Douglas W. Bel Jr.
Douglas Warren Bel Jr., 71, Bolivar, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999. He was born Aug. 15, 1928, in Springfield to Douglas Warren and Margaret Kelly Bel and was married Sept. 6, 1952, to Carolyn Ann Conrad. Doug served more than 19 years in the U.S. Navy, during which he graduated from Officer's Candidate School and served tours of duty in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He ended his military career at the rank of lieutenant. He also was a graduate of the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, where he earned his captain's license. He was a retired merchant marine. Always one to encourage and guide his family, especially by example, Doug was a firm believer in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. He had completed the course of study of surveying. He also had several years of study at the university level, working toward becoming a financial planner. Doug was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bolivar. He was also a secular Franciscan and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. However, what he would most want his family, friends and all who knew him to remember about him was his spirit-filled belief in the sanctity of life for everyone, especially for those unborn. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Donna; their infant daughter; two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Carolyn; nine children, Kryschell Bel of Bolivar, Laura and her husband, Randy Lips, of Tickfaw, La., Douglas W. Bel III and his wife, Jenny, of Eugene, Ore., Denise and her husband, Max Baer, of Bolivar, Teresa and her husband, Thomas Gidus, of Oviedo, Fla., Matthew Bel of Bolivar, Mary and her husband, Frank Lopinto, of Amite, La., Frances and her husband, Kenny Haralson, of Bolivar, Patricia and her husband, Robert Price, of Bolivar; 33 grandchildren; and two sisters, Imeldia Bunselmeyer of Ozark, Ala., and Carolina Decker of Republic.
"Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance" (James 1:2). This is how he lived his life and would want those who loved him to also live.
Tissue M. Keightley
Tissue Mabel Keightley, 88, McMinnville, Ore., died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999. She was born Oct. 15, 1911, in Wheatland, the daughter of Robert and Viola Miller Staten. She grew up and went to school in Quincy and Wheatland. On June 27, 1928, she was married to Rudy Lee Keightley in Osceola, and they made their home in the area and farmed for 30 years. They moved to the state of Oregon in 1958. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are her 11 children, Loren Keightley of Wheatland, Jean Thatch of McMinnville, Ore., Ann Burton of Ontario, Calif., Robert W. Keightley and Lindel Keightley, both of Humansville, Barbara Dobson of Bolivar, Edsel Keightley and Fern Dodge, both of Sherwood, Ore., Jim Keightley of Clackamas, Ore., Bonnie Walters of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Denna Lewis of Portland, Ore.; 31 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy, on Dec. 7, 1989, and an infant son, Kenneth Oren Keightley, in 1931. Services were Friday, Dec. 17, in Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, Newberg, Ore., with Pastor Lynn Bryson and Pastor Tim Mayne officiating. Interment followed in Mountainside Cemetery, Scholls, Ore. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Adventist Disaster Relief in care of the funeral home.
Jesse R. Keith
Jesse Rayburn Keith, 90, Humansville, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. The son of Perry Hussie and Beulah Tomblin Keith, he was born at Caplinger Mills Nov. 11, 1909. On Sept. 30, 1933, he married Dova Baumgardner in Bolivar. For 20 years, he was a machine operator for Santa Clara Packing Company in San Jose, Calif. After returning to Humansville, he worked as a carpenter for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, George Keith, and a sister, Mabel Bacon. Surviving are his wife, Dova, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Vance and Darlene Keith of Springfield; a sister, Marie West of Stockton; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Services were Sunday, Dec. 19, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with Bro. Dale Beaty officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Rex Brown, Jim Baumgardner, Doug Baumgardner, Bruce Keith and Bob Keith. Pallbearers were Rodney Stokes, Lee Beaman, Mike Scheid, Vance Lee Stokes, Jeremiah Beaman and Matt Beaman. Interment was in Alder Cemetery west of Humansville.
Betty Lindsey, 72, Bolivar, formerly of Springfield, died at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 26, 1999, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield from injuries suffered in a car accident. She was born Aug. 23, 1927. She was a former employee of the Springfield Garment Manufacturing Co. and attended First Assembly of God Church in Bolivar. Betty fought a courageous battle with emphysema. She was a wonderful mother who devoted her life to raising her children by herself. She is survived by three children, Bernard Null Jr., Pauleah Minix and her husband, Clinton, and Angela Roth and her husband, Robert; two brothers, David Burtnett and Frank Burtnett and their wives; two sisters, Bertha Black and Edith Wright and her husband, Earl; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Greenlawn North Funeral Home, Springfield. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to The Kitchen in Springfield.
Dale W. Marler
Dale Wayne Marler, 65, O'Fallon, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in St. Joseph Health Center East, St. Charles, after a lengthy illness. The son of Oscar and Lola Mae Parton Marler, he was born June 24, 1934, at Pilot Knob. He entered the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from National Venders of St. Louis after 37 years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Clayton. He was united in marriage to Gladys I. Wheeler on July 25, 1959, and to that union one son was born, Jeff Wayne Marler. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, his father-in-law and mother-in-law. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Gladys, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Annette Marler of Eolia; a step-grandson, Tim Hackmeyer of St. Louis; four brothers and their wives, Paul and Laverne Marler of San Pedro, Calif., Kenneth and Betty Marler of St. Louis, Gene and Dorothy Marler of Ironton and Don and Kim Marler of Muscatine, Iowa; two sisters, Helen King of Tempe, Ariz., and June Mayes of Ironton; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Dorothy Wheeler of Bolivar; and several nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Services were Saturday in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Lingo officiating. Music was provided by Bill and Opal Yeargain. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery north of Polk. Casketbearers were Tim Hackmeyer, Donnie McBride, Bud Trammel, Chuck Keith, David Creech and Burley Gott.
Wilma F. Mashburn
Wilma Fay Mashburn, 77, Humansville, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at her home. The daughter of John and Una Ball Webster, she was born Sept. 22, 1922, in Cedar County west of Humansville. She graduated from Humansville High School in 1942 and moved to Kansas City later that year. In 1943 she married T.J. "Ted" Masburn. A son, J.T. "Jay," was born to this union. She was employed by AT&T; in Kansas City, retiring after almost 30 years of service. Her parents, her husband and a brother preceded her in death. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Cheryl Mashburn of Humansville; two sisters, Marjorie Hamilton and Freda Watt and her husband, Junior, all of Humansville; two step-granddaughters, two step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Monday, Dec. 6, in Robinson Cemetery east of Collins with the Rev. Martin Micke officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.
William R. McColm
William Ralph McColm, 72, Half Way, died at 12:34 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South. He was born June 13, 1927, in Half Way to Howard and Millie Bass McColm. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired commercial electrician. He was a past Worshipful Master of the Magnolia-Euclid Lodge No. 626 and a member of the I.B.E.W. Local No. 1 and the American Legion Post, all of St. Louis. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Don Trolinger of Cuba; three stepdaughters and a son-in-law, Mary and David White of Shepherdsville, Ky., Loetta Gallagher of Tulsa, Okla., and Debbie Weems of Memphis, Tenn.; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Jean and Vernon Carter and Willa Ryan, all of Half Way, and Ruth Bonner of Bolivar; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Ruby, on Aug. 25, 1972. Services were Monday, Dec. 27, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Joe Spear officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Masonic services were Sunday evening, Dec. 26, prior to visitation. Pallbearers were Mike Carter, Vernon Carter, Mitch Dane, Tom Redd, Floyd Farmer and Josh Trolinger. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Lee Carter, Larry Covert, Troy Sutt, Jason Foster, Todd Graves, Chad Graves, G.Y. Bonner, Raymond Francka and Don Trolinger. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Helen M. Orndorff
Helen Matilda McCarthy Orndorff, 87, El Paso, Texas, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in her home. She was born Sept. 12, 1912, in Bolivar to Jack and Emma McCarthy. She moved to El Paso, Texas, and worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. She then retired from teaching school. Survivors are a son, Seth Orndorff of Fort Worth, Texas; two granddaughters; two brothers, Bob McCarthy of Lompoc, Calif., and Richard McCarthy of Half Way; a sister, Alice Hensley of Bolivar; and a host of other relatives. In keeping with her request, no funeral services were held.
Prim Giles Parish
Prim Giles Parish, 85, Bolivar, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility. He was born Dec. 6, 1914, in Corinth, Miss., the son of Hardy and Laid Parish. He was united in marriage to Inez Trober in 1942. They had lived in Corinth, Miss., Osceola and the Kansas City area before moving to Bolivar in 1978. He was a member of the Bolivar First Assembly of God Church and was retired from the shipping department of the Fairband and Maris Pump Manufacturing Company. He is survived by his wife, Inez Parish of Bolivar; one brother, Junior Parish of Blytheville, Ark.; and four sisters, Clair Haney of Memphis, Tenn., Doris Moore of Blytheville, Ark., Dean Chislim of Zenith and Vivian Parish of Sikeston. Services were Monday, Dec. 13, in Butler Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Summers and Pastor Ken Robinson officiating. Music was provided by soloist Danny Hitchcock and pianist Greg Ankrom. Casketbearers were Ed Lancaster, Reg. Hoover, Arthur Stephens, Russ Batten, Bob Brown and Ray Choate. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Zola L. Pendergrass
Zola L. Pendergrass, 67, Pleasant Hope, died at 3:49 p.m. Dec. 22, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her husband, John, of 49 years; her children, Joan Gerard and her husband, Dale, of Pleasant Hope, Chris Keen and Dwight of Fair Grove, Melissa Denney and Steve and Melinda Gelsheimer and Bill, all of Springfield, James Pendergrass and Gwen of Pleasant Hope, Tim Pendergrass of Springfield, Michelle Pendergrass of Pleasant Hope and Zack Skelton of Republic; grandchildren Chad Gerard, Baton Rouge, La., Leland Grand and Amanda Grace Keen of Fair Grove, J.R. Gelsheimer and April Beeman, Joey Gelsheimer, Josie A. Hoover and Steve Mattox, all of Springfield; three sisters, Delpha Scott of Rogersville, Zona Mae Sackett of Port Orford, Ore., and Norma Jean Mathis of Springfield; two brothers, Phillip Campbell of Crane and Elgin Campbell of Sparta; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and co-workers at Woodland Manor. Services were Monday, Dec. 27, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
