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Jack Mason
Aug. 13, 1926 - May 22, 2003
Jack W. Mason, 76, of Grove, Okla., died Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 2:17 a.m. at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo., after a sudden illness.
Jack Mason was born August 13, 1926, in Anderson, Mo., to the late Benjamin Oda and Agnes Minnie (Williams) Mason. He had lived in Grove for 14 years, coming from Bella Vista, Ark., where he lived for four years. He lived in Tulsa, Okla., for 35 years. He grew up in Anderson, Mo. He worked at the Tulsa International Airport for 35 years, retiring in 1988 as Operations Manager. He served in the Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Grove, Okla.
He married Betty Jo Marney on January 29, 1941. She survives of the home in Grove. Additional survivors include three daughters, Beverly Brown and Sue Derickson, both of Tulsa, Okla., and Jane Wilson of Broken Arrow, Okla.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation was Sunday, May 25, 2003, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Then he was taken for cremation at the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. Interment of the ashes was Tuesday, May 27, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Reverend Lee Williams officiated.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.
Willie Opal May
April 30, 1919 - May 17, 2003
Willie Opal May, 85, of Anderson, Mo., died Saturday, May 17, 2003, at 2:35 a.m. at Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, MO.
Willie Opal May was born April 30, 1918 in Jay, OK, to the late James William and Hester (Downing) Lowry. She had lived in Anderson, MO, since 1983 coming from Andover, KS. She was a homemaker and loved to make quilts for family and friends. She was of the Baptist faith.
She married Francis J. May November 14, 1934, in Jay, OK. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1969. Also preceding her in death was her infant daughter, Benny Ruth May who passed away in 1937 and a granddaughter, Erica Smith.
Survivors include two sons: Leon May and wife Nancy of Noel, MO, Joe D. May and wife Patricia of Wichita, KS; a daughter, Yvonna Hutchinson and husband Alvin of Goodman, MO; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Willie May were held Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, MO. The Reverend Ed Calhoun officiated. A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Andover Cemetery in Andover, KS.
Visitation was from noon until 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, MO. The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Mike Stegman, Aaron Hutchinson, Coy Lowry, Paul Cryderman, George Murray and Greg Boucher.
Kathleen Vaughn
Feb. 11, 1926 - May 24, 2003
Kathleen Gertrude Vaughn, 77, of Goodman, Mo., died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at 12:38 p.m. at Gravette Medical Center Hospital in Gravette, Ark, after an illness.
Kathleen Vaughn was born February 11, 1926 in Siloam Springs, Ark., to the late James and Gertie (Gollaher) Walker. She had lived in Goodman for 30 years, coming from Anderson, Mo. She attended the Lone Star Holiness Church in Anderson, Mo., for many years. She worked for Hudson Foods in Noel, Mo., retiring after 23 years. She was a devoted Christian and mother who loved working hard, gardening and making quilts.
She married Watson Arlin Vaughn on June 27, 1942. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2002. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Arlin and Jim, and one grandson, Andy.
Survivors include seven children: Judy Frye of Southwest City, Mo., Carolyn Gibbens of Decatur, Ark., Ruthie Farriester of Centerton, Ark., Shirley Watson of Longview, Mo., David Vaughn of Decatur, Ark., Cecil Vaughn of Grove, Okla., and Sam Vaughn of Goodman, Mo.; one brother, John Walker of Waggoner, Okla.; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services for Kathleen Vaughn were held Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. Brother Dan Roberts officiated. Burial will be in the Martin Cemetery at Siloam Springs, Ark.
Pallbearers were Arlin Farriester, Marcus Farriester, Courtney Vaughn, Daniel Vaughn, Frank Vaughn and Cameron Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers were Jesse Vaughn, Joseph Gibbens and Eli Vaughn.
Visitation was held from 4 until 6 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2003, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.
Jaquita ‘Jo’ Gideon
Sept. 14, 1932 - May 14, 2003
Jaquita “Jo” Gideon, 70, of Anderson, Mo., died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 10:51 a.m. at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo.
Jaquita “Jo” Gideon was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Anderson, Mo., to the late Curt and Parlee (Hogan) Peck. She had lived in Anderson, Mo., most of her life. She worked at La-Z-Boy in Neosho, Mo., for 21 years, retiring in 1997. Prior to this she worked for Hudson in Noel, Mo. She was a member of the Tracy Community Church and served as secretary and treasures.
She married Arlie Gideon June 25, 1950, at their home in Anderson. He survives.
Additional survivors include a son, Jimmie Monroe Gideon and wife, Donna, of Lincolnton, N.C.; a daughter, Pamela Colleen Bell and husband, Jim J., of Anderson, Mo.; a brother, J.C. Peck of Circleville, Oklahoma Territory to the late John and Emma (Reed) Adair. He had lived in the Noel area since 1968, coming from Norman, Okla. He graduated from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colo., Frances Ruth Bergren of Canton, S.D., and Katherine Ann Becker of Nazareth, Penn.; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Raymond Adair were held Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at the United Methodist Church in Noel, Mo. The Rev. Bob Ewens officiated. Burial was in Noel Cemetery in Noel, Mo.
Pallbearers were Guy Bergren, Mark Bergren, Brandon Bergren, Jared Ritter, Michael Deaton and John Mercadente.
Visitation was held Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo., where the family received friends.
Phil C. Harper
Jan. 24, 1927 - May 11, 2003
Phil C. Harper, 76, Goodman, Mo., left this world to spend eternity with Jesus at 4:54 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2003, at St. John’s Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., following a lengthy illness.
He was born Jan. 24, 1927, in Wilton, Ark., to Clint and Ora May (Shipman) Harper. He worked for T.A. Kilgore Co. in League City, Texas, before retiring in 1982. He was an active member of Splitlog Baptist Church in Goodman, Mo.
He and Noreen Neff were married Aug. 17, 1990, and she survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Danny Harper of Riverton, Kan., and Ron Harper and his wife, Debbie, of Willis, Texas, and Wayne Harper and wife, Bubbles, of Las Cruces, N.M.; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mercedes Bower.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at Splitlog Baptist Church. The Rev. Chadd Pendergraft officiated. Burial followed in the Banner Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joe Phelps, James Davidson, Gene Collins, Jarod Lewis, B.J. Jordan, Kenneth Anderson and Larry Dowell. Honorary pallbearers were James Martin, Fred Hall and Vernie Cook.
Visitation was held Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho, Mo., where the family received friends.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Harper may be made to Splitlog Baptist Church Building Fund, in care of Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.
Arrangements were under the direction of Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.
Claude Hurlbert
May 22, 1933 - May 11, 2003
Claude Hurlbert, 69, of Pineville, Mo., died Sunday, May 11, 2003, at 7:05 p.m. at his home after an illness.
Claude Hurlbert was born May 22, 1933, in Ontario, Canada, to the late John and Edna (Goodberry) Hurlbert. He had lived in Pineville for three years, coming from Carson, California. He loved golfing and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Hurlbert of the home; four daughters, Vicky Rock, Cynthia Hurlbert and Wendy Guerrero, all of Pineville, Mo., and Nancy Hurlbert of Anderson, Mo.; three brothers, Ray Hurlbert, Glenn Hurlbert and Ronnie Hurlbert, all of Ontario, Canada; two sisters, Fay Snider and Joyce Dupuis, both of Ontario, Canada; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Cremation was handled by the Bella Vista Crematory in Bella Vista, Ark. A private memorial service was to be held at their home at a later date.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Pineville, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. John’s Hospice in care of the funeral home.
