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Paul Edward Simmons
Paul Edward Simmons of Steelville, Missouri, the son of the late Rupert M. Simmons and Zelda Simmons (nee Rodner).
Paul grew up in Eldon, Missouri State College, played in the NCAA basketball tournament in 1959, when SMS placed second. He was an avid quail hunter, enjoyed floating, fishing, golfing and was an enthusiastic basketball fan. He and a friend wrote songs which were recorded during his college years.
At the National Avenue Christian Church, Springfield, Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri National Guard for 23 years. At one point he served as Company Commander of Rolla National Guard Unit, the 1438" Engineer Company, and retired as Major. He continued to serve the National Guard by developing the Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri Association of School Administrators, served as president of South Central District of MASA and was awarded Outstanding Emeritus Educator in 1989-1990. He was an active member of Missouri; three grandchildren, Aaron Paul Mahurin, Conner Gale Mahurin and Jackson Paul Tyler; other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Simmons.
Visitation for Paul Edward Simmons was 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri to the late Charles Simpson Hornbeck and Dorothy Virginia Flint Hornbeck. He departed this life at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton, Missouri and later moved to St. Louis, Missouri and to this union five children were born. Doyle worked in the taxi cab business most all of his life and after his dad sold the cab company, Doyle later opened Economy Cab in Pine Lawn, Illinois.
Doyle lived a hard, fast, life but the one thing he would tell you that he did right, though late in life, was when he asked Jesus into his heart.
Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Darryl Hornbeck and Jerry Hornbeck. Those who remain to mourn his passing are: his companion of 17 years, Theresa Messey of East Alton, Missouri, Ivan D. Hornbeck Jr. (Stephanie) of East Alton, Illinois, Keith Hornbeck (Mary) of St. Louis, Missouri, Eugene Cundiff (Tara) of Wentzville, Illinois.
Step children: Richmond Cundiff of Potosi, Missouri, Erin, Kelly, Tony and Eddie Messey, all of East Alton, Missouri; his aunts Nelda Ruth George of St. Louis, Florida and Deveta Hood of Seattle, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends, all who will fondly remember and sadly miss Ivan Doyle Hornbeck.
Visitation was Thursday, August 18, 2005 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Matt Cook officiating.
Music selections were “My Way,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Are You Washed in the Blood.”
Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.

Marie Elizabeth Thomas
Marie Elizabeth Thomas (nee Schwidde) was born April 6, 1920 in Oak Hill (Crawford County), Missouri, at the age of 85 years 4 months and 12 days.
Marie worked for Convey Heel Co. for many years. She attended the Cuba United Methodist Church, was an avid quilter and loved flowers.
Marie was united in marriage to Robert H. Thomas on December 12, 1936 in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral Service was held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2005 at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.

James Alvin Gilliam, Sr.
James Alvin Gilliam, Sr. of Cuba, Missouri to the union of James William and Anne Lee Gilliam (nee Grooms) and left from this life on Saturday, June 3, 2006 in St. Louis, Missouri and to this union three children were born: James Alvin, Jr., Joan and the late William Joseph.
He founded Gilliam Electric Service in 1947 and operated the business until his retirement. His son still operates the business. Jim was a parishioner at Holy Cross Catholic Church and was a member of the American Legion. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was also a well-known musician in the community and enjoyed playing his guitar.
He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, William Joseph; two brothers, Albert Henry and Audrey G. Gilliam; three sisters, Anita Blair, Betty Jo Cameron and Rebel Gilliam; three brothers-in-law, Joseph Ackfeld, Carl Blair and Chester Cameron.
Those who are left to mourn his passing are his wife, Rose Ann Gilliam; son, James A. (Debbie) Gilliam, Jr.; daughter, Joan (Don) Woltman; brother, Ralph (Rayna) Gilliam; three sisters, Edath Ackfeld, Helen (Lafe) Tieberghien and Madeline (Bill) Henry; sister-in-law, Barbara Gilliam; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Monday, June 5, 2006 from 4-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. David Veit as the Celebrant.
Interment was in the Holy Cross Cemetery with full military honors.

Robert “Bob” R. Lewis
Robert “Bob” R. Lewis, of Hillsboro, Missouri, to Clarence Emmett and Birdie L. (nee Reeves) Lewis, and entered into rest, Wednesday, May 31 2006, at his home, in Hillsboro Missouri; two children, Jeanie (Bob) Herget, of St. Peters, Missouri; three grandchildren, Joey, Connor, and Eamon; four siblings, Jack (Belva) Lewis of Steelville, Missouri, Jill (the late John) Anderton of Booneville, Texas; and many other relatives and friends.
Robert retired from Yellow Freight Systems Inc. in 1994 after 40 years of service driving 3 million miles accident free and was a member of Local #600. He enjoyed fishing, bear and deer hunting, and farming. Robert is fondly remembered and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation was held Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Chapel Hill Mortuary in Cedar Hill, Missouri.
Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Cedar Hill, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Missouri.
Andy was born Monday, October 13, 1930 in Piedmont, Missouri. They made their home in St. Louis, Missouri; stepdaughter, Jan M. Green and husband Michael of Clinton, South Carolina.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hayward and Joe McCoy and one sister, Bertha Perkins.
He was a member of the United Baptist Church of Steelville and a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Union in St. Louis, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri was born on October 5, 1945 in San Francisco, Missouri; granddaughter, Jasmine Whaley; friend, Marie Randolph of Cuba, California; cousins and friends.
His body was donated to medical science.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late William “Pop” and Theresa Lorrine Cook Wilkerson.
David was married to Robin Messick on June 6, 1994 in Miami, California and Kevin Joseph Wilkerson of Steelville, Missouri; stepson Brandon Millarr and wife Erin of Ft. Hood, Missouri and Tom Wilkerson and wife Vickie of Lawrence, Kansas; one sister, Frances Ann Felton of Halfway, Oklahoma.
He had made a career in the U.S. Navy, retiring after 22 years of service for his country in January 2001. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and had been a member of the VFW.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 31, 2006 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Personal thoughts and memories were given by David’s brothers, Paul and Tom.
Special music of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” and “Swing Lo Sweet Chariot” was sung by Jerry Beers.
Serving as casket bearers were Mike Guess, Ron Matchell, Lydle Davis, Jerry Roland, Mike Livesay and Fran Wynn with committal prayers and burial at the Steelville Cemetery. Military rites were under the direction of the U.S. Navy.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.

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