Chad 'Winona's Finest'Jacobs

Chad Clifton Jacobs was born December 21, 1986 at Grove, OK. He passed away Saturday, November 8, 2009 in Howell County, MO at the age of 22 years, 10 months and 18 days. He was preceded in death by his father Junior Clifton Jacobs; his grandfather Bill Dean; his grandparents Thurman and Mary Jacobs; his great grandparents Raymond and Bonnie George; his aunt Vickie Bloom; his nephew Kaleb Voorhies; and his cousin Aaron Michael Norton. He is survived by his parents Keith and Vivian Haynes; one brother Kenny Haynes; three sisters Samantha Jacobs of Winona, MO, Kristy Haynes of Winona, MO and Beverly Phipps of Winona, MO; nieces and nephews Kylie Voorhies, Carson Voorhies and Hayden Sanders all of Winona, MO; aunts and uncles Tina and Trent Riley of Noel, MO, Kim and Harold Reese of Neosho, MO, Mike Dean of Farmington, MO, Lisa and Brad McMurray of Winona, MO, Kiale and Elly Dean of Bellevista, AR, Mike Haynes of Winona, MO, Tammy Burrus of Salem, MO and Thomas and Cindy Garcia of Granby, MO, Lois and Kenny Nerini of Bevier, MO and Charles Jacobs of Sarcoxie, MO; grandparents Betty Dean of Anderson, MO and Barb and Ronnie Brim of Willow Springs, MO; cousins too many to list and a host of other family and friends. Chad had lived in Winona, MO his entire life and had attended Winona School. He is remembered by his family and friends as fun-loving, and always wanting to make people laugh. Chad loved children, and seemed to connect with them as he never lost the child within himself. He enjoyed joking around, dancing, singing and rapping and back-roading with his friends. He spent all the time he could with his friends and family. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation was held Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 6PM to 8PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO. Funeral Services were held Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Bro. Adam Gordon officiating. Interment was in Falling Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.  

CLEO LELAND JADWIN - Son of Luther Jadwin and Delma Brigman Jadwin, was born December 25, 1916, in Jadwin, Mo. and passed away February 7, 2004, in Jadwin at the age of 87 years, one month and 13 days. Cleo is survived by his wife, Fern Jadwin, of Jadwin, Mo.; six children, Janet Vasel and husband Gary, of Fenton, Mo., Dennis Lee Jadwin and wife June, of Jadwin, Clinton Jadwin and wife Sue of Jadwin, Wayne Jadwin and wife Linda, of Sparta, Mo., Clifford Jadwin and wife Susan, of Salem, Mo., Roger Jadwin and wife Janie, of Salem, Mo.; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Aleta Brady, of St. Louis, Mo.; one brother, Lester and wife Ava Jadwin, of Jadwin; one step daughter, Barbara Koch and children, of Illinois; several cousins, nieces and nephews; one niece, Kathryn and husband Jerald Conway, of Eminence, Mo. He is preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter and his first wife, Hattie Elizabeth Drewell. Cleo will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday Feb. 11, at Jadwin Church of Christ. Brother Glen Claxton and Jerry Lough officiated. Pallbearers were Mike Jadwin, Wade Jadwin, Scott Jadwin, Travis Jadwin, Jeremy Cleo Jadwin, Jason Jadwin, Greg Vasel and Casey Jadwin. Burial was at Jadwin Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of Spence Funeral Home.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

JAMES WILLARD JEFFERIES - Born at Grassy, Shannon County, Missouri on Dec. 23, 1918.  He was married Sept. 6, 1938 to Lucille (Heiney) Jefferies and to this union eight children were born.  One child, June, preceded him in death and also his wife, Lucille Jefferies. He leaves to mourn four daughters, Joyce, Janice and Judy of Everett, Wash. and Joan of California; three sons, James H. of Nevada, John of Montana and Joe of California; his mother, Bessie Grizzle and one sister, Lillian (Grizzle) Ray of Springfield.  He served in World War ll in the South Pacific.  He was a fine and lovely dad, son, and brother.  I feel my brother was a Christian and just crossed over on the other side.  We miss him dearly as all who knew him will. He never forgot the country where he was raised and also he liked country music.  He played and recorded several songs just before he passed away. He also asked his daughter, Janice, about two weeks before he passed away to write a song about Grandma Comely's homeplace.  She wrote it and they sang it at this funeral --titled 'There's Love in This Old House.' (NOTE:  This was in a 1987 issue of 'The Current Wave')  

ARNOLD EVANS JENNINGS - Born May 9, 1911 in Shannon County, MO to Homer Dee and Dorothy Frances (Stringer) Jennings.  He passed away October 16, 1997 at the Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, MO at the age of 86 years. He was united in marriage to Saphronia Shelton on April 13, 1935 at Eminence, MO.  To this union three children were born. Arnold is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jerry; and one infant brother. He is survived by his wife, Saphronia of Eminence, MO; one son, Dee Jennings of Odessa, MO; one daughter, Joyce Bueter of Prescott, AZ; one sister, Thelma Oxidene of Salt Lake City, UT; 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Arnold attended the Eminence Church of God of Prophecy.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at 3:00 pm Saturday, October 18, 1997 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence.  

JUNIOR JENNINGS - Age 60 of Frankford. Services held at 2 pm Friday at the Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Frankford. The Rev. Bill Miller officiated.  Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Frankford. Mr. Jennings died May 22, 1990, at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia. He was born Oct. 3, 1929, in Eminence to Edward Green and Fannie A. Wilkins Jennings. He was married to Luceal (Tooter) Smith on July 8, 1950, in New London. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, Roger Jennings, Robby Jennings and Rodney Jennings, all of Frankford; three daughters, Louise Simpson of Hannibal, Jeannie Gehringer of Vandalia and Donna Kay Finnigan of New Longdon; four brothers, Elbert Jennings and Raymond Dale Jennings, both of Frankford, Denver Jennings of Brundidge, Ala., and Ivan Jennings of Brooks, KY; one sister, Clara Atkins of Memphis, TN;  and six grandchildren. Mr. Jennings was a past member of the Fraternity of Eagles Lodge in Hannibal.  He owned and operated Jennings Saw Mill in Frankford for several years. He played lead guitar and mandolin in his own band, 'String Buster.'  He also played in several other area country/western bands. Visitation was from 6 pm to 9 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Pallbearers were Harold (Skidrow) Hedgpeth, Ray Love, Mac Marshall, Clarence Fisher, John Scherder, Donnie Brewer, Robert Wallace and Wayne Zumwalt.

SOPHRONA DELLA SHELTON JENNINGS - Of Prescott AZ was born April 16, 1916 in Timber MO to Luther and Daisy (CURNET) SHELTON. She went to be with her Lord Friday, November 10, 2006 at the age of 90 years, 6 months and 25 days. Saphrona was united in marriage on April 13, 1935 at Eminence MO to Arnold JENNINGS for 62 years until his death in 1997, and to this union three children were born. She leaves behind one daughter Joyce and husband Tom of Wilhoit AZ; one son Dee of Humboldt AZ; one sister Thelma Thomas and husband Ray of Eminence MO; two brothers Paris Shelton of Arnold MO and Otho Shelton of Matthew MO; her grandchildren DJ and Cody Jennings of Eminence MO; Tina Betker and husband John of Las Vegas NV; Christopher Jennings and wife Kim of Clarksville TN; Leslie Mulcahy of Albuquerque NM; Tracy Blankenship and husband Darrin of Las Vegas NV; Terry Bueter of Prescott AZ; Carl Bueter of Tucson AZ; Bill Bueter and wife Mary Jane of Las Vegas NV; Crystal Erickson and husband Wade of Chino Valley AZ; 21 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Arnold, two brothers, Dale and Perry, and one son, Jerry. A memorial service was held Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 2:00 pm at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence MO with Bro. Bud Younger officiating. Interment was in the Flatwoods Cemetery in Flatwoods MO under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence MO.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

JANIE VIOLA WILLIAMS JEREMIAH - Born January 19, 1904 at Eminence, MO the daughter of Charles and Leona (Renfrow) Williams and passed away June 19, 1993 at the West Plains Health Care Center in West Plains, MO at the age of 89 years. She was united in marriage to Frank Jeremiah at Eminence, MO and to this union seven children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant son, Vincent Carr; one daughter Virginia Massie; four brothers, four sisters, and two great grandchildren. She is survived by her two sons, William E. Jeremiah of West Jefferson, NC; and Glenn D. Jeremiah of West Plains, MO; three daughters, Doris Knuckles of  Poplar Bluff, MO; Betty Rader of West Plains, MO; and Vivian Powell of Bunker, MO; two brothers, Ralph Williams and Brook Williams both of Ellington, MO; two sisters, Meda Brawley of St. Louis, MO; and Mae Rayfield of Ellington, Mo; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends. Janie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eminence where she had attended most of her life.  She has lived in Eminence most of her life until she entered the nursing home 2 1/2 years ago.  She had made many friends in the Eminence area during her life.  She will be greatly missed by all her friends and family. Funeral Services were held Monday  June 21, 1993 at 1 pm at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence with Rev. Alan Stringer officiating. Interment will be in the New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.

Lillian Susan 'SUSIE' Self Johns - Susie’s battle with COPD ended Friday July 4, 2008, when she died peacefully in her sleep at Birch Tree Place. Lillian Susan 'Susie' was born November 3, 1934 in Round Spring, MO, the first child to Ed and Jennie Self. Susie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Ray Self and Jim 'Bud' Self; and one brother-in-law, Orin Johns. She was married to Osborne Johns on August 23, 1952 at Salem Fulton Co AR, and this union was blessed with a daughter, Jennie Irene.  She is survived by her daughter, Jennie Irene and son-in-law, Garry Cutts; three grandsons, Jim-O and wife Donna Akers, T.J. Akers and Will Cutts; three granddaughters, Brandie and husband, J.R. Alley, Trina Cook, and Callie Cutts; great-grandsons, Austin, Brandon, Nathan, Mason and Ashton; great- granddaughters, Natalie, Erin, and Nicole; sisters, Rose Mary and husband Earl Thomas, Edalene and husband Sherman Dailey, and Jennie 'Tootie' and husband Dale Pyrtle; sisters-in-law, Amy Self, Bettie Self, and Thelma Johns; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews, too many to mention, all of whom were loved deeply. Susie and Ozzie made their home on their cattle farm at Winona, MO. Susie retired in 1992 from Kerr McGee, where she was a truck dispatcher and secretary, and later a supervisor. In the late 50’s and 60’s, she owned and managed the U-Save Café. She enjoyed baking, blessing many local couples with her wedding cakes, and cooking, wanting to feed everyone who came to visit. She had a love and passion for flowers, which could be seen in her beautiful gardens. While her health allowed, she enjoyed stopping by Flossie’s and visiting with the girls. Her greatest pleasure came from her grandchildren and visits from her sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona MO with Rev. Garry Reagan officiating. Interment was in Mount  Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona Shannon Co MO.

Hallie ANN Smith WILSON Johnson – Hallie had traveled many roads until her travels led her here to the Ozarks where she found peace and contentment. Finding a place of beauty, she raised her two children, found her true love and married the man of her dreams. She had dedicated her life to helping others while enriching the lives of those around her. Hallie had found joy in simple things in her surroundings such as the river and her family. The good Lord had one more travel plan for her and that was to his home in heaven. Hallie Ann was born in Riverside, California on October 19, 1978 to James R. Smith, Jr. and Patricia A. (Molloy) Hermiston. To welcome her to this world were her brothers and sister, Mark, Robbie, and Jackie. As a young woman, she married and to this union two children, Christopher and Briyana, were born. Later, on May 9, 2007, she married Johnnie L. Johnson, formerly of Indiana, on her beloved Current River. They settled in Birch Tree, Missouri, where Hallie was certified as a nurse at Birch Tree Place and was to continue her career in nursing after being accepted in LPN nursing school. She took her final trip on June 13, 2009 with her family by her side. To celebrate her life on earth are her husband, Johnnie L. Johnson; her children, Christopher and Briyana; her parents, James R., Jr. and Cheryl Smith of Birch Tree and Patricia and Kenny Hermiston of California; brothers and sisters, Jeffery and Renae McCrone, Birch Tree, Barbara White of Winona, Missouri, Mark and Melissa Smith of Willow Springs, Missouri, Robbie and Debbie Smith of Hoyt, Kansas, and Jackie McGraw of Rusk, Texas; her grandparents, Alma Sipple of Birch Tree, Rose (Molloy) Fink of Radford, Virginia; uncles and aunts, Johnny, Bryan, James and Kevin Molloy of New York and Virginia, Helen Molloy of New York, Cathy Fink of Virginia, Wayne and Cindy Smith, Jerry and Diane Smith, Theresa Emery, Billie Thomas, Debbie and Mike Kenton all of Kentucky, Pam and Ron Faires of California, Jamie Loomis of California; many cousins; and special mother-in-law, Sarah Johnson. To meet her in heaven are great grandparents (for whom she was named) Hallie and George Smith; grandparents, James R. 'Buster', Sr. and Janet Smith, Steve Sipple, and John Molloy; brother, Shawn Smith; and uncle, Ralph Smith. Hallie will be remembered by all that met her, whether on the river, on the street, at her work, and every place that she went. Please come and help us celebrate Hallie's life with family and friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Her journey off to heaven will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009, also at Yarber Mortuary, with interment in Pine Lawn Cemetery, Winona, Missouri.

Janice Lee 'Peek' Johnson - Born March 26, 1968, at Fredericktown, Mo., the daughter of Rex Farris and Della Marie Johnson. She passed away Sept. 15, 2008, at Eminence, Mo., at the age of 40 years. She was preceded in death by her mother Della Boyer-Spencer, her father Rex Farris, her grandparents Naomi and Henry Boyer; one brother in law Frank “Junior” Stearns; one nephew, Matthew James Menees; three aunts, Bessie Sisco, Ruth Guthrie, Ann Boyer; and one uncle, William Boyer. She is survived by her daughter Jessica Clark and husband Seth of Houston, Mo.; her son, Jerry Lee Peek and wife Jessica Nicole of Winona, Mo.; three brothers J.R. Doughty and wife Teresea of Waxahachie, Texas; Melvin Spencer and wife Janet of Eminence, Mo.; and Melton Spencer and wife Linda of Piedmont, Mo.; two sisters Mavis Stearns of Winona, Mo.; and Reva Lawson and husband Harold of Tennessee; five grandchildren Vannessa M.G. Clark and Phillip R.J. Clark of Houston, Mo., Jeremy Ray Mounsey, Alex Edward Hieney, and Caira Nicole Peek all of Winona, Mo.; nieces and nephews Andrew Phillips of Winona, Mo., Cheyanne Spencer of Texas, Justin Lawson of Tennessee, Melton Spencer II of Piedmont, Mo., A.H. Chase Doughty III of Waxahachie, Texas, Bobbie Jo Doughty of Houston, Texas, Samantha Rae Doughty of Houston, Texas, Raymond Fisk of Fort Worth, Texas; five great nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Janice grew up in Winona, Mo., and attended Winona School. She was a nurse aide and worked in area nursing homes. Janice was currently employed at Hilltop Haven in Eminence, Mo. She enjoyed going shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. Janice was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Saturday September 20, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Rev. Darrell Derryberry officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Winona under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

LONA B. HILL JOHNSTON - Born in 1899 in Winona Shannon Co MO, the daughter of Gen. James Price HILL and Amanda Missouri NEAL. She married Manuel M. JOHNSTON (1895-1957) and had a daughter, Glenna. She died in 1957 and is buried at the Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona. 

SYLVIA LEONA MAGNESS JOHNSTON - Born March 8, 1931 in Eminence, Missouri to Orbrey E. and Lillian (Hopkins) Magness. Sylvia passed away January 29, 2006 at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Illinois at the age of 74 years. She was a Christian by faith. Funeral services were held on February 1, 2006 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, Missouri with Victor Elliott officiating. Pallbearers were Leslie Johnston, Bradley Johnston, Dustin Johnston, Darrin Blunkall, Jeff Alvey and Mike Russell. Honorary pallbearers were Gregory Atkins and Dustin Covington. Interment was at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, Missouri. Visitation was from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at the Chapel. Sylvia was married to William Earl Johnston, June 26, 1950 in Fulton County, Arkansas. They were married 38 years and of this union four children were born. Survivors are her children Sharon and husband Michael LaChance of Hannibal, Missouri, William (Gary) Johnston and wife Phyllis of Winona, Missouri, Patricia and her husband Roger Blunkall of Claremore, Oklahoma, and Debbie and husband Richard Alvey of Hannibal, Missouri. Also surviving are her two stepchildren, William (JR) Johnston and wife Diane, and Karen Fears all of Winona, Missouri. One sister Freda Mighton and husband Lee of White Rock, British Columbia Canada, and brother Oley Magness of Eminence, Missouri. Sylvia was blessed with 12 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends that remained a special part of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl, her parents Orbrey and Lillian Magness, brother Francis (Shorty) Magness, sisters Edna Magness, Mae Hartman, Fern Durkin and Mary Lou Magness. Her life was filled with many interests. She was gifted with the ability to play many musical instruments without formal training, write songs, books and sing. Music was one of the great passions of her life as well as reading. Other interests included drawing and quilting and she was a great cook. A homemaker most of her life, she enjoyed her home and flower very much. Her favorite season was spring, and she anxiously awaited the blooming of her many plants, flowers and trees in her yard. She was a friend to animals and birds and loved her little dog, J. J.  very much. Her strength was in her humor and wit, and the ability to make the best of whatever came her way. Sylvia was a very special person and will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all that knew and loved her.  Courtesy of The Current Wave.

MAE N. BREEDEN JONAS - Born in Maries County, Mo. on June 22, 1892 the daughter of Isaac and Martha Ellis BREEDEN and passed away June 9, 1985 at the Ozark Nursing Center in West Plains, Mo. at the age of 92 years. She had been bedfast since she suffered a stroke in October, 1984. She was married to Lawrence COUNTS on December 24, 1911 at Eminence, Mo. and to this union four children were born. She later married Ed MCGILL and Charles M. JONAS, who are both deceased. May was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Martha BREEDEN; her daughter, Ezella ELLERMAN; four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Johnnie and Wilma COUNTS of Eminence, Mo.; Donald and Maxine COUNTS of Springfield, Mo.; and Norma and Bill NICHOLSON of Eminence, Mo.; also, eight grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren; and eleven great, great grandchildren. She was a member of the West Eminence Christian Church and attended regularly until her health became bad. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Bro. Herald DEWEESE officiating. Burial was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.  Submitted by:  Donita Barkley.  Date: Tue Sep 11 22:38:55 2007.

ARNOLD CLAY 'PUG' JONES - Son of Moses and Sarah (BOLDING) JONES, was born at West Eminence MO on July 17, 1908, and departed this life at the West Plains Memorial Hospital on May 9, 1988, at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 22 days, having spent his entire life in the vicinity of West Eminence. Pug, as he was affectionately called by his many friends, was noted for his friendliness and kindness to all. For several years he worked at “The Old Red Mill” at Alley Spring Park. He was in great demand by the tourists for his story telling and his great knowledge of his native Ozark Mountains. Together with his brother Frank he also operated an antique store on Hwy. 106 West. Several years ago he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized by Bro. John BALL, who at that time was minister of the West Eminence Christian Church. He was a faithful and loyal member as well as a tireless worker for his church, attending regularly as long as he was physically able to do so. Pug never married, but he was as a second father to his many nieces and nephews. This was especially true of Shirley, who made her home with her grandmother and her uncles, Frank and Pug. A very special relationship existed between Shirley and her Uncle Pug. Pug leaves to mourn his passing, three sisters: Louise HINES, Inez STEVENS, and Hazel CHILTON. Also one sister-in-law, Marie JONES, the widow of Harvey, Pug’s brother. Pug was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Frank and Harvey, as well as one infant sister, Fabrus. Although Pug will be sadly missed by a host of friends, as well as his relatives, our sorrow will be tempered by the knowledge that he is now in the care of the Christ that he loved and served. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 11, 1988, at 10 a.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Eminence with Rodney BROWN officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence. CARD OF THANKS --- “Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair; perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so, we saw it there; perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say; perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day; whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much, whatever the part.” – Clarence M. JONES and daughter, Mary Katherine The Current Wave, May 25, 1988.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, May 18, 1988.

BOBBY LEE JONES - Shannon County Democrat, July 1947 - Bobby Lee Jones, little son of Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. JONES of Fremont MO was born September 12, 1936 and departed this life July 19, 1947 at the age of 10 years, 10 months and 7 days. Funeral services were held at the Church of God at 2:30 pm on Monday, July 21, 1947 by Rev. ESSERMAN. He was laid to rest in Eveline Cemetery near Fremont. He leaves to mourn his passing his parents, Richard G. and Hazel (NORTON) JONES; two brothers, Ronnie and Rickey JONES of Fremont MO; his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. James F. NORTON of Winona MO and Mr. & Mrs. Zimri JONES of Fremont MO; also a host of uncles, aunts, and many other relatives and many friends. 

Rev. CHELCY 'Ray' Jones - Son of the late Zimri and Ossie Brawley Jones, was born July 3, 1926, in Fremont, Mo., and departed this life July 22, 2008, in Winona, Missouri. He had attained the age of 82 years and 19 days. Rev. Jones had resided in Mountain View, Mo., for the past six years and was formerly of Fremont, Mo. He was an ordained minister with the Church of God of Prophecy and started his ministry in 1955, and was a pastor for 35 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. He enjoyed working in his yard and garden, deer and rabbit hunting and running his foxhound. On Oct. 2, 1946, he was united in marriage to Rebba Geraldine Yardley in Pocahontas, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Jones of Mountain View; one son, Billy Jones and his wife, Shirley of Springfield; two daughters, Judy James and her husband, Travis of St. Charles and Jerry Cooper of Mountain View; two brothers, Rev. Calvin Jones of Fremont and Lloyd Jones of Gilbertsville, Ky.; two sisters, Lois Flint and Reva Burke both of Van Buren; seven grandchildren, Stephen, Kimberly, Melissa, Dawn, Rick, Carlena and Wendy; 14 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Ray C. and John D. Jones; eight brothers, Clyde, Vernon, Delmar, Dillard, John, Richard, Everett and Melbern Jones; and one sister, Melba Payne. Funeral services were Friday, July 25, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Garry Reagan and Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Burial was in Green Mountain-Evaline Cemetery in Fremont, Mo. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations for the family to the McSpadden Funeral Home of Van Buren.

DOLLIE ROSA BELL NORTON JONES – Born near Winona, Mo., June 29, 1880, the youngest daughter of John P. and Mary E. Norton. She departed this life at Springfield, Mo., May 17, 1957, making her stay on earth 76 years, 10 months and 18 days. She moved to Eminence when she was 18 years of age and spent most of her life there. It was there that she married M.M. Dickie Jones on Friday, April 23, 1909. She is survived by her husband, one brother, G.A. Norton, of Springfield, Mo.,; one half-brother, Horner Norton, of Winona, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Eliza McAdams, of Winona. She accepted Christ as her Savior in 1913 and united with the Methodist Church, of which she remained a true and faithful member, being Sunday School Superintendent for many years. She was a very devoted sister and wife. She loved her friends and neighbors and was always ready to help in every way she could. Aunt Doll, as she was known to her immediate friends, will be sadly missed by all.

Earl Douglas Jones - Born January 10, 1939 in Hazzard, KY the son of Horace Jones and Nora (Cauldwell) Jones. He passed away February 18, 2008 at Springfield, MO making his age 69 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Horace and Nora Jones; one brother Paul Jones and one nephew Paul Bays.  Earl is survived by three sons DOUGLAS JONES and wife DENISE of St. James, MO, DANNY JONES and wife CRISSY of Steelville, MO, and JAMES JONES and wife GINA of DeSoto, MO; two daughters SELENA JONES of Eminence, MO and LISA MARSHAL of Collinsville, IL; two brothers WILLIE JONES and wife KAREN of Troy, IL and COSBY JONES of Eminence, MO; three sisters SHELBY BAYS and husband CHARLIE of Eminence, MO, BRENDA PHAFF and LUCY JONES of Manchester, KY; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; a host of relatives and many friends. He enjoyed his guns, loved to fish and hunt deer and turkey. Earl enjoyed going to bingo with his daughter and sister. He loved his family very much and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with JERRY PIATT officiating. Interment was in Piatt Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.

GRADY O'NEAL JONES, SR. - Passed away at his home in Summersville, MO, March 21, 2007 at the age of 52 years. Grady was born in Jena, LA, Sept. 15, 1954.  He moved to Summersville from Jena, LA in 1997. When he first arrived in Summersville, he was an employee of Vaughn Redi-Mix. In Jena, he worked for Louisiana Industries as a driver for some 15 years. He was a devoted member of the Alfa Tango Radio Group. Preceding him in death are his mother, Claudine Brown Jones, and his father, Monroe Austin Jones, both of Jena LA. Survivors include one daughter, Jennifer Young of Summersville, MO; three sons, Grady Jones Jr., Joseph Jones and John Jones all of Jena, LA. He was the proud grandfather of eight. He is also survived by two brothers, Don Jones of Jena, LA and Ricky Jones of Jena, LA, and many other family members and a multitude of friends.  Memorial Visitation was held at Bradford Funeral Home, Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 10:00 AM and his body was transported to Jena, LA where Memorial Services was held at the Hixon Brothers Funeral Home. He was laid to rest at Hairs Cemetery in Jena, LA with his mother and father.

HERVEY H. 'NOKE' JONES - Eldest son of Moses and Sarah (Boldin) Jones.  He was born February 13, 1904 at West Eminence, Mo. and departed this life January 1, 1986 at the age of 81 years, 10 months, and 18 days. He was united in marriage to Marie Gore October 9, 1923, and to this union three children were born, Kenneth of Granite City, Ill.; Norma Colyott of Eminence, Mo.; and Elaine Stringer of Union, Mo. He accepted Christ as his savior May 28, 1933 and was buried with his Lord in baptism June 4, 1933 in the Jacks Fork River.  His true devotion to God and his church was exemplified by his daily life and his relationship with his fellow man.  'Love Thy Neighbor' were not meaningless words to Noke, but the sentiment of an upright heart, and the practice of his life. He was one of the earliest members of the West Eminence Christian Church and served as one of its elders for many years. Except for a brief period during World War II, when he worked in a defense plant in St. Louis, Noke lived his entire life in Shannon County, never living more than a few miles from the place of his birth. He will be remembered by many as 'Park Supt.' at Alley Spring, a position he held for nearly a quarter of a century.  He received an award from the State Park Board for having the longest, continuous service of any employee, up to that time.  His personal touch can be seen at the park, even today as evidenced by many of the shade trees, foot trails, etc.  The 'Old Red Mill', known nationwide as one of Missouri's most historic landmarks, was painted 'red' for the first time by Noke in early 1946, simply because of war shortages, red was the only color of paint available at that time.  It has been known from that day to this as the 'Old Red Mill'. Hervey was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Fabrus; and a brother, Frank. He is survived by his wife, Marie; his mother-in-law, Sadie Wilson; one son, Kenneth of Granite City, Ill.; two daughters, Norma Colyott of Eminence, Mo.; and Elaine Stringer of Union, Mo.; one daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Jones of Granite City, Ill.; two sons-in-law, Floyd Colyott and Bill Stringer, both of Eminence, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Burnham, also of Eminence.  Other survivors include three sisters, Inez Stevens, Hazel Chilton and Louise Hines; one brother, Arnold (Pug) Jones; two brothers-in-law, Ish Chilton and John Hines, all of Eminence.  There are 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Funeral services were conducted January 4 at 10:00 a.m. at the Duncan  Funeral Chapel with Bro. Herald DeWeese and Rodney Brown officiating. Burial was at Munsell Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home.

JAY DEE JONES - 58 - Park Hills St Francois Co MO - Born in Birch Tree, Mo. on May 19, 1951 to the late Robert Harrison C. 'Bob' Jones and Wilma Leota Klipper Jones Bales. He departed this life in Festus Jefferson Co Mo. on August 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Clements. Survived by: Wife, Vickie Jones; sons, Jay Dee ‘Pudge’ Jones and wife Kristina, Bobby Jones; daughter, Wendy (Mrs. Steve Watkins); Sisters, Joellen (Mrs. Don Ross), Sue (Mrs. Cyrus Boyer), Virginia (Mrs. Ernie Maize), Charlotte (Mrs. Jim Allen), Diane (Mrs. Jimmy Hagerty); grandchildren, Mathew, Madison, Megan, Brandon, and Wyatt. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3-8 p.m. in the Coplin Funeral Home. Funeral service, Friday at 2 p.m. in the Coplin Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in the Layne Cemetery, Park Hills, Mo.

JEFFERY LYNN JONES - Born May 13, 1951 in Hood River OR, the son of Peggy FULLER and Willard JONES. He passed away March 1, 2007 at his residence in Eminence MO making his age 55 years, 9 months and 16 days. He is preceded in death by his father Willard JONES and one brother Larry JONES. Jeffery is survived by his two sons, Josh JONES of Rolla MO; Kelly ZITNAK of Poplar Bluff MO; two daughters Jessica JONES of Eminence MO; and Shelly HOLLIGAN of Perryville MO. His mother Peggy HEAVERLO of Estacada OR; three brothers and one sister, Jerry JONES who is currently serving in Iraq; John, Scott and Linda HEAVERLO, all residing in Oregon; sixteen grandchildren and numerous friends and family. Jeffery was born and raised in Oregon. He graduated from Roosevelt High School before moving to Poplar Bluff MO in 1974. He was employed at Montgomery Ward for 18 years. He later moved to Trigard OR and was employed as an electrician with A-1 Appliances for 7 years. He also worked for two years as a chief engineer on a tugboat in Alaska. Jeffery relocated to Eminence MO in 1997 where he was a self employed construction worker repairing many homes and fixing electrical and mechanical problems as well as working for Ernie Middleton's gas station as a repair man. If he couldn't fix it, it wasn't broke! Jeffery loved fishing and gathering whatever he could find. He loved playing with his grandkids. He will be sadly missed by all. Cremation services under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence MO.