Frank R. Payne
Frank Russell Payne, 90, Bolivar, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 11, 1909, near Rimby, the son of James Luther and Lillie Howard Payne. Except for two brief stays in California in the early 1930s, he lived most of his life in the Polk community. He was saved in 1932 and joined the Mt. View Missionary Baptist Church at Polk where he remained a member until his death. During his working life, he spent many years as a butcher and grocer, sometimes farming on the side. Starting in the 1940's he devoted himself fulltime to farming and ranching, raising purebred Herefords until his retirement. He was the first president of the Southwest Missouri Polled Hereford Association. He also served as a member of the Southwest Electric board of directors for 12 years as well as on the Kamo Electric Co-op board of directors for 10 years in Vinita, Okla. He was named outstanding farmer of the year in 1953. In 1984, he retired from the farm and moved to Bolivar, where he actively participated in the Over 50 Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Blanche Walden Payne; two brothers, Milton and Marvin; and one sister, Neta Ragsdale. Survivors include his wife, Laura E. Payne of the home; one daughter, Mary Jane Payne and her husband, Wayne Elliott, of Polk; one stepdaughter, Joan Kay Cloyed and her husband, Dale Cox, of Polk; two sons and their wives, Gervais and Georgia Barnes Paynes of Polk and Ralph M. and Bernice Elliott Payne of Gallatin Gateway, Mont.; one stepson and his wife, Jerry and Suzanne Stultz Cloyed of Lamar; one brother, James L. Payne of Bolivar; three sisters, Beulah Marie Mashburn of Bolivar, Alivene Skinner of Springfield and Emma Brashears of Kansas City; eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and twin great-great-granddaughters, as well as many cousins, friends and neighbors. Services were Sunday, July 23, in Butler Funeral Home with Elder Douglas Skinner and Elder Aaron Hood officiating. Music was provided by the Mt. View, Calvary and Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church choirs, with Marla Roberts as pianist. Casketbearers were Lendon Payne, David Payne, Greg Elliott, Jerry Cloyed, Kenny Jones and Dale Cox. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. View Missionary Baptist Church, the American Cancer Society or OACAC.
Marilyn Jean Rowden
Marilyn Jean Rowden, 65, Morrisville, died at 9:48 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2000, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born April 17, 1935, in Goodson, the daughter of Herschel Joe and Fern Lucille Bridges Greer. She was a member of the Goodson Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress for Bolivar Manufacturing. She is survived by her husband, George Rowden, of the home; one brother, Bobbie Dean Greer of Bolivar; one sister, Martha Lee Carson of Urbana; and several nieces and nephews. No services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of Butler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marilyn J. Rowden Memorial Fund at 5151 S. 111th Rd., Morrisville, MO 65710 or the Butler Funeral Home.
Ica E. Scrivener
Ica E. Scrivener, 98, Bolivar, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was born May 10, 1902, in Goodson to Jim and Nancy Emory. She was united in marriage to Earl Scrivener, and to this union seven children were born. She had worked in real estate and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by six sons and daughters-in-law, Ova and Carol Scrivener of Pittsburg, Olin and Rosella Scrivener of Dearborn, Orbert and Joanna Scrivener of Pittsburg, Oliver and Ann Scrivener and Otha and Lora Scrivener, all of Kansas City, and Orlin and Nancy Scrivener of Cabool; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Willetta and Carl Reser and Anna Mashburn, all of Bolivar; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Johnny and Betty Emory of Independence, J.L. and Gladys Emory and Jessie Emory, all of the state of California; 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl, in 1978; her only daughter, Rosalie Dowell; two sisters, Roxie Rush and Eva Mashburn; a brother, Junior Emory; and a grandson, Orbert Dean Scrivener Jr. Services were Sunday, July 30, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Jim Scrivener officiating. Burial followed in Payne Cemetery.
Frances M. Sides
Frances Margaret Sides, 84, Bolivar, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, at her home. The daughter of William Edward and Margaret Rutherford McManis, she was born at Lamar on May 7, 1916. A resident of Bolivar for nine years, she was a homemaker and member of Bolivar First Baptist Church and Calla Rebekah Lodge No. 160 at Lamar. Her husband, Arthur Alban Sides, preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1976. She is survived by one son, Richard Sides of Bolivar. Services were Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Interment was in Lake Cemetary, Lamar.
Eleana F. Smirl
Eleana F. Smirl, 23, of Alba died Friday, July 14, 2000, in her home. She was born Sept. 27, 1976, in Long Beach, Calif. She was a receptionist for a computer company, a homemaker and a member of Hermitage Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Kelly A. Smirl and Noah E. Smith of the home; her mother, Mona Pitts of Hermitage; her stepfather, Harry Pitts of Ozark; maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Hal Lumpkin of Hermitage; a brother, Michael Shay, state of California; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Shannon and Ryan Bickel of Springfield and Darnell Shay, state of California; two aunts, Lillian Lumpkin and Connie Lumpkin, and an uncle, Joe Edward Lumpkin, all of the state of California. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Kathleen Pitts, and a great aunt, Wava Lee Holtz. Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in Hermitage Christian Church with burial following in Pittsburg Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the family may be made at the funeral home.
Wava E. Spear
Wava E. Spear, 77, Louisburg, died Monday, July 10, 2000, in the home of her son. She was born July 31, 1922, near Mohawk Corner in Polk County to Green Berry and Sarah Elsie Simpson Inglis. She was united in marriage to James Edwin Spear on Sept. 1, 1940, and to this union six children were born. She was saved at Mt. View Missionary Baptist Church and later moved her membership to Lindley Creek Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended as long as her health permitted. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward B. and Donata Spear of Marshfield and Loyd E. and Joyce Spear of Louisburg; and three daughters and two sons-in-law, Elsie L. and Jim Hosiner of Half Way, Elaine Gott of Brighton and Edna B. and Ken Marlow of Brighton, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Erma Fay Spear, in 1984; her husband in 1985; a son-in-law, Dolin Gott; and all 10 of her brothers and sisters. Services will be at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Lindley Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Doyle Mayfield officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Hosiner, Stuart Hosiner, Martin Hosiner, Barry Spear, Michael Spear, John Spear, Andy Spear and Robert Marlow. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Stella F. Standley
Stella F. Standley, 93, Bolivar, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1907, in Battlefield to Claude and Mary Sanders Spencer. As a child, she moved with her family to Polk County, then moved with them to Jefferson City, where she lived for three years. Upon her marriage to Ray E. Standley on April 26, 1936, she returned to the Violet community, where they made their home. To this union three daughters were born. She was saved and was a member of Spring Valley Baptist Church, later moving her membership to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended as long as health permitted. She was active in community activities as 4-H leader, council member of the Polk County extension and a member of the Roberts Home Extension Club. She worked at 4-H camps and church camps as a leader or cook. After the death of her husband on June 15, 1962, she moved to Bolivar and worked at Southwest Baptist College for 18 years as a cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, six brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands, Barbara Pinkley of Elkland, Joyce Stumme of Glendale, Ariz., and Shirley Payne of Long Lane; one sister, Jessie Lingle; two sisters-in-law, Georgia Spencer and Mildred Hart; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, July 13, at Pitts Chapel with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers were family members Mark Pinkley, Kent Pinkley, Brent Pinkley, Richard Stumme, Nancy Rodriguez, Don Pinkley, Clifford Stumme and Steve Payne.
Juanita F. Voris
Juanita Frances Voris, 88, Walnut Grove, formerly of Bolivar, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, in Ash Grove Health Care Facility following a lengthy illness.
She was born Sept. 10, 1911, in Half Way to Leonard "Lee" and Florence Eidson Buck.
She was a homemaker and a member of Half Way Missionary Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Glen Voris.
She is survived by one nephew and four nieces, Gene Agee and his wife, Jeanne, of Half Way, Dorothy Miller and her husband, Bob, of Bolivar, Bonnie Mays and her husband, John, of Lebanon and Rowena Langston and Doris Phenister and their husbands, all of the state of Texas. She is also survived by her husband's nieces and nephews, Ruth Gallivan and her husband, David, and Rosie Dunseth and her husband, David, all of Half Way, Claud Voris and his wife, Barbara, of Walnut Grove, Lendell Voris and his wife, Pat, of Half Way, Eva Voris of Bolivar, Wilma Ross and husband, Evans, of Willard, Thelma Watson and her husband, Norman, of Fairfield, Ark., Bonnie Latta and her husband, Rod, of Springfield, Ill., Dorothy Grand and her husband, Ralph Everly, of Springfield and Rosemary Benitz and her husband, Gorden, of Bolivar.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Glen, in 1990, two sisters, Marie Agee and Nellie Francis, and a nephew, Harold Francis. Services were Sunday, July 30, in Pitts Chapel with Pastor Ron Erven officiating.
Burial followed in Schofield Cemetery. Music was provided by the Schofield and Half Way Missionary Baptist Church choirs and a solo by Julie Voris Hasman.
Eugene H. Warren
Eugene H. Warren, 67, Seymour, died Monday, July 10, 2000, in Dallas County Care Center, Buffalo. He had been a farmer. He is survived by Donna Hannah and staff of Marshfield and by the staff of the Dallas County Care Center, Buffalo. Graveside services were July 12 with the Rev. Bill Day officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Day Funeral Home, Marshfield.
J.W. Welch
John "J.W." Welch, 74, Weableau, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was a retired farmer and John Deere mechanic and was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was born Sept. 17, 1925, at Gerster, the oldest son of John Thomas and Ina Olive Kelly Welch. He was married to Opal R. Quick on March 6, 1947. Survivors include his wife, Opal Welch of the home; nine children and their spouses, John and Dorothy Welch of Lowry City, Jerrol and Peggy Welch of Hermitage, David and Linda Welch of Bolivar, George and Karen Henderson of Flemington, Susan and John Lewton of Weableau, Millie and John Henderson of Flemington, Mary and Randy Hammer of Buffalo, Wendel and Debbie Welch of Bolivar and Kelly and Tracy Welch of Bolivar; one brother, George Welch of Independence; 38 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren Services were Saturday, July 29, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel, Wheatland, with the Rev. Ernest Foltz officiating. Burial was in Fairview-Butcher Cemetery north of Weaubleau. Pallbearers were David Welch, George Welch, Wendel Welch, Kelly Welch, Bill Welch and Jeremy Welch. Honorary pallbearers were Marlin Lincoln, Estel Cox, Everett Strahan, Homer Quick, Murl Darby, Don Epperson and Hal Geltmacher. The music was provided by Sandra Peck.
Bobbie Lee Wilson
Bobbie Lee Wilson, 62, of Springfield died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1938, in Polk County to Harold Cecil "Joe" and Zona Bell Clark Wilson. He was united in marriage to Gertie Mae Wells Hampton on June 27, 1975. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Army, and had been in the Springfield Army Reserve Unit for more than 20 years. He retired in April after 30 years of employment with Harry Cooper Supply. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gun collecting. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Billie Ann Wilson; an infant nephew, Tommy Allen Wilson; and a brother-in-law, Donnie Altic. Survivors include his wife, Mae, of the home; a brother, Howard "Sam" Wilson of Springfield; a sister, Thelma Altic of Pleasant Hope; his five children, Randall Wilson and his wife, Cynthia, of Republic, Daniel Wilson and his wife, Terri, of Willard, Ronald Wilson of Pleasant Hope, Patricia Eichelberger and her husband, Hue, of Edmond, Okla., and Bradley Wilson of Pleasant Hope; five granddaughters and two grandsons; five stepchildren, Howard Hampton of Sapulpa, Okla., Hansel Hampton, David Hampton, Deborah Pfeiffer and Sherry Pursley, all of Springfield; eight step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were Sunday, July 23, in Pitts Chapel with Brother DeWayne Burdette and Pastor Ronnie Dean officiating. Burial with full military honors followed in Pleasant Hope Cemetery.
