Floyd D. Bucklinger
Floyd Dean Bucklinger, 80, Bolivar, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in Parkview Health Care Facility. The son of Frank A. and Eva Fender Bucklinger, he was born June 21, 1920, at Kansas City. He married Louisa Alice Field on Feb. 16, 1957. She preceded him in death Aug. 22, 1999. He joined the U. S. Army in December 1942, serving in New Guinea and the Philippines until his discharge in 1945. For many years, he worked at movie studios in Hollywood as a truck driver. A resident of Bolivar the past 16 years, he was a member of the DAV Post in Bolivar. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Sheila Bucklinger of Burke, Va.; two granddaughters, April Forrer and her husband, David, and Pamela Bucklinger; one great-grandson, Ethan Forrer; and two sisters, Elosia Lowe of Bolivar and Dixie Hudson of Weaubleau. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Murray Chapel, Bolivar, with Chaplain Virgil Kearney officiating. Interment with full military honors was in the National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kan.
Robert G. Camey
Robert George Camey, 77, Humansville, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at his home. The son of Henry and Ella Arnold Camey, he was born July 13, 1923, at Humansville. He married Louise Titus May 16, 1948. She preceded him in death April 11, 1995. A graduate of Humansville High School, he served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. From 1964 to 1972, he owned and operated Camey Dry Goods Store in Humansville. Later, he was employed at the Humansville Western Auto Store. He was a member of the Humansville American Legion Post. Surviving is a sister, Melda Kaminski, of Gorden, Wis. Services were Saturday, Dec. 2, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with the Rev. Robert Harris officiating. Pallbearers will be Walter McBride, Freddie Martin, John Endley, Harlan Riggs, Bob Brown and Bill Stagner. Interment was in Humansville Cemetery.
Helen L. Carpenter
Helen Lenora "Lenny" Carpenter, 50, Lawton, Okla., formerly of Bolivar, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Lawton, Okla. She was born April 16, 1950, in Independence to Garold Allen Sapp Sr. and Helen Mae Thomas. She was united in marriage on Feb. 7, 1992, to Michael Carpenter. She was a cosmetologist and an artist for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Garold Sapp Sr. She is survived by her husband, Michael, of the home; her stepmother, Dorothy Sapp of Bates City; her mother, Helen Thomas of Independence; her mother-in-law, Rose Henson of Marshfield; her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Miami Ahart Sr. of Walters, Okla., their son, Miami Ahart Jr., and daughter, Terezia Ahart; her son and daughter-in-law, William Ryan and Stephanie Pugh of Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and their son, Korey; two stepsons, Jon and Steve Carpenter of Farmington; her seven sisters, Dorothy Shahan of Oak Grove, Rhonda Kropff of Blue Springs, Teresa Blankenship of Buckner, Vicky Carrott of St. Regis, Mont., Diane Goppert and Susan Hutton, both of Independence, and Toni Brown of New York Mills, Minn.; and her brother, Garold Sapp Jr. of Bates City, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins, two great-nieces, one great-nephew and many friends. Services were Saturday, Nov. 11, at New Salem Cemetery in Independence. A memorial service was Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the New Post Chapel at Fort Sill, Okla.
Odie "Chick" Carson
Odie Clement "Chick" Carson, son of the late Luther and Sarah Frances LaRose Carson, was born in Hickory County on Dec. 30, 1915. He departed this life in his home near Urbana on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000. At the time of his passing, he was 84 years, 10 months and eight days of age. Chick was raised in the Urbana area and graduated from Urbana High School. He moved to the Kansas City area in 1938 and started working as a carpenter. He worked for Bennett Construction, working his way up to supervisor. He met Martha Greer, and they were united in marriage on June 16, 1939. This union was blessed with two daughters, both of whom survive him. They made their home in the Kansas City area. In 1957, they moved to the Hermitage area, where he and his brother Clay established Carson's Corner. He moved back to Kansas City in 1965 and then returned to the Urbana area in 1977. Chick was a member of Carpenters' Local No. 61 for 58 years. He was active in the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Kansas City and was a member of the Urbana United Methodist Church. He and Clay also operated the Carson Brothers Bus Line in the Kansas City area. Chick loved to tear things apart and then fix them. In his spare time, he enjoyed sports and fishing. He was a busy man who never let the grass grow under his feet. His family was his highest priority and he took the girls with him everywhere. Chick was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Thelma Tedlock and Cora Lou Carson; and a sister-in-law, Betty Carson. He is survived by his wife, Martha, of the home; two daughters, Charlene (Shawn) Carson Hoppers and her husband, Lonnie, of Urbana and Louise (Lou) Carson Hillman of Lee's Summit; three grandchildren, Lorrie Hoppers Cobb, Jeff Hillman and Ben Hillman; two great-grandchildren, Erika Trimble and Carson Nik Trimble; one brother, Clay Carson of Urbana; a niece, Jean Tedlock; and a nephew, Buck Tedlock and children. Also by a host of other family and friends who will all sadly miss him. Services were Saturday, Nov. 11, in the Cantlon Otterness Funeral Chapel, Urbana, with the Rev. Ray Pilant officiating. Music was provided by Bob and Sandy Lovett and Stephen Paris. Escorts were Lonnie Hoppers, Norman Hillman, Jeff Hillman, Ben Hillman, Dave Cobb and Darrel Hostetler. Interment was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Vennie Cook
Vennie Cook, 89, of Brighton died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, at Citizens Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born Feb. 4, 1911, in Jasper, Ark., one of 12 children of Johnnie and Frances Henderson Thompson. She was united in marriage to Harold M. Cook on Feb. 6, 1935, and to this union, a daughter was born. She had been a homemaker and co-owner of Cook's Service Station and Convenience Store in Dunnegan for many years. She was a member of Dunnegan Bible Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold, on Dec. 18, 1975; her daughter, Dalenia Sue Spurlock, on June 15, 1993; four brothers, Johnnie Dee Thompson, Charlie Thompson, Willie Thompson and Granville Thompson; and two sisters, Lexie Brasel and Valley Taylor. She is survived by a son-in-law, Johnnie Spurlock of Brighton; four brothers, Harvey Thompson of Fayetteville, Ark., Howard Thompson of Mount Judy, Ark., Van Thompson of Fayetteville, Ark., and Warren Thompson of the state of Arkansas; a sister, Dorothy Spears of Harrisonville; two grandchildren, James H. Spurlock of Brighton and Lexie LeAnn Stonebrook of Wheatland; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob Milner and Dalenia Milner. Services were Sunday, Nov. 26, at Dunnegan Bible Baptist Church with Bro. Bill Levergood officiating. Burial was in Dunnegan Cemetery. The church choir provided music, and a solo was by Darell Fleeman. Pallbearers were Dick Lower, Darell Fleeman, Norman Coble, Trevor Coble, Carl Rucker and Richard Spears. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Milner and Ralph Stauffacher. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Cletus C. Corson
Cletus C. Corson, 91, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility. He was born July 6, 1909, in Leeton, the son of Richard A. and Ada Ann VanBlarcum Corson. On Dec. 26, 1931, he was married to Albarta R. Jenkins, who preceded him in death July 22, 1982. He had been employed by International Shoe Co. and had worked in commercial carpentry. He was a member of Aullville Baptist Church and the Carpenters Local No. 61. Survivors include a son, Jerry W. Corson of Higginsville, and a daughter, Joan Powell of Pittsburg; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Carroll; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Wiegers Funeral Home, Higginsville, with the Rev. Donald R. Hart officiating. Music was by Homer Steffens, accompanied by Pat Wiegers. Burial followed in Higginsville City Cemetery. Casketbearers were Eric Powell, Dirk Corson, Bret Corson, Greg Corson, Mark Corson and Brian Flickenger. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility.
Robert Cortner
Robert Cortner, 79, Half Way, died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after a brief illness. He was born Nov. 30, 1920, in Fair Play, the son of Albert and Pearl Harp Cortner. He was a retired electronics technician and a longtime resident of Half Way. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Arvenna Cortner of the home; one son, Robert Cortner Jr. of Half Way; two brothers, Albert Cortner of Bolivar and Eugene Cortner of Houston, Texas; and two sisters, Maxine Spencer of Stockton and Bernice Neill of Fair Play. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 24, in Butler Chapel with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 8 a.m. today (Wednesday) and again Friday morning after 8 a.m. at the funeral home.
Alvene F. Diemer
Alvene Frances Diemer, 91, of Brookfield died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, at Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield. The daughter of Clifford and Rubie Kniffin Diemer, she was born Nov. 18, 1909, in Brookfield. She was retired from Brown Shoe Co. in Brookfield. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Virginia Bevier and Olive Romans. She is survived by one niece, Carol Bevier of Bolivar; one nephew, Bill Bevier of Nauvoo, Ill.; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, Brookfield, with the Rev. Mike White officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Brookfield. Memorials to the Trinity United Methodist Church may be mailed to Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, P.O. Box 496, Brookfield MO 64628.
Herbert J. Fender
Herbert J. Fender, 88, Bolivar, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was a retired owner of a manufacturing company. He is survived by Mavis Gibbons Fender of the home; a brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and June Fender of Greenfield; a sister, Marjorie L. Stephenson of Springfield; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Jean, and two brothers, Jerry Fender and Flay Fender. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Brighton Cemetery under the direction of Pitts Chapel. Friends may call at their convenience at the funeral home.
Bernard L. Fidler
Bernard L. Fidler, 81, Fair Play, died at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in the home of his daughter in Augusta, Ga. He was born July 31, 1919, in Cedar County, the son of Samuel Thorton and Mary Liza Jones Fidler. On Sept. 28, 1940, he was united in marriage to Emma Jean Chism, and to this union a daughter was born. He had worked for Hammons Products as a supervisor. He had his church membership at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was a graduate of Fair Play High School. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Bill Ryals of Augusta, Ga.; a brother-in-law, Jim Chism of Nevada; four sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Schaaf of Bolivar, Evelyn Esry of El Dorado Springs, Ruby Dean Fidler of Fair Play and Dorothy Fidler of Visalia, Ga.; three grandchildren, Brent Ryals and his wife, Briana, Sandra Dillard and her husband, Troy, and Cynthia Currington; four great-grandchildren, Emily Currington, Nicholas Dillard, Tristian Dillard and Sabrina Rayls, all of Augusta, Ga.; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emma, in August 1997; three brothers and two sisters. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Benham and Bro. Mike Bruce officiating. Burial will follow in Lindley Prairie Cemetery west of Fair Play.
