Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Pamela J. Kent
Pamela Jean Kent, 49, died March 31, 2001 at Three Rivers Healthcare North in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
She was born Feb. 26, 1952 in Wood River, Ill, daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Rockwell) Haynes.
She married Johnny Lee Allen and he preceded her in death Feb. 18, 1994. She was united in marriage to Dennis Kent Sept. 5, 1995 and he survives, residing in Silva.
Pamela was employed at Greenville Health Care as a housekeeper. She was of the Protestant faith.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Natalie Hicks, Piedmont, Michelle Allen, Linda Jean Allen, both of Greenville; two sisters, Charlene Weekley, Greenville, Shirley Allen, Lowndes; stepson, Richard Allen, Advance; six grandchildren.
The funeral was held April 3 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville with Bro. Brian Cooper and Bro. Ray Green officiating and music by Lori Clubb, Brian Cooper and Lori Griffin.
Pallbearers were Johnny Weekley, Lyndell Clubb, Bobby Dorris, Raggie Skaggs, Cloyd Allen and Danny Weekley. Burial was in New Prospect Cemetery in Silva.
Kenneth W. Johnson
Kenneth Wayne Johnson, 63, died March 25, 2001 in Farmington, Mo.
He was born June 30, 1937 in Pitchford, Okla., son of the late Paris and Elva (Sutton) Johnson.
He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Kenneth was a correctional officer for Farmington Correctional Center. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
He is survived by two sons, James (Janice) Johnson, Piedmont, Danny (Sindy) Johnson, Cape Girardeau; two daughters, Hope (Steve) Essner, Cape Girardeau, Tina (Brent) Clark, Nixa; three brothers, Nolan Johnson, West Plains, Dean and Keith Johnson, both of Thayer; fiancee, Donna Rhoden, Farmington; nine grandchildren.
The funeral was held March 27 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer with Rev. Dale Skiles officiating. Burial was in Cave Springs Cemetery, Alton.
James O. Wyatt
James Orbrey Wyatt, 73, died March 19, 2001 at John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo.
He was born June 6, 1927 in Dover, Tenn., son of the late Allen and Eldie (Heflin) Wyatt.
He married Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Ramshur Oct. 26, 1946 and she survives, residing in Piedmont. Jim served in the Navy for 21 years, retiring with the rank of E-6. He was the owner of Maggie's Restaurant in Piedmont for 16 years. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Masonic Lodge AF & AM.
He is survived by three sons, Lawrence Wyatt, Thomas Wyatt, both of Piedmont, James Wyatt, Des Arc; four daughters, Donna Ledbetter, Sheila Jerome, Brenda Wheelehon, Glenda Rainwater, all of Piedmont; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
A Masonic service was performed March 21 and the funeral was held March 22 at Ruegg Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Usher officiating.
Serving their grandfather as pallbearers were Gary Ledbetter, Jamie Wyatt, Zach Jones, Tommy Wyatt, Brent Wheelehon and Ryan Rainwater. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery in Piedmont.
Robert E. Adams
Robert Eugene Adams, 64, died March 27, 2001 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
He was born July 16, 1936 in Patterson, Mo., son of the late James and Augusta (Cline) Adams.
He married Bonnie Decker May 1, 1958 in Alton, Mo. and she survives, residing in West Plains. Robert was a welder by trade and of the Baptist faith.
Those surviving are two daughters, Rhonda McFarland, Charlotte Taylor, Allen Adams, Larry Adams, all of West Plains; four brothers, James Adams, St. Louis, Charles Adams, Festus, Harold Adams, Patterson, Johnny Adams, Oklahoma; four grandchildren.
The funeral was held March 31 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains with Pastor John W. Gerlach officiating. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery in West Plains.
Claude L. 'Jake' Joplin
Claude L. "Jake" Joplin, 75, died March 29, 2001 at his home in Greenville, Mo.
He was born March 4, 1926 in Greenville, son of the late Claude L. and Ethel (Stephens) Joplin.
He was united in marriage to Jo Hazel Kail at the First Christian Church in Poplar Bluff and she survives, residing in Greenville.
Jake was a farmer and captain of the eastern district of the Missouri State Water Patrol. He was a member of the Greenville Masonic Lodge #107 AF & AM and Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. He attended the Grace United Methodist Church of Greenville. He served in the army during World War II with the 43rd Infantry in the Philippines. He was with the first occupational forces to enter Japan, where he earned several awards.
He is survived by one sister, Mary Cook, Greenville.
The funeral was held April 1 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Kent Wilfong officiating and music provided by Glendell Twidwell and Jeanette Turnbough.
Pallbearers were Boss Clark, Herman Swafford, Virgil Clubb, Arthur Myers, Truman Combs and John Glenn. Honorary: John Fox, Daryl Libla, Carrol Rainwater, Dean Osborn, John Crow, J. C. Hammack, Virgil Goodman, Mike Cochran, Winferd McDaniel and Jim Jones. Burial was in Greenville Cemetery.
Paul H. Baker
Paul H. Baker, 79, died March 27, 2001 in Madison Memorial Medical Center, Fredericktown, Mo.
He was born May 22, 1921 in Steele, Mo., son of the late Chester and Lela (Driskell) Baker.
He was united in marriage to Opal Amend Oct. 26, 1942 in Jefferson City and she survives, residing in Hiram.
Paul served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific. He was of the Protestant faith.
He is survived by four sons, Jerry and Larry Baker, both of Fredericktown, Richard Baker, Marble Hill, Paul E. Junior Baker, Clubb; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Sue, who died in childhood.
The funeral was held March 30 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville with Bro. Clifton Trentham and Bro. Eddie Baker officiating and music provided by Shannon and Vonnie.
Pallbearers were Chris, Ronnie, Richie and Jeffrey Baker, David Porter, Raymond Silvey. Honorary: Matthew, Kody, Larry, Paul. Burial was in Greenville Cemetery.
Kenneth G. Sample
Kenneth Gerald Sample, Sr., 72, died April 2, 2001 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Mo.
He was born May 3, 1928 in Kennett, Mo, son of the late Lenzy and Minnie (Wright) Sample.
K.G., as he was known, was united in marriage to Marlene Sample for 33 years and she preceded him in death in 1992.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps when he was 16 and ended his military career with 851 combat missions. He was the recipient of the silver star, two bronze stars, three purple hearts and many expeditionary medals, totaling 23 in all. He worked for RCA, designing test systems for color TVs, taught electronics at Sears Youth Center in Poplar Bluff, taught for VoTech School in Arkansas. He returned to Wayne County after his retirement in 1980.
He was an active member in a number of Masonic Fraternities, including Greenville Lodge 107 and York Rite Bodies of Poplar Bluff. He held a number of high ranking titles.
Those surviving are two sons, Kenneth G. Sample, Jr., Kennett, Kevin B. Sample, Columbia; one daughter, Susan Thomason, Paragould, Ark.; eight grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter Renee Yvette Sample in 1972; 9 brothers and 3 sisters.
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 8 at Parker Funeral Home, 22 N. 10th St, Columbia, Missouri. Masonic services will be held at 2:00 p.m., followed by traditional services. He is to be cremated and buried in Rucker Cemetery in Wayne Co. Missouri.
Elma N. Gottstein
Elma Norine Gottstein, 75, formerly of Poplar Bluff, died July 15, 2001 at the Trinidad State Nursing Home in Trinidad, Colo.
She was born June 6, 1926 in Model, Colo. She loved children, enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting and cooking. She was a member of the Westwood Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.
She is survived by one son, Boyd Gottstein; one sister, Sylvia Montoya; two grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild, all of Trinidad.
The funeral was held July 20 at Westwood Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Proctor officiating. Burial was in Crossroads Cemetery in Wayne County. Arrangements were under the direction of Cotrell Funeral Service.
Hollis R. 'Jake' Wallace
Hollis Richard "Jake" Wallace, 93, died July 22, 2001 at Three Rivers Healthcare North in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born Sept. 12, 1907 in Mill Spring, Mo., son of the late Robert Edwin and Gertrude (Roark) Abbot Wallace.
He was united in marriage to Carrie Ruby Smith Feb. 20, 1927 and she survives, residing in Piedmont. Mr. Wallace was a retired carpenter from the St. Louis area. He was a charter member of the Ijames Hill General Baptist Church, where he served as deacon for over 60 years.
He is survived by three sons, Eddie Lee Wallace, Lemay, Wilburn Eugene Wallace, Paul Darrel Wallace, both of Piedmont; two sisters, Pauline Hillis, Piedmont, Mazie Kundert, Arnold; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were one son, Hollis Winfred Wallace; two daughters-in-law, Virginia "Jenny" and Charlotte Wallace; two brothers, Charles "Bus" Wallace, Woodrow Wallace; three half-brothers, Perry and James Wallace, Roy Abbot; two sisters, Valda Hooper, Ruby Risinger; eight half-sisters, Hattie, Artie, Mattie, Ollie, Ora, Florence, Bertha and Lovie.
The funeral was held July 24 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. Carl Boyer officiating and music provided by J. L. Moss, Fred Handy, Darrel and Sherry Silvy, and Frances Thurman, pianist.
Pallbearers were Kevin, Rusty, David, Roy and Terry Wallace and Carl Katinsky. Burial was in Carson Hill Cemetery, Mill Spring.
Darwin D. Ford
Darwin Dale Ford, 62, died July 22, 2001 at his residence in Annapolis.
He was born June 29, 1939 in Annapolis, son of the late John L. and Mamie (Mann) Ford Sr.
He served in the United States Army during the Berlin crisis.
Mr. Ford is survived by five sisters, Carmen Rudanovich, Arnold, Eunisa E. Bond, Centralia, Ill., Carnelia Lueddecke, Piedmont, Judy Ford, Lana Gaston, both of Connecticut; two brothers, John Ford Jr., Annapolis, Wayne Ford, Weldon Springs.
The funeral was held July 24 at Bryson Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence Casteel officiating. Burial was in Annapolis Cemetery.
Blanche 'Bee' Olivia
Blanche, "Bee" Olivia
Allen, 85, died July 13, 2001 in Long Beach, Calif.
She was born Jan. 2, 1916 in Taskee Station, Mo., daughter of the late Robert and Ora (Whitt) Shipton.
She married Floyd Allen and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son, Floyd (Maureen) Allen, Norwalk, Calif.; sister, Berniece Faries, Alton, Ill.; grandson, F. Ray Allen; special friend, Al Kirby.
Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress, Calif.
Myrtle M. Eads
Myrtle Marie Eads. 79, died July 20, 2001 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
She was born July 18, 1922 in Patterson, Mo., daughter of the late William and Dillie (Allen) Payton.
She was united in marriage to Billie Eads July 19, 1939 in Piedmont and he survives, residing in Piedmont. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Those surviving are four children, Ronald Eads, Piedmont, Betty Schrader, Imperial, Steven Eads, Piedmont, Janice Hanson, Pine River, Minn.; six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one young son; four brothers, Roy, Carroll, Vernon and Bill Payton; one sister, Virgie Henderson.
The funeral was held July 22 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont, with Bill Barker officiating.
Pallbearers were Larry Payton, Royce Payton, Jonathon Eads, Bill Eads, Lavern Henderson and Dale Henderson. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery.
Roberta Lynn Mell King
Roberta Lynn Mell King, 48, died July 18, 2001 at her home in Maplewood, Mo.
She was born Nov. 27, 1952 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., daughter of Marie Mell Hinkle of Piedmont and the late Norman Mell.
She married John King April 24, 1982 and he survives, residing in St. Louis. Roberta was a 1970 graduate of Clearwater High School.
In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by three children, Angela King, Columbia, Amanda King, Fenton, Kevin King, Crestwood; stepfather, Dale Hinkle, Piedmont; one sister, Melba Kinnamore, Piedmont; five grandchildren, Andrea Boykin, Aireonna and Sierra Key, Daniel and Destiny King.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman and Howard Mell.
The funeral was held July 21 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont, with Rev. Clarence J. Casteel and Rev. Gary Rhodes officiating and music provided by Gary and Joy Rhodes.
Pallbearers were Bob Burns, Mark Lightle, Terry Ford, Ray Heinsohn, Jeffrey Kinnamore and John Kinnamore. Burial was in the Clay Cemetery.
Retha Rene Callahan
Retha Rene Callahan, 45, died July 20, 2001 in Piedmont, Mo. as a result of an automobile accident.
She was born July 29, 1955 in Campbell, Mo., daughter of Fred and Melba (Green) Boeckman, who survive, residing in Campbell.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by four daughters, Rainna (Brad) Barnett, Bernie, Vhonda Lee (Mitchell) Mann, Ellington, Crystal Lewis, Ellington, Andrea (Scot) Massie, Okinawa, Japan; one son, Donald J. Callahan, Ellington; two sisters, Jean Bawmer, St. Charles, Kay Kerperien, St. Louis; one brother, Fred Boeckman, Arnold; 13 grandchildren.
The funeral was held July 26 at Landess Funeral Home, Campbell. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
