Dulin, David Preston “T-Bear” 18 Sep 1953 - 29 Nov 2006 SN-L 2 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Harold & Virginia (Logan) Dulin]
David Preston Dulin, "T-Bear" to his friends, was born September 18, 1953, to Harold and Virginia Logan Dulin in Springfield, Missouri, and died November 29, 2006, in his home in Hurley, Missouri, at the age of 53. He graduated from Hurley High School and from an electronics technical school in Kansas City. He worked for many years at Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas, and later for Applied Digital in Branson. For the past year he worked for Arc of the Ozarks in Springfield. He loved music and composed his own lyrics and music for piano and guitar. David was of the Methodist faith. David was preceded in death by his father, Harold Dulin, and is survived by his mother, Virginia Glossip and stepfather Herman Glossip, Brookline; stepmother Louella Dulin, Brookline; three brothers, John and wife Jo, Savannah, Georgia, Jim and wife Marge, Crane, Missouri, Paul and wife Sharon, Brookline; two sisters, Pat and husband Dan Wakefield, West Point, New York, and Kathleen Dulin, Brookline; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, family and friends. David was also godfather to the children of his best friend Ken Kessler and wife Joan of Dallas, Texas. Visitation is 1 to 2 p.m. today, followed by a brief memorial service at 2 p.m., and burial in Highlandville Cemetery on EE Highway. Stumpff Funeral Home will be in charge of the services. Contributions can be made to the Arc of the Ozarks through Stumpff.
Dunbar, Alberta Christine (Meek) 24 Mar 1915 - 12 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Christine (McCroskey) Meek; married 16 Nov 1935 Frank W. Dunbar 12 Jul 1914 - 21 Mar 1991]
Alberta Christine Dunbar, 75, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1991, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a sudden illness. She was born March 24, 1915, in Springfield, and was the daughter of Harry and Christine McCroskey Meek. Throughout her life she resided in Nixa and Springfield. She was married to Frank W. Dunbar Nov. 16, 1935. She was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ and then the Southside Church of Christ in Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Frank; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Donald L. Hansen, Mt. Laurel, N.J.; two sisters, Louise Graham and Corine Payne, both of Nixa; two brothers, Robert Meek, Springfield, and Bill Meek, Nixa; two grandchildren, Cindy Hansen, Springfield, and Frank L. Hansen, Cherry Hill, N.J.; a great-grandchild, Colleen Hansen; and nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Winford C. Lee officiating. Music was provided by the Nixa Church of Christ. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery, north of Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of the American Heart Association.
Dunbar, Frank W. 12 Jul 1914 - 21 Mar 1991 NN-E 28 Mar 1991
[Note: married 1936 Alberta Christine Meek 25 Mar 1915 - 12 Feb 1991]
Frank W. Dunbar, 76, died Thursday, March 21, 1991, at Kimbrough Nursing Home, Springfield, following a long illness. He was born July 12, 1914, and lived in the Springfield and Nixa area throughout his life. He was a retired accountant for Mid-America Dairymen. He was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ and later was a member of the Southside Church of Christ, Springfield. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Alberta, Feb. 12, 1991; and two sisters, Elizabeth Casteel and Edith Patterson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Donald L. Hansen, Mt. Laurel, NJ.; a brother, Zack Dunbar, Springfield; a sister, Ruth Bussard, Springfield; two grandchildren, Cindy Hansen, Springfield; and Frank L. Hansen, Cherry Hill, N.J.; a great-grandchild, Colleen Hansen; and other relatives: Graveside services were held Monday morning at Patterson Cemetery, north of Nixa, with Winford C. Lee officiating. Visitation was Sunday afternoon in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Duncan, Anna (McFall) 1891 - 17 Feb 1966 CCR 24 Feb 1966 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Duncan, 74, Highlandville, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Fate Montgomery officiated and burial was in McFall Cemetery near Phillipsburg. Mrs. Duncan died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clell Bilyeu northeast of Ozark, after a lingering illness. A native of Phillipsburg, Mrs. Duncan has been a resident of the Highlandville community since the age of 17. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church west of Highlandville. Other survivors were three sisters, Mrs. Effie Simpson, Lebanon, Mrs. Florence Patton, Springfield and Mrs. Irene Ivey, Lebanon; four brothers, Arthur McFall, Conway, Luther, Miami, Okla., Earl, Phillipsburg and Darrell, Visalia, Calif.; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Duncan, Donald Alton 6 Jul 1938 - 11 Aug 2007 SN-L 16 Aug 2007
[Note: Son of Dr. Charles Fern & Mildred Ariel (Lidtke) Duncan; married 26 Nov 1958 Sharon Jo McMillen]
Donald Alton Duncan, age 69, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Noel, Missouri, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 11, 2007, at 4:35 a.m. in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri, following a long courageous battle with heart disease and cancer. Don began his journey on July 6, 1938, in Joplin, Missouri, the son of the late Dr. Charles Fern and Mildred Ariel (Lidtke) Duncan. He married the love of his life, Sharon Jo McMillen, on November 26, 1958 at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Noel. Together they raised their three children in Noel. Don was an independent insurance agent since 1969 and owned the Noel Insurance Agency. In 1989 he became a managing agent for Farm Bureau until his retirement. He was a member of the Army National Guard, Noel Police Reserve, Noel Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Neosho Masonic Lodge. Don was a former President of the Board for State Bank of Noel, a member of the McDonald County School Board, Noel City Council, McDonald County 911 Board and the board for the Elk River Country Club. Don always loved animals and left behind his faithful companion, Sammy. He loved to hunt, fish, play golf and attend sporting events, but his life and legacy was his family. He recently mentioned to a close friend that he was the luckiest man on earth because of his wonderful family and great circle of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Robert Duncan and Randy Royal. Don is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Sharon Duncan of Nixa, Missouri; his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Becky Duncan of Nixa, Missouri; his two daughters, Jo D. Duncan of St. Louis, Missouri and Dee Anna Duncan of Bella Vista, Arkansas. He is also survived by five grandchildren, David, Courtney, and Derrick Duncan, Sydney and Colin Stout; father-in-law Jim McMillen of Nixa, Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Roy Pomrening of Springfield, Missouri; nephews, Norman Pomrening and wife, Anthoula, Brian Pomrening and wife, Holly; niece, Kristy Hornberger and husband, Rob; along with many relatives, friends and neighbors whom will dearly miss Don. A celebration of life for Don Duncan will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2007, at 2 p.m. in the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home Chapel in Anderson, Missouri. Reverend R. Reid Morgan will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. walker-dowd.com. Arrangements are under the personal care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home, 11 N. Business Hwy 71, Anderson, Missouri. (417) 845-1234. If anyone asks, "Where's Don?" just tell 'em, "He's Gone Fishin'".
Duncan, Elbert V. 5 Dec 1911 - 7 Jan 1992 NN-E 16 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Harry & Bertha ( ) Duncan; married Margaret L. Rensch 6 Nov 1910 - Nov 1985; married Beulah]
Elbert V. Duncan, 80, Oldfield, died Tuesday morning, Jan, 7, 1992 in Springfield General Hospital. He was born Dec. 5, 1911 in Raritan, Ill., to Harry and Bertha Duncan. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret L. Rensch Duncan, in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Duncan, of the home; a son, Robert E. Duncan, Naperville, Ill.; two grandsons, Scott and Jonathan Duncan, both of Naperville, Ill.; three stepsons, Gale Fugate Jr., Lakewood, Calif., Ted Fugate, Largo, Fla., and Donald Fugate, Fayetteville, N.C.; and a brother, Eldon R. Duncan, Raritan, Ill. Services were held Thursday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Fred Goodall officiating. Burial was Saturday in Raritan Cemetery, Raritan, Ill.
Duncan, Elizabeth Carrie (Blackman) 1 May 1872 - 5 October 1950 CCR 13 Oct 1950
[Note: Daughter of John S. & Eliza M. (Hornbeak) Blackman; married 11 May 1892 Thomas Duncan 4 Apr 1859 - 13 Nov 1937]
Mrs. Carrie Duncan died Thursday October 5 in a nursing home in Springfield. She was 78. The daughter of John S. and Eliza M. Blackman, she was born near Ozark May 1, 1872. She was united in marriage to Thomas Duncan on May 11, 1892, and to them one son was born. She is survived by the son, Frank, of Portland, Oregon, and by two sisters, Mrs. Lida Denney of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. Georgia Delaney of Paris, France. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.E. Musgrave officiating. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery.
Duncan, Goldie Faye (Grogan) 25 Sep 1921 - 7 Aug 2010 CCH-N 11 Aug 2010
[Note: Daughter of Abe & Emma (Bowman) Grogan; married Amos D. Duncan 28 May 1917 - 29 Nov 1991]
Goldie Faye Duncan, 88, died Aug. 7, 2010, in St John’s hospital in Springfield. She was born Sept. 25, 1921, in Reynolds County, to Abe and Emma (Bowman) Grogan. Goldie was always a very caring person, and she unselfishly devoted her time to the needs of others to give any care or help they needed. She had a large family and never neglected to show her love and affection to them. Goldie’s faith in God was foremost in her life and she daily read and studied her Bible, prayed and attended church when she was able. Most of her adult life she lived in Summersville, where she and her husband of more than 50 years, Amos, had various businesses. After his death in 1991, Goldie moved to Nixa, to be near her children and grandchildren. She attended church at the Nixa Assembly of God and made many very dear friends there. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Amos Duncan; her son Carl Leroy Duncan who died in 2007; brothers Ralph Grogan, Troy Grogan, Roy Grogan, and Hugh Grogan; sisters Lenora Trent, Mildred Duncan and Grace Bernell. She also had six more siblings between the ages of three days and three years who preceded her, along with nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in law. Survivors are her daughter, Linda Tsang; her granddaughter, Debra Kelly; and her great-grand-daughter, Samantha Kelly; all of Springfield; also her sister, Earlene Roderman, of Kansas City; and her half-sister, Cleta Jackson. In addition, she leaves many precious friends in the Summersville and Nixa areas. Visitation will be held at the Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Aug. 14 in the chapel of the funeral home, with Pastor Arvel Schweighauser officiating.
Duncan, Howard Andrew 15 Sep 1901 - 30 Nov 1918 CCR 6 Dec 1918 p1
[Note: Son of William Lafayette & Lucy (Clark) Duncan]
Howard Duncan a well known Ozark boy and son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Duncan, died at the home of his parents in Springfield last Friday morning, aged about 18 years. On account of his brothers being widely scattered, one being in the U. S. Navy, the funeral service was not held till Monday evening, when the remains were brought to the Weaver cemetery north of town, where services were held, conducted by Dr. Miller of Springfield.
Duncan, Jack Harlan, Adm. 21 Sep 1894 - 21 Aug 1966 CCR 1 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William L. & Lucy (Clark) Duncan; married Dorothy; buried Arlington National Cemetery, stone says RADM USN]
Relatives here have received word of the death of Vice Admiral Jack H. Duncan on Aug. 21 at Tacoma, Wash. The son of W. L. and Lucy Duncan, early Ozark residents, Admiral Duncan had a long Navy career, much of it in the submarine service. Among survivors are his wife, Dorothy, a daughter, Jane and three grandchildren; a niece, Mrs. Lucianna Duncan Hawkins and a nephew, Jack Duncan, of Springfield,
Duncan, Juda (Hunt) 18 May 1844 - 31 Mar 1933 CCR 6 Apr 1933 p1
[Note: Daughter of ? & Mary “Polly” ( ) Hunt; married 23 Jul 1887 Monroe Duncan]
Funeral services for Mrs. Juda Duncan, age 88, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. Jackson, 7 miles east of Clever on March 31, 1933, were held April 3 at the Delaware church at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. R.H. Harding of Nixa. Burial was made in the Delaware cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, MO. She is survived by nine children. Mrs. Frank Jackson of Nixa, Mrs. Lissie Nokes and Mrs. Manda Howell of Springfield, Mrs. Cosby McConnell of Pueblo, CO, Mrs. Minnie Sanders of Tulsa, OK, Harrison Hunt and Robert Hunt of Nixa, Warren Hunt of Reed Springs and Floyd Hunt of Binger, OK. One brother Jeff Maynard of Springfield also survives.
Duncan, Laura Allred (Bradley) 26 Mar 1880 -13 Oct 1955 CCR 20 Oct 1955 p3
[Note : A Thomas J. Bradley 18 Mar 1882 - 19 Jun 1956, son of Richard & Nancy (Yancey) Bradley, appears to be a half-brother. If so, Laura must be daughter of either Richard Bradley or Nancy Yancey. If she is daughter of Richard Bradley, she was also a half-sister of Lula (Bradley) Wolf 12 Jun 1895 - 6 Nov 1948, daughter of Richard and Sophronia (Johnson) Bradley; California Death Index, says father‘s name was Bradley and mother‘s maiden name was Allred. only match on 1880 Christian County census is for Alice, newborn daughter of James & Lavansia/ Lavanza (Osburn) Bradley, but it says she was born in May not Mar 1880. Lavanza married/2 Marshall Norton Nix & third William Walker]
The Springfield newspapers reported the death last Thursday in Los Angeles of Mrs. Laura Allred Duncan. She was reported to have left her home in Sparta in 1900, moved to Springfield until 1913 and later moved to Denver before going to Los Angeles. A survivor includes Thomas Bradley of Springfield. Basil Allred and his sisters, Mrs. Ross Bradley and Mrs. Albert Cummins, all of Sparta, are not related to Mrs. Duncan insofar are can be determined.
Duncan, Lucy (Clark) Nov 1863 - 4 Aug 1941 CCR 7 Aug 1941 p8
[Note: Daughter of Andrew J. & Sarah O. (Meyers) Clark; married 16 Nov 1880 CCM William L. Duncan 1857 - 1934]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Duncan, sister of Mrs. Mary Jane Lawing of Ozark, who died Monday morning at her home in Springfield, were held this morning at the Alma Lohmeyer Chapel at Springfield. Mrs. Duncan, 78 years old, was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Jack H. Duncan, captain of a United States Navy oil tanker; three sisters, Mrs. U.F. Kerr and Mrs. Lola Hawkins of Springfield, and Mrs. Lawing of Ozark; and a brother, Howard Clark of Oiltown, OK. Burial was at the Hopedale cemetery near Ozark. Pallbearers were Jack Duncan, Kenneth Lawing, Orville Kerr, Robert Duncan, Harve Clark, and Johnny Clark.
Duncan, Ross C. 25 Jan 1888 - 31 Mar 1923 CCR 6 Apr 1923 p1
[Note: Son of William L. & Lucy (Clark) Duncan]
Ross Duncan, aged 35 years, 2 months and 4 days, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Duncan, on the Campbell Street road south of Springfield at 9:30 p.m. last Friday night. T. B. Chaffin of the Ozark Undertaking Company was called at once to prepare the body for burial. Funeral services were held at the residence at 2:30 p.m. Sunday conducted by Rev. L. H. Maples, with burial in the Weaver Cemetery two miles north of Ozark. Deceased was a native of Christian County, his parents moving to Springfield a few years ago. Besides the parents, he leaves three brothers and a host of other relatives to mourn his untimely death. The family have the sympathy of their many old Ozark friends in their bereavement. The brothers are R. R. Duncan and L. R. Duncan of Springfield and Lieutenant J. H. Duncan of the U. S. Navy.
Duncan, Roy R. "Doc", Dr. 12 Sep 1881 - 29 Apr 1925 CCR 1 May 1925
[Note: Son of William L. & Lucy (Clark) Duncan; married 1911 Margaret Ann Hartman]
Roy R. Duncan, a member of the Duncan Tire Company, died at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon at his home, 809 South Pickwick Avenue. Mr. Duncan or “Doc” as he was known to his many friends here was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Duncan who reside on the Campbell street road. He was born at Ozark, Mo. September 12, 1881. He attended Drury college here and then entered the Kansas City Dental college. After graduating, he practiced dentistry for 10 years at Clovis N. M. In 1911, Mr. Duncan married Margaret Ann Hartman of Emporia, Kan. He is survived by his widow; two children, Lucy Ann, 12 years old and Jack, 10 years old; by his parents and two brothers, Linn R. Duncan and Lieut. J. H. Duncan, Y. S. N. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon and burial will be directed by the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home with burial at t the Weaver cemetery 2 miles north of Ozark. - - Springfield Republican
Duncan, Thomas R. 4 Apr 1859 - 13 Nov 1937 CCR 18 Nov 1937 p1
[Note: Son of Arren & Lucy (Garrison) Duncan; married 11 May 1892 Elizabeth Carrie Blackman 1 May 1872 - 5 Oct 1950]
This community was saddened Friday, Nov. 12, by the death of Thomas R. Duncan at his home in the northeast part of Ozark. He was a victim of pneumonia. He was born on April 4, 1859, and at the time of his death had reached the age of 78 years, seven months and nine days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Duncan and was reared on a farm about four miles from Ozark. He was married to Carrie Blackman in 1891. To this union was born one son, Frank R. Duncan, now of the U.S. Navy. Besides the widow and son, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Laura Eschelman of Springfield and a host of friends. Mr. Duncan was a millwright by trade and had in his earlier life worked in many states. He retired several years ago to make his home here. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Chaffin Funeral Home with Rev. B. Frank West officiating. Burial was made in the Ozark City cemetery.
Dunfield, Chloe 21 Oct 1908 - 23 Jun 1934 CCR 28 Jun 1934 p1
[Note: Son of L. E. & ? (?) Dunfield; married 27 Aug 1930 Ruby E. Scott]
Chloe Dunfield was born Oct. 21, 1908, died June 23, 1934, at a hospital in Springfield following an operation, aged 25 years, 8 months and 2 days. He was married to Ruby E. Scott Aug. 27, 1930. To this union was born one son, Edward Ples. Beside the wife and son he is survived by his father L.E. Dunfield, a step-mother, one brother, Ernest, one sister, Mrs. Cleo O’Dell and a grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Jane Dunfield, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Cross Roads church, conducted by Rev. R.W. Forbis of Marionville, MO, with burial in the Wright cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Dunfield, Nancy Jane (Gold) 1861 - 4 Feb 1937 CCR 11 Feb 1937 p3
[Note: Daughter of William C. & Sarah P. ( ) Gold; married Charley Dunfield]
Funeral services for Nancy Jane Gold Dunfield, aged 75, who died at her home in Hurley on Feb. 4 were held on Friday, Feb. 5, at 1 o’clock in the Methodist church of Hurley. Burial was made in the Pearce cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors are one son, Ed Dunfield, of Hurley, and a daughter, Mrs. Ella Wood of New Mexico, two brothers, Joe Gold of Marionville and John Gold of St. Louis.
Dunham, Austin R. 5 Sep 1907 - 24 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham: married Elsie M. Clay 9 Dec 1909 - May 1975 ; married Leona Benfield]
Austin R. Dunham, 80, of Nixa, died at 7:50 a.m. March 24 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Dunham were held Monday at Calvary Bible Church, Nixa, with the Revs. Joseph Fahl and Kenneth Bandy officiating.. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. A lifelong resident and community leader of Nixa, Mr. Dunham was a director of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company, which he served as Secretary-Treasurer for 53 years until his retirement in January, 1986. He had served a term as President of the Missouri Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and was elected to their Hall of Fame. He served nine years on the Nixa School Board, and was the last President of the Nixa Telephone Company. Mr. Dunham was one of the founding directors of the Nixa Bank and served there continuously until his death. He was a notary for many years: He is survived by his wife, Leona; one son, Joe L. Dunham, Aurora, Illinois; one daughter, Nancy Shankle, Oxford, Mississippi; three granddaughters and three grandsons; one brother, Leslie Dunham, Carthage; and one sister, Mrs. Jane Harper, Ozark.
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Dunham, Austin R. 5 Sep 1907 - 24 Mar 1988 OH 6 Feb 1986 p3
Austin Dunham Retired after Fifty-Three Years
A retirement dinner was held last Friday evening for Austin Dunham at the Heritage Cafeteria in Springfield, Dunham retired from the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Nixa after 53 years of service.
The dinner was hosted by agents, directors, and other personnel associated with the company.
Also attending the dinner were Dunham’s wife, Leona Benfield Dunham; his son, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dunham. Richard and Phillip of Aurora, Illinois, and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Jim (Nancy) Shankle and William of Oxford, Mississippi.
Dunham, who was bon between Nixa and Ozark, the ninth child of Vernon and Mary (Frazier) Dunham, has lived in the Nixa area all of his life. HE attended Richwood rural trade school and graduated from Ozark high school in 1926. Dunham said, “I road horseback my first two years in high school, but we then got a car for the last two,” He later attended Draghon’s Business College
In January 1933, he was elected secretary of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Nixa and held that position until he chose to retired January 28, after 53 years. He had also been a notary public for 50 years. Dunham was active in the Missouri Association of Mutual Insurance Companies for many years and was president of the association 1967. In 1980m he received the Associations’ Hall of Fame” plaque, a much coveted award.
Dunham was one of the organizers for the Nixa Bank and had been a member of the board of directors since its organization, He has been active in the community affairs and church work most of his life, He is a member of the Nixa school board and was president of the board at one time. The Dunhams are presently members of the Calvary Bible Church.
Austin was married June 5, 1933 to Elise Clay of Springfield,. They lived in Nixa until her death in May 1975. From this marriage came one daughter, Nancy, and one son, Joe, who is a teacher in the Aurora College at Aurora, Ill. Dunham also has three grandchildren and three granddaughters.
Dunham said he has no definite plans as to what he will do now that he is retired, but he said he will be kept busy.
Dunham, Clarence V. 13 Aug 1899 - 3 Feb 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham]
NIXA - Funeral services for Clarence V. Dunham, 75, a native of Nixa, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery. Mr. Dunham died at 9 p.m. Monday in a Harlan, Iowa hospital after a short illness. He was a retired Apiarist after about 40 years services in Harlan. Surviving are a son, Charles of Denton, Tex; two daughters, Mrs. Rose Martin, Ashby, Minn. and Mrs. Bonnie Howse, Omaha, Neb.; four brothers, Leslie, of Carthage, Ross of Ozark, and Gordon and Austin, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Grubaugh and Mrs. Jane Harper, both of Ozark; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Dunham, Elbert Edmond 10 May 1891 - 14 Sep 1962 CCR 20 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham; married Hattie Elvira Holder 5 Jan 1897 - 18 Sep 1959]
Funeral services for Elbert E. Dunham, 71, of Springfield, who died at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Springfield Baptist Hospital after a short illness, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel in Springfield, with Dr. Thomas Field officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery. A retired Frisco employee, Mr. Dunham was a member of Springfield First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include a son, Vernon L. Dunham of Independence, Mo.; six brothers, Shirley H. Dunham of Springfield, Leslie W. Dunham of Carthage, Gordon Dunham and Austin Dunham of Nixa, Clarence Dunham of Harland, Iowa, and Ross Dunham of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Grubaugh and Mrs. Jane Harper, both of Ozark; and one grandchild.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of 1962 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Dunham, Elsie M. (Clay) 9 Dec 1909 - May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of ? & Minnie (?) Clay; married Austin R. Dunham 5 Sep 1907 - 24 Mar 1988]
NIXA - Mrs. Elsie M. Dunham, 65, Nixa, died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. Mrs. Dunham was a native of Nixa and resident in Springfield until 1933 when she returned here. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. Survivors include her husband, Austin R.; a son, Joe L. of Aurora, Ill; a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Shankle, Fayetteville, Ark.; her mother, Mrs. Minnie Clay, Springfield; a brother, Lloyd Clay, Kirkwood and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Dunham, Hattie Elvira (Holder) 5 Jan 1897 - 18 Sep 1959
[Note: Daughter of William H. & Manerva Jane (McBride) Holder; married 4 Jun 1916 Elbert Edmond Dunham 10 May 1891 - 14 Sep 1962]
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Elvira Dunham, 62, of 730 West Elm, who died Friday in Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Herman Lohmeyer Chapel. The Rev. Fred Eastham will officiate. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery east of Clever.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples
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Dunham, Hattie Elvira (Holder) 5 Jan 1897 - 18 Sep 1959 CCR 24 Sep 1959 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Elvira Dunham, 62, of Springfield who died Espy. 18 at Springfield Baptist Hospital where she had been a patient for eight days, were held Monday afternoon in the Lohmeyer Chapel, Springfield, with Rev. Red Eastham and Rev. Earl French officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery east of Clever. She had been a resident of Springfield the past 32 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Elbert E. Dunham of the home at 730 West Elm, Springfield, a son, Vernon L. Dunham of Independence; her mother, Mrs. Jane Holder of Nixa; two brothers, T. J. Holder of Galena and H. G. Holder of Clever, a sister, Mrs. Jessie Pearce of Norfolk, Ca. and one granddaughter.
Dunham, James Gordon 28 Feb 1898 - 27 Nov 1983 OH 1 Dec 1983 p5
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham; married 8 Feb 1931 Opal Irene Hasty]
Services for Gordon Dunham, 85, Nixa, were held Nov. 29 in Harris Chapel with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. Mr. Dunham died Nov. 27 in his home after a long illness. A lifelong Nixa resident, he was a retired service station owner and operator and a rural mail carrier. He was a member of James River Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Opal; a son, James Gordon, Jr., Richardson, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Joan Estep, Hazelwood; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Jane Harper, Ozark; and two brothers, Austin, Nixa, and Leslie, Carthage.
Dunham, Jane Ann 10 Oct 1952 - 30 Mar 2008 SN-L 5 Jun 2008
[Note: Daughter of Vernon J. & Emma Jean (Baker) Dunham
Jane Ann Dunham, 55, Independence, Mo., passed away on March 30, in Truman Medical Center, Kansas City. A memorial service by Ozark Chapter 98, OES, will be held in the Masonic Lodge on South 2nd Street in Ozark, Sunday, June 8, at 2 p.m. Interment was in Frazier Cemetery, Christian County, Mo., with her parents, Vernon J. and Emma Jean (Baker) Dunham, who preceded her in death. She is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Dunham, Leslie Ward 9 Aug 1896 - 6 Jul 1993 OH 14 Jul 1993
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham; married 4 Apr 1920 Lois Delana Mapes 16 Oct 1896 - 27 Jan 1973; married 11 Sep 1974 Frieda Charlotte Snook 11 Nov 1907 - 7 May 1993 m/1 Renfro]
Leslie W. Dunham, 96, a longtime Carthage resident died on Tuesday, July 6, 1993 at St. Luke’s Nursing Center in Carthage. He moved his family to Carthage in 1934 to serve as a mail clerk in the post office. He retired in 1957 after thirty-seven years postal service. He was active in the First Baptist Church of Carthage as deacon, teacher, Sunday school superintendent, choir member, song leader and trustee. He was a Mason for more than 60 years and a member of the Carthage Lodge. He served in France during World War I in the U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps, Railroad Brigade. In Carthage, he belonged to Wiggins Post of the American Legion and participated in its drum and bugle corps as a bugler and for a time as corps commander. He was active in the Carthage chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and served as president. Mr. Dunham was born Aug. 9, 1896 near Nixa. In 1920 he married Lois Mapes, Ozark. She preceded him in death in 1973. He remarried Frieda Renfrow in 1974. She died May 7, 1993. He was also preceded in death by one son, Dr. Larry Dunham. Survivors include three sons, Robert Dunham of Durham, N. C., Roy Dunham of Knoxville, Tenn., and Ervin Jerrol of Natchez, Miss.; one sister, Jane Harper, Ozark; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, July 12 at the Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage. Burial was in Park Cemetery in Carthage.
Dunham, Mary Alice (Frazier) 1 Aug 1866 - 16 Feb 1932 CCR 18 Feb 1932 p2
[Note: Daughter of Elisha Edmond & Margaret Jane (Sharp) Frazier; married 4 Jun 1890 Vernon Leroy Dunham 14 May 1863 - 11 Jun 1935; mother of Elbert Edmond Dunham 10 May 1891 - 14 Sep 1962; Anna Bell (Dunham) Grubaugh 8 Jul 1892 - 2 Dec 1982; Shirley Hershel Dunham 23 Mar 1894 - 7 Apr 1965; Leslie Ward Grubaugh 9 Aug 1896 - 6 Jul 1993; James Gordon Dunham 28 Feb 1898 - 27 Nov 1983; Clarence Vernon Dunham 13 Aug 1899 - 3 Feb 1975 ; Jane Louise (Dunham) Harper 13 Apr 1901 - 4 Aug 1998; Ross Howard Dunham 8 Jul 1902 - 18 Dec 1980; and Austin R. Dunham 5 Sep 1907 - 24 Mar 1988 ]
Mrs. Dunham, wife of Mr. Verne Dunham, living between Ozark and Nixa, died at their home Tuesday, Feb. 16, aged 65 years. Funeral services were being held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m., from the Christian church at Nixa, with Rev. B. Frank West of Springfield officiating. Burial was to be made in the Richwood cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin. (Note--A more complete obituary will appear next week.)
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Dunham, Mary Alice (Frazier) 1 Aug 1866 - 16 Feb 1932 CCR 18 Feb 1932 p2
Mary Alice Frazier, first child and daughter of Elisha E. Frazier and Margaret J. Sharp, was born in Christian county near Boaz on Aug. 1, 1866. As a child she lived two years in Howell County, the remainder of her life having been spent in Christian county. Her parents returned from Howell to the neighborhood of her birth and there she grew to young womanhood. On June 4, 1890, she was united in marriage to Vernon Leroy Dunham. To this union nine children were born, who with their father survive. They are Elbert E. of Springfield; Anna B. Grubaugh of Ozark, Shirley H. of Springfield; Leslie W. and James Gordon, both of Nixa, Clarence V. of Harlan, Iowa, Jane L. home address, Ross H. Clever, and Austin R. at home. Besides these immediate relatives she is survived by 15 grandchildren and two brothers and four sisters, who are J.S. Frazier of Edna, Kan., Rev. D.S. Frazier of Licking, Mo., Mrs. Susan Holder, Mrs. Nannie Farris, Mrs. Phoebe Cobb and Mrs. Lydia Peebles, all of Clever. One grandson, a son of Mrs. Anna B. Grubaugh, had preceded her in death, this being the first break in the family circle, hers being the second. When a young woman, she made her confession in her Master and united with the Methodist church. In later years in order that she might have a church home, she moved her membership into the Christian church at Nixa, to which she was a faithful member until death. She was also one of the active members of the W.C.T.U. After her marriage to Mr. Dunham, they moved to the farm between Ozark and Nixa and there she lived for 42 years as wife and mother. Of later years she had been in rather ill health, but on Sunday, Feb. 14, she became quite ill and on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m., passed away rather suddenly but quietly at the age of 65 years, 6 months and 15 days. The funeral services were held on Thursday, Feb. 18, in the afternoon at the Christian church in Nixa with Revs. Frank West of Springfield and C.S. Carpe of Republic officiating. Burial was made in the Richwood cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
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Dunham, Mary Alice (Frazier) 1 Aug 1866 - 16 Feb 1932 CCR 18 Feb 1932 p2
We are told that the subject of the above obituary, who now becomes the subject of this eulogy, was a perfect daughter, wife and mother and what a monument for one to have builded in the hearts and within the minds of those who now bespeak her memory. Her name is a charmed word. Through it there rings an untold melody -- it recalls the voice of an undying affection, the laughter of little children. It brings again the ripple of the brood to rest; the lisping of the lullaby over feverish crib -- man may govern and earn the glory; and the thousand watchful night and sacrifices by which a mother purchase a hero or a poet for the state are forgotten -- not one counted, for the mothers themselves do not count them; and so, one century after another do mothers unnamed and unthanked, send forth the arrows, the suns, the storm-birds and the nightingales of time. There is nothing grander, nor more beautiful, nor more inspiring than the love of a good mother. She caresses the infant at her knee, she watches and cares for it to strength and youth and her love follows it into the world. She rejoices at its success; she weeps at its misfortunes; she stands by it in adversity -- she is the personification of love and shows the purification of the heart from self. And so we are told these things may be said of her of whom we write. Fitting and proper then indeed that the Holy Word as recorded in the 31st chapter of Proverbs, verses 10-31, should have been the text of the officiating minister at the burial rites for this departed soul. And so in loving memory of Mary Alice Frazier, the daughter and Mary Alice Dunham, the wife and mother. We close this eulogy with the poetic thought of John Milton: -- Mortals, that would follow me, Love Virtue; she alone is free; She can teach ye how to climb Higher than the sphery chime, Or if Virtue feeble were, Heaven itself would stoop to her.
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Dunham, Mary Alice (Frazier) 1 Aug 1866 - 16 Feb 1932 CCR 18 Feb 1932 p2
To all who rendered thoughtful assistance or spoke works of sympathy or expressed their thoughts and affections and love by beautiful floral offerings, during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother, we extend a heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Vernon L. Dunham and Family.
Dunham, Opal Irene (Hasty) 9 Aug 1908 - 9 Oct 2008 SN-L 11 Oct 2008 & CCH-N 15 Oct 2008
[Note: Daughter of John & Clara ( ) Hasty; married James Gordon Dunham 28 Feb 1898 - 27 Nov 1983]
Opal Irene (Hasty) Dunham, 100, of Nixa passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008, in her home of 80 years. Opal was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on August 9, 1908, the eldest of 11 children of John and Clara Hasty. Mr. Hasty moved the family to Nixa from Elk Creek, Missouri in 1926, so that his children could attend Nixa High School and church. Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; her parents; all of her 10 siblings; and 23 brothers and sisters-in-law. Opal is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Norman Estep of Hazelwood, Missouri; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Kay Dunham of Nixa; four grandchildren and spouses, Sharon Ward and Mike of Hazelwood, Laura Lokovich and Gary of Highlandville, James Dunham III and Claire of Garland, Texas, and Christy Dunham of Garland, Texas; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter-in-law; two great-great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Richard Bowman of Nixa; one sister-in-law, Edna Hasty of Albuquerque, N.M.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Opal spent her life in service to others. She was a member of the Church of Christ, where she worked tirelessly as a children’s teacher, hostess, and aiding those who were less fortunate. She, with the other ladies of the church at James River Chapel, made over 100 quilts for orphan homes and victims of fire. Opal and Gordon raised a large garden each year and shared their produce with others. She will be missed by all who knew her. The family wishes to make special thanks to St. John's Hospice for their outstanding care during the past four months. Mrs. Rhonda Mead, R.N., went above and beyond the call for Opal. Her assistance medically and compassion to all of us is deeply appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the personal care of Adams Funeral Home of Nixa. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 11. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 12, at 2 p.m., in the funeral home, with burial following in Richwood Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be sent to St. John's Hospice in lieu of flowers.
Dunham, Ross Howard 8 Jul 1902 - 18 Dec 1980 OH 25 Dec 1980 p5
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham; married 27 Jan 1927 Edna Chloe Warren 15 Nov 1907 - 19 Sep 1987]
Services for Ross H. Dunham, 78, Ozark, were held Saturday in Ozark First Baptist Church with the Revs. Doyle Miller and Bob Shank officiating, Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Adams. Mr. Dunham died Thursday in his home after a long illness. A farmer, he had owned and operated the Ozark Flower Shop. He was a deacon of the Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Edna; a son, Warren T., Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Etta Jean Farley, Shawnee, Okla, Mrs. Phyllis Miller, Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. Becky Beeler, Springfield; three brothers, Leslie, Carthage, Gordon and Austin, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Grubaugh and Mrs. Jane Harper, both of Ozark and eight grandchildren.
Dunham, Shirley H. Mar 1894 - 7 Apr 1965 CCR 12 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham; married Mary Kathleen]
Funeral services for Shirley H. Dunham, 71 of 1326 East Cozy, Springfield were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel with Dr. Z. Glen Jones officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Dunham died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Mercy Villa following a lingering illness. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Dunham retired five year ago from the U. S. Postal service which he served for 38 years as a rural mail carrier, He was a member of Grace Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Kathleen; two sons, Don, Kansas City and Bill, Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs. Herschel Hargus, Kansas City, Kan.; five brothers, Clarence, Harlan, Iowa, Leslie, Carthage, Ross, Ozark, and Gordon and Austin, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Anne Grubaugh and Mrs. Jane Harper, both of Ozark; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Dunham, Vernon Leroy 14 May 1863 - 11 Jun 1935 CCR 13 Jun 1935 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas Warren & Maria Louisa (Stevens) Dunham; married 4 Jun 1890 Mary Alice Frazier 1 Aug 1866 - 16 Feb 1932]
Vernon L. Dunham was born in Ionia, MI, May 14, 1863. He was the son of Thomas W. Dunham and Maria L. Dunham. When a boy five years old he came to Christian county, MO. After living a few months near Sparta the family moved to Ozark where his father operated a blacksmith and carriage shop until the spring of 1875 when they moved to the farm four miles west where he lived until his death, Tuesday, June 11, 1935. He was married June 4, 1890 to Mary A. Frazier who preceded him in death, Feb. 16, 1932. To this union were born nine children, all of whom survive. They are E.E. and S.H. Dunham of Springfield, MO, Leslie of Carthage, Clarence of Harlan, Iowa, Ross of Walnut Grove, Gordon and Austin of Nixa, Mrs. Annie Grubaugh and Miss Jane of the home address, Ozark. He is also survived by one brother M.S. Dunham of Spencer, Oklahoma, nineteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted in the Nixa Christian church on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark, with Rev. B. Frank West officiating.
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Dunham, Vernon Leroy 14 May 1863 - 11 Jun 1935 CCR 20 Jun 1935 p5
There are three great institutions in the affairs of men, the home, the church and the school, and it was around these that the subject of this eulogy wove his life and centered his interests. He was the father of nine children and as they came into the world to bless his home, he seemed to take renewed interest in life, building around them the protection of love, affection and devotion. He was a man who loved to serve them who loved him. He fully realized that if he were to give to his family the advantage of a properly balanced life that there should be the church and the school and so from his home he radiated his interest into these great institutions. He was not the kind of father who realizes the importance of church and school affiliation and advises that one should take an interest in them, but as a father he led his children into these institution. We would not lead you to believe that Vernon L. Dunham was selfish in his interest to these great things of life, to the neglect of his duty as a citizen. He was interested in the political and the civic life of his state, county and community, to the end that these things served and served properly the larger things in life. He we the time and space we could point to the many civic and political tasks he accomplished for the betterment of his family, his friends and his neighbors, but rather would we eulogize his acts as they effected the things he loved best. Vernon L. Dunham undoubtedly was as near a model husband, father, friend and neighbor as is possible for one to be with human weaknesses. We knew him somewhat personally, and always, no matter what our association, either social or commercial, he always entered into our discussions and considerations rather reverently. He was calm and painstaking, extremely considerate in his thoughts and acts. He was a foundation of sturdy and rugged individualism, so badly needed in the world of today. He builded the monument of his living on sacrifice and honesty. He lived to serve and love and in return be served and loved. His living was of the kind about which books might be written, and we would not have served our appointment in life had we let his life sink beneath the horizon without blazing its qualities to the world. His passing leaves a vacancy in the ranks of men, but he has given to the world a family of seven sons and two daughters who will step forward and continue the refined principles of living inculcated in them by a God fearing and devoted father. Vernon L. Dunham has builded his own monument, not only in the lives of those he loved because of parenthood, but in the hearts and minds of his friends and neighbors. And to complete this eulogy to a noble life, one rich with the essences of devoted living, we repeat the obituary as it appeared in a recent issue of this paper. Vernon L. Dunham was born in Ionia, Mich., May 14, 1863. He was the son of Thomas W. Dunham and Maria L. Dunham. When a boy five years old he came to Christian county, Mo. After living a few months near Sparta the family moved to Ozark where his father operated a blacksmith and carriage shop until the spring of 1875 when they moved to the farm four miles west where he lived until his death, Tuesday, June 11, 1935. He was married June 4, 1890 to Mary A. Frazier who preceded him in death, Feb. 16, 1932. To this union were born nine children, all of whom survive. They are E.E. and S.H. Dunham of Springfield, MO, Leslie of Carthage, Clarence of Harlan, Iowa, Ross of Walnut Grove, Gordon and Austin of Nixa, Mrs. Annie Grubaugh and Miss Jane of the home address, Ozark. He is also survived by one brother M.S. Dunham of Spencer, Okla., 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted in the Nixa Christian church on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark, with Rev. B. Frank West officiating. Burial was made in the Richwood cemetery.
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Dunham, Vernon Leroy 14 May 1863 - 11 Jun 1935 CCR 20 Jun 1935 p5
Card of Thanks
We take this means of sincerely thanking all our friends and neighbors for their many kindly acts, the words of sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings given during the illness and death of our beloved father and grandfather. The Dunham Family.