins, 83, of Peidmont, Mo., departed this world on March 16, 2010. She was born Jan. 26, 1927, at Palace, Mo., the daughter of Wood and Gladys Duncan. Funeral services were March 19, 2010, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Peidmont, Mo., with the Rev. Gray officiating.
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RAY EUGENE MANLEY
Ray Eugene Manley, 90, son of William Jackson and Leslie Faye (Hinkle) Manley, was born Nov. 4, 1918, in Bucyrus, Mo. He passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, Palm Coast, Fla. Memorial services will be Saturday, April 3, 2010, 11 a.m., in the Evans Funeral Home. Wesley Wallace will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to start of memorial services. Cremains will be buried in the Emory Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Donations in his name may be made to any V.F. W. chapter.
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NANCY (MOORE) MUNDY
Nancy (Moore) Mundy was born March 20, 1945, in Asheville, N.C., and passed away March 28, 2010, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 65. She was a former resident of Onslow County for 15 years. Services were 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home with Terry Jones officiating. Interment was in Boone Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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Issue of March 25, 2010

MICHEAL JOHN ATCHISON
Micheal John Atchison was born Dec. 23, 1956, in St. Louis, Mo., and passed away March 16, 2010, in Rohnert Park, Calif., at the age of 53 years. He is the son of Ann (Tighe) McCallum and the late Elvin Atchison. A memorial service was in California and interment will be in Salem at a later date.
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DORIS KATHLEEN BLANKENSHIP
Doris Kathleen Blankenship, 82, of Ozark, Mo., formerly of Jefferson City, departed this world on March 21, 2010. Doris was born Aug. 29, 1928, at Solo, Mo., the daughter of Dillard E. and Edith E. (Ice) Blankenship. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. and lasts until service time. Dr. Doyle Sager will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ozark Cemetery near Houston. Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church, 301 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO or the Baptist Home, P.O. Box 1040, Ozark, MO 65721.
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DORIS MARY FILLBACH
Doris Mary (Kowalewski) Fillbach, age 81, daughter of Anthony J. Kowalewski and Helen Mary (Zajaczkowski) Kowalewski, was born Oct. 23, 1928, in Ozone Park, Long Island, New York. She passed away at her daughter’s home on March 19, 2010. Services were Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10 a.m., in St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Father Matthew Rahrauer officiated. Burial was in the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, Springfield, Mo. Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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ELLA BEATRICE MARTIN
Funeral service for Ella Beatrice Martin, 91, of Leesville, La., was Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1 p.m., at the Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with the Rev. Tye Evans officiating. Burial was in Pine Hill Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ella, the daughter of Samuel and Martha Phillips Parker, was born July 8, 1918, in Leesville, La. She passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at her residence in Leesville. Words of comfort may be expressed to the Martin family at www.labbymemorial.com.
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DANIEL M. MOSCICKI
Daniel “Danny” M. Moscicki, age 33, son of George and Shirleen (Shepherd) Moscicki, was born Nov. 19, 1976, in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away on March 21, 2010, in Roby, Mo. Services are Friday, March 26, 2010, in the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church of Roby, Mo. Father Matt Rehrauer officiated. Burial was in Palace Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to the Joshua Moscicki Education Fund. Online condolences may be made to www.evansfh.com.
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STELLA MARIE PHILLIPS
Stella Marie Phillips was born on March 1, 2010, and passed away on the evening of March 17, 2010. Services were Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Wesley Wallace officiating. Cremains will be placed in the Emory Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Stella Marie Phillips Memorial Fund, Empire Bank, Springfield, Mo. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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HAROLD EDWIN WALL
Harold Edwin Wall, 76, son of Barney and Ruth (Wright) Wall, was born Oct. 24, 1933, in Iberia, Mo. He passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Mo. Services were Friday, March 19, 2010, 10 a.m., in the Ozark Baptist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Gibson and Dr. Larry Fackler officiated. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Ozark Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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JEWEL DEAN WILSON
Jewel Dean Wilson was born on Feb. 28, 1937, to Glen Leo and Lucy Jane (Curtis) Wilson near Duke, Mo. He departed this life on March 17, 2010, at the age of 73 years at his home in Licking, Mo. Graveside services were Friday, March 19, 2010, 11 a.m., at Shafer Cemetery with Mr. Larry Tubbs officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home.
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Issue of March 18, 2010

DAVID SCOTT MARION
David Scott Marion, son of Gerald and June Marion, was born Oct. 30, 1961. He passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, after a huge effort to survive metastatic melanoma, and with a quiet word of, “It’s okay, Mom.” Melanoma cancer is one of the most deadly cancers and the most under funded cancer research, but there is hope in the near future. A memorial donation can be made to Melanoma Research, Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO or at Fox Funeral Home. Services were Monday, March 15, 2010, 2 p.m., at the Boone Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Phillip McGuire officiating. Interment was in Boone Creek Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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ADDIE GERTRUDE (SATTERFIELD) SCURLOCK
Addie Gertrude (Satterfield) Scurlock, daughter of Riley Arthur Satterfield and Mary Melinda (Leadbetter) Satterfield, was born on July 15, 1915, and passed away March 14, 2010, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. Addie was united in holy matrimony to William Glen Sculock on Dec. 5, 1939, in Waynesville, Mo. A memorial service was Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 6 p.m., in Fox Chapel. Her great-nephew, Donald Scurlock Jr. officiated. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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HAROLD EDWIN WALL
Mr. Harold Edwin Wall, age 76, of Blue Springs, Mo., was born Oct. 24, 1933. He died March 15, 2010, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Blue Springs, Mo. Services will be March 19, 2010, 10 a.m., in the Ozark Baptist Church. Visitation is Thursday, March 18, 6 to 7 p.m., in the Evans Funeral Home in Houston. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ozark Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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Issue of March 11, 2010

BETTY JANE BENNETT
Betty Jane Bennett, age 75, daughter of Lyle and Effie (Gross) Deck, was born Oct. 20, 1934, in the Flowers Community. Her grandmother was Fanny Flowers Deck. She passed away March 2, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Services were Saturday, March 6, 2010, 10 a.m., in the Evans Funeral Home. Pastors Dennis Adkison and Joe Williams officiated. Burial was in Wolford Cemetery – her son’s ashes were buried with her. Memorials may be made to Wolford Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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DAVID RAY INGALLS
David Ray Ingalls was born Aug. 10, 1941, in DeRidder, La., the youngest of four children of Herbert Ingalls and Edna Mayhan Ingalls. He passed away at the age of 68 at his home in Plato, Mo., after a battle with cancer. Visitation will be Thursday, March 11, 6­–8 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home. Memorial services will be Friday, March 12, 2010, 1 p.m., in the Plato High School Gymnasium. Pastors Paul Hamm and Brian Ingalls will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Lane Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Family requests in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Texas County Hospice or Sunset Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.evansfh.com.
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BETTY JO RECORD
Betty Jo Record, age 74, daughter of Glen and Etta Aletha Wood (Simpson), was born April 17, 1935, in Ada, Okla. She passed away March 8, 2010, at General Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Memorials may be made to Agape House. Online condolences may be sent to family at www.evansfh.com. Visitation will be 6–8 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Houston, Mo. with the Rev. David Kettner officiating. Burial will be in the C.T. Smith Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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Issue of March 4, 2010

CHARLES EDWIN ADAMS
Charles Edwin Adams was born July 16, 1921, to C.H. Adams and Ora Mae (Roberts) Adams. Memorials may be made to the Gideon’s. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Services were 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at the Ozark Baptist Church, Houston, Mo., with the Rev. Ed Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. 
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MAXINE FERN (PEWITT) BRINKLEY COUNTS
Maxine Fern (Pewitt) Brinkley Counts, 90, of Steelville, Mo., passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at Cuba Manor. She was born June 9, 1919, in Licking, Mo., to Otto and Lucy (Payne) Pewitt. Funeral services were 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo., with Elder Miriam Counts officiating. Committal prayer and burial were in the Hutchinson Cemetery in Licking, Mo. The family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Mo.
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RANDY LAINE CREECH
Randy Laine Creech, 45, of Marquand, Mo., went to be with the Lord Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, due to a 10-year battle with brain cancer. He was the beloved son of Joy V. Creech of Fredericktown, Mo., and father to Nikki Nicole Creech, 23, of Austin, Texas. There was a memorial for friends and family at the Church of God Prophecy in Fredericktown, Mo., on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. Services were held in Licking, Mo., on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Interment was in Williams Cemetery. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at foxfh.net. Memorial contributions may be made at the funeral home or Town & Country Bank.
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MARJORIE B. (RANDALL) HUSS
Marjorie B. (Randall) Huss, daughter of Oscar Randall and Ann (Willhite) Randall was born near Licking, Mo., on Nov. 21, 1914, and departed this life on Feb. 7, 2010. Graveside services were 1 p.m., March 2, 2010, at Licking Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Fox Funeral Home, Licking. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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LEAH LITTLE ILSLEY
Leah Little Ilsley, age 75, daughter of Dalton Little and Edna (Marvin) Ilsley, was born Dec. 5, 1934, in Newburyport, Mass. She passed away March 2, 2010, at the Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Per Leah’s request, her body has been cremated and no services are planned. Cremation was under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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SUSAN MARIE POTTS YARBROUGH
Susan Marie Potts Yarbrough, 87, of Bryant, Ark., passed away Feb. 23, 2010. She was born Jan. 5, 1923. She was a member of Cole Mission Assembly of God Church in Little Rock. Funeral services were 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at Ironton Assembly of God Church. Burial followed in Ivy Chapel Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nlrfh.com. Arrangements were under the direction of North Little Rock Funeral Home.
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Issue of Feb. 25, 2010

ROBERTA MARIAN BACON
Roberta Marian (Boyer) Bacon passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. Funeral services were at 7 p.m. at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory in Ballwin. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Humane Society of Missouri. 
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ANNA MAE (GANN) MITCHELL BUCKNER
Anna Mae (Gann) Mitchell Buckner, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at Licking Park Manor. Anna was born Aug. 21, 1929. She was the daughter of William Henderson Gann and Enid Bennie York Gann. She married Raymond Mitchell Feb. 20, 1947. They had two children. Raymond passed away Sept. 12, 1970. Anna married Floyd Buckner May 4, 1973. Floyd passed away April 12, 2007. Services for Mrs. Buckner were Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Gifford officiating. Interment was in Licking Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net. All arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home.
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RANDY LAINE CREECH
Randy Laine Creech, 45, formerly of Licking, passed away Feb. 20, 2010, in Fredericktown, Mo. Services will be held in Licking, Mo., on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home. Visitation will be 12 p.m.–2 p.m., and service will be at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Williams Cemetery. All arrangements are under direction of Fox Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at foxfh.net. Memorial contributions may be made at Fox Funeral Home or Town and Country Bank.
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CONNOR A. GRIM
Connor A. Grim, son of Scott Alan Jr. and Daisha (Pounds) Grim, was born Feb. 16, 2010, in Houston, Mo. He went to stay with his Heavenly Father Feb. 17, 2010. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com.  In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to the Connor Grim memorial fund c/o Evans Funeral Home. Private family services were Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at 6 p.m., with Leon Slape officiating. Private family burial was at Wolford Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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RAY ALLEN GROSE
Ray Allen Grose was born on Dec. 23, 1936, to Everett Samuel and Elva Marie (Miles) Grose on their farm at Elk Creek, Mo. Ray died at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, following a long illness. Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at Houston Christian Church with Matthew Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Boone Creek Church Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to www.evansfh.com. Memorials may be made to Raymondville School or the City of Raymondville Park.
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CHARLES EVANS MCKINNEY
Charles Evans McKinney, 61, son of Charles E. “Debo” McKinney and Marcella Rice McKinney, was born April 22, 1948, at Waynesville, Mo. He passed away at home on Feb. 22, 2010. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made in Charlie’s name to Houston Imagination Library, P.O. Box 222, Houston, MO 65483 or National Ornamental Metals Museum, 374 Metal Museum Drive, Memphis, TN 38106. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Burial was at Blueberry Hill Cemetery in Bucyrus, Mo., Feb. 23, 2010, at 5:15 p.m.
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GLADYS “MICK” PEARL SMITH
Gladys “Mick” Pearl Smith, 88, daughter of Ralph and Etta Matilda (Merckling) Rowen, was born Aug. 23, 1921, in Princeton, Kan. She passed away Feb. 21, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Rose Ann Hardie, in Festus, Mo. Memorials may be made to Ellis Prairie Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Visitation will be 6–8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, with Wesley Wallace and Brother Bob Trout officiating. Burial will be in the Ellis Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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FERN MARIE (ALTIS) WILSON
Fern Marie (Altis) Wilson, 97, daughter of Addison and Elsie (Sigman) Altis, was born Nov. 3, 1912, near Solo, Mo. She passed away Feb. 20, 2010, at the Houston House Nursing Home in Houston, Mo. Memorials may be made to Houston Senior Center. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, Houston, Mo., with Dr. Howell Burkhead officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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Issue of Feb. 18, 2010

ALIANNA LEANNE COLE
Alianna Leanne Cole was born at Texas County Memorial Hospital on Feb. 12, 2010, to Kasey Robinia and James Cole. Due to a heart defect, Alianna passed away a few hours later. Arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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BEA KING
Bea (Beulah) L. James King, age 75, daughter of Paul and Emma James, was born Oct. 22, 1934, outside of Wann, Okla. She passed away Feb. 13, 2010, at Houston House Nursing Home in Houston, Missouri. Services for Bea King were 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home with Wesley Wallace officiating. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com. Family will be having a memorial graveside service for the burial of the cremains at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Gass, Kansas with Father Wachter officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Texas County Hospice of Care.
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Issue of Feb. 11, 2010

ANNA MAE BUCKNER
Anna Mae Buckner, age 80, of Licking, passed away Feb. 9, 2010, at Licking Park Manor. Visitation for Mrs. Buckner will be Thursday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Fox Chapel in Licking. Funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church in Licking.
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EARL STANLEY CROW JR.
Earl Stanley Crow Jr. was born in Licking, Mo., on Feb. 19, 1922, about a quarter of a mile west of Main Street. He was the oldest son of Sally and Earl Stanley Crow Sr. Earl died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in the Long Term Care Center in Cody, Wyo. He was just a few days shy of 88 years old. A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Licking on March 20, 2010, at 10 a.m. He will be greatly missed.
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MARJORIE HUSS
Marjorie Huss, 95, Rolla, Mo., formerly of Licking, passed away Feb. 7, 2010, in Rolla, Mo. Graveside memorial services will be held at a later date in Licking Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Fox Funeral Home, Licking. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.
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NORMA JEAN KELLY
Norma Jean Kelly of Salem passed away Feb. 3, 2010, at the age of 67 years. Services for Ms. Kelly will be held at a later date.
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Issue of Feb. 4, 2010

FREDDIE E. DAUGHERTY
Freddie Earl Daugherty, age 76, son of Thurman and Mary Magdalene (Bronson) Daugherty, was born May 16, 1933, in Le Grange, Ark. He passed away at his home in Seymour, Mo., Jan. 27, 2010. Memorials may be made to Hospice Compasses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home with Ray Lassley officiating. Burial was in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery, Seymour, Mo. Services were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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FAYE JOANNE DECK
Faye Joanne Deck, age 71, daughter of Murl and Mildred (Upton) Fair, was born Oct.1, 1938, in Houston, Mo. She passed away on Jan. 29, 2010, at Cox South in Springfield, Mo. Services were Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, 10 a.m., in the Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Terry Snelling officiating. Burial was in the Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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Issue of Jan. 28, 2010

GLADYS FAYE DURHAM
Gladys Faye (Shelton) Durham, age 90, was born April 18, 1919, in Houston, Mo., to Fred and Laura Jane (Mitchell) Shelton. She passed away Jan.10, 2010, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo., after a long and courageous battle against cancer. She was united in marriage to Gilford William Durham Dec. 12, 1942, at Houston. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, 11 a.m., in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Danny Delcour officiating. Burial was in the Pinelawn Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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LANELLE (SMITH) POOLE
LaNelle (Smith) Poole, age 81, was born Sept. 30, 1928, to Perry and Hattie (Leach) Smith. She was the youngest of eight children. She passed away Jan. 21, 2010, at her daughter’s home in Pleasant Hope, Mo. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at the Palace Union Church with Eugene Earp officiating. Burial was in Palace Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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VELMA RILEY
Velma (Robertson) Riley, age 85, oldest daughter of Luther and Osie (Collins) Robertson, was born March 24, 1924, in Alice, Mo. She passed away Jan. 22, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Memorials can be made to Rock Springs Cemetery or Houston Senior Center. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home with Sandy Chapman officiating. Burial was in Rock Springs Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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JACQUELYN CASTLEMAN SPEARS
Jacquelyn Castleman Spears, 60, of Denver City, Texas, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Lubbock, Texas. Jacque was born April 4, 1949, in Waynesville, Mo., to Clay and Georgia (Richardson) Castleman. Services are 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home with Wesley Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Allen Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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IVAN ROY WILLIAMSON
Ivan Roy Williamson, age 83, was born at Dykes, Mo., on May 13, 1926. He was the son of William Edward and Gladys (Campbell) Williamson. He passed away Jan. 21, 2010, at the Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Hickory Ridge Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home with Brother Ed Williamson officiating. Burial was in Hickory Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
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Issue of Jan. 21, 2010

REBECCA LYNN FAIRCHILD
Rebecca Lynn Fairchild, 60, was born Jan. 5, 1950, to Earl Eugene Fairchild and Eva NovaDean Cehand-Thoroughman in Prescott, Ariz. She lived for many years in the Houston area, returning to the West for a short span of years. Once again returning to Houston in 2007 to be near her loved ones as she had battled cancer since 1997. Her body has been cremated, and no services are planned at this time. Cremation was under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Family requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Becci Fairchild memorial fund C/O Evans Funeral Home.
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Issue of Jan. 14, 2010

BERTHA ALLEEN CLOUSE
Bertha Alleen Clouse, daughter of Omer Jordan and Iva Elizabeth (Trout) Wallis, was born March 22, 1925, in Dent County, Mo. She passed away Dec. 30, 2009, at the age of 84 years. On Sept. 22, 1942, she and Gern Joe Clouse were united in marriage. Services were Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial was in the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, where Joe is buried.
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BESSIE JORDAN
Bessie Gladys Thompson Jordan, age 90, twin daughter of Henry and Louisa Aden Thompson, was born Feb. 17, 1919, at Ellis Prairie, Mo. She passed away Jan. 10, 2010, at Houston House nursing home, Houston, Mo. She married John Franklin Jordan Nov. 13, 1942. Services were Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, with Wesley Wallace and Kendall Ford officiating. Burial was in Arthurs Creek Cemetery. Donations may be made in Bessie’s name to Arthurs Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Evans Funeral Home.
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Issue of Jan. 7, 2010

MARVIN JACKSON BURRIS
Marvin Jackson Burris, age 80, son of Frank and Esther (Wills) Burris, was born Aug. 26, 1929, in Success, Mo. He passed away Jan. 5, 2010, at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. He was married on April 16, 1955, in Jackson, Miss., to Kathern Irene Salyer. Services will be Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at 2 p.m., in the Evans Funeral Home. Wesley Wallace will officiate with burial in the Ellis Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be 12–2 p.m., Friday in the Evans Funeral Home. Family requests memorials to the American Kidney Foundation. On line condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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KATHLEEN (KELLY) FIQUET
Kathleen (Kelly) Fiquet was born May 23, 1925, to Sheriff Harry S. Kelly Sr. and Bessie Williams Kelly in Houston, Mo. Visitation was Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home. Family asks in lieu of flowers donations be made to Asceracare Hospice, 102 S. Fifth St., St. Joseph, MO; the First Presbyterian Church of St. Joseph, 301 N. Jules, St. Joseph, MO 64501; or the Texas County Library.
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JOHN EMERY DRISKELL
John Emery Driskell Sr., 76, of Licking, Mo., formerly of Zim, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Indiana to George and Dorothy (Aders) Driskell. Funeral services were at Fox Funeral Home in Licking, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at 4 p.m.
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JIMMIE DALE HODGES
Jimmie Dale Hodges, age 75, was born June 25, 1934, to Samuel Earl and Effie (Hargis) Hodges in Cross Roads, Mo. He passed away Jan. 3, 2010, in St. John’s Regional Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Services were 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2010, in the Roby Baptist Church, Roby, Mo. Pastor Brock Davis officiated with burial in the Long Hollow Cemetery. Family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfh.com.
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TASHA LYN SLAYTON
Tasha Lyn Slayton, 39, daughter of Raymond and Connie Jean (Edens) Bigley was born June 27, 1970, in Baxter Springs, Kan. She passed away Jan. 4, 2010, in the Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. She married Curtis Ray Slayton Jr. March 3, 1995. He preceded her in death on April 31, 2003. Her body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held in Oklahoma at a later date. Inurnment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Kan.
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