Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Delores Jane "Jean" Shockley
Delores Jane "Jean" Shockley, daughter of the late Clarence and Minda (Elliott) Quesenberry, was born March 1, 1925 in Waynesville, Missouri, Jean was united in marriage to Howard E. Shockley, and to this union one daughter Glenda was born. Jean and Howard enjoyed nearly sixty years of marriage together. Howard preceded her in death September 17, 2000.
Jean worked for several years at Witt's Dress Shop on Historic 66 in downtown Waynesville for many years. Her true love in life was working alongside her husband Howard on their farm in "Shockley Bottom" near Waynesville. She enjoyed the cattle, gardening, fishing, and keeping the house.
Jean departed this life the morning of October 21, 2003 in the Maranatha Village of Springfield, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
In addition to her parents and husband Howard, Jean was preceded in death by her brother: Ted; nephew: Garry Burgess and niece: Sue Wilson.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2003 in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Richard Breeden officiating. The songs "Amazing Grace," "In The Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross" were played. Serving as escorts were R.L. Bennett, Johnny Burgess, Dennis Doss, Jimmy Hamilton, Travis Shockley Vineyard and John Wilson. Serving as honorary escorts were Max Elliott, Larry Freels, Richard Hamilton, Dennis Harris, Lester "Brown" Quesenberry and Steve Seda.
Burial followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Jesse Robert Elam
Jesse Robert Elam, son of Jesse B. and Evelyn (Gallion) Elam, was born on Sept. 30, 1942, in Waynesville and went home to be with his Lord on Oct. 22, 2003, at his home in Richland at the age of 61 years.
On May 27, 1966, he was united in marriage with Pat Bryant and of this union there are three children.
While attending a revival at Independence Church, Pryor Ray Prewett led Robert to the Lord. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richland and loved singing gospel hyms.
He loved guns, hunting and sports. He was also a very proud member of the National Rifle Association and the North American Hunting Club.
Robert proudly served his country during times of need in the National Guard.
For 37 years he and Pat worked, farmed, hunted and sang together. She will miss his very presence in her day-to-day routine. His children will always remember with great fondness the way he loved spinning "donuts" in the field after a good ice and snow.
Robert is survived by his wife, Pat, of the home; two daughters, Sara Ice and her husband, John, of Ft. Belvoir, Va. and Julie Benner and her husband, John, Scott, of Lebanon; one son, Joe Elam, of the home; his mother, Evelyn Elam of Richland; one sister, Elizabeth Elam of Richland and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Ice of Ft. Belvoir, Va. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse B. Elam, one sister, Gay Finger, an infant brother, Christopher Elam and a brother-in-law, Jim May.
Robert always had a good outlook on his life and illness and knew God would make him well in Heaven.
Services were held Friday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Pryor Ray Prewett and Dr. Mike Hawkins officiating.
Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist and Marleen Brown, pianist.
Escorts were Tim Gormley, Johnnie Hutchins, John Kays, Jimmy Bench, Donnie Sanders, Louie Parker, Dee Smith, and John Matthews. Honorary escorts were Mike Kiter, Gary Brown, Charles Storie, Jim Brackett, Larry Ogle, David Johnson, Dwight Bethurem and John Johnson.
Final resting place for Mr. Elam is Oaklawn Cemetery.
Charles Arthur Scott
Charles Arthur Scott, son of the late Robert Lee and Mae M. (Goodrich) Scott, was born Oct. 19, 1948 in Liberty Township, Texas; several aunts; nephews; a niece and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Mae Scott; and one brother: Jesse L. Scott.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003 at Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Larry Atkins officiating. The songs "Beyond the Sunset" and "Whispering Hope" were played. Serving as escorts were Dr. LeRoy J. Fulmer, Tom Hendrix, Dave Lashley, Roger Peters, James Rehm and Bill Rowden. Serving as honorary escort was Charles' nephew, Robbee Scott. Burial followed in the Buckhorn Baptist Church Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Kevin Dale Anderson
Kevin Dale Anderson, son of William Don and Verla Medley Anderson, was born in Waynesville on Oct. 24, 1964, and departed this life Oct. 27, 2003 in Pulaski County.
Kevin attended Laquey High School and after graduation became a self-employed electrician in the surrounding area.
On March 16, 1996, he was united in marriage with Kathleen Shire, and to this union was born one son, Eric, who survives.
Kevin was a member of the First United Methodist Church for several years.
On July 14, 2002, he was united in marriage with Stormy Noble.
Those surviving include his wife, Stormy, of the home; his son Eric Anderson of Lebanon; a step-daughter, Jessica Sheldon of Tega Cay, Missouri, at the age of 80 years.
She leaves her husband: Louie of the home; two sons: Steven Wayne Nearhood of Dayton, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
