Eugene L. Lane
Eugene Luster Lane, 82, Aldrich, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 10, 1916, in Kansas City, the son of John and Sara Pyle Lane. He was a retired general contractor who had lived for many years in the Kansas City area before moving to Aldrich 21 years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Dorothy. Survivors include two sons, Darrell D. Lane, Blue Springs, and Dale E. Lane, Huntsville, Ark. Also surviving are six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lon Killingsworth officiating. Music will be provided by Joni Lane. Burial will be at a later date in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence.
Lawrence C. Lemmon
Lawrence Clifford Lemmon, 91, Willard, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, in his home following an extended illness. He was born near Walnut Grove on July 25, 1907, the son of John and Pernie Wilson Lemmon. He was a lifelong resident of the Walnut Grove, Morrisville and Willard area. He was a retired farmer. On Nov. 28, 1928, he was united in marriage with Blanche Buresh, and they were together more than 47 years. To this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche, on Nov. 8, 1976; his son, Robert, on Feb. 15, 1998; his parents; one brother, William Lemmon, and three sisters, Maxine Gallatin, Pauline Goodnight and Laura Cowden. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, John and Glenda Lemmon, Walnut Grove; his daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Dick Fortner, Willard; two grandsons, Tim and Patrick Lemmon; one granddaughter and her husband, Diana and Jim Lower; three great-grandchildren, Tori Lemmon, Lindsey and Luke Lower; one brother, Gene Lemmon, Stockton; and several nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday, Nov. 28, in Wilson Brim-Daniel Chapel, Walnut Grove, with the Revs. Ed Long and Bill Nichols officiating. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Willard.
The Rev. Austin McGinnis
The Rev. Austin McGinnis, son of Earl and Ethel Hawkins McGinnis, was born Feb. 13, 1920, in Polk County, Iowa. The family moved to Bolivar when Austin was very young where he continued to live until he departed this life Nov. 12, 1998, at 12:15 a.m. at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield. He was united in marriage to Winifred Hensley April 20, 1939. To this union, was born one daughter and one son. Austin was saved at the age of 15 at Mitchel Camp Ground near Aldrich. He was called to preach in 1942 and was ordained to the ministry Dec. 15, 1946, at Slagle Creek Missionary Baptist Church. For the past 56 years, he has devoted his life to the work of the Lord. He has pastored 24 churches, officiated at 400 funerals and performed countless weddings. His evangelistic work took him to Oklahoma, Arkansas, California, Oregon and Idaho. He was moderator of the Polk County Missionary Baptist Association for 24 years. During his ministry, he was instrumental in the formation of several churches, the latest being Southside Missionary Baptist Church in 1990 where he was a member. His purpose in life was to lead people to a true experience of salvation. He loved people and spent many hours visiting hospital sand nursing homes cheering the sick and elderly and comforting the bereaved. Despite his failing health for the last three years, he continued his work as the pastor of Southside Church until the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Winifred, of the home; one son, John McGinnis, and his wife, Linda, of Nevada; one daughter, Connie Presley, and her husband, Wayne, of Bolivar; three grandsons, Jeff Wells and Kevin Wells and his wife, Lori, Bolivar; Dan McGinnis, Nevada; one granddaughter, crystal Brown, and her husband, Kenny, Moberly; three step-grandchildren, Dan Presley, Stan Presley and Teresa Cutler; one great-grandson, Austin Wells; and one great-granddaughter, Emily Wells, Bolivar; six step-great-grandchildren; two sister, Mary Jo Watson and Carol Sue Holt, Bolivar; and numerous nephews and nieces. Services were Sunday, Nov. 15 in Pitts Chapel, Bolivar, with the Rev. Dennis Spear, the Rev. Marshall Henderson and the Rev. Joe Sprague officiating. Music was provided by Lisa Jarvis, Charley Ealy, Ora Lee Cornell, Barbara and Rodney McMurren and was accompanied by Mary Childress. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar. Pallbearers were Jeff Wells, Kevin Wells, Dan McGinnis, Kenny Brown, Dan Presley, Don Redman and Jerry Childress. Honorary pallbearers were Austin Wells, Ralph Childress, Wilbur Hensley, Ralph Redman, Bobby Miller, Earl McColm, Willard Choate, Mick Hood, Buck Seiner, Clyde Watson, Jim Watson and Homer Tankesley. He was loved by many, misunderstood by some, but respected by all. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be sadly missed.
Ethel Agnes McKenzie
Ethel Agnes McKenzie, 92, Bolivar, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in Parkview Health Care Center following a short illness. She was born in Polk County near Walnut Grove, the daughter of Clayborn and Clara Jane Brown Wilson. She was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School and attended college. On Jan. 19, 1929, she was united in marriage to Olaf Derrick McKenzie in Ozark. They spent more than 42 years together before he preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1971. She resided in the state of California for many years before moving back to the Bolivar area in 1978. She was a retired secretary from the Los Angeles County Health Department after 40 years of service. She was a member of Eudora Baptist Church and was active with Sweet Adelines and Lady Elks of Lancaster, Calif. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Nellie Hayter and Martha Mackey; two half brothers, Mack Millican and Marvin Millican; two half sisters, Zelma Palmer and Emma Jackson; and several nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday, Nov. 7, in Eudora Baptist Church with the Rev. Lon Killingsworth officiating. Interment followed in Eudora Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home, Walnut Grove.
Norma Lee Miller
Norma Lee Miller, 55, Marshfield, died at 3:43 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, in Cox Medical Center North, Springfield. She was born Nov. 18, 1942, in Greene County, the daughter of Paul Alonzo and Ida Mae Denney. She was a homemaker who had lived in Springfield for many years before moving to Marshfield seven years ago. She is survived by her husband, John Eldon Miller, of Marshfield; one son, John Brent Miller, his wife, Nicole, and their newborn son, Dalton John Miller, all of Novato, Calif.; a sister, JoAnn Crighton and her husband, John, of Springfield; and two brothers, Charles Denney and his wife, Helen, Republic, and Bob Denney and his wife, Margaret, Pleasant Hope. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, a great-niece and many friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Calvary Christian Center of Bois D'Arc with the Rev. E. Catron officiating. Music will be provided by Becky Paschal. Burial will follow in Barren Creek Cemetery west of Bolivar under the direction of Butler Funeral Home. Casketbearers will include Steven Plank, Keven Plank, Harold Reed and Brent Paschal. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening (Wednesday) at the funeral home.
Veyne P. Mitchell
Veyne Pierce Mitchell, 79, Marietta, Ga., formerly of Jerico Springs, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta, Ga. He was born in Jerico Springs Dec. 1, 1918, the son of Ora and Willie Stamps Mitchell. He graduated from Jerico Springs High School in 1936 and joined Calvary Baptist Church in 1950. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army in Europe in World War II, and he was a hardware sales representative for many years with Shopleigh and Bellnap Hardware. He retired in 1978. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Mitchell, Bolivar; a daughter, Jo Ellen Remole, Atlanta, Ga.; a son, Jim Mitchell and his wife, Betty, Iowa City, Iowa; and four grandchildren, Clifton and Clayton Remole and Ashley and Adam Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and two brothers. Graveside services were Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Anna Edna Cemetery, Jerico Springs, under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton.
John Alan Moody
John Alan Moody, 23, Springfield, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998. He was born June 14, 1975, in Leavenworth, Kan. Survivors include his mother, Cindy Griffitts, Springfield; stepfather Greg Griffitts, Morrisville; a sister, Judy Moody, Nixa; step-grandparents Anna Lea and Larry Griffitts, Morrisville; his father, James H. Moody, Brookline; and many other relatives. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Brighton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society, Springfield.
Orln "Bill" Neuhart
Orlen William "Bill" Neuhart, 79, Houston, Texas, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 1998, in Columbia Spring Branch Hospital, Houston, Texas. He was born in Taft, Calif., on Dec. 8, 1918, the son of E.D. Neuhart and Pearl Standley Neuhart. He was a retired CPA and had been a longtime resident of the state of California before moving to Houston recently. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Houston, Texas; a son, George Neuhart, state of Florida; and two daughters, Donna Marie Neuhart, Houston, Texas, and Gracia Neuhart, Eljebel, Colo. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles Neuhart of Bolivar and Don Neuhart of Springfield, and a sister, Eleanor Larvie of Rialto, Calif. Services will be Saturday, Nov. 7, with the time of services to be announced later. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery north of Bolivar under the direction of Butler Funeral Home.
Maxine Roberts
Maxine Roberts, 70, Springfield, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, at 7 a.m. in her home following a long illness. She was a longtime resident of Springfield and had been a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, of the home; a son, Jerry K. Roberts, of Kansas City; three daughters, Cheri Jean Vanryswyk and her hasband, Jerry, of Springfield, Gail Ann Hardin of Florida and Cherie Rinehart and her husband, Mark, of Kansas City; as well as seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Marjorie E. Rook
Marjorie Elaine Rook, 72, Bolivar, died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, at her residence following a lengthy illness. The daughter of the Rev. Walter Lee and Wavie L. Hunt Owen, she was born Jan. 28, 1926, in Polk County. She resided in the Springfield area, moving to Bolivar this past year. She was a homemaker and a nurse assistant, employed with Cox Medical Center, Springfield for 26 years. She was converted at an early age and was a member of the Southside Baptist Church, Springfield. Marjorie and Robert Wayne Rook were united in marriage on April 2, 1945, and to this union four children were born. They shared 17 years together before Robert preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 1962. Also preceding her were two sons, Ronald on May 28, 1971 and Mike on Aug. 19, 1998; her parents, the Rev. Walter Lee Owen on Nov. 22, 1972, and her mother, Wavie L. Owen on Nov. 28, 1981; and a sister, Mollie Johnson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and George Vance, Bolivar; a son, Bobby Rook, Springfield; five grandsons, a granddaughter; and two great-grandsons. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 18 in Wilson Brim Daniel Chapel, Walnut Grove with the Rev. Lon Killingworth officiating. Private inurnment followed in Greene Lawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove.
