Jean Lee Kreidler
Feb. 25, 1938-April 7, 2008
Jean Lee Kreidler, 70, of Noel, Mo., departed this life on Monday, April 7, 2008 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Mo.
Jean was born on Feb. 25, 1938, in Downey, Calif., daughter of the late A.O. “Joe” and Fern Emma (Strong) Kelso. She moved to Noel, Mo., as a child. On Sept. 13, 1975, in Gulfport, Miss., she was united in marriage to David A. Kreidler and together they shared the last 32 years. Prior to returning to Noel, she owned and operated a daycare in Gulfport. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Noel, Mo. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and possessed a great love for nature.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law, Janet Jayne Trease.
Jean is survived by her husband, David Kreidler; two sons, Mark Alan Trease Sr. of Marshfield, Mo., and Jeffrey Scott Trease of Nixa, Mo.; three grandchildren, March Alan Trease Jr., Drake Alan Trease and Kaylyn Dawn Trease; two sisters, Byrl Saunders and husband, Ron, of Noel, Mo., and Marilee Todd and husband, Butch, of Sulphur Springs, Ark.; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services for Jean Lee Kreidler was 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the Ozark Funeral Home Chapel in Noel, Mo., with Pastor David Howlett officiating. Burial followed in the Noel Cemetery. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers were Mark Trease Jr., Shaun Riley, Joseph Clark, Dan Todd, Mike Saunders and Randy Saunders. The family received friends on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 in the funeral home chapel.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo.
Marcella B. (Marrs) Gorsline
Oct. 24, 1914-April 6, 2008
Marcella B. (Marrs) Gorsline, 93, of Jane, Mo., departed this life peacefully on Sunday morning, April 6, 2008, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Marcella entered this life on Oct. 24, 1914, in Jane, Mo., born to the late Walter and Oca (Clark) Harmon. She was raised in Jane, Mo., and graduated from Pineville High School. She was united in marriage to Ray Marrs and to this union one son was born. She and Ray owned and operated the Marrs Store in Jane until his passing in 1959. She also worked as a clerk at the Jane Post Office and later retired from Emerson Electric in Rogers, Ark. On Dec. 24, 1970, she married Charles “Bob” Gorsline and moved to Gravette, Ark. In 2000 they left Gravette and returned to Jane. Marcella was a gifted seamstress and she took great joy in her hobby. She was a wonderful wife and mother. Marcella dedicated her life to the provision and happiness of her family. She was the McDonald County Democrat Committee Chairman for several years and was of the Methodist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Ray Marrs and Charles “Bob” Gorsline; and nine siblings.
Marcella is survived by her son, Ted Marrs and wife, Joyce, of Jane, Mo.; two grandchildren, Tim Marrs, Kim and Tammy Grider and Toby, all of Jane, Mo.; four great-grandchildren, Dylan Link, Lissa Grider, Allie Grider and Katylan Marrs; a brother, Ferrel “Pete” Harmon of Jane, Mo.; a sister, Ava Hudgen of the state of California; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services for Marcella B. (Marrs) Gorsline are 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Jane, Mo., with Bro. Hank Gorman officiating. Burial will follow in the Jane Cemetery. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Dylan Link, Lou Harmon, Joe Harmon, Toby Grider, Bill Anderson and Mark Harmon. The family will receive friends on Wednesday afternoon from 1 p.m. until the time of service in the church. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Memorials are being directed to the Jane Cemetery Care Fund and contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.
Mary Evelyn (White) Shinn
June 26, 1936-April 5, 2008
Mary Evelyn (White) Shinn, 71, died at the home of her daughter in Jane, Mo., on April 5, 2008, surrounded by family, friends, and hospice care.
Mary Evelyn was diagnosed with the rare genetic disease, Von Hippel Landau, at an early age. At the time, it was known to place limitations and significantly shorten life expectancy. Mary exceeded all expectations. It is believed that her life in years was a record for one with this disease. In extraordinary ways, Mary never allowed herself to be defined by Von Hippel and limitations. She had the strength and resilience to survive the full spectrum of this progressive disease from loss of sight to renal failure. The medical profession from St. Louis to Boston, as well as all that knew her, marveled at her ability and perseverance to live life to the fullest. Mary had a deep faith, loved and lived with great joy with her family, friends, and community. Her “can do” attitude allowed her to actively pursue a life style that was marvelous to witness. Mary possessed many talents from the ability to listen, a contagious laugh, and unbelievable ways in the kitchen and needle work. Her quilting hobby resulted in many beautiful quilts.
Mary was born, June 26, 1936, in Jane, Mo., the daughter of the late Finis White. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Owetta (White) Smith. She married David Lee Shinn on Feb. 26, 1954, and graduated from White Rock High School in May 1954. They made their home in Pineville prior to moving to the farm in Jane in 1991.
She was preceded in death by her father, Finis White; parents, Raymond and Owetta Smith; and her husband of 51 years, David Lee Shinn on Jan. 28, 2006.
Mary is survived by a daughter, Pam Jones and husband, Rick, of Jane, Mo.; a granddaughter, Michelle Lee Davis and husband, Chris, of Branson, Mo.; a step-granddaughter, Amy Rogers and husband, Eric, of Grain Valley, Mo.; three step-great-grandchildren, Alexandra Davis and Emily and Hunter Rogers; a sister, Judy Kirby of Jane, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Shirley Simcoe of Richardson, Texas; three nieces, Trudy Townsend and Kim Russell both of Jane, Mo., and Tracy Ezelle of Ft. Worth, Texas; seven great-nieces and -nephews, Ashley Slinkard, Colt O’Brien, Shane Russell, Kylie Russell, Kirby Townsend, Katie Marrs and Garrett Ezelle; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services for Mary Evelyn Shinn were 3 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Jane, Mo., with Pastor Jamey Cope officiating. Burial was in the Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, Mo. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Mark Eaton, Josh Eaton, Rick McClain, Randy Cowger, Tim McClain and Jody Townsend. Melvin Largent, Chuck Heirford, M.L. Johnson, George Pogue, Frankie Lewis and Leon Russell served as honorary pallbearers. The family received friends on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of service in the church.
Memorials are being directed to the Whittenburg Church and contributions may be left at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the personal care of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.
Ronald Ray Davis
Oct. 5, 1956-April 5, 2008
Mr. Ronald Ray Davis, 51, of Seneca, Mo., formerly of Southwest City, Mo., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 6:43 p.m. at the Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, Mo., following a short illness.
Ronald began his journey on Oct. 5, 1956, in Joplin, Mo., one of five children born to the late Harley William and Norma Jean (Prevo) Davis. He lived in Seneca, Mo., for most of his life. Ronald enjoyed carpentry work, collecting hot wheels and listening to music at the Cornerstone Church in Southwest City, Mo. In his younger years he attended the Warner Baptist Church with his mother.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judith Davis in 1986; one brother; and two sisters.
Ronald is survived by his brother, David Davis and wife, Nova, of Southwest City, Mo.; a nephew, David Davis Jr. of Moberly, Mo.; two nieces, Beverly Franklin of Southwest City, Mo., and Margo Davis of Carthage, Mo.; and friends and neighbors who will dearly miss Ronald.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Ronald Ray Davis will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the Saratoga Cemetery in Southwest City, Mo. The Rev. Carson Ford and the Rev. Ralph Houk will officiate.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, from 2 until 7 p.m. at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at our website www. walker-dowd.com.
Arrangements are under the personal care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home, of Anderson, Mo.
Murriel Marie Clemons
April 3, 2008
Murriel Marie Clemons of Neosho, Mo., passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Freeman Hospital in Neosho, Mo., following a short illness.
Murriel Marie Clemons was born in a log cabin nestled in the rolling hills of McDonald County. She was one of five children born to Jake and Jessie (Cook) Milleson. Murriel graduated from the Pineville High School and Southwest Missouri State University. She was an educator for 25 years in the East Newton School District as a home economics instructor, PE instructor, as well as coach of girls sports.
Murriel was married to her high school sweetheart, Paul Clemons. He preceded her in passing as well as her father and mother, and two brothers, Jake Milleson and Virgil Milleson.
Surviving family include: a daughter, Sherry Landon and husband, Gerald; a son, Richard Clemons and wife, Tausha; a brother, Warren Milleson and wife, Shirley; a sister, Lois Eberle and husband, Don; two sisters-in-law, Myra Milleson and Julia Milleson. Also surviving are grandchildren, Richard Davidson II and wife, Jennifer, Nicholas Landon and Tyler Clemons, Austin Clemons and Cameron Clemons, and one great-grandchild, Kyndall Davidson.
Murriel lived her life for her children and grandchildren and loved to spend time enjoying the beauty of Big Sugar Creek.
Funeral services for Murriel Marie Clemons will be held on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home Chapel in Anderson, Mo. The Rev. J.R. Burr will officiate. Burial will follow the service at the Pineville Cemetery. Ken Mayer, Darren Peoples, Alan Cook, Roy Milleson, Rick Davidson and Gerald Landon will honor Murriel’s life by serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri from 10:00 a.m. until the service time. The family will receive friends at this time.
Memorial contributions in loving memory of Murriel may be given to the Pineville Cemetery Fund in care of the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at our website www. walker-dowd.com.
Arrangements are under the personal care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home, of Anderson, Mo.
