Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Pamela Kiser McConahay
Mrs. Pamela Kiser McConahay, 42, of Durham, N.C. died Wednesday, October 30, 2002 in UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, Texas; one sister, Norma Jean Johnson of Richland; a sister-in-law, Opal Workman of Richland; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; faithful dog Mickey; other relatives and friends.
Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Kate Workman; one brother, Ronald Workman; one son-in-law, Fred Dunham; and one brother-in-law, Robert Johnson.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2003 at Colonial Chapel, Richland, with Minister Bob Leinbaugh officiating. Escorts were Gilbert Whitham, Robert Holloway, Robert Decker, Larry Baranowski, Larry Dale Powers and Bill Decker, Jr. Honorary Escorts were Buck Hooker, Dick Flynn, Floyd Miller, Toot Smith, Bud Trower, Pete Wilson, Carl Tanner, Don Tanner, Roy Henry, Dick Smith, Harold Johnson and Floyd Rainey. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Daniel L. Smith
Daniel L. Smith, son of Louie Smith and Lula Downs Smith, was born July 5, 1950 in Monett and departed this life August 4, 2003 at his home near Richland, at the age of fifty three years.
On January 30, 1981 he was united in marriage with Sandra Barber, and of this union are four children.
He served his country with the United States Coast Guard until he was honorably discharged.
Daniel had been employed with Wal Mart in St. Robert as lead associate in the dairy department prior to his illness. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, fishing, sitting on his porch and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife Sandy of the home; four children, Stacy Smith, High Ridge, Jason and Eric Reinhardt, both of Pacific, Christopher Reinhardt, Valley Park; one brother, Jack DePriest, Monett; two sisters, Bennie Duenning, Glen Carbon, Ill., and Kay Shelley, Monett; four grandchildren, Katie McNulley, Dustin, Gretchen and Damien Reinhardt; other relatives and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Bonnie Stephens.
Local arrangements were under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Services at Colonial Chapel of Richland.
Ella Noia Mullins
Ella Noia Mullins, daughter of Oscar and Cora Quillen Vanover, was born July 20, 1926 in Neon, Ohio; one sister, Kathleen Rose of Frankfort, Iowa; two sisters, June Hancock of Crocker, and Midge Winford, of St. Louis; four grandchildren and one-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one brother, two sisters and one grandson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2003, in the Long Funeral Home in Crocker with Brother Billy Claiborn officiating. Interment was held in the Crocker Public Cemetery.
Mildred R. "Mickey" Wilson
Mildred R. "Mickey" Wilson, daughter of the late William and Etta Mae (Farris) Kelley, was born April 28, 1924 in Dixon, Indiana University.
In July 1973, Mickey was united in marriage to Leroy Wilson in Bartlesville, Indiana and later owned and operated the Red Kitchen Restaurant. She loved working in restaurants and in her spare time she enjoyed cooking and fishing.
Mickey passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 12, 2003 in General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital in Ft. Leonard Wood, having attained the age of 79 years.
Mickey will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her husband, Leroy Wilson of the home; one brother: Darwin Kelley of Laquey; other relatives and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Etta Mae Kelley; one brother: James "Frank" Kelley; and two sisters: Lorene Fugate and Dorothy Laurent.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2003 at Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tom Dowler officiating. Mrs. Vivian Dowler accompanied Rev. Dowler as he sang "Peace in the Valley" and "How Great Thou Art." Serving as escorts were Lonnie Chambers, Jim Davis, James Shrieves, Jim Shrieves, Ronnie Swartzlander and Dub Turnbow. Burial followed in the Dunkard Cemetery in St. Robert. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Jesse B. Elam
Jesse B. Elam, son of William Joseph Elam and Nettie Evans Elam, was born March 1, 1917 in Richland, and passed away Sept. 6, 2003 in Springfield at the age of 86.
On Aug. 23, 1941 he was united in marriage with Evelyn Gallion and to this union four children were born.
Jesse accepted Christ at an early age and served faithfully as Deacon of Independence Baptist Church since November of 1947, where he attended without fail. Jesse always told the story that he was saved while laying out in the pasture with a hound dog sitting on his chest.
He served on the board of directors for Production Credit Association for twenty-five years and on the board of directors for Laclede Electric Cooperative for almost 40 years.
Jesse loved his horses, cattle, dogs and possum hunting in his younger years. He especially loved the time spent with his family. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. He loved teaching them to ride horses, the four wheeler and all about life. He was born and lived his entire life on the farm his grandfather settled on in the 1840's.
He is survived by his wife Evelyn of the home; one son, Robert Elam and wife Pat of Richland; one daughter, Elizabeth Elam of Richland; a son-in-law, Frank Finger of Fayetteville, Ark.; one brother, Bill Elam of Richland; four sisters, Flora Lawrance of Clearwater, Fla., Bonnie McIntyre of St. Louis, Ethel Wilson and Grace McCleary, both of Richland; seven grandchildren: Mark Finger, Zachary Finger and wife Aricka, Sarah Ice and husband John, Julie Bennett and husband Scott, Jessica Elam, Joe Elam, Becky May; seven great grandchildren: Elizabeth Ice, Jackson Finger, Seth, Gabriel and Josey May, Hannah and Ethan Finger; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. His friends were like family and many said they never heard anyone say a bad word about Jesse Elam.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Gay Finger; one infant son, Christopher Elam; one son-in-law, Jim May; a brother, Roger Elam; and three sisters, Rose McCamon, Anna Bowling and Mildred Clark.
Jesse was a true leader in all things and he was our HERO.
Services for Mr. Elam were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003 at Independence Baptist Church, with Pastor Ed Hamilton officiating. Music was provided by Morris McDaniel. Escorts were Mark Finger, Larry Laucks, Randy Wilson, Zachary Fingers, Bill Laucks and Scott Bennett. Honorary Escorts were Deacons: Jim Dietiker, LeRoy Robinson, Jim Reid, Jr., Bob Brandon and Mayfield Wilson; and the Laclede Electric Board of Directors: Malcolm Osborn, Dwight Bethurem, Don Martin, Don Clark, Joel Cravens, Doyle Stokes, Jerry Gaddy, David Johnson, Jerry Laughlin and Carl Lowrance.
Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Richland, under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel.
