Ruth Engh dies Thursday
Ruth O. Engh, 91, West Plains, died 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at West Vue Home, Inc., West Plains.
She was born Jan. 14, 1912, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of August and Olga Hiller Mueller.
On Sept. 5, 1936, she was married at Chicago to Roy E. Engh.
She was a homemaker and member of Congregational Church of Des Plaines, Ill.
The body was cremated under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of West Plains.
Clifford Vigdal dies today
Clifford Carl Vigdal, 79, Willow Springs, died 3:45 a.m. today, Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at Willow Care Nursing Home, Willow Springs.
He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
The body will lie in state at Carter Funeral Home in West Plains from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Burial will be in Floral Lawn Cemetery, South Beloit.
Emma Glass arrangements incomplete
Funeral arrangements for Emma Lois 'Atha' Glass, 78, Lakewood, Colo., and formerly of West Plains, are incomplete and will be announced by Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains.
She died 11:03 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at St. John's Hospices, Lakewood.
Nettie Chastain dies Monday
Private burial services for Nettie Lou Boles Chastain, 79, Burbank, Okla., and formerly of this area, will be held at a later date at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Ore., under the direction of Trout Funeral Home of Ponca City, Okla.
Mrs. Chastain died Monday, April 7, 2003, at Burbank.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Jessie Phillips services Thursday
Graveside services for Jessie Lee Phillips, 92, Thayer, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003, at Thayer Cemetery, with the Rev. David Case officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of Thayer.
Mrs. Phillips died 2 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2003, at Shady Oaks Healthcare, Thayer.
Virginia Boak services Friday
Graveside services for Virginia K. Boak, 67, West Plains, will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2003, at Wayside Cemetery, Howell County, with the Rev. Ronnie Wheeler officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of West Plains.
Mrs. Boak died 9:15 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2003, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation or Heart Association and left at the funeral home.
Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Cora Phelps services Thursday
Funeral services for Cora Lee Phelps, 79, Mtn. Home, Ark., will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, with Bill Dillion officiating.
Mrs. Phelps died 8:40 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2003, at her home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Home, 5515 Old Walcott Rd., Paragould, AR 72450.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home Inc. of Thayer.
Tracy Brazeal services Saturday
Funeral services for Tracy Brazeal, 81, Excelsior Springs, and formerly of the Koshkonong area, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2003, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer.
Mr. Brazeal died Wednesday, April 8, 2003, at Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Burial will be in Walker Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home Inc. of Thayer.
J.B. Upton services Friday
Funeral services for Joe Ben 'J.B.' Upton, 64, West Plains, will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2003, in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains.
Mr. Upton died 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at his home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Riverways Hospice and left at the funeral home.
Family visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
John 'Jack' Stewart services held
Funeral services for John W. 'Jack' Stewart, 80, Mammoth Spring, Ark., were 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Clary Chapel in Mammoth Spring, with Brother Jack Richardson officiating.
Mr. Stewart died Sunday, June 1, 2003, at his home.
He was a graduate of Ash Flat (Ark.) High School and served with the U.S. Army's 75th Infantry Division in the European Theatre during World War II, receiving three Bronze Stars and many other awards. He also participated in the Battle of the Bulge while serving his country.
Burial was in Thayer Cemetery under the direction of Clary Funeral Home of Mammoth Spring.
Ruth Bruns services Monday
Funeral services for Ruth Bruns, 91, West Plains, will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2003, at Nieburg-Vitt Funeral Home in Pacific.
Mrs. Bruns died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at West Vue Nursing Home, West Plains.
Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Pacific, under the direction of Nieburg-Vitt Funeral Home.
Shirley Hite services held
Funeral services for Shirley Jeanette Lee Hite, 63, Mtn. View, were 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at Clear Springs Church, Mtn. View, with the Rev. Gene Bradford officiating under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mtn. View.
Mrs. Hite died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at Mtn. View.
Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary.
Ruby Davis services Saturday
Funeral services for Ruby Newton Davis, 73, Bakersfield, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003, at Viola Baptist Church, with Brother John Hodges officiating under the direction of Barker Funeral Home of Salem, Ark.
Mrs. Davis died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at West Plains.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wake Cemetery Association in care of Louise Lewis, P.O. Box 152, Mtn. Home, AR 72653.
Burial will be in Wake Cemetery, Elizabeth, under the direction of Barker Funeral Home.
Lillie Jones services Saturday
Funeral services for Lillie Jones, 84, O'Fallon, and formerly of Willow Springs, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003, at Willow Chapel in Willow Springs, with Wesley Wallace officiating.
Mrs. Jones died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at St. Joseph West Hospital, Lake St. Louis.
Visitation will be at noon Saturday to service time at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Tyrone Cemetery under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.
William 'Bill' Harper services Saturday
Graveside services for William 'Bill' M. Harper, 77, Indian Mound, Tenn., and formerly of West Plains, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003, at Mackey Cemetery, with the Rev. Marion Cornett officiating under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. Military honors will be provided by the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program and Veterans Honor Guard of West Plains.
Mr. Harper died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at Gateway Medical Center, Clarksville, Tenn.
Mr. Harper was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veteran of Foreign Wars and left at the funeral home.
Family visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
