Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Xander James Burkhart, Infant
May 1, 2008
Xander James Burkhart, age 3 months, son of Mindy Schroeder, Norwood, and Tim Burkhart, Chadwick, Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Graham officiating.
Kenneth Moxley, 96
Apr 10, 2008
Kenneth Moxley age 96, born in John's Mill, Douglas County, Missouri on Oct. 21, 1911, to John and Liza Moxley.
Kenneth is preceded in Cemetery on Friday, April 11, 2008, at 11:30 a.m.
In memory of Kenneth Moxley, remembrances may be made to Living Hope Community Church, for a listening system for the hearing impaired, 2345 E. Clinton, Fresno, Calif. 93703.
Norman E. Rippee, 79
Apr 10, 2008
Norman Eugene Rippee, of Shell Knob, Mo., born on May 29, 1928, in Sweden, Mo., to Willie and Alta Rippee. He is survived by three sisters, Lola Anderson of Porterville, Calif., Darlene Rippee Olah, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Marlene Martensen, of Shell Knob, Mo.; and two brothers, Billy D. Rippee, of Springfield, and Robert R. Rippee, of Williston, Tenn.; and a host of family and friends.
Norman grew up in Douglas County where he attended elementary school. One of his favorite schools was Excelsior School near Sweden. The Rippees moved to Mountain Grove, in 1941 where Norman attended high school.
Norman was a rural mail carrier in Mountain Grove. He worked in California at Leisure World for a number of years before returning to Missouri where he completed nurses training. He was a licensed practical nurse for several years in West Plains and surrounding areas.
Norman was a devoted outdoorsman. He enjoyed the lake area at Shell Knob. He loved country music, gardening, movies, and bluegrass music shows.
Norman enlisted in the Marine Corps in October 1950. He served his country in the Korean War where he was decorated for heroism. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant and later served as a drill instructor for the Marine Corps. He was so proud to be a Marine!
Visitation was at the Fohn Funeral Home in Shell Knob on Sunday, April 6, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a VFW presentation at 5:30 p.m.
Burial was in the Missouri Veterans died 3:05 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2008 in Brooke Haven HealthCare.
She was death.
Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.
Wendell L. Thurman, 77
Jun 5, 2008
On March 9, 2008, Lieutenant Colonel Wendell Lee Thurman died peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family. He was 77 years old.
Wendell was Cemetery on Friday, March 14. He was buried with full military honors and the celebration of his life continued at the family home after the service.
Hazel Fern Davis, 83
Mar 13, 2008
Hazel Fern Davis, 83, born March 24, 1924, in Ava, the daughter of Ernest and Eula (McJimsey) Whetsten. She was preceded in Interment was held later in Rivermonte Mausoleum, Springfield. Visitation was held from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, in the funeral home.
Richard E. ‘Dick’ Rust, 79
Mar 20, 2008
Richard E. Rust, the son of Calvin Rust and Julia O. (Metheny) Rust, was death. In 2006 Richard and Joyce Harper were united in marriage in Paducah, Ky.
Richard was also preceded in Interment will follow in the Ava born Nov. 11, 1924 at Squires, Missouri and departed this life March 28, 2008, at the age of 83 years 4 months and 17 days.
Burney was a life long resident of Squires. He was employed as a construction worker and helped build Highway 5, and was a dairy farmer. He also loved making a garden. Burney was a member of the Murray Church. He loved the Murray Church and his family. His pride and joy was his granddaughter, Rayonna.
On Aug. 26, 1961, Burney and Linna Rae Byerley were united in marriage in Ava, by Charlie Silvey. Burney and Linna Rae were blessed with two children.
Burney was preceded in Interment was in the Murray Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday, 3 to 4 p.m., in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
