Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
William Preston Atnip, 68, died May 30, 2005, at home in Springfield, Mo.
He was born Nov. 18, 1936, in Patterson, Mo., son of the late Herbert William and Lamoriah (Shearrer) Atnip.
He was united in marriage to Helen Worley of Piedmont on June 19, 1955. She survives and resides in Springfield.
Mr. Atnip became a Christian at the age of 12 at the Lodi Church of the Nazarene and served the Lord throughout his life. He loved Southern Gospel music and played piano for the Ozark Harmony Boys. He later sang with the Little Brushy Quartet.
He was a lifelong resident of the Piedmont area and was known to many through various church and community activities. He served in various positions in the Piedmont First Church of the Nazarene, including Sunday School superintendent. He also served on the Clearwater School Board in the 1970s.
He delivered pallets for Worley Log and Lumber Company for nearly 40 years until his retirement in 2001.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Brenda Roberts of Springhill, Fla., Bryan Atnip of Topeka, Kan., and Regina Dodson of Independence; one brother, Oresta Atnip of Piedmont; one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Atnip.
The funeral was held June 2 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont, with Rev. Gary Rhodes leading with the opening prayer, Bryan Atnip sharing family remembrances, a poem read by Rev. Rebecca Atnip, Rev. Grant Foster delivered the message and the closing prayer was given by Dr. L.D. Holmes. A solo was performed by Steve Reynolds and special gospel songs were sung by the quartet of Glendell Twidwell, Alvie Richmond, Tommy Knodell and Oresta Atnip, accompanied by Jeanette Turnbough.
Pallbearers were Russell Moss, Jim Miller, Alvie Richmond, Glendell Twidwell, Lamar Hill and Bob Worley. Honorary pallbeaer was Will Wallace. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Preston's name.
Vester Leonard 'Speck' Lewis
Vester Leonard "Speck" Lewis, 79, died May 29, 2005, at his home in Piedmont, Mo.
He was born Oct. 29, 1925, in Piedmont, son of the late Doris and Nora (Duncan) Lewis.
He was united in marriage to Minnie Mae Theobald June 14, 1947, in St. Louis, and she preceded him in death June 18, 1999.
Mr. Lewis had worked for Independent Tool and Die Company in St. Louis. He was saved at an early age.
He is survived by five sons, Sparkie Ray Lewis, Piedmont, Jack Leonard Lewis, Lilbourn, Montie Lewis, Atoka, Tenn., Paul Edward Lewis, Indianapolis, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl Marie Lewis, three brothers, Vern "Bob" Lewis, Jimmy Lewis, Verl Lewis, and one sister, Verna Street.
A memorial service was held June 1 at Clearwater Lake, Piedmont, with Rev. Wayne Street officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Ruegg Funeral Home.
Rolley E. Gore
Rolley E. Gore, 71, died June 6, 2005, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born Jan. 7, 1934, in the Dry Valley area of Reynolds County, son of Toney Gore, who survives and resides in Piedmont, and the late Velma (Fox) Gore.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 9, in the chapel with burial at Mill Creek Cemetery.
Amy F. Bollinger
Amy Fred Bollinger, 96, died June 9, 2005, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born Aug. 28, 1908, in Lake Creek, Wayne County, Mo., son of the late Henry and Lilly (Costner) Bollinger.
He was united in marriage to Reva Marie Gibbs Sept. 22, 1928, and she preceded him in death Oct. 29, 1999.
Mr. Bollinger had been an agriculture farmer. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Greenville and was a mason for 50 years.
He is survived by one sister, Freda Masdon, Midland, Dunn and Paul Bridges. Burial was in Greenville Cemetery.
Rolley E. Gore
Rolley E. Gore, 71, of Piedmont, died June 6, 2005, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Ceenter in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born Jan 7, 1934, in the Dry Valley area of Reynolds County, son of Toney Gore, who survives and resides in Piedmont, and the late Velma (Fox) Gore.
He married Shirley LeChance and she preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Juanita Dane Sept. 15, 1958, and she preceded him in death April 15, 1994.
In addition to his father, Mr. Gore is survived by John Crisp, whom he raised as a son; two brothers, Leonard Gore, House Springs, Douglas Gore, Cedar Hill; one sister, Bessie Carter, Hillsboro.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Louise Gore.
The funeral was held June 9 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont. Burial was in the Mill Creek Cemetery.
William H. Dixon
William H. Dixon Jr., 47, died June 8, 2005, at Marshall Voss Nursing Home in Farragut, Tenn.
He was born in October 1957, in Newark, N.J., son of the late William and Grace Dixon.
Mr. Dixon was a former employee of Sam & Andy's Restaurant in Farragut.
He is survived by one son, Sean Dixon, Knoxville, Tenn.; four sisters, Laura (Rick) Noles, Farragut, Cheryl (Doug) Enyart, Piedmont, Susan (John) Rickershauser, Morristown, N.J., Grace (Randy) Slater, Henderson, Nev.; one brother, Andrew Dixson, Knoxville, Tenn.; former wife, Diane Dixon, Knoxville, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, Kira, Erik and Keith Enyart, Emily, Julia, John, James and Paul Rickershauser and Daniel and Brian Noles.
A graveside service was held June 11 at Pleasant Forest Cemetery, Farragut, under the direction of Click Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a fund for Bill's son, Sean, 10924 Sonja Dr., Knoxville, Tenn. 37922.
Nellie Jo Quinton
Nellie Jo Quinton, 72, died June 8, 2005, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
She was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Piedmont, Mo., daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie (Webb) Harrison.
She was united in marriage to James "Sebert" Quinton Dec. 15, 1951, and he survives, residing in Piedmont.
Mrs. Quinton had worked for the Shirt Factory in Piedmont as a supervisor. She professed her faith as a teenager and attended the Faith Christian Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Jim (Debi) Quinton, Piedmont; three sisters, Shirley Eads, Cuba, Wanda Winemiller, Piedmont, Linda Faye Clements, Olathe, Kansas; one grandson, Seth Quinton.
Graveside services were officiated by Rev. Jack Ruble June 10 at New Prospect Cemetery, Silva. Pallbearers were Jim Quinton, Seth Quinton, Justin Mann, Gene Eaton, Tim Burkett and Wayne Dodson.
Arrangements were under the direction of Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont.
