GenealogyBuff.com - Benton County, Missouri Obituary Collection - 42
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James P. Burns
November 01, 1929 - October 05, 2016
James P. Burns, age 86, of Edwardsville, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016.
He was born on November 1, 1929, in Irontown, Missouri, the son of Jim and Ola (Cable) Burns.
He grew up in Climax Springs, Missouri, and graduated from Climax Springs High School in 1949.
He was united in marriage to Imogene Canfield on May 1, 1948 at the Benton County Courthouse in Warsaw, Missouri.
Following their marriage they left for California, and lived there for a few years. They then returned to Kansas City, Kansas, where he worked for Santa Fe Railroad as a carman and later in construction building houses and apartments in the Kansas City area.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Kansas City, Kansas and he loved his fishing getaways to the Lake of the Ozarks.
He is preceded in death by his wife, three brothers; Milford, Carl and Gerald Burns. He is also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother who passed in infancy.
He is survived by four children; James C. Burns, of Kansas City, Kansas, Connie Newberry, of Kansas City, Kansas, Steve Burns, of Basehor, Kansas and Roger Burns, and his wife Toni, of Grandview, Missouri, one brother, Don Burns, and his wife Sue, of Osage, Iowa, eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri.
Graveside services will follow the funeral at the Moss-Clark Cemetery near Climax Springs, Missouri.
LaVerna R. Jensen
May 02, 1938 - September 25, 2016
LaVerna R. Jensen, age 78, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at her home.
She was born on May 2, 1938 in Ravenwood, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Leona (Coffman) Frampton.
She is survived by four children; Michael Atchley and his wife Teresa, of Connors, Georgia, Dennis Atchley, of Archie, Missouri, James Harris and his wife Clara, of Independence, Missouri and Julie Smith of Deepwater, Missouri, nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two brothers, Raymond Frampton and his wife Sharon, of Warsaw, Missouri and Roy Frampton, of Harrisonville, Missouri, numerous other relatives and many friends.
A visitation will be held Tuesday evening, September 27, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 29th at the Shawnee Cemetery in Warsaw.
Mellie M. Coones
June 29, 1918 - September 26, 2016
Mellie Maye Coones, age 98, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri.
She was born on a homestead near Roy, New Mexico, on June 29, 1918 to Lafayette (Lafe) Deubler and Isora (Zoe) Cable Deubler and was the third of nine children.
The family was forced to leave New Mexico with the severe sand storms, the closing of the banks and the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929. They settled at Neosho, Missouri, where Mellie graduated from High School in 1936, and took an active part in all the activities of First Baptist Church of Neosho. At one time, all five of the Deubler sisters worked as telephone operators at Camp Crowder and Neosho, Missouri.
On October 6, 1940, she was married to Wilson S. Morris, at Neosho, Missouri.
During World War II, they both worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas, where they worked until the death of Wilson Morris on April 21, 1966. Mellie continued to work in Wichita for a few more years, then returned to Neosho in 1970, where she worked for Big Smith Overalls.
On April 13, 1975, Mellie Morris and Frank E. Coones were married in Neosho, Missouri and he brought her to live on his farm near Warsaw, where they lived happily together for 29 years.
Immediately upon arrival, Mellie joined the Faith & Hope Extension Club of Mt. Zion, and the Stepping Stones Garden Club of Warsaw. She enjoyed flower arranging and won many awards at the Missouri State Fair for her exhibits. Frank and Mellie were both active members of Finey Baptist Church.
Frank passed away at home on December 13, 2003. Mellie continued to live on their farm.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Wilson Morris and Frank Coones, three brothers, John, Marvin and Eddie Deubler, two sisters, Wilda McDonald and Dollie BeDillon, and one grandson, Ronnie Morris.
She is survived by her two sons, Lonnie Morris, of Joplin, Missouri, and Dick Morris and wife Agnes, of Joplin, Missouri, her brother, Dan Deubler and wife Kathy, of Sarcoxie, Missouri, two sisters, Bonnie Robinson, of Springfield, Missouri, Martha Kniep and husband Gordon, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, three grandchildren, Richard J. Morris, Richard L. Morris and Sherri Sanders, four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition, there are three step-children, Lois Howard, Kenneth and Kaye Mantonya, and Barbara and Dan Veach. A host of step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
The family will have a visitation Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 6 to 7 P.M. at the Reser Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mellie M. Coones will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 29, 2016, at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, Missouri, with Pastor Jim Eager officiating.
Burial will follow in the Finey Cemetery, near Warsaw.
Memorials may be made to the Finey Cemetery in care of Reser Funeral Home.
Robert D. Singleton
October 17, 1927 - October 04, 2016
U.S. Veteran
Robert D. Singleton, 88, of Clermont, Florida, went to his heavenly home on Oct 4, 2016.
He is survived by his wife Alma (Martin) Singleton and 5 children; Lynnette David (Walter), Lorene Greer (Jim), Leah Sardone (Jim), Larry Singleton, and Lloyd Singleton (Edie). He was blessed with 11 grandchildren: Brad David, Britt Michie, Aaron Edwards, Doug David, Ashley Saint, Phillip Singleton, Elizabeth Dixon, Allison Van Wormer, Joe Sardone, Sara Moore, and Jonathan Singleton. The blessings continue with 16 great grandchildren.
Bob was the second oldest child of OV and Helen Lorene (Midge) Singleton. His sisters, Betty Teeter and Joan Burton and his brother James Singleton are deceased.
He is survived by his youngest sister Judy Singleton of Sun City, Arizona, and his sister-in-law Karen Singleton of St. Louis. Bob graduated from Warsaw High School in 1945 and immediately enlisted in the US Army, where he was sent for training at the University of Wyoming and served as a staff sergeant until his honorable discharge in December of 1946.
He enrolled at the University of Missouri and graduated in 1950 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering.
Mizzou is where Bob met Alma and they were married in Sept, 1948.
Their first child, Lynnette, was born before he had graduated, Lorene and the twins, Leah and Larry came quickly after with four children all within 4 years. The family moved to Troy, Missouri, when he was hired as an engineer for McDonnell Aircraft Co. and they also purchased and managed the Troy Hardware Store. As his responsibilities increased at McDonnell, the hardware store was sold. Lloyd, the youngest child, was born in 1960 and completed the five.
The entire family was involved in the First Baptist Church of Troy, Missouri, where Bob was ordained as a deacon. Bob also did graduate work in Industrial Engineering at Washington University as well as working as a Registered Land Surveyor.
A move to Chesterfield in 1963 meant leaving the small town and moving to the suburbs of St. Louis. For Bob, it also brought one of several promotions at McDonnell Aircraft to Asst to Vice President of Operations. Parkway Baptist Church was the center for much of the family’s activities and life. Bob served as a deacon in the church and also served on the Parkway School Board of Education.
Bob retired from McDonnell-Douglas in 1983 as the Director of Plant Engineering and he and Alma moved to Warsaw, Missouri, and built a home on the new Truman Lake. He wanted to be close to his parents in their final years. Not ready to be totally retired he worked part-time for the Benton County Health Department. In Warsaw, they were members of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and driving the boat as many of us learned how to water ski. A very large treehouse was a project that he built with his grandsons and enjoyed by all of the grandchildren when they visited.
Winters in Florida convinced them to move there permanently in 1997, where they were close to Lynnette and Lloyd. Bob was active in Bible Study, Financial Club, biking and discovered a talent for painting. He and Alma volunteered at Southlake Hospital for 11 years serving for over 2,500 hours. He was a Christian that loved the Lord and was always guided by the teachings of the Bible. His legacy as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather will live long and strong in his family.
Funeral Services for Robert D. Singleton will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Mo.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral from 1:00 until 2:00 pm.
Graveside Services and Military Rites will follow the funeral at the Riverside Cemetery in Warsaw.
Memorial donations can be made to Grace Community Church—Mission Fund PO Box 121673, 14244 John’s Lake Road, Clermont, FL 34712, Phone 407-877-4048 or Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd, Tavares, FL 32778, Phone 866-742-6655.
Ronald D. Lawrence
January 28, 1934 - September 26, 2016
U.S. Veteran
Ronald David Lawrence, age 82, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 26, 2016, looking out his window at the lake, in the care of his daughter.
He was born January 28, 1934 in St. Joe, Missouri, the son of Frederick E. and Blanche (Hull) Lawrence.
Master Sgt. Lawrence enlisted in the United States Army on October of 1949 and served through July 1975, retiring with a honorable discharge. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam War and had multiple decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations, and campaign ribbons including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. During his military service, he also received his Associates Degree from Columbia College.
Ron was respected and loved by his family and numerous friends. He enjoyed fishing, boating, social gatherings with close friends and most of all, spending time with his children. Being a father was the most important honor given to him. As he quotes in a letter from 1995, "A man can do no better in his lifetime than be loved by his most loved ones as a "DAD"."
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Darrel, his half brothers Frederick Jr., Marvin and Walter and his most precious daughter Alicia Christine Lawrence.
He is survived by his son, Dale Lawrence, four daughters, Peggy Lawrence, Darolyn Schneider (John), Marie Reed (Tim), and Heather Lawrence Berry. Eight grandchildren, Felicia Lawrence, Christopher Lawrence, Ian Schneider (Amanda), Cathryn Schneider, Adam Reed (Anna), Megan Jones (Steven), Mark Reed and Emerson Lawrence Beery. Nine great grandchildren, Michael, William, Margaret, Mackenzie, Topher, Boone, Webster, Graham, Baker and Lawrence. His brother, Gary Lawrence (Sandy) and sister, Carol Vetter (Bob).
Graveside Services and Military Honors will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 at 2:30 P.M. at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
He will be laid to rest with his daughter, Alicia Christine Lawrence.
Ronald Lee Hornback
January 24, 1941 - September 07, 2016
U.S. Veteran
Ronald Lee Hornback, age 75, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, from natural causes.
He was born on January 24, 1941, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Arthur Ray and Dorothy Belcher Hornback.
He served as a Seaman aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal from 1957 to 1961. He retired from Hughes Aircraft in California, and moved to Edwards.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Susan Hornback.
He is survived by his brother Donald Hornback, and his wife Micki, of California, two sisters, Patty Craft, and her husband Gene, Peggy Seville, of Indiana, one son, Sean Hornback, and his wife Linda, of Oklahoma, three daughters, Lisa Hope, of Oklahoma, Shanon Ellis, and her husband Gene, and Brandy Stephenson, all of Missouri.
He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Jessica, Gena, Michael, Kelsey, Erica, and Kanaan, and eleven great-grandchildren, Haydden, Chase, Ryker, Tyler, Garrett, Michaela, Ben, Ella, Harlee, Zoe and Archer.
Graveside services for Ronald L. Hornback will be held at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 12, 2016.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Reser Funeral Home, in Warsaw, Missouri.
Dale F. Sledd
April 23, 1937 - August 21, 2016
U.S. Veteran
Dale F. Sledd, age 79, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on April 23, 1937 in Benton County, Missouri, the son of Luther and Alpha (Platter) Sledd.
He grew up in Benton County, and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1955.
Dale was a professional musician and traveled with George Jones and Tammy Wynette. He also worked with Bob and Sonny Osborne for over 15 years. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in September of 1965 working at the Ryman Auditorium and later at Opryland until 1977. He performed on several syndicated television shows and was in two different movies. Dale recorded over 225 songs and even traveled overseas to Japan in 1976. He worked and performed at Grandpa Jones Dinner Theater. He also performed with Grandpa and Ramona on ten different episodes of the “Hee Haw Show” which was filmed at Opryland. In 1982, he recorded “Music the Way I Feel” and in 2000 produced and recorded “American Banjo.”
In 2006, he recorded a CD called “Big Muddy MO.” In 1984, he returned to Warsaw, to farm and raise cattle.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Ermagene Sledd.
He is survived by his friend and significant other, Janis Cobb of Warsaw and one sister Darlene Hazel.
Funeral services for Dale F. Sledd will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral and graveside services and military rites will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Warsaw.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Warsaw R-9 School District Music Program.
Sheila A. Chapin
June 07, 1946 - August 20, 2016
Sheila Ann Chapin, age 70, of Clinton, MO, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her home.
She was born on June 7, 1946,in Arkansas, the daughter of Emmett and Pauline Folsom.
Sheila had lived most of her early life in the Kansas City area where she worked for a short time for UMB as a bank teller and later for Townsend Communications in the printing department.
On November 9, 1974, she was united in marriage to Raymond Keith Chapin, Sr. They made their home in Oklahoma for the next seven years before returning to live in Kansas City.
In 2000, they moved to their lake home in White Branch Resort near Warsaw.
Her husband, Raymond, preceded her in death on June 1, 2007.
In 2009, Sheila moved to Kenton Place in Clinton, MO. In 2013, she moved to Antioch Hills.
Sheila loved to play the lottery. She enjoyed the company of her dear friend, Ethel and the joy of her life was spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren.
Sheila was also preceded in death by her son, Raymond Jr., in 2013, a brother, Terry Folsom and a sister, Donna Burton.
Surviving is her daughter, Tina Chapin, of Clinton, four grandchildren, Mikaela McGill, Michael Keith, Ryan Keith, Jr, and Collin Keith, all of Clinton, MO, two brothers, Ronnie Folsom and Gary Folsom, both of Kansas City, MO, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends, whom, along with her family, will miss her presence.
Funeral services for Sheila Chapin will be at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 25, 2016, at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO, with Tim Brown officiating.
Visitation will began at 1:00 P.M. prior to services.
Sheila Chapin will be cremated and her ashes will be buried at Shawnee Cemetery near Warsaw.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.
