Mr. Clarence Eldon Martin
Clarence Eldon Martin was born May 25, 1937 near Mountain View, Missouri to Luther Martin and Vera Curnutt Martin. He passed away at the Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri, Saturday evening, February 18, 2012 making his age 74 years.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Burks Martin on June 21, 1966 making their union together 27 years before her death in 1993.
Eldon was a commercial truck driver, and hauled over the road for many years. He loved to hunt, fish and enjoying playing music. He had been a resident of the Mountain View Health Care for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Vera, his wife Barbara (Bobbie), brother Alvin Martin, and sister Reva Houck.
He is survived by brother Wayne Martin of Grove, Oklahoma, nephew Gary and Pam Martin of Grove, Oklahoma.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
Mrs. Lillie Lee (Shoults) Karr
Lillie L. (Shoults) Karr was born April 5, 1918 to Andrew and Nancy Jane (Daisy) (Sullivan) Shoults along with four brothers and two sisters, Elmer, Omer, William (Bill) and Everett, Alma Brim and Isabell Riley who preceded her in death. She passed away at the National Health Care in West Plains, Missouri, Saturday, February 18, 2012 making her age 93 years.
She is survived by three sons, Dale Karr and Delois of Summersville, Robert Karr and Cheryl of Monett, Reed Karr and Mary of California.
Lillie leaves sixteen grandchildren, thirty six great grandchildren, twenty three great great grandchildren.
Lillie married David Karr in 1933 and they resided in Shannon County all their lives.
Lillie worked at Angelica Uniform for fourty-two years and lived in her own home until she went to Mountain View Assisted Living for 18 months.
Lillie is also preceded in death by her husband David, and grandson Mark.
Lillie enjoyed her home, loved her family, enjoyed cooking and visiting with family and friends. She had a green thumb and could grow beautiful flowers. She loved the things that made her home special and folks coming to see her. She will be missed by so many and yet out lived so many of her family and friends.
Lillie had nieces and nephews on both sides of the family that called her Aunt Lillie, she was very special. The grandchildren on all sides of the family will remember her and will miss her greatly.
God has call home our Angel on earth, God Bless- The Karr Family
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 1:00 Pm at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment will be in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
On line condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
Mrs. Nova Jean (Dixon) Terrill
Nova Jean (Dixon) Terrill was born November 11, 1932 in Yukon, Missouri to Walter Henry Dixon and Laura Katherine (Holder) Dixon. She passed away at the Houston House in Houston, Missouri, Saturday, February 4, 2012 making her age 79 years.
One son Curtis Lee Terrill preceded Nova in death.
Surviving is a son Monty and wife Terry of Jackson, two daughters, Kay White; Karen and husband Kevin all of the Summersville area. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
Private Memorial services are scheduled for a later date. Arrangements were under the directions of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville
Mr. Bobbie Jean Lee
Bobbie Jean Lee, the son of Leon Lee and Opal Ruth DeWitt was born November 13, 1945 in Raymondville, Missouri, passed away at his home in Summersville, Missouri on February 11, 2012 making his age 66 years 2 months and 29 days.
He was united in marriage to Merceline Joyce Kelly and to this union he brought one daughter Carol, and Merceline brought four daughters, Linda, Joyce, Brenda and Janet.
Bob was a member of the Eunice Baptist Church and served in the Army until he was discharged for medical reasons.
Bob loved working on cars, fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends. Bob along with other occupations, worked in the logging and sawmill business for many years.
He is preceded in death by his wife Merceline Lee, father Leon, step-daughter Linda Martin, siblings, Freddie Dean and Betty Jane, and several other family members.
Bob is survived by: Linda Routh of the home; his mother Opal Ruth Lee of Houston, MO; daughter Carol Stephens and husband Chris of Cape Girardeau, MO; step- daughter Joyce Reeves and husband Ronnie of Summersville, MO; step-daughter Brenda Harris and husband Jerry of Newburg, MO; and step-daughter Janet Popken and husband Alan of Ponca City, OK.
His grandchildren: Joy Faulkner, Elvis Martin, Georgiana McCarty, Bobbie Lamborn, Jeremy Harris, Amie Harris, Christy Harris, Kevin Popken, Scott Popken, Josh Reeves, Beth Lilly, Casey Stephens, and Samantha Stephens.
Bob is survived by his siblings: Barbara Ford and husband Everett of Salem, MO; Danny Lee and Lisa of Mtn. View, MO; Patsy Hebert and husband Lenny of Summersville, MO; Donna Voyles of Mtn. View, MO; Leroy Lee and Betty of Mtn. View, MO; Karen Shroup and husband Joe of Licking, MO; David Lee and wife Sharron of Salem, MO; and Theresa Villarreal of Houston, MO.
Bob is also survived by 9 great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bob will be greatly missed by all family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 11 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 PM. Burial and Military Rites will be held at Friendship Cemetery in Raymondville, under the care of Bradford Funeral Home
Mr. Harold C. Michel
Harold Clifton Michel
Harold Clifton Michel the son of the late Charles Henry and Malva Elizabeth (Edgmond) Michel was born at Marionville, Missouri July 25, 1913 and passed away February 10, 2012 at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri, making his age 98 years 6 months and 15 days.
He was united in marriage to Edith (Brim) Michel, November 25, 1939 making their union together 61 years. To this union 9 children were born, Lois, Clifton, Connie, Marilyn, Barbara, Darrell, Leon, Clinton and Anita.
Harold was a faithful member of Valley Center Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher for many years.
He worked at the Rock Quarry, did custom haying, miked cows, hauled cord wood, and spent many years working on his farm.
Preceding Harold in death are his wife Edith, one son Clifton, his parents, Charles and Malva, four brothers, Vernie, Clarence, Clinton, and Norman, one sister Elsie Green, and great granddaughter Melinda.
Harold is survived by eight children, Lois Heiney and husband Joe of Hartshorn, Connie Neagle an husband John of Springfield, Marilyn Wilkins and husband Marvin of Summersville, Barbara McCullough and husband Ron of Lebanon, Darrell Michel of Phillipsburg, Leon Michel and wife Kathy of Hartshorn, Clinton Michel and wife Marlene of Long Lane, and Anita Michel of Battlefield, seventeen grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and a host of other family members and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:00 Am at Valley Center Baptist Church near Hartshorn, with Rev. Joe Heiney and Rev. Van Kirkwood officiating. Burial will be in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
Mr. James Allen Miller
Graveside Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:30 Am at Bell Cemetery with Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Burial and Military Honors will be held at Bell Cemetery. Services are under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
Online condolence may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
James (Jim) Allen Miller, the son of Martin Henry Miller and Audrey (Robinson) Miller was born January 27, 1949 in Ottawa, Illinois and passed away at the Kansas City Veterans Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the age of 63 years and 1 day.
James was united in marriage to Patricia L. (Eckert) on April 3, 1980. To their union 2 daughters were born, Dawn Marie and Cassandra Carol.
James served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1970. He was active in the American Legion Post #559 in Licking, Missouri. He loved to hunt, fish, and enjoyed watching wildlife. He like helping people, his family and most of all teaching his grandsons how to hunt and fish, and spending time with them.
Preceding James in death are his parents, Martin and Audrey Miller, 1 sister Sandra Halterman, 2 brothers, Gary Miller and Jerry Miller, and his father-in-law Joe Eckert.
He is survived by his wife Patty of the home in Summersville, 2 daughters, Dawn Marie Wiltfong and husband Brad of Marsailles, Illinois, Cassandra Wilson and husband Joe of Eunice, Missouri, 2 brothers, Michael Miller and wife Rita of Raymondville, Missouri, Donald Miller and wife Sue of Summersville, Missouri, 2 sisters, Carol Ann Lewis and husband Jerry of Ottawa, Illinois, Lavonne Sarver and husband Danny of Ottawa, Illinois, mother -in-law Ethel Eckert of Summersville, Missouri, 4 grandchildren, Aurora, Martin, Cody and Aaron. James is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. He will be missed by all who knew because he was just who he was.
Mrs. Palmer Ross
Palmer Ross the daughter of Lytle Asplin and Minnie Johnson Asplin was born October 26, 1930 at Doniphan, Missouri and passed away at the Mountain view Healthcare in Mountain View, Missouri Saturday morning, January 28, 2012 making her age 81 years.
At Alley Springs, Missouri, Palmer met the love of her life Lawrence Ross, and they were married October 31, 1947 making their union together 64 years. They were blessed with three children, Eugene, Pauletta, and Kelly.
She was baptized April 4, 1954 and was of the Christian faith. Palmer worked at the Angelica Uniform Factory until it closed. She worked approximately 40 years for the Angelica Company. She liked gardening, canning, growing many variety of flowers. She could often be found sewing or quilting. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Palmer is preceded in death by her father and mother Lytle and Minnie Asplin, 4 sisters, Loeta Ellerman, Corine McNeely, Gertrude Plesha, and Dorothy Griffith, 1 brother Robert Asplin.
Surviving are her husband Lawrence and son Eugene Ross both of Summersville, Missouri; daughter, Pauletta Gibson and husband Bill and grandson Billy Gibson Jr. of Houston, Missouri, granddaughter Coletta Ipock and husband Wes of Cabool, Missouri, daughter Kelly Berry and husband Steve, and granddaughter Andrea Berry and Nick McNamee all of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, sister Geraldine Barton and husband Walter of Mountain View, Missouri, sister-in-law Edith Asplin of Mountain View, Missouri, sister-in-law Eunice Medlock of Brownwood, Texas, sister-in-law Pauline Demery of Granite City, Illinois, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services were Monday, January 30, 2012 at 11AM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at bradfordfuneralhome.net
Joyce Elaine Peifer
Joyce Elaine Peifer the daughter of Andy and Jean Helton was born November 11th, 1956 at Summersville, Missouri, the second of seven children. She passed away at her home near Summersville on Sunday, January 22, 2012 making her age 55 years 2 months and 11 days.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 39 years Donald, sons, Chad and wife Amber, Sam and wife Carrie, daughter Lisa Duncan husband Billie Joe all of Summersville, grandchildren, Haylee and Hunter Duncan, Reed and Alyssa Peifer, Lakyn and Page Peifer, her parents, Andy and Jean Helton of Summersville, mother-in-law Mary Peifer of Harrisburg, Arkansas,1 brother Kevin and wife Karen, 5 sisters, Sherry Rosenbum and husband Donny, Robin Spacek and husband Butch, Brenda Duncan and husband Tom, Melissa Plowman and husband Steve all of Summersville, and Shawna Helton of Jefferson City, 2 brothers-in-law, John Peifer and wife Debbie, Roger Peifer and wife Barb of Sycamore, Illinois and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by grandparents, Edd and Pauline Frye, Dow and Virgie Helton, father-in-law Joseph Peifer, and sister-in-law Lana Holtz.
Joyce and her family moved to Sycamore, Illinois when she was 9 and that is where she met the love of her life Donald Ray Peifer. They were married February 23, 1973 in Sycamore, Illinois. To this union were born 3 children, Chad Michael, Lisa Rae, and Samuel Todd.
They moved back to Summersville area in 1981 and have resided there since. Joyce worked several years at Angelica and then later as an Avon representive. Joyce volunteered at school functions and was always there to help out a family member, friend or neighbor.
She enjoyed sewing and quilting, cooking, reading, flowers, gardening and watering her birds, but most of all she greatly loved her family and grandchildren. Joyce was a constant fixture at ball games, school parties, concerts and anything that involved her grandkids. Nothing made her happier that watching Paige and Hunter play ball, help Haylee learn to cook and sew, have Lakyn and Alyssa come over and hang out, watch Reed play with his trucks and tractors and to spoil them rotten.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, nana, sister and daughter who will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Atchison officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening family from 5 to 6 Pm and friends from 6 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
Robert (Bobby) Eugene Patterson
Robert Eugene Patterson the son of Artie Eugene (Gene) Patterson and Phyllis Jean (Miller) Patterson was born December 31, 1957 at Rolla, Missouri and passed away Saturday morning, January 21, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis Missouri after a lengthy illness, making his age 54 years.
Bobby attended school at North County High School and Summersville High School. He served in the National Guard, after serving in the National Guard he then worked as a self- employed landscaper. He also worked at Goose Creek Resort as a landscaper. Due to health problems Bobby became unable to work and moved to the Summersville area to be near his family.
Preceding Bobby in death are his sister Debora Jean Patterson, maternal grandparents, Floyd and Mildred Miller, his paternal grandparents Art and Ruth Patterson.
Bobby is survived by his parents, Gene and Phyllis Patterson of Summersville, MO; son Robert Patterson Jr., of Farmington, Missouri, sister Brenda Barton and husband Lonnie of Redford, Missouri, 2 nieces, Stacy Renee Holland and husband Eric and children of Gulf Port, Mississippi, and Brandy Barton of Redford, Missouri. Bobby leaves behind many friends.
Visitation for Bobby Patterson will be held Monday evening January 23, 2012 with family from 5 to 6 Pm and friends from 6 to 8 PM at Bradford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 11:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Interment will be in Summersville City Cemetery.
Mr. John Ernest Shelton
John Ernest Shelton, also known as Ernest, the son of Joel Granville Shelton and Mary Wilma Halbrook Shelton was born in Shannon County, Missouri August 26, 1924, and passed away at the Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri Tuesday evening, December 13, 2011 making his age 87 years 3 months and 17 days.
John was blessed with twin daughters, Kathleen and Kathrene, and son John Joel.
John at a young age went to Kansas City to work, working at Quizenberry Feed Mill and at King Radio as a technician/inspector. John moved back to Summersville in 1986, to live and run the family farm. When his health would permit, he liked to fish. He also enjoyed working and looking after his cattle.
Preceding John in death are his parents, Joel and Mary Wilma Shelton, his son John Joel, one sister, Violet Mounce.
John is survived by his twin daughters, Kathrene Lampkins of Summersville, and Kathleen Cole and husband Bob of Salem, Missouri, one grandson, Gene Shaw Jr. of Salem, Missouri and one granddaughter Bobbi Hale of St. Louis, Missouri, three great grandson, Derrick, Aaron and Cooper Shaw, two step sons, Larry Lehnen and Gary Lehnen of Kansas City, Missouri, one sister Opal Macios of St. Louis, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 16, 2011, at 11:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 Pm at Bradford Funeral Home under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
Mr. Jerry Benjamin Summers
Mr. Jerry Summers passed away at the age of 73 years, at his home in Ozark, Missouri on Monday, December 12, 2011. He was born August 24, 1938 to Charles Howard (Tinker) Summer and Nora Mae Farrow Summer.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 1:30 PM at Summersville City Cemetery with Rev. Robert Medley officiating. Services are under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of summersville.
Mr. Charles Richmond Crouch
Charles Richmond Crouch
Charles (Charley) Crouch was born August 21, 1947 in Willow Springs, Missouri to Orrin Crouch and Dorothy Ellen Bradford Crouch. He departed this life at the Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa, Thursday, December 1st, 2011 making his age 64 years 3 months and 10 days.
Charles grew up in Dallas Center, Iowa area, attending his school years in Dallas Center.
Charles was united in marriage to Toni Orr, July 1978 at Des Moines, Iowa. To their union Charles brought two sons, Dale and Steve, and Toni brought two daughters, Beth and Michelle.
Charles worked at the Des Moines Art Center and Fitz Electric. Due to ill health he had to retire. He enjoyed fishing, his two birds, and his dog. He loved spending time with family and friends.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Orrin and Dorothy Crouch, his wife Toni.
Those left to mourn his passing are his two sons, Dale Crouch and wife Tammy of Boone, Iowa and Steve Crouch of Lincoln, Nebraska, Michelle Harvey of Des Moines, Beth Harvey Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri, 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a host of other family members who will also miss Charles.
Funeral Services will held Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:00 Am at Clear Springs Church with Rev. Emmett Bradford Officiating. Visitation will began at 10:00 Am on Saturday the 10th at the Church before the funeral service. Interment will be in Clear Springs Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
Ruth Alene Tuttle
Ruth Alene Tuttle the daughter of James Henry Stark and Sarah Jane Dyer
Stark was born December 15, 1926 in Hartshorn, Missouri and went to her heavenly
home, Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Ozark Medical Center making her age
84 years 11 months and 19 days.
Ruth was united in marriage to Delmer Tuttle, July 2, 1949 at Salem,
Arkansas and to their union five children were born, Karen, Sharon,
Ronald, Donald and Gary.
Ruth was a long time member of the Hartshorn Church of Christ and was
currently attending the Church of Christ at Flat Rock. Ruth was employed
at General Electric in St. Louis before the family moved to Summersville
in the late 50′s. In May of 1965 she began working at the Angelica Uniform
Factory where she worked until she retired in January of 1989. After her
retirement, Ruth enjoyed spending time with her children and
grandchildren. She loved to care for her great grandchildren. She could
often be found at the Summersville Senior Center working or eating lunch
with her friend Olga and the Senior Center Gang. She enjoyed sewing and
doing puzzles and making quilts for family.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, James Henry and Sarah Jane
Stark; her husband Delmer, her brothers and sisters, Louis, Bessie,
Maymie, Bulah, Earl, Lillian, Eathel, Alfred, Junnita, and Mathew (Mac),
and one great granddaughter Hannah Johnson.
She is survived by her children, 2 daughters, Karen McAdams and husband
Mike of Summersville, Missouri, Sharon cook and husband Jim of Hartshorn,
Missouri, 3 sons, Ron Tuttle and wife Cathy, Don Tuttle and wife Barb, Gary Tuttle and wife Candy all of the Summersville area, Kayanna Stiles and husband Justin, Amanda Holmes and husband Aaron, Christina Conner, Keith Tuttle and wife Kristin, Shari Tune and husband Jason, Jamie Schatz and husband Nathan; Angie Johnson and husband Chance, Jason Tuttle and wife Desiree, Melissa Wood and husband Chris; Jessica
Wilson and husband Brian, Waylon Tuttle; 17 great grandchildren, Seth,
Brookelynn, Anthony, Alex, Colton, Sam, Conner, Carson, Riley, Carlie,
Kaithlynn, Issac, Jordyn, Nora, Abby, Ashlynn and Grayson, a host of
nieces, nephews, and many other family members and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 07, 2011 at 11:00 Am at
the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Herbert Tuttle officiating.
Interment will be in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford
Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Dale Turner
Ober Dale Turner was born May 6, 1925 in Fredrick, Oklahoma to Ober Turner and Zenobia Wallace Turner. Dale passed away at home November 29th, 2011 making his age 86 years 6 months 23 days.
Dale was united in marriage to Jean Northcutt, February 3, 1950 in Odessa, Texas. To this union 2 sons were born, Truman Dale and Terry Gene.Dale served in the Army from January 1946 to April 1947 after leaving the Army with a bad knee, he began following construction work and traveling all across the country. Everywhere he went, he touched many lives, making new friends and fond memories. He had such a sweet and gentle soul and amazing sense of humor. While in Eureka, California in 1957, he and his wife Jean renewed their faith in the Lord as our Savior. Dale became an ordained deacon in 1959. Always served his church in any way he could, teaching Sunday School, and evening Bible classes for many years. He served First Baptist Church of Summersville from 1993 until time of his illness in 2011.
Preceded in death by his father Ober Turner and mother Zenobia Turner, sister Ernestine Jordan and many more loved ones and friends he will get together with them there in heaven.
Dale is survived by his wife Jean of the home, son Truman his wife Ann and grandson Michael of Florida, son Terry his wife Becky of Summersville, granddaughter Courtney of Truman University, Kirksville, Missouri, granddaughter Amanda of College of the Ozarks, Branson, Missouri, grandson TJ and his wife Renne, and great granddaughters, Rayne, Aliyah, Haylie, Zea and Addyson Dayle of Rolla, Missouri, grandson Nathan and his wife Brandy of Florida, granddaughter Michelle and her husband Daniel and great granddaughter Abigail of Florida, grandson Billy and great grandson Brandon of Florida; four sisters, Hope Owens and husband Bernis, Treva Dyer husband Wayne, Georgia Johnson, and Freda Sells all from the Houston, Texas area and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 11:00 Am at the Summersville First Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Boyd officiating. Interment with Military Honors were held at Oakside Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.
Frank Allen Harris
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Frank Allen Harris was born April 11, 1956 in Kirbyville, Texas to his parents Dameral Frank Harris and Annie Bea (Lane) Harris. He passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 at his home in Naylor, Missouri making his age 55 years.
Frank was blessed with two sons, Jason Ray and Frank Dewayne, and three stepdaughters, Shawna Marie, Sheila Dianne, Leena DeAnn.
Frank grew up in the Kirbyville, Texas area as a child. In 1970 the Harris family moved to the Hartshorn area, where the family ran a dairy farm for several years. Frank was employed as a long distance truck driver. Due to ill health he had to retire early. He loved playing cards, especially poker. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle when he was able. In August, Frank had ridden in The Dogs of the Leash Poker Run to raise money for hospice patients and for Christmas presents for children in the local area. He enjoyed visiting with his family and his many friends.
Preceding Frank in death is his parents, Dameral and Annie Harris, brother Jesse Harris, two nephews, Judd Dewayne and Joseph.
He is survived by his sons; Jason Harris and wife Tiffany of Naylor, Missouri; Frank Dewayne Harris and wife Michelle of Success, Missouri, stepdaughters, Shawna Smith-Rutledge of Birch Tree, Missouri, Sheila Smith Rasicott and husband Max of Summersville, Missouri, and Leena Smith of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, Breann Nicole, Kaitlyn Lee, Brody Wayne, Haidynn Lee, Jaren Matthew; Taryn Ray, Brett Charles and Bailey Allen, three sisters, Doyce McKinley and husband Fred of Ozark, Missouri, Dee Giles and husband Bobby of Rogersville, Missouri, Cindy Labbee of Nixa, Missouri, one sister-in-law Linda Harris of Hartshorn, Missouri, several nieces, nephews, a host of other family members and friends.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home
MR. JAMES LOGAN RILEY
James Logan Riley, aged 99 years, four months, died at the West Plains Ozarks Medical Center on November 16, 2011. Born on July 14, 1912, to Benjamin F. Riley and Minnie Belle Riley nee Smith, James was the fourth of six children. His paternal grandparents Amos Riley (1821-1872) and Cyntha Winningham Riley (1825-1906) were originally from Tennessee but moved to Missouri before the Civil War. Amos’s father, James Riley, was a Revolutionary War veteran. His maternal grandparents, William (Bill) Logan Smith (1861-1951) and Martha Elizabeth Hicks Smith (1865-1918) were longtime residents of Hutton Valley before moving to the Summersville area.
Preceding James in death were his parents, a brother Paul Lester, and sisters Freda Olyn Baker, Martha Edna Crawford and Hattie Fern Bailey. One brother, Carroll Lavern Riley survives, as do eleven nephews and nieces: Robert F. Crawford, Wanda Evelyn (Crawford) Gant, James W. Riley, David F. Riley, Dale C. Bailey, Freda (Bailey) Lindsay, Mary (Bailey) McElfresh, Gary L. Bailey, Benjamin L. Riley, Victoria (Riley) Evans, and Cynthia Winningham Riley, plus numerous grand nieces and nephews, as well as great grand nieces and nephews.
James was born on the family farm near Summersville, Missouri and lived there all his life. He was a much admired and honored member of his community and had a host of devoted friends. As a child James attended the nearby Bethel Church and later was a long time member of the Church of God in Summersville.
Four of James’s nephews, Hugh (Buddy) Anderson, Jr., whom James considered a surrogate nephew and Charles Wuertley, a close neighbor and very dear friend of many years, will serve as pallbearers. The viewing will be held in the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, and grandnephew, Rev. Dennis Lindsay. will conduct services at Bethel Church at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday , November 23 with burial in the adjacent Bethel Cemetery.
MRS. LINDA SMITH
Linda Lou Smith, age 70 years, was born September 22, 1941 in Summersville, Missouri to her parents, Edgar Ervin and Wilma Louise (Weaver) Carmack. Linda left her earthly home to fly among the Angels in Heaven Thursday evening, November 10, 2011 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee surrounded by her family.
Linda grew up in the Summersville area, attending and graduating from Summersville School in 1959. While in school she met the love of her life Merle Smith. They were married November 26, 1960 and were blessed with four children, Keith, Lisa, Jeff and Stacey.
Linda was active in many things, foremost she was a wife, mother and grandmother. When her children were young she played an active role in the Summersville Saddle Club. More recently, she enriched her life with many activities, such as Facebook to keep up with her friends and family, quilting, and playing games (she was quite competitive). She was known for her cooking, especially her homemade rolls. She loved music and was a large part of the Big Creek Opry, where she was showcased as Dolly Parton and Tillie. She loved traveling with family and friends and could spend countless hours shopping. She and Merle were active in the Summersville First Baptist Church where her musical ability touched the hearts of many. She would often be found organizing and getting things done. Her favorite bible verse was Isaiah 40:31. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
She served any way she could to help others. She served as secretary of the Intercounty Electric Co-op Auxiliary board and held the offices of vice-president and president of the Missouri Rural Electric Co-op Auxiliary.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Wilma Carmack, brother Ronnie Earl Carmack, her father and mother-in-law Homer and Ethel Smith.
Linda leaves behind to mourn her passing, her beloved husband Merle of the home in Summersville, her children, Keith and wife Helen Smith of Eminence, Missouri; Lisa and husband Mark Fann of Montier, Missouri; Jeff and wife Jennifer Smith of Belle, Missouri and Stacey Smith of Bonnots Mill, Missouri; grandchildren: Andi Johnson, Michael Johnson, Heather and husband Frank Pitts, Cody Smith, Morgan and husband John Dillard, Jarrod Fann, Caitlin Smith, Lauren Smith, Brody Smith, Kacie Smith, Shelby Smith and Hunter Smith; great-grandchildren: Landon, Addison and Isabella Johnson, Alyssa Carr, Trey O’Neail, and Erin and Dalton Pitts; one brother, Jimmy Carmack and wife Bonnie of Bonne Terre, Missouri, two sisters, Sue Bird and husband Alvin of Summersville, Missouri, Barbara Stricklin and husband Ralph of Bonne Terre, Missouri, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 14, 2011 at 10:00 Am at the Summersville First Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Boyd Officiating. Visitation will be Sunday evening at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
Lloyd Eugene Markley
Memorial Service for Mr. Lloyd Markey will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Summersville, Friday evening November 4, 2011 at 6 PM; with Pastor Dave McVicker officiating. Arrangement are under the care of Bradford Funeral Home
Lloyd Eugne Markley
Lloyd Eugene Markley the son of Floyd Markley and Doris Irene (Stone) Markley was born July 16, 1939 in Kelso, Washington. He departed this life at his home in Summersville, Saturday, October 29, 2011 making his age72 years 3 months and 13 days.
He was raised in Kelso, Washington, as a young child, and eventually moving to Colorado to be raised by his grandparents.
He moved to Summersville in 1999, where he opened his sign painting company. He had been in business painting signs for approximately 40 years, before he moved to the area.
He was a member of the American Legion Post III in Colorado. He was attending the Faith Baptist Church in Summersville at the time of his passing. He lent his time and talent in painting the sign for the Veterans Park Square in Summersville.
He was an avid horse back rider when his health permitted. He wrote an article about one of his adventures for the Summersville Beacon, which was quite humorous. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Lloyd was a great person always willing to help everyone and any anyone at any given time. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always ready to tell a joke.
Preceding Lloyd in death are his wife Debra, his father Floyd C. Markley and mother Doris Stone of California; his 2nd mother Audrey Markley and two brothers, Frank Markley and Joseph Markley.
He is survived by his two daughters, Lori, and Nicki, and one son Micheal and wife Kim of Cheyenne, Wyoming, two sisters, Jeannette Culkins of Longview, Washington, Hilda Floyd of Meridian, Idaho, two brothers, Roger Markley of Longview, Washington, George Markley of Puyallup, Washington, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews in the Northwest States and in Tennessee. He is also survived by his companion Bonnie Meadows and his friend Chet Tilly. Lloyd will also be mourned by his many family members and his many friends.
Georgie (George) Hayden Sykes
Services: will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 2:00 Pm at Bradford Funeral Home with Rev. Dorvan Stringer officiating
Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery with Full Military Honors
Visitation will be held Monday evening, October 24 from 6 to 8 PM.
Georgie (George) Hayden Sykes the son of Johnny (John) Hayden Sykes and Ethel Mae (Riley) Sykes was born in St. Louis, Missouri March 15, 1949. George passed away at his home in Hartshorn, Thursday afternoon October 20, 2011 making his age 62 years.
George was united in marriage to Dorothy Fay Cook, June 20, 1987. They were blessed with one daughter Alycia. Dorothy was also blessed to be the mother of Steven, Lindsey, Johnny.
George served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1980 serving in Vietnam. George was also stationed in Germany.
He loved being outdoors and especially liked to hunt and fish. George took his family hunting and fishing as often as he could.
Preceding George in death are his father John Sykes, son Johnny James Sykes, and his father-and mother-in-law Claude and Ruby Cook.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Sykes, his mother Ethel Sykes both of Hartshorn, Missouri, daughter Michelle Marr and three children, Melissa Bryson, Seth Bryson and Terra Marr of the Houston area, Steven Sykes and wife Sherry of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, daughter Lindsey Sykes of West Plains, Missouri, daughter Alycia (Sykes) Venn and husband Caleb of West Plains, Missouri, 4 granddaughters, Nakiya, Hannah, Greyson Sykes, and Kaidence Blake, 1 grandson Tucker Venn and one step grandson Erick. George is also survived by his many friends he hunted and fished with.
Florence Maxine George
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Florence Maxine George born August 25, 1927 in Mountain Grove, Missouri to her parents, Henry Albert Higby and Lilly Pearl (Adams) Higby. Florence passed away at Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri, Wednesday evening, September 28, 2011 making her age 84 years.
She was united in marriage to Clarence A. Frans. To their union one son Larry was born. After Clarence passed away Florence was married John George.
Florence was known to many as Maxine or even Flo. She worked at Borden’s Manufacturing in St. Louis, Missouri for many years. When she retired she moved to Summersville, where she enjoyed many years of friendship in the community. She was a faithful member of the Praise and Worship Church in Summersville until she became to ill to attend. She loved the Cardinal Baseball Team, Cardinal red birds and reading.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lilly Pearl and Henry Albert, 5 brothers, Carl, Eugene, Alvin, Earl and Delmar, 3 sisters, Sylvia Barton and Delma Higby, and Odessa Faye Foster.
Florence is survived by her son Larry Frans and wife Barbara of House Springs, Missouri; 2 grandson, Larry Frans Jr. and wife Jamie, Jeffrey Frans and wife April; 1 granddaughter Bethany Mortensen and husband Rick, her great grandchildren, Kathi Lynn, Jack and Owen Frans, Lillie and Jackson Frans, Avin and Zelia Mortensen and her twin brother Lawrence (Russ) Higby of St. Louis, Missouri, and the many friends she has made in the Summersville area.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 10:00 Am at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville with Rev. Arvel Schweighauser officiating. Interment was in Summersville City Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.
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