Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Willard E. Jones
Willard Edward Jones, 89, of O'Fallon, formerly of Greenville, died on Feb. 11, 1999 at Arcadia Valley Hospital in Pilot Knob, Mo.
Willard was born in Greenville on Feb. 3, 1910, son of the late William Jones and Esther (Twidwell) Jones.
On Dec. 2, 1926 he was united in marriage to Ola Bell Collins and she preceded him in death May 9, 1998.
Surviving are three sons, Clifford Jones of Winfield, Mo., Glen Jones of Bridgeton, Mo., and Ronald Jones of O'Fallon; one daughter, Marilyn Ferndo of Berkley; two brothers, Clarence and Vernon Jones, both of Poplar Bluff; two sisters, Lorene Metcalf and June Taylor, both of Poplar Bluff; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchldren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter, Wilma Jones, and two brothers, Raymond and Clardy Jones.
He was a carpenter for the Southern Cross Lumber Co., a member of Local 1596 of St. Louis, and of the Baptist faith.
The funeral was at the Ruegg Chapel in Greenville, Feb. 13, 1999, at 2 p.m. Rev. Wayne Page officiated. Music was by Rob and Nancy Garrett, and Karen Hostenfeld, pianist. Pallbearers were Mike Hunter, David Jones, Gary Jones, Dennis Jones, Kenny Jones, Pat Jones, and Kevin Jones.
Burial was in the New Prospect Cemetery, Silva, with arrangments by Ruegg Funeral Home of Greenville.
Wilma R. Lashley
Wilma Ruth Lashley, 72, of Valley Park, Mo., died Feb. 9, 1999 in St. Louis.
She was a retired shoe inspector with the Footwear Unlimited Shoe Factory at Fenton, Mo.
Wilma was the daughter of the late Elmer and Myrtle Rose Doyle Allen, born March 22, 1926 in St. Louis.
She was married Jan. 11, 1946 to Victor R. Lashley, Sr., and he preceded her in death on June 10, 1974.
Survivors include nine children, Jack Lashley, Des Arc, Rose Ann Lashley, Barnhart, Vivian German, Des Arc, Victor Lashley, Jr., Des Arc, Erwin Lashley, High Ridge, Frances Lashley, Valley Park, Donald Lashley, Valley Park, Juanita Polk, Des Arc, Sandra Benson, Valley Park; one brother, Elmer Allen, Des Arc; one sister, Thelma Farmer, St. Louis; 23 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one grandson, one great-grandson, and one brother, Oliver Lee Allen.
She was baptized March 19, 1961 in St. Louis.
The funeral was at 12 p.m. Feb. 13, 1999 at the Morrison-Worley Chapel in Piedmont with Rev. Clarence J. Casteel officiating. Music was by David Bailey. Casketbearers were grandsons, Jason German, Dusty German, Ben German, Andy German, Brandon Lashley, Jared Lashley, Tyler Polk and Kyle Polk.
Burial was in the Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc, with services under the direction of Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel of Piedmont.
Donald Kemmerling
Donald Wilford Kemmerling, age 70, died on Feb. 8, 1999 at his home in Piedmont, Mo.
He was a tile setter in the residential business.
He served in the Korean War and was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Piedmont.
Donald was born on Nov. 20, 1928 in St. Louis, son of the late Lawrence Conrad Kemmerling and Florence Heil Kemmerling.
On May 7, 1955 he married Mary Fitzsimons, and she survives.
Also surviving is his son, Robert Donald Kemmerling of Lake Ozark, Mo; three daughters, Michaele Barley, Susan Florence Kemmerling and Christine Mary Kemmerling, all of St. Louis; brother, Lawrence Kemmerling and wife Janet of St. Louis; brother-in-law, Thomas Fitzsimons and wife Barbara of St. Louis; and eight grandchildren.
Visitation was at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Feb. 9, with Rosary held at 7 p.m. and Memorial Service at 9 a.m. Feb. 10 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church and Ortman Funeral Home, St. Louis, Feb. 10, 1999.
The funeral was Feb. 11, 1999 at 12:45 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis. Ministers were Rev. Matthew Rehauer, Piedmont, and Rev. Dimicco, St. Louis. Pallbearers were Vern Sauer, Lawrence Kemmerling Jr., Ted Kemmerling, Pat Trammel, Neil Matlock, and Bob Kemmerling.
Burial was in the Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, with arrangements by Ruegg Funeral Home of Piedmont.
Floy B. Taylor
Floy B. Taylor, age 94, died on Feb. 13, 1999 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown, Mo., where she was a resident. Floy was previously from Silva, Mo.
She was previous owner of Silva Furniture Co. in Silva and a member of New Prospect Baptist Church in Silva.
She was born on Sept. 4, 1904 in Hiram, Mo., daughter of the late Elige and Mary Susan Duncan Golden.
On Jan. 7, 1971 she was united in marriage to Claude Taylor and he preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1976.
Surviving Floy is one foster-daughter, Diana McNeely of Irving, Price officiated, with burial in Whites Mill Cemetery near Ellsinore.
James Pickering
James Carol "Cajun" Pickering, 66, of Shook, Mo., died Feb. 10, 1999 at Cape Girardeau, Mo.
He was a construction worker.
He was born Aug. 16, 1932 at Hutchison County, California; three sisters, Mary Yvonne Anderson, Shook, Marion Chapman, Poplar Bluff, Jean Barrett, Oxnard, Calif; three grandchildren, Brandonn, Dylan and Kaelee.
He is preceded in death by his father and two sisters, Billie Ann and Shirley.
He was a 10-year U.S. Army veteran, serving three years in Germany. He was discharged in 1964 as a sargeant. He lived in the Greenville and Shook area for many years. He was member of the Eagles Aerie #3730, Poplar Bluff, and a member of V.F.W. Post #3416, Wappapello. He was of the Baptist faith.
The funeral was at 2 p.m. Feb. 13, 1999 at the Morrison-Worley Greenville Chapel, with Rev. Calvin Buhler officiating. Recorded music was played. Military honors were provided by the VFW Post #6477, Poplar Bluff. A private burial will be held at a later time. Services were under the direction of Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Greenville.
Billy Joe Lutes
Billy Joe Lutes, 52, died Feb.12, 1999 at his home in Fredericktown, Mo.
He was a diesel mechanic and operated his own shop in St. Louis for many years. He had been a resident of Fredericktown for four years.
He was born Aug. 16, 1946 at Silva, Mo., son of the late Arlie and Audrey (Rainwater) Lutes.
Survivors are five children, Billy Joe McCoy Lutes, Sikeston, Billy Joe Lutes, Jr., Poplar Bluff, Jacqueline Marie Chiarelli, Fredericktown, Katinia Ann Lutes, Fredericktown, Karen Mae Lutes, Farmington; four brothers, Bob Lutes, St. Peters, Stanley Lutes, South St. Louis, Junior Lutes, St. Louis, Mike Lutes, Hiram; five sisters, Judy Sullivan, Arnold, Margie Lutes, Cedar Hill, Fonda Johnson, Fredericktown, Patricia Cobb, Greenville, Kathy Middleton, Piedmont; four grandchildren, Kenny Chiarelli, Jr., Steven Chiarelli, Montana Lutes, DeLaney Lutes; and special friend, Lea Wood, Fredericktown.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Lee Lutes, and two sisters, Wilma Massey and Betty Casey.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Viet Nam. He served three years and was honorably discharged in 1971.
The funeral was 2 p.m. Feb. 15, 1999 at the Morrison-Worley Greenville Chapel. The Reverends Ernest Bennett, Jr. and Lloyd Green officiated. Music was by Glendell Twidwell and Jeanette Turnbough, along with recorded specials. Casketbearers were Michael Allen, Jake Turnbeau, Scott Lutes, Mitchell Lutes, Kevin Johnson, Jerry Lutes and Randy Johnson. Burial was in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, with military honors by the VFW Post #6477 of Poplar Bluff. Services were under the direction of Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Greenville.
Samuel D. Prosise
Samuel D. Prosise, age 100, died on April 18, 1999 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont.
Samuel was a car repairman on the Ohio, died April 19, 1999 at the Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio, Karen Chandler, Celina, Carolyn Winhoven and Sharon Winhoven, both of Cincinnati; four sisters, Mary Jones and Dorothy Stephens, Greenville, Lela Jones, WoodRiver, Jo Gerstner, Eolia; seven grandsons; three granddaughters; six step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. April 22, 1999 at W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home in Celina. Pastor Jack Womack will officiate, with burial in the Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Arrangements are by W.H. Dick & Sons Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Assocation.
Scotty Carden
Glendale (Scotty) Scott Carden, age 9, of Doniphan, died April 14, 1999, at Randolph County, Ark. from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Scotty was born Oct. 10, 1989, at Poplar Bluff. He was a third grade student at Maynard, Ark. and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl E. Carden.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Mary and Curt Dean of Doniphan; one sister, Jackie Carden of Doniphan; and grandparents, Paula Twidwell of Doniphan, James and Helen Carden of Greenville, Carl Johnson of Naples, Fla.; great-grandparents, Velma Twidwell of Marion, Ind. and Irene Creason of Fairdealing. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation was at 5 p.m. Friday at Edwards Funeral Home of Doniphan. The funeral was at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999 at the funeral home chapel. Burial was in Poyner Cemetery.
Charles E. Rose
Charles Elmer Rose, age 58, died on April 11, 1999 at his home in Piedmont, Mo.
Charlie was born December 29, 1940 in Wardell, Mo., son of Willis B. Rose and Helen Smith Rose.
Surviving Charlie is his mother, Helen Rose of Annapolis; one brother, Jimmie Rose of Imperial; and seven sisters, Wilma Rose of Piedmont, Marvie Gray, Des Arc, Norma Bridges, Rogers, Arkansas, Betty Grinder of Austin, Georgia.
Preceding him in death is father, Willis, and two brothers, Richard and Louis Edmund Rose.
Charlie served in both the Army and the Navy and he was a member of the Piedmont American Legion Post #0281.
The funeral was at Kutis Funeral Home Inc. in St. Louis, April 14 at 12:30 p.m. The Clergy was Rev. Mackie. Pallbearers were Chris Bridges, Mark Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Jimmie Rose, Johnny Ray Rose, and Paul Harkins.
Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, with arrangements by Kutis Funeral Home, St. Louis.
