Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Michael David Perry
Michael David Perry of Cuba, Mo. was born on July 21, 1956 at St. Louis, Mo. to the union of Harvey James Perry, II and Gloria June Perry nee Crabtree and passed away on November 20, 2000 at the Connecticut.
Mrs. Yeager was born in Portsmouth, Missouri.
Survivors include one daughter, Jane C. Bulkley and one granddaughter, Pamela Bulkley, both of Westport, CT. Two sisters, Nancy Ransome of Morrestown, NJ, and Joan Wilson of So. Strafford, VT. Two cousins, Mary Elders Pounds and family of Cuba, MO and Robert Brickner of Florida.
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Hazel and John Kozlowski of Arizona, Sarah Kuntz of Viburnum, Mo., Anthony Jackson of St. Charles, Mo.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to her parents and Al, Rose was preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Turnbough; two sons, Elvin James Turnbough, Jr., and Richard Edmond Turnbough; one sister Ruth Boly; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carl Boly, Mac McIntyre, Robert Kuntz, Brenda Jackson, Glenwood Turnbough and William "Bill" Turnbough.
Rose Mary Turnbough lay in state after 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 24, 2000, at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Glenn and Shirley Gowen officiating.
Committal prayers and interment were in Czar Cemetery, Viburnum, Mo. Honoring their grandmother as pallbearers were Jesse Kerby, Al Melchior, Nik Melchior.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
William Edward "Bill" Blue
William Edward Blue was born Friday, May 24, 1929, in St. Louis, Mo., a son of Beulah (Westerman) Blue and the late William Henry Blue. He was an only child.
Bill enlisted in the United States Naval Reserves, January 28, 1947. September 15, 1950, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged May 23, 1954.
On December 21, 1979, at El Dorado, Kansas, Bill was united in marriage to Doris Lorraine Keeven. They have enjoyed twenty-one years together.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one step-son, Michael David Keeven.
Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Doris Blue of the home in Steelville, Mo.; his mother, Beulah Blue of Manchester, Mo.; four sons, Richard Blue and wife Dana of Stanton, Mo., Robert Blue of St. James, Mo., Bill Blue, Jr. and wife Brenda of Missouri to Earl T. Williams and Irene Vincent Williams and passed away suddenly on May 23, 2001 at Missouri at the age of 68 years.
Jim grew up in St. Louis, Missouri.
On May 21, 1955 James E. Williams was united in marriage to Shirley E. Ennis at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Leasburg, Missouri, Cathy Harmon of Sullivan, Missouri, Kim Gorzik and husband Ryan of Leasburg, Missouri; one sister-in-law Nelda McArthur of Potosi, Missouri; 19 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, others relatives and many friends, all who will sadly miss and fondly remember James E. Williams.
Visitation was held at Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba from 5-9 on Thursday, May 24, 2001.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2001 at Hutson Funeral Chapel in Cuba with Rev. Walter "Bud" Sanders and Rev. Terry King officiating.
Burial was in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery at Leasburg, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Mike Bates officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery.
John W. Coleman
John W. Coleman was born Wednesday, February 16, 1916 at Davisville, Mo., a son of the late Otis F. Coleman and Delila Catherine (Setzer) Coleman. He died suddenly Saturday, October 20, 2001, in Summerville, Mo. at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 4 days.
On June 19, 1943, John was united in marriage to Maudie Fay Swyers, daughter of Nellie May and Marion F. Swyers. Three sons and three daughters were born to this union. They have enjoyed over fifty-eight years together.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by one son, John Rodney Coleman, one daughter, Frances Nell Coleman, and one sister Argie Catherine Coleman.
Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Maudie Coleman of the home in Davisville, Mo.; two sons and two daughters, Lila and husband Red Meridth of Afton, Mo., Margie and husband Jim Bobbitt of Salem, Mo., Tom Coleman and wife Pam of Viburnum, Mo., Otis Coleman and wife Sherri of Dillard, Mo.; a grandson that was raised as a son, John B. Halbert and wife Teresa of Davisville, Mo.
One brother, Paul Coleman and wife Nola Jean of Beauford, Mo.; three sisters, Helen Earls of Ironton, Mo., Margie Randall of Edwardsville, Oregon; sister-in-law, Ida Jane Jones of St. James, Mo.
Eleven additional grandchildren, Rick Halbert, Lila Halbert, Frannie Evans, Bud Adams, Wes Bobbitt, Jessica Coleman, Julie Coleman, Tommy John Coleman, Tera Coleman, Donna Coleman, and Mariah Coleman.
Thirteen great-grandchildren, John, Jake, and Katie Halbert, Frannie, Alli, and Jeremiah Halbert, Megan Weaver, Andrew and Savannah Evans, Zach, Toni, Brandon and Hannah Adams; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
John's entire life was spent on the family farm. He had strong ties to his land, family, neighbors, business associates and friends. He took great pride in raising quality cattle and he always enjoyed a good coon hunt. He will be missed.
John W. Coleman lay in state 5-9 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Daniel Evans officiating. Musical selection was provided by vocalist Richmond Key and Frannie Evans. A beautiful poem was written and given as a tribute to his grandfather by Bud Adams.
Committal prayers and interment were in First Baptist Church Cemetery, Cherryville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Bud Adams, Wes Bobbitt, Rick Halbert, Health Newby, Neil Swyers and Rocky Swyers. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy John Coleman, Jake P. Halbert, John D. Halbert, Roger Schafer and Tom Swyers.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Wanda M. Engle
Wanda M. Engle nee Rice of Cuba, Mo. was born on August 9, 1915 at Searcy, Arkansas to the union of Claude Rice and Anna (Zieman) Rice and passed away on October 20, 2001 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 11 days.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents.
On October 28, 1941 she was united in marriage to Loyd Engle at Cuba, Mo. They have been happily married for 59 years.
She was a member of the Cuba United Methodist Church, a Charter member of the Crawford County Historical Society, was a very active member of the United Methodist Women and past choir member.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her devoted husband Loyd Engle; three brothers Jim Rice and wife Gladys, Harlan Rice and wife Bobbie and Milton "Red" Rice and wife Mary; one sister Clora E. Winscher; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Wanda was a devoted wife, loving sister, aunt, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Wanda Engle nee Rice was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
Roy Taft Gilliam
Roy Taft Gilliam was born Tuesday, January 10, 1911 at Shoal Creek in Crawford County, Mo., a son of the late James Luther (Newt) Gilliam and Sarah Jane (Gibson) Gilliam.
He entered eternal rest Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at the home of his daughter, Beverly, in St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 13 days.
On August 22, 1929, on Big Shoal Creek, Steelville, Mo., Taft was united in marriage to Allie Chandler, daughter of Israel Sheldon Chandler and Lula Anna (Evans) Chandler. To this union of seventy-one years, two sons and two daughters were born.
In addition to his parents, and step-mother, Lola (Brakefield) Gilliam, he was preceded in death by his wife, one sister Gearl and husband Jack Hopkins; one grandson, Bobby Gilliam; one son-in-law, William Merritt; four brothers-in-law, Lark, Charlie, Halic, and Levi Chandler and one sister-in-law, Ida Martin Scott.
Among those who remain to mourn his passing are four children, Leroy Eugene Gilliam and wife Mary of Shoal Creek, Mo.; Mary Ann Merritt of St. Louis, Mo.; Winford Ralph Gilliam and wife Peggy of Troy, Mo.; Beverly Christine and husband Lloyd Moore of St. Louis, Mo.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Four brothers, George Gilliam and wife Lois, Donald Gilliam, and Elvie Gilliam, all of St. Louis, Mo., and Jerry Gilliam and wife Sandy of Cahokia, Nevada before he retired to pursue his love for life in 1995.
He was loved and is mourned by his beloved wife Florence Parrett of the home in Cherryville, Mo.; their children, Kenneth Parrett and wife Judy of Jackson, Mo., Pauline Crews of Rolla, Mo., Kevin Parrett and wife Sheila of Maine, Michael Jose and wife Tiffany, Bryan Gregory and wife Kendra, and Elizabeth Brown, all of Denver, Colorado, Mark Anthony and wife Stephanie of Oregon, Virginia and husband Mark Peterson of Nevada.
Brother and brother-in-law of Paul and Freda Parrett of Nashville, Oklahoma; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and countless friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and James (infant) Parrett.
Jeffery Glenn Parrett lay in state 3-8 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, October 29, 2001 at the First Baptist Church, Cherryville, Mo. with Rev. Harry White officiating.
Committal prayers and interment were in First Baptist Cemetery, Cherryville, Mo. Full military honors and pallbearers were provided by Air Force personnel from Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, Mo.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
