Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Homer Wilson
Homer Wilson, 76, died Oct. 2, 2001 in Farmington, Mo.
He was born May 27, 1925 in Burkburnett, Texas, son of the late Luther and Vera (Fletcher) Wilson.
He married Helen Turpin Jan. 25, 1950 in Senath, Mo. and she survives, residing in Piedmont. Homer was a retired auto mechanic. He served in the army in Korea from 1950 to 1951.
He is survived by one son, Rickie (Nancy) Wilson, Farmington; two daughters, Rachel Wilson, Desloge, Dianne (Larry) Nash, Bonne Terre; one brother, John Wilson, East Tawas, Mich.; three sisters, Robbie Walls, Clubb, Aline Blackburn, St. Louis, Nora Mae Tullock, St. Louis; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Ocie Millholland; two brothers, George and Oscar Wilson.
The funeral was held Oct. 4 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont with Rev. Ronnie Graham officiating.
Pallbearers were Mark Wilson, Morman Wilson, Eric Wilson, Randy Wilson, Jason Cook and Mike Whitehead. Burial was in Knob Lick Cemetery with military honors provided by the Missouri Honor Guard from Cape Girardeau.
Myrtle May Hopkins
Myrtle May Hopkins, 94, died Oct. 1, 2001 at Three Rivers Healthcare South, Poplar Bluff, Mo.
She was born May 17, 1907 in Chaonia, Mo., daughter of the late Samuel and Martha (Lovins) Critchfield.
She was united in marriage to William Henry Hopkins in July of 1932 and he preceded her in death March 11, 1964. Mrs. Hopkins was a homemaker and a member of the Cross Roads General Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Wanda May Bennett, Lowndes, Uvonne Elizabeth Bollinger, Greenville; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were four sons, Otis, William, J.L. and Samuel Hopkins; one daughter, Yvonne Rohan; one grandson, Windell Rohan; one great-granddaughter, Serena Rohan.
The funeral was held Oct. 4 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville with Bro. Dallas Merriman officiating and music by Gail ad Scott Payne, Earl and Kathy Elfrink.
Serving as pallbearers for their grandmother were Henry Hopkins, Eddie Walk, Joe Bennett, Henry J. Hopkins, Tommy Rohan, Adam Bennett, Jerry Rohan and Bradley Rohan. Burial was in Cross Roads Cemetery, Greenville.
Minerva 'Mae' Gooch
Minerva "Mae" Gooch, 100, died Oct. 3, 2001 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, Mo.
She was born Oct. 13, 1900 in Ellsinore, Mo., daughter of the late John and Cora Belle (Sechreast) Boyer.
She was united in marriage to Walter H. Gooch April 8, 1917 in Ellsinore and he preceded her in death Jan. 26, 1957. Mrs. Gooch had made Mill Spring her home since moving from St. Louis in 1956. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed gardening, sewing and reading. She was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are two sons, William (JoAnn) Gooch, Robert (Barbara) Gooch, all of Mill Spring; one daughter, Evalyn (Homer) Robertson, Ozark, Ala.; one brother, Ivory Boyer, Ellsinore; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, John Gooch, Willis Gooch; one daughter, Hellen Gooch.
The funeral was held Oct. 7 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore officiated by Rev. Donald Beach, Jr. Burial was in Whites Mill Cemetery.
Howard 'Larry' Kelly
Howard Lawrence "Larry" Kelley, 38, died Oct. 5, 2001 near Des Arc, Mo.
He was born July 6, 1963 in St. Louis, Mo., son of James L. Kelley of Ironton and the late Linda Ruth (Lee) Kelley.
Larry attended the Annapolis Church of the Nazarene. He was a member of the Arcadia Valley Elks Lodge. He served in the United States Army.
In addition to his father, he is survived by one daughter, Linda Ruth Kelley, Des Arc; stepmother, Joyce Kelley, Ironton, one sister, Patty Campbell, Grand Rapids, Mich.; one brother, Stacy Kelley, Cape Girardeau.
The funeral was held Oct. 9 at Bryson Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence Casteel officiating. Burial was in Mt. View Cemetery in Des Arc.
Willis H. Nash
Willis Harvey Nash, 57, died Oct. 6, 2001 at Greenville Health Care in Greenville, Mo.
He was born Feb. 13, 1944 in Graniteville, Mo., son of the late Kelly Lee and Francis (Ford) Nash.
He married Dessie Marie Brooks June 7, 1975 and she survives, residing in Piedmont. He worked at the Sheltered Workshop in Piedmont.
He is survived by three brothers, William and Clarence Nash, both of Ironton, Charles Nash, Festus; three sisters, Melba Bone, Etta Boyer, Ellen Green, all of Ironton; four half-sisters, Ovalee Bone, Graniteville, Mary Sumpter, Doe Run, Lillian Moore, Belleville, Eva Rickmar, Bismarck.
The funeral was held Oct. 9 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont with Rev. Gary Rhodes officiating and music provided by Jerry Turner, Clearwater School Choir, and Dana Buxton.
Pallbearers were Ted Statler, George Hensel, James and David Brooks, Curt Branson, Dewayne Robertson, Kenny Wilkins, Ed McNeil and Kyle Henson. Honorary pallbearer was Bill McMillan. Burial was in Arcadia Valley Cemetery.
Raymon L. Cothern
Raymon Loyd Cothern, 70, died Oct. 1, 2001 at his home in St. Clair, Mo.
He was born Oct. 28, 1930 in Maxville, Mo., son of the late Sherman and Edna (Lucas) Cothern.
He married Betty Jo (Yates) Bunyard June 29, 1962 and she survives. Raymon served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a mechanic and machinist. He was a great sportsman, loving to hunt and fish. He was of the Protestant faith.
He is survived by five sons, Raymon Cothern II, Arnold, Roy Cothern, High Ridge, Matthew Cothern, St. Clair, Dale Bunyard, Williamsville, Doug Bunyard, St. Clair; one daughter, Sherri Mabrey, St. Louis; one brother, Dan Cothern, DeSoto; 13 grandchildren.
The funeral was held Oct. 4 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont with Rev. Bobbie Browne officiating.
Pallbearers were Raymon Cothern II, Roy Cothern, Matthew Cothern, Dale Bunyard and Ron Mabrey. Burial was in Carson Hill Cemetery, Mill Spring with military honors.
Coyle Hamilton
Coyle Hamilton, 87, died Jan. 17, 2002 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born April 8, 1914 in McLeansboro, Ill., son of the late C. J. and Lola (Hooker) Hamilton.
He was united in marriage to Katherine Daniel May. 23, 1937 and she survives, residing in Piedmont. He was a meat cutter with Ward's and later Piedmont IGA until his retirement. Mr. Hamilton was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Piedmont, having recently received his 50-year pin. He was a member of the Eastern Star and the First Baptist Church in Piedmont.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Marilyn (Jack) Little, Wilmington, Del.; two sisters, Iva McCormick, Ironton, Coline Steininger, Boone, Iowa; sister-in-law, Sheila Lovelace, Piedmont; two grandchildren, David and Mark Little; two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Cristiana Little; nieces and nephews, Jim Sutton, Bonnie Suss, Marlene Cornwall, Terry McCormick, Joe Wayne McCormick.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother.
The funeral was held Jan. 21 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont with Rev. Jim Stewart officiating and music provided by Oresta Atnip, Glendell Twidwell and Jeanette Turnbough.
Pallbearers were John Sutton, T. J. Sutton, Houston Sutton, Tyler Rose, Mark Little and David Little. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery.
Pearl Allen
Laura "Pearl" Allen, 82, died Jan. 24, 2002 at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
She was born April 17, 1919 in Piedmont, Mo., daughter of the late Benjamin and Cordelia (Leach) Chiles.
She was united in marriage to Lionel W. Allen April 17, 1935 and he preceded her in death March 3, 1978. Pearl was a homemaker and a member of New Liberty United Baptist Church in Piedmont for many years before transferring her membership to the First United Baptist Church in St. Louis.
She is survived by four sons, Daniel (Norma) Allen, Fenton, Forrest (Shirley) Allen, Maryland Heights, Willis Allen, St. Ann, Dale (Evelyn) Allen, Woodstock, Ga.; two brothers, Earl Chiles, Lemay, Raymond Chiles, Williamsville; nine grandsons; four great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Jan. 26 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Elder Bob Webb and Elder Elmer Parker officiating and music by the Community Choir and Daphne Hershey.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Jim, Jeff, Aaron, Justin, Scottie and Forrest Allen, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Robert and Chris Allen. Burial was in New Liberty Cemetery, Piedmont.
