Tobe W. Painter Jr.
Tobe William Painter Jr., 46, Morrisville, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, after a four-year courageous battle with cancer. Tobe was born Dec. 12, 1952, the son of Tobe W. Sr. and Leota Painter. As a young man, Tobe accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. He was employed with Stainless Fabrication Inc., where he had many devoted friends. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Cynthia Ann; and nephews Chad Painter and Jimmy Branstetter. Surviving are his son, Bradley William Painter; a granddaughter, Dayna Painter; his mother and stepfather, Max and Leota Estes; four brothers and their wives, Mike and Ellen Painter, Rex and Leora Painter, James and Sue Painter, Billy and Laura Painter; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Beatrice and Lynn Blades and Jeanie Painter; 17 nieces and nephews; 13 great-nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Services were Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Tim Warren and Ed Long officiating. Burial was in Morrisville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Hospice, Springfield. (37c)
Winona F. McCord
Winona Fern McCord, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, in Balanced Care East, Springfield. The daughter of Charlie Clarence and Lillie Ann Spurgeon, she was born Jan. 6, 1920, in Centerville, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Peggy White. She is survived by her husband, Hal H. McCord of Springfield; one son, Craig Tatro of Pine Mountain, Calif.; her sister, Twila Phillips of Pleasant Hill; a brother, Bennie Spurgeon of Pittsburg; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several stepchildren and their families. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Marilyn McCord as the service leader. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice Care, 2055 S. Fremont, Springfield, MO 65807.
David W. McQuitty and Velda E. McQuitty
David W. and Velda E. McQuitty, San Diego, Calif., died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, in Bolivar as the result of an automobile accident. David McQuitty was 83 years old, born June 12, 1916, in Blairstown to William and Lucy Hazzard McQuitty. He was a career military man, serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict as a chief research chemist. Velda McQuitty was 78 years old, born Dec. 20, 1920, in Goodland, Kan., to Earl and Florence Flynn Walker. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons and their families, Michael McQuitty of El Cajon, Calif., and John McQuitty of San Angelo, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in El Camino Mortuary, San Diego, Calif., with burial to follow in El Camino Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Cathryn C. Paulsen
Cathryn C. Paulsen, 97, Bolivar, died at 2:03 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, in Parkview Health Care Facility. She was born in April 1902 to Thomas and Margaret Morrissee Doyle. She was united in marriage to Earl Paulsen and had been a homemaker. Survivors include nieces Lois Bottum and Irene Bottum and nephews Thomas Bottum and Richard Bottum. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and three sisters, Marge Morrison, Della Engle and Helen Bottum. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick Wissman as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home with prayer service starting at 8 p.m.
Eva C. Peterson
Eva Clara Peterson, 84, Bolivar, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, in the Parkview Health Care Facility. She was born near Bolivar on Aug. 26, 1915, to Albert Laban and Nellie Gallivan Hutcheson. She was married to William Victor Peterson on May 19, 1942, in Portland, Ore. He preceded her in death Jan. 10, 1990. Besides her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Lois Hutcheson Hoppers, and two brothers-in-law, Richard C. Hoppers and Dr. James N. Burkeholder. During World War II, she did office work in Portland and Pendleton, Ore., and Fargo, N.D. She was head of the Civilian Training Sections and gave Civil Service exams in Hampton Roads Port Embarkation in Newport News, Va. She was a retired teacher of 32 years, 24 of which were spent teaching business education at Bolivar High School. She also taught four years in Eidson and Liberty rural schools in Polk County and taught business education for four years at Marshfield High School. After retiring from Bolivar High School, she supervised student teachers for Southwest Baptist University in area schools for several years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bolivar; a charter life member of Citizens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, where she served on the board for several years; and a member of Kappa Kappa Iota, the Retired Teachers Association and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a graduate of Bolivar High School, SBU and Southwest Missouri State University, and she received her master's degree from Drury College. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Lenden Morehouse of Bolivar; two granddaughters and their husbands, Laurie and Jeff Ball of Bolivar and Renee and Sam Jones of Raytown; one great-grandson, Brandon Ball; one brother and his wife, Eugene and Billie Hutcheson of Bolivar; and a sister, Anne Burkeholder of Lubbock, Texas. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Musical soloist will be Brad Wommack with Rose Roseton as accompanist. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Gene Rice, Jeff Ball, Sam Jones, Jim Hutcheson, Richard Hoppers and Jim Burkeholder. Friends may call at their convenience at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bolivar High School for a scholarship fro graduating students in honor of Eva and Victor Peterson.
Max S. Phillips
Max S. Phillips, 79, Bolivar, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 11, 1919, in Bolivar to Thomas Henry and Zella Grace Sherman Phillips. He graduated from Bolivar High School in 1937. He joined the Air Force in August 1940 and served in England during World War II. It was during his stay in England that he sought the Lord and was saved. During his last few years, when asked his religious affiliation, he would say "Missionary Baptist." He was united in marriage to Lillie Irene Ables on Aug. 10, 1943, and to this union two daughters were born, Sharon Sue and Dorothy Ann. Sharon was born while he was in England, and he didn't see her until she was 15 months old. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Thomas Edwin Phillips; and a son-in-law, Jim Garretson. He is survived by his wife, Lillie--his favorite flower; two daughters and a son-in-law, Dorothy and Claude Farmer and Sharon Garretson, all of Bolivar; six grandchildren, Jim Garretson and his wife, Tammy, Stephanie Lawson and her husband, Erik, Suzanne Taylor and her husband, Brad, Stacy Roberts and her husband, Shane, John Garretson and Joe Garretson; and seven great-grandchildren, Rob Garretson and his wife, Stephanie, Tanya Garretson, Ashley and Nicole Lawson, Jacob and Bryson Taylor and Mariah Roberts. Also surviving are two sisters, Freda Payne of Springfield and Lois McAdo of Columbus, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Mary Phillips Masburn of Grandview; special caregiver Reitha Shover; and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and relatives. Max loved to tell stories of his years in the military and looked forward to attending the reunion until his health kept him from going. He also had a great love for Studebaker vehicles and for several years owned five. During his last few weeks he continually mentioned how proud he was of his family, especially his great-grandchildren. He would tell nurses about his great-grandson who was a Missionary Baptist preacher in Florida and how he enjoyed all the other great-grandchildren. He leaves a void which only God can fill, but at least he is now peaceful and pain-free with his Savior. Services were Friday, Oct. 8, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Rob Garretson and the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Music was provided by Paul and Helen Roberts and Alan Roberts. Pallbearers were Roy Maberry, Jack Glendenning, Larry Ferguson, Joe Lemmon, Bill Mincks and John Hancock. Honorary pallbearers were Prentice Hancock, P.R. Hancock, Bo Russell and Lyle Garretson. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. (37c)
Alva A. Redd
Alva Asberry Redd, 83, Half Way, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at his home. The son of Carl Beecher and Bess Ankrom Redd, he was born Jan. 2, 1916, in Van. He was saved in the New Bethel Church at the age of 14 and later joined the Walnut Ridge Missionary Baptist Church shortly after his wife, Wanda. On Nov. 27, 1935, he was united in marriage to Wanda Schleifer, and to this union one child was born. Alva was a farmer and a plasterer and loved to fox hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Redd of Half Way; his son, Al Kent Redd, and his wife, Peggy, of Half Way; his grandson, Darren Redd, and his wife, Shelly; his granddaughter, Carol Bullard, and her husband, Chad; three great-grandsons, Dakota Smith, Stephen Redd and Jonas Redd; one sister-in-law, Marie Redd; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson and Elder Chester Viles officiating. Music was provided by the Van and Schofield church choirs. Pianist was Beverly Boren, Casketbearers were Ray Dean Hinkle, Phil Schleifer, Mike Schleifer, Dale Scorggins, Jim Keeling and Sid Stewart. Honorary casketbearers were H.E. "Buck" Seiner, Keith "Bub" Fisher, Clark Woodmansee, Phil Goldsberry, Virgil Thompson, George Watson, Clyde Watson, Elvin Kibby, Ed Sibley, Jim Scott and Ken Legan. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery south of Half Way. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Memorial Hospital Hospice.
F. Crystina Reynolds
F. Crystina Reynolds, 89, Springfield, Ill., formerly of Pittsburg, Mo. and Pleasant Plains, Ill., died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at Heritage Manor, Springfield, Ill. She was born Feb. 4, 1910, at Ashland, Ill., the daughter of Samuel P. and Mary Ann Word McCawley. She married Dale Reynolds on April 9, 1941, at St. Louis, and he preceded her in death on June 5, 1985. She was a member of the Chatham United Methodist Church and the National Cosmetology Association. Surviving are one daughter, Judy K. Victor of Springfield, Ill.; one son, Robert D. Reynolds of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Frances Weaver, in 1974 and one brother-in-law, Norman Reynolds. A memorial service was held at Fairview United Methodist Church on Monday, Oct. 18. She was buried at Sentinal Cemetery beside her husband, Dale.
Arlie C. Reynolds
Arlie Claude Reynolds, 86, Santa Paula, Calif., died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. He was born Sept. 18, 1913, in Sentinel and moved to California 55 years ago. He worked for 25 years for Arco Oil and Gas as a gang pusher. He was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Santa Paula, Calif., where he served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Iantha Reynolds, of Santa Paula, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Lloyd Searl of Ventura, Calif.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lary and Karen Reynolds and Harlen and Sylvia Reynolds, all of Santa Paula, Calif.; seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Iva Litchey of Cleveland, Ohio; and a brother, Marvin Reynolds of Urbana. Services were Monday, Oct. 18, at Skillin Carroll Mortuary, Santa Paula, Calif., with the Rev. Barry Barnes officiating. Burial followed in Santa Paula Cemetery.
Lucille M. Ricker
Lucille M. Ricker, 74, formerly of Dadeville, died Oct. 10, 1999, at Woodbine Healthcare Centre in Gladstone after a lengthy bout with diabetes. She was born Jan. 10, 1925, at Roscoe to Fred and Ina Langdon. She was married July 13, 1940, to Arthur G. Ricker, who survives at Gladstone. Also surviving are two sons, Jerald and Russell, and two daughters, Barbara and Nancy; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and her brother, Everett Langdon of Alton, Ill. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at D.W. Newcomers and Sons Funeral Home (White Chapel), Gladstone, with burial following at the Newcomers Cemetery. Visitation will be at 12 noon before the services.
