Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of January 26, 2011
Sherman Bullock, Jr.
Sherman Bullock Jr. of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was born on Saturday,
January 7, 1925 in Jefferson County to David Sherman Sr. and Altha (Dixon)
Bullock and passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at White Oak Rehabilitation
& Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois at the age of 85 years.
He married Esther R. Owens on August 4, 1947, in Benton, Illinois.
Sherman was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served from April 1943 to
March 1946. He later worked at General Radiator in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and
was a police magistrate. He was also a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church
in Mt. Vernon and Masonic Lodge 31 AF & AM.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Moore; seven brothers, Max,
Jackie, Ralph, James Russell and William Robert Bullock and two infant
brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Esther; son, Gary L. Bullock and wife Debra of
St. James, Missouri; two grandchildren, Anne Bullock Crousore and husband
Josiah of Columbia, Missouri and Fred Bullock and wife Amanda of Owensville,
Missouri; two brothers, Joe Frank Bullock of Woodlawn, Illinois and Jerry
Bullock and wife Vickie of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois
with the Rev. Chuck Ellis officiating.
Interment was at the Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hughey Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon,
Illinois.
Margaret Marie Cain
Margaret Marie Cain of Bourbon, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011
at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 13 days.
Margie, as she was known by her family and friends, was a life-long resident
of Sullivan, Missouri. As a young woman, Margie helped her parents by
assisting with the upbringing of her younger siblings. After her brothers and
sisters became older, she worked with her mother at International Shoe
Company, and then became a full-time homemaker after her marriage.
On November 11, 1950, she was united in marriage to Vernon B. Cain and to
this union, identical twin boys were born.
Margie loved the Lord Jesus Christ and enjoyed listening to southern gospel
music, reading, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She
especially enjoyed caring for young children at her home, cooking for them,
and providing a comforting ear when needed. She taught Sunday school and
Vacation Bible School at Temple Baptist Church for many years and was a
current member of New Testament Baptist Church. Margie will be greatly missed
by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruperta Beyreis; husband,
Vernon in 1991; a son, Richard Cain; her brother, Bob Beyreis; nephew, Major
Scott Hagerty; and brothers-in-law, Melvin Cain, Norman Cain and Kenneth
Lechten.
She is survived by a son, Vernon Cain and wife Regina of Bourbon, Missouri;
one brother, Jim Beyreis and wife Cordeen of Sullivan, Missouri; three sisters,
Mary Lechten of Sullivan, Shirley Hagerty and husband Don of Stillwater,
Oklahoma and Betty Hagerty and husband Bob of Jackson, Tennessee; grand-
children, Chad Cain of Sullivan, Missouri, Lute Cain of Washington, Missouri,
Jaida and Aidan Cain of Sullivan, Missouri and Shadrick Cain of Jefferson
City, Missouri; one great grandchild, Makoy Howard Cain; sisters-in-law,
Dean Beyreis of Bourbon, Missouri and Mary Miller of Eminence, Missouri;
brother-in-law, Robert Cain and wife Fern of Sullivan, Missouri; other
relatives and friends. Margie was soon to have another great grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2011 from
New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastors Charles
Idelman and Ted Hurley officiating.
Interment was in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Sullivan, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home Southside Chapel
in Sullivan, Missouri.
Gilbert “Dale” Carl
Gilbert “Dale” Carl of St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Viburnum, Missouri
was born September 11, 1937 in Viburnum, Missouri to Reldon and Bernice Payne
Carl and passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the age of 73 years.
On November 22, 1958, he was united in marriage to Patsy Moses and to this
union three children were born.
Dale worked for several years as a truck driver for Cardox Company and
retired in 2000.
He was an active member of the Frederick Blvd. Baptist Church in St. Joseph,
Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reldon and Bernice Carl and one
brother, Charlie Carl.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patsy Carl of St. Joseph, Missouri;
two sons, Gilbert “Gil” Carl and wife Dana of Jefferson City, Missouri and
Mickey Carl and wife Roberta of San Antonio, Texas; one daughter, Tammala
Castro and husband Chris of Kansas City, Missouri; eight grandchildren,
Natasha Carl, Rebecca, Stacy, Suzanne and Casey Saaty, Jaylee Castro,
Shanna Carl and Whitney Pruitt; three brothers, Richard Carl and wife Nancy
of Cuba, Missouri, Aaron “Buddy” Carl of Viburnum and Bill Carl and wife
Sharon of Black, Missouri; five sisters, Rosemary Gillam and husband Herb
of Steelville, Missouri, Judy Prater and husband Bill of Redford, Missouri,
Mariam Smith and husband Gene of Oates, Missouri, Lynn Chandler and husband
Ron of Belleview, Missouri and Phyllis Bolin and husband Gene of Nixa,
Missouri; sister-in-law, Betty Johnson and husband Roscoe of Black,
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Britton-
Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Dave Hopkins
officiating. Special music of “The Master’s Bouquet,” “Go Rest High” and
“Amazing Grace” was sung and played by Kevin and Kim Abney.
Committal prayer and burial were in the Viburnum Cemetery at Viburnum,
Missouri.
Casket bearers were Brad Stulce, Max Gruschka, Joe Gillam, Mike Carl, Scott
Chandler and Steve Prater.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.
Jon I. Carr
Jon I. Carr of Chesterton, Indiana, was born August 20, 1948 in Anderson,
Indiana to Robert and Leota (Carr) Land, and passed away Monday,
January 17, 2011 at the University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago, Illinois
at the age of 62 years.
Jon graduated from Chesterton High School in 1966. He served in the US Army
for three years, spending two of those years serving as a medic in Vietnam.
Whenever there was a time of need in the family he was a dedicated
caregiver. Jon worked as a steelworker, starting at Bethlehem Steel in 1969
and retiring in May 2008. He loved fishing, motorcycling, gardening and
camping out west and was an avid Bears and Cubs fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Leota Land; his brother,
Jeff Land and sister, Pamela Land-Radtke.
He is survived by his sisters, Becky (David) Mason of Wanatah, Indiana and
Debra (Michael) Adams of Chesterton, Indiana; niece, Natalie (Chris) Radtke-
Turnbough; nephews, Derrick (Krestin) Adams, and Joe, Tom and Mick Radtke;
other relatives and friends.
Private family services were held at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home,
Chesterton, Indiana with interment at Chesterton Cemetery.
Justin Wayne Lutz
Justin Wayne Lutz formerly of St. James, Missouri was born December 29, 1980
in Rolla, Missouri to Tim Lutz and Connie (Luebbert) Karnes and passed away
December 28, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana, in a tragic warehouse fire.
Justin was very artistic; he wrote beautiful poetry and was also very
musical, he loved playing the guitar. He was somewhat of a loner, but when he
was your friend he was a good friend; Justin loved animals, he was the one
who always brought in the stray dogs and cats.
He is survived by his parents, Connie and Steve Karnes, of St. James,
Missouri; father, Tim Lutz of Dixon, Missouri; brother, Michael Luebbert of
St. James, Missouri; sister, Airaka Karnes of Nashville, Illinois;
grandmother, Tiny Lutz of Dixon, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held prior to the service Saturday, January 29, 2011 from
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Memorial service was held Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the
St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James,
Missouri.
Clinton Nolan Sr.
Clinton Nolan Sr. of St. James, Missouri was born in Woodriver, Illinois on
May 8, 1959 to Bill and Pat (Christian) Nolan and passed away
January 11, 2011 at the age of 51 years.
Clinton enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Pat (Christian) Nolan.
He is survived by his son, Clinton Nolan Jr. of St. James, Missouri;
brothers and sisters, Pat Snider and husband Bill, Gloria Emmerich and
husband Perry, Bernice Cain, Terry Batts and husband Lowell, Jerry Nolan,
Billy Nolan and wife Rene’, Mary Watkins and husband Scot, Jeff Nolan and
wife Bev, Brenda Harp, Johnny Nolan, Lisa Mowery and husband Jerry and
Marilyn Cook and husband Roger.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in
St. James, Missouri.
Evelyn Rose Parry
Evelyn Rose Parry, nee Bettros, was born Monday, January 31, 1921 in
St. Louis, Missouri to Tony and Emma Bettros and passed away Saturday,
January 1, 2011 in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 89 years, 11 months and
one day.
Evelyn was united in marriage to Leon “Pete” Parry on April 24, 1939 and
together celebrated 34 years.
Evelyn worked many years as a waitress at various restaurants.She accepted
the Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Emma Bettros; husband,
Pete on November 24, 1973 and a sister, Diane Driskill.
She is survived by her children, Mary Parry of St. Louis, Missouri, John
and Mary Esther Parry of Steelville, Missouri, Jim and Kelly Parry of
Satellite Beach, Florida, Sally and Mike Sheppard of Grove, Oklahoma and
Anthony and Becky Parry of Steelville, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 11 great
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
The family choose cremation, and will have a memorial service in the spring.
Modena Magnin Parton
Modena Magnin Parton was born on June 19, 1928, the youngest of six
daughters born to, A.M. (Otto) and Oma Dillon Magnin and passed away at her
home on January 19, 2011 at the age of 82 years, 7 months.
Modena was a life long member of the St. James Christian Church. She retired
from California Manufacturing after many years as a seamstress. She enjoyed
reading, working crossword puzzles, watching Survivor and Jeopardy. An
expert trivia player, Modena was an asset to any team. Her favorite
companion was her granddaughter Tara who was always her special helper.
She is survived by three sons, Larry and wife Sharon of Clarksville,
Tennessee, Randy and wife Toi of Choctaw, Oklahoma and Bruce and wife Deborah
of St. James, Missouri; two daughters, Regina Thompson of Jefferson City,
Missouri and Denise Abernathy of St. James, Missouri; seven grandchildren;
numerous great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jones Funeral Home in
St. James, Missouri. Steve Barber conducted the service, which was held at
noon at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Burial was at the St. James Cemetery on Saturday, January 22, 2011.
Pallbearers were Larry, Randy and Bruce Parton, T.J. Abernathy, Dennis Green
and Jeff Cantrell.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James,
Missouri.
Shelley Lynn Reed
Shelley Lynn (Payne) Reed was born on June 23, 1970 at Sullivan Hospital
and passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at her home in Sullivan, Missouri.
Shelley graduated from Bourbon Schools in 1988. She began working at the
Sullivan Hospital on July 29, 1988 as a candy striper. Shelley continued
working at the hospital for 22 years.
Shelley attended East Central College and earned an Associates Degree in
Nursing.
At a young age, her faith was strong and helped her to become a devoted
mother and Christian. Shelley was an active member of First Baptist Church
in Bourbon. She was committed to serving in any capacity that was needed:
Vacation Bible School, Choir, GMAs, church camp and mission trips.
She enjoyed the activities that Hannah and Teddi were involved in. She
frequently worked the concession stand at the football games to help raise
money for the band program.
Shelley appreciated the beauty of the outdoors, took pleasure in the simple
things such as feeding the ducks at the pond or a calming sunset from the
beaches, and often could be found with camera in hand or at least in her
purse. Shelley was able to make a recent trip to the ocean. A talent that
Shelley kept hidden was her burger flipping ability, which she used to
satisfy hungry eaters at the Crawford County Coon Club.
She is survived by two daughters, Hannah Crowder and husband Elijah of
Viburnum, Missouri and Teddi Reed of the home; parents, Gene and Jeanette
Payne; four brothers, Buddy and wife Michelle, Donnie, Randy and wife Lorie
and Danny and wife Jessi, all of Bourbon, Missouri; one grandson, Logan of
Viburnum, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2010 at
1st Baptist Church of Bourbon with Pastor Ted Hurley and Mike King
officiating.
Burial followed in the Bourbon Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.
Nicholas Anthony Schulte
Nicholas Anthony Schulte of Rolla, Missouri was born December 1, 1995 in
St. Louis, Missouri to Deloris Schulte and passed away Sunday,
January 16, 2011 at his home at the age of 15 years.
He loved the sounds of Donald Duck and anything to do with cars. Nicholas
was very loving and always had a smile on his face.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Schulte and grandfather,
Bernard Schulte.
He is survived by his guardian mother, Charlotte Carpenter of Rolla,
Missouri; two sisters, Angeliek Carpenter and LyliAnn Carpenter of Rolla,
Missouri; grandmother, Anna Marie Schulte of St. Louis, Missouri; uncles and
aunts, Kurt and Lisa Schulte of Steelville, Missouri, Julana and David Barton
of Springfield, Missouri, Eve Mae and David Gillam of Davisville, Missouri,
Dwight and Katie Carpenter of St. Louis, Missouri and Caroline Burlage and
Stephen Schulte; special aunt, Debi Underwood; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the Britton-
Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Special
music of “Go Rest High” and “If You Only Knew” was sung by Bob and Carol
Coleman.
Interment was in the Resurrection Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.
John James Sinclair
John James Sinclair of St. James, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri
August 9, 1929 to John and Melba (Drews) Sinclair and passed away
January 21, 2011 at the age of 81 years.
John proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States
Air Force from 1950-1954.
John was united in marriage to Kathleen Kaemmerer on April 16, 1954 and to
this union 12 children were born.
John was a chiropractor, country club manager, construction worker,
carpenter, and teacher. In his later years, he enjoyed farming and raising
cattle. He loved spending time with family and friends and the time he spent
volunteering for Hospice and was a faithful Catholic all his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; his parents, John and Melba
Sinclair; son, Gregory; daughter, Maureen Sorter; brother, Dave Sinclair and
sister, Eileen Sinclair.
He is survived by his children, Susan Franklin and husband Bill, Geoffrey
Sinclair and wife Cherie, Anne Sinclair, Mary Nadolski and husband Bob,
Priscilla Phillips and husband Rick, Patricia Winkel and husband Gary,
Eileen Dudenhoeffer and husband John, Rebecca Cahill and husband Tim,
Margaret Campbell and husband Tony, Jill Beach and husband Chris; 53
grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the St. James Chapel of
the James & Gahr Mortuary from 6-8 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial was Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at St. Patrick
Catholic Church in Rolla, Missouri at 11 a.m. with Father James Finder
officiating.
Interment was in the Old Adams Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in
St. James, Missouri.
Pearl Southard
Pearl Southard of Rolla, Missouri was born on May 2, 1937 in Yancy Mills,
Missouri to Frank and Jennie (Brown) Huskey and passed away Wednesday,
January 19, 2011 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla,
Missouri at the age of 73 years.
She was united in marriage to Claude (Bill) William Southard on
March 14, 1956.
Pearl was a devoted wife and mother. She focused her time and energy in
providing for and sacrificing for her husband and children. Her house was
always clean and food was always prepared with love. She enjoyed living in
the country on the farm and was willing to help out on the farm whenever
there was a need.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her parents; Frank and
Jennie Huskey; nine brothers and sisters; daughter-in-law, Anna Southard
and son, Clyde Southard.
She is survived by three sons and their wives, Craig Claude Southard of
St. James, Missouri, Rodney Eugene Southard of Rolla, Missouri, Rickie
Dale Southard of Chesterfield, Missouri; daughter, Christine Martens and
husband of Rolla, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Tammy Southard; grandchildren
and great grandchild, Skyler Southard, Ashley Southard, Jacob Southard,
Eric Southard, Karana Southard, Hanan Southard, Nicholas Southard, Jonathan
Southard, Derek Norris, Ciarra Martens and Cheyenne Southard; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at the Null and Son
Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2011 at the Null
and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Interment was in the Macedonia Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home of Rolla,
Missouri.
Jesse Raymond Stogsdill
Jesse Raymond Stogsdill was born on July 25, 1921, in rural Phelps County
near Rolla, Missouri, to James Perry and Elizabeth Frances Boulware Stogsdill
and passed away on January 19, 2011 at the Sanford Care Center in
Vermillion, South Dakota at the age of 89 years.
He graduated Rolla High School in May 1940. After high school he was
employed by the KNWL Construction Company in the building of Fort Leonard
Wood, Missouri. He was later employed by Curtis-Wright Corporation of
St. Louis, Missouri.
He entered the United States Army on October 21, 1942, and served until
February 6, 1946. He was stationed in various places in the United States
and in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
On March 30, 1946, he married Mary Blanche Simmons in Heber Springs,
Arkansas.
He graduated from Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri, in 1948
and from Ouachita Baptist College, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in 1950. He took
a number of courses in seminary extension and did graduate work at
Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Weatherford, Oklahoma.
He was converted in 1945 while serving in the United States Army in Hawaii.
He was baptized into membership in the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Phelps
County Missouri Baptist Association by the chaplain of the base where he was
serving.
He pastored five churches in Arkansas from 1949 to 1955, served as
Superintendent of Missions in Phelps County and Meramac Baptist Associations
in Missouri from 1955-1957 and from 1957-1964, he pastored First Baptist
Church, Cuba, Missouri.
In 1964 he and his wife Mary were appointed home missionaries by the Southern
Baptist Home Mission Board, serving as pastor of Indian Capital Baptist
Mission in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He was General Missionary to Cherokees from
1970-1976. He retired from the Home Mission Board in December 1987.
After retirement he was pastor of Keener Baptist Church, Hulbert, Oklahoma,
and later was Director of Missions for Cherokee Association from 1989-1991.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Stogsdill and
two sisters, Leona (Bernard) Baldwin and Lorene (Earl) Spencer, both of
Rolla, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Mary of Vermillion, South Dakota; two sons,
Jerry Raymond (Cecilia) Stogsdill of Edmond, Oklahoma and Thomas Michael
(Susan) Stogsdill of Vermillion, South Dakota; two grandchildren, Chad
Christopher Stogsdill of Edmond, Oklahoma and Cara Michelle Stogsdill
(Rodney) Little of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one great grandson Tyler Stogsdill
of Midwest City, Oklahoma; sisters, Ruby Hufstedler of Rolla, Missouri,
Opal Tolbert of Farmersburg, Indiana, Helen (Chester) Patton of Rolla,
Missouri, Bonnie Curtis of Bristol, Virginia; one brother, James Stogsdill
of Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Monday, January 24, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home,
with the funeral service Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Elm Tree
Baptist Church, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Funeral services were at the Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Burial was at the Cedar Tree Baptist Church Cemetery, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hart Funeral and Cremation Services
in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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