Funeral services for George W. Yocum, 78, who died at his farm home near Battlefield at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the home, with burial to be in the family cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever. Survivors are a son, James B. Yocum, Brookline; two brothers, James and Charles, Seneca, and a sister, Miss Margaret Yocum, Brookline.

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

Kate (Arndt)Young

Mrs. Kate Young, 71, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 3 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Young was a member of Clever Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Ed; one son, Milton, Columbus, Ga.; one daughter, Mrs. Marcella Lawrence, Santa Anna, Calif.; one brother, Charley Arndt, Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Alvina Conn, Aurora; and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Nixa.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 25 June 1967 in the margin.

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Young, Kate (Arndt)

Mar 1896 – 24 Jun 1967 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 29 Jun 1967 p1

[Note: Daughter of Herman & Fredauf ( ) Arndt; married Ed Young 11 Mar 1889 – Jun 1972] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Mrs. Kate Young, 71, of Nixa died at 3 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Mrs. Young was a member of Clever Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Ed; one son, Milton, Columbus, Ga,.; one daughter, Mrs. Marcella Lawrence, Santa Anna, Calif.; one brother, Charley Arndt, Kansas City, Kan,; one sister, Mrs. Alvina Conn, Aurora; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.

Rev. James Young

The Rev. James Clabe Young, 76, retired farmer and Methodist minister, died at his home in Nixa at 1 p.m. yesterday after suffering a heart attack while eating dinner. He preached in Stone and Christian Counties for 30 years before retiring about two years ago. Rev. Young was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. His wife died in 1951. Survivors include a son, Owen of LaPorte, Tex.; a daughter, Mrs. Loyal Young of Nixa; two brothers, Ed and William, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Painter of Elsey and Mrs. Dellie Oliver of Sarcoxie; and a granddaughter. Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Nixa.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 1953 in the margin.

Frank Young

Frank (Tutter) Young, 77, of Clever, died Sunday night in the Aurora Community Hospital. Mr. Young was a native of Clever. He is survived by his wife, Effie; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Forbis of Clever and Mrs. Bula Hayes of Old Ocean, Tex.; and one brother, Otis of Sapulpa, Okla. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Wade Chapel Cemetery at Republic under the direction of Cantrell of Clever.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 19 October 1969 in the margin.

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15 Mar 1892 - 19 Oct 1969 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 23 Oct 1969 p8. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Frank “Tutter” Young, 77, of Clever, died Sunday night in the Aurora Community Hospital. Mr. Young was a native of Clever. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Grace Forbis of Clever and Mrs. Bula Hayes of Old Oceans, Tex. and one brother, Otis of Sapulpa, Okla. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial was in the Wade Chapel officiating. Burial was in the Wade Chapel Cemetery at Republic under the direction of Cantrell of Clever.

James Roy Young

Funeral services for James Roy Young, 75, Clever, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Clever First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mr. Young died Sunday evening in St. John’s Regional Health Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Clever community and was a farmer and truck driver. He was a member of Clever First Baptist Church and also Teamsters Local Number 245. Surviving are his wife, Mary; a son, Jim, Clever; a daughter, Sharon Hedgepeth, Brookline; two brothers, Junior Cecil, Seattle, Wash., and Paul B., Pasadena, Texas; a sister, Dorothy Gold, Clever; and four grandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today.

(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

Mary Young

Funeral services for Mary Young, 71, Clever, were held Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. at Clever First Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Fortner officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Young died Saturday afternoon at Lester E. Cox Medical Center South following a long illness. She was a member of the Clever First Baptist Church. She was a former employee of the Clever School as a coach and had worked at the Clever Market. She was a charter member of the Clever Senior Citizens, past president of the Clever Farm Club and a former Sunday school teacher of the pre-school class. Survivors include one son, Jim, Clever; one daughter, Sharon Jobe, Rogersville; her mother, Delphia King, Clever; one brother, Bob King, Clever; one sister, Ivon Chastain, Springfield; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

Cynthia Young

Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Young, 86, of Route 12, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Geers officiating. Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Young died at 2:50 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center where she had been a patient for 30 days. A former longtime Clever resident, Mrs. Young moved to Springfield in 1951. She was a member of the Pythian Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are five sons, Arbie, of Route 1, Billings, Hurshel, of National City, Calif., Leo, of Route 1, Lockwood, Elbert, of 3228 Blossom Drive, and J. Harold of Route 12: one brother, Lon Frazier, of Route 1, Marionville; seven grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 12 step- great-grandchildren.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of August 17, 1973 in the margin.

Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

Mary Quintilla (Taylor) Young

Mary Quintilla Young, the daughter of Captain George W. Taylor and Sarah Jane Canard Taylor, was born October 9, 1867, and departed this life January 12, 1947. Mrs. Young was born in Christian County, near Hopedale, but moved to Ozark fifty years ago. Shortly after moving to Ozark she was united in marriage to Dr. J. C. Young. Well-known Ozark physician, who died in 1934. At an early age she made her profession of faith in Christ and united with the Hopedale Baptist church. She was a member of the Ozark Baptist church at the time of her death, and had been active until stricken with ill health some years ago. In 1901 she became a member of the Ozark Chapter No. 98 of the Eastern Star, in which organization she served as Worthy Matron in 1904, 1915, 1918 and 1920. At one time she was District Deputy Lecturer for the Chapters in the Ozark division. She was a charter member of the Ladies Literary Club of Ozark. Mrs. Young’s only immediate survivor is a brother, John S. Taylor of Ozark. Other survivors are the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Jennie Farthing, Mrs. Lula Wernet, Herbert Taylor, Wm. C. Taylor, Lyman Kerr and Emmett Kerr, all of Ozark, and Dr. Frank Kerr of Monett. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home. Burial was in Hazelwood cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Chaffin. Contributed by Larry Boyd.

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9 Oct 1887 - 12 Jan 1947 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 16 Jan 1947 p1

[Note: Daughter of George W. & Sarah Jane (Canard) Taylor; married Dr. John C. Young

Mary Quintilla Young, the daughter of Captain George W. Taylor and Sarah Jane Canard Taylor, was born Oct. 9, 1867, and departed this life Jan. 12, 1947. Mrs. Young was born in Christian county, near Hopedale, but moved to Ozark 50 years ago. Shortly after moving to Ozark she was united in marriage to Dr. J.C. Young, well-known Ozark physician, who died in 1934. At an early age she made her profession of faith in Christ and united with the Hopedale Baptist church. She was a member of the Ozark Baptist church at the time of her death, and had been active until stricken with ill health some years ago. In 1901 she became a member of the Ozark Chapter No. 98 of the Eastern Star, in which organization she served as Worthy Matron in 1904, 1915, 1918, and 1920. At one time she was District Deputy Lecturer for the Chapter in the Ozark division. She was a charter member of the Ladies Literary Club of Ozark. Mrs. Young’s only immediate survivor is a brother, John S. Taylor of Ozark. Other survivors are the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Jenny Farthing, Mrs. Lula Wernet, Herbert Taylor, Wm. C. Taylor, Lyman Kerr and Emmett Kerr, all of Ozark, and Dr. Frank Kerr of Monett. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home, with Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Chaffin.

Dale Young

Dale Young, 47, died at 7:30 p.m., Thursday in his home in Clever after suffering an apparent heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Betty; three sons, Sammy Gerald and Danny Kay, both of Springfield, and Leslie Joe, Clever; two daughters, Shirley and Wanda, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Eulah Young, Billings; and two sisters, Mrs. Reba Hale, Billings, and Mrs. Vonda Rauch, state of Texas. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.

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

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26 Dec 1919 – 27 Apr 1967 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 4 May 1967 p1 [Note: Son of Homer & Eula (Pope) Young; married Betty Joe Hayden] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Dale Young, 47, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in his home in Clever after suffering an apparent heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Betty; three sons, Sammy Gerald and Danny Kay, both of Springfield, and Leslie Joe, Clever; two daughters, Shirley and Wanda, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Eulah Young, Billings; and two sisters, Mrs. Reba Hale, Billings and Mrs. Vonda Rauch, state of Texas. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. (DST) Sunday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.

Samuel Homer Young

Samuel Homer Young, 67, Billings, died about 1:45 p.m. Friday at Aurora Community Hospital. He was formerly of Nixa. Surviving are his wife, Eula; one son, Dale, Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Rauch, Fort Worth, Tex., and Mrs. Reba Hale, Billings; one sister, Lydia Herndon, Nixa; one brother, John, Nixa; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell Chapel here, with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ed Brock. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery.

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

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20 Jan 1899 – 29 Jul 1966 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 4 Aug 1966 p1 [Note: Son of Samuel R. & Alafon “Allie” (Maynard) Young; married Eula Pearl Pope 9 Jan 1902 – 1 Sep 1995; tombstone reverse first and middle names from order on obituary] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Samuel Homer Young, 67, B1llings, July 29 at Aurora Community Hospital. He was formerly of Nixa. Surviving are his wife, Eula; one son, Dale, Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Rauch, Fort Worth, Tex. and Mrs. Reba Hale, Billings; one sister, Lydia Herndon, Nixa; one brother, John, Nixa; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell Chapel at Billings with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.

Ray M. Young

Services for Ray M. Young, 77, Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will be in McCauley Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Young died at 5:40 a.m. Thursday in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of the Nixa and Ozark area, he was a farmer and stockman and a member of Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Corene; a son, Dan, Ozark; two brothers, Roy, Nixa, and Paul L., San Antonio, Texas; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. (Springfield (MO) Leader-Press – 27 September 1985).

Mrs. Mary Young

Mrs. Mary A. (Mollie) Young, 80, Route 1, Brookline, died at 8:35 a.m. today in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edward C. Sooter, 1608 Kimbrough. She had been in ill health for several years. She was a lifelong resident of Greene County and a member of the Walnut Hill Church of Christ. Other survivors include a son, Lee, Route 1, Brookline; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Jewell E. Windle.

(Springfield Leader-Press – 25 April 1958)

Lena L. Young

Mrs. Lena L. Young, 81, of Route 1, Brookline, died about 2:30 p.m. yesterday in Davis Rest Home, Springfield, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Young is survived by her husband, John, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Eisenmayer, 1917 North Main, Springfield; and one granddaughter. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cantrell of Republic. (Springfield Leader-Press – 14 November 1966)

Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Young

Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Young, 87, Republic, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2001, in Christian Health Care, Republic. Mr. Young, a retired cabinetmaker, was born December 2, 1913, in Christian County, Mo., the son of Fyan Edwin and Sarah Margaret (Pratt) Young. He was united in marriage to Gladys Myree Sissel on October 30, 1940, in Galena, Mo. Woody was a member of Walnut Hill Church of Christ for 65 years and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #570 in Republic. He enjoyed bluegrass music, fishing and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; two sons and their wives, Joel and Cindy Young of Republic, and Lewis and Lynda Young of Eureka, Mont.; three grandchildren, Stephanie Fletcher and husband Gary of Republic, Danny Young and wife Kimberly of Springfield, and Will Young of Eureka, Mont.; two great-grandsons, Dylan and Jacob Fletcher; two nephews, Edward Davis of Republic and Everett Davis of Brookline Station; three brothers-in-law, Lloyd Sissel of Nixa, Dale Sissel of Billings and Marvin Sissel of Rogersville; and a sister-in-law, Opal Sanders of Republic. Funeral services with Masonic rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001, in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Manley Cemetery, Battlefield. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Manley Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Clipping dated April 8, 2001.

Lynn R. (Dink) Young

Services for Lynn R. “Dink” Young, 78, of 2019 E. Grand, Springfield, will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Ross Estes officiating. Burial will be in McCauley Cemetery near here. Mr. Young, a native of Ozark, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday in the Northside Nursing Home. He was an employee of Central Motors and Central Dodge for 45 years before his retirement in 1967. Survivors include his wife Effie K. of the home; four sons, Don, Springfield, Fred, Augusta, Kan., Lynn, Fort Worth, Texas, Tony, Danbury Conn.; two daughters, Mrs. Madge Nelson and Mrs. Cathern Boyd, both of Springfield; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Clipping is dated April 23, 1972.

Corene Cora (Hanks) Young

Corene Cora Young, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Monday, August 26, 2002 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born March 4, 1912 in Ozark, the daughter of Emery and Dovie (Woods) Hanks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Young; a son, Frankie; and a sister, Trevo Handy. Mrs. Young was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include her son, Dan Young, Ozark; two granddaughters, Stacey Goodale and husband Jeff, Springfield, and Tracey Young, Chicago, Illinois; two great-grandchildren, Alyson and Mitchell Goodale; three nephews and their wives, Ray and Carole Handy, and Jack Young, all of Ozark; and Jerry and Gale Young, Nixa; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Imogene Young, San Antonio, Texas; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial will follow in McCauley Cemetery, west of Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, August 27, 2002.

Warren E. Yeary

Warren E. Yeary, age 90, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2003 in Cox South. Warren was born June 24, 1912 in Taney County near Eastview (near present day Glade Top Trail in Mark Twain National Forest), the son of Harvey and Cornie (Bray) Yeary. He attended rural grade schools at Eastview, Jobe high schools at Hercules and Brown Branch. He graduated from Forsyth high school in 1931. Warren made teaching his career of 55 years (43 active, and 12 as a substitute after retirement). His career progressed through the following public schools in Missouri: Rural Schools, Taney County, 193236, and Ozark County, 1937-47; Consolidated Schools, Sparta, 1948-54, Billings, 1954-56, Sparta, 1956-58, and Springfield Public Schools, 1958 until mandatory retirement in 1977; and substitute in Springfield Public Schools, 1977-89. He attained his BS Degree in Education from SMS and Masters Degree in Education from Drury College. Warren was highly respected as a teacher and a coach. He emphasized learning academics and good character traits that would greatly assist students throughout their life. To Warren, sports were an additional means to academics of giving students practical experience in learning good character traits. He emphasized the importance of teamwork, occasional sacrifice of personal desire, playing by the rules (laws in adult life!), consideration of others, hard work, dedication to achieve, and to show grace in winning or losing. He thoroughly believed that a person’s consistent display of good character would earn them more sincere respect than any job title or wealth they may acquire. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Carnie; one son, Warren J. Yeary and wife Mary of Belton, MO; one daughter, Katherine Sue Swearengin and husband Jim of Sparta; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; three nieces; and five nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Eugene Roberts and Reverend Dale Gann officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fairhaven Children’s Home, 3132 N. Fair Haven Loop, Strafford, MO 65757. Springfield News-Leader, June 13, 2003.

John M. Young

Funeral services for a lifelong area resident, John M. Young, have been set for 2 p.m. Friday in the Battlefield Methodist Church. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery near here under the direction of Cantrell of Republic. The 91-year-old retired farmer died Wednesday night at Mercy Villa. Mr. Young is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Aileen Eisenmayer, 1917 North Main; a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter. Springfield Leader and Press, July 1 1971.

Theodore Bowerman Young

Theodore Bowerman Young, 79 of Route 1, Brookline died at 12:01 a.m. today in Mercy Hospital. Mr. Young, a member of a prominent Greene County family, operated a general merchandise store at Battlefield. Survivors include his wife, Mollie, a daughter, Mrs. E. C. Sooter of 1608 Kimbrough, a son, Lee of Battlefield, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Jewell Windle is in charge of funeral arrangements. Springfield Leader-Press, August 31 1956.

Jack D. Young

Jack D. Young, 67, of Nixa, died Friday May 7, 2004. A descendant of a Nixa pioneer family, Jack was born December 3, 1936 on the farm of his grandfather, Frank Young. His parents were Claude Young and Osha McCafferty Young. Following the early death of his mother, his loving aunt and uncle, and sister, Florence Young, raised Jack. Jack graduated from Nixa High School in 1954. He was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. In June, 1956 he married Phyllis Wright. Two children were born of their union, a daughter, Pamela, and a son, Brigg. Jack’s career revolved around his love of cattle. He was a cattle buyer and auctioneer for more than 20 years. His career took him to several locations throughout the Midwest and South, with many years spent in Mississippi. He had an uncanny mathematical ability, which earned him a reputation as an excellent buyer. As a hobby, he enjoyed writing and wrote stories about the cattle industry. Jack experienced a serious stroke in 1978, forcing him to retire. He returned to Missouri to be near his family. In 1988, he moved to Century Pines Retirement Home in Ozark where he developed many long-lasting friendships. Survivors include: His daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Gil Gilbert; his son and daughter-in-law, Brigg and Stephanie Young; his grandson, Justin Young, his two step-granddaughters, Stacie Lee and Michelle Sides; his seven step-great-grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Gale Young; his nephew, Corbin Young; his cousin, Danny Young; his former wife, Phyllis Rotrock and many cousins and friends. His sweet spirit will be missed. A graveside funeral was held 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, in McCauley Cemetery between Ozark and Nixa, with Rev. Rod Cannedy officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Carwin Ray Young

Carwin Ray Young, known to his family and many friends as “Lucky,” died Tuesday, August 12, 1997 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a courageous fight against lung cancer. God in His glory is celebrating the return of one of his blessed flock after a courageous fight against lung cancer. A kind and gentle soul, Lucky was a devoted husband and father. To the many people fortunate enough to call him friend, he was a constant source of happiness, who lived his life with a positive outlook and a ready smile. Lucky was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on April 7, 1941, the son of Emmitt C. and Ruth I. (Hackworth) Young. He moved to Springfield in 1969 where he opened Young’s Distributing, a ceramic tile business. After 30 years designing and overseeing the installation of his ceramic creations, he moved to Branson to embark on a new venture, the family-owned Robison Printing. Lucky was an active member of the community, giving his time and energy to numerous community services, including Habitat for Humanity. He was a member of the Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge No. 422 and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple where he was active in the Director’s Staff. Additionally, he was a member of the Elks Lodge #409, where he served as Exalted Ruler as well as a national officer. His parents and a brother, Robert, preceded him in death. He is survived by his cherished wife, Carrie Marie; two daughters, Lori Ann Young, Mayflower, Arkansas, Julie Carlene Young, Denver, Colorado; and a young son, Carwin Ray Young II, of the home. Other family members include three brothers and their wives, Nathan and Melrose Young, Geary, Oklahoma; David and Dorothy Young, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Don Young of Crane, Mo.; his sister and her husband, Inell and Gene Gander, Durant, Oklahoma; his parents-in-law, Reverend and Mrs. J. Monroe Robison, Hollister, Mo. Numerous nieces and nephews, many other relatives, and a multitude of friends also survive him. Lucky was one of those rare people that touched everyone with whom he came in contact. His smile could brighten the heart, and his love was unfettered. God must have needed him very much, but he will be deeply missed by those he left behind. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. today in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Heritage Funeral Home in Rivermonte. Masonic graveside services will follow in Highlandville Cemetery.

Evelyn (Collins) Young

Evelyn Collins Young, 81, Ozark, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born February 2, 1915 in Selmore and continued to live throughout her life in the Ozark area. She was the daughter of Ross and Inez Collins. On December 13, 1934 she was united in marriage to Almon O. “Bud” Young. Mrs. Young was a member of Selmore Christian Church. A daughter, Valerie, preceded her in death. Jean Rathbun, and a sister, Mary Opal Hartley. Survivors included: her husband, Almon Young; a daughter, Sue Forgey and her husband, Ray, Ozark; a son, Bud R. Young and his wife, Marilyn, Ottawa, Illinois; a son-in-law, L.R. Rathbun, Rogersville; eleven grandchildren, Joni and Tom Chudomelka, Ozark, Chuck and Tricia Burkholder, Valencia, California, Jenni and Doug Southard, Ozark, Art and Tammy Forgey, Nixa, Kenny Forgey and Cara Forgey, both of Ozark, Larry R. and Rochelle Rathbun, Longview, Texas, Bruce and Leslie Rathbun, Springfield, Jodi Ayash, Atlanta, Georgia; Alisa and Kyle Blumhorst, Springfield, Illinois, and Heather Young, Paducah, Kentucky; two step-grandchildren, Mike Jones, Ottawa, Illinois, and Christine and David Minor, Ft. Worth, Texas; fifteen great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one foster great-grandchild; two brothers, J. Arthur Collins, Ozark, and Stanley Collins and his wife, Mildred, Upland, California; and three sisters and their husbands, Isabelle and W.C. Skaggs, Ozark, Geneva and Cletus Faught, Nixa, and Elizabeth Collins, Bowie, Texas. No services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.

Carolin Wilhelmina (Kempurs) Yonkman

Rosary services at 8:00 p.m. February 5 for Mrs. Carolin Wilhelmina Yonkman, 77, who died February 4 at her home in Billings were followed by funeral mass conducted by Rev. Thomas A. Doyle at 9:00 a.m. February 6 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Billings. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A native of Holland, she can to Canada in 1920, moving to North Dakota, then to Mountain Grove, MO and to Billings in 1936. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a member of the Alter and Rosary societies. Survivors include three sons, Anthony Yonkman of Billings, John Yonkman of Fort Wayne, Ind. and Gerhard Yonkman of Denver, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Jow Griesemaer of Billings; one brother, Gerhard Kempurs of Holland; 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 21 Feb 1957 p5. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Lee Youngman

A prayer service for Lee M. Youngman, 85, who died June 23 was held in the Chaffin Funeral Home Monday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jerry Douglas in charge. Burial was in Toledo, Iowa. He was born February 29, 1872 in Toledo, Iowa. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. John William Youngman, On May 11, 1899, Mr. Youngman was united in marriage to Jessie Thompson who preceded him in death October 1, 1941. To this union were born three children, Mrs. Grace Zimmerling of San Francisco, Calif, Mrs. Paul Burson of St. Paul, Minn., and Rolland E. Youngman of Sylmar, Calif. On July 23, 1948, Mr. Youngman was united in marriage with Mrs. Grace Coller of Ozark.. He is also survived by five grandsons and ona great grandson. He was in the mercantile business in Toledo for 35 years and was auditor of Tama County, Iowa. He was a member of the Masonic Order, A. F. & A. M. of Toledo for many years. While living in Toledo, he was an active member of the Methodist Church. In 1949, the Youngmans moved to Ozark where he was united with the Presbyterian Church. CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 27 Jun 1957 p2. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

William A. Young

Funeral services for William A. Young, 78, who died Sunday, September 8 at his home west of Nixa were held Tuesday, September 10 at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Rev. Captain Lovell officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris. He was a native of the Nixa community and a member of the Union Hill Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Allie Sanders Young of the home, two sons, Raymond Young and Charley Young, both of Nixa; four daughters, Mrs. Virgie Herndon and Mrs. Virgil Wilson, both of Nixa, Mrs. Rollo Melton of Dadeville, and Mrs. Reeves Stine of Springfield; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three brothers, Edd Young of Marionville and John Young and Homer Young of Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Herndon of Nixa. CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 12 Sep 1957 p6. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

NelIie Opal (Schoonover) Chenoweth Yorton

Nellie Opal Yorton was born September 15^th, 1908 at Smithfield Illinois to the marriage of John Shoonover and Sadie Blackaby. On May 15, 1934 Opal was united in marriage to Eugene (Gene) Yorton. Opal was converted January 6, 1935 at the Tyng Memorial of Peoria Illinois spending most of her life in Peoria. Opal and Gene moved to Branson, Missouri in 1966 and to Nixa, Missouri in 1968 where they became active members of the Calvary Bible Church of Nixa. Opal was a devoted Christian, receiving Christ as her personal savior in 1935, loved and served her Lord faithfully. Her husband Gene preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1978. Survivors include her son, Dwight Chenoweth, Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, four grandsons and two granddaughters, five step-grandsons, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Golda Bishop of Cuba, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at Calvary Bible Church of Nixa with Reverend Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was at McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation was between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Nixa, Mo.

Arbie A. Young

Arbie A. Young, born November 30, 1908, the eldest son of Cynthia “Frazier” and Walter Young, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ from his Billings home garden, Thursday afternoon, July 25, 1996. Arbie took pride in all he did from his days as a son, brother, soldier, employee, husband, neighbor, deacon, church member, soloist or choir member, mayor, councilman, family, home gardener and friend. Arbie was an active member of Calvary Baptist, Republic, with Billings Senior Adults, past member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion #676. He retired from the MFA Packing, carpentry and Kentucky Baptist Children’s Home Houseparent. He has gone on to his heavenly home to be with his parents; 2 brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. He is awaiting those who survive: his wife of 49 years as of July 5, 1996, Illa Henrietta (Merritt) of the home, special caregiver friends, Barbara and Gary Stewart, Billings; 2 brothers, Harold and his wife, Shirley, of Springfield, and Elbert and his wife, Edna, of Keene, Texas; 2 sisters-in-law, Maxine and her husband, Norval Burgess, Springfield and Lela Young of Greenfield. A memorial worship service was held Saturday, at the Marionville First Baptist Church with the Revs. Max Edmondson, Gary Stewart and Mike Green leading with music by Robert Kenyon and Tim Russell. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.

James Owen Young

1912 – 24 Dec 1957 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 9 Jan 1958 p5. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for James Owen Young, 45, who died December 24 in a hospital at New Orleans, La. as the result of an auto accident, were held December 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa, with Rev. John D. Garrison officiating. A native of the Nixa community, he had been engaged in the construction business in southern states since 1941, and at the time of his death, was superintendent of construction for the Walter Kidde Construction Co. on a project for Shell Oil. Co. near Norco, La. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Young of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Ann Young of Topeka, Kan; one sister, Mrs. Irene Young of Nixa; a step-daughter, Mrs. Iva Gloy Hammers of Galveston, Texas and one step-grandson.

Luvena Catherine (Bilyeu) Melton Young

8 Aug 1877 – 31 Mar 1958 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 24 Apr 1958 p4. Contributed by Mabel Phillips. [note: Two tombstones – Luvena Melton & Louvenia Young spelling of first name from one tombstone]

Funeral services for Lievenia Catherine Young, 80 who died March 31 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Merle Pryer at Highlandville, were held April 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Highlandville Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. In 1894, she was married to James Dillard Melton who preceded her in death. She was later married to A. A. Young. She was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Lawton Melton of Highlandville; three daughters, Mrs. Flossie Ware, Mrs. Merle Pryer and Mrs. Edna Tennis, all of Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Jane Hayes of Springfield and Mrs. Lillie Haslip of Ozark; 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

William Henry Young

24 Apr 1872 – 1 Jan 1958 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 9 Jan 1958 p5. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for William Henry Young, 86, who died Wednesday, January 1, in a Springfield hospital were held Saturday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Christian Church, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Stone County, he spent most of his life in the Hurley and Clever communities, except for several years in Kansas. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Harold Young of Exeter, Calif., and Vern D. Young of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Ed Raum and Mrs. Irene Wilson, both of Springfield; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers, Charley Young of Hurley and Lawrence Young of Happy Camp, Calif., three sisters, Mrs. Deamie Estes of Clever with whom he resided the past 13 years, Mrs. Mary Kemp of Hurley and Mrs. Annie Welch of Golden City.

Cora Ann (Chaffin) Young

28 Jan 1885 – 23 Aug 1959 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 27 Aug 1959 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Ann Young, 74, of Ozark, who died Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a lengthy illness, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield, with Rev. W. P. Richardson officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery, northeast of Ozark. Mrs. Young was a member of the Ozark First Baptist church. Survivors include her husband, John Henry Young, five daughters, Mrs. Rufus Miller of Ozark, Mrs. George Crighton of Route 9, Springfield, Mrs. Efton Patterson of Rolla, Mrs. Brent Brenda of Springfield and Mrs. Ralph Cornelison of Wichita, one brother, J. N. Chaffin of Ozark, one sister, Mrs. Harrison Fulton of Rogersville, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchildren.

John Henry Young

1 Oct 1881 – 19 Dec 1959 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 24 Dec 1959 p2. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

John Henry Young, 78, Route 9, Springfield, died Saturday night at his home.

Born at Rogersville, he operated a general merchandise store in Ozark from 1921 until he retired in 1935. He was a member of Ozark Baptist Church. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. R. J. Miller, Ozark, Mrs. George Crighton, Route 9, Mrs. Efton Patterson, Rolla, Mrs. Brent Benda, 1334 South Lone Pine and Mrs. Ralph Cornelison, Wichita; a sister, Mrs. Henry Alford, 2221 South Holland, 14 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Gorman-Scharpf Chapel with the Rev. W. P. Richardson officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery near Cody.

Claud Clifton Young

1900 – 17 Feb 1960 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 23 Feb 1960 p5. Contributed by Mabel Phillips. [Note: Given name spelling from tombstone; son of Frank M. & Cora (Faught) Young; married Osha E. McCafferty]

Funeral services for Claude Clifton Young, 59, of Nixa, who died Feb. 17 in a Springfield hospital, were held Feb. 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery. He was a lifelong resident and farmer of the Nixa community. He was a member of Nixa Community Church. Survivors include two sons, Jack and Jerry Young, both of Nixa; one daughter, Miss Florene Young of Nixa; four brothers, Roy and Clell of Nixa, Ray of Ozark and Master Sergeant Paul Young, stationed at Hickman Air Force Base, Hawaii.

Maurine (Bolin) Young

1906 – 27 Feb 1960 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 3 Mar 1960 p4. Contributed by Mabel Phillips. [Note: Daughter of Isaac Marion & Sarah Ann (Harp) Bolin]

Funeral services for Mrs. Maurine Young, 53 of Nixa, who died Sunday at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. Robert Hoffman, officiating assisted by Rev. Captain Lovell. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery near Ozark, under direction of Harris. A lifelong resident of the Nixa community, she was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Clell Young of the home; a nephew, Jack Young of Nixa, who was reared in the home; three brothers, Alva A. Bolin of Mt. Vernon, Steve Bolin of Nixa and Mrs. Charles Bolin of Ontario, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Walker of Springfield and Mrs. Carl Fitzpatrick of Nixa.

William Sanders Young

27 Nov 1884 – 16 Feb 1960 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 23 Feb 1960 p5. Contributed by Mabel Phillips. [Note: Son of James T. & Virginia Allie (Sanders) Young; married Bessie Short]

Funeral services for William Sanders Young, 75, who died Feb. 16 at his home six miles west of Nixa, were held Fe. 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Delaware Church with Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of the Nixa community, he was a retired farmer. He was converted and later baptized at Antioch Church in 1911. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Young of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Dillbeck of Sedalia, Mo and Mrs. Althea Hannah of Nixa; three grandchildren, Mrs. Roy Dean Simpson, Mrs. Glen Dawson and Larry Hannah, and six great grandchildren; one brother, Edd Young of Nixa; and one sister, Mrs. Maggie Painter of Crane.

Olive Anna (Napper) York

8 May 1862 – 16 Jan 1961 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 19 Jan 1961 p8. [Note: Daughter of George and Mary Anne Napper] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Graveside services for Mrs. Olive A. York, 98, of Omaha, Neb. who died there Monday afternoon, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings with the Rev. David Dillon officiating. Burial will be under direction of Harris of Billings. Mrs. York, who spent most of her life in the Billings and Crane communities, was the widow of Dr. James W. York who practiced medicine in Billings and Crane before his death in 1926. She is survived by one grandson, York Johnson of Springfield and four great grandchildren.

Joseph Tilford “Tip” Yoachum

18 Aug 1883 – 15 Oct 1961 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 19 Oct 1961 p1. [Note: Son of James Frank & Frances Madora (Smart) Yoachum; married 2 Nov 1904 Maud E. Sanders] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for J. T. “Tip” Yoachum, 78, of Billings who died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday enroute to a hospital following a heart attack at his home, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. John Kleeman officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings. Masonic rites by Lodge No. 379999 were held at the grave. Mr. Yoachum was a member of the Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Maud; one son, Raymond L. Yoachum of 532 South Florence in Springfield; one brother, Claude Yoachum of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Maud Rauch and Mrs. Lee Derfurth, both of Billings.

Archibald Alexander “Art” Young

20 Mar 1872 – 24 Jul 1962 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 26 Jul 1962 p5. [Note: Son of James Monroe & Mary Ellen ((McCroskey) Young; married Maggie Brazeal; tombstone give death date as 1963] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

1910 A. “Art” Young, 90. a lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lennie Blevins, Ozark. Survivors include three other daughters, Mrs. Beulah Cavner, Upland, Calif., Mrs. Lydia Ann Baird, Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Marie Tripp, Chico, Calif.; four sons, Luther, 1668 Brower, Springfield, Raymond, Ontario, Calif., Loyal, Nixa; and William, Culver City, Calif. and 32 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Harris of Nixa.

Raymond Young

1907 – 4 Apr 1962 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 5 Apr 1962 p4. [Note: Son of William A. & Allie M (Sanders) Young; married Marie Jones] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

A lifelong resident of Nixa, Raymond Young, 55, died at 9:22 a.m. Wednesday at Springfield Baptist Hospital. He lived with his mother, Mrs. Allie Young, Route 1, Nixa. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa. The Rev. Roscoe Harding will officiate, with burial in Delaware Cemetery. Other survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Mary Herndon and Mrs. Mae Wilson, both of Nixa, Mrs. Roxie Melton, Dadeville and Mrs. Lillian Stine, Springfield and a brother, Charley Young, Nixa.

Franklin M. Young

Apr 1878 – 28 Sep 1964 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 1 Oct 1964 p1. [Note: Son of James Monroe & Mary (McCauley) Young; married Cora Faught] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Frank M. Young, 87, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 6:25 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital at Springfield. A lifelong Christian County resident, Mr. Young was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. He is survived by four sons, Roy and Clell, both of Nixa, Ray of Ozark and M-Sgt. Paul Young with the Army in Hawaii; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in Harris Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery.

Grover L. Young

2 Dec 1902 – 8 Sep 1964 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 10 Sep 1964 p1 [Note: Son of Carson F. & Callie D. (Kinders) Young] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Grover L. Young, 62, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 5:10 a.m. Tuesday at Laura Folkner Rest Home in Springfield. A veteran of World War II and a member of the Church of Christ of Ozark, he had been ill for some time. Surviving are two brothers, Lynn and Jerome, both of Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today Thursday in Adams-Monger Chapel here with Joe Deal officiating, Burial will be in McCauley Cemetery west of Ozark.

Ruby M. (Nix) Young

1904 – 16 Aug 1964 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 20 Aug 1964 p1. [Note: married Luther Alexander Young 4 Jul 1924] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Mrs. Ruby M. Young, 60, of Nixa, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, August 16, in Burge-Protestant Hospital in Springfield. Born in Joplin, Mrs. Young was reared in the Ozark and Nixa communities and lived in Springfield from 1944 to 1960 when she returned to Nixa. She was a member of the Nixa First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth of Nixa and A2C Luther Young, Jr. with the Air Force in Scotland; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane Dickens, Great Bend, Kan., Mrs. Ruth Stockstill, Route 1, Springfield, Mrs. Ella Mae Williamson, Route 5, Springfield, and Mrs. Betty Lou Royal, 822 Fairfax, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Irma Young of Nixa; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa. The Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiated. Burial was in Mt. Comfort Cemetery north of Springfield.

Charley V. Young

1 Feb 1909 – 25 Nov 1966 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 1 Dec 1966 p1 [Note: Son of William A. & Allie (Sanders) Young; married Wanda] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for Charley V. Young, 57, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating, Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Mr. Young died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a lengthy illness. Survivors include his wife, Wanda L.; one son, Billy Bob, of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Virgie Herndon and Mrs. Mae Wilson, both of Nixa, Mrs. Roxie Melton, Dadeville and Mrs. Lillian Stein, Springfield; and his mother, Mrs. Allie Young, Nixa.

Martin E. Yaggy

1910 – 21 Jan 1967 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 9 Feb 1967 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan, 26, at 2 p.m. at Kearns-Dykeman Chapel in Waterloo, Iowa, for Martin E. Yaggy, of Route 2, Ozark. Mr. Yaggy died of a heart attack in Ashdown, Ark. where he had employment at 4:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan 21. A veteran of World War II, having served with the Air Force, he was an independent truck operator for the past 16 years. He had lived at Ozark the past three years and prior to that was a resident of New Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; four sons, Mark, Bernard, John and Joseph; five daughters, Marcella, Cecelia, Charlotte, Jerry and Sarah, all of the home; one brother, Bernard of St. Francis, Minn.; and two sisters, Mrs. P. A. Van Hyfte and Mrs. Charlotte Gilbertson of Waterloo, Iowa.

Wanda Lee (Chastain) Young

Wanda Lee Young, age 84, of Nixa, passed away in Nixa Christian Health Center at 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2005. She was born August 15, 1920, the daughter of William Gordon and Ida Mae (Jones) Chastain. In 1943 she and Charley Voil Young were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in 1966. Mrs. Young retired from Lily Tulip after 27 years of service to that company. She was loved by all of her family, and was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She will be missed by both family and friends. The family wishes to thank Rev. Glen Davies who visited Wanda in the nursing home, ministering to her spiritual needs. Survivors include her son, Bill Young and his wife, Kathy, Nixa; a grandson, Matthew Young, Nixa; a sister, Ima Jean Walker, Springfield; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Along with her husband she was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Visitation will be in Adams Funeral Home Nixa, from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight. Springfield News-Leader, March 7, 2005.

Almon O. “Bud” Young

9 May 1913 – 25 Nov 2000 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Almon O. "Bud" Young, age 87, of Ozark, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2000 at Doctors Hospital in Springfield. Mr. Young was born on May 9, 1913 in Hurley, Missouri, and was the son of Jasper Newton Young, and Mary Stella McCall-Young. On December 13, 1934 Mr. Young took Evelyn Collins for his wife. He had been an employee of Ozark Mill and Elevator for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn in 1996, and two children, Valerie Jean-Rathbun, and Buddy R. Young, as well as six brothers and sisters; Lola Graffis, Florence Brammer, Katherine Wilson, Glenn Young, Clyde Young, and M'Lynn Geren. Survivors include a daughter Sue Forgey of Ozark and eleven grandchildren. Adams Funeral Home of Ozark saw to the final arrangements.

Trellis O. Young

22 Mar 1933 – 20 May 1999 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Trellis O. Young, age 66, of Sparta, died Sunday, May 30, 1999, in Greene Haven Nursing Home, Springfield. He was born March 22, 1933, in McClurge in Douglas County, Missouri, and was the son of Glenn and Grace (Jones) Prine. He attended school in Douglas County. In the early 1950's he joined the United States Navy and served in the South Pacific doing clean up after World War II. He was in the United States Navy for 23 years, retiring from active duty with the rank of BT1 Trellis enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Debbie Young, and a brother Troy L. Young. Survivors include: Two daughters and their husbands, Treva and Earl Haskins, Springfield, and Beverly and Pat Knisell, Ozark; three sons and their wives, Neil and Teresa Young, Sparta, Troy and Dena ^-Young, and Larry and Vonda Young all of Jefferson City; fourteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Kenneth L. Young

Kenneth L. Young, age 80, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005, in his home. He was born March 26, 1925, near Selmore community south of Ozark, the son of Luther A. and Ruby Nix Young. He was united in marriage to Martha Ann Young on June 4, 1952, in Tucson, Arizona. To this union one son, Gregory Kenneth Young, was born March 29, 1964. Mr. Young was a retired soldier and had served in the Pacific Theatre in WWII and the Korean War in 1950-51. He was awarded the Combat Infantrymans badge with star, Bronze Star medal with oak leaf cluster and "V" device, the Purple Heart medal with one oak leaf cluster, The Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and several other awards and decorations. Upon retirement from the Army Mr. Young was employed by Missouri Division of Employment Security for 21 years, retiring in 1987. Mr. Young was a Mason and member of Friend Lodge #352 in Ozark, Mo., Scottish Rite Valley of Joplin, Mo., where he was the Venerable Master of the Consistory in 1986. He was coronated Inspector General Honorary 33rd Degree in 1989. He was a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple and had served on the Board of Trustees from 1982 to 1985. He was a charter member of the Legion of Honor and had been a member of the White Mustangs at one time. At the time of his death he was a member of Chapter 621 Military Order of the Purple Heart in Springfield, Mo. He served his community as a member of Nixa Board of Education for nine years, and the Nixa City Utilities Board for four years. He was member of Nixa Christian Church, where he had served on the board of Elders and Deacons for a number of years. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Ann; his son Gregory K. Young and his wife Shara, Granite City, Ill., four sisters; Mary Jane Dickens, Great Bend, Kan., Irma Ruth Stockstill, Bolivar, Mo., Ella Mae Young, Independence, Mo., Betty Lou Royal and husband Bob, Springfield, Mo.,; one brother, Luther A. Young and his wife Winnifred, Springfield, Mo., and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Nixa Christian Church with Dr. Rod Cannedy and Chaplain Jimmy Young officiating. Burial will follow in the Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa with full Military Honors conducted by the Ft. Leonard Wood Honor Guard. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 27,in the Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Nixa Christian Church, 400 Northview, Nixa, MO 65714 or St. John's Hospice Care, 1378 East Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804. Springfield News-Leader May 26, 2005.

Vernon Yates

Vernon Yates, 83, Springfield, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2005, in St. John's Regional Health Care Center. He was born May 22, 1922, in Springfield, the son of the late Tom H. and Gladys (Holley) Clark. He was united in marriage to Margaret Mary Nadue, she preceded him in death in 1970. In May, 1971, he was united in marriage to Faye Dawson. Vernon was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was employed for many years as Service Manager with Paul Schupbach Chevrolet. He was an active member of Amazing Grace Fellowship Church, Springfield, involved in the Helps Ministry as the church and daycare's handyman. For over 30 years, he was the archery technician at Bow Hunter's Pro Shop and Archery USA, always greeting each customer with a joke and smile. Vernon was fun loving and lived life to the fullest. He focused wholeheartedly on helping his family and many friends. He was also preceded in death by a son, Walter; two daughters, Cheryl Thompson and Sandra Yates; and a grandson, Bradley Grabher. He is survived by his wife, Faye; three sons, Robert Vernon Yates and wife, Kay, Roundup, Mont., Richard Wayne Yates and wife, Sherron, Seymour, and Kenneth Dawson and wife, Gloria, Springfield; two daughters, Linda L. Kelley, Fordland, and Peggy Hedgpeth and husband, Roger, Springfield; 12 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2005, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, at the corner of Highway 60 and Farm Road 223, west of Rogersville. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, June 26, 2005.

Michael D. Yates

d 3 Jun 1988 age 18 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Michael D. Yates, 18, of Billings, died at 12:04 p.m. June 3 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Christian County. Services for Mr. Yates were held Monday in Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial was in Garoutte Cemetery. A graduate of Billings High School, Mr. Yates was an employee of Ramey's Supermarket, Springfield. Survivors include his mother, Sandra Ellis, of the home; his father, Joe Yates, Springfield; a brother, Jeffrey Yates, of the home; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carter, Billings. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City.

Doyle Venson Young

11 Jul 1938 – 24 Jul 1991 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Doyle Venson Young, 53, Chestnutridge, died at 5:43 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 1991, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 11, 1938, in Marshall, Ark., to Edward and Claris (Harp) Young. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, of the home; his mother, Claris Dye, Chestnutridge; a daughter, Carla Gideon, Chestnutridge; a grandson, Patrick Doyle Gideon, Chestnutridge; a brother, Roy Young, Las Vegas, Nev.; two stepbrothers, Gaylord Dye, Willard, and Burless Dye, Seymour; a half-sister, Shirley Coffelt, Chestnutridge; and a stepsister, Ermal Rolufs, Weimer, Calif. The funeral was Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Alan Maples and Elmer Davis officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery, Walnut Shade.

Harry C. Young

19 Aug 1913 – 20 Apr 1991 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Harry C. Young, 77, Nixa, died at 1 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 1991, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a short illness. He was born in Nixa Aug. 19, 1913, to John and Emma Young. He married Rayma McConnell Jan. 27, 1934. He was a retired farmer, carpenter and developer. Survivors include his wife, Rayma, of the home; two sons and their wives, Keith and Doris Young, and David and Pam Young, all of Nixa; two sisters, Fern Hedgpeth and Elsie Reynolds, both of Nixa; five grandchildren, Dianne Litts, Boston, Phil, Aaron, Brian and Abby Young, all of Nixa; two step-grandchildren, Susan McCall and Eliese Foshe; and a great-step-child, Nicholas Foshe. Services were Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, with evangelist Winford Lee officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Rodney Van Young

25 Feb 1965 - 18 Apr 2003 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Rodney Van Young, 38, Highlandville, died at 8:05 p.m. April 18, 2003 in St. John's Regional Health Care Center, Springfield. He was born Feb. 25, 1965, in Springfield to Etta Faye Owen Young and the late Aught Van Young. On June 14, 1991, Young was married to Carrie Anne Pratt in Highlandville. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Young, of the family home; three children, Amber Young, Highlandville, Anthony Young and Adam McCord, both of the home; two grandchildren, Kyle and Brenna Young; his mother, Etta Faye Young, Highlandville; two brothers, Marty Young, Spokane, and Brent Young and wife Holly, Highlandville; three sisters, Tambria Young and Rebecca Newberry, both of Highlandville, and Melissa Potter, Nixa; and five nieces and nephews, Ricky Van Young, Mary Young, Richard Potter, Nikki Young and Brett Young. Young was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. April 21 at Ball Cemetery, Dora, with Jamie Bilyeu officiating under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.

Roy Franklin Young

d 4 Aug 1991 age 88 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Roy Franklin Young, 88, Nixa, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 1991, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after a short illness. He was a native of Nixa and resided in the home of Jerry Young, his nephew. He was a retired farmer and livestock trader. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma, in 1988; and three brothers, Claud and Clell, both of Nixa, and Ray, Ozark. He is survived by a son, Donald E. Young, Nixa; a grandson, Wayne, Nixa; a nephew, Jerry, Nixa, who was raised in his home; a brother, Paul, San Antonio, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral is today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in Harris Colonial Chapel, 205 N. Main, Nixa, with the Rev. William Belko officiating. Burial will follow in McCauley Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation was Wednesday in the funeral home.

Loyal Monroe Young

30 Nov 1906 - 22 Jul 1989 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Loyal Monroe Young, 82, of Nixa, died at 3:20 p.m. July 22 at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Young were held July 25 in the Nixa Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Mallote officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel. Mr. Young was born Nov. 30, 1906 in rural Nixa. A lifelong resident of the Nixa community, Mr. Young moved to the Ozark Nursing and Care Center nearly five years ago. He was a retired carpenter, and along with other Nixa residents had participated in the construction of several military facilities throughout the midwest during World War II. An avid fisherman, he was one of the original founders of Nixa's Sucker Day. He was preceded in death by his wife, "Miss Irene," in 1987. Mr. Young was a member of the Nixa Christian Church, where he served on the Board of Elders and Deacons for a number of years. He is survived by a brother, William, of Culver City, California; and by a niece, Martha Young, Nixa. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Nixa Christian Church.

Emmit C. Young

1902 - 26 Oct 1989 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Emmit C. Young, 87, Highlandville, died Oct. 26 in Nixa Park Care Center. He was born in Lexington, Okla., in 1902 and he lived in Chickasha, Okla., for 18 years where he worked as a stockman and trader before moving to Missouri in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, Highlandville; a daughter, Inell Gander, Durant, Okla.; five sons, Nathan of Geary, Okla., David of Oklahoma City, Robert of Hickman, Calif., Donald of Crane, and Carwin of Highlandville; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Alice Still, Camdenton, Dorotha Young, Chickasha, Alene Batwell, California, and Olivet Heltcell, Oklahoma City. Services were held Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.

Jerry Young

Jerry Young, age 67, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2005, following a short illness. He was born January 25, 1938, the son of Claud C. and Osha (McCafferty) Young. From the age of five, he was raised by a loving uncle and aunt, Roy F. and Irma Young. Jerry was preceded in death by a sister, Florine Young Tyndall, and a brother, Jack Dee Young. Survivors include: his wife of 42 1/2 years, Gale (Campbell) Young; a son, Corbin C. Young, Parker, Colorado; a niece, Pamela Young Gilbert and husband, Gill, Chicago, Illinois; a nephew, Brigg Young and wife, Stephanie, Dallas, Texas; a greatnephew, Justin Young, Manhattan, Kansas; and many other relatives and friends. A graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16 at McCauley Cemetery, between Nixa and Ozark. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial donations may be made to Century of Learning Scholarship Fund Association, 205 North St., Nixa, MO 65714. Springfield News-Leader, July 15, 2005.

Ruth A. Yoachum

d 25 Feb 1989 age 92 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Ruth A. Yoachum, 92, of Billings, died at 12:55 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Aurora Nursing Center after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Yoachum were held Feb. 27 in the Meadors Chapel, Billings, with Fred Bailey officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Yoachum was a longtime resident of the Billings community, where she was the first music teacher at Billings High School. She was a member of the Billings Christian Church, the Ladies' Guild, and the Farm Club. Surviving are a son, William Marion Owen, Billings; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Billings Christian Church.

Linda Sue Young

28 Nov 1951 - 5 Jun 1973 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Linda Sue Young, born November 28, 1951, departed this life June 5, 1973 in Castle Rock, Washington, where she was overcome with smoke and fumes during a fire in the home of her grandmother Armstrong. Linda came to live with Mr. and Mrs. Don Young on July 12, 1968 and made her home with them for four years. She was a graduate of Nixa High School and Graff Area Vo-Tech Center in 1972 and went into the Women's Army Corps in July of the same year. Linda was converted and baptized into the Nixa First Baptist Church in June 1969. Survivors include a brother, Frank and six sisters, Susie and Joan, who still reside with the Don Youngs, Betty Crawford of Ravenden Spring, Ark., Sally Leaf, state of Calif.; Ruthie Williams, state of Wash.; and Wilajean, address unknown. Funeral services were held in Washington.

Luther A. Young

d 11 Apr 1988 age 86 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Luther A. Young, 86,, of Springfield died at 12:04 p.m. Monday at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Young are to be held today (Thursday) at 1 p.m. in the Nixa Christian Church, with the Rev. John Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home. A native of Christian County, Mr. Young had resided in Springfield for the past 45 years. He was employed as a fireman at the O'Reilly General Hospital during World War II, and was employed by Biderman Furniture Store for a number of years prior to his retirement. His survivors include two sons, Kenneth Young, Nixa; and SMSgt. Luther Young, Jr., Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; four daughters, Mary Jane Dickens, Great Bend, Kansas, and Irma Ruth Stockstill, Ella Mae Young and Betty Lou Royal, all of Springfield; two brothers, Loyal, Ozark, and William, Culver City, California; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Irma L. Young

D 17 Sep 1988 age 78 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Irma L. Young, 78, of Nixa, died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Young were held Tuesday in the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery. A native of Joplin, Mrs. Young had resided in the Ozark and Nixa communities for most of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa, and a member of the Nixa Garden Club. She is survived by her husband, Roy; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald E. and Josephine Young; a grandson, Wayne Young, and a granddaughter, Susan Young, all of Nixa.

Yates, James W.

d 5 Oct 1990 age 58 NNE 11 Oct 1990 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

James W. Yates, 58, died Friday, Oct. 5, 1990, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a heart attack. Born in Mountain Grove, he was the son of Ora and Sybil Yates. On June 4, 1955, he married Loretta Calmer. He had lived in the Ozark area for 15 years and was employed by Grantham's Home Center of Ozark. He was a member of Elwood Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Loretta; a daughter and her husband, Debbie and Roy Hagewood, Marionville; a son and his wife, Greg and Donna Yates, Wyantskill, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Alicia, David, Mark, Jamie and Cody Hagewood, and Melody, Jamie and Greg Yates; a sister, Esther Welch, Ozark; and a niece, Renee Welch, Ozark. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry Freeman officiating. Graveside services were Monday in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Yeisley, Alice Mable (Dobbs) Johnson

6 Feb 1913 - 8 Nov 1994 Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Alice Mable Johnson Yeisley, 81, Ave, formerly of Sparta, died at 12:28 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 1994 at St. John’s Regional Health Center. She was born February 6, 1913 in Pasco, Wash, the daughter of John W. and Lizzie May Smith Dobbs. She lived most of her life in the Sparta Community where she worked as an office manager for the telephone company. She enjoyed sewing as a hobby. Her parents, two husbands, Clifford Johnson and Claude Yeisley in 1969, two sisters, Myrtle Moss and Georgia Gardner and a brother, Chalmer Dobbs, preceded her in death. Survivors include two brothers, John Dobbs, Ava and Charles Dobbs, Dayton, Wash. Graveside services were held Thursday, Nov. 10 in the Sparta Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Smith officiating under direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home of Ozark.

Young, Edward

11 Mar 1889 - 2 Jun 1972 CCR 8 Jun 1972 p1 [Note: married first Kate D. Dewitt 1898 - 1925; married second Katie Arndt Mar 1896 - 24 Jun 1967] Contributed by Mabel Phillips

Edward Young, 83, of Nixa, died at 7:15 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital. Mr. Young was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of the Nixa community. Survivors include one son, Milton Young of Columbus, Ga.; one daughter, Mrs. Marcella Lawrence, Santa Ana, Calif.; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.

Young, Ella R. (Owens)

d 22 Sep 1951 age 67 CCR 27 Sep 1951

Mrs. Ella R. Young, 67, died Saturday night in her home at Nixa, after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Nixa and aligned with the Methodist church. Survivors are her husband, J.C. Young; one son, Owen, of La Porte, TX; a daughter, Mrs. Loyal Young of Nixa; one grandson; a brother, Everett Owens of Nixa; and one sister, Mrs. Lillian Douglas, of Vancouver, WA. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Delaware church by Rev. J. Branstetter. Burial was in the church cemetery with Harris of Nixa in charge.

Young, Jasper N

d 23 Mar 1951 age 82 CCR 29 Mar 1951. Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Jasper N. Young, 82, former realtor of Stone and Christian counties and known familiarly to many as “Dad” Young, died at his home in Ozark Friday, March 23. Funeral services were held at the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel Tuesday afternoon. The boys’ quartet from the Ozark High School sang; and at the request of the deceased his longtime friend, DeWitt C. Leonard of Ozark, gave an appropriate reading. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery. Born in Tennessee, Young came to Stone county with his parents in an ox-cart when he was one year old. They settled near Hurley, where Young grew up and went to school. As a young man he went to Illinois, settling near Henry, where in 1894 he married his first wife, Fanny Fountain and where his first five children were born. A successful fruit grower and poultry raiser, he lived at Henry, IL until the death of his wife in 1911, when he returned to Stone county. Here he farmed for several years, eventually going into real estate. He married Stella McCall in 1912 and to them were born two children. In 1930 Young came to Ozark as field supervisor and agent for United Farm Agency, one of the original agents of the company, and continued in that position until his retirement three years ago. His home on the banks of the Finley river at the bridge on Highway 65 was a familiar landmark. Mrs. Young died in 1948, but all seven children, and 31 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren survive. The children in the order of their birth are; Mrs. Lola Fraffis, Chicago; Glenn of Augusta, KS; Clyde of Ozark; Mrs. Florence Brammer, Harlowtown, MT; Mrs. Catherine Wilson, Quincy, MO; Almon of Ozark; and Mrs. Marylynn Geren of Santa Ana, CA.

Young, Edna J. "Josie"

17 May 1926 - 1 Aug 1988 OZARK HEADLINER 4 Aug 1988

[Note: married Troy Leon Young 2 May 1930 - 2 Jul 1998] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Edna J. Young, 62, of Hollister, died at 11:30 am Monday at Cox Medical Center South Springfield, after a long illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Young were held at 2 pm Wednesday in Delaware Cemetery near Clever, with the Rev. Jim Jackman officiating. Burial was under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Mrs. Young was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Nixa. Her survivors include her husband, Troy; a son, Troy R., Jefferson City; a daughter, Grace L. Bryson, Nixa; three sisters, Kathleen McGee, Hollister, and Bonnie McGinnis and Peggy Scott, both of Branson; and two granddaughters, Stephanie Bryson, Nixa, and Savannah Young, Jefferson City.

Young, Effie Katherine (Applegate)

Effie Katherine Young, the daughter of Loranza Dow and Myrtle Manona (Parker) Applegate, was born on July 1, 1902, in Pansy, Missouri, and passed away on July 13, 2006, in Springfield, at the age of 104. On April 15, 1922, she was united in marriage with Lynn R. Young and to this union six children were born. Lynn preceded her in death on April 21, 1978. Effie was a devoted wife and mother. She was a longtime member of Glenstone Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Tony R. Young and his wife, Carolyn, of Russellville, Arkansas two daughters, Madge Y. Nelson, and Cathern M. Boyd and her husband, Jim, all of Springfield 19 grandchildren 46 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents three sons, Fred A., Lynn R. Jr., and Don C. Young one infant grandson, Douglas A. Nelson and 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral services are 2 p.m. today, July 15, 2006, at Glenstone Baptist Church, with interment following in McCauley Cemetery. The family will receive friends before the service. In her memory, memorial donations may be made to the Glenstone Baptist Church, 413 S. Glenstone, Springfield, Missouri 65802 Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, Missouri 65804 or may be left with the funeral home. Online memorial condolences may be made at www.thieme-shadel.com. Springfield News-Leader, July 15, 2006.

Yadon, Raymond E.

Raymond E. Yadon, 83, Springfield, Mo., passed away on July 31, 2006. He was born on May 19, 1924, in Springfield. Ray is the beloved husband of Phyllis, his childhood sweetheart. Ray served proudly in World War II as a member of Company B, 274th Infantry 70th Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Ray attended the University of Missouri School of Medicine and received his medical degree. He was a Radiologist until retiring in 1982. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Proulx; and his son, David Yadon. Along with his wife Phyllis, he is survived by his daughter, Patricia Yadon and her husband, Shannon Tompkins; his stepson, David Mark Spickler and his wife, Nancy; his stepdaughter, Patricia Bommarito and her husband, Mike Brown; his stepdaughter, Kimberlee Eighmy and her husband, Johnnie; as well as seven grandchildren and three dear cousins. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. today, August 3, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 4, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn South. Springfield News-Leader, August 3 2006.

Young, Clyde W.

16 Oct 1900 - 24 Dec 1977 OZARK HEADLINER 29 Dec 1977 p5. [Note: is this the Clyde Young who married 2 Sep 1942 June K. Papin?] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

OZARK - Services for Clyde W. Young, 77, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. John Graham officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Young died at 5:30 a.m Saturday in his home after a six-month illness.

Young, Roxie W. (?) Harp

1894 - 6 Feb 1977 OZARK HEADLINER 10 Feb 1977 p 6. [Note: married George A. Harp 6 Jul 1890 - 9 Mar 1961; married 18 Nov 1966 Clell Lorenzo Young 1906 - 1970] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Roxie Harp Young, 82, formerly of Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Mrs. Young died at 4:12 p.m. Sunday in Rolling Hills Estates Nursing Home, Branson after a long illness. She also had been a resident of Chestnutridge. Survivors include three sons, Lloyd and Lester L. Harp, both of Rockford, Ill. and Elmer T. Harp of Crane and 17 grandchildren.

Young, John Arthur

12 Feb 1881 - 24 Dec 1949 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 29 Dec 1949

[Note: Son of John & Nancy Young] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

John Arthur Young died Dec. 24 in his home in Hurley at the age of 68 years. He was a lifelong resident and farmer of the Hurley community. He leaves two sons, Byron Young of Independence and Raymond of Columbia; two daughters, Miss Fern Young of Galena, and Mrs. Marion Bennett of Washington, D.C.; four brothers, W.H. of Clever, J.N. of Ozark, Charley of Hurley and Lawrence of Happy Camp, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. J.R. Welch of Golden City and Mrs. Mary Kemp of Hurley; and three grandchildren, Anna and Billy Bennet and David Bruce Young. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Hurley high school auditorium with the Rev. Charles Beech of Reeds Springs officiating. Burial was in the Short cemetery near Hurley under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Bearers were Earnest Hare, M.T. Parsons, Loren Gibson, Maurice Wiley, Leon Langley, and O.E. Anderson. Mr. Young was born Feb. 12, 1881, near Brown Springs, the son of John and Nancy Young.

Yates, Anna May (Eldridge) Kissee

11 Apr 1884 - 20 Aug 1948 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 9 Sep 1948

[Note: Daughter of Perry J & Rachel C. (Montgomery) Eldridge; married 1 Jan 1899 Sylvanus Kissee Aug 1872 - ?; married ? Yates] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Anna May Yates was born near Rogersville, Mo., on April 11, 1884, the daughter of the late Perry and Rachael Eldridge. She died at her Bellflower, Calif., home on August 20, 1948, after a lingering illness. Survivors are husband, six sons, four daughters, and one brother, George Eldridge, Sparta, Mo. Funeral services and burial were at Bellflower.

Young, Carson Fredrick

13 Nov 1878 - 29 Sep 1948 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 7 Oct 1948

[Note: Son of Jerome W. & Mary E. (McCauley) Young; married 26 Dec 1898 Collie D. Kinders 23 Jun 1873 - 19 Apr 1911; married 6 Mar 1912 CCM Eliza Barnhart; married 25 Oct 1924 Vaddie V. (Forgey) Jackson 17 Aug 1879 - 23 Sep 1943] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Carson Frederick Young passed on Sept. 28, 1948, at the age of 69 years. Mr. Young was the only son of Jerome W. Young and Mary E. Young. In 1899, he married Collie Kinder, who preceded him in death. Mr. Young was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Ozark, Mo., until the Lodge’s charter was surrendered. In the year of 1944, Mr. Young was converted and was baptized into the Ozark Baptist church. Survivors are: three children, Lynn Young of Springfield, Grover Young and Jerome Young, both of Ozark, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel, but the Rev. Reg Mapes with burial in the McCauley Cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.

Young, James B.

19 Apr 1863 - 7 Jul 1948 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 15 Jul 1948

[Note: Son of Archibald Alexander & Mary S. (Chaffin) Young; married 21 Feb 1884 Cassinda Ellen “Ella” Bolin 29 Dec 1860 - 27 Dec 1928] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

James B. Young was born in Christian county, Mo., April 19, 1863, and departed this life July 7, 1948 at the age of 85 years, two months and 18 days. He was married to Ellen Bolin Feb. 21, 1884, and to this union were born five children. His wife and two sons preceded him in death. Those who survive him are one son and two daughters, Walter of Clever with whom he has lived for the past 20 years; Mrs. Stella Seaton of Mt. Vernon, Mo., and Mrs. Nellie Seaton of Springfield, Mo.; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his departure. He was converted some 44 years ago and united with the Mt. Sinai Baptist church where he served as deacon. He was an honest, upright citizen respected by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Friday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Wroth Caughron of Ozark with burial in the church cemetery under the direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Young, Stella (McCall)

25 May 1889 - 18 Jun 1948 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 24 Jun 1948

[Note: Daughter of James C. & Louisa (Raintree) McCall; married Jasper Newton Young 25 Nov 1868 - 23 Mar 1951] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Young, 59, who died June 18 ah her home in Ozark, following a lengthy illness, were held Sunday, Jun 20, at 2:30 p.m. at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark. Burial was in Ozark cemetery. Mrs. Young was prominent in club and civic affairs of the community until ill health intervened. She is survived by her husband, J.N. Young; two children, Mrs. Marilyn Gerin of Santa Ana, Calif., and A.O. Young of Ozark; five stepchildren, Mrs. Lola Graffis of Chicago; Mrs. Florence Bramer of Green City, Mo., Mrs. Kathryn Wilson of Quincy, Mo., Glenn Young of Douglas, Kan., and Clyde Young of Ozark; three brothers, F.S. McCall of Tucson, Ariz., R.E. McCall of Los Angeles and J.B. McCall of Granville, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Sybil Flannigan, Tulsa, and Mrs. Louisa Brook, Hominy, Okla.; 30 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Yocum, Bonnie H. (Edwards)

29 Nov 1934 - Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6

[Note: married Claude Yocum]

Mrs. Bonnie H. Yocum, 43, Route 2, Oldfield, died at 7:43 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness. Survivors include her husband, Claude; three sons, Gary, St. Louis. Phillip of Wentzville and Bradley of the home; her mother, Mrs. Lillian Midgett, Mount Sterling; two brothers, Eulis Edwards, St. Louis and Eldon Edwards, Marion, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Barezewski and Mrs. June Rogers, both of St. Louis and Mrs. Pat Ruiz, Boonville, Ind.; and two grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday in the Sparta Church of Christ with Dolin Pitchford officiating. Cremation by Rivermonte followed. Contributed by Mabel and Randall Phillips.

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Yocum, Bonnie H. (Edwards) 29 Nov 1934 - Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p11

Thank you to Dr. Corry and the wonderful nurses at St. John’s Regional Health Center; to the Rev. Pitchford for his comforting words and to the Sparta Church of Christ for their lovely singing and to all the friends and neighbors who brought in food or sent flowers during the loss of our wife & mother, Bonnie Yocum. Claude, Gary, Phillip & Bradley Yocum.

Young, Vesta (Lawrence)

29 Sep 1898 - 24 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p3

Services for Mrs. Vesta Lawrence Young, 80, Ozark, a former resident of Walnut Grove, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel with the Rev. Lon Killingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Young died at 8:23 a.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Survivors include a son, Eugene, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Smith, Joplin; a brother, Randolph Lawrence, Santa Maria, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Mason, La Mirada, Calif.; three half sisters Mrs. Gwendolyn Longcrier and Mrs. Don Barnes, both of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Barbara Miller, Ventura, Calif. and a brother, Homer Lawrence, Ventura. Contributed by Mabel and Randall Phillips.

Young, John F.

5 Jun 1888 - 15 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8

[Note: Son of Samuel R. & Alafon (Maynard) Young; married 14 Dec 1912 Emma McWilliams 2 Mar 1894 - 14 Oct 1974]

Services for John F. Young, 91, Nixa, were held Monday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Mr. Young died at 9:10 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. A lifelong Nixa resident, he was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of Union Hill Church. Surviving are a son, Harry, Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Reynolds and Mrs. Fern Hedgpeth, both of Nixa; nine grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren two great great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Herndon, Nixa. Contributed by Mabel and Randall Phillips.

Yanger, Edna (Landers) Wilson

26 Nov 1894 - 13 Feb 1943 CCR 18 Feb 1943 p1

[Note: Daughter of Cal & Anna (Weiche) Landers; adopted and raised by J. J. & ? (?) Wilson; married Louis Yanger] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Yauger, 48, who died of a heart ailment at her home near Oldfield on Saturday, Feb. 13, were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Floyd Hanks, with burial in Boston cemetery under direction of the Sparta Funeral Home, Rathbun & Chaffin. Mrs. Yauger was one of four orphan children left in the Children’s Home at Springfield when she was two years old. She was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Wilson and lived for a time in Kansas, later moving to California where she met and married Louis Yauger. Due to her love of the Ozarks, they have made their home near Oldfield for the past 14 years. She is survived by the husband, Louis, four adopted children, Virgil, Dorothy, Delmae, and Glenda; two sisters, Minta Sabin and Lula Moody of Oldfield, and a brother, Albert of Ava, Mo. She was united with the Baptist church many years ago.

Young, Vaddie V. (Forgey) Jackson

17 Aug 1879 - 23 Sep 1943 CCR 30 Sep 1943 p1

[Note: Daughter of Val & Eliza (Chrisman) Forgey; married Jackson; married 25 Oct 1924 CCM Carson Fredrick Young 13 Nov 1878 - 29 Sep 1948] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Funeral services for Mrs. Vaddie Forgey Young, 64, who died at her home west of Ozark on Sept. 23, were held Saturday at the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Ross Carter of Clinton, Mo., with burial in the Prospect cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin. A native of the Prospect community, she was converted and united with the Prospect church at the age of 18. She remained a member there until her death. She was united in marriage to Carson Young in 1924. Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Iness Freeman of Macomb, Mo., one grandson, Elmo Freeman of Rollins, Wy., three great grandchildren, three step-sons, Lynn Young of Springfield, Jerome Young of Nixa, Grover Young of the home. One son preceded her in death.

Youngblood, George

1864 - 18 May 1941 CCR 22 May 1941 p8

[Note: married Lillie]

George Youngblood, 76, former Ozark resident and past owner of the Christian County Telephone Company, was buried at the Brookline cemetery Sunday afternoon after funeral services in Conway, where he was mayor, earlier in the day. Mr. Youngblood, who left Ozark seven years ago was killed, almost instantly with two friends, in an automobile crash at the intersection of Highways 65 and 66 at Springfield Friday evening. The other two persons, Mr. and Mrs. John Smock of Conway, were riding in the Model A Ford Youngblood was driving. Youngblood’s car collided with a truck loaded with wood posts, the driver of which escaped injury. Mr. Youngblood is survived by his widow, Lillie, two daughters, Mrs. Grace Cantrell of Springfield and Mrs. Cleo Taylor of Paris, MO, and a brother, Henry of Idaho.

Young, Ralph Samuel

19 Feb 1922 - 24 Dec 1941 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 1 Jan 1942 p1 & CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 15 Jan 1942

[Note: Son of Homer & Eula (Pope) Young] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Funeral services for Ralph Samuel Young, 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Young of Nixa, who was instantly killed Christmas eve in an auto crash on Highway 123 south of Nixa, were held Friday at the Delaware Chapel, conducted by Rev. R.C. Harding of Nixa, with burial there under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include his parents, a brother, Dale, and two sisters, Reba and Vonda Lee, all of Nixa.

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We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us in the death of our darling son and brother, Ralph, also for the beautiful flowers, cards, and letters sent us.

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Young and family

Young, John W.

28 Mar 1975 - 14 May 1939 CCR 18 May 1939 p2

[Note: Son of James Monroe & Mary Ellen (McCroskey) Young]

John W. Young was born March 28, 1875, and departed this life May 14, 1939, at the age of 63. Survivors include two brothers, A.A. Young and E.M. Young of Ozark and one sister, Mrs. Jack Haguewood, of Everett, Wash., besides a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Klepper Funeral chapel on Monday, May 15, at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Roscoe Harding. Burial was made in the McCauley cemetery.

Yenichek, Louis A.

1858 - 21 May 1938 CCR 26 May 1938 p1

Funeral services for Louis A. Yenichek, 79, who died at his home near Brookline last Saturday, were held Sunday with burial in the Phillips cemetery.

Yocum, Margaret Elizabeth

4 Oct 1858 - 25 Nov 1938 CCR 1 Dec 1938 p8

[Note: Daughter of David & Margaret (Pillett) Yocum]

Margaret E. Yocum was born in Greene county, Mo., Oct. 4, 1858, and departed this life Nov. 25, 1938, being 80 years, one month and 21 days old. She was converted at an early age and united with the Baptist church and remained a loyal Christian and a member of the Green Valley Baptist church until her death. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews and friends to mourn her departure. She is the last of a large family. Funeral services were held at her near Battlefield at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Rev. Crocker of Springfield with burial in family cemetery near the home under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Young, Fred

23 Jun 1886 - 14 Jan 1938 CCR 20 Jan 1938 p1

[Note: married 12 Oct 1916 Susie Slaughter]

Fred Young, brother of J.N. Young of this city, died in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 14. The funeral was held in the high school auditorium at Hurley Jan. 19, under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Burial was made in the Wright cemetery near Hurley. Fred was 52 years old and is survived by the widow and eight children, besides five brothers and three sisters.

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Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Young, Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Welch and Mrs. Omer E. Brown attended the funeral services Wednesday afternoon at Hurley for Mr. Fred Young, brother of J.N. and Mrs. Welch.

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Young, Fred 23 Jun 1886 - 14 Jan 1938 CCR 27 Jan 1938 p3

Fred Young was born June 23, 1886, and departed this life Jan. 14, 1938. He was married to Susie Slaughter Oct. 12, 1916. To this union were born nine children, six girls and five boys, of whom eight survive. They are Joan, Freeda, Mary Lou, Willie Jean, Virginia Lee, Betty Sue, John Arthur, and Jimmy Dale. Boyd preceded him in death Nov. 6, 1920. He leaves to mourn his departure five brothers and three sisters, J.N. Young of Ozark; W.H. Young of Douglas, Kans.; Lawrence of California; Charley, Arthur and Mrs. Mary Kemp of Hurley, Mo.; Mrs. Deannie Estes of Clever and Mrs. Anna Welch of Highlandville, Mo. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium at Hurley, conducted by Rev. C.S. Young of Clever, Mo., with burial in the Wright’s cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, Mo.

Young, James W.

6 Mar 1858 - 18 Feb 1938 CCR 24 Feb 1938 p1

[Note: married 1881 Myonia Sep 1861 - ?; Wife prob a sister of either Charles Rufus or Clara Louisa (Shelton) Cook - 1920 MO Christian Porter 090 listed these nieces & nephews by marriage as their children]

J.W. Young, a former resident of Christian county, was stricken with paralysis on Feb. 3 at his home in Los Angeles, Calif., and passed away Feb. 18, according to work received here by relatives. He was a well known former resident of this county. He had lived in Los Angeles for the past seven years. He would have been 80 years old had he lived until March 6. He is survived by the widow, one son and three daughters, R.A. Young and Mrs. Effie Ellingsworth of Los Angeles, Mrs. Ora O’Neal of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Edith Davis of Yucalpa, Calif., and by 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was an uncle by marriage to Delbert, Mason, James, Lorene, Nita and Fern Cook of Ozark.

Young, Osha (McCafferty)

8 Feb 1898 - 12 May 1938 CCR 19 May 1938 p5

[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Franklin & Sarah A. (Pope) McCafferty; married 17 Aug 1926 CCM Claud Clifton Young 1900 - 17 Feb 1960]

Mrs. Osha Young, daughter of B.F. and S.A. McCafferty was born Feb. 8, 1898, near Nixa, and departed this life May 12, 1938, aged 40 years, three months and four days. She was married to Claud Young Aug. 27, 1926. To this union were born three children, Florine, Jack and Jerry, who with their father, survive. She is also survived by four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. A.R. Wallace of Republic, Mrs. Grace Oberlander, Misses Jessie and Mabel McCafferty of Springfield, Kermit of Ozark and Verl of [UNREADABLE] held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Nixa Christian church with Rev. B. Frank West officiating with burial in the McCauley cemetery under the direction of Harding and Maples Funeral Home of Nixa.

Young, Edward Fyan

May 1866 - 6 Aug 1937 CCR 12 Aug 1937 p1

[Note: Son of Daniel M. & Nancy Jane (Shelton) Young; married 1892 Mary Alice Jul 1869 - 1905; married Margaret "Maggie" Pratt Oct 1876 - 1930 m/1 Johnson]

E.F. Young, 72, died at his home near Nixa on Friday night of last week. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Manley cemetery with burial under the direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever. He is survived by four sons, Homer, Hubert, Woodrow, and Floyd, and two sisters, Mrs. Betty Stewart of Battlefield and Mrs. Jennie Merritt of Billings and two brothers, T. Young and John Young, both of Battlefield.

Yarberry, Richard Allen

Richard Allen Yarberry, age 67, of Willard, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2007. He was born October 22, 1940, in Willard, the son of William and Hazel (Taylor) Yarberry. Mr. Yarberry retired from Campbell Ford in Ozark in 2000 as a service writer. He enjoyed bluegrass music, fishing and was a NASCAR fan. Survivors include: a son, Mike Yarberry, Unionville; a stepdaughter, Melinda Merritt and husband, Ottie, Ozark; three grandchildren, Rebekah, Olivia and Jacob Merritt; and two sisters, Karrol Yarberry and Beverly Yarberry, both of Willard. He was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Christine Bruton, in 1999; a brother, Donald Yarberry; stepson, Nathan Bruton; an aunt, Georgia Hartsell; and his parents. A graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in Sparta Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, November 16, 2007.

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