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4B Saturday, December 31, 2005 NEWS LEADER FUNERAL NOTICES: CARNATION BASKET ONLY $30 PRIDE SPRINGFIELD DELIVERY TO R31052 FUNERAL HOMIES MON-SAT 886-0776 1312 S. GLENSTONE BS FLORAL For details of services, see obituaries or call the listed funeral home. For addresses and phone numbers of local funeral service providers, visit and click on announcements. SPRINGFIELD Mrs. (Cary Kathryn) Elizabeth Brigance, 91, see obituary.

Mr. David Andrew Brown, 71, Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Mrs. Jean Ann Burney, 76, see obituary. Mrs.

Irene E. Graves, 74, see obituary. Mrs. Opal Irene Hanners, 80, Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Mrs.

Sarah Pearl McGilvry, 89, see obituary. Mr. Lee Miller, 80, Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Mrs. Beatrice Pike, 95, Greenlawn Funeral Home North.

Mrs. Ruth Throne, 87, see obituary. Mr. James D. "Jim" Trewatha, 64, see obituary.

Mr. David L. Walker, 75, Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Mr. James Edward West, 73, Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

AVA Miss Mandy M. Hampton, 17, Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. BRANSON WEST Mr. Donald Dean Jacobson, 75, Stumpff Funeral Home South, Kimberling City. FREEBURG Mrs.

Mary Margaret Wiegers, 62, BirminghamMartin Funeral Home, Vienna. GOLDEN CITY Mr. Max E. Whittle, 84, see obituary. JENKINS Mr.

Paul Henry Duncan 81, Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett. KIMBERLING CITY Mr. Glenn E. Merritt, 76, Stumpff Funeral Home South. Mr.

Franklin Steinshouer, 87, Whelchel Funeral Home, Branson. LAMAR Mr. Henry Dykes, 76, Daniel Funeral Home. LAMPE Mrs. Lamoine Carney, 94, Stumpff Funeral Home South, Kimberling City.

LEBANON Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Wasmer, 91, Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon. MARIONVILLE Mrs. Hazel Evelyn Spiva, 92, see obituary. MARSHFIELD Mr.

Dale Evans Wine, 85, Day Funeral Home. MILLER Mrs. Edna Lucille Cobb, 82, Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home. MINDENMINES Mr. Lee Roy Casteel, 75, Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar.

MOBERLY Mrs. Christine Eisenhauer, 84, Million-Taylor Funeral Home. MONETT Mr. Steven Edward Friday, 43, Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home. MOUNT VERNON Mr.

Robert "Bob" G. West, 75, Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home. NIANGUA Mr. John B. Pyle, 74, Day Funeral Home, Marshfield.

Mr. Loren E. "Junior" Rader, 73, Day Funeral Home, Marshfield. ST. LOUIS Mrs.

Ruth L. Madox Wilson, 90, Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton. STOCKTON Mrs. Reatha Pearl Rayburn, 96, Brumback Funeral Home. WASHBURN Mrs.

Melba Jean Chadd, 84, Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. WILLARD Mr. Luk Coffman, 33, Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Springfield. MONTCLAIR, CALIF. Mr.

Carl Raymond Sneed, 79, Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. CLAREMORE, OKLA. Mrs. Ella Mae Moore, 96, Whelchel Funeral Home, Branson. FORT HOOD, TEXAS Ms.

Nicole Wright, 25, Memorial Chapel, Waynesville. (Cary Kathryn) Elizabeth Brigance (Cary Kathryn) Elizabeth Brigance, born January 3, 1914, in Egypt, Tennessee, passed away December 22, 2005, in Springfield, Missouri. Elizabeth was a kind and generous woman with a huge heart and deep commitment to family. She also loved her church family, traveling, cooking, working with her flowers, and playing games of any kind. Her respect for others and gentle nature earned her many friends and the love of all who met her.

She married Lester Earl Brigance on September 6, 1931, in Hernando, Mississippi. They lived in Memphis, Tennessee, where they had three loving daughters before the grocery business moved them to Springfield, Missouri, in 1943. In Springfield they owned and operated Brigance Food Lane where Elizabeth worked diligently beside Lester for over 25 years. In the 70s and 80s Elizabeth enioyed spending time at Table Rock lake where they owned Brigance's Show Me Shore's mobile home park. She is survived by her daughters, Betty Martin, Peggy and husband, Clyde Bales, Lynda and husband, Roy Tolbert, all of Springfield; her grandchildren, Tony and wife, Brenda Martin, Marilyn and husband, Bruce Kaylor, Patty and husband, Richard PheIan, Greg and wife, Kim Marler, Jill and husband, Rob Guinn, Jana Marler, Angela and husband, Jim Cunningham, Cynthia and husband, Justin Lipscomb; her 16 great-grandchildren and one gre great-great-grandson.

She will be greatly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lester Brigance; her parents, James Albert Finley and Evangline (Burrow) Finley; all of her five brothers and sisters; her son-in-law, Max Martin; and a grandson-inlaw, Larry Egan. The memorial services will be held on her birthday, Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at 7 p.m. in the Belview SeventhDay Adventist Church, located at 704 S. Belview, Springfield, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Max E. Whittle vary 1 at the funeral home. True Ozarks.

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Monday through Friday; 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, please send it to (417) 836-1221 Monday through Sunday or for a listing of funeral service providers. Obituaries must be E. Graves, 74, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2005, in St.

John's Hospital, Springfield. She was born 1931, in Houston, Missouri, the daughter of Marion and Ida (Townley) Ashworth. On November 2, 1964, she was united in marriage to Lewis Graves. Irene was a happy lady with a positive attitude who never knew a stranger, and always wore a beautiful smile. Her happiest moments were spent being a homemaker, a loving wife and enioying family gatherings.

Christmas was favorite holiday and she looked forward to sharing time and gifts with her nieces and nephews. Irene also admired children and had a special fondness for horses. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gene; sister, Ilene; and an infant brother. Irene is survived by her caring husband of 41 years, Lewis Graves; sister, Bonnie Lawley and husband, Fred of Springfield; brother, Marion Ashworth Jr. of Houston, Texas; several nieces and nephews; neighbors and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2005, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Fred C. Lawley Jr. officiating.

Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Houston, Missouri. James D. "Jim" Trewatha James Dean "Jim" Trewatha, Springfield, Missouri, died December 27, 2005, in his home of 38 years. Jim was born November 27, 1941, in Springfield, to the late Bill and Mary Liz Muzzy Trewatha. He grew up in Springfield graduating from Central High School and the Ozark Technical Community College Sheet detain Apprenticeship.

Jim was a foreman with Smith Mechanical until his retirement in 1993. He had many hobbies including the co-founding of the Southwest Missouri Lawn and Garden Tractor Pulling Association. In later years, one of his main interests was restoring antique cars, exhibiting them at shows and sharing his expert knowledge of history and the restoration process with any and all admirers. Jim was a member of the Ozark Antique Auto Club, the Springfield Vintage Auto Club, and an unofficial supporter of many others. He was extremely talented in engineering and working with his hands.

He enjoyed seeing the results of his endeavors. Survivors include a son, Scott Trewatha of Springfield; daughter, Debbie Bushong of Nixa; grandchildren, Jay "J.J." Bushong and Cassie Alexander; brother, Bill Trewatha and his wife, Georgene of Campbell, Missouri; a twin sister, Judy Trewatha Hoover of Springfield and her fiance, Reed Reynolds of Juneau, Alaska; many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Jim had many friends including his companion, Stephanie; special friends, Corky and Dave; his car club buddies, and his early morning gang at the Maple. The family expresses deep appreciation for the exceptional care and compassion given by the Community Hospice. A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, January 2, 2006, from 4 to 6 p.m.

in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3327 S. Campbell, Suite Springfield, Missouri 65807; the Community Hospice of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Springfield, Missouri 65804; or to the charity of the donor's choice. NEWS-LEADER Jean Ann Burney Jean Ann Burney died peacefully in her home in Springfield, on December 28, 2005.

She was born December 20, 1929, to William and Effie (Hathaway) Olson. She was married to Robert Burney on February 2, 1952. Robert preceded her in death in 1981. She is survived by her sister, Billie Scott, and her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jeff James. Jean was a retired RN of 41 years and enioyed hand quilting, caring for her friends, reading and traveling with her daughter.

A special thanks is offered to the gang of St. John's class of 1950 from which many enduring friendships were formed. Our heart goes out to you for the loss we share. An extra special thanks is extended to Joyce Moody and Fern Chatterton. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to: PTA Clothing Bank, 940 N.

Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65802 Interment will occur at a later date not yet determined. Mrs. Hazel Evelyn Spiva Mrs. Hazel Evelyn Spiva, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at 8:40 p.m.' in Ozark Methodist Manor, Marionville, Mo.

Graveside services will be held Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at 11 a.m. in Macedonia Cemetery, Stella, Mo. Arrangements under the direction of Bennettton Funeral Home, Monett, Mo. Missouri man has winning ticket Powerball jackpot yields $17 million, which he plans to split with his children.

Sarah Pearl McGilvry "Mom Mac" Born Jan. 13, 1916 Died Dec. 30, 2005 Sarah Pearl McGilvry was born to Luther and Rhoda Appleby Mitchell in Willard, Mo. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 30, 2005, at the age of 89.

Pearl is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Smith, Margaret Boles, and Ruthie Welty; their husbands, Wesley Smith, Joe Bill Boles, and Steve Welty nine grandchildren, Ruth Ann Moore Hawkins, Willis Moore, Dana Tindell, Sarah Hemphill, Jody Boles, Stephanie Glissen, Stephen Welty Tina Herzing, Cheryl Welty; Her brother, Carl and 21 great grandchildren. survives her, as does her Bor Herman McGilvry and Thomas Spivey; sisters-in-law, Irene Mitchell and Helen Mitchell. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; sisters, Mary Ross, Elsie Spivey, Alma Carroll; and Mariorie Lee; and her brothers, Boyd Mitchell and Sam Mitchell. Pearl shared her faith in God with her family and the student nurses whose lives she touched.

She has left a legacy of Christian faith and service that is greatly admired and respected by all who knew her. was an active member of Boulevard Baptist Church. "Well done, thou good and faithful thou into the of thy Lord." Matthew 25:21. Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Cox Health Foundation, in her name, for the establishment of a nursing scholarship in her memory. The family also expresses thanks to the staff of Greene Haven Nursing Home and Hospice for their care of Pearl.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Ruth Throne Ruth Throne, 87, passed away December 29, 2005.

She was dearly loved by all who knew her. Ruth was born February 20, 1918. She professed her faith in Christ at an early age. On February 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Cecil Throne. Born to this union were two children, Elaine Knight and David Throne.

Ruth was a caring homemaker who devoted her life to her family. She loved flowers, nature, reading, cooking, and embroidering. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cora Tindall Smalling; her father, William Smalling; and two brothers, Bill Harold Smalling. She is survived by her husband and two children; daughterin-law, Nancy Throne; sister, Lorene and husband, Marion Throne; grandchildren, Matt Throne, Chad Throne and wife, Patricia, Lisa Street and husband, Craig, Stacey Massey, and Cathy Massey; great-grandchildren, Courtney Curtis, Throne, Kevin Throne, Mattison Throne, and Zachary Street. Ruth is now in Heaven, and her memory will forever live in the hearts of those who loved and cherished her.

at 11 a.m. today in Eastlawn Graveside do services will be Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Ozark Snapshot Local performance stats Sundays in Business. NEWS-LEADER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RAYTOWN A suburban Kansas City family belatedly came forward Friday with the winning ticket for a $36 million Powerball jackpot. Floyd Scheinost, a 78-year-old retired electrician from Raytown, bought the ticket hours before the Nov.

2 drawing. He has chosen a lump-sum payment of about $17.2 million, or about $4.2 million each for he and his three children: Phil Scheinost, 49, an electrician from Overland Park, Andy Scheinost, 44, a retired dental technician from Lee's Summit; and Becky Pycior, 52, a nurse from Lee's Summit. For years, Floyd Scheinost said, he bought five tickets, twice a week, at Cosentino's Apple Market here. He couldn't believe what happened during the Nov. 2 drawing, though.

"The top row just bloomed out like nothing you ever saw," he said. "After about 10 minutes, I called my son Phil and blew him away." Floyd Scheinost already has bought a new car with his winnings. He also plans to travel. State agrees to pay Medicaid contractor Company will receive $5.8 million to settle claim resulting from switch in transportation. By David A.

Lieb THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JEFFERSON CITY The state agreed Friday to pay $5.8 million to a suburban St. Louis firm to settle claims lingering from an autumn decision that granted Missouri's Medicaid transportation contract to a new firm. Medical Transportation Management of Lake St. Louis, stopped providing Medicaid patients with non-emergency rides to doctor's visits in early November, after the state awarded the contract to rival LogistiCare Inc. Since then, some of MTM's subcontractors complained that they were still owed money, and MTM sought $6.2 million from the state to cover its final month of services, said Carol Rosse, MTM's director of corporate marketing.

Under Friday's agreement between MTM and the state Office of Administration, the state is to immediately pay $4.15 million to MTM, which is to be passed on to its subcontractors to cover outstanding balances. "In all honesty, we wish it had happened sooner, because some of these smaller companies were impacted financially," Rosse said. "But we're very thankful it's now resolved. It's a New Year's gift we were hoping we would be able to relay to providers." The agreement also calls for the state to pay an additional $1.65 million to MTM either directly or as a credit against the $2.4 million MTM owes the state under a separate settlement reached in September to resolve an investigation by Attorney General Jay Nixon that focused on alleged fraud, contract problems and antitrust violations. Republican Gov.

Matt Blunt claimed Friday that MTM had been "bilking the system" and that Friday's agreement was necessary to settle claims left unresolved in previous agreement reached by the Democratic attorney general. Marriage licenses Issued in Greene County: Stiller, Juergen, 42, Frankfurt Billasch, Siliva, 39, Frankfurt Denevan, Thomas 31, Springfield Robertson, Misty 28, Springfield Henderson, George D. I1, 34, Springfield Satterfield, Jannette 34, Springfield Baker, Billy 68, Springfield Births Bowen-Fisher, Vyctorya, and Coy Fisher, Springfield, a girl, 11:03 a.m. Dec. 24, St.

John's Peck, Marcella (Rapp) and William Peck, Springfield, a girl, 2:31 a.m. Dec. 24, St. John's Calhoun, Amanda (Smithson) and Sean Calhoun, Taneyville, a girl, 11:32 a.m. Dec.

12, St. John's Mercer, Valerie and Forrest Marshall, Fair Grove, a boy, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 27, St. John's Brayfield, Christine (Wade) and Mark Brayfield, a boy, 12:36 p.m.

Dec. 20, Cox South Wood, Amanda (Arnall) and Joseph Woods, Springfield, a boy, 8:20 p.m. Dec. 21, Cox South Harper, Erin and Lester Langsford IV, Springfield, a boy, 1:33 a.m. Dec.

23, Cox South Vermule, Dana (Chilton) and Joe Ver- Lemmon, Barbara 69, Overland Park Street, Wesley 22, Springfield Weems, Kristian 25, Springfield Kimani, John 29, Springfield Brown, Sarah 30, Springfield Moore, Justin 32, Springfield Ewing, Lynn 29, Springfield Cox South Baum, Allicia (Young) and Paul Baum, Ozark, a boy, 8:07 a.m. Dec. 23, Cox South Glenn, Marlana (Taylor) and Mike Glenn, Springfield, a girl, 9:00 a.m. Dec. 22, Cox South Schultz, Mary (Greeley) and Ronald Schultz, Springfield, a girl, 8:06 p.m.

Dec. 22, Cox South Worthington, Donna and Jonathon Basinger, Springfield, a girl, 9:10 a.m. Dec. 22, Cox South Duck, Sloane and Zach Purdy, Strafford, a boy, 8:52 p.m. Dec.

23, Cox South Adamson, Kristin and Ronald DeLapp, Mansfield, a boy, 5:10 p.m. Dec. 16, Cox South Dickerson, Shasta (Anderson) and Scott Dickerson, Marshfield, a boy, 2:35 p.m. Dec. 25, Cox South Max E.

Whittle, 84, of Golden City, died 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2005, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood, Mo. His services will be Monday, January 2, 2006, at 11 a.m. in Pugh Funeral Home, Golden City. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

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