Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Paul Edward Simmons
Paul Edward Simmons of Steelville, Missouri, died Saturday March 19, 2005, at his home in Steelville, at the age of 68 years, 1 month and 10 days.
He was born Tuesday, February 9, 1937, at Eldon, Missouri, the son of the late Rupert M. Simmons and Zelda Simmons (nee Rodner).
Paul grew up in Eldon, Missouri, and attended school there. He was very active in the school's athletic programs and achieved the all-state status in basketball his senior year. He played basketball for Southwest Missouri State College, played in the NCAA basketball tournament in 1959, when SMS placed second. He was an avid quail hunter, enjoyed floating, fishing, golfing and was an enthusiastic basketball fan. He and a friend wrote songs which were recorded during his college years.
At the National Avenue Christian Church, Springfield, Missouri, on June 10, 1961, Paul was united in marriage to Seena Ballard, the daughter of W.S. and Thelma Ballard. Two daughters were born to this union.
Paul was a graduate of SMS in Springfield with a BS in Education. He received a Masters Degree in School Administration from Drury University in Springfield and an Education
Specialist Degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri.
He served his country in the United States Army and Missouri National Guard for 23 years. At one point he served as Company Commander of Rolla National Guard Unit, the 1438" Engineer Company, and retired as Major. He continued to serve the National Guard by developing the Missouri Youth Challenge Program for the state in 1997-1998.
He taught school in Rolla for ten years. During his tenure at Rolla High School he was a teacher, a coach, and an assistant principal. In 1966 the Rolla basketball team, under his leadership, won the CEMO Conference Championship. Two years were spent on staff at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri, as the director of Off Campus Graduate Program.
He served the Steelville Community as Superintendent of Schools for nineteen years, retiring in 1989 after thirty years in the field of education. He was a member of the Missouri Association of School Administrators, served as president of South Central District of MASA and was awarded Outstanding Emeritus Educator in 1989-1990. He was an active member of Missouri State Teachers Association and a member of Crawford County Retired Teachers Association and served as president two years.
He served the community as a city alderman, Chamber of Commerce President, (honored as citizen of the year in 1989), as a member of the school board, active member of First Baptist Church, member of the Lebanon Lodge No. 77 AF & AM, member of Steelville and Rolla Lions Club, (awarded Lion of the Year 1981-82). He served on the Gibbs Care Center Board of Directors for ten years and was President for seven years.
He is survived by his wife Seena of the home; two daughters, Kathie and husband Kevin Mahurin of Steelville, Julie and husband Paul Tyler of Independence, Missouri; three grandchildren, Aaron Paul Mahurin, Conner Gale Mahurin and Jackson Paul Tyler; other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Simmons.
Visitation for Paul Edward Simmons was 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Memorial services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jesse Parrott and Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Eulogies were given by John Craig and Kent Howald. Musical selections were provided by Rev. Beers, Kay and Rob Housewright and Paula Stice. Serving as pallbearers were Jack Farmer, Kenneth Long, Ike Lovan, Dwaine Miles, Kem Schwieder and John Taylor.
Inurnment in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Ivan Doyle Hornbeck
Ivan Doyle Hornbeck was born Wednesday, December 12, 1945 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Charles Simpson Hornbeck and Dorothy Virginia Flint Hornbeck. He departed this life at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton, Illinois on Monday, August 15, 2005 at the age of 59 years, 8 months and 3 days.
Doyle grew up on a farm in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and later moved to St. Louis, Missouri with his family where his father owned and operated Suburban Cab Company.
Doyle married Kathleen Bosen on December 12, 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri and to this union five children were born. Doyle worked in the taxi cab business most all of his life and after his dad sold the cab company, Doyle later opened Economy Cab in Pine Lawn, Missouri and later North East Cab Company of Alton, Illinois.
Doyle lived a hard, fast, life but the one thing he would tell you that he did right, though late in life, was when he asked Jesus into his heart.
Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Darryl Hornbeck and Jerry Hornbeck. Those who remain to mourn his passing are: his companion of 17 years, Theresa Messey of East Alton, Illinois. His children, Kathleen Rickus (Stanley) of Dittmer, Missouri, Ivan D. Hornbeck Jr. (Stephanie) of East Alton, Illinois, Greg Hornbeck of South Roxana, Illinois, Keith Hornbeck (Mary) of St. Louis, Missouri, and Karla Hornbeck of Dittmer, Missouri, Eugene Cundiff (Tara) of Wentzville, Missouri, Georgetta McGuire of Centralia, Illinois.
Step children: Richmond Cundiff of Potosi, Missouri, Jennifer Cundiff of Licking, Missouri, Erin, Kelly, Tony and Eddie Messey, all of East Alton, Missouri.
Seven grandchildren, one step grandchild; one brother Charles “Benny” Hornbeck of Steelville, Missouri; his aunts Nelda Ruth George of St. Louis, Missouri, Janette (Bill) Garrett of Pensacola, Florida and Deveta Hood of Seattle, Washington. His ex-wife Kathleen Hornbeck of Dittmer, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends, all who will fondly remember and sadly miss Ivan Doyle Hornbeck.
Visitation was Thursday, August 18, 2005 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Matt Cook officiating.
Music selections were “My Way,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Are You Washed in the Blood.”
Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Marie Elizabeth Thomas
Marie Elizabeth Thomas (nee Schwidde) was born April 6, 1920 in Oak Hill (Crawford County), Missouri to the union of John Henry Schwidde and Mary Melissa (Pinnell) Schwidde and passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2005 in Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 85 years 4 months and 12 days.
Marie worked for Convey Heel Co. for many years. She attended the Cuba United Methodist Church, was an avid quilter and loved flowers.
Marie was united in marriage to Robert H. Thomas on December 12, 1936 in Cuba, Missouri by Bill Sweetin.
Marie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son in law David E. Center, two brother and two sisters.
Those who are left to mourn her passing are: son Robert A. and wife Dina, daughter Virginia Center, sister Hazel Swain, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Visitation was held 5–8:30 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2005 at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral Service was held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2005 at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Interment followed in Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
James Alvin Gilliam, Sr.
James Alvin Gilliam, Sr. of Cuba, Missouri was born February 7, 1921 in Huzzah, Missouri to the union of James William and Anne Lee Gilliam (nee Grooms) and left from this life on Saturday, June 3, 2006 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 26 days.
James was united in marriage to Rose Ann Killeen on May 31, 1947 in Cuba, Missouri and to this union three children were born: James Alvin, Jr., Joan and the late William Joseph.
He founded Gilliam Electric Service in 1947 and operated the business until his retirement. His son still operates the business. Jim was a parishioner at Holy Cross Catholic Church and was a member of the American Legion. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was also a well-known musician in the community and enjoyed playing his guitar.
He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, William Joseph; two brothers, Albert Henry and Audrey G. Gilliam; three sisters, Anita Blair, Betty Jo Cameron and Rebel Gilliam; three brothers-in-law, Joseph Ackfeld, Carl Blair and Chester Cameron.
Those who are left to mourn his passing are his wife, Rose Ann Gilliam; son, James A. (Debbie) Gilliam, Jr.; daughter, Joan (Don) Woltman; brother, Ralph (Rayna) Gilliam; three sisters, Edath Ackfeld, Helen (Lafe) Tieberghien and Madeline (Bill) Henry; sister-in-law, Barbara Gilliam; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Monday, June 5, 2006 from 4-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with prayer service at 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass was Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. David Veit as the Celebrant.
Interment was in the Holy Cross Cemetery with full military honors.
Robert “Bob” R. Lewis
Robert “Bob” R. Lewis, of Hillsboro, Missouri, was born July 19, 1936, in Cuba, Missouri, to Clarence Emmett and Birdie L. (nee Reeves) Lewis, and entered into rest, Wednesday, May 31 2006, at his home, in Hillsboro Missouri, at the age of 69 years, 10 months, and 12 days.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Evelyn Bayless.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine F. (nee Daugherty) Lewis, of Hillsboro, Missouri; two children, Jeanie (Bob) Herget, of St. Peters, Missouri and Kelly M. (Bill) Hein, of Irondale, Missouri; three grandchildren, Joey, Connor, and Eamon; four siblings, Jack (Belva) Lewis of Steelville, Missouri, Bill (Irene) Lewis of Cuba, Missouri, Jill (the late John) Anderton of Booneville, Missouri and Dorothy Jarvis of Gainesville, Texas; and many other relatives and friends.
Robert retired from Yellow Freight Systems Inc. in 1994 after 40 years of service driving 3 million miles accident free and was a member of Local #600. He enjoyed fishing, bear and deer hunting, and farming. Robert is fondly remembered and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation was held Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Chapel Hill Mortuary in Cedar Hill, Missouri. Service was held Monday, June 5, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary, Cedar Hill, Missouri.
Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Cedar Hill, Missouri.
Andrew W. McCoy Jr.
Andrew “Andy” W. McCoy Jr., age 75, of Cherryville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri.
Andy was born Monday, October 13, 1930 in Piedmont, South Carolina, the son of Andrew W. Sr. and Vera Katherine Chandler McCoy.
He was united in marriage to Dorothy “Dottie” Burgess on July 7, 1971 in Pond, Missouri. They made their home in St. Louis, Missouri where he worked at McDonald Douglas for 35 years until his retirement in 1993. After retirement they moved to the Cherryville area to make their home.
He is survived by his wife Dottie; three stepsons, Randall “Randy” Litton and wife Donna of Providence, Rhode Island, Richard “Ric” Litton and wife Kathleen of Lenexa, Kansas and Robert “Bob” Litton and wife Linda of Eureka, Missouri; stepdaughter, Jan M. Green and husband Michael of Clinton, Iowa.
Ten step grandchildren, Zac and wife Lessa, Amy, Casey, Dustin, Julia, Nathan, Kevin, Andrew, Samantha and Tyler; two step great grandchildren, Jordan and Noah; one sister Mildred Powers and husband William of Greenville, South Carolina.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hayward and Joe McCoy and one sister, Bertha Perkins.
He was a member of the United Baptist Church of Steelville and a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Union in St. Louis, Missouri. He had served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict.
Funeral services for Andy McCoy were held Saturday, June 3, 2006 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Berlie Turnbough and Rob Litton officiating. Special prelude and postlude music of “Great is My Faithfulness,” “It Is No Secret What God Can Do” and “I’d Rather Have Jesus” was played by Rosemary Callahan. A duet by niece, Annette Emmons, and great niece, Lauren Kalb, of “In the Garden” was accompanied by Shirley Brown, pianist. A guitar solo of “If We Never Meet Again” was played by Kevin Litton.
Serving as casket bearers were Dustin Abnet, Kevin, Nathan and Andrew Litton, Samantha Green, Julia Litton, Amy Singleton, and Tyler Litton.
Committal prayers and burial were in the Martin Cemetery in Cherryville, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.
Jack Charles Whaley
Jack Charles Whaley of Cuba, Missouri was born on October 5, 1945 in San Francisco, California to Leslie Howard Whaley and Bertha Sophia (Mary) Hedman Whaley.
He passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at the age of 60 years, 7 months and 25 days.
He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Later on, his occupation was in the landscaping business. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the round table in the coffee shop.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Arleen Jarrell.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted daughter, Krystle M. Whaley of Springfield, Missouri; granddaughter, Jasmine Whaley; friend, Marie Randolph of Cuba, Missouri; nephew, Mark Jerrell of California; cousins and friends.
His body was donated to medical science.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
David Timothy Wilkerson
David Timothy Wilkerson, age 49, of Steelville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born Monday, June 11, 1956 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of the late William “Pop” and Theresa Lorrine Cook Wilkerson.
David was married to Robin Messick on June 6, 1994 in Miami, Oklahoma and she survives of the home. He is also survived by two sons, Timothy Paul Wilkerson of San Diego, California and Kevin Joseph Wilkerson of Steelville, Missouri; daughter, Theresa Nicole Wilkerson of Steelville, Missouri; stepson Brandon Millarr and wife Erin of Ft. Hood, Texas.
Two brothers, Paul Wilkerson of Steelville, Missouri and Tom Wilkerson and wife Vickie of Lawrence, Kansas; one sister, Frances Ann Felton of Halfway, Missouri; two grandsons, Zachary Millarr and Joshua Howard; mother-in-law Grace Messick of Vinita, Oklahoma.
He had made a career in the U.S. Navy, retiring after 22 years of service for his country in January 2001. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and had been a member of the VFW.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 31, 2006 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Personal thoughts and memories were given by David’s brothers, Paul and Tom.
Special music of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” and “Swing Lo Sweet Chariot” was sung by Jerry Beers.
Serving as casket bearers were Mike Guess, Ron Matchell, Lydle Davis, Jerry Roland, Mike Livesay and Fran Wynn with committal prayers and burial at the Steelville Cemetery. Military rites were under the direction of the U.S. Navy.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.
