Francis Marion Henson

Services for Francis Marion “Ken” Henson, Republic will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the 65 Church near Spokane, with burial in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home of Crane. Mr. Henson, a retired truck driver, died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday in Republic Park Care Center, Republic. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, June 17, 1996} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

Louis Hendrix

     Funeral services for Louis Hendrix, 74-year-old Ponce De Leon farmer, who died yesterday morning at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a lingering illness, will be at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the Ponce De Leon Church.  Reverend A. E. Peterson of Springfield will officiate.  Burial will be in the Ponce De Leon Cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever.  The Masonic Lodge of Ozark, of which Mr. Hendrix was a member, will conduct services at the grave.  Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Nancy Hendrix; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Little of Ponce De Leon and Mrs. Mary Inmon of Ozark; and one son, Willie Hendrix of Ponce De Leon.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.

Oscar Lemuel Henry

8 Dec 1876 - 15 Jan 1967     CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 19 Jan 1967 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Oscar L. Henry, 90, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday in the home of a nephew, Francis Henry, Highlandville after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Highlandville, Mr. Henry was a member of Green Mound Baptist church. He is survived by a nephew, a half-brother, Roy, Springfield; and a half-sister, Alice George, Highlandville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Donald Mabe officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.

Victor Leroy Hedgpeth

Funeral Card:  In memory of VICTOR LEROY HEDGPETH  Born January 1, 1908, Passed Away May 25, 1962 SERVICES Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa, May 27, 1962, 2:99 P.M.  OFFICIATING Rev. Roscoe Harding FINAL RESTING PLACE Delaware Cemetery ESCORTS Earl Ginger, Ray Atkinson, Jack Aleshire, Ray McKinney, Gary Hedgpeth, Nolan Enman. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.

Thelma (Sanders) Hedgpeth

NIXA- Services for Thelma Hedgpeth, 75, Nixa, will be at p.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating.  Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery.  Mrs. Hedgpeth died of natural causes at 2:50 a.m. Thursday at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield.  She was a member of Clever First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, J. B., Springfield, and Leroy, Nixa; one brother Glen Sanders, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Phillips and Mrs. May Dean Phillips, both of Clever; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Funeral Card:  In memory of THELMA I. HEDGPETH Born May 11, 1908 Found Eternal Rest January 26, 1984 SERVICES HELD Harris Chapel, Nixa, Missouri, January 28, 1984 – 2 :00 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Joseph Fahl INTERMENT Delaware Cemetery ESCORTS Ronnie Phillips, Marion Sanders, Phillip Sanders, Steve Phillips, Max Sanders, Jim Hampton  MUSIC ‘What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “The Old Rugged Cross”  Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Fahl . Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.

Holman Wesley Herndon

Holman Wesley Herndon, 84, of 240 South Florence, died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital after a long illness.  Mr. Herndon, a native of Christian County, was a retired bookkeeper and a member of Grace Methodist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Laura J.; one son, Glenn, 1641 South Kimbrough; one daughter, Mrs. Verna Lou Sanzi, Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, Julian, Christian County; two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Mooney, Christian County, and Mrs. Gertrude McFarland, Peoria, Ill.; and one grandchild.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Herman-Lohmeyer.  (Springfield Leader-Press – 30 June 1967)

Mattie Henry

Mattie Henry – Died at her home near Selmore March 1, 1930 aged years. Funeral services were held Sunday, March

 2, at 2:00 o’clock by Rev. Rolla Cook, at the Prospect church, with interment in Prospect cemetery under direction of

T.B. Chaffin. (Christian County Republican – 6 March 1930) Contributed by Bill Goss.

Elisha Henry

Elisha Henry passed away at his home southeast of Ozark Feb. 21, 1930, aged 56 years.  The body was brought to the 

Ozark Undertaking Co. and prepared for burial.  Funeral services were held at the home February 22, with burial in

 Prospect cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin. (Christian County Republican – 27 February 1930) 

Contributed by Bill Goss.

Maggie Marcelee (Pearce) Hedgpeth

After a long and meaningful life, Maggie Marcelee Hedgpeth, 78, departed from our world to join her Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2002, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born March 19, 1924, in Clever, Missouri, to Ernest and Flossie Pearce. She was united in marriage to Damon Hedgpeth, her husband of 58 years. Damon and Marcelee had two sons, Kelly and Kent. She was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. Her family was a very special part of her life and she will be greatly missed. Her son Kelly and his wife, Bunny, live in Springfield, Missouri. Son Kent and his wife, Pam, live in Clever. Marcelee was also very proud of her grandchildren Chad Hedgpeth and wife Angie of Clever, Marcy Easterly and husband Zach of Strafford, and Josey and Molly Hedgpeth of Clever. She was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Maggie Elizabeth Easterly and Damon Lee Hedgpeth. Marcelee lived and worked on the amily farm for many years. She enjoyed cooking, especially with her grandchildren, and gardening. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Springfield News-Leader, August 12, 2002.

Florence Lucille Herndon

Florence Lucille Herndon was born in Christian county, the daughter of Herman and Vesta McConnell Maples.  On 

October 21, 1933 she and Burl D. Herndon were married.  Mrs. Herndon was a loving wife, mother, and 

grandmother.  She and her husband owned and operated a dairy and beef farm southwest of Nixa for many years.  She 

later was employed by Lily Tulip for fifteen years.  She enjoyed painting, woodworking, Wood burning, and

needlework of all kinds,  she attended Mt. Gilead Methodist Church in Bolivar.  She was preceded in death by: Her 

husband, Burl, in 1993; a daughter, Rose Marie Essick, in 1993; and a brother, Roy Maples, in 1975.  Survivors 

include: Two daughter, Denna Herndon, of Springfield, and Bonnie Potts and husband Fred, of Aldrich; six

grandchildren, Kevin Hedgpeth and wife Beth, of Lebanon, Melissa Hedgpeth, Sherri Hedgpeth, Amy Thornton and

 Husband John, all of Springfield, Matt Essick, of Highlandville, and Joe Potts, of Bolivar; five great-grandchildren, 

Steven Bryan, Katey, and Rachel Hedgpeth, and Darian Potts; tow sister, Lois Wisner and Joyce Mabe, both of Nixa; a 

brother, Raymond Maples, of Easley, South Carolina; nieces; nephews; and many other relatives. 

In Memory of Florence Lucille Herndon 5 December 1915 – 20 March 2002.  Services Friday, 22 March 2002 at 

2:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri.  Officiating is Pastor Hosea Bilyeu.  Music: “Sweet Beulah Land”, 

“God Walks These Hills” “Far Side Bank Of Jordan” sung by Matt Essick, Donna, Sarah, and Jamie Maples.  

Pallbearers are: Kevin Hedgpeth, Bryan Hedgpeth, Steven Hedgpeth Matt Essick, Joe Potts, and Darian Potts.  

Honorary pallbearer is John Thornton.  Interment is in Delaware Cemetery. Contributed by  Marcia Haworth and Becky Schimek.

Julie Beth Herndon

Julie Beth Herndon born 15 September 1963 and passed away 29 March 1964.  Services are at Harris Chapel, Nixa 

MO 2 April 1964 2:00 p.m.  Officiating is Mr. James Baysinger.  Escorts are:  Rex Little, Gary Bowman, Lane 

Baysinger and Curtis Bowman. Info from funeral card contributed by Marcia Haworth and Becky Schimek.

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15 Sep 1963 - 29 Mar 1964   CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 2 Apr 1964 p1. [Note: Daughter of Jack  & Myra (Creed) Herndon] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Susan Miller (Kerr) Helton

James Russel Hedgpeth

Again the great master has visited our midst and called home the beloved infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hedgpeth. 

James Russel Hedgpeth age 1 year, 10 months and 27 days died July 31st 1923. On the night of July 31st, after five days 

of the most painful suffering and all that living hands and kind Drs. Wasson, Robertson and Hultz could do as the 

clock pointed to the hour of nine, death stealing down, kissed the pale, sweet brown and the little sufferer returned 

home. Russel was a child loved by all who knew him. His bright and sunny disposition won for him many friends. 

Although the dear mother and father are heartbroken over their loss, but to them it is comforting to known that 

although Russel cannot come back to them, they may go to him and their loss is heaven’s gain. Jesus said, “Suffer the

 little children to come unto me, for such is the kingdom of heaven. Russel leaves a father and mother with 

grandfathers and grandmothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He was laid to rest in

Payne Cemetery, B. F. West conducting the funeral service.

               The golden sun is shining upon the loved one’s grave

               The one we loved so dearly and tried so hard to save

               And when we lost our dear one, we lost our dearest babe

               We love you and we miss you and we ever shall

               So rest in peace dear Russel, safe in heaven’s tower

               The day we shall meet grows nearer every hour

               His eyes were like skies of glad summertime

               His heart was full of sweetness

               His face was home of smiles so sweet

               To us he surely belonged

               So God took him away, took our little Russel

               And the days are empty and long

               Sadly missed by his mother, daddy, grandmother and all

Written by his aunt, Flora Keltner Note: Most of the front page was taken up with stories about the death of President

Harding. Christian County Republican 10 Aug 1923 p 1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips. 

Lydia Henry 

Robert Preston Henry 

Lois Henry 

Miss Lois Henry, 49, of Des Moines, Iowa was instantly killed Thursday night when she stepped into the path of a street car at a busy intersection in that city. It was believed that she was blinded by the lights of an approaching car. Miss Henry had been a teacher in the Des Moines public schools for the past 15 years. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Ira Henry of Keltner, Mo.,; four sisters, Mrs. E. T. Loveland of Springfield, Mrs. Fay Southwick of Morrisville, Mrs. Hazel Babcock of Portage, Wis., and Mrs. Mabel Meyers of Keltner; and one brother Glenn Henry, with the U.S. Army, recently returned from Germany. Funeral services were held early this week under the direction of Alma Lohmeyer Funeral Home of Springfield. (Christian County Republican, 20 October 1945). Contributed by Bill Goss.

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Jul 1896 - Oct 1945 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 25 Oct 1945 p1

[Note: Daughter of Ira L. & Leona Jane (Walker) Henry] Contributed by Randal & Mabel Phillips.

William Norman Henry

Funeral services were held March 16 at Spokane Church for William Norman Henry, 75, of Spokane, who died 

March 13 in a Springfield hospital. The Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark officiated at the services. Burial was in the 

Spokane cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Henry, youngest son of a pioneer Stone County

family, was born near the school which bears the Henry family name about six miles south of Clever. He married

 Maud M. Medlin June 22, 1907. He is survived by his wife and an adopted son, Willard, of the home and two

 brothers Jody Henry, who lives with daughter, Eva Wasson, at Nixa, and Alex Henry of Hurley. (Christian County

 Republican, 23 March 1950). Contributed by Bill Goss.

Shrilda (Rains)Henry

IN MEMORY OF SHRILDA HENRY Born July 25^th, 1830. Departed this life February 21, 1923 at the age of 92 years, 6 mos., and 26 days. Four living children mourn her death.

We hear the soft wind sighing, Through every bush and tree, Where now her form is lying, Away from love and me. Tears from our eyes are streaming, And sorrow shades our brow, Oh weary was our arting, We have no mother now. We see the pale moon shining, Upon the white head stone, The rosebush around it twining, Is here, like we, alone. And just like we are weeping, Those dewdrops from the boughs, Short time has she been sleeping, We have no mother now. Our hearts are ever lonely, Our life is drear and sad,‘ Twas her dear presence only, That made our spirits glad. From morning until evening. Care rests upon our brow She’s gone from us to Heaven, We have no mother, now.(Christian County Republican, 02 March 1923). Contributed by Bill Goss.

Helen (Bishop)Henry

GOD GIVETH AND TAKETH AWAY. One beautiful Sabbath morning July 26, 1903 into the care and home of Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop, God gave little Helen, a darling baby girl. How their hearts thrilled with joy and swelled with pride over the birth of this new born babe. Helen was an affectionate loving child and as she grew to womanhood all along the pathway of life she was a ray of sunlight where e’re she went and was loved and admired by all whom knew her. On February 2, 1923 at 12:30 a.m., after an illness of three days, God in his wisdom and glory seen fit to take her away. She was a bride of but twelve days, having been married January 20, 1923 to Mr. Clarence Henry of Hannibal, Mo., where the couple resided at the time of the death. The remains were returned and laid away in the Highlandville cemetery February 4, 1923. On account of an attack of the “flu” the bereaved husband was unable to accompany the body to its last resting place. Deceased leaved a husband, father, mother, four brothers, five sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Words cannot express the deep sorrow we felt upon hearing of her death. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

How we miss our darling Helen, No more on earth to roam; One sweet thought again we’ll meet her, On the Resurrection morn, She was converted when eleven years old and united with the 1^st Central Baptist church. Oh! The joys of that morning, when our loved ones we meet; With songs of the Saints, we each other shall greet. No more to be parted through eternities years, And the past all forgotten with its sorrows and tears. (Christian County Republican, 02 March 1923). Contributed by Bill Goss.

Ivetta J. (Gum) Henry

Ivetta J. Henry, age 88, of Ozark, Missouri, died Sunday, January 16, 2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born July 5, 1911 in Powell, Missouri and was the daughter of Jasper and Cora (Lawson) Gum. In 1937 she and Herbert E. Henry were married in California. She lived most of her life in the San Jose, California area. Survivors include: her hus­band, Herbert, a sister, Pauline Parker, Ozark; a brother, Lowell Gum, Stella, Missouri; and a host of nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Lena Gum and Margaret Price and a brother, Noel Gum, preceded her in death. A graveside funeral was at 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, in Union Cemetery, east of Anderson under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Estia (Jones) Hedgpeth

Merle Heden

Jimmie Dale Henry

Mary Ellen (Choate) Henry

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Henry, 83, who died December 28 at her home in Hurley, were held December 30 in the Hurley High School auditorium, with Elmer Oliver Coons officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home A native of Christian County, she was a lifelong resident of the Ponce de Leon and Hurley communities. Survivors include three sons, W. E. Henry of Hurley and S. W. Henry and Leo Henry, both of Galena; seven daughters, Mrs. Zella Wright and Mrs. Lottie Russell of Hurley. Mrs. Alice Houser of Phoenix, Ariz, Mrs. Molly Cloud of Los Angeles, Calif, Mrs. Berniece Clud of Galena, Mrs. Aletha Jacks of Webb City, and Mrs. Phyllis Walker of Springfield; 21 grandchildren; one brother, W. M. Choate of Oklmulgee, Okla; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie McClure of Chicago and Mrs. Gertrude McAnulty of Independence, Kan.  Christian County Republican 3 Jan 1957 p2. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Ward Cotton Hedgpeth

Funeral services for Ward “Cotton” Hedgpeth, 28, a well known young Nixa farmer and rodeo performer, who died February 20, were held February 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Nixa High School auditorium, with a capacity crowd of friends and relatives attending. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joan Hedgpeth, one son Terry Jim Hedgpeth; a stepson, Rodger Eugene Allen of Ozark; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hedgpeth of Nixa, one brother, Lawrence Hedgpeth of Nixa, the paternal grandfather, Jim Hedgpeth of Nixa and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lenzy McConnell of Nixa.

News Articles: After waiving formal arraignment, Francis Henry, Highlandville service station operator faced preliminary trial before magistrate Herbert Taylor at Ozark Thursday morning and was bound over to the May term of Christian County circuit court on second degree murder charges in connection with the death of Ward “Cotton” Hedgpeth of Nixa. Hedgpeth’s death occurred the night of February 20, at Henry’s service station, a short distance east of the 65-160 junctions in Highlandville. A coroner’s request last week determined that Hedgpeth “died as a result of felony committed by the hand of one Francis Henry” Hedgpeth died a few minutes after being struck in the left chest by a blast from a 12-gauge shotgun. The incident occurred inside the service station in Highlandville. After hearing the testimony of witnesses at the preliminary Thursday morning, Magistrate Taylor reduced the charges from first degree murder and bound the defendant over to circuit court. Bond was placed at $10,000 which was provided. The defendant was originally charged with manslaughter by Prosecuting Attorney Sam Appleby, but later evidence prompted Appleby to file a first degree murder charge. Witnesses heard at the Thursday preliminary included Oren Eugene Ball and Charles Edward Blevins, Hedgpeth’s companions on the night of the shooting., Sheriff Clay Hodges of Christian County and Dr, David F. Gorelick, Springfield pathologist for the prosecution; Ozark City Marshal Buff Lanb, Sheriff Glen Hendrix of Green County and Prosecutor Appleby for the defense. Appleby was called to the stand by defense attorney Wayne Walker of Springfield to testify as to statements taken from eyewitnesses on the night of the shooting. Appleby is being assisted in the prosecution by Attorney Doug Greene of Springfield. Christian County Republican 7 Mar 1957 p. 1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

1928 – 20 Feb 1957              CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 9 Jan 1957 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Murder Trial Nears End at Marshfield. Henry Testifies in Own Defense. The jury is expected to begin deliberation this afternoon at Marshfield in the second degree murder trial of Francis Henry, 60-year-old Highlandville cafe and service station operation, charged with the slaying last February 29 of Ward “Cotton” Hedgpeth, 28, of Nixa. Henry is charged with killing Hedgpeth with a 12-guage shotgun in the Highlandville restaurant. He testified Wednesday afternoon in his own defense, and stated that the killing was accidental – that Hedgpeth has been causing trouble, cursing and fighting, just before the shooting, and that he (Henry) walked out from behind the counter with the gun with the intention of hitting Hedgpeth, not shooting him. Henry then testified that Owen Ball began grappling with him, and the gun was discharged, killing Hedgpeth almost instantly. Other defense witnesses who have testified include persons who were in the cafe at the time of the shooting. The trial began Tuesday morning in Webster County Circuit Court at Marshfield, where it was transferred on change of venue. The prosecution rested its case Wednesday morning, after introducing several witnesses.            City Marshal L. E. “Buff” Lamb of Ozark testified he was the first officer to reach the scene after the shooting and that Henry admitted killing Hedgpeth. He also testified that Henry had earlier threatened to kill Hedgpeth. Sheriff Clay Hodges of Christian County also testified that Henry admitted killing Hedgpeth. Charles Blevins of Nixa, Hedgpeth’s companion at the time of the shooting, testified that Henry said that he shot Hedgpeth and said after the killing that he meant to kill him. A transcript of Owen Ball’s testimony at the preliminary hearing was that Henry admitted to the killing and said he intended to kill him.      Thursday morning is expected to be spent hearing rebuttal witnesses, and the case will go to the jury following arguments by counsel for the prosecution and defense.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 16 Jan 1957 p1

Jury Frees Henry of Murder Charge. A jury in Webster County Circuit Court at Marshfield deliberated only an hour and 15 minutes before returning a verdict of not guilty in the trial of Francis Henry of Highlandville in the second degree murder charges. Henry, 60-year-old cafe and service station operator, contended that the shooting of Lawrence “Cotton” Hedgpeth, 28 of Nixa last February 20 in Henry’s place of business at Highlandville was accidental.

Cora E. (Hoffman) Herndon

Matthew H. Hebrank

Claude Hedgpeth

Ida F. (Payne) Henry

Ezart Avery Henry

Champ A. Hendricks

James W. “Willie”Hedgpeth

Allie Susan (Cave) Henderson

31 May 1864 – 27 Jul 1955 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 4 Aug 1955 p8. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Iva Ellen (McConnell) Hedgpeth

Fern Elizabeth (Koch) Hedgpeth

CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 16 Sep 1954 p3. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Thomas Jasper Herndon

CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 22 Jul 1954 p5. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

William “Bill” George Henry

John R. “Bob” Helms

Almeda (Pittman) Henderson

10 Jul 1870 – 21 Jan 1952   CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 22 Jan 1953 p4. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Donna Kay (Deffenderfer) Head

Milton H. Hedgpeth

William James Hedgpeth

31 Jan 1868 – 3 Nov 1958   CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 7 Nov 1958 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Louis J. W.  Herring

25 Aug 1883 – 14 Jan 1958  CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 23 Jan 1958 p5. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Arthur Benjamin  Hesterlee

13 Jun 1880 – 2 Jan 1958     CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 9 Jan 1958 p5. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Vivian E. (Green) Hesterlee

6 Sep 1909 – 2 Apr 1958      CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 10 Apr 1958 p5. Contributed by Mabel Phillips. D/o John David & Sarah Jane (Parnall) Green

Claude A. Herndon

d 28 Dec 1962 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 10 Jan 1963. Contributed by Mabel and Randal Phillips.

Earl Dean Henry

d 24 Jun 1963 age 40 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 27 Jun 1963. Contributed by Mabel and Randal Phillips.

Richard W. (Pop) Heldt

 d 2 Feb 1963 age 73 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 7 Feb 1963. Contributed by Mabel and Randal Phillips.

Gary Leon Hedgpeth

Lenville J. Hedgpeth

1910 – 10 Sep 1961    CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 14 Sep 1961. [Note: Son of Frank & Susie ( ) Hedgpeth] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Lillie Viola (Cloud) Henderson

1879 – 25 Sep 1961    CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 28 Sep 1961 p4 Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Mrs. Lillie Viola Henderson, 82, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Wolfe, 2 ½ miles southeast of Clever, where she has resided for the past six years. A resident of Christian and Stone Counties most of her life, Mrs. Henderson is also survived by a son, Arnold of Cupertino, Calif.; ten grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Etta Wilson of Route 1, Clever; two brothers, Ellie I. Cloud of Carthage and Efton H. Cloud of Grand Island, Nebr.; and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Virl Renfro, Route 1, Clever.

Lonnie L. Herndon

26 Dec 1879 – 26 Aug 1961   CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 31 Aug 1961 p1. [Note: Son of Julian Jay & Lunda J. (Pendleton) Herndon] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Mary Lou (Cavener) Hedgpeth

13 Apr 1875 - 30 Jan 1962     CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 1 Feb 1962 p5. [Note: Daughter of James Patrick & Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Dyer) Cavener; married Clyde Hedgpeth] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Rachel Henry

8 Sep 1904 - 7 Jan 1962         CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 11 Jan 1962 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Della Azalia (Bray) Herston

Nov 1877 - 9 Oct 1962    CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 18 Oct 1962 p4. [Note: Daughter of Taylor & Mary Jane (Marley) Bray; married Horace Greeley Herston] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Virgil L. Head

28 Aug 1901 - 1  Dec 1965       CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 2 Dec 1965 p1 [Note: married first Esther Wise 4 Dec 1903 - 18 Jul 1950; married second Avis (Magers) Hedgpeth 5 Jun 1913 - 19 May 1992] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Virgil L. Head, 64, Sparta, died at 6: 30 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after an illness of several months. Mr. Head was an elder in the Sparta Church of Christ. A resident of Sparta since 1938, he was a car body repairman.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Butler, Sedalia and Mrs. Fannie Rogers, St. Louis; a step-daughter, Mrs. Bernice Atkinson, Hartville; a son, Kenneth, Springfield; two step-sons, Gary Hedgpeth, Nixa and Wayne Hedgpeth of the home; his father, Walter, Newark, Ark.; and nine grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Harris of Ozark.

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Head, Virgil L.                       28 Aug 1901 - 1 Dec 1965       CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 9 Dec 1965 p1

Funeral services for Virgil L. Head, 64, Sparta were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Sparta Church of Christ with Evangelist Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. A survivor not previously listed is his wife, Avis. Mr. Head died at 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after an illness of several months.

Tilda M. (Stewart) Clifton Hedgpeth

25 Feb 1884 - 19 Oct 1965 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 21 Oct 1965 p1. [Note: married second 3 Jul 1943 Newton F. Hedgpeth 25 Mar 1882 - 19 Apr 1969 whose first wife and mother of Tilford Hedgpeth and Iva (Hedgpeth) Creager was Bessie McGowen] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Robert L. Henderson

1936 - 22 Feb 1965     CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 25 Feb 1965 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Bertha L. (DeBrunner) Hedgpeth

29 Aug 1874 - 24 Sep 1966    CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 29 Sep 1966 p1. [Note: Daughter of Frederick L. & Mary F. (Werder) DeBrunner; married Dr. Donald Franklin Hedgpeth 4 Dec 1862 - 16 Jul 1938 - tombstone gives 29 Aug 1874 & SSDI gives 28 Aug 1874 birth date] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Arnold C. Henderson

1912 - 15 Jul 1966      CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 21 Jul 1966 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Alfred Henry

1883 - 15 Apr 1966    CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 21 Apr 1966 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Ida Margaret (Bilyeu) Henry

1886 - 28 Nov 1966   CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 1 Dec 1966 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Margaret Henry, 80. Highlandville, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Pleasant View Baptist church west of Highlandville, with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Henry died at 10:20 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. One brother, Moses Bilyeu, Houston, Tex., survives.

Sarah Samantha (Newberry) Henslee

 d 13 May 1963  CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN16 May 1963

Loyd Hedgpeth

d 30 Sep 1963 age 61  CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 3 Oct 1963. Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Theresa (Weber) Helton

d 2 Jun 1963 age 46  CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 6 Jun 1963. Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Archie B. Hedgpeth

25 Aug 1914 – 3 Mar 1996

Archie B. Hedgpeth, Nixa, passed away Sunday, March 3, 1996 at 12:35 p.m. in St. John's Regional Health Center. Mr. Hedgpeth was born in Christian County on Aug. 25, 1914 to William J. and Nora (Shelton) Hedgpeth. He married Imogene Horn on Nov. 29, 1933, who preceded him in death in 1992. He was also preceded in death by: his parents, four brothers; and one sister. He is survived by: his son, Gayl Hedgpeth, Nixa; a sister, Florence Rhodes, Springfield; one step-grandchild, Duane McDaniels, Ozark; a daughter-in-law, Louise Hedgpeth, Nixa; and several nieces and nephews. Services are today, Wednesday, March 6, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Home, Nixa, with Robert M. Brooks, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Richwood Cemetery.

John W. Henderson

d 11 May 1963 age 79  CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 23 May 1963. Contributed by Randal Phillips.

John W. Henderson, 79, of 1210 Mt. Vernon, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Glendora, Calif. For the last 11 years he and his wife had been employed at Harding Military Academy in Glendora during nine months of the year, spending the other three here. Surviving are his wife, Minnie; a son, Fred, Van Nuys, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Cuma Schupback, Route 2, Billings; two brothers, Charley and Jim, both of Reeds Spring; two sisters, Mrs. Suda Davis and Mrs. Maude Evans, both of Wichita; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Eisenhour Church with the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Bertie (Foster) Hendricks

1885 - 3 Jul 1967     CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 6 Jul 1967 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Leroy Hendrickson

1897 - 15 Sep 1967     CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 21 Sep 1967 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Leroy Hendrickson, 70, Chadwick, a retired painter, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs.. Woodrow Bateman, Chadwick, after a brief illness. Besides Mrs. Bateman, Mr. Henderickson is survived by four other daughters, Mrs. Velma Scheu, Mrs. Lola Boyce, Mrs. Wilma Bailey and Mrs. Vernita Dawson, all of Omaha, Neb.; one son, Russell, also of Omaha; four brothers, C. L., M. D., Arthur and John, all of Villesca, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Branton and Miss Anna Hendrickson, also of Villesca; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Wolfs Funeral Chapel in Villesca, Iowa. Local arrangements were under direction of Adams of Ozark.

Homer Henry

10 Dec 1925 - 3 Apr 1967     CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 6 Apr 1967 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Homer Henry, 41, of Spokane, died Sunday night in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a sudden illness. Mr. Henry was a construction worker up to a few years ago when he developed a heart condition. He was a member of General Laborers Local 676, Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Avis; four sons, Jimmie, Bobby, Richly and Leslie and one daughter, Clara Mae, all of the home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit and the Rev. R. N. Russell officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Cheatham-Stumpff.

Wilma Verna (Pearce) Hedgpeth

7 Apr 1918 - 6 Dec 2000  Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Wilma Verna Hedgpeth, age 82, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2000 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. Mrs. Hedgpeth was the daughter of William Clifford and Ethel (Rhodes) Pearce, born on April 7, 1918 in Clever, MO. She married Ted Hedgpeth on April 24, 1944 in Galena, MO. She was retired from bakery food service work. Her parents, her husband, and a sister, Jan, preceded Mrs. Hedgpeth in death. Survivors include: a brother, Gary Pearce of Tucson, Arizona; a sister, Ramona Scantlen of Bristol, Oklahoma; a stepdaughter, Marva Hedgpeth; and three nephews. A memorial visitation was held on Saturday, December 16, 2000 at Harris Funeral Home in Nixa and burial services held at the Delaware Cemetery in Nixa. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1944 East Sunshine, Springfield, MO., 65804.

Stephen W. Henson

20 Jan 1953 - 19 Dec 2000  Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Stephen W. Henson, age 47, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2000. He was born on January 20, 1953 in Kansas City, MO., and was the son of William T Henson Sr., and Laurena (Weter) Henson. Survivors include; his wife, Rhonda, and three daughters, April, Stephanie and Laurabeth, all, of Warsaw; his mother, Laurena Henson, of Ozark; two brothers, Patrick Henson of Ozark, and William Henson of Pleasant Hope; a sister, Barbara Milburn, of Aledo, II.; and his grandmother, Roma Weter, of Sparta. Mr. Henson was preceded in death by his father. A visitation for friends and family was held on Friday, December 22, 2000 at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.

John Robert Hershey

12 Nov 1925 - 11 Oct 2000  Contributed by Randall Phillips.

John Robert Hershey, age 74, Oldfield, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2000 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born November 12, 1925 in Warren County, Iowa, the son of John L and Virginia Lillian Hunnicutt Hershey. Mr. Hershey was a retired sales manager for Occidental Petroleum. he served his country in the U.S. Army Infantry in the Philippines during World War II. He was of the Christian faith. In 1974, he moved to Oldfield from the St. Louis area. On April 8, 1978, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Stender. Survivors include: his wife Jane Hershey, Oldfield; three children, John Robert Hershey and his wife Melinda, Tampa, FL, Virginia Lynn Clark and her husband Johnny, Mobile, AL, and Jennifer Marie Hershey, Oldfield; six grandchildren, Candice Hershey, John Preston Hershey, Michael Beckham, Jeremy Beckham, Corrie Beckham Hunnicut, and Brian Rasmussen; a sister, Catherine Ann Fruth and husband Carroll, Palo Alto, CA; and two brothers, Roderick L. Hershey and wife Evelyn, Metarie, LA, and Roger Hershey and wife Jean, Newton, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Hershey. A graveside service with full military honors was held Friday, Oct. 13, 2000 in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Military Chaplain Dennis Estes officiating.

Bernard L. Henderson

6 Jan 1893 - 13 Feb 1968  CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 15 Feb 1968 p4 [Note: married Amanda E. 26 Jan 1905 - 31 Oct 1980] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Maude M. (Medlin) Henry

6 Feb 1885 - 21 Oct 1968       CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 24 Oct 1968 p8 Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for Mrs. Maude M. Henry, 83, a longtime resident of the Spokane community, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Spokane cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Henry died at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital after a short illness. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bessie Medlin of Rt. 2, Crain, and a grand-daughter-in-law, Mrs. Avis Henry of Spokane.

Lewis Heiney, Jr.

25 May 1929 – 6 Apr 1996  Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Lewis Heiney Jr., 55, of Ozark, Mo., passed away on April 6, 1996, in Caracas, Venezuela, where he spent the last month of his life visiting his son and family, who are missionaries there. Mr. Heiney was born on May 25, 1929 in Summersville, Mo. to Charles Heiney and Mary Sinclair. He spent: most of his grade school years in the Summersville area, then the family moved to Granite City, Ill. where he attended high school. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, stationed in China. He was united in marriage to Rosemary Thomas on March 6, 1952 at Russell, Kansas. To this union three children were born. Lewis was an oil field worker before going into the ministry. He accepted Christ as his personal savior in 1954, at Palco, Ks., later being called into the ministry. He pastored churches in Elkhart, Pleasanton, and Osawatomie, Ks. He retired in 1993, moving to the Springfield area where he was able to enjoy his children and grandchildren whom he loved so much. For the past two years he was employed part-time at the Half-Price Store in Springfield. He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Rosemary, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Rosalyn and Doug Handley, of Ozark, a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Patty Heiney, of Caracas, Venezuela; six grandchildren, Carri, Tammi, Mark, Megan, Jared and Stacia; a great-grandson, Tielyr; two sisters, Bertha Sharpton, of Springfield, and Faye Hoag, of Waldo, Fl.; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a daughter, Karen Heiney; a brother, Clarence; and two infant sisters. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services were held today, April 13, 1996 at 10:00 a.m., in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Reverends Donnie Blansit and R. L. Courtney officiating. Graveside services following at 4:00 p.m. in the Pleasanton Cemetery, Pleasanton, Ks.

Verna Agnes (Vaughn) Huffman Hendrix

22 May 1910 – 8 Mar 1999  Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Verna Agnes Vaughn Huffman Hendrix, age 88, of Nixa, passed Monday, March 8, 1999 in Nixa Balanced Care. She was born May 22, 1910 in Scott County, Missouri and was the daughter of Charles and Lelia Pearl (Duncan) Vaughn. Mrs. Hendrix was a member of Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Nixa. Survivors include: Two daughters, Jeanell Lopp and her husband, Jerry, Ozark, and Dorothy Valentovic, Belton, Missouri; a son, Charles Huffman, Houston, Texas; twelve grandchildren; and a host of great- and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Albert Huffman, and her second husband, Ervin Lee Hendrix. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Dale Bond officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery Ozark. Visitation was Tuesday in the funeral home.

J.D. Hedgpeth

23 Jul 1926 – 5 Mar 1999  Contributed by Randall Phillips.

J. D: Hedgpeth, age 72, died Friday, March 5, 1999 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born July 23, 1926 in Nixa and was the son of Guy L. and Jewell R. (Nokes) Hedgpeth. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On June 22, 1957 he and Nancy JoAnn Sherer were married. Mr. Hedgpeth retired from the Iron Workers Union #10. He was also a farmer and cattleman. He was a member of Friend Lodge #352 A. F and A.M., Ozark. Ozark Chapter #98 O.E.S., Christian County Shrine Club, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Abou Ben Adhem Temple. He was a long time member of Nixa American Legion Post 434, and was an accomplished hunter and fisherman. Survivors include: His wife, Nancy; four children, Joe David Hedgpeth, Ronald Gene Hedgpeth and his wife, Norma Jean, Terry Jim Hedgpeth, and Tony J. Hedgpeth and his fiancée, Ronda Sipple, all of Nixa; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Kathleen Deulen, and her husband, Orville, Nixa; a brother-in-law, C .H. Sherer and his wife, Linda, Ozark; a niece, Margie Messenger; a nephew, Michael Deulen; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by: His parents; his first wife, Fern Elizabeth Koch Hedgpeth; and a son Gene Allen. The funeral was 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with a Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice.

William R. Henson

11 Jan 1931 – 18 Apr 2000  Contributed by Randal Phillips.

William R. Henson, age 69, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born January 11, 1931 in Willow, Oklahoma, the son of Acey Bill and Fannie (Biscoe) Henson. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On September 16, 1962 he and Jean Boyers were married. Mr. Henson was a real estate appraiser. He was a member and deacon of the Ozark Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: His wife, Jean; his mother, Fannie Norman, Granite, Oklahoma; a sister, Sue Ogles, Oklahoma; and nephews. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Karla Endicott officiating. Graveside services and burial were Friday in Carter Cemetery Carter, Oklahoma.

Freda D. (Coffer) Heyn

Head, Avis R. (Magers)

5 Jan 1913 - 14 May 1992 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Avis R. Head, 79, Sparta, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Jan. 5, 1913, in Christian County to Tom and Eliza Magers. She was a member of Sparta Garden Club and Sparta Church of Christ, and was a City Clerk and Collector of Sparta for 12 years. She is survived by three children, Bernice Atkinson, Hartville, Gary Hedgpeth, Nixa, and Wayne Hedgpeth, Sparta; a sister, Vesta Graham, Nixa; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services were Saturday, May 16, 1992 at the Sparta Church of Christ with David Dugan officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.

Imogene (Horn) Hedgpeth

24 Mar 1915 - 6 Dec 1992  Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Douglas Eugene Hendrix

26 Jun 1959 - 28 Nov 2001  Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Douglas Eugene Hendrix, age 42, of Sparta, died Nov. 28, 2001, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Greene County. He was born June 26, 1959, in Springfield, the son of Melvin and Dorothy (Hale) Hendrix. He was employed by Paul Mueller Company. On Aug. 19, 1988, he and his wife, Donna, were married. Survivors include: His wife, Donna; four children, Alan Melton, Springfield, Sheryl Melton, Megan and D'Ann Hendrix, all of the home; brothers and sisters and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mary Belle and Steve, Linda Hendrix and Ralph, and Johnny Hendrix, all of Springfield, Kay Elliot and Mike, Stockton, Janice McConnell and Scott, all of Ozark, Bonnie Hendrix and Jack, Springfield, Tommy Hendrix and Dee, Marshfield, Joanne Price and Danny, Springfield, and Charlotte Parker and James, Fordland; his mother and father-in-law, Donald and Faye Price, Fordland; nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Eugene Hendrix; a brother, Melvin Russell; a sister, Barbara Jean Davis; and a brother-in-law, Frankie Price. A graveside service was Dec. 1 in Antioch Cemetery, Springfield, with Rev. Jerry Cox officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Howard D. Hedgpeth

5 Sep 1911 - 15 Apr 1995  Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Howard D. Hedgpeth, 83, Nixa, died at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 1995, in his home following a long illness. He was born on September 5, 1911 to Rube and Annie Hedgpeth in Nixa. He was a son in a family of seven boys and one girl. During World War II he was a foreman for a bomber plant in Ypsilanti, Mich. During the early 40s he worked in the Ford Motor Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Mich. He was married to Edith in 1933. He was a retired builder and real estate broker, an avid golfer and fisherman, and a member of Calvary Bible Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Edith, of the home; a son, Larry, and his wife Ann, Alaska; two granddaughters and their spouses, Robin and her husband Jerry Lee, Alaska, Rendy and her husband Jaque St. Amand; two great-grandsons, Reuben and Wesley St. Amand, state of Washington; a brother, Milton Hedgpeth, Ozark; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Harris, a Cassity Heritage funeral home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.

Wilda Loretta (Taylor) Heimdale

 28 May 1933 - 10 Oct 2002  Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Wilda Loretta Heimdale, 69, Sparta, died Oct. 10, 2002, at Cox Medical Center South Springfield. Heimdale was born May 28, 1933, in Greeley Colo., to Howard and Rose Graves Taylor. She was of the Baptist faith and was married to Jerry Heimdale on March 17, 1977, he survives of the home. Also surviving are four daughters, Lorrie Danielson, Strafford, Beth Warfel, Buffalo, Carrie Woodreff. Carterville, Ga., and Pat Williams of Oklahoma City, Okla; four sons, Jack Heimdale, Clairmore, Okla., Joe Heimdale, Tulsa, Okla., Mark Heimdale, Abilene, Texas, and Dan Heimdale, Wright, Wisc.; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Iona Nabbit and Wynona Collect and great-grandson Amos Drake McElroy. Graveside services were held Oct. 14, 2002, at the Linden Cemetery with Rev. Jack Day officiating.

Susie (Shelton) Hedgpeth

 14 Aug 1905 – 19 Sep 1994  Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Susie Shelton Hedgpeth, 89, Springfield, died at 1:55 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19, 1994, in Nixa Park Care Center, Nixa. She was born Aug. 14, 1905, in Ozark, the daughter of Jarret and Allie (Smith) Shelton. She was united in marriage in 1926 to Lloyd Hedgpeth who preceded her in death in 1963. She was a telephone operator in Ozark for many years. Although she had no children of her own; she devoted much of her time to young people through her many years of babysitting. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. She is survived by three first cousins, Walter "Connie" Shelton, Ozark, Edna Shelton Carpenter, Fordland, and Jewell Shelton Greene, Sparta; and three very special friends, Eula Monks, Ozark and Ron and Phyllis Feyh, Springfield. Graveside services were Thursday, Sept. 22. in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ozark, with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating.

Sammy Gerald Hedrick

Robert F. Hencey

d 14 Feb 1989 age 78 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Robert F. Hencey, 78, died Feb. 17 at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Services for Mr. Hencey were held Feb. 21 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with the Rev. Leroy French officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Hencey was a former resident of Springfield and Jefferson City, and was a retired rate expert with the Public Service Commission of Missouri. He was a member of the Baptist Church and Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge No. 422 in Springfield. He was a musician and a member of the Musician's Local. He and his wife, Nadine, were married in Ozark May 17, 1934 and would soon have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. He grew up in Springfield and returned there following his retirement. Mr. Hencey is survived by his wife, Nadine; two sons, Robert, Battle Creek, Michigan, and Stephen, Jefferson City; two daughters, Sharon Owensby, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and Reta Thompson, Kansas City; a brother, Clarence Hencey, Rogersville; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Marian Christine Katzman Hennies

d 10 Sep 1988 age 92 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

 Marian Christine Katzman Hennies, 92, of Ozark, died Sept. 10 at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Services for Mrs. Hennies were held Tuesday in Louisville, Kentucky, with burial at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Mrs. Hennies had resided in Louisville for most of her life, living the last 11 years in Ozark. She had been a bookkeeper for McKesson-Robins, and for the Highland Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Highland Presbyterian Church. Her survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mildred McCracken, Ozark; a niece and nephew, Betty and Neal Grubaugh, Ozark; a nephew, Frank Katzman, Independence; nine greatnieces; and two great-nephews.

Lillie Ethel Henry

 d 4 Sep 1988 age 89 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Lillie Ethel Henry, 89; of Springfield, died Sept. 4 a t Maranatha Village, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Henry were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Gary Phipps and Hosea Whitener officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery, Highlandville. Mrs. Henry resided for most of her life in Stone and Christian Counties, where she was a homemaker for her family. Converted at an early age, Mrs. Henry was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernice, in 1980; a daughter, Mrs. Eva Shelton, in 1986; and a grandson, Edward Wayne Wright, in 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Flood and Mrs. Ines Wright, both of Highlandville; four sons, Gene Henry, Springfield, Arnold and Hershel Henry, of Highlandville, and Willard Henry, of Bell Flower, California; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Hedgpeth, Hobart O.

1896 - 9 Jun 1969 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 12 Jun 1969 p8 Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Hedgpeth, Newton F.

25 Mar 1882 - 19 Apr 1969    CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 24 Apr 1969 p8 [Note: Son of William R. & Elmina (Shipman) Hedgpeth; married first 1904 Bessie ; Son Tilford born 1905 & Iva born 1908; listed on 1930 census as divorced; married  3 Jul 1943 Tilda M. (?) Clifton Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

            Funeral services for Newt F. Hedgpeth, 87, Route 1, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel, north of Nixa. Mr. Hedgpeth, a retired farmer, died at 8 p.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Iva Kreeger, Independence; a stepson, Milford Clifton, Sarcoxie; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Herndon, Ernest O.

8 Apr 1893 - 1 May 1969    CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 8 May 1969 p8 [Note: Son of Joseph “Jodie” Holman  & Cora “Cordie” E. (Hoffman) Herndon; married Lydia B. Young  4 Jul 1896 - 3 Dec 1990] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

            Funeral services for Ernest O. Herndon, 76, a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Route 1, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl and John Whittmer officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery west of Nixa. Mr. Herndon died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1, in St. John’s Hospital after an illness of several years. Surviving are his wife, Lydia B., Route 1, Nixa; a son, Russell W., Springfield; three brothers, Pearlie, Springfield, and Vergie and Burl, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Nona Young, Aurora, and Mrs. Mar McCowan, St. Louis; and two grandsons,

Hefner, Genevieve (Glidewell)

1922 - 10 Dec 1969 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 18 Dec 1969 p8 [Note: Daughter of Charles Clinton & Mary Ethel (Brashears) Glidewell]

Hensley, Lucille (Glossip)

14 Jul 1913 – 6 Jul 1990 NNE 12 Jul 1990 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Lucille Hensley, 76, Springfield, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, July 6, 1990, in Springfield Community Hospital. She was born July 14, 1913, in Ponce De Leon, to Jody and Mildred Glossip. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oakley, and a stepson, Olen Hensley. She is survived by a brother, Herman Glossip, Springfield; a sister, Della Mae Holmes, Ozark; two stepdaughters, Darlene Painter, Cassville, and Louise Allen, Springfield; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, near Marshfield.

Hembree, Stephen Don

d 18 Feb 1989 age 19 OH 23 Feb 1989 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Stephen Don Hembree, 19, of Ozark, died Feb. 18 from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Services for Mr. Hembree were held Monday in the Glendale Christian Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Eldo Roberts officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A resident of Ozark, Stephen graduated from Ozark High School in 1987. He was attending Evangel College in Springfield. Active in athletics both in high school and college, Stephen lettered in baseball, basketball and football while attending OHS. He was a member of the Countryside Christian Church, Ozark. Surviving are his parents, Don and Sharon Hembree, Ozark; brothers Jared and Jeffrey, Ozark; paternal grandparents, John and Pauline Williams, Reeds Spring; maternal grandfather, Claude Wolfe, Mt. Vernon; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wolfe, Golden City; aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hembree, Kimberling City, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wolfe, Stotts City, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Perusse, Halltown. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Countryside Christian Church, Ozark.

Hertel, Carol Jean (Moore)

 5 Nov 1936 - 22 Feb 1991 NNE 28 Feb 1991  Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Carol Jean Moore Hertel, 54, died Friday, Feb. 22, 1991, in University Hospital, Columbia. A current resident of Green Ridge, Mo., she had previously lived in Nixa. She was born Nov. 5, 1936, in Stone County, and was the daughter of Jim and Faytha Moore. She became a Christian at an early age. She graduated from Nixa High School in 1953, and married Anthony J. Hertel April 7, 1956. Survivors include her husband, Anthony; two daughters, Valerie J. Snider, Crane, and Vickie Brandcamp, Sedalia; a son, Randall J. Hertel, U.S. Army, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; her mother, Faytha Blevins, Nixa; a brother, Billy Joe Moore, Clever; a sister, Colleen Donham, Highlandville; nine grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Moore, in 1947; a sister, Ruth Marie Webb, in 1976; and a stepfather, Ralph Blevins, in 1989. Services will be today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in Adams Funeral Home.

Healy, Celia M.

d 26 Jan 1990 age 85 NNE 1 Feb 1990 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Celia M. Healy, 85, of Sparta died in her home on Friday, Jan. 26, 1990, following a long illness. Born in Chicago, Ill., she had been a Christian County resident for one year. She was a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. She is survived by a sister, Ellen Howard, of Sparta; a brother, James Healy, La Grange, Ill.; and -nieces and nephews. Resurrection Mass was held Monday, Jan. 29, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Edward Eftink officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Hedgpeth, Etta Catherine (Stone)

5 May 1888 - 3 Nov 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p1 Contributed by Mabel Phillips. [Note: Daughter of John Edward & Mary Isabelle (McHaffie) Stone; married Frank Hedgpeth 1887 - 1944]

Hendricks, Louise

1896 - 10 Dec 1971 CCR 16 Dec 1971 p4 Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

            Mrs. Louise Hendricks, 75, of Billings, died at Aurora Community Hospital Friday morning after a short illness. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Opal Roberts of Park Ridge, Ill., Mrs. Mary Lou Murray, of Irving, Tex, and Mrs. Faye Fabro, of Billings; a sister, Mrs. Alma Clark, of Mt. Vernon; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel at Billings with the Rev. Leo Brown officiating. Burial was Kerr Cemetery, northwest of Billings.

Henry, Florence (Newberry)

Herd, Carol Dean

28 Jun 1923 - 23 Sep 1972  CCR 28 Sep 1972 p4 [Note: married Mary] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Herndon, Bessie A.

3 Jan 1884 - 15 Aug 1972  CCR 31 Aug 1972 p4 [Note: married John R. Herndon born Feb 1887] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

            Mrs. Bessie A. Herndon, 88, Nixa died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday in the Connelly Nursing Home, Springfield. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Nixa. She is survived by two sons, Horace Herndon, Burbank, Calif. and Halbert Herndon, La Miranda, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Jewell Martin and Mrs. Loal Martin, both of Nixa and Mrs. Joe Brown, Bowling Green, Ky; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.

Hedgpeth, Nora Mae (Shelton)

19 Dec 1971 – 30 May 1950 CCR 8 Jun 1950. Contributed by Randal Phillips.

               Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Mae Hedgpeth, 78, were held Thursday afternoon June 1, in the Nixa Christian church with the Rev. T.A. Mahanay of Republic officiating. Mrs. Hedgpeth, wife of Jim Hedgpeth, died May 30 at the family home one mile west of Nixa following a heart attack. She was a lifelong resident of Nixa, born near there December 19, 1871, the daughter of T.S. and Rosa Shelton. She was a member of the Christian church. Survivors are her husband, five sons, Roy, Ray, Willie, Leonard and Archie, all of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Mae McConnell and Mrs. [CUT OFF] rence Rhodes, both of Nixa; [CUT OFF] grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. [CUTOFF]Stewart of Brookline; and one brother, Will Shelton, also of Brookline. Burial was in the Payne cemetery under direction of Harris of [CUTOFF].

Henry, Lucinda

d 9 Jul 1950 age 86 CCR 13 Jul 1950. Contributed by Randal Phillips.

               Mrs. Lucinda Henry, 86, a life-long resident of the Highlandville community, died at her home there Saturday afternoon. She had been in ill health for several years. She is survived by her husband, William Henry, of the home; seven sons, Perry and Riley Henry of Marionville, Alfred and Vernice of Highlandville, Ezart of Ponce de Leon, Seth of Ash Grove, and Jesse of Springfield; 36 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist church. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Pleasant View Baptist church. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.

Head, Esther (Wise)

d 25 Jul 1950 age 46 CCR 26 Jul 1950. Contributed by Randal Phillips.

               Mrs. Esther Head, 46, died Tuesday morning in her home at Sparta, following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of the Sparta community for the past 12 years. Surviving are her husband, Virgil L. Head; a son, Kenneth, of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Roe Rogers, of Perryton, Texas, and Mrs. Shirley Butler of Rogersville; and three grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Sparta church of Christ with burial in Sparta cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.

Henry, William

d 19 Sep 1951 age 93 CCR 27 Sep 1951. Contributed by Randal Phillips.

               William Henry, 93, died at the home of a son, Alfred Henry of Highlandville star route Wednesday, Sept. 19. Member of a pioneer family, Mr. Henry had spent his life in Christian and Stone counties. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist church. Other survivors include six brothers, Perry and Riley of Marionville, James and Ezart of Route 4, Springfield, Vernice of Highlandville and Seth Henry of Everton; 37 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren. Services under direction of Harris of Clever were held Saturday afternoon in the Flood Baptist church with burial in the church cemetery.

Henry, Edith Avis

Hedgpeth, Fern (Young) Maples

Henslee, Clell Willis

26 May 1923-6 Jan 1951 CCR 11 Jan 1951. Contributed by Randall Phillips.

               Clell Willis Henslee, the son of Winford and Samantha Henslee, was born on May 26, 1923 near Chadwick, Missouri, and passed away at his home southwest of Chadwick on January 6, 1951. On April 28, 1942, he was united in marriage to Miss Wilma Cornog and to this union three children were born. He had spent his lifetime in the Pine Ridge, Oak Wood and Chadwick communities except for a few months in the state of California. Surviving are his wife, Wilma; three children, Betty, Carolyn, and Lee Wayne, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Winford Henslee of Chadwick; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Newberry of Chadwick; two brothers, Charley of Chadwick and Lester of West Haven, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Anabelle Brown of Brooklin, Ark., Mrs. Sarah Hilton of Chadwick, and Mrs. Rachel Hurd and Mrs. Sadie Lomborn of Kingsbury, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Chadwick Union Church with Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Pallbearers were Lloyd Walker, Glen Gambel, Mart Jenkins, Elmer Bilyeu, Willie House and Clum McCrath. The Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Herndon, Myra Mae (Creed)

Hedgpeth, Tony Jay

Heard, Jerry Eugene

14 Feb 1934 - 1 Jan 1977 OZARK HEADLINER 6 Jan 1977 p7. [Note: Son of ? & Thelma L. (?) Heard; married 26 Apr 1959 Mary Ann Boone] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

            OZARK - Services for Jerry E. Heard, 42, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Heard was dead on arrival at 11;11 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after suffering an apparent heart attack. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Heart Association. Mr. Heard, a native of Ava, was a right-of-way appraiser for the Missouri Highway Department. He was also a designated senior residential appraiser, a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Ozark, a Korean War veteran and chairman of the Christian County Museum. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; a son, John D. of the home; a daughter, Cynthia of the home and his mother, Mrs. Thelma L. Heard, Ava. Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.

AND Heard, Jerry Eugene 14 Feb 1934 - 1 Jan 1977 OZARK HEADLINER 2 0 Jan 1977 p8

            We would like to thank our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown us during our sorrow.     Mrs. Jerry Heard, John & Cynthia  Thelma Heard  Claud Boone

Hedgpeth, Guy L.

17 Feb 1901 - 14 Nov 1977 OZARK HEADLINER 17 Nov 1977 p6. [Note: Son of Ruben R. & Annie (Edwards) Hedgpeth; married Jewel Nokes 1904 -1994]

            NIXA - Guy L. Hedgpeth, 76, Nixa, died Monday morning at the Missouri State Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon following a short illness. Mr. Hedgpeth was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church here. Survivors include his wife Jewell; a son, J. E. of Nixa; a daughter, Kathleen Deulen, Clever; five grandchildren; two step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Virgle Usrey, Clever and three brothers, Von of Springfield, Howard of Nixa and Milton of Springfield. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery near Ozark.

Hedgpeth, Frank

22 Oct 1882 - 7 Feb 1948 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 12 Feb 1948

[Note: Son of ? & Julie (?) Hedgpeth; married Susie 14 Mar 1895 - 28 Jan 1978] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Henry, Ervie

1905 - 1 Feb 1948 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 12 Feb 1948

[Note: Son of William & Henry; married  Burel] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Headley, Reathel Maize (Jones) Chastain

Hedgpeth, Georgia (Cannon)

4 Feb 1899 - 13 Aug 1979  OH 16 Aug 1979 p11

[Note: Daughter of John Franklin & Lula Bell (Shipman) Cannon; married 3 Nov 1916 CCM Hobart Hedgpeth]

Hedgpeth, Theodore R. “Ted”

26 Mar 1918 - 8 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8

[Note: Son of Ruben R. & Annie (Edwards) Hedgpeth; married Wilma Verna Pearce 7 Apr 1918 - 6 Dec 2000]

Herndon, Julian E. “Jude”

21 Apr 1897 - 30 Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p3

[Note: Son of Julian Jay & Lunda J. (Pendleton) Herndon; married Margaret G.]

Hestir, Ann (Bulmer)

29 May 1949 - 16 Jan 1979 OH 25 Jan 1979 p12 [Note: Daughter of Frederick T. & Patricia Bulmer; married 17 Jul 1971 Randall Steven Hestir]

            A memorial service for Ann (Bulmer) Hestir was held  Jan. 20 in the United Presbyterian Church, Ozark with the Rev. James F. Robinson and Leslie Thompson officiating. Mrs. Hestir died Jan. 16 and was buried Friday in De Witt, Ark, following services in the First Baptist Church in De Witt. Surviving are her husband, Randy; her mother, Mrs. Pat Bulmer, Ozark; sister, Claire Pineda, Sante Fe, N. M.; two brothers, Bruce of Albuquerque, N. M. and Dick of Livermore, Calif. A memorial fund had been established, The Ann Hestir Juvenile Help Fund, care of 1st National Bank, DeWitt, Ark. 72042 Contributed by Mabel and Randall Phillips.

Hedgpeth, Hugo H.

6 Feb 1903 - 21 Oct 1947 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 30 Oct 1947 p1 [Note: Son of Ruben R. & Annie (Edwards) Hedgpeth; married 2 May 1923 Lena M Nokes 27 Sep 1906 - 12 Jul 1972]

            Hugo Hedgpeth was born Feb. 6,1903, and departed this life Oct. 22, 1947, at the age of 44 years, 8 months, and 16 days. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lena Nokes Hedgpeth, one son, Damon, his mother, Mrs. Annie Hedgpeth, all of Nixa, one sister, Mrs. Fred Usery of Springfield, six brothers, Guy and Blond of Springfield, Claude, Howard and Milton of Nixa, and Ted of Ozark. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Nixa Baptist church conducted by Rev. R.C. Harding, assisted by Rev. Harold Ott, with burial in Payne cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Nixa.

Hendricks, William Arthur

23 Nov 1868 - 5 Mar 1947 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 13 Mar 1947 p5 [Note: married Rosa A. 17 Sep 1878 - 10 May 1960] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Hendricks, Winford

1893 - 15 Jul 1947 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 24 Jul 1947 p1 [Note: Son of ? & Naomi (?) Hendricks married Fannie] Contributed by Randal & Mabel Phillips

Henry, Leona Jane (Walker)

9 Nov 1870 - 28 Jun 1947 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 3 Jul 1947 p1 [Note: married Ira Henry 18 Oct 1857 - 24 Mar 1936] Contributed by Randal & Mabel Phillips

Herndon, Walter Franklin

29 Mar 1877 - 7 Dec 1947 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 11 Dec 1947 p1 [Note: Son of William Joseph Holman & Francis N. "Fannie" (Hedgpeth) Herndon; married 1900 Eva Painter]

            Walter Franklin Herndon was born near Nixa, Mo., on March 29, 1877, and departed this life Dec. 7, 1947, at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 8 days. He was married to Eva Painter in 1900 and to this union were born three children, Leonard of the home, Leslie of Billings, Mo., and Mrs. Elva Wilson of Crane, Mo. In 1921 he united with the Christian church and lived a devoted Christian life. In addition to the wife and children, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Maggie McDaniel of Nixa and Mrs. Ella Tyler of Stockton, Calif., five grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Wright Chapel, conducted by Rev. Walter Cowdry. Burial was in Jamesville cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Hemphill, Earl E. “Gene”

Hedgpeth, Ruben R.

28 May 1873 - 8 Jan 1946 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 17 Jan 1946 p1 [Note: Son of Leroy S. & Linda Hedgpeth; married 18 Jan 1898 Anna Edwards 2 Nov 1880 - 9 May 1966] Contributed by Randal & Mabel Phillips.

Herston, Horace Greeley

25 Sep 1872 - 28 Nov 1946 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 5 Dec 1946 p1

[Note: Son of J. Y. & ? (?) Herston; married Della Azalia Bray Nov 1877 - 9 Oct 1962] Contributed by Randal & Mabel Phillips.

            H.G. Herston was born in Spencer county, Ind., on Sept. 25,1872, and passed away at his home in Ozark on Nov. 28, 1946. He confessed faith in Christ several years ago and united with the Ozark Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Della; one daughter, Mrs. Rama Hays of Bensenville, Ill.; two sons, Lyman Herston of the home and Bill Herston of Seattle, Wash.; one granddaughter and one grandson; and one sister, Mrs. Vesta McPhearson. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel by Rev. B.F. Ward. Interment was in the Ozark cemetery.

Henry, Anna Katherine (Raymond)

Heyn, Harold D.

Henley, Sarah Jane (Park)

23 Aug 1868 - 3 Nov 1945 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 8 Nov 1945 p1

[Note: Daughter of William & Sarah A. (Wiggins) Park; married 9 Sep 1890 James Henry Henley 4 Aug 1869 - 11 Aug 1913] Contributed by Randal & Mabel Phillips.

Henry, Hattie S. (Stutesman)

7 Feb 1872 - 20 Oct 1945 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 1 Nov 1945 p5

[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Harriett (Linte) Stutsman; married Robert Preston "Press" Henry 26 Aug 1866 - 24 Aug 1956] Contributed by Randal & Mabel Phillips.

Henry, Ira Otho “Bud”

1905 - 20 Jan 1945 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 25 Jan 1945 p1

[Note: Son of Ira L. & Leona Jane (Walker) Henry; married Jewel] Contributed by Randal & Mabel Phillips.

Henry, Isaac

1870 - 1 Mar 1943 CCR 11 Mar 1943 p8

[Note: might be the Isaac M. Henry born Nov 1871 listed with wife Mary E. on 1900 census Union Twp, Stone County, Missouri] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Henry, Mary Caroline (Moore) Maples

Oct 1877 - 24 Sep 1943 CCR 30 Sep 1943 p1

[Note: married 29 Nov 1896 Jasper L. P. Maples; married Alfred Henry] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Herston, Thomas J.

Oct 1863 - 24 Sep 1943 CCR 30 Sep 1943 p1

[Note: married 1887 Minnie E.; birthdate from 1900 census Ozark, MO household 97/102] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

               Relatives here have received word of the death of Thomas J. Herston, 82, which occurred last Friday in an Ontario, Calif., hospital following an operation. Burial was Monday at Ontario. Mr. Herston was a longtime resident of Ozark, moving to California several years ago.

Hedgpeth, Elmina (Shipman)

1 Apr 1849 - 20 Oct 1942 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 22 Oct 1942 p1 & CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 29 Oct 1942 p1

[Note: Daughter of Joseph Hiram & Mary Ann (Barnett) Shipman; married 23 Dec 1866 William R. Hedgpeth 6 Feb 1844 - 7 Mar 1916] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

               Funeral services for Mrs. Elmina Hedgpeth, 93, lifelong Christian county resident who died Tuesday night at her home near Nixa after a lingering illness were held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Nixa Christian church. Burial was in Payne cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors are two sons, Newt Hedgpeth and Jim Hedgepeth, both of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Walker and Mrs. Josie Aven, both of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Julinda Johns of Sparta; a brother, John Shipman of Chadwick.

AND

               Elmina Hedgpeth was born in Christian county near Linden, April 1, 1849 and died at her home near Nixa, MO, Friday, October 20 at the age of 93. She was married to W.R. Hedgpeth December 23, 1866 and to this union five children were born, one having preceded her in death. Those who survive her are her two sons and two daughters; James and Newt Hedgpeth of Nixa, MO, Mrs. Annie Walker and Josie Aven also of Nixa, 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Julenda Johns of Sparta and one brother, John Shipman of Chadwick, MO. She held membership at the time of her death at the Christian church at Nixa. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Thursday in the Nixa Christian church conducted by Rev. Lynn Swadley of Springfield, MO, with burial in the Payne cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Henley, Mary E. (Parker)

1862 - 31 Aug 1942 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 3 Sep 1942 p8 Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Hesterlee, Elois E. (Daugherty)

13 Dec 1916 - 29 Sep 1942 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 8 Oct 1942 p1 & CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 8 Oct 1942 p4

[Note: Daughter of Sebern W. & Zetta (Adams) Daugherty; married 1934 Glenn Hesterlee 30 Aug 1914 - 24 Jan 1984; spelling from tombstone and mortuary record] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

               Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Hesterlee, 25, who died Sept 29, following a long illness, were held Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Sparta Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Roscoe Harding, with burial in Hopedale cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Daugherty, she was born near Ozark. She was converted and joined the Baptist church at Sparta in 1930. In 1934 she was married to Glen Hesterlee and to this union were born two daughters, Shirley Sue and Glenda Lou. Survivors include the husband, now in the US. Navy at Great Lakes Training Station, Chicago, the two daughters, her parents, two sisters, Mrs. Zelma Stone of Salina, KS, and Juanita of the home, two brothers, Ellis and Billy of Sparta, a half-sister, Mrs. Ada Frazier of Ozark and a half-brother, Buck Daugherty of Springfield. Two brothers have preceded her in death.

AND:

               We wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the kindness during the illness, and for the beautiful floral offerings at the death of our loved one, Lois Hesterlee; to Dr. Wilson of Sparta and to Dr. Brasier and the nurses at Mt. Vernon and to all the neighbors and friends. Glenn Hesterlee and daughters Shirley and Glenda, Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Daugherty and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Daugherty, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Buck Daugherty, The Hesterlee Family, Eliza Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Adams and family.

Hedgpeth, Isabell (Farmer) Simkins

3 Jun 1848 - 4 May 1940 CCR 9 May 1940 p1

[Note: Daughter of William Bonham & Margarett (Preston) Farmer; married c1867 Calvin C. Hedgpeth 21 Jan 1848 - 7 Dec 1923; married 22 Jul 1896 Calvin C. Hedgpeth 21 Jan 1848 - 7 Dec 1923; married 26 Feb 1904 William M. Simkins ]

               Isabell Farmer Hedgpeth, known to hundreds of Ozarkians as Aunt Belle, passed away Saturday, May 4, 1940, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John F. Bilyeu, at Christian Center. She had attained the age of 91 years and 11 months, having been born in Tennessee on June 3, 1848. She was yet a young girl when she came to Missouri. At the age of 18 she was converted at Swan Creek, Mo., and joined the first church organized after the Civil War. She later moved her membership to the Sparta Baptist church. At the time of her death she was a member of the Victory Baptist church. She was united in marriage to Calvin Hedgpeth in June, 1865, and to this union were born eight children, six of whom preceded her in death, as did her husband. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John F. Bilyeu, and Mrs. Josie Howland of Omaha, Neb., and one brother, Marshall Farmer of Fayetteville, Ark., also 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Aunt Belle was admired and loved by everyone who knew her. Despite her advanced age, she enjoyed great vitality until her final illness. A broken hip sustained in a fall last week was the immediate cause of her death. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 5, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home, at Ozark, by Rev. Worth Caughron. Interment was in the Prospect cemetery south of Ozark, under direction of T.B. Chaffin.

and

Hedgpeth, Isabell (Farmer) Simkins

               We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends who in so many ways helped us in our bereavement. Each kind word and floral offering was deeply appreciated.

Hendricks, William Riley

1885 - 10 May 1940 CCR 16 May 1940 p1

Hendricks, George W.

25 Jun 1870 - 2 Dec 1944 CCR 7 Dec 1944 p1

[Note: Son of Lige & Susan (Farris) Hendricks; married Ada]

Herston, Minnie E.

Nov 1864 - Oct 1944 CCR 19 Oct 1944 p1

[Note: married T. John Herston]

               Mrs. John Campbell received word Friday of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Minnie Herston, in Ontario, Calif., early Friday morning, following an illness of several months. She was the wife of the late T.J. Herston. Mr. and Mrs. Herston were long time residents of Ozark until 16 years ago when they went to Ontario to live. Mr. Herston passed away about a year ago. Funeral services and burial were conducted in Ontario.

Herndon, Mabel Ann (Seaton)

11 Aug 1896 - 13 Aug 1939 CCR 17 Aug 1939 p4

[Note: Daughter of Felix Harrison & Martha L. (Day) Seaton; married 17 Sep 1917 CCM Pearlie Herndon 3 Jul 1896 - 24 Feb 1976]

               Mabel Ann Herndon, the daughter of F.H. and Martha Seaton, was born in Christian Co, MO, near Nixa, Aug 11, 1896 and departed this life at her home in Nixa on Aug. 13, 1939, at the age of 43 years and two days. On Sept. 7, 1917, she was united in marriage to Pearlie Herndon. Four children were to bless this home, a daughter Lucille and three sons; Howard, Eugene, and Forest all of the home. Besides her husband and four children, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Martha Seaton, two sisters, and four brothers; Mrs. Addie Bolin of Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle Tucker of California, Emory Seaton of Clever, Everett of Springfield, Ora of Phoenix, AZ, and Lloyd of Exeter, CA. At the age of 13 years she was converted and united with the Baptist Church. She has always been a true follower of Christ. Everyone who knew her speaks of her noble Christian life and her devotion to her family. She was a blessing to her church and community. Heaven is richer by her entrance there, and earth is made poorer. Funeral services were held at 1 pm Monday in the Nixa Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Harding, pastor. Burial was made in the Delaware cemetery under the direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Hedgpeth, Daniel Franklin, Dr.

 4 Dec 1862 - 16 Jul 1938 CCR 21 Jul 1938 p1

[Note: Son of Ervin Immanuel & Lorena "Laura" Jane (Farmer) Hedgpeth; married 8 Apr 1898 CCM Bertha L. DeBrunner 29 Aug 1874 - 24 Sep 1966]

               Dr. D.F. Hedgpeth, prominent retired physician and banker of Christian county, passed away at his home in Ozark early Saturday morning, July 16, after a lingering illness. The following obituary and eulogy was read by Chas. F. Boyd at the services held Sunday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Home. Daniel Franklin Hedgpeth, the son of Emanuel and Laurana J. Hedgpeth, was born one mile north of Sparta, Missouri, December 4, 1862. His father died when he was only ten years old. He attended common school at Bethlehem Church near Sparta, Arno in Douglas county, MO, Henderson in Webster county and the Marionville college. He taught school for five years in Christian and Greene counties. In 1885, he entered the Missouri Medical College in St. Louis, and graduated in 1888. After his graduation he returned to Sparta and started his practice, which extended over several counties in Southwest Missouri. In 1890 he took a post graduate course in New York. In 1892 he went abroad with his brother, Doctor John Hedgpeth, and did further post graduate work in England and Germany. The untimely death of his brother, Dr. John Hedgpeth, on February 9, 1893, soon after their return from the trip to Europe, had a tremendous effect on all the future life of the deceased. The two brothers had been closely associated and the loss was hard for him to bear. Again in 1896, Doctor Hedgpeth entered medical studies in the Chicago Medical College. He was married to Bertha L. DeBrunner in April 1898. To this union one son was born, John Fredrick. Dr. Hedgpeth was elected County Clerk of Christian County, Missouri, in the November election of 1902, which office he held for a term of four years. After his election as County Clerk he moved to Ozark, MO, where he continued to live until his death. He served as Christian County Health Officer for fourteen years. In 1908 he became cashier of the Ozark Savings Bank, a position he held until he became ill on July 24, 1935. The reading of the above statement of the life of Doctor Hedgpeth suggests to me, and I am certain it does to everyone, that a very busy life has ended. An orphan, because of the death of his father, he was compelled to make his own way in life, along with his brother, whose name was suggested in the brief statement of his life, and whose friendship and love he valued so highly. He made his way through school, not at home as would be possible for most boys today, but by chance catches at a church near home and in many places in other localities. His early education was truly one of struggle and ambition. His success was very apparent. At the early age of twenty-six years, he graduated in medicine and begun his work as a practicing physician in his childhood home town. He did not content himself with being a licensed physician, but continued his educational research in great schools, not only in his native land, but in foreign lands as well. Testimony of people who know gives to Dr. Hedgpeth credit for being not an ordinary practicing physician, but a man of very extraordinary ability in his chose field of endeavor. Unavoidable events in the life of men cause us often to take different courses in life to that originally planned, and that seems to have been the case of Dr. Hedgpeth. The early and tragic death of his beloved brother had a profound influence upon his life and may have changed its course very materially. Dr. Hedgpeth was a friend to man. In the truest sense he made himself a friend that could be appreciated. As a teacher he spent five earnest years instructing young people in the ways of right and wrong living. As a doctor he was conscientious, honest and proficient, and many of the older people will recall that he and his skill were greatly in demand and greatly needed. As County Health Officer, his opportunity to help those unable to help themselves was great and one he had appreciated greatly, I can speak from personal knowledge of his work in this field. Many times he has put himself out physically, when not able to do so, to help some poor person not able to help themselves. In his work as a banker few men in this community will think of Dr. Hedgpeth as anything but a good friend. His opportunities there for service were many and he gladly accepted his responsibilities and helped many of his fellow men. Doctor Hedgepeth was a man in whom a friend could repose the greatest confidence and trust. To have such a friend is one of the highest delights; to be a friend is one of the noblest and most difficult undertakings. Friendships depend not upon fancy, imagination or sentiment, but upon character. There is no man so poor that he is not rich if he has a friend; there is no one so rich that he is not poor without a friend. Real friendship is abiding. Like charity, it suffereth long and is kind. Like love it vaunteth not itself but pursues the even tenor of its ways, unafrighted by ill report, loyal in adversity, the solvent of infelicity, the shining jewel of happy days. Friendship has not the iridescent joys of love, though it is closer than is often known to the highest truest love. Its heights are ever serene, its valleys know few clouds. To aspire to friendship one must cultivate a capacity for faithful affection, a beautiful disinterestedness, a clear discernment. Friendship is a gift, but it is also an acquirement. It is like the rope which climbers in the mountains use to bind themselves for safety, and only a coward cuts the rope when a comrade is in danger. From Cicero to Emerson, and long before Cicero, and forever after Emerson, the praises of friendship have been set forth. Even fragments of friendship are precious and to be treasured. But to have a whole, real friend is the greatest of earth’s gifts save one. To be a whole real friend is worthy of high endeavor, for faith, truth, courage and loyalty bring one close to the Kingdom of Heaven. To my mind the little poem by Sam Walter Foss, “Let Me Live in a House by the Side of the Road,” suits this occasion and the life he lived. “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” Rev. Corum officiated at the services and burial was in the Ozark Cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.

Henry, Flossie Dean

22 Dec 1936 - 5 Nov 1938 CCR 10 Nov 1938 p8

[Note: Daughter of Ezert & ? (?) Henry]

Henry, Jerry Lee

Nov 1938 - Nov 1938 19 days CCR 1 Dec 1938 p1

               Funeral services for Jerry Lee Henry, age 19 days, were held at 2 p.m. in the Union Ridge church, conducted by Rev. Langston with burial in Union Ridge cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Hendricks, Bryce Cardigan

Hedges, Bertha Rosetta (Julias)

25 Aug 1895 - 15 Mar 1937 CCR 18 Mar 1937 p1

[Note: Daughter of Gottfred & Louise (Zimmerman) Julias; married George E. Hedges 9 Dec 1887 - 21 May 1958; mortuary record gives maiden name as Judkins]

Henley, Wayman

1 Mar 1906 -17 Mar 1937 CCR 25 Mar 1937 p6

[Note: Son of R. J. & ? (?) Henley]

Hesterlee, Leonard Ross

30 Oct 1917 - 24 Mar 1937 CCR 25 Mar 1937 p1

[Note: Son of Arthur B. & Edith (McTeer) Hesterlee; married 29 Jul 1935 Louise Seals]

            Leonard Hesterlee, 19, son of Arthur Hesterlee, county assessor, died Wednesday morning at Sparta at 6 o’clock from a shotgun wound, self-inflicted, about 10 o’clock the evening before. Bereaved relatives are at a loss to understand the boy’s act, and although he had periods of consciousness between the time he shot himself and his death, he made no statement. He had been in Springfield Tuesday and that evening hired a taxi, driven by Thetis Wise, to bring him home. Jack Smith of Ozark accompanied them. When they arrived at the boy’s home, he told Wise and Smith he was going to go into the house for a minute. When they heard the shot they rushed into the house and found the lad mortally wounded. They rushed him to his father’s home at Sparta, where he died the following morning. Hesterlee leaves his widow, Mrs. Louise Seals Hesterlee, and a 10 month old son, Keith. Also surviving are a brother, Glenn, who lives on an adjoining tract, and a sister, Kathleen. The assessor had recently given his sons farms, and a new house on Leonard’s place had just been completed. “If he had trouble of any kind, I can’t find out what it was,” Arthur Hesterlee said. Funeral services were held in the Sparta Baptist church at 2 p.m. Thursday, followed by burial in the Sparta cemetery.

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Hesterlee, Leonard Ross 30 Oct 1917 - 24 Mar 1937 CCR 1 Apr 1937 p6

            Leonard Ross Hesterlee was born Oct. 30, 1917 and departed this life March 24, 1937. He was converted at the age of 14 and united with the Sparta Baptist church on March 1, 1931. He was united in marriage to Louise Seal on July 29, 1935. To this union was born one child, a son, Keith Orby, who is now 10 months old. He leaves to mourn his departure his widow, the son, his father, Mr. Arthur Hesterlee, one brother, Glenn, one sister, Kathleen, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 25 at 2 o’clock in the Sparta Baptist church with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was made in the Sparta cemetery under the direction of the Sparta Undertaking Co., Chaffin & Rathbun.

And

Hesterlee, Leonard Ross 30 Oct 1917 - 24 Mar 1937 CCR 1 Apr 1937 p8

            We take this opportunity of expressing our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the words of sympathy expressed, the many kindly acts administered and the beautiful floral offering given at the sudden death of our beloved husband, father, son and brother.

Mrs. Leonard Hesterlee and baby, Arthur Hesterlee and family.

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