Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Clarence Williams Lewis
Clarence William Lewis was born March 16, 1931 in Pulaski County, to Joseph Henry and Rosey Bell (Kelly) Lewis. While working on the WPA projects during the depression, Clarence's father Henry caught pneumonia and died in 1934. In 1943, his mother Rosey married Monroe Foster.
Clarence attended school at Dry Creek before his family moved to Waynesville in 1940 and he attended Waynesville schools.
When Clarence was young, he had jet black hair, and was therefore given the name "Blackie" by Fred Cook when he carried newspapers on Fort Leonard Wood for Lyle Cox. Blackie had a reputation for being a hard worker and he worked for many well known business people in the area. He worked at Waynesville Lumber Company for Mark Blue and Gene Farnham and he worked on farms for Jim and Claude Laughlin and for Joe Morgan, Bill Hensley and Whis Dye. He also worked for Arch Cohn and Louie Carmack.
In 1947, Clarence accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior and was baptized by Andy Shepard at Deerlick Baptist Church. In 2000, he moved his membership to the Gateway Baptist Church where his close friend, Rev. Wilbur Harbaugh serves as pastor. Blackie also attended Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Harbaugh.
Blackie departed this life the morning of July 8, 2002 at Sunset Village of the Ozarks, St. Robert, Missouri, at the age of 71 years.
He is survived by one brother: Jesse Lewis and his wife, Lucy of Mexico, Mo., and a half brother: Roy Lee Foster and his wife, Lynn of Waynesville. He also leaves three nieces and two nephews: Norma Hedgpeth of Missouri City, Texas, Sharon Kay Mitchell of Jefferson City, Linda Cox and Donnie and Larry Lewis all of Mexico, Mo., and numerous cousins.
Clarence was preceded in death by his baby brother, Raymond; his father: Henry; his stepfather: Monroe Foster; his mother: Rosey; his brother: Ernest Lewis of California and one sister: Alene Quiggle.
Blackie Lewis was well known in the Waynesville-St. Robert area. Blackie loved people and loved to visit. His favorite conversations revolved around politics, current events and religion. Blackie worked hard all of his life, and lived up to all financial responsibilities…he never asked for credit, and paid when purchasing items. He felt deeply about his country, and never missed an opportunity to vote. He was kind, was never heard to speak ill of others and never complained about his own condition nor those situations existing in our world.
Those people who knew Blackie will miss seeing him driving his blue car, sitting on the courthouse lawn or on his porch.
A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13 at Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Blackie's good friend, Rev. Wilbur Harbaugh officiating. Pianist, Kitty Scott played as the congregation sang, "The Old Rugged Cross." Serving as escorts were John Bonebrake, Kenny Foster, John Hedgpeth, Dwight Hensley, Judge Doug Long and Chuck Thompson. Claude Laughlin, Jim Laughlin and Frank Farris were honorary escorts.
Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery.
Shirley Ann McKelvey Stopper
Shirley Ann McKelvey Stopper, daughter of James Irwin and Mary Naomi Taylor McKelvey, was born in Franklin Fay County, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1934 and departed this life Feb. 1, 2003 at her home in Richland.
On Feb. 14, 1959 Shirley was united in marriage with Joe Stopper and to this union was born one daughter.
Shirley was employed with Bell South Telephone Company as a phone representative in Huntsville, Ala. In Aug. of 1996, she moved to Richland to be near her family.
Through the faithful witness of Shirley's dear friend Barbara, she professed her faith in Christ and was baptized at Whitesburg Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ala., in Aug. of 1974. There she was instrumental in starting the church bus ministry. She continued her faithfulness to the ministry when moving to Richland, by becoming very active in the bus ministry at Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Those surviving include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Rev. Chuck Baker and her granddaughters, Charity and Kristin Baker, all of Richland; two sisters, Mildred Yvonne Williams of MacDoel, Calif., and Brenda Beth Ireland of Sacramento, Calif.; three nieces, and one nephew; as well as many friends, both young and old.
Shirley enjoyed walking, reading, mostly to grow in her Christian faith, and having Bible study with shut-ins, but she especially enjoyed the time spent with her granddaughters and other family members. She was a wonderful Christian lady, who had the sacrificial gift of giving, not only to her church but various ministries. She was a active member of the Missouri Right To Life, Richland Chapter.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a half brother, Paul Leonard Clifton.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2003 at Cornerstone Baptist Church with Rev. Chuck Baker, Student Minister Brett Laxton, and Rev. Dennis Cochran officiating. Music was provided by Amanda Bennett, Soloist, and the Praise and Worship Team, Cornerstone Baptist Church. Escorts were Leroy Massey, Gerry Frank, Frank Faherty, Harvy Antle, Jr., Max Thornsberry and Jamie Roberts. Honorary Escorts were Rev. Dennis Cochran, Bob Payne, Baker Wilson, Jr., and Ray Baker.
Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Richland. Services were under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel.
Darlene Singleton
Darlene Singleton of Crocker was born on Dec. 2, 1930 in Brumley, a daughter of Oliver and Ada Duncan Plemmons, and departed this life on Thursday, May 15, 2003 at her residence in Crocker. Mrs. Singleton had been in failing health for the past three years and had attained the age of 72 years.
Mrs. Singleton was united in marriage on Sept. 19, 1953, at Swedeborg, to James Edward Singleton, and to this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Leota King and one infant; one brother, Wilbert Plemmons; one grandson, Bradley Clark; three nephews, Roger King, Mike Plemmons, and Donnie Plemmons.
Mrs. Singleton was a member of Mount Union Church, being baptized at an early age. She had worked for Bonanza Boat Company, retiring in 1990.
Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Singleton include: her husband, James E. Singleton, Crocker; two sons and one daughter-in-law, J.D. Singleton, Brumley, and John "Rowdy" and Crystal Singleton, Crocker; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathy Clark, Jefferson City, Karolyn and Kenneth Reiter, Crocker, and Polly and Ed Wright, Crocker; two brothers, Farris Plemmons, Brumley, and Lesley Plemmons, Iberia; three sisters, Freda Wright, Iberia, Kate Snelling, Brumley, and Shirley Baker; eight grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mrs. Singleton will be sadly missed by her dear family and all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Singleton at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003 in the Long Funeral Home, Crocker, with Bro. Billy Claiborn officiating. "Wind Beneath My Wings," "Go Rest High On That Mountain," and "Down to the River and Pray," were sung for the funeral service.
Interment was in the Crocker Public Cemetery, under the direction of the Long Funeral Home, Crocker. Active pallbearers were Randy Ellis, Jason Clark, Travis Harrison, Trent Harrison, James Decker, and Lance Reiter. Robert Decker, Kenny Ellis, Justin Reiter, Ed Wright and Edward Luttrell served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorials are suggested to the Lake Ozark Area Home Health and Hospice, Crocker, with envelopes available at Long Funeral Home.
Hazel Florence Hough
Hazel Florence Hough was born September 11, 1918 at Wheeler Mill near Dixon. She was one of eight children born to the union of the late Elbert "Ebb" and Emma (Wolf) Singleton. She attended the Needmore School.
On February 1, 1936, Hazel was united in marriage with Leland Hough in Waynesville. Leland preceded her in death on January 7, 1993.
Hazel and Leland worked at the Brumley's Store in downtown Waynesville before opening their own souvenir's store, grocery store and full service filling station in Buckhorn. Hazel and Leland owned and operated Hough's Market for over 42 years.
Hazel departed this life the afternoon of July 8, 2002 at the Life Care Center of Waynesville, at the age of 83 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters: Sylvia Long of Rolla and Mae Case of Waynesville. She also leaves several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Hazel was extremely fortunate to have a wonderful caregiver: Bertha Echelberry and her husband, Larry of Buckhorn.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Hazel was also preceded in death by two sisters: Lillie George and Edith Zumwalt and three brothers: Mike, Harry and Barney Singleton.
A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11 at Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Danny Graves officiating. Pianist, Becky Lercher played " Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art" and "I'll Meet You In The Morning." Mrs. Hough's great-nephew, Paul Long read the obituary. Serving as escorts were Dean Cogar, Larry Echelberry, Mark and Paul Long and Scott Williamson. Honorary escorts were Frank and Mike Case, Alva Foote, Frank, John and Kenneth Long, Virgil Singleton and Bob Zumwalt.
Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
R. Lee Keeling Davis
R. Lee Keeling Davis, daughter of the late Thomas Riley and Mattie L. Davis Keeling was born Aug. 22, 1919 in St. Jo, Ark. and departed this life May 11, 2003 in Osage Beach at the age of 83 years.
On Feb. 24, 1953, in New Mexico, she was united in marriage with Theodore H. Davis.
As a young girl at the age of 12, Lee accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. At the time of her death she was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church where she loved to attend as long as her health permitted. She very much enjoyed her Ladies Bible Study of Friday morning.
Lee enjoyed reading, painting and spending time with her close friends.
She is survived by one stepson, T.H. Davis, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of West Hills, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Carolyn and Helen Louise Davis, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; a special cousin, Wilma Muck of Harrison, Ark.; and special companions Bob and Doris Payne of Richland.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Marvin Hackney Keeling; and one stepson, Richard Lee Davis.
Lee will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services for Mrs. Davis were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with Pastor Chuck Baker officiating. Music was provided by Cindy Franks, Soloist, and Congregational singing, with Marsha Reagan, Accompanist. Escorts were Robby Payne, Dan Ganoe, Baker Wilson, Jr., Lance Payne, Allen Fisher and Ted Davis, Jr. Honorary Escorts were Bob Payne, Blair Ganoe and Dennis Cochran.
Burial was in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel, Richland.
Beverly Aliene Brittain
Beverely was born January 13, 1954 to Fred Franklin Brittain and Ruth Aliene (McDaniel) Brittain.
On July 12, 2002 she joined them in heaven.
She will always be lovingly remembered by her brothers, Fred and Robert, as their "big sister" with a very big heart, a banquet of effective kind words and as a fierce supporter of any family member or friend.
For the past 18 years, Beverely was an executive assistant at Charger Incorporated, Richland.
Beverely is survived by her brothers, "The Boys" as she called them; three nieces and three nephews, Jennifer Elizabeth, Katherine Ann, David Franklin, Michelle Antoinette, Alex Anthony, Joshua Michael and his wife Christine; three aunts and two uncles, Phyllis McDaniel, Opal and Ben Wagner, Shirley Trimble and Gene McDaniel; two sisters-in-law, Judith Ann Brittain and Michelle Tobis Brittain.
Beverely will remain "special" in our hearts as "Puddin" sister, Aunt Bev, niece, cousin, friend and companion.
Funeral services for Beverely were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at Independence Baptist Church, with Rev. Roger Flint officiating. A eulogy was given by Bryan Berry. Music was provided by Cherrie Simpson, Soloist, and Bill White, Accompanist. Escorts were Mike Hooker, David Brittain, Greg Morton, Neil Roberts, Joe Berner, Steven Berry and Bryan Berry.
Burial was in Hazelgreen Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel, Richland.
Mildred Marie Miko
Mildred Marie Miko, daughter of John Manik and Anna Krankota Manik, was born June 22, 1924 in Larksville, Pennsylvania and departed this life Jan. 21, 2003 in Springfield, at the age of seventy-eight years.
On April 12, 1948 she was united in marriage with Frank Miko, Sr., and to this union was born three children.
For several years, Mildred attended St. Jude Catholic Church.
Among her many hobbies included cooking, baking and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her loving husband of fifty four years, Frank Miko, Sr., of the home; three sons, Frank Miko, Jr., of Cresthill, Ill., Kim Miko and wife Bonnie and Lynn Miko, all of Crocker; two brothers, Joe Manik of Old Forge, Pa., Martin Manik of Nanticoke, Pa.; one sister, Anne Zavislak of Philadelphia, Pa.; three grandchildren, Zariah, Jerome and Jessica Miko; two step grandchildren, Alicia Ferjardo and A.J. Egan; other relatives and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Thomas and John Manik.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, with Father John Groner officiating. Escorts were family members.
Burial was in St. Bellarmine Cemetery, St. Robert. Services were under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel, Richland.
