Clark, Myrtle O. (Morgan) 1 Jan 1893 - 3 Mar 1981 OH 12 Mar 1981 p8
[Note: married John Ervin Clark 24 Dec 1891 - 6 Aug 1971]
Services for Miss Myrtle O. Clark, 88, Chadwick, were held Saturday in Union Church in Chadwick with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Miss Clark died March 3 in Skaggs Community Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include three sons, Richard, St. John, Kan., I. W. Clark, Taneyville and Alfred, Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Fern Mills, Nixa; Mrs. Pauline Weagley, Chadwick and Mrs. Grace Shipman, Wichita, Kan; two half-brothers and three half-sisters; and 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
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Clark, Myrtle O. OH 12 Mar 1981 pB9
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for prayers, cards, calls and every kindness show us at the death of Myrtle Clark. The families of Richard Clark Fern Mills Ike Clark Mildred Clark The late Rex Clark Pauline Weagley and Grace Shipman.
Clark, Nancy Jane (Choate) Walker 12 Nov 1868 - 25 Jul 1948 CCR 29 Jul 1948
[Note: Daughter of John R. & Allie J. (Wade) Choate; married ? Walker; married ? Clark; shares tombstone with her son, James L. Walker 1885 - 13 Sep 1962]
Mrs. Nancy Jane Clark was born November 12, 1868, near Highlandville in Christian county, Mo., the daughter of John R. and Allie J. Choate. She passed away at the home of her son, Jim Clark, near Highlandville on July 25, 1948, following a 14 month illness. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. J.C. Cargile of Kansas City, Mo.; two sons, Clarence of Lockport, Ill., and Jim, with whom she lived; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; four sisters Mrs. Ellen Henry of Hurley, Mo., Mrs. O.E. McAnulty of Independence, Kans., Mrs. George McClure of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Matti Logan of Pomona, Calif.; a brother, Will Choate of Roff, Okla., a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Ponce de Leon church by Rev. R.E. Musgrave. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Clark, Ora Mabel “Bird” (Bilyeu) 22 Jan 1889 - 25 Apr 1971 CCR 29 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Wiett & Edith Jane (Rose) Bilyeu; married 19 Feb 1911 Britt M. Clark 22 Mar 1887 - 17 Feb 1962]
Mrs. Ora (Bird) Clark, 82, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Raymond, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Ila Tindle, Sparta; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery.
Clark, Paul Edward 25 Apr 1932 - 20 Jul 2001 CCH-N 1 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of Isaac & Matilda (Carlson) Clark; married Mary]
Paul Edward Clark, 69, Ozark, passed away July 20, 2001, in his home. He was born April 25, 1932, in DuBois, Pa., the son of Isaac and Matilda (Carlson) Clark. He served his country in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. On April 10, 1972, he and Mary Frances Heidenfelder were married. Clark worked until 1975, when bad health forced his retirement. Before coming to this area in 1980 he lived in St. Louis. He was a member of Galloway Baptist Church and was a member of Ozark V F.W Post #7628. Survivors include: his wife, Mary; three children, Helen Clark, Walnut Shade, Sarah Clark of the home and Matthew James Clark, of the home; and other family members and friends. A graveside funeral was held July 24 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with Kevin Notz officiating. Military honors were provided by Ozark VFW. Post #7628. Arrangements were under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Clark, Raymond Neal 27 Nov 1911 - 3 Feb 1982 OH 11 Feb 1982 pB5
[Note: Son of Britt M. & Ora Mabel “Bird” (Bilyeu) Clark; married 16 May 1931 CCM Ada Lucille Plank 24 Mar 1912 - 10 May 1996]
Services for Raymond Clark, 70, Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in McCoy Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Clark died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Clark was a retired farmer and stockman. He was a former insurance agent for Billings Mutual. He was associated with the Agricultural Soil Conservation for several years and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Ada; and one sister, Mrs. Ila Tindle, Sparta. Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark. The family will be in the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday.
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Clark, Raymond Neal 27 Nov 1911 - 3 Feb 1982 OH 18 Feb 1982 pB9
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the prayers, visits, cards. flowers, food and concern shown us during the illness and loss of our loved one, to Rev. Blevins for his comforting words, to Dean and Mary Harris. Mrs. Raymond Clark Mrs. Illa Tindle 5-1tp
Clark, Rena (Albert) 30 Nov 1905 - 24 Apr 1985 OH 2 May 1985 p8
Services for Rena Clark, 79, Ozark, were held April 27 in Harris Chapel with Charles White officiating. Graveside services and burial were held later in the day in Hickory Grove Cemetery near Willard. Mrs. Clark died April 24 in St. John’s Regional Health center, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack. A resident of Ozark Senior Citizen Housing for eight years, she was a former longtime Crane resident. She operated New Way Laundry, Crane, for several years, and was a member of South Side Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Jean McCroskey, Willard, and Charlotte Steely, Lee’s Summit; two sisters, Agnes Mattice, Knoxville, Tenn., and Lois Plain, Walker; three brothers, Alvin Albert, Yankton, S. D., Earl Albert, Milford, Iowa and Howard Albert, state of Idaho; eight grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
Clark, Richard E. 19 Jan 1917 - 16 Apr 1982 OH 29 Apr 1982 p8
[Note: Son of John Ervin & Myrtle O. (Morgan) Clark; married 7 Jun 1941 Ruth Workman]
Richard E. Clark, 65, died April 16 in St. John’s hospital after a long illness. Born Jan. 19, 1917, at Swan, Mo., he married Ruth Workman June 7, 1941 at Bolivar, He was a street superintendent for 17 years and resident of St. Johns, Ks. since 1914. Survivors include his wife; two sons, John and Bill, both of St. John; a daughter, Betty Clark, Wichita; two brothers, Isaac W., Taneyville and A. L., Ozark; three sisters, Fern Mills, Nixa, Pauline Weagley, Chadwick, and Grace Shipman, Wichita. Funeral services were held April 18 at Minnis Chapel, St. John, with George Shelton officiating. Burial was in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John, Memorials may be made to the Kansas Lung Association in care of the chapel.
Clark, Ricky J. 19 Jan 1951 - 22 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
[Note: married 20 Jul 1978 Tammy]
Ricky J. Clark, 38, of Aurora, died .at 7:17 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Aurora Community Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. A funeral mass for Mr. Clark was held Feb. 25 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Peter Morciniec and Fr. Michael Maslowsky officiating. Graveside services were held at the Freewill Baptist Cemetery, Niangua, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home. Mr. Clark was born Jan. 19, 1951, in Springfield. He was married to his wife, Tammy, July 20, 1978, in Miami, Oklahoma. He had lived in the Aurora area for the past four years, moving there from Buffalo. Mr. Clark was a supervisor with the Grace Energy Corporation, which operates Fast Trip Convenience Stores. Survivors include his wife, Tammy; two sons, Matthew and Jeffrey, both of the home; two daughters, Kim and Kelly, of Kansas City; his mother, Geneva Clark, Lebanon; five brothers, Bill and Rex, both of Nixa, Larry, Republic, Jim, Springfield, and David, Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Marilyn Exum, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, and Linda Bogan, Lebanon. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association.
Clark, Ron Lee 14 Jun 1959 - 21 Oct 1995 CCH-N 25 Oct 1995
[Note: Son of John Donald Leroy & Vernetta Fern (Aven) Clark]
Ron Lee Clark, age 36, of Nixa, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 1995, from injuries sustained from a pedestrian automobile accident. He was born June 14, 1959. Mr. Clark was a heavy equipment operator for road construction and was a member of I.U.O.E. operating engineers Local # 16, 16-13. Survivors include; His parents, John and Vernetta Aven Clark, Nixa; two children, Toby and Ben Clark, Williamsburg; a brother, Kem Clark, Nixa: a sister,Denese Maples, a grandmother, Jewell Martin, Nixa; a nephew, Mitchell Maples; and a niece, Julie Clark. Preceding him in death were: grandparents, Arter and Gladys Aven, Roy Clark, and Leonard Martin; a nephew, J.D. Maples; and a niece, Kemberly Clark. Graveside services were Monday, in Richwood Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating.
Clark, Vivian (Harper) 19 May 1909 - 25 Mar 1991 NN-E 4 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of James & Sarah L. (Mason) Harper]
Vivian Clark, 81, Tulsa, Okla., a former resident of Noel, Mo., died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, 1991, at a Tulsa nursing home, following a long illness. Clark was born May 19, 1909, in Ozark. She moved to Noel in 1944, and moved to Tulsa from Noel two years ago. She worked as the secretary for the Noel School District for many years and was a member of the Noel First Baptist Church and the Noel Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce McMillen, Tulsa; a sister, Esther Green, Ozark; and three grandchildren. Services were Thursday, March 28, at Ozark Funeral Home, Noel. Graveside services were held at Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Noel First Baptist Church.
Clark, Walter Edward, Sr. 31 Aug 1931 - 12 Mar 2011 SN-L 14 Mar 2011
[Note: Son of James Riley & Mary (Bjorquist) Clark; married ?; married Barbara Colleen Williams]
Walter Edward Clark, Sr. joined his Lord and family Saturday, March 12, 2011 after a long illness at the age of 79. He was born August 31, 1931 in Springfield, Missouri to James Riley and Mary Bjorquist Clark; and One brother Thomas Newell Clark all of whom preceded Walter in death. Walter went to school at Nichols Elementary and Sherwood Elementary of which he and his brother helped build the new addition. He attended Republic High School and Central High School. Walter started working at a very early age. At age 13 he drove a milk truck for a local dairy and worked for Pittsburg glass. His interests and love were Law enforcement and painting signs. Walter served as Greene Co Deputy with Glen Hendrix and later became the police chief of Billings, MO. His love and dedication to the needs of the people never wavered throughout his Life. Walter ran for Greene Co. Sheriff twice, he wanted to continue to serve his community. Walter owned "Clark Sign Co" for 60 years; his artistic ability was a tribute and asset to his community. Walter was the last of the dying breed of Hand Lettering Specialist. Walter married the love of his life Barbara Colleen Williams and of that marriage came 2 children Carolyn Clark Wilson and Stephan William Clark and four sons from a previous marriage. Walter Edward Clark, Jr. of whom preceded him in death; twins James Lewis Clark and Thomas Ellis Clark, Tommy preceded him in death 2010, and Mark Wesley Clark. Walter had 16 loving grandchildren and 15 loving great-grandchildren. His granddaughter Jody Clark preceded Walter in death in 1997. Walter's best and long time friend Tom Shook has stood by his side for 60 years. Walter was a brave, strong, giving man that instilled in us our ability to have strength, love and bravery to succeed in our daily lives. We all love you so much and with God we send you to continue to watch over us as you've always done. A special thank you to Jordan Creek Nursing & Rehab for the love you gave in his last days. You brought a smile to Walter that we had not seen in so long. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 West State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO. A funeral service will be held Wed., March 16, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel with the interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com
Clark, Walter Ernest 24 Feb 1881 - 18 Aug 1968 CCR 5 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: Son of William M. & Elizabeth A. (Stewart) Clark]
Ernest Clark, 87, a resident of the Cox Rest Home at Republic, died Sunday, Aug. 18, at Burge-Protestant Hospital soon after he was admitted. He was a son of the late William and Lizzie Clark, who resided on a farm southeast of Ozark. A World War I veteran, Mr. Clark is survived by a brother, Bryan, of Missoula, Mont. and a sister, Mrs. Susie Houston of Brusett, Mont. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Springfield with the Rev. Gary Wilson officiating. Burial was at Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark.
Clark, Warren 28 Aug 1920 - 14 Sep 1979 OH 20 Sep 1979 p1 & p5
[Note: birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age in obit]
Spectacular ‘65’ Crash Kills Springfield Man [includes photo]
Warren Clark, 56, Springfield was killed last Friday morning at 7 o’clock when his 1975 Chevrolet pickup truck veered off of Hwy 65 about 10 miles south of Ozark, traveling about 400 feet before it halted upside down near the bottom of a steep draw. Trooper Mike Shockly said Clark lost control of his truck while passing another vehicle. Clark, an employee of Master-Jackson Paving Co., was on his way to work with a crew on the paving job near the Hwy EE intersection. The truck, going south, hit the guardrail and plunged into the draw, mostly following the concrete spillway. John L. Frazier of Nixa, a Fasco employee here and Roy Marshall of Monett saw the accident. Frazier said, “We were right behind him and it looked like there was a camper ahead of him. Looked like he was getting ready to pass him. He started around and lost control. He started fish-tailing and his right rear bumper hit the guard rail. I pulled over and got the Taney County sheriff on my CB radio. Frazier then went down to the body and stayed there until the ambulance from Ozark arrived. Frazier and Marshall were on their was to the lake for scuba diving. Frazier said the accident happened at five minutes after 7. Frazier said the badly damaged body was about 20 feet behind the truck. Deputy Sheriff Orville Danderson said there were 70 feet of skid marks to the point where the truck left the highway. “When he started to pass the car, he saw he didn’t have room, so he locked it up all the way. The moment he went off the road, there just wasn’t anything he could do about it.” Danderson said all the marks at the scene showed the truck flipped over at about 100 feet and slid the rest of the way down the spillway. David Ballou of the Ozark Volunteer Ambulance Service said the truck probably ran over Clark after he was tossed out. “He had extensive damage. He was a big fellow . . . weighed probably 200 or 225.” The draw drops steeply at about a 40-degree angle. Footing is very difficult because of the angle and the rocky terrain with high grass and weeds. Footing on the concrete spillway is almost impossible because of the angle of decent. “We had plenty of help getting him back up”, Ballou said. Assisting were members of the construction crew. Ballou was just preparing to end the night shift when the report came in. He and Lynn Vest didn’t have time to change over with Lyle Mabe of the day shift. Mabe and his wife Betty followed to the scene in their car. Ballou is a research chemist with Dayco in Springfield, reporting for work there after going home for breakfast. George Rice and Freddie Trimble of George’s Body Shop recovered the half-ton vehicle. Rice said it stopped about 400 feet from the highway. It took two wreckers, in tandem, to pull the pickup out. The big wrecker with a 250 foot cable, let the smaller one with a 100 foot cable down as far as possible, then used all of its 100 foot cable and attached two 20-foot long log chains in order to reach the wrecked vehicle. The recovery took about four hours. Thinking of the depth, steepness and the rocky terrain, Rice said, “I don’t see how they got the body out.” Rice said, “We had plenty of help from the highway workers.” Clark’s body was taken to the Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, then to Reeds Spring for services and burial. He was a 20-year employee of Masters-Jackson.
Clark, William M. 19 Mar 1853 - 5 May 1931 CCR 14 May 1931 p8
[Note: Son of Andrew J. & Sarah O. (Meyers) Clark; married Dec 1875 Elizabeth A. Stewart 26 Nov 1853 - 2 Apr 1934]
William M. Clark, son of A.J. and Sarah Clark, was born March 19, 1853, in Dallas county, Texas, and came to Christian county with his parents when 14 years of age. He grew to manhood in this vicinity and was united in marriage on Dec. 26, 1875, to Miss Elizabeth Stewart. To this union 11 children were born, six boys and five girls, three of whom died in infancy. One son, Emmitt, passed away at the age of 24 years, and three daughters have preceded their father in death. Four sons and one daughter survive. They are Walter, Ernest and Virgil of Ozark; Bryan of Montana, and Anna Susie Clark of Garfield County, Montana. Mr. Clark professed his faith in Christ in the year 1877 in Dallas County, Texas, and later brought his membership to the Hopedale Baptist church. Again he moved his membership to the First Baptist church at Ozark, where he retained his membership until his death May 5, 1931. Besides the children, he leaves to mourn his departure his wife and one brother, John Clark, of Ozark and one half brother, Howard, of Oklahoma; three sisters and one half sister, besides 13 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held May 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Ozark Baptist church with Rev. Vanover officiating with burial in the Hopedale cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.
Clarke, Howard, Dr. 1877 - 26 Feb 1952 CCR 6 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of Andrew Jackson & Isabelle G. (Agnew) Clarke; married Luella Belle Vaughan 2 Dec 1878 - 15 Aug 1947]
Dr. Howard Clarke, long-time practicing dentist of Oilton, OK, passed away Tuesday, Feb 26, in a Tulsa, OK hospital following an illness of only a few weeks. Dr. Clarke was born in 1877 in the Hopedale community, north of Ozark, the son of Andy and Isabelle Clarke. His wife, the former Ella Vaughn of Ozark, preceded him in death some four years ago. Dr. and Mrs. Clarke had three children all of whom survive. He was a member of the Baptist church of Oilton. Survivors include the three children, Mrs. Wilda Clarke Brown of the home in Oilton, Mr. Andrew Clarke of Dallas, TX, and Mrs. Mary Phillips of Wayne, PA; three granddaughters and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lola Hawkins of Nixa; a host of friends in Oilton and the Ozark community. Funeral services were held Thursday in Oilton and then the body was brought to Ozark for graveside services on Friday afternoon. Rev. Roscoe Harding of the Riverdale Baptist church officiated at the burial services in the Hopedale Cemetery.
Clarke, Isabelle G. (Agnew) 14 Jul 1840 - 17 Apr 1925 CCR 24 Apr 1925
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Jane ( ) Agnew; married 19 Jan 1873 CCM Andrew J. Clarke 3 Oct 1816 - 31 Jan 1889]
Mrs. Isabel Clark, aged 84 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Hawkins, Saturday morning, April 18, 1925. Funeral services were conducted at the Riverdale church at 2:00 p.m. Sunday conducted by Rev. Jim Baucom, followed by interment in the Richwood cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin, The deceased leaves two children, Mrs. Hawkins and Howard Clark.
Clarke, Luella Bell (Vaughan) 2 Dec 1878 - 15 Aug 1947 CCR 21 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Granville Howard & Mary E. (McGaugh) Vaughan; married 4 Feb 1900 Dr. Howard J. Clarke 1877 - 1952; spelling from tombstone differs from obit]
Mrs. Louella Bell Clark, wife of Dr. Howard Clark of Oilton, Okla., was the youngest daughter of Granville H. Vaughan and Mary E. Vaughan and was born Dec. 2, 1878, at Ozark, Mo. She departed this life Aug. 15, 1947, at her home near Oilton, Okla., at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 13 days. In 1900 she was married to Dr. Howard Clark and to this union were born three children, Mrs. Wilda Brown of Oilton, Andrew J. Clark of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Don McKenney of Washington, D.C. Other survivors are one sister, Mrs. Lina Given, and a brother, Luther Vaughan of Ozark. At an early age she was converted under the preaching of Rev. A.B. Elsey and united with the Ozark Baptist church, later moving her membership to Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Hopedale church, north of Ozark, conducted by Rev. Albert Hanks, with burial in Hopedale cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Clarke, Ralph D. 20 Nov 1886 - 27 Jan 1972 CCR 3 Feb 1972 p4
[Note: Son of John E. & Nancy Lula (Morrow) Clarke]
Ralph D. Clarke, 85, of 5523 Holmes, Kansas City, died January 27 at the home. Mr. Clarke was born in Ozark and had lived in Kansas City for 50 years. He was a retired superintendent of the Postal Transportation Service. He was a member of the Westport Presbyterian Church. He was a Mason, a member of the Palestine Commandary, the Ararat Shrine, and the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion. He leaves a son, Horace E. Clarke of the home. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Moriah Chapel in Kansas City, with burial in Calvary Cemetery there.
Clarkson, Mildred Frances (Johnson) 23 Oct 1914 - 27 Sep 1985 OH 10 Oct 1985 p15
[Note: Daughter of George M. “Kinsey“ & Vesta Mae (Wilson) Johnson; married ? Clarkson]
Graveside services for Mildred Frances Clarkson, Kansas City, were held Sept. 30 in the Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. She was a former member of the Hopedale Baptist Church. Mrs. Clarkson died Sept. 27 in her home in Kansas City following a long illness. She was the daughter of George M. and Vesta Mae Johnson, and was born in Spokane, the fourth of five children. She was employed by the Patterson Cap and Gown Manufacturing Company of Kansas City for 19 years. She retired in 1980 as head of collection and disbursement. Survivors include a son, Robert H. Clarkson, Kansas City; a daughter, Virginia Sue Caveness, Kansas City; a sister, Fern Amadon, Reno, Nevada; a brother, Wayne Johnson, Ozark; one nephew; four nieces; and several great nephews and nieces.
Clary, Elpha Odie 3 Feb 1889 - 8 Jun 1953 CCR 25 Jun 1953 p1
[Note: married Lillian]
Funeral services for Elpha Odie Clary, 64, who died June 8 at his home in Oklahoma were held June 12 at the Bruner Church, conducted by Rev. Bob Grady. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; a son, Mager Clary of Forsyth; two grandsons and two brothers, Clay Clary of Lead Hill, Ark. and Francis N. Clary of Pyatt, Ark.
Claussen, Lawrence H. "Larry" 1904 - 1 Jan 1991 NN-E 10 Jan 1991
[Note: married Sally Niederwimmer 1901 - 3 Oct 1971]
Lawrence H. "Larry" Claussen, 86, Nixa, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. A retired supervisor for Western Union, he was the head electrician for the Nixa Electric Department and had served four years as a Nixa Alderman. He was a member of South National Church of Christ and a member of the Nixa Senior Citizens Club. He is survived by several nephews and nieces and a host of friends. Services were Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Ken Durham officiating. Graveside services were Monday in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville.
Claussen, Sally (Niederwimmer) 1901 - 3 Oct 1971 CCR 7 Oct 1971 p8
[Note: married Lawrence H. “Larry“ Claussen 1904 - 1 Jan 1991]
Mrs. Sally Claussen, 70, of Nixa, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at her home. A native of Boonville, Mo., Mrs. Claussen lived a number of years in Minneapolis, Minn. and Des Moines, Iowa, prior to moving to Nixa in 1967. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Nixa. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence H.; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Watts, Franklin, Mo.; and one brother, Walter Niederwimmer of Fargo, Okla. Funeral services were at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.
Claxton, Burney Leamon “Little Man”, Rev. 5 Jan 1928 - 27 Jun 2009 SN-L 28 Jun 2009
[Note: Son of Oldrige & Cora Mae ( ) Claxton; married 17 Jan 1947 Florence Robb]
Rev. Burney Leamon "Little Man" Claxton, 81 years young, of Rogersville, Mo., went on to meet his Heavenly Father. He passed away the same way he lived — surrounded by Florence his "pretty wife" of 62 1/2 years, as well as several family members, and friends, on June 27, 2009, at 12:15 p.m., in Cox Medical Center South. He was born January 5, 1928, in Seymour, Mo., to Oldrige and Cora Mae Claxton. In 1943, Burney met the love of his life, Florence Robb. Burney and Florence eloped on January 17, 1947, and were married by Probate Judge Knocks in Columbus, Kansas. As we all know, Burney, always wanted to go everywhere with Florence and heaven was no exception. Brother Burney was saved on February 18, 1961, just five short days after Florence was saved. The Lord called him to preach in 1966. Over the years, Rev. Burney was a pastor at three Baptist Churches, Diggins, Hopedale and West Finley. He also had the privilege and honor of preaching several revivals, weddings and funerals. He retired from preaching due to health problems in 1987. He did however continue his ministry through weddings, funerals and volunteer work until a few months before his passing. Rev. Burney worked at City Utilities in Springfield, Mo., for 39 years and 54 days, retiring on January 5, 1990. He had been an active member of Rogersville First Baptist Church since 1987. He was a fifty-plus year member of Henderson Masonic Lodge No. 477, where he had served Worshipful Master. He also enjoyed traveling all over the United States with their friends as well as antiquing. For the past three years Burney joyfully volunteered at Hospice and Palliative Care of Springfield, where he continued his ministry by visiting terminally ill patients and their families. He was also affectionately known at HPC as "Grandpa The King of Cookies” due to the several hundred dozen cookies that he baked for them. He also enjoyed being a chauffeur for his granddaughter, Gayla, all over Missouri, allowing her to work as he drove. Burney was a very supportive and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend to anyone he met. He was affectionately called "Grandpa Burney” by many others who knew and loved him. Burney is survived by his wife, Florence; two sons, Burney Ray Claxton and Gary Don Claxton and his fiancée, Linda Plaster; two granddaughters, Gayla Claxton-Seitz and Melanie Brown; a great-grandson, Dakota "Cody" Brown; three great-granddaughters, Macy Otradovec, Skylar Brown and Abigail "Abbi" Harlow; as well as an adopted granddaughter, "niece” Ranae Atkinson, all of Rogersville; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and several nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Lloyd, Elmer, Howard, Leslie and Herbert; and five sisters. Vergie, Verlie, Wilma, Sybil and Georgia. Rev. Burney Claxton will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind an amazing legacy that will live on in our hearts forever. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, in J.D. and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009, in Rogersville First Baptist Church. Rev. Burney's eternal resting place will be in Seymour Masonic Cemetery, Seymour, following the services. The family requests memorial donations to HPC of Springfield and/or The Gideons. Online condolences and guest book signing may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
Clay, Alice Elizabeth “Allie” (Poe) 31 Jan 1866 - 25 Dec 1943 CCR 30 Dec 1943 p1
[Note: Daughter of Franklin J. & Sarah (Ward) Poe; married Henry A. Clay 1 Dec 1860 - 18 Sep 1941]
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice E. Clay, 77, who died Saturday night at Billings, were held Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 2 o’clock at the Maples Funeral Home of Clever, with the Rev. Robert Doyle officiating. Burial was in the Maple Park cemetery in Springfield. Mrs. Clay, the widow of H.A. Clay, who was editor of the Billings Times before his death, is survived by one son, Leonard Clay of San Francisco, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Louva Turner of Tampa, Fla.; three sisters and one brother.
Clay, Dennis William 17 Jul 1948 - 12 Jun 2005 SN-L 4 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Alvin & Defaughn ( ) Clay]
Dennis Clay, 56, Springfield, was born July 17, 1948, in St. Louis, to Alvin and Defaughn Clay, and passed away at 7:30 a.m. June 1, 2005, in his home. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father. Dennis is survived by his mother, of the home; son, Dennis William Clay II, St. Louis; brother, Michael Clay, Ft. Worth, Texas; and sister, Melanie Johns, Ozark. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 6 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5 in the funeral home.
Clay, Gerald Thomas 11 May 1940 - 18 Mar 1999 CCH-N 24 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of Elmer Hugh & Clara Juanita (Thornton) Clay; married 4 Oct 1963 Virginia Ann Kornegay]
Gerald Thomas Clay, age 58, of Chestnutridge, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born May 11, 1940 in Pickensville, Alabama and was the son of Elmer Hugh and Clara Juanita (Thornton) Clay. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On October 4, 1963 he and Virginia Ann Kornegay were married in Aliceville, Alabama He worked as a laboratory Technician for Gen Corp until moving to this area in 1995. Together with his wife they operated Highlandville Kiddie Korner. Survivors include: his wife, Virginia Ann Clay; two daughters, Patricia Lynn Clay, Chestnutridge, and Laurie Ann Seay and her husband Gary, Millport, Alabama; two sons, Ben Clay and his wife Glenda, Highlandville, and Jake Clay, Chestnutridge; eight grandchildren, Brandy, Christopher, Jonathon, and David Seay, all of Millport, Alabama, Michael, Britney, and Aaron Westbrook, and Benji Clay, all of Highlandville; his mother Juanita Clay, and a brother, Donald Hugh Clay, both of Millport, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Jimmy Clay. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Randall Harwood and Charles Kornegay officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane. Visitation was Friday evening in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Spokane First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Clay, Henry A. 1 Dec 1860 - 18 Sep 1941 CCR 18 Sep 1941 p1
[Note: Son of Henry & Pereina (Hines) Clay; married Alice Elizabeth “Allie“ Poe 31 Jan 1866 - 25 Dec 1943]
H.A. Clay, editor of the Billings Times and for several years prior to 1926 editor of the Christian County Republican, passed away at his home in Billings Thursday morning. Funeral arrangements in charge of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark, are incomplete pending word from a daughter in Florida. A complete obituary will not be available until next week.
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Clay, Henry A. 1 Dec 1860 - 18 Sep 1941 CCR 25 Sep 1941 p1
[INCOMPLETE] the Peace for Polk township and reelected in 1938 for another four year term. Mr. Clay continued to live in Billings and was in active charge of his newspaper most of the time until his death.
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Clay, Henry A. 1 Dec 1860 - 18 Sep 1941 CCR 25 Sep 1941 p3
We desire to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted us during the loss of our dear husband and father, also for the beautiful floral arrangements.
Mrs. Ollie E. Clay, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Clay, Mrs. Louva E. Turner.
Clay, Jewell Louise (O’Brien) 25 Nov 1913 - 22 Oct 2003 SN-L 24 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Rosa Mae (Rogers) O'Brien; married 6 Feb 1932 William Nettleton Clay ]
Jewell Louise Clay, 89, Springfield, passed away at 8:47 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, in Ozark Nursing and Care in Ozark. Jewell was born Nov. 25, 1913, in Springfield, the daughter of Frank and Rosa Mae (Rogers) O'Brien. She was united in marriage to William Nettleton Clay on Feb. 6, 1932, in Springfield. She taught piano lessons in her home for over 20 years as well as serving as church pianist. She was an active member of Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church. She loved to sew, do needle point and knit. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Mildred Merritt; and a son, Benjamin Clay. Survivors include her daughter, Becky Jagears and her husband Ben of Garrison, Mo.; five grandchildren and their spouses, Gina and Tom Snyder of Willard, Jeff and Sara Clay of Ozark, Chad and Melissa Clay of Springfield, Dan and Michelle Jagears of Ozark, and Ross and Melissa Jagears of Fayetteville, Ark; and 10 loving great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the family at Ozark Nursing and Care for their loving care as well as Community Hospices of America. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Midtown in Springfield with Rev. Calvin Mayberry and Rev. Jim Flora officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804.
Clay, Leslie L. 1908 - 17 Mar 1962 CCR 22 Mar 1962 p1
[Note: Son of J. L. & ? ( ) Clay]
Funeral services for Leslie L. Clay, 53, an Oakland, Calif. printer who died Saturday following a traffic accident two weeks ago, will be at 2:30 Saturday afternoon in Klingner Chapel, Springfield. Burial will be I n East Lawn Cemetery. Among survivors are his mother, Mrs. J. L. Clay of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Dunham of Nixa; a brother, Lloyd of Atlanta, Ga; and two sons, Lesley L., Jr. [Sic - does spell name differently in obit] and David Lee of Wyoming.
Clay, William H. "Willie" Oct 1894 - 21 Jun 1909 CCR 24 Jun 1909 p1
[Note: Son of Henry A. & Alice Elizaberth “Allie” (Poe) Clay; no legible tombstone in Odd Fellows. Vaughan Cemetery]
A Fatal Accident
At about 6:10 last Monday evening, Willie Clay, son of H. A. Clay, Editor of the Christian county Republican, shot himself in the head while oiling a revolver which had been secreted in the barn back of the Clay home by an older cousin. Mrs. Clay send the little boy to pick berries sometime about 5:30 o’clock. Instead of going to the berry patch with the pail, he went to the barn taking a small machine oil can with him. He re he must have been a few minutes later when his oldest brother, Leslie, came home from town. The older brother had not been home over five minutes until her heard the shot fired. He paid no attention to the shot, thinking Willie was away from the home. Mrs. Clay, who was talking with some neighbors, heard the shot also, but thought Willie was shooting birds with a small rifle. A few minutes later when the company had left, the shot was referred too, and Leslie, after being told that Willie was at home, went out to investigate. Not seeing Willie in the garden, he paused then heard a noise in the barn. Approaching this, he soon recognized the noise to be a gurgling attempt to breathe. He rushed in to find the little boy dying with a bullet wound in his face. He carried him to the yard of Dr. Robertson and summoned help, but to no purpose. The wounded boy died some thirty minutes later. The gun when left in the barn was empty, but will had one shell to fit it. The shell was found in the gun after the accident. The gun was an H. & M. The cylinder would not revolve either when the hammer was down or cocked, making it necessary to hold the hammer back to revolve the cylinder. After oiling the gun, Willie must have been revolving the cylinder in this manner when his oily hands allowed the hammer to slip, resulting in his death. Willie was born in Springfield, Mo. in 1894 and came to Ozark with his parents in 1896. He had been a member of the Christian church since 1907 and a member of the Sunday School ever since he was old enough to attend. At school, he got along well with his teachers, making good grades in all his studies. at the time of his death, he was 14 years, 8 months and 2 days old. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mundell at the Presbyterian church at 3:00 Tuesday afternoon and were attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors. The remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery.
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Clay, William H. "Willie" Oct 1894 - 21 Jun 1909 CCR 24 Jun 1909 p1
Card of Thanks
We wish to offer our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy received at the death of our dear little son and brother, Willie. You may forget these kindly offerings, but we will never. H. A. Clay and Family
Claybough, Hugh D. 30 Aug 1911 - 6 Dec 1987 OH 10 Dec 1987
[Note: married 15 Nov 1942 Wilma N. West 29 Apr 1915 - 20 Mar 1996]
Hugh D. Claybough, 76, Galena, died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday at Springfield Community Hospital, after a long illness. Services were held Wednesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with the Rev. Bill Spindler officiating. Private burial services followed in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Claybough's survivors include his wife, Wilma; a son, Richard, Nixa; two daughters, Joan Plank, Nixa, and Connie Daughtrey, Memphis, Tennessee; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Ridge Baptist Church, Galena.
Claybough, Wilma N. (West) 29 Apr 1915 - 20 Mar 1996 CCH-N 27 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of Charles Kenneth & Alice (Moore) West; married 15 Nov 1942 Hugh D. Claybough 30 Aug 1911 - 6 Dec 1987]
Wilma N. Claybough, age 80, of Nixa, died at 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 1996 in Primrose Place Care Center. The daughter of Charles Kenneth and Alice (Moore) West, she was born April 29, 1915 in Paris Springs, Mo. Mrs. Claybough was a homemaker, and of the Methodist faith. She is survived by: a son and his wife, Richard and Liz Claybough, of Clever; two daughters, Connie Daughtrey, of Springfield, and Joan Plank and her husband, Bill, of Nixa; four grandchildren, Melissa Perry, Darren Jackson, Jamie Claybough and Chuck Daughtrey; two great-grandchildren, Bethany Perry and Calli Claybough; two step granddaughters; two step great-grandsons; two sisters, Jean Mays, of Ash Grove, and Anna Murray, of Lockwood, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh, Dec. 6, 1987 to whom she was married Nov. 15, 1942. Her family was the most important part of her life, and she will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., today, March 23, in Greenlawn Funeral Home, South, with Rev. Wesley Drummond officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation was held from 7-8 p.m., Friday, in the funeral home.
Clayman, Anna E. (Chapman) Dec 1895 - 28 Aug 1965 CCR 10 Sep 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of William Seymour & Harriet E. (Cloud) Chapman; married 27 Oct 1917 CCM Stanley W. Clayman 8 Feb 1892 - 28 Oct 1959]
Mrs. Anna Clayman, 69, lifelong resident of the Ozark and Highlandville communities, died at her home six miles southeast of Highlandville on Saturday, August 28. She was the widow of the late Stanley Clayman who died October 28, 1959. Mrs. Clayman was a member of the Selmore Christian Church, and a charter member of the Modern Seekers Club of Ozark, the Spokane Extension Club and the Friendly Neighbors Club of Highlandville. Survivors include one son, William C. Clayman of Highlandville; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 30 at 2 p.m in the Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Mayes, assisted by the Rev. Jack Reed officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Clayman, J. E. “Jack” 1908 - 31 Oct 1965 CCR 4 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of John William & Amanda M. (Plank) Clayman; name on 1910 census appears to be James D.; married Marguerite Lyon 29 Nov 1930 CCM]
J. E. “Jack” Clayman, 57, a native of Ozark, died late Sunday in a Fresno, Calif. hospital. He was a resident of Chowcilla, Calif. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clayman, he graduated from Ozark High School where he was an outstanding basketball player. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Marguerite Lyons Clayman, a native of Springfield; a son, Jimmy of the home; a daughter, Mrs. John Shelton, Fresno; and four grandchildren. Immediate relatives here include Bill Clayman of Highlandville, a nephew. Funeral services and burial were in California.
Clayman, John William 17 Apr 1858 - 9 Mar 1929 CCR 14 May 1929 p1
[Note: Son of William & ? ( ) Clayman; married Amanda M. Plank 22 Nov 1872 - 14 Jan 1954]
Grim Reaper Calls Again This Week
H. Clay Collins and J. W. Clayman Among Those Who Answer The Call -- Other Deaths Reported
J. W. Clayman, 70, a lifetime resident of Springfield and Ozark, died at his home in this city Saturday afternoon following a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife; three children, Mrs. John E. Clark, Jr., of Springfield; Jack Clayman of Springfield, and Stanley Clayman of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Roena Waits of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Gus Waggoner of St. Louis and Mrs. Roberts May of Oklahoma City. Born in Springfield when the present city was only a village, Mr. Clayman lived there until 1901 when he moved to Ozark. He operated a hotel and restaurant here for many years. Funeral services were conducted at the Ozark Methodist church, of which he was e member, at 1:30 o’clock Monday afternoon, the Reverend Corona H. Briggs of Springfield officiated. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery near Ozark, under direction of T. B. Chaffin, Ozark undertaker.
H. Clay Collins, 80, pioneer resident of Ozark, Mo. And vicinity, died shortly afternoon Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Green, in Ozark following a long illness. Mr. Collins was born in Tennessee and came to Missouri with his family when he still was a small child. Ha has lived in and near Ozark for the past 70 years. Until his health began to fail in recent years, he was in the stock buying business for over 30 years. He was one of the best known stockman of that region. Mr. Collins served in the United States cavalry during the Civil war. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. T. H. Hawkins of Carthage, Mo., and Mrs. James A. McGinnis, Mrs. J. L. Hawkins and Mrs. Roy Green, all of Ozark; one son, Homer Collins, of Ozark; and two brothers, J. B. Collins, route 3, Ozark, and J. H. Collins, Hastings, Okla. Funeral services were held at the church in Selmore, five miles south of Ozark on highway 65, at 3:30 o’clock Monday afternoon, the Reverend W. C. Hicks of Willard, Mo. Officiating. Interment was made in the Selmore cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin of the Ozark undertaking company.
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Clayman, John William 17 Apr 1858 - 9 Mar 1929 CCR 14 May 1929 p1
The following out-of-town people attended the J. W. Clayman funeral Monday afternoon: Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fulbright; Mr. and Mrs. Appleby; Mr. and Mrs. Will Ross, and Mr. Reece, all of Willard; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mace; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders; Mr. and Mrs. Wishbaum; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Morrow; Mrs. Laura Fulbright; Miss Louise Reynolds, and Mrs. Will Plank, all of Springfield.
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Clayman, John William 17 Apr 1858 - 9 Mar 1929 CCR 14 May 1929 p1
Elsewhere in this issue the news is carried of the death of J. W. Clayman. He was one of the first men we met when we came to Ozark and from that first meeting we formed the opinion that had had lived an influential life in this community. His continued illness prevented us from forming a very close relationship, but we have heard voiced some wonderful eulogies Rev. Briggs, from the pulpit of the Methodist church Monday afternoon spoke in endearing terms of his life through the long years of acquaintanceship they had enjoyed. Mr. Clayman made his confession in the faith of his Master at the age of 16 years and during his young manhood and into his home life he took this faith, living it day by day, so that his life might be an exemplification of the things that are grand holy. Such was the eulogy spoken by Rev. Briggs and it is fitting and proper at this time that it be made a permanent record of his life. With those who are bereaved at his passing, there lingers a pleasing and inspiring memory that will be a guiding star in days to come. It is the passing of those we love which causes us to mourn, and there must be a life of affectionate service poured upon us to make us love. And so it was with this life. He lived to serve well those he loved and now in his passing they mourn because he left a cherished memory
Clayman, Pamela Sue (Hagston) 2 Feb 1975 - 18 Dec 2003 SN-L 20 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Bob & Janet ( ) Hagston; married 27 Apr 1996 John Clayman]
Pamela Sue Clayman, age 28, of Highlandville, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2003, in Cox South Hospital. She was born February 2, 1975, and was a 1993 graduate of Spokane High School. She attended SMSU. On April 27, 1996, she and John Clayman were married. Pam was employed by Missouri State Bank. She was a member of Spokane First Baptist Church. Pam loved her children and husband and enjoyed spending time with them and her rodeo family. Survivors include her husband, John; two children, Sydney and Clay; her mother and stepfather, Janet and Stuart Baker, Highlandville; her father and stepmother, Bob and Virginia Hagston, Rogersville; a brother, Kirk Hagston, Highlandville; a grandmother, Syble Hagston, Lincoln, Mo.; and a host of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 21, in Spokane First Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Harwood officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. A memorial fund has been set up for the education of Pam's children through Citizens Union State Bank, Springfield.
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Clayman, Pamela Sue (Hagston) 2 Feb 1975 - 18 Dec 2003 CCH-N 24 Dec 2003
Pamela Sue Clayman, 28, Highlandville, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003 in Cox South Hospital. She was born Feb. 2, 1975. Clayman was a 1993 graduate of Spokane High School. She also attended Southwest Missouri State University. On April 27, 1996 she and John Clayman were married. Clayman was employed by Missouri State Bank and was a member of Spokane First Baptist Church. She loved her children and husband and enjoyed spending time with them and her rodeo family. Survivors include her husband, John; two children, Sydney and Clay; her mother and step-father, Janet and Stuart Baker, Highlandville; her father and step-mother, Bob and Virginia Hagston, Rogersville; a brother, Kirk Hagston, Highlandville; a grandmother, Syble Hagston, Lincoln, Mo.; and a host of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Dec. 21 in Spokane First Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Harwood officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 20 in the funeral home. A memorial fund has been set up for the education of Clayman's children through Citizens Union State Bank, Springfield.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Clayman, Stanley Allen 7 May 1962 - 3 Jun 1999 CCH-N 9 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Larry Allen & Rogenia (Esther) Clayman]
Stanley Allen Clayman, age 37, of Highlandville, died Thursday, June .3, 1999, from injuries sustained in a trucking accident in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born May 7, 1962 in Camp Pendleton, California. As a youth, he lived in Highlandville. He attended school there as well as in Dixon and Lebanon. Stanley wanted to live life to the fullest and had a great desire to help people. He enjoyed his days with the rodeo, and was proud of the time he spent serving his country in the U.S. Navy. At the time of his death he was employed as a driver for AAA Allstates. Survivors include: Two sons, Joseph and Isaac Clayman; his father, Larry Allen Clayman and wife Renee, Georgetown, Texas; his mother, Rogenia Esther, Lebanon; Grandparents, Myrtle Robertson and her husband Virgil, Highlandville, Dale Esther and his wife Janet, and Helen Martley and her husband Joe, all of Lebanon; great-grandmother, Pearl Collins, Lebanon; two sisters, Shannon Clayman, Waterloo, Iowa and Kimberly Clayman, St. Louis; and two brothers, Matthew and Michael Clayman, both of Georgetown, Texas. He was preceded in death by: His grandfather, Bill Clayman; great-grandparents, Stanley and Anna Clayman, John and Margie Cobb, and Leo Collins. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, June 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Lon Killingsworth, Rev. Gary Robertson, and Rev. Phil Barnhart officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Clayman, Stanley W. 8 Feb 1892 - 28 Oct 1959 CCR 29 Oct 1959
[Note: Son of John William & Amanda D. (Plank) Clayman; married 23 Oct 1917 CCM Anna Chapman Dec 1895 - 28 Aug 1965 - note discrepancy between Anna’s obit which names only William C. Clayman as a son; J. E. “Jack” Clayman’s obit which says he lived in Chowchilla, CA and is son of John William Clayman; 1910 census which give Stanley M. born 1892 and James D. born 1907 as brothers and sons of John William & Amanda M. (Plank) Clayman; and Stanley’s obit which says Anna is his wife and his only son is Jack Clayman of Chowchilla, CA!!! - must mean one brother? But should also say one son, William C. - does mention “Bill“ as nephew in Jack‘s obit]
Heart Attack Fatal for Well Known Stockman
A coronary thrombosis, suffered Monday at his home near Highlandville, proved fatal Wednesday evening at 7:49 in Springfield Baptist Hospital for Stanley W. Clayman, 67, well known stockman and rodeo enthusiast. A native of Ozark and lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. Clayman was known throughout the midwest as a rodeo clown and entertainer. His ready wit and good nature endeared him to many friends throughout this section. He was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes, pastor of the Ozark First Baptist officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Clayman, one son, Jack Clayman of Chowchilla, Calif. and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Clark of Springfield.