Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Harry Z. McGinness, 99
Mar 6, 2008
Harry Zachariah McGinness, of Santa Paula, Calif., was born April 23, 1908, in Burlington Jct., Mo., the son of Jesse and Mae McGinness.
He went home to Heaven Jan. 31, 2008, at the age of 99 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; his parents; a sister, Roxanna Baggerly, of Bremerton, Wash.; four brothers, Jim, of Tribune, Kans., Louis, of Niotage, Kans., George of Ava, and an infant brother, Abinah William.
He leaves behind three daughters, DeAnn Rutudye and husband, Allen, of Oxnard, Calif., Ronda Williams and husband, Walter, of Ojai, Calif., Leanna Fox and husband, Henry, of Torrance, Calif.; two sons, Harry Eugene and wife, Linda, of Laughlin, and Mycul Fisher, of Santa Paula, Calif.; one sister, Jessie Horner of Ava; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.
Graveside services were conducted Friday Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. with burial at Santa Paula, Calif.
Mavis Waggoner McAvoy, 85
Mar 6, 2008
Mavis Waggoner McAvoy, of Salisbury, Md., formerly of Prince George County, Md., passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at Salisbury Genesis Elder Care.
She was born Nov. 22, 1922 in Lawrence County, Mo., the first of eight children born to Turrell William Waggoner and Bessie Means Waggoner.
She graduated from Ava High School in 1940. Her dream was to teach in a rural school in Douglas County. While pursuing this dream, her Aunt Nellie Chaney encouraged her to move to Washington, D.C., stay with her and her family, and seek employment. Soon after arriving in Washington, she began modeling for the large department stores in the city. She was employed for several years at the Department of Agriculture.
On Nov. 8, 1945, she married Horace Michael McAvoy. Two daughters were born to this union.
Together, they owned and operated the Pfaff Sewing Machine business in Washington for many years.
She had been a real estate agent, most recently with Century 21 Harbour Realty in Salisbury, Md.
She is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Pat and Jim Waggoner, of Berlin, Md., and Lynn and Dick Shaner of Huntington, Md.; eight grandchildren, Patrick Hawley, Sean Hawley, Erin Lokey, Kate Estep, Michael Masters, Emily Waggoner, Jillian Shaner, and Matthew Waggoner; and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Frances Roelke of Knoxville, Md., Lois Moore, of Ledyard, Conn., and Mary Kreisvelt, of Tulsa, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Horace McAvoy; her brothers, Jack, Sam, and Bill; her sister, Ruth Joan Gibson; and a nephew, Reginald King, who was killed in Vietnam, Feb. 14, 1969.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Goldenia Griffin
(September 24, 1921 - November 11, 2011)
No services for Mrs. Griffin are planned at this time.
Tiffany Dawn Smith
(September 29, 1982 - November 14, 2011)
Tiffany Dawn Smith, daughter of Karla Hughes and Dean Smith was born September 29, 1982, in Springfield, Missouri.
On November 14, 2011, she departed this world at the age of twenty-nine years, one month, and sixteen days.
From the very start, Tiffany was far from the usual little girl. She was a tom-boy at heart, putting frogs in her pockets to the surprise of her dad, yet could shop till she dropped with her Mom and friends. Tiffany grew up in the Seymour area attending Seymour High School graduating in 2001. It was there that her friendship began with Robin Sedlacek. Together they welcomed Taylor, in 2004, and Hailey, in 2007 to complete their family.
Hunting arrowheads, traveling down the back roads of the Ozarks, Tiffany enjoyed the pleasure of being outdoors. She enjoyed cuddling with her family to watch movies or just listening to music. Being a mom was first and foremost to Tiffany, her children were the center of her heart, and she loved them well. Tiffany was a true friend that would stand by you, help before needing to be asked, and always ready to bring a smile.
Tiffany was preceded in death by her grandfathers Paul Smith and Wendell Fann; her great-grandmother Esther Rorrer; and father-in-law Bruce Sedlacek.
She leaves behind to grieve her two precious children Taylor and Hailey Sedlacek, and her fiancé Robin Sedlacek of the home; her mother Karla Hughes, of Seymour, Missouri; her father dean Smith and wife Patty, of Seymour, Missouri; a brother Jared Paul Smith and wife Brandi of Springfield, Missouri;a sister Natalie Kinyatti of Republic, Missouri; a step-brother Hershel Thompson and a step-sister Heather Benson both of Seymour, Missouri; maternal grandmother Donna Fann; paternal grandmother Ione Smith; brother-in-law Andy Slatton; and mother-in-law Debbie Sedlacek, all of Seymour, Missouri; her best friend Shane Dickson, along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.
Tiffany Dawn Smith was a devoted and loving mother, fiancé, daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend. We celebrate the woman she became, and we cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends, these moments that will last forever.
Services for Tiffany Dawn Smith will be held at 10am, Thursday, November 17, 2011 in the Holman Howe Chapel in Seymour, Missouri.
Burial will be at the Seymour Masonic Cemetery, Seymour, Missouri under the direction of Holman Howe Funeral Homes.
There is no formal visitation friends may call at their convenience in the funeral home.
Memorials for Tiffany’s children may be made in care of Holman Howe Funeral Home PO BOX 366 Seymour, Missouri 65746.
William "Billy" Frank Kratky, Jr., 48
Mar 6, 2008
William F. Kratky, Jr., the son of William Kratky Sr. and Florence (Stille) Kratky, was born on July 3, 1959, in Hinsdale, Ill., and passed away suddenly at his home on March 1, 2008, at the age of 48 years, 7 months and 28 days.
Bill lived in Ava, for 18 years after moving from Illinois.
He was a boiler installer and a master of anything mechanical. Bill enjoyed going floating at Vera Cruz, working on the farm, animals and spending time with friends.
He was a son, father, brother and an uncle. But, most of all a friend and a helping hand to all he met. Bill had nothing to give, but would give the shirt off his back if you needed it.
He is survived by his parents; two daughters, Ashley and Nicole, of Ava; a son, Scott Kamysz and wife, Sabrina, of Springfield; three sisters, Kathy Tomlinson, of Illinois, Karen Jaffke and husband, Kim, of Rogersville, and Krista Huth and husband, Chip, of Kansas City; two brothers, Keith Kratky and wife, Diane, of Illinois, and Kirk Kratky and wife, Noelle, of Santa Fe, N.M.; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services were held Wednesday, March 5, at 10 a.m., in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating.
Visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Love offerings can be made to the Kratky family at the funeral home.
Randy Dean Adams, 37
Mar 6, 2008
Randy Dean Adams, son of Louanna (Byerley) Adams and Robert Nelson Adams, was born on June 20, 1970 in Gainesville, and passed away on March 3, 2008, in his home, Wasola, at the age of 37 years, 8 months and 13 days.
Randy was a resident of the Wasola community for several years. He was an Ava High School graduate. Randy worked on the farm, cut wood and also did tree trimming for Townsend Tree Service. He enjoyed working on the farm, cutting timber, riding his three-wheeler, caring for the cattle, working in the hay and being with his family.
Randy was a Christian and raised Baptist. He later became a member of the Catholic Church.
Randy was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Alfred Leonard Byerley and Charles Adams.
He is survived by his mother, Louanna (Byerley) Adams, Wasola; his father, Robert "Bob" Nelson Adams, Ava; a brother, Jeffrey Lee Adams, Springfield; maternal grandmother, Lyda Byerley, Wasola; paternal grandmother, Willene Adams, Ava; an aunt, Judy Johnson, Ava; an uncle, Roy Byerley, Rogersville; other aunts and uncles, relatives and friends.
Graveside service for Randy will be Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m., at the Girdner Cemetery with the Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating.
Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Love offerings can be made to the family at the funeral home.
Bearl H. Bruffett Sr., 79
Mar 6, 2008
Bearl H. Bruffett Sr., 79, of Milan, Ill., died March 3 at his residence.
Mr. Bruffett was born Nov. 27, 1929, at Hammond, Mo., the son of Vernie L. and Ida (Roberts) Bruffett.
On Jan. 26, 1957, he was married to Judy Lee Proksch, at Milan, Ill.
She preceded him in death Dec. 29, 1972.
Also preceding him in death were his parents and three brothers, Leonard, Henry and Earl.
Bearl retired in 1985 after 25 years of service to I.H. Farmall in Rock Island, Ill. He enjoyed pitching horseshoes and had attended the world championships over the years. He was also an avid golfer, bowler and fisherman. His favorite fishing hole was at the steel dam in Milan while watching eagles soar.
Survivors include his son, Bearl Bruffett Jr. and wife, Denise, Rock Island, Ill.; daughters, Phyllis Bruffett, Coralville, Iowa, and Penny and her husband, James Obermann, Schaumburg, Ill.; a granddaughter, Kaylee Bruffett, Rock Island, Ill.; three sisters, Pearl (Ted) Casey, Prineville, Ore., Jerlene (Charles) Seeley, Prinveville, Ore., and Erma Lee (Ralph) Madden, Osawatomie, Kan.; and two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Bruffett, The Dalles, Ore., and Norman Bruffett, Prineville, Ore.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday at Family Funeral Services, Milan, Ill., with burial in Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, Ill.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today (Thursday, March 6) at the funeral home.
Lerman Troy Duckworth, 89
Feb 28, 2008
Lerman Troy Duckworth, 89, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
He was born to Walter and Clella (Nave) Duckworth on Dec. 18, 1918.
He was a member of First General Baptist Church in Springfield. He loved boating, fishing, gardening and traveling.
On Nov. 5, 1965, he married Ella Mae Sallee Willhoit and lived in California for many years.
After retiring, they moved to Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Donia Boyes, three brothers, Lawrence, Kenneth and Norman Duckworth, and one great-granddaughter, Loretta Graham.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Bill Huffman, Ava; one stepson and his wife, George and Joyce, of Kansas City; one sister, Claudia Dixon, of Eugene, Ore.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a special niece, Jan and husband, Tom Weaver, of Springfield; and many other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, with the Rev. Dean Trivitt officiating. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. with services at 10.
Interment will be at 2:30 in Lutie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to First General Baptist Church, 1400 W. Walnut St., Springfield, Mo.
