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DR. ARNOLD LEE MEDEARIS
Dr. Arnold Lee Medearis, 53, born Sept. 10, 1947, the son of Abe and Ruby Lee Medearis, El Dorado Springs, passed away March 20, 2001, at the University of Missouri University-Columbia, and the University School of Medicine.
He was preceded in death by his mother in 1975. Surviving are his daughters, Kattie Lee and Kristi Lea; of the home in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; his estranged wife, Sandra Lollis Medearis, and a third daughter, Kelly Liegh Medearis of Los Angeles; his father, Abe Medearis, El Dorado Springs; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins and many friends.
Memorial services were held Sunday, March 25, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, following his cremation.

CORDA MAE BLAND WITT
Corda Mae Bland Witt, 88, was born on July 21, 1912, to Stella Josephine Grimes and Joseph Israel Bland. She went to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, March 25, 2001, at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs.
Cordie, as she was know to her family and friends, was united in holy matrimony to Elmer Ray Witt on Nov. 30, 1929, at Missouri and John Baker-St. Louis; two daughters, Alice Donahue and husband, Donald-St. Louis and Donna Cole and husband, Ray-Rantoul, IL; stepson-Lawrence "Larry" P. Zimmer, and wife, Kay-El Dorado Springs; a brother, William Smith and wife, Mary-Nevada, passed away April 25, 2001, at Christian Health Care, Indianapolis, IN, in 1938. She was first employed as an abstractor for Vernon County Abstract Company and later for Bowman's Vernon County Title Company, retiring in 1977.
She was a member of First Christian Church where she was a choir member and also served on the board. She served as past District Deputy and past Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star Georgia, Nevada; two daughters, Linda S. Scammell and her husband, Charles, of Nevada; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and two sisters.
Services were Saturday, April 28, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel with Pastor Tom Haynes officiating. Burial was in Balltown Cemetery, Horton.
Memorials are suggested to the National Parkinson Foundation in care of Evergreen Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 894, Missouri, he was employed as a commercial trunk driver for several years until his recent illness forced him into an early retirement. Ira's hobbies and interests included hunting, fishing and carpenter work.
Ira is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Dunnegan; mother, Dorothy (W.W.) Schwesinger, Trout Lake; a son, daughter and step-daughter, brothers, Charles (Linda) Perry, Harrisonville and Roger (Donna) Perry of Clio, MI; sister, Dorothy (Henry) Voth, Lithia Springs, GA; half-brother, Leo Schwesinger, Trout Lake and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services were held Tuesday, May 1, at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry with Pastor Robert Poirier officiating. Interment followed at Colburn Cemetery in Stronge.

WILBUR LYNN PARKS
Wilbur Lynn Parks, 73, the son of John Lee and Nina Mae (Nichols) Parks, was born on Jan. 6, 1928 in St. Clair County. He departed this life on April 25, 2001, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler.
Mr. Parks served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After his time in the military he returned to Kansas City where he worked as a mechanic in small engine repair, and later as a master mechanist. When he left Kansas City he returned to Appleton City area where he farmed and later worked as a drover in the slaughter house in Rockville.
He was united in marriage on Oct. 27, 1961, in Kansas City, KS to Mary Cornwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary. He is survived by one son, Gary Lynn Parks, Amsterdam, MO; one daughter, Jodi Thomlinson, Walker; one brother, Gene Parks, Taberville; three sisters-Vera Schacher-Harrisonville and Merlene Hamilton and Virginia Lee Craig-both of Norbone, MO; seven grandchildren-Brittany Thomlison, Jennifer Hoffman and Jason, Jesse, John, Jeston and Julie Parks; and four great-grandchildren-Katelyn, Jossie, Jessika and Bobby Hoffman.
Mr. Parks was fun loving, and a kind and caring husband and father. He was well liked and respected by all who knew him.
A graveside services was held in Taberville Cemetery on Friday, April 27, with Rev. Gene Gray officiating under the direction of Hills and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

MARY KATHLEEN GREATHOUSE HOUK
Mary Kathleen Greathouse Houk, 80, was born March 7, 1921, near Osceola, the oldest daughter of Harry and Beulah Burrow Greathouse. She passed away April 26, 2001, at the Oak View Living Center in Jefferson City following a long illness.
At the age of 18, Kathleen was married to Orville (Mick) Houk on March 16, 1939. Two children were born to this union: Mickey Dale and Sharon Gail.
Kathleen lived with her family in Kansas City for many years before relocating to the Taberville/El Dorado Springs area in 1970. She loved growing flowers and sewing. Her life was raising her children, and caring for her grandchildren while their mother worked. Her passion was depression glass and collectibles, and she had an antique shop for a time.
Kathleen had a salvation testimony of being saved in the Holiness Church at Cook's Chapel as a young teenager. She was baptized along with her husband and their son and daughter in November of 1955 at Greendale Baptist Church in Kansas City. Her membership has been at First Baptist Church of El Dorado Springs since about 1972.
Kathleen was preceded in deathy by her husband, Orville; their son, Mickey; her father and mother, Hary and Beulah Greathouse; two brothers, Elmer Greathouse and Edgar Ray Carriker, and a sister, Evelyn Houston.
Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Sharon Gail-Jefferson City; four grandchildren: Jerry Dysart-Warrensburg; Cary Dysart-Greenwood; Sandy Crane-Jefferson City; and Susan Thorne-Watertown, NY; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters: Gerry Hughes-Archie, Bernie Butler-Independence and Joyce Gray-Schell city; eight nephews, 11 nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were held Saturday, April 28, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Pastor Carl Butler officiating. Music was by Pastor Carl Butler. Interment was in Yeater Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

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