Fry, Prentis E. 18 Jun 1938 - 9 Feb 2008 SN-L 11 Feb 2008
[Note: Son of James & Alta ( Loftis ) Fry; married 22 Jun 1961 Fay Cox 17 Oct 1943 - 19 Aug 2009]
Prentis E. Fry, 69, Ava, Mo., formerly of Ozark, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008, in Cox South Hospital. Visitation will be held Monday, February 11, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m., in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2008, in the funeral home, with Pastor James Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in Mr. Tabor Cemetery, Ava, Mo.
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Fry, Prentis E. 18 Jun 1938 - 9 Feb 2008 SN-L 12 Feb 2008
Services for Mr. Prentis Fry have been changed. Visitation will be held in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, from 1 to 2 p.m. with funeral services following at 2 p.m.
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Fry, Prentis E. 18 Jun 1938 - 9 Feb 2008 CCH-N 20 Feb 2008
Prentis E. Fry, 69, of Ava, formerly of Ozark passed away Feb. 9, 2008, in Cox South Hospital. He was born June 18, 1938, in Ozark County to James and Alta ( Loftis ) Fry. On June 22, 1961, he was united in marriage to Fay Cox and to this union two children were born.
Prentis was employed by the 3-M Corporation of Springfield and retired after 27 years of service and dedication. Known for his kindness and care for others, Prentis was also a God loving man. He appreciated the blessings of living in the country where he was close to nature and taught his grandsons how to fish and hunt. Prentis also grew large vegetable gardens and shared his surplus with friends and family. Prentis was a quiet man but never met a stranger and will be always remembered as a happy-go-lucky man who loved his family and appreciated life. Prentis is survived by his wife Fay; a daughter Vickie Carey and husband Wes of Ozark; a son Victor Fry of Branson; one brother Preston Fry of Okla.; four sisters Stella Hicks of Idaho; Elenor Maine of Ark.; Doris Mackey of N.C.; and Rachel Pitts and husband John Paul of Ava; two grandsons Matthew and James Kaiser, numerous other relatives and several caring neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Feb. 13, 2008, with Pastor James Eakins officiating, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Ava.
Visitation was held Feb. 13, 2008, from 1 to 2 p.m., in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2008
Fry, William R. “Bill” 27 Sep 1927 - 24 Oct 2004 SN-L 26 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of William & Ocie (Smith) Fry; married 1953 Cleo]
William R. (Bill) Fry, age 77, of rural Rogersville, formerly of Springfield, Mo., departed this life on October 24, 2004, at 12:30 p.m., to make the journey home to his father in Heaven. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving father, husband and grandfather. His grandchildren were his greatest joy. Bill was born on September 27, 1927, in Atkins, Arkansas, the son of William and Ocie (Smith) Fry. Bill was a member of the Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a long time field representative for the insurance service office. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cleo, of the home; two son, Robert (Bob) and his wife, Rita Fry of Ozark, Mo., and James Lee Fry of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter , Lori and her husband, Steve Wilson of Rogersville, Mo.; four grandchildren, Jason, Nathan, Justin and Walker; and many friends. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 27, 2004, a t2 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call today, Tuesday, after noon in the funeral home. No formal visitation is planned.
Fry, Wilma Fae (Cox) 17 Oct 1943 - 19 Aug 2009 CCH-N 26 Aug 2009
[Note: Daughter of Starlin & Violet (Vogt) Cox; married 22 Jun 1961 Prentis Fry 18 Jun 1938 - 9 Feb 2008]
Wilma Fae Fry, 65, Ava, passed away Aug. 19, in Cox South Hospital. Fae was born Oct. 17, 1943, in Singer, Calif., the daughter of Starlin and Violet (Vogt) Cox. On June 22, 1961, Fae was united in marriage to Prentis Fry at Ava, and this union was blessed with two children. Fae was a giving type of person and always bestowed her best, whether worshiping her God, caring for her family or enjoying her hobbies. She was well known as an outdoor enthusiast and nature lover. Her interest for bow hunting and archery led her to compete and win many local and regional archery tournaments. Fae was a charter member of Booger County Bow Benders and one of the first lady archers in Missouri to harvest a deer with a bow and arrow. She was talented and well respected as Missouri Woman’s Freestyle State Champion and a member of The National Field Archery Association. Fae was also very talented at making crafts, especially small buildings and miniature houses. She loved to present her crafts as gifts to friends. Her greatest pleasure was to testify to people and lead them to the Lord. During a very long conversation with Fae her love of God was always a discussed topic. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prentis Fry, and parents. Fae is survived by her two children, son Victor Fry, Branson; her daughter Vickie Carey and her husband Wes, Ozark; two grandsons, Matthew and James Kaiser, other caring relatives and numerous friends.Graveside funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, west of Ava, with Pastor James Eakins officiating. Honoring Fae’s request, the casket remained closed at all times. Funeral services were under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, 1700 S. 15th Ave., Ozark.
Frye, Ruth Marie (Pellham) Hodges 27 Nov 1933 - 5 Jul 2010 Clinkingbeard FH
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Georgia (Griffith) Pellham; married 11 Feb 1953 James “Jim” Hodges 1 May 1924 - Nov 1984; married 19 Dec 1992 Sam Frye]
Ruth Marie Frye, 76 years, passed to heaven on July 5, 2010 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Ruth was born November 27, 1933 in Chandler, OK to Samuel and Georgia (Griffith) Pellham. Ruth was a resident of the Ava community for many years. On Feb. 11, 1953 Ruth and Jim Hodges were united in marriage in Bradleyville, MO and to this union two children were born. Jim preceded in death. Later on Ruth and Sam Frye were united in marriage on December 18, 1992 in Ava, MO. Ruth was a member of the Ava General Baptist Church and worked in the church kitchen. She loved Sunday School, gardening, ceramics, doing for others and being with all of her family and especially her grandchildren. Ruth was preceded by her parents, her first husband, James "Jim" Hodges, a granddaughter, Stephanie, three brothers, Loren, Burl and Azel Pellham. Ruth is survived by her husband, Sam Frye, Ava, MO, two children, Karen Holloway, Seymour, MO and Kevin Hodges and wife, Sonya, Ava, MO, three step children, Rod Frye and wife Pat, Ashton, IL, Nancy Hooten and husband, Jimmy, Chico,TX and Christine King, Chico, TX, six grandchildren, eight step grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, one sister, Chloe Wilson, Ava, MO, two brothers, Palmer Pellham, Ozark, MO and Rolla Pellham, Ava, MO, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Ruth will be Friday, July 9, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with burial in the Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Oren Alcorn, Harvey Scott and Rev. Dwain Moore. Memorials may be made to Gideons or Union Grove Cemetery.
Fugate, Claude, Jr. 18 Nov 1928 - 16 Mar 1977 OH 24 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Son of ? & Lucy (?) Fugate]
Claude Fugate, Jr., 47 of Springfield, died Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Northside Nursing Home where he had been a resident for a year. Survivors include three sons, Dale Fugate of the state of Colorado, Jimmy and Kelly, both of the state of California; two daughters, Diane Fugate of the state of Colorado and Marie Fugate of the state of Utah; his mother, Lucy Reaves, Brighton; three brothers, Bill Reaves, Bakersfield, Calif.; Bob Reaves, Fordland and Solly Reaves of Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Velma Swan, Tacoma, Wash,, Mrs. Laura Branson, Bell Gardens, Calif.; Mrs. Shirley Livingston, San Francisco, Calif., Betty Hudson, Brighton and five grandchildren.
Fugate, Louise (Hill) 12 Jun 1923 - 21 Sep 1982 OH 30 Sep 1982 p9
Services for Louise Fugate, 59, Chadwick, were held Sept. 23 in Ozark with the Rev. James Orick officiating, Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery in Ontario, Calif. Mrs. Fugate died Sept. 21 of natural cause in Missouri State Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon. Survivors include two sons, James A., Apple Valley, Calif. and Colman, Aurora; three daughters, Mrs. Lela Goodwin, Hesperia, Calif., Mrs. Sharlotte Shampoe, McAllen, Texas, and Mrs. Diane Oric, Chadwick; a brother, Colman Hill, Upland, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Ellene Dean, St. Louis, Mrs. Ruby Adkisson, Victorville, Calif., and Mrs. Hazel Oakley, Alta Loma, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren.
Fugitt, Arthur L. “Bud” 25 Feb 1886 - 12 Dec 1960 SN-L 12 Dec 1960
[Note: Son of Rufus C. & Nancy R. ( ) Fugitt; married Ethel L. 9 Jul 1890 - 31 May 1986]
A. L. “Bud” Fugitt, 74, died early today at his home at Hurley. A retired farmer, he was born near Clever, but had lived in the Hurley community most of his life. He was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ethel; a son, Lester E. of Clever; a daughter, Edith Maples of Crane; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grand children; a brother, Earnest of California; and 2 sisters, Julia Cloud of Springfield and Hetty Coker of Miller. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, December 12, 1960}
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Fugitt, Arthur L. “Bud” 25 Feb 1886 - 12 Dec 1960 SN-L 14 Dec 1960
Services for A. L. “Bud” Fugitt, 74, Hurley, who died at 12:15 a.m. in his home will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Union Ridge Baptist Church with Rev’s Hurel Merritt and Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial in the church cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, December 14, 1960} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert
Fugitt, Austin Ganey 1897 - Sept 1949 CCR 8 Sep 1949
[Note: Son of Frank & Annie (Williams) Gugitt; married Thetta Cynthia Phillips 14 Aug 1909 - 25 Nov 1991]
Funeral services for Austin Ganey Fugitt, 52, of Everton, route 2, who died Saturday in a St. Louis Veterans hospital, where he was a patient five weeks, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Clever Christian church, with the Rev. Robert H. Baker officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris of Clever. Mr. Fugitt is survived by his wife, Thetta, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Garvin of Tulsa, Okla., and Sue Ann Fugitt of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Robertson of Republic and Mrs. Blanche Rill of Los Angeles and three grandchildren.
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Fugitt, Austin Ganey 1897 - Sept 1949 CCR 15 Sep 1949
Funeral services for Austin Ganey Fugitt, 52, of Everton, route 2, who died Saturday in a St. Louis Veterans hospital, where he was a patient five weeks, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Clever Christian church with Rev. Robert H. Baker officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris of Clever. Mr. Fugitt is survived by his wife, Thetta, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Garvin of Tulsa, Okla., and Sue Ann Fugitt of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Robertson of Republic and Mrs. Blanche Rill of Los Angeles and three grandchildren.
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Fugitt, Austin Ganey 1897 - Sept 1949
Funeral services for Austin Ganey Fugitt, 52, of Everton, Route 2, who died Saturday in St. Louis Veteran’s Hospital, where he has been a patient for five weeks, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever Christian Church, with the Rev. Robert H. Baker officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, under the direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Fugitt is survived by his wife, Theeta of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Garvin of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Sue Ann Fugitt of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Maud Robertson of Republic and Mrs. Blanche Rill of Los Angeles, California and three grandchildren. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader September 6, 1949} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Bette Jane (Sellers) 7 Jul 1918 - 26 Feb 2010 SN-L 11 Mar 2010
[Note: Daughter of Melvin & Maude ( ) Sellers; married 1938 J. W. Fugitt 5 Dec 1915 - Feb 1983]
Bette Jane Fugitt went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 26, 2010. She was born in Springfield, July 7, 1918, to Melvin and Maude Sellers. They moved to Republic in 1933, when Bette was a sophomore in high school where they purchased and operated a cafe on Main Street called Sellers Cafe for eleven years. Bette had a beautiful soprano voice and while in high school a teacher, Harry J. Siceluff, on many occasions would take her and her younger sister, Jo Ann, out of school and drive them in his car to funerals to sing. He is the man Siceluff Hall is named after at MSU. Bette was very active at First Christian Church of Republic most of her life. In 1938, she married J.W. Fugitt. Her father-in-law, Leonard Fugitt, had recently purchased a 320 acre farm southeast of Republic which was the first of several tracts he accumulated along Terrell Creek during his lifetime. After living in town her first twenty years and being accustomed to modern conveniences, Bette moved to the farm. Their farmhouse, which is still standing today and is part of Wilson's Creek National Park, had no electricity, running water, telephone or bathroom and was heated by a wood stove. Though living five miles from town with no car, she always said she could not have been happier than living there with her cats, pet lamb, pet pig, and her own horse as companions. After ten years on the farm, she and J.W. moved inside Republic where Bette lived for 48 years. She spent the last thirteen as a resident of Springfield. Before J.W.'s death in 1983, they spent his last twenty winters in Fla. with Jo Ann and Howard Eagan. Until Bette's health began to fail, she was very adventurous and traveled extensively. Other than J.W., Bette was preceded in death by her parents and a grand-daughter, Pamela Kay Fugitt. She is survived by two sisters and their spouses, Jo Ann and Howard "Wormey" Eagan of Republic and Peggy and Dr. Robert Harris of Raleigh, N.C.; a son, Terry Fugitt; a daughter, Christina Fugitt-Griffiths and her husband, Bill Griffiths, all of Springfield.; six grand-children, Sarah Kizer and Lori Viles of Springfield, John Fugitt and Mary Beth Stewart of Ozark, Lisa Shevey of Williamston, S.C. and Kitty Flatt of Republic; and ten great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010 followed by a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. at First Christian Church on Main Street in Republic. In Lieu of Flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation be made to the First Christian Church of Republic.
Fugitt, Boyd H. 31 Dec 1897 - 13 May 1986 OH 22 May 1986 p4
[Note: Son of James William & Martha Ella (Davis) Fugitt; married Ruby D. Simmons 1 Mar 1904 - 3 Jul 1974]
Services for Boyd H. Fugitt, Republic, were held May 16 in Republic First Christian Church with the Rev. Gene Rutledge officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mr. Fugitt died May 13 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Republic and Clever communities. He was a well-known area farmer and stockman and a member of Republic First Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Jack, Republic, and Bill, Fayetteville, Ark.; three daughters, Louella Lamb, Ozark, Wanda Haze, Kansas City, and Jo Ann long, Springfield; 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
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Fugitt, Boyd H. 31 Dec 1897 - 13 May 1986 SN-L 14 May 1986
Officiating at services for Boyd H. Fugitt, 88, Republic, will be Rev. Gene Rutledge. Mr. Fugitt was a lifelong resident of the Republic and Clever communities. He was a well known area farmer and stockman and a member of the Republic First Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Jack, Republic and Bill of Arkansas; three daughters, Loulla Lamb, Ozark, Wanda Hazen, Kansas City and Jo Ann Long, Springfield; 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, May 14, 1986}
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Fugitt, Boyd H. 31 Dec 1897 - 13 May 1986 AN-L 15 May 1986
Services for Boyd H. Fugitt, 88, Republic, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Republic Christian Church. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever under direction of Meador Funeral Home. Mr. Fugitt died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday in St. Johns Medical Center after a long illness. The family will receive friends from 7-8 today in the funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, May 15, 1986} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Carl R. “Jack” 6 Jan 1919 - Jul 1981 SN-L 11 Jul 1981
[Note: Son of ? & Sarah ( ) Fugitt; married Ruth]
Services for Carl R. “Jack” Fugitt, 62, Cuba, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Cuba. Mr. Fugitt died about noon Friday in Cuba of natural causes. A Clever native, he moved to Cuba about 15 years ago. He was a member and a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Cuba. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Mrs. Mickey Carey of Moberly and a son, Steven Fugitt of Miller; five grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Opal Miller of Miller; a brother Leafred of Nixa; and his mother Mrs. Sarah Fugitt of Aurora. Harris of Nixa will announce the local services. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader July 11, 1981} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
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Fugitt, Carl R. “Jack” 6 Jan 1919 - Jul 1981 SN-L 12 Jul 1981
Services for Carl Fugitt, 62, of Cuba will be in the Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Eli Routh officiating. Burial will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mr. Fugitt died about noon Friday in a Rolla Hospital of natural causes. The family will be at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader July 12, 1981}
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Fugitt, Carl R. “Jack” 6 Jan 1919 - 10 Jul 1981 OH 16 Jul 1981 p11
Services for Carl R. “Jack” Fugitt, 62, Cuba, were held Tuesday in Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Eli Routh officiating. Burial was in the Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home. Mr. Fugitt died about noon Friday in a Rolla hospital of natural causes. A Clever native, he moved to Cuba 15 years ago. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Cuba. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Mrs. Mickey Carey, Moberly; a son, Steven, Miller; five grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Opal Miller, Miller; a brother, Leaferd, Nixa; and his mother, Mrs. Sarah Fugitt, Aurora.
Fugitt, Carrie Mae (Fugitt) 6 Sep 1900 - Jun 1973 SN-L 7 Jun 1973
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Sarah “Sadie” (Wolfe) Fugitt; married 2 Aug 1924 Willie Lee Fugitt 15 Oct 1901 - 17 Apr 1951]
Mrs. Carrie Mae Fugitt, 72, of Springfield was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center Wednesday afternoon. She is survived by; two sons, Gene of Springfield and Gerald of Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Jimmie Peebles of Clever and Mrs. Edna Gideon of Springfield and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Nixa. {Springfield (MO) News Leader June 7,1973} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
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Fugitt, Carrie Mae (Fugitt) 6 Sep 1900 - Jun 1973 SN-L 8 Jun 1973
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Fugitt, 72, of Springfield will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa with the Revs. Lloyd Wilson and Larry Stevens officiating with burial to follow in the Frazier Cemetery. Mrs. Fugitt was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center on Wednesday. {Springfield (MO) News Leader June 8, 1973}.
Fugitt, Edith Margaret (Gilmore) 13 Jan 1912 - 29 Jan 1989
[Note: Daughter of David William “Dave” & Aggie M. (Wilson) Gilmore; married 17 Jun 1932 James Floyd Fugitt 29 Jan 1911 - 6 Nov 1968]
Edith Fugitt, 77, McAlester, Oklahoma, died Sunday in Oklahoma City. Born January 13, 1912 in Stone County to Aggie and Dave Gilmore, she and James Lloyd Fugitt were married June 17, 1932 in Ozark. They later moved to Oklahoma in 1954 and had owned and operated Fugitt Grocery and Hiway Lodge. She was preceded in death by her husband, a granddaughter and a step-grandson. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry F. and Tommy Fugitt and Gary and Ruyann Fugitt; two grandchildren, Michelle and Garrison Fugitt; two great-grandchildren, Shannon and Holly and a step grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Union Ridge Baptist Church, Clever with the Rev James Cooper officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever under the direction of Mills Funeral Home, McAlester. Pallbearers will be Bill Fugitt, Robert Amerine, Bob McEntire, Max Kemp, Charles Kemp and Jimmy Gilmore. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader February 1, 1989} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Ethel 9 Jul 1889 - 31 May 1986 OH 5 Jun 1986 p4
[Note: married Arthur L. “Bud” Fugitt 25 Feb 1886 - 12 Dec 1960]
Services for Ethel Fugitt, 95, Aurora, were held June 2 in Union Ridge Baptist church with the Rev. Willie Keithley and Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Nixa. Mrs. Fugitt died May 31 in Aurora Community Hospital. A former longtime Hurley and Clever resident, she was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Edith Maples, Highlandville; four grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren.
Fugitt, Frank 26 Feb 1868 - 3 Nov 1934
[Note: Son of John H. & Mary Caroline (Greer) Fugitt]
Funeral services for Frank Fugitt, 66, who was killed Saturday night in a Detroit automobile accident, will be at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon in the Clever Christian Church. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of R. E. Thurman of Republic. Mr. Fugitt, who had been living with his son, Ganey Fugitt, was born and reared at Clever. Besides his son, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary C. Fugitt of Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Maude Robertson of Detroit, Mrs. Alma Carter of Marionville and Mrs. Blanche Rill of Springfield; a brother, J. W. Fugitt of Clever; and three sisters, Mrs. Laura Pierce of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Della Hodges and Mrs. Mary Wise of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Fugitt, George Jefferson 15 Dec 1875 - 22 Nov 1946 SN-L 23 Nov 1946
[Note: Son of James M. & Mary (Williams) Fugitt; married 27 Jan 1898 Lucy Ellen Geren; married Minnie]
Funeral services for George Jefferson Fugitt, 70, a retired farmer, who died Friday night at his home in Mt. Vernon will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon in the Summit Baptist Church of which he was a member, near Mt. Vernon. Officiating will be the Rev. J. W. Geren, assisted by the Rev’s. Ira Buffington and Lem Parsons. The body will be taken to Clever for burial following a short service at the Clever Baptist Church. Burial will be under direction of Orr Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon. Mr. Fugitt was born in Tennessee and moved to Christian Co with his parents when he was a small boy. He had lived in Christian and Lawrence Counties all of his life., before moving to Mt. Vernon after he retired 2 years ago. Survivors include; his wife, Minnie; three sons, Dewey and Lonnie of Springfield, Herbert of Mt. Vernon; one daughter, Lora Snodgrass of Springfield; two step sons, Herbert Jackson of Stotts City and Curtis Jackson of Mt. Vernon; one step daughter, Audrea Sterns of Mt. Vernon. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, November 23, 1946} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Goldie Lillian (Gilmore) 16 Nov 1914 - 10 Mar 1999 SN-L 12 Mar 1999
[Note: married Leaferd Fugitt]
Goldie Lillian Fugitt, 84, Nixa, died at 11:02 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri. Mrs. Fugitt was a lifelong resident of Stone and Christian County areas. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church, Nixa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leaferd Fugitt, September 2, 1996; her parents, two brothers, four sisters,; and a granddaughter. She is survived by two daughters, Patsy Bacon and her husband Jerry, Clever and Trudy Fugitt, Nixa, a grandson and his wife, Mark and Heather Bacon; a granddaughter Shalyn Bacon, a great-granddaughter, Mikinzie Bacon all of Clever; and a sister, Ava Wilson of Clever. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 1999, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever with the Revs. Ronnie Wilson and L. VanDeMark officiating with burial to be in the Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader March 12, 1999} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Hubert Eldon, Rev. 22 Feb 1917 - 12 Dec 2007 SN-L 15 Dec 2007
[Note: Son of George Jefferson & Lucy Ellen (Geren) Fugitt; married 13 Jun 1936 Jessie Marie Newman 18 Jul 1918 - 11 May 1993]
Rev. Hubert Eldon Fugitt, 90, of Norwood, formerly of Mt. Vernon and Stotts City area, passed away at 8:27 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2007, in Norwood, Missouri, in the home of his son. He was born on February 22, 1917, in Stone County to George J. and Lucy Ellen (Geren) Fugitt. During the 1930s he worked in the CCC (Civilian Conversation Corp). He later served as pastor of churches in Missouri, Oklahoma and California, with his ministry spanning over 50 years. He spent several years in evangelistic ministry throughout the country and held academic degrees from Southwest Baptist University, Pittsburgh State University and Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Stotts City, Missouri. On June 13, 1936, he was united in marriage with Jessie Marie Newman. She preceded him in death on May 10, 1993. Survivors include: three daughters and spouses, Loretta and Franklin Hammon, Republic, Missouri, Beverly and Mearl Laswell, Billings, Missouri, and Brenda and Grover Lollar, Gainesville Virginia; five sons and their spouses, Robert and Joyce Fugitt, Richland, Missouri, Ron and Pat Fugitt, Aurora, Missouri, David and Kathy Fugitt, Bee Branch, Arkansas, Stephen and Judith Fugitt, Norwood, Missouri, and Jeffrey and Jamie Fugitt, Walnut Shade, Missouri; 26 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. His parents, two brothers, Dewey and Lonnie Fugitt, one sister, Lora Snodgrass, and two grandchildren, Douglas Mearl Laswell and Zachary Quinn Lollar, preceded him in death. Services, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 17, in the First Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, with Dr. Stephen Fugitt, Rev. Jeffrey Fugitt and Rev. Mearl Laswell officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery or donor's choice in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.fossettmosherfuneralhome.com.
Fugitt, James Floyd 29 Jan 1911 - 6 Nov 1968 CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Robert Lemon & Meldia Ann (Snodgrass) Fugitt; married 17 Jun 1932 Edith Margaret Gilmore 13 Jan 1912 - 29 Jan 1989; Name from tombstone differs from obit]
Lloyd Fugitt, 57, McAlester, Okla., a former resident of Union City and Republic, died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mary’s Hospital, McAlester, after suffering an apparent heart attack in his home Wednesday morning. Mr. Fugitt had owned and operated a general merchandise store in Union City 10 years, and then had lived on a farm at Republic for another 10-year period before moving to Catoosa, Okla. in 1954. He operated another general merchandise store in Catoosa until four years ago when he moved to McAlester where he had operated a hotel since that time. A member of Union Ridge Baptist Church in Stone County, he is survived by his wife, Edith; two sons, Jerry and Gary, both of McAlester; a brother, Keith, Springfield; a sister, Mr. Dovie Kemp, Hurley; and a granddaughter. Arrangemnets are under direction of Harris of nixa.
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Fugitt, James Floyd 29 Jan 1911 - 6 Nov 1968 CCR 14 Nov 1968 p8
Funeral services for Lloyd Fugitt, 57, McAlester, Okla. a former resident of this area who died Wednesday, November 6, in McAlester, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Hubert Fugitt officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Fugitt, James Lloyd 29 Jan 1911 - 6 Nov 1968
[Note: Son of Robert Lemon & Meldia Ann (Snodgrass) Fugitt; married 8 Jan 1932 Edith Margaret Gilmore 13 Jan 1912 - 29 Jan 1989; Tombstone gives name James Floyd]
Lloyd Fugitt, 57, McAlester, Okla., a former resident of Union City and Republic, died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mary’s Hospital, McAlester, after suffering an apparent heart attach in his home Wednesday morning. Mr. Fugitt had owned and operated a general merchandise store in Union City 10 years, and had then lived on a farm at Republic for another 10-year period before moving to Catoosa, Okla., in 1954. He operated another general merchandise store in Catoosa until four years ago when he moved to McAlester where he had operated a hotel since that time. A member of Union Ridge Baptist Church in Stone County, he is survived by his wife, Edith; two sons, Jerry and Gary, both of McAlester; a brother, Keith, 302 East Seminole, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Dovie Kemp, Hurley; and a granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Hubert Fugitt officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 6 November 1968 in the margin.
Fugitt, James William 3 Mar 1867 - 3 Mar 1957 CCR 7 Mar 1957 p. 1
[Note: Son of John H. & Mary Caroline (Greeer) Fugitt; married 3 Mar 1893 Martha Ella Davis 20 Aug 1877 - 8 Mar 1950]
A happy celebration last Sunday afternoon of the 90th birthday of Judge James W. Fugitt ended with his death from an apparent heart attack at the home of his grandson, J. W. Fugitt, Jr. at Republic. Over 200 friends and relatives had called during the afternoon to greet the well known former presiding judge of Christian County Court on his birthday. The visitors had departed and pictures were being taken with relatives when Judge Fugitt complained of feeling tired, and he died a few minutes later. A native of the Clever community, he was long active in civic affaira and Republican politics in Christian County, He served two terms as Judge of the County Court, from 1938 to 1946. At the age of 27, he united with the Union Hill Christian Church and in 1907, when the church moved to Clever, he became a member of the Clever Christian Church where he continued his membership until his death. His wife, Martha Ellis Davis Fugitt preceded him in death in March 1950. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in March 1943. Survivors include two sons, Leonard Fugitt and Boyd Fugitt, both of Republic; two sisters, Mrs. Mary “Toad” Wise of Clever and Mrs. Laura Pearce of Phoenix, Ariz.; five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Christian Church with Rev. A. Taylor Mahaney and Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Fugitt, John E. 27 Jan 1900 - 14 Nov 1945 CCR 22 Nov 1945 p1
[Note: Son of Richard & Cora ( ) Fugitt; married Clara Domitz]
John F. Fugitt was born on Jan. 27, 1900 on a farm near Clever and passed away at the family home in that community on Nov. 14, 1945. He was the son of Richard and Cora Fugitt. His mother died 27 years ago. He was united in marriage to Miss Clara Domitz of Humboldt, Kans., and to this union were born two children. Survivors are his wife, Clara; his two children, Billy and Mary; his father, Richard, and his step mother, Addie Fugitt of Aurora; one sister, Mrs. Logie Williams of Springfield, and five brothers, Lee of Springfield, Arland of Eureka, Kans., Ben of Hurley and Venice and Delbert of Aurora. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Union Ridge church conducted by Rev. Frank Eaton. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Fugitt, John H. Sep 1838 - May 1903 CCR 21 May 1903
[Note: Son of Bedford & Malinda (Radford) Fugitt; married 24 Aug 1865 Mary Caroline Greer 25 Sep 1845 - 10 Aug 1936]
John Fugitt, an old and respected citizen of the west end, dropped dead while sitting in a chair at his home in Billings Monday, cause heart disease.
Fugitt, Leaferd Edward 10 Nov 1911 - 2 Sep 1996 SN-L 3 Sep 1996
[Note: Son of Teddy Harrison & Sarah Elizabeth ( ) Fugitt; married Goldie Lillian Gilmore 16 Nov 1914 - 10 Mar 1999]
Leaferd E. Fugitt, 84, of Nixa, Missouri, died at 9:40 am, Monday, September 2, 1996, in Cox Medical Center South. Mr. Fugitt was a lifelong resident of Stone and Christian County areas. He retired from Kraft Foods and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Nixa. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; a sister; and a granddaughter. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Goldie; two daughters, Pattsy Bacon and her husband, Jerry, Clever and Trudy Fugitt of Nixa; a grandson, and his wife, Mark and Heather Bacon, Clever; a granddaughter, Shalyn Bacon; and a sister, Opal Miller, both of Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 1996, in Meadors Funeral Chapel in Clever, with the Revs. Ronnie Wilson and L. VanDeMark officiating. Burial will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery, southeast of Clever. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader September 3, 1996} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Lenabelle Nora (Gilmore) 1919 - Nov 1963 SN-L 16 Nov 1963
[Note: Daughter of Oda E. & Lillie ( ) Gilmore; married Keith Fugitt]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lenabelle Fugitt, 44, who died early Friday in St. John’s Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Clever Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Revs. Everett Bryant and Ed Brock. The burial will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mrs. Fugitt was found unconscious at her rooming house, on south National, late Thursday, died of diabetes and an over dose of barbiturates, according to the pathologist report. Coroner, Ralph Thieme said there would be no inquest. A native of Stone County, Mrs. Fugitt was a member of the Clever Baptist Church. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader November 16, 1963}
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Fugitt, Lenabelle Nora (Gilmore) 1919 - Nov 1963 SN-L 17 Nov 1963
Funeral services for Mrs. Lennabelle Fugitt, 44, who died early Friday in St. John’s Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Monday. An autopsy showed she died of diabetes and an overdose of barbiturates. Mrs. Fugitt was found unconscious at her rooming house on south National, Thursday, and the coroner said there would be no inquest. Officiating at the funeral services will be, Revs. Everett Bryant and Ed Brock, and burial will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of Stone County. Mrs. Fugitt was a member of the Clever Baptist Church. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader November 17, 1963} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
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Fugitt, Lenabelle Nora (Gilmore) 1919 - Nov 1963 SN-L 15 Nov 1963
An autopsy to determine the cause of death of a 44 year old Springfield woman, who was found unconscious at her rooming house on south National at 6:30 p.m. yesterday, has been scheduled for today at St John’s Hospital, according to Coroner Ralph Thieme. Mrs. Lenabelle Fugitt died early today at St. John’s Hospital where she was taken yesterday at 6:40 p.m. Mrs. Fugitt was discovered by Nancy Mullen, 19 a tenant in the building, who called the police. It was reported that the woman returned from work in an “ upset condition.” The attending physician at the hospital was unable to say immediately what caused her to lose consciousness. A later report was that she had suffered a possible diabetic coma. Mrs. Fugitt moved to Springfield in 1959, coming here from the Union City Community in Stone County, where she and her husband operated a general store for many years, and where she spent most of her life. She was employed by Royal-McBee and operated a rooming house for college students at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband, Keith of Springfield and a son, Capt. Billy W. Fugitt, U.S. Army, Lawton, Oklahoma; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oda Gilmore of Clever; one sister, Mrs. Willa Mae McEntyre of Clever; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Aggie Gilmore of Billings; and two granddaughters. Funeral services will be announced by Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader November 15, 1963}
Fugitt, Leonard Forrest 31 Oct 1895 - 22 Sep 1967
[Note: Son of James William & Martha Ella (Davis) Fugitt; married Willie Miller]
Funeral services for Leonard Fugitt, 71, Republic Stockman and farmer, will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the First Christian Church here. The Rev. Herbert Woodruff will officiate, and burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. Authorities pronounced Mr. Fugitt’s death an apparent suicide, saying he had been under a doctor’s care and had been despondent. Mr. Fugitt, who shot himself with a high-powered rifle, was found Friday morning in his pickup truck alongside a cemetery near Republic.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of September 1967 in the margin.
Fugitt, Lester E. 8 Apr 1908 - 2 May 1984 OH 10 May 1984 p11
[Note: Son of Arthur L. “Bud” & Ethel ( ) Fugitt; married 25 Mar 1933 Lida G. Huffman 7 Mar 1913 - 4 Nov 1989]
Services for Lester E. Fugitt, 76, Clever, were held May 5 at Union Ridge Church with the Revs. Herman Webb and LeRoy Maples officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Fugitt died May 2 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Fugitt was a lifelong resident of the Union Ridge community near Clever. He previously worked for MFA Milling Company and was also employed by Trailmobile for 14 years. Survivors include his wife, Lida; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Hanafin, LeRoy, Ill.; his mother, Mrs. Ethel Fugitt, Aurora Nursing Home; a sister, Mrs. Edith Maples, Highlandville; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
(Contributed by June Weaver)
Fugitt, Lida G. (Huffman) 7 Mar 1913 - 4 Nov 1989
[Note: married 25 Mar 1933 Lester E. Fugitt 8 Apr 1908 - 2 May 1984]
Lida G. Fugitt, 76, of Nixa, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 1989 in her home. She was born March 7, 1913, she was married on March 25, 1933 to Lester Fugitt, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Betty Hanifan and her husband, Vernon of Leroy, Illinois; five grandsons, Dennis Hanafin and his wife Carol, Charles Hanafin and his wife Beth, both of Hayworth, Illinois, James Hanafin and his wife, Cindy of Farmer city, Illinois, Michael Hanafin and his wife, Gail of Spring, Texas, and Rickey Hanafin and his wife, Monika of Dallas, Georgia; two granddaughters, Rita Gayle Hartstock and her husband Kim of Farmers City, Illinois, and Patricia Graft and her husband, Paul of Downs, Illinois; nine great-grandsons, Brian, Darin, Jayce, Christopher, Clint, and Joshua Hanafin, and Gregory Alex, and Tyler Grat; six great-granddaughters, Melinda, Christie, Dawn, Heather, and Jaimee Hanafin, and Patricia Ann Hartstock; a sister, Orpha Forshey of Webb City and several Niece and nephews. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Ermon Webb and Lee Roy Maples officiating. Burial will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Missouri. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader November 7, 1989} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Martha (Geren) 7 Nov 1879 - 24 Aug 1932 CCR 25 Aug 1932 p1
[Note: Daughter of Abselem Abraham “Ab“ & Martha Josephine “Josie” (Smart) Geren; married 1902 James Benton “Bent” Fugitt 20 Mar 1879 - 8 Oct 1923; no MO DC found]
Mrs. Martha Geren Fugitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Geren, was born Nov. 7, 1879, and died at a Springfield hospital on Aug. 24, 1932, aged 52 years, 9 months and 17 days. She was married to Bent J. Fugitt about 30 years ago. She was converted at an early age and had lately become a member of the Clever Baptist church and had a zeal for the Lord’s work. She is survived by one son, Andy Fugitt, of Wyoming, one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Pretty of British Columbia, six brothers, Henry and Charles of Springfield, Alfred C. and W.C. of Clever, Clyde and Ernest of Oswego, Kans., one sister, Mrs. Mollie Maples of Crane, besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Baptist church in Clever with Rev. R.R. Cook officiating. Burial was made in the Wise Hill cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Fugitt, Martha Ella (Davis) 20 Aug 1877 - 8 Mar 1950 CCR 16 Mar 1950
[Note: Daughter of John R. & Betty (Ruby) Davis; married 3 Mar 1893 James William Fugitt 3 Mar 1867 - 3 Mar 1957]
Martha Ella Davis Fugitt, the daughter of John R. and Betty Davis was born August 20, 1877, near Clever, and departed this life at her home south of Republic March 8, 1950, at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 18 days. On March 3, 1893, she was united in marriage to J.W. Fugitt, and to this union 4 children were born: one daughter, Chloe, died in infancy, and one son, John, passed away at the age of 18 months. Those who survive are her husband, J.W. Fugitt, of the home; two sons, Leonard and Boyd, both of Republic; five grandchildren, J.W. Fugitt Jr., Mrs. Joan Long, Stewart B. Fugitt, Mrs. Wanda Lee Hazen, and Jack Fugitt. Eight great-grandchildren: two brothers, Albert Davis of Clever, Fred Davis of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Little and Mrs. Lena Clark, both of Springfield; one aunt, Mrs. Callie Head of McKinley; and one uncle, Barney Davis of Republic and other relatives and a host of friends. At the age of 12 she confessed her faith in Christ and united with the Old Union Hill Christian Church, which later was moved to Clever, where she remained a faithful member, having been a follower of Christ for 60 years. In 1903 the family located on a farm on Terrell creek south of Republic where they established a permanent home. Aunt Ella was a kind and faithful wife, and loving mother and a friend to all who knew her. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. A.T. Mahanay of Republic, assisted by Rev. Carl Burkhart of Clever at the Clever Christian Church. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery.
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Fugitt, Martha Ella (Davis) 20 Aug 1877 - 8 Mar 1950
Mrs. J. W. Fugitt passed away at her home a few miles south of Republic Wednesday night of last week at the age of 72 years, following an illness of about two months due to a stroke. The deceased was born near Clever on August 20, 1877, and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Davis. She grew to womanhood in the place of her birth and on March 3, 1893, she was married to J. W. Fugitt. To their union four children were born. A daughter, Chloe, died in infancy and a son, John, died at the age of 18 months. Two other sons, Leonard and Boyd, of Republic with their father, survive. Four grandchildren, Mrs. Joan Long, Stewart B. Fugitt, Mrs. Wanda Lee Hazen and Jack Fugitt; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Davis of Clever and Fred Davis of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Little and Mrs. Lena Clark of Springfield; an aunt, Mrs. Lena Clark of Springfield; an aunt, Mrs. Callie Head of McKinley; and one uncle, Barney Davis, of Republic; other relatives and many friends also survive. At the age of 12 years, Mrs. Fugitt confessed her faith in Christ and united with the old Union Hill Christian Church, which later was moved to Clever, where she remained a faithful member until death. In 1903, the family established a home on a farm on Terrell Creek, where they have since lived. They were hard workers and built a permanent home, which is one of the most substantial in this section. They reared their family and dispensed genuine hospitality to many friends and relatives. Mrs. Fugitt was a devoted wife, a kind mother and a dependable neighbor and friend. Funeral services were held in her church home at Clever Sunday afternoon with the Rev. A. Taylor Mahanay, pastor of the Christian Church, conducting the service. The Clever Church choir sang for the service, and Miss Jean Bohm sang a solo. The church was filled to overflowing with friends and relatives and a wealth of lovely floral tributes banked the casket and the front of the church. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.