Dixon, Gilda Dean (Carey) 5 Dec 1951 - 1 Nov 2006 SN-L 3 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Carl & Rosalie (Gann) Carey; married 4 Apr 2005 David Dixon]
Gilda Jean Dixon, 54, Springfield, Missouri, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, November 1, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 5, 1951, the daughter of Carl and Rosalie (Gann) Carey. On April 4, 2005, Gilda was united in marriage to David Dixon. Her career for many years was owning the Quilt Shoppe of Springfield. Gilda was also a member of South East Bible Chapel. Preceding Gilda in death were her father, Carl; brother, Alan Carey; and brother-in-law, David Keith. Gilda is survived by her husband and love of her life, David; her mother, Rosalie Carey; two step-children, David and Rebecca Dixon; a sister, Linda Keith; two brothers, Mark Carey and wife Irene and Bruce Carey and wife Penny; several nieces, nephews, other caring relatives and many friends. Visitation will be Friday, November 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2006, in the funeral home with Scott Blair and Ken Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Dixon, James Henry 6 Nov 1877 - 15 Jan 1948 CCR 22 Jan 1948
[Note: Son of J. B. & Mary Ann (Anders?) Dixon; married Louisa Caroline Luttrell 28 Mar 1875 - 30 Jul 1938; married 1939 Theodosia Ernestine “Doshia” (Haguewood) Wasson 10 May 1873 - 23 Aug 1962]
Funeral services for James Henry Dixon, 70, who died Thursday, Jan. 15, at Springfield Baptist hospital where he was undergoing treatment for a heart ailment, were held Sunday afternoon at the Ozark Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Albert Hanks and Rev. Bonnie Ward. Burial was in Ozark cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. The deceased was born at Hodgenville, Ky., and came to Christian county with his family at the age of three. He had lived at Ozark for many years and was well known as a master carpenter and contractor. Ill health force his retirement several years ago. In 1900, he was married to Louisa Caroline Luttrell and to this union two daughters were born, Mrs. Clessa Jackson of Petaluma, Calif., and Fannie Belle, who preceded her father in death in 1927. Mrs. Dixon died July 30, 1938. In 1939 he was married to Mrs. Doshia Wasson, who survives, along with the daughter, Mrs. Jackson, a son-in-law, Arnold Jackson, and one grandson, William D. Jackson. He was a member of the Ozark Baptist church.
Dixon, John D. 17 Nov 1904 - 8 Jul 1985 OH 18 Jul 1985 p9
Services for John D. Dixon, 80, Ozark, were held July 12 in Duker-Haugh Funeral Home, Quincy, Ill. Funeral. Mass was held following those services at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Quincy. Mr. Dixon died of natural causes July 8 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Formerly of Quincy, Ill., he was a retired freight handler for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Mr. Dixon was a former member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Quincy, where was also a member of the St. Francis Holy Name Society. Survivors include two sons, Maurice (Gene) Dixon, Jefferson City and Larry Dixon, St.. Louis; five daughters, Kathleen Wyckoff, Anchorage, Alaska, Barbara Poppie, Brighton, Colo., Marilyn Bracy, Ozark, Germaine Miller, Springfield, Ill. and Angela Dick, Palm Bay, Fla.; one brother, Herman Dixon, Lehigh Acres, Fla,; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four step-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Church or the American Cancer Society.
Dixon, John W. 30 Sep 1867 - 16 Mar 1931 CCR 19 Mar 1931 p5
[Note: Son of J. B. & Mary Ann (Anders?) Dixon; married 29 Dec 1891 Martha Alice Wray 2 Jan 1869 - 2 Jul 1939]
John W. Dixon was born in Kentucky on Sept. 30, 1867, and departed this life March 16, 1931, aged 63 years, 5 months and 16 days. He was converted at the age of 18 and united with the Mt. Zion Baptist church and later moved his membership to Prospect. He was united in marriage to Alice Wray on Dec. 29, 1891. To this union was born one child, a daughter, now Lena E. Glenn. He leaves to mourn his departure, the widow, the one daughter, two grandchildren, Roy and Mildred Glenn, one brother, Henry of Ozark, and a host of other relatives and friends. In his last hours he said he was ready to go. He as a devoted husband and father and a Christian man and friends. The funeral services were held Tuesday, March 17, at the Prospect church with Rev. Ross Carter officiating, with burial in the Prospect cemetery under the direction of B.C. Klepper. Mr. Dixon took ill about a week ago and rapidly developed an unconquerable case of double pneumonia.
Dixon, Joyce Mae (Zintz) 27 Jun 1936 - 5 Jan 1998 CCH-N 21 Jan 1998
[Note: Daughter of Ray & Eleanor (Swinehart) Zintz; married 11 Oct 1956 Don Rex Dixon]
Joyce Mae Dixon, age 61, of Sparta, died Monday, January 5, 1998, in her home. She was born June 27, 1936 in Avoca, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of Ray and Eleanor (Swinehart) Zintz. On October 11, 1956 she married Don Rex Dixon. Joyce was a devoted wife and mother, and a treasured grandmother loved by all. Survivors include: Her husband, Don; five children, Dawn Clements, Madison, Wis., William Dixon, Wichita, Kan., Matthew Dixon, Cainsville, Jacqueline McPherson, Ozark, and David Dixon, Carrollton; nine grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet Carter, Madison, Wis., and Patricia Aeschlimann, Deerfield, Wis.; and a brother, Dean Zintz, also of Madison. Funeral services were Thursday, January 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev., Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Dixon, Lewis Wilson 21 Oct 1897 - 26 Aug 1986 OH 4 Sep 1986 p4
[Note: married Ida M. Marshall 9 Jan 1900 - 8 Nov 1987]
Lewis Wilson Dixon, 88, Ozark, passed away Tuesday Aug. 26 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Mr. Dixon was a farmer, stockman and timberman and a former resident of Harrison, Ark. before moving to Ozark in 1950. Survivors include his wife, Ida, Ozark; a daughter, Faye Camerin, Port Orchard, Wash.; four sons, Darrel Dixon, Ciero, Ind., Shelby Dixon., Walhalla, S. C., Don Dixon, Sparta, and Stanley Dixon, Bruner; a brother Ulysis Dixon, Harrison, Ark.; three sisters, Dora Gass and Josie Dixon, both of Harrison, and Ina Brashears, state of California; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 in Adams Chapel, Ozark, with Rev. Robert Daniels officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, Route 2, Ozark.
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Dixon, Lewis Wilson 21 Oct 1897 - 26 Aug 1986 OH 18 Sep 1986 pB10
Card of Thanks
The L. W. Dixon Family would like to thank everyone for their calls, cards, flowers and thoughts of kindness during the death of husband and father, L. W. Dixon Mrs. L. W. Dixon and family 361tp.
Dixon, Martha Alice (Wray) 2 Jan 1869 - 2 Jul 1939 CCR 6 Jul 1939 p1
[Note: Daughter of William Jefferson & Martha (Day) Wray; married 29 Oct 1891 CCM John W. Dixon 30 Sep 1867 - 16 Mar 1931]
Martha Alice Wray was born in Christian county, MO, near Ozark, on January 2, 1869, the daughter of W.J. and Martha Day Wray, and departed this life Sunday, July2, 1939, at the age of 70 years and 6 months. She professed faith in Christ, and united with the Prospect Baptist Church at the age of fourteen years, and has always lived a consistent Christian life. On October 29, 1891, she was united in marriage to John W. Dixon to which union was born one daughter, Lina Dixon Glenn. She has always resided in the immediate vicinity where she was born, and at the time of her death, was living with her daughter and family, Mrs. Oscar Glenn, on the farm where she was born. Her husband preceded her in death, and she is survived by the daughter, two grandchildren, Ray and Mildred Glenn; two brothers, John W. Wray of Ozark, MO, and James R. Wray of Springfield, MO, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 3, 1939, at 2 pm, in the Selmore Baptist Church with the Rev. Ross Carter of Springfield officiating. Interment was made in the Prospect cemetery under the direction of the B.C. Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.
Dixon, Sam W. 6 Sep 1893 - 13 Aug 1972 CCR 17 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 24 Aug 1972 p4
[Note: married Lillian Lois]
Sam W. Dixon, 78, of Route 1, Ozark, died Sunday at 12:50 p.m. in St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Dixon was a former resident of Branson, where he operated the Palms Restaurant. He lived near Ozark for the three years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Lois; a son, Robert, serving with the U. S, Navy, Great Lakes, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Lisa Pierce, of Branson and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Klingner Chapel, Springfield. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Dixon, Samuel W. 13 Feb 1901 - 17 Mar 1981 OH 26 Mar 1981 p10
Services for Samuel W. Dixon, 80, Ozark, was held last Friday in Cahokia, Ill. Mr. Dixon died March 17 in Cherry Manor Health Care Center, Springfield, after a long illness. He was a retired conductor for the Illinois Central Railroad and was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Cathey Mincks, Ozark; two brothers, Charles and Thomas, both of East St. Louis. Ill. and three grandchildren. Local arrangements were by Harris.
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Dixon, Samuel W. 1900 - 17 Mar 1981 OH 26 Mar 1981 pB9
Card of Thanks
We would like to express our deepest appreciation for the kindness shown to us, due to the loss of our loved one Samuel Dixon. We would like to extend a special thanks to Rev. Joe Fahl & Harris Funeral Home. Bill, Cathey, Melissa, Todd & Shawn Mincks
Dixon, Shelby Wilson 7 Jul 1921 - 28 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of Lewis Wilson & Ida (Marshall) Dixon]
Shelby Wilson Dixon, 72, Walhalla, S. C., died Friday, Jan. 28, 1994 in Anderson Medical Center, Anderson, S. C. He was born July 7, 1921 in Myrtle, Arkansas, and was the son of Lewis and Ida Marshall Dixon. He graduated from High School at School of the Ozarks, and served his country during World War II in the U.S. Air Corps. An electrical engineer, Mr. Dixon had lived in Walhalla, S. C., for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Darrel Dixon, and a sister, Retha Zearing. Survivors include: a son, Steve Dixon, South Carolina; two brothers, Stanley Dixon, Bruner, and Don Dixon, Bogard; a sister, Faye Cameron, Port Orchard, Wash.; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 31 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Mark Moss officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Dixon, Stanley Howard 22 Aug 1915 - 26 May 1993 OH 2 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Thomas Beauchamp & Lennie Belle (Magee) Dixon; married Esther Jewell “Judy”]
Stanley Howard Dixon, 77, Springfield, passed away on May 26, 1993 at Cox Medical Center South following a long illness. He was born Aug. 22, 1915 Jones County, Texas, on a farm near Hamlin. His parents, Thomas Beauchamp and Lennie Belle (Magee) Dixon, preceded him in death as did three brothers, David Dixon, Aulcie Dixon, and Robert Lee Dixon and two sisters, Myrtle Carlton and Ida Mae Fomby. Dixon was an accountant and retired from Wichita Brass and Aluminum Foundry, Inc., Wichita, Kans., in 1977. On Nov. 4, 1992, he received a gold pin in recognition of 50 years of continuous membership in the Albert Pike Masonic Lodge in Wichita and on Nov. 16, 1992 he received a gold pin, a certificate and blue cap in recognition of membership as a 32ndDegree Scottish Rite Mason of the Valley of Wichita Orient of Kansas for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Easter Jewell “Judy” Dixon, Springfield, daughter, Judith Dixon Cooley, Wichita, Kan., son Stanley Tom Dixon, Albuquerque, N. M., and five grandchildren. Additional survivors include four sisters, Ethel Farrow, Anson, Texas, Verona Mason, Tahlequah, Okla., Tom Alta Hauk, Kingland, Texas, and Mary Lou Springer, Hale Center, Texas. Services were Friday at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. A second service was held in Jones County, Texas, with the Rev. Billie Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Anson Cemetery in Jones County. In lieu of flowers, money gifts may be made in memory of Stanley Howard Dixon to favorite individual charities.
Dixon, Theodosia Earnestine “Doshia” (Haguewood) Wasson 10 May 1873 - 23 Aug 1962 CCR 30 Aug 1965 p5
[Note: Daughter of James Madison & Mary M. (Tuttle) Haguewood; married first John H. Wasson 24 Jan 1859 - 25 Dec 1936; married second James Henry Dixon 6 Nov 1877 - 15 Jan 1948; buried under the name Wasson]
Mrs. Doshia Dixon, 90, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died Thursday Aug. 23, at the home of a daughter, Jewell Love, Adrian, Mo. Mrs. Dixon, who had been in ill health for several years, was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Freeman Wasson, Springfield, and Raymond Wasson, California state, one daughter, Mrs. Jewell Love, Adrian; one brother, M. C. Haguewood, Ozark. Services were conducted by the Rev. Robert Baker at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin & Son Chapel. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery.
Dobbins, Inez Marie (Rowe) 2 Aug 1917 - 19 Jul 2004 SN-L 22 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd E. & Edna F. (Harris) Rowe]
Inez Dobbins, the daughter of Lloyd E. Rowe and Edna F. Harris Rowe was born Aug. 2, 1917, in Springfield, Mo., and departed this life July 19, 2004, at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 17 days. As a young girl, her family moved to Ava, Mo., where she lived until three years ago. She lived with her daughter, Annalee, for almost a year then moved to Christian Health Care, Nixa, until her death. She was a self-employed seamstress and farmer. Inez was well known for her sewing abilities, homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, hot rolls and pies. Her last year in her home, she made 59 wedding dresses, brides maids and flower girl dresses. Inez was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Ava, Mo., Rebekkah Lodge, WPFA and Arno Club. Preceding Inez in death were her parents; one brother, George E. Rowe; one sister, Lillian Grantham; and a grandson, Jimmy Lloyd Pratt. Inez is survived by two sons, Daniel "Pat" W. Dobbins Jr. and wife Irene, East Moline, Ill., and Jerry L. Dobbins and wife Kay, Fulton, Ill.; one daughter, Annalee Pratt and husband George, Springfield, Mo.; eight grand- children, Sheba Kay, Frank, Richard, John and Bart Dobbins, Dana Shantz, Pat Bach and Pam Meals; 13 great- grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; one special niece, Marie Christiansen and husband John; and a sister- in-law, Rachael Rowe, Hermiston, Ore. Her extended family includes Earl and Pat Pratt, Steve and Tina Peck, Rick and Linda Pratt, Terry and Nokie Kleier and their children; the workers at Nixa Christian Health Care, she was Grandma to all of them; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with the Rev. Robert Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Tabor Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time.
Dobbins, Phyllis June (Owens) 23 Jul 1954 - 3 Jan 1998 CCH-N 7 Jan 1998
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Mildred (Perkins) Owens, Jr.; married 11 Aug 1970 Raymond Dobbins]
Phyllis June Dobbins, 43, Fordland, died at 10:28 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 1998 in her home following a long illness. Phyllis was born July 23, 1954 in Springfield, the daughter of Robert Jr. and Mildred Perkins Owens. She was married to Raymond Dobbins, August 11, 1970 in Ozark. She was a freelance writer for local community newspapers. She was a member of the Ozark Genealogy Society. She loved outdoor activities. She was a wonderful wife, and mother, she was dearly loved by her husband and children. Survivors include her husband Raymond of the home, three daughters, Joyce Elliott and her husband Jason, Stockton, Rebecca Whiteford and her husband Ronnie, Fordland, Amelia Dobbins of the home, and her special friend, Jason Uchtman, Fordland, her mother and father, Robert and Mildred Owens, Bruner, two brothers and their wives, Jack and Wanda Owens, Bruner, Jerry and Genia Owens, Elkhead, six sisters and their husbands, Betty and Bob Fink, Bruner, Wanda and Bob Pearson, Fordland, Donna and Joe Wright, Seymour, Linda and Dale Underwood, Seymour, Dorothy and Ben Shelton, Squires, Judy and David White, Leavenworth, Kan., four grandchildren, Shane Burks, Hailey Burks, Olivia Elliott, Abby Whiteford and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Harris Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. Gene Crewse officiating. Burial will be in the Owens family cemetery, Bruner. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Dobbs, Charley William 1 Sep 1910 - 20 Oct 1994 NN-E 26 Oct 1994
[Note: Son of William L. & Mary “Dalley” (Clearly) Dobbs; married Georgia A. Sisco 4 Jan 1913 - 27 Nov 1978]
Charley William Dobbs, 84, Chadwick, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 1994, in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born Sept. 1, 1910, at Dora, the son of William and Dalley Dobbs. He had lived at Chadwick for many years. He was a farmer and a member of Chadwick Baptist Temple. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia, in 1978; three brothers, Claude, Floyd, and Don Dobbs; and his parents. Survivors include a nephew, with whom he lived, Charley Sisco, and wife, Cheryl, and sons, Josh and Jeremy, Ozark; nieces, Mary Riley, and husband, Don, Wichita. and Doris Karleskint, and husband, Bill, St. Joseph; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday. Oct. 22, in Chadwick Baptist Temple Church with Rev. Jerry Loveland officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Dobbs, Claude E. 31 May 1907 - 19 Jan 1983 OH 27 Jan 1983 p13
[Note: Daughter of William & Dalley ( ) Dobbs; married Rosie]
Services for Claude Dobbs, 75, Chadwick, were held Jan. 22 at Chadwick Baptist Temple with the Revs. Carnel “Bally” Johnson and Jerry Loveland officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Dobbs died Jan. 19 of natural causes in his home. Mr. Dobbs was a retired farmer and stockman, A longtime resident of Christian County, he attended the Chadwick Baptist Temple. Survivors include his wife, Rosie; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Davis, Springfield; and one brothers, Charley, Chadwick.
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Dobbs, Claude E. 31 May 1907 - 19 Jan 1983 OH 3 Feb 1983 pB6
Card of Thanks
We would like to say thank you to all our friends, relatives and neighbors for the calls, prayers, flowers, cards, visits and food during our time of sorrow. Mrs. Claude Dobbs Charley Dobbs 3-1tc
Dobbs, Crete May (Halford) 28 Dec 1899 - Jul 1978 OH 13 Jul 1978 p3
[Note: married Don Gordon Dobbs 5 Aug 1900 - 22 Apr 1959]
OZARK - Mrs. Crete M. Dobbs, 78, a former Christian County resident, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Methodist Medical Center, St. Joseph. Mrs. Dobbs lived west of Chadwick for many years before moving to Wichita in 1959. after the death of her husband, Don. Mrs. Dobbs, a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Wichita, moved to St. Joseph in November 1977. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Doris Ann Karleskint, St. Joseph and Mrs. Mary Frances Riley, Wichita, Kan,; a brother, Raymond Halford, Blair Neb. and _ grandchildren and two great grandchildren
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Dobbs, Crete May (Halford) 28 Dec 1899 - Jul 1978 OH 20 Jul 1978 p3
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Crete M. Dobbs, 78, St. Joseph, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Dobbs, who had lived west of Chadwick for many years before moving to Wichita in 1959, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Methodist Medical Center, St. Joseph.
Dobbs, Don Gordon 5 Aug 1900 - 22 Apr 1959 CCR 21 May 1959 p5
[Note: Son of William & Mary “Dalley“ (Clearly) Dobbs; married Crete May Halford 28 Dec 1899 - Jul 1978]
Don Gordon Dobbs was born Aug. 5, 1900 at Dora, the son of William and Mary Dobbs. On May 10, 1934, he was united in marriage with Crete May Halford, and to this union two daughters were born. Mr. Dobbs was a farmer and had served as a bus driver for the Chadwick public schools for many years. He was converted three years ago. He departed this life April 22 in a Springfield hospital at the age of 58 years, eight months and 17 days. Survivors include his wife of the home at Chadwick; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Ann Karleskint and Mrs. Mary Frances Riley, both of Wichita; three grandchildren, two brothers, Claude and Charley, both of Chadwick; his father, William Dobbs of Chadwick. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Charley Shipman April 25 in the Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Dobbs, Elizabeth "Betty" (Garrison) 24 Apr 1844 - 16 Jan 1923 CCR 12 Jan 1923 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Nancy (Barnett) Garrison; married George W. Dobbs 20 Jul 1833 - 23 Jan 1923]
Mrs. G. W. Dobbs of McCracken is reported very low with no hopes entertained for her recovery.
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Dobbs, Elizabeth "Betty" (Garrison) 24 Apr 1844 - 16 Jan 1923 CCR 19 Jan 1923 p1
Mrs. Elizabeth Dobbs, aged 78 years, 4 months and 23 days, died at her home at McCracken at an early hour Tuesday morning January 16, 1923. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Pruitt and held at the Tillman Baptist church at McCracken Tuesday afternoon with burial in the Linden cemetery under direction of undertaker T. B. Chaffin. Deceased leaves the aged husband G. W. Dobbs and one daughter, Mrs. A. P. Howell of Kansas City. She was a sister of the late T. B. Garrison.
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Dobbs, Elizabeth "Betty" (Garrison) 24 Apr 1844 - 16 Jan 1923 CCR 18 Jan 1924 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Nancy (Barnett) Garrison; married George W. Dobbs 20 Jul 1833 - 23 Jan 1923]
In Memory
In sad and loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dobbs who passed away one year ago today, January 16, 1923. Dearest mother, how I miss you, Since from earth you passed away, And my heart is aching sadly As I think of you today. Sadly missed by daughter, Mr.s Janie Howell, A. P. Howell, son-in-law and Corbet and George Howell, grandsons.
Dobbs, George W. 20 Jul 1833 - 23 Jan 1923 CCR 19 Jan 1923 p1
[Note: Son of Henry & ? ( ) Dobbs; married Elizabeth “Betty” Garrison 24 Apr 1844 - 16 Jan 1923]
G. W. Dobbs, an old and highly respected citizen and civil war veteran died at his home at McCracken at 6:15 p.m. Monday, January 22, 1923, aged 79 years, 7 months and 3 days. Funeral services were held at the McCracken church at 1:30 p.m. January 23, conducted by Rev. Pruitt, with burial in the Linden cemetery under direction of undertaker, T. B. Chaffin. Mrs. Dobbs died on the 16th inst. and was buried at Linden
Dobbs, Georgia A. (Sisco) 4 Jan 1913 - 27 Nov 1978 OH 30 Nov 1978 p9
[Note: Daughter of Wilburn Thomas "Jack" & Della Mae (Cates) Sisco; married Charley William Dobbs 1 Sep 1910 - 20 Oct 1994]
OZARK - Mrs. Georgia Dobbs, 64, Chadwick, died at 10:47 p.m. Monday while visiting a nephew in St. Johns Regional Health Center. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Galloway and a lifelong resident of Christian County. She was a volunteer of the Head Start Program at Chadwick for five years. Survivors are her husband, Charlie, of the home; a twin sister, Mrs. Roxie Dobbs, Chadwick; seven brothers, Bill, Don and Gene Sisco, all of Chadwick, Dewey Sisco, Rogersville, Ray and Oran Sisco, Springfield and Clyde Sisco, Galloway and one nephew who was raised in the home, Charlie Kent Sisco, of the home., Services were announced by Adams of Ozark.
Dobbs, Roxie Pearl (Sisco) 21 Jul 1915 - 8 Oct 2009 CCH-N 14 Oct 2009
[Note: Daughter of Wilbur Thomas “Jack” & Della Mae (Cates) Sisco; married Claude Dobbs]
Roxie Pearl Dobbs, 94, of Chadwick, passed away Oct. 8, 2009, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born July 21, 1915, in Sparta, the daughter of Wilbur Thomas “Jack” Sisco and Della Mae (Cates) Sisco. She was united in marriage to Claude Dobbs. Roxie was a lifelong resident of the Sparta and Chadwick area. She was most recently a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. Roxie enjoyed cooking and working in her yard. Her husband preceded her in death, as well as her parents; two children, Barbara Ann Hartman and Bobby Claude Dobbs; a sister, Georgia Dobbs; and five brothers, Clyde, Dewey, Oren, Gene and Bill Sisco. Survivors include: Two brothers, Don Sisco and wife Mildred, Chadwick, and Ray Sisco and wife, Faye, Springfield; many nieces and nephews. Visitation was Oct. 10. Funeral services were 2p.m. Oct. 11 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Chadwick Cemetery.
Dobbs, William L. 1873 - 26 Jun 1960 CCR 21 Jul 1960 p3
[Note: married Mary “Dalley“ Clearly]
Funeral services for William L. Dobbs, 86, who died Sunday, June 26, at his home southwest of Chadwick, were held Friday, June 29 at 2 p.m. in Chadwick Union Church with Rev. Charles Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Dobbs resided many years in Oklahoma and the Dora community before coming to the Chadwick community in 1940. Survivors include two sons, Claude and Charley of the home; one brother, George E. Dobbs of Mountain Grove; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Dobias, Kurt Albert 16 Jul 1957 - 27 Feb 2002 CCN-J 5 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of Rudolph & Delina (Anderson) Dobias; married 29 Apr 1983 Karen Ebersole]
Kurt Albert Dobias, age 44, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2002 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 16, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Rudolph and Delina (Anderson) Dobias. He married Karen Ebersole on April 29, 1983. Survivors include: His wife, Karen; two children, Andrew and Natalyn Dobias, his parents, Rudolph and Delina Dobias, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota; and a sister, Deborah Wilder, Amery Wisconsin. No local services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A memorial service will be at a later date in Dawn Valley Funeral Home, Bloomington, Minnesota.
Dobschuetz, Cleta (Bunch) 28 Dec 1931- 23 Feb 2009 SN-L 24 Feb 2009
[Note: Daughter of Leslie R. & Ruth (Dugan) Bunch; married Robert Dobschuetz]
Cleta M. Dobschuetz, 77, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009, after a long illness. She was born December 28, 1931 in Springfield to Leslie R. & Ruth (Dugan) Bunch. Cleta was very involved with the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary in Brighton, Billings and Springfield. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceding her in death, were her parents, a brother, Herbert Bunch, and a great grandson. Cleta is survived by her husband, Robert Dobschuetz, her five children, eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, 1635 N. Benton, Springfield, with interment at 1 p.m. in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.klingner-cope.com
Dobson, David John 10 Mar 1919 - 22 Oct 1998 CCH-N 28 Oct 1998
[Note: Son of Albert & Emma (Crestinger) Dobson; married Margaret]
David John Dobson, age 79, of Ozark, died Thursday, October 22, in his home. He was born March 10, 1919, and was the son of Albert and Emma (Crestinger) Dobson. He served his country in the U.S. Army-Navy during World War II. Mr. Dobson was employed by Paul Mueller Company as a welder, working until this past May. He was a member of Ozark VFW Post 7628. Survivors include: his wife, Margaret Dobson; a son, David John Dobson, Jr. and his wife, Susie, Pueblo, Colorado; a daughter, Michele Brandstatter and her husband, Rex, Corralville, Iowa; two stepsons, Gary Smith, Hartville, and Rick Smith and his wife, Samantha, West Plains; two stepdaughters, Diana Cole and her husband, Gene, Springfield, and Judy Grant and her husband, Fred, Ozark; two sisters, Opal Foster, Barnesville, Minnesota, and Ethel Marini, Battle Ground, Washington; a brother, Pearl Dobson, Madras, Oregon; eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gerald Dobson, Marceline, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 28 with Rev. Rod Kelley officiating with military honors provided by Ozark VFW Post 7628. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Dockum, Bud C. , Sr. 1941 - 21 Jan 2006 SN-L 23 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of S. Cecil & Cora (Sherwood) Dockum; married 22 Jul 1962 Janet Blevins]
Bud C. Dockum, Sr., 62, of Topeka, Kan., and formerly of Ozark, Mo., died Saturday, January 21, 2006, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Mr. Dockum was a machinist for the Santa Fe Railroad for 27 years. Bud was born November 30, 1943, in Pasadena, Calif., the son of S. Cecil and Cora Sherwood Dockum. He moved to Topeka from San Bernardino, Calif., in 1991. Bud served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Dockum was married to Janet Blevins on July 22, 1962, in Alhambra, Calif. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Buddy C. Dockum, Jr., and wife, Christi L. Dockum, of Sparta, Mo.; a daughter, Jan Dockum, of Topeka; and a brother, Bob Dockum, of San Dimas, Calif. Two grandchildren also survive, Buddy C. Dockum III and Breanna Dockum. The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka, Kan. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo., with military honors provided by the Missouri National Guard's Bravo Honors Team. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care and sent in care of the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th, Topeka, KS 66603.
Dodd, Betty Jean 1928 - Jan 2012 SN-L 11 Jan 2012
Betty Jean Dodd, 83, Nixa. Arrangements: Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Dodd, Maud 8 May 1870 - 17 Jul 1938 CCR 21 Jul 1938 p8
[Note: married James E. Dodd on obit; James C. Dodd on MO DC]
Funeral services were held at two o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral Home in Springfield, for Mrs. Maud Dodd, 68, who died at her home in Sparta Sunday. The body was taken to Thayer, Kansas for burial. She is survived by the husband, James E. Dodd, a daughter, Mrs. Fern Woodruff, of Detroit, MI, two step-daughters, Mrs. Marie Todd of Milwaukee, WI, and (too blurred to read) and a stepson, John M. Dodd of Kansas.
Dodson, James E. 18 May 1900 - 18 Feb 1979 OH 22 Feb 1979 p8
James E. Dodson, 78 of Aldrich, died Sunday in Cox Medical Center. A daughter, Mrs. Ruth Johnson of Rogersville and a son, Bob Plough of Nixa are among those surviving.
Dodson, Janice Maycle 22 Jul 1945 - 9 Jul 1999 CCH-N 14 Jul 1999
[Note: Daughter of James Ely & Maycle Maydell (Prince) Dodson, Jr.]
Janice Maycle Dodson, 53, of Springfield, MO passed away July 9, 1999 at her home. Janice was born July 22, 1945 the daughter of James Ely Dodson, Jr. and Maycle Maydell Prince Dodson at Paducah, Kentucky. Janice was a born again Christian and loved people. She especially enjoyed her work as a Hospice Care Worker and she developed many lasting friendships with the people she cared for as well as their Families. Janice also loved animals of all kinds. Janice was preceded in death by her mother. Janice is survived by her father, James Dodson, Jr. of Redlands California; a sister Dixie Marie Coulter of San Francisco, California; her brother Jim Dodson of Springfield. Three aunts, Edith Dorman of Tehachapi, California; Jewell Katterjohn and Eudell Prince both of Paducah, Kentucky; and an Uncle JG Prince of Paducah, Kentucky. Memorial services will be 10 A.M Friday July 16, 1999 at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home of Nixa with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. The body has been cremated. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Janice's memory to the Calvary Baptist Church, 206 Smalley Street, Nixa, MO. 65714.
Dodson, John S. 1847 - 27 Dec 1928 CCH 3 Jan 1929 p5
[Note: no MO DC found]
Age 81 years died at the home of his son, George Dodson, 10 miles north of Springfield on the Bolivar road, December 27th. He was one of the unfortunates. He had been blind for fifty years or more. Funeral services were held at the Dodson cemetery, December 28th.
Dodson, Judith A. (Edwards) 13 May 1951 - 21 May 2004 SN-L 23 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Bill & Vinati (Schrader) Edwards; married 20 Mar 1968 Marion Dodson ]
Judy Dodson, age 53, of Reeds Spring, died May 21, following an automobile accident. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Faith Baptist Church, Spokane. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
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Dodson, Judith A. (Edwards) 13 May 1951 - 21 May 2004 CCH-N 2 Jun 2004
Judith A. Dodson, 53, Reeds Spring, died Friday, May 21 following an automobile accident. She was born May 13, 1951 in Salem, the daughter of Bill and Vinati (Schrader) Edwards. On March 20, 1968, she and Marion Dodson were united in marriage. Judy was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Spokane. She was a devoted Christian and placed her Lord and church first in her life. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren, and having them near her was always very important to her.She put the needs of others before herself and was always the kind of person who could lift the spirits of others. Survivors include her husband, Marion; four children, Shelly Miller and husband Brian, Salem, Sheila Chambers, Springfield, Sarah Mohler and husband Buddy, Spokane, and Scott Dodson, of the home; four grandchildren, Shawntel, DeAndre, Mackenzie and Adam; her parents, Bill and Vanita Edwards, Salem; two brothers, Robert Edwards, Arkansas, Max Edwards, Salem; a sister, Cindy Ard, Salem; a grandmother, Marie Moore, Salem, nieces and nephews. A grandson, Roman died from injuries suffered in the same automobile accident. She was preceded in death by a sister Janice and a brother Phillip. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 25 in Faith Baptist Church, Spokane, with pastor James Mohler and Pastor Dennis Norwood officiating. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. that day in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem.
Dodson, Ricky Allen 22 Jan 1959 - 19 Jun 2010 SN-L 21 Jun 2010 SN-L 21 Jun 2010
[Note: Son of Jerry Richard & Idonna Belle ( ) Dodson; mother 14 Aug 1939 - 1 Apr 2006]
Ricky Allen Dodson was released from his Earthly body on Saturday, June 19, 2010 and is now home with the Lord, where his mother has greeted him with open arms. Ricky was the son of Jerry and Idonna Dodson. They devoted their lives to caring for their special son and he was a joy to them and all who knew him. Ricky is survived by his father; sisters, Karyn Weter, of Ozark, and her daughters Kaylea, Shelby, Tatum and Hannah; Kimberly Nelson-Gramm of Springfield, her husband Eric and their children Emily, Nick, Libby, Maria, Paula, Jon and Kimberly. Ricky will also be missed by a host of aunts; uncles,; cousins and friends including his special friend Amanda from Day Break. Ricky was a happy soul, who never met a stranger. He always had a ready smile. Despite his limitations Ricky was an avid fisherman. Ricky was a true believer. He believed in the promise of heaven and that good should always beat evil. Ricky believed in Santa, the Easter Bunny and he made life more fun. Ricky was preceded in death by his devoted mother, Idonna and his grandparents. Visitation will be in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, from 5 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Funeral Mass will be at 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010, in St. Agnes Cathedral, with Fr. Mike McDevitt celebrant. Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery under the care of Herman H. Loymeyer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Day Break Adult Daycare in Sprinfield , Missouri. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com
Dodson, Robert Allen 26 Dec 1908 - 21 Mar 1986 OH 3 Apr 1986 p5
[Note: Son of ? & ? (Wright) Dodson; married Ruth M. Caughron 20 Jun 1912 - 1 Aug 2006]
Memorial services for Robert Allen Dodson, 77, Lemon Grove, Calif., were held March 24 in San Diego. Mr. Dodson died March 21 at his home following an illness of the past year. He had lived in San Diego for the past 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; and one brother, Leonard.
Dodson, Ruth M. (Caughron) 20 Jun 1912 - 1 Aug 2006 SN-L 17 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Rev. James Worth & Effie (Frazier) Caughron; married Robert Allen Dodson 26 Dec 1908 - 21 Mar 1986]
Ruth M. Caughron Dodson, 94, of San Diego, California, died August 1, 2006. She was born June 20, 1912, in Clever, Mo., to Rev. Worth and Effie (Frazier) Caughron. Loving wife of the late Robert A. Dodson, she was an accomplished seamstress, who enjoyed golf and gardening. She and her husband moved to California in 1941, where they lived in Lemon Grove most of their lives. She is survived by three sisters: Grace Anderson and Luella Baker, both of Springfield, and Dona Johnson, of San Diego. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives she touched, by all who knew her and loved her. A private memorial service was held in San Diego for family and close friends.
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Dodson, Ruth M. (Caughron) 20 Jun 1912 - 1 Aug 2006 CCH-N 27 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Rev. James Worth & Effie (Frazier) Caughron; married Robert Allen Dodson 26 Dec 1908 - 21 Mar 1986]
Ruth M. Caughron Dodson, 94, of San Diego, Calif, died Aug. 1, 2006. She was born June 20, 1912 in Clever to Rev. Worth and Effie (Frazier) Caughron. Loving wife of the late Robert A. Dodson, she was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed golf and gardening. She and her husband moved to California in 1941, where they lived in Lemon Grove most of their lives. She is survived by three sisters, Grace Anderson and Luella Baker, both of Springfield and Dona Johnson of San Diego. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives she touched, by all who knew her and loved her. A private memorial service was held in San Diego for family and close friends.
Dodson, Virginia Lee (Wood) Davis 27 Sep 1932 – 1 Aug 2000 CCH-N 9 Aug 2000
[Note: Daughter of Clarence William & Opal Lee (Lewis) Wood; married ? Davis; married ? Dodson]
Virginia Lee Dodson, age 67, of Canyon Lake, Tx., passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2000 in her daughter's home in Nixa. She was born September 27, 1932 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clarence William and Opal Lee Lewis Wood. She lived in San Antonio, Texas, working for D.P.T. Laboratories before moving to Canyon Lake. Survivors include: four children, David Randall Davis, Pawnee, Ok., Teri Lynn Osburn, Nixa, Ehrman Theodore "Ted" Davis, Tulsa, Ok., and Anita Sue Bursiel, Canyon Lake, Tx.; eight grandchildren, Michael Noe, Christopher Noe, Tempie Jefferson, Jennifer Blevins, Mary Grimm, Becky Davis, Nikki Reedy and Jared Davis. Preceding her in death were a sister, Maxine Glasby, a brother, Carl Wood, and her parents. A graveside service was Friday, August 4, in Sparta Cemetery Sparta, with Rev. Rod Kelley officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Doelling, Roy John 25 Feb 1918 - 27 Jul 2005 SN-L 28 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Emil & Virdie (Goodman) Doelling; married Ruth]
Roy John Doelling passed away on July 27, 2005, at 7:15 a.m. in the Manor at Elfindale from cancer. He was born February 25, 1918, in Washington County, Ill., in the small community of Stone Church. His parents were Emil and Virdie Goodman Doelling, who preceded him in death. Beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, he leaves behind to mourn his passing his loving wife, Ruth; four much loved daughters: Elizabeth Pope and husband, Stephen, of Highlandville; Lynne Irving and husband, John, Jericho, Vt; Dr. Jane Doelling, Nixa; and Sara Johnson and husband, Don, Springfield; six special grandchildren: Jennifer Ellis; Carolyn Pope; Susan Pope Sellars and husband, Jacob, Vancouver, Wash.; Katherine Irving, Beverly, Mass.; Carl Irving, Burlington, Vt.; and Max Forrester, Nixa, whim whom he spent many happy hours, as Max grew up in Roy's retirement years. He was also the proud great-grandfather of Daniel Haase and Abigail Ruth Sellars. Mr. Doelling is also survived by his brother, Lewis E. Doelling, Palm Springs, Fla.; two nephews, Larry Doelling and wife, Kerry, and Mike Doelling, Royal Palm Beach, Fla. Roy retired in 1982 from the Frisco Railroad as Assistant Vice-President, Purchases and Stores, after 46 years of service. He started at the railroad right after graduating from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, Mo.; after which he attended Washington University at night until being inducted into the U.S. Army in 1941. While on a troop train going west, Pearl Harbor was bombed. He was gone four years, two in the South Pacific. He served in New Guinea and the Philippines, landing at Leyte and Luzon. Roy resumed his career with the railroad in 1958 and was transferred to Springfield, Mo. He and his family became longtime members of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder and deacon, and in other ways as needed. He also served as head of the United Fund in Springfield in 1962. For many years, he was a proud member of the downtown Kiwanis which he missed when his illness confined him to his home. Roy loved family gatherings, fishing, driving in the countryside, and going to Vermont to visit family there. Dear one, we will miss you always! Graveside committal services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2005, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with a Memorial Service to follow at 10 a.m. in Westminster Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Ellen Brantley officiating, under the care of Gorman-Sharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Crosslines. The family wishes to thank health workers Charles, Robie, Tasha, and others and especially St. John's Hospice.
Doennig, Wilbur Leon 25 Feb 1934 - 3 Apr 1994 OH 6 Apr 1994
[Note: Son of Herman & Esther ( ) Doennig; married 29 Jun 1952 Dorothy Maxine Schnake]
Wilbur Leon Doennig, 60, Ozark, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 1994 at his home following a long battle with cancer. Wilbur was born Feb. 25, 1934 near Freistatt. He married Dorothy Maxine Schnake June 29, 1952. He lived in the Monett area where he hauled milk and dairy farmed until 1966. He then moved to Ozark where he continued dairy farming, did custom hay work, and operated a gravel screening and hauling business. He served as Selmore Special Road District Commissioner for many years. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Doennig, his parents, Herman and Esther Doennig, Monett; a daughter and her husband, Cathy and Rob Leslie, Nixa; a son, Chuck Doennig, and his special friend, Kathy Middleton, both of Ozark; and a daughter, Cammy Rogers, Ozark, and her special friend, Nelson Plumb, Oklahoma; three granddaughters, Brianna Leslie and Sharesa and Lacey Rogers; a brother and his wife, Gerald and Sue Doennig, and their son, Eric, Republic; a sister, Gloria Duron, and her children, Lori and Paul Anaheim, Calif.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in Ozark Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Earl Blansitt officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.