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Richard (Bob) Dilday
Oct. 30, 1960-May 5, 2008
Bob Dilday, 47, of Heber Springs, Ark., formerly of Anderson, Mo., departed this life due to complications of pneumonia at White County Memorial Hospital in Searcy, Ark.
Bob was born on Oct. 30, 1960, in Auburn, Missouri and graduated from McDonald County High School. He was a brick and stone mason by trade. While residing in Heber Springs, he spent time reflecting on his life and received healing and restoration from God. In his walk with God, he had overcome many obstacles. He is preceded in death by his father, Phil Dilday, and his grandparents, Dolph and Velma Dilday.
Surviving family include: two sons, Shane Dilday and wife, Andrea, of Centerton, Ark., and Chad Dilday and wife, Christina, of Bella Vista, Ark.; two granddaughters, Payeton and Avery Dilday; two brothers, Jack Dilday and wife, Renee, of Anderson, Mo., and Shawn Dilday of Neosho, Mo.; three step-brothers, Rick Booyer of Powell, Mo., Tim Booyer of Neosho, Mo., and Lee Booyer of Neosho, Mo.; an uncle, Max Dilday of Gentry, Ark.; and his mother, Merna Harvey of Missouri. In 1949, he married Barbara Jeane Kaiser and they had four daughters, Diann, Donna, Dori and Darla. Ernie later married Shirley Dean Hurst in 1967; their children are Carla and David.
Ernie loved his friends and home on Grand Lake in Grove, Okla., very much. He was an intelligent and talented man and thus had owned or operated various types of businesses during his lifetime. After retiring from operating Denture & Dental Services in Grove, Okla., Ernie operated Bn’T Loan Company, also in Grove. In his spare time he assisted his friend, Bill Meyers, with the construction operations of The Village of St. Andrews.
The one accomplishment during his lifetime he loved the most was flying twin-engine airplanes for business and pleasure. Ernie was a 32nd degree Mason for 56 years and with the Bedouin Shriners. His other passion was fishing, especially on Grand Lake. He was also an avid hunter in past years.
Ernie was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Bennett; his parents; and his two brothers, Gene and Max Bennett. He is survived by his children, Diann Lafferty-Kamas, Donna Carroll, Dori Fowler, Darla McVay, David Bennett and Carla Boyd; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Good Shepherd Hospice in Oklahoma City, Okla., 73108; Good Shepherd Hospice, 2084 S. Main St., Grove, Okla., 74344 or Bedouin Shriners, P. O. Box 1667, Muskogee, OK 74402-1667, https://www.bedouinshrine.com.
A visitation was held at Smith and Kernke, 14624 North May Ave. on Monday, May 12, 2008, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Smith-Kernke Funeral Home, 14624 N. May Avenue, Washington and Virginia of California, Margaret of Missouri; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Services were held in Williams Lake, B.C., at the Evangelical Church with Pastor Brad Miller officiating at 1 p.m. on May 21, 2008.

Gene Elijah Mitchell
Jan. 1, 1938-May 9, 2008
Gene Elijah Mitchell, 70, of Joplin, Mo., passed away Friday, May 9, 2008, at his home surrounded by family and friends after an illness.
Gene was born on Jan. 1, 1938, to the late Everett and Beth (Gravy) Mitchell in Fairview, Mo. Gene had lived most of his life in the McDonald County area. He married Mabel Elsie Sauzo on Jan. 22, 1959 and to this union seven children were born. Gene was a farmer and also worked as a custodian at the Noel Elementary School until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar.
He was preceded in death by his wife in August of 1978 and a grandson, Steven Cloyd Kappel on April 22, 1992.
Gene is survived by his seven children, Eddie Mitchell and wife, Petie, of Goodman, Mo., Virgil Mitchell of Joplin, Mo., Leroy Mitchell of Little Kansas, Okla., Rickey Mitchell of Neosho, Mo., Nancy Kappel and husband, John, of Jay, Okla., David Mitchell and wife, Renee, of Baxter Springs, Kan., and Ronnie Mitchell and wife, Rhonda, of Parsons, Kan.; four brothers, Amos Mitchell, Ray Mitchell and Gary Mitchell, all of Lanagan, Mo., and Ed Mitchell of Afton, Okla.; four sisters, Lohoma Yaws of Joplin, Mo., Lu Davis of Noel, Mo., Linda Dueker of Lanagan, Mo., and Betty Hutchinson of Anderson, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Gene Elijah Mitchell were 2 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008, at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo., with the Rev. Tommy Farmer officiating. Those honoring Gene’s life by serving as pallbearers were Amos Mitchell, Ray Mitchell, Ed Mitchell, Gary Mitchell, David Potter and Wilber Yaws. Honorary Pallbearers were his sons. The family received friends on Monday at 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

Genevieve Lorene Hopper
May 29, 1918-May 13, 2008
Genevieve Lorene Hopper of Pineville, Mo., passed away on May 13, 2008. She was born on May 29, 1918, in Ames, Okla.
She is survived by her only child, LaVina Ruth and her husband, Jerry McNelly, also of Pineville; four grandchildren, Brenda McNelly of Pineville, Carolyn and her husband, Terry York, of Flower Mound, Carter York, Ryan and Adam West; one sister, Leona Anderson; two brothers, Bill and Jack Coulter; numerous nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.
Genevieve was a member of the Women’s American Legion Auxiliary and their quilting group. Through the years she received many ribbons at the McDonald County Fairs for her prized handmade quilts. Apart from a few years spent in the western United States when first married, she has made her home in the Oklahoma; two sons, Johnny Gawthrop-Ditmore, Neosho, Mo., and Aaron Ditmore, Pineville, Mo.; two sisters, Sharon and James Martin, Goodman, Mo., and Debbie Lofland, Wyandotte, Okla.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 20, at Clark Chapel of Memories, Neosho. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday afternoon at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
Friends called at the funeral home Monday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6 until 7 p.m.
On-line condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements were under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Mo.

Willard Francis Stiles
Oct. 31, 1924-May 11, 2008
Dr. Willard Francis “Doc” Stiles, DO, 83, of Noel, Mo., departed this life on Sunday evening, May 11, 2008, at his home.
Doc entered this life on Oct. 31, 1924, in Sulphur Springs, Ark., son of the late Luke Hertwick and Rowena Elizabeth (Mills) Stiles. He attended school in Noel, Mo., and at the age of 17 he joined the United States Navy during WWII. After his honorably discharge he studied pre-med at John Brown University and was a graduate of the Kansas City School of Osteopathy and Surgery. On April 23, 1945, in Noel, Mo., he was united in marriage to Jennie Dorene Lewis and to this union two sons were born. Doc was a dedicated and loving husband and father. He spent his life trying to better both his family and the lives of patients that he saw every day. Doc served McDonald County for over 45 years. He was a devoted physician and practiced with the “old time” philosophy. Doc performed many shade tree surgeries and delivered numerous babies at home. He was truly the last of the old time, country doctors. When he was in his 50s he enlisted in the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon. Doc enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing. He loved spending time with his family and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
An Extraordinary Man:
His good deeds immeasurable. His tireless answer to the call, be it from his country or his community exemplify his vast love of human kind. His keen intellect, and great sense of humor comforted his patients and endeared him to his friends. There is no number to be given to the lives he changed for the better or the people who loved and respected him for it. He had a gift for knowing the right thing to say. Clear and Confident in his direction he left no doubt, the best man was in charge. A testimony to the General Practitioner who doctored body as well as spirit, who’s uncanny diagnostic skills and surgical mastery have become the stories of local legend. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Friend, and Neighbor. He will be greatly missed and long remembered.
Daughter-in-law, Nona H. Stiles.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 61 years, Dorene Stiles on Aug. 22, 2006; and two sisters.
Doc is survived by two sons, Bob Stiles and wife, Nona, of Bella Vista, Ark., and Bill Stiles of Noel, Mo.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services with full military honors for Dr. Willard Francis “Doc” Stiles were 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Noel Cemetery with John Mike Brown officiating. The family received friends on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home Chapel in Noel, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo.

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