Criger, Arkie 1 Oct 1897 - 1 Jun 1972 OH 8 Jun 1972 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Arkie Criger, 74, of Route
3, Rogersville, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Marsh Chapel here with Rev. Roy Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Panther Valley Cemetery, northwest of here. Mrs. Criger died at 2 p.m. Thursday in Cox Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
Criger, Gilbert 24 Feb 1921 - 11 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11
[Note: married Patricia]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Gilbert Crier, 54 of Route 3, Rogersville, were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Marsh Funeral Chapel, Rogersville with the Rev. Clyde Kensinger officiating. Burial was in Panther Valley Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Mr. Criger died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday in the emergency room at Cox Medical Center after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was a farmer and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Patricia, of the home; one son, Paul of Route 3, Rogersville; one daughter, Miss Vickie Criger of Springfield; and two grandchildren
Crighton, Velma 3 Jun 1905 - 3 Feb 1980 OH 7 Feb 1980 p5
Services for Mrs. Velma Crighton, 74, Walnut Grove, were held Wednesday in Walnut Grove with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. She was the sister of Mrs. Dorothy Richesin, Billings. Mrs. Crighton died Sunday at a friend’s home after apparently suffering a heart attack.
Criley, A. L., Rev. died 28 Jul 1925 CCR 14 Aug 1925 p1
Upon our return from California, we found a letter upon out desk from Mrs. A. L. Criley of Mystic, Iowa, announcing the death of Mr. Criley at the home of their daughter in Ottumwa, Iowa on July 28th, last. Mr. Criley will be remembered as the minister of the Christian church in Ozark for a number of years. The Republican family express their regrets and sympathy to Mrs. Criley and their daughter and we known the old friends of the family in Ozark will regret to learn of his demise and likewise to sympathize with Mrs. Criley and Louise.
Crim, William Benton "Bill", III 1924 - 12 Jun 2008 SN-L 10 Jun 2008
William "Bill" Benton Crim III, 83, Highlandville, Mo., passed away June 8, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, in Highlandville Cemetery, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008, in the funeral home.
Crisman, John d 4 Jul 1942 CCR 9 Jul 1942 p1
[Note: married Rosa]
John Crisman, former resident of Sparta, died at his home at DeLand, Ill., July 4, according to word received by relatives here. He moved to Illinois in 1938. Survivors include his wife, Rosa, and one son, Paul, of Chicago. Mr. Crisman was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Charley Johnson of Strafford.
Crismon, Gladys (Hensley) Crossland Arthur Bland 1 May 1925 - 22 Feb 2008 AdamsFH & CCH-N 27 Feb 2008
[Note: Daughter of Oba & Mildred (Willits) Hensley; married ? Crossland; married Woodrow Arthur; married Robert Bland; married ? Crismon]
Gladys Crossland Crismon, age 82, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008. She was born May 1, 1925, in Richland, the daughter of Oba and Mildred (Willits) Hensley. Gladys attended High Street Baptist Church for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Soni Smith, Nevada, and Pat Bauer and husband Jim, Nebraska; daughter-in-law, Donna Crossland, Rogersville; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; two children, Woodrow Barry and Phyllis Graham; and two previous husbands, Woodrow Arthur and Robert Bland. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Crismon, Robert Bland 4 Apr 1919 - 20 May 1999 CCH-N 26 May 1999
[Note: Son of Arthur & Effie (Lingo) Crismon]
Robert Bland Crismon, age 80, of Springfield, died Thursday, May 20, 1999, in Balanced Care East. He was born April 4, 1919 in Plato and was the son of Arthur and Effie (Lingo) Crismon. He graduated from Plato High School and attended SMSU. Mr. Crimson retired as Field Representative for Farm Fresh Dairy of Ponca City, Oklahoma. He had also owned and operated the Lynchburg General Store for many years, was a truck driver, and rural school teacher in Wright, Laclede, and Texas Counties. Mr.. Crismon loved his work selling agriculture products and working with area farmers. He took pride in being sincere and honest with all his clients. He was a member of High Street Baptist Church. Survivors include: his son, Bob Crismon and wife Sharon, Clever; two granddaughters, Melanie and Maples and her husband, Brad, Clever and Lynn Warren, Ozark; two great-grandchildren, Chandler and Hannah Maples; a sister, Arlene Fletcher, Republic; and a special friend, Bernice Vader. Preceding him in death were his parents, and a brother-in-law, Kirby Fletcher. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, in the High Street Baptist Church Chapel, with Gene Gwennap officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, under the directions of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Crisp, Lavada Jean (Kidd) 1 Jan 1956 - 12 Sep 2011 SN-L 14 Sep 2011
[Note: Daughter of Dale & Glenna Mae (Goodwine) Kidd; married 22 Jul 1977 Douglas Steven Crisp]
Lavada Jean Crisp, daughter of Dale and Glenna Mae Goodwine Kidd, was born January 1, 1956 in Kansas City, Mo. She departed this life Monday, September 12, 2011 in the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Mo., at the age of fifty-five years, nine months, and eleven days. On July 22, 1977, Lavada was united in marriage to Douglas Steven Crisp and together they have shared thirty four years. Lavada was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband Douglas, of the home; her son, George Crisp and wife Shala, of Saddlebrooke, Mo.; her daughter, Brandie Robb and husband Kevin, of Springfield, Mo.; two grandchildren, Dale and Johnathan; her mother, and her best "buddy," Glenna Kidd, of Mountain Grove, Mo.; a brother, Michael Kidd, of Mountain Grove, Mo.; her maternal grandmother, Ola Mae Goodwine, of Mountain Grove, Mo.; brothers-in-law Larry Crisp and wife Kirby of Mansfield, Mo. and Donald Crisp of Leander, TX; sister-in-law, Beverly Lynch and husband Rick, of Mansfield, Mo.; a number of nieces and nephews, as well as a host of other relatives and many dear friends. Lavada was born in Kansas City, Mo. and moved with her family to Mountain Grove at an early age. She attended Mountain Grove High School and was a graduate in the Class of 1976. While living in Mountain Grove, Lavada met and married Douglas and together they made their home in Mansfield, Missouri. She was a devoted homemaker to her family and worked hard to support Douglas in his operation of the family car business. In 1990, Douglas and Lavada moved to Grapevine, Texas, where they extended the operation of the car business. She fell in love with the Texas way of life and Grapevine became a very special place to her. Lavada and Douglas moved to back to Springfield in 2001 to make their home. Lavada accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized into the Freewill Baptist Church. Lavada held a special place in her heart for children with special needs and was always willing to help those in need. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2011 in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Mo. Visitation will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday evening in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks in care of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home at P.O. Box 236, Hartville, Missouri 65667. Online condolences may be made at www.holmanhowehartville.com.
Crist, Edward Louis “Eddie” 7 Dec 1964 - 5 Apr 1980 OH 10 Apr 1980 p1 & p2
[Note: Son of ? & Roberta (Bishop) Crist]
Wreck Takes Life Of Ozark Youth
Edward Louis Crist, 15, Ozark was killed Saturday night when he was thrown from the bed of a pickup truck, then pinned underneath, according to the Christian County Sheriff’s Department. Officer Orville Danderson of Ozark said the vehicle, driven by George (Buster) Ellis, Jr., 17, Ozark, was traveling at a high rate of speed on an unmarked county road, east of Hwy. NN, which is better known as the old drag strip. The Highway Patrol reported that the car went through a T-shaped intersection, struck an embankment and a fence, then overturned. Joining Ellis in the cab of the pickup were Danny Ross, 17, Ozark, Billy Moore, 18, Ozark and another juvenile. Crist was the only person riding in the bed of the truck. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tim McCormick said late Tuesday that charges would be filed against Ellis Wednesday morning before the hearing. He said Ellis would be charged with driving under the influence of drugs, which carries the same weight as driving under the influence of alcohol. Danderson said that marijuana was found at the scene of the accident, but that it was not found in the truck. When asked exactly where it was found, he said, “No comment.” Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tim McCormick, is handling the case. Statements were taken from each person, to be used if necessary, at the hearing, according to McCormick. There were no other serious injuries. One passenger had some teeth knocked out at impact, but his name was not released. Crist was a student at Ozark High School and a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, William and Roberta Bostic; two brothers, Robert Crist and W. C. Bostic; four sisters, Mrs. Jodie Biers, Cathy Bostic, Vickie Bostic, Ozark and Miss Cherrie Crist, Phoenix, Ariz.; paternal grandmother, Lucy Aaron, Ozark; and maternal grandparents, Joseph & Margaret Dodson Bishop, California. Funeral services are today at 2 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Shank officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane.
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Crist, Edward Louis “Eddie” 7 Dec 1964 - 5 Apr 1980 OH 17 Apr 1980 p1
“Buster” Ellis Fined $300 For Fatal Wreck
George (Buster) Ellis, Jr., 17, Ozark, has been fined $300 plus $22 in court cost on a charge of driving while under the influence of drugs. He pleaded guilty before Judge Sam Appleby in Division II Circuit Court April 9. He was placed under 2-year parole under the supervision of Charles Snowden, state probation and parole officer. Judge Appleby said Ellis did not have a previous arrest record. Ellis was identified as the driver of a pickup truck April 5 which was in an accident that killed Louis Edward Crist, 15, of Ozark, Christ was said to have been thrown from the bed of the pickup then pinned underneath after it hurtled through a T intersection on an unmarked county road known as “the old drag strip” east of Hwy. NN. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Timothy McCormick handled the case.
Crist, Lewis A. 1918 - 30 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
[Note: married Lula P.]
Lewis A. Crist, 59, of 1141 West Blaine, died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Medical Center from an apparent heart attack. A native of Jonesboro, Ark., Mr. Crist had lived in Springfield since 1950. He was a Frisco brakeman on the Thayer run and a member of Baptist Temple. Survivors include his wife, Lula P. of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Mae Taylor, Clever, Mrs. Ruth Nobles, Houston, Tex. and Mrs. Hazel E. Nehl, 2311 North Farmer, a son, Walter A. of Portland, Ore.; a brother, Bert S. of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Trevino, San Diego; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements were announced by Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Critcher, Eula "Dutch" (Fuge) 1915 - 12 Feb 2005 SN-L 14 Feb 2005
[Note: married Samuel & Ollie ( ) Fuge; married John Critcher]
Eula "Dutch" Critcher, 89, Ozark, formerly of Marshfield and Seymour, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2005, in the Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. Mrs. Critcher was a homemaker and a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Ollie Fuge; her husband, John Critcher; a brother, I.W "Buster" Fuge; and a sister, Ida May Myers. Survivors include a daughter, Louise Caughran and husband Homer, Ozark; two granddaughters, Sarah Patterson and husband Kevin, Ozark, and Rachel Tucker and husband Bryan, Nixa; five great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Keaton, and Kramer Patterson, and Levi and Noah Tucker; one niece, Jean Ann Fuge Whitaker, Chaffee, Mo.; and two nephews, Henry Myers, Springfield, and Jack Myers, Lebanon. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at 3 p.m. in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. Burial will follow in the Marshfield Cemetery. Visitation is today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Ozark First Baptist Church Building Fund in care of the funeral home.
Crocker, Randy G. 31 May 1955 - 27 Feb 2008 SN-L 29 Feb 2008
[Note: Son of Lee & Joan ( ) Crocker; married 12 Apr 1974 Cheryl Crocker]
Randy G. Crocker, 52, of Nixa, Mo., was born May 31, 1955, and passed away February 27, 2008. He worked for Nabisco and was an official of SMBOA, SMFOA and MIAA. Randy was united in marriage to Cheryl Crocker on April 12, 1974, in Springfield, Mo He was the love of his wife's life, a proud father and a loyal friend. Randy loved the game of baseball, basketball, football, and golf and spent 20 years of his life officiating high school and college football and basketball. He loved the smell of fall football season, the touch of a baseball glove and the snapping sound of the ball when it hit the catcher's mitt. Golf was his passion. He was a St. Louis Cardinal fan and made it to Spring training in 2004. He said that he felt like "a kid in Disneyland". Randy was preceded in death by his father, Lee Crocker. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Crocker; children, Cullen Crocker, Jennifer (Crocker) and Mark Wortman and Kendall (Crocker) and Todd Bennett; his mother, Joan Crocker; brother Darrell Crocker and his wife, Becky; nephews, Christopher Crocker and Michael Crocker; other relatives and many friends. Celebration of life services will be held March 1, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fremont Hills Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Crocker, Ruth L. (Melton) 28 Jun 1914 - 4 Dec 1984 OH 20 Dec 1984 p8
[Note: Daughter of Reuben & Nell (White) Melton; married 1945 Ben Crocker]
Ruth L. Crocker, 79, a hairdresser, died Dec. 3 in her home. Mrs. Crocker was born June 18, 1914 in Ozark, a daughter of Reuben and Nell White Melton. She was married to Ben Crocker in 1945 in St. Louis. He died in 1981. She was a member of the Vermont Street United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Quincy Business Women’s Association, Loyal Order of the Moose, and the Hairdresser’s Association. She was a hairdresser in Quincy and St. Louis. Surviving are three step-daughters, Mrs. Eldon (Betty) Richmond of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Clinton (Beverly) Bohon of Sarasota, Fla., and Mrs. Russell (Patsy) Logsdon of Canton; four brothers, Dale Melton of Quincy. Rex Melton of State College, Pa., Max Melton of Kingsland, Texas and Roger Melton of St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Lawrence (Mildred) Doran of Ozark; several step-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. Memorial services were held in the Vermont Street United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Cindy Jones, Memorial may be made in the Vermont Street United Methodist Church or the Blessing Hospice Program. Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Cromley, Edward Franklin 5 Aug 1876 - 15 May 1949 CCR 26 May 1949
[Note: Son of Benjamin & Louisa (Bowen) Cromley; married 28 Dec 1904 Mary Magdelene Wilhite 11 Jun 1884 - 13 Jul 1935]
Funeral services for Edward Franklin Cromley, 72, who died May 15 at his farm home eight miles south of Nixa, were held last Tuesday at Riverdale Baptist church, conducted by Brother Edward Buttram. Burial was in Jones cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He had resided in the Selmore and Riverdale communities since the age of seven. In 1904 he was married to Mary M. Wilhite, who preceded him in death in 1935. He was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Freda Robertson of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Nissen of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Mrs. Gusta Hanley of Yakima, Wash., other relatives and many friends. Pallbearers were Charley Skaggs, Miles Thogmartin, Melvin Ellingsworth, John Tennis, Andy Melton and Floyd Blevins.
Cromley, Mary Magdalene (Wilhite) 11 Jun 1884 - 13 Jul 1935 CCR 18 Jul 1935 p8
[Note: Daughter of Samuel Huston & Anita Jane (Turner) Wilhite; married 28 Dec 1904 Edward Franklin Cromley 5 Aug 1876 - 15 May 1949]
Mary Magdalene Wilhite was born June 11, 1884. She was the daughter of Samuel H. and Anita Jane Wilhite. On Dec. 28, 1904, she was united in marriage to Edward F. Cromley. At the age of 20 she confessed her faith in Christ and at the time of her death was a member of the Church of Christ at Nixa. Surviving her are the husband and one daughter, Freda, one brother, Charlie R. Wilhite of Republic, one sister, Mrs. Minnie Arnold of Denver, Colo., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted July 15 at 2 p.m. at the home by Stephen Settle of Nixa with burial in the Chastain cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Cromley, William H. 14 Aug 1869 -16 Mar 1949 CCR 24 Mar 1949
[Note: Son of Benjamin & Louisa (Bowen) Cromley]
Funeral services for William H. Cromley, 79, who died March 16 at his home on Rt. 1, Ozark were held Friday afternoon at Riverdale Baptist church with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Jones cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Survivors include one brother, Edward F. Cromley, Rt. 1 Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Gusta Hanley of Yakima, WA and Mrs. Cora Wasson of Santa Cruz, CA; eight nieces; five nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Cromwell-Scott, Jewell Raechell 1985 - Feb 2007 SN-L 27 Feb 2007
[Note: no SSDI found]
Jewel Raechell Cromwell-Scott, 21, of Rogersville. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007, in the Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa.
Cromwell-Scott, Jewell Raechell 12 Dec 1985 - 19 Feb 2007 Preston-MarshFH
Jewell Raechel Cromwell 21 of Rogersville, Missouri passed away Monday evening February 19, 2007 at her home. Jewell was born on December 12, 1985 in Springfield, Mo. to Charles William Cromwell and Julie Ann Cornog. Jewell was a special child surrounded by a loving family. Surviving is her Mother and step father Julie and Ralph Scott of Rogersville, Mo. her father Charles Cromwell, a brother William Scott of Rogersville, Mo. a sister Hannah Scott of Rogersville, Mo. Grandparents Ruby Cornog of Ozark, Mo. William and Sue Scott of Nixa, Mo. and Doris Steward of Nixa, Mo. Aunts and Uncles Sheryl and Levi Gentry of Ozark, Mo. Sandra and Mike Simpson of Sparta, Mo. Terria Hillmae of Highlandville, Mo. Becky and Jim Morgan of Huntsville, Mo. and David Cornog of Texas. Many other relatives and friends.
Cron, Lawrence Joe 14 Oct 1941 - 2 Nov 2008 CCH-N 5 Nov 2008
[Note: married Retha]
Lawrence “Joe” Cron, 67, of Seymour, formerly of Fordland, passes away Nov. 2, 2008, in his home. Joe is survived by his wife, Retha, of the home; two sons, Ron Cron, and his wife, Ursula of Northview, and Zeb Cron and his wife Dahna, of Seymour; a daughters, Staceu Cron, of Rome, Ga.; six grandchildren, Madeline, Cassie, LaKisha, Crystal, Denise and Isaac; several great grandchildren; three brothers, James Carl Cron and his wife, Beverly of Buffalo; Glen Cron and his wife La Rita, of Fordland and Leonard Cron and his wife Rita of Filer, Idaho; one half- brother, Kenneth Cron, of the state of California; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and dear friends. He was a member of the Mount Olive Masonic Lodge No. 439 AF and AM, of Rogersville, the Valley pf Joplin Scottish Rite, York Rite, the Abou Ben Adhen Shrine, Ridge Runners, and the Christian county Shrine Club. He had received the KSSH Scottish Rite Reword for his work with the Shriners. He worked with cook crew for the Christian County Shriners until his health began to fail. According to his request, no services are being held. A memorial has been established to Mount Olive Lodge’s Senioe Citizen’s Christmas Dinner in care of Holman-Howe Funeral Home, P. A. Box 366, Seymour, 65746. Onlien condolences may be left at www.holmanhoweseymour.com
Cronk, George D. 1865 - 30 Jul 1944 CCR 10 Aug 1944 p1
George D. Cronk, age 79, passed away at his home in Billings July 30, 1944, after a short illness. Funeral services were held at the King Funeral Home in Aurora Aug. 2. Interment was made at LeGrand, Iowa, the following day. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H.S. Ullery of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. W.R. James of Kansas City; three brothers, all of the state of Iowa; and a niece, Mrs. W.D. Dunn of Kansas City.
Crooks, Edgar Dallas, Col. 30 Jan 1909 - 1 Sep 1986 OH 4 Sep 1986 p4
[Note: married 23 Sep 1933 Elba Ira Bee Hansen 15 Jan 1915 - 7 Jul 1992]
Graveside services for retired Colonel Dallas Crooks, 77, Sparta, will be held September 4 at 10:30 a.m. in Sparta Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Col. Crooks died September 1 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He had been a resident of Sparta since 1953 and was a retired officer from the U. S. Army, having served in World War II and the Korean conflict. He served over 21 years in the armed services. Survivors include his wife, Elba; two sons, Edgar Dallas Crooks, III, Clairmont, Calif. and Louis W. Crooks, Springfield; one sister, Virginia School, Clarksville and seven grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Crooks, Elba Ira Bee (Hansen) 15 Jan 1912 – 7 Jul 1992 NN-E 15 Jul 1992
[Note: Daughter of Louis William & Charity (Rogers) Hansen; married 23 Sep 1933 Col. Edgar Dallas Crooks 30 Jan 1909 - 1 Sep 1986]11
Elba Ira Bee Crooks, 80, Sparta, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, in Cox Medical Center, Springfield. She was born Jan. 15, 1912 in Laredo, Texas, to Louis and Charity Hansen. She married Edgar "Dallas" Crooks on Sept. 23, 1933, who preceded her in death after 53 years of marriage on Sept. 1, 1986. Survivors include two sons, Edgar "Dallas" Crooks III, Claremont, Calif., and Louis W. (Bill) Crooks, Springfield; a brother, Clouis Hansen, Del Rio, Texas; and eight grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, July 10, in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Crosby, Earnest 26 Jan 1929 - 30 Nov 1992 NN-E 9 Dec 1992
[Note: married Maryann]
Earnest Crosby, 63, Ozark, died Monday, Nov. 30, in Cox Medical Center South. He was born January 26, 1929, at Florala, Ala. He served in the Army during World War II and subsequently worked in California as an electrician. He moved to Missouri in 1976, where he retired. He is survived by his wife, Maryann, Ozark; three daughters, Arlene Tapia, and her husband, John, Hailey, Idaho, Barbara Crosby, LaHabra, Calif., and Cheryl Ives, Ontario, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Cremation was at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Springfield and interment at Springfield National Cemetery.
Crosby, Marialice (Outland) 12 Apr 1928 - 7 Sep 2003 SN-L 9 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ralph W. & Fern (Jackson) Outland; married 28 Aug 1949 Roger L. Crosby]
Marialice (Outland) Crosby, 75, Joplin (formerly of Springfield), passed away Sunday, September 7, 2003, in her daughter's home. Mrs. Crosby was born April 12, 1928, in Joplin, the daughter of Ralph W. and Fern (Jackson) Outland. She received degrees from Joplin Junior College and SMSU. She was united in her marriage for over 50 years to Roger L. Crosby on Aug. 28, 1949, in Carthage. Her career spanning more than 30 years included teaching in Duquesne, Jasper, Mo., Springfield Public Schools, Springfield Catholic School and SMSU. She was also a performing member of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years. Her parents, husband and two sisters, Ruth Mae Barr and Helen L. Merry preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mari Carson and husband Dr. R. L., of Joplin, and LeAnn C. Peirano and husband Mark Adam, of Nixa; eight grandchildren, Samantha J. Allspaw, of Springfield; Hollidae J. Winn and husband Schuyler, of Joplin; Sara J. Carson, Richmond L. Carson, both of Joplin; Lindsay C. Bailey, Alexander W. Bailey, Erin S. R. Peirano, Gregory L. D. Peirano, all of Nixa; a niece, Sandee Marks and husband Joe, of Texas, among other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2003, in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. A gathering of friends and family will follow the service in the funeral home. Graveside services will be held in Webb City Cemetery at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Cross, Alison LaRae 5 Jan 1996 - 6 Apr 1996 CCH-N 10 Apr 1996
[Note: Daughter of Erik Dan-el & Tiffany Rae (Ware) Cross]
Alison LaRae Cross, 3-month-old daughter of Erik Dan-el and Tiffany Rae Cross, of Nixa, died Saturday, April 6, in her home. She was born January 5, in Kansas City. Alison is survived by: her parents; a sister, Holly Marie Cross; a brother, Sean Dan-el Cross, both of the home; grandparents, Linda Kaye and Donald L. Cross, Nixa, and David and Lucinne Ware, Battlefield; four aunts, Ahmie and Kaylyn Cross, Davia Ware and Heather Brown; two uncles, Ian Cross, and Delray Brown; and a great uncle, Frank Gehring. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Springfield, with Pastor Edwin Lehmann officiating. Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Cross, Charles W. 30 Apr 1876 - 1 Jan 1942 CCR 8 Jan 1942 p1
[Note: Son of Henry & ? ( ) Cross; married 10 Oct 1910 Victoria Melcena Maples 25 Dec 1872 - 15 Nov 1951]
Charles W. Cross, 65, was born in Greene County, MO., April 30, 1876 and departed this life Jan. 1, 1942. He was married to Victoria Melcena Maples on Oct. 10, 1901. To this union was born one child who preceded him in death at the age of two years. He was converted at the age of 13 years and united with the Baptist church. Those who survive him are his wife and five sisters; Mrs. John Bell and Mrs. Jim Chilcutt of Golden City, Mrs. Dave Rovenstein of Dunnegan, Mrs. Jake Williams and Mrs. Geo. Spencer both of Republic, MO. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Sinai Baptist church conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark, with burial in the Frazier Chapel under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Cross, Dollie 11 Jul 1897 - 15 May 1986 OH 22 May 1986 p4
[Note: tombstone read as Gross]
Services for Dollie Cross, 88, Ozark, were held May 18 in Harris Chapel with Charles Eakins officiating. Burial was in Oddfellows Cemetery. Mrs. Cross died May 15 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She had moved to Ozark five years ago from Idabel, Okla. where he had owned and operated Central Hotel for over 35 years She was a member of Idabel Church of Christ. Survivors include two sisters, Mollie Lewis, of the home and Callie Hardy, Idabel, Okla and several nieces and nephews
Cross, Earmal Waltzi (Melton) Pierce 23 Oct 1905 - 11 Jan 1949 CCR 20 Jan 1949
[Note: Daughter of Jesse & Mary Frances (Cook) Melton; married ? Pierce; married Ernest Cross]
Earmal W. Cross was born Oct. 23, 1905, in Christian county and died January 11, 1949 in a Nevada hospital following a lingering illness at the age of 43. Survivors include two sons, James and John Pierce, by a previous marriage, both of the state of California; her father, Jesse Melton of Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Vesta Gold of Route 1 Billings; and a brother, Herschel Melton of Castleton, IL. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 1 pm in the Maples-Harris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was made in the Selmore cemetery.
Cross, Josephine E. (Kastendieck) 20 Sep 1920 - 16 May 1961 CCR 18 May 1961 p5
[Note: Daughter of Karl & Minne (Peiter) Kastendieck; married James L. Cross 5 Feb 1919 - 5 May 1986]
Mrs. Josephine K. Cross, 40, 505 South Market, Springfield, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Springfield Baptist Hospital following a four-month illness. Mrs. Cross was a registered nurse and was a 1942 graduate of the Springfield Baptist school of Nursing. She had been a resident of Springfield for the past 17 years, She was a member of the St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Billings. She is survived by her husband, James L., two sons, Joseph and Jerry, both of the home; her mother, Mrs. Karl Castendieck of Billings; two brothers, Edward and Clifford Castendieck, both of Billings; three sisters, Miss Mary Jane Castendieck and Mrs. Ruth Gay, both of Springfield and Mrs. Anna Lee Dobbins of Eudora. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the St. Peters Evangelical Church in Billings with the Rev. R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Herman Lohmeyer.
Cross, Kathy 1952 - 31 Dec 1970 CCR 8 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Peggy ( ) Cross]
A 1969 Willard High School graduate died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 in the University Hospital at Columbia from injuries suffered in an auto accident there Wednesday morning. Miss Kathy Cross, 18, was enroute home from Peoria, Ill. when the accident occurred. Miss Cross held a job in Peoria and was returning to Willard for the holidays. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Peggie Bilyeu of Ozark; her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cross of Pleasant Hope; a sister, Mrs. Debra Farmer of Springfield; a brother Eddie of Fort Hood, Tex. stationed with the U. S. Army; three half-sisters, Sherry, Cindy and Deanna of Ozark; and a half-brother, Mike Baker of Springfield. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Butler Chapel, Bolivar, with the Rev. James R. Robertson officiating. Burial was in Slagel Cemetery, south of Bolivar.
Cross, Martha Adelaide (Johnson) 18 Mar 1863 - 8 May 1939 CCR 11 May 1939 p1
[Note: Daughter of J. C. & Sarah E. (Gross) Johnson; married 14 Jan 1886 West C. Cross 28 Feb 1855 - 29 Nov 1935]
Mrs. Martha Adalaide Cross, 75, passed away Monday morning, May 8, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rozell, at Garrison. Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Chaffin Funeral Home, are incomplete pending arrival of the other daughters from Long Beach, Calif.
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Cross, Martha Adelaide (Johnson) 18 Mar 1863 - 8 May 1939 CCR 18 May 1939 p1
Martha Adelaide Johnson was born in Illinois March 18, 1863, and came to south Missouri at the age of four years. She was united in marriage to West Cross on Jan. 14, 1886 and to this union were born ten children, three of whom have preceded her in death. The seven who survive her are as follows: J.H. Cross, Centralia, Wash., Mrs. Bessie Caudle, Fowler, Calif., Mrs. Oliva Coover, Los Angeles, Calif., Andrew Cross, Springfield, Mo., Dorsey Cross, San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Delpha McTeer, Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Sallie Rozell, Garrison, Mo., 21 grandchildren and six great grandchildren and two sisters, Miss Laura Johnson, Forsyth, Mo., Mrs. Sallie Rozell, Garrison, Mo., 21 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two sisters, Miss Laura Johnson, Forsyth, Mo., Mrs. Sallie Bunch, Roswell, N.M.; two brothers, Pleas Johnson, Olympia, Wash., Jim Johnson, Olympia, Wash., and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She was converted and united with the Missionary Baptist church at Bradleyville, Mo., in 1893, and lived a very devoted Christian life until her call home, May 8, 1939, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Rozell of Garrison, Mo. Funeral services were held May 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the church at Garrison by Rev. Floyd Hanks with burial in the Garrison cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Cross, Nolan E. "Joe" 18 Apr 1911 - 29 Dec 1991 NN-E 9 Jan 1992
[Note: married Murrell]
Nolan E. "Joe" Cross, 80, Sparta, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 1991 in his home, apparently of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Murrell; a daughter and her husband, Joan and William Heinlein, Sparta; a granddaughter and her husband, Cheryl and Mike Mitchell, Chadwick; a brother, Noah Cross, Morrisville; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Thursday, Jan 2, 1992 in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte, Springfield, with the Revs. Reggie Micham and Charles Cross officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Cross, Verda Alice Piccola (Bagby) 8 Sep 1914 – 3 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
[Note: Daughter of Grover Cleveland & Ethelinda Martha Jane (Green) Bagby; married 13 Oct 1930 Wentford Leeroy Cross]
Verda Alice Piccola (Bagby) Cross, born September 8, 1914 at Parma, Missouri, the daughter of Grover Cleveland Bagby and Ethelinda Martha Jane (Green) Bagby, died January 3, 2000 at Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. Missouri of causes incidental to advanced age. She was 85 years old. She was married on October 13, 1930 at Bloomfield, Missouri to Wentford Leeroy Cross of Nixa, Missouri who survives. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints and was active in that church until she became too infirm to attend. She, personally, has listed several outstanding achievements during her lifetime, among which were raising two sons to adulthood, graduating from nursing school and passing the Missouri State Board Examination for LPN when she was age 54, writing a children’s novel at age 76 titled “Great Grandma Tells of Threshing Days”, published by Whitman Publishing Company. She gained great satisfaction from skilled accomplishments working as a nurse and with home sewing, gardening and canning, performing family history research, traveling throughout the United States and doing volunteer charitable services in her church. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Billy Gene Cross, and her brothers, Clyde Cleveland Bagby, Ernest William Bagby, Loren Lee Bagby, Joseph Woodrow Bagby, Graydon Edward Bagby, and Robert Floyd Bagby, and by her sisters, Nola Augusta Bennett, Virginia Ruth Smith, and Hazel Marie Vineyard. She is survived by her husband, Wentford Cross, residing at Nixa, Missouri, her sons, Delmar Cross of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Donald Cross of Nixa, Missouri, her brother, Carl “GC” Bagby of Ivens, Utah, three sisters, Elberta Langley, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Bernice Rabe, Denton, Texas, and Christine Bufford, Poplar Bluff, Missouri; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri with funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday January 7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4450 South Farm Rd 141 (Cox Road), Springfield, Missouri. The following day memorial service were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Poplar Bluff. Interment followed services on Friday in Weaver Cemetery, Highway NN, Ozark.
Cross, Victoria Melcena (Maples) 25 Dec 1872 - 15 Nov 1951
[Note: Daughter of Timothy O. & Harriet Manerva (Frazier) Maples; married 10 Oct 1910 Charley W. Cross 30 Apr 1876 - 1 Jan 1942]
Mrs. Victoria Melcena Cross, 78, died at 6:30 p.m. yesterday in the home of a sister, Mrs. O. M. Greenway of 902 McNatt, Aurora. Survivors include another sister, Mrs. Aggie Maples of Aurora and four brothers, Mose Maples and Abram Maples of Nixa, and Sam and Leslie Maples, both of Aurora. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Frazier Chapel near Boaz, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Marsh of Aurora. Pallbearers, all nieces of the deceased, include Gretta Jean Maples, Jo Etta Frazier, Jean Ellis, Norma Jean Maples, Betty Maples, and Mayford Frazier.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Cross, West C. 28 Feb 1855 - 29 Nov 1935 CCR 5 Dec 1935 p1
[Note: Son of James & Martha (Riley) Cross; married 14 Jan 1886 Martha Adelaide Johnson 18 Mar 1868 - 8 May 1939]
West Cross was born Feb. 28, 1855, and died Nov. 29, 1935, at 6:45 p.m., aged 80 years, 9 months and 1 day. He was converted when a young man and united with the Baptist church and lived a devoted Christian life. He was united in marriage to Miss Martha Adalaide Johnson on Jan. 14, 1836. To this union ten children were born, three of whom preceded him in death. The seven surviving are John H. Cross of Shelton, WA; Bessie Caudle of Fowler, CA; Olivia Coover of Long Beach, CA; Dopey Cross of San Francisco, CA; Delphia McTeer of Fresno, CA; Andrew Cross of Cross Roads, MO; and Sallie Rozell of Garrison. Also surviving are nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 1, in the Garrison church at 2 p.m., by Rev. John Pruett with burial in the Garrison cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Cross, Wilma Alice (Foster) 1 Jun 1923 - 21 Mar 2012 SN-L 23 Mar 2012 & SN-L 25 Mar 2012
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Loma (Stevens) Foster; married 1948 Oliver Cross]
Wilma Alice Cross, age 88, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Mercy Hospital. She was born June 1, 1923, in Grabeel, MO, to Robert and Loma (Stevens) Foster. She was the second of four children. Wilma graduated from Gainesville High School and started working at different places, retiring from Zenith Electronics in 62'. In 1948 she and Oliver Cross were married, they had 54 years together. In this union was born one son Bob. She was a long time member of First General Baptist Church of Springfield and attended as long as health permitted. She enjoyed collecting antiques, reading, puzzles, sewing, and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Oliver; two sisters: Genelle Foster and Theta (Dickens) James; one brother R.C. Foster; two sisters in-law: Doris Ray and Gerry Finney; and a granddaughter Kiara Voyles. She is survived by one son Bob Cross and wife Kim of Ozark, MO; one grandson Nicholas Voyles and wife Elyzabeth of Dixon, MO; four great granddaughters: Hannah, Skylar, Leila, and Maya; two sisters in-law: Juanita House of Seymore, MO, and Wilmadell Pierce; two special nieces: Mickey Matthews and Deanna Skerry; several other nieces, nephews, a very special long time friend Mary Hagler; an adopted daughter/friend Terrie Helt; as well as her church family. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday, March 26, 2012, in Greenlawn Funeral Home East with Rev. Dean Trivitt officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 PM Sunday, March 25, 2012, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First General Baptist Church of Springfield, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.
Crotser, Catherine Elizabeth “Sally” 11 Jan 1928 - 15 Jun 2003 CCH-N 25 Jun 2003
[Note: married 1 May 1948 Jack Crotser]
Catherine Elizabeth (Sally) Crotser, 75, passed away on June 15, 2003. She was born Jan. 11, 1928 in Edna, Kan. Crotser was a life-long homemaker and a talented artist. She was a ceramics teacher, an accomplished painter of acrylics, and an avid collector of Kewpies, Snow Babies and Ty Bears. Crotser married Jack Crotser on May 1, 1948 in Cherryvale, Kan. The couple have been residents of Nixa since 1979 and attend Nixa Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Jack, of the home; one son, Robin and wife Nancy; one daughter Raelene; granddaughter, Dyan; and one great-grandson, Dillon, all of Nixa. A memorial service was held at the Nixa Christian Church on June 20. The family requests no flowers be sent. Donations may be sent to the Sally Crotser Memorial Fund at the Nixa Christian Church.
Crotser, Jack George 12 Nov 1927 - 27 Mar 2012 SN-L 29 Mar 2012
[Note: Son of Rolla P. & Ila P. ( ) Crotser; married 1 May 1948 Catherine Elizabeth “Sally” 11 Jan 1928 - 15 Jun 2003]
Jack George Crotser, 84, Ozark. Arrangements: Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
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Crotser, Jack George 12 Nov 1927 - 27 Mar 2012 GreenlawnFH
Jack Crotser died March 27, 2012. He was born Nov. 12, 1927, in Iredell, Texas. He grew up traveling as a child and attended more than 120 grade schools. His love of travel was so deep that he worked as a traveling salesman covering more than three states on his routes for most of his life. In 1977 he purchased the Print Shop on Main Street in Nixa and ran it until he retired in 1994. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Catherine “Sally” Crotser; his mother and father, Ila and Rolla Crotser; and his brother, Tom. Jack is survived by his daughter, Raelene Crotser, Ozark; his son and daughter-in-law, Robin and Nancy Crotser, Nixa; his granddaughter, Dyan Emery, Ozark; his great-grandson, Dillon Emery, Ozark; his brother, Joe, Tulsa, Okla.; and a host of friends. The family would like to thank Ozark Nursing and Care Center and Preferred Hospice for the care that Jack has received for the past year. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Liberty School Fund, in care of Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Springfield.
Crouch, Dorothy Mae (Graham) 24 Oct 1934 - 21 Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7
[Note: Daughter of Joe & ? (?) Graham; married Bob Crouch]
BOIS D’ ARC - Mrs. Dorothy Mae Crouch, 42, Bois d’Arc died Friday afternoon in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after short illness. Mrs. Crouch was born in Springfield and she was employed by Vermillion, Inc. Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Bob; seven sons, Bobby, Billy, Randy, Larry and David, all of the home, Eddie of Ash Grove and Joe of Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Blakey, Ash Grove; her father, Joe Graham, Springfield; a brother, Roger Graham, Bradleyville; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Huleubus of the state of Michigan; three half-brothers, Charley, Harold and David Horsey, all of Springfield and five grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Allison-Russell Funeral Home in Greenfield with Paul Hanley officiating. Burial was in Holsapple Cemetery near Collins.
Crouch, Sarah M. 5 Jul 1939 - 1 Sep 2007 SN-L 8 Sep 2007
[Note: married 12 Dec 1965 Charles O. Crouch]
Sarah M. Crouch, 68, of Ozark, went to be with Jesus Sept. 1, 2007, in her home. She was born July 5, 1939, in Grove, Okla., where she later attended high school. In 1960 she graduated from NEO A&M in Miami, Okla. Sarah was a retired restaurant owner. On Dec. 12, 1965, she was united in marriage to Charles O. Crouch. He survives her, as well as her sons, Charles D. Crouch and John W. Crouch, and one grandson, Dalton J. Crouch. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 8, 2007, in Worley Funeral Home, Grove, Okla. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Crow, Catherine L. (Schmidt) 3 Nov 1899 - 21 Dec 1979 OH 27 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: married Joseph L. Crow 30 Jun 1898 - May 1984]
Services for Mrs. Catherine L. Crow, 80, Clever were held Monday in the Clever First Baptist Church with the Revs. Frank Nichols and Mark Wakefield officiating. Burial was in Brookfield Cemetery under the direction of Meadors. Mrs. Crow died last Friday in her home after a long illness. She was well-known for her affiliation with the Craft festival at Silver Dollar City for the past 10 years. A member of Southern Heights Bible Church in Springfield, she had lived in Clever for 32 years. Surviving are her husband, Joseph L.; a son Winston, Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Switzer, Venezuela, South America; and Mrs. Fay Schmalfuss and Mrs. Lorna Thorn, both of the state of Illinois; four brothers, Bill Schmidt, state of Arkansas, Stanley Schmidt, state of Illinois, Wilbur Schmidt state of Arizona and Richard Schmidt, state of Colorado; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Myers, Zion, Ill. and Mrs. Ruby Robinson, state of Florida; _ grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Crow, James Daniel 1 Aug 1991 - 27 Mar 2009 CCH-N 1 Apr 2009
[Note: Son of James & Gail (Flynn) Crow]
James Daniel Crow, 17, of Nixa, passed away on March 27, 2009, in his home. The son of James and Gail (Flynn) Crow was born on Aug. 1, 1991, in Mesquite, Texas. He is survived by his mother, Gail Crow, Nixa; father, James Crow, Texas; brother, Timothy Crow, of Nixa; grandparents Jerry and Barbara Flynn of Evant, Texas; aunts Jerrie Baumgartner of Nixa, Melody Hall and Jack of Blue Springs; cousins Victoria and Raymond Hall; and his special Boyz, DoJo, Poody, Kujo and Merle. He was preceded in death by a cousin, Kristen Elyse Passanisi. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today, April 1, in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel, Nixa. Burial will follow in the McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. The family received friends and family on March 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Crow, James D. 1 Aug 1991 - 27 Mar 2009 CCH-N 15 Apr 2009
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Adkins, Amanda 1992 - 4 Apr 2009 CCH-N 15 Apr 2009
Teens die after possible drug overdoses
Nixa Police make arrests.
By: Chris J. Cluck, reporter
Nixa Police are investigating an outbreak of possible prescription drug overdoses and have arrested two individuals on drug charges suspected to have a connection to two local deaths. Dina M. Eslick, 50, and Bret W. Turner, 20, both face distribution of controlled substance charges following two deaths from alleged prescription drug overdoses in the past month. Nixa Sgt. Jeff Romero said Eslick, also known as “Momma D,” was implicated by witness statements in the death of James D. Crow, 17. Investigators believe Crow’s death March 27 was caused by an overdose of different prescription medications and illegal drugs. “We are still waiting on the toxicology reports before an exact cause of death is determined,” Romero said. “(Nixa) Detective Jason Hartsell received several statements during his investigation implicating Eslick in the distribution of prescription medication and illegal drugs to several people, including her 16-year-old daughter.” Eslick was arrested April 2 after the Nixa Emergency Tactical Team executed a search warrant at her residence that resulted in the recovery of controlled substances. She remains in the Christian County jail on a $50,000 cash bond and is scheduled for an April 21 preliminary hearing. “Eslick is already facing a separate charge of distribution stemming from a previous case submitted by our agency last year,” Romero said. “The investigation of Crow’s death is still ongoing.” Turner was arrested after police began investigating April 4 the death of his 16-year-old girlfriend, Amanda R. Adkins. “(Nixa) Detective Graham Applegate investigated the death and suspected Adkins’ death was caused by an overdose of prescription medications,” Romero said. “Again, we are awaiting toxicology reports before a final determination o the exact cause of death is made. Other charges may be filed once we received the pending reports.”
Turner remains in jail under a $100,000 bond and is scheduled for an April 28 preliminary hearing. Romero said the number of incidents relating to prescription drugs are skyrocketing. “Our statistics show that problems with prescription medications have far exceeded the problems we have with illicit illegal drugs,” Romero said. “With a declining economy and moral foundation, young people seem to be turning to prescription medications, illegal drugs and alcohol at alarming rates.” Parents can take the first active role in the fight against prescription drug abuse, Romero said. “Parents need to be vigilant in the fight for their children’s lives,” Romero said. “If you are a parent with prescription medications in your home, please, do not make it easy for children to obtain your medications.” The law is very specific about distributing prescription medications, Romero said. “The public must also be aware that giving a controlled substance, which includes many prescription medications, to anyone else, even family members, is a crime,” he said.
Crow, Joseph Lester 30 Jun 1898 - 4 May 1984 OH 10 May 1984 p11
[Note: married Ruth]
Services for J. Lester Crow, 85, Clever, were held May 4 at Meadors Chapel with the Rev. Frank Nickel officiating, Burial was in Brookline Cemetery. Mr. Crow died May 1 at Hillhaven Convalescent Center, Springfield, after a short illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Crow had lived in the Clever community the past 36 years. He was a member of Southern Heights Baptist Church in Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; one son, Winston, Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Switzer and Mrs. Lorna Thorn, both of Zion, Ill. and Mrs. Faye Schmalfuss, Sopchoppy, Fla.; four stepsons; two stepdaughters; two brothers, W. T. and Henry, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Melissa Shaw, Phoenix, Ariz. and Mrs.. Geraldine McNiece, Carrollton; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Crowdus, Charles H. 5 Apr 1878 - Feb 1934 CCR 1 Mar 1934 p4
[Note: Son of William B. & Mary E. (Herr) Crowdus; married 2 Oct 199 Marie Ethelyn Lawing Nov 1884 - 16 Feb 1968]
OBIT STARTS HERE(don), 55, head of the shipping and receiving department of the Heer’s store here for many years, died Wednesday night at his home, 574 East Elm Street, after an illness of about two months. A familiar figure in the Heer’s store for the past 35 years, Mr. Crowdus was widely acquainted and exceedingly popular with business acquaintances and persons employed in the department with him. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Crowdus, were the original owners of the site on which part of the present Heer’s store stands. He was born in Weatherford, TX, and would have been 56, April 5. His mother was the former Mary E. Heer. Receiving his early training at Christian Brother’s college, Mr. Crowdus studied a commercial course two years at Notre Dame university. Immediately after leaving school he entered the employ of the Heer’s store. Mr. Crowdus was married Oct. 2, 1909, to Marie Ethelyn Lawing of Ozark. Surviving him besides the widow are four children, William Robert Crowdus, John Paul Crowdus, Charles Homer Crowdus, and Mary Ethelyn Crowdus. His death was caused by heart trouble. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery under direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer funeral home. Mr. Crowdus was a member of St. Agnes Catholic church--Springfield Daily News.
Crowdus, Marie Ethelyn (Lawing) Nov 1884 - 16 Feb 1968 CCR 22 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Robert Jasper & Mary J. (Clark) Lawing‘ married Charles H. Crowdus 5 Apr 1878 - Feb 1934]
Mrs. Ethelyn Lawing Crowdus, a former resident of Ozark and Springfield, died Feb. 16 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Shaw in East Orange, N. J. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Shaw; three sons, William of Wichita, Kan.; Paul of Memphis, Tenn. and Homer of Tulsa, Okla.; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren; a brother, Paul Lawing of Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Kathleen Lawing of Ozark. Daughter of one of the community’s earliest families, Mrs. Crowdus was a graduate of the old Springfield Normal School, now Southwest Missouri State College, and the Elfindale Academy. Funeral services and burial were in East Orange.
Crowe, Basil 6 Oct 1931 - Oct 1972 OH 5 Oct 1972 p12
[Note: married Josephine Delilea Abbott 10 Mar 1936 - 21 Sep 1984; married Shirley; Chaffin Funeral home records give Josephine Abbott as mother of two babies died at birth 1953 and 1957, but name Basil Crowe as father of Erwin & Almus Wesley Crown as father of Janie - is that a mistake? Babies are buries at Bruner]
Basil Crowe, 40, of Bois’d’Arc, died last week after a long illness. He was a brick mason and veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; three sons, Russell, Basil Leon and David, all of the home; three daughters, Cathy and Lolita, both of the home and Pamela, Republic; one brother, Truman of Joplin; two half-brothers, Thurman Hampton of Rogersville and Preston Hampton of Chadwick; three sisters, Mrs. Zenovia Caudill of Ava and Mrs. Zora Mann and Miss Sharon Crowe, both of Louisville, Ky; two half-sisters, Iona Maggard of Oldfield and Ada Maggard of Springfield. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Crowe, Delbert R. 10 Jan 1915 - 23 Jun 1986 OH 7 Aug 1986 p3
[Note: married Rose Evelyn Biers 7 May 1916 - 14 Nov 1988 - wife was a daughter of Carl R. & Minnie M. (Rainey) Biers]
Services for Delbert R. Crowe, 72, Gig Harbor, Wash., were held June 26 at Haven of Rest Memorial Park, with the Rev. Royce Jayman officiating. Interment was in the Havens of Rest Memorial Park. Mr. Crowe died June 23 at Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma, Wash., following a long illness. He was a former resident of Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Rose Evelyn (Biers) and several other relatives and friends.
Crowe, Fern 6 Aug 1893 - 3 Sep 1978 OH 7 Sep 1978 p5
[Note: married Quitman L. Crowe 22 Apr 1885 - 15 Dec 1970]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Fern Crowe, 85, Route 1, Fordland, were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Rogersville in Lowell DeBush officiating, Burial was in Panther Valley Cemetery northeast of Rogersville, The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mrs. Crowe died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness, A life-long resident of the area. Mrs. Crowe was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. Her husband, Quitman, died about nine years ago. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Clell Ambrose, Jerome, Idaho, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Crowe, Genevieve (Dunn) 21 Dec 1913 - Aug 1981 OH 20 Aug 1981 p7
[Note: married Raymond Crowe 29 Oct 1915 - 29 Oct 1980]
Services for Genevieve Crowe, 67, Rogersville, were Tuesday in Marsh Chapel with the Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Winston Burton officiating. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery northwest of Rogersville. Mrs. Crow died Sunday in Springfield Medicenter after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Rogersville area and a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, R. C., Rogersville; two brothers, Pallas Dunn, Rogersville and Charles Dunn, Springfield; and four grandchildren.