Gerard, John Rutledge 10 Oct 1884 - 7 Nov 1954 CCR 11 Nov 1954 p1
[Note: Son of Jessy Kimbrue & Mary Rith (Roberts) Gerard; married 1906 Bertha A. “Bertie” Short]
Funeral services for John Rutledge Gerard, 70, who died November 7 on the farm near Boaz on which he was born, were held Tuesday at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev. Earl French and Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. In 1906, he was united in marriage to Bertie Short and to this union a son and a daughter were born. The daughter, Mrs. Lora Cobb, preceded him in death in 1938. Some 40 years ago he was converted and united with the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; the son, Loran Gerard of Clever; one sister, Mrs. Erie Hart of Clever; five grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 1954, in the margin.
Gerard, Joseph S. 13 Sep 1855 - 17 Jul 1934 CCR 26 Jul 1934 p5
[Note: Son of Jesse & Nancy (Davis) Gerard; married 15 Oct 1876 Nancy Loutisha “Tishie L.” Bennett 1858 - 22 May 1945]
Joseph S. Gerard was born Sept. 14, 1855 and departed this life July 17, 1934, aged 78 years, 10 months and 4 days. He was the son of Jesse and Nancy Gerard and the last of a family of twelve children. In age at death he was the oldest of the family. He was married to Nancy Lutisha Bennett, Oct. 15, 1876. To this union was born two children one boy and one girl, Mrs. T.A. McCroskey and William Prime Gerard. He is survived by the widow, two children, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his death. At the age of 19 years, he untied with the Christian church and has lived a devoted Christian Live. This church was located at what was known as Green Valley at Highway 14. Nothing remains to mark this spot now except a few tombstones locating the burial places of a few early settlers, including the deceased’s father and mother. Funeral services were held July 19 at 2 p.m. at the Frasier Chapel, being conducted by Rev. B. Frank West with burial there under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, MO.
Gerard, Loran Samuel 18 Sep 1910 - 17 Apr 1973
[Note: Son of John Rutledge & Bertha A. “Bertie” (Short) Gerard; married Beatrice L. King 4 Aug 1911 - 24 Jan 2011]
Funeral services for Loran S. Gerard, 62, of Route 1, Clever, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Stevens officiating. Burial was in the Frazier Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Gerard died at his home last Tuesday morning after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; three sons, Billy of Minnetonka, Minn., Lewis of Nixa and Terry of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Joanna Press of Fort Worth, Tex.; a nephew, Ken Cobb of Ozark, who was reared in the home, and seven grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of April 17, 1973 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Gerard, Lydia Oma (Wise) 17 Apr 1879 - 27 Nov 1954 CCR 2 Dec 1954 p1
[Note: Daughter of Henry C. & Elizabeth Basheba (Bowman) Wise; married William Talma Gerard 11 May 1879 - 6 Apr 1964]
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Workman, Amos 1938 - 29 Nov 1954 CCR 2 Dec 1954 p1
[Note: Son of Ivan & ? (Gerard) Workman]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia O. Gerard, 75, who died at 8 a.m. Saturday in her home in Gonzales, Calif. where she had lived the past 14 years, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday December 4 at the Clever Christian Church with Rev. Harold Mayer officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Gerard is survived by her husband, Talma Gerard of Gonzales; three sons, Reggie of Tulsa and Leonard and Ronald; a daughter, Mrs. Ivan Workman of Oilton, Okla, other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Workman has suffered a double tragedy, her 16-year-old son, Amos , having died Monday of polio, in an Oklahoma hospital.
Gerard, Mary Ruth (Roberts) 16 Feb 1867 - 30 Dec 1944 CCR 4 Jan 1945 p1
[Note: Daughter of James S. & Nancy (Anderson) Roberts; married 6 Jan 1884 Jesse Kimbrue Gerard 10 Oct 1859 - 30 Oct 1925]
Mary Ruth Gerard was born Feb. 16, 1867, and passed away Dec. 30, 1944. She was married to J.K. Gerard Jan. 6, 1884, and to this union were born five children. Her husband and three children preceded her in death. She was converted to Christ at an early age and was a member of the Clever Christian church. Those who survive are a son, Rutledge and a daughter, Mrs. Erie Hart; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services held Sunday afternoon in the Mt. Sinai church were conducted by Rev. Jaleagues with burial in the Frazier cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Gerard, Nancy Lutisha “Tishie” (Bennett) 19 Oct 1858 - 22 May 1945 CCR 31 May 1945 p1
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Sarah Elizabeth (Moore) Bennett; married 15 Oct 1876 CCM Joseph S. Gerard 13 Sep 1856 - 17 Jul 1934]
Mrs. Nancy Lutishie Gerard, lifelong resident of Christian county, passed away Tuesday morning, May 22, 1945, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T.A. McCroskey at Clever, at the age of 86 years. Mrs. Gerard was the widow of Joe Gerard, a farmer of the Clever community, who died in 1934. Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. T.A. McCroskey of Clever; one son, Prime Gerard of Clever; two brothers, Billie Bennett of California and Martin Bennett of Republic, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Cardelia Phillips of Springfield, Mo.; three grandchildren, Ida Inman, Fred McCroskey and Lucille Brown, all of Clever; three great grandchildren, John Inman of Clever, Gerard Inman of Greenville, Texas, and Norma Carol Brown of Clever; one great-great grandson, Thomas Alexander Inman of Greenville, Texas. Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the Clever Methodist church with Rev. T.J. Haney officiating. Burial was made in the Frazier Chapel cemetery near Clever under direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Gerard, William Prime 21 Apr 1884 - 15 Aug 1968 CCR 22 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph S. & Nancy Lutishia “Tishie” (Bennett) Gerard’ married 21 Dec 1904 Gertie Louisa DeWitt 14 Feb 1886 - 7 Feb 1951; married 2 Dec 1953 Jennie M. Norman]
Funeral services for W. Prime Gerard, 84, Nixa were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa. A native of Christian County, Mr. Gerard died early Thursday in his home. He was a member of Clever Methodist Church and lived in the Boaz Community until moving to Nixa in 1957. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Brown; one granddaughter and a great grandson.
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Gerard, William Prime 21 Apr 1884 - 15 Aug 1968
Funeral services for W. Prime Gerard, 84, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery west of here (Nixa). A native of Christian County, Mr. Gerard died early Thursday in his home. He was a member of the Clever Methodist Church and lived in the Boaz Community until moving to Nixa in 1957. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Brown, Springfield; one granddaughter and a great-grandson.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Geren, Abraham Absalum “Ab” 4 Feb 1848 - 13 Apr 1932 CCR 21 Apr 1932 p9
[Note: Son of John Gaston & Lucinda R. "Lucy" (Smith) Geren; married 1871 Martha Josephine “Josie” Smart 16 May 1854 - 9 Sep 1931]
A. A. Geren was born in Tennessee on Feb. 4, 1848, and departed this life at the home of his son in Springfield on April 13, 1932 at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 9 days. He was converted in 1867. He came to this county in 1868 and was married to Martha Smart in 1871 to which union 14 children were born, 10 boys and 4 girls. His wife and six children have preceded him in death. Six sons and 2 daughters survive. They are Columbus and Henry of Springfield, Clyde and Ernest of Altamont, Kansas and Mrs. Mollie Maples of Crane and Mrs. Martha Fugitt of Clever. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 at the Baptist church in Clever with Rev. Lynn Swadley of Springfield officiating. Burial was made in the Smart cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Geren, Alfred C. “Sam” 29 Aug 1894 - Aug 1969
[Note: married Ruth]
Alfred C. “Sam” Geren, 74, of Route 1, Clever, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a two-week illness. Mr. Geren, a farmer, had lived in the area most of his life. He was a member of the Clever Christian Church. Survivors are his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Jo Seneff, Groton, Conn., and Mrs. Shirley Mae Seneff, Kirkwood; 12 grandchildren; and two brothers, Ernest, Oswego, Kan., and Henry, Republic. Arrangements will be announced by Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 2 August 1969 in the margin.
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Geren, Alfred C. “Sam” 29 Aug 1894 - 2 Aug 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p4
Alfred C. “Sam” Geren, 74, of Route 1, Clever, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a two-week illness. Mr. Geren, a farmer, had lived in the area most of his life. He was a member of the Clever Christian Church. Survivors are his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Jo. Seneff, Groton, Conn. and Mrs. Shirley Mae Seneff, Kirkwood; 12 grandchildren; and two brothers, Ernest, Oswego, Kan. and Henry, Republic. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Clever Christian Church with the Revs. Ora Hood, Hubert Lines, Harold Mayes, and John Hart officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Geren, Della Ann (Maples) 14 Aug 1884 - 7 Jul 1969
[Note: married 6 Dec 1903 William C. Geren 13 Nov 1877 - 12 Apr 1955]
Funeral services for Mrs. Della Ann Geren, 84, of Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Church here (Clever) with the Revs. Lloyd Wilson and James Smith officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery south of Clever under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mrs. Geren died Monday morning in the home of a son, Orville, of Route 1, Billings, with whom she made her home recently.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
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Geren, Della Ann (Maples) 14 Aug 1884 - 7 Jul 1969 CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
Mrs. Della Ann Geren, 84, died Monday morning in the home of a son, Orville of Billings, with whom she had made her home. Other survivors include two other sons, Ray of Granby, Wilburn of Rt. 1, Marionville; two daughters, Mrs. Ocie Spears of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Opal Webb of Springfield, a brother, Charley Maples of Miller, and a sister, Mrs. Sibble McReynolds of Boise, Idaho. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Church in Billings with the Revs. Lloyd Wilson and James Smith officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery south of Clever under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Geren, Earl Clarence 13 Feb 1892 - 4 Jun 1931 CCR 11 Jun 1931 p1
[Note: Son of Abraham Absalum & Martha Josephine (Smart) Geren; married 29 Mar 1915 Elsie Frazier 22 Apr 1896 - 5 Jan 1967 m/2 Geren]
Earl Clarence Geren was born Feb. 13, 1891, and departed this life at his home near Reeds Spring, June 3, 1931, at the age of 40 years, 3 months, and 22 days. He was married to Elsie Frazier, March 29, 1915. To this union eight children were born; four preceded him in death. Earl was converted when only a young man and united with Clever Baptist church. He later moved his membership to Pleasant Shade Baptist church in Taney county, of which he was a member at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and four children; father and mother, six brothers and two sisters and a number of friends who mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at Mt. Carmel Friday, June 5, at 2 pm, with Rev. R.W. Forbis officiating. Burial was under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
Geren, Henry Leonard 8 Sep 1896 - 7 Apr 1970
[Note: Son of Abraham Absalum & Martha Josephine (Smart) Geren; married Lura M. Honsinger 13 Mar 1910 - 11 Feb 1998]
Henry L. Geren, 73, Republic, a retired barber, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following an apparent heart attack. Survivors are his wife, Laura; a daughter, Mrs. Marcella Garner, Republic; a son, Leonard, Elloree, S. C.; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Revs. Hubert Fugitt and James Smith officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 1970, in the margin.
Coincidences
Rolla Maples and Henry Geren were born the same year- -1896; Henry in September and Rolla in December. Each spent his boyhood and young manhood in the same clock in Clever. Both attended the Clever Baptist Church, Rolla for 62 years. They attended the same school. Each owned a business in Clever in early manhood- - Rolla a produce, Henry a barbershop. They both married hometown girls. Their children attended the same school and churches. Both were residents of Republic. Rolla and Henry both passed away April 7, 1970; both died suddenly. Both funerals were held the same day; both in the Clever Baptist Church, with the same pastor, same organist, same soloist. Internment was in the same cemetery, Mt. Sinai at Boaz on the same day. Their obituaries were in the same paper; they laid in state the same day at the same funeral chapel; arrangements were made by the same undertaker, flowers were from the same florist and they share the same heaven.
Note; this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Geren, James Gilbert 14 Mar 1949 - 22 Jan 2008 SN-L 24 Jan 2008
[Note: Son of Gilbert Franklin & Pansy Irene (Robertson) Geren; married ?; married 1 Mar 1988 Deborah Ann Ryder]
James Gilbert Geren, age 58, of Nixa, passed away on Tuesday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Smart Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Jim's memory through the funeral home.
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Geren, James Gilbert 14 Mar 1949 - 22 Jan 2008 AdamsFH
James Gilbert Geren, age 58, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 in his home. He was born March 14, 1949 in Aurora, the son of Gilbert Franklin Geren and Pansy Irene (Robertson) Geren. He served his country as a member of the Army National Guard. He retired in 2004 from Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation after 36 years of employment. On March 1, 1988 he and Deborah Ann Ryder were united in marriage in Miami, Oklahoma. He attended Nixa Full Gospel Church. Jim loved to help others in need. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved being involved in sports including golf, fishing, bowling, pool and baseball. Survivors include: His wife, Debbie; three children, John Martin Geren, Ossining, New York, Jeffrey Michael Glisson, Joplin, and Jessica Marie Shelton, Ozark; four grandchildren; his mother, Pansy Geren, Springfield; a sister, Jennifer Sue Lowery, Rogersville; nieces; nephews; and many friends. His father, Gilbert, preceded him in death in 1999. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, January 26, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial with military honors will follow in Smart Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 pm Friday in the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jim’s memory through the funeral home.
Geren, John Henry 18 Nov 1885 - 18 May 1958 CCR 5 Jun 1958 p5
[Note: Son of Hiram Franklin & Amanda E. “Mandy” (Smart) Geren; married Orpha]
Funeral services for John Henry Geren. 72, who died May 18 at his home near Browns Spring, were held May 21 at the Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Baker and Rev. Herman Manis officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A lifelong resident and farmer in the Browns Spring community, he was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Orpha Geren of the home, route 2, Billings; one son, Gilbert Geren of Billings; four daughters, Mrs. Angie Curtis of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Betty Smith of Chowchilia, Calif., Mrs, Anna Belle Gray of Crane and Mrs. Darlene Morrison of Springfield; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild; one brother, Frank Geren of Coalingo, Calif; and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Edwards of Las Cruces, N. M. and Mrs. Ida Henson of St. Joseph, Mo.
Geren, Leonard H., Sr. 23 Dec 1918 - 18 Oct 2004 SN-L 20 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Henry Leonard & Loretta (Soden) Geren; married Martha Ruth Wescott 8 Mar 1929 - 1 Sep 1999]
Leonard H. Geren Sr., 85, Tamassee, S.C., formerly of Clever, Mo., died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, in his home. He was born Dec. 23, 1918, in Clever, Mo., the son of Henry Leonard and Loretta (Soden) Geren. Mr. Geren served his country in the U.S. Navy, and was a retired employee of the Naval Shipyard in Charleston, S.C. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ruth Wescott, Sept. 29, 1999; his parents; brothers; and a sister. He is survived by three sons, Leonard Howard Geren Jr., Greenville, S.C., Charles Frances Geren, Atlanta, Ga., and Thomas Lamar Geren, Tamassee, S.C.; a daughter, Patricia Geren Eikhoff, Corpus Christi, Texas; a stepson, Scott Foley, Springfield, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother-in-law Chuck Garner, Republic, Mo.; other relatives; and many friends. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at the Spokane Cemetery, Spokane, Mo., with the Rev. Jerry Francisco officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, in the funeral home.
Geren, Martha Josephine (Smart) 16 May 1854 - 9 Sep 1931 CCR 17 Sep 1931 p4
[Note: Daughter of Elisha W. & Martha "Patsy" E. (Brown) Smart; married 3 Jul 1871
CCM Abraham Absalum Geren 4 Feb 1848 - 13 Apr 1932]
Martha Josie Smart was born May 16, 1854, and departed this life Sept. 9, 1931, at the home of her son, W.C. Geren, four miles southeast of Clever, at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 22 days. She was married to A.A. Geren July 2, 1871. To this union were born 14 children, six having preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, six sons, and two daughters: Mrs. E. J. Maples, Crane, Mrs. Martha Fugitt, Mr. W.C. Geren and Mr. Sam Geren of Clever; Mr. Henry Geren and Mr. Charley Geren of Springfield; Messrs. Clyde and Ernest Geren of Oswego, Kan. Also 44 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She was converted at the age of 13 years and united with the Smart Baptist church. Later she moved her membership to the Clever Baptist church and has been an active and faithful member until death. The funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. at the residence with Rev. Lynn Swadley of Springfield and Rev. Rolla Cook of Clever officiating. Burial was in the Smart cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
Geren, Marylynn Louise (Young) 19 Aug 1921 - 9 Jan 1984 OH 2 Feb 1984 p10
[Note: Daughter of Jasper Newton & Stella (McCall) Young; married ? Geren]
Marylynn Louise Geren, a retired music teacher for the Monterey Peninsula United School District, California, died Jan. 9 at the Hospice of Monterey Peninsula, following a brief illness. Born Aug. 19, 1921 in Hurley, Mo. she moved with her parents to Ozark in 1930. She was a graduate of Ozark High School and graduated with a degree in music and education from Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield. She served as program director with the ABC during World War II in Germany. Mrs. Geren later taught in the USA Post School. Returning to Monterey in 1966, she joined the faculty of Walter Colton Junior High in 1967 and taught there until her retirement June 1983. Mrs. Geren developed the vocal program at Colton, and when the school district converted to a middle school system, curriculum used by all district middle school. Survivors include two sons, Ronald, San Jose, Calif. and Bruce, Pacific Grove, Calif.; one grandson, Christopher, San Jose, Calif.; two sisters, Lola Graffis, Illinois, and Florence Brammer, Montana; and one brother, Almon Young. At her request, no services were held. Cremation was held at the Mission Mortuary with the ashes scattered at sea. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of the Monterey Peninsula, California 93940.
Geren, Ortha (Smith) 2 Aug 1895 - 18 Jun 1975 OH 26 Jun 1975 p10
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Annie S. (Pallett) Smith; married John Henry Geren 1885 - 18 May 1958; tombstone gives name as Orpha]
CLEVER - Mrs. Ortha Geren, 79, of Clever died at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday in Park Central Hospital, Springfield following a long illness. A lifelong resident of Stone and Christian counties. Mrs. Geren was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Stone County. She is survived by one son, Gilbert F. of Route 1, Clever; four daughters, Mrs. Angie Curtis, Kansas City and Mrs. Betty Moore, Mrs. Anna Belle Gray and Miss Darlene Geren, all of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Smith, Billings; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Ortha Geren, 79, of Clever were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel of Ozark with the Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery near Billings. Mr. Geren died at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday in Park Central Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness.
Geren, Pansy Irene (Robertson) 16 Mar 1924 - 23 Jun 2010 SN-L 27 Jun 2010
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Susie (Jenkins) Robertson; married 20 Nov 1943 Gilbert Franklin Geren 27 Dec 1920 - 13 Dec 1999]
Pansy Geren, age 86, of Nixa, went to heaven to join her love on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. She was born March 16, 1924, the daughter of Henry and Susie (Jenkins) Robertson, in Taney County, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Gilbert Geren on November 20, 1943, in Yuma, Arizona. She was a long-time resident of Nixa. Some of her favorite pastimes were sewing and knitting, fishing, going to the casinos, and watching her great-grandkids play sports and develop into young adults. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Geren in 1999. Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Lowery and husband Gerald, Rogersville; one brother, Ray Robertson and wife Novella, Hurley; four sisters-in-laws, Dottie Robertson, Jackie Robertson, Darlene Geren, and Betty Moore; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Geren; three grandchildren, Todd Lowery, Tonia Robbins and her husband Jeff, and Marty Geren; three great-grandchildren, Justin "Tino", Kylie, and Kelsey Robbins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Geren; son, Jim Geren; three brothers, Jack, Drue, and Raymond Robertson; two sisters, Pearl Burton Phillips and Anna Dodd. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2010, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 1 p.m., until service time. Burial will follow in Smart Cemetery, Clever.
Geren, Rosemary (Harter) Mooneyham 9 Dec 1939 - 28 Jul 2011 SN-L 31 Jul 2011
[Note: Daughter of Francis Raymond & Lura E. (Hicks) Harter; married ? Mooneyham; married Gerald Geren]
Mrs. Rosemary Geren, age 71, of Republic, Mo., passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo. She was born December 9, 1939 in Clever, Mo., the daughter of Raymond and Lura (Hicks) Harter. Rosemary graduated from the Billings High School. For many years she attended the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church in Springfield, and was a supporter of many youth camps and mission trips. She was preceded in death by a son, Steve Mooneyham; her parents; three brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Geren; a son and his wife, Gary and Shelley Mooneyham, Republic; granddaughters, Alysha and her fianc? Sean, Emily, and Shalana, all of Republic, and Kristina, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; a great grandchild, Cooper, Republic; two sisters, Judy Coker, Marionville, and Linda Forgey and her husband Rick, Clever; a brother, Buck Harter, Lowery City; a step son and his wife, Jonathan and Laura Geren, Pearland, Texas; two step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; and many other relatives and close friends. A visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m., with funeral services beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, August 1, 2011 in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Reverend Craig Fields officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church Youth Group (JABC) at 316 E. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com
Geren, Ruth 21 Feb 1898 - 8 Feb 1980 OH 21 Feb 1980 p2
[Note: married Alfred Clinton Geren 29 Aug 1891 - 2 Aug 1969]
Services for Mrs. Ruth Geren, 82, Clever, were held Feb. 11 in Clever Christian Church with the Revs. John Wylie, Hubert Lines and Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Mrs. Geren died Feb. 8 in a hospital in Elgin, Ill. after a long illness.
Geren, William Arthur “Bud” 1881 - 14 Feb 1957 CCR 21 Feb 1957 p5
[Note: Son of Hiram Franklin & Amanda E. “Mandy” (Smart) Geren; married Mary E. 1884 - 1974]
Funeral services for William Arthur “Bud” Geren, 75, who died February 11 in Springfield Baptist Hospital were held February 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Baker and Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A lifelong resident of Stone and Christian Counties, he was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church and for a number of years served as Sunday school superintendent, teacher and deacon in the Brown Springs Baptist Church. He was an ordained deacon and formerly served as moderator for the Stone County Missionary Baptist Association, He was a former deputy sheriff of Stone County and held a lifetime membership in the Christian County Fox Hunters Association. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Geren of the home at Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Esther Kassner and Mrs. Elizabeth Berry of Flint, Mich. and Mrs. Gladys Hartfelder of Swartz Creek, Mich; nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; three brothers, Rev. J. W. Geren of Mt. Vernon, Mo, John Geren of Billings and Frank Geren of Collingo, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Edwards of Las Cruces, N. M. and Mrs. Ida Henson of St. Joseph, Mo.
Gerhard, Katherine Jo (Farkas) 16 Jan 1921 - 20 Oct 2001 SN-L 23 Oct 2001
[Note: married 23 May 1944 Lt. Col. Paul C. Gerhard 4 Jun 1920 - 25 Dec 1996]
Katherine Jo Gerhard, 80, Ozark, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2001, in Cox Medical Center South. She was born January 16, 1921 in Texarkana, Ark. In 1942 she graduated from nursing school at Gartly-Ramsay Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Gerhard retired as a registered nurse from Cox Medical Center North, serving as Head Nurse for the Premature Intensive Care Nursery. She was a member of Selmore Christian Church and the Ladies Literary Club in Ozark. Aside from her professional career, Kate was an artist. Whether she was showing her flower arrangements in Hawaii, painting, crocheting, knitting, creating arts and crafts, decorating her house or building her many collections, she was always making something for others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Chester Gerhard in 1996; her mother, Ethel Irene (Haralson) Farkas; her father and step-mother, Joseph and Ruby Farkas; and a brother-in-law, Alton Tew. Survivors include her daughter, Jo-Nell Katherine Kehaulani Gerhard, with whom Katherine shared her home; her son, Christopher Gerhard of Reeds Spring; three grandchildren, Paul Christopher Gerhard Jr., Rebecca Elysse Gerhard and Margaret Maeve Gerhard; a step-grandchild, Leslie Nicole Gilmore; a step great-grandson, Zachary Gilmore; a sister, Patsy Tew of Beaumont, Texas; a brother, Joseph Farkas and his wife, Kay of Louisburg, N.C.; and her friend and caregiver, Alice Ruggles, a registered nurse. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Selmore Christian Church, south of Ozark, with Dr. Conrad Kitchell officiating. A committal service will be at 12 noon in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark Ladies Literary Club or the charity of the donor’s choice, in care of Adams Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark, MO. 65721. Springfield News-Leader, October 23, 2001.
Gerhard, Paul C., Lt. Col. 4 Jun 1920 - 25 Dec 1996 CCH-N 4 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Charles & Abbie May (Stout) Gerhard; married 23 May 1944 Katherine Jo Farkas 16 Jan 1921 - 20 Oct 2001]
Lt. Col. Paul C. Gerhard, 76, Ozark, died Thursday, December 25, 1996, in Cox Medical Center South. Paul was born June 4,1920, in Cherokee, Kansas, the son of Charles and Abbie May Stout Gerhard. He was married to Katherine Jo Farkas, May 23, 1944, in Roswell, N.M. They celebrated 52 years together. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He served 25 years as a pilot and intelligence officer all over the world. He flew 50 missions in WW II with the European Theatre. He was an active member of the VFW chapter 7628 in Christian County. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, Branson. After his retirement, he and his wife moved to Christian County and spent the last 32 years farming. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Jo Gerhard, of the home; a son, Chris Gerhard and his wife Rose, Nixa; a daughter, Kehaulani Gerhard, California; two sisters, Georgia Illner, Ohio, and Mildred and Lyle Cuppet, Kansas; four grandchildren, Leslie Brown, Paul Gerhard, Rebecca Gerhard and Margaret Gerhard, all of Nixa; and two devoted and loving animals, Barney and Hey Cat. A memorial service was held Thursday, January 2, 1997, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Father William Fasel officiating, assisted by Rev. Conrad Kitchell. Burial followed in Rivermont Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with military honors. The body was cremated. The family requests that Paul's memory be honored by contributions to the Marauder Historical Society, 14211 Chesterfield Rd., Rockville, MD 20853.
Gerhardt, Michael, Jr. 30 May 1942 - 19 Sep 2004 SN-L 21 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Michael & Florence (Brungardt) Gerhardt; married 1994 “Boots”]
Michael Gerhardt Jr., age 62, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2004. He was born May 30, 1942, in Victoria, Kansas, the son of Michael and Florence (Brungardt) Gerhardt. He was baptized into the Catholic faith and was a member of the Elks Order of Liberal, Kansas. He began his career in the oil field at the age of 15. He worked for Zenith Drilling, Inc. as Drilling Superintendent in Liberal, Kansas for 32 years. He and his wife, Boots, were married in 1994. They moved to Nixa five years ago. Survivors include his wife, Boots; three sons, Jerry Gerhardt, Wichita, Kansas, James Gerhardt and his wife, Bobbie, of Frisco, Texas, and Troy Gerhardt and his wife, Susan, Liberal, Kansas; a grandson, Caleb Gerhardt, Liberal, Kansas; stepchildren, Jeff Giesick and his companion, Synthia Preston, Billings, Missouri, and Rhonda Cox and her husband, Joe, Wichita, Kansas; five step grandchildren, Courtney and Tanner Cox, and Emily, Kate, and Ben Giesick; three brothers, August Gerhardt, Victoria, Kansas, Antone Gerhardt, Liberal, Kansas, and Herman Gerhardt, Russell, Kansas; four sisters, Felicitas Windholtz, Victoria, Kansas, Ann Roberson, Kansas City, Missouri, Katie Rohr, Hays, Kansas, and Betty Younger, Garden City, Kansas; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Vickie, and four siblings, Mary Hertle, Bonneaventure Gerhardt, Donald Gerhardt, and Geneva Edsall. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday September 22 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today, September 21, in the funeral home.
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Gerhardt, Michael, Jr. 30 May 1942 - 19 Sep 2004 CCH-N 29 Sep 2004
Michael Gerhardt Jr., 62, Nixa, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004. He was born may 30, 1942 in Victoria, Kan., the son of Michael and Florence (Brungardt) Gerhardt. He was baptized into the Catholic faith and was a member of the Elks Order of Liberal, Kan. He began his career in the oil field at the age of 15. He worked for Zenith Drilling, Inc. as a Drilling Superintendent in Liberal, Kan. for 32 years. He and his wife Boots were married in 1994. They moved to Nixa five years ago. Survivors include: His wife, Boots; three sons, Jerry Gerhardt, Wichita, Kan., James Gerhardt and his wife Bobbie, Frisco, Texas, Troy Gerhardt and his wife Susan, Liberal, Kan.; a grandson, Caleb Gerhardt, Liberal, Kan.; step-children, Jeff Giesick and his companion Synthia Preston, Billings, Mo., and Rhonda Cox and her husband Joe, Wichita, Kan.; five step-grandchildren, Courtney and Tanner Cox, and Emily, Katy and Ben Giesick; three brothers, August Gerhardt, Victoria, Kan., Antone Gerhardt, Liberal, Kan. and Herman Gerhardt, Russell, Kan.; four sisters, Filicitas Windholtz, Victoria, Kan., Ann Roberson, Kansas City, Mo., Katie Rohr, Hays, Kan. and Betty Younger, Garden City, Kan.; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Vickie, and four siblings, Mary Hertle, Bonneaventure Gerhardt, Donald Gerhardt and Geneva Edsall. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial followed in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Gerhardt, Sherry Lynn (Eldreth) 28 Aug 1959 - 4 Dec 2007 CCH-N 12 Dec 2007
[Note: Daughter of Jack & Mary E. ( ) Eldreth]
Sherry Lynn Gerhardt, 48, of Ozark passed away Dec. 4, 2007 at Cox South hospital in Springfield from multiple complications including strokes and diabetes. Sherry was preceded by her father Jack Eldreth and brother Robert Ramage. She left behind on this earth her mother, Mary R. Eldreth of Ozark; sisters, Mary K. Stallings and husband Mark of Ozark, Theresa M. Wilson and husband David of Ozark; brother Richard T. Ramage and wife Candace of Ozark and a host of nieces and nephews. Sherry was from Ozark and lived life to the fullest, giving to others before thinking of herself. Now may she rest in God’s arms as He cares for her in Heaven above. Arrangements are under the direction of Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte in Springfield. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.klingner-cope.com
Gerhardt, Tracy 19 Aug 1985 - 29 Apr 2007 CCH-N 9 May 2007
In Loving Memory of Tracy Gerhardt
Our beloved Tracy arrived Aug. 19, 1985, to kick her heels in the shining, glorious, sometimes sad and always mysterious pasture of life.
You were always our doll baby who tumbled off the shelf and staked your claim in our hearts for your 21 short and blessed years.
You were our teacher who helped us reach a level of love we didn't know was in us.
Your unspoken request of everyone you met was to examine their hearts, test their values, look into their souls and make room... for you.
Your invitations to all was to dig a little deeper and discover the many delightful surprises that lurked within your own heart and soul.
You asked for patience in an impatient world...
And when putting one foot in front of another became an exhausting chore you never asked, "Why me?"
Whether you stood in a current of prejudice or of love and acceptance, Tracy, you taught us courage.
With all your limitations and challenges you knew you were loved and you loved back with all you had.
You embraced live with intensity and enthusiasm, a short force but one to be reckoned with: Our own little high drama, giggling, grinning dreamer.
You were a teacher, a dancer, a model, a movie star, a singer, performer, a fan, musician and disc jockey in your short life.
Tracy, your laughter will forever echo in our hearts where your spirit lingers.
Our pain feels unmendable, the void your absence brings shattering. But we will do what you did so well.
We will go on when the going is hard and the path is rocky.
You mommy and daddy, brothers and sister will smile past our aching hearts...
offer acceptance to this mystery of life...
and celebrate what is perhaps your greatest triumph of all:
To arrive first where your family hopes to follow...
To find rest for your burdened heart...
And to embrace the hope of peace, acceptance and love eternal.
You ended your dance with life April 29, 2007. "I tired," you told us. So rest, baby. Rest.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Gerhart, Levin S. 17 Feb 1906 - 9 Mar 1982 OH 18 Mar 1982 p12
[Note: Son of A. M. & Elizabeth ( ) Gerhart]
A former Springfield and area school teacher and minister, the Rev. Levi B. Gerhart died March 9 at his home in Oldfield after a long illness, He was 76. Mr. Gerhart lived in Oldfield the past three years. He formerly was a resident of Greene and Webster counties. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dyke Hurd, Oldfield; one brother, Henry, a resident of Fremont Manor Nursing Home in Springfield and two grandchildren. The body has been cremated under the direction of Greenlawn South. No services were held. The family suggests contributions be made to need children or the charity of one’s choices.
Gerisch, George 5 Mar 1896 - Oct 1976 OH 14 Oct 1976 p8
[Note: married 23 Nov 1931 Faye Beam]
BURLINGAME - George Gerisch, 80, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital. He was born March 5, 1896, in Richland. He had lived many years in the Burlingame community. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Corinthian Lodge 79 AF and AM Burlingame. He was a past patron of Clarice Chapter 390 Order of the Eastern Star, Wakarusa. He was a member of the American Legion post at Harveyville and was a veteran of World War I, serving with the Army. He was married to Faye Beam on Nov. 23, 1921 at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Paul W. Gerisch, Mishicat, Wis.; a daughter, Mrs. Ladena Surber, Ozark, Mo., a sister, Mrs. Dora Sutton, 2807 Maryland; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Burlingame Federated Church here. The Corinthian Lodge will conduct graveside services at Burlingame Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Kidney Foundation of Kansas, 1324 Topeka, Topeka, Kan, 66612
Gerke, Gerald 11 Sep 1948 - 28 Aug 2006 SN-L 30 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Edward & Melbourne (Martin) Gerke; married Charlene “Sherry” Ernst]
Gerald Gerke, Nixa, Mo., departed this life August 28, 2006, at his home. He was born September 11, 1948, at Boonville, Mo., to Edward and Melbourne (Martin) Gerke. Gerald was an RV service technician for a number of years. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Charlene "Sherry" (Ernst) Gerke, of the home; two daughters, Valerie Luce and Amanda Villarreal; one son, David Boley; two grandsons, Jimmy and Nick Luce; two brothers, Don and Keith Gerke; along with several nieces and nephews and many other family and a host of friends. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, August 31, 2006, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Nixa Christian Church on Northview Rd. The family requests no flowers. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Mo.
German, D. Frances 20 Oct 1921 - 18 Apr 2009 SN-L 22 Apr 2009
[Note: married 17 Jun 1940 Ralph L. German]
D. Frances German, 87, of Nixa, Mo., passed away April 18, 2009, in Christian HealthCare in Nixa, Mo. She was born on October 20, 1921 in Kansas and was a cosmetologist until her retirement. She married Ralph L. German on June 17, 1940. She enjoyed traveling, art, many friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one son. She is survived by her spouse, Ralph German; children, Linda Jackson of Nixa, Jeffery and Olga German of Texas, Eve and Rick Stewart of Springfield; 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and close friends. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m., Friday, April 24, 20
German, George W. 27 Oct 1929 - 17 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9
[Note: Son of Thomas & ? ( ) German]
George W. German, 47 of 2218 North Johnston, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center where he had been a patient. He was an auto body and fender man, a veteran of the Army during the Korean conflict and a member of the Pythian Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. German is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas German and one brother, Marvin, all of Mr. German’s home; and three sisters, Carolyn Berry, 2212 North Johnston, Kathryn Frank, Reeds Spring and Dorothy Payne, Nixa. Services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Ralph German officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery.
German, R. David 9 Jul 1944 - May 2008 SN-L 18 May 2008
[Note: Son of Ralph L. & D. Frances ( ) German; married 10 Dec 1992 Sue Hankins m/1 Hudspeth]
R. David German, 63, Nixa, Mo., was born July 9, 1944, in Springfield, Missouri, to Ralph and Frances German. He was joined in marriage to Sue Hankins on December 10, 1992, in Seagoville, Texas. He attended Central High School. He loved trucking. He was trucking when he fell ill in Deming, New Mexico. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He loved his grandchildren and his dog Skeeter, and he enjoyed his old cars. Survivors include his wife; his mother and father; two daughters, Libby Cunningham and husband Tom of Springfield, Xan German of Nixa; one son, Chad Kackley and wife Bettina of Marionville, Mo.; one step-son, Dean Hudspeth and wife Shelley of Strafford, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Noah Snelson and wife Laura, Bethany Snelson, Courtney Cunningham, Nicole and Emma Kackley, Dylan and Ashlyn Hudspeth; one brother Jeff German and wife Olga of Harlingen, Texas; two sisters, Linda Jackson and husband Dennis of Nixa, Eve Stewart and husband Rick of Springfield; two special nieces, Diana Daly and Debbie Jackson, and nephews. Graveside services will be held in Danforth Cemetery, on June 7, 2008 at 11 a.m., under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Germeroth, Lorrie Lynn (Howard) 1958 - 15 Aug 1979 OH 23 Aug 1979 p5
Services for Mrs. Lorrie Lynn Howard Germeroth, 21, of Springfield, granddaughter of Mrs. Rile Howard of Ozark were held Aug. 18 at Greenlawn South. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery. Mrs. Germeroth died Aug 15 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness.
Germeyer, Betty V. 10 Sep 1929 - 12 Feb 2012 SN-L 14 Feb 2012
[Note: married John Germeyer 17 Aug 1927 - 27 Jul 1998]
Betty V. Germeyer, 82, Ozark. Arrangements: Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Germeyer, Betty V. 10 Sep 1929 - 12 Feb 2012 KCStar 15 Feb 2012
Betty Germeyer, born September 10, 1929, passed away in Ozark, Mo., on February 12, 2012. Betty was a CPA in the Kansas City area for 30 years. She is survived by two sons and their families, Mr. and Mrs. John Germeyer, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Germeyer, their daughters, Hope and Faith. Betty will be buried in Pittsburgh, Pa., with her late husband, John Germeyer.
Gerrard, Elsie H. (Atkin) 21 May 1816 - 10 Mar 1899 CCR 16 Mar 1899
[Note: married Daniel Garrard/Gerrard 18 Apr 1807 - 18 Mar 1893; tombstone gives maiden name as Akins and married name as Garrard; funeral held with that of Brainard Earl Williams 27 Jul 1894 - 18 Mar 1899, son of James J. & Martha J. (Nichols) Williams]
Died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. B. F. Davis, March 10, 1899 Mrs. E. H. Gerrard, aged 82 years, 9 mo. and 20 days. Mrs. Gerrard, nee Atkin, was born in Chatauqua county, New York, where she grew to womanhood and married Daniel Gerrard. They moved from that state to Ohio about 59 years ago, settling in Portage County, afterwards to Vienna, Trumble county, 46 years ago. Husband died there six years ago, and last December. she came to Ozark to make her home with her daughter, She maintained her usual health until the morning of her death. At about noon, she fell into an apparently natural sleep, and so continued, without opening her eyes, until she crossed the dark river. In early womanhood, she joined the Baptist church but upon removing to Trumbell County there being no Baptist Church there united with the Presbyterian Church. One daughter preceded her, and she leaves four children to mourn her loss, Warren D. of Vienna, Ohio, Henry H., of Cleveland, Ohio and Chas. T., of Chicago, Ill. She had three grandsons in Cuba and in the Regular Army at Manila. Her funeral was heavily attended, and was very impressively being held jointly with a very young child of Judge J. J. Williams, the final sermon was preached by Rev. A. B. Elsey of the Baptist church and their remains were laid to rest in the Ozark Cemetery to await the final summons, the bereaved relatives have the sympathy of many friends.
Getman, Fred William 14 Apr 1930 - 10 Jun 2010 SN-L 17 Jun 2010
[Note: Son of Steve Kurtis & Nellie Rose (Timbrook) Getman; married 5 Aug 1955 Betty Foster; name of father in mother & brother‘s obit varies from name in his obit]
Fred Getman, age 79, of Highlandville, passed away on Tuesday. A graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m., Friday, in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Getman, Fred William 14 Apr 1930 - 10 Jun 2010 CCH-N 23 Jun 2010
Fred William Getman, of Highlandville, was born April 14, 1931, to Otis and Nellie (Timbrooke) Getman, in Walnut Shade. He passed away June 15, 2010, at 8:50 a.m. in Cox South Hospital, at the age of 79. Fred and Betty (Foster) were married Aug. 5, 1955, and to this marriage 11 children were born. Five of the children were lost at birth and six were raised to adulthood. He served three years in the U.S. Army. Fred was saved and baptized in 1956. He worked at Native Wood, Fasco, and retired from Ash Grove Cement in 1993. Fred loved to go coon hunting and deer hunting in the ‘60s and ‘70s. He fished all of his life and was a member of the Finley River Bass Club for many years. He enjoyed Cardinal baseball games on TV. He farmed for years and enjoyed making sorghum. Survivors include: His wife of 55 years, Betty; five children, Otis Getman, of the home, Kenneth Getman and wife Lisa, Connie Huff and husband Rick, Velma Batchelor and husband Don P., and Lou Manning; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three sisters, Viola Jones, Ruby Gideon, and Rosie Horton; a sister-in-law, Eva Jo Jenkins; four brothers, John Getman and wife Rose Mary, David Getman and wife Karen, Oscar Getman and wife Lisa, and Orvil Lee Jones; three first cousins, Katherine Morsham, Lawrence Achor and Lucy Bostic; best friends, Bill Gideon and Bob McQuiston and Clara; and a host of other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three step-fathers; five baby children; a daughter, Bonnie Burkhart (at the age of 43); a grandson, Adam Getman; four sisters; and three brothers. A graveside funeral was 10 a.m. June 18 in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa, with Pastor Frank Bostic officiating. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. June 17 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Getman, Leroy "Boone" 12 Jun 1941 - 11 Nov 1998 CCH-N 18 Nov 1998
[Note: Son of Steve Kurtis & Nellie Rose (Timbrook) Getman; married 30 Nov 1968 Joann Elizabeth Kirby]
Leroy "Boone" Getman, age 57, of Fordland, died Wednesday, November 11, in Douglas County. He was born June 12, 1941, and was the son of Steve Kurtis and Nellie Rose (Timbrook) Getman. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Boone was a woodcutter by trade. Survivors include: two daughters, Teresa Lynn Grider, Sparta, and Rhonda Fay Getman, Wichita, Kansas; a son David Getman, Pekin, Illinois; five grandchildren, Anthony Dean Getman, Melissa Jean Hill, Darren Allen Kolb, H, Savannah Lynn Kolb and Arren Lee Kolb; brothers and sisters, John Getman, Spokane, Ruby Gideon, Oscar Getman, Dadeville, David Getman, Rogersville, Fred Getman, Sparta, Orville Jones, Ava, and Rosie Horton, Ozark. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Lisa Michelle Hill, grandchildren, Samantha Jean Hill, and Robert Kimble Hill, Jr., a sister, Tennie Blevins, and a brother Chester Jenkins. A graveside service was at 2 p.m. Friday, November 13 in Spokane Cemetery, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate. Services were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Ghan, Alta Lemira (Little) Nelson 16 Jun 1910 - 10 Aug 1989
[Note; Daughter of William Barlow & Theodosia Lillian “Dosia” (Maness) Little; married Nolan G. Nelson 14 Apr 1898 - 28 Jun 1969; married Carl Hershell Ghan 11 May 1918 - 15 Jul 1982; buried under the name Nelson]
CLEVER - Alta L. Ghan, 79, Clever, died at 4:57 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center South. Mrs. Ghan was a longtime resident of the Clever Community. She was a member of the Clever United Methodist Church and the church’s quilting group. She was also a very active member of the Clever Senior Citizens. Mrs. Ghan is survived by two brothers, Ray L. Little, Denair, Calif., and Arlie Little, Billings, a sister, Velma Meadors, Clever; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. today in Clever United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial will be in Pope Chapel Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Clever Methodist Church.
Funeral Card: ALTA L. GHAN, June 16, 1910 - Aug. 10, 1989. SERVICES HELD: Clever United Methodist Church, August 12, 1989 at 1:00 P.M. OFFICIATING: Rev. James Lee. ESCORTS: Ray McNabb, Bob Skaggs. Mike Little, Wade Pearce, Greg Gardner, Howard Keeling. HONORARY: Joe King, Don Hanafin, Charles Little, Willard Little, Orville Pearce, Donnie Eutsler, Wallace Ferguson. MUSIC: Jan Griffith, Junior Swadley. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Pope Chapel Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.