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Monday, July 8, 2002 NEWS-LEADER OzarksNow.com OBITUARIES The obituaries and memoriams listed below death notices are published at no charge. line Monday through Saturday and $2.30 per ing heading). There is an additional charge for be faxed to the News-Leader at (417) 836-1221 til 4:30 p.m. You may call (417) 836-1183 or are paid announcements. The Obituary charges are $2.10 per line for Sunday (not includpictures.

Obituaries must Monday through Sunday un1-800-695-1972. way, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2002 in his home. He was born March 8, 1923 in Lanty, the son of William H. and Johnnie Victoria Sutton Chism who preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Sylvon Boone Chism; three brothers, Athel, Cecil and Chism; and a sister, Ruby Truelove. Survivors include, five daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Gerald Robertson, and and Don McMahon, Springfield, Dana, Diana and Terry Julian, Benton, Phyllis and Marty Howard, Dexter, and Renee and Stan Goodman, Conway, a son and a daughter-in-law, Bill and Fran Chism, Springfield, six granddaughters, Robyn Cronin, Lana Byrd, Jill Mercing, Crystal Strong, Laura Schwieger and Katie Howard; seven grandsons, Brent Chism, Justin McMahon, Kevin Chism, Wes Howard, John Julian, Goodman and David Howard; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Harold and Rayburn Chism; and a sister, Reba Miller, all of Plumerville, Ark. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today in the University Church of Christ with Bill Turner, Mike Morris, and Lendall Bolin officiating.

Burial will be Tuesday in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, Mo. Arrangements by RollerMcNutt Funeral Home, Conway, Ark. www.rollermcnutt.com Helen Ann Boerner Ralph Chism Murphy Ralph Chism, 79, of Con- Helen Ann Murphy of Springfield, passed away at 6:34 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2002 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness.

Helen was born in Paris, Ark. to Henry and Frances Boerner. She grew up in Subiaco, attended primary school there, and graduated high school from St. Scholastica Academy, Fort Smith, Ark. After graduating from St.

School of Nursing, Fort Helen Edward, served others as a registered nurse in the Army hospital in Fort Chaffee, Ark, and in St. Edward Hospital and Sparks Hosptial in Fort Smith, Ark. Helen and Walter M. Murphy were united in marriage on Feb. 1, 1958 in Fort Smith, Ark.

Helen's marriage, family and Catholic faith were most important to her. She maintaned her relationship with God through prayer throughout her life. When Helen was younger and healthier, she enjoyed being a homemaker an active in parish. ande Though death brings an end to Helen's earthly existence, death also brings her into the light of God's eternal day that knows no end. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jim Boerner of Fort Smith, and her parentsin-law, Michael P.

and Beatrice A. Murphy, Joplin, Mo. She is survived by her husband, Walter, of Springfield; two daughters, Natalie Murphy and husband Kip, and Jill Keck and husband Joe, Nixa; one son, Patrick H. Murphy and his friend, Sharon Chesler, Springfield, four grandchildren, Shannon, Rachel and Ryan Murphy, Nixa, and Jack Keck, Nixa; one aunt, Anna Kebres, Fort Smith, Ark; four sisters, Mary Frances Newman, Prarie View, Sally Johnston and husband Clyde, and Irene Nelson, Fort Smith, and Mildred Schneider and husband Mountainburg, three brothers, Eugene Boerner Pauline, Chuck Boerner and wife Rosella, and Fred Boerner and wife Wilma, Fort Smith, brother-in-law, Robert E. Murphy and wife E.J.u, Grapevine, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2002 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Springfield, with Rev. Lewis Heina presiding. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Prayer services will be at 7 p.m.

today in GormanScharpf Brentwood Chapel, Springfield, with visitation following until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes tion, 1944-A E. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804. Helen Johnson AVA- Helen Louise Johnson, daughter of Wilbert A. and Edna Mae Pratt Johnson was born on June 16, 1933 in Smallett, Mo.

and went home Jesus on July 11 p.m. in Mansfield, Mo. after her battle with cancer at the age of 69 years, 0 months and 20 days. Helen was a lifelong resident of the McClurg community. She was a homemaker and resided on the family farm at McClurg.

She was a graduate of the Bradleyville High School. Helen was a Christian having recently accepted the Lord as her Saviour. She helped care for many people in their homes. She loved to knit and crochet and was an accomplished seamstress. She also enjoyed always doing for others.

Helen's kindness and love will live on in her family and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert A. and Edna Johnson; one sister, Marilyn Evans; and one brother, Donald Johnson. Survivors include one brother, Harlin Johnson and wife Kay, Ava; one niece, Tammy Studyvin and husband Kenny, Alpena, one nephew, Ronnie Evans and wife Shirley, Ava, three great Nicole, Jessica Jodie; two great nephews, Garrett and J.D.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be at 10 a.m.

Tuesday in Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery, Brownbranch, Mo. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral chapel.

Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo. RECORD Births Acosta, Stephanie and Brandon Stafford, Ash Grove, a girl, 4:27 p.m. July 3, St. John's. Allen, Jessica, Springfield, a girl, 9:05 p.m.

July 2, St. John's. Barber, Lori (Campbell) and Jeff Barber, Stockton, a boy, 11:25 a.m. July 3, Cox South. Carter, Susan (Browning) and Brian Carter, Nixa, a boy, 3:27 p.m.

July 3, Cox South. Casteel, Shannon (Byrne) and Sean Casteel, Ozark, a boy, 8:37 a.m. July 1, St. John's. Conroy, Laurie (Wilson) and Pat Conroy, Republic, a girl, 12:38 p.m.

July 4, Cox South. Corley, Brandy and Skyler Heard, Springfield, a girl, 8:30 a.m. July 3, St. John's. Cosgrove, Meisha (Wachs) and Edward Cosgrove, Ozark, a boy, 9:40 a.m.

July 3, Cox South. Davenport, Jennifer and Brian Hill, Springfield, a girl, 1:25 p.m. July 3, Cox South. Decker, Debora (Blake) and Steve Decker, Springfield, a boy, 1:55 p.m. July 2, Cox South.

Gregory, Bonnie and Keith Combs, Springfield, a girl, 9:37 a.m. July 5, Cox South. Henry, Alison (Magee) and Todd Henry, Marshfield, a boy, 7:47 a.m. July 5, Cox South. Jeffries, Jamie (Byrd) and Steve Jeffries, Willard, a boy, 5:19 p.m.

July 4, St. John's. Jensen, Teresa and James Weaver, Springfield a girl, 2:29 p.m. June 30, Cox South. Jordan, Kimberly (Jacobs) and Richard Jordan, Nixa, a girl, 2:45 p.m.

July 1, St. John's. Kehoe, Claudia (Islas) and Kenneth Kehoe, Springfield, a girl, 2:50 p.m. July 2, St. John's.

DEATH NOTICES Notices contain service and death information only. Faith Nicole Lynn Baldwin, 2 months BOIS D'ARC Miss Faith Nicole Lynn Baldwin, infant daughter of John and Ida Baldwin, died at 4:05 p.m. Thursday in her home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Hillside Baptist Church, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Willard, under the direction of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove.

Florence Mae Spellman Bray, 86 Mrs. Florence Mae Bray, a retired school secretary, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Willard Health Care Centre. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Willard United Methodist Church, with burial in Clear Creek Cemetery, under direction of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove.

Micheal Danielson, 12 MARSHFIELD Micheal Danielson, Marshfield, a student, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday in Children's Hospital, St. Louis. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Day Funeral Home, Marshfield, with burial in Marshfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Loyd Phillip Fry, 79 MOUNTAIN GROVE Mr. Loyd Phillip Fry, Mountain Grove, a dairy farmer, died at 9:06 a.m. Friday in Mansfield.

Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Willow Springs Freewill Baptist Church, Mountain Grove, under direction of Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Funeral Home. Cleo M. Gipe, 87 AVA Mrs. Cleo M.

Gipe, Ava, a beauty shop owner, died at 10:46 a.m. Friday in St. John's Regional Health Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava, with burial in Union Grove Cemetery, west of Ava.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time Tuesday in the funeral home. Elva F. Hubbell, 84 SEYMOUR Mrs. Elva F.

Hubbell, Seymour, a homemaker, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in Primrose Place Healthcare Center, Springfield. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, with burial in Seymour Masonic Cemetery, Seymour. Jason Paul Jaitley, 23 PRESTON Mr.

Jason Paul Jaitley, Preston, a golf course caddie, died at 4:18 p.m. Saturday in an auto accident east of Urbana. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Clark Cemetery, Hermitage, under the direction Cantlon-Otterness Funeral Home, Urbana. Kolarik, Tina (Newman) and Drake Kolarik, Billings, a girl, 9:05 a.m.

July 4, St. John's. Land, Kimberly (Slabaugh) and Michael Land, Battlefield, a boy, 3:30 a.m. July 6, Cox South. Lewis, Jody (McClanahan) and Gary Lewis, Grovespring, a girl, 7:19 a.m.

July 2, St. John's. McDonald-Student, Melanie, and Jacob Student, Springfield, a boy, 4 p.m. July 4, Cox South. Miller, Shandy (Spangler) and Gary Miller, Fair Grove, a boy, 3:52 p.m.

July 3, St. John's. Moody, Kendall and Jay Hardesty, Springfield, a boy, 10:45 p.m. July 1, Cox South. Moore, Shannon and Shawn Moore, Springfield, a boy, 11:32 a.m.

July 4, Cox South. Roberts, Deborah (Goodling) and Stephen Roberts, Nixa, a boy, 3:01 p.m. July 4, Cox South. Rook, Stephanie (Moore), Springfield, a girl, 6:11 p.m. July 2, St.

John's. Sammons, Laura and Keith Bilyeu, Branson West, a girl, 1:15 p.m. July 3, Cox South. Schnieder, Kathryn (Vorse) and Danny Schnieder, Sparta, a girl, 4:10 a.m. July 4, St.

John's. Tasset, Debbie (Morice) and Jonathan Tasset, Springfield, a boy, 6:48 p.m. July 1, Cox South. Todd, Michelle (Moore) and Tom Todd, Bradleyville, a boy, 1:09 a.m. July 4, St.

John's. Underwood, Rachel (Musgrave) and Joseph Underwood, Sparta, a boy, 9:39 a.m. July 3, Cox South. Williams, Malona (Clemmons) and James Williams, Rogersville, a boy, 7:41 a.m. July 3, Cox South.

Wolf, Gina (Welch) and Scott Wolf, Springfield, a boy, 9:06 a.m. July 3, St. John's. Marriage Licenses Issued in Greene County Litchy, Adam Lawrence, 31, Springfield Kendrick, Kay Lea, 31, Overland Park Richard L. Long, 50 ROGERSVILLE Mr.

Richard L. Long, Rogersville, a business owner, died Saturday in an accident near Rogersville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mentor Baptist Church, Rogersville, with burial in Galloway Cemetery, under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

today in the church. Muriel Marie Maxon, 79 Mrs. Muriel Marie Maxon, Springfield, a homemaker, died Saturday in James River Care Center. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Lutie Cemetery, Theodosia, under direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.

Charles Milo Naxera, 74 BRIGHTON Mr. Charles Milo Naxera, Brighton, died at 6 p.m. Friday in his son's home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.

The body will be cremated. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield, died Friday in ManorCare Health Services, Springfield. Services will be at 10 a.m.

Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Bernadine Pinegar, 84 Mrs. Bernadine Pinegar, George Raymer, 56 SPARTA Mr.

George Raymer, Sparta, a truck driver, died at 12:25 p.m. Friday in University of Louisville Medical Center, Louisville, Ky. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday in the funeral home. Brown, Mark Andrew, 21, Springfield Feasby, Lisa Ann, 23, Springfield Pinegar, Daniel Allen, 23, Springfield Hall, Amber Melissa, 20, Springfield Divorces Dissolutions of marriage granted in Greene County Pogue, Laurel, petitioner Pogue, William, respondent Riggio, Alfonso Jerry, petitioner Riggio, Robin Ann, respondent Sartin, Richard Bruce, petitioner Sartin, Sherrie Jon, respondent Sassi, Walid, petitioner Sassi, Danielle, respondent, name Belanger restored Triplett, Michelle Lynn, petitioner Triplett, Aldon Juan, respondent Bohanan, Terry Russell, petitioner Bohanan, Gyla Renee, respondent Cartagena, Casimiro Malave, petitioner Cartagena, Amber Dawn, respondent Zeolia, Jeremiah Matthew, petitioner Zeolia, Jennifer Leigh, respondent, name Stewart restored Duncan, Dana Leigh, petitioner Duncan, Michael Jeffrey, respondent Hilton, Linda petitioner Hilton, Kimmie respondent Rankin, Cindy, petitioner Rankin, Scott Conrad, respondent Stafford, Jamie Lynn, petitioner Stafford, Denny Wayne, respondent Polodna, Christy petitioner, name Hunt restored Polodna, Timothy respondent Ahern, Deborah Ann, petitioner, name Hawkins restored Ahern, James Joseph, respondent Bishop, Rachel Leigh, petitioner, name Hamm restored Bishop, Jeremy Deen, respondent Gaunt, Donald petitioner Gaunt, Tracey Jean, respondent Lloyd Luther, petitioner Lay, Rebecca Grace, respondent Loetscher, Linda petitioner, name Hudspeth restored Alice Anita Roe, 77 SEYMOUR Mrs. Alice Anita Roe, Seymour, a homemaker, died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday in Cox Walnut Lawn, Springfield. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.

Wednesday in Cardwell Chapel Cemetery, southwest of Seymour, under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Seymour. Friends may call at their convenience in the funeral home. Charles William Schroeder, 50 ASH GROVE Mr. Charles William Schroeder, Ash Grove, died Thursday in Ash Grove. Services will be at 10 a.m.

today in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, with burial in Robberson Prairie Cemetery. Norma Rea Soole, 62 MARIONVILLE Mrs. Norma Rea Soole, Marionville, a laborer at a chicken-processing plant, died at 3 p.m. Friday in Monett Health Care Center, Monett. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.

Tuesday in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. James L. Triboulet, 76 HOLLISTER Mr. James L. Tri- boulet, Hollister, a retired residential builder, died at 12:40 p.m.

Saturday in Skaggs Community Health Care Center, Branson. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson, with burial in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Other Deaths Listed below are notices of recent deaths of present or former residents of southwest Missouri. More details will be published when information becomes available. Loetscher, Albert O'Neal, respondent McDermott, John Shannon, petitioner McDermott, Tricia Ann, respondent Love-Ndikum, Kathleen Ann, petitioner, name Love restored Ndikum, Marinus Chinje, respondent Reyes, Lisa Marie, petitioner, name Moore restored Reyes, Matthew Antony, respondent Roach, Randall Lee, petitioner Roach, Janell, respondent Timm, Lisa petitioner Timm, Wesley respondent Contacting officials Greene County Commissioner Dave Coonrod, Greene County Courthouse, 940 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802. 868-4112. Fax: 868-4050.

District Associate Commissioner Darrell Decker, Greene County Courthouse, 940 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802. 868-4112. Fax: 868- 4050. District Associate Commissioner Jim Payne, Greene County Courthouse, Boonville Spring65802. 868-4112.

Fax: 868- 4050. of Deeds Linda Montgomery, Greene County Courthouse, 940 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802. 868-4068. Fax: 868-4050. Clerk Richard Struckhoff, Greene County Courthouse, 940 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802.

868-4055. Fax: 868-4170. of Revenue Scott Payne, Greene County Courthouse, 940 Boonville Springfield MO 65802. 868-4036. Administrator Carolyn Little, Greene County Courthouse, 843 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802.

868-4022 Attorney Darrell Moore, Greene County Courthouse, 940 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802. 868-4061. Fax: 868-4160. Jack Merritt, Sheriff's Department, 1000 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802. 868-4040.

Fax: 868- Kathryn Jones Dunn Kathryn Jones Dunn, a resident of NHC Healthcare Center of Oak Ridge, Tenn. for four years, died July 3, 2002. She had lived in Oak Ridge since 1983. Mrs. Dunn was born in 1909 in Boone County, Mo.

She graduated from Central Methodist College in Fayette, Mo. in 1929, majoring in both Math and French. In 1930, she took a six tour of Europe. For several years, she taught English, Spanish and Math at Hereford High School in Callaway County; Mo. She married Charles "Jack" Dunn in 1933.

During their marriage, the Dunn's lived in several Missouri and lowa towns as part of Mr. Dunn's work with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Mrs.

Dunn made many good friends in these towns. She strongly believed in the importance of education and worked to support local public schools through the PTA and later by helping to finance her children and grandchildren's college educations. Dunn enioyed the game of bridge most of her life. She was fortunate to have several bridge partners that were both very close friends and excellent bridge players, which led to her becoming a duplicate bridge Life Master. She is survived by son J.C.

Dunn and wife Ellen of Ft. Sumner, N.M., and daughter Ella Mower and husband David of Oak Ridge, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Mo. True Friend.

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Mrs. Kathryn E. Bruce, 86, Springfield, died at 10:05 a.m. Friday in Primrose Place, Springfield. Arrangements will be announced by GormanScharpf Funeral Home.

Mr. Willis F. Burns, 93, Buffalo, died at 7 a.m. Sunday in Colonial Springs Nursing Home, Buffalo. Arrangements will be announced by Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home, Buffalo.

Mrs. JoAnn Pettit, 84, Fayetteville, formerly of Springfield, died Friday in Butterfield Trail Village, Fayetteville, Ark. Arrangements will be announced by GormanScharpf Funeral Home. Mrs. Betty Short, 77, Springfield, died at 9:09 a.m.

Sunday in her home. Arrangements will be announced by GormanScharpf Funeral Home. Mr. Warren Stanley, 63, Rogersville, died at 6:35 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center South.

Arrangements will be announced by Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville. Mrs. Winona Woods, 82, Golden City, died at 5 p.m. Saturday in her granddaughter's home. Arrangements will be announced by Birch Funeral Home, Everton.

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