...Families we served in the month of December...

Anthony, Olive B.	Butterfield, Walter
Calhoun, Oka	Caufield, Emma Lou
Choate, Leon	Collins, Danne
Delli, Virginia L.	Franklin, John C.
Haage, Betty J.	Hemphill, Ada F.
Higgins, Shirley Mae	Hire, Valmer
Hisel, Wilson R.	Holland, Bonnie L.
Honey, Jacob Melvin	Howe, Robert Wesley
Huber, Denise Annette	Ivy, James Ewing, Sr.
Jenkins, Lester V.	Kamp, William Daniel
King, Blanche	Landers, Bridget
Lankford, Paul	Lowrance, Verba Inis
Martin, Mary Ellen	Martin, Opal
McClure, Victoria	Mitchell, Marvin
Morgan, Dwight R., Sr.	Patterson, Mary M.
Phillips, Cora May	Reed, Florene L.
Schuette, Wally	Sluss, Nannie M.
Stanton, Kenneth "Jake"	Street, Bradley
Trent, Aubrey	Wood, Mary Ellen

 

 

 

Anthony, Olive B., 91

Olive Berta Anthony, daughter of Andrew and Mary Jane Crisp Blankenship, was born June 11, 1911, near Lynchburg, Missouri. She departed this life Sunday, December 22, 2002, in Breech Regional Medical Center, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety-one years, six months, and eleven days.
On May 18, 1940, she was united in marriage to Leo Wayne Anthony, and to this union four daughters and two sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo, on March 9, 2001; four brothers, Jessie, Virgil, Eli, and Jim Blankenship; and two sisters, Myrtle Handley, and Verba Williams.
Olive is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Allen Leo Anthony, of Raymore, Missouri, and Donald Dale and Brenda Anthony, of Fort Worth, Texas; four daughters and sons-in-law, Alta Joy and Gerald Lucas, of Enid, Oklahoma, Vera Fae and Steven Burwell, of Lebanon, Missouri, Marietta and Harold Biggs, of Falcon, Missouri, and Nola Mae and Randall Rahe, of Libertyville, Illinois; three grandsons, Gerald Lucas, Jr., of Enid, Oklahoma, Brian Anthony, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Alec Rahe, of Libertyville, Illinois; four granddaughters, Marie Anthony, of Fort Worth, Texas, Beth Tindle, of Claremore, Oklahoma, Nicole Rahe, of Libertyville, Illinois, and Patricia Marshall, of Lebanon, Missouri; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Lela Williams, of Lebanon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Lynchburg, Missouri area. After she and Leo were married, they made their home on their farm in the Oakland community, and lovingly raised their children. Throughout the years, Olive was a devoted and hardworking homemaker and also helped her husband in the operation of their farm.
She liked growing a garden each year and enjoyed sharing her homegrown produce and canning large quantities of vegetables and fruits. Caring for her family and making a home for them was the central most important thing in her life. She loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Olive was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed, but the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends will live on forever.

Services will be held December 27, 2002 at 10:00a.m. in the Holman-Howe Chapel. Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery, Oakland, Missouri. Visitation will be held December 26, 2002 from 7-8:30 at the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

Butterfield, Walter, 46

Walter Roy Butterfield, son of Leslie Noble and Dorothy F. Sargent Butterfield, was born September 19, 1956, in Marshfield, Missouri. He departed this life Friday, December 20, 2002, in Glenwood Healthcare, in Seymour, Missouri, from complications of multiple sclerosis, at the age of forty-six years, three months, and one day.
In 1982, he was united in marriage to Tammy Sue Richardson Jenson, and to this union one daughter and one son were born.
His father and his wife, Tammy, preceded him in death.
Walter is survived by a son, Michael Roy Butterfield, of Seymour, Missouri; a daughter, Mindi Sue Butterfield, of Fordland, Missouri; his mother, Dorothy Butterfield, of Seymour, Missouri; a stepson, James Jenson, of Greenville, Texas; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Jenson, of Greenville, Texas; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Pearl and Bob Raymond, of Seymour, Missouri, Elaine and Louis Grasher, of Macomb, Missouri, and Betty and Jim Lile, of Lake Tawakoni, Texas; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Gentry community, where he attended Gentry Elementary School, and then Seymour High School. In 1981, he moved to Texas and worked as a forklift operator for the Rubbermaid Company in Greenville, Texas. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he returned to Seymour in 1991 to be near his family.
Walter was raised in the Protestant faith.
He enjoyed motorcycles, and restoring old vehicles. He also liked building model cars. His family was very important to him and he was especially close his children.
Walter was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Graveside Services will be held December 23, 2002 at 11:00a.m. in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Seymour, Missouri.

Calhoun, Oka, 83

Oka Irene Calhoun, daughter of Raymond and Eve Lakey Helsley, was born March 9, 1919, in Wright County, Missouri. She departed this life Wednesday, December 11, 2002, in St. John's Regional Health Center, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of eighty-three years, nine months, and two days.
On December 24, 1938, she was united in marriage to Manie Calhoun, and to this union one daughter and one son were born.
Her parents, and a brother-in-law, Vance McGaw, preceded her in death.
Oka is survived by her loving husband of almost sixty-four years, Manie, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Curt and Connie Calhoun, of Mansfield, Missouri; a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Paul Young, of Rogersville, Missouri; five grandchildren and their spouses, David and Lisa Young, of Rogersville, Missouri, Mike and Christina Young, of Marshfield, Missouri, Jimmy and Kelly Young, of Springfield, Missouri, Rhonda and Duane Widhalm, of Houston, Missouri, and Matt and Shawnette Calhoun, of Mansfield, Missouri; ten great-grandchildren, Chris, Ryan and Travis Young, Stephen, Jason, Barrett, and Carson Young, Landon and Mikayla Widhalm, and Braidy Calhoun; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Otis and Jean Helsley, and Rev. R. E. and Rose Helsley, all of Mansfield, Missouri; a sister, Dorothy McGaw, of Mansfield, Missouri; a brother-in-law, Amos Curtis, and his wife, Iva, of Manes, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Mallory, and her husband, Jack, of Seymour, Missouri, and Minnie Benton, of Jerome, Idaho; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Wright County, Missouri. After she and Manie were married, they made their home in the Mansfield area and lovingly raised their children. Besides being a devoted homemaker to her husband and family, Oka also worked at Tobin-Hamilton Shoe Factory for many years.
Oka made her profession of faith in Christ early in her life and was a longtime member of Wolf Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was a true example of a Christian lady who enjoyed the fellowship her church offered.
In her spare time she liked to crochet. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Oka was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Services will be held December 14, 2002 in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Chapel, Mansfield, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Mansfield Cemetery under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

Caufield, Emma Lou, 72

Oka Irene Calhoun, daughter of Raymond and Eve Lakey Helsley, was born March 9, 1919, in Wright County, Missouri. She departed this life Wednesday, December 11, 2002, in St. John's Regional Health Center, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of eighty-three years, nine months, and two days.
On December 24, 1938, she was united in marriage to Manie Calhoun, and to this union one daughter and one son were born.
Her parents, and a brother-in-law, Vance McGaw, preceded her in death.
Oka is survived by her loving husband of almost sixty-four years, Manie, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Curt and Connie Calhoun, of Mansfield, Missouri; a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Paul Young, of Rogersville, Missouri; five grandchildren and their spouses, David and Lisa Young, of Rogersville, Missouri, Mike and Christina Young, of Marshfield, Missouri, Jimmy and Kelly Young, of Springfield, Missouri, Rhonda and Duane Widhalm, of Houston, Missouri, and Matt and Shawnette Calhoun, of Mansfield, Missouri; ten great-grandchildren, Chris, Ryan and Travis Young, Stephen, Jason, Barrett, and Carson Young, Landon and Mikayla Widhalm, and Braidy Calhoun; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Otis and Jean Helsley, and Rev. R. E. and Rose Helsley, all of Mansfield, Missouri; a sister, Dorothy McGaw, of Mansfield, Missouri; a brother-in-law, Amos Curtis, and his wife, Iva, of Manes, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Mallory, and her husband, Jack, of Seymour, Missouri, and Minnie Benton, of Jerome, Idaho; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Wright County, Missouri. After she and Manie were married, they made their home in the Mansfield area and lovingly raised their children. Besides being a devoted homemaker to her husband and family, Oka also worked at Tobin-Hamilton Shoe Factory for many years.
Oka made her profession of faith in Christ early in her life and was a longtime member of Wolf Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She was a true example of a Christian lady who enjoyed the fellowship her church offered.
In her spare time she liked to crochet. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Oka was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Services will be held December 27, 2002 at 2:00p.m. in the Holman-Howe Chapel. Burial will follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held December 26, 2002 from 7-8:30p.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon.

Choate, Leon, 72

Leon Richard Choate, son of Lurman and Viva Allen Choate, was born October 14, 1930, in Success, Arkansas. He departed this life Sunday, December 15, 2002, at his home, in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of seventy-two years, two months, and one day.
On September 22, 1973, he was united in marriage to Suzann Clark, and together they shared the last twenty-nine years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Alva J. Choate; and a sister, Mary Helen Davis.
Leon is survived by his wife, Susie, of the home; two sons, Benjamin Choate, of Mansfield, Missouri, and Clark Choate, of Lebanon, Missouri; three daughters, Kim Brown, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Christa Choate, of Springfield, Missouri, and Katelyn Choate, of the home; a grandson, Conner Benjamin Choate, of Mansfield, Missouri; a brother, Elmer Choate, of O'Fallon, Missouri; his mother-in-law, Hazel Clark, of Mansfield, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in Success, Arkansas. At the age of eighteen, he moved to St. Louis for a few years. He lived most of his life in the Mansfield area and worked in the shoe manufacturing business in Mansfield and Cuba, Missouri for several years. In 1977, he and Susie opened Choates Furniture in Mansfield and operated that business until 1982. Leon became the Administrator of the Mansfield Housing Authority in 1980, and was currently still serving in that position.
He also attended Mansfield United Methodist Church.
He was an active member of the Mansfield Lions Club. In his spare time he was an avid gardener, and was especially adept at growing corn, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, tomatoes, and eggplant. He also enjoyed music and learned to play the guitar at a young age. He had played both the acoustic and electric (lead) guitar in several country bands throughout the years. He had a talent for working with tools and was a "Jack-of-all trades". His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his children and grandson.
He was greatly respected and loved by many. He was more than any ordinary man - he was our daddy. Our love for him will never die.

Services will be held December 18, 2002 at 11:00a.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Mansfield, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held December 17, 2002 from 7-8:00p.m. in the funeral home.

Collins, Danne, 55

Danne Edward Collins, son of Ralph E. and Anna Jane Ackroyd Collins, was born January 20, 1947, in Lebanon, Missouri. He departed this life Monday, December 9, 2002, while at work in Rogersville, Missouri, at the age of fifty-five years, ten months, and nineteen days.
On December 6, 1975, he was united in marriage to Jeannette Alta Downing, and to this union one daughter and three sons were born.
His maternal and paternal grandparents preceded him in death.
Danne is survived by his loving wife of twenty-seven years, Jeannette, of the home; a daughter, Niki Lynn Collins, of Springfield, Missouri; three sons, Cory Collins, of Columbia, Missouri, Jeremy Collins, of Springfield, Missouri, and Adam Collins, of the home; his parents, Ralph and Jane Collins, of Green Valley, Arizona; two brothers, Mike Collins, and his wife, Shannon, of Tucson, Arizona, and Lance Collins, and his wife, Pam, of Searcy, Arkansas; a sister, Becky Pahlke, and her husband, Rolf, of St. Louis, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Verna Downing, of Ozark, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born in Lebanon, Missouri and was raised in Missouri and in New Mexico. He graduated from the Lovington High School in Lovington, New Mexico, in the Class of 1965. He then received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Math from New Mexico State University, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He also served several years in the Army National Guard. After graduating he moved to Springfield, Missouri, where he was employed by Commerce Bank for five years. During this time he met and married Jeannette and they made their home in Springfield. In 1976, he and Jeannette moved to Waynesville, Missouri, where Danne served as Vice-President of the First National Bank, which later became the First State Bank. They recently moved to Ozark, Missouri, and Danne had just begun serving as Vice-President of the Citizens Bank of Rogersville, Missouri.
While residing in Waynesville, Danne had been a member of the Waynesville Chamber of Commerce and also served two terms on the Waynesville City Council. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and playing baseball, but his favorite pastime was playing golf. His family was very important to him and he loved spending time with his children. He had a delightful sense of humor and an outgoing personality, and enjoyed being the center of attention.
Danne was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered as a devoted family man, a dedicated businessman, and a good friend, and will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services will be held December 13, 2002 at 2:00p.m. in the Holman-Howe Chapel. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery near Long Lane, Missouri. Visitation will be held December 12, 2002 from 7-8:30 at the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

Delli, Virginia L.

Virginia L. Delli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Zolmer, was born November 23, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life Thursday, December 12, 2002, in Lake Regional Health Systems, in Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of sixty years, and nineteen days.
In October of 1962, she was united in marriage to David G. Delli, and to this union two daughters and one son were born.
Her parents, and a sister, Della Lein, preceded her in death.
Virginia is survived by her husband, David, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Victoria L. and Roy Pipia, of Elmwood Park, Illinois, and Tracy and Steve Rzewnicki, of Norridge, Illinois; a son, Tim Delli, of Elmwood Park, Illinois; five grandchildren, Jenavieve, Claire, and Rory Pipia, and Jessica and Christopher Rzewnicki; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides being a devoted homemaker to her husband and family, she and David owned and operated Delli's Clearwater Resort for fifteen years.
Virginia will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of her family and many friends.

Services will be held December 14, 2002 at 2:00 in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

Franklin, John C., 66

John Christopher Franklin, son of Clarence and Ruby Fudge Franklin, was born December 13, 1935, near Linn Creek, Missouri. He departed this life Monday, December 9, 2002, at Lake Regional Health Systems, in Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of sixty-six years, eleven months, and twenty-six days.
On March 13, 1980, he was united in marriage to Patty Malaniey, and together they shared the last twenty-two years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Imagene.
John is survived by his wife, Patty, of the home; a son, Chris Franklin, and his wife, Diane, of Camdenton, Missouri; three daughters, Deanna McArthur, of St. Louis, Missouri, Dawn Jeffries, of Brumley, Missouri, and Terri Heintz, of Springfield, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Christopher and Andrew Franklin, Tony Beabout, Dylan Jeffries, Kelsi and Taylor Heintz, and Nathan and Benjamin McArthur; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Linn Creek area, and graduated from Camdenton High School. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army from 1956 until 1959. He then made his home in Linn Creek and worked for thirty years as a contractor in his own business called Circle Z Excavating Heavy Equipment.
He had served on the Camden County Republican Committee, and enjoyed hunting in his spare time
John was a loving husband, and will be remembered by all those who knew him.

Services will be held December 11, 2002 at 11:00a.m. in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. Visitation will be held December 11 at 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society and contributions may be left at the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri

Ivy, James, Ewing, Sr., 86

James Ewing Ivy, Sr., son of James L. and Mollie E. Lancaster Ivy, was born July 25, 1916, in Mountain View, Arkansas. He departed this life Saturday, December 21, 2002, in Christian Healthcare North, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-six years, four months, and twenty-six days.
In 1945, he was united in marriage to Joan Joy Augustine, and to this union one daughter and one son were born. Joan preceded him in death on July 15, 1973.
In 1975, he married Hazel McFadin Shaw, and together they shared eighteen years before her passing on December 30, 1993.
He also was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Charles T. Ivy; and a sister, Ruth Bevel.
Ewing is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James and Sheri Ivy, of Long Lane, Missouri; a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Michael Kirkham, of Hesperia, California; a stepdaughter, Carol Lynn Endicott, and her husband, Bob, of Lake City, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Kerry, Kyle, Lori, and Clint; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Winifred Mae Ivy, of Memphis, Tennessee; a number of nieces and nephews; a special friend, Marie Hill, of Lebanon, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Mountain View, Arkansas area. He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy from January 14, 1942 until his honorable discharge on November 15, 1947. He and Joan made their home in China Lake, California for many years, and Ewing was employed as a civil service machinist for the China Lake Naval Base. In 1975, he retired back to Mountain View, Arkansas where he met and married Hazel, and they owned and operated a grocery store for several years. About seven years ago, Ewing moved to Lebanon to be near his son and his family. During the last few years, he had enjoyed spending time with a very special friend, Marie Hill, and she had been a wonderful help to him.
Ewing was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Masonic Lodge and was very proud of his association with the Masons throughout the years. He enjoyed fishing and going to flea markets, and also liked taking long drives and eating out. His family was very important to him and he enjoyed spending time with them.
Ewing was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services will be held December 23, 2002 at 7:00p.m. in the Holman-Howe Drawing Room. Visitation will follow the service. Burial will be held in Mountain View, Arkansas under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

Haage, Betty L., 78

Services were held under the assisted direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Hemphill, Ada F., 90

Service information is incomplete at this time but will be announced later by the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri

Higgins, Shirley Mae, 64

Services will be held December 13, 2002 at 10:00a.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon. Burial will follow in the Lebanon Cemetery.

Hire, Val, 69

Valmer Ellis Hire, son of Ellis C. and Liddie Hannah Nelson Hire, was born July 2, 1933, in Weiser, Idaho. He departed this life Thursday, December 26, 2002 in his home at the age of sixty-nine years, five months, and twenty-three days.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Chessley Nelson Hire.
Valmer is survived by his wife, Teena, of the home; three sons, Travis Jay and Trampus Jon Hire, of the home, Almos Hire, of Dora, Missouri; three daughters, Mona Cox, and her husband, Doyle, Mercede Price, and her husband, Darin, and Valerie Moody, all of Mansfield, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, Thomas Maxwell, Stephanie Sarginson, Ashley Maxwell, Angela Pharris, Tia Pharris, Timothy Pharris, Daniel Pharris, Aaron Price, Nick Price, Morgan Price, Bobby Hire and Alex Hire; two great-grandchildren, Donavon Sarginson and Ryan Henry; three sisters, Eleanor Powers, of Boise, Idaho, Eunice Knopf, of Springfield, Missouri, and Linda Cannon, of Cadiz, Kentucky; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in Weiser, Idaho and later moved with his family to Mansfield where he graduated from Mansfield High School with the class of 1951. Shortly after graduation, he entered the U.S. Army and served his country faithfully as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Unit during the Korean War. Val had owned and operated an automotive repair business most of his adult life until his passing. During earlier years, he was very active in the community always willing to help those that were in need.
He was a member of the Clarence King American Legion Post #128 and V.F.W. in Mansfield. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and friends. His family was very important to him and he was able to have Christmas Eve. with all of his children.
Val was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a very caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services will be held December 30, 2002 at 10:30a.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home chapel, Mansfield, Missouri.

Hisel, Wilson R., 86

Wilson R. Hisel, son of Richard and Lida Smith Hisel, was born December 6, 1916, in Lathrop, Missouri. He departed this life Wednesday, December 25, 2002, in his home in Lebanon, Missouri at the age of eighty-six years, and nineteen days.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Darrell W. Bullock; two sisters, Pauline Martin, and Lucille Smith; and two half-brothers, Claude and Albert Moore.
Wilson is survived by his wife, Ann, of the home; one son, David Rick, and his wife, Ruth, of Eagle Bend, Minnesota; one daughter, Debra Shine and her husband Arnold, of Lebanon, Missouri; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Eddie Hisel, and his wife Sue, of Lathrop, Missouri; two half-sisters, Erma Lee Hunt, of Plattsburg, Missouri; Helen Atkinson, of Cameron, Missouri; and a step sister, Nancy Waters of Liberty, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Wilson had made his profession of belief in Christ and was a member of the First Assembly of God church in Lathrop, Missouri.
He was born and raised in the Lathrop, Missouri area and was graduate of the Lathrop High School. Wilson served his country faithfully over a period of twenty years in the United States Air Force and then in the Reserves for three years. During World War II he was stationed in several locations in the United States, England, and several other countries. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #4107 for several years and was very proud to have served his country.
After his time in the Air Force, he worked as a supervisor over the maintenance department for the King Oil Company in Kansas City, Missouri for ten years.
In his spare time he greatly enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping.
Wilson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services will be held December 28, 2002 at 2:00p.m. in the Lathrop First Assembly of God Church, Lathrop, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Lathrop Cemetery. Visitation will be held December 27, 2002 from 7-8:30p.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

Holland, Bonnie, 85

Bonnie Lee Holland, daughter of Thomas and Liza Ellen Mann Brawley, was born September 29, 1917, near Ellington, Missouri. She departed this life Tuesday, December 3, 2002, in Christian Healthcare South, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-five years, two months, and four days.
In July of 1939, she was united in marriage to Marvin H. Holland, and to this union one daughter and two sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Harold Holland; eight brothers, Jack, Paul, Gene, Herman, Bert, Dave, Timon, and Charles; and two sisters, Bernice and Gladys.
Bonnie is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Marvin, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Ed Simpson, of Lebanon, Missouri; a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Peggy Holland, of Cuba, Missouri; a daughter-in-law, Ann Holland, of Jefferson City, Missouri; six grandchildren, Karen Simpson, Chris Holland, Jason Holland, Scott Holland, Ali Ziegenmier, and Kim Newman; eight great-grandchildren, Lauren, Ben, Joey, Raegan, Luke, Kaitlyn, Kiele, and Karsen; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Reynolds County, Missouri. She met her husband, Marvin, while he was working in the C. C. C. Camp, during the depression. After they were married, they made their home near Deer Run Park, while Marvin was employed by the Department of Conservation, and lovingly raised their children. In 1953, they moved to Salem, Missouri where they lived until moving to Lebanon in February of this year. Throughout her life, Bonnie was a devoted and hardworking homemaker.
Bonnie professed her faith in Christ as a young lady and was baptized in the Logan Creek in Reynolds County, Missouri.
She enjoyed fishing, and liked canning food that she grew in her own garden. She was an excellent cook and was particularly known for her home baked items. She loved her family dearly and her number one concern was taking care of her husband's every need.
Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed, but the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends will live on forever.

Services were held December 6, 2002 at 1:00 in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri. Burial followed in the Lake Springs Cemetery, near Rolla, Missouri. Visitation was held December 5, 2002 from 7-8:30 in the Funeral Home.

Honey, Jacob Melvin, 84

Jacob Melvin Honey, son of John M. and Catherine "Dolly" Roberts Honey, was born September 10, 1918, near Corkery, Missouri. He departed this life Sunday, December 15, 2002, in his daughter's home, near Morgan, Missouri, at the age of eighty-four years, three months, and five days.
On September 8, 1942, he was united in marriage to Eva Grace Matteson, his childhood sweetheart, in a ceremony at the home of the Rev. D. M. Young. To this union six daughters and two sons were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of fifty-five years, Eva, on March 17, 1997; a daughter, Catherine Wolf; two brothers, John and Roy Honey; and a sister, Lela Cole.
Jacob is survived by two sons, Melvin Honey, and his wife, Vickie, of Longview, Washington, and James Honey, and his wife, Barbara Sue, of Lebanon, Missouri; five daughters, Juanita Bundt, and her husband, Vernon, of Glidden, Iowa, Jennie Honey, of Springfield, Missouri, Linda Steinmark, and her husband, Charley, of Lebanon, Missouri, Leslie Arnold, and her husband, Mark, of Willard, Missouri, and Lori Bohannon, and her husband, John, of Morgan, Missouri; a son-in-law, Ronnie Wolf, of Phillipsburg, Missouri; nineteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Alice Cook, of Lebanon, Missouri; a special nephew, John Honey, of Huntsville, Missouri; a number of other nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Mullicane community, west of Lebanon, and attended the Mullicane School. He left home in January of 1941 and served his country faithfully in the United States Army during World War II, until being honorably discharged in October of 1945. During the War he served in the 14th Horse Cavalry and later the 290th Infantry and participated in the Rhineland Ardenned campaign. For his meritorious service he was awarded two Bronze Stars. After the war, he and Eva made their home on the Honey farm for two years and then moved to Randolph County, in northern Missouri, where they farmed for fifteen years. In 1960, they sold the farm and moved back to Laclede County where they eventually made their home near Phillipsburg, and lovingly raised their family. From 1962 until 1978, Jacob worked as a Civil Service employee in the Post Engineer Warehouse at Fort Leonard Wood.
Jacob made his profession of faith in Christ at Mount Salem Baptist Church in Huntsville, Missouri on April 24, 1955. He served as a Sunday school teacher and Superintendent and as a Deacon, and filled the pulpit on various occasions. He was a member of the Phillipsburg Baptist Church until it disbanded and then transferred his membership to the Community Baptist Church near Lebanon for several years. He recently moved his membership to the Morgan Baptist Church to be closer to home.
In his spare time he enjoyed going to garage sales and used to like to go rabbit hunting. He possessed a wonderful talent and ability for writing poetry and did so for most of his adult life. He wrote his first poem in 1941, during World War II, and since then had written literally hundreds. In 1998, with the help of his family, he was able to have a book of his poems published with the title of "Under the Maple Tree". Many of his poems were about his family, childhood memories, and special events and occasions. He enjoyed sharing his poems with children and other groups and had given talks to several of the area grade school students and various church groups. He also was a gifted storyteller and loved sharing his stories and poems in a most entertaining fashion.
Jacob was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered as a loving family man, a Christian gentleman, and as a gifted poet with a delightful sense of humor.

Services will be held December 18, 2002 at 10:00a.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Lonesome Hill Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Missouri. Visitation will be held December 17, 2002 from 7-8:30p.m. in the funeral home.

Howe, Robert Wesley, 56

Robert Wesley Howe, son of William Illett and Mildred Houston Howe, was born September 28, 1946, in Richland, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, December 14, 2002, near his home, in Stoutland, Missouri, at the age of fifty-six years, two months, and sixteen days.
On November 18, 1966, he was united in marriage to Darietta Lane Reid, and to this union one daughter and one son were born.
He was preceded in death by his father; his father-in-law, Wayne Reid; a loving nephew, Brian Chastain; and a grand-nephew, Shane Howe
Robert is survived by his loving wife of thirty-six years, Darietta, of the home; a daughter, Christina Howe, of Stoutland, Missouri; a son, Kevin Howe, of the home; his mother, Mildred Howe Massey, of Stoutland, Missouri; his mother-in-law, June Reid, of Lebanon, Missouri; a brother, Jim Howe, and his wife, Linda, of Bolivar, Missouri; two stepsisters, Gail Amos, of Grovespring, Missouri, and Doris Buck, of Ozark, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Marietta Chastain, and her husband, David, of Lebanon, Missouri; a niece, Kim Quennoz; a nephew, Jeff Howe; and a number of other nieces and nephews that were all like children to him as well; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was raised in the Stoutland community, and graduated from Stoutland High School in the Class of 1964. He then attended Southwest Baptist University, in Bolivar, Missouri. He started working as a United States Civil Service employee at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in 1966, and at the time of his retirement from the civil service in 1999, he was the director of the Defense Automated Printing Services. He currently was working in that same position only as a contract worker.
Robert made his profession of faith in Christ in 1986, and was an active member of Beulah Baptist Church, near Richland. He was a faithful Sunday school teacher through the years, and was ordained as a Deacon on October 27, 2002.
He liked being outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and was a charter member of the "Lake House Fisherman's Club". His family was very important to him and he was especially close to his children.
Robert was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services will be held December 17, 2002 in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Memorial Park. Visitation will be held December 16, 2002 from 7-8:30 in the chapel under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

Huber, Denise Annette, 44

Denise Annette Evans Huber, daughter of Thomas N. and Virginia Pierce Evans, was born January 29, 1958, in Mansfield, Missouri. She departed this life Thursday, December 12, 2002, in her home, near Ava, Missouri, at the age of forty-four years, ten months, and thirteen days.
She was united in marriage to T. Wayne Huber, and together they shared the last several years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Diane Ray, and Deborah Evans; and a nephew, Fredie Joseph, Jr.
Denise is survived by her husband, T. Wayne, of the home; a stepson, Matthew Huber, of Mansfield, Missouri; seven brothers, Thomas Evans, Jr., of Oscala, Florida, Michael Evans, of Wister, Oklahoma, Gary Evans, of Rye, Texas, Edward and James Evans, both of Manassas, Virginia, Stanley Evans, of Oscala, Florida, and Glen Evans, of Bakersfield, California; three sisters, Virginia Pennuel, of Arlington, Texas, Patricia Joseph, of Mansfield, Missouri, and Danielle Gute, of Mountain Grove, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Ava community, and graduated from Ava High School. She then was employed by Hagale Industries and Emerson Electric for several years. She later graduated from Vatterott College, in Springfield, Missouri. After she and T. Wayne were married, they made their home in the Ava area and Denise was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family.
Denise had attended Mansfield First Baptist Church and the New Life Family Worship Center.
In her spare time she enjoyed sewing and raising cats. Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed having time to spend with them.
Denise was a loving wife, stepmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Services will be held December 16, 2002 in the Holman Howe Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial will follow in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be held December 15, 2002 from 4-5:00p.m. under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Mansfield, Missouri.

Jenkins, Lester V.

Lester Vernon Jenkins, son of A. C. and Myrtle Lethco Jenkins, was born September 24, 1914, near Good Hope, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, December 14, 2002, in Glenwood Healthcare, in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of eighty-eight years, two months, and twenty days.
On December 25, 1938, he was united in marriage to Reta "Pauline" Richards, and to this union one daughter was born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Thetis and Albert Jenkins.
Lester is survived by his loving wife of almost sixty-four years, Pauline, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly Sue and Jim Wetherton, of Lenexa, Kansas; a granddaughter, De Recia Wade, and her husband, Eric, of Olathe, Kansas; three great-grandchildren, Jimmy Burt, Jordon, and Josh Wade, all of Olathe, Kansas; a foster daughter, Mary Lou Hendricks, and her husband, Robert, of Fairview, Oklahoma; a foster son, Finis "Skip" Berry, of Ava, Missouri; four foster grandsons, Curtis, Gary, Jacky, and Robert Hendricks; a sister, Viola Dacy, and her husband, Don, of Fair Play, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Good Hope community, near Ava. After he and Pauline were married, they made their home in the same area until moving to Seymour in 1996. Lester had served as a Deputy Sheriff in Douglas County, and had also driven a bus for the Ava School District for several years.
Lester had made his profession of belief in Christ and followed the Pentecostal faith throughout his life.
He enjoyed country music and had performed in a group for several years. He also enjoyed being outdoors where one of his favorite activities was hunting. His family was very important to him and he was especially close to his grandchildren.
Lester was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services will be held December 17, 2002 at 11:00a.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Seymour, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Visitation will be held December 17 from 10-11:00a.m. at the funeral Home.

Kamp, William Daniel, 76

William Daniel Kamp, son of William and Harriet Jadwiga Wrublewska Kamprowski, was born May 1, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois. He departed this life Sunday, December 8, 2002, in Breech Regional Medical Center, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-six years, seven months, and seven days.
On October 16, 1948, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Louise Druml, and to this union one daughter and two sons were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Elizabeth "Bette" Kamp.
Bill is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Louise Soptick, and her husband, James, of Lebanon, Missouri; two sons, Daniel William Kamp, and his wife, Betsy, and Ronald William Kamp, and his wife, Joanne, all of McHenry, Illinois; three granddaughters, Candice Tyre, and her husband, Nick, Amanda Holt, all of Lebanon, Missouri, and Ujenda Kamp, of Palatine, Illinois; two grandsons, Chad Kamp, and his wife, Jenny, and Adam Kamp, all of Spring Grove, Illinois; a great-grandson, Kyle Daniel Tyre, of Lebanon, Missouri; a step-granddaughter, Crystal Marmouget, of Springfield, Missouri; a step-grandson, Ethan Folks, of Springfield, Missouri; a sister, Arlene Gazzardo, of McHenry, Illinois; a nephew, Rick Bruscato, and his wife, Cheryl, of St. Joseph, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Linn Technical High School. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during World War II. After he and Bette were married, they made their home in McHenry, Illinois for several years, and lovingly raised their family. In 1971, he and Bette moved to Lebanon, Missouri, where Bill was the machine shop instructor at the Lebanon Technology Career Center for twenty years. He and Bette also owned and operated the Ranch House Snack Shop in Bennett Springs for several years.
Bill was a longtime active member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church in Lebanon, where he was involved in the Cursillo Movement and was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, camping, and attending music shows in Branson, Missouri. He also liked doing woodworking projects in his home workshop. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandson.
Bill was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services will be held December 11, 2002 at the St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church at 3:00p.m. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery with Full Military Rites. Rosary will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 7:00p.m. with visitation to follow under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

A memorial has been established to the St. Francis Youth Ministry and contributions may be sent to the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 28, Lebanon, Missouri, 65536 .

King, Blanche, 73

Blanche Ruth Drake King, daughter of Lloyd Mack and Bonnie Garland Drake, was born February 5, 1929 in Mansfield, Missouri. She departed this life, Tuesday, December 24, 2002 , in Primrose Place, in Springfield, Missouri , at the age seventy-three years, ten months, and nineteen days.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother-in-law, Don Greenfield.
Blanche is survived by one son, Carl Gene King, and his wife, Diana, of Springfield, Missouri; two daughters, Brenda Kay Becker, and her husband, Brad, of Ozark, Missouri and Vickie Waterman, of Springfield, Missouri; five grandchildren, Michael Glenn, Tresa Marlow, Brian King, Nichole Shamblen, and John Paul Waterman; five great-grandchildren, Zachery Marlow, Cameron Glenn, Gregory Marlow, Taylor Elizabeth King, and Lauren Nichole Waterman; two sisters, Alice Ann Hartley, and her husband, Carl Lee, of Mansfield, Missouri, and June Greenfield, of Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Dewane Drake, and his wife, Jerry, of Everett, Washington; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Mansfield community and was a graduate of the Mansfield High School. For the last fifty-five years, she had made her home in Springfield, Missouri.
Blanche had professed her belief in God and was of the Baptist faith.
She had been employed by several retail business and had retired from the J.C. Penny store.
Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Blanche was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Services will be held December 27, 2002 at 11:00a.m. in the Holman-Howe Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mansfield Cemetery. Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Mansfield, Missouri.

Lander, Bridget, 17

Bridget Sue Lander, daughter of William Francis and Pamela Sue Blattel Lander, was born February 4, 1985, in Springfield, Missouri. She departed this life Wednesday, December 11, 2002, from injuries received in an automobile accident near Grovespring, Missouri, at the age of seventeen years, ten months, and seven days.
She is survived by her parents, Billy and Pam Lander, of the home; two sisters, Brandy and Brittany Lander, both of the home; her maternal grandparents, Wayne and Lois Blattel, of Eldridge, Missouri; her paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Ina Lander, of Rogersville, Missouri; her aunts and uncles, Catherine Lander, of Grovespring, Missouri, Angie and Jerry Vanderpool, of California, Missouri, and Billy Dale and Cassie Blattel, of Eldridge, Missouri; several cousins; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
Bridget was born in Springfield and was raised in the Lebanon, Missouri area, where she attended Kindergarten. Her family then After her family moved to the Grovespring community, and she attended the Grovespring Elementary School and was currently in her senior year of study at Hartville High School. She had played the flute and clarinet in the Hartville High School Band and also had been on the girl's basketball team. She enjoyed school and had taken part in many other activities, and was eagerly anticipating graduating this May.
Bridget had made her profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Little Creek Baptist Church, near Hartville.
She loved her family dearly and was especially close to her grandparents. She had a special bond with her sisters and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a very thoughtful person and liked helping others. She also loved animals of all kinds, enjoyed driving around in her car, and liked collecting bears. She loved life and enjoyed living it to the fullest.*Bridget was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin, and was a kind and caring friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of her family and many friends.

Services will be held December 16, 2002 at 2:00p.m. in the Hartville Highschool Gym in Hartville, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Bramhall Cemetery near Grovespring, Missouri under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Missouri.

Lankford, Paul, 98

Paul Lankford, son of Bert and Mary Holstine Lankford, was born May 14, 1904, in Custer, Arkansas. He departed this life Thursday, December 5, 2002, in Christian Healthcare South, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety-eight years, six months, and twenty-one days.
On November 20, 1940, he was united in marriage to Juanita P. Hanna, and together they shared the last sixty-two years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Paul V. Lankford, and Sidney Ragland; four brothers, Grover, Herb, Floyd, and Joe Lankford; and three sisters, Jessie Leach, Billie Burkhalter, and an infant, Georgia Lankford.
Paul is survived by his wife, Juanita, of the home; five grandchildren, Jenni, Kathy, April, Charles, and Timothy; a number of great-grandchildren; a step-daughter-in-law, Jannie Ragland, of Dahlonega, Georgia; a sister, Grace Kirkland, of Brookings, Oregon; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in Arkansas, and then made his home in Wyoming, where he drove a truck for the Texaco Company. He moved to Missouri in 1938, and during World War II, was a driver for the Holman Bus Lines. He later made his home in California, where he owned and operated a restaurant for several years. After retiring, he and Juanita moved to Phillipsburg, Missouri and made their home.
He was an active member of the Phillipsburg Christian Church, where he enjoyed his church fellowship.
In his spare time he liked to fish and hunt, and enjoyed being outdoors. He found pleasure in the simple things of life, sharing a meal and visiting with a friend. He was a kind and loving man and enjoyed his friends and neighbors.
Paul was a loving husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services were held Sunday, December 8, 2002 at 2:00p.m. in the Phillipsburg Christian Church, Phillipsburg, Missouri. Burial followed in the Shaddy Cemetery near Long Lang, Missouri under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

Lowrance, Verba Inis, 87

Verba Inis Lowrance, daughter of Elbert Bertie and Sarah Mitilda Dorris Martin, was born October 7, 1915, near Hartville, Missouri. She departed this life Wednesday, December 4, 2002, in Christian Healthcare South, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-seven years, two months, and twenty-seven days.
In 1956, she was united in marriage to Edgar Robert Lowrance and together they shared sixteen years before his passing on September 28, 1972.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gene Sade; and three brothers, Alvie, Everett, and Harold Martin.
Verba is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Diana Lowrance, of Lebanon, Missouri; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack Martin, of Hartville, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Wright County, Missouri. She continued to live most of her adult years there except for a few years when she made her home in Springfield. Besides being a devoted and hardworking homemaker to her husband and family, she also had operated a restaurant in Hartville as well as having worked as a waitress for other area restaurants.
Verba was saved at an early age and attended the Assembly of God Church.
She made her family the center of her life and enjoyed supporting her family at school functions. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed caring for her home and growing beautiful flowers.
Verba was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Services were held Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 10:30a.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Steele Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was held December 6, 2002 from 7-8:30p.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Missouri.

A memorial has been established to the Calvary Baptist Church in Lebanon.

Martin, Mary Ellen, 91

Opal Martin, the only daughter of Charles and Verna Ethel Coday Morelan, was born March 25, 1910, near Mansfield, Missouri. She departed this life Tuesday, December 10, 2002, in the Hartville Care Center, in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of ninety-two years, eight months, and fifteen days.
On December 23, 1938, she was united in marriage to Isaac Martin, and together they shared thirty-nine years before his passing on May 24, 1978.
She was also preceded in death by her father, on July 17, 1948, and her mother, on April 3, 1981.
Opal is survived by a niece; two nephews; several cousins; and a number of special caregivers and friends including, Glenda and Bob Keith, of Mansfield, Missouri, George and Merie Hicks, and Terry and Tracy Calton, all of Hartville, Missouri, and Dodi Buttram, of Hartville, Missouri, who was like a son to her.
Except for five years when she and Ike made their home in California, Opal lived her entire life in Wright County. For many years, she was employed in the custodial department of the Hartville Schools. She also was a devoted homemaker.
Opal was converted in 1949 at the Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She later transferred her membership to the Wolf Creek Freewill Baptist Church, where she was actively involved for as long as her health allowed.
She also was a member of the Hartville Garden Club and enjoyed growing beautiful flowers. She took great pride in her yard and flower gardens and especially loved her roses.
Opal will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of her family and many friends.
It was Opal's wish that her obituary include the following words for her family and friends:
Ike and I had no sons or daughters or grandchildren, but in our lifetime we have had many sons, daughters, and grandchildren.
I want to thank all of those who were always willing to take me places and especially those who prayed for me daily and were always there when I needed help.
All of those who I love so much and prayed so faithful for your salvation, get ready to meet me on the other side where Ike and I will be waiting.
I love every one of you. The Bible says without love no one shall enter the kingdom of God. Because God is love.
I have always loved my beautiful rose garden here, but think what the roses will be like over there.
I want to thank the minister, singers, pallbearers, and the funeral director, and all that have had a part in my home going.

Graveside services were held December 5, 2002 at 10:00a.m. in the Lebanon Cemetery under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

Martin, Opal, 92

Opal Martin, the only daughter of Charles and Verna Ethel Coday Morelan, was born March 25, 1910, near Mansfield, Missouri. She departed this life Tuesday, December 10, 2002, in the Hartville Care Center, in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of ninety-two years, eight months, and fifteen days.
On December 23, 1938, she was united in marriage to Isaac Martin, and together they shared thirty-nine years before his passing on May 24, 1978.
She was also preceded in death by her father, on July 17, 1948, and her mother, on April 3, 1981.
Opal is survived by a niece; two nephews; several cousins; and a number of special caregivers and friends including, Glenda and Bob Keith, of Mansfield, Missouri, George and Merie Hicks, and Terry and Tracy Calton, all of Hartville, Missouri, and Dodi Buttram, of Hartville, Missouri, who was like a son to her.
Except for five years when she and Ike made their home in California, Opal lived her entire life in Wright County. For many years, she was employed in the custodial department of the Hartville Schools. She also was a devoted homemaker.
Opal was converted in 1949 at the Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She later transferred her membership to the Wolf Creek Freewill Baptist Church, where she was actively involved for as long as her health allowed.
She also was a member of the Hartville Garden Club and enjoyed growing beautiful flowers. She took great pride in her yard and flower gardens and especially loved her roses.
Opal will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of her family and many friends.
It was Opal's wish that her obituary include the following words for her family and friends:
Ike and I had no sons or daughters or grandchildren, but in our lifetime we have had many sons, daughters, and grandchildren.
I want to thank all of those who were always willing to take me places and especially those who prayed for me daily and were always there when I needed help.
All of those who I love so much and prayed so faithful for your salvation, get ready to meet me on the other side where Ike and I will be waiting.
I love every one of you. The Bible says without love no one shall enter the kingdom of God. Because God is love.
I have always loved my beautiful rose garden here, but think what the roses will be like over there.
I want to thank the minister, singers, pallbearers, and the funeral director, and all that have had a part in my home going.

Services will be held Saturday December 14th at 2:00p.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Chapel in Hartville, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Steele Memorial Cemetery.

McClure, Victoria Louise, Infant

Victoria Louise McClure, daughter of Lucas A. and Peggy D. Wilson McClure, was born March 26, 2002, in Springfield, Missouri. She departed this life Saturday, December 14, 2002, in her home, in Stoutland, Missouri, at the age of eight months, and eighteen days.
She is survived by her parents, Lucas and Peggy McClure, of the home; a sister, Destiny Rose McClure, of the home; her maternal grandparents, Sidney and Sherry Wilson, of Stoutland, Missouri; her paternal grandparents, Patrick and Margaret McClure, of Bolivar, Missouri, and Chuck and Jenny Intres, of Falcon, Missouri; her maternal great-grandparents, Richard Wilson, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Fay Wilson, of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Peggy and Henry Wilson, of Stoutland, Missouri; her paternal great-grandparents, Virginia Walters, of Falcon, Missouri, Lindsay Godfrey, and H. W. and Andrea Godfrey, all of Bolivar, Missouri, and Gene and Ruth Intres, of Norwich, New York; her great-great-grandmother, Adola Wilson, of Mason City, Iowa; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Victoria was born slightly early and had to fight her way through some health problems. She was a free spirited child that loved being down on the floor more than being held. She was always a happy child who wrinkled her nose whenever she smiled. She was greatly loved by all of her family.
Although her time on earth was very short she had touched the hearts of many. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew her.

Services will be held December 18, 2002 at 2:00p.m. in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Mitchell, Marvin, 55

Marvin Eugene Mitchell, son of Marvin C. and Mary R. Huffman Mitchell, was born December 22, 1946, in Taney County, Missouri. He departed this life Tuesday, December 3, 2002, in his home, near Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of fifty-five years, eleven months, and eleven days.
On June 6, 1964, he was united in marriage to Linda Lee Moore, and together they shared the last thirty-eight years.
He was preceded in death by his father; and a niece, Amy Deakins.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; his mother, Mary Mitchell, of Seymour, Missouri; two brothers, David Mitchell, of Seymour, Missouri, and Terry Mitchell, of Mansfield, Missouri; two sisters, Sandy Deakins, of Ava, Missouri, and Jackie Keithley, of Ozark, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He lived most of his life in the Seymour community and attended Seymour schools. He had made his home in Oregon and in Washington for awhile before returning to the Mansfield area. For many years he had worked in the construction industry.
Marvin had made his profession of faith in Christ and attended the Seymour Freewill Baptist Church.
In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors where his favorite activities included fishing and hunting. His family was very important to him and he enjoyed visiting with his friends.
Marvin was a loving husband, son, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services were held privately under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Mansfield, Missouri.

Morgan, Dwight, R., Sr.,57

Service information is incomplete at this time but will be announced later by the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Patterson, Mary M., 67

Mary Marlene Patterson, daughter of Charles G. and Mary Edith Richardson Patterson, was born October 1, 1935, in Taylorsville, Kentucky. She departed this life Wednesday, December 4, 2002, in the Strafford Care Center, in Strafford, Missouri, at the age of sixty-seven years, two months, and three days.
On May 19, 1955, she was united in marriage to Gayle H. Clark and to this union two daughters and one son were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charles Patterson, Jr.; and a sister, Barbara Barbee.
Marlene is survived by two daughters, Tina McMains, and Lisa Robertson, and her husband, Rick, all of Grovespring, Missouri; a son, Terry Clark, and his wife, Brenda, of Grovespring, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Matthew Jenkins, Marleigh Clark, Amber Lingle, Jordan Roberts, Christopher Robertson, Mindy Bel, Jackie McMains, and Robert McMains, Jr.; five great-grandchildren, Kyndra Robertson, Jaidyn Bel, Sergio DeLeon, Daniel DeLeon, and Dustin Vermillion; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Kentucky and graduated from Taylorsville High School. She then moved to Louisville where she met and married Gayle. While he was serving in the military, the family resided all over the United States. Later, Marlene made her home in Nevada and Arizona before moving to Grovespring, Missouri in 1994. Throughout the years she was a devoted and hardworking homemaker for as long as her health allowed.
Marlene had made her profession of belief in Christ and followed the Baptist faith.
She made her family the central part of her life and especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She was a very active person who liked doing craft projects of all kinds, gardening, and traveling. She particularly enjoyed being outdoors.
Marlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Services were held December 7, 2002 at 2:30p.m. in the Holman-Howe Chapel, Hartville, Missouri. Burial followed in the Shaddy Cemetery. Visitation was held at 1:00p.m. until the time of service under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Missouri.

Phillips, Cora May, 90

Cora May Phillips, daughter of Peter Douglas and Zoetta Evans Jones, was born March 3, 1912 in Competition, Missouri. She departed this life Tuesday, December 24, 2002 in her home at the age of ninety years, nine months, and twenty-one days.
On June 19, 1937, she was united in marriage to Theodore Phillips and together they shared forty-one years before his passing on July 3, 1978.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore, her parents, four brothers and one sister.
Cora is survived by two nieces, Teresa Newton of North Pole, Alaska and Linda Stroup of Lebanon, Missouri; two nephews, Edwin Jones of Lebanon, Missouri, and Ralph Jones of Waterloo, Iowa; a number of great nieces and great nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born in the Competition area and attended the Fair Knob School. After she and Theodore were married, they lived most of their life in Lebanon, Missouri except for four years in Houston, Missouri. Throughout her life, she was a devoted homemaker to her husband. Cora was admired for having a determined purpose in her personal relationships and persevered for whatever life might have in store for her.
Cora had made her profession of faith and followed the Church of God throughout her life.
In her spare time, she enjoyed hunting and fishing. She loved all kinds of animals, especially taking care of and raising cats.
Cora was a loving aunt, neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Services will be held December 28, 2002 at 2:00p.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Drawing Room. Burial will follow in the Competition Cemetery, Competition, Missouri udner the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.Visitation will be held December 27, 2002 from 7-8:30p.m. at the funeral home.

Reed, Florene L., 89

Florene Reed, daughter of John and Florence Hembree, was born October 31, 1913, in Webb City, Missouri. She departed this life Wednesday, December 18, 2002, in Windsor Estates Care Center, in Camdenton, Missouri, at the age of eighty-nine years, one month, and seventeen days.
In 1935, in Camdenton, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Jake Reed, who preceded her in death in 1966.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and four sisters.
Florene is survived by two nephews, Kenneth Layman, of Independence, Missouri, and Thomas Layman, of Wichita, Kansas; a niece, Lillie Layman Sanders, of Tucson, Arizona; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and considered her friends and caregivers at Windsor Estates as part of her family.
She was born in Webb City, Missouri and was raised in Camdenton. She lived all of her adult years in Camdenton, where she and Jake made their home for the thirty-one years they shared together. Besides being a devoted homemaker, Florene also owned and operated a beauty salon for many years.
Florene had made her profession of belief in Christ and followed the Baptist faith throughout her life.
She was a member of the Lake of the Ozarks American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post # 193 for twenty-six years, and was a past-president of the organization. She also was a member of the South Highway Five Camdenton Club, the Business and Professional Women's Club, the Odd Fellows, and the Rebekah Lodge of Linn Creek, Missouri. She enjoyed bowling on a traveling team, and helping with the Dogwood Festival.
Florene will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of her family and many friends.

Services will be held December 21, 2002 at 11:00a.m. in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Dale Blair Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held December 21 at 10:00a.m. until time of service.

Schuette, Wally, 91

Waldemar "Wally" Albert Schuette, son of Henry and Clara Schrieber Schuette, was born August 13, 1911, in Red Bud, Illinois. He departed this life Sunday, December 1, 2002, in St. John's Regional Health Center, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of ninety-one years, three months, and eighteen days.
On October 18, 1936, he was united in marriage to June H. Eckart, and to this union two sons and three daughters were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, June, on June 20, 1999; and two sisters, Ruth Guebert, and Luella Raffl.
Wally is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Ronald and Sandy Schuette, of Miami, Florida, and Howard and Chris Schuette, of Decatur, Illinois; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Rev. Alvin Lange, of Jefferson City, Missouri, Jane and Jon Dimitri, of Valparaiso, Indiana, and Cindy and Dr. Scott Wilkerson, of Lebanon, Missouri; fourteen grandsons, David, Aaron and Nathan Schuette, Matthew Schuette, and his wife, Kathleen, Joel Lange, and his wife, Sandra, Jonathan Lange, and his wife, Tami, Peter Lange, and his wife, Roseann, David Lange, and his wife, Katy, Joshua Lange, Brian Dimitri, and his wife, Liza, Jeffery and Benjamin Dimitri, and Justin and Ryan Wilkerson; five granddaughters, Christin Hager, and her husband, Matt, Esther Armstrong, and her husband, Neal, Bethany Schuette, Christa Lange, and Allison Hoffman, and her husband, Kevin; thirteen great-grandchildren, Sarah and Isaac Hager, Jordan, Christian, Zachary, Elizabeth, Luke, Katherine, Rebecca, Josiah, Marlayna, Eva, and Benjamin Lange; a sister, Adele Dunkmann, of Red Bud, Illinois; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was born and raised in Red Bud, Illinois, and graduated from Red Bud High School in the Class of 1930. He then attended Speedway Business College in St. Louis, Missouri, from 1931 until 1933, and received his degree in accounting. He was employed as a salesman for the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, in 1934, and then was Vice-President and manager of Hausgas, Inc., in Washington, Missouri for twenty-five years. He was Vice-President of Petrolane Gas Company in Long Beach, California for several years, and then served as President of Pargas, Inc., in Waldorf, Maryland. In 1970, he moved to Lebanon, Missouri, and worked as Vice-President of Empire Gas Company. He later worked for several years at Lowe Industries in Lebanon, until retiring in 1988.
Wally had made his profession of faith in Christ, and was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lebanon. He had served as elder, a Bible study leader for forty years, and had served as president of the congregation and as a member of the board of education.
He had served as president of the Chamber of Commerce in Washington, and Lebanon, Missouri, and in Waldorf, Maryland. He was the first President of the Missouri L.P. Gas Association in Jefferson City, Missouri, and was a Past-President of the National Association of L.P.G.A., Inc., in Chicago, Illinois, from whom he received a distinguished service award. He had also served as President of the Lebanon Bicentennial Committee, the Lebanon Planning and Zoning Commission, the Central Ozarks Development Committee, the Lebanon Area Foundation, the Lebanon Industrial Development Committee, the Lebanon Ambassadors, the Lebanon Country Club, the Committee of 100 of LaPlata, Maryland, as well as various other committees. He was a longtime member of the Lebanon Rotary Club and had been named a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. He also was a member of the Lebanon Country Club and had served as President in 1975 and 1976. Throughout the years, Wally had received many awards, citations, and honors for his community leadership and business skills.
Wally was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered as a loving family man, a dedicated businessman, and a concerned civic leader, and will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services were held December 6, 2002 at 12 noon in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon, Missouri. Burial followed in the Mount Rose Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was held December 5, 2002 from 6-8:00p.m in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

Sluss, Nannie M, 90

Nannie Mae Sluss, daughter of Sanford and Lillie Elzek Muncy, was born May 4, 1912, near White Wood, West Virginia. She departed this life Thursday, December 19, 2002, in Lake Regional Health Systems, in Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of ninety years, seven months, and fifteen days.
Early in her life she was united in marriage to Kenis Sluss, and to this union two daughters and five sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenis, in 1943; a daughter; a son; a brother; and two sisters.
Nannie is survived by a daughter, Nellie Grim, of Kalamazoo, Michigan; four sons, Forrest Sluss, of Camdenton, Missouri, James Sluss, and his wife, Jackie, and Willie Sluss, and his wife, Peggy, all of Linn Creek, Missouri, and Gene Sluss, and his wife, Barbara, of Kalamazoo, Michigan; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born in West Virginia, and was raised in Inez, Kentucky. After she and Kenis were married, they made their home in Inez, Kentucky, and lovingly raised their family. In 1964, Nannie moved to Linn Creek, Missouri to enjoy life on the Lake, and later moved into Camdenton. Throughout the years, she was a devoted homemaker to her family.
Nannie had made her profession of belief in Christ and followed the Pentecostal faith.
In her spare time she enjoyed quilting, and had made many beautiful quilts, which she shared with her family. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden. Her family was very important to her and she centered her life around her children and grandchildren.
Nannie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Services will be held December 23, 2002 at 10:00a.m. in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton. Burial will follow in the AleeAllee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Stanton, Kenneth "Jake"

Services will be held at the Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens in Busti, New York under the local direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Missouri.

Street, Bradley, 41

Bradley Ray Street, son of Loyd Ray and Virginia Elaine King Street, was born December 21, 1960, in Whittier, California. He departed this life Monday, December 2, 2002, in his home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of forty-one years, eleven months, and ten days.
On February 9, 1989, he was united in marriage to Tami Lyn McAllister, and together they shared the last thirteen years.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Hugh William Street; his maternal grandparents, Clyde and Jessie Richard King; his paternal grandparents, Hugh and Gertha Nunn Street; and his grandfather-in-law, Paul Scott.
Bradley is survived by his wife, Tami, of the home; two daughters, Anya Masters, and her husband, Bobby, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Jennifer Street, of Lebanon, Missouri; two sons, Thomas and Matthew Street, both of the home; two grandchildren, Zachary Lee and Emma Leigh Masters; his parents, Loyd and Virginia Street, of Lebanon, Missouri; two brothers, Daniel Street, and his wife, Teresa, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Edward Street, and his wife, Cathy, of Springfield, Missouri; three nephews, Elijah and Forrest Street, and Braden McAllister; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wayne and Paula McAllister, of Lebanon, Missouri; a brother-in-law, Scott McAllister, and his wife, Stacy, of Ozark, Missouri; his grandmother-in-law, Louise Scott, of Lebanon, Missouri; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He spent the first part of his life in St. Charles County, where he attended the Francis Howell School District. His family then moved home to Laclede County while he was in the sixth grade, and he attended Joel E. Barber School. He finished his education at Lebanon High School where he graduated in the upper percentage of the Class of 1979. He started work at K-Mart when he was sixteen years old and worked his way up to Assistant Manager before deciding to leave and pursue a completely different career. In 1989, he and Tami were married, and made their home in the Lebanon area and lovingly raised their family. He was employed by Indiana Western Express as a truck driver, traveling many long miles over the road, thereby seeing much of the United States that he had not been able to see before. After being on the road for several years and wishing to have more time to spend with his family, he opted for a job in the office as a driver recruiter. Bradley truly loved his work at IWX and made many wonderful lifetime friends.
Bradley was saved as a young boy at Emmanuel Chapel and was baptized, along with his wife and two sons, in 2000 at the Community Baptist Church.
He loved sports and was very competitive in all things. He played basketball and, at a young age, became an expert shot with the bow and arrow, winning many tournaments and trophies throughout his lifetime. His grandpa taught him to catch trout in the Susie Hole at Bennett Springs, and he loved fishing for goggle eye, perch, and bluegill. He also enjoyed hunting, and spent many hours walking the woods hunting squirrel, deer, and his special love, turkey. He passed this love of hunting on to his sons whom both, to his delight; got deer of there own this hunting season.
He had a very strong sense of responsibility and love toward his family, always spending time with them and being as involved in their lives as he possibly could. God truly touched Bradley's heart and held him close throughout his battle with cancer.
Bradley was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and nephew, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services were held December 5, 2002 at 11:00a.m. in the Community Baptist Church, Lebanon, Missouri. Burial followed in the Dotson Cemetery. Visitation was held December 4, 2002 from 6-8:00 in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

A memorial has been established to the Children's Trust Fund. Contributions may be sent to the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, 320 S. Adams, Lebanon, Missouri 65536.

Trent, Aubrey, 83

Aubrey Cecil Trent, son of George and Viola Adams Trent, was born October 13, 1919, near Dustin, Oklahoma. He departed this life Monday, December 9, 2002, in St. John's Regional Health Center, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of eighty-three years, one month, and twenty-six days.
On February 27, 1953, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was united in marriage to Aileen LaRue "Sally" Fields, and together they shared the last forty-nine years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Doris DeGuire, in 1952; two brothers, Euga and Don Trent; and an infant sister, Maxine Trent.
Aubrey is survived by his loving wife, Sally, of the home; three sons, William Thornton, and his wife, Carolyn, of Willard, Missouri, George Curtis Trent, of Phillipsburg, Missouri, and Lyle "David" Trent, of Atlanta, Georgia; a daughter, Nancy Trent, of Oxnard, California; one grandson, Steven James Thornton, and his wife, Angie; two granddaughters, Lisa Samerdyke, and her husband, Matthew, and Lori Duncan, and her husband, Michael II; two great-grandsons, Wesley Thornton, and Michael Duncan III; a sister, Lois Siegler, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Dustin, Oklahoma area and graduated from Dustin High School in the Class of 1938. During his early adult years, he worked in the oil fields in Oklahoma. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army Air Corps and was part of the Pacific Theater during World War II. After he and Sally were married, they made their home in the Phillipsburg community, and Aubrey worked in the food service department at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for twenty-one years. After retiring in 1981, he continued to operate his dairy farm.
Aubrey had made his profession of belief in Christ and followed the Baptist faith throughout the years.
In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors and working in his garden. He had a way with words and loved to talk and tell stories. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandsons.
Aubrey was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Graveside services will be held December 12, 2002 at 10:00a.m. in the Graceland Cemetery under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

Wood, Mary Ellen, 72

Mary Ellen Wood, daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Mary Ida Raney Grimes, was born February 8, 1930, near Mountain Grove, Missouri. She departed this life Wednesday, December 18, 2002, in Texas County Memorial Hospital, in Houston, Missouri, at the age of seventy-two years, ten months, and ten days.
On April 21, 1950, she was united in marriage to Fred Mabon Wood, Sr., and to this union three sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Earl, Ralph, and Claude Grimes.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Fred, of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Fred, Jr. and Janice Wood, of Houston, Missouri, Ricky and Shannan Wood, of Cataldo, Idaho, and Tommy and Kathy Wood, of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jared, Kayla, and Lauren Wood; a brother, Harold Grimes, of Fresno, California; a sister, Irene Tate, of Mountain Grove, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised north of Mountain Grove, and graduated from Mountain Grove High School in the Class of 1949. After she and Fred were married, they moved to the Hartville area and made their home on their farm, where they lovingly raised their sons. Besides being a devoted and hardworking homemaker, Mary also helped Fred in the operation of their farm.
Mary made her profession of faith in Christ early in her life and was a longtime member of Bethel Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She was a true Christian lady and deeply loved her Lord.
She enjoyed caring for her family and liked collecting knick-knacks, and dolls. She was an avid reader of the newspaper, and enjoyed keeping up with current events. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed, but the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends will live on forever.

Services will be held December 21, 2002 at 1:00p.m. in the Bethel Chapel, Free Will Baptist Church, east of Hartville under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Missouri.

Services will be held December 21, 2002 at 1:00p.m. in the Bethel Chapel, Free Will Baptist Church, east of Hartville under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Missouri.