Gary Van Anderson
Gary Van Anderson, 38, Morrisville, died at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident Oct. 11. Gary was the younger of twin boys born June 27, 1961, in Springfield to Carl B. and Joanne J. Reams Anderson. He accepted the Lord as his personal Saviour at 9 years of age and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Morrisville. After graduating from Marion C. Early High School, Gary attended Southwest Missouri State University for two years prior to starting his own business, Anderson Interior Drywall. Gary enjoyed coon hunting and was a lifetime member of the Polk County Coon Hunters Association and the Flatrock Bow Association. He was also involved in coaching his children's teams in baseball, softball and basketball summer leagues. Gary was united in marriage to Terri Redman on April 8, 1988, and to this union two children, Andy and Courtney, were born. Gary is survived by his wife, Terri, and his children, Courtney and Andy, Charlie and Ashley, all of the home; his parents, Carl B. and Joanne Anderson of Morrisville; three sisters, Shirley Carman of Morrisville, Carol Johnson and her husband, Don, of Springfield and Leslie Anderson of Portland, Ore.; his grandfather, Van Anderson of Flemington; his uncle, Bob Reams of Kansas City; nieces Lori Looney of Republic and Kim Carman of Morrisville; nephews Brad Painter of Bolivar and Jay Redman of Morrisville; great-niece Dayna Painter of Bolivar and great-nephews Austin and Dayton Looney of Republic; and numerous cousins and in-laws and a great host of friends. Gary was preceded in death by his twin brother, Terry; his maternal grandparents, Guy and Helen Reams of Cassville; his paternal grandmother, Mary Anderson of Morrisville; an aunt, Dorothy Rickman, and two uncles, Ronnie and Kenneth Reams. Services were Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Robert McGinnis officiating. Burial followed in Morrisville Cemetery.
Grace R. Ashlock
Grace Ruth Hartley Ashlock, 97, of Flemington and the Hidden Valley area of Lake Pomme de Terre, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at Parkview Healthcare Facility after a short illness. She was born Aug. 15, 1902, to S.W. and Alice Taylor Fisher in Cedar County. She was one of nine children and is survived by her sister, Mae Hutchins of Fair Play. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edgar, Hiram, Everett and Athel Fisher, and by two sisters, Pearl Hunter and Minnie Bugg. She married Chester W. Hartley, and the couple had two children, Juanita Jenkins of Kimberling City and Max Hartley of Fair Play. Together they owned and operated a chicken hatchery. She later married Kenneth Ashlock of Humansville, and they made their home on Pomme de Terre Lake in the Hidden Valley subdivision. Kenneth preceded her in death Oct. 2, 1995. She remained in her home until June 1999. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors Lodge of America at Fair Play for 61 years and a member of Amvets Post No. 114 at Flemington. She was very active in the Hidden Valley community. Also surviving are her daughter, Juanita Jenkins, and her husband, Evart, of Kimberling City; her son, Max Hartley, and his wife, Betty, of Fair Play; her grandchildren, Susie Wampler and her husband, Wayne, of Lampe, Alden and Susan Jenkins of Flemington and Barry and Linda Jenkins of Kimberling City; her great-grandchildren, Chris Wampler and his wife, Meg, of Springfield; Crystal Wampler of Springfield and Ashlee Jenkins of Kansas City; her great-great-grandchildren, Alex and Courtney Wampler of Springfield; and a host of extended family and friends. Services were Friday, Oct. 8, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Eugene Gouge officiating. Pallbearers were Barry Jenkins, Alden Jenkins, Terry Fisher, Wendell Fisher, Gary Martin and Charley York. Interment was in Lindley Prairie Cemetery.
Lovie M. Barnes
Lovie M. Barnes, 80, Warsaw, formerly of the Goodson community, died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, in the home of her son. She was born in Goodson on June 19, 1919, to Jessie A. and Nellie A. Jenkins Brooks. On March 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Johnny Barnes, and to this union one son was born. She was a homemaker and a member of Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Leland Barnes of Warsaw; two grandsons, John Barnes and Levi Barnes of Warsaw; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmo and Marjorie Brooks and Bob and Ruth Brooks, all of California; a sister-in-law, Pearl Vincent of Bolivar; an aunt, Ona Jenkins of Bolivar; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Johnny, in 1986 and a brother, Victor. Services were Thursday, Oct. 14, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Neal Breshears officiating. Music was provided by the Goodson Missionary Baptist Church and a solo by David Barham. Burial followed in Payne Cemetery. Pallbearers were Deral Vincent, Randy Barham, David Barham, Mark Vincent, Alan Vincent and Monty Wheeler.
Violet Gaddy Cook
Violet Gaddy Cook, 78, Fayetteville, Ark., died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at Fayetteville City Hospital. She was born July 31, 1921, at Bolivar, the daughter of Henry A. and Nina Haskell Newcomb. She was valedictorian of her senior class at Bolivar High School. She was a retired bookkeeper for Montgomery Ward in Carthage and Columbia. She was a member of University Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Ark., where she was a Sunday school teacher for most of her adult life. She also sponsored 4-H clubs. Survivors include one son, Bob L. Gaddy and his wife, Linda, and a daughter-in-law, Wydonna Gaddy Porath, all of Fayetteville, Ark.; six brothers, Vincent Newcomb of Carrolton, Homer Newcomb of Joplin, Dr. Arthur Newcomb of Russellville, Robert Baney of Linn, Texas, Charles Newcomb of San Jose, Calif., and Paul David Newcomb of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Juanita Langford of Mexico; two stepsons, Charles Cook of Lamar and Kenneth Cook of Springfield; a brother-in-law, Alva Eugene Brown of Sweet Springs; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lowell H. Gaddy and Willis Cook; a son, Jim D. Gaddy; a sister, Louise Brown; and two brothers, Therial Newcomb and Val Newcomb. Services were Saturday, Oct. 23, at University Baptist Church, Fayetteville, Ark., with Dr. H.D. McCarty officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Memorial Gardens under the direction of Moore's Chapel, Fayetteville, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to University Baptist Church, Fayetteville, Ark., or North Hills Hospital Building Fund in care of Washington Regional Medical Foundation, P.O. Box 356, Fayetteville AR 72702.
Ralph W. Dill
Ralph W. Dill, 72, Bolivar, formerly of Lamont, Calif., died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. He was born July 4, 1927, in Webster County to Jim and Anna Thurman Dill. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was retired from working in the oil fields. Survivors include his wife, Audine, of the home; three daughters, Jane Peoples of Lamont, Calif., Jean Sturdevant of Marshfield and Jolene Dill of Lamont, Calif.; three stepdaughters, Patricia Tedlock of the home, Connie Stevens of Conway and Rosemary Sugg of Kansas City; two sisters, Ina Lee Young of Lebanon and Ella Mae King of Morgan; five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, three brothers, two sisters, two sons and one daughter. Private family services will be at a later date in California. Local arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Maxine R. Dowling
Maxine Rella Dowling, 62, Lodi, Calif., formerly of Bolivar, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, in Lodi Memorial Hospital. The daughter of Willie and Dorothy Anderson McConnell, she was born Aug. 26, 1937, at Dill, Okla. A homemaker, she had been a resident of Lodi, Calif., for the past 17 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Dowling; a son, Billy Joe Dowling; a brother, Billy Joe McConnell, a sister, Mary Ann Clifton; and her parents. Survivors include two daughters, Rella J. Dowling, Lodi, Calif., and Dorothy Louise Blankenship, Redding, Calif.; two sisters, Louise Condren and Annie Keith, both of Bolivar; a brother, the Rev. Billy Gene McConnell, Rio Rico, Ariz.; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Saturday, Oct. 23, in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Murray Funeral Home.
Willard L. Gladden
Willard L. Gladden, 84, Santa Paula, Calif., died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, in Santa Paula, Calif. He was born Oct. 7, 1915, in Louisburg and had lived in Ventura County, Calif., for six years, moving from Hollywood, Calif. He worked in the dairy business for many years, working in dairies in Santa Paula, Camarillo and El Monte, Calif. He then worked for Crocker-Citizen National Bank and retired after 15 years of service. Survivors include a sister, Alice Harmon of Santa Paula, Calif.; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Jane Gladden of Porterville, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Rosa Gladden; a brother, Lloyd; and a sister, Mildred. Services were Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Pierce Brothers Stetler Mortuary, Santa Paula, Calif., with interment following in Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery.
Alice P. Grant
Alice P. Hayden Grant, 91, Springfield, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center following a short illness. She was born March 14, 1908, at Red Top to William D. "Billie" and Cora Reynolds Hayden and was the last surviving child of this family. She had gone to school at Rock Prairie and was a member of Schofield Missionary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. On Feb. 6, 1932, she was united in marriage to Willard Franklin Grant, and to this union one son, Willard Eugene Grant, was born. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Barbara Grant of Springfield; a grandson and his wife, Jerry and Robin Grant; a granddaughter and her husband, Judy and Breht Burri; two great-grandsons, Jason and Payne Grant; a great-granddaughter, Griffin Ann Burri; and a sister-in-law, Lela Hayden. Services were Friday, Oct. 8, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. DeWayne Burdette officiating. Music was provided by True Hope and Schofield Missionary Baptist Church choirs. Burial followed in Reed Cemetery, Half Way. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Zola Mae Hagerman
Zola Mae Hagerman, 84, Bolivar, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a housewife and a longtime resident of the Aldrich and Eudora communities, moving to Bolivar in 1984. A major satisfaction in the lives of Zola and her husband was that both sons graduated from college. She was saved at an early age and had been a member of Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church and Eudora Baptist Church. At her death she was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Bolivar. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ed and Sherry Hagerman of Bolivar and Dale and Joyce Hagerman of Warrensburg; two granddaughters and their husbands, Christy and Richard Mitchell of Bolivar and Kim and Scott Buell of St. Louis; a great-grandson, Clayton Mitchell of Bolivar; two sisters and their husbands, Martha and Harce Coble and Betty and Ralph Vest of Aldrich; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, John Leonard and Atilee Kukal of Bolivar; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Hagerman, in 1992 and her parents, Clyde and Muriel Dobbins. Services were Sunday, Oct. 24, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Harlan Graham and Bro. Douglas Skinner officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Aldrich. Pallbearers were Mike Coble, John Vest, Gary Parkison, Tom Dobbins, Pat Foster and Paul McKnight.
Renford Dale Hubble
Renford Dale Hubble, 73, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, at his home west of Humansville. The son of William Everett and Lucinda Ham Hubble, he was born at Fredonia, Texas, Jan. 30, 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On March 6, 1949, he married Sarah Cooke. Until his retirement, he owned and operated a water well service in Texas. In 1984, he moved form Hereford, Texas, to Humansville, where he lived on a farm and raised cattle. He was a member of Yahweh's Assembly in Messiah. Survivors include his wife, Sarah, of the home; two daughters, Renette Burgett and Alicia Barnard, both of Rocheport; a brother, Earl Hubble, Campwood, Texas; a sister, Mabel Hunt, San Angelo, Texas; four grandchildren, Salome Barnard, Zach Barnard, Jared Barnard and Benjamin Burgett. Services were Saturday, Oct. 9, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with Elder Pete Vacoa and Elder Randy Morton officiating. Interment was in Humansville Cemetery.
