Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Thomas W. Kinnamore
Thomas William Kinnamore, 64, died of pneumonia Nov. 3, 2002 at the Veteran's Hospital in Denver, Colo.
Tom grew up in this area and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School. He was baptized in the Methodist Church. He was a member of the Oregon; four sisters, Carrie Henson, Black, Madelene Fisk, Poplar Bluff, Fern Haynes, Phoenix, Ariz., Wilma Calif.; two brothers, Bill Kinnamore, Piedmont, Don Kinnamore, Weatherford, Missouri Law School, where he received his degree in 1969. He was employed by the law firm of Fordyce and Mayne, later merging with Ziercher and Hocker. He retired in 1998 after 30 years of practice. He was a member of the Texas; father-in-law, David E. Ruble, St. Louis.
The funeral was held Nov. 24 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. Jack Ruble officiating.
Pallbearers were Kenny Darden, Harold Day, Michael Ruble, Vernon Ruble, David Ruble and Ed Farmer. Burial was in Ruble Cemetery, Piedmont.
Robert B. Wildman
Robert Bruce Wildman, 84, died Nov. 15, 2002 at his home in Piedmont, Mo.
He was born Feb. 22, 1918 in Neelyville, Mo., son of the late Walter B. and Florence Ethel (Miller) Wildman.
He was united in marriage to Zelma Haywood Sept. 14, 1941 and she preceded him in death Feb. 17, 2001.
Mr. Wildman was a retired machine operator. He was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Piedmont.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald D. Wildman Sr., Rockwell, Illinois, Goldie Ray, Texas, Buddy Adams, Memphis, Tenn., Gary Adams Sr., Belleville, Ill., Sandy Adams, Cowan, Tenn., Ray Barton, Louise Carty, Debby Barton, all of Piedmont, Lou Coons, St. Louis, Glenda Yocum, Coldwater, Marie Bunton, Ironton; two brothers, John Adams, Arnold, Sam Leroy Adams, Vulcan; two sisters, Eliza Mae Morris, Puxico, Faye Breeding, Bourbon, Mo.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen Adams; one son, Roy Adams, Sr.; one grandson, Larry Matychowiak; two great-grandsons, James Holmes Jr., Joseph Little; one sister, Leona Miller; two brothers, Orville and Billy Adams.
The funeral was held Nov. 21 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont, with John Radford officiating and music by Debra Propst.
Pallbearers were David Whitaker II, Roy Adams Jr., James Johnson II, Don Barton, Ray Barton and Matt Yokel. Military Honor Guard was provided by Poplar Bluff VFW Post #6477 and the Texas, Richard Nichols, Omaha, Neb., Bill Nichols, Arizona; five sisters, Mearl Frame, Missouri Honor Guard. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, McGee.
Clifton E. Rutter
Clifton E. Rutter, 37, died Jan. 22, 2003 at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
He was born Feb. 8, 1965 in Arcadia, Mo., son of Clifton L. Rutter of Annapolis and Lola Faye (Dean) Luten of Des Arc.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Charles Rutter, Potosi; two half-brothers, Chad Rutter, Kansas City, Kansas, B.J. Luten, Des Arc.
The funeral was held Jan. 25 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. Don Dement officiating. Those providing music were Rev. C.J. Casteel, Jack Rutter, Debbie, Danielle, Donnie Wright and Sonjia Dement..
Pallbearers were Cliff, Roger, Bill, Jack, Kenny and Donnie Rutter and Kenneth Rapps. Burial was in Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc.
Lena D. England
Lena Dolly England, 89, died Jan. 24, 2003 in Piedmont, Mo.
She was born May 31, 1913 near Annapolis, Mo., daughter of the late William and Bertha (Lewis) Alcorn.
She married William E. England Dec. 2, 1935 and he preceded her in death.
Mrs. England was a homemaker, who lived most of her life in Iron County. She was a long time member of the Walker Branch United Baptist Church in Lesterville.
She is survived by two daughters, Glenna England, Piedmont, Dolores Lucy, Ironton; one son, Melvin England, Piedmont; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley England; one son, Arnold England; one brother, Lyman Alcorn; three sisters, Julia Alcorn, Minnie Alcorn, Dolus Overall; one grandson, Farrell Bryan Esmond.
The funeral was held Jan. 27 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont, with Rev. Clyde Hedgcoth officiating and music by Scott Tucker.
Pallbearers were John Waller, Jr., Charles Crowley, Tim Esmond, Jim Hutchison, Dale Bryan and Charlie Goodsen. Burial was in Annapolis Cemetery.
Elsie Ward
Elsie Ward, 82, died Jan. 25, 2003 in Springfield, Mo.
She was born May 23, 1920 in Brunot, Mo., daughter of the late Lee and Etta (Reeves) Duncan.
She retired from Wayne Medical Center in Piedmont and attended the Patterson Methodist Church before relocating to Springfield.
She is survived by four sons, Keith (Essie) Ward, Mt. Vernon, Ill., Darrell (Marietta) Ward, Springfield, Tom (Sue) Ward, Fredericktown, Ralph Ward, Bonne Terre; one sister, Marie Long, St. Louis; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Warren Lee Ward.
The funeral was held Jan. 28 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. Dennis Allen officiating and music by Linda Hall.
Pallbearers were Mike Ross, Dennis Kime, Herman Prenzel, Gary Hall, Keith Hall, Gary Faith and Lindell Kearby. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery.
William E. 'Billy' Condray
William E. "Billy" Condray, 25, died Jan. 19, 2003 in Ellsinore, Mo.
He was born April 15, 1977 in St. Louis, Mo., son of David Condray of Lowndes and JoAnn Hawley of St. Charles.
Billy was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed by Williamsville Stone Company.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Casey and Michael Condray, both of Williamsville; one sister, Jerri Sue Condray, Williamsville; one stepbrother, Jay Clinton Rainwater, Ponca City, Okla.; grandparents, Bill and Loretta Hawley, St. Louis, Barbara Condray, Williamsville; great-grandmothers, Wilma Bratton, Williamsville, Eufa Condray, Lafe, Ark.
The funeral was held Jan. 22 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville, with Rev. Kenny Condray officiating.
Pallbearers were Roger Cravens, Jim Condray, Chris Marler, Scott Marler, Eric Fuchs and Wes Owens. Burial was in Duncan Cemetery, Piedmont. Military honors were provided by the Marine Corps of Fort Leonard Wood.
Claude W. White
Claude William White, 81, died Jan. 21, 2003 at Claru DeVille Nursing Center in Fredericktown, Mo.
He was born July 29, 1921 in Minimum, Mo., son of the late William and Gusta (Chilton) White.
He was united in marriage to Claudia Miller Jan. 12, 1946 and she survives, residing in Piedmont.
Mr. White retired from Anheuser Busch, St. Louis. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the VFW. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the South Pacific from May 1942 until June 1945.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Alice Ward, Fredericktown, Linda Townsend, Poplar Bluff, Doris Ramsey, Piedmont; one son, Wade White, Willow Springs; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Aaron Ellinghouse.
The funeral was held Jan. 23 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. John Radford officiating.
Pallbearers were Kevin Ward, Scott Macke, David Ellinghouse, Eric White, Bill Govero and Wayne Dodson. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery, Des Arc.
