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Clifford Beanum Morris
Clifford Beanum Morris, 75, of 417 S. Kingshighway, Sikeston, Mo., formerly of Ridgway, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at his home.
He was born July 12, 1926, to Clifford Keasler and Eva May (Justice) Morris, who preceded him in death.
On May 20, 1950, he married
Carol Maxine White of Chaffee, who survives.
Mr. Morris, a veteran of WWII, was a 50-year Mason. He was also a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sikeston Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Elks, Eagles, and the First United Methodist Church of Sikeston. Mr. Morris also served as a State Farm agent for 35 years and was selected in the mid-1970s to represent State Farm as its featured agent in its national magazine advertising campaign.
Besides his wife, Mr. Morris is survived by three children, Dr. Clifford B. (Christine) Morris Jr. of Eldorado; Teresa Morris and her husband Dan Kelleher of Boerne, Texas; and Kenneth Lee (Charlotte) Morris of St. Charles, Mo. He is also survived by six grandchildren, including Clifford III "Kip" Morris of San Francisco, Tiffany Morris of Overland Park, Kan., Bethany Morris of Eldorado, Blaine (Sherri) Morris of Austin, and Valerie and Marshall Morris of St. Charles. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, Edgar (Margaret) Morris of Mobile, Alabama, Dr. David (Nannette) Morris of Sikeston, Ruby (Orville) Lankford of Memphis, Tenn., and Pearl (Adolph) DeBoard of Wood River. He was preceded in death by one brother, R.L. Morris of Phoenix, Ariz. and two sisters, Carrie Raben of Ridgway and Opal Nicholson of Memphis.
Blanchard Funeral Home in Sikeston is in charge of the arrangements. There will be visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002 with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. A luncheon will be held at the Sikeston First United Methodist Church at noon Thursday, June 6, 2002, with the funeral at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park in Sikeston. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the First United Methodist Church of Sikeston.
Robert Virgil Pease
Robert Virgil Pease, 68, of Cherokee Village, Ariz., formerly of New Haven, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at St. Bernard's Regional Hospital in Arkansas.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002, at Union Ridge cemetery near New Haven with the Rev. Joe Skaggs officiating. Those attending should go directly to the cemetery. Arrangements are in the charge of Cox & Son Funeral Home in New Haven.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Dean Pease of Cherokee Village, Ark.; a daughter; a son; a sister; five sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; seven grandchildren; and eight grandchildren.
Sylvia Bebout
Sylvia Bebout, 68, a resident of the Willow of Eldorado Home, died 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at the Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Carbondale.
Arrangements are pending at Hosick Funeral Home in Rosiclare.
Philip F. Paul
Philip F. Paul, 84, of Evansville, Ind., died Sunday, May 12, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Philip was born in Enfield, the eldest son of Joseph and Ella Paul. He moved to Evansville in 1937.
Mr. Paul was a founding member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, the Knights of St. John No. 335 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Philip Conservation Club, Hilltop Grove, the Order of Owls, Local No. 808 of AF of L-CIO and was a union steward, Darmstadt Retirees Club, Local No. 808 Retirees Club and A.A.R.P. He was a receiving clerk at Whirlpool Corporation for 32 years before he retired in 1978. He was also co-founder of P&C; Pallet Service and operated it for 30 years.
Philip loved fishing, rabbit and squirrel hunting and playing in clabber tournaments. He won many trophies and enjoyed traveling.
Surviving is his wife of seven years, Susie "Pauline" Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Paul maintained residences in Evansville and Harrisburg. Also surviving are five sons, Dr. James F. Paul of Bourbonnais, Ronald "Slim" Paul of Mexican Hat, Utah, Michael Paul of Evansville, Kenneth Paul of Evansville, and Christopher Paul of Houston, Texas; four daughters, Sister Betty Paul, S.P. of Whitinsville, Mass., Linda Koressel of Evansville, Kathy Baysinger of Terre Haute, Ind., and Deborah Paul of Evansville; three stepchildren, Sharon Donnely and Kay Partin of Harrisburg and Louise Seeba of Lake Station, Ind.; two sisters, Mary Zeller of Wadesville, Ind. and Loretta Koester of Evansville, Ind.; one brother, Leo "Simon" Paul of St. Wendel, Ind.; 11 grandchildren, LeeAnn and John Koressel, Christina Paul, Ryan and Kurtis Baysinger, Gavin and Gabriella Eddings, Billy Sue Mahan, Harvey and Guy Taylor, and Jody Paul; four great-grandchildren, Cicely McBride, Tyer and Cheyenne Mahan and Scottie Paul.
Mr. Paul was preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, Leona Schenk Paul in 1993, his brother, Clarence "Spud" Paul and his sister, Patricia Phillips.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2002, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, the Rev. James Blessing officiating. Entombment will be in St. Joseph cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002, at Pierre Funeral Home where there will be a memorial service at 4 p.m.
Friends may also visit at Corpus Christi Catholic Church from 10 a.m. to service time Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church, the Sisters of Providence Retirement Fund or the American Heart Association.
Elva Lee Reeder
Elva Lee Reeder, 75, of 1101 Moore St., Eldorado, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2002, at Wesley Chapel cemetery with Jason Cowgill officiating.
Visitation is 1 p.m. to service time Friday at Watson Funeral Home in Eldorado.
She was born Sept. 7, 1926, in Carmi to Albert and Clara Helen (Thompson) Trafford. She married
George Reeder, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Janice (Daniel) Mecum of Eldorado and Debbie Daniel of Texas; one sister; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Gladys Thornton
Gladys Thornton, 86, of 409 Oak St., Carrier Mills, died 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2002.
Arrangements are pending at Absher-Nicholson Funeral Home in Carrier Mills.
She is survived by her husband, James Thornton.
Billy Ray Handor
Billy Ray Handor, 73, of Clay, Ky., died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, of cancer.
Arrangements are pending at Van Buren Funeral Home in Clay, Ky.
He is survived by his wife Inez. He was the cousin of Carol Dean Bardos.
Roy Harold Fort
Roy Harold Fort, 83, of 203 W. Washington St., Carrier Mills, died 9:15 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002, at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home.
Services were held 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at Absher-Nicholson Funeral Home in Carrier Mills with the Rev. Harl Cockrum officiating. Burial will be in Gilead cemetery. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2002, at the funeral home.
He was born Oct. 9, 1918, in Simpson to the late Roy and Mae (Marshall) Fort. On Feb. 2, 1941, he married
the former Bonnie Harris, who preceded him in death on July 19, 1995.
He was a retired Sahara Coal miner.
He is survived by a daughter, Ella Jane (Gary) Van Meter of Morehead, Ky.; a granddaughter, Crystal (Tracy) Kirk of New Washington, Ind.; and a great-grandchild, Ava Jane Kirk.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Fort, and a brother, Robert Fort.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials may be made to the Gilead cemetery Fund in his memory.
Allan C. Smith
Allan C. Smith, 46, of Shawneetown, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at his residence after an extended illness.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, at Cox & Son Funeral Home in Shawneetown with the Rev. Jack Hall officiating. Burial will be in Antioch cemetery near Macedonia. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002, at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Clevenger Smith, a daughter, a sister, two brothers, and many nieces, nephews and other family members.
Pearl Patton
Pearl Patton, 95, of McLeansboro, died 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at Hamilton Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Ron Trotter and the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002, at the funeral home.
Phyllis Fisher
Phyllis Fisher, 63, of Route 3, Golconda (Temple Hill community), died 10:15 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Ky.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville with the Rev. Floyd Stout officiating. Burial will be in Cole Springs cemetery in Temple Hill. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at the funeral home.
She was born Jan. 28, 1939, in Pope County to the late Hale and Edith (Baker) Jennings. On June 6, 1958, she married
Milton Fisher, who survives.
She was of the Methodist faith and graduated with the Pope County High School Class of 1957.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Carla (Eddie) Gurley of Golconda; two sons, Mickey (Kathy) Fisher of Broomfield, Colo. and Tony Fisher of Chandler, Ariz.; one brother, Don (Shirley) Jennings of Brookport; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
