Coker, Loretta Lynn 21 Nov 1973 - 21 Nov 1973 OH 29 Nov 1973 p4
[Note: Daughter of Billy Gordon & Alma Jean (Lassiter) Coker]
Loretta L. Coker, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Coker of Highlandville, died at 8:30 p.m. last Wednesday shortly after being born at Skaggs Communiity Hospital in Branson. Survivors in addition to the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coker of Protem and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lassiter of Ozark. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Coker, Mary L. 1911 - 7 Jul 1993 OH 14 Jul 1993
[Note: married Bill Coker; no SSDI found]
Mary L. Coker, 82, Highlandville, died Wednesday, July 7, 1993 at Cox Medical Center South. She is survived by her husband, Bill; four daughters, Almeta Parsley, Cedar Creek, Alfred Rogers, Ava, Ina Lee Lasiter, Highlandville, Wanda Lee Whittaker, Bradleyville; two sons, Sidney and Billy, Highlandville; one brother, John, Reeds Spring; one sister, Cora Nava, Clinton; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 10 at Protem Union Church, with the Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was at Protem Cemetery.
Coker, Myrtle M. (Turner) 30 Sep 1892 - 18 Jul 1982 OH 22 Jul 1982 p2
[Note: married Claude Robert Coker 10 Mar 1880 - 29 Apr 1946]
Services for Myrtle Coker, 89, Clever, were held July 21 in Meadors Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Short Cemetery south of Hurley. Mrs. Coker died July 18 in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a longtime Clever resident and a member of Clever First Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Springfield, Mrs. Reba Rowland, Clever and Mrs. Hattie Skaggs, Boaz; 45 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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Coker, Myrtle M. (Turner) 30 Sep 1892 - 21 Jul 1982
Submitted by Shirley Evans
Myrtle Turner Coker was born September 30, 1892 in Stone County, Missouri. She died July 18, 1982. Funeral services were held in the Meadors Chapel in Clever, Missouri on July 21, 1982 with Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Short Cemetery. Mrs. Coker was a lifelong resident of Stone and Christian Counties. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claud Coker; two daughters; Mrs. Ruby Eutsler and Mrs. Mable Baker. Survivors include; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Mrs. Reba Rowland, and Mrs. Hattie Skaggs. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Coker, Roy Lee 4 Jun 1956 - 8 Nov 1972 OH 16 Nov 1972 p6
[Note: Son of Troy Lee & Bertha Lillian (Newberry) Coker]
Age 16. Died Nov. 8, 1972
Just like the flowers that bloom in June, They fade away and died too soon.
Roy was a bud but one day in June. Now he has faded and gone too soon.
Sixteen years is a very short time to lose one so precious and fine.
You have left us all sick and sore. because your years could have been so much more.
You will keep us with memories we will keep dear in our heart.
Sadly missed by one and all, We lost our flower in the fall.
Grandma Rysted.
Coker, Troy Lee 2 June 1933 – 17 March 1995 CCH-N 22 March 1995
[Note: Son of Joseph E. “Joe“. & Ethel L. (Kilgore) Coker; married Bertha Lillian Newberry 14 May 1934 - 28 Jul 2006]
Troy Lee Coker, 61, Sparta, died Friday, March 17, 1995, in his home, following a long illness. He was born June 2, 1933, in Omaha, Ark., the son of Joe and Ethel Kilgore Coker. He was married to Lillian Newberry Dec. 5, 1980, in Harrison, Ark. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Coker; one son, Roy Lee Coker; a brother, Bill Coker; and two sisters, Hazel Cartright and Imogene Wolfe. Survivors include his wife Lillian, Sparta; his mother, Ethel Coker, Republic; two sons, Troy Lee Jr. and Ronnie; three daughters, Diana, Sheena and Tamey; four sisters, Helen Huston, Harrison, Ark., Ruth Gilmore and her husband Gene, Springfield, Golda Williams and her husband Paul, Willard, Wanda Taylor and her husband Bud, Republic; four brothers, Robert Coker and his wife Virginia, Mt. Vernon, Howard Coker and his wife Delilah, Republic, Homer Coker and his wife Judy, Marionville, Larry Coker and his wife Joan, Reeds Spring; two step-sons, Ronnie and jerry Newberry; eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery.
Coker, Willie W. 28 Apr 1923 - 9 Nov 1986 OH 13 Nov 1986 p3
[Note: Son of Lenzy C. & Hettie (Fugitt) Coker; married 31 Dec 1943 CCM Katie Owens 1 Sep 1928 - ? - Katie listed as surname Owens in 1930 household of her grandparents William Enos & Malissa Pearl Eugenia (Thompson) Cook]
Services for Willie Coker, 63, Springfield, were held Nov. 12 in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery, Nixa. Mr. Coker died Nov. 9 in his home. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, having been employed by Greene Country for 20 years. He retired in January 1986. A Christian County native, he had resided in Springfield since 1956. Survivors include his wife, Katie; one daughter, Faye Pendergrass, Springfield; two sons, Wesley Coker, Springfield and Tony Coker, of the home; one brother, James Coker, Stotts City; and three grandchildren.
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Coker, Willie W. 28 Apr 1923 - 9 Nov 1986
Services for Willie Coker, 63, Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Nixa. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mr. Coker died at 2:45 a.m., Sunday in his home. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, November 10, 1986} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Colburn, Barbara Jean (Selix) 1 Jun 1933 - 16 Oct 2007 SN-L 18 Oct 2007 & AdamsFH
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Mae ( ) Selix; married 26 May 1951 Othel "Tiny” Colburn]
Barbara Jean (Selix) Colburn of Sparta was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on June 1, 1933, to Charles and Mae Selix. She departed this world surrounded by her family October 16, 2007. Barbara was united in marriage to Othel "Tiny” Colburn May 26, 1951. Barbara was a homemaker who enjoyed embroidering, her dog Harley, and making cookies for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, James; and her oldest daughter, Patricia. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Tiny; her daughters, Vonnie Caswell and husband, Leonard, Lorene Coble and husband, Dwain, Karyn Ray and Katie Cox and husband, Mark; her sons, Justin Colburn and wife, Janie, and Joe Colburn; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Fordland Cemetery, Fordland, Mo., with Jim Anderson officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Coldren, Gladys 4 May 1926 - 7 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
[Note: married Dean Coldren]
Mrs. Dean Coldren, 52, formerly of Springfield, died March 7 in Rockford, Ill. A sister, Mrs. Betty Lee of Ozark is among those surviving.
Cole, Ann (Edwards) 28 Feb 1914 – 18 Aug 1992 NN-E 26 Aug 1992
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Birdie ( ) Edwards]
Ann Cole, 78, Ozark, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, in DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton. She was born Feb. 28, 1914, at Cedar Creek, the daughter of Charley and Birdie Edwards. She had been a member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church. While a resident of Wichita, Kan. she was active in child evangelism fellowship. Survivors include a daughter, Sue Reynolds and her husband, Michael, Florissant; a son, Melvin Cole, Kansas City; a granddaughter, Tami Reynolds, Florissant; two brothers, Andy Edwards, Taneyville, and Jack Edwards, Forsyth; and several nephews and nieces. Services were held Friday, Aug. 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Brother Mike Howell officiating. Burial was in Dickens Cemetery, Taneyville.
Cole, Ava Dean M. (Inman) 18 Aug 1934 - 26 Jul 1951 CCR 2 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Marie (McConnell) Inman; married Don Cole]
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Widders, Carlyla 13 May 1951 - 26 Jul 1951 CCR 2 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of Carl & ? (Inman) Widders]
Mrs. Avadeen Cole, 16, of Nixa was killed last Thursday morning near Stockton, KS, when the car she was driving struck a bridge abutment. Also killed was her two-months old niece, Carlyla Widders, daughter of her sister who was in the car with Mrs. Cole. The baby’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Widders of Springfield were hospitalized at Hays, KS. A reconstruction of the crash by the highway patrol indicated that Mrs. Cole had taken the wheel in the early morning after her brother-in-law, who had been discharged from the service and was being returned home from Washington, D.C., had driven all night. The party had an early morning breakfast. Mr. Widders got into the back seat for a catchup sleep, and Mrs. Cole had been driving about 15 minutes when the accident occurred. She was proceeding at moderate speed and the theory was that she was blinded by the early sunlight and did not see the abutment. Bodies of the two victims were returned by plane to Springfield, where funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Roscoe Harding, pastor of Riverdale Baptist church, officiating. Burial was made in the McConnell cemetery near Nixa. In addition to her sister, Mrs. Cole is survived by her husband, Don, serving in the Navy. She and Mrs. Widders are the cousins of County Treasurer Russell McConnell.
Cole, Dora D. “Curley” 7 Jul 1913 - Jul 1977 OH 4 Aug 1977 p11
[Note: married Delva Ann 18 Feb 1914 - Aug 1992]
OZARK - Services for Dora D. (Curley) Cole, 64, Ozark were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Taneyville with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Dickens Cemetery just south of Taneyville. The family will be in Adams Chapel here from 7-9 p.m. today. Mr. Cole died at 4 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. He was a member of the Baptist church and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Delva Ann; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Reynolds, Florissant; a son, Melvin of the home and a granddaughter.
Cole, Eva J. 1870 - 12 Jul 1950 CCR 26 Jul 1950
[Note: married Abe Cole]
Mrs. Eva J. Cole, 80, died in her home at 2604 West Calhoun, Springfield, July 12. A former resident of Protem, she moved to Springfield a year ago. Surviving are her husband, Abe; two daughters, Mrs. Clio Graham of Springfield and Mrs. Ruby Morgan of Des Moines, Ia.; a son, Roy of Washington, D.C., three grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Allie Brown of Sparta. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Protem church, with burial in Protem Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Cole, Hellen (Cunningham) 3 Mar 1914 - 21 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: spelling of first name from SSDI]
Services were held Tuesday in the Thieme Chapel for Mrs. Helen Cole, 65, of Springfield with burial in the Danforth Cemetery. Mrs. Cole died last Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health Center. Among those surviving are a son, James Cunningham and a brother, Orville Cunningham, both of Rogersville.
Cole, J. E. 24 May 1858 - 19 Nov 1904 CCR 24 Nov 1904 p1
Died at his home, 318 West Walnut street, Springfield, Mo. at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 19, 1904, J. E> Cole, aged 46 years, 5 months and 26 days. He was born in Virginia in 1858 and moved to Taney county in 1870, where he lived until the spring of 1904, when he moved to Springfield where he resided until his death. Deceased was taken with pneumonia fever November 7th and was sick only a short time. Drs. Fulbright and Terry did all that was in their power to save him, but all their efforts were in vain. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church since his early childhood, He was a good citizen, a good husband, and a loving father, He leaves a wife, three daughters and a hose of friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the residence by Elder D. W. Moore of the Christian church. Interment was in Hazelwood cemetery. The pall bears were Edward Friend, Woodford Ornell, Clinton Silsby, Charley Williams, Walter Wear and George White. After the services at the home, the pall bearers with whit horses led the march, following them was another white tea, which carried the deceased in a beautiful carriage, next came the relatives in carriages drawn by beautiful black horses, following them came many friends. “Fading away like the dew in the morning Losing its light in the glorious sun So et me steal ‘away gently and lovingly Only remembered by what I have done” A Friend.
Cole, Joe Dean 12 Aug 1975 - 12 Aug 1975 OH 21 Aug 1975 p11
[Note: Son of John & ? (Adams) Cole, Jr..]
GAINESVILLE - Joe Dean Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, Jr., Theodosia was dead at birth at the home at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday. The infant was pronounced dead on arrival at Mansfield Hospital. Besides the parents, the baby is survived by two brothers, John Edward and Glen Marion, both of the home; the maternal grandfather, Delmar Adams of Chadwick; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nadine Adams, Ocie; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, Sr., Theodosia; the paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Luida Cole, Springfield and the maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Edith Miller, Ocie. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Dit Cemetery near Protem, with the Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was under direction of Clinkingbeard of Gainesville.
Cole, Nina Sue (McCracken) 3 Jun 1924 - 17 Sep 2006 CCH-N 27 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Otha & Beullah (Payne) McCracken; married 28 Nov 1958 Glenn L. Cole]
Nina “Sue” Cole, 82, formerly of Neosho, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006 at the Missouri Baptist Home in Ozark. She was born June 3, 1925 in Flippin, Ark., to Otha and Beullah (Payne) McCracken. Mrs. Cole came to Neosho in 1954. She was a homemaker and taught at Benton and South Elementary in Neosho and in the East Newton School District. She retired in 1961 after 25 years of teaching, Sue and Glenn L. Cole were married Nov. 28, 1958, in Mountain Home,. Ark. Glenn survives in Ozark. She is also survived by a son, David Cole, Anderson, MO and a brother, Rev. Benny McCracken, West Yellowstone, Mont. The body has been taken for cremation. A memorial service and burial of cremains will be held at 2 p.m. at the Missouri Baptist Home. Rev. Tommy Hopper and Rev. Gary Robinson will officiate. On-line condolences may be sent to www.clarkfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Mo.
Cole, Opal F. (Peck) 1911 - 16 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
[Note: married William P. Cole 10 Oct 1907 - 4 Jul 1979]
Opal F. Cole, 76, of Houston, died June 16 at the Springfield Health Center. Services for Mrs. Cole were held Saturday in the Evans Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Childers officiating. Burial was in Thomas Cemetery, near Norwood. Her survivors include three sons, Troy, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gary, Everton, and Terry, Rogersville; a daughter, Carolee Roberts, Springfield; a brother, Delmar Peck, Willard; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Cole, Ruth A. (Rasmussen) 5 Feb 1928 - 22 Jul 2009 CCH-N 29 Jul 2009
[Note: Daughter of George & Mary (Ingalsbe) Rasmussen; married 28 Nov 1947 Jack R. Cole 11 Aug 1924 - 30 Jul 1994]
Ruth A. Cole, of Neosho, passed away July 22, 2009, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin with her family surrounding her. Funeral services were July 25 in Neosho on the First Presbyterian Church. Visitation was at 11:30 a.m. in the church followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. Rev. Rick Williams officiated. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery in Ozark. Services were under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson. Ruth was born Feb. 5, 1928. She was the daughter of George and Mary (Ingalsbe) Rasmussen. After graduating from Northeast High School, Ruth went on to study at the Kansas City Art Institute. Upon graduation, she began work at Hallmark Greeting Cards, where she met her husband Jack. They were wed Nov. 28, 1947, and moved to Minneapolis, Minn. To live and work. While there, Ruth designed cards for Treasure Masters Co. During this time, they continued to move around and eventually settled in Delano, Minn. for 40 years. Upon Jack’s retirement, they bought Ruth’s parents farm in Ozark and built a home there in 1986. They enjoyed a wonderful life there until Jack’s death in 1994. Ruth continued to live on the farm with her mother until her mother went into a nursing home in Marshfield. In 2001, Ruth sold the farm so she could move to Neosho and be closer to her daughter and her family. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Jo Ellen Selso and husband Jerry of Neoso, her son Jay Cole and wife Jan of St. Helen, Ore., two grandchildren and one great grandson, one brother, Jon Rasmussen and wife Aki of Walnut Creek, Calif. And one sister, Jane Robertson and husband David of Marshfield.
Cole, Willard Clark 8 Mar 1927 - 17 Dec 2011 CCH-N 21 Dec 2011
[Note: Son of Fred & Verna ( ) Cole; married 5 May 1944 Neva Hasher]
Willard Clark Cole, 84 of Sparta, died Dec. 17, 2011. Willard was born on March 8, 1927, in Macon County and was the son of Fred and Verna Cole. May 5, 1944, he married Neva Hasher who survives. Also surviving are, son Randall Cole and wife Belinda of Sparta; daughter Barbara Rohr and husband Kerwin of Sedalia; son-in-law Ralph Baarslag of Tacoma, Wash.; daughter-in-law Anita Cobb of Seneca; Grand-children Tamara Fulk, husband Scott and children of Cedar Rapid, Iowa, Mike Rohr and wife Angie of St. Louis, Jessica Stewart and husband Troy of Sarcoxie, Russell Cole, wife Erin and children of Joplin, Rebecca Scalf, husband Daniel and children, of Seneca, Michelle Blakely and husband Michael of Carthage, Andrew Cole of Ozark, Kelsey Cole of Sedalia, Jennifer Barnes and daughter of Ozark, Richard Barnes wife Jessica and son of Sparta, and Stephanie Barnes of Sparta. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Verna Cole, son Russell Cole and daughter Carolyn Baarslag, and one sister Irene Davis. Willard was a farmer most of his life. He took great pride in raising Angus cattle and had a historic herd. He was a member to the American Angus Association. He was an avid hunter and loved to travel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 22 at Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata, with Pastor John Gorham officiating. Burial will be in the La Plata Cemetery in La Plata. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice.
Cole, William P. 10 Oct 1907 - 4 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
[Note: married Opal F. Peck 1911 - 16 Jun 1988]
Services for William P. Cole, 71, of Houston, were held last Saturday in the Houston First Baptist Church. Burial was in Thomas Cemetery. He died July 4 in Texas County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Among those surviving were his wife Opal; a son, Terry and a daughter, Mrs. Carolee Harris, both of Rogersville..
Coleman, JoAnne (Riddell) 21 Jul 1931 - 14 Feb 2004 CCH-N 17 Feb 2004
[Note: married 1953 Bill K. Coleman]
JoAnne Riddell Coleman, 72, Highlandville, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, in Cox Hospital South, Springfield. She was born July 21, 1931 in Memphis, Tenn. Before moving to this area, she and her husband lived in California for 40 years. Coleman was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She loved her family and had a special place in her heart for all children. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Lloyd Riddell. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Bill K. Coleman; five children, Michael Coleman, San Diego, Calif., Carol Coleman, Oceanside, Calif., Bill Coleman Jr., and wife Tammy, Highlandville, Karen Coleman and Carla Coleman, both of Oceanside, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Head, Memphis, Tenn., and Jan Clark, Ringgold, Ga.; and one brother, Bobby Joe Riddell, Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor George Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Coleman, Pearl (Ruth) 25 Jul 1903 – 14 Jan 1995 CCH-N 18 Jan 1995
[Note: Daughter of Edward Daniel & Laura Mae (Giles) Ruth; married Arthur Austin Coleman 30 Sep 1893 - May 1966]
Pearl Ruth Coleman, 91, of Chadwick, died Saturday, January 14, 1995 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born July 25, 1903 in Adair County, Iowa, the daughter of Edward Daniel Ruth and Laura Mae Giles Ruth. She had been a resident of Christian County for 40 years and was a member of Garrison Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Austin Coleman; two grandchildren, Michael Whaley and Frank Pittman III; and four brothers, Roy, Howard, Dale, and Joe Ruth. Survivors include four children, Ina Marie Whaley, Knob Noster, Mary Ada Jones and her husband Ron, Chadwick, Arthur Edwin Coleman and his wife Jeanette, Crosby, Texas, and Julia Ellen Pittman and her husband Frank, Fort Worth, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dallas Ruth, Placerville, Calif. and Harry Ruth, Perry, Iowa; and three sisters, Ellen Campbell, Guthrie Center, Iowa, Gladys Buttjer, Osceola, Iowa, and Bessie Hill, Colo. Funeral services were Tuesday in Garrison Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Thompson and the Rev. Gene Ridings officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Coley, Verna Ellen 18 Dec 1890 - 2 Nov 1979 OH 8 Nov 1979 p11
[Note: married Ray Coley]
Mrs. Verna Ellen Coley, 88, stepmother of Jack Coley, Ozark, died last Friday in Ozark Methodist Manor, Marionville, after a long illness. Services were held Saturday in Klingner Chapel with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery. She and her husband Ray had operated a restaurant in Springfield for many years.
Colliatie, Peter Paul 11 Jan 1901 - 24 Jan 1978 OH 2 Feb 1978 p8
[Note: married Marie]
BRANSON - Rosary services for Peter Paul Colliatie, 78, Branson, were at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Lake Church with funeral mass at 10 a.m. Friday in the church. The Rev. John Brath will officiate. Burial was in Ozark Memorial Cemetery under direction of Whelchel of Branson. Mr. Colliatie died Tuesday morning in Skaggs Community Hospital after a short illness. He was the owner of Linwood Greenhouses of Wichita, Kan. before coming to Branson. He was a registered fishing guide with the state of Missouri for the White River Lakes area and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Branson Dinner Club. Survivors include his wife, Marie, two daughters, Mrs. Betty Joyce Sheets, Wichita, Kan and Mrs. Paul Jean Anthe, San Jose, Calif.; two sons, John George, Dodge City, Kan and Thomas James, Fordland; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hondros, Wichita, Kan. and 14 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Skaggs Community Hospital or Our Lady of the Lakes Church.
Collier, Ada (Brazeal) 23 Feb 1890 - 4 Aug 1959 CCR 6 Aug 1959 p1
[Note: Daughter of William & Annie (Burkhart) Brazeal]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Collier, 69, who died Tuesday morning at Burge Hospital, Springfield will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark. Rev. Burl McClanahan will officiate with burial in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Anna Brazeal of Elkhead and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Swearengin of Sparta, Mrs. Bertha Swearengin of Elkhead and Miss Verda Brazeal, also of Elkhead
Collier, John Patrick 15 Jul 1842 - 7 Dec 1913 CCR 12 Dec 1913
[Note: married Louanna Neville Jun 1845 - ?]
J. P. Collier Dead - Old and Highly Respected Citizen of Christian County Died in Boston, Mass. - Remains Interred There
Monday morning, R. Neil Gray, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Collier, received a telegram from W. N. Collier at their Boston home where the son, W. N. Collier, is in the government employ as Supt. of construction of a new custom house at that place. All the old friends and neighbors very much regret to hear the news yet were not very much surprised as Mr. Collier was in very poor health when he and Mrs. Collier left here some two months ago to make their home in Boston with their son during the winter. It was felt at that time that the rigors of the New England climate would not agree with Mr. Collier’s feeble condition. Mr. Collier was a long time resident of Christian county having emigrated from Kentucky soon after the war, having served this county in several official capacities, the more important ones being the office of county treasurer and later as Probate Judge. He was one of the founders of the Methodist church of this place and always at his place of duty. He was about 71 years of age at the time of his death. We would be glad to give a more extended account of his useful and active career had we the facts at hand. The many friends of the family in Ozark will sympathize with the family and especially Mrs. Collier in this bereavement.
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Collier, John Patrick 15 Jul 1842 - 7 Dec 1913 CCR 26 Dec 1913 p1
Tribute of Respect To the Memory of John P. Collier
To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Friend Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Your special committee appointed to draft a tribute of respect to memory of our deceased brother, Judge John Patrick Collier, beg leave to submit the following. John P. Collier became a member of Friend Lodge by initiation in the year 1894. He became at once imbued with the principles of the fraternity and was for many years a regular attendant and active worker, until failing health made it inconvenient for him to attend. He served the lodge as Junior Warden and as Secretary, rendering satisfactory service and attained some proficiency as a degree lecturer. He died at Chelsea, Massachusetts December 7, 1913 at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 22 days and was buried there by the Masonic fraternity. Resolved, That in the death of Brother Collier this lodge has lost a true and faithful member, the community an upright and useful citizen, and his family a devoted husband and father and that we his brethren will cherish the memory of his life and work among us and endeavor to imitate the example of devotion to the principles of our Order and his piety to the God whom we all worship. Resolved, That Friend Lodge extend fraternal thanks to the officers and members of the Robert Lash lodge and Star of Bethlehem lodge for the fraternal kindness exhibited by them in conducting appropriate Masonic burial services for our deceased brother; and that the Secretary be directed to forward printed copied of this resolution to the Secretaries of each of those lodges., Resolved, that our sympathies be tendered to the family of our brother, and copied of this tribute be furnished to them, and that this tribute be published in the Ozark papers. Charles E. Reid, Thos. D. Robertson, T. C. Crain, Committee
Collier, William Neville 1 Oct 1873 - 31 Jan 1956 SN-L 2 Feb 1956
[Note: Son of John Patrick & Luanna (Neville) Collier; his nephew Roger Neil Gray 21 Jun 1888 - 24 Jan 1956 was son of Robert Nicholas & Nora/Lenora H. (Collier) Gray and married to Marie West - Lucy and Thomas were sister and brother of Roger; Roger R. Gray and Louanna Gray Ritter were children of Roger Neil & Marie (West) Gray]
William Neville Collier, 82, native of Ozark, died Tuesday at his home in Long Beach, California. Mr. Collier was the uncle of Roger Neil Gray, comptroller of Union National Bank who suffered a fatal heart attack January 23 while preparing to go to California to visit Mr. Collier. Survivors include a niece, Lucy M. Eddy of Bakersfield, California; a nephew, Thomas C. Gray of Chicago; four great nephews, including Lt. Cmdr Roger R. Gray of Washington, D. C. and two great nieces, including Louanna Gray Ritter of Gloversville, New York. Burial was Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
Collins, ? (Jackson) died 12 Mar 1935 CCR 14 Mar 1935 p8
[Note: Daughter of Moses & Rebecca ( ) Jackson; married A. H. Collins died Jan 1935]
Mrs. Reg Merritt received word Wednesday of the death of her sister, Mrs. A.H. Collins, who died that morning at Lawton, Okla. Mrs. Merritt is not physically able to attend the funeral. Two brothers, J.R. and S.M. Jackson, living in Springfield, are also unable to attend. Mrs. Collins survived her husband but a short time as he passed away late in January, an account of his death, taken from a Lawton paper, being printed in the Republican.
Collins, Albert Ross 22 Mar 1879 - 17 Nov 1935 CCR 21 Nov 1935 p1
[Note: Son of James Willis & Mary Rebecca (Keltner) Collins; married 19 Aug 1905 CCM Anne Inez Cavener 20 Jan 1879 - 5 Jan 1976]
Albert Ross Collins was born on March 22, 1879, and departed this life on Nov. 17, 1935, aged 56 years, 7 months and 26 days. He was united in marriage to Inez Cavener on Aug. 19, 1905.To this union were born seven children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. J.E. Hartley, Ozark, Mrs. W.C. Skaggs, Marionville, Mrs. A.C. Young, Ava, Zoe and Geneva of the home address, and Arthur and Stanley of Ozark. He is also survived by three brothers, Fred, Charles and Ward, and one sister, Miss Zula Collins, all of Selmore and one sister, Mrs. H.L. Smith of Ontario, Calif., and by four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. by Rev. A.Z. Matthews at the Chaffin Funeral Home with burial in the Selmore cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.
Collins, Alma E. “Granny” (Daugherty) 11 Aug 1917 - 17 Jun 2010 Preston-MarshFH
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Versa A. (Gooch) Daugherty; married 10 Jan 1938 Rollie Edward Collins 23 Feb 1916 - 18 Nov 1986; death date on his stone differs from her obit]
Alma "Granny" E. Collins 92 of Rogersville, Mo. passed away on Thursday June 17, 2010 at the Strafford Care Center in Strafford, Mo. Alma was born on August 11, 1917 in Rogersville, Mo. to Newton Charles Daugherty and Versa A. "Gooch" Daugherty. Alma attended the Mentor School and the Elm Grove Methodist Church at Rogersville. She enjoyed quilting and gardening and going to Branson to see Music shows. She was a nurse at the Burge Hospital in Springfield for many years. Alma was married to Rollie E. Collins on January 10, 1938 and he preceded her in death on November 18, 1985. Alma was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a son Myrl Collins. Surviving is a son Gary Collins and wife Evelyn of Springfield, and Daughter Vona Wilson of Rogersville, 3 grandchildren Robert Collins, Cindy Boren and Laura Blankenship. 8 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Special friends Ivonne & Jim Carnes and family of Rogersville.
Collins, Anne Inez (Cavener) 20 Jan 1879 - 5 Jan 1976 OH 8 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of James Patrick & Martha Elizabeth (Dyer) Cavener; married 15 Aug 1905 Albert Ross Collins 22 Mar 1879 - 17 Nov 1935]
OZARK - Mrs. Inez Cavener Collins, 96, of Ozark, died early Monday at the Christian County Nursing Home here. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness here. A native of Tennessee, she had lived in the area since the age of 3. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Opal Hartley, Mrs. Isabelle Skaggs, Mrs. Evelyn Young and Mrs. Geneva Faught, all of Ozark and Miss Elizabeth Collins of Bowie, Tex. and two sons, J. Arthur Collins, Ozark and Stanley Collins of Upland, Calif. Mrs. Collins is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Rilla Huebner, Denver, Mrs. Belle Porter, Fort Morgan, Colo. and Mrs. Leone Baird, Upland, Calif; a brother, Neal Cavener, Upland, Calif., 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Adams Chapel here with Dr. J. N. Shollenberger and Jack Skaggs officiating, Burial was be in the Selmore Cemetery.
Collins, Arthur A. 11 Sep 1902 - 1 Dec 1982 OH 9 Dec 1982 p13
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Gladys Alveda “Veda“ (Beliel) Collins; married 23 Dec 1923 Esther Rachel Portis 23 Sep 1900 – 22 Feb 2000]
Services for Arthur A. Collins, 80, Ozark with the Rev. Robert Shank officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Collins died Dec. 1 at his home after an illness of several months. Mr. Collins was a native of Nebraska and had lived in Ozark since 1938. He was a retired carpenter and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Esther; two sons, Deana, Springfield and Russell, Ann Arbor, Mich.; one brother, Clifford, Ozark; two grandsons and one great granddaughter.
Collins, Belva Lola (?) Skirvin 23 Oct 1887 - 19 Apr 1973 OH 26 Apr 1973 p9
[Note: married first ? Skirvin; married second ? Collins]
Chadwick - Mrs Belva Lola Collins, 85, of Chadwick, died last Thursday in the Foster Nursing Home in Springfield. She was a member of the Chadwick Christian Church, Mrs. Collins was a native of Texas County and had lived in the Chadwick community since 1952. She is survived by four sons, Earl Skirvin, Mayfield Green, Kans., Ernest Skirvin, Aurora, Colo., Vurrel Skirvin, St. Louis and Walter Collins, Springfield; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Collins, Burl W. 15 Sep 1923 - 13 Jan 1981 OH 22 Jan 1981 p11
[Note: Son of Ward Quincy & Ora Lee (Hanks) Collins; married Viola]
Services for Burl Collins, 58, Tulsa, were held Jan. 16 in Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Phil Palmer officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Collins died at 6 a.m. Tuesday in the Osteopathic Hospital after apparently suffering a heart attack. Mr. Collins was a World War II veteran and a retired 23-year employee of the Tulsa World-News. Survivors include his wife Viola and two sisters, Mrs. Vivien Whittington and Mrs. Mary Smith, both of Springfield.
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Collins, Burl W. 15 Sep 1923 - 13 Jan 1981 OH 22 Jan 1981 pB7
Card of Thanks
Words cannot express our thanks to everyone for their prayers, visits, flowers, food and expression of sympathy shown us in the death of our loved one, Burl W. Collins. We deeply appreciate your many kindnesses. Viola Collins Mr. & Mrs. Ray Smith & Family Mr. & Mrs. Jack Whittington & family
Collins, Carolyn Sue (Goans) 25 Apr 1943 - 28 Oct 2011 CCH-N 9 Nov 2011
[Note: Daughter of Don & Mattie (Simpson) Goans; married Barney Collins]
Carolyn Sue Collins, 68, Ozark, died Oct. 28, 2011. She was born April 25, 1943, the daughter of Don and Mattie (Simpson) Goans. On Dec. 22, 1989, she was united in marriage to Barney Collins. Carolyn was dedicated her life to God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Mettie Goans and a brother, Wallace Goans. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Barney Collins, Ozark; four daughters, Leasha Pulley, Ozark, Teresa Knight, Nixa, Laura O’Bannon and husband Tony, Okay, Okla., and Brenda Grier, Lebanon; one sister Vera Meese, Clever; three brothers Wayne, Jim and Jerry Goans all of Lebanon; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were 10 a.m. Nov. 2, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial followed in White Oak Pond Cemetery, Lebanon. Visitation was held 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1, in the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com
Collins, Charley 15 Feb 1886 - 20 Oct 1970 CCR 22 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Son of James Willis & Mary Rebecca (Keltner) Collins; married 19 Dec 1920 Nora A. Rhodes 11 Nov 1893 - Sept 1984]
Charley Collins, 84, a lifelong resident of Christian County, in the Selmore area, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Missouri sanatorium at Mt. Vernon. He had been a patient there four months., He is survived by his wife, Nora, of the home on Star Route, Ozark, and a brother, Ward Collins of Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Today in Adams Chapel here, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Collins, Clifford K. 8 Nov 1906 - 24 Jan 1986 OH 30 Jan 1986 p4
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Gladys Alveda “Veda“ (Beliel) Collins; married Ina E. Finch 17 Mar 1907 - 11 May 1986]
Services for Clifford K. Collins. 79, Ozark, were held Jan. 28 in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. Mr. Collins died Jan. 24 in Springfield Community Hospital following a short illness. He was a retired farmer and the retired performance supervisor of the ASC’s Office. He was a director of Production Credit, a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Ozark, an officer of the Christian County Health Department, and a past officer of the Christian County Museum in Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Ina; two sons, Clifton, Ozark and Joe, Springfield; two grandchildren and a foster grandson. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 176, Ozark, MO 65721
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Collins, Clifford K. 8 Nov 1906 - 24 Jan 1986 OH 6 Feb 1986 pB9
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our thanks for prayers, cards, food and visits during the loss of our loved one. Your love and concern has helped us. Ina Collins Clifton, Carole, Cameron, Cynthia, Reg, Joe, and Mary, Mary. 41tp
Collins, Cordelia J. (Alexander) 26 Jan 1857 - 21 Feb 1928 CCR 1 Mar 1928 p1
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Rebecca J. ( ) Alexander; married 28 Sep 1873 CCM John D. Collins 27 Jan 1854 - 11 Feb 1901]
Mrs. Cordelia Collins died February 21st at her home in Stockton, California, aged 71 years past. The remains were shipped to Springfield, February 26th. The funeral services were held on February 27th at the Christian church at Highlandville, with rev. James White officiating. Burial took place in the Highlandville cemetery by the side of her husband under the direction of T. B. Chaffin.
Collins, Daisy Bell (McGinnis) 25 Apr 1878 - 31 Oct 1959 CCR 5 Nov 1959 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Mary Jane (Vaughan) McGinnis; married Horace Porter Collins 11 Mar 1876 - 12 Oct 1919]
Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy B. Collins, 81 of 827 West Brower, Springfield, who died Saturday morning in Mercy Hospital, were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with Rev. A. T. Mahaney officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of the Selmore community south of Ozark, Mrs. Collins lived there until moving to Springfield about 20 years ago, She was a member of the South Street Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Horace P. Collins of Anaheim, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Edmund Bowler of Springfield, Mrs. George Wood of Carthage and Mrs. Bert Lewis of Sierra Madre, Calif, five grandchildren and one brother, J. A. McGinnis of Ozark.
Collins, Dalcie B. (Stockstill) 27 Jan 1884 - 2 Nov 1966 CCR 10 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Harvey & Nancy E. (Goodnight) Stockstill; married 1 Mar 1904 Homer J. Collins 14 Jun 1884 - 21 Dec 1946]
Mrs. Dalcie B. Collins, 82, a former resident of the Selmore community, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 in an Aurora, Ill. hospital. A member of the Church of Christ, Mrs. Collins is survived by one son, William “Bill” Hearl, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; one daughter, Mrs, Ona Logan, Aurora, with whom she had lived for the past several years; one sister, Mrs. Glynn Payne, Route 1, Ozark; three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel here with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Collins, Dorothy Marie (Davis) 12 May 1950 - 14 Jul 2011 SN-L 16 Jul 2011
[Note: Daughter of Ned Thomas & Betty Marie (Daily) Davis; married James R. Collins]
Dorothy Marie Collins, 61, Ozark. Arrangements: Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
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Collins, Dorothy Marie (Davis) 12 May 1950 - 14 Jul 2011 GreenlawnFH
Dorothy Marie Collins, age 61, of Ozark, MO, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Springfield Rehabilitation. She was born May 12, 1950, in San Antonio, TX, to Ned and Betty (Daily) Davis. Dorothy was an administrative assistant to the Drury Architecture Dept. She was a master gardener and artist, but most of all she was a loving caring friend to all who knew her. Her parents Ned Thomas and Betty Marie Davis preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, James R. Collins of Ozark; a sister, Karen Alyce Scranton, Springfield, MO ; one son, James Sean Collins Of Indianapolis IN., two brothers, Danny Thomas Davis of Seattle WA, and Joel Stphen Davis of Gallipolos, OH, and a host of family and friends. Cremation services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.
Collins, Douglas Warren 5 Feb 1971 - 26 Oct 2010 SN-L 30 Oct 2010 & CCH-N 3 Nov 2010
[Note: Son of Charles & Linda (Baird) Collins]
Douglas Warren Collins, age 39, of Rogersville, Missouri, went home to be with our Lord and Savior October 26, 2010. He was born February 5, 1971, the son of Charles and Linda (Baird) Collins in Springfield, Missouri. Survivors include his parents, Charles and Linda, Ozark; one brother, Steve and Jacqueline Collins, Nixa; one sister, Rebecca and Donnie Scott, Nixa; two nephews, Payton Collins and Collin Scott and a host of aunts, uncles, and many friends. He enjoyed spending time with his two dogs, Brittany and Roxy and was an avid Nascar fan. Douglas was a caring son, loving brother and a wonderful friend to many people. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 30, 2010 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Rodney McCann officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday in the funeral home.
Collins, Edith Agnes (Fyfe) 4 Jan 1904 - 25 Apr 1985 OH 2 May 1985 p8
[Note: Daughter of John & Ollie France (Bays) Fyfe; married 12 Dec 1921 Buler Floyd Collins 18 Dec 1899 - Jan 1981; age in obit disagrees with SSDI lifespan]
Services for Edith Agnes Collins, 82, Arcola, were held April 28 in Long-Brumback Chapel, Jerico Springs. Burial was in Brasher Cemetery near Jerico Springs. Mrs. Collins died April 25 in Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. She was a former resident of Ozark. Survivors include a son, William, Independence; two sisters, Jane Pirtle and Julie Calke, both of Arcola; and three brothers, Johnnie Fyfe, Arcola, Abner Fyfe, Jerico Springs, and Ben Fyfe, Kansas City.
Collins, Elizabeth Zoe 26 Mar 1908 - 27 Jul 1999 CCH-N 11 Aug 1999
[Note: Daughter of Albert ross & Anne Inez (Cavener) Collins]
Elizabeth Zoe Collins, 91, Bowie, Texas, died July 27, 1999 in a Decatur, Texas hospital. She was the daughter of A. Ross and Margaret Inez Collins and was born in the Selmore community south of Ozark. She attended Elk Valley and Ozark Consolidated Schools; graduating in 1926. She also attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. She was employed by the Werner Manufacturing Company in Springfield until 1955 when she accepted a position as manager of the Texas Dress Corporation in Bowie, Texas. Collins is survived by two brothers, J. Arthur Collins of Ozark, Mo.; and Stanley Collins of Upland, Calif.; two sisters, Isabelle Skaggs, Ozark; and Geneva Faught, Nixa, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mary Opal Hartley, and Evelyn Young; two nieces, and one nephew. The body has been cremated under the direction of Burgess-Fry Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
Collins, Esther Rachel (Portis) 23 Sep 1900 – 22 Feb 2000 CCH-N 1 Mar 2000
[Note: Daughter of Leonard S. & Cynthia elizabeth (Marcum) Collins; married 23 Dec 1923 Arthur A. Collins 11 Sep 1902 - 1 Dec 1982]
Esther Rachel Collins, age 99, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born September 23, 1900 in Fairfax, Mo. and was the daughter of Leonard S. and Cynthia Elizabeth (Marcum) Portis. She moved to Nebraska as a young girl and lived there until returning to Missouri in 1938. She received a Teaching Certificate from the University of Nebraska. On Dec. 23, 1923 she was united in marriage to Arthur A. Collins. He preceded her in death as well as three sisters, Fern Wever, Hazel Hansen, and Izeyl Sheehan. Mrs. Collins had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark since 1938. Survivors include: Two sons and their wives, C. Deane and Frances Collins, Springfield, and Russell A and Dorothy Collins, Ann Arbor, Michigan; two grand- children, Russell B. Collins, and his wife Debra, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Dr. Douglas A. Collins and his wife Nancy, Rochester, Minnesota; four great-grandchildren, Sarah, Benjamin, Jacob, and Alan; two step great-grandchildren, Melissa and Lindsay; two sisters, Mildred Jack, Concord, California and Lorene Daddow, Loup City, Nebraska; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 25 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ozark, Building Fund.
Collins, Eva Zenanna “Nana” (Sims) 2 Nov 1885 - 5 Sep 1940 CCR 5 Sep 1940 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas E. & Annie (Carter) Sims; married 7 Jun 1908 Fred Collins 15 Sep 1882 - 28 Jan 1960]
Mrs. Fred Collins passed away Thursday morning at her home near Selmore. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Selmore Christian church.
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Collins, Eva Zenanna “Nana” (Sims) 2 Nov 1885 - 5 Sep 1940 CCR 12 Sep 1940 p1
Eva Zenanna Sims, daughter of T.E. and Anna Sims was born Nov. 2, 1885, and departed this life Sept. 5, 1940, at the age of 34 years, 10 months, and 3 days. She was united in marriage to Fred Collins June 7, 1908. To this union three children were born, two sons, James and Allen, and a daughter, Thelma, all of Ozark. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be missed by all who knew her. She united with the Cassidy church later moving her membership to the Christian church at Selmore where she was a faithful member until her death. Other survivors besides her husband and children are a daughter-in-law, Mrs. James Collins and a grandson, Everett, three sisters, Mrs. Elma Tatum and Mrs. Mettie Kerr of Ozark and Mrs. Julia Mason of Bois D’Arc, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, Sept. 6, in the Selmore Christian church with Rev. Bill Reese of Springfield officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Pallbearers were her nephews, Neal, Lowell and Huber Tatum, Ralph Doran, Lanford Kerr and Burl Collins.
Collins, Fannie K. (Johnson) 12 Jun 1884 - 2 Oct 1976 OH 7 Oct 1976 p4
[Note: married Leroy Earl Collins 25 Jan 1876 - 21 Jan 1938]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Fannie K. Collins, Route 1, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial were in the Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Collins became ill in the Christian County Nursing Home and was pronounced dead on arrival in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield at 11 a.m. Saturday. She was born in Hatfield, Mo. and lived there and in Grant City much of her life, moving here in 1936. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Earl of Route 1, Ozark and Charles of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters. Mrs. Alice Rucker and Mrs. Mabel Horner, both of Springfield and five grandchildren.
Collins, Frances Belle (Davis) 28 Dec 1928 - 7 May 2005 SN-L 8 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Howard H. & Flossie G. ( ) Davis; married 19 Jun 1948 C. Deane Collins ]
Frances Belle Collins, age 76, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2005. She was born December 28, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Howard H. and Flossie G. Davis. On June 19, 1948, she and C. Deane Collins were united in marriage. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 1963. Mrs. Collins retired as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church in Springfield. She belonged to The Baptist Home Auxiliary in Ozark, Southwest Missouri Museum Association and Les Arts de Mardi Group. In 1967 to 1968, Frances and Deane served as Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Dental Technician aboard the treatment and teaching Hospital Ship Hope, in Sri Lanka. Survivors include her husband, C. Deane; a sister, Dorothy Lou (Burrows) Oswant, Rogersville; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Russell and Dorothy Collins, Ann Arbor, Mich.; a niece, Linda Jones and husband, Sam; two nephews, Russell B. and Debra Collins, Dr. Douglas A. and Nancy Collins; great-nephews and nieces, Kelly and Carrie Jones, Karl and Janet Jones, Ken and Kem Jones, Ben and Kay Jones, Ron and Sherry Jones, Chris Jones, Alan Collins, Melissa and Lindsay Swain; and Sarah, Benjamin and Jacob Collins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. John Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or memorial donations may be made to St. John's Hospice Care.
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Collins, Frances Belle (Davis) 28 Dec 1928 - 7 May 2005 CCH-N 18 May 2005
Frances Belle Collins, age 76, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2005. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. John Marshall officiating. Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Collins, Frank 1889 - 8 Sep 1963 CCR 19 Sep 1963
[Note: Son of John D. & Cordelia J. (Alexander) Collins]
Frank Collins, 74, a native of the Highlandville community, died Sept. 8 at Concord, Calif., and funeral services were held Sept. 10 at Stockton, Calif., with burial there. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Madlyn Collins of Concord, two sons, Daryl Collins of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Earl Collins of Newport Beach, Calif., five grandchildren; two brothers, Neal Collins of Stockton and Lyle Collins of Los Altos, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Coila Stephens of Grand Junction, Colo.
Collins, Fred 15 Sep 1882 - 28 Jan 1960 CCR 4 Feb 1960 p1
[Note: Son of James Willis & Mary Rebecca (Keltner) Collins; married 7 Jun 1908 Eva Zenanna “Nana” Sims 2 Nov 1885 - 5 Sep 1940]
Funeral services for Fred Collins, 77, of Ozark, who died January 28, were held Saturday, Jan.. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Taylor Mahaney officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a lifelong resident of the Selmore and Ozark communities and was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Allen Collins and James Collins, both of Ozark; one daughter, Thelma Collins, also of Ozark; one grandson and one great grandson; two brothers, Ward and Charles Collins, both of Ozark and a number of nieces and nephews.
Collins, Gladys Alveda (Beliel) 1876 - 7 Aug 1960 CCR 11 Aug 1960 p1
[Note: married Charles e. Collins]
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Alveda Collins, 84, who died Sunday morning at the Christian Rest Home here, following a long illness, were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William White and the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Graveside services and burial were at Ord, Neb. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Ozark. Survivors include three sons, Arthur Collins of Kansas City, Clifford Collins of Ozark and Doyle Collins of Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Nida Worth of Illinois and Mrs. Blanche Sheldon of North Loup, Neb. a brother, Guy Beliel of Mitchell, Neb.; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Collins, Hearel William "Bill" 27 Mar 1909 – 6 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Homer J. & Dalcie B. (Stockstill) Collins; married 10 Aug 1929 Leah Y. Smith 17 Nov 1911 - 11 Jan 1985]
Hearel William "Bill" Collins, age 86, formerly of Ozark, died Wednesday, March 6, 1996, in Ossian, Indiana, Health Center. He was born March 27, 1909 in Ozark, and was the son of Homer and Dalcie Collins. He was a retired dairyman. Mr. Collins was a member of Selmore Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leah, in 1985; a son, Hearel Collins, Jr., in 1992, and a sister, Ona Logan. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Michal, Enterprise, Alabama, and Margaret Harper, Longwood, Florida; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, March 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Collins, Henry Clay 10 Aug 1848 - 10 Mar 1929 CCR 14 Mar 1929 p1
[Note: Son of John & Mary C. (Cowden) Collins; married 17 Nov 1869 Weltha A. Roberts 4 Feb 1852 - 8 Jul 1928]
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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Collins, Henry Clay 10 Aug 1848 - 10 Mar 1929 CCR 14 Mar 1929 p1
H. Clay Collins, son of John and Polly Collins, was born in Marshall county, Tennessee, August 10th, 1848 and died March 10th, 1929, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Green on West Church street at the age of 80 years and 7 months. He was married to Weltha A. Roberts, November 17th, 1869, and they made their home together for 59 years, or until her death, July 28th, 1928. To this union 9 children were born, five of whom are surviving. These are Mrs. T. J. Hawkins of Carthage; Mrs. J. L. Hawkins, Mrs. Roy Green, Mrs. J. A. McGinnis and Homer Collins of Ozark and vicinity. Those preceding their parents in death were Horace P. Collins, Annie Gamble, Flossie Collins and an infant. Mr. Collins came to Missouri with his parents when a child and lived on the farm on which his father settled until 20 years ago when he moved to Ozark. For 37 years, he engaged in the stock buying business here. He leaves two brothers, A. H. Collins of Hastings, Okla. And J. L. Collins of Ozark. There are also 25 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The funeral services were held at Selmore Monday afternoon. There were talks by Rev. Hicks of Willard; James white of Highlandville and Mr. Roberts of Springfield, all of whom have been friends since boyhood with the deceased. Burial was made at Selmore under the direction of T. B. Chaffin.