Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Mavis Averial Vandiver
Funeral services for Mavis Averial Vandiver, 82, West Plains, Mo., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Vandiver died 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Shady Oaks Healthcare, Thayer, Mo. She was born June 20, 1925, in Camp, Ark., to Arthur C. and Ara Alice Golden Robertson.
On Sept. 4, 1942, she was married at Brandsville, Mo., to Roy Harilson Vandiver, who preceded her in death Jan. 13, 1987.
Mrs. Vandiver enjoyed sewing, crafts, playing the guitar and singing. She sung with a quartet at the West Plains Senior Center.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Alice Boze, husband, James, West Plains; two grandchildren, Richard Boze, wife, Falana, and Charlotte Melvin, husband, Denny; four great-grandchildren, Leigh Ann Boze, Jessica Boze, Dakota Phegley and Amanda Melvin; one great-great- grandchild, Natalie Allen; two sisters, Betty Jean VanGorden, Lowry City, Mo., and Marion Shank, Morton, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents; husband; one daughter, Venita Vandiver; one infant daughter, Bobbie Jean Vandiver; and two brothers preceded her in death.
Burial will be at Union Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Senior Center and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Barbara S. (Beach) Andrews
Barbara S. (Beach) Andrews, 67, Mtn. Home, Ark. Died Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Roller Funeral Home, Mtn. Home.
Nelle Jencie Gibson
Graveside services for Nelle Jencie Gibson, 103, West Plains, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Miss Gibson died 11:23 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 1, 1905, in Louisville, Ill., to Dr. E. P. Gibson and Jencie Burton Gibson.
She was a graduate of the University of Illinois and taught school for 39 years. While she was teaching, during the summers, she was the Unit Director for the Camp Fire Girls for many years in several of the western states.
Miss Gibson was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one nephew, James Holaday, Vernon Hills, Ill.; and two great-nephews, Jim and John.
Her parents, two brothers, one sister and lifelong friend, Mary Tenekot, precede her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Butch Lawrence Marcak
The children and grandchildren of Butch Lawrence Marcak, born Dec. 3, 1943, wish to invite all friends and family in the laying of his body into eternal rest. He departed this world on May 10, 2008, but will forever be in our souls.
Mr. Marcak loved and had a passion for his children and grandchildren.
As we all know, he was a loving, stubborn and honorable man whom many loved and adored.
His smile was a gift to brighten everyone’s day.
You could catch that smile while he was enjoying his friends and family tubing, canoeing, playing softball or working on a car.
As we are here to honor the life and love of Butch, we as family ask that all wear casual clothing, in the colors of his favorites, Purple and Green, to his graveside services on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
We also encourage you to attend Family and Friend night on Friday, May 16, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Frances Louise Smith
Funeral services for Frances Louise Smith, 58, West Plains, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Smith died 10:58 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 7, 1949, in Peace Valley, Mo., to James Edmond and Mildred Pauline Brower Denton.
On March 11, 1972, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Roy Edward Smith, who preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 2004.
She enjoyed caring for others, enjoyed her grandchildren, and all of the little neighborhoods kids she “adopted” over the years.
Mrs. Smith was of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by four children, Roy Allen Smith, Fairland, Okla., Keith Alan Denton, wife, Stacy, Kelly Lynn Smith and Kimberly Dawn Smith, all of West Plains; seven grandchildren and one on the way; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Darrell Denton, wife, Charlene, West Plains; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, an infant daughter, an infant grandson, daughter-in-law, one sister, and two brothers precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Dallas Ray Kirkland
Dallas Ray Kirkland, 78, Gainesville, formerly Willow Springs.
Died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at his home.
Roller Funeral Home, Mtn. Home, Ark.
Nova “Papa Pete” Cearley
Nova “Papa Pete” Cearley, 82, West Plains, died 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at his home.
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.
W. Dean Hilyard
W. Dean Hilyard, 60, Mtn. View.
Died Monday, May 12, 2008, at Columbia.
Duncan Funeral Home, Mtn. View.
Wayne H. Sansouci
Wayne H. Sansouci, 83, Birch Tree.
Died 4:12 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center.
Yarber Mortuary, Mtn. View.
Norman Leon “Lee” Green
Norman Leon “Lee” Green, a native of Willow Springs, quietly passed away early Friday morning while at Brooke Haven Healthcare in West Plains from natural causes. Born Aug. 11, 1918, to John William Green and Mary Etta “Jo” Gibson near Willow Springs, Mo., he was the baby of a large family and his brothers and sisters were important to him.
He was 89 years, 10 months, and 2 days.
Lee married Reva Wallin Stephenson on Aug. 27, 1940, in Canon City, Colo., and became “Dad” to Bonnie Louise, Barbara Geraldine and Ernest Lee Stephenson.
Two daughters, Connie Fay Hiler and Kay Green Losh, were later born to this union.
Lee loved kids, his own, his grandchildren, and his nieces and nephews.
He took great delight in talking to them, playing with them, and was a “soft touch” for them. Lee was raised in a Christian family and re-affirmed his faith in Jesus Christ about 20 years ago.
Lee proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Germany, Austria and France as a “Heavy Machine Gun” operator.
He was awarded the Bronze Star three times for his valor on the field.
When asked about this he modestly replied, “Ah, they gave those to everybody.”
Lee worked for the same company for approximately 42 years, even though the company changed names and ownership several times throughout his employment. This enabled him to work in 22 different states, where he made many long-lasting friendships.
He finally retired in 1982 from Kerr-McGee as an inventory auditor in the timber products division.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents; 12 brothers and sisters; two daughters, Bonnie Turner and Jerry Johnson; his wife, Reva, after 61 years of marriage; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He leaves behind two daughters, Connie Hiler of Willow Springs, and Kay Losh and her husband, Joe, of Van Alstyne, Texas; a son, Ernest Lee Stephenson and his wife, JoAnn, of Jacksonville, Ark.; and a son-in-law, Don Turner of Independence, Mo.
Twelve grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews also survive.
Truly one of “the greatest generation,” he was a remarkable man, and leaves many warm memories for his family and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Green will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2008, at the Westside Family Life Center, 1274 County Road, Willow Springs, with Pastor David Lovan officiating.
A visitation will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at the Willow Funeral Home, 106 E. Third St., in Willow Springs.
Burial will follow funeral services at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Willow Springs.
Memorials may be made to the Pine Grove Cemetery and left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.
Fred Milo Martin
Fred Milo Martin passed away June 12, 2007, at his home in Aztec, N.M., after a long and debilitating illness. He was born Oct. 12, 1954, in Durango, Colo. Fred was the fifth child born to Ina Welch Cook Martin and Ralph Milo Martin, both longtime residents and cattle ranchers of Ignacio, Colo. He attended elementary and junior high school in the Durango system but graduated from high school in Aztec.
At the age of 20, Fred moved with the family to Rover, Mo., to work on the relocated family ranch. Then he worked for Ark-Mo Oil Company, another family enterprise. Fred eventually moved to Aztec where he lived his remaining years, managing his brother’s mobile home parks so they were successful businesses.
Fred had many talents. One of his greatest was to take what was broken and discarded and make it usable and even beautiful again. As a finish carpenter, he made cabinets and trim for his own home. Fred remodeled many mobile homes and turned them back into quality homes. He was able to work with any material or any piece of equipment. He was a Jack-of-all-trades, fixing almost anything, anytime, anywhere. Fred was a pleasure to work with and a patient teacher. He wanted you to learn how to do something so that you could be independent and capable. He taught his young nieces how to change oil in a vehicle and which wrenches were used for what in the shop.
Fred was a philanthropist. He helped an untold number of people in Aztec and the surrounding community over the last 25 years. Fred gave opportunity to individuals and families to get on their feet or through a tough spot. He liberally provided transportation, food, education, utilities and addressed any number of concerns, as he saw the need, for all those he assisted. Fred felt a strong, ethical obligation to assist those less fortunate than himself and he did so his entire life. Fred’s generosity and expertise are greatly missed by all who loved him.
Fred is survived by Eleanor Martin Kambouris (sister) and J. George Kambouris of West Plains; Barbara Ina Martin (sister), Kansas City, Kan.; and John R. Martin (brother) and Karen Martin of Bloomfield, N.M. Fred has two nieces, Elizabeth K. Delay of Kansas and Sara J. Kambouris of New Mexico. He has three grandnephews and a grandniece.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Farmington, N.M., with fellowship following.
We remain heartbroken by the loss of our beloved friend.
Joy Gladys Wallin
Graveside services for Joy Gladys Wallin, 97, Mansfield, Mo., and formerly of West Plains, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2008, at South Fork Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wallin died 1:45 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, Mo. She was born July 3, 1910, at Amy, Mo., to Charley G. and Dicy Bales Carrell.
She received her education in the schools of Howell County, Mo., and on Oct. 5, 1929, was married at Arditta, Mo., to Harold Clifford Wallin, who preceded her in death Feb. 17, 1977.
She is survived by two daughters, Norma Jeffreys, husband, Jim, Mansfield, Mo., and Opal McMurtrey, husband, Jerry, West Plains; four grandchildren, Randy Holmes, wife, Kim, Gary Holmes, wife, Pam, The Colony, Texas, Greg McMurtrey, wife, Melissa, West Plains, and Michelle Holden, husband, Scott, Nixa, Mo.; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Trivitt, Napa, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents; her stepmother, Bertha Carrell; husband; one infant brother; four sisters, Nellie Fox, Floetta Whitehead, Goldie Nicks, and Roxie Sloan; and four brothers-in-law precede her in death.
Mrs. Wallin was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a Christian and attended Victory Family Worship Center for many years.
Her 5-year-old great-granddaughter, Alexia, summed it up the best by saying, "Grandma is now in Heaven making new friends."
Mrs. Wallin will lie in state from 2 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
