Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
H. Stanton Hudson
H. Stanton Hudson, 80, long time area resident, died 1 March, 2002. Mr. Hudson was born 12 November 1921 to H. Stanton Hudson Sr. and Frances Strong Hudson in Fort Scott, Kansas. Mr. Hudson obtained his education at the University of Missouri, where he met his wife, Wanda Bailey Bauman. They were married 1 May 1948 in Jefferson City, Missouri. He retired to Poplar Bluff, Missouri Native Plant Society, and the Audubon Society. Mr. Hudson worked as a volunteer for many years with the Missouri previous to his investigations. Mr. Hudson received awards from the Missouri Native Plant Society, the Three Rivers Audubon Society, and Texas.
Harla grew up in the Borger, California, Harla was united in marriage with James E. Thompson, sharing nearly 48 years of memories together. They were blessed with three sons: Jay Eldon, Jeffery Allen and Michael Lee.
Harla attended the Fort Wood Church of God in St. Robert. She was a member of the Pulaski County Women's Republican Club, and served as the In District Secretary for State Representative Jim Mitchell.
Harla dedicated her life to the love and care of her family. She was an avid reader and a wonderful cook. She loved music and enjoyed singing and playing the piano. Her favorite times were spent with family and friends.
Harla departed this life the evening of Aug. 17, 2003 at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital at Ft. Leonard Wood having attained the age of 67.
Harla will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her husband, Jim of the home; her mother, Laudie Mae Fitzpatrick of El Reno, Okla; three sons: Jay Thompson and his wife, Mirnah of Doha, Quatar, and Michael Thompson and may be left at the funeral home.
Robert Plante
Robert Plante, son of the late John R. and Lillian E. (Leduc) Plante was born Dec. 3, 1947 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island where he grew up and attended school.
Robert enlisted in the United States Marines were he served his country during the Vietnam War. He took great pride in being a Marine. Robert received several medals and commendations for his loyal and faithful service. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Disabled American Veterans Association.
Robert drove an over the road truck for approximately 23 years. He was very talented and creative. Over the years he built his own homes, and sold machinery that he restored to other companies for their use. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Robert passed away Saturday, October 4, 2003 at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood having attained the age of 55 years.
Robert is survived by his long-time companion: Lavonne Heath and her children: Tonisha and Christopher Heath all of the home; two sons: Jeremy and Joshua Plante both of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and one daughter: Michelle Lacourse of Woonsocket, Rhode Island; one brother: Edward Leduc and his wife, Suzanne of Ramseur, Missouri No. 49; and the Abou Ben Adhem Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., Springfield. During World War II, Bro. Faust served with the 17th Bomb Group, 34th Squadron of the United States Army Air Corps. During his working career, Bro. Faust was a rural mail carrier, working out of the Post Offices at Ft. Leonard Wood and Crocker for 30 years, retiring in 1972.
Those left to mourn the passing of Bro. Faust include nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and many other relatives and friends.
An American Legion Memorial Service under the auspices of the Crocker American Legion Post No. 195 was held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002. Masonic Services under the auspices of Waynesville Lodge No. 375 A.F. & A.M., was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28. Odd Fellows Services under the auspices of the Crocker Lodge No. 108 were held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28. All three services were held in the Crocker Christian Church. The United States Flag and the Post Flag from the Iberia V.F.W. Post No. 6167 were displayed in honor of Bro. Faust.
Funeral services were conducted for Bro. Faust at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2002 in the Crocker Christian Church with Bro. Rick Smith officiating. Edna June Adamson, Betty Brown, and Lou Brown sang "Because He Lives," "Victory in Jesus," and "I'll Fly Away" for the funeral service and were accompanied by pianist Janet O'Connell, who also provided the prelude and postlude.
Interment and full military honors by the Liessman-Roberts American Legion Post No. 298, Dixon, were in the Crocker Cemetery under the direction of the Long Funeral Home, Crocker. Pallbearers for Bro. Faust were James Henderson, John McClendon, John Simpson, Jerry Durham, Ronald Ferguson, and Robert Simpson, Jr.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Crocker Christian Church Building Fund with envelopes available at the Church or the Long Funeral Home, Crocker.
Dennis L. Cochran
I'm Dennis Lee Cochran, third generation from Ireland, born March 28, 1927 in Pulaski County. Served in the Army in the South Pacific and Korea. Also served in 1966-1974 in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. I was saved in 1954, and ordained to the gospel ministry in 1955. I've been to almost every state, also the Pacific, Caribbean, Canada, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Haiti and a bunch more I've forgotten and am glad to. I'm a Baptist preacher who has preached for Assembly of God, Evangel Free, and Native Alaskan Friends. I've said rosary for dying Catholics, married Mormons, and loved them all, both sinners and saints alike. I've started eight churches in Wyoming, and Alaska. My family established Mukluk Missions in Alaska in 1975. It started with little Eskimo children in Fairbanks. I've known Eskimos from St. Lawrence Island near Russia to Barrow to Barter Island. We adopted a little beautiful girl of native Alaskan blood. We have four homemade children scattered about, two horses, and four dogs. I've been to more schools and learned less. My wife, Joyce, was employed at the University of Alaska for 15 years, five days a week; didn't help her either. We are known as the "Frozen Chosen."
NOW YOU KNOW!
Quote "Once you've known God, you can't interest a man in a prairie dog hole." - Unknown.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2003 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Richland, with Rev. Chuck Baker officiating. Rev. Scott Bennett and Rev. Chris Fernandez both gave beautiful eulogies. Music was provided by the Cornerstone Praise and Worship Band and the Sexton Trio, friends of the family, sang "Holy Hands" and "Put Your White Robe On." Serving as escorts were Danny, Darryl, Donnie, Mark and Michael Cochran and Gene Meredith. Honorary escorts were friends from the 442nd Airlift Wing. Burial with military honors followed in the Mt. Union Cemetery in Miller County, with Rev. Chuck Baker and Rev. Robert Knighten officiating. Military honors were provided by the Whitman Air Force Base. Rev. S.D. Seaba spoke at the visitation on Friday evening, August 22, 2003. Services were under the direction of Richland Memorial Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles Chatman Evangelistic Association in memory of Dennis Cochran. Any correspondence with the family may be mailed to the Cochran Family at 30405 Hwy. U, Crocker, MO 65452.
John Wesley Eckols
John Wesley Eckols, son of Alta and Alma McDonald Eckols, was born in Pittsburg, Ill., on August 11, 1913 and departed this life Oct. 4, 2003 in Lebanon, Mo., at the age of 90 years.
In 1920, at the age of seven, John professed his faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized in Marion, Ill. At the time of his death he was a member of the White Oak Pond Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
On March 28, 1936 John was united in marriage with Marbie Stewart, and to this union two daughters were born, both surviving.
After marriage, John and Marbie moved to Harrisburg, Ill., where he worked for a local dairy. In 1943 they moved to St. Louis where John worked at a small arms plant and designed a bullet which was later manufactured and used in World War II. In 1946, John was employed with Quality Dairy in St. Louis until his retirement in 1974. His career with the dairy started as a horsedrawn milk deliveryman and ended as a supervisor for the retail sales department.
John and Marbie moved to a farm in southern Texas and Rosemary Chance and husband Gary of Richland; one sister, Clara Cannon and husband Joe of Marion, Ill.; two half sisters, Ruth Williams and husband Floyd of Eldorado, Ill., and Mary Ellen Dallas and husband Paul of Marion, Ill.; six grandchildren, Chuck and Cheryl Dorough and John and Jenni Dorough, all of Dallas, Tennessee.
In addition to his parents, Jeffery is also survived by his maternal grandmother Brenda Sherrill of Waynesville; paternal grandmother Berniece Funches of Memphis, Tennessee, maternal aunts Cathy Cook of Waynesville and Christina Hill of Copperas Cove, Texas; maternal uncle Don Brown of Waynesville and several other relatives and friends.
A graveside service was held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 8 at Deerlick Cemetery, Pulaski County, with Ralph Laughlin officiating. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jeffery Funches, Jr. and left at the funeral home.
