Rose Washburn
Rose Skalicky Washburn, 86, Springfield, died at 5:27 a.m. Monday, March 1, 1999, in Cox Medical Center North. She was born March 8, 1912, in Bolivar to Joachym and Anna Sindelar Skalicky. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Charles LeHar; her second husband, Art Washburn; five sisters, Anna, Helen, Magdeline and Clara Skalicky and Adela Piercy; two brothers, Jimmie and Frank Skalicky; and a niece, Marianne Skalicky. She is survived by two brothers, Albert Skalicky and his wife, Mary, of Bolivar and Joseph Skalicky of Spokane, Wash.; four nephews, Francis Skalicky of Springfield, Albert Skalicky of Bolivar, Jimmie Skalicky of La Verne, Calif., and Johnny Skalicky of Los Angeles, Calif.; two nieces, Alta Cohen Hunt, St. Charles, and Carol Kearny, Arcadia, Calif.; and a sister-in-law, Martha Skalicky, San Gabriel, Calif. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 4, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial following in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield.
Kathleen Witt
Kathleen Sue Witt, 56, Stockton, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, March 8, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Sept. 18, 1942, in Cedar County, the daughter of Charlie and Eva Hamby McQuirk. A 1960 graduate of Stockton High School, she was married to David Gene Witt March 27, 1970. She was a licensed practical nurse. She worked at Citizens Memorial Hospital and more recently for CMH Home Health Care and CMH Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kenneth McQuirk. Survivors include her husband, David, of the home, and a son, James, of Springfield. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 11, in Murray Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Turner officiating, Interment will be in Lindley Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to CMH Hospice, 1500 N. Oakland, Bolivar MO 65613.
Fred L. Wright
Fred Leroy "Bill" Wright, 84, Pittsburg, died Saturday, March 27, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was born in Oklahoma on May 23, 1914. On Oct. 25, 1931, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Crisler, who preceded him in death Dec. 28, 1998. He had lived in Pittsburg for 27 years, and before his retirement had owned his own wholesale food brokerage business. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Forrest L. and ??????? Wright of Sun City, Ariz., and two grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, March 29, at Crestview Memorial Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Shirley H. Zukovich
Shirley Harper Zukovich, 63, Gladstone, died Saturday, March 20, 1999, at Truman Medical Center, Kansas City. A longtime Kansas City area resident, she was born near Quincy. She worked for AT&T; in Lee's Summit for 31 years, retiring in 1989. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Carol Zukovich, Gladstone; her mother, Anna Harper Warren, Kansas City; and four sisters, Peggy Baldwin of Lee's Summit, Patsy Tumlinson of Galena, Kan., and Beverly Stillson and Betty Marks, both of Kansas City. Services will be at noon today (Wednesday) at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in the Harper Cemetery near Quincy. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harper Cemetery Association in care of the funeral home.
Tawnya Ann Brawley
Tawnya Ann Brawley, 25, of Des Moines, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, from injuries sustained in an industrial accident at Diamond Crystal Specialty Food Co. where she was employed. The daughter of William R. and Nancy Towne Brawley, she was born April 9, 1974, in Amarillo, Texas. She lived in Bolivar before moving to Des Moines eight months ago. Survivors include her three children, Jimmy Soundara, Audrey Soundara and Thu Nguyen, all of the home; her mother and stepfather, Nancy and Claude Jarnagin of Bolivar; her father and stepmother, William and Cheryl Brawley of Amarillo, Texas; two sisters, Roxanne Jarnagin of Bolivar and Tennile Selman of Arkansas City, Kan.; two brothers, Royce Brawley of Anamosa, Iowa, and Claude Jarnagin of Bolivar; her paternal grandparents, Ethel and Hubert Brawley of Amarillo, Texas; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were Monday, April 19, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Mark Summers officiating. Pallbearers were Claude Jarnagin, Rick Gooding, Tom Howard, Charlie Thompson, David Jarnagin and Don Gooding, Jr. Interment was in Crestview Memorial Gardens east of Bolivar.
Jack Brollier
Jack Brollier, 63, Bolivar, died in Springfield Monday, April 5, 1999, following a heart attack. He was born Nov. 12, 1935, in Pleasant Hope, the son of Melvin Lyle and Mavis Helen Thompson Brollier. He was a self-employed business man and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Kansas City Indian Club. He had also been a bus driver for many years. On April 24, 1953, he was united in marriage to Patricia Maisch, and to this union three children were born. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, of the home; two sons, Jackie L. Brollier Jr., Springfield, and James L. Brollier and his wife, Dodie, Bolivar; a daughter, Jay Lene Brollier, Kansas City; a brother and sister-in-law, Bobbie Joe and Renote Brollier, Bolivar; three sisters, Beckie Oberhelman of Lee's Summit, Vickie Lynn Daniel of Sugar Creek and Lois Denise Catts of Grandview; his stepfather, Roy Nett, Sugar Creek; an uncle, Virgil Thompson of Van; and four grandchildren, Jackie Lee Brollier III, state of Texas, Joshua Lee Brollier and Jennifer Lynn Brollier, both of Bolivar, and Jamie Lee Brollier of Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, James Lyle Brollier Jr. Rosary service was Thursday evening, April 8. Liturgy of Christian Burial was Friday, April 9, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bill Krudwig presiding. Music was provided by Erin Simmons, accompanied by Moriece Skarvan. Altar server was Adam Quennos. Lector was Frances Haralson. Burial followed in New Bethel Cemetery, Half Way. Pallbearers were Darrell Riley, David Havens, Larry Hull, Gary Keeling, Russ Martin, Bill Casset and Don Cumming. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Mary Ellen Brown
Mary Ellen Brown, 90, Collierville, Tenn., formerly of Polk, died Monday, April 19, 1999, in the Collierville Rehab and Care Center following a lingering illness. She was born July 3, 1908, in Polk to William and Effei Pope Payne. She was united in marriage Oct. 6, 1924, to Willie Brown, and he preceded her in death in 1937. She was a homemaker and a member of True Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Robert D. Brown, Atlanta, Ga., and a daughter, Erlene DeForest, Germantown, Tenn.; a sister, Wilma Inglis of Polk; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Russell Payne and Noel Payne; and four sisters, Zelah Payne, Beulah Payne, Alene Bridges and Lorene Gorden. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Keith Frieze officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery.
Ricky W. Campbell
Ricky Wayne Campbell, 35, Bolivar, died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a fire at his home. The son of Vancel and Mae Yokley Campbell, he was born May 4, 1963, at Humansville. He was united in marriage to Denna Kay Garzee on Feb. 25, 1999. Ricky was a very loving husband and wonderful devoted daddy. He adored his children. Rick was a very hard worker. He was a laid-back country boy and enjoyed the simpler things in life. It didn't take a lot to make him happy. He made an impression on people as a caring person. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who survive. Survivors include his wife, Denna, of the home; his parents, Vancel and May Campbell, Half Way; three children, Thomas of Springfield and Ricky and Kayla, both of Bolivar; two stepchildren, Heather and Heath Francka, both of Bolivar; two brothers, Rex Campbell of Half Way and Robby Campbell and his wife, Andrea, of Bolivar; three sisters, Mary Garzee and her husband, Terry, of Half Way, Patty Price and Casey Mashburn of Bolivar and Penny Wilson and her husband, Clint, of Dunnegan; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, April 6, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Virgil Kearney officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Long, Gary Long, Scott Mincks, Terry Garzee, Leon Simpson, Donnie Johnson,Virgil Black, Joe Skzarek and Casey Mashburn. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home.
David Lewis Clark
David Lewis Clark, 79, Humansville, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at Big Spring Care Center in Humansville. He was born Feb. 26, 1920, in St. Joseph. On Aug. 8, 1991, he was married to Wilma Burlingame Willis. Following their marriage they lived in Humansville before moving to Clinton for a short time, returning to Humansville in September 1997. He was a carpenter and a retired employee of Clearfield Cheese Co. in Clinton. He was a member of Humansville First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Wilma, of the home; a sister, Helen Fletcher of St. Joseph; and a half-sister, Lyda Barnes of Lowry City. Graveside services were Friday, April 9, in Dunnegan Cemetery with the Rev. John Spencer officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.
Lowell B. Davis
Lowell B. Davis, 78, Stockton, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 10, 1999, following an extended illness. The son of William Coy and Nora Gertrude Davis, he was born May 7, 1920, in Cedar County. On Jan. 17, 1946, Lowell was united in marriage with Trevie Dryer. To this union were born five children: John, James, Esther, Ruth and Lois. Lowell lived his life in Cedar County where he spent his life as a farmer. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a loving husband and father. He was saved Oct. 19, 1952. He was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Lowell loved the Lord and was devoted to serving him. Hes greatest desire was for his entire family to hear the gospel and be saved as well as all other people. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Loren. Survivors include his wife, Trevie, of the home; a brother, Jackson Davis, and his wife, Denzil, of Fair Play; his children and their families, John Davis and his wife, Phillis, and their two children, son Brad and his wife, Lori, and daughter Amanda, all of Springfield; James Davis and his wife, Kathy, and their daughters, Sarah and Audrey, of Willard; Esther and her husband, Maxx Hatz, and their son, Quinn, of Boulder, Colo.; Ruth and her husband, Gary Selby, and their daughters, Tiffany and Tara, of Kimberling City; and Lois and her husband, John Thomas, of Springfield; a sister-in-law, Sina Davis of Bolivar; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Lowell will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services were Tuesday, April 13, in Butler Chapel with Bro. Mike Bruce and Bro. Garland Pool officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich. Music was provided by Robbie Pool, Verna Winfiel, Amy Dryer and Ramona Dryer, vocalists, and Lucinda Crouch, pianist, and included "I Will Not Be a Stranger," "Victory in Jesus," "Blessed be the Name of the Lord" and "Precious Memories." A congregational hymn, "Amazing Grace," was also sung. Casketbearers were Tim Cooper, Rick, Larson, Bill Dryer, Danny Dryer, Jerry Winfiel and Brad Davis. Honorary casketbearers were Frank Wallen, Bill Ethridge, Larry Marlin, Don DeShazo and Oral Yancey. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Memorial Hospice.
