Glendine Hix
Glendine Hix, 78, Bolivar, died Tuesday, June 8, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a two-year illness. She was born May 3, 1921, in Arcola to Cordis and Claudia Glenn Fox. She was united in marriage to Murl Kenneth Hix on April 24, 1964. She was a homemaker and of the Missionary Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, of the home; a son, Gerald Lane Davis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bondena and Edward Choate and Dianne and Donald Prince, all of Bolivar; a sister and brother-in-law, Dencel and Jackson Davis of Fair Play; and an aunt, Margaret Glenn of Dadeville; as well as three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, June 10, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Dennis Spear officiating. Burial followed in Dadeville Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Glenn, Ronnie Glenn, David Glenn, Daniel Glenn, Steve Glenn and John Park.
Jesse L. Hodges
Jesse Louis Hodges, 80, Bolivar, died Monday, June 28, 1999, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He was born Aug. 16, 1918, at Crossroads in Douglas County to Douglas and Cora Larkins Hodges. During World War II, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served until he was honorably discharged in 1946. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for many years, being employed by TWA and the government. He lived in Kansas City for several years before moving to Weaubleau in the 1970s. In 1980 he moved to Bolivar. He was a member of the Galmey VFW Post. Preceding him in death was his wife Margaret in 1978; his parents; a brother, Charles Hodges; and four sisters, Viola Metcalf, Flossie Jeffries, Hazel Greer and Nora McIntosh. Survivors include three children, Richard Hodges of Liberty, Sandra Owens and Patricia Carothers, both of Kansas City; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, July 1, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Charley Johnson officiating. Pallbearers were Mark Hodges, Steven Hodges, Jack Carothers, Sean Carothers, Bob Dougherty and Bill Dougherty. Military rites were conducted by the Amvets Post No. 14 Honor Guard. Interment was in Flemington Cemetery.
Lois A. Hoppers
Lois A. Hoppers, 86, Dallas, Texas, died Thursday, June 10, 1999. She was born March 31, 1913, in Bolivar. She graduated from Bolivar HIgh School and attended Southwest Baptist College. She graduated from Southwest Missouri State Teachers College in Springfield in 1937. In 1937, she and Dick, her husband of 56 years, were married and moved to St. Louis, then to Oklahoma City, Okla., and in 1954 to Dallas, Texas. She taught fourth grade at Bayles Elementary in Dallas for 15 years, retiring from teaching in 1977. She had been active in the Baptist church, teaching children, working with the Women's Missionary Union and playing the piano. She was active in and was the previous president of the Hardy Listeners Book Review Club and her Floriculture Club. At the time of her death, she ws a member of Peace Class, Wilshire Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) C. Hoppers, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Hutcheson of Bolivar. She is survived by a sister, Eva Peterson; a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Billie Hutcheson of Bolivar; and a sister, Anne Burkeholder of Lubbock, Texas. She is also survived by two sons, Richard G. Hoppers and his wife, Suzanne, of Dallas, Texas, and Albert (Al) L. Hoppers and his wife, Jane, of Madill, Okla.; and three grandchildren, Marc Hoppers and wife, Pam, and Kevin Hoppers of Dallas, Texas, and Janlee and Jed Hoppers of Madill, Okla. Services were Monday, June 14, at Restland Wildwood Chapel, Dallas, Texas, with Dr. George Mason and Associate Pastor J. Preston Bright officiating. Interment was at Restland Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Marc Hoppers, Kevin Hoppers, Jed Hoppers, Tom Thompson, Brian Thompson, Bob Hoppers, Ronald Hoppers, Jim Burkeholder and Lindy Morehouse. Memorial contributions may be made to Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas TX 75214.
Alice Jane Kahler
Alice Jane Kahler, 90, Bolivar, died Monday, June 7, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital of complications following a stroke. She was born Aug. 3, 1908, in Winside, Neb., and she was of the Lutheran faith. Alice worked as a seamstress and store clerk for several years in Independence. In 1991 she and her husband moved to Bolivar, where she resided until the time of her death. She loved to travel and work in her garden. She planted over 1500 iris and over 450 perennials in her garden in Independence. She also loved to square dance and would make matching outfits for herself and her husband. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hannah Hall; three brothers, Glen, Kennard and Leonard; her husband, Raymond; and a son, Gene Kahler. Survivors include two sons, Edward Kahler and his wife, Nita, Climax Springs, and Dr. Monte Kahler and his wife, Marketa, Bolivar; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Mayme Herbolsheimer, Monrovia, Calif., and several nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 14, at Mount Moriah Cemetery Chapel, Kansas City, under the direction of Carson Funeral Home.
James R. Kershner
James Ryan Kershner, 25, Dardanelle, Ark., died Wednesday, June 23, 1999. He was born Nov. 21, 1973, in Riverside, Calif. He was a welder. Survivors include his wife, Leisa Noblett Kershner; two daughters, Rachel and Jessica, all of the home; his parents, Michael and Pattie Trainor Kershner, and a brother, Christian Kershner, all of Dardanelle, Ark.; and paternal grandparents William and Roseli Kershner of Bolivar. Services were Saturday, June 26, in Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, Ark. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, Ark. Pallbearers were George Davis, Chris Grace, Ernest Thaxton, Darren Thaxton, Michael Davis, Bobby Kershner, Glen Lackey and Ronnie Thompson.
George Herman Kirksey
George Herman Kirksey, 64, Bolivar, died Friday, June 4, 1999, in his home after an extended illness. Herman was born near Aldrich on Dec. 7, 1934, to Jess and Delphia Waggoner Kirksey. He was saved during a revival meeting at Mitchell Campground in his youth. He was a member of Bismont Missionary Baptist Church. On Nov. 24, 1962, he was united in marriage to Sharon Carol Dryer. To this union two sons were born, Jesse David and Johnny Herman. He was a dairyman and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jesse David Kirksey and Johnny Herman and Lynne Marie Kirksey, all of Bolivar; four grandchildren, Patrick Kirksey, Brittany Kirksey, Garrett Kirksey and Justin Kirksey, all of Bolivar; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Anna Kirksey of Pleasant Hope and Wayne and Joan Kirksey of Aldrich; and three sisters-in-law, Elva Kirksey of Aldrich, Deloris Kirksey of Springfield and Bonnie Kirksey of Bolivar. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on Jan. 30, 1990; and four brothers, Gordon, Richard, Howard and Dean Kirksey. Services were Tuesday, June 8, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Mike Bruce and Bro. Garland Pool officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with military honors by AmVets Post No. 134. Music was provided by Ron George Jr. accompanied by Barbara George. Pallbearers were Marvin Lenz, Cecil Wollard, Kevin Kirksey, Alva Rains, Randy Woodmansee and Jack Barham. God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed loving eyes and whispered, "Peace be thine." We are all going to miss you and we will meet again in the sweet bye and bye. (19c)
Jackie D. Latiker
Jackie Darrell Latiker, 50, Bolivar, died Thursday, June 3, 1999, in his home. He was born April 8, 1949, in Springfield, the son of Fred and Velma Henry Latiker. He was a retired carpenter who had been disabled for the past 15 years. Though he had been away working from time to time, he had lived most of his life in Bolivar, including the past 15 years. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Velma Culbertson of Bolivar; his former wife, Jeannie Latiker of Bolivar; two daughters, Amy Latiker of Bolivar and Gina L. Nichols of the state of Michigan; three sons, Michael M. Latiker, Nicholas D. Latiker and J.D. Latiker, all of Bolivar; a sister, Darlene Truitt, and a brother, Lee Latiker. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Christopher Kyle Presley, Nathan Nichols, Tyler Nichols and Tristan Latiker. Services were Monday, June 7, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Martin Micke officiating.
Steven C. Long
Steven C. "Dutch" Long, 32, Pleasant Hope, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999, in his home. He was a drywaller and is survived by his father, George A. Long, Nixa; his mother, Frances Long, and a sister, Renae Griffen, both of Springfield; two nephews, two nieces, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; his maternal grandparents, Steve and Elsie Bilderback, Springfield; and his paternal grandparents, W.C. Long, Bolivar, and Evelyn Crawford, Greenfield. Graveside services were Monday, July 5, in Pleasant Hope Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield.
James W. Lynch
James Warren Lynch, 64, Elkland, died Wednesday, June 23, 1999, in his home following a long illness. The son of Cornelius Sylvester and Dorothy Gann Lynch, he was born April 17, 1935, in Conway. He attended Ed V. Williams Elementary, Reed Junior High and Central High School in Springfield. He belonged to the U.S. Navy Reserves. On Dec. 28, 1957, he was united in marriage to Sharon Lee Moyle, and one daughter was born to this union. He started working as a young man at Nehi Beverage while still in high school. Later he worked for Meek Lumber Company, C & C Floor Covering, had his own business as a carpenter and later owned and operated Bolivar Express before retiring and working on his farm at Elkland. He was saved at an early age and joined Dale St. Baptist Church in Springfield. He later moved his membership to Union Mound Southern Baptist Church, Elkland. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; his daughter, Sheryl Lynn DeFreece, Elkland; four grandsons, Jerry, Jake, J.W. and Justin DeFreece; two sisters, Mary Alice Foulk of Springfield and Margaret Ellen Barber of Elkland; and many other relatives and friends. Services were Saturday, June 26, at Montgomery-Viets Chapel, Buffalo, with the Rev. O. Paul Ray officiating. Music consisted of recorded selections "This World is Not My Home" and "How Great Thou Art." Interment was in Union Mound Cemetery, Elkland. Escorts were Don Gann, John Gann, Junior Larimer, Ralph Larimer, Orville Lile and Glen Potter. Honorary escorts were Red Austin, Elston Marshall, Larry Predmore, John Pettitt, Ron Wyatt and Thelbert Gott. Memorial contributions may be made to Community "Hospice of America in care of the funeral home.
Evelyn M. McConnell
Evelyn M. McConnell, 75, Willard, formerly of Morrisville, died Saturday, June 12, 1999, in her home. Services will be at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, with burial following in Rose Hill Cemetery, Willard.
Hazel V. Newberry
Hazel Vivian Newberry, 91, Humansville, died Thursday, June 17, 1999, in Big Spring Care Center, Humansville. The daughter of James and Mae Belle Albin Rash, she was born Dec. 24, 1907, in Richland County, Ill. She married Frank Robert Newberry on Sept. 29, 1934, at Edwardsville, Ill. They were the parents of twin sons, James Robert and Jerald Richard. Frank preceded her in death in 1979. She lived for many years in Alton, Ill., and later in Olney, Ill., She was a homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney, Ill. Survivors include her sons, James Robert Newberry, Humansville, and Jerald Richard Newberry, Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren, Jay Ryan Nexberry of Las Vegas, Nev., Cheryl Suzanne Ross of Weaubleau, Thomas Allen Newberry of Humansville and Janelle Andrea Hollingsworth of San Diego, Calif.; four great-grandchildren, Thomas, Victoria, Hannah and Cameron; and two sisters, Mabel B. Ridgely and E. Myrtle Koertge, both of Olney, Ill. Services were Tuesday, June 22, in Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Ill., with the Rev. K. Bruce Rushing officiating. Interment was in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Ill. Local arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Olney, Ill.
