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Date: Friday, 19 March 2010, at 11:24 a.m.

Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002

Merle G. (Flood) Loveland
Merle G. (Flood) Loveland, 92, Springfield, went to be with Jesus at 4:24 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003 in Cox South hospital. Merle, a homemaker, was born December 11, 1910 in Texas, her children, Ashley, Brandon and Connor; daughter Beth of Ozark, Mo., her daughter, Paige; sister Maxine Crabtree of Springfield, Mo.; niece Kathy Hopkins of Ozark, Mo., and husband Joe; sister Faye Reddell of Harrison, Ark., her husband Verl, and their daughter, Joann Baker and husband Mike of Atkins, Ark.; special sister-inlaw and very close friend, Doris Bishop, Harrison, Ark.; and Doris' sons, John and Cindy, Little Rock, Ark., Ralph, Yellville, Ark., Alan and Jill, Springfield, Mo., Chad and Shelly Bishop of Harrison, Ark. Roy has touched the lives of many people throughout his life. The family takes great comfort in knowing that he is reunited with his wife of 42 years, Joyce, whom he has deeply missed in her passing. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all health care staff at Cox South Hospital and Ferrell-Duncan Clinic of Springfield, Mo. for their love and care in treating our father's illness over the last five years. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, in Coffman Funeral Home, Harrison, Ark. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Open visitation is this evening in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Ozark Dialysis Patient Fund, 3525 S. National, Suite 108, Springfield, MO 65807.

Clara Bell Hillhouse
Clara Bell Hillhouse, 93, Springfield, Mo., was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus and loved ones on July 12, 2003. She was born April 5, 1910 to LaNora Jane and Finis Bell in Mt. Vernon and grew up there. Clara married the love of her life, Hal Knox Hillhouse, who along with her parents and sister, Gladys, preceded her in death. Together they raised three children, Sam, Jane, and Ruthie, who survive her. Her favorite job was being Munner to her nine grandchildren. They loved just spending time with her, playing games, or benefiting from her patience, endless energy, and her spunky sense of humor. They will forever be grateful that she was their grandmother, encourager, special friend, and confidant. She was loved and will greatly be missed by her children plus their spouses, Sam and Mireille Hillhouse, Jane and Bill Pitt, and Ruthie and Gary Richardson; her grandchildren and their mates, Roger and Lise' Hillhouse, Doug and Lisa Pitt, William and Jennifer Pitt, Julie and Rob Neal, Melinda and John Snelson, Michael and Trina Richardson, Marci and Chadd Caperton, Mark Richardson, and Donovan Richardson; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces, Jayme Ruth, Connie, and Carol; cousin, Naomi; special friends, Missy, the Beelers, and many others. Anyone who shared in her life will remember her sweet smile, gentle spirit, positive attitude, and the twinkle in her eyes. Clara truly endured life's trials with a peace that could only come from knowing Jesus. She instilled in her children a strong faith in God and wanted nothing more than knowing that all her family and friends will be together again in Heaven. A special thanks to many of the people from Primrose Place who cared for Clara with geniune affection for many years. Memorial contributions can be made to James River Assembly Missions Program, 6100 N. 19th St., Ozark, MO 65721.

Lloyd Dean Wolfe
Lloyd Dean Wolfe, 71, Springfield, left this life on Friday, July 11th, 2003. He was born January 4, 1932 in Arcadia, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius J. Wolfe and Gladys Lasley Wolfe, and his brother, Julius Glenn Wolfe. He was united in marriage to Doris Davis, June 3, 1951. Lloyd worked for W.R. Grace as a regional sales manager in the agricultural division. He was a loving husband, father and friend to many. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Doris L. Wolfe; three daughters, Julie Payne and her husband, Jim, Karen Wolfe-Miller and her husband, Jerry, and Janna Moore; five grandsons, Tobin Winslow and his wife, Jennifer, J.D. Moore, Shane and Dustin Miller, and Travis Miller and his wife, Laurie; and two great-grandchildren, Brooke and Alex Miller. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street, with Reverend Tony Newby officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CASA of S.W. Parker Spurlin, 62, Berryville, Arkansas, passed away at 4:17 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2003 in St. John's Regional Hospital, Springfield. He was born April 1, 1941 in Louisville, Parker and Mary Elizabeth Meyer Spurlin. He was a graduate of Southwest Missouri School of Dentistry, Kansas City. He was united in marriage to Sharon Jo Clingan on September 2, 1962. He was a member of Berryville United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Sara Elizabeth Spurlin; a nephew, Robert Stephen Spurlin; and his fatherin-law, J.A. Clingan. Dr. Spurlin is survived by his loving wife, Sharon, of the home; a son, John Frank Spurlin, Berryville, Arkansas; a daughter and her husband, Mary Elizabeth and Charles Philip Springer, Lima, Peru; a brother and his wife, Dr. Robert Meyer and Louise Spurlin, Berryville, Arkansas; a sister and her husband, Marilyn Elizabeth and Dr. John Holland, Rogers, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Taylor Elise and Sarah Parker Springer; nieces and nephews, Carrie Elizabeth Dawes, Matthew John Holland, Mark Robert Holland and Laura Louise Clynch, and Sara and Kyle Clingan; his mother-in-law, Mary E. Clingan, Springfield; brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Kevin and Susan Clingan, Springfield; a very dedicated and caring office staff; and a host of wonderful friends. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Berryville, Arkansas. It was John's wish that memorial contributions be made to the church or charity of your choice or to the Berryville United Methodist Church Stained Glass Window Fund. Local arrangements are under the direction of Gor- man-Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield.

Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002