Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Cecil Leroy Chubb
Cecil Leroy Chubb, 62, died Jan. 24, 2002 in Irving, Texas.
He was born April 13, 1939 in Rhodes, Mich., son of the late John and Leona (Rogers) Chubb.
He was a Navy veteran and retired from Seagate Technologies in Oklahoma City, where he lived for over 35 years. He was a former resident of Greenville and a member of the Community Church of Christ in Lowndes.
Mr. Chubb is survived by one son, Robert (Manuela) Chubb, Irving, Texas; one daughter, Renda Chubb, Tulsa, Okla.; one brother, Roger Chubb; one sister, Patsy Charles, Defiance.
The funeral was held Jan. 28 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Greenville, with Bro. Jack Rogers and Bro. Dale Rogers officiating. Music was provided by Roy Rogers and the Community Church of Christ choir.
Pallbearers were Leo Charles, Chris Charles, Randy Charles, Curt Billingsley, Stanley Chubb and Matthew Chubb. Burial was in the Community Church of Christ Cemetery in Lowndes.
Hilda E. Bollinger
Hilda E. Bollinger, 86, died Jan. 26, 2002 in St. Louis, Mo.
She was born Nov. 7, 1915 in Hiram, Mo., daughter of the late Rhett and Ora (Hill) Ward.
She married George D. Bollinger Sept. 17, 1935 and he preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1998. She was a retired waitress from the former Stix, Baer and Fuller Tearoom in St. Louis after 50 years of service. Mrs. Bollinger was a member of the Hanley Road Baptist Church in St. Louis.
She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy (Richard) Daily, Olivett; her brother, Roy (Mildred) Ward, Hiram.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Winford Ward.
The graveside services were held Jan. 30 with Rev. Slade Johnson and Mike Ward officiating. Burial was in the Twidwell Cemetery, Clubb.
Arrangements were under the direction of Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Greenville.
Clinton G. Sweazea
Clinton Gray Sweazea, 83, died Jan. 18, 2002 in Atlanta, Ga.
He was born in 1918 in Piedmont, Mo., son of the late Elmer and Leila Sweazea. He graduated from Piedmont High School in 1936.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Ann "Sally" Frith of New Orleans, La. and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by one daughter, Juliana Sweazea; one son, Alan Hunter Sweazea, both of Atlanta.
Mr. Sweazea earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Missouri in 1940 and a second lieutenant, infantry in the U.S. Army Reserve. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Air Force between 1941 and 1945. After pilot training, he was an instructor in B-26 medium bombers and flew 22 combat missions in Europe. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and was discharged as a captain.
Mr. Sweazea worked for Delta Airlines for 40 years. He was regional manager, Caribbean with headquarters in Havana, Cuba until the Castro revolution, when he transferred to Atlanta and retired as assistant vice-president public affairs and public relations in 1986. He was a member of Saint Anne's Episcopal Church, past president of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, Atlanta alumni chapter, the Cherokee Town and Country Club, Buckhead Business Association, co-founder and past chairman of the Aero Club of metropolitan Atlanta, past chairman of the public affairs committee of the Air Transport Association of America, past chairman of the southeast public affairs group of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, past chairman of the local and state affairs committee and past chairman of the governmental department of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, member of the board of directors of both the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, co-founder of the Atlanta Public Affairs Council. Private services were held under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son, Arlington Chapel.
Jessie L. Burks
Jessie La'Rae Burks, 58, of Clinton, Md., died Dec. 27, 2001 at Southern Regional Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Md.
She was born Feb. 10, 1943 in St. Louis, Mo., daughter of the late James and Emma (Austin) Allen
She was a color photo analyst for ABC photo labs. She was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by her son, Timothy Burks, Remington, Va.; one brother, Jim Allen, St. Peters.
The graveside services were held Jan. 4 at Clay Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Dan Usher. Pallbearers were Tim Burks, Jim Allen, Gene Sutton, Alex Ruegg, Robert Faulkner and Al Wills.
Arrangements were under the direction of Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont.
Madge L. Renn
Madge Lucille Renn, 90, died Jan. 23, 2002 at the home of her daughter in Piedmont, Mo.
She was born Sept. 11, 1911 in Pinkneyville, Ill., daughter of the late James and Mary Owen.
She was united in marriage to Mellie Renn in 1931 at White County, Ill. and he preceded her in death June 25, 1984. Mrs. Renn had been a member of Victory Baptist Temple since 1989. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by three daughters, Beverly (Raymond) Campbell, Portage, Ind., Martha (Michael) Hernandez, Gary, Ind., Mary Elizabeth Nicholson, Piedmont; three brothers, James Owen, Centralia, Ill., Nelson Owen, Mehlville, Ind., David Owen, McLeansboro, Ill; one sister, Wanda Miller, McLeansboro, Ill.; seven grandchildren; one adopted grandchild; 20 great-grandchildren; two adopted great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Stewart.
The funeral was held Jan. 26 at Victory Baptist Temple with Pastor Elmo Parker and Rev. Andy Tull officiating and music by Aggie Parker, Carol Williamson and Martha Hernandez.
Pallbearers were Jim Connell, Daniel Hernandez, Sr., Andy Robertson, Michael Hernandez, Sr., John Considine and Mike Hernandez, Jr. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery.
Services were under the direction of Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont.
Henry W. Matthews
Henry W. Matthews, 99, died Jan. 21, 2002 in Silva, Mo.
He was born Dec. 1, 1902 in Cornwall, Mo., son of the late Charley and Jane (Berry) Matthews.
He married Gretchen Bennett March 7, 1925 and she preceded him in death March 17, 1997. Mr. Matthews worked as a sawyer in a sawmill and for Corregan Construction in St. Louis before his retirement. He attended White Hollow Church in Silva.
Those surviving are one son, Paul (June) Matthews, Lebanon, Tenn.; two daughters, Ruby (Harold) Smith, Silva, Beatrice (Jack) Robinson, Ellington; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Mouser, two sisters, Esther Hitzeman, Pearl Cook.
The funeral was held Jan. 24 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Elijah Bennett and Rev. Clinton Massa officiating. James Ruegg read the obituary. Music was provided by Burnett Bennett, Becky Hicks, Rena Robinson and Linda Bennett.
Pallbearers were grandsons Douglas Peck, Richard Peck, Bobby Bennett, Glen Robinson, Brian Matthews and Tim Robinson. Burial was in Bennetts Creek Cemetery, Lodi.
Grace Lavender
Grace Lavender, 91, died March 27, 2002 at Charlevoix Nursing Home in St. Charles, Mo.
She was born Sept. 10, 1910 in Des Arc, Mo., daughter of the late Jess and Stella Johnson.
She married William Lavender and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of Winds of Pentecost Church.
She is survived by two sons, Stanley King, St. Charles, Donald Engledow, Columbia; one daughter, Lora M. Bauman, St. Charles; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held March 29 at Baue Funeral Home. Burial was in Friedens Evangelical Cemetery, St. Louis.
Carl E. Lane
Carl Edwin Lane, 67, died May 27, 2002 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
He was born Nov. 22, 1934 in Mill Spring, Mo., son of the late Carl Sr. and Katie (Moss) Lane.
He was married to Linda L. Hamm in January of 1986 and she survives, residing in Piedmont. Mr. Lane owned and operated health clubs in Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas and Missouri before his retirement in 1989.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Patrick Lane, Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Carla Crabtree, Olatha, Kan.; one brother, Larry Lane, Lincoln, Neb.; seven grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service 1 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Sam A. Baker State Park.
Arrangements were by Ford and Sons Funeral Home, Cape Girardeau.
Phillip O. Hughes
Phillip O. Hughes, Sr., 77, of Green River, Wyo., died May 22, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Wyo.where he had been hospitalized for two days. He had been ill for two months.
He was born Dec. 25, 1924 in Piedmont, Mo., son of the late Rev. Ottis and Osa (Buck) Hughes.
He married Alma Chatman June 3, 1951 in Harviell, Mo. and she survives, residing in Green River.
He had been a resident of Wyoming since 1960, a resident of Green River since 1972 and a former resident of Missouri.
He attended schools in Patterson and graduated from Patterson High School in 1941. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. He later attended the University of North Carolina and earned a master's degree in public health in 1958.
Mr. Hughes served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army.
He was a Bird Colonel in the Commissioned Officer Corps of the United States Public Health service.
He was employed by the State of Wyoming Health Department as a state sanitarian for 28 years, retiring in 1987.
Mr. Hughes was a member of the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church where he served as deacon for many years.
He had been a member of the Hopewell Masonic Lodge No. 239 in Lesterville. He was an avid hunter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jonathan R. Hughes, Green River; two daughters, Phyllis Hughes, Green rivers, Rebecca Morris, Wausau, Wisc.; one brother, David (Sue) Hughes, St. Louis; four sisters, Sylvia Lane, Piedmont, Melba Bob) Bennett, Patterson, Juanita (Bob) McMahan, Piedmont, Ruth (Marvin) Darden, Patterson; sister-in-law, Pearlie Pendergrass, Nipomo, Calif.; two granddaughters, Porsha Hutson, Green River, Grace Morris, Wausau, Wisc.; two grandsons, William Morris, Ethan Phillip Morris, both of Wausau.
He was preceded in death by his son, Phillip O. Hughes II; four brothers, Herbert, Arvel, Wayne and Earl Hughes.
The funeral was held May 25 at Monroe Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Black officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Green River.
Richard Stafford
Richard Stafford, 60, of Wichita, Kan., was born April 22, 1942 and died April 24, 2002.
Those surviving are three sons, Richard W. Stafford, Wichita, Duke E. Stafford, Perryville, Scott Stafford, Rose Bud; two daughters, Teresa Helberg, Medford, Wis., Rhonda of Shelbyville, Ind.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Marie Wren.
The memorial service was held May 26 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Dan Ross officiating. Burial was in Camp 8 Cemetery, Greenville.
Jesse F. Mabury
Jesse F. Mabury, Jr., 80, of Fayette, Ala., died March 2, 2002 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
He was born March 10, 1921, son of the late Jesse and Leona (Wilson) Mabury.
He was married to Loretta, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Mabury was a WWII veteran, serving in France, Italy, Germany, the Philippines and Korea. He worked for the Missouri State Forestry Department and resided in Piedmont. He also worked for Weyerhauser Company in Mississippi and Alabama. He served as deacon for the Fayette First Baptist Church, where he was a member for 44 years.
He is survived by one son, Gary Mabury, Tuscaloosa; one daughter, Barbara Ayres, Maiden, N.C.; two brothers, Bob Mabury, Patterson, Rev. Bill Mabury, Blytheville, Ark.; two sisters, Margaret Brooks, Blytheville, Peggy Howard, Harrison, Ark.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held March 6 at Fayette First Baptist Church with Bro. Jimmy Walker and Rev. Bill Mabury officiating.
Pallbearers were David Ayres, Shane Mabury, Ben Ayres, Tom Sain, Randy Doran, Josh Howard, Patrick Howard and Sam Collins. Honorary pallbearers were Arnie Howell, Doug Berry, L.C. Smith, Ray Holsomback, Buster Hallman and James Leonard. Burial was in Heritage Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements were by Nelson Funeral Home, Fayette.
Katherine B. Busch
Katherine Bertha Busch, 83, died May 21, 2002 at Three Rivers Healthcare South, Poplar Bluff, Mo.
She was born July 30, 1918 in St. Louis, Mo., daughter of the late Carl and Caroline (Huber) Guth.
She was united in marriage to Otto Busch Sept. 2, 1939 and he preceded her in death.
Mrs. Busch was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith.
She is survived by one son, Rodney Busch, Greenville; one daughter, Jennifer Garrette, Greenville; three grandchildren, Dewey and Mark Busch, Jessica Keeven; four great-grandchildren, Diana, Emily and Douglas Busch, C. J. Keeven; two step-grandchildren, Julie Bradberry and Bobby Garrette.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Charles Guth; one sister, Lucille Busch.
The graveside service was held May 25 at Cross Roads Cemetery, Greenville, with James M. Ruegg speaking.
Pallbearers were James M. Ruegg, Gary Gramlich and Terry Kincaid.
Arrangements were under the direction of Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville.
