Thomas Benton McMasters
Thomas Benton McMasters, 83, Greenfield, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 20, 1916, in Dade County, the son of James Harvy and Mary Elizabeth Montgomery McMasters. He was married to Alleen Carmack on July 26, 1934, in Greely, Colo., and to this union, two daughters were born. Alleen preceded him in death Oct. 7, 1965. He married Irene Sawyer Sept. 15, 1967, in Polk County. He was also preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Wallace, Charlie, Elvin, Elwood, James Harvy Jr. and Joe Wesley; and a sister, Lorene McMasters. He was a member of Greenfield Main Street Baptist Church and was in his second term as mayor of Greenfield. He was a Past Worthy Patron of Greenfield Eastern Star, a member of Greenfield Washington Lodge A.M. & F.M., a member of OCAC and a member of the Greenfield Chamber of Commerce. He had been a city councilman for 12 years. He was a retired Missouri State Highway Department employee. Survivors include his wife, Irene, of the home; two daughters, Helen Myers of Springfield and Kay Decker of Arcola; three stepdaughters, Donna Montgomery of Raymore, Jo Ann Mitchell of Bolivar and Judy Broz of Fort Wayne, Ind.; four brothers, Lee McMasters, state of California, Horace and Clyde McMasters, both of Dadeville, and Farrell McMasters, El Dorado Springs; four sisters, Reba Carmack and Phillis Bishop, both of Lockwood, Bessie Wheeler, Ponca City, Okla., and Geneva Stanley, Hillsburg, Calif.; 21 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Greenfield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harold McMasters and Dr. Todd Decker officiating. Burial followed in Greenfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Harvey Lane Moore
Harvey Lane Moore, 83, Polk, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 17, 1915, in Polk County to Harvey and Martha Huckabee Patterson. In 1934, she was united in marriage to Walter Moore, and to this union, two sons were born. She was a homemaker and a member of Goodson Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Walter, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Freddie Moore and Lavern and Mary Moore of Polk; 10 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Services were Sunday, Sept. 26, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Mike McCurry and Bro. Jerry Crain officiating. Music was provided by the Goodson Missionary Baptist Church choir and included "Sweet By and By," "Never Grow Old" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Pallbearers were Mike Greer, Gary Greer, John Greer, Jim Greer, Doyle Farmer and Delbert Simpson. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Bays, Lendel Mashburn, Milford Hammerbacher, Wayne Hammerbacher, D.W. Hamlet, Deral Joe Vincent, Floyd Farmer and Gerald Whistance.
James Lee Mullings
James Lee Mullings, 79, Fair Grove, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Jan. 13, 1920, in Polk County to Stella Mae and Gaines Mullings, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him was a sister-in-law, Geneva Mullings. On June 7, 1941, he was united in marriage to Ruth Molinda Taylor, and to this union were born four children. He was a lifetime farmer in Polk and northern Greene counties. After retiring from 26 years of service with Burlington Northern Frisco railroad, he returned to farming. Survivors include his four children and their spouses, James Douglas and Edie Mullings, Shirley and Bruce Allison and Beverly Wilson, all of Fair Grove, and Charlotte and Larry Highfill, Willard; his grandchildren, Angela Mullings, Charese and Terry Cozad, Larry Lee and Annette Highfill, Bradley and Brenda Mullings, Michael and Shawna Highfill, Shannon and Anita LYnn, Anita Mullings, Rodney and Betsy Mullings and Christopher Allison; seven great-grandchildren, Nichole, Trisha, Alycia, Jessica and Dylan Highfill, MIranda Mullings and Skyler Cozad. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Ernest and Judy Mullings, Mylene and Norman Sutherland and Deward Mullings, all of Fair Grove, and Wilda and Bud Jones, Springfield; two sisters-in-law, Geneva Potter and her husband, Glen, and Jean Taylor. Services were Friday, Sept. 10, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hope High School Scholarship Fund, Polk County Bank, Bolivar.
William E. Penrose
William Edwin Penrose, 69, Humansville, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, at his home. The son of Ellen Mack and Clare V. "Ike" Penrose, he was born July 31, 1930, at Chicago, Ill. He grew up in Stratford, Texas, and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954 during the Korean War. He was employed by Santa Fe Railroad, and he worked for many years in the movie studios in California as a transportation coordinator. On Dec. 8, 1951, he married Wanda Leopard. They were the parents of two children, Larry and Beverly Ann. He was a retired member of Teamsters Local No. 399 in North Hollywood, Calif., and a life member of VFW Post No. 8541 in San Antonio, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, of the home; two children, Larry D. Penrose, Vacaville, Calif., and Beverly Ann Steffens, Humansville; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Graveside services were Friday, Sept. 24, in Humansville Cemetery with the Rev. Martin Micke officiating. Military rites were conducted by Amvets Post No. 114 honor guard. Services were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.
Christenia M. Proctor
Christenia Melvilla Proctor, 86, Dunnegan, died Monday morning, Sept. 20, 1999, at her home. The daughter of Louis and Mable Kidney Humbracht, she was born May 19, 1913, at Camp Crook, S.D. On April 12, 1933, she was married to Charlie E. Proctor at Belle Fouche, S.D. He preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1990. Following his death, she moved from the farm west of Humansville to Dunnegan. Survivors include six children, Jim Proctor, Edgar Proctor and Judy Wilson, all of Dunnegan, Betty Clifford of Kansas City, Elsie Ashlock of Kearney and Edna Winder of Stockton; a sister, Clara Mae Bagley of Spearfish, S.D.; 19 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Services will be at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. James Thomas officiating. Pallbearers will be Troy Winder, Leon Clifford, Charlie Proctor, Virgil Ashlock, Gary Lee Wilson and Brian Proctor. Honorary pallbearers will be Denzil Clifford, Lester Ashlock, Ralph Ashlock and Jamie Proctor. Interment will be in Alder Cemetery west of Humansville.
Aileen Redman
Aileen Frances O'Halloran Redman, 78, Bolivar, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, in her home following an extended illness. She was born Jan. 6, 1921, in Chicago, Ill., to John and Mary Noonan O'Halloran. She graduated from St. Anne's Hospital School fo Nursing in 1945. She was united in marriage to Robert Lee Redman on Sept. 5, 1947, in Bolivar. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and Hugh Hanlon of Fairibault, Minn., and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, in 1973; a nephew, John Hanlon; two brothers, John O'Halloran and Victor O'Halloran; and a sister, Mary Skinder. The Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Sept. 27, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick Wissman presiding. Soloist was Max Bauer. Organist was Moriece Skarvan. Pallbearers were Dennis Skinder, James Hanlon, Earl Redman, Floyd Carpenter, Gary Greer and David Schroeder. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Garland Dale Roberts
Garland Dale Roberts, 59, Bolivar, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born March 22, 1940, in Polk to Claude and Golden Inglis Roberts. He was a lifelong Bolivar resident and a graduate of Bolivar High School, and he owned the Roberts Brothers Livestock Company in Bolivar with his brother, Donald, since 1959. He was a Pro-Lix liquid feed dealer for many years and remained active in farming, ranching and the auction business as his health allowed. Garland served in the U.S. Army Reserves at Fort Leonard Wood. He was saved in October 1953 and was baptized into the fellowship of the Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church near Polk. Throughout his life, Garland was outgoing and left many lasting impressions on those he came in contact with. He leaves behind many memories and loved ones, including his two sons and their wives, Todd and Lori Roberts of Forsyth and Rodney and Angela Roberts of Marshfield; his loving companion, Brenda Tilley of Bolivar; one stepdaughter, Terry West of Springfield, and three stepsons, Brent West of Springfield and Randy and Brian West of Fair Play; his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Dolores Roberts, Bolivar; two grandchildren, Cody Roberts of Springfield and Elizabeth Roberts of Marshfield; his nieces and nephews and their spouses, Dwight and Carol Roberts, Debbi and Charles McGinnis, Donita and John Pirkle and Denise and David Stutenkemper, all of Bolivar; and 12 great-nieces and great-nephews, who will miss him dearly, as well as a host of cousins and friends. Services were Friday, Sept. 25, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Manning P. Miller and the Rev. Pete Davidson officiating. Musical selections were by Melinda Batten. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery at Polk. Casketbearers were Martin Porter, John R. Smith, Denzil Roberts, Doug Wooderson, Max Roweton and J.C. Meador. Honorary casketbearers were Donald Jump, Jim Raney, Carroll McCracken, Wayne Wilson, Jesse Pursley and Glen Roberts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Garland Roberts Memorial Fund for the advancement of the Bolivar chapter of Future Farmers of America, in care of Butler Funeral Home, P.O. Box 11, Bolivar MO 65613.
Henry A. Robertson
Henry Adolph Robertson, 81, Bolivar, died Friday, Sept. 3 1999. He was born Aug. 18, 1918, in Bolivar, the son of Fred and Fannie Robertson. In 1938 he was united in marriage to Opal McGee, and to this union three children, Wayne, Barbara and Carol, were born. He is survived by his son, Wayne Robertson, and his wife, Virginia, of Mexico; two daughters, Barbara Gail Hummel of Rio Rancho, N.M., and Carol Ann Roley and her husband, Bill, of Columbia; a special friend, Phyllis Long, and her children, Rick and Danny Long and Mary Beth LaMastus, all of Monet; two brothers, Ernest Robertson of Shelbyville, Ill., and Bob Robertson of Chilhowee; five grandchildren, Vicki, Lisa, Debbie, Bruce and Erik; five great-grandchildren, Nicklaus, Alan, Ryan, Farrah and Rianna; seven sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and four sisters. Graveside services will be Friday, Sept. 10, in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Butler Funeral Home.
Eldon R. Sell
Eldon R. Sell, 45, Elkland, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in Elkland following a sudden illness. He was born July 24, 1954, in Kansas City to Robert F. and Mildred Corbin Sell. He was a farrier. On May 21, 1977, he was united in marriage to Lisa Ema, and to this union a daughter was born. Survivors include his wife, Lisa, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Shawn Marie and Clint Hunt of Springfield; his mother, Mildred Sell of Kansas City; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Meg Sell of Peculiar; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Frances Sell and Carolyn and Larry Zinn, all of Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Sell, in 1995. Graveside services were Monday, Sept. 20, in Flemington Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Jewell W. Shelton
Jewell William Shelton, 90, San Angelo, Texas, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, in the Meadow Creek Nursing Center in San Angelo, Texas, after a brief illness. He was born in St. Louis, the son of Walter L. and Ella F. Babermeier Shelton, on Sept. 26, 1908. He and his wife, Avis, were former residents of Bolivar, where he was a partner with his brother, Albert, in the Shelton Brothers Ford Agency for many years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in San Angelo, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Avis, in 1968. Surviving are his wife, Helen Shelton, San Angelo, Texas; one daughter, Carol Shelton March of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sons, Gerald C. Shelton of Albuquerque, N.M., and Ronald R. Shelton of Benford, Texas; a stepson, Doug Lundgren, and two stepdaughters, Gwynne Lundgren and Barbara Lundgren, all of Manard, Texas; also a brother, Albert Shelton of Alamo, Texas, and a sister, Edna Lay of Fullerton Calif.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Gerald C. Shelton giving the eulogy and the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating at the cemetery service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
