Godeaux, Caelyn Shyann Mar 2005 - 26 May 2005 SN-L 28 May 2005

[Note: Daughter of Chris Godeau & Stephanie Youngmon]

Caelyn Shyann Godeaux, two month old infant daughter of Stephanie Youngmon and Chris Godeaux passed away in the arms of her parents at home in Ozark, on Thursday, May 26, 2005. She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Penny and David Branstetter, John Hesseling, and Brenda and Jim Godeaux; great-grandparents, Bill and Jane Campbell, Mary Godeaux, Peggy Holmes, Tom and Karen Goins, Dallas Youngmon and Dick and Jan Hesseling; great-great-grandmother , Lorna Youngmon; aunts, Tiffany Youngmon, Dallas Godeaux, Megan and Meranda Riley; and numerous greataunts, great-uncles, and cousins. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today, May 28, at McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa, with Rev. Josh Hall and Elder Tom Goins officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Listen to the mustn'ts child, Listen to the don'ts Listen to the couldn'ts child The impossibles, the won'ts Listen to the never have's Then listen close to me, Anything can happen child, Anything can be.

 

Godfrey, Rebecca Denise (Massengale) Contrares Lane 24 Mar 1966 - 23 Nov 1997  CCH-N 29 Nov 1997

[Note: Daughter of E. J. & Wanda (Jeffcoat) Massengale; married ? Contrares; married ? Lane; married ? Godfrey]

Rebecca Denise Godfrey, age 31, of Billings, died Sunday, November 23, 1997 in her home. She was born March 24, 1966 in Dimmitt, Texas, and was the daughter of E.J. and Wanda (Jeffcoat) Massengale. Rebecca was previously a Teacher’s Aid for the Nixa School System, and a Client Supervisor for DCO. Survivors include: three children, April Lane, and Amy Jo Godfrey, both of the home, and Rudalfo Contrares, Chicago; six brothers and sisters, Bob Massengale, Cathy Anderson, and Darlene Jackson, all of Nixa; Steve , Massengale, Bakersfield, Cal., Cindy Coen,  Highlandville, and Tommy Massengale, Odessa, Texas; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Michael, Wayne, and Timothy Massengale. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, in Ava Cemetery with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. A message will be given by Pastor Kendrick at 8:00 p.m.

 

Godsy, Glenda Lee “Leigha” 1965 - 13 Jun 1985 OH 20 Jun 1985 p9

[Note: Daughter of Glen A. & Lenore (  ) Godsy; no SSDI record found]

Memorial services for Glenda Lee “Leigha” Godsy, 19, Springfield, were held June 17 in Herman H,. Lohmeyer Chapel with the Rev. William Hodgson officiating. The body was cremated. Ms. Godsy was found Thursday in the Eagle Rock Arm of Table Rock Lake. Barry County authorities said she apparently drowned. Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Anne King, of the home; her mother and stepfather, Lenore and Jerry Gallup, Springfield; and her father and stepmother, Glen A. and Bonnie Godsy, Ozark; three brothers, Jeremy, Jesse, and Jerry Gallup, all of Springfield; four sisters, Amber, Le’la, Julie and Lillie Ann Gallup, all of Springfield; and her grandmother, Gladys Godsy, Willow Springs. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kitchen, 420 E. Commercial Street, Springfield.

 

Goetz, Edward Peter 13 Jan 1895 - 29 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2

[Note: Son of Jacob Franklin & Emma Catherine (Sternjacob) Goetz ; married Clara Myrtle Wright 3 Dec 1900 - 3 May 1961; married Mildred Crowley 7 Jul 1910 - 7 Jan 1988  m/1 Shields]

RUETER - Edward P. Goetz, 82, a longtime resident of Reuter, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. He was a member of Fairview General Baptist Church and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; six sons, Clarence and Carl, both of Springfield, Gorden of Rueter, Charley of Excelsior Springs, William of Clever and Ray of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Katherine Blair, Los Angeles, Mrs. Lena Church, Huntington Beach, Calif., and Mrs, Geraldine Brown, Chadwick; two step-sons, Edward Shields, Columbia and Donald Shields, Kansas City; four step-daughters, Mrs. Anna Mings, Hartville, Mrs. Wanda Lions and Mrs. Mary Lou O’Keefe, both of Victoria, Tex. and Mrs. Carolyn Walker, Route 2, Ozark; 34 grandchildren, 25 step grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 13 step great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Fairview Baptist Church in Taney County with the Rev. Glasco Roberts officiating. Burial was in Blair Cemetery near Rueter under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Goetz, Emma May (Roat) Grimm 29 Mar 1872 - 1 Aug 1950  CCR 2 Aug 1950

[Note: Daughter of Hulbert & Ursula (  ) Roat; born Ohio; married fWilliam J. Grimm 1867 - 1932; married Jacob Goetz; buried under name Grimm]

Mrs. Emma May Goetz, 78, died at 8 o’clock Tuesday night at her home in Taneyville, where she had lived since 1906. Mrs. Goetz had been ill for several months. Surviving are one son, Will H. Grimm of Ft. Scott, Kan.; one brother, Hubert H. Roat of Taneyville; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Ingenthrone, of Taneyville, and 11 grandchildren. Services were held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the Seventh Day Adventist church in Taneyville. Burial was in Lone Star cemetery with Chaffin of Ozark in charge.

 

Goetz, Mildred (Crowley) Shields 7 Jul 1910 - 7 Jan 1988  OH 14 Jan 1988

[Note: married William Roscoe  Shields 29 May 1903 - 13 Mar 1965; married Edward P.eter Goetz 13 Jan 1895 - 29 Jun 1977]

Mildred (Shields) Goetz, 77, of Ozark, died Jan. 7 at Cox Medical Center North in Springfield following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Goetz were held Saturday at the Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Funeral Home Chapel, Mountain Grove, with the Rev. Gary Fry officiating. Burial was in the Lone Star Cemetery, south of Mountain Grove. Mrs. Goetz was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Mountain Grove. She is survived by one son, Donald Shields, of Kansas City; four daughters, Carolyn Walker, of Ozark, Anna Mings, of Mountain Grove, Wanda Lyons, of Yorktown, Texas, and Mary Lou Jackson; of Kansas City; 26 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

 

Goff, Lucy (Byall) died Feb or Mar 1918 CCR 26 Apr 1918

[Note: Vincent Goff]

Mrs. John Sayler of Prospect returned Wednesday from Indiana, where she had been looking after business interests connected with her deceased parents, one of whom died in February and the other in March

 

Goff, Vincent died Feb or Mar 1918 CCR 26 Apr 1918

[Note: married Lucy Byall]

Mrs. John Sayler of Prospect returned Wednesday from Indiana, where she had been looking after business interests connected with her deceased parents, one of whom died in February and the other in March.

 

Goff, Virginia Dare 26 Feb 1919 - 20 Sep 1986 OH 25 Sep 1986 p4

[Note: married Gordon W. Goff 11 Feb 1913 - 29 Jul 1994]

Services for Virginia Dare Goff, 67, Clever, were held Sept 24 in All Faith United Methodist Church, Eagle Rock, with the Rev. Ray Forsyth officiating. Burial was in Viney Creek Cemetery, Golden. Mrs. Goff died Sept. 20 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a long illness. She was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Springfield and a Cub Scout Den Mother. She had lived in Clever for two years. Survivors include her husband, Gordon; two children, Samuel G. Goff, Springfield and K. W. Goff, Little Rock, Ark; and two grandchildren.

 

Goforth, David D. 1 Nov 1959 - 18 Feb 1978 OH 23 Feb 1978 p11

[Note: Son of John & ? (McPherson) Goforth]

OZARK - Services for David D. Goforth, 18, Union Lake, Mich., will be Thursday at the A. J. Desmond and Sons Funeral Home, Troy, Mich. under direction of Adams of Ozark. Mr. Goforth died in an automobile accident at 2:40 p.m. Saturday on U. S. 65, nine miles south of Ozark. He was a student at Evangel College, and a 1977 graduate of Clawsen (Mich.) High School. He was a member of Brightmoor Tabernacle, Detroit. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Goforth, Union Lake, Mich.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lottie McPherson, Detroit, Mich, and a paternal grandfather, Robert Goforth, Detroit.

 

Goforth, Dennis Mac 24 Oct 1948 - 11 Apr 2006 SN-L 16 Apr 2006

[Note: Son of Jack & Vernita (  ) Goforth; married 17 Dec 1966 Dianna R. McLaughlin]

Dennis Mac Goforth, 57, Brookline, was born October 24, 1948, the son of Jack and Vernita Goforth, and went home to be with his Heavenly Father on April 11, 2006, joining friends and family gone on before. Growing up in Ava, he moved to Springfield where he attended Central High School. He was united in marriage to Dianna R. McLaughlin on December 17, 1966. To this union was born three children: Teresa, Rebecca and Matt. Dennis spent his life building homes in the Nixa/Springfield area. He was devoted to the Lord Jesus and graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2000. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. He is survived by his wife, Dianna, of nearly 40 years; daughter, Teresa L. and husband, Joe Mayer; daughter, Rebecca M. and husband, Jay Moore; son, Matt and fiance, Jaime Lang; grandson, Joseph D. Mayer; granddaughter, Rianna E. Mayer; grandson, William E. Mayer; his mother, Vernita Clem; brother, Nyal Goforth and wife, Gracie; sister, Pauline Thompson and husband, Chuck; sister, Kathy Arbuckle and husband, Ronnie; several nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be 6 t o8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18th in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19th in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery, Christian County, Mo. Condolences may be expressed at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.

 

Gohr, Maxine B. (Gibson) 16 Oct 1938 - 14 Feb 2008 SN-L 15 Feb 2008 & SN-L 17 Feb 2008

[Note: Daughter of Raster & Opal (  ) Gibson; married 6 Oct 1959 Richard Gohr]

Maxine B. (Gibson) Gohr, 69, Rogersville, Mo., passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008. She was born on Oct. 16, 1938, in Boxley, Ark., the daughter of Raster and Opal Gibson. Maxine was married to Richard Gohr on Oct. 6, 1959. She was a retired nurse, having worked at the Taylor Health Center at Missouri State University for over 28 years. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kent Curtis; two brothers, Buddy and J.T. Gibson; and a sister, Kay Plumlee. She is survived by her husband Richard; a son, Mike Gohr and wife, Karen; a grandson, Cody Gohr; a granddaughter, Brittany Gohr, all of Clever, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Curtis, Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Jackie Feltrope, Harrison, Ark.; two nieces, a nephew and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2008, in Mossville Baptist Church, Mossville, Ark., under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2008, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Baptist Home, 1625 W. Garton Rd., Ozark, MO 65721 or Community Hospices of America Foundation, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, your love gives us a memory we will never forget.

 

Goin, Fay (Adams) 29 Sep 1915 - 29 Oct 2000  CCH-N 1 Nov 2000

[Note: Daughter of Andy & Ettie Jane (Gray) Adams; married 16 Dec 1936 Olen Norman Goin ? - 1962]

Fay Adams Goin, age 85, Springfield, formerly of Sparta, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2000 in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born Wednesday, September 29, 1915 near Harmon Creek in Christian County, the daughter of Andy and Ettie Jane Gray Adams. On December 16, 1936, she and Olen Norman Goin, who preceded her in death in 1962, were united in marriage in Ava. Fay had been a member of Mound Fundamental Baptist Church, Oldfield, and also the Bruner Lighthouse Church, Bruner. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Arthur, Lora, Loman and Ray Adams; three sisters, Ruth, Meda, and Juanita Jo Adams; and two great-grandsons, Geoffrey and Tate Gift. Survivors include, three children, Don Goin and wife Carol, Bruner, Loretta Ewing and husband Gary Bruner, and Kenneth Goin and wife Ann, Oldfield; seven grandchildren, Malana Kim Gift, Ozark, Paul Ewing, Ozark, Ambrea Payne, Sparta, Randal Ewing, Ava, Angela Goin, Springfield, Tina Goin, Springfield, and Amy Leigh Layton, Nixa; and seven great-grandchildren, Kati Jo and Emilee Ewing, Ava, Taylor and Austin Payne, Sparta, Alexa and Ian Gift, Ozark and Hailey Layton, Nixa. Fay devoted her life to loving all of these people. The most cherished and best remembered times of her life have been the "togetherness" of her family. All of the family members and relatives, all of the good times with friends, have given Fay happy memories during the tough times and illnesses during her last days. A graveside funeral, service was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2000, in Hall Cemetery at Mound, Douglas County, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverend Terry Kendrick officiating.

 

Goin, Golda Marie (Scribner) 28 Dec 1918 - 5 Dec 2011 ClinkingbeardFH

[Note: Daughter of Jim & Eva (Johnson) Scribner; married 19 Feb 1938 Truman Goin]

            Golda Marie Goin, 92 years, 11 months, and 8 days old, passed to heaven on December 5, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Golda was born December 28, 1918 in Douglas County, MO to Jim and Eva (Johnson) Scribner. On Feb. 19, 1938 Golda and Truman Goin were united in marriage in Oldfield, MO and to this union three children were born. She was a member of the Mound Baptist Church. Golda loved raising a garden, especially tomatoes, cooking and quilting. Making pies was her specialty and especially her lemon pies. Her joy was spending time with her grandchildren, her church family and friends. Golda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Truman, one son, Ronald Goin, two brothers, two sisters. Golda is survived by one son, Gale & Sue Goin, Oldfield, MO and one daughter, Roberta & Mike Patrick, Saint Augustine, FL, seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, one brother, Art Scribner, Hemmett, CA and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Golda will be Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mound Baptist Church on T. Highway with burial in the Hall Cemetery @ Mound. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO. Officiating will be Pastor Jason Wilson. Memorials may be made to Hall Cemetery at Mound. 

Goin, Lillie May (Thompson) 2 Jul 1889 - 27 Dec 1971  CCR 30 Dec 1971 p8

[Note: married Edd Goin]

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie May Goin, 82, of Oldfield, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Mound Church with burial in Hall Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mrs. Goin died at 8 a.m. Tuesday at her home. She is survived by three sons, Orval, Sacramento, Calif., and Truman and Arnold, both of Oldfield; three daughters, Mrs. Ocie Armour, Oldfield, Mrs. Muzie Hawkins, Ava and Mrs. Mildred Kyger, Selah, Wash.; a brother, Larkin Thompson, of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Owens, Ava, Mrs. Clara Barnes and Miss Ruby Thompson, both of Springfield; and 21 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

 

Goin, Rick V. 19 May 1952 - 12 Apr 2001  CCH-N 25 Apr 2001

[Note: Son of Vernon & Ruth (Williams) Goin; married 11 Oct 1973 Vickie Rozell]

Rick V. Goin, 48, Chadwick, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001 in his home. He was born May 19, 1952 in Douglas County, near the Mound Community, to Vernon and Ruth (Williams) Goin. He graduated from Ava High School in 1970. On Oct. 11, 1973 he was united in marriage to Vickie Rozell of Chadwick. On Aug. 20, 1979, a daughter, Rintha Lachele, was born. Rick was a deacon and trustee of First Baptist Church of Chadwick. He wasemployed by Associated Wholesale grocers for the past 22 years. He was a member of teamsters Local 245. During his life Rick had a great love for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Vickie and daughter, Rintha, both of the home; a brother, Robert "Butch" and his wife, Monica, Ozark; two sisters, Peggy Livingston and her husband, John, Marshfield, and Deborah Harvill and her husband Mickey, Oldfield; his mother-in-law, Huba Rozell, Chadwick; a sister-in-law, Sarah Grubaugh and her husband, John, Ozark; a brother-in-law, Tom Rozell and his wife Kristi, Chadwick; seven nephews, Taylor, Drew, Ethan, Roger, David, Scotty and Marcus and three nieces, Sierra, Tiffany and Amanda. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Wayne Rozell. Funeral services were Monday, April 16 in First Baptist Church of Chadwick with Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

 

Goins, Blanche Anna (Rogers) 27 Oct 1912 - 26 May 2004 CCH-N 2 Jun 2004

[Note: Daughter of Louis & Ann (Pletcher) Rogers; married 18 Jul 1934 Roy Edward Goins,  Sr.14 Apr 1914 - 25 Apr 1967]

Blanche Anna (Rogers) Goins died Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 12:45 p.m. in her home in Bruner. Blanche, daughter of Louis and Ann Pletcher Rogers was born October 27, 1912 in Ochitree, Texas. She became a Christian at a very early age, dedicating her life to God. She was a homemaker, caregiver and a member of the Bruner Baptist Church. On July 18, 1934, she was united in marriage to Roy Edward Goins, Sr. in Ochiltree, Texas and to this union five children were born: Roy Edward, Jr., Harvey Allen, James Louis, Juanita All and George Thomas. Blanche loved her Lord and was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor. Blanche was preceded in death by an infant son Harvey, her husband Ed, her mother and father, one son-in-law Ival Roller, two brothers, Benny and George Rogers and two sisters, Gladys King and Bessie Arms. She is survived by three sons, Roy Goins and his wife Connie of Bruner, James Goins and his wife Tracy of Bruner and George Goins and his friend Janet of Ridgedale; one daughter, Juanita Roller of Ridgedale; four sisters, Arlene Goins of Brownsville, Texas; Pauline Ryals of Morton, Ill.; Vivian Johns and husband Glen of Springfield Susie Johns and husband I. J. of Sparta; three brothers, John Rogers and friend Margaret of Liberty, Pletcher Rogers and wife Bonnie of Sparta, Charles Rogers and wife Wilma of Sparta; 16 grandchildren, Roy Edward “Eddie” Goins, III, Pam Hawkins, Kim Rowland, Daryl Goins, Jodi Lilly, Angie Berry, Gayle LaVine, Shari Baker, Steve Goins, Anthony Roller, April Hotz, Timothy Roller, Harvey Roller, Anita Jo Rains, Dawn Conklin and Terri Harris; 42 great grandchildren Toni, Mandi, Jenni, Lance, Darrin, Derrick, Kristin, Jessica, Kyle, Jacki, Paul, Jason, Jami, Jewel, Jonnie, Jennifer, Ryan, Amariah, Tony, Michael, Tara, Cami. Jamie, Cory, Lindsey, Levi, David, Blanche, Grace, Sharon, Elizabeth, Aaron, Benjamin, Joseph, David, Danny Joe, Dustin, Ryan, Jessie,  Brendel and Kobe; 12 great grandchildren, Keylee, Chandler, Tristan, Cole, Zach, Nathan, Josh, Mary Ann, Shelby, Brendon, Kimber and Hannah Marie; one uncle, Harvey Pletcher of Perryton, Texas; many nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, May 29 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Jerry Loveland and Rev. Allan Maggard officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.

 

Goins, Harvey Allen 16 Mar 1937 - 10 Apr 1937 CCR 22 Apr 1937 p2

[Note: Son of Roy Edward “Ed” & Blanche Anna (Rogers) Goins]

Harvey Allen Goins, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Goins, was born March 16, 1937, and passed away April 10, 1937, from a sudden and unknown illness. He leaves to mourn his departure his parents, one brother, Roy, and many other relatives and friends.

AND

Goins, Harvey Allen 16 Mar 1937 - 10 Apr 1937 CCR 22 Apr 1937 p6

We desire to express our most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the acts of kindness and words of sympathy given at the sudden death of our beloved baby son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Goins and son.

 

Goins, Roy Edward “Ed” 14 Apr 1914 - 25 Apr 1967 CCR 27 Apr 1967 p1

[Note: Son of ? & Pearl (Hurst) Goins; married Blanche Anna Rogers]

R. E. “Ed” Goins, 53, former Christian County resident, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Upland, Calif. of an apparent heart attack. He had lived in Califronia 12 years and was a member of the Bruner Baptist Church. Mr. Goins is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche Goins of Bruner; four sons, Roy Edwards, Jr. and George, both of Bruer, James of Littleton, Colo. and Don of Upland; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Roller, Fayetteville, Ark.; and his mother, Mrs. Pearlie Carey, 2009 East Grand, Springfield. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs.Rba Lanovich and Miss Nettie Goins, both of the East Grand address; one brother, Tommie Goins, Groveland, Ill; two half-brothers, Carl Carey, Springfield and James Carey, Jr., Rogersville and 12 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.

AND

Goins, Roy Edward “Ed” 14 Apr 1914 - 25 Apr 1967 CCR 4 May 1967 p1

Funeral services for R. E. “Ed” Goins, 53, formerly of Christian County, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Gene Gardner officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.

 

Goins, Thomas N. 21 Feb 1912 - 26 Oct 1984 OH 1 Nov 1984 p8

[Note: married Arlene Rogers]

Services for Thomas N. Goins, 72, Perkin, Ill., were held Oct. 29 at the Ludwig-Rohrschneider Mortuary in Groveland, Burial was in Groveland Evangelical Mennonite Church Cemetery. Mr. Goins died of natural causes Oct. 26 in Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Ill. A Groveland resident since 1948, he retired from the Caterpillar Tractor Co., in 1974. He was a member of Groveland Evangelical Mennonite Church . Survivors include his wife, the former, Arlene Rogers, of Sparta; a daughter, Patricia McCanns, Dallas; a son, Jerry, Groveland; a sister, Eva Lanovich, Apache Junction, Ariz.; five half sisters, Maude Dilbeck, Willie Gean, Marie and Lou Goins, all of LaFollette, Tenn.; four half brothers, Carl Carey, Springfield, Mr. James R. Carey, Ozark, Mo.; William, Lafollette, Tenn., and Doyle, Murfreesboro, Tenn. and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

AND

Goins, Thomas N. 21 Feb 1912 - 26 Oct 1984  OH 8 Nov 1984 p10

Card of Thanks

We sincerely wish to thank those who were so kind to us during the loss of our loved one. The deeds of kindness and comforting words will always be remembered, A special thanks to our friends in the Bruner area.  The family of Tom Goins. 42-1tp

 

Goins, Vernon Alvin 12 Mar 1915 - 20 Sept 1955 CCR 29 Sep 1955 p4

[Note: Son of Edd & Lillie (Thompson) Goins;  married Ruth Williams;  mentions in community correspondence columns - not an obituary]

Chadwick, by Belva I. Collins

We regret to report the death of Mr. Goins last Tuesday at Haguewood Hospital. He was buried Thursday in the Mound Cemetery. The bereaved family has out sincere sympathy.

AND

Goins, Vernon d Sept 1955 CCR 29 Sep 1955 p4

Keltner, by Mrs. Bertha Applegate

A very large crowd attended the funeral of Mr. Vernon Goins at the Mound Church on Thursday. Military rites were held. Vernon was our mail carrier for eight years, and we have lost a good friend. Our sympathy goes to his family.

 

Gold, Albert 20 Nov 1920 - 12 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8

Services for Albert Gold, 59, Crane, brother of Mrs. Anna Lee Atkins, Billings, were held Saturday in Union City Community Church with burial in Wright Cemetery. Mr. Gold Died Dec. 12 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness.

 

Gold, Audie E. (Hair) 28 Mar 1897 - 5 Jul 1976

[Note: Daughter of Frank & Patsy (Estes) Hair; married Homer B. Gold 2 Jul 1895 - 27 Jan 1966]

Services for Mrs. Audie Hair Gold, 79, Nixa, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Kenneth P. Brady officiating.  Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery.  The family will be in the chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. today.  Mrs. Gold died at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Mercy Villa in Springfield of natural causes.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church here and was a charter member of the Nixa American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 434.  She was also a member of the Nixa Senior Citizens Club, and was a former resident of Browns Spring and Billings.  Survivors include two sons, Finis E. of Nixa, and Raymond, of Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Iva Lea Meek, Nixa; a brother, Earnest Hair, Hurley; four grandchildren, one step-grandchild and two great-grandchildren.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of July 5, 1976 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

AND

Gold, Audie E. (Hair) 28 Mar 1897 - 5 Jul 1976 OH 22 Jul 1976 p8

The Gold family wishes to thank all persons sending cards, flowers, food this week. Our Mothers’ death is sad. She will be missed by us all. We want to express our thanks to the Tommy Bilyeu family for singing; Mrs. Freeman Glan for the music and Mrs. Kenneth Bandy for the message.  Finis E. Gold. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gold. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Meek, Grand-children Denny, Dwain, Brenda, Ray Gene. Great grandchildren Mandy and Nathan.

 

Gold, Beatrice Linda (Davis) 10 Apr 1910 - 14 Sep 2003 SN-L 17 Sep 2003

[Note: Daughter of Noah & Martha (  ) Davis; married 19 Feb 1925 Robert L. Gold  9 Nov 1934 - 15 Dec 1997]

Beatrice Linda Gold, longtime resident of Crane, Mo., passed away Sept. 14, 2003, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. Bea was born April 10, 1910, in Shook, Mo., to Noah and Martha Davis. She was married to Robert L. Gold on Feb. 19, 1925, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Crane. She enjoyed growing flowers, especially iris, and loved to quilt. She was preceded in death by a son; two brothers; and two half-sisters. Bea is survived by two daughters, Ann Harris of Crane and Juanita Lawrence of Chadwick; a son, Roy Gold of Ozark; a half-sister, Maggie Crutchfield of Puxico, Mo.; a half-brother, Albert Williams of Essex, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 13 great great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at the Crane Community Cemetery on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Gregg Boll officiating under the care of Westrip Funeral Home, Crane. Friends may call any time after 2 p.m. today in the funeral home.

 

Gold, Billy Joe 25 May 1934 - 28 Mar 1973 OH 5 Apr 1973 p8

[Note: Son of  Harley G. & Dorothy (Young) Gold

Clever - Funeral services for Bill J. Gold, 38, of Clever. were held Saturday in Clever Baptist Church with Mrs. Nilene McKnight officiating, assisted by Rev. Eli Routh. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery. Mr. Gold died last Wednesday at Cox Medical Center, after a long illness.

 

Gold, Brian Lance 21 Feb 1974 - 15 Mar 2006 SN-L 17 Mar 2006

[Note: Son of Ronald Lee & Susie (  ) Gold; married Teena]

Brian "Lance" Gold, 32, Bentonville, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in his home. He was born February 21, 1974, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Ronald Lee and Susie Gold. He enjoyed motorcycles, golfing, hunting, and ATVing. He enjoyed vacationing and going rafting, parachuting, snow skiing, and canoeing. He was the owner and operator of Wood Renew in Springdale, Arkansas. He was a member of the Billings United Methodist Church in Billings, Missouri, and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Rogers, Arkansas. He and his family had lived in Northwest Arkansas for seven years, after moving from Missouri. Lance is survived by his wife, Teena Gold; a son, Nathan Gold; a daughter, Jeri Gold, all of the home; his parents; Ron and Susie Gold, Billings; two sisters, Carrie Pilkinton and her husband, Tim, Battlefield, and Chanda Zahner and her husband, Ron, Pleasant Hope; his maternal grandfather, George Jenkins, Republic; mother-inlaw, Carol Rote, Aurora; sister-in-law, Angie Boettler and her husband, Tim, Aurora; five nieces; and several additional family members and many friends. For his Arkansas friends, there will be a funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006, in Stockdale Funeral Services of Rogers, Arkansas, with Rev. Pamela Cicioni officiating. There will be a visitation for Lance Saturday, March 18, 2006, 7 to 9 p.m. in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, also in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Marionville Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. Mary's Hospice, 1001 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.

 

Gold, Clarence 19 Jul 1892 - 30 May 1991 NN-E 6 Jun 1991

[Note: Son of James Harvey & Rozella M. (Garoutte) Gold; married 26 Dec 1915 Virgie Hauser 20 Aug 1896 - 18 Mar 1973]

Clarence Gold, 98, Clever, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 1991, in his daughter's home. A lifelong resident of the Clever and Hurley communities, he was a retired auto mechanic and broom maker. He attended the Primitive Baptist Church in Hurley. He is survived by a daughter, Louella Dulin, Crane; two sons, James Ray, Billings, and Billy Joe, Galena, Kan.; a brother, Lon Gold, Billings; two sisters, Joyce McFarland, Billings, and Ida Burkhardt, Springfield; a sister-in-law, Mary Gold, Billings; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday in Meadors Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

 

Gold, Dela Virginia (Gray) 12 Dec 1885 - 22 Nov 1933 CCR 30 Nov 1933 p1

[Note: Daughter of Marvin C. & Martha (?) Gray; married 16 Sep 1908 Virgle T. Gold - probably an error, but DC says daughter of Marvin & Martha (Gray) Gold and wife of Virgle Gold]

Dela Virginia Gold was born at Crane, MO, Dec. 12, 1885 and died Nov. 22, 1933 at her home near Brown Springs, MO, in which community she spent practically all her life. She was married Sept. 16, 1908 to V.T. Gold of Billings, MO. To this union were born two children, one girl Cecil and one boy Melville. Her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Gray and one brother Thomas Arthur preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband and two children, Mrs. Ralph Wright and Melvin Gold, who is at present with the C.C.C. camp at Roaring River State Park near Cassville, MO, two grandchildren, five brothers, J.A. Gray, Fayetteville, AR; W.E. Gray of Monett, MO; C.O. Gray and C.L. Gray of Billings, MO; and J.W. Gray of Brown Springs, MO. Three sisters, Mrs. Clifford McCullah of Brown Springs; Mrs. H.H. Ellis of Crane and Mrs. Frank Stark of Billings. Many other relatives and a host of friends. She was converted at the age of 11 years and united with the Shiloh Baptist church later moved her membership to the Brown Springs Baptist church where she proved the sincerity of her love for her Lord. For the past eight successive years she has served as clerk of the Stone Co. Baptist Association. It is with unanimous assent that we express our felling that we shall miss in all realms of worthy service a worker whose spirit of service is not excelled by any one. Her influence shall live on and do untold good thru the lives of her family and those who knew her. Funeral services were held Thursday Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Brown Springs Baptist church conducted by Rev. R.W. Forbis of Marionville, MO, with burial in the Masonic cemetery at Crane, MO, under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, MO.

 

Gold, Edward “Eddie” 12 Sep 1881 - Feb 1978 OH 2 Mar 1978 p12

[Note: Son of William & Sarah (White) Gold

CLEVER - Edward “Eddie” Gold, 86, died at 10 p.m. Sunday in his home at Route 2, Crane after a long illness. Mr. Gold was a retired farmer and stockman and a lifelong resident of Stone County. Surviving are two sons, Leslie and Walter, both of Route 2, Crane; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Lapp, Hamilton, Mrs. Etta Smith, Reeds Spring and Mrs. Verna Grenz, Garden City, Kan; 28 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren and seven great, great grandchildren.

 

Gold, Eldon E. 25 Apr 1913 - 5 Mar 1989 OH 9 Mar 1989

[Note: Son of Jonathan & Bertha (Cloud) Gold; married 3 Mar 1939 Dorothy Carl]

Eldon E. Gold, 75, of Billings, died March 5 in his home. Services for Mr. Gold will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday, March 9) in the Williams Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled for 78:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in the funeral home.

 

Gold, Elmer M. 19 Aug 1882 - 16 Jul 1954       CCR 22 Jul 1954 p5

[Note: Son of Silas Joseph & Julia Ann (Hale) Gold; married 2 Sep 1905 Emmon Pearce 29 Dec 1886 - 10 Jan 1962]

Funeral services for Elmer M. Gold, 71, who died at his home in Billings July 16, were conducted Sunday afternoon, July 18 at the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Luther Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Smart Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Mr. Gold had been a lifelong resident of the Billings community and was a member of the Billings Baptist Church at the time of his death. For the past 30 years, he had served as deputy sheriff, constable and night watchman for Billings and Polk Township. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emmon  Gold of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Koenig, Billings and Mrs. Jack Gray, Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three brothers, Fred Gold of Glassford, Ill., Homer Gold of Nixa and Harley Gold of Clever and two sisters Mrs. Tishie Matthews of Lamar, Colo. and Mrs. Ottie Utke of Billings

 

Gold, Emless 1897 - 26 Nov 1957 CCR 5 Dec 1957 p4

[Note: Son of William & Sarah (White) Gold]

Funeral services for Emless Gold, 60, who died Tuesday, Nov, 26 at his farm home near Billings were held Friday, Nov. 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hurley High School auditorium with the Rev. Efton Blades officiating. Burial was in the White Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a native of Stone County and was a son of William And Sarah White Gold. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. __lie M. Gold, one son,. Clovis H. Gold of Billings; two grandchildren, four brothers, Johnnie Gold of Marionville and Eddie, Charley and Hershel Gold all of Billings, one sister, Mrs. Maggie Barnett of Billings

 

Gold, Emmon (Pearce) 29 Dec 1886 - 10 Jan 1962  CCR 11 Jan 1962 p1

[Note: Daughter of James Jefferson & Nancy Geneva (Smart) Pearce; married  Elmer M. Gold] 19 Aug 1882 - 16 Jul 1954]

Funeral services for Mrs. Emmon Gold, 75 who died Tuesday at her home in Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. John J. Kleeman officiating. Burial will be in the Smart Cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings. She was a member of the Billings Baptist Church and had been a resident of Billings most of her life. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Velma Koenig of Billings and Mrs. Kathleen Gray of Corpus Christi, Texas; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and a brother, Leonard Pierce, Rt. 1, Marionville.

 

Gold, Francis Armintie (Gwaltney) 9 Jan 1883 - 28 Feb 1948 CCR 4 Mar 1948

[Note: Daughter of Marion & ? (?) Gwaltney; married 13 Oct 1905 Ed Gold]

Francis Armintie Gold was born Jan. 8, 1883, to Mr. and Mrs. Marian Gwaltney, and departed this life February 28, 1948, at the age of 65 years, one month and 19 days. She was united in marriage to Ed Gold October 13, 1905. To this union nine children were born. Cleo, an infant son, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, five sons and three daughters; Leslie, Walter and Floyd Gold, all of Hurley, Burl of  Billings and Loyd Gold of Crane; Mrs. Chas. Smytha, Reed Springs, Mrs. Alex Granz of Galena and Mrs. Howard Lapp of Trenton; also three brothers and two sisters: W.M. Gwaltney of Springfield, L.N. Gwaltney of Aurora, R.C. Gwaltney of Reedely, Calif., Mrs. Emma Rickman of Hurley, and Mrs. Minerva Watkins of Aurora. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was converted and baptized into the Missionary Baptist church in 1931. But in later life she came into the faith of the Holiness people. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Sunday in the Hurley High School conducted by Rev. Freddie McKnight of Elsey with burial in Wright cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

 

Gold, George W. 11 Jan 1872 - 21 Mar 1937 CCR 25 Mar 1937 p6

[Note: Son of James R. & Delilia (Luttrell) Gold; married 3 Dec 1893 Permilia Elizabeth Ann Mitchell 15 Feb 1877 - 20 Feb 1952]

George W. Gold was born Jan. 11, 1872, near Highlandville, Mo., and passed away March 21, 1937, at the age of 65 years, two months and 10 days. He was married to Permillia Mitchell Dec. 3, 1893. To this union were born 11 children, five boys and six girls. Two boys died in infancy. Survivors are his wife and nine children, Mrs. Mada Merritt, Mrs. Bertha Daum, Mrs. Bessie Robinson, Mrs. Lora Williams, and Ruth Gold, and Mr. Howard and Rolla Gold, all of Billings, Mo., Rt. 1; Mrs. Sara Cooper and Floyd Gold of Waterford, Calif.; 17 grandchildren, three brothers, Harvey and Green Gold of Billings, Mrs. Millie Greenway of Galena, Mo, Mrs. Eliza Crumpley of Dinuba, Calif., Mrs. Jane Jones of Garber, Mo., and other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the home with burial in the White cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, Mo.

 

Gold, Green Elza 15 Feb 1880 - 9 Jul 1939 CCR 13 Jul 1939 p1

[Note: Son of James & Paralee (Luttral) Gold; married 20 Mar 1907 Lyda Crumpley]

Green Elza Gold was born February 15, 1880 and departed this life July 9, 1939 at the age of 59 years, 4 months and 24 days. He was married to Lyda Crumpley, March 20, 1907. To this union were born six children of whom four survive, Gratus, Mary and Jimmy, all of the home address and Mrs. Reeba Renfro of Dallas, Oregon. Green was converted in May, 1937 and was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 10, 2 pm in the Jamesville church by Rev. Harriman of Springfield, with burial in the Jamesville cemetery under direction of the T.B. Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Gold, Harley G. 30 Jun 1903 - 1 Aug 1986  OH 7 Aug 1986 p3

[Note: Son of Silas Joseph & Julia Ann (Hale) Gold; married 28 Jun 1925 CCM Dorothy E. Young 9 Jun 1908 - 18 Sep 1994]

Services for Harley G. Gold, 83, Clever, were held August 5 in Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Robert Russell and Author Hodges officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Gold died August 1 in his home following an illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Christo Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three sons, Denny and Charles, both of Peoria, Ill. and Stanley, Baldwin Park, Calif.; three daughters, Louise Cook, Peoria, Ill., Helen Morris, Nixa and Shirley Hood, Highlandville; 19 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

AND

Gold, Harley G. 30 Jun 1903 - 1 Aug 1986

Services for Harley G. Gold, 83, Clever, were held August 5 in Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Robert Russell and Arthur Hodges officiating.  Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever.  Mr. Gold died August 1 in his home following an illness.  He was a retired farmer and a member of Old Christo Missionary Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three sons, Denny and Charles, both of Peoria, Ill., and Stanley, Baldwin Park, Calif.; three daughters, Louise Cook, Peoria, Ill., Helen Morris, Nixa and Shirley Hood, Highlandville; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

 

Gold, Harvey James 18 Jan 1869 - 6 Sep 1940 CCR 12 Sep 1940 p1

[Note: Son of James Thomas & Delilah Parilee (Luttrell) Gold; married Rosa Garroutte]

Harvey J. Gold, age 71 years, died at the home Friday morning, Sept. 6, after a three-months illness. He was united in marriage to Rosa Garroutte. To this union were born six children. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Rosa Gold, three sons, Clarence Gold of Crane, Lon and Virgil of Billings, Rt. 1, two daughters, Mrs. Ida Burkhardt and Mrs. Joyce Harris of Billings and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. at the residence, by Rev. Frazier with burial in the Garroutte cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Gold, Hershel 1881 - 1 Jun 1965 CCR 3 Jun 1965 p1

[Note: Son of William & Sarah (White) Gold]

Hershel Gold, 73, died Tuesday morning in the state sanitarium at Mt. Vernon where he had been a patient for six weeks. Mr. Gold, a retired farmer, resided on Route 1, Billings and is survived by two brothers, Ed, the Route 1 address and Jonathan, Marionville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Union City Nazarene Church. The Rev. Hurel J. Merriee will officiate and burial will be in White Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.

 

Gold, Homer B. 2 Jul 1895 - 27 Jan 1966

[Note: Son of Silas Joseph & Julia Ann (Hale) Gold; married 22 Apr 1917 Audie E. Hair 28 Mar 1897 - 5 Jul 1976]

Homer B. Gold, 70, Nixa, died Thursday afternoon in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after an apparent heart attack.  A native of the Billings community, Mr. Gold had lived in Nixa since 1938.  He was a member of Nixa Baptist Church and was a retired farmer and carpenter.  Surviving are his wife, Audie; a daughter, Mrs. Iva Lea Meek, Nixa; two sons, Finis, former Nixa mayor, of the home, and Raymond, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Tishie Mathews, Lamar, Colo., and Mrs. Ottie Utke, Billings; a brother, Harley, of Clever; and three grandchildren.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here.  The Revs. Roscoe Harding and Kenneth Bandy will officiate and burial will be in Frazier Cemetery west of here.  Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of January 27, 1966 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

AND

Gold, Homer B. 2 Jul 1895 - 27 Jan 1966      CCR 3 Feb 1966 p1

Homer B. Gold, 70, Nixa, died Thursday in Springfield after an apparent heart attack. A native of the Billings community, Mr. Gold had lived in Nixa since 1938. He was a member of Nixa Baptist church and was a retired farmer and carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Audrie; a daughter, Mrs. Iva Lea Meek, Nixa; two sons, Finis of the home and Raymond, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Tishie Matthews, Lamar, Colo. and Mrs. Ottie Utke, Billings; a brother, Harley, Clever; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel at Nixa; The Revs. Roscoe Harding and Kenneth Bandy officiated, and burial was in Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa.

 

Gold, Ida Myrtle (Hays) 9 Jun 1889 - 8 Nov 1935 CCR 14 Nov 1935 p4

[Note: Daughter of W. R. & ? (?) Hays; married 10 Feb 1910 Roy Gold; No MO DC]

Ida Myrtle Hays was born June 9, 1889, and departed this life Nov. 8, 1935, at the age of 46 years, 4 months and 29 days. She was married to Roy Gold Feb. 10, 1910. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Those surviving her are her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Hays, three sisters and 2 brothers, Mrs. Ethel Wright, Mrs. Maud Henry and Mrs. Amy Gideon of Hurley, Mo., Zack Hays of Hurley and Dick Hays of Hugston, Kan., and other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wright cemetery conducted by Rev. Earl Merritt with burial there under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, Mo.

 

Gold, James Ray 27 Aug 1919 - 29 Apr 1981 SN-L 30 Apr 2008

[Note: Son of Clarence & Virgie Mae (Houser) Gold; married 1928 Ruby Robinson]

James Ray Gold, 88, descendant of pioneer settlers of Stone County, Mo., passed from this life at the home place near Hurley, where he was born 88 years, eight months, and two days ago. He was born August 27, 1919, to Clarence and Virgie Mae (Houser) Gold. He resided in Stone County his entire life and attended Henry and Hurley High Schools. He was a former employee of Missouri Farmers Association where he was a bookkeeper and delivered gas and fuel oil from the tank truck. Mr. Gold was married to Ruby Robinson in 1938. He was of the Primitive Baptist faith all his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby; his parents; and two brothers. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Freddie Ray and Pat Gold, Springfield, Edwin Dale and Mary Ann Gold, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and a daughter, Dixie Lea Haddock, Hurley; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Louella Dulin, Brookline; a brother, Billy Joe Gold and wife, Sandy, Hurley; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Elder Bill Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.

 

Gold, Leslie 22 Mar 1907 - 30 Jan 1982 OH 4 Feb 1982 p5

[Note: Son of Edward & Frances A. ( ) Gold; married Vesta]

Services for Leslie Gold, 74, Route 2, Crane, were held Feb. 2 in View Point Fundamental Methodist Church with the Revs. Roy Wade and Stanley Clark officiating. Burial will be in Crane Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Gold, a lifelong Stone County resident, died Saturday evening at his home after apparently suffering a heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Vesta; two sons, William L., Venita, Okla. and Tommy, Crane; three daughters, Mrs. Elnora Raper, Campbell, Calif., Mrs. Mary Ellen Pilz, Stockton, Calif., and Mrs. Marie Thomas, Billings; one brother, Walter, Crane; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Lapp, Hannibal, Mrs. Etta Mae Smythe, Reeds Spring; and Mrs. Fern Grenz, Garden City, Kan.; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

 

Gold, Lon 2 Oct 1893 - 9 Jun 1991  NN-E 13 Jun 1991

[Note: Son of James Harvey & Rozella M. (Garoutte) Gold; married 3 Oct 1914 Vesta J. Melton 12 Jan 1900 - 20 Jan 1983]

Lon Gold, 97, Billings, was found dead Sunday afternoon, June 9, 1991, in his home, of an apparent heart attack. A well-known farmer and pioneer, he was a lifelong resident of the Union City community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vesta; and three children, Everett, Albert and Bonnie. He is survived by four daughters, Anna Lea Atkins, and her husband, Scottie, Billings, Zelda Jackson, and her husband, Lloyd, Republic, Jessie Schwandt and her husband, Keith, Cassville, and Freida Gibson, Republic; a son, Jim Gold, and his wife, Betty, Billings; a daughter-in-law, Wilma Gold, Crane; two sisters, Joyce McFarland, Billings, and Ida Burkhardt, Springfield; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with the Rev. Victor Horton officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation was from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.