Charlene Clark
Martha Charlene Clark, 77, Joplin, formerly of Bolivar, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in Joplin following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 10, 1923, in Cliquot to William Henry and Mary Elizabeth Jump Birdsong. She was a graduate of Bolivar High School and had retired from Teters Floral Products after 36 years of service. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Duane Clark, and her special friend, Faye Robinson, both of Joplin; three grandchildren, Keri Simon and her husband, Doug, of Columbia, Jennifer Spangler and her husband, Jeff, and Mary Nell Koon, all of Bolivar; three great-grandchildren, Amanda Dawn Ayres and John Kenneth Spangler, both of Bolivar, and Claire Elizabeth Simon of Columbia; as well as other friends and family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Kenneth Clark, in 1985. Graveside services were Saturday, April 1, in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Nancy E. Collins
Nancy Elizabeth Collins, 69, Bolivar, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a long illness. She was born Aug. 9, 1930, near Fair Play to Gilbert E. and Lillie M. Trimble. She was united in marriage to Richard L. Collins on Sept. 12, 1948, and to this union one son, Rick, was born. She is survived by her husband, Richard, of the home; her son, Rick; a sister, Yuma Jenkins; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a niece. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a sister, Irene Potts. Graveside services were Saturday, March 18, in Barren Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Leon Smith officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Phillip L. Dill
Phillip Leroy Dill, 63, Fair Grove, died Sunday, March 19, 2000, at his home. The son of James Monroe and Grace Mitchell Dill, he was born at Canadian, Texas, on March 24, 1936. A former resident of Humansville, he had lived at Fair Grove the past year and a half. He retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of sergeant first class, having served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Terrie; five children, Genenine Hadley of Payson, Utah, Pam Dill of Sacramento, Calif., Brad Clement of Greeley, Colo., Scott Dill of Macks Creek and Rebecca Dill of Denver, Colo.; and four grandchildren. No services are planned. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.
Meda R. Dryer
Meda R. Dryer, 92, Bolivar, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in Parkview Health Care Facility following a short illness. She was born Dec. 12, 1907, in Elkton to Jonathan William (J.W.) and Marinda Vienna McCracken Hellums. She was united in marriage to R.C. Dryer on July 18, 1925, and to this union one son, Jack, was born. She had been a switchboard operator in Marshall for a number of years and had her church membership with First Christian Church in Humansville. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Doris Dryer of Pittsburg; three grandchildren and their spouses, Jim and Linda Dryer of Marshall, Larry and Denise Dryer of Shell Knob and Patty and David Reynolds of Bolivar; seven great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren, Kevin Dryer and Jeff Dryer of Marshall, Scott Reynolds, Michelle Reynolds and Erin Reynolds of Bolivar, Jennifer Dryer and Austin Dryer of Gainesville and Ryan, Courtney and Ransom of Shell Knob; and one great-great-grandson, Blane Dryer of Marshall. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Frank Hellums, Lawrence Hellums and Romy Hellums; and three sisters, Genevieve Hellums, Louella Durnell and Beatrice Spillman. Services were Saturday, March 18, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. O.D. Moore officiating. Music was provided by Judy Gross. Pallbearers were Kevin Dryer, Jeff Dryer, Scott Reynolds, David Reynolds, Bruce Durnell and Gordon Durnell. Burial followed in Pomme de Terre Southern Baptist Cemetery in Pittsburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pomme de Terre Southern Baptist Cemetery.
Traian Enea
Traian Enea, 19, Bolivar, died Friday, March 24, 2000, as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident in Polk County. He was born Jan. 4, 1981, in Romania to Gelu and Magdalena Pop Enea. He was a student attending college in Chicago, Ill. He is survived by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, in Pitts Chapel with John Ward officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home with a eulogy given by Tim Fox.
Billie Anne Fauvelle
Billie Anne Fauvelle, 72, Half Way, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2000, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born April 18, 1927, in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of Will Columbus and Annie M. McElwreath Marney. She lived on a farm just outside Arlington, Texas, for the first eight years of her life. Her family then moved to Corsicana, Texas, where she graduated from Corsicana High School in 1943. Shortly after high school graduation, she met her future husband, who was learning to fly at Corsicana Air Base. She was married to Robert W. Fauvelle on Sept. 2, 1944, in Liberal, Kan., and to this union four children were born; Robert Jr., David, Jayne and William. In March 1946, her husband was discharged from the Air Force and they settled in Corsicana, Texas. After his retirement in 1984, they moved to Missouri City, Texas, and in 1996 they moved to Half Way. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bolivar. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Fauvelle of Half Way; three sons, Robert W. Fauvelle Jr. of Half Way, David Fauvelle of Rosenberg, Texas, and Bill M. Fauvelle of Spring, Texas; a daughter, Jayne Contorno of Missouri City, Texas; a sister, Mary Baltzelle of St. Augustine, Fla.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral mass was Tuesday, March 21, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Pat Wissman officiating. Music was provided by Carol Francka. Casketbearers were Robert W. Fauvelle Jr., Bill Fauvelle, David Fauvelle, Richard Contorno, Bill Colburn and Matthew Bel. Burial was in Crestview Memorial Gardens. A prayer vigil was held Monday evening with visitation following. Arrangements were under the direction of Butler Funeral Home.
Genevieve Z. Firestone
Genevieve Z. Firestone, 93, Bolivar, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in Big Spring Care Center, Humansville. The daughter of Newton Erwin and Margaret Cowan Holman, she was born Nov. 25, 1906, in Polk County near Walnut Grove. A graduate of Dadeville High School and Southwest Missouri State College, she taught school in Polk and Dade counties for nine years. She also lived in Burbank, Calif., for 40 years and in Wichita, Kan., for nine years. She was a chemist for Imperial Chemical Company for 17 years. She married James William Hair April 2, 1928. He preceded her in death April 2, 1978. She married Ferrel Firestone July 26, 1984. He preceded her in death in 1993. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Carliss Holman, Lyndle Holman, Dolan Holman, Leslie Holman and Hardin Holman, and six sisters, Velma Howser, Alba Miles, Jewel Campbell, Vadda Redman, Anna Lee Wilson and Otta Lee Murphy. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Pennsboro Cemetery near Greenfield.
Arthur E. Ford
Arthur Eral Ford, 84, Bolivar, died at 5:36 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. The son of Hollie E. and Isma Emberton Ford, he was born in Sullivan County June 10, 1915. He was a former resident of Warrensburg. A graduate of Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 29 years. He was a member of the Nevada Christian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Mulready of Colorado Springs, Colo., Judy Rapasodia of Baltimore, Md., and Cynthia Fletcher of Bolivar; a sister, Elva Blackwell of Bolivar; a brother, Walter A. Ford of Vero Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, in Murray Chapel, Bolivar, with the Rev. Scott Carlton officiating. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by Amvets Post No. 114. Interment will be in Flemington Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience.
Edwin L. Grant
Edwin L. Grant, 83, Morrisville, departed this life on Friday, March 3, 2000. He was a lifelong resident of Morrisville and Polk County. He was a farmer and carpenter, and he took great pride in building for others. He and Imogene were married Nov. 16, 1935, and they shared 64 years on the farm. He was a member of Morrisville Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Imogene; two sons and their wives, Emil and Irene Grant and Larry and Diana Grant, all of Morrisville; four grandsons, Jeff, Kent and his wife, Teri, Todd and his wife, Penny, and Scott and his wife, Tammy; three granddaughters, Kelly Grant, Julie Brown and her husband, David, and Emily Grant; six great-grandchildren, Hillary, Madison, Brock, Kari, Derek and Colby; a sister-in-law, Winnie Grant; two brothers-in-law, Hershel Anderson and John McCurdy and his wife, Alberta; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends that were a blessing. Services were Sunday, March 5, in Pitts Chapel with Pastor Sylvia Ireland officiating. Burial followed in Slagle Cemetery. Pallbearers were sons and grandsons Emil Grant, Larry Grant, Jeff Grant, Kent Grant, Todd Grant and Scott Grant. Memorial contributions may be made to the Morrisville United Methodist Church.
Margaret P. Guinn
Margaret P. Guinn, 76, Kansas City, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, in New Mark Care Center, Kansas City, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 1, 1923, in Springfield to W.A. and Hattie Price Fallin. She was a science educator in the Springfield public schools at Study Junior High, Parkview High School and Glendale High School for more than 17 years. She retired from teaching in 1981 after an additional eight years of service in the North Kansas City school system. She is survived by her husband, George Guinn of Kansas City, formerly of Bolivar; one stepson and his wife, Jim and Karen Guinn of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, Matthew and Gregory Guinn of Houston, Texas, and Sarah Guinn of College Station, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and an infant sister. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 23, in Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews Mike Osborn, D. Rocky Osborn, P. Rocky Osborn, Derik Osborn, Casey Osborn and Cody Osborn. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be today (Wednesday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
