Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Betty Jean Ryder
Betty Jean Ryder, 66 of St. Robert, a homemaker, died Wednesday evening, February 20, 2002 at the University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 23rd at Waynesville Memorial Chapel. Burial followed in the Antioch Cemetery, Crocker.
Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ryder is survived by her daughter: Dee McDonald and her husband, David of Dixon; one brother: Dale Greer and his wife, Rody of Crocker and two sisters: Dean Nelson of High Ridge and Judy Roebuck and her husband, Ted of Immokalee, Florida. Also surviving are two grandchildren: Jimmy and Mandy Doyle of Dixon; three step grandchildren: Kerry, Kristy and Kasey McDonald; a very special friend: Dean Doyle of Dixon, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Edith Pearl Ervin
Edith Pearl Ervin, daughter of Roger Victor and Jeannette (Mason) Yost, was born Sept. 18, 1929 at Xenia, Oh.
When she was a young girl, Edith's family moved to Salem where she graduated from high school in 1947.
On Sept. 16, 1950 Edith married Harvey Ervin in Richmond, Ind. Edith and Harvey shared one son: Von and three daughters: Sharon Rose, Marilyn and Cindy.
For many years, Edith worked for AAFES at the Post Exchange at Fort Leonard Wood. She enjoyed listening to music, especially her favorite artist, Ronnie Millsap. Edith loved the ocean and spending tie on the beach collecting sea shells. She spent many hours working on jigsaw and word puzzles.
Edith departed this life on the morning of Dec. 19, 2002 at St. John's Breech Regional Medical Center in Lebanon at the age of 73.
Edith will be sadly missed by her husband, Harvey of the home; one son, Von Ervin and his wife, Jean of Laquey and three daughters, Sharon Rose Furr and her husband, John on Concord, N.C.; Marilyn Lamers of Farmington and Cindy Davis and her husband, Jerry of Pataskal, Oh. She also leaves one sister, Ada Crocker of Salem; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Jeannette Yost; one brother, Jerry Tharington and one son-in-law, Randy Lamers.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002 in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Larry Atkins officiating. The songs "Precious Memories", "Peace In The Valley" and "Go Rest High On That Mountain" were played. Serving as escorts were Bob Barlow, James Lamers, Christ Phillips, Jake Shaddy and Billy Smith. Burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery in Waynesville. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Edith Pearl Ervin.
Helen M. Scott
Helen M. Scott, 85, of Belvidere, died at 7:59 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003 in her daughter's home following a lengthy illness.
She was born Feb. 21, 1918 in Belvidere, Illinois to Christopher Oliver and Ida Mae (Scott) Beck. She was married to Francis W. Scott, and later to Louis H. Fiebranz on Jan. 25, 1962 in Belvidere.
She was a Registered Nurse where she worked at several hospitals, retiring in 990 from St. Joseph's Hospital in Belvidere.
Helen volunteered at the Keen Age Center and loved to knit and crochet.
She graduated from Sycamore High School, class of 1932, and Michael Reese Hospital School of Nursing, Chicago, Ill.; and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia.
She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Brown and husband Norman of Richland, and Marilea Blodgett and husband Douglas of Poplar Grove, Ill.; a son, William C. Scott of Richland; two brothers, Harold Beck of Caledonia, Ill., and Carl Beck and wife Clarrissa of Tucson, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; two husbands, Francis W. Scott and Louis H. Fiebranz; one son, John Scott; one grandson, Robert Scott; one sister, Gladys Nichols; and one nephew, Joel Beck.
Celebration of Life was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003 in Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Allan Buss, Pastor, officiating. Burial was in Belvidere Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family.
SGM (Ret) Walter Michael Mahoney
Walter Michael Mahoney, was born May 15, 1921 to John Joseph and Mary (Conroy) Mahoney in Argo, Ill., where he grew up and attended school.
He was baptized on June 19, 1921 at the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Chicago, Ill.
In 1945, Walter enlisted in the United States Army and was a WWII, Korean and Vietnam War Veteran. Sergeant Major Mahoney served his country until Feb. 29, 1976 when he retired. He was awarded several medals: the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), WWII Victory Medal; Good Conduct Medal (9th Award); National Defense Service Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Overseas Service Bars (2), Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars and the Meritorious Service Medal.
On Sept. 10, 1952, Walter was united in marriage to Fusako Koyasu in Chiba, Japan. They shared over 51 years of marriage together and were blessed with one child: Patricia. Walter was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs Baseball and the Chicago Bears Football teams. He also enjoyed reading and listening to classical music. Because of the time that he spent in the military, Walter became a lifetime member of the VFW Post #3176 of St. Robert. Walter passed away the morning of Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital of Ft. Leonard Wood, having attained the age of 82 years.
Walter is survived by his wife, Fusako "Katie" Mahoney of the home; one daughter: Patricia Mahoney of St. Louis; one brother: Denis J. Mahoney of Richmond, Virginia; one cousin: Sister Mary Danieline Conroy of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Mary Mahoney and his sister: Mary Felthouse. A graveside service with full military honors was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 at the Resurrection Cemetery with Father John Groner officiating. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Ft. Leonard Wood. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Raymond Leon Powers
Raymond Leon Powers was born, "in a little two room log cabin, across the tracks" in Richland, Pulaski County, Mo., to Charles Henry Powers and Mary Ann Newberry Powers. His sisters were Roberta Osbourne and Mavis Roam, his brother was Elton Powers, all of Richland.
Raymond married Doris Elaine Browning on March 31, 1936. They were blessed with five children. Gary Ray Powers (died in 1970), Julia Ann Powers (died shortly after birth), Jay Lynn Powers, Raymond Alan Powers, and Judith Gayle Powers.
Through the years, Doris and Raymond were also blessed with grandchildren. Cary Leigh Powers (Kansas City), Robert Todd Powers (Kimberling City), David Michael Powers (Orlando, Fla.), Lori Lynn Powers (Kansas City), Mark Hannah Ashworth, Wendy Leigh Ashworth (Lebanon), Anda Rebecca Zeiger, Asa Lucian Powers and James-Alan Holt Powers (Richland), who died in 2001. They had four step-grandchildren; Kevin Ware (Crocker), Danny Ware (Columbia), Alexis Roam and Joshua Chinn (Richland).
Raymond was a long time member of the Methodist Church, Richland Lions Club, and the Richland Saddle Club where he served as both ring master and judge. He attended Richland High School and during his senior year, was a proud member of the 1935 Richland basketball team, the first Richland team to ever play in the state play-offs. He was four-year all star and was proud of his varsity sweater with four stripes and star. Until his death, watching basketball on TV was a definite pleasure for him, especially the SMSU Lady Bears.
After graduation, Raymond began the R.L. Powers Truck Line in 1936. He first hauled freight and progressed to hauling livestock for many farmers in this area. In the early 50's he embarked on another career, the cattle business. He finally retired from the trucking after 37 years, and stayed with the cattle business until his death.
Raymond loved to talk about old times with Doris and his long time friend Jenny Jones and his faithful nurse Paula Goff. He also enjoyed his nightly phone calls from his daughter-law-law Beverly.
In writing an obituary, something of a personal nature seems to fade in the list of those that are still living and those that have passed on before. Raymond grew and lived in a time when a person's handshake was his solemn word, when a day's hard work was expected, and caring for family was an honor. Individuals that lived in this era have been titled, "The Greatest Generation," and from them many lessons have been taught. The children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of Raymond Powers left behind must remember the lessons taught and the stories that were told while sitting on the front porch. In this way, his legacy and his memory will not only be remembered, but honored.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2003 at Richland Memorial Chapel with Reverands Ralph Hosman and Pryor Ray Prewett officiating. Pianist, Mary Lou Blanchard played as Rodney Blanchard sang, "Peace in the Valley." Anda Zeiger played and sang, "Grandpa." Leslie Powers gave a lovely eulogy. Serving as escorts were Jay Lynn Powers, Raymond Alan Powers, Robert Todd Powers, Justin Raymond Powers, Daniel Patrick Ware and Kevin Matthew Ware. Honorary escorts were Robert E. Fugitt, Ralph Hamilton, Gene Henson, Carl L. Johnson, Alfred Lercher, Keith Lundh, Duane Pemberton, Larry E. Powers and Alfred Zeigenbein.
Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Richland Memorial Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the James-Alan Holt Powers Memorial Scholarship fund at UMR or the Richland High School Booster Club.
Cody Thomas Johnson
Cody Thomas Johnson was born May 18, 2000 at Rolla, Missouri. He was called home the evening of February 17, 2002 at the Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis.
Cody was a sweet, loving, vivacious 21 month old boy. He loved all things "Lion King" especially the music. He also loved playing with balls.
Cody was dearly loved, and will be sadly missed by his mother: Carrie Johnson, his brother: Mark Ward, Jr. and a sister: Amanda Ward, all of the home. Other survivors include: "Daddy" SSG Thomas Garcia of the home; his father: Edgar Ortiz; Cody's maternal grandparents: Barbara and Art Kellam of Apache Junction, Arizona; maternal grandfather: Tom Johnson of Tucson, Arizona; maternal great grandmothers: Irene Coffin of Apache Junction, Arizona and Lucille Johnson of Roscommon, Michigan. Cody's maternal uncle: Tommy Johnson, his wife, Francie and their children: Chelsey, Tyler and Marah of Chandler, Arizona, and other relatives and friends also survive.
A graveside service was held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, February 21st at Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery, Waynesville, with Darlene Graves officiating. Cody's favorite Lion King songs were played. Services were under direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Alfred Beason Secrest, Sr.
Alfred Beason Secrest, Sr, son of the late William B. and Marie (Bentley) Secrest, was born July 24, 1926 in Devil's Elbow, Missouri where he grew up and attended school.
Alfred served his country in the United State Navy as Seamon First Class and was honorably discharged in July 1946.
On Feburary 8, 1948, Alfred was united in marriage to Dorothy Kronk in Mexico, Missouri and to this union four children were born: Alfred Jr., Dennis, Sherrie and Lois.
Alfred was self-employed for 54 years as owner of Secrest Heating & Air Conditioning. He was a sheetmetal worker for several years. He was a hard working man. He was proud of his grandkids and loved spending time with them. He enjoyed fishing and working with his horses in his indoor arena.
Alfred was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce. He was also a Cub Scout Master several years ago.
Alfred passed away the evening of Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at his home in St. Robert having attained the age of 76 years, 7 months and 18 days.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Dorothy of the home; two sons: Alfred Secrest, Jr and Dennis Secrest; one daughter: Sherrie Norris all of St. Robert; two sisters; four brothers all of the state of Indiana; 7 grandchildren: Tye, Bryan, and Jeremiah Secrest, Ethan and Shannon Norris, Nikina and Slade Smith; 1 great granddaughter: Lindsay; several other relatives and a host of friends.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents: William and Marie Secrest; and one daughter: Lois Smith.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003 at Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. William Kempen officiating. "In The Garden" and "Go Rest High On That Mountain" were played. Serving as escorts were Charles Bassett, Gene Martin, Charles Johnston, Rick Maness, Jackie Morgan and Larry Southard. Serving as honorary escorts were Alfred's grandsons: Tye Secrest, Jeremiah Secrest, Bryan Secrest, Ethan Norris and Slade Smith.
Burial with military honors followed at Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery in Waynesville. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
