Dewhirst, Arletta Faye (Levan) 28 Feb 1934 - 30 Oct 2005 CCH-N 18 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Edward Albert & Elona (Sanders) Levan]
Arletta Dewhirst, 71, formerly of Ava, passed away Oct. 30, 2005, in the Riverways Manor, Van Buren, Mo. Survivors include: A son, Robert Dewhirst; three brothers, Albert, Melvin and Arthur Levan; and three sisters, Irene Gulliver, Reba Howe and Joanna Lipsey. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Turkey Creek Cemetery, east of Ava. Under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
DeWitt, Albert Ray 15 Jan 1940 - 3 Nov 2001 CCH-N 7 Nov 2001
[Note: Son of Albert Roscoe & Dorothy (Newberry) DeWitt; married 30 Mar 1962 Betty Barnes]
Albert Ray DeWitt, 61, of Ozark died Saturday, November 3, 2001, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born January 15, 1940, in Chadwick to Roscoe and Dorothy DeWitt. He was joined in marriage to Betty Barnes March 30, 1962. Mr. DeWitt owned and operated his own hauling business for many years. He was also a house builder, able to perform any trade. He had an amazing mechanical ability; family could always count on him to analyze and repair anything from small appliances to a car. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 39 years; two sons, Alan and Kevin; two daughters, Sandy Kaufman and husband Kim, and Carla Mitchum and husband Keith; four grandchildren; his mother, Dorothy Good; five brothers, Bob, Benny, Warren, Jerry and Garland; two sisters, Marilyn and Julene; and three half siblings. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, at the First Oldfield Full Gospel Church, 2656 Hwy. 125 South. Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, in the name of the family c/o First Oldfield Full Gospel Church, P.O. Box 76, Oldfield, Mo. 65723.
DeWitt, Albert Roscoe 11 Sep 1901 - 19 Mar 1966 CCR 17 Mar 1966 p8
[Note: Son of Andrew Jackson & Mintie Mae (Hilton) DeWitt; married first 7 April 1925 Retta Wiggins 19 May 1908 - 28 May 1937; married 9 Sep 1937 Dorothy A. Newberry 13 Jun 1921 - 11 Feb 2005 m/2 Good]
Roscoe DeWitt, 64, died at his home eight miles southwest of Chadwick at 5 a.m. Thursday , March 10. He had suffered a heart condition. Mr. DeWitt was a lifelong resident of the area and a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; seven sons, Bill and Benny, both of rural Forsyth, Ray and Warren, both of Santa Paula, Calif., Bob, Ozark, and Jerry and Garland, both of the home; six daughters, Mrs. Georgia Walters, Kansas City, Mrs. Jean Walker, Chadwick, Mrs. Blanche Dean and Mrs. Geraldine Alms, both of Joplin, and Marilyn and Julene, both of the home; two brothers, Charles E., Ozark and Harrison, Gravette, Ark.; five sisters, Mrs. Faye Gideon and Mrs. Claudia Gideon, both of Forsyth, Mrs. Josie Gibson, Ozark, Mrs. Mamie Hurd, Denair, Calif. and Mrs. Daisy Lofton, Santa Paula and several grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Pine Ridge Church. The Rev. Charley Shipman officiated, and burial was in Meadows Cemetery. Harris of Ozark was in charge.
DeWitt, Andrew Jackson 4 Mar 1873 - 24 Sep 1937 CCR 30 Sep 1937 p1
[Note: Son of John & Rebecca (Wilkerson) DeWitt; married 9 Sep 1900 Mintie Mae Hilton 19 Mar 1883 - 16 Dec 1954]
A.J. DeWitt of the southeast part of the county was in Ozark last Friday and while visiting in the office of Reg M. Mapes, circuit clerk and ex-officio recorder, was seized with a heart attack which proved fatal. The deceased was born on March 4, 1873, and at the time of his death had reached the age of 64 years, six months and 23 days. He was united in marriage to Mintie Hilton on Sept. 9, 1900, to which union were born eight children, all of whom survive. Besides the widow and children he is survived by many other immediate relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 2:30 p.m. at the Meadows schoolhouse with Rev. Harold Day officiating. Burial was made in the Meadows cemetery under the direction of the Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.
DeWitt, Cecil D. 22 Mar 1922 - 25 Jan 2008 SN-L 30 Jan 2008
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Lucille (Phillips) DeWitt; married 30 Jun 1951 Janice Nordell]
Cecil D. DeWitt, 85, Omaha Neb., passed away January 25, 2008. He was born March 22, 1922, near Ozark, Christian County, Mo., to Charles E. and Lucille Phillips DeWitt. Cecil served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and owned DeWitt Electronics. He was an avid ham amateur radio operator for over 50 years; his call sign was W0RMB. He was a lifetime member of ARRL and Aksarben Radio Club. He was also a longtime member of SWIARC. On June 30, 1951, he was married to Janice Nordell DeWitt in Westminster Presbyterian Church in Omaha, Neb. She preceded him in death, as well as his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Handley; son David DeWitt; daughter and spouse, Vicki and Gary Crane; two grandchildren, Michael P. Ganoe and Jessica Michel; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today, January 30, at Heafey-Hoffman-Dworak-Cutler Mortuaries, 7805 W. Center Rd., Omaha, Neb. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
DeWitt, Charles Edward “Buck” 21 Nov 1903 - 20 Mar 1993 OH 24 Mar 1993
[Note: Son of Andrew Jackson & Mintie (Hilton) DeWitt; married 24 Mar 1927 Daisy Frances Gideon 27 Jul 1908 - 14 Sep 2001]
Charles Edward "Buck" DeWitt, 89, Ozark, died Saturday, March 20, 1993 at St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born Nov. 21, 1903, the son of Jack and Mintie Hilton DeWitt. Throughout his life he lived in Christian County and on March 24, 1927, he was united in marriage to Daisy Frances Gideon. He was a farmer and had worked for Continental Telephone Company before retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents: two brothers, Roscoe and Harrison, and three sisters, Faye, Daisy and Mamie. Survivors include his wife, Daisy; two sisters, Josie Gibson, Ozark, and Claudie Gideon, Forsyth; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 23, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Benny DeWitt and the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu Jr. officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
DeWitt, Charles Joseph 20 Dec 1905 - 8 Apr 1956 CCR 12 Apr 1956 p4
[Note: Son of Charles Anthony “C.A.” & Rebecca Morris (McGuire) DeWitt; married 24 Jul 1932 Marcella Wasson]
Funeral services for Charles Joseph DeWitt, 50, a retired barber and native of Billings, who died Sunday April 8 were held Tuesday afternoon in the Billings Christian Church with Rev. Wesley Groff officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Masonic rites at the graveside were conducted by Billings Lodge No. 379 A. F. & A. M. of which the deceased was a member. His death occurred following a lengthy illness at the home of a sister, Mrs. Lou Hendricks, route 1, Republic. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sherry Kelly of Amarillo, Texas, two brothers, Frank DeWitt of Marionville and Bill DeWitt of Mt. Vernon; three sisters, Mrs. Hendricks, Mrs. Lydia Ackerman of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Alma Clark of Mt. Vernon, several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
DeWitt, Cletus Leroy 27 Jan 1925 - 26 Apr 2008 SN-L 28 Apr 2008
[Note: Son of George Clarence & Maggie Genieve (Morris) DeWitt; married Juanita V. Bennett 9 Jun 1932 - 23 Nov 2005 ]
Cletus LeRoy DeWitt, 83, a lifelong resident of Rogersville, peacefully passed away at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. He was born on January 27, 1925, in Rogersville, Missouri, the son of the late George Clarence and Maggie Genieve (Morris) DeWitt. He was united in marriage to Juanita Bennett, whom he called his "little sweetheart”. She preceded him in death in 2005. They had a very special love and closeness that few couples experience in their lifetimes. He was also preceded in death by an older brother, Elmer Eugene DeWitt, who died at the age of 6 before Cletus was born; an infant granddaughter, Alana DeWitt of Arizona; and an infant step-grandson, Adam Grann of Minnesota. Cletus was a retired farmer and 30 year employee of Springfield City Utilities where he worked in the gas department. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ having been a member of Center Point at Rogersville for most of his life. Later, he and Juanita became members and part of the church family at Southside Church of Christ in Ozark where they enjoyed the people of fellowship serving the Lord. Church was always a very important part of their lives. We want to send a special thank you to the people at Southside, especially Jack and Dorothy Woods, for their encouragement and support during the last two difficult years. "Daddy, you are finally back with your Nete. We are happy for you but feel a void in our hearts. You were a very special daddy”. He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Humble and husband Jerry, and a son, Brett DeWitt, all of Rogersville; three step-children, Charles Edwards and wife Wendy, Rogersville, Gale Edwards and wife Becky, Springfield, Twana Grann, State of Minnesota; grandchildren, Julie Jackson and her son, Cameron, Rogersville, Randy Jackson and wife, Jennifer, and their son Tucker, Calvert City, Ky., Jeff Grann and wife Tonya, and their two children of Minnesota, Nathan Grann, State of Minnesota, Derek Edwards, Springfield, Shane and Christie DeWitt, Merced, Calif., William and Xenia DeWitt, State of Arizona; and a great-grandson, Chance DeWitt, Merced, Calif. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Southside Church of Christ, Ozark. Burial will follow in Holland Cemetery, Rogersville. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in J.D.Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Online condolences and guest book signing may be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
DeWitt, Daisy Frances (Gideon) 27 Jul 1908 - 14 Sep 2001
[Note: Daughter of Francis Sigel Gideon & Missouri (Clevenger) Gideon; married 24 Mar 1927 Charles Edward “Buck” DeWitt 21 Nov 1903 - 20 Mar 1993]
Daisy Frances DeWitt, age 93, of Ozark, passed away Friday, September 14, 2001, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 27, 1908, in the Wood’s Fork community of Christian County, the daughter of Francis Sigel Gideon and Missouri Clevenger Gideon. She continued to live in the area throughout her life. On March 24, 1927, she and Charles Edward “Buck” DeWitt were married. He preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial will follow in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, Sept 17, 2001.
Dewitt, Eugene 25 Apr 1918 - 8 Nov 1923 CCR 16 Nov 1923 p1
[Note: Son of Clarence & Genevive (Morris) Dewitt]
DIED: Eugene Dewitt, aged 5 years, 6 months and 16 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dewitt, died Thursday, November 8, 1923. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Young and under direction of T. B. Chaffin were held at the Dodson cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 9.
DeWitt, Eva Myrtle (Hardin) Aug 1889 - Jan 1968 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Solomon & Abigail (Pearce) Hardin]
Mrs. Eva Myrtle DeWitt, 79, Springfield, died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday in Sunshine Acres where she had been a patient a year. A native of Christian County, Mrs. DeWitt had been a resident of Springfield the past 50 years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons, Edwin, Paul, William C., and Floyd, all of Springfield. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. May Turner, Springfield; a brother, Efton Hardin, Springfield; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Ayre-Goodwin.
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DeWitt, Eva Myrtle (Hardin) Aug 1889 - Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Eva M. DeWitt, 79, of Springfield were at 3 p.m. Saturday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Arthur Short officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
DeWitt, Harrison J. “H. J.” 6 Apr 1919 - 30 Dec 1987 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of Andrew Jackson & Mintie Mae (Hilton) DeWitt; married Frances]
Harrison (H.J.) DeWitt, 68, of Gravette, Arkansas, died Dec. 30 at the Gravette Medical Center. Services for Mr. DeWitt were held Saturday at the Beacon Baptist Church of Gravette. Burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Gravette, Arkansas, under the direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home. Mr. DeWitt was born April 6, 1919, in Chadwick, Missouri. He was the son of Andrew Jackson and Mintie Mae Hilton DeWitt. He was a member of the Baptist church, and was an Army veteran of World War II, serving four years in Japan and later, two years in Korea. He retired from the logging business. He moved from Atwater, California, to the Gravette area in 1960. His survivors include his wife, Frances, of the home; two sons, John H. DeWitt, Jr., of Denton Texas, and Tracy L. DeWitt of Hiwasse, Arkansas; one daughter, Gaylene Hall, of Bentonville, Arkansas; one brother, Charles DeWitt of Ozark; three sisters, Josie Gibson of Ozark, Daisy Lofton of Santa Paula, California, and Claudia Gideon of Forsyth; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
DeWitt, James Howard 10 Dec 1908 - 31 Jan 1983 OH 10 Feb 1983 p1
[Note: Son of James M. & Effie M. (Banfield) DeWitt; married Virgie; ]
Services for Howard DeWitt, 74, Springfield, were held Feb. 3 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with the Rev. Damon Thomas officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery south of Springfield. Mr. Dewitt died Jan. 31 in his home after a long illness. A native of the Boaz community in Christian County, Mr. DeWitt was a retired farmer and well driller. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife, Virgie. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church.
DeWitt, James P. 1902 - 31 Jan 1966 CCR 3 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Jacob P. & Amanda (Clevenger) DeWitt; no SSDI found]
James P. DeWitt, 63, of Route 11, Springfield, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday in Burge Protestant Hospital following a three-weeks’ illness. A retired truck driver, he is survived by his wife, Iva; one son, Bill, Owensburg, Ky.; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph West, Kansas City; two brothers, Allen, Crane, Oren, Ava; three sisters, Mrs. George Stovall, 917 South Street, Mrs. Mary Walker, Sparta, Mrs. Emma Cobb, Ozark. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Klingner Chapel with Henry Long officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
DeWitt, Joan 6 Jan 1933 - 7 Nov 2007 SN-l 10 Nov 2007
Joan DeWitt, 74, formerly of Hurley, passed away at her home in Springfield on November 7, 2007. She was a retired supervisor of laundry at the Honeysuckle Inn & Conference Center in Branson. Joan loved making porcelain dolls, bird watching, gardening, spending time with her six grandchildren, and participating in activities at the Hurley Church of God where she was a member for over 40 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2007, at the Hurley Church of God in Hurley, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will follow in the Crane Community Cemetery, Crane. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. The family suggests that donations be made to the St John's Hospice Care. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
DeWitt, John Sep 1891 - 17 Oct 1918 CCR 22 Nov 1918 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph W. & Vicy ( ) DeWitt]
American Ex. Forces, Oct. 29, 1918. Mrs. Maude Brookshire, Webb City, Mo.
Dear Madam. I am very sorry to inform you that your brother, John DeWitt, a member of my company, died in the hospital about Oct. 17. 1918, of pneumonia, the result of a bad cold contracted during the drive of Sept. 23 to Oct. 1. His death was in the line of duty and he has given all he had in his country’s cause; a very brave soldier and his death is quite a loss to the Company who extend their sympathy to you in your sorrow. Yours truly, Capt. Fred H. Nesbitt, 130 M. G. Ba. Co. A.
DeWitt, John Perry 2 Jun 1833 - 22 Dec 1898 CCR 5 Jan 1899
[Note: Son of George Washington & Minerva (Pope) DeWitt; married Virginia Lee 1837 - 1860; married Rebecca Wilkerson 1844 - 1908; 1880 Greene Co census shows John P. and Rebecca with children, Sarah J. 15, Manervy A. 14, oel W. 12, Jacb. P. 10, Thomas B. 8, Andrew J. 7, Margret J. 5 and Mahaly E. 1. Some of these children are buried with him at Meadows, and there is a Rebecca of the right age - but the tombstone reading says she died in 1868, before many of the children were born]
Died: John P. DeWitt, on Thursday Dec. 22nd of heart failure, aged 65 years. Deceased was born in Macon Co., Mo. and lived about 14 years on the farm where he died, near Eau de Vie. He served in the civil war. While in the service he contracted a disease from which he never recovered. He was ready to depart and be with Christ, which is far better, he being a member of the church of Christ about fifty years. Funeral services were conducted by O. F. Snow, assisted by Eld. J. Larkins, after which interment took place in the Meadows Cemetery.
DeWitt, Julia Stella (Peters) 16 Mar 1912 - 7 Feb 1947 CCR 13 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of G. C. & Nancy C. ( ) Peters; married 21 Apr 1934 Lee DeWitt]
Mrs. Julia Stella DeWitt was born March 16, 1912, and passed away at the Springfield Baptist hospital on Feb. 7, 1947, following a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late G.C. and Nancy E. Peters. She was united in marriage on April 21, 1934, to Lee DeWitt. Until recently she taught the primary grade at the Hurley public school and had previously taught at Hampton, Abesville, and Fairview. She professed faith in Christ early in life and united with the Shiloh Baptist church. She was a member of the Oak Leaf Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at Crane, Mo., and was also a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem in Springfield. Surviving are her husband, Lee DeWitt of Hurley; five brothers, Lowell of Cotter, Ark., Heber of La Junta, Colo., Alfred of Ava, Mo., Dwight of Marionville, and Guy of Crane; five sisters, Mrs. Rosa Hair of Berryville, Ark., Mrs. Minnie Grisham of Crane, Mrs. Mildred Edwards of Branson, Mrs. Una Hair of Billings and Mrs. Mae Brown of Billings. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Hurley high school auditorium with Rev. Proctor of Greenfield conducting and Rev. Warren Williams of Springfield assisting. Burial was made in the Masonic cemetery in Crane under direction of Maples of Clever.
DeWitt, Loy M. 1946 - 16 Jul 2005 SN-L 19 Jul 2005
Mr. Loy M. DeWitt, age 59, of Nixa, Mo., passed away Saturday, July 16, at 12:30 p.m. in Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare Center, Crane. Graveside services will be on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at 10 a.m. in Crane Community Cemetery, under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, Mo.
DeWitt, Lauina 1943 - 23 Feb 1946 CCR 28 Feb 1946 p6
[Note: Daughter of Edward & ? (?) DeWitt
Lauina DeWitt, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward DeWitt of Republic, passed away at the home on Feb. 23, 1946. Besides her parents, she is survived by one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Harrington cemetery with Rev. R.R. Cook of Springfield officiating. Burial was under the direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
DeWitt, Maggie Genieve (Morris) 24 Dec 1897 - 23 Jun 1986 OH 26 Jun 1986 p6
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Lula May (Thrower) Morris; married George Clarence DeWitt 1 Jan 1895 - Jan 1982; birthdate on SSDI disagrees with age in obit; mother of Cletus Leroy DeWitt 27 Jan 1925 - 26 Apr 2008]
Services for Genieve DeWitt, 87, Rogersville, were held June 25 in Center Point Church of Christ, west of Rogersville. Burial was in Dodson Cemetery under the direction of Marsh Funeral Home. Mrs. DeWitt died June 23 in Cox Medical Center South following a short illness. A lifelong resident of Rogersville, she was a member of Center Point Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Cletus of Rogersville; one sister, Patsy Willis, Ozark; two grandchildren; and four great grandchildren
DeWitt, Mildred M. (Dixon) Reed 29 Sep 1918 – 7 Jul 2001 CCH-N 11 Jul 2001
[Note: Daughter of Charles Lloyd & Vera (Osborne) Dixon; married Harry Lee Reed; married Leo Vincent DeWitt]
Mildred M. DeWitt, 82, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2001, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Sept. 29, 1918, near Hutchinson, Kan., the daughter of Charles Lloyd and Vera (Osborne) Dixon. Mrs. DeWitt retired from Security Pacific Finance, San Diego, Calif., and then worked as a bank teller for Hutchinson National Bank. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Hutchinson, where she belonged to Fidelis Sunday School Class and U.M.W She belonged to several organizations in Hutchinson before moving to Nixa: A.B.W.A., Women’s Civic Center, Rebekah Lodge where she served as Past Noble Grand, Hutchinson Travel Club and Supper Book Club. Mrs. DeWitt was active at the Nixa Senior Center following her move to Missouri. Her first husband, Harry Lee Reed, preceded her in death, as well as her second husband, Leo Vincent DeWitt. Three sisters also preceded her in death, June Foss, Donna Holmes and Dorothy Nossaman. Survivors include: her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and David J. Becker, Nixa; two grandchildren, Andy Becker and Jenny Becker, Nixa; six sisters, Harriett Foss and Thelma Schmitt, both of South Hutchinson, Kan., Jeanne White, St. George, Kan., Charlyn Balabanis, Cheney, Wash., Virginia Field, Manhattan, Kan., and Celia Boyea, White Lake, Mich.; two brothers, Bill Dixon, Wichita, Kan., and Richard Dixon, South Hutchinson; and nieces and nephews. A local visitation was at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, on Monday, July 9. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, in Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, Kan., with burial following in Partridge Cemetery. Visitation in Kansas was held Tuesday in Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, American Cancer Society or the donor's choice.
DeWitt, Mintie May (Hilton) 1883 - 16 Dec 1954 CCR 23 Dec 1954 p4
[Note: Daughter of William J. & Hannah Elizabeth “Polly” (Bilyeu) Hilton; married 1909 Andrew Jackson “Jack” DeWitt 4 Mar 1873 - 24 Sep 1937]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mittie May DeWitt, 71, of Chadwick who died December 16 were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in Spokane Baptist Church, with Rev. Max Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. She was a native of the Spokane community, the daughter of William and Polly Hilton. In 1909 she was married to Jack DeWitt, who preceded her in death in 1937. Mrs. DeWitt was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Polly Hilton of Chadwick; three sons, Roscoe DeWitt of Chadwick, Charles DeWitt of Ozark and Harrison DeWitt of Winton, Calif; five daughters, Mrs. Fay Mangas of Forsyth. Mrs. Claudie Gideon of Chadwick, Mrs. Josie Gibson of Selmore and Mrs. Daisy Lofton of Santa Paula, Calif.; Four brothers, Newt Hilton and Ellis Hilton of Chadwick, Ben Hilton of Chestnutridge, and Joe Hilton of Batesville, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Abby of Claremore, Okla.; Mrs. Carrie Kerr of Live Oak, Calif; Mrs. Cora Hammond of Everett, Wash. and Mrs. Janie Spradling of Chadwick; 26 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
DeWitt, Retta Francis “Rettie“ (Wiggins) 19 May 1908 - 28 May 1937 CCR 3 Jun 1937 p1
[Note: Daughter of Henry L. & Minnie B. (Wimmer) Wiggins; married 7 Apr 1925 Albert Roscoe DeWitt 11 Sep 1901 - 19 Mar 1966]
Retta Francis Wiggins, daughter of Henry and Minnie Wiggins, was born May 19, 1908, and departed this life May 28, 1937, aged 29 years and 9 days. She was united in marriage to Roscoe DeWitt on April 7, 1925. To this union five children were born, Georgia May, Jean, Blanche, Billy Verne and Naomi, all of whom, with their father survive. She is also mourned by four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Mabel Hilton and Mrs. Leta Tindle, both of near Ozark, Mrs. Ella Edwards of Springfield, Mrs. Oma Abney of Gilliam, George Wiggins of Sparta and Chesley of Patterson, CA. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 30, at 8:30 pm in the church at Bluff, with Rev. Horton officiating, with burial in the Meadows cemetery, under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
DeWitt, Vivian Juanita (Bennett) Edwards 9 Jun 1932 - 23 Nov 2005 SN-L 24 Nov 2005 & SN-L 25 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Chester & Imogene ( ) Bennett; married ? Edwards: married 1971 Cletus Leroy DeWitt 27 Jan 1925 - 26 Apr 2008]
Vivian Juanita DeWitt of Rogersville, Mo., daughter of Chester and Imogene Bennett, was born on June 9, 1932, in Wright County, Missouri, and passed away on November 23, 2005, with her family by her side. Juanita's family and friends were very important to her. She was a wonderful woman who always put the needs of others before her own. Her home was always open and she enjoyed cooking for all who gathered there. She was not an idle woman and she enjoyed researching genealogy, quilting, flower and vegetable gardening and was an avid reader. She stayed in touch with distant family members and was a source of family history and stories. She was a member of the Southside Christian Church of Christ in Ozark and loved her church family dearly and cherished the fact that many adopted her as their "grandma". She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Audrey Bennett; and a grandson, Adam Grann. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Cletus DeWitt; her children, Charles Edwards and his wife, Wendy of Rogersville, Twana Grann of Minneapolis, Minn., Gale Edwards and his wife, Becky of Springfield; a stepdaughter, Joyce Humble and her husband, Jerry of Rogersville; a stepson, Brett DeWitt of Apache Junction, Ariz.; her sisters, Joan Dedmon of Ava, Connie Calhoun of Mansfield and Debbie VanStavern of Springfield, and their husbands; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives. Visitation will be at Greenlawn South Funeral Home on Friday, November 25, 2005, from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. at Southside Christian Church of Christ in Ozark, Mo., on Saturday, November 26, 2005, with burial in Holland Cemetery in Rogersville, Mo. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fair Haven Children's Home, 3132 N. Fair Haven Loop, Strafford, MO 65757.
Dgezits, Melissa Gail 1958 - Apr 2011 SN-L 3 Apr 2011
Melissa Gail Dgezits, 52, Ozark. Arrangements: Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home
Dgezits, Melissa Gail 1958 - 27 Mar 2011 SN-L 6 Apr 2011
[Note: no SSDI found]
Melissa Gail Dgezits, 52, Ozark, passed away March 27, 2011. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2011 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. To view full obituary and to share online condolences please visit www.hhlohmeyer.com.
Dial, Margaret Mahala (Puckett) 1 Oct 1914 - 7 Jan 2005 SN-L 10 Jan 2005
[Note: Daughter of Moman Edward & Bertha (Martin) Puckett; married 17 Jan 1943 Paul Samuel Dial]
Margaret Mahala Puckett Dial, 90, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born on Oct. 1, 1914, in Griffith, Va., to Moman Edward and Bertha Martin Puckett. Margaret was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She started working at Industrial Rayon at the age of 15 and worked all her life until her retirement from Acme Markets at the age of 60. Margaret was joined in marriage to Paul Samuel Dial on Jan. 17, 1942. From that union a daughter was born, Paula Jean Kulbicki, on July 6, 1948. Before being brought to Missouri from Baltimore, Md., to be near her daughter, she was a faithful member and Sunday school teacher at Patterson Park Baptist Church. She was always very hard working and kind to everyone she met. She possessed the gift of Charity and when there was a need, she did her best to satisfy it. Margaret Dial saw her role in life as provider, defender and caregiver to those she loved. Her husband, Paul, and four of her brothers, Edward, Chester, George and Bob, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Paula, and son-inlaw Michael David Kulbicki; two sisters, Betty Davis of Irving, Texas, and Laura Brooks of Highland Springs, Va.; and two brothers, Cecil Puckett of Chester, Va., and Allen Puckett of Clifton Forge, Va. The family would like to thank all of the people who provided a safe and caring atmosphere at Life Enhancement Village of the Ozarks and Ozarks Riverview Manor during her long illness. Private family graveside services will be held at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens on Monday, Jan. 10, 2005. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 1508 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Diamond, Kirk Alan 17 Jan 1957 - 27 Dec 1997 CCH-N 7 Jan 1998
[Note: Son of Thomas Alan & Carma Jo (Walker) Diamond; married 4 Oct 1980 Peggy Dean Adamson]
Kirk Alan Diamond, age 40, of Sparta, died Saturday, December 27, 1997, in his home. He was born January 17, 1957, in St. Louis, and was the son of Thomas Alan and Carma Jo (Walker) Diamond. On October 4, 1980 he married Peggy Dean Adamson. Kirk was a store manager for Service Merchandise, and had been a teacher at Memorial High School in Joplin. He was a loving and caring dad and husband. Survivors include: His wife, Peggy; a son, Byron Alan Diamond, of the home; his parents, Thomas and Jo Diamond, Sparta; a grandmother Ma Nell Sandusky, Bunker, a brother, Keith Diamond, El Paso, Texas; a sister, Cindy McFarland, Springfield; and many loving uncles, aunts, and cousins. A funeral service was 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Barry Pennington officiating.
DiCini, Rocco Frank 7 Aug 1922 - 20 Jun 2001 CCH-N 27 Jun 2001
[Note: Son of Marziale & Angeline (Chicalese) DiCini]
Rocco Frank DiCini, 78, of Sparta, Mo., passed away at 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2001, in his home. Born Monday, August 7, 1922, in Freeland, Pennsylvania. Rocco was the son of Marziale and Angeline (Chicalese) DiCini. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II and after the war was employed by Consumer Pipe Fitting Suppliers as a salesman until his retirement. His parents, a son, Martin DiCini, and nine brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Surviving are his two daughters, Sharene Anderson, Las Vegas, Nev., and Denise Lian,. Rancho Santa Maria, Calif.; a son, Dennis DiCini and wife Ann, Bullhead City, Ariz.; six stepchildren Richard Walling, Lake Forest, Calif., William Walling, Springfield, Mo., Julie Walling, Sparta, Mo., Debra Martin, Terry McCorkle, both of Bullhead City, Arizona, and Mark Walling, Sun City, Calif.; 31 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. No services were planned. Cremation was handled under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Dickens, Edith (Johnson) 14 Jan 1894 - 24 Nov 1926 CCR 24 Nov 1926
[Note: married George Dickens; newspaper almost illegible; newspaper date must be wrong, as obit says ‘was held Nov 25th in publication dated Nov 24th; don‘t know if this is the George Dickens 4 Oct 1866 - 18 Apr 1944 born Christian County buried Hazelwood Cemetery; 1920 census has Edith’s husband George born 1873]
Mrs. Edith Dickens of Sparta, wife of George Dickens, passed away on Wednesday, November 24th at the age of 32 years. The funeral was held on November 25th at Bruner with Rev. Mrs. Fink officiating and T. B. Chaffin as director. Burial was made in the Bruner cemetery. The deceased is survived by the husband and two sons.
Dickens, Frederick S. 9 Jan 1890 - Apr 1978 OH 4 May 1978 p12
[Note: married Mildred Helen Gideon 10 Jan 1904 - 12 May 1959]
NIXA - Frederick S. Dickens, 88, Nixa, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Dickens was a member of Noble Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Charles W., Independence, Clifford, Raytown and Robert, Independence; four daughters, Mrs. Florence Rhea, Nixa; Mrs. Freda Lawson, Belton. Mrs. Wanda Cooper, Independence and Mrs. Rose Hayden, Springfield; a brother, Raymond, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Dickey, Springfield; Mrs. Millie Luke, Battlefield and Mrs. Irene Hawkins, state of Alabama.
Dickens, Mildred Helen (Gideon) 10 Jan 1904 - 12 May 1959 CCR 21 May 1959 p5
[Note: Daughter of Martin Van Buren & Elizabeth Florence (Nelson) Gideon; married 1 Feb 1922 Frederick S. Dickens 9 Jan 1890 - Apr 1978 ]
Mildred Helen Gideon was born Jan. 10, 1904 in Christian County, the daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Gideon. On Feb. 1, 1922, she was united in marriage to Fred Dickens, and to this union three sons and four daughters were born. Mrs. Dickens was converted at an early age and was a member of Noble Hill Baptist Church. She entered into rest May 12, 1959 at the age of 55 years, four months and two days. Survivors include her husband, of the home Route 1, Nixa; three sons, Charles . and Clifford L., both of Kansas City, and Robert E. of Nixa; four daughters, Mrs. Florence Rhea and Mrs. Rose Hayden, both of Nixa, Mrs. Freda Lawson of Springfield and Mrs. Wanda Cooper of Kansas City, eight grandchildren; two brothers, Orville Gideon of Nixa and Lovell Gideon of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Wilma Rogers of Route 1, Brookline. Funeral services were held May 14, in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery.
Dickey, Elva Imogene (Harper) 10 Jan 1919 - 12 May 2009 SN-L 13 May 2009
[Note: Daughter of Victor & Lyda (Garrett) Harper]
Elva Imogene Harper Dickey, age 90, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday. A graveside funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Dickey, Elva Imogene (Harper) 10 Jan 1919 - 12 May 2009 AdamsFH
Elva Imogene Harper Dickey, age 90, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009. She was born January 10, 1919 in Ozark, the daughter of Victor and Lyda (Garrett) Harper. Mrs. Dickey was a member of High Street Baptist Church in Springfield. She loved being with her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed sewing. Survivors include: three children, Dennis Dickey and wife Kathleen, Willard, Carol Shaw and husband Kenneth, Springfield, and Julie Hofstatter and husband Kurt, Springfield; 14 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Edwin Joe Dickey, a grandson, Gary McCormack, and five brothers. A graveside funeral will be 11:00 AM Thursday, May 14, in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Dickey, Ethel Jean (McGinnis) 14 Aug 1908 - 20 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p11
[Note: married Archie Lee Dickey]
Mrs. Ethel Jean Dickey, 71-year-old Ketchum, Okla. resident died Sept. 20 in Vinita, Okla. Born Aug. 13, 1908 in Ozark, Mrs. Dickey was a retired bookkeeper with the Lipperts Bros. Construction Co. in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband, Archie Lee Dickey, Garden Grove, Calif.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Grace Elaine East of Everton and Mrs. LaRene Prowse of Lakewood, Calif.; one brother, Radford McGinnis of Ozark; one aunt, Mrs. Allie Abney of Ozark; nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday in Oklahoma City.
Dickey, Lonnie 4 Oct 1955 - 20 Jun 1985 OH 27 Jun 1985 p1
Kirbyville Man Dies In Struggle for Gun
An altercation happening June 20 in southeast Christian County resulted in the death of Lonnie Dickey of Kirbyville.
According to Christian County Sheriff Dwight McNiel, Dickey came to Christian County that evening to the home of his ex-wife and her new husband, Tony Hodge, approximately four miles south of Garrison, and upon arrival an argument began. The argument progressed from the bottom of the driveway at the residece to the mobile home where the couple live. A few minutes later, McNiel said, the argument turned into a scuffle and the small-caliber handgun being fought over went off. Dickey was struck once at that point, McNiel said.
Hodge then called Christian County Sheriff’s Department and an ambulance was dispatched, transporting Dickey to Taney County where he was then transferred to Hammons Life Line helicopter and taken to Skaggs Community Hospital where Dickey was pronounced dead on arrival.
No charges were filed in the case.
Dickinson, Helen 7 Nov 1921 - 31 Oct 1980 OH 13 Nov 1980 p9
[Note: married Lloyd Dickinson 16 Apr 1917 - 2 Nov 1980 ]
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Dickinson, Lloyd 16 Apr 1917 - 2 Nov 1980 OH 13 Nov 1980 p9
[Note: married Helen 7 Nov 1921 - 31 Oct 1980]
Services for Mrs. Helen Dickinson, 58, and her husband, Lloyd, 63, of Walnut Grove, were held Nov. 4 in Walnut Grove. They were the parents of Mrs. Lois Bilyeu of Ozark. Mrs. Dickinson died last Oct. 31 in a two-car accident near Greenfield. Her husband died Nov. 2 in Lockwood Hospital after a long illness.
Dickinson, Lloyd 16 Apr 1917 - 2 Nov 1980 OH 13 Nov 1980 p9
[Note: married Helen 7 Nov 1921 - 31 Oct 1980]
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Dickinson, Helen 7 Nov 1921 - 31 Oct 1980 OH 13 Nov 1980 p9
[Note: married Lloyd Dickinson 16 Apr 1917 - 2 Nov 1980 ]
Services for Mrs. Helen Dickinson, 58, and her husband, Lloyd, 63, of Walnut Grove, were held Nov. 4 in Walnut Grove. They were the parents of Mrs. Lois Bilyeu of Ozark. Mrs. Dickinson died last Oct. 31 in a two-car accident near Greenfield. Her husband died Nov. 2 in Lockwood Hospital after a long illness.
Dicks, Guy L. 14 Sep 1873 - 29 Dec 1929 CCR 2 Jan 1930 p1
[Note: Son of Lewis & Harriet (Skinner) Dicks; married Lovie Mae Harris 6 Jul 1879 - 26 Oct 1936]
Guy Dicks died at his home four miles southwest of Nixa, Dec. 29 at the age of 57 years. He leaves his widow, two daughters and one son, besides other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. The funeral services were held at the Christian church in Nixa Dec. 30 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Ross Carter officiating, with the I.O.O.F. in charge at the grave. Burial was made under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Dickson, Gerald Dulin “Jerry” 3 Nov 1914 - 19 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Mar 1940 Velma Tackett 31 Jan 1907 – 26 Aug 1992 m/1 Stiffler]
OZARK- Services for Gerald D. “Jerry” Dickson, 66, Ozark, were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery in Blue Mound, Kan. Mr. Dickson died about 10 a.m. Sunday in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was a native of Fowler, Colo. and lived there until moving to the Los Angeles, Calif.. area in 1940. He moved to Ozark in 1951. Mr. Dickson was a retired employe of Native Wood here and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Velma; a step-daughter, Mrs. Pauline Clark, Wichita Falls, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Alice Price, Pueblo, Colo. and two step grandchildren. Mr. Dickson’s name previously was spelled incorrectly.
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Dickson, Gerald D. “Jerry” 3 Nov 1914 - 19 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p10
We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for their love and kindness shown us during the loss of our loved one, for their visits in our home, food and beautiful flowers, Thanks for the many ways you all helped us at this time. A special thanks to the Harris Funeral Home, for their kindness, help and understanding, also Rev. Tommy Bilyeu, the singers and escorts, you all were so understanding. May God Bless Each of You. Mrs. Velma Dickson, Mrs. Pauline Clark and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Price.
Dickson, James Alan 27 Nov 1949 - 11 Mar 2009 SN-L 16 Mar 2009
James Alan Dickson, 59, Sparta, Mo., passed away at home in his sleep. A memorial service will be held in James River Assembly Clark Chapel, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2009.
Dickson, Velma (Tackett) Stiffler 31 Jan 1907 – 26 Aug 1992 NN-E 2 Sep 1992
[Note: Daughter of William W. & Margaret L. (Fulmer) Tackett; married 1925 Ernest Stiffler 16 Jun 1905 - 17 Jun 1992 m/2 Amy . 15 Oct 1914 - 28 Oct 1996; married Mar 1940 Gerald Dulin “Jerry” Dickson 3 Nov 1914 - 19 Jun 1977]
Velma Dickson, 85, Bryant, S.D., died Wednesday, Aug. 26, in DeSmet Memorial Hospital. She was born January 31, 1907, in Lynn County; Kan, near Centerville, the daughter of William W. and Margaret L. (Fulmer) Tackett. She attended country school in Lynn, Kan., attended high school and grew to adulthood near Centerville, Kan. She was united in marriage to Ernest Stiffler in 1925 in Lynn County, Kan. They farmed in Kansas until 1933, when they moved to Fowler, Colo., where they operated a tourist court with cabins. She resided there until 1939. In March of 1940 she married Gerald "Dulin" Dickson in Ruton, N.M., and moved to California where they both worked for North American Aircraft during the war. They moved to Ozark, in 1951 to make their home. They farmed near Ozark for many years. She enjoyed working with and making dolls; together with Beulah McCoy started a doll business in Ozark. She moved to Bryant, S.D., in 1983 to be near her granddaughter, Janet. She resided there until her death. She was also a longtime member of Prospect Baptist Church in Ozark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, in 1977, her parents, a grandson, Robert, two brothers, George and Wilbur, and a sister, Ethel. Survivors include her daughter, Pauline Joyce Clark, Wichita Falls, Texas; a grandson, Richard Clark, Wichita Falls, Texas; a granddaughter, Janet Holter, Salem, S.D.; three grandsons, Derek, Tyler, and Brady; and a sister, Mrs. Viola Reynolds, Rockport, Texas. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery.
Dickson, William J. 20 Aug 1877 - 18 May 1935 CCR 9 May 1935 p1
[Note: Son of John & Martha (Sanford) Dickson; married Edna; no stone in McConnell Cemetery; MO DC gives middle initial E.]
Funeral services for W.J. Dickson, aged 57, who died at his home 4 miles southwest of Nixa, were held Saturday afternoon at the home with Rev. R.C. Harding officiating. Those surviving are one daughter, Mrs. W.N. Hammond of Los Angeles, California, one sister and one brother, Love and John Dickson of the home address. Burial was made in the McConnell cemetery under the direction of Harding and Maples of Nixa.
Didion, Grant Norman 4 Dec 1923 - 25 May 1958 CCR 29 May 1958 p1
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Baum, Wendell 24 Feb 1907 - 25 May 1958 CCR 29 May 1958 p1
Billings Man Hangs Self in County Jail
Grant Norman Didion, 34-year-old employee of the Billings Farmer Exchange, committed suicide last Sunday afternoon in the Christian County jail, after being involved in a fatal one-car accident near Billings early Sunday morning. Wendell Baum, 51-year-old Billings farmer was instantly killed when thrown from Didion’s car as it overturned on a gravel road a half mile west of Billings at 2:15 a.m. Didion, who was dazed and cut about the head and body, walked to a Billings service station are reported he was unable to find Baum. When he returned to the scene of the accident with searchers and Baum’s body was found. Didion threatened to “end it all” and had to be restrained by officers. He was lodged in the Billings jail and at six o’clock Sunday morning and was removed to the Christian County jail at Ozark. Sheriff Clay Hodges was at the jail at three o’clock Sunday afternoon and Didion seemed to be in good condition then. Sheriff Hodges found his body when he returned to the jail about 8 p.m. Coroner Dean Harris reported that Didion’s death occurred when he looped an electric extension cord around his neck and allowed the weight of his body to sag against it. Funeral services for Baum, a life-long resident of Billings and a veteran of World War II, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Harris Chapel at Billings with Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in St. Peters Cemetery under direction of Harris. His survivors include four brothers, Louis and Willie Baum of Marionville and S. A. and George Baum of Billings; four sisters, Mrs. Katie Hutter, Miss Maggie Baum and Mrs. Josephine Vermule, all of Billings and Mrs. Nellie Mitchell of Marionville. Funeral services for Didion were held Wednesday afternoon in the Billings Baptist Church , with Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating, Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Della George of Route 1, Monett and two nieces.
Didriksen, Roger Anton 1930 - 11 Apr 2008 SN-L 13 Apr 2008
[Note: Son of Anton & Oneita ( ) Didriksen; married Lois]
Roger A. Didriksen, age 77, of Nixa, passed away suddenly on Friday. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home.
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Didriksen, Roger Anton 1930 - 11 Apr 2008 AdamsFH
Roger Anton Didriksen, age 77, of Nixa, formerly of Kimberling City, passed away on Friday. He was born in Algona, Iowa, the son of Anton and Oneita Didriksen. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include: His wife, Lois; three sons, Keith, Lee and Dean Didriksen; two step-sons, Kurt Franke and Keith Dudding; and grandchildren, Erik, Ian, Emili, and Marshall and Wesley, Erik, Grant, and Devon; His parents and a brother, Eddie preceded him in death. Burial with military honors will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Diel, Herman 28 Oct 1876 - 30 Sep 1958 CCR 9 Oct 1958
[Note: Son of Joseph & Agnes (Felton) Diel; married Mattie Estella Woods 12 Oct 1879 - 2 Mar 1929 - Mattie‘s MO DO appears to have her parents’ names as Joshua Taylor Wolery and Sarah Eliza Berry, but Find a Grave says they were Stephen Woods and Hannah Briscoe - but they agree on first and middle name, spouse, date of death and place of burial - tombstone does say b 1880, and MO DC does say b 1879]
Funeral services for Herman Diel, 81 of Kansas City. who died Tuesday, Sept. 30, at General Hospital, Kansas City, were held Thursday afternoon at the Mt. Nebo Church near Pilot Grove, with Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Burial was in Mt. Nebo Cemetery with McLaughlin Funeral Chapel of Sedalia in charge. A retired farmer, he moved to Kansas City about six years ago after spending most of his life in Cooper County. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Maribelle Johnson of Ozark and Mrs. Sarah Edwards of Smithton.
Diener, Clara M. (McIntire) Simbeck 29 Jun 1904 - 17 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
[Note: married Herman B. Simbeck 5 Dec 1879 - 4 Jan 1961 m/1 Katharina Dorstin & m/2 Emmer Lee Craft; married 27 May 1961 William Diener]
Clara M. (McIntire) Diener, 84. died May 15 in Ozark. Services for Mrs. Diener were held May 17 at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, with the Rev. Bill Reese officiating. Burial was in Meramec Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Diener was born June 29 1904 at Iron City, Tennessee. She was united in marriage May 27, 1961 to William Diener in Cuba, Missouri. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and a good friend to all who knew her. Mrs. Diener was preceded in death by one son, Thomas J. Simbeck, and by her parents, several brothers and sisters. Surviving are her son, John Simbeck, three stepdaughters, Aline O'Connor, Magdalene Marcus and Della Russell; four brothers, Jonathan, George, Noah and F.B. McIntire; eight grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Diggons, Marion (Kragh) 17 Jan 1931 - 26 Oct 2003 SN-L 28 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of ? & Lucy ( ) Kragh; married William Francis Diggons 7 Apr 1927 - 22 May 2003]
Marion Diggons, 72, of Fremont Hills, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2003, in her home. Marion was born January 17, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y., one of five children. She was a mother and New York-based career businesswoman. As partner in a major NYC printing company, she worked closely with labor unions there for more than 30 years. Later she owned and operated a successful residential real estate firm. For several years Marion was president of the PTA of St. Fortunata School, where her children attended classes. After retiring to Fremont Hills, she volunteered at The Kitchen in Springfield and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. Marion was a woman who knew her own mind and heart, and lived without reserve to express herself honestly and do what she believed was right. She was keenly interested in her family and the world around her, and all who knew her considered her an interesting, engaging and wise person. Her kindness and zest for life touched many lives, and she will be deeply missed by her friends and family. Marion is survived by her mother, Lucy Kragh of Springfield, Mo.; three children, Valerie Stadnik and husband William, and daughter Sarah, also of Fremont Hills; son, Christopher Diggons and wife Gayle, and children Stephanie, Pali and Valerie Frances of Fallbrook, Calif.; son, William F. Diggons Jr. and wife Donna of Houston, Texas, and children William F. Diggons III, a Marine LT. at Quantico, Va., Lucy of Washington D.C., and Cecily of Austin, Texas; five great-grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. A service will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2003, at 12:30 p.m. in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father Paul McLaughlin as celebrant, under direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Internment will follow at 2 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. The Diggons family request memorial contribution be sent to The Kitchen, Inc., 1630 N. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65803.
Diggons, William Francis 7 Apr 1927 - 22 May 2003 CCH-N 4 Jun 2003
[Note: married Marion Kragh 17 Jan 1931 - 26 Oct 2003]
William Francis Diggons, 76, Fremont Hills, died May 22, 2003 at his home. He was born April 7, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY one of 11 children. He was an Army combat veteran of World War 2 and received the Bronze Star at age 18. Diggons worked in New York until he retired and moved to Missouri. He joined the Fremont Hills County Club 10 years ago and became an avid golfer. He was also a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. Diggons is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marion Diggons of the home, daughter Valerie Stadnik and husband William and daughter Sarah, Fremont Hills; son William F. Diggons, Jr., wife Donna and children Lucy, Houston, Texas and Ceily, Austin, Texas and son William F. Diggons, III, Quantico, Va; son Christopher Diggons and wife Gayle and children, Valerie, Pali and Stephanie, Falbrook, Calif; four great grandchildren; four sisters, Thelma Sommers, Ridgewood, NY, Par McGivney and husband Mickey, Glendale, NY, Roberts Behrman and husband, John, Long Pond, PA and Ellen Owen, Wormleysburg, PA. Funeral mass was held at 12:30 p.m. May 28 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin as celebrant. Burial was in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with full military honors. The Diggons family requests memorial donations to the Kitchen, Inc. 1630 N. Jefferson, Springfield 65803
Digiuseppe, Mike C. 29 Jul 1953 - 26 Dec 2006 SN-L 3 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Vito & Maxine (Cupit) Digiuseppe; married Mary Bagby]
Mike C. Digiuseppe, 53, Springfield, passed away on December 26, 2006. He was born July 29, 1953, to Vito and Maxine (Cupit) Digiuseppe in Kittery, Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mike loved cooking and getting on the Internet. He enjoyed going to church and the breakfast club at James River Assembly of God. He is survived by his wife Mary; a son, Michael; a sister, Maxine Harris; and mother-in-law, Shirley Bagby. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, January 3, 2007, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut. Contact the funeral home at 862-4433 for time and place of the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help pay for the funeral expenses. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
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Digiuseppe, Mike C. 29 Jul 1953 - 26 Dec 2006 SN-L 3 Jan 2007
No charges to be filed against deputies in fatal shooting
News-Leader
The Dec. 26 fatal shooting of a Springfield man at a Nixa mobile home park by Christian County Sheriff’s Department deputies was justified, Christian County Prosecutor Ron Cleek said today. No charges will be brought against the deputies in the death of Mike Digiuseppe, 53, Cleek said. Three deputies had responded to reports of an intruder at a residence in the 4400 block of North Fremont Road. Officers reportedly found Digiuseppe in the home holding a gun and threatening a woman who lived there. A deputy ordered him to drop the gun at least twice. Instead, Digiuseppe started to point it at the deputy, Cleek said. The deputy fired twice. One shot missed and the second struck Digiuseppe in the abdomen. The deputies were placed on administrative leave pending the results of an investigation. Forensics tests and autopsy reports have not been finalized, but Cleek said the deputies should be allowed to return to active duty.