Daniel, Cheryl Romayne:
Cheryl Romayne Daniel, daughter of Leroy and Nelda Anne Quillen Dedmon, was born Apr 7, 1953 in Mansfield, MO.  She departed this life Dec 12, 1990 in the Mercy Tri-County Hospital, Mansfield, MO, at the age of 37 years, 8 months and 5 days.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Hearl Quillen and her paternal grandfather Austin Dedmon.  Cheryl is survived by one son Jason Daniel of the home; one daughter Jessica Daniel of the home; her parents Leroy and Nelda Anne Dedmon, Mansfield, MO; 2 brothers Dennis Dedmon, Hartville, MO and Tony Dedmon, Springfield, MO; 2 sisters Karen Loomis, Hartville, MO and Pam Dedmon, Mansfield, MO; her maternal grandmother Ermal Quillen, Mountain Grove, MO; her paternal grandmother Edith Dedmon, Marshfield, MO; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  She was born and raised in the Mansfield community and lived most of her life in the Wright County area except for several years when she lived in the St. Louis area.  Cheryl was a member of the Mansfield Full Gospel Church and had made her peace with the Lord.  She liked craft projects of all sorts and loved to cook.  Her family and friends were very important to her.  Cheryl will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and a caring friend.  Burial:  Steele Memorial Cemetery.

Daugherty, Ina Leona:
Ina Leona Daugherty, daughter of Charley and Ethel Pearl Travis Tate, was born Nov 28, 1917 near Bendavis, MO.  She departed this life Thursday, Sep 5, 1996 in the Hartville Care Center in Hartville, MO, at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 7 days.  On May 23, 1936, she was united in marriage to Henry Erwin Daugherty and to this union 3 sons were born.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Henry on Feb 16, 1981; 2 sisters Lois and Helen; and a granddaughter Diana Daugherty.  Ina is survived by her 3 sons Dearl Daugherty of Strafford, MO, Jerald Daugherty of Hartville, MO, and Don Daugherty of Lee's Summit, MO; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister Faye Ratteree of Belton, MO; a brother Jim Tate of Bell, CA; a number of half-brothers; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  She was born and raised in Texas County, near the Bendavis area.  Shortly after she and Henry were married, they made their home in the Dykes community in Texas County.  In 1965, they moved to Mansfield, and then lived in Mountain Grove for several years before returning to Hartville in 1990.  Throughout the years, she was always a devoted homemaker to her husband and family.  At the age of 14, Ina professed her faith in Christ at Rock Springs Freewill Baptist Church.  Since moving back to Hartville she was a member of the Hartville Assembly of God Church.  She took the responsibility of being a minister's wife very seriously and worked along side of her husband in whatever church they pastored.  In her spare time, she enjoyed doing hand quilting and caring for her family and her home.  Ina was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a kind and caring neighbor and friend.  She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.  Burial:  Hillcrest Cemetery.

Davidson, Inez Ruth:
Inez Ruth Davidson, daughter of John Warren and Millie Florence Poer Robertson, was born Aug 6, 1911 near Norwood, MO.  She departed this life Sunday, Nov 16, 1997 in the Hartville Care Center in Hartville, MO, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 10 days.  On Feb 20, 1928, she was united in marriage to Frank Otto Davidson and to this union 3 sons and 3 daughters were born.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Frank on Nov 18, 1970; 2 granddaughters Sheryl and Dana Davidson; a great-granddaughter Stephanie; 3 brothers Merle, Earl, and Orville Robertson.  Inez is survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law Vern and Harriett Davidson of Hartville, MO, Eldon and Verna Davidson of Dunn, MO, and Delmer and Barbara Davidson of Willard, MO; 3 daughters Virginia Sanders of West Plains, MO, Vinita Whittet and her husband Eugene of Ketchum, ID, Betty Batzner and her husband Ron of Payette, ID; a sister Faye Rutter of Leavenworth, KS; 21 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  She was born near Norwood, MO, in the Pleasant Hill Community, where she lived all of her childhood years and much of her adult life.  In 1953, she and her fammily moved to Idaho for several years, and later returned to Wright County.  For the last 9 years, she has resided in Hartville, MO.  Inez had made her profession of faith in Christ and attended the Pleasant Hill Community Church near Norwood.  Services were discontinued for a while and she moved from that area.  She was a gifted musician, playing guitar, banjo and organ.  For many years she played the organ for church services at Pleasant Hill Church.  She had also served for several years as secretary for the annual school reunion of the Pleasant Hill Community School.  Her family was very special to her and she cherished the time spent with them.  In her spare time she enjoyed writing, sewing and growing beautiful flowers.  She was also blessed with other great talents; a wonderful memory, and beautiful penmanship.  She never forgot a birthday, holiday, or special event, and every card she received was special to her, and had been kept and treasured.  As a young girl, she began keeping a diary and continued this until her recent illness.  The life and times of her family has all been carefully recorded in her lovely penmanship.  Inez was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend.  She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.  Burial:  Lone Star Cemetery.

Davis, Artie Ethel:
Artie Ethel Davis, daughter of Jonathan Anderson and Mary Ellen Evans Moore, was born Jun 29, 1894 in Wright County, MO.  She departed this life Aug 18, 1989 in her home near Hartville, MO at the age of 95 years, 1 month and 19 days.  On Dec 7, 1919 she was united in marriage to Elmer Davis.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Elmer; 4 brothers and 2 sisters.  Ethel is survived by 2 sisters Fay Shelby, Mountain Grove, MO and Polly Parrott, Beeville, TX; 4 nieces and 2 nephews; also a host of other relatives and friends.  During her early adult years and for a while after she was married, Ethel taught school in Wright County, MO.  She and Elmer moved to Oklahoma during the first years of their marriage and worked in the oil fields.  Later they returned to the Hartville area and bought the family farm.  Ethel was also employed at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City, MO for some time before her retirement back to the farm.  At an early age she was baptized and made her peace with the Lord.  She enjoyed working in her home and in her yard.  She particularly liked to grow flowers and to spend time in her garden.  Ethel will be fondly remembered as a loving sister, aunt and a caring friend.  Burial:  Steele Memorial Cemetery.

Davis, Barney D.:
Barney Dea Davis, son of Tillman L. and Margaret Josephine Williams Davis, was born Feb 9, 1904 in Wright County, MO.  He departed this life Apr 23, 1993 in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 14 days.  On Aug 21, 1930, he was united in marriage to Anna Josephine Maher and to this union 3 sons were born.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Anna on Oct 25, 1981; 2 sons Robert Dennis and Thomas Tillman Davis; 2 brothers Thomas and Lloyd Davis; and 6 sisters Saundra Thomas, Nora Warner, Josephine Smith, Lorene Cravens, Nina Dennett and Lilian Claxton.  Barney is survived by 1 son Barney E. Davis and his wife Rose of Kansas City, KS; 1 daughter-in-law Naomia Davis of Kansas City, KS; 3 brothers Jake Davis of Hartville, MO, Paul Davis of Grovespring, MO, and Henry Davis of Springfield, MO; 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He was born and raised in Wright County near Hartville, MO and then in 1932 moved to New York where he met and married Anna.  They later moved to Detroit, MI where he was employed by the Chrysler Corporation.  In 1946 he and Anna moved back to the family farm in Wright County where they finished raising their family and eventually retired.  Barney devoted his life to Christ at an early age and was a lontime member of the Church of Christ.  He was an active part of the Claxton Church and faithfully attended services there for as long as his health allowed.  In his younger years he enjoyed fox hunting and always found pleasure in bowling.  He liked working on his farm and greatly loved the outdoors.  Barney was a devoted family man and a caring neighbor and friend.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of his family and many friends.  Burial:  Durbin Cemetery.

Davis, Emily Edith:
Emily Edith Davis, daughter of Andrew and Ethel Mae Brooks Browitt, was born Dec 12, 1923, in Hartville, MO.  Sh departed this life Monday, Sep 4, 1995 in Meadowbrook Manor in Ava, MO, at the age of 71 yers, 8 months and 22 days.  On Oct 19, 1946, she was united in marriage to Ancil Davis and to this union one son and one daughter were born.  She was preceded in death by her father; a brother Sylvester Browitt; and a sister Velma Todd.  Emily is survived by her mother Ethel Browitt of Ava, MO, but formerly of Hartville; a son Robert Davis of Hartville, MO; a daughter Brenda Davis of Springfield, MO; a brother and sister-in-law Lester and Mary Browitt of Hartville, MO; 2 sisters Gladys Dixson of Evanston, WY, and Jewell Lowrance and her husband Gayford of Springfield, MO; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  For the last several years, Emily had made her home in Meadowbrook Manor in Ava.  She loved her family very much and always enjoyed their visits.  She enjoyed flowers and liked to do hand work.  Emily was a loving daughter, mother, sister and aunt, and will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.  Burial:  Steele Memorial Cemetery.

Davis, Eugene Evans:
Eugene Evans Davis, son of Noah Wright and Edith Ellen Evans Davis, was born Jan 27, 1929, near Hartville, MO.  He departed this life Tuesday, Sep 3, 1996, in a logging accident near McComb, MO, at the age of 67 years, 7 months and 6 days.  On Apr 4, 1958, he was united in marriage to Pearl Lucille Curtis and to this union two daughters were born.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Gene is survived by his wife Lucille of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law Trudy and Stanley Carmon of Mountain Grove, MO, and Ronda and Verrell Kelley of Norwood, MO; two granddaughters Penny and Shelly Carmon; two grandsons Matt and Brandon Kelley; a sister Betty Fatley of Hartville, MO; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He was born and raised near Hartville and attended Hartville Schools.  For seven years, early in his life, he hauled milk in Wright County.  After he and Lucille were married, they made their home on their family farm near Hartville, and lovingly raised their daughters.  For many years, Gene had worked in the logging business.  Gene was saved as a child and was of the Baptist faith.  Later in his life he attended the New Hope Baptist Church.  He was a generous contributor to the good of the community and young people in particular.  He donated to the community the land where Davis Field, the tennis court, the volleyball court, and another ballpark are located.  He devotedly loved and cared for his wife and family; and enjoyed fishing, caring for his cattle, being outdoors, and working as a logger.  In his spare time he enjoyed going to the coffee shop to visit with his friends.  Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.  Burial:  Steele Memorial Cemetery.

Davis, Richard Thomas:
Richard Thomas Davis, son of Lum and Bertie Simmons Davis, was born Feb 19, 1914 in Hardinsburg, KY.  He departed this life Jan 1, 1990 in Cox Medical Center, South, Springfield, MO, at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 12 days.  On Jun 21, 1942, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Mae Stone.  He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers Louis, Nat and Morris Davis; and 1 sister Jane Armes.  Richard is survived by his wife Kathleen of the home; 2 sons Larry Davis, Springfield, MO and Floyd Davis, Memphis, TN; 2 daughters Geraldine Valdivia, Topeka, KS, and Carolyn Palmer, Overland Park, KS; 3 sisters Eula Jolly, Hardinsburg, KY, Margaret Driscoll, Indianapolis, IN, and Neta Armes, Hardinsburg, KY; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He grew up in Kentucky and then moved to California where he met and married Kathleen.  In 1950 they moved to Topeka, KS, and then later to Kansas City.  In 1971 Richard retired from the Continental Baking Company and moved to Hartville, MO.  Richard professed his faith in God and was an active member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church.  He had been a member of the board of directors at the church for some time.  He was a member of the Teamsters Retiree Club and was active in community work.  In his spare time he enjoyed gardening.  Richard will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and a caring friend.  Burial:  Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Davis, Thomas Arthur:
Thomas Arthur Davis, son of Tillman and Margaret Williams Davis, was born Jun 2, 1914 near Hartville, MO.  He departed this life Oct 29, 1990 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO, at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 27 days.  In June of 1980 he was united in marriage to Verla J. Halverson.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Bertha Duncan in 1979; one son Wallace; one brother Lloyd; and 4 sisters Nina, Nora, Lillian and Lorene.  Thomas is survived by his wife Verla of the home; 2 sons Edwin and Richard Davis, both of Hartville, MO; 1 daughter Sue Gravens, Springfield, MO; 3 step-sons; 1 step-daughter; 4 brothers Barney, Jake and Paul Davis, all of Hartville, MO, and Henry Davis, Springfield, MO; 2 sisters Sandra Fararr, Los angeles, CA and Josephine Smith, LaJunta, CO; 4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 1 step-great-grandson; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He lived most of his life in the Hartville area where he owned and operated the family farm.  Thomas was a member of the Shaddy Chapel Church of Christ and enjoyed his fellowship there.  In his spare time he enjoyed coon hunting.  Thomas will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a caring friend.  Burial:  Durbin Cemetery.

Day, Charley Junior:
Charley Junior Day, son of George Riley and Mattie Lucille Walls Day, was born Jun 2, 1925 in Wright County, MO.  He departed this life Mar 7, 1989 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO, at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 5 days.  On Aug 6, 1949, he married Georgia Helen Quesenberry and to this union 4 sons were born.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Helen; and 1 sister Iva Cameron.  Junior is survived by 4 sons Charles Lynn, Glen and Jackie of Hartville, MO, and Steve of Marshfield, MO; 3 sisters Ada Curtis, Mountain Grove, MO, Velma Renfro and Sybil Farr, both of Hartville, MO; 4 brothers Edgar, Vancouver, WA, Jess and John, both of Hartville, MO, and Clyde, Sikeston, MO; 3 grandsons Brian, Derek and Jared; and a host of other relatives and friends.  Junior grew up and lived his life in the Wright County area, where he farmed.  He was saved on Feb 26, 1989.  He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being involved at the Hartville Senior Citizens.  Junior will be fondly remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend.  Burial:  Coon Creek Cemetery.

Day, Clyde Dale:
Clyde Dale Day, son of George Riley and Mattie Lucille Walls Day, was born Apr 13, 1931, near Hartville, MO.  He departed this life Monday, May 19, 1997 in the John J. Pershing Veterans Hospital in Poplar Bluff, MO, at the age of 66 years, 1 month and 6 days.  On Oct 18, 1980, he was united in marriage to Louise Thompson Mullendore, and together they shared the last 16 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Charley Junior Day; and a sister Iva Cameron.  Clyde is survived by his wife Louise of the home; a step-daughter Vonda Davis of Sikeston, MO; a step-son Rex Lee Mullendore of Rockford, IL; 7 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; 4 brothers Edgar Day of Lebanon, OR, Jess and John Day, both of Hartville, MO, and Billy Gene Moore of the state of Washington; 4 sisters Velma Renfro and Sybil Farr, both of Hartville, MO, Ada Curtis of Mountain Grove, MO, and Orpha Travis of Carson, Nevada; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He was born and raised near Hartville, in the Coon Creek community area.  He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  Upon his honorable discharge from the military, he returned to the Hartville area, where he remained until 1980.  After he and Louise were married, they made their home in Sikeston, MO, for a time and then moved to their present home in Poplar Bluff, MO.  Clyde made his profession of faith in Christ at a young age, and was baptized into membership in the Green Valley Baptist Church.  He was a member of the V.F.W. in Charleston, MO, and the American Legion in Sikeston, MO.  He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, and also liked to go fishing.  Clyde was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.  Burial:  Coon Creek Cemetery.

Deckard, Calvin Phillip:
Calvin Phillip Deckard, son of Henry Allen and Catherine Adeline Stokes Deckard, was born Mar 5, 1904 near Phillisburg, MO.  He departed this life Monday, Jul 8, 1996 in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, MO, at the age of 92 years, 4 months and 3 days.  On Aug 14, 1937, he was united in marriage to Bessie Lucille Burtlow and to this union 4 sons and 5 daughters were born.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Bessie on Oct 22, 1968; 2 sons Virgil and Billy Deckard; 1 great-grandchild; 3 sisters Lucy Ethel Friend, Della Myrtle Deckard, and Lena Lucille Deckard; and 1 brother Alfred Leslie Deckard.  Calvin is survived by 2 sons Kenneth Deckard of Hartville, MO, and Arthur Deckard of Kirbyville, MO; 5 daughters Goldie Cannon of Buffalo, MO, Fay Letterman of Sringfield, MO, Loretta Long of Mansfield, MO, and Peggy Volner and Sue Clift, both of Hartville, MO; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers Lonnie Deckard of Hartville, MO, and Lawrence Deckard of Springfield, MO; 6 sisters Alma Weaver, Dollie Berry, Louie Bass and Freda Bass, all of Sringfield, MO, Lois Hightower of Niangua, MO, and Lola Crawford of Wichita, KS; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He was born near Hillisburg, MO, and as a child moved with his family to the Hartville area, where he lived the rest of his life.  He and Bessie eventually made their home on their dairy farm near Hartville, and lovingly raised their family.  Besides farming, he also worked in timber, cutting stave bolts.  Calvin had professed his faith in Christ and attended the Odin Community Church.  In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a devoted family man and loved having his family around him.  Calvin was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of his family and many friends.  Burial:  Mount Olive Cemetery.

Dedmon, Anthony Lee "Tony":
Anthony Lee "Tony" Dedmon, son of Roy and Nelda Ann Quillen Dedmon, was born May 9, 1960, in Springfield, MO.  He departed this life Tuesday, Jan 21, 1997, in Barnes Hospital South, in St. Louis, MO, at the age of 36 years, 8 months, and 12 days.  On Sep 11, 1995, he was united in marriage to Tracy Michelle Bruns.  He was preceded in death by a daughter Angelia Diane; a sister Cheryl Daniel; his paternal grandparents Austin and Edith Dedmon; and his maternal grandfather Hearl Quillen.  Tony is survived by his wife Tracy of the home; a daughter Lyndsey Dedmon of the home; 2 step-daughters Skyla Bruns of the home and Thea Antwiler of Warsaw, MO; his parents Roy and Nelda Dedmon of Hartville, MO; a brother Dennis Dedmon and his wife Melissa of Hartville, MO, and Pam Dedmon of Kaiser, MO; his maternal grandmother Ermal Quillen of Hartville, MO; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He was born in Springfield, MO, and raised in Wright County, where he graduated from Mansfield High School.  He later attended Okmulgee State Technical School, before making his home in Springfield.  For the last several years, he had been employed as a diesel mechanic for the Charter Express Trucking Company.  Tony had made his profession of faith in Christ and had attended the Hartville Assembly of God Church.  He loved reading his Bible and discussing what he learned from his reading.  He possessed a love for life and a friendly personality which enabled him to never meet a stranger.  He had a wonderful sense of humor, and enjoyed visiting with his friends.  He also liked collecting antique guns.  Tony was a loving husband, father, son, grandson, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.  Burial:  Steele Memorial Cemetery.

Dedmon, Edith Evaline:
Edith Evaline Dedmon, daughter of Ora Simpson and Liza Young Patterson, was born Jul 19, 1903 in Hartville, MO.  She departed this life Jan 28, 1991 in the Webco Manor Nursing Home, Marshfield, MO, at the age of 87 years, 6 months and 9 days.  On Apr 9, 1921 she was united in marriage to Austin E. Dedmon and to this union 2 daughters and 5 sons were born.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Austin on Dec 31, 1953; 1 daughter Lois Dedmon Owens; 1 granddaughter Cheryl Daniel; 1 great-granddaughter Angela Dedmon; 1 sister Daisy Deckard and 3 brothers Ed, Jack and Loyd Patterson.  Edith is survived by 1 daughter Kay Patterson, Marshfield, MO; 5 sons G.A., Roy and Jack Dedmon, all of Mansfield, MO, Bill Dedmon, Ava, MO, and Gaylen Dedmon, state of Washington; 1 brother Ralph Patterson, state of California; 22 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  She lived most of her life in the Wright County area and was a devoted homemaker who loved her family dearly.  Edith had professed her faith in Christ and had made her peace with the Lord.  The center of her life was her family and especially her children and grandchildren.  She loved spending time visiting and cooking for her family and friends.  Edith will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and a caring friend.  Burial:  Steele Memorial Cemetery.

Delcour, Ferrell I.:
Ferrell I. Delcour, daughter of Jake and Artie Chambers Massey, was born Mar 27, 1911 near Competition, MO.  She departed this life Wednesday, Oct 16, 1996, in the Green Haven Nursing Home in Springfield, MO, at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 19 days.  On Apr 19, 1930, she was united in marriage to Oval Delcour, and to this union 2 daughters and 1 son were born.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Oval on Oct 8, 1975; 2 brothers Oval and Ivan Massey; and a son-in-law Ivan W. Jones.  Ferrell is survived by 2 daughters Dottie Jones of Stuart, FL, and Shirley Honey and her husband Douglas of Springfield, MO; a son and daughter-in-law Bob and Jerri Delcour of Marshfield, MO; 9 grandchildren Jelena Jones Curtis, Trenda Jones Siefer, Sheryl Honey-Ellerman, Melissa and Michelle Honey; Gail Gritts, Kate Hixson, Dale Rowland, and Kelly Greenwood; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; 3 sisters Lacy Cantrell of Cupertino, CA, Delana Matz of Urich, MO, Lina Carter of Davenport, IA; a number of nieces and nephews; 2 special people who helped in her care, Mary Herbert and Lillian Farnsworth; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  She was born and raised in the Competition area.  Aftr she and Oval were married, they made their home in the New Home community, near Jerktail, and lovingly raised their family.  Throughout her life, she was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family.  For the last several years, she had made her home in Springfield to be near her family.  As a child, Ferrell received the Lord as her Savior, and was a longtime member of the New Home Freewill Baptist Church.  Her family was very important to her and she was a wonderful mother and grandmother.  In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and liked cooking for her family.  Ferrell was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend.  She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed, but the memories she created for her family and friends will live on forever.  Burial:  McBride Cemetery, near Competition, MO.

Delcour, Lee Franklin Dolway:
Lee Franklin Dolway Delcour, son of Rev. Edward and Ludie Mae Dorris Delcour, was born Nov 1, 1905 near Hartville, MO.  He departed this life Mar 17, 1991 in the Springfield Community Hospital, Springfield, MO, at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 16 days.  In 1937 he was united in marriage to Cora Violet Rayborn and to this union 4 sons and 1 daughter were born.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Ruth Ward; his wife Cora in May of 1947; a daughter Rosa May; an infant son Lavone; 3 brothers John, Jerry and Charlie; and an infant sister Dessie.  Lee is survived by 3 sons Carl, Grantville, KS, Arthur, Warrensburg, MO, and Robert Lee, University City, TX; 1 daughter Florine Raney, Springfield, MO; 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He was born and raised in Wright County and lived there for most of his life.  For the last several years he lived first in Warrensburg and then in Springfield, MO.  Lee worked in the motor pool at Fort Leonard Wood, MO during WWII.  From 1954 until his retirement, he drove a school bus for the Hartville School System.  Lee will be fondly remembered and missed by all of his family, neighbors and friends.  Burial:  Dorris Cemetery.

Detherage, Josie Mae:
Josie Mae Detherage, daughter of John Mike and Polly Ann Seals Pearson, was born Mar 28, 1904, in Tazewell, TN.  She departed this liife Dec 23, 1992, in the Springfield Park Care Center in Springfield, MO, at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 25 days.  On Mar 27, 1925, she was united in marriage to Ernest J. Detherage and to this union 5 daughters were born.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Sep 16, 1972; 1 grandson Terry Millsap; 1 infant brother; and 1 sister Martha Gross.  Josie is survived by 5 daughters Edna Millsap of Independence, MO, Wilma Adamson of Springfield, MO, Dorothy Adamson of Rogersville, MO, Carol Adamson of Ava, MO, and Sue Lathrom of Hartville, MO; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; 2 nieces; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  She was born and raised in Tennessee and then, at the age of 13, moved with her family to Douglas County near Norwood, MO.  She attended the Ava High School and graduated with the class of 1923.  For a few yers following graduation, she taught school at the Huffman School and the Oak Forest School.  After Josie and Ernest were married, they lived in Kansas until 1930 when they moved back to Douglas County.  In 1960, they made their home in Mansfield where Josie lived until 4 years ago.  For 3 years she made her home with her daughter, Sue, in Hartville before moving to Springfield last year.  Josie made her profession of faith at an early age and was a faithful member of the Glad Hill Freewill Baptist Church.  She enjoyed attending services as long as her health allowed.  She loved to make quilts and to crochet, which she did with her 5 daughters.  The six of them were almost a quilting club of their own.  She also enjoyed gardening and growing beautiful flowers.  Josie was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend.  She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.  Burial:  Friendship Cemetery.

Dixon, Arvis Dillard:
Arvis Dillard Dixon, son of Isaac Floyd and Ibby Lizabeth Dodson Dixon, was born Sep 2, 1902, near Sneedville, TN.  He departed this life Sunday, Mar 9, 1997, in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO, at the age of 94 years, 6 months and 7 days.  On Dec 4, 1929, he was united in marriage to Lillie Icel Renfrow and to this union 2 sons and 3 daughters were born.  On Dec 4, 1996, Arvis and Lillie celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.  He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son Carl Dean Dixon; a sister Tennie Baker; and 3 brothers Mac, Roper, and Roy Dixon.  Arvis is survived by his wife Lillie of the home; his son and daughter-in-law Wayne and Helen Dixon of Hartville, MO; his 3 daughters and sons-in-law Jean and Leo Coy, Janet and Art Vandergrift, and Glenda and Stanley Jones, all of Hartville, MO; 9 grandchildren Galen Dixon, Lisa Jones, Becky, Rachel, and Aaron Jones, Norman and Gary Coy, and David and William Vandergrift; a step-granddaughter Mary Thornton; 4 great-grandchildren Heath and Whitney Coy and Joni and Jeni Dixon; a step-great-granddaughter Jordan Thornton; a brother Ike Dixon of Ava, MO; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He was born in Tennessee and, at the age of 4, moved with his family to Douglas County, MO, where he graduated from the Ava High School.  For 4 years he taught in country schools in Douglas County, including St. James and Huffman Schools.  While he was teaching, he met and married Lillie and they later made their home on their dairy farm where they lovingly raised their family.  For many years, he continued to operate his dairy farm even after entering the ministry.  Arvis was saved as a teenager and was a longtime member of the Hartville First Freewill Baptist Church.  He surrendered to the call to the ministry and was ordained on May 24, 1942.  Throughout the years, he pastored at several Baptist churches in Douglas and Wright County including:  Antioch, New Hope, Glendale, Cold Springs, Corinth, Shiloh, Pine Flat, Cedar Gap and Green Valley.  In 1957, he and Lillie opened the Dixon Cafe in Mansfield and operated it for 9 years.  Then in 1966, they sold their cafe and moved to their present home in Hartville, where Arvis worked with his son in Wayne's TV Shop.  For several years he served as the city collector for Hartville.  In 1973, he started to work for the Green Thumb program and continued with them for 10 years.  During this time, he was presented an award for being the oldest worker with the Green Thumb organization.  He was a member of the Hartville-Senior citizens and enjoyed playing pool and visiting with his friends.  He also was an avid reader.  His family was very important to him and he loved spending time with them.  Arvis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.  He will be fondly remembered as a devoted family man, a caring Pastor, and a good friend, and will be greatly missed.  Burial:  Oak Grove Cemetery.

Dorris, Mary Eileen:
Mary Eileen Dorris, daughter of Andrew Earl and Velma Agnes Owens Barnett, was born May 20, 1930 near Norwood, MO.  She departed this life Saturday, Nov 20, 1993, in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, MO, at the age of 63 years and 6 months.  On Aug 21, 1959, she was united in marriage to William Wayne Dorris, and to this union 2 sons were born.  She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne on Apr 8, 1982.  Eileen is survived by her 2 sons and daughters-in-law Jerry and Julie Dorris of Fair Grove, MO, and Bill and Teresa Dorris of Hartville, MO; her parents Earl and Velma Barnett of Mountain Grove, MO; 1 brother Jack Barnett of Norwood, MO; 3 sisters Ruby McKinney and Barbara Bandy, both of Mountain Grove, MO, and Earline Moore of Mansfield, MO; 2 grandchildren Hannah and Andrew Dorris; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  She was born on the family farm near Norwood, MO, and continued to live there until her marriage in 1959.  Wayne and Eileen made their new home on a farm north of Hartville in the Jerktail community, where they lovingly raised their family.  In 1984, Eileen moved from the farm into Hartville where she lived for several years.  In July of 1990, she made her home in Mountain Grove, MO.  Eileen had profesed her faith in Christ, and was a member of the Hartville First Christian Church.  She was a devoted mother who loved her family very muich.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her 2 grandchildren,  Hannah and Andrew.  She also enjoyed quilting, sewing and doing handwork.  Eileen will be fondly remembered as a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister, and was a caring neighbor and friend.  She will be greatly missed by all of her family and many friends.  Burial:  Oak Grove Cemetery.

Dugger, Harry Lee:
Harry Lee Dugger, son of Ray Farris and Georgia Lee Dudley Dugger, was born May 26, 1930 in Hartville, MO.  He departed this life Jul 3, 1991 in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO, at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 7 days.  On Jun 25, 1949, he was united in marriage to Lois Evelyn Gann and to this union 5 children were born.  He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters Lillie June, Wilda Mae and Phyllis Dugger.  Harry is survived by his wife Lois of the home; 3 daughters Virginia Lee Wilson of Norwood, MO, Carol Ann Johnston of Mountain Grove, MO, and Brenda Sue Barnes of Ventura, CA; 2 sons Gary Lee Dugger of Hartville, MO and Vernon Dale Dugger of Fresno, CA; 3 brothers Paul Dugger of Columbus, OH, Harold Dugger of La Puente, CA, and R. G. Dugger of Hartville, MO; 3 sisters Lyliss Gass of Essex, MO, Lillian Betts of Toledo, OH, and Pattie Hodkin of Rogersville, MO; 10 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of relatives and friends.  He was born and raised in Hartville, MO, and then served his country faithfully in the U.S. Marines from 1947 until 1950.  Following their marriage, Harry and Lois first made their home in North Carolina, then in 1950 they moved to Toledo, OH, and later to Idaho Falls, ID.  For 33 years Harry worked as a truck driver.  He was affiliated with the Baptist faith and had made his peace with the Lord.  Harry and Lois returned to the Hartville area where Harry sold fruits and vegetables for a number of years.  During his younger years, he and the whole family had been involved actively in the Boy Scouts of America and Harry had served as Scout Master.  He enjoyed the outdoors and liked fishing and trapping.  He was a devoted family man and loved his family dearly.  Harry will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and a caring friend.  Burial:  Moore Cemetery.

Dugger, James Otis:
James Otis Dugger, son of Arthur Edgar and Pearl Nevada Moore Dugger, was born Dec 4, 1916, in Wright County, MO.  He departed this life Jul 17, 1992 in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO, at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 13 days.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 sisters Marie and Dessie Ruth Dugger.  Otis is survived by one son Steven Patrick Dugger of Hartville, MO; one brother Eugene Dugger of Hartville, MO; one sister Lavelle Headley of Hartville, MO; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He lived most of his life in Wright County except for a short time that he made his home in California.  Throughout his life he was a self-employed salesman and traveled around the southwest Missouri area selling tires.  Otis had made his peace with the Lord and was ready to meet his Maker.  He was a friendly person who greatly enjoyed being around people.  He was a devoted father whose love for his son kept him going through all of his sickness.  In his younger years, he used to enjoy coon hunting and also liked to go fishing.  Otis was a loving father, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of his family and many friends.  Thankfully, there is a way for everyone to have eternal life where there is no sickness or pain.  Burial:  Oak Grove Cemetery.

Dugger, Veral Dean:
Veral Dean Dugger, son of Charley Thomas and Susie Annie Coffman Dugger, was born May 30, 1943, near Hartville, MO.  He departed this life Sunday, Jan 7, 1996 in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, MO, at the age of 52 years, 7 months and 7 days.  On Sep 1, 1961, he was united in marriage to Judy Marie Kelsay and to this union 3 sons and 1 daughter were born.  He was preceded in death by his father Charley T. Dugger; a brother Gerald Dugger; and an infant half-sister.  Veral is survived by his wife of 34 years, Judy, of the home; 3 sons Rick and Mike Dugger, both of Hartville, MO, and Tracy Dugger of Mansfield, MO; a daughter Faith Curtner of Seymour, MO, 4 grandchildren Ricky, Jr., Joshua, Kelsay and Heath Dugger; his mother Susie Dugger of Mansfield, MO; 3 brothers Donald and Fred Dugger, both of Salt Lake City, UT, and E. C. Dugger of Springfield, MO; 2 sisters Barbara Greenhall and Velma Morefield, both of Springfield, MO; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He was born and raised in Wright County and continued to live there until after he and Judy were married.  In 1962, he and Judy moved near Boonville, where he worked at the Bobbin Heel Factory for 15 years.  In 1977, they returned to Hartville and he was employed by Mansfield Steel Company and the Tobin Hamilton Shoe Factory in Mansfield.  Veral had made his profession of faith in Christ and attended services at the First Freewill Baptist Church of Hartville in his younger years.  In his spare time, he enjoyed trading and swapping, and liked collecting all kinds of things.  He was devoted to his family and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.  Veral was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly mised by all of his family and many friends.  Burial:  Wynne Cemetery.

Dunn, Gayford:
Gayford Dunn, son of George Sherman and Phoebe Rowena Jones Dunn; was born Sep 20, 1917 near Odin, MO.  He departed this life Saturday, Mar 11, 1995, in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, MO, at the age of 77 years, 5 months, and 21 days.  He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers Clarence, Clifford, Tom "Waldo", Glenn and Hadley "Fritz" Dunn; and a niece Glenda Dunn.  Gayford is survived by his sister Effie Todd of Hartville, MO; 3 nephews Don Dunn of Mountain Grove, MO, Noel Dunn and Dwaine Dunn, both of Marshfield, MO; 5 nieces Beulah Walker of Richardson, TX, Rosalie Fangmeire of Bartlesville, OK, Marilyn Morris of Springfield, MO, Patty Odom of Rogersville, MO, and Brenda Clark of Fordland, MO; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He was born and raised in the Odin community and lived his early adult years there.  He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army Air Force from Jan 27, 1943, until Feb 22, 1946, during World War II.  After the war, he returned to the family farm in Wright County.  In 1953, he moved to North Pekin, IL and was employed in the parts department of the Caterpillar Company in Peoria for 25 years.  He retired on Mar 17, 1978, and moved to his present home in Hartville.  Gayford had professed his faith in Christ and was a member of the North Pekin Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.  He later attended the Odin Community Church.  He was a friendly person who greatly enjoyed visiting with his family and many friends at the Hartville Senior Citizen Center.  He liked watching ballgames, listening to music, and going to the Blue Grass Festival.  Gayford was a loving brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of his family and many friends.  Burial:  Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Dunn, Hazel Latisha:
Hazel Latisha Dunn, daughter of Robert Nevels and Melda Jane Randolph Ward, was born Feb 13, 1906 in Odin, MO.  She departed this life May 20, 1991 in the Mercy Tri-County Hospital, Mansfield, MO, at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 7 days.  On Feb 15, 1927, she was united in marriage to Clifford Nevels Dunn and to this union one son and one daughter were born.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Clifford on Dec 9, 1982; 3 infant brothers and one other brother Ottis Ward.  Hazel is survived by her son Don Dunn of Mountain Grove, MO; her daughter Beulah Walker of Richardson, TX; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; one nephew Jerry Ward; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  She was a life long resident of Wright County and for most of her life, she and Clifford made their home on the family farm near Odin, MO.  After having raised their family on the farm, she and Clifford moved to Mansfield in 1957.  Then in 1969 they returned to Hartville and made that their home until after Clifford's death.  In 1984 she moved to Mountain Grove to be near her son.  Hazel was a faithful member of the Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church for many years and greatly enjoyed her fellowship there.  She was a member of the Odin Ladies Quilting Club and also enjoyed crocheting.  While she and Clifford were physically able, they both liked to attend gospel music sings.  She also liked to work in her garden and especially enjoyed growing beautiful flowers.  Hazel will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and a caring friend.  Burial:  Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Durbin, Ola May:
Ola May Durbin, daughter of James Michael and Ollie Isabell Moore Jordan, was born May 5, 1911 near Hartville, MO.  She departed this life on Saturday, Mar 12, 1994, in St. Joseh Hospital in St. Louis, MO, at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 7 days.  On May 16, 1931, she was united in marriage to Ralph Durbin and to this union one daughter was born.  She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers John, Purl and Oscar Jordan; 3 sisters Essie Lindsay, Cora Jones and Dora Robertson.  Ola is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ralph, of the home; daughter and son-in-law Donna and Terrell Brisco of St. Louis, Mo; 2 granddaughters Tracy Cruz and her husband David of Fort Campbell, KY, and Toni Brisco of St. Louis, MO; a sister Bertha Jones of Sringfield, MO; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  She was born and raised in Wright County, and had lived there throughout most of her life.  After she and Ralph were married, they spent several years on a farm near Hartville.  In January of 1948, they made their home in Hartville where they have continued to live through the years.  Ola had made her peace with the Lord and was a member of the Church of Christ.  In her early years she attended the Durbin Church and later attended the Hartville Christian Church as her health permitted.  She greatly enjoyed growing beautiful flowers, and in her spare time liked to go to Senior Citizens to visit.  Ola centered her life around her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend.  She will be greatly missed by all those who loved and knew her.  Burial:  Steele Memorial Cemetery.

Durbin, Ralph:
Ralph Durbin, son of Michael J. and Mary Jane Garner Durbin, was born Jul 16, 1909 near Taylorville, IL.  He departed this life Wednesday, Nov 1, 1995, in the Hartville Care Center in Hartville, MO, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 15 days.  On May 16, 1931, he was united in marriage to Ola May Jordan and to this union one daughter was born.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Ola May on Mar 12, 1994; 4 brothers Clyde, Clarence, Walter and Clinton Durbin; and 3 sisters Leona Grimes, Lattius Chambers and Ora Durbin.  Ralph is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Donna and Terrell Brisco of St. Louis, MO; 2 granddaughters Tracy Cruz and her husband David of Fort Campbell, KY, and Toni Warren and her husband Darren of St. Louis, MO; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  He was born in Illinois and moved with his family to St. George, MO, while a young boy.  As a young man, he began to go wherever he could find work during the depression years.  After he and Ola were married, they moved to Wright County, where he began farming.  Throughout his life, he operated a general store, worked as a pipe fitter, did construction work, operated a used car lot, and a farm machinery shop.  During his later years, he worked as a substitute mail carrier.  Ralph was a longtime member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge.  He enjoyed playing cards and liked the fellowship he found as a member of the Hartville Senior Citizens.  In his spare time, he loved fishing and even traveled to Canada on fishing trips.  He liked to hunt in his younger years, and was an avid fan of the Cardinals.  Ralph was a loving father, grandfather, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of his family and many friends.  Burial:  Steele Memorial Cemetery.

Duren, Bessie Mae:
Bessie Mae Duren, daughter of Samuel and Hepsabeth Claxton Whittaker, was born Jul 20, 1894 in Hartville, MO.  She departed this life Jan 27, 1990 in Mansfield Nursing Home, Mansfield, MO, at the age of 95 years, 6 months and 7 days.  On Mar 4, 1915, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Duren and to this union one daughter was born.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Benjamin in 1980; her daughter Wilma Flake; 2 brothers Noah and Barney Whittaker; 2 infant sisters Nola and Minnie Whittaker and 4 other sisters Verba Newton, Vernie Buck, Janie Eaton and Melda Robertson.  Bessie is survived by one brother Lee Whittaker, Hartville, MO; one sister Lola Cantrell, Niangua, MO; two grandsons; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  She lived most of her life in Wright County, MO.  She professed her faith in Christ and was a long time member of the Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church.  Bessie will be fondly remembered and missed by her family and all those who knew her.