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Roy F. Brown
Roy Fr. Brown, 81, of Rolla, died Nov. 9, 2003. Arrangements are under the direction of Null and Son Funeral Home Rolla.
Kenneth Wayne Parker
Kenneth Wayne Parker, 58, of Arthur City, Missouri-Rolla. Alpha and George raised two children and shared a happy life together until George's death in 1999. From 1966 to 1997 they lived in Sunnyvale, Michigan Ave., Suite 1700, Chicago, California, Sharon Tennyson and husband Jerrry, of Rolla, Donna Bruns and husband Matt, of Rogersville, Richard Chilton, of Bourg, Missouri as a Missouri Pageant escort, and he escorted Phyllis George to the Miss America Pageant the year she was crowned Miss America.
Gordon still holds the record for DWI arrests.
He was an avid golfer and member of Oak Meadow Country Club. He loved cars, reading and was a member of the Salem Avenue Baptist Church. He loved his family and enjoyed the time he spent with them.
Gordon Hale was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Dorothy Durphy and Evelyn Robinson, and brother Russell Hale.
Gordon Hale is survived by his wife, Ramona Hale, of the home; children Carrie Lynn Brazeau and husband Steve, of Kansas City, Kimberly Denise Hale and fiancee Shaun Bisted, of St. Louis, Clark Hale Fuhlage and wife Lusia, of Columbia, and Ron Calvert and wife Elaine, of Santa Maria, Washington; sisters Louise Oliver, of Madras, Missouri; grandchildren Crystal and Codey Brazeau, Enrique, Veronica and Adriana Fuhlage and Tommy and Kevin Calvert.
Gordon was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services for Gordon were held at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at the Salem Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Payne officiating. Honor guards will be Sergeant Gene E. "Skip" DeSalme, Sergeant B. J. Matthews, Sergeant Danny J. Crain, Sergeant Michael W. Jones, Trooper H. Hames Folsom and Trooper Philip J. Little. Pallbearers will be Sergeant Gary L. Dunlap, Sergeant Eric K. Volkmer, Sergeant DeSalme, Sergeant Matthews, Sergeant Jones and Trooper Jones.
Honorary pallbearers are Ronald L. Headrick, Earl E. Erickson, Clarence "Mel" E. Fisher, Ray A. Hoevelman, Paul V. Volkmer, Howard J.L. Hoffman, Anthony J. Viessman, Donald E. Graham, Bill D. Smith, Roger L. Creighton and Lieutenant Elbert L. Marshall.
The family requests memorials in lieu of flowers to the MASTERS Program (Missouri at 3 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002. Visitation for Gordon was at the Rolla Chapel of the James and Gahr Mortuary from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday evening, Feb. 12, 2002.
All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla.
Joseph D. "Denny" Lanning
Joseph D. "Denny" Lanning, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Rolla, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2003 at the Three Rivers Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff at the age of 81.
He was born in Beulah, Mo., on June 23, 1921 to the late Joseph and Dora (Green ) Lanning. In 1953 he married Gaul Paschal who preceded him in death in 1989.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edgar Lanning and four sisters, Ruby Sally, Willabelle Wiley, Louise Roach and Anita Elliot.
Mr. Lanning was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Poplar Bluff. He served as mayor of Poplar Bluff in 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WWII and the Korean Conflict.
He will be greatly missed by his surviving family which includes his daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and John Stuller, of Rolla; his son, Joe Lanning, of San Diego; his sister, Kay Wagner, of Olympia, Wa.; his brother, Ken Lanning, of Rolla; four grandsons, many nieces and nephews and many fine friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at the First Presbyterian Church in Poplar Bluff. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2003 in the Rolla Cemetery with Pastor Tim Cook officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to A.C.O.R.N. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla.
Ruby Melton
Ruby Melton, of Los Angeles, California, and formerly of Edgar Springs, passed away at her home on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, at the age of 87.
She was born near Edgar Springs on Jan. 17, 1915 to the late Charles and Maude (Jesse) Haley. In 1935 she married Leslie Melton who preceded her in death in April, 1976.
In addition to her parents and husband, one sister, Laura Ray, preceded her in death.
Surviving family members include two sisters, Alta LeFever and Helen Ryno, both of Los Angeles, other extended family members and dear friends.
Funeral services for Ruby Melton will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002 at the Null and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service in the Smith Cemetery in Edgar Springs.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the funeral home.
All arrangements are under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla.
