Lena E. Shipley
Lena Ellen Shipley, 85, Bolivar, died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 18, 1915, in Fair Play, the daughter of Fred Lee and Beulah Butler Coy. She was united in marriage to Orland C. "Hawk" Shipley on Dec. 24, 1936. She was Baptist by faith and was a lifelong resident of Bolivar. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hawk, and two brothers, Fred Jr. and John Coy. She is survived by her brother and his wife, Perry and Mary Lou Coy of Jefferson City; seven nieces, Eden Beth Davis of Bloomington, Ill., Mary Curyear of Poplar Bluff, Evelyn Douglas of Little Rock, Ark., Lana Sue Bough of Stockton, Roxie Pritchett of Independence, Beverly Jane Behne of San Antonio, Texas, and Carolyn Wright; three nephews, Dennis Coy of Jefferson City, David Coy of Rolla and Jackie Coy of Fort Worth, Texas; and two sisters-in-law, Irene Coy of Cabot, Ark., and Johnnie Shipley of Bolivar. Services were Saturday, Oct. 14, in Butler Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating. Music included "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace." Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Jacob S. Sorum
Jacob Skyler Sorum, 12 days, Bolivar, died at 12:37 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, in Cox Medical South, Springfield. He was born Sept. 24, 2000, in Springfield to Michael Jay Sorum and Corrie May Akin. He is survived by his parents; his twin brother, Jayson Sorum; his grandparents, Randy and Anne Akin of Bolivar and Shirley Brown and Mark Glenn of Pleasant Hope; his great-grandparents, George and Phyllis Akin of Bolivar, Paul and Joan Werner of Grants Pass, Ore., and Mamie Hodler of Kingman, Ariz. Services were Monday, Oct. 9, in Butler Chapel with Pastor Dave Poulson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Gilead Cemetery.
Virginia R. Spillman
Virginia Ruth Spillman, 77, Nevada, formerly of Bolivar, died Sunday morning, Oct. 15, 2000, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following an illness of a few weeks. She was born Feb. 21, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Ephraim Herman and Florence Dorothy Teachworth Hampton. She married Clarence Richard Spillman on Sept. 14, 1944, in Olathe, Kan., and he preceded her in death Oct. 21, 1980. She grew up in Nebraska and moved to Missouri in 1937, living in Bolivar until she moved to Vernon County in 1948 and spent the rest of her life there. She was a homemaker and worked in the family dairy. Survivors include three sons, John Richard Spillman of Fresno, Calif., Earl Lewis Spillman of Ocala, Fla., and Aaron Fred Spillman of El Dorado Springs; four daughters, Virginia Louise Smith of Sheldon, Donna Marie Berry of the home, Phyllis Lee Spillman and Judy Ann Fleming, both of Nevada; and two sisters, Violet Lee Hampton of Branson and Mary Jean Reinhardt of Scotts Bluff, Neb. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, one step-grandson, one brother and one sister. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, in Marvin Chapel Cemetery, Vernon County, under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
Eugene Tinsley
Alvin Eugene "Gene" Tinsley, 84, Humansville, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility. The son of Asa Roy and Nancy Edna Pitts Tinsley, he was born near Elkton March 8, 1916. On Sept. 16, 1939, he married Mary Ruth Lacy, who preceded him in death in 1985. A lifelong cattleman and farmer, he worked at the Flemington Farmers' Exchange as a mill operator and served as manager of the Dunnegan Farmers' Exchange. He was a member of Rondo Baptist Church. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was highly respected by his friends and neighbors and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Tinsley, and two brothers-in-law, Roy Bishop and Russell Duncan. Survivors include his children, Sue Tinsley Jenkins and her husband, Larry, of Humansville, John Tinsley and his fiancee, Karen Pierce, of Flemington, and Alvin Tinsley and his wife, Ida, of Warrensburg; two sisters, Lucille Bishop and Mary Odith Duncan, both of Humansville; a sister-in-law, Irene Tinsley of Humansville; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edwin and Gwen Lacy of Weaubleau; five grandchildren, Rachel Tinsley, Janet Tinsley Kiwanda, Shaun Tinsley, Heather and Sarah Jenkins; three great-grandchildren, Julian, Nathan and Andre; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday, Oct. 28, in Murray Chapel, Humansville, with Bro. Cleo Cunningham and the Rev. Charley Johnson officiating. Music was by Jean Nelson and Vonna Bauer accompanied by Marcia Miller. Pallbearers were George Burleson, Bob Chaney, Jimmy Chaney, Dale Chaney, Duane King and Butch Myers. Interment was in Humansville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Everett M. Turpin
Everett M. Turpin, 80, Humansville, died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000, in Cox Medical Center North, Springfield. He was born Aug. 11, 1920, to Elmer and Ora Turpin in Ozwakie, Kan. He was a longtime resident of the Kansas City area before retiring as a welder of farm equipment and moving to the Humansville area. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of Maranatha Baptist Church and Ozark Gospel Singers. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Phena Breshears Turpin of the home; a son, Larry Turpin of Leavenworth, Kan.; two daughters, Lavonne Morris of Lee's Summit and Deborah Turpin of Biloxi, Miss.; one sister, Mary Weschman of Barnes, Kan.; two granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, Oct. 23, in Pitts Chapel with burial following in the Avery Spring Branch Cemetery north of Wheatland.
Darrell W. and Marilyn A. White
Darrell W. White, 56, and Marilyn A. White, 55, Malden, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, as the result of an automobile accident at the junction of Mo. 83 and northbound Mo. 13. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Landess Funeral Home, Malden. Local arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Chapel.
Ina P. Williamson
Ina Pearl Williamson, 76, Bolivar, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, in her home. She was born Aug. 23, 1924, in Adonis to Wyatt and Katie Williamson. She was saved Sept. 9, 1936, and united with Oak Grove Baptist Church and was baptized by Bro. Lee Penny. After moving to Bolivar in 1950, she united with Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her brother and his wife, James and Wylla Williamson of Bolivar, and several cousins and friends. Services were Saturday, Oct. 21, in Pitts Chapel with Bro. Junior Ingram officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Dorothy H. Barnett
Dorothy Helen Barnett, 70, Flemington, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. The daughter of Charles and Edith Parks Busick, she was born at Kansas City on April 17, 1930. A retired desk clerk for Travel Lodge, she was a former resident of Butler, having lived at Flemington the past 2 years. Survivors include her husband, William D. Barnett, of the home, and two children, Gary Michael Hash of Grandview and Claudia Marie Loomis of Riverside, Calif. No services are planned. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Bolivar.
Charles E. Benson
Charles E. Benson, 64, Pleasant Hope, died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at his home. He was born July 11, 1936, in Jasper, Ohio, to James Samuel and Darlene Della Crabtree Benson. He was a retired mechanic and a U.S. Air Force and Navy veteran, serving in Vietnam and the Cuban blockade. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Rosemary; four children, Charles E. Benson Jr. of Nashville, Tenn., Karen L. Gilligan of Bolivar, Cathy S. Trushcheff of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Steven Benson of Kansas City, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Andrea, Alicia, Angela, Jason Jesse, Scott and Amy; and seven brothers and sisters, Alice M. Miller, Roy S. Benson, Mary L. Williams, Robert L. Benson, and Madeline C. Smith, all of Lucasville, Ohio, Eugene Benson of Latham, Ohio, and Eddie D. Benson of Piketon, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Greenlawn North Funeral Home, Springfield, with burial following in the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Memorial Hospice.
David D. Box
David D. Box, 76, Roeland Park, Kan., died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in St. Luke's Hospital. He was born March 25, 1924, in Aldrich. He worked for Skelly Oil Company for 25 years and was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, where he was the recipient of four Bronze Stars. He married Veraetta Marshall on June 10, 1945, in Kansas City. Survivors include his wife, Veraetta Box, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Debbie Box of Prairie Village, Kan.; four grandchildren, Andrew and Haley Box, both of Prairie Village, Kan., Tara Morales of Kansas City and David Rowland, USAF, Korea; and two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Serena Morales, both of Kansas City. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joetta Rowland. Services will be at 10 a.m. today (Friday) at Olivet Baptist Church, Westwood, Kan., under the direction of Charter Funerals, Merriam, Kan. Graveside services and burial will be at 3 p.m. in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich, under the direction of Wilson-Brim-Daniel Funeral Home, Walnut Grove.
Shirley Breshears (1 of 2)
Shirley Breshears, 74, Goodson, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, in her home.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Pitts Chapel.
Shirley F. Breshears (2 of 2)
Shirley Frances Breshears was born Dec. 17, 1925, in Kansas City to Oliver and Anna Gunderson. She died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, in her home after a short illness. She was the ninth of 10 children. She was baptized at the age of eight and was a member of the RLDS Church. She was active in her church until her recent illness. She was united in marriage to Earl Dale Breshears on Sept. 29, 1950, and had just celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Three children were born to this marriage, Donna Patterson, Dale Breshears and Luann Smith. She and her husband Earl and family milked and farmed for several years in the Goodson area. They also owned and operated Breshears Moving and Storage Company until their retirement. Shirley loved to sing and play the guitar. She also wrote several poems and songs. She was an artist and had painted several paintings over the years. She loved to read and study the scriptures. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Anna Gunderson; six sisters, Dovie Woodrome, Florence Miller, Ina (Sis) Melton, Jesse Slater, Alma Kostecka and Maxine Smith; one brother, Alfred Gunderson; a son-in-law, Eddie Smith; and an infant grandson, Joshua Smith. Survivors include her husband, Earl, of the home; her children, Donna and Doug Patterson and their children, Diana and David, Dale and Cathy Breshears and their children, Brent and Chris Breshears, and Luann Smith and her children, Branden and Karena Smith; step-grandchildren Sonya, Bridget, A.J. and Johnny Rogers; and a host of other family and friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Pitts Chapel. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
