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Ira E. Bennett
Ira Edward Bennett, 82, died Oct. 9, 2005, at Green ville Health Care in Green ville, Mo.
He was born Nov. 12, 1922, in Green ville, son of the late Ernest and Bertha (Clubb) Bennett.
He was united in marriage to Nora Davis Nov. 21, 1959, and she survives, residing in Silva.
Mr. Bennett served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He had been a commercial construction worker in St. Louis. He was a Christian and attended New Hope Church in Silva.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Gene (Virginia) Bennett, Imperial, Jimmy (Linda) Bennett, Jerry (Marsha) Bennett, Barnhart; five brothers, Willis Bennett, Illinois, Bernice Jessepp, Missouri Veteran Guard and Navy. Pallbearers were Rick Clubb, Jerry Clubb, Clifton Pennington, Timothy Bennett, Mark, Greg and Robert Wirtel. Honorary pallbearer was Jim Davis. Burial was in Kirkpatrick Cemetery, Green ville.
William A. Barks
William Arza Barks, 79, died Oct. 10, 2005, in St. Louis, Mo.
He was born July 25, 1936, in McGee, Mo., son of the late Walter and Ethel (Howell) Barks.
He was united in marriage to Katie Clubb May 23, 1953, and she survives, residing in Green ville.
Mr. Barks had lived in Granite City, Ill., for many years. He retired from Nooter Corporation in St. Louis, where he was a welder, after 31 years of service. He returned to Green ville in 1997. He served as post commander of the American Legion Post #113, Granite City, and commander of the 22nd District, commander of the Eight and Forty, the post commander of the VFW Post #741, Granite City, and served for 36 years as a member and officer in the American Legion, VFW and AMVETS. He was also a member of the Wayne County Eagles.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Rodger (Zella) Barks, Granite City, Ill., Bryan Barks, Granite City, Ill.; three grandchildren, Caleb, Tobey and Jason; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews, including Jimmy, Diane, Jerry, Joan and Lorn Howell.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Barks.
The funeral was held Oct. 14 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Green ville, with Rev. Earl Elfrink officiating. Music was provided by Rev. Elfrink, Leslie and Verna Skaggs.
Pallbearers were Chris Jaco, Eric Jaco, Raymond Storie, Harley Storie, Caleb Ollis, Jerod Howell and William Sidwell. Burial was in Crossroads Cemetery. Military Honors were provided by the Parker and Sarah Edgy.
Pallbearers were Matt, Jeremiah and Chris L'Heureux, Jimmy Nicholson, Stacy Nicholson and Tim Wallace. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont.
Matthew E. Somerville
Matthew E. Somerville, 63, died Feb. 19, 2005, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born May 28, 1941, in Torrance, Washington, D.C., Tabatha Taylor, Portland, Ore.; one son, Thomas (Eugenia) Somerville, Santa Ana, Cost Rica; two sisters, Diane Lincir, San Pedro, Calif.; two grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Feb. 25 at Duncan Cemetery with Rev. Larry Duncan officiating and Don Duncan assisting.
Arrangements were under the direction of Cotrell Funeral Home, Poplar Bluff.
Ivan H. Crites
Ivan H. Crites, 77, died Feb. 26, 2005, at Poplar Bluff Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Burch, Mo., son of the late Andrew and Rushie (Walker) Crites.
Mr. Crites was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had worked as a clerk for Barber's Cash Store in Silva and did some farming. He was a member of the Mount Hope General Baptist Church of Coldwater.
He is survived by one sister, Ina (Elmo) Brawley, Derby, Kan.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Almon and Victor Crites, and one sister, Alice Pulley.
The funeral was held Feb. 28 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Green ville, with Rev. Willis Guess officiating.
Pallbearers were Chip Costephens, Earl Baumgardner, Edward Carmack, Ronnie Carmack, Bob Reed and Don Benson. Burial was in Crossroads Cemetery, Green ville.
Ike C. Davis
Ike C. Davis, 75, died Feb. 23, 2005, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born March 5, 1929, in Lone Hill, Mo., son of the late William and Zilpha (Campbell) Davis.
He was united in marriage to Cleta Jeanne Norris May 28, 1962, and she survives, residing in Poplar Bluff.
Mr. Davis had been a meat cutter for a grocery store. He was of the Baptist faith and had been a Baptist minister.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Michael Davis, Silva, Curtis and Charley Davis, both of Poplar Bluff; four daughters, Linda Pollard, Fenton, Aleda Moore, Ironton, Patty Sutton, Piedmont, Amanda Davis, Poplar Bluff; one brother, George Davis, Poplar Bluff; two sisters, Nora Bennett, Silva, Geri Wade, Escondido, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Sutton, three brothers, John, Louie and Charles Davis, four sisters, Marie Belli, Mary Ann Grave, Bessie Henson, Lola Mae Wells.
The funeral was held Feb. 26 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Green ville, with Rev. Louie Robinson and Rev. Dennis Bazzell officiating.
Pallbearers were Leon, Ricky and Jerry Clubb, Kyle Davis, Robby Sutton and Ryan Harper. Burial was in Thornton Cemetery, Green ville.
