Harvey W. James
Harvey William James, 59, Bolivar, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, at his home. The son of Harvey and Iola Mowrey James, he was born at Council Bluffs, Iowa, May 26, 1940. A resident of Polk County, since 1982, he formerly lived at San Bernardino, Calif. He was a truck driver for more than 20 years and a farmer, raising hogs and Tennessee walking horses and making donkey carts. Survivors include his wife, Morene, of the home; his mother, Iola James, Spring Hill, Fla.; his children, Todd James and his wife, Beth, of Lee's Summit, Bill James and his wife, Jackie, of Republic, Kevin James and his wife, Holly, of Springfield and Grant James, Springfield; two grandchildren, Devin James of Lee's Summit and Paul James, state of Texas; two brothers, Steve James of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Grant James of Spring Hill, Fla.; and one sister, Myra Faye James of Dunnegan. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Jack Smothers officiating. Cremation followed under the direction of Murray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Memorial Hospital Hospice.
Kenton "Pete" Johnson
Kenton "Pete" Leo Johnson, 63, Morrisville, formerly of Stockton, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 18, 1936, to Fred and Helen Johnson. He was united in marriage to Vivien June Kimbler on June 22, 1957, and to this union, five children were born. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Vivien; his parents; two daughters, Katherine Edwards and Cynthia Guy and her husband, Gary; two grandsons, Calvin and Chad; a brother, Jim; and three sisters, Mary, Marcella and Dorothy. Survivors include three sons, David Johnson of Stockton, Fred Johnson and his wife, Danella, of Morrisville and Tim Johnson and his wife, Linda, Morrisville; four brothers, Jerry Johnson of Mount Vernon, Paul Johnson Sr., state of Kentucky, Harold Johnson and Marshall Johnson, both of the state of California; two sisters, Louise Peters of Springfield and Cordelia Wiehe, state of Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Michelle, Freddie, Timmy and Daniel; four great-grandchildren, Kristopher, Shelby, Rebecca and Tabitha; and a host of nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. Graveside services were Monday, Nov. 15, at Pankey Cemetery near Stockton with the Rev. Bobby Long officiating. Pallbearers were Darrell Gregory, Gary Wiehe, David Johnson, Fred Johnson, Tim Johnson and Jerry Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Johnson and Mike Peters. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Kathryn Coar Johnston
Sarah Kathryn Coar Parkman Johnston, 97, Bolivar, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility. She was born Oct. 12, 1902, in Burtonsville, Md., daughter of the late William T. and Mary E. Burton Coar. In 1922, she married George H. Parkman. In 1951, she married Thomas L. Johnston. She moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., in 1966 and to Bolivar in 1988. She had been a resident of Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility since August 1995. She was a member and church organist of the Liberty Grove Methodist Church for many years and was active in many church and community services. She was founder of the Burton Family Society, Burtonsville, Md., former member of the Eastern Star and of the Descendants of Mareen Duvall Society. She retired from the David Taylor Model Basin, Navy Dept., Carderock, Md., after many years of employment. Surviving are two daughters, one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law, Lorraine Kincaid of Bolivar, Eleanor and Dick Park of Chester, Md., and Isabelle Parkman of Laurel, Md.; two grandsons, Chester Kincaid and his wife, Stacey, of Bolivar, and Richard and Becky Parkman of Laurel, Md.; 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Grace Gall and Lula Johnston, both of the state of Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her son, George Parkman; a son-in-law, William Kincaid; six grandchildren and two stepdaughters, Florence Johnston and Eleanor Slagle. Services and burial will be in the state of Maryland. Local arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility Stroll Garden, 1218 W. Locust St., Bolivar, MO 65613.
John F. Shipley Jr.
John Franklin Shipley Jr., 81, Bolivar, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 2, 1918, in Bolivar, the son of John F. and Lula Mae Richardson Shipley. He attended school in Bolivar and graduated from Bolivar High School in 1937. He was saved at the age of 21 and was a charter member of the Second Baptist Church, now Southern Hills Baptist Church. John was united in marriage on Oct. 12, 1940, to Johnnie Zumwalt, and to this union, two children were born, Marlin Dee and Elderine. John served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II from March 1943 to January 1946. He was awarded three Bronze Stars and the good conduct medal. He was employed at Bolivar Hardware for many years, but in January 1955, he and his family moved to Baxter Springs, Kan., where he was employed as a dispatcher for Yellow Freight System. In 1965, he was transferred to Liberal, Kan., where he was branch manager of the Yellow Freight terminal. In 1966, he was transferred to the main office in Kansas City, but he and his family lived in Overland Park, Kan. He retired in 1980. John was an active member of the church where he lived. They returned to Bolivar in 1987 and joined the Southern Hills Baptist Church, but later, he attended the First Baptist Church. John was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters, Fern Hosp, Ruby, Mable and Anna Lou Shipley, Thelma Hughes and Betty Lowery; three brothers, Marlin (Dark), Orland (Hawk) and Richard Lee; and a daughter-in-law, Norma Shipley. Surviving are his wife, Johnnie, of the home; his son, Marlin Dee Shipley of Belton; his daughter, Elderine and her husband, Jim Milligan, of Columbia; his two granddaughters, Terri and her husband, Bryan Leonard, of Kansas City and Tara Shipley of Belton; a sister, Inez Tabor of Bolivar; a sister-in-law, Lena Shipley; a brother-in-law, Keith Lowery; two nieces and two nephews and their families. John was an avid fisherman and never missed an opportunity to drown a worm or to tell all who would listen about the "big one that got away." He was also known to be a "mild" threat to area squirrels. He enjoyed gardening and could often times boast of having the first ripe tomato of the season. Services were Saturday, Nov. 20, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Tatom officiating. Music was provided by Bob Lowery as song leader and soloist with Valerie Killingsworth as pianist. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Casketbearers were members of the men's Sunday school class at Southern Hills Baptist Church and the Baraca Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Memorial Hospital Home Health Services.
Frankie Lightfoot
Frankie Elliott Lightfoot, 91, Bolivar, formerly of Polk, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following an extended illness. The daughter of Frank and Mary Gallivan Elliott, she was born Jan. 21, 1908, in Polk County in the Huron area. She was a member of the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Adonis and attended as health permitted. On Aug. 25, 1926, she was united in marriage to Cecil William Lightfoot, and they enjoyed more than 72 years together. To this union, were born three children, Lester Frank, Juanita and Geraldine. She was a housewife. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Juanita and Clea Lightfoot of Pittsburg and Geraldine Ross of Polk; a daughter-in-law, Jean Lightfoot, state of South Carolina; five grandchildren and their spouses, Lora and Edd Ricker of South Carolina, Bonnie and Mike Carter of Nemo, Donnie and Lena Lipe of Bolivar, Jeff Kellner of Polk and Brian Lightfoot of Jefferson City; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil, in April 1999; a son, Lester Frank Lightfoot; and four brothers. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Gayland Lightfoot officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cahse Barfield, Donnie Lipe, Jeff Kellner, Brian Lightfoot, Kenny Carter and Brent Carter.
Orville Wayne Lockhart
Orville Wayne Lockhart, 51, Bolivar, died at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at the Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Neb. Wayne suffered a ruptured aneurysm while delivering a load in Hamburg, Iowa, on Tuesday, Nov. 16, and was air-lifted to Omaha, Neb. Wayne was born Oct. 20, 1948, to Clifford and Ruby Lockhart of Half Way. On July 11, 1970, he was united in marriage to Janice Kay Gothard in Bolivar. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; four sisters, June, Ozella, Jackie and Hettie; and two brothers, Rex and Kent. Surviving are his wife, Kay, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Alanda and Randy Steward of Bolivar; a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Neita and Chris Kerr of Springfield; a son and daughter-in-law, E.J. and Stelia Lockhart of Bolivar; five grandchildren who loved him and called him Pa-Pa, Chandler Steward of Bolivar, Bethany Kerr of Springfield, Tyler, Ethen and Clarice Lockhart of Bolivar; a sister, Berdena McKinley, and a brother, Clifford "Joe" Lockhart, both of Bolivar; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Wayne was saved at an early age and was truly a devoted Christian. He had been a truck driver for many years, starting while in the Army in Germany. Wayne lived to get home to his family and grandchildren. He was a loving husband and best friend and a very loving and giving Dad and Pa-Pa. Services were Sunday, Nov. 21, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Danny Vance and the Rev. Randy Hayward officiating. Music was by Judy Rinker, accompanied by Sherice Norman. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Nickles, Cleo Cunningham, Glen Lemmon and Ralph Buckner. Pallbearers were Kenny Fleeman, Dean Griggs, Danny Ankrom, Francis Young, Jerry Gallivan and Jim Kelly. Interment was in Mount Olive Cemetery north of Bolivar.
The greatest man I ever knew
Was liked by many, probably even you.
He went by names given by others
To Kay he was friend, partner and lover.
My wife called him Daddy
My daughter called him Pawpaw,
To me he was the only saint I saw.
He was an original "good old boy"
Yet to his grandkids he was a big toy.
He was the "hero" kind of man
Never failing to lend a helping hand.
He has gone home to be with his mom and dad
Surely, one of the greatest reunions heaven has ever had.
He may have just been Wayne Lockhart to you
To me, he was the greatest man I ever knew.
Shirley N. McCormick
Shirley N. McCormick, 58, Bolivar, died about 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, on Mo. 13 near Lowry City as a result of an automobile accident. She was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Polk County, the daughter of Oren Leon Cowden Sr. and Ruby Esther Standley Cowden. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Dr. Scott McCormick of the home; one son, Richard McCormick of Bolivar; two daughters, Susan Jones of Norman, Okla., and Karen Poston of Springfield; one sister, Debra Barton of Fordland; five brothers, Robert Cowden of Springfield, Roger Cowden of Belton, Mike Cowden of Bolivar, Richard Cowden of Lee's Summit and Jimmie Cowden of Flemington; and five grandchildren. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 30, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Betty Lou Mickelson
Betty Lou Mickelson, 70, Bolivar, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility. The daughter of John and Minnie Huss Eaton, she was born April 15, 1929, at Fairbury, Neb. A resident of Bolivar for the past 12 years, she had formerly lived at Wichita, Kan. She was a homemaker and had worked as a word processing consultant for the state of Kansas. For four years she was the zone treasurer of L.W.M.L. for southwest and south central Missouri. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bolivar. Her parents, four brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Robert, of the home; two children, Debbie Mickelson, Mulvane, Kan., and Gerald Mickelson, Springfield; three grandchildren, Shana James, Sheree Mickelson and Zachary Mickelson, all of Bixby, Okla.; one great-grandchild and one sister, Fern Chadwick, Mackay, Idaho. Services were Friday, Nov. 5, in Murray Chapel, Bolivar, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Pallbearers were Roger Ankrom, Gordon Benitz, Del Carman, Walter Schimike, Ron Selvey and Gene Straw. Interment was in Barren Creek Cemetery west of Bolivar.
R. Doris Millican
R. Doris Millican, 91, Greenfield, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in the Dade County Nursing Home, where she had resided for the past five years. The daughter of Mack S. and Clora Mae Dotson Millican, she was born Nov. 30, 1907, in the Wishart community near Morrisville. She was a graduate of Morrisville High School, and in 1924, she attended the college in Morrisville. She had lived in Washington, D.C., and in the state of California before making her home in Kansas City, in the Plaza area for 50 years. She was a retired government secretary and a member of the Community Christian Church in Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Freda Pauline Luce on Oct. 20, 1944, and Maxine E. Stickney on Nov. 13, 1989. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Dennie and Lynette Millican, Shawnee Mission, Kan., and a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Verlon Koch, Morrisville, as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Saturday, Nov. 20, in Eudora Cemetery with Bro. Verlon E. Koch officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Brim-Daniel Funeral Home, Walnut Grove.
Vernon O. Mincks
Vernon Orville Mincks, 93, Bolivar, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 25, 1906, in Rogersville to Lafe and Julia Brewer Mincks. On May 24, 1942, he was united in marriage to Daisy Edwards in Benton Harbor, Mich. He lived in Powder Horn, Colo., before marrying. He worked on the Whinnery Ranch with friend Bob Whinnery, moving to Kansas City in 1952. He worked for Bennett Construction Co., retiring in 1969 and moving to Bolivar in 1970. Survivors include his wife, Daisy, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Shannon Mincks of Nixa; a brother, Garley Mincks of Bolivar; two grandchildren, Stephanie Mincks and Seth Mincks of Nixa; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jimmy Lee; two sisters and two brothers. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Payton officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
