Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Teresa L. Hutson
Teresa Lynn Hutson, 42, died Feb. 21, 2005, in Piedmont, Mo.
She was born Aug. 9, 1962, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., daughter of Avaleen (Cade) Hutson, who survives and resides in Poplar Bluff, and the late Leamon James Hutson.
She was united in marriage to Hiram McFadden Jr. May 21, 1981, and he survives, residing in Piedmont.
Ms. Hutson grew up in the Broseley area and graduated from Twin Rivers High School in 1980. She was employed by the Wayne County Journal-Banner as circulation manager. She was of the Baptist faith.
Other survivors include one daughter, Amber McFadden, Piedmont; one brother, Eric (Amanda) Hutson, Benton; one sister, Myra Diane Hutson, Poplar Bluff; two stepdaughters, Candace Smith, Jonesboro, Ark., Michelle Honeycutt, West Plains.
The funeral was held Feb. 24 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont, with Rev. James Littles officiating and music by Jeff Parker and Sarah Edgy.
Pallbearers were Matt, Jeremiah and Chris L'Heureux, Jimmy Nicholson, Stacy Nicholson and Tim Wallace. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont.
Matthew E. Somerville
Matthew E. Somerville, 63, died Feb. 19, 2005, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born May 28, 1941, in Torrance, Calif., son of Dorothea (Denton) Walker, who survives and resides in Torrance and the late Thomas Somerville.
He married Retha JoAnne Bone March 5, 1959, and she survives.
Mr. Somerville was a self-employed consultant. He was an avid reader and enjoyed the computer and fishing. He was a member of the Shirley Hills Baptist Church in Warner Robins.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Tamara Somerville, Washington, D.C., Tabatha Taylor, Portland, Ore.; one son, Thomas (Eugenia) Somerville, Santa Ana, Cost Rica; two sisters, Diane Lincir, San Pedro, Calif., Susan Keith, Modesto, Calif.; two grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Feb. 25 at Duncan Cemetery with Rev. Larry Duncan officiating and Don Duncan assisting.
Arrangements were under the direction of Cotrell Funeral Home, Poplar Bluff.
Ivan H. Crites
Ivan H. Crites, 77, died Feb. 26, 2005, at Poplar Bluff Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Burch, Mo., son of the late Andrew and Rushie (Walker) Crites.
Mr. Crites was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had worked as a clerk for Barber's Cash Store in Silva and did some farming. He was a member of the Mount Hope General Baptist Church of Coldwater.
He is survived by one sister, Ina (Elmo) Brawley, Derby, Kan.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Almon and Victor Crites, and one sister, Alice Pulley.
The funeral was held Feb. 28 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Willis Guess officiating.
Pallbearers were Chip Costephens, Earl Baumgardner, Edward Carmack, Ronnie Carmack, Bob Reed and Don Benson. Burial was in Crossroads Cemetery, Greenville.
Ike C. Davis
Ike C. Davis, 75, died Feb. 23, 2005, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born March 5, 1929, in Lone Hill, Mo., son of the late William and Zilpha (Campbell) Davis.
He was united in marriage to Cleta Jeanne Norris May 28, 1962, and she survives, residing in Poplar Bluff.
Mr. Davis had been a meat cutter for a grocery store. He was of the Baptist faith and had been a Baptist minister.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Michael Davis, Silva, Curtis and Charley Davis, both of Poplar Bluff; four daughters, Linda Pollard, Fenton, Aleda Moore, Ironton, Patty Sutton, Piedmont, Amanda Davis, Poplar Bluff; one brother, George Davis, Poplar Bluff; two sisters, Nora Bennett, Silva, Geri Wade, Escondido, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Sutton, three brothers, John, Louie and Charles Davis, four sisters, Marie Belli, Mary Ann Grave, Bessie Henson, Lola Mae Wells.
The funeral was held Feb. 26 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Louie Robinson and Rev. Dennis Bazzell officiating.
Pallbearers were Leon, Ricky and Jerry Clubb, Kyle Davis, Robby Sutton and Ryan Harper. Burial was in Thornton Cemetery, Greenville.
Floye Biddle
Floye Marguerite Biddle, 88, died Feb. 25, 2005, in Piedmont, Mo.
She was born Aug. 24, 1916, in Climax, Greenwood County, Kan., daughter of the late Dr. Herschel and Bertha (Tricker) Hendricks.
She was united in marriage to Walter Ingram Biddle Dec. 15, 1938, in Wadsworth, Kan., V.A. Chapel, and Judge Biddle preceded her in death in 1971.
Mrs. Biddle attended Allen County Community College in Iola, Kan., and graduated in 1937 from Research Hospital and Medical Center in Kansas City. She was a registered nurse in Missouri and Kansas.
She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Fort Leavenworth Officers Club, Philomanthean Club, Byington Chapter #177 Order of the Eastern Star and served as secretary for the Leavenworth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for several years.
She is survived by one daughter, Linda (George) Slavik, Plano, Texas; one son, Walter (Sue) Biddle, Piedmont; six grandchildren, Robert, Sherri, Becky, Jenny, Sarah and Jacob; seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held in Iola, Kan., at a later date.
Emma Lou Crites
Emma Lou Crites, 69, died Oct. 10, 2005, at her home in Greenville, Mo.
She was born July 2, 1936, near Greenville, Mo., daughter of the late Clyde and Audrey Deering.
She was united in marriage to Weldon E. Crites June 23, 1956, and he survives, residing in Greenville.
Mrs. Crites lived in St. Louis for many years where she worked for the C.V. Mosby Publishing Company. She returned to Greenville in 1969, where she and her husband ran the Mid-Way Drive In for 29 years until their retirement in 1998. She was a member of OES #337, Greenville, and served as chapter secretary for 15 years. She was a Past Matron in 1976, District Deputy Grand Matron in 1983, and was a member of the State Grand Office in 1986. She wad a member of First Baptist Church, St. Peters.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Larry (Marjorie) Crites, Festus; one brother, George Deering, Greenville; one sister, Carolyn (Sidney) Mann, Greenville; three grandchildren, Jason (Jessica) Crites, Laura and Cassie Crites.
The funeral was held Oct. 12 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Greenville, with Bro. Dan Ross officiating. Glendell Twidwell and Jeanette Turnbough provided music.
Pallbearers were Denny, Danny and Darrell Deering, Kenny Mann, David Mann and Paul Richmann. Burial was in Greenville Cemetery.
Christopher T. Courtway
Christopher Thomas Courtway, 25, died Oct. 10, 2005, in Herculaneum, Mo.
He was born June 10, 1980, in St. Louis, Mo., son of Dale and Mary (Eldridge) Courtway.
Mr. Courtway worked as a laborer for a residential construction company. He was an avid motorcycle rider.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Courtway, High Ridge; father and stepmother, Dale and Angela Courtway, House Springs; one son, Austin Joseph Foster; one daughter, Kurstin Angela Courtway, Ellington; one brother, Justin Courtway; one sister, Amanda Courtway, High Ridge; grandparents, Willie Eldridge, Piedmont, Ed and Marilyn Gamache, Arnold.
He was preceded in death by one grandfather, David Wesley Eldridge, July 2, 2005.
The funeral was held Oct. 15 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. John Smith officiating.
Pallbearers were Ed Siery, Pete Miscella, Donnie Lane, J.R. Weingenhoffer, Cory Carver and Justin Hienes.
Robert W. Laxton
Robert W. Laxton, 45, formerly of Piedmont, died Oct. 13, 2005, at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter, Mo.
He was born June 21, 1960, in Wentzville, Mo., son of the late Willard and Evelyn (Stocker) Laxton.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Works June 16, 2005, and she survives, residing in Dexter.
Mr. Laxton was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed as a janitor for Kneibert Clinic, Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jeffery Laxton, Poplar Bluff, Robert Laxton Jr., Piedmont; one daughter, Brittany Laxton, Farmington; three brothers, Willard Laxton Jr., Bismarck, Charles Laxton, Poplar Bluff, John Laxton, Piedmont; two sisters, Wanda Wenzel, DuQuoin, Ill., Georgia Smith, Cutler, Ill.; one grandchild, Jillian Wells; four stepdaughters; eight step-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Oct. 16 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Cody Mosbey officiating and providing music.
Pallbearers were Donnie O'Neal, Alex Goodson, John Laxton, Charles Laxton, Willard Laxton Jr., and Nick and Wendell Laxton. Burial was in Mill Spring Cemetery, Mill Spring.
Ira E. Bennett
Ira Edward Bennett, 82, died Oct. 9, 2005, at Greenville Health Care in Greenville, Mo.
He was born Nov. 12, 1922, in Greenville, son of the late Ernest and Bertha (Clubb) Bennett.
He was united in marriage to Nora Davis Nov. 21, 1959, and she survives, residing in Silva.
Mr. Bennett served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He had been a commercial construction worker in St. Louis. He was a Christian and attended New Hope Church in Silva.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Gene (Virginia) Bennett, Imperial, Jimmy (Linda) Bennett, Jerry (Marsha) Bennett, Barnhart; five brothers, Willis Bennett, Illinois, Ernest Bennett Jr., Naylor, Elijah Bennett, Arnold, Bernett Bennett, Paul Ray Bennett, Imperial; four sisters, May Baker, Farmington, Rachel Stratton, Qulin, Rose Mary Bennett, Illinois, Bernice Jessepp, Texas; one stepson Jerry (Polly) Pennington, Greenville; two stepdaughters, Ruby (Robert) Wirtel, St. Louis, Dorothy (Roy) Clubb, Greenville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Bernell Bennett, and one stepson, Glen Pennington.
The funeral was held Oct. 12 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Gene Proffer and Rev. Ray Hanna officiating. Music was provided by the Greenville Choir and Daphne Hershey.
Graveside military services were provided by Southeast Missouri Veteran Guard and Navy. Pallbearers were Rick Clubb, Jerry Clubb, Clifton Pennington, Timothy Bennett, Mark, Greg and Robert Wirtel. Honorary pallbearer was Jim Davis. Burial was in Kirkpatrick Cemetery, Greenville.
William A. Barks
William Arza Barks, 79, died Oct. 10, 2005, in St. Louis, Mo.
He was born July 25, 1936, in McGee, Mo., son of the late Walter and Ethel (Howell) Barks.
He was united in marriage to Katie Clubb May 23, 1953, and she survives, residing in Greenville.
Mr. Barks had lived in Granite City, Ill., for many years. He retired from Nooter Corporation in St. Louis, where he was a welder, after 31 years of service. He returned to Greenville in 1997. He served as post commander of the American Legion Post #113, Granite City, and commander of the 22nd District, commander of the Eight and Forty, the post commander of the VFW Post #741, Granite City, and served for 36 years as a member and officer in the American Legion, VFW and AMVETS. He was also a member of the Wayne County Eagles.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Rodger (Zella) Barks, Granite City, Ill., Bryan Barks, Granite City, Ill.; three grandchildren, Caleb, Tobey and Jason; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews, including Jimmy, Diane, Jerry, Joan and Lorn Howell.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Barks.
The funeral was held Oct. 14 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Greenville, with Rev. Earl Elfrink officiating. Music was provided by Rev. Elfrink, Leslie and Verna Skaggs.
Pallbearers were Chris Jaco, Eric Jaco, Raymond Storie, Harley Storie, Caleb Ollis, Jerod Howell and William Sidwell. Burial was in Crossroads Cemetery. Military Honors were provided by the Missouri Honor Guard and the Poplar Bluff VFW Post #6477.
Jim Berryman
Jim Berryman, 70, died Sept. 8, 2005, at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn.
He was born Sept. 29, 1934, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Bly) Berryman.
He was united in marriage to Betty Penturf and she survives, residing in Jackson, Tenn.
Mr. Berryman served the Jackson, Tenn., community for 41 years through Associated Insurance Services. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a founding partner of Golden Circle Gymnastics. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, president of the Jackson Country Club and president of the Jackson Lions Club.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jay (Stephanie) Berryman; one daughter, Robyn (Everett) Brantley; four grandchildren, Katie, Jackson, Morgan and Kelsey.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Pat.
The funeral was held Sept. 11 at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Paul Clayton and Rev. David Weatherly officiating.
Pallbearers were Larry Brooke, Ken Brasfield, Jim Scott, Jim Freeman, Bob Fouts, Jerry Berryman, Everett Brantley, Russ Robbins and Bob Kilburn. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Wagster, Hugh Yarbro, Hartley Banks, Jerry Woodall, Roger Smith, Micky Goldstein, Jim Whitaker, Jay Hitzheusen and Jim Kirkpatrick. Burial was in Ridgecrest Cemetery.
George L. Leach
George Lee Leach, 77, died Dec. 21, 2005, at Greenville Health Care in Greenville, Mo.
He was born July 4, 1928, in Patterson, Mo., son of the late Frank and Edith (Randall) Leach.
Mr. Leach had worked for a boiler factory. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by two brothers, Bobby (Loretta) Leach, Peoria, Ill., Kenneth (Brenda) Leach, Orlando, Fla.; one sister, Reda Mae Crowley, Piedmont.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Leon, Edward, Curtis, Bill and Freddie Leach, and one sister, Lorene Gibbons.
The funeral was held Dec. 23 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Louie Robinson officiating.
Pallbearers were Bobby Leach, Jim Jones, Mike Gossett, Earl Baumgardner, Paul Bridges and Gary Lewis. Burial was in New Prospect Cemetery, Silva. A military graveside service was provided by U.S. Army and Southeast Missouri Veterans Honor Guard.
