Crain, Nora Iola (Bilyeu) 20 Feb 1920 - 10 Apr 2009 SN-L 15 Apr 2009
[Note: Daughter of Benard & Lola (Hannah) Bilyeu; married 1941 Arthur Roger Crain 25 Aug 1920 - 25 Jan 2009]
Nora Iola Crain, age 89, Ozark, passed away April 10, 2009. She was born February 20, 1920 in Ozark, the daughter of Benard and Lola (Hannah) Bilyeu. In 1941, she married Arthur Roger Crain. She was a homemaker and lived throughout her life in Ozark. Iola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roger on January 25, 2009; a brother, Milburn Bilyeu; and sister, Irene Page. Survivors include two children, Dick Crain, St. Regis, Montana and Dale Crain, Hong Kong, China; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, April 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. David-Massey Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
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Crain, Nora Iola (Bilyeu) 20 Feb 1920 - 10 Apr 2009 CCH-N 22 Apr 2009
Nora Iola Crain, 89, Ozark, passed away April 10, 2009. She was born Feb. 20, 1920, in Ozark, the daughter of Benard and Lola (Hannah) Bilyeu. In 1941 she married Arthur Roger Crain. She was a homemaker and lived throughout her life in Ozark. Iola was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roger on Jan. 25, 2009, a brother Milburn Bilyeu, and sister, Irene Page. Survivors include: Two children, Dick Crain, St. Regis, Mont., and Dale Crain, Hong Kong; four grandchildren, Melissa Burk, Brian Crain, Sean Crain, and Justin Houston; and three great grandchildren, Tyler Sell, Nadia and Jackson Houston. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. April 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. David-Massey Brown officiating. Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. April 16 in the funeral home.
Crain, Paula Deane 1949 - 29 Jul 1949 CCR 4 Aug 1949
[Note: Daughter of Paul Franklin & Berna Deane (Perkins) Crain]
Private graveside services were held Saturday afternoon at the Maple Park cemetery for Paula Deane Crain, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crain of Nixa, who died July 29 in a Springfield hospital from polio. The Rev. Edward Daughtery officiated. Burial was made under the direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Survivors besides the parents include her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Crain of route 1, Strafford, Mo., and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Perkins of Nixa.
Crain, Robert Wills 19 Jun 1931 - 1 Sep 2010 SN-L 3 Sep 2010
[Note: Son of Ward Wills & Reba Mary (Norman) Crain; married Delores]
Robert Wills Crain, Ava Mo., was born on June 19, 1931 in Jefferson City, Mo. He departed his earthly life on September 1, 2010 at the age of 79. He was the only child of Reba Mary (Norman) and Ward Wills Crain. After losing both his parents as a young child, Bob was raised by his aunt and uncle, Ben and Elda Callaway and his grandparents Dr. Robert M. and Melissa Norman. Bob graduated from Ava High School in 1949 and then attended Drury College in Springfield, Mo. After college, he sold new and used cars until he joined his uncle, Ben Callaway at Callaway Oil Company in Ava. He later bought the business and operated it until his retirement in June, 1993. Bob was also a member of the National Guard as well as played the trumpet for the 35 Division Infantry Band. He was an avid lifelong golfer and loved all types of music, especially jazz and music from the Big Band era. Bob was a member of the Ava United Methodist Church, where he had attended services his entire life.He is survived by his wife, Delores, of Ava; one daughter, Leigh Ann (Crain) Heriford and her husband, Randy. Three beloved grandchildren; Adam Robert, Cody Randall, and Olivia Leigh Heriford all of Ava. Cousins, Tom and Ada Crain of Chadwick and Elise Crain of Ozark and Cynthia (Callaway) and Art Farnham of Wichita, Kan., as well as several nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends and church family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ava United Methodist Church in Bob's memory. Services will be 10 A.M. Sat. Sept. 4, 2010 at the Ava United Methodist Church with Pastor Marty Blakey officiating. Visitation will be Sat 9:00 A.M. to service time at the Church. Interment will be in the Ava Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo. On line condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com.
Crain, Rose (White) 1896 - 14 Nov 1967 CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: married Ed Crain]
Mrs. Rose White Crain, 71, whose beautiful oil and water color painting decorate many homes at Cheyenne, Wyoming and Loveland, Colo., where she lived as well as homes in the Chadwick, Mo., community where she had relatives and friends, died Nov. 14 at Fort Collins, Colo., after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. White was an accomplished artist and musician and was also considered an authority on antiques, of which she owned a large collection. She is survived by her husband, Ed of the home at Loveland. Her brother, the late Hubert White, was a resident of Chadwick at the time oh his death. Other relatives include sisters-in-law, Mrs. Aileen White and Miss Neil Crain of Chadwick. Funeral services were at Cheyenne.
Crain, Thomas C. 30 May 1874 - 4 Apr 1954 CCR 8 Apr 1954 p1
[Note: Son of Arthur Charles & Martha A. (Krechner) Crain; married Gussie A. Wills 2 Aug 1875 - 28 Jan 1969]
Thomas C. Crain Called by Death
A well known Christian County citizen, Thomas C. Crain, 79, died Sunday at his home in Ozark after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Crain had a long and active career in Christian County politics, and since his retirement from the field in 1946, he had been actively engaged in the operation of his farm northeast of Ozark. A staunch Republican, Mr. Crain first entered the political arena when he was elected county collector in 1906, in which position he served eight years. In 1928, he was elected as representative of the Missouri State Legislature, and he also served as County Clerk from 1942 until 1946. Always active in political circles, Mr. Crain also served as chairman of the republican County committee and as a member of the Republican state committee. He was an Elder Emeritus of the First Christian Church at Ozark at the time of his death and had been a member of that church for more than 50 years. He had been a member of the Masonic Order and the Eastern Star for 53 years. Immediate survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gussie Wills Crain; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Garrison of Ozark and Mrs. Martha Greene of Springfield and one son, Judge, Joe C. Crain of Ozark. Two sons, Arthur C. Crain and Ward W. Crain, preceded him in death. Other survivors include a brother, James of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Adams of Ozark and Mrs. Inez Dryden of Nixa, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were heard Tuesday morning at 10:30 by an overflowing gathering at the First Christian Church in Ozark. The pastor, Rev. Wendell Vaughan paid a beautiful tribute to the life of Mr. Crain and Masonic rites were conducted at the graveside by Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. & A. M. Burial was under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark
Crain, Ward Wills 25 Jul 1909 - 18 Jun 1935 CCR 20 Jun 1935 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas C. & Gussie A. (Wills) Crain; married Reba Mary Norman]
Telegram received Wednesday puts mysterious atmosphere around death of Ozark boy in California. Was enlisted in U.S. Marines. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Crain.
Later: San Diego, Calif. June 20, 1935. Thomas C. Crain, Ozark, Mo.
Military funeral being held this date and escort with remains of your son leave San Diego at 8 tonight, Thursday. Arrive in Springfield 1:10 p.m. June 23, Frisco line, Train No. 107. U.S. Marine Corps Base.
On this information received just after noon Thursday relatives here announce that funeral services for Ward will be held Monday, June 24, at the Klepper Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m.
Word was received here Monday of the death of Ward W. Crain, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Crain, who died at one o’clock that morning in a U.S. Marine hospital at San Diego, Calif. The news came as a great shock to his parents and relatives here and another telegram received Wednesday, which read, “Your son’s body embalmed. Face mutilated but being put in best possible condition. Letter follows giving details of death.” Adds mystery and additional grief to the report. About two weeks ago Mr. Cain received word from Ward that he had been sent to the hospital for a few days, but no concern was given as Ward stated he would only be there a short time. When the word came Monday of his death his parents and relatives naturally thought his ailment had been more serious than at first realized and supposed his death had been the result. The telegram of Wednesday, however, places a different atmosphere around it. Mr. Crain has wired instructions to ship the body to Ozark with an escort, but up to Thursday noon had received no reply to these instructions. He is expecting them to be obeyed however, and is looking for the remains to arrive about Saturday. These uncertainties make it impossible for definite announcement as to funeral arrangements. Ward left here a year ago May 7, and for the past 10 months had been a member of the marines. He was receiving rapid promotion and had been assigned to foreign duty prior to entering the hospital several days ago. He was 25 years old and is survived by his widow and one son, Robert; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Crain; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Green and Mrs. Ruth Garrison; two brothers, Joe C., prosecuting attorney of Christian county; and Arthur; and his grandmother, Mrs. Alice Wills. When the body arrives it will be received by the B.C. Klepper Funeral Home. Ward was a former student at Drury College where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. During the Caulfield administration he was chief clerk in the Insurance Department of the State of Missouri.
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Crain, Ward Wills 25 Jul 1909 - 18 Jun 1935 CCR 27 Jan 1935 p2
Funeral services for Ward W. Crain, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Crain, whose death occurred at San Diego, Calif., on Monday morning, June 17, at the U.S. Marine Base, were held on Monday, June 24, at 2:30 o’clock from the First Christian church in Ozark, with Rev. B. Frank West officiating. Burial was made in the Weaver cemetery north of Ozark, under the direction of the B.C. Klepper Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Corporal Clarence Heyl of the Second Signal Co., U.S.M.C.B. of San Diego, a member of Ward’s company; Harold Countryman of Jefferson City, with whom Ward lived while in Jefferson City; Harry G. Neale and Victor Coltrane, both of Springfield, Ward’s fraternity brothers; and James Wallace and Gratz Anderson of Ozark. Since last week relatives have learned that Ward’s death was of his own choosing and occurred about 1:30 o’clock Monday morning in front of the barracks, where his body was discovered. That Ward was held in high esteem by his large circle of friends is evidenced by the mass of beautiful floral offerings which covered his casket and the rostrum of the church in which the funeral services were held. Letters of condolence to his parents, from Ward’s commanding officer and Joe B. Thompson, Ward’s former employer as a state official, contain outstanding comment on Ward’s ability. Major Francis E. Pierce in closing his letter to Mr. and Mrs. Crain, said, “Your son was one of the most outstanding men in my command. He had graduated from the radio school with high honors and was about to be transferred to the U.S. Navel Radio Station, San Diego, Calif., for further training, as a reward for the most excellent marks attained by him during his local instruction.” Joe B. Thompson, former head of the Insurance Department of the State of Missouri, under whom Ward was Chief Clerk, writes as follows: “News just reached me today that Ward passed away recently. It hardly seems possible—he was so young and apparently had every reason to enjoy a long, useful career. He was so bright and an able worker on any task to which he gave his time and efforts. Although I have no records to use as a source of information, I am sure he was the youngest man who ever served as Chief Clerk in the State Insurance Department. “I extend my sympathies to you in this hour of grief—it’s just a part of the order of things—to live and the pass on.” Ward’s body arrived in Springfield Sunday afternoon, June 23, accompanied by Corporal Heyl, to whom Ward left a letter making the request that he perform his duty. The Klepper Funeral Home received the remains and conveyed them to the family home northeast of Ozark, where they rested until time for the services Monday afternoon. Ward’s parents and his other immediate relatives have the sincere sympathies of the entire community in this, their sudden and unexpected bereavement.
Crain, William Harrison 4 Mar 1863 - 21 Oct 1944 CCR 19 Oct 1944 p4
[Note: Son of Arthur Charles & Martha A. (Kerchner) Crain; married Anna Matilda Abbott 14 Oct 1868 - 13 Oct 1944]
William Harrison Crain was born March 14, 1863, and died suddenly at his home in Sparta Oct. 21, 1944, just one week after the death of his wife. He was the son of A.C. and Martha Crain and had been a lifelong resident of the Sparta community. Survivors include his son, Leo, one grandchild and one great grandchild; two brothers, James of Springfield and Tom of Ozark; and three sisters, Mrs. Harriet Harris of Ozark, Mrs. Mattie Adams of Little Rock, Ark., and Mrs. Ina Dryden of Cassidy. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Sparta Christian Church by Rev. Day. Burial was made in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Craker, Claud Calvin 16 Aug 1899 - 27 Sep 1981 OH 1 Oct 1981 p9
[Note: Son of Henry Calvin & May Clementine “Mollie“ (Reed) Craker; married Nellie Grace Roley 17 Sep 1900 - Dec 1982]
Services for Claud Calvin Craker, 81, Ozark, were Sept. 29, at the Greenlawn North with the Rev. Bennie Yount, officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Craker died Sept. 27 in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. A Mineral Springs native, Mr. Craker was a retired City Utilities bus driver after 41 years. He was a member of Untied Lodge No. 5, Springfield Chapter No. 5, Springfield Chapter No. 15 R.A.M., St. John’s Commandery No. 20 K. T. and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, where he belonged to the Chanters. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Craker; one son, Gene Craker of Ozark; one sister, Bessie Evans, Springfield and two grandchildren, Ann Schultz, Springfield and Eugene Craker, Ozark.
Craker, Fannie Lou 20 Aug 1896 - 3 Sep 1978 OH 7 Sep 1978 p8
[Note: Daughter of Henry Calvin & May Clementine “Mollie“ (Reed) Craker]
Services for Miss Fannie Ellen Craker, 82, of 2028 W. Elm, was at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Dr. James Kellett officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Miss Craker died at 1 a.m. Sunday in Foster’s Nursing Home after a long illness. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bessie Evans, 20 28 W. Elm and a brother. C. C. Craker, Ozark.
Craker, Nellie Grace (Roley) 17 Sep 1900 - 22 Dec 1982 OH 30 Dec 1982 p B10
[Note: married Claud Calvin Craker 16 Aug 1899 - 27 Sep 1981; birthdate on SSDI disagrees with age in obit]
Services for Nellie G. Craker, 83, Springfield, were held Dec. 24 at Greenlawn North Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bennie Yount officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Craker died Dec. 22 at Ozark Nursing and Care Center after a long illness. Survivors include one son, C. E. “Gene” Ozark; and two grandchildren
Craker, Parmelia Joyce 30 Nov 1930 - 18 Jun 1981 OH 25 Jun 1981 p8
[Note: married C. E. “Gene” Craker]
Services for Parmelia Joyce Craker, 50, Ozark were held last Saturday in Harris Funeral Home with the Rev. Benny Yount officiating. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Craker died last Thursday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Gene; a son, Eugene, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Ann Schultz, Springfield, two brothers and two sisters.
Cram, Margaret (Grothe) 17 Mar 1912 - 24 Jan 1998 CCH-N 4 Feb 1998
[Note: Daughter of Albert L. & Lydia (Treichler) Grothe; married 9 Jan 1954 Glen Cram]
Margaret Cram, 85, Nixa, formerly of Branson, died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 1998 in Balanced Care Nursing Home, Nixa. Margaret was born March 17, 1912 in Burnett, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert L. and Lydia Treichler Grothe. She was married to Glen Cram, January 9, 1954 in Chicago, Ill., who preceded her in death. she served in the Nurses Corps during WW II. She was of the Lutheran faith. She is also preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, John, Theodore, Martin, Walter, and Oscar Grothe and a stepdaughter, Beverly Reed. Survivors include a brother and his wife, Fred and Catherine Grothe, Chesterfield, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be at a later date in Graceland Cemetery Milwaukie, Wis. Local under the direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Cramer, Charles W. 23 Feb 1938 - 11 Dec 1980 OH 18 Dec 1980 p10
[Obits Co-Cz.wpsote: Son of amuel Robert & Maxine (Wilkerson) Cramer]
Services for Charles W. Cramer, 42, of Rt. 2, Fair Grove, brother of Sam Cramer, Jr., Ozark, were held Sunday in Springfield with burial in New Hope Cemetery north of Springfield. Mr. Cramer died December 11 at his home after a two-year illness.
Cramer, Fred Wren 30 Oct 1865 - 9 Apr 1916 CCR 14 Apr 1916 p1
[Note: Son of Andrew & Louise (Manore) Cramer]
Mr. Fred Wren, editor of the Billings Times, died at his home west of Billings on Wednesday, April 5, aged about 50 years, after an illness of some three weeks. Funeral services were held at the home at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, conducted by Rev. W. J. Simmons, with interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Cramer, Samuel Robert 14 Oct 1907 - 16 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of Frank & Mary Josephine (Cole) Cramer; married 22 Sep 1934 Maxine Wilkinson]
Samuel Robert Cramer, 80, of Springfield, died at 3:40 a.m. Feb. 16 at Cox Medical Center North. Services for Mr. Cramer were held Feb. 18 at Greenlawn Funeral Chapel North, with Dr. W.E. Dowell and Rev. Bill Dowell, Jr., officiating. Burial was in Mount Comfort Cemetery. Mr. Cramer was born in Sedalia Oct. 14, 1907, to Robert Frank and Mary Josephine (Cole) Cramer. He was a brick mason and a gold card member of Brick Layers Local No. 10. He was saved and baptized at High Street Baptist Church in 1948, later moving his membership to Baptist Temple. He was united in marriage to Maxine Wilkinson Sept. 22, 1934, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Norman Robert, Springfield, and Sam Jr., Ozark; a daughter, Sally Gathright, Springfield; a sister; Grace Cassity, Springfield; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Wilkinson Cramer.
Crance, Nora B. (Applegate) 23 Apr 1918 - 6 Dec 2003 SN-L 15 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Wesley & Ethel Maud (Palmer) Applegate; married 22 Nov 1938 Ralph Oliver Crance 31 Jan 1912 - Jul 1975]
Nora B. Crance passed away on Dec. 6, 2003, in Ozark, Mo. She was 85 years old. She was born on April 23, 1918, in Sterling, Kan., to Wesley and Ethel Maud (Palmer) Applegate and later moved to Colorado, where she was raised. She was the oldest of six children, Glen, Alice, Jim, Mildred, and Velma. She was married on Nov. 22, 1938, to Ralph Oliver Crance. They had three children, Thomas Wesley Crance, Roger Lee Crance, and Eileen Bernice Parent. Between them they gave her nine grandchildren and she had many great-grandchildren. She was a retiree of the Springfield Public School system. She was a member of the St. Luke Methodist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Ethel Applegate; her husband, Ralph Oliver Crance; her brothers, Glen and Jim; and her sister, Velma. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and yahtzee with her grandchildren and watching her flowers grow and the birds outside. She loved life and it loved her back. She touched everyone's heart and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Crane, Juanita Mae "Jackie" (Young) 27 Mar 1920 - 30 Sep 2008 SN-L 2 Oct 2008
[Note: Daughter of William & Leta Mae ( ) Young; married Afton B. Crane 12 Nov 1915 - 21 Dec 1989]
Juanita Mae "Jackie" Crane, 88, of Rogersville, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in St. John's Regional Health Care Center. She was born March 27, 1920, in McDonald County, Missouri, to William and Leta Mae Young. She was a homemaker and a 40 year member of Harmony Baptist Church in Rogersville. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Afton B. Crane. She is survived by three children; a son, A.K. "Skip" Crane and his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Mary Sue "Suzi" Pennington and her husband, Don, and Willadean "Willi" Heldenbrand and her husband, Gene; four granddaughters; one grandson; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, with Rev. Gary Merkel officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Springfield National Cemetery. Jackie's family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of Mercy Villa for the extraordinary care and compassion Jackie received during her seven year stay there.
Crane, Lloyd Elbert 16 Nov 1949 - 3 Oct 2006 SN-L 5 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Lloyd Harold & Dorothy Nell (Peacock) Crane; married 19 Nov 1971 Joan Bowling]
Lloyd Elbert Crane, 56, Lebanon, passed away Oct. 3, 2006, at his home in Lebanon. He was born Nov. 16, 1949, in Monticello, Ark., to Lloyd Harold Crane and Dorothy Nell (Peacock) Crane. He married Joan Bowling Nov. 19, 1971. Lloyd was owner of Lloyd's Window Cleaning in Lebanon, and a member of Harvest Tabernacle-United Pentecostal Church. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Joan, of the home; two sons, Anthony Crane and his wife, Angelia, of Lebanon, and Shannon Crane and his fianc? Lisa Creed, of Granby, Mo.; three brothers, Floyd Crane of Ozark, Mo., Robert Crane and his wife, Nancy, of Cabot, Arkansas and Roger Crane and his wife, Laura, of Sheridan, Arkansas; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2006, in Harvest Tabernacle-United Pentecostal Church, with a graveside service following at 2 p.m. in Crane Community Cemetery, Crane, Mo. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Friday evening in Shadel's Colonial Chapel, Lebanon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Harvest Tabernacle-UPC church bus ministry.
Cranfill, Lois Evelyn (Dixon) 24 Feb 1926 - 27 Sep 2011 SN-L 29 Sep 2011
[Note: Daughter of Thomas D. & Esther (Casey) Dixon; married 14 Dec 1941 James C. Cranfill]
Mrs. Lois E. Cranfill, age 85, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, in the funeral home. Burial will follow the service in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
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Cranfill, Lois Evelyn (Dixon) 24 Feb 1926 - 27 Sep 2011 CCH-N 5 Oct 2011
Lois Evelyn Cranfill, 85, Nixa, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. She was born on Feb. 24, 1926, in Big Cabin, Okla., the daughter of Thomas D. and Esther (Casey) Dixon. She was united in marriage to James C. Cranfill on Dec. 14, 1941. A homemaker, Lois cherished time with her family, and enjoyed being involved with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, in Nixa. She was preceded in death by: her parents; a granddaughter, Tommi Lynn Cranfill; and two sisters, Jessica and Ruth. She is survived by husband James; a son and his wife, James S. and Margaret Cranfill, Nixa; two daughters, Linda Glynn and husband Frank, Walden, N.Y., and Sharon Porter, Golden Valley, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Dixon, Calif., and Joseph Dixon, Texas; and other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, in the funeral home, with Pastor Larry Ingracia officiating. Burial will follow the service in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Cranford, Dell Twain 10 Jul 1909 - Feb 1963
A 53-year-old Clever MFA truck driver suffered a fatal heart seizure while at the wheel of his vehicle near Clever about 7:30 Monday morning. Dell Twain Cranford of Clever was towing a stalled car with his truck when he suffered the attack. His truck rolled to a stop without mishap, and Cranford was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Cranford had been a resident of Clever for 48 years. He is survived by his wife, Oct Pauline, and two brothers, George Cranford of Tulsa, Okla., and Vernon Cranford of Sand Springs, Okla. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Methodist Church at Clever with the Rev. Harold Hunter officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 14 February 1963 in the margin.
Cranford, George B. 29 Sep 1865 - 13 Aug 1933 CCR 10 Aug 1933 p5
[Note: Son of John & ? ( ) Cranford; married 1888 Sarah Ellen “Sadie” McLain 27 Jan 1867 - 14 Oct 1949]
George B. Cranford was born in Indiana Sept. 29, 1865, and departed this life Aug. 13, 1933, at the age of 67 years, 10 months, and 14 days. He has been a grocer in Clever for several years. He became a Christian early in life and united with the Presbyterian church but a short time ago he united with the Clever M.E. Church. He was a devoted companion and a loving father. The survivors are his widow and four sons, Clarence and Ell of Clever, MO, Vernon and George of Tulsa, OK, nine grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. J.W. Manney of the M.E. Church. Burial was made in the cemetery at Cassville under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, MO.
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Cranford, George B. 29 Sep 1865 - 13 Aug 1933 SDN 14 Aug 1933
George B. Cranford, 67, Grocer, died early yesterday at his home in Clever. Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock this afternoon at the Clever Methodist Church with the pastor, the Rev. J. W. Manney, officiating. Burial will be in the Cassville cemetery. Mr. Cranford is survived by his widow and four sons, Vernon and George of Tulsa, and Clarence and Dell of Clever. Funeral arrangements are under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever
Cranford, Sarah Ellen “Sadie” (McLain) 27 Jan 1867 - 14 Oct 1949 CCR 20 Oct 1949
[Note: married 1888 George B. Cranford 29 Sep 1865 - 13 Aug 1933]
Mrs. George Cranford, 82, died in her home in Clever Friday afternoon at 1:20 following a lingering illness. She was born in Newman, Ill., and had resided in the Clever community for the past 25 years. She was the eldest of five children. The other four died several years ago. She was united in marriage to George R. Cranford in 1888 and to this union were born eight children. Her husband, three sons and one daughter preceded her in death. She became a member of the Clever Methodist church and remained a faithful member until illness forced her to retire from active service two years ago. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Clever Methodist church with the Rev. James W. Hervey officiating. Burial was made in the Oak Hill cemetery near Cassville under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include four sons, Vernon and George Cranford of Tulsa, Okla., Clarence Cranford of Westville, Okla., and Dell of Clever; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Crank, Mary Helen (Cartwright) 14 Jun 1955 - 10 Feb 2002 CCH-N 20 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of Owen C. & Frances (Bobbitt) Cartwright; married 20 Nov 1981 Bob Crank, Jr.]
Mary Helen Cartwright Crank, age 46, of Sparta, died Feb. 10, 2002, in the home of her mother. She was born June 14, 1955, the daughter of Owen and Frances (Bobbitt) Cartwright. She lived in Geneva, Neb., during her youth and graduated from Ava High School. On Nov. 20, 1981, she and Bob Crank, Jr., were married. She was a faithful member of Sparta Christian Church, where she served as Sunday school teacher, choir member, and Awana leader. She was a homemaker and also found time to homeschool her son, Timmy, and Leah Winslow, and also serve as a teacher at Light and Life Christian School. Mary had worked at Fasco, Cartwright Grocery Store, and Sparta Ice Cream Shop, and had worked as a volunteer ambulance attendant. Crank was a devoted wife and mother, and a special daughter. Survivors include: Her husband, Bob Crank, Jr.; her son, Timmy Crank; her mother Frances Cartwright, Sparta; two brothers, Ray Cartwright, Sparta, and Richard Cartwright and his wife, Kristi, Niangua; a special niece, Bobbie Jo McFarland, other nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and a host of other special relatives and friends. Her father, Owen Cartwright, preceded her in death as well as a brother, Robert Owen Cartwright. The family would like to extend a special thank you to friends in the community and church who have shown so many acts of kindness throughout Crank's illness and to the family during their bereavement. Funeral services were Feb. 13 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Crank, Wanda Jean 8 Feb 1939 - 11 Nov 1979 OH 15 Nov 1979 p1
[Note: married 18 May 1955 Robert E. Crank, Sr. 12 Jul 1938 - 30 Apr 1990]
Murder Charged Crank.
Robert Crank, Sr., 41, Rt. 1, Sparta, Was in the Christian County Jail Tuesday awaiting a preliminary hearing Dec. 4 on a capital murder charges that could send him to the gas chamber at the Missouri Penitentiary in Jefferson City. He is accused of killing his wife, Wanda Jean Crank, 40, last Sunday at her trailer home where she was said to have moved after the couple separated in September. They had made their home on the Finley River at Sparta. Crank was denied bond by Sam Appleby, Associate Circuit Judge. A Coroner’s Jury ruled Monday after the inquest that death was caused by “strangulation.” It was noted that the 15-year-old daughter, Ronda testified that her father told her, “I’ve just killed your mother. Fred Braden, a neighbor, said that Crank rode in the ambulance to the hospital in Springfield where Mrs. Crank was pronounced dead on arrival. The arrest warrant in court record said death was due to “striking and strangling.” The autopsy report noted there were bruises, contusions and a laceration on her head. The autopsy report by Thomas L. Tombridge, Springfield pathologist, also said death was due to strangulation,. He couldn’t say, his report read, if the strangulation was by hand or with some “ligature” such as a rope or stocking. Authority for the autopsy was signed by Richard L. Crank, one of the couple’s four grown sons. On the jury were Wesley H. Doran, Lonnie Robertson, Robert Hardebeck, John D. Haguewood and Lyle Mabe. Ronda Crank, 15, youngest of the couple’s five children, testified that she had just returned with her boyfriend when her father told her as she walked into the house what he had done. Then he told her to call an ambulance and the police. Mrs. Crank’s body has been taken to the Gowling-Hope Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Records in Circuit Court show that Crank had this past Oct. 4 sued his wife for dissolution of their marriage. It was still pending. They married May 18, 1955 in Richmond, Mo and separated this past September 23. There was only one girl. The sons ranged in age from 18 to 24. Only the girl still lived at home. A property settlement which Crank and his wife had signed, listed the property and its disposal. It included a 130-acre farm near Sparta and about 50 head of cattle, plus the usual farm equipment. The cattle was said to have been sold at auction Monday night at the Blansit Sales Barn. Crank had the right to sell it as Mrs. Crank had agreed to his ownership in the settlement. She was to get only certain personal property and $3,000 in cash. He also received title to a house and lot they owned in Lexington, Mo.; a 1979 pickup truck, 20 acres and riding stables and equipment in Kenosha, Wis. The couple also had checking and savings accounts. The couple also owned a western store which was used to secure a promissory, the amount unspecified . There is a $70,000 mortgage on the Sparta farm, the encumbrance owned by the Federal Land Bank. In the settlement, Crank took responsibility for the debts. The dissolution would have given Crank visitation rights with his daughter. Carl Inman and Dale Thornton, both of Sparta, described Crank as a good neighbor - “As fine a neighbor as you’d ever want. He ‘cornered’ across from me”, Inman said. Thomas said the couple had been in his home several times. The ambulance crew, all Sparta residents, were Roy Coffer, Sheila Preston and Ester Flatness. Fred Braden drove the ambulance. He’s the owner of the Braden Oil Co. of Sparta.
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Crank, Rufolo - Applebys Withdraw From 2 Cases Here.
Judge Sam Appleby and Prosecuting Attorney David Appleby have disqualified themselves in two criminal cases awaiting trial in Christian County Circuit Court. Judge Apple had withdrawn firm the James Paul Rufolo case after the defendant’s lawyer, Donald Cooley,. filed a motion suggesting that this judge was prejudiced against Rufolo. David Appleby petitioned his father, Sam Appleby, to disqualify him form the Robert Crank murder case because he and members of his law firm, Appleby, McConnell & McCormick, might be called at witnesses in the Crank trial. David Appleby told a reporter that he had been employed by Crank in other legal matters and that Mrs. Crank had consulted with him prior to her death. Crank is accused of killing his wife Nov. 11 at the trailer home she occupied in Sparta. Judge Appleby signed the disqualification order Monday. The prosecutor said he asked the advice of Attorney General John Ashcroft, and Ashcroft agreed that he should withdraw. Judge Appleby appointed Ashcroft ad his special prosecutor. He probably will appoint an alternate attorney general to take charge of the case. A preliminary hearing for Crank has been scheduled for Dec. 4 in Ozark on the death of his wife, Wanda Jean, 40, on Nov. 11 at a trailer home she occupied in Sparta. Rufolo, 23, was charged Sept. 28 with driving while intoxicated, driving without a Missouri auto license, and assaulting an officer of the law, Deputy Sheriff Orvil Danderson. Rufolo accused Danderson of severely beating him during the arrest. The assault against Rufolo said he kicked and used his fists on Danderson at the time. Judge Clyde Rogers has been appointed to hear the Rufolo case and will be in Ozark Nov. 29 for a setting. Rufolo has demanded a jury trial.
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Crank Children Sue As ‘Heirs’ To Property
The five children of Robert E. Crank, Sr. and the late Wanda Jean Crank have filed suit in Christian County Circuit Court here for an order declaring themselves to be the legal heirs to the property their parents owned at the time of their mother’s death on Nov. 11. Their petition stated that their father killed their mother “premeditatedly” and for that reason, his interest in the property should be forfeited. At the time of her death, a dissolution-of-marriage suit was pending here. The file included a property settlement signed by Crank and his wife. Property listed in the petition for declaratory judgment includes a 130-acre farm in Christian County; a house in Lexington, Mo.; a 21-acre tract in Kehocha, Wis; the latter sold and payments die; a promissory note in the amount of $17,500 and secured by “a certain tract” of land in Christian County; furniture and household belongings of the house in Lexington; furniture and household belongs in the mobile home in Sparta where Mrs. Crank was living when she was slain, and a Cadillac automobile. The plaintiffs are Richard Crank, Robert E. Crank, Jr., Ronald Crank, Randy Crank and Rhonda Crank. Richard Crank was authorized by the others to be their agent in the suit, filed by a Springfield law firm.
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After Judge Denies Bond, Crank Freedom On Writ To Be Asked Murder Trial Set Here For Jan. 28
Robert Crank, Sr., 41, Sparta, has been bound over to Circuit Court Division I for trial the fourth Monday of January on a charge of capital murder in the strangulation death of his wife, Wanda Jean on Nov. 11. Judge Sam Appleby refused defense attorney Bill Wear’s request that the charge be reduced to manslaughter or 2nd degree murder so that Crank could try to post bond. Wear then announced that he would demand Crank’s release on a writ of habeas corpus. Wear said he would take the matter to the Springfield Court of Appeals “as soon as I can get a copy of the transcript” of the preliminary hearing last Tuesday. Mrs. Laurie Schneider, a court reporter from Springfield, who took Tuesday’s testimony, that she had two transcripts ahead of the Crank hearing that must be done first. Wear, longtime Springfield lawyer, contended that the State had failed to make a case for capital murder. “They haven’t shown that there was any premeditation.” Wear indicated that he’d be willing to go to trial on a manslaughter charge. The state was represented by Neil MacFarland of Jefferson City, an assistant attorney general. Prosecuting Attorney David Appleby was disqualified because his firm had discussed previous legal matters with Mr. and Mrs. Crank and therefore, he and members of his firm might be called as witnesses when the murder case comes to trial. Only four witnesses were questioned Tuesday. They were Rhonda Crank, 15-year-old daughter; Bruce Roller, 17, who was her date on the day Mrs. Crank was killed, Dr. Thomas Tombridge, Springfield pathologist who performed the autopsy and very briefly Robert Crank, Jr. Rhonda was on the stand about 30 minutes and spoke in such a low voice, she had to be urged often to speak louder. She paused a long time between answers, either due to emotion or uncertainty about her answers. She was wearing blue jeans and a reddish leather jacket over her shirt. Her long blondish hair fell nearly over her shoulders. Questions from MacFarlane drew more detail from Rhonda about the moment when she said her father told her, “I’ve killed your mother” than were brought out at the coroner’s inquest. She said she asked her father, “What did she ever do to you?” And she quoted her father as replying” “Her and her lawyer are plotting up something against (me) to leave (me) to sit and rot in jail.” The reference was to the marriage dissolution her father had filed about a month before the slaying. Bruce Roller’s testimony large collaborated Rhonda’s on what was said except he didn’t recall her father replied anything to Rhonda’s question about “What did she do to you?” Roller also testified that Robert (Bobby) Crank, Jr. tried to feel his mother’s pulse to see if she were alive. Bobby Crank was called to the stand to be asked if he felt any pulse. He said he did not, “I was too nervous,” Wear attempted unsuccessfully to have a photograph barred as evidence. It was taken of Mrs. Crank apparently around the time of the autopsy was performed in Springfield. Wear objected because there was no testimony to show when the picture was taken. Roller, called back to the stand, was asked by MacFarlane if the photo fairly represented Mrs. Crank’s appearance when she was placed on the stretcher at her trailer home. Roller said it did. Judge Appleby said he would not reduce the charge because there was “probably cause” to believe that a capital crime had been committed. The judge also indicated that he felt the Crank children might be in danger if their father was freed on bond. Mentioning the children - one daughter and four grown sons - Judge Appleby remarked: “I think it is dangerous to consider bond.” MacFarlane observed “This case isn’t bondable because we don’t have to prove guilt at this time.” The defendant sat impassively throughout the hearing and didn’t change expression at the judge’s decision. He spoke only briefly a time or two to his lawyers. Assisting Wear were Ms. Blythe Crist-Brown of his law firm and Bill Aull, a Lexington, Mo. lawyer. The Cranks owned property in Lexington.
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Now Up To Missouri Supreme Court - Crank Freedom Bid
Robert Crank, Sr.’s efforts to be freed on bond now await a decision of the Missouri Supreme Court, his attorney, William A. West of Springfield, said Monday. The Springfield Court of Appeals rejected Wear’s habeas corpus petition seeking to have murder charges against Crank reduced. Wear maintains that the prosecution hasn’t enough evidence to sustain a capital murder charge based on the strangulation Nov 11 of Crank’s wife, Wanda Jean. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Crank have dismissed their suit to have themselves declared the legal heirs to the couple’s joint property which includes a 130-acre farm. Circuit Court records here show than an injunction had been issued against Crank, barring him from transferring title to any of the property. William E. Stoneer, Springfield attorney, said, “The children sat down with their father, talked it all out, told me to dismiss the suit, paid me, said, “Thank You.” and that was it.”
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“Not Guilty” Crank Pleads; Psychiatric Test Ordered
A psychiatrist examination for Robert Crank, Sr., 41, Sparta. has been agreed to by the State and defense attorneys. Aim of the test would be to determine his ability to stand trial. Crank pleaded “not guilty” Monday to a capital murder charge based on the strangulation of his wife, Wanda Jean, last Nov. 11 in a trailer house she occupied in Sparta. Crank also pleaded “not guilty” due to mental disease and defect. Crank was returned to a cell in the Christian County jail after his arraignment in the court of Judge Clifford Crouch. Records in the case show that the State Supreme Court has denied Crouch’s petition for release on a writ of habeas corpus. The Appeals Court of Southern Missouri, Springfield earlier had denied a similar petition. In court Monday with Crank were William A. West, Sr., Springfield lawyer, and William Aull of Lexington, also a lawyer. Neil McFarland, assistant attorney general, represented the state. The habeas writ plea based on Wear’s contention that the State doesn’t have enough evidence to constitute a first-degree murder count.
Cranna, Tabitha Jane (Martin) Mar 1843 - 1 Feb 1927 CCR 10 Feb 1927 p1
[Note: Daughter of C. & ? ( ) Martin]
The death of Mrs. Talitha Cranna, who died at her home near Sparta on Tuesday, February 1st, reached us too late for last week. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Republic, Missouri with burial at that place.
Crannick, Samantha Rose died 17 Jul 2008 SN-L 21 Jul 2008
[Note Daughter of Phillip R. & Clair A. (Kelam) Crannick]; no SSDI found
Samantha Rose Crannick, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Thursday, July 17, 2008. Beloved daughter of Phillip R.and Clair A. (nee Kelam) Crannick; dear sister of Andrew M. Weiss; loving granddaughter of Norman and Viola Crannick, Donald and Rosemary (nee DiGregorio) Parentin and Robert and Martha Kelam; dearest niece to Pamela and Mark Welte, Laura and Joe Biondo, Deanna and Mark Piatt, Robert and Jennifer Kelam and Thomas and Jacqueline Kelam; very special friend to Matt Dennis, our loving cousin, God child, great-niece and friend. In lieu of flowers contributions in Samantha's name may be made to Church Army Christian County, 2600 Tennessee Rd., Ozark, MO 65721. Family and friends are asked to gather in St. Ambrose Church, 5130 Wilson Ave., on Monday, July 21, from 9 to 11 a.m., with Mass immediately following at 11 a.m. The interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. A service of CALCATERRA FUNERAL HOME. (314-771-3383)
Cranor, Fern Edith (Acheson) 12 Dec 1886 - 31 Oct 1918 CCR 6 Dec 1918 p1
[Note: Daughter of Johnes C. & Nellie (Stanfield) Acheson; married 10 Oct 1906 John Moses Sherman Cranor 13 Jul 1864 - 17 Dec 1954; born Jewell County, Kansas]
Mrs. Fern Edith Cranor of Daniel, Wyoming died of influenza pneumonia at the home of her mother, Mrs. Nellie Acheson, near Oldfield on October 31st, 1918. Mrs. Cranor was born in Kansas, December 12, 1886. She was educated in the public schools of Nebraska where she was a teacher for a few years before her marriage. She was married to John S. Cranor October 10, 1906. Six children were born to this union, five of whom survive her. Besides her children, Mrs. Cranor leaves her husband, father and mother, four brothers and three sisters to mourn her loss. She was a sincere christian and although her friends and loved ones will miss her, they have the assurance of our Savior that all is well. The funeral services were conducted by Elder S. P. Fields at Sparta, Mo. where the body was laid to rest. - A Friends.
Cranston, Daniel Aaron 13 May 1977 – 12 Sep 1996 CCH-N 18 Sep 1996
[Note Son of Larry & Margaret (Fowler) Cranston]
Daniel Aaron Cranston, 19, Sparta, passed away at 4:30 p.m Thurs., Sept. 12, 1996, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Daniel was born May 13, 1977, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Larry and Margaret Fowler Cranston. He was home schooled through Wadena Christian School, Wadena, Iowa After his education he served in the U.S. Navy. He loved music, football, basketball and had a great love for working with young people. He was employed with Tony’s Texaco, Ozark. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Cranston. Survivors include his parents, Larry and Margaret Cranston, Sparta, three sisters and their husbands, Sharla and Kevin Ward, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Renee and Kevin Sawyer, Waterloo, Iowa, Andrea Cranston, Waterloo, Iowa, one brother, Chad Cranston and his wife, Heidi, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, paternal grandmother, Faye Cranston, Dysart, Iowa, and maternal grandparents, Henen and Lawrence Fowler, Dysart, Iowa, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sun., Sept. 15, 1996, in Hopedale Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial followed in the Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hidden Bluff Ministries; Hopedale Baptist Church, 5370 N. Hwy. NN, Ozark, Mo. 65721.
Crapser, Roy E. 22 Jan 1912 - 13 Jan 1978 OH 19 Jan 1978 p5
[Note: married Effie]
NIXA - Services for Roy E. Crapser, 65, Nixa, were at 10 a.m. Friday in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Jack Koehler officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Crapser was found dead on the parking lot of the 7-11 store in Chalet City at 9 a.m. Wednesday after apparently suffering a heart attack. He was a retired manager for Phillips Oil Co. He was a member of the Christian Church. A longtime resident of St. Joseph, he moved to Nixa two years ago. Survivors include his wife, Effie; a son, Rex, Mount Vernon; two daughters, Miss Tony Crapser, Springfield and Miss Loretta Crapser, state of Florida; a stepson, Bill Nall, Springfield; a step-daughter, Mrs. Iona Winona, Pendleton, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Georgia Loveland, Soudan, Minn,; seven step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.
Crass, Ralph Elijah 23 Nov 1913 - 19 Nov 2007 SN-L 21 Feb 2007
[Son of John Melvin & Luella ( ) Crass; married 21 Mar 1932 Alma Jewel Hall]
Ralph Elijah Crass passed away in Ozark Nursing and Care Center, in Ozark, Mo., on February, 19, 2007, after a long illness. Ralph was born on November 23, 1913, in Myrtle, Mo., to John Melvin and Luella Crass. Ralph was united in marriage to Alma Jewel Hall on March 21, 1932. They had two daughters, Marilee and Joy Sue. Alma passed away on January 8, 2003, after over 70 years of marriage. Ralph was also predeceased by his sister, Vineta Sponsler; brother, Hurshel Crass; and daughter, Joy Sue Reschke. Ralph and Alma were pioneers in the telecommunications business. They built Myrtle Telephone Company in 1939, sold it, and bought Conway Telephone Company in 1946. They bought the Niangua Telephone Company in 1950, and merged it with Conway. The switchboards for these companies were in the Crass home, where family members, including his daughter, Marilee, were operators, manually switching calls from one source to another. Ralph climbed poles and made repairs while Alma kept the books. In 1957, they expanded their system and installed a dial automatic call system. Operators were no longer needed. They sold the company to Trans-Continental Company in 1965. Ralph was a handy-man who could fix almost anything mechanical or electronic. He repaired radios, televisions and electric motors of all kinds. Ralph and Alma bought several houses in the Springfield area and lived on Nottingham Lane. They bought and operated the Wedgewood Apartments until 2000. Ralph is survived by his brother Sherman, of Conway, Ark.; His daughter, Marilee (Crass) Russell, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; his brother-in-law, Chester Sponsler, of Springfield, Mo.; sister-in-law, Lillian Crass, of Van Buren, Mo.; former son-in-law, Leon Reschke; grandchildren Barbara and Bradley Reschke, Melinda Poppe and Michael Kelley; and great grandchildren, Matthew and John Poppe, and Jennifer and Nora Reschke. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2007, in the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Thursday February 22, 2007, in the Funeral home.
Craven, Nina Gooch 3 Aug 1903 - Sep 1983 OH 29 Sep 1983 pB10
Card of Thanks
Perhaps you sent a lovely card or Sat quietly in a chair, Perhaps you sent a funeral spray. If so we saw it there, Perhaps you spoke the kindest word, As any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever your part. The family of Nina Gooch Craven C. E. & Dot Whaley & Family Linda & Wesley Lloyd & Family Johnny Walker & Family Jack Walker & Family 37-1tc
Cravens, Shirley Ruth (Robertson) 7 Nov 1916 - 21 Dec 1957 CCH 26 Dec 1957 p 1
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Pearl (Terry) Robertson; married Charles Cravens]
Mrs. Shirley Cravens, 41 died Saturday morning, December 21 at the home of her mother, Mrs. Pearl Robertson, at Nixa. Mrs. Cravens who had suffered a heart attack had come from her home at Lincoln, Neb. to be with her mother who is a patient at Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Cravens is survived by her husband, Charles; two sons, Garland Blevins of Springfield and Carlos Gene Cravens of the home in Lincoln; her mother, one grandson and one sister, Mrs. Ruby Posey of Fairfield, Ill. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel At Nixa with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. A second service was conducted Tuesday at Farifield, Ill with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery there.