Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Ronald Wayne Archer, 79
Jul 28, 2005
Ronald Wayne Archer, age 79, of Oldfield, joined God Tuesday, July 19, 2005. He was born September 16, 1925, in Ava.
Wayne was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed farming and logging. He was a father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be missed by many.
Survivors include five children, Cynthia K. Smith, Chillicothe, Saundra Downey, Atchison, Kansas, Delores Cammack, Plano, Texas, Betsy Fox, Kansas City, and Jim Moody, Springfield; 10 grandchildren, including Emilie Jane Lynn Smith and Traci Ann Badovinatz; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wanda, Jackie and Ailene; three brothers, Norman, Dale and Frank Archer; and many others who knew him as Dad and Grandpa.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Archer and a son, Joe Moody.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Old Boston Cemetery.
India Jane Merritt, 94
Jul 28, 2005
India Jane Merritt, daughter of William Heatherly and Harriett Jane (Hodge) Heatherly, was born Sept. 15, 1910, in Douglas County, Missouri and departed this life July 20, 2005, at the age of 94.
India was a life long resident of Douglas County.
On Oct. 13, 1927, India and Acie J. Merritt were united in marriage in Ava and to this union, seven children were born.
India was a Christian and attended Star Chapel Church. She loved cooking, sewing, crocheting, embroidering and being with her family.
India was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Acie J. in 1982; six brothers; one sister; one daughter, Mabel Jean Merritt; a son-in-law; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter.
She is survived by six children, William "Bill" Merritt, Ava, Rosa Lee Anderson, Ava, Nancy Jane Walker, Springfield, Homer Dean Merritt, Sparta, Carolyn Sue Loftin, Ava, Acie Merritt, Jr., Ava; ten grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 23, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with the Rev. Tom Johnson and Rev. Larry Vinson officiating.
Interment followed in the Sweden Cemetery.
Family requests memorials may be made to the Sweden Cemetery Fund.
Karen Chronister, 57
Jul 21, 2005
Karen Chronister, daughter of Richard Lee “Dick” Gastineau and Margaret Lois McHolland Gastineau, was born on Nov. 20, 1947, in Springfield, and departed this life on July 14, 2005, in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, at the age of 57.
Karen was a lifelong resident of the Ava area.
On Dec. 30, 1972, Karen and Buddy Chronister were united in marriage in Ava.
Karen loved to sew, create stained glass and quilt. She enjoyed all handcrafts, doing yard work, growing flowers and visiting with folks.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Buddy, of the home, Ava; one brother, Lyle Gastineau, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; two nephews, Scott and Steven Gastineau; her mother-in-law, Edna Scott, Sparta; one brother-in-law and wife, Bob and Gayle Chronister, Ozark; two sisters-in-law and husbands, Sandra and Ervin Maggard, Ozark, and Sharon Kay and Glen Maggard, Sparta; lifelong friends, Janice Frye and Linda Watts, and other relatives and friends.
Services were held Monday, July 18, at 10 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with the Revs. Oren Alcorn and John Haskins officiating.
Interment followed in the Ava Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Lillian E. Somers, 62
Jul 21, 2005
Lillian E. Somers, daughter of Noah Elias Puckett and Belva Zella Burling Puckett, was born on April 15, 1943, in Cobleskill, N.Y., and was called home on July 18, 2005 in Ava at the age of 62 years.
Lillian was a resident of the Ava community since 1997, moving from Cobleskill, N.Y. She was a pharmaceutical technician at Ava Wal-Mart Super Center for seven years and also worked in pharmacies in New York.
Lillian was also a retired seamstress. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Dorloo, N.Y. Lillian adored being with people and enjoyed caretaking and giving of herself to her family and friends.
On Jan. 2, 1960, Lillian and Russel Somers were united in marriage in Castleton, N.Y., and to this union, four children were born.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Floyd Puckett.
She is survived by partner, Russel Somers of the home in Ava; four children; Mark Somers, Warnerville, N.Y., Melissa West, Ava, Rodney Somers, Virginia Beach, Va., and Jessica Somers, Ava; six grandsons, Jacob Somers, Jared Somers, Gregory Somers, Joshua Hitchcock, Lukas Somers and Zackary Brodeur; three sisters; Belva France, Ohio, Betty Moldenhauer, Burnt Hills, N.Y., and Viola "Vi" Baker, Rensselaer, N.Y.; one brother, Schuyler Puckett, Orange, Calif.; a special friend, Jean Hellijas and family, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday, July 21) at the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Freeda Holt officiating.
Cremation will follow the services.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, Douglas County Relay For Life.
Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Eula S. Fletcher, 87
Jul 21, 2005
Eula S. Fletcher, daughter of Melvis Naugle and Lucy Loftis Naugle, was born on Nov. 16, 1917, in Ozark County, and passed away on July 17, 2005, in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, at the age of 87.
Eula was a housewife and homemaker. She was a resident of the Ava community for several years, moving from Oregon.
In 1934, Eula and Cecil Fletcher were united in marriage in Ozark County, and to this union, one son was born.
Eula loved her home and caring for her flowers. She was a Christian and of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Cecil, one brother, Ralph Naugle, one sister, Grace, and a son, Carmen.
Her survivors include two grandsons; two sisters, Pauline Murrill, Ava, and Faye Willbanks, Springfield; one brother, Lawrence Naugle, also of Springfield; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating.
Interment was in Loftis Cemetery in Ozark County.
Services were conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Roselea Ruth Bruner, 58
Jul 21, 2005
Roselea Ruth “Rosie” Bruner, 58, homemaker, entered into eternal rest on July 13, 2005.
Rosie was born on Sept. 4, 1946, in La Crosse, Kan., to Earl G. and Olga L. (Dillinger) Schwartzkopf.
She was baptized into the Christian faith in 1960.
On March 8, 1969, she was married to Bobby Dale Bruner. To this union three children were born.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby; her mother, Olga Schwartzkopf; sons Timothy and Matthew (Melissa) both of Wichita, Kan; a daughter, Martha Mason, of Wichita, Kan.; a brother, Herb Schwartzkopf, of Ranson, Kan.; sisters Earline Fairbank, of McPherson, Kan., and Maribeth Foster, of Russell, Kan.; and one grandchild, Hayden Bruner.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 18, at 10:30 a.m., at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita, Kan.
Dortha Phillips, 85
Jul 14, 2005
Lillian Dortha May Phillips, the daughter of Ben Dougherty and Ollie May (Lee) Dougherty, was born May 2, 1920, in Ava, and departed this life July 11, 2005, at the age of 85.
Dortha was a resident of Ava, for the past 25 years moving here from Rochelle, Ill.
On Oct. 15, 1941, Dortha and Sam Phillips were united in marriage in Arkansas.
Dortha was a housewife and a member of the Happy Home Church. She enjoyed her church work, cooking, spending time and taking care of her family and finally to be sure that everyone knew what her thoughts were on any topic and all topics.
Dortha was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, three sisters. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Charlotte McMaster, two granddaughters, one grandson, two great-grandchildren.
Dortha is survived by her husband, Sam, of the home, Ava; one daughter, Diana Bingham and husband, Harry, one son, Sammy Phillips and wife, Vickie, all of Ava; one step-daughter, Sandra Bowers, Fresno, Calif.; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Leota Erdhal, and one brother, Howard Dougherty and wife, Juanita, all of Ava; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be 2 p.m. today (Thursday, July 14) in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with the Revs. Paul Welch and J. W. O'Neil officiating.
Interment will follow in the Ava Cemetery.
Visitation was 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or to the American Diabetes Association.
William Latham Page Sr., 69
Jul 14, 2005
Funeral services for William Page Sr., were held Saturday, July 2, in the Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Chapel, Mtn. Grove, with the Revs. Wayne Russell and Danny Douglas officiating.
Full military honors were provided at the cemetery by American Legion Post 30 with Jared Moore serving as bugler.
Burial was in Brushy Knob Cemetery, under the direction of Craig-Hurtt-Bradley.
William Latham Page Sr., eldest child of the late Luther Allen and Pearlie Emaline (Freeman) Page, was born March 20, 1936, in Brushy Knob, in Douglas County. He weighed 1 1/2 pounds at birth.
He departed this life on June 26, 2005, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a courageous battle with a lung illness.
William grew up and attended school at Brushy Knob where he made many longtime friends. He served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on March 18, 1960.
He was united in marriage to Jessie Mitchell on Aug. 24, 1960. Two sons were born to this union.
They made their home in the Aurora, Ill., area for 44 years where William was employed as a mechanic by the Caterpillar Tractor Company for over 30 years. He retired in 1996. He was a member of the United Auto Workers in Aurora.
William had a home in Missouri, south of Norwood near his parents’ farm, where he enjoyed spending time with his extended family.
He was saved at an early age and was a member of the Brushy Knob Baptist Church since 1950.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Willard Page; one sister, Maxine King, in July 2003; and by a grandson, Larry Melton in 1992.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jessie Page, of their home in Aurora, Ill.; two sons, David Allen Page, of Aurora, Ill., and William “Latham” Page Jr., and his wife, Joy, of Hanover Park, Ill.; one daughter, Vernabeth Raney and her husband, Steve, of Mtn. Grove; two brothers, Daniel Page and his wife, Beverly, of Norwood, and Rickey Page and his wife, Roberta, of Macomb; three sisters, Norma James and her husband Charles, Susie Parmenter and her husband Bill, and Nancy Hopper, all of Norwood; his brother-in-law, George “Junior” King, of Aurora, Ill.; five grandchildren, Michael Page, Amber Page, Rory Faith Page, Nichole Page, and Shanda Melton; four great-grandchildren, Hailey, Tyler, Latham and Braden; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.
James Leroy Robbins, 70
Aug 11, 2005
James Leroy Robbins, 70, passed away Aug. 8, 2005. in a Fort Worth, Texas, hospital.
He was born Nov. 16, 1934, in Roy, Mo., the son of Bonnie Clyde and Lucinda Ellison Robbins.
He was a longtime resident of Salesville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Korean War.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the Salesville Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie DeArmond officiating.
Burial will follow in the Graford Cemetery.
He is survived by son, James Robbins, Jr. of Haltom City; a sister and brother-in-law, Scharleen and Johnnie Bricker of Salesville; nieces, Sherry Ford, Kemberly Ragle, Susan DeArmond, and Niki Bricker; a nephew, Jim Bricker, and numerous great nieces; and nephews and friends.
Edgar Alva Ritter, 88
Aug 11, 2005
Edgar Alva Ritter, age 88, a long time resident of Ava and Douglas County, passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, following a short illness.
He was born Oct. 30, 1916, in Douglas County, near Ava, to Charles and Blanche Catherine (Hutchins) Ritter.
On March 1, 1937, in Ava, he was united in marriage to Edith Lorene Kunze, and to this union, seven children were born.
He worked at Lakey's Sawmill when his family was young, ran a milk route for 10 years and was a truck driver for Crystal Lake Fisheries until his retirement. All the while he ran his farm, milking and raising beef cattle. He was a member of the Black Oak Flat Church.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Edith, of the home; seven children, Marie King, of Ava, Monroe and Lee Ritter, of Liberty, Mo., Linda and Kenneth Prock, of Wasola, Stella Upshaw, of Neosho, Mo., Charles Eugene (Gene) Ritter, of Ava, Hugh Ritter, of Altes, Ark., and James (J.C.) and Sheree Ritter, of Bethel, Penns.; seven grandchildren, Kimberland Charles and Laura Ritter, Gregory and Marnie Ritter, Jeanetta and Allen Bahnmiller, Charles (Chuck) and Elaine King, Terrie Adams, Dennis Prock and Lorene Upshaw; as well as many great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; he is also survived by two brothers, Bob Ritter and Clifford Ritter, both of Bettendorf, Iowa; and a sister, Stella Miller, of Ava.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lester Ritter; and a sister, Fredia Ritter.
Funeral services for Alva Ritter will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry Vinson and Rev. Robert Roberts officiating.
Burial will follow in Dobbs Cemetery, Ava.
Visitation was held from 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
