Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Elmer L. Brown
Elmer L. Brown, 70, died July 18, 2001.
He was born Sept. 28, 1930 in St. Louis, Mo., son of the late Edna Anna and Grover Cleveland Brown. He married Dorthy Jarrett of Mill Spring Feb. 14, 1952 and she survives, residing in St. Ann, Mo. Mr. Brown worked for Ozark Airlines and TWA for 40 years.
He is survived by one son, Elmer Eugene Brown; one daughter, Deborah Sue (Steven) Steward; four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Lee Brown.
The funeral was held July 23 at Alexander Funeral Home, St. Louis. Burial was at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Helen B. Barnhart
Helen Bernice Barnhart. 84, died Oct. 2, 2001 in St. Louis, Mo.
She was born Aug. 22, 1917 in Hiram, Mo., daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Barrett) Barnhart.
Helen made her living as a beautician for many years. She attended the Greenville Methodist Church.
Those surviving include one brother, Otto Barnhart, Hiram; one sister, Betty Burton, Poplar Bluff; two nephews, Carl Barnhart, Michael Burton.
The funeral was held Oct. 4 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Kent Wilfong officiating.
Pallbearers were Steve Barnhart, Carl Barnhart, Bill Hopkins, Gene Hopkins, Doyle Middleton and Jim Ruegg. Burial was in Cowan Cemetery, Hiram.
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.
Myra Lee
Myra Jean Lee, 41, died Jan. 12, 2002 in St. Louis, Mo.
She was born Sept. 6, 1960 in St. Louis, daughter of Jesse Birmingham of Greenville and Dolores Lee Altgilbers of Dyer, Tenn.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sons, Justin and Jesse Dale Spruell, both of DeSoto; five brothers, Kevin Bodecker, Ft. Campbell, Ky., Mark Summers, Dyer, Tenn., Wayne Birmingham, Clubb, Craig Birmingham, Greenville, Cody Birmingham, Cape Girardeau; one sister, Fawn McCaig, Greenfield, Tenn.
The memorial service was held Jan. 17 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville with Rev. Gary Haynes officiating.
Wilbern Carl Walls
Wilbern Carl Walls, 76, died Jan. 26, 2002 at Three Rivers Healthcare North in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born Feb. 4, 1925 in Senath, Mo., son of the late Thomas and Gracie (Flowers) Walls.
He married Robby Wilson May 16, 1944 and she survives, residing in Clubb. Mr. Walls served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He had been a custodian for Caterpillar Company in Peoria, Ill. He was of the Protestant faith.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ed Walls, Clubb, Danny Walls, Annapolis; two daughters, Betty Portscheller, Morton, Ill., Donna Calhoun, Silva; one sister, Lorene Johnson, Browns, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Tom and Connie Walls; one brother, Bob Walls; and two sisters.
The funeral was held Jan. 29 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Gary Aubuchon officiating and music by Jeanie Hensley, Judy Osborn and Laurie Griffin.
Pallbearers were Eddie Walls, Daniel Walls, Joseph Portscheller, Matthew Portscheller, Ken O'Dell and Gene Stroder. Burial was in Greenville Cemetery with military honors.
Joyce Rayfield
Joyce Rayfield, 88, died Jan. 22, 2002 in Columbia, Tenn.
She was born in Reynolds County, Mo., daughter of the late William and Minnie (Brewer) McMurry.
She was united in marriage to James Beacher Rayfield and he preceded her in death in 1991. She was a longtime resident of the St. Louis area, a homemaker and a member of the Jackson Heights Church of Christ. She was a charter member of the Moline Acres Garden Club in St. Louis and a member of the Maury County Senior Citizens.
She is survived by one daughter, Doris (Gordon) Beck, Columbia, Tenn.; two sons, James (Betty) Rayfield, St. Louis, Robert (Janice) Rayfield, Springfield, Mo.; one sister, Sallie Dement, Greenville, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.
Her grandsons served their grandmother as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were the elders and deacons of Jackson Heights Church of Christ, Dr. Stephen Simmons, Thelton and Normarene Hill and Clifton Kelley.
Loretta L. Palmer
Loretta Lestis Palmer, 66, died Jan. 20, 2002 at her home in O'Fallon, Mo.
She was born May 26, 1935 in Clay Starry County, Ark., daughter of the late Clayton Bradish.
She is survived by three sons, Arthur Cagle, Phillip Cagle, both of Pensacola, Fla., Charley Morgan, Alton, Ill.; three daughters, Clara Grim, Pensacola, Fla., Pamela and Virginia; four sisters, Dorothy Austin, Hillsboro, Ill., Rita Reedy, Pana, Ill., Judy Castillo, Witt, Ill. Marjie Poole, Springfield, Ill.; two brothers, Clayton Bradish, Jr., Marissa, Ill., Charles Bradish, Waynesville.
The funeral was held at Baue Chapel of O'Fallon. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.
