Mary Francis Crumrine
Mary Francis Crumrine, 69, Walnut Grove, died at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, at her home after a long illness. She was born March 10, 1930, at Miller. She was a lifetime resident of the Miller and Walnut Grove area. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Phelps and a retired production worker at Dayco. She married Elwin Crumrine on Sept. 14, 1946, at Pittsburg, Kan. He survives. Additional survivors include three sons, Elwin Lawrence Crumrine of Springfield, Michael Dean Crumrine of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Allen Burr Crumrine of Brighton; four daughters, Mary Ruth Sterling of Uniontown, Ark., Deidra Darlene Fields of Morrisville, Debra Jean Ryker of Bois D'Arc and Cristie Lynn Cain, Willard; two brothers, Harold Barker of Glendora, Calif., and William Barker of Independence; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Goss Cemetery southwest of Miller under the direction of Morris Leiman Mosher Funeral Home, Miller. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Cancer Society in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 205, Miller MO 65707.
James C. Cunningham
James C. Cunningham, 66, Bolivar, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000. He was born April 19, 1933, in rural Greene County north of Rogersville. He was united in marriage to Clara Mincks on Nov. 26, 1955. He served 11 years in the Missouri National Guard and worked for 32 years for Springfield City Utilities. He had been retired for about 10 years, and he loved to fish for crappie and work on cars. He was a member of Mount Etna Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hellen Elizabeth Cole; his eldest son, Dwight Allen Cunningham; and his mother-in-law, Marie Mincks. He is survived by his wife, Clara, of the home; three sons, Wade Cunningham and his wife, Shontel, of Half Way, Darrell and Christopher Cunningham, both of Bolivar; one daughter, Linda Cunningham of Springfield; one brother, Thomas Morrill of Springfield; an "adopted" daughter, Rebecca McGarrah and her two sons, Andrew and Daniel; three nephews, one niece and several cousins; two very special grandchildren, Lane Allen and Sarah Elizabeth Cunningham; and his father-in-law, Garley Mincks. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Greenlawn North Funeral Home, Springfield, with burial in Danforth Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the services in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Glen R. Derryberry
Glen R. Derryberry, 46, Bolivar, a resident of Hillside Estates, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at Christian Health Care of Hermitage after a brief illness. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in the Bolivar City Cemetery with the Rev. Pete Davidson officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Butler Funeral Home.
Virginia Mae Ellis
Virginia Mae Ellis, 72, Kansas City, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000. She was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Santa Rosa, N.M. She lived her childhood and early adult years in the Polk County area, moving to Kansas City in the late 1950s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ragan O. Ellis; her parents, Aus and Jessie Haralson; one sister, Marjorie Haralson; four brothers, Lee, Jake, Ray and Vernon Haralson; one granddaughter, Tony Matthews; and one great-granddaughter, Tosha Lawson. She is survived by her children, Mary Kretschmer of Phoenix, Ariz., Bill Ellis of Bolivar and Vickie Barsness of Kansas City; two brothers, Bob Haralson of Lindsay, Calif., and Don Haralson of DeSoto, Texas; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces nephews and cousins. Services and burial were Monday, Jan. 17, in Kansas City.
Gladys J. Forgey
Gladys Jewell Forgey, 89, Fair Play, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at her home. She was born June 29, 1910, to Charles Woodford and Sarah Melinda Grant, the youngest of five children. She married Benjamin Harry Forgey on Dec. 25, 1926. They were the parents of three children, Charles Robert, who died in infancy, Joe Ben and Donna Rae. She was a homemaker. In her church, she served as pianist, Sunday school teacher and Vacation Bible School teacher. She was a member of Dunnegan Baptist Church, but she had most recently attended Fair Play Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 72 years, Harry, who died Dec. 16, 1998; her parents; her sister, Cuba Hardaway; and her brothers, Caruth, Fred and Leland Grant. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Joe Ben and Mary Jane Forgey of Nashville, Tenn., and Donna Rae and George Lawler Jr. of Fair Play; six grandsons and their wives, Steve and Kathy Forgey of Antioch, Calif., Tim and Candi Forgey of Novato, Calif., Wayne and Jeana Carson of Chattanooga, Tenn., George William III and Teresa Lawler of Happy, Texas, the Rev. Rodney and Diane Lawler of Fredonia, Kan., and Brent and Michele Lawler of Bolivar; three granddaughters and their husbands, Sherri and Jay Godfrey of Vallejo, Calif., Donna Joyce and Rogert Hilt of Fredonia, Kan., and Renee and Mike Stanford of Hardy, Ark.; three nephews, Robert Grant of Indianapolis, Ind., Ronald Grant of England and Dale Grant of Bowie, Md.; two nieces, May Lou Marcus of the state of California and Imogene Hailey of St. Louis; 19 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services were Friday, Jan. 28, in Murray Chapel with the Rev. Rodney Lawler and Dr. Russell Adams officiating. Music was by Janice Welshon and Bill Shook accompanied by Paula Evans. Honorary pallbearers were James D. Forgey, Tim Forgey, George William Lawler III, Stephen Forgey, Brent Lawler, Roger Hilt, Mike Stanford, Jay Godfrey and Wayne Carson III. Pallbearers were James Proctor, Clyde Gibson, Fred Lower, Richard Lower, John Benton Lower and Bernard Lower. Interment was in Barren Creek Cemetery west of Bolivar.
Dailia M Frank
Dailia Marcella Carter Frank, 74, Bolivar, formerly of Ash Grove, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in Maranatha Manor, Springfield. She was born April 7, 1925, to Charley and Della Cameron Carter. She was a homemaker and worked for Springfield Garment factory. She is survived by one brother, Almon Carter, several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and one great-great-niece. Services were Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Birch Funeral Chapel, Ash Grove, with the Rev. Harold T. Mayes officiating. Burial followed in Johns Chapel Cemetery south of Ash Grove.
Ethel L. Hemming
Ethel Lucille Hemming, 90, Bolivar, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1909, at Thornton, Iowa, the daughter of Fred E. and Edith Heath Langenbacher. A homemaker, she had lived 40 years at Thornton, Iowa, prior to moving to the state of California and then to Bolivar in 1988. She was a former member of the Thornton United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Betty Nicholson. She is survived by her husband, Floyd A. Hemming of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Marguerite and Franklyn Taylor of Urbana; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, Jan. 17, at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton, Iowa, with the Rev. Franklyn Taylor officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland.
John Buell Henderson (1 of 2)
John Buell Henderson, 76, Half Way, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, at Cox Walnut Lawn in Springfield. The son of J.R. and Abbie Fritz Henderson, he was born May 20, 1923, at Lead Mine. He was united in marriage to Mary Ruth Creach in 1947. To this union, one daughter, Paula Sue, was born. On July 25, 1957, he was united in marriage to Vivian June Sprague. To this union, one daughter, Debbie, was born. He and June made their home in Half Way all their married life until her death in 1995. He continued to live in Half Way until his death. As a young man, Buell accepted Christ as his personal savior and joined the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church near Lead Mine. He remained a member there until his death. He spent his earlier years working in oil fields in Kansas. He was an employee of MFA as an artificial inseminator for several years before becoming self-employed in the same field. Later, he was employed by Buffalo Building Supply. He retired in 1978 due to failing health. Buell was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His grandson, Matthew, was the highlight of his life. He especially enjoyed Matthew playing sports and always attended all games and was his number one fan. Next to his family, horses were his passion. He was well-known in the area for his knowledge of horses. He shared this knowledge with many, always willing and eager to help anyone. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Abbie Henderson; his wife, June; one sister, Pauline Montgomery; and two brothers, Olin and Billy Henderson. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Cline, and her husband, Billy; a grandson, Matthew Cline; two brothers, Stanley "Bud" and Teddie Tom Henderson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Even though Buell had serious health problems for several years, he enjoyed life and especially visiting with his family and friends. Services were Sunday, Jan. 23, at Montgomery-Viets Funeral Chapel, Buffalo, with the Rev. Bob Long and the Rev. Gary Dill officiating. Recorded musical selections by various country artists included "Why Me," "How Great Thou Art" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee." Casketbearers were Jeff Dill, Darrin Henderson, Danny Henderson, Hollis Dean Henderson, Ricky Henderson and Terry Kirk. Interment was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
John B. Henderson (2 of 2)
John Buell Henderson, 76, Half Way, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, at Cox Walnut Lawn in Springfield. The son of J.R. and Abbie Fritz Henderson, he was born May 20, 1923, at Lead Mine. He was united in marriage to Mary Ruth Creach in 1947. To this union, one daughter, Paula Sue, was born. On July 25, 1957, he was united in marriage to Vivian June Sprague. To this union, one daughter, Debbie, was born. He and June made their home in Half Way all their married life until her death in 1995. He continued to live in Half Way until his death. He joined the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church near Lead Mine as a young man and remained a member there until his death. He spent his earlier years working in oil fields in Kansas. He was an employee of MFA as an artificial inseminator for several years before becoming self-employed in the same field. Later, he was employed by Buffalo Building Supply. He retired in 1978 due to failing health. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Abbie Henderson; his wife, June; one sister, Pauline Montgomery; and two brothers, Olin and Billy Henderson. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Cline, and her husband, Billy; a grandson, Matthew Cline; two brothers, Stanley "Bud" and Teddie Tom Henderson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were Sunday, Jan. 23, at Montgomery-Viets Funeral Chapel, Buffalo, with the Rev. Bob Long and the Rev. Gary Dill officiating. Recorded musical selections by various country artists included "Why Me," "How Great Thou Art" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee." Casketbearers were Jeff Dill, Darrin Henderson, Danny Henderson, Hollis Dean Henderson, Ricky Henderson and Terry Kirk. Interment was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Margaret A. Hill
Margaret Aileen Hill, 74, Bolivar, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 5, 1914, in Sweet Springs to Cecil and Bertha Faulkerson Hartman. Survivors include two sons, Michael Hill of Batavia, Ill., and Tim Hill, state of Illinois; a daughter, Linda Skaggs of Stockton, Calif.; two brothers, Clyde Hartman of Pittsburg and Sterling Hartman of Aurora, Ill.; three sisters, Barbara Johnson of Port Isabel, Texas, Patricia Hall of Branson and Nancy Ledger of Aurora, Ill.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Erwin O. Hill; two daughters, Melody Schneider and Susan Smith; and a brother, William Hartman. Burial will be at a later date in Greenlawn Memorial Garden Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
