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Thursday, January 29, 2004 NEWS-LEADER Notices contain service and death information only. Mr. O.V. Anthony, 71, Lebanon, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant, died at 10:30 p.m Tuesday in St.

John's Regional Health Center. Services are 1 p.m. Friday in the Shelter at Missouri Veterans Cemetery with burial with full military honors in the cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Visitation is 6:30 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Mr. Timothy Allen Bostic, 18, Ozark, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in his home. Services are noon Feb. 7 in Craig Hollow Church, Highlandville, with burial in Sparta Cemetery.

Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Joyce Irene Braden, 98, Monett, a homemaker, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday in Lacoba Nursing Home. Graveside services are 3 p.m.

Friday in Oakdale Cemetery under direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home. Mrs. Dorothy Mae Campbell, 86, Springfield, a retired health care business owner, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday in St. John's Regional Health Center.

Services are 1 p.m. Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr.

Howard E. Clements, 95, Springfield, a retired electrical engineer, died at 12:25 a.m. Saturday in Primrose Place. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today in Springfield National Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

Mrs. Evelyn J. Dale, 92, Springfield, a homemaker, died Sunday in her home. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday in Southminster Presbyterian Church.

Cremation is under direction of Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home. Mrs. Rose Darrah, 86, Golden City, a homemaker, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday in Barton County Memorial Hospital. Services are 2 p.m.

Saturday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Lamar, with burial at a later date. Cremation is under direction of Pugh Funeral Home. Mrs. Evelyn A. Drees, 73, Lebanon, an apartment complex owner and manager, died at 3:49 p.m.

Tuesday in St. John's Hospital, Lebanon. Services are 2 p.m. Friday in Trinity Lutheran Church with burial in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, under direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon. Friends may call at their convenience in the funeral home.

Mrs. Fae Hankins, 87, Ozark, formerly of Bradleyville, a retired homemaker, died Tuesday in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Services are 2 p.m. Friday in Bradleyville General Baptist Church, with burial in Johnson Cemetery, Kissee Mills, under direction of Forsyth Whelchel Chapel. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m.

today in the funeral home. Mrs. Frances Kelly, 87, Springfield, a homemaker, died Saturday in Greene Haven Nursing Home. Services are 9:30 a.m. Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation is 6 to 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Elmer R. Kiehl, 87, Columbia, died Tuesday in Lenior Healthcare Center.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday in First Christian Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Nilson Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mr.

Craig Joseph Kline, 56, Stockton, a mechanic, died at 5:07 a.m. Monday in Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. Memorial services are 1:30 p.m. Friday in Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton, with burial at a later date. Mr.

James Lofland, 70, Houston, a U.S. Navy veteran, died Wednesday in his home. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Friday i in St. Mark's Catholic Church.

Cremation is under direction of Evans Funeral Home. Mr. Carl S. McNabb, 87, Yuma, formerly of Marshfield, a retired jeweler and U.S. Army veteran, died at 4:30 p.m.

Monday in Yuma. Masonic services are noon Saturday in Fraker Funeral Home with graveside services with military honors at 1 p.m. in Timber Ridge Cemetery near Marshfield. Mr. Kenneth John Mestemacher, 78, Camden- ton, a retired construction worker, died Tuesday in Lake Regional Health Systems, Osage Beach.

Graveside services with full military honors are 1:45 p.m. Friday in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, under direction of AlleeHolman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton. Visitation is 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Mr. Ode Herstal Mitchell, 79, Mountain Grove, a retired farmer and World War II Navy veteran, died at 4 p.m. Monday in Kabul Nursing Home, Cabool. Services are 2 p.m. Friday in Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Funeral Home, Mountain Grove, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Frances Mary Moots, 88, Mount Vernon, a homemaker, died at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday in Lawrence County Manor.

Services are 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Susanne Catholic Church with burial in Lockwood Cemetery under direction of FossettMosher Funeral Home. Rosary service is 6:30 p.m. Friday with visitation from 7 to 8 p.m.

in the funeral home. Mr. Normal John Owens, 81, Mountain. Grove, a farmer and World War II Air Force veteran, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday in his home.

Services are 11 a.m. Friday in Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Funeral Home, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr.

Arthur Rogers, 82, Plato, a television manufacturer employee, died Monday in VA Hospital, Columbia. Services are 2 p.m. Friday in Evans Funeral Home, Houston, with burial in Number One Cemetery, Huggins. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Dr. Bill Ross, Brighton, a retired physician and Korean War U.S. Marine veteran, died Monday in his home. Services are 11 a.m. today in Dadeville Baptist Church, Dadeville, with burial in Ross-Darmsteadter Cemetery under direction of Dadeville Funeral Chapel.

Mr. John "Johnny" D. Slavens, 70, Fair Play, a baker and U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War, died at 3:35 p.m.

Monday in Cox South hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday in Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar, with burial in Akard Cemetery, Fair Play. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Mrs. Nadene Stem, 83, Ava, a retired public housing manager, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday in her home. No services are planned. Cremation is under direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.

Mrs. Lillie B. Stribling, 95, Willard, a school cafeteria worker, died at 8:58 a.m. Wednesday in Willard Care Center. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m.

Friday in Pierce City Cemetery under direction of Wilson Brim-Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today with visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr.

Elwood Leslie Temple, 91, Springfield, a retired food salesman, died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday in Magnolia Square. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday in Kingdom Hall with burial at a later date. Cremation is under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

Mrs. Noveta L. Thompson, 98, Marshfield, a retired newspaper proofreader, died at 9:05 p.m. Monday in Webco Manor Nursing Home, Marshfield. Services are 11 a.m.

today in Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, with graveside services at 1:30 p.m. in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation is 10 a.m. to service time in Fraker Funeral Home. Mr.

Roscoe Weatherman, 79, Nixa, a truck driver and World War II U.S. Army veteran, died Wednesday in Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m.

Friday in the funeral home. Mrs. Naomi Weber, 75, Springfield, a homemaker, died Wednesday in her home. Services are 1 p.m. Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Audrey Wieman, 92, Springfield, died Monday in Springfield. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, Tulsa, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Ninde Funeral Directors, Woodland Chapel.

Mrs. Vermell Williams, 88, Strafford, formerly of Cabool, a homemaker, died Monday morning in Strafford Care Center. Services are 1 p.m. today in Cabool Christian Church, with burial in Cabool Cemetery, under direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home. Mrs.

Sharon Lynn Wise, 45, Branson, a retired postmaster and real estate salesperson, died Tuesday morning in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Services are 2 p.m. Friday in Elliott Funeral Home, Atlanta, with burial in Elmer Cemetery. Visitation is 12:30 OBITUARIES Mary A.

Pyatt Mary A. Pyatt, 83, Springfield, passed away at 2:23 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, in Cox South Hospital. Mary was born Sept.

22, 1920, in Odin, the daughter of Alva and Lorinda (Doty) Jones. She was saved at the Mount Zion Baptist Church in her youth and was baptized at the Woods Fork Creek near Mount Zion. She was united in marriage to Kermit Pyatt on Oct. 17, 1942, near Odon. She lived all of her life in Wright and Greene counties, moving to Springfield in 1957.

She retired from Lily Tulip after 20 years of service. She was an active member of Springfield Bible Church. She was also part of the Wilted Lilies and the Christian Women's Club. She enioyed traveling with her husband and caring for her kids. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Robert and Fred Jones; and a sister, Majorie Hyder.

Survivors include her husband, Kermit; three children, Gordon Pyatt of Springfield, Ed Pyatt and wife Barbara of Buffalo, and Beverly Robinson and husband William of Tulsa, seven grandchildren, Chris Pyatt, Judson Pyatt, Alisha Pyatt, Ben Pyatt, Ashley Robinson, Sarah Robinson and Ethan Robinson; two step-grandchildren, Aaron 1 Weaver and Shiloh Van Nostrand and husband Danny; one sister, Fayma Lowe of Wichita, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in Springfield Bible Church, 2145 E. Grand, under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte with Pastor Curt Zachary officiating.

Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Springfield Bible Church. Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral I Service at Rivermonte Funerals, Cremations and Cemetery 4500 South Lone Pine Dignity Springfield, MO 65804 (417) 887-1929 Henry E. Minor Henry E.

Minor, age 91, of Springfield, passed away at 7:02 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Maranatha Lodge Nursing Home. He worked as a welder for Frisco Railroad for over 40 years and attended High Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping, fishing and trains.

Survivors include his son, Gordon Minor and wife Wanda, Springfield; two grandsons, David Minor and wife Joyce, and Robert Minor; four great-grandsons, Elston, Matthew, Andrew and Caleb; three sisters, Thelma Waller, Juanita Young, Carol Selby; and numerous nieces and nephews. His wife, Wilma Minor, and brother, Edward Minor, preceded him in death. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Online Poll A new question every day in Ozarks. NEWS-LEADER True Ozarks. p.m.

to service time in the funeral home. Other Deaths Mrs. Ada Letterman Benson, 84, Springfield, ThiemeShadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Mrs. Helen C.

Powers, 90, Springfield, Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Mr. Robert D. Ripp, 64, Hollister, Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson. Mr.

Corbett "Jeff' Turner, 90, Kimberling City, Stumpff Funeral Home South. The obituaries and memoriams listed Obituary charges are $2.75 per line are an additional charge of $49.50. day or e-mailed to Charles V. Underwood Charles V. Underwood, 76, Springfield, passed away at 12:09 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, in St. John's Hospital. The son of William O. and Ruth Underwood, he was born in Springfield on Oct.

9, 1927. He was a sales representative for American Business Machines for 32 years prior to his retirement. At the time of his death, he was a member of Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church where he was an elder. Earlier he was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he had served as an elder, deacon and assistant treasurer. He had been a member at Cumberland for 50 years.

He is survived by his wife, Alice to whom he was wed Oct. 18, 1947; two sons and their wives, Jack C. and Elaine Underwood, and David and Debbie Underwood, all of Springfield; a daughter and her husband, Carol and Norman Hill of Springfield; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services are 3 p.m. Friday, Jan.

30, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Greg Esselman officiating. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery. No formal visitation is scheduled, however friends may call today at their convenience between 4 and 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church. Johnnie T.

Higgins Johnnie T. Higgins, 93, born in Springfield, December 15, 1910, died in Phoenix, January 26, 2004. Johnnie graduated from Central High School and attended Southwestern Missouri State College for one year. He excelled in many sports, including football and track, and he was a longtime fixture in Springfield softball, which he helped organize more than 75 years ago. Higgins was inducted by the National Baseball Association into the Springfield Missouri Softball Hall of Fame in 1965.

During his playing days, he played in 23 State and Regional fast pitch softball tournaments. He helped organize the first fast pitch softball league in Springfield in 1926 and went on to pitch for over 30 years. During his career he pitched 12 no-hitters, 8 one-hitters, and many shutouts. His personal record for strike outs in a single game was 19 (in a 7- inning game). He also pitched 6 back-to-back double headers and served a total of 41 years on the Springfield Amateur Softball Association Executive Board.

Higgins Field at the Ewing Softball Complex was named in his honor. He was a member of Pythian Avenue Baptist Church and later Grant Avenue Baptist Church. He spent all but the last ten years of his life in Springfield where he worked for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 25 years, Colonial Bakery for 8 years, and then 15 years with the Springfield school system where he maintained Kennedy Stadium for football and track. Johnnie was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 53 years and was in the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. is survived by one daughter, Linda Higgins Brown, and three grandchildren.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, 3506 N. National. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 30. Contributions may be made to National Federation for the Blind, 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. RECORD Births Brinkley, Michelle (Hightower) and Jimmy Brinkley, Niangua, a girl, 2:22 p.m. Jan.

16, St. John's. Cassidy, Abigail (Evans) and Pete Cassidy Springfield, a boy, 7 p.m. Jan. 18, St.

John's. Portillo, Christina (Sooter) and Joseph Portillo, Pierce City, a girl, 10:32 p.m. Jan. 16, St. John's.

Pearman, Kenya (Watson) and Greg Pearman, Springfield, a boy, 10:02 p.m. Jan. 17, St. John's. Johnson, Amy and Wesley Yonts, Lebanon, a boy, 4:38 p.m.

Jan. 20, St. John's. Baker, Jennifer and Jason Mitchell, Springfield, a girl, 3:38 p.m. Jan.

20, Cox. Clark, Amber (Hollis) and Gregory Clark, Springfield, a girl, 9:09 p.m. Jan. 20, Cox. Orr, Jean (Padgett) and Daryl Orr, Fair Grove, a boy, 2:56 a.m.

Jan. 2 20, Cox. Edmonds, Sarah and Michael Edmonds, Springfield, a girl, 7:59 a.m. Jan. 19, Cox.

Brooke (Smillie) and Michael Strother, Springfield, a girl, 8:49 a.m. Jan. 18, Cox. below are paid announcements. The death notices are published at no charge.

Monday through Sunday (not including heading). Photos (color or black and white) Obituaries may be faxed to the News-Leader at (417) 836-1221 Monday through Sunby 4:30 p.m. You may call (417) 836-1183 or 1-800-695-1972. Robert Britain Rena Alene Grabher Robert Britain, 82, Republic, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.

27, 2004, in his home. He was born Dec. 29, 1921, in Greene County, the son of Lawrence and Ruby Lee (DeBoard) Britain. He was united in marriage to Juanita Brown on June 21, 1942, in Republic. Mr.

Britain served his country during World War I1 in the U.S. Army and was a Purple Heart recipient. Baptized at an early age, was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church, Republic. He was also a ber of the American Legion Post 676. Mr.

Britain was a farmer and a self-employed bulldozer operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bud Britain and Don Britain; a sister, Billie Steelman; and an infant sister, Barbara. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juanita; seven children, Darlene Bressie, Britain, Danny Mike Britain, Joe Britain, Diane Kershner and Penny Wingo; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack Britain; a sister, Peggy O'Neill and husband Jim, all of Republic; other relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan.

30, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Bert Miller officiating. Burial, military honors by the Veteran's Memorial Team, will follow in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Mary Francis Botts Mount Vernon-Mary Francis Botts, 69, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. She was born July 14, 1934, in Summersville, to Ralph and Vera (Smith) Bryson.

Mary lived in the Lawrence County community to the majority of her lifetime. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God, Church on the Loop. On Aug. 31, 1950, she married Floyd Botts in Hot Springs, Ark. He preceded her in death Dec.

20, 2003. Her father and infant son also preceded her in death. Survivors include her mother, Vera Bryson Kerr; one daughter, Deborah Pulliam and husband Cameron, Carl Junction; one son, Michael Botts, Aurora; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Assembly of God, Church on the Loop, with burial at the Mount Vernon 1.0.0.F Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of the funeral home. Howard E. Clements Howard E.

Clements was born July 2, 1908, in Brookfield, and passed away on Jan. 24, 2004, in Primrose Place at the age of 95. He was married to Julia Judson on Jan. 1, 1937, who preceded him in death in July, 1982. He was a 1931 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in electrical engineering.

Howard served honorably in World War I1 as Major in the U.S. Army, working from the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. from Feb. 1941 to April 1946. He was a member of the lin, and Masonic Presbyterian Church, of JopLodge for over 50 years.

Howard will be missed by many friends who will member him as a well respected and very gracious gentleman. Graveside services are planned for today, Jan. 29, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the National Cemetery in Springfield, with the Rev. Ray Brinson officiating.

Rena Alene Grabher, 61, of Seymour, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Cox South, Springfield. Rena was a lifelong resident of the Seymour area, a homemaker, and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. She had worked part time as a receptionist at Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Seymour for three years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris Ross and Mabel Alene Johnson Yarger; her husband, Raymond M. Grabher; a daughter, Pamela; three sons, Bradley, Darin and Raymond Dewayne; and two brothers, Bennie and Edgar Yarger. She is survived by her son and his wife, Brian and Jacque Grabher, Seymour; three grandchildren, Taylor, Bryson and Zachary; two brothers, Wendell Yarger, Mountain Grove, and Howard Yarger, Seymour; two sisters, Carrie Glenn, Niangua, and Brenda Replogle, Marshfield; several nieces, nephews and other relatives; and many friends. Services are 2 p.m. Friday, Jan.

30, 2004, in HolmanHowe Funeral Home, Seymour, with Reverends Bob Stout and Don Yarger officiating. Burial will be in Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Seymour Library or Greater Seymour Area Foundation in care of HolmanHowe Funeral Home, P.O.

Box 366, Seymour, MO 65746. Joyce Lenora James Joyce Lenora James, 75, Republic, died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Cox South, Springfield. She was born June 27, 1928, in Mountain Grove, the daughter of Grover Clayton and Anna Lenora (Byrnes) West.

She was united in marriage to Charlie James on May 28, 1965, and they made their home in Republic the past 38 years. Mrs. James was an active member of the Clever Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. She is survived by her husband, Charlie, of the home; three sons, Jimmy James and wife Amy, Ralph Bennett, and Dale Vernon Bennett; a daughter, Marianna Carter and husband Larry six grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; 41 nieces and nephews; other family; and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Revs. Gary Phipps and Wayne DePriest officiating. Burial will follow in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic.

Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Daniel C. Harper January 29, 1978 October 2, 1996 "Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are." -St.

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