Joshua Ryan Smith
Joshua Ryan Smith, 18, Fair Grove, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, on Rt. H south of Pleasant Hope from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was a warehouse worker for Banta Foods. Survivors include his parents, Ray and Debra Smith, Fair Grove; a sister, Jennifer Smith; his grandparents, Earl and Nancy Smith, Springfield, and Hazel Compton, Strafford; a half-sister, Carah Patterson; seven aunts, five uncles, 26 cousins and numerous friends. Services will be at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, with burial following in Danforth Cemetery near Strafford.
John H. Steuber Sr.
John Harry Steuber Sr., 85, Pittsburg, died at 7:04 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in his home. He was born Sept. 28, 1914, in Winona, N.J., to William Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Conover Steuber. He was self-employed in the millinery and hat industry. He was a member of St. Bernadette's Catholic Church in Hermitage and had resided in Pittsburg since 1971. Survivors include his wife, Leona P. Steuber of Pittsburg; three sons, John H. Steuber Jr. and James R. Steuber, both of Pittsburg, and Gerald M. Steuber of St. Louis; one brother, Thomas Steuber of Olathe, Kan.; three sisters, Elizabeth McClure, state of Wisconsin, Ellen Yedlicka, state of New Jersey, and Ann Herbert, Baton Rouge, La.; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 30, in St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, Hermitage, with the Rev. Don Powers presiding. Burial will follow in Hermitage Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Samuel D. Stokes
Samuel Dale Stokes, 57, Bolivar, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in his home from cancer. He was born Sept. 8, 1942, to Bertlum Leroy and Lois Mae Ryan Stokes. On Aug. 9, 1970, he married Linda Mae Payne. They were the parents of four children. Survivors include his four children and their spouses, Jimmie Dale Stokes and his wife, Sherry, of Bois D'Arc, Shannon Lynae Marshall and her husband, Douglas, of Pleasant Hope, Erin Janet Endrizzi and her husband, James, of Bolivar, and Heather Colleen Gaddy and her husband, Dennis, of Bolivar; and nine grandchildren, Jimmie Dale Stokes II, Cody Dale Marshall, Johnathon David Endrizzi, Lyndsi Fay Marshall, Tanner Dean Stokes, Kelsey Colleen Gaddy, Alex Thomas Endrizzi, Kahli Rae Gaddy and Jordon Danille Stokes. Also surviving are seven brothers, Allen, James, Don, Junior, Darrel and Charlie Stokes, all of the state of Kansas, and John Stokes of the state of Colorado; one sister, Linda Williams, of the state of Kansas; his mother-in-law, Erma Payne of Springfield; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harlan, Robert and William Stokes; two sisters, Virginia Andres and Mary Stokes; and his father-in-law, Roy Payne. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 9, in Murray Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Payton and the Rev. Neil Graham officiating. Pallbearers were Jim Fine, Larry Gardner, Leland Cook, J.R. Kirby, Don Ashlock and Charlie Cook. Interment was in Payne Cemetery.
Clement H. "Sully" Sullivan
Clement Harvey "Sully" Sullivan, 79, Bolivar, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in his home of chemical-related lung cancer. He was a retired U.S. Navy career man of 21 years, serving in World War II, Korea and three trips to Vietnam. He retired from the Navy in 1968. After his military career, he worked for San Diego County, Calif., as a heavy equipment operator for the sanitation and flood department, retiring in 1979. He and his wife, Carolyn, then moved to Missouri, living for 10 years near Lake Pomme de Terre, then moving to Bolivar in 1989, where they were both members of the Berean Baptist Church. In 1995 he helped form the Maranatha Baptist Church with longtime friend Pastor Jim Robbins. He was also a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, San Diego County Retired Association and the Disabled American Veterans, where he served as chaplain for four years. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Carolyn, of the home; six children, Michael H. Sullivan of Escondido, Calif., Rebecca A. Sullivan Martin of San Marcos, Calif., Margaret A. Montgomery of Nixa, Martha A. Alexander of Escondido, Calif., Michael L. Cooley of Salinas, Calif., and Mark T. Cooley of Poway, Calif.; two sisters, Cecil Flood of Lebanon, Tenn., and Irene Moats of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, as well as a special daughter by choice, Katina Holland of the home. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Robbins officiating. Music was provided by Tim Mawhinney and Angela Bode with Mary Mawhinney as the accompanist. Graveside services with full military honors were Tuesday afternoon in the Kinder Cemetery at Cuba. A military service was conducted Monday evening at the funeral home by Chapter No. 17 D.A.V. of Jefferson City with visitation following. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Society or the Maranatha Baptist Church Building Fund in care of the funeral home.
Cecil A. Truitt
Cecil Albert Truitt, 94, Humansville, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. The son of Edward Franklin and Clara Mae Wolfe Truitt, he was born Aug. 6, 1905, near Collins. He attended eight years of school at Shady Nook School northwest of Collins. He worked in the oil fields of California for eight years. He returned to Missouri and was married to Opal Martin in Garnett, Kan., April 10, 1930. The couple resided for the past 60 years on their farm north of Humansville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Opal, on Sept. 20, 1999; his parents; and two brothers, Claude Truitt and Homer Truitt. Survivors include his four children and their spouses, Joyce and Ken Borchardt of Novato, Calif., Wayne and Darlene Truitt of Stockton, Shirley and Lloyd Keller and Robert Truitt, all of Humansville; 11 grandchildren, Greg and Jeff Borchardt, Kim Hammer, Dianne Truitt, Debbie Maloney, Denise Wheeler, Allan, Randy, Donald and Steve Keller and Jean Stiles; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Services were Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Martin Micke officiating. Pallbearers were Jeff Brochardt, Allan Keller, Randy Keller, Steve Keller, Michael Maloney and Shawn Maloney. Interment was in Robinson Cemetery east of Collins.
Hellen C. Vernon
Hellen Catherine Mae Vernon, 81, Bolivar, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at Edgewood Manor, Raytown. She was born 10 miles west of Stockton on March 31, 1918, to Willie Albert and Erma Thula Spencer Hunt. She was one of eight children. She attended Potter School west of Stockton and later attended business college in Kansas City, where she earned the equivalent of a high school diploma. On Dec. 21, 1935, she married Alvin Byron Smith. They lived in Kansas City until his death in 1966. She married Don Vernon in 1967 and resided in Seattle, Wash., until moving to Bolivar in 1972. Her second husband died in 1992. She was self-employed as a beautician, owning and operating Hellen's Beauty Salon in Kansas City. She retired in 1972. Survivors include three sisters, Beatrice Hunt of Independence, Stella Nieder and her husband, Bill, of Butler, and Fern Claphan and her husband, Ronnie, of Great Bend, Kan.; one stepson, Don C. Vernon Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Renton, Wash.; one stepdaughter, Gala Lynn Lohrman and her husband, Dennis, of Blaine, Wash.; two sisters-in-law, Olive Hunt of Rich Hill and Mary Hunt of Baxter Springs, Kan.; three step-grandchildren, Mark and Eric Vernon and Greg Lohrman; two step-great-grandchildren, Dakota and Danielle Lohrman; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Alvin Byron Smith and Don Vernon; and four brothers, Denzil, Vernon, Raymond and Hollie Hunt. Services were Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, with the Rev. Joseph Rouse officiating. Burial was in Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hazel M. Walden
Hazel Marie Farel Walden, 74, Springfield, departed this life Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999. She was born April 20, 1925, to Earl and Roxie Roberts Farel near Bakersfield. Hazel spent her life teaching and began at Plum Hollow School with her idol, Ethel Blackburn King, as teacher. She graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1942, Southwest Baptist College in 1948 and Southwest Missouri State College in 1956. She received her master's degree in education from Drury in 1969. She taught school for five years in Ozark County and 25 years in Polk County. On April 9, 1946, at West Plains, she was married to Leonard James Walden of Bolivar. They were blessed with two children, Bob and Deborah. Bob, his wife Jean and Deborah all live in Springfield, and beloved grandson James lives in Charlotte, N.C. Also surviving are sisters Lyndell Strong of Gainesville and Glenda Donley and her husband, Austin, of Squires and one brother, John Beach Farel and his wife, Carol, of Ozark. Hazel was blessed with many wonderful aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and hundreds of students. Services will be at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Clinkenbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with graveside services at 2:15 p.m. at Bridges Creek Church (Baptist Hill) near Bakersfield. Memorial contributions may be made to either Bridges Creek Baptist Church, c/o Lyndell Strong, HC3, Box 110, Gainesville MO 65655 or Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 3653 South Ave., Springfield, MO 65804.
I heard the angels sing today,
As earthly life slipped fast away.
I heard God's voice from above,
I feel I'm in the arms of love.
Dorothy Mae Warner
Dorothy Mae Warner, 94, Springfield, died at 1:09 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born July 22, 1905, in Dunnegan. She married Floyd Warner, who preceded her in death in 1967. She was a retired school cook, working at Willard schools from 1967 to 1977. She was president of Nichols School PTA and the Bluebird Club as well as Girl Scout troop leader for 10 years and a member of Dogwood Trails Girl Scout Council for 52 years, serving on various committees. She had been a member of College Street Baptist Church for 35 years. Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Klova and Eugene Helfrecht of Springfield, and several nieces and nephews. Services were Friday, Nov. 12, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial following in White Chapel Cemetery.
Mabel A. Zidlicky
Mabel Amanda Zidlicky, 84, Bolivar, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at Parkview Healthcare Facility. She was born Dec. 15, 1914, in Brady, Neb., to John William and Amanda Wilson Triggs. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Bolivar First Assembly of God Church. She was married to John Buckner and later she married Milles Zidlicky, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Myrtle and Emma; two brothers, John and George; and a son-in-law, Leo Smith. Surviving are one son, Ralph Buckner and his wife, Texas, of Bolivar; one daughter, Vivian Smith of Blue Springs; a stepson, John Zidlicky and his wife, Ruth, of Bolivar; five grandchildren, Connie Matheny, Lloyd Buckner, Leah Hampton, Jeff Sargent and Russell Sargent; four step-grandchildren, Bruce Smith, Karol Batres, Steven Zidlicky and Teresa Reynolds; nine great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were Monday, Nov. 22, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Lyle Shaulis and the Rev. Mark Summers officiating. Music was by Connie and Randy Matheny. Pallbearers were Jeff Sargent, Russell Sargent, Lloyd Buckner, Randy Matheny, Charlie Hampton and Steven Zidlicky. Interment was in Salem Cemetery at Cliquot.
James L. Armbrust
James L. Armbrust, 56, Dunnegan, died at 10:26 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1943, in Collins to John William and Elizabeth Marie Armbrust. He worked in assembly at Enterprises Unlimited and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Beulah, of the home; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Claude and Teresa Johnson and Thomas and Deborah Wallen; a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Mildred and Nolan Hosmann, all of Dunnegan; and a nephew, George Armbrust of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were Tuesday, Dec. 28, in PItts Chapel with Bro. Norman Culbertson officiating. Jewell Culbertson provided music. Pallbearers were Brent Ballinger, Pearl Rucker, Jerry Johnson, Claude Sanders, Donny McNatt and Claude Johnson. Burial followed in Dunnegan Cemetery.
