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Sadie R. Babb
Sadie Rebecca Babb, 58, died Feb. 27, 2006, at her home in Patterson, Mo.
She was born Jan. 5, 1948, in Wayne County, Mo., daughter of the late Claude and Una Belle (Harrison) Babb.
Mrs. Babb attended Rings Creek General Baptist Church in Patterson. She enjoyed coloring beautiful pictures, shopping, having tea parties with her great-nieces, and playing with her dog, Lucy.
She is survived by one brother, Toney (Sue) Babb, Brunot; two sisters, Louise Allen, Margaret (Manuel) Allen, all of Piedmont; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four sisters, Elizabeth Pruett, Lillian Allen, Juanita and Jane Babb.
The funeral was held March 1 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. Jimmy Crutchfield and Rev. Gary Haynes officiating. Music was provided by Lorrie and Jerry Montgomery and Kathy Hinklin.
Pallbearers were Gerald and Gerry Allen, Darrel Wilson, Richard Sanders, Kevin Carroll and Eugene Pruitt. Burial was in Rings Creek Cemetery, Patterson.
Frieda Luna
Frieda Phillis Luna, 84, died Feb. 28, 2006, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, Mo.
She was born Feb. 1, 1922, near Clubb, Mo., daughter of the late Henry and Etta (Twidwell) Phillis.
She was united in marriage to William Marion Luna May 26, 1944, and he survives, residing in Piedmont.
Mrs. Luna graduated from Piedmont High School in 1940 and received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Woods officiating. Eulogies were delivered by Jane Sheridan and Dr. Michael Toney.
Pallbearers were Dr. Michael Toney, Joe Kiser, Jeff Radford, Russ Moore, Bill Luna, Tom Ream, Kenneth Elrod and Leo Giovando. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery.
Kevin G. Smith
Kevin G. Smith, 46, died July 13, 2004, at Parkland Medical Center in Farmington, Mo.
He was born June 3, 1958, in Peoria, Ill., son of C. Hughie and Maxine Smith, who survive and reside in Jackson.
He was united in marriage Feb. 25, 1979, to Mary K. Buchheit, and she survives, residing in Valles Mines.
Mr. Smith was owner/operator of Kevin Smith Farrier Service. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in French Village. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1976 and from Murray State University with a BS in animal science. He served his country for eight years in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of Desert Storm.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, 2nd Lt. Cormac Smith, currently stationed in Korea, Ian Smith of the home; two daughters, Tara (Michael) Baca, Mt. Home, Idaho, Brianna Smith of the home; siblings, Dr. Robin Dyer, Tulsa, Okla., C.W. (Shirley) Hughey, Washington, Mo., Lehman Montgomery, Piedmont; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two young sisters.
The funeral was held July 17 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Green ville, with Rev. Paul Hollingsworth, Rev. Mark Hunsberger and Rev. Jack McKillop officiating. Music was provided by Cindy McKittrick, Marilee Ostrander and Bill Beshears.
Pallbearers were Melvin Dildine, John Haggett, Tommy Leach, Mike Kinnard, George Ploesser and Dennis Minks. Burial was in George Twidwell Cemetery, Silva.
Viola L. Stevens
Viola Lorene Stevens, 89, died Aug. 4, 2004, in Bridgeton, Mo., from complications following surgery.
She was born Sept. 4, 1914, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., daughter of the late Jefferson Davis and Hattie (Stokely) Rainwater, third of eight children.
She was united in marriage to George W. Malloy, and from their union four children were born. After his death, she married Rubin D. Stevens and had one son.
Viola moved from Calif., Cecil Vance, Norman Vance, Johnny Robinson, all of Slidel, La.; four brothers, Dale Vance, St. Charles, Clinton Vance, Jackson, Ivan Vance, Sasche, Texas; four stepchildren, Mike Warren, Donna Evans, Vicky Hampton, all of Piedmont, Tempa Sleeper, Pleasant Shade, Tenn.; four aunts, Clara Ormsby, Florissant, Arlie Ormsby, Doniphan, Pauline Sherman, Jefferson City, Clarice Vance, Beltone, Parker officiating.
Pallbearers were David Boatwright, Dennis Boatwright, Mark Holzhauer, Jake Thomas, Randy Payne, Bob Yates and Ben Butler. Burial was in Carson Hill Cemetery, Mill Spring.