Greene, Joseph Clayton 11 Mar 1936 - 8 May 2009 SN-L 10 May 2009 & SN-L 11 May 2009
[Note: Son of Thomas C. & Martha Susan (Crain) Greene; married 1957 Mary Ann Chilton]
Joseph Clayton Greene left this earth at 10:35 p.m., May 8, 2009, to be with his heavenly father. Joe was born March 11, 1936, to Tom and Martha (Crain) Greene of Springfield, Mo. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Martha; his brother, Mike; and his son, Mike. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Ann; daughter-in-law Roetta of Seattle, Wash.; son Chris of Springfield, Mo.; son Chuck, and wife, Laura of Springfield; grandsons, Geoffrie of Edmund, Okla., and Andy of Springfield, Mo.; granddaughter Abby of Springfield; brother Bill Gahn and wife, Maxine of Nixa; sister-in-law Judie Farmer and husband, Larry of Monroe, Ga.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and an endless number of friends and loved ones. As a young child, Joe lived in Ozark, Mo., El Reno, Okla., and Springfield, Mo. Joe attended Sunshine and Phelps elementary schools, Jarrett Jr. High, and he graduated from Central High School in 1954. Joe then joined the U.S. Navy, serving in Guam. He returned to marry his long time sweetheart and love of his lifetime, Mary Ann Chilton. Joe then completed his bachelor's degree at SMS, where he played football. He attended law school at the University of Missouri and earned his Juris Doctorate in 1962. Joe was editor of law review and received the Order of the Coif. Joe practiced law for 47 years, the majority of which was with his partner, Art Curtis, at the firm of Greene and Curtis. Joe was an astute lawyer with clients' interest uppermost. In addition to practicing law, Joe founded two national banks, Battlefield National Bank (Bank of America) and Christian County National Bank (Regions). Joe served on the board of Directors for Bass Pro Shops, O'Reilly Automotive, and Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company. Joe was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman, particularly enjoying fly-fishing, golf, Cardinals baseball, and any sport in which his sons or grandchildren participated. Joe served as the president of the Missouri Golf Association, chairman of the board for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and Victory Mission. He was also a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, South Street Christian Church, and Hickory Hills Country Club, where he loved to play gin rummy with his friends. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 11 a.m., in South Street Christian Church. Arrangements are under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, Joe requested donations be made to Victory Mission, 1610 North Broadway, Springfield, Missouri 65803.
Greene, Martha Susan (Crain) 11 Jan 1914 - 17 Mar 1966 CCR 31 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas C. & Gussie (Wills) Crain; married Thomas C. Greene 1910 - 27 Sep 1971]
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Susan Greene, 52. of Ozark, were held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 at the Harris Funeral Chapel here. Officiating were the Rev. Don Jewett, pastor of the Ozark Christian Church, of which she was a member. and Rev. Mark Randle, pastor of the National Avenue Church of Christ. Springfield. Interment was in the family plot in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Greene died Thursday, March 17, at 1:20 p.m. in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, where she had been a patient nine weeks. A native of the Ozark community, she was the daughter of Mrs. Gussie Crain and the late Thomas C. Crain. Survivors include her mother with whom she made her home; two sons, Joe C. Greene and J. Michael Greene, both of Springfield; four grandchildren; one brother, Joe C. Crain of Ozark; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Garrison, also of Ozark.
Greene, Milton J. 11 Jan 1874 - 1 Aug 1929 CCR 14 Aug 1925 p1
[Note: Son of Richard Alexander & Rebecca Elmira (Curtis) Greene; married 9 Dec 1895 CCM Jeniva E. “Neva” Estes 21 Nov 1877 - 23 Feb 1963]
The condition of Milton Green, 51 years old, of near Ozark, who was injured late Sunday night when struck by a horse, was reported as critical this morning by Dr. R. R. Farthing of Ozark who is attending him. Green was run down by a horse on his way home after attending church services at the Hopedale church which is situated on the Springfield road about 4 miles north of Ozark. The accident occurred about 10 o’clock. Greene, who was walking with a friend who had also attended church, heard the sound of the horse, but not being able to distinguish anything in the dark, leaped directly in front of the animal and was run down by it. The horse was ridden by a boy named Cook, also of Ozark. The injured man was taken to the home immediately, where his injuries were found to consist of a fractured skull, concussion of the brain and bruises about his body. At the time of going to press, Mr. Green is reported as being worse.
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Greene, Milton J. 11 Jan 1874 - 1 Aug 1929 CCR 8 Aug 1929 p1 & CCR 15 Aug 1929
[Note: Son of Richard Alexander & Rebecca Elmira (Curtis) Greene; married 9 Dec 1895 Jeniva E. “Neva” Estes 21 Nov 1877 - 23 Feb 1963]
Death called suddenly upon Milton J. Green, prominent and highly respected citizen of this community last Thursday morning, August 1, about 10 o’clock while he was working at a barn at his farm, four miles northeast of Ozark. He was 55 years, 6 months and 20 days of age. The funeral services were held from the Hopedale church on Saturday afternoon, August 3rd at 2:30 o’clock with Rev. Ross Carter officiating. Burial took place in the Hopedale cemetery under the direction of B. C. Klepper
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Greene, Milton J. 11 Jan 1874 - 1 Aug 1929 CCR 15 Aug 1929
During the past two weeks, the kinship of the Greene and Estes families of this community has been called upon to grieve the visitation of Death in a double portion into the family circle. These visitations have taken from the community two persons who had devoted their living years in a sacrificial way to those they loved and to the community which they labored to make better. In the passing of Martha E. Estes and Milton J. Greene, he community has lost two person, who, not only had much in common in the way of kinship, but theirs was a common understanding of community needs and their ideals and aspirations for community development and community betterment were individually inspired and labored for. They seemed to understand in a mutual way the need for sincere home-loving application and the unselfish interest necessary in the community, to make the home and the community, partners to the work to be accomplished. They passing is a loss - not alone to those loved ones who grieve because of kinship ties, but the community at large will miss their leadership and their idealistic inspirations. Homes, churches, Farm clubs, and community activity of all kinds must realize a new responsibility to their individual work in order that they lives of Martha E. Estes and Milton J. Greene should not have lived in vain.
Martha E. George was born near Ozark, Missouri, on November 12th, 1853 and passed into the great Beyond on July 27th, 1929. She was married to G. M. Estes on November 21st, 1874. To this union five children were born: William W., who died in infancy; Ross G. who passed away at the age of 17 years; and Jeniva A., Floyd M. and Paula A. who survive. Besides devoting her life to the members of her own family, the mothering spirit of her life was manifest to two orphans, whom she loved and cared for as if they were her own, and also to her crown must be added the three stars which represent the lives of three grandchildren whom she cared for when their mother was taken from them. The two orphans who remember the motherly loveliness are J. A. Thompson of Springfield and Mrs. Elida Hughes of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mrs. Estes was a devoted member of the Hopedale Baptist Church and was ever faithful to her Creator and His work her on earth. She is mourned by the immediate relationship of one daughter, two sons, 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Sarah Coker, of Shamrock, Texas and 3 brothers, Thurston George of Marietta, Oklahoma, Marion C. of Wynnewood, Oklahoma and T. J. of Kent, Washington. Her funeral services were held on Sunday, July 28th, with burial in the Hopedale cemetery.
Milton J. Green was born near Blowing Rock, North Carolina on January 11th, 1874 and was called suddenly into death on August 1st, 1929. He came to Missouri in April 1894. On December 9th, 1895, he was married to Jeniva E. Estes and to this union 3 children were corn, Consuelo Velma and Estes. He was converted into and joined the Hopedale Baptist church on January 13, 1903 and was ordained a deacon in 1906. He became an active and influential worker in his church, devoted much of his valuable time in the interest of the M. F. A. and worked generally and generously for the betterment of the community. He is survived by the widow and their three children, 3 grandchildren, his mother, Mrs. R. A. Greene, Sr., 2 brothers, R. G. of Beverly Hills, California and H. G. of Glade Valley, North Carolina. His funeral services were held on Saturday August 3rd, with burial on Saturday, August 3rd with burial in the Hopedale cemetery.
Greene, Minnie E. (Norris) 9 Sep 1893 - 17 Jul 1984 OH 26 Jul 1984 p13
[Note: married Richard Alexander Greene, Jr. 24 Jul 1893 - 7 Jan 1926]
Services for Minnie Greene, 90, Sparta, were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Revs. Carl Thompson and Dennis Swift officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery. Mrs. Greene died July 17 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center following a long illness. A longtime resident of the Sparta community, she was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Sparta. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Weagley, Springfield; two sons, Stanley, Sparta and Stuart, Ava; a brother, Clyde Norris, Boone, N. C.; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Greene, Monta M. (Fox) 22 Dec 1911 - 29 Nov 1982 OH 9 Dec 1982 p13
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & ? (Cornelius) Fox]
Services for Monta M. Greene, 70, Ozark, were held Dec. 1 in Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Kenneth Gill officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery in Springfield. Mrs. Greene died Nov. 29 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield after a short illness. Survivors include three brothers, Raymond Fox, Galena, Lloyd Fox, Independence, Kan., and Edward Fox, Peoria, Ill.; four sisters, Mrs. Dessie Jones, Springfield; Mrs. Cleona Bertille, Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Beulah Lambert, Fresno, Calif. and Mrs. Hazel Stewart, Ozark and several nieces and nephews.
Greene, Olive I. (Smith) 24 Jul 1906 - 15 Sep 1971 CCR 23 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter Lora B. & Lillie M. (McDaniel) Smith; married 25 Dec 1923 Hastleton A. Greene 26 Jun 1904 - 25 Dec 1976 - all of husband‘s family‘s records spelled Green]
Mrs. Olive Greene, 65 of Kansas City, died at Research Hospital, Kansas City after a long illness. A member of Swope Park Baptist Church, Kansas City, she had lived in Ozark and Linden before moving to Kansas City 35 years ago. Mrs. Greene is survived by a son, Preston Greene, Wickenburg, Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs. Alta Mae Streeter, Bettendorf, Iowa; her mother, Mrs. Lillie Gobble, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Linda Hale, Rogersville; a brother, James Smith, Yuba City, Calif. and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Revs. Allen Harrison and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Greene, Opal Hattie (Riddle) 31 Mar 1906 - 9 Feb 1936 CCR 27 Feb 1936 p1
[Note: Daughter of Finis A. & Mary Jane (Hargis) Riddle; married 19 Sep 1923 Arthur Ray Greene 28 Dec 1903 - 4 Oct 1975]
Opal H. Riddle was born March 31, 1906, and died Feb. 9, 1936, at the Belle Memorial Hospital in Kansas City at the age of 29 years, 10 months and 9 days. Opal was united in marriage to Arthur R. Greene on Sept. 19, 1923. To this union were born two children, one dying in infancy. She leaves to mourn her death, one son, L.D. Riddle, 4, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Riddle, two brothers, Ernest and Erwin Riddle, three sisters, Mrs. Nora Hawkins, Mrs. Ethel Smith and Mrs. Amy Sherrow, all of Fordland, and a host of other relatives and friends. At the age of 14 Opal was converted and united with the Baptist church and was baptized by Rev. Albert Hanks. Later, in 1924 at the age of 17, she united with the Church of Christ and was baptized by Bro. Charles Harding and continued this faith until the end. Opal was a kind and loving disposition and had a smile for everyone. A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home. Which never can be filled. Now that she has gone and left us. Gone and left our hearts so bare. All our thoughts will turn to Jesus, for we know our treasure is in His care.
Greene, Rebecca Elmira (Curtis) 25 Apr 1852 - 6 Mar 1933 CCR 9 Mar 1933 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joshua & ? ( ) Curtis; married 4 Feb 1869 Richard Alexander Greene 12 Dec 1849 - 5 Jan 1917]
Rebecca Elmira Curtis was born in Caldwell county, North Carolina on April 25, 1852, and died March 6, 1933, age 80 years, 10 months and 11 days. She was married to Richard A. Greene on Feb. 14, 1869. To this union were born five children, Alice, Milton, Roby, Horace and Richard. The husband and three children preceded her in death. Those surviving are Roby G. Greene, Hollywood, Calif., and Horace G. Greene of Glade Valley, N.C., also two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Minnie Greene and Mrs. Jeniva Greene, 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was converted at the age of 14 and united with the Baptist church. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Baptist church Tuesday, March 7, Rev. Ross Carter officiating. Burial was in Hopedale cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin.
Greene, Richard Alexander 12 Dec 1849 - 5 Dec 1917 CCR 14 Dec 1917 p1
[Note: Son of Alexander & Rhoda (Estes) Greene; married 14 Feb 1869 Rebecca E. Curtis 25 Apr 1852 - 6 Mar 1933; tombstone has death date a month later than he actually died]
Mr. R. A. Greene died at the home of his son, Mr. M. J. Greene Wednesday Dec. 5, 1917. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. H. Maples, Thursday afternoon at the Hopedale church; after which the remains were laid to rest in the Hopedale cemetery. Richard Alexander Greene was born Dec. 12, 1849 in Watauga County, North Carolina. On Feb. 14, 1869, he was married to Rebecca Curtis. To this union was born five children, one daughter and four sons, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Alice Craig of Granite Falls, N. C., Milton J. Greene of Ozark, Mo., Roby G. Greene of Seattle, Wash., Horace G. Greene of Glade Valley, N. C. and Richard A. Greene, Jr., of Ozark, Mo. He is survived by his wife and children, also a brother, C. C. Greene of Ozark, Mo and a sister, Mrs. Mary Estes of Upton, N. C. His brother, his wife and three of his sons, Milton, Roby and Richard, Jr. were at his bedside at the time of his death. He professed faith in Christ when 18 years of age and became a member of the Flat Top Baptist church. He lived a consistent christian life, always ready and willing to do whatever he could to advance the cause of Christ.
Greene, Ruby M. (Smith) 23 May 1916 - 15 May 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charley E. & Ada (Layton) Smith; married Stanley F. Greene 16 Sep 1916 - 27 Dec 2002]
Mrs. Ruby Greene, 50, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday in her home 2 1/2 miles northwest of Sparta after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County and a member of the Sparta Baptist Church, she is survived by her husband, Stanley; a son, Joe A., Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Janis Lawson and Mrs. Wanda Merritt of Sparta; one grandchild; her mother, Mrs. Ada Smith, Sparta; and two brothers, Cecil Smith, Springfield and Charles Smith, Rogersville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Clifford Day and burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Greene, Stanford G. 15 Aug 1922 - 31 Dec 1983 OH 12 Jan 1984 p5
[Note: Son of Richard Alexander & Minnie E. (Norris) Greene, Jr.]
Stanford C. Greene, 61, of Kansas City, died Dec. 31 at his home. Mr. Greene was born near Sparta, and had lived in Kansas City for 12 years, He retired from his work in 1977. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Reba Howell, Oletha, Kan., Mrs. Carol Greene, Kansas City, and Mrs. Reta Anderson, Gladstone; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Greene, Sparta; two brothers, Stanley Greene, Sparta, and Stuart Greene, Ava; a sister, Mrs. Thelma Weagley, Chadwick; four grandchildren. Services were held Jan, 3 at the W. I. Fry Funeral Chapel in Olathe, Kan. with the Rev. McClure Stillwell officiating. Burial was in Olathe Cemetery.
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Greene, Stanford G. 15 Aug 1922 - 31 Dec 1983 OH 12 Jan 1984 p5
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Greene, Joe Greene and Janice Lawson went to Olathe, Kan, Tuesday, Jan, 3, to attend the funeral of Stanford Greene. Stuart Greene of Ava and David Greene of Springfield also attended.
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Greene, Stanford G. 15 Aug 1922 - 31 Dec 1983 OH 19 Jan 1984 pB7
Card of Thanks
The family of Stanford Green would like to thank each of you for the kindness shown to us in our sorrow. May God Bless each of you. 1-1tp
Greene, Stanley F. 16 Sep 1916 - 27 Dec 2002 SN-L 29 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Richard Alexander & Minnie E. (Norris) Greene; married 5 Nov 1938 Ruby M. Smith 23 May 1916 - 15 May 1966; married Jewell]
Stanley F. Greene, age 86, of Sparta, passed away Friday, December 27, 2002. He was born September 16, 1916 to Richard A. and Minnie Greene in Hopedale, Missouri. He was baptized in 1930 and served as deacon of First Baptist Church of Sparta since January 19, 1958. Stanley married Ruby May Smith November 5, 1938 and to this union three children were born, Joe A., Janis Sue, and Wanda May. Preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife, Ruby; a son, Joe A.; a grandson, Joel Ray; two brothers, Stuart and Stanford Greene; a sister, Thelma Weagley; and a nephew, Roger Greene. He married Jewell Workman on January 20, 1967. Stanley was a lifelong farmer and employed at Ash Grove Lime and Cement for over 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Jewell; two daughters, Janis and husband Dennis Fields of Ozark, Wanda and husband Jack Merritt of Republic; a stepson, Jerry Workman and wife Debbie of O’Fallon; a stepdaughter, Barbara and husband Jerry Kirksey of Bolivar; five grandchildren, Jolene Huff, Scott Lawson, Brad Lawson, Jill Hargrove and Suzanne Beard; ten step grandchildren, Andy Workman, Jeff Workman, Cindy Dowdy, Julie Workman, Jay Kirksey, Daren Kirksey, David Kirksey, Bill Fields, Russell Fields, and Paul Fields; and several great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson and Rev. Bobby Stout officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sparta Building Fund at the Citizens Bank of Sparta. Springfield News-Leader, December 29, 2002.
Greene, Thomas C. 26 Jun 1910 - 27 Sep 1971 CCR 30 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Cass (?) Greene; married Martha Susan Crain 11 Jan 1914 - 17 Mar 1966]
Thomas C. Greene, 61, of Springfield, was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center at 10 a.m. Monday. He suffered from a long illness. A retired correctional officer at the U. S. Medical Center, Springfield, he was a veteran of World War II. He was a former resident of Ozark. Surviving are two sons, Joe Greene and Mike Greene of Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Cass Garroutte, Forsyth; two half sisters, Nelda Loveland, Colo.; and Carolee, Albuquerque, N. M.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel. The Rev. Henry H. Tyler officiated, and burial was in National Cemetery.
Greene, Virginia Rose 6 Feb 1933 - 13 Oct 2006 SN-L 15 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of William Louis & Rosette A. (Ince) Greene
Virginia Rose Greene, 73, of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 13, 2006, at Manor Care in Springfield. Virginia was born on February 6, 1933, at Rogersville, Mo., to William Louis Greene and Rosette A. Ince Greene. She was of the Baptist Faith. Virginia had lived most of her life with her sister, Aileen Oxenreider. After her sister's death, Virginia spent 12 years at the Life Enhancement Village in Nixa, and the last two years at Manor Care. Surviving is her brother, William "Bill" Greene and wife, Joyce, of Springfield; nieces, Cynthia Greene and Brenda Stein of Springfield; a nephew, Herbert Oxenreider, Jr., and wife, Joyce of Seymour; three great-nephews, Justin Hotsenpillar, Michael and Matthew Oxenreider; two great-nieces, Mary Burgorff and Martha Vescuso; three great-great-nieces and three great-great-nephews. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2006, at the GreenHill Cemetery, Fordland, Mo. Visitation will be today from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Greenhall, Charles G. 20 Mar 1938 - 3 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of John & Dorothy (Heaney) Greenhall]
Charles G. Greenhall, 53, Nixa, died Wednesday, April 3, 1991, in his home. He was born March 20, 1938, in New York, N.Y., and was the son of John and Dorothy Heaney Greenhall. He served in the U.S. Navy and Army Reserves. Disabled in the line of duty, he retired with honors from the New York City Police Department. Survivors include his father and stepmother, John and Margaret Greenhall, Melrose, N.Y.; two sons, James Greenhall, Wallkill, N.Y.; and Terence Greenhall, Irving, Texas; four brothers; John Greenhall, Springfield, Thomas Greenhall, Toms Rivers, N.J., Daniel Greenhall, Carlstadt, N.J., and Francis Greenhall, Melrose, N.Y. Graveside services were Monday in Springfield National Cemetery, under direction of Adams Funeral Home. Visitation was Sunday in the funeral home. Military honors were provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts 3404 and 963, and American Legion Post 963.
Greenlee, Martha Ann (Sullivan) 30 Jun 1926 - 6 Oct 2011 CCH-N 19 Oct 2011
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Gertrude M. (Mathews) Sullivan; married 11 Jun 1944 James W. Greenlee, Sr.]
Martha Ann Greenlee, 85, Sevierville, Tenn., died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. She was born in Clever on June 30, 1926, and graduated valedictorian from Clever High School. Martha Ann married James W. Greenlee on June 11, 1944, and was married for 46 years prior to his death in 1990. They lived 20 years in Zion, Ill., until retirement from W.A. Alexander and Co., as an executive assistant and insurance broker. They retired to Springfield, and she served as Worthy Matron in the Springfield Chapter of Eastern Star as well as being members of Beauciant, White Shrine, and Amaranth. After her husband's death, she moved to Sevierville, where she won awards for quilting and was a well-known antique collector/dealer specializing in Depression glass, fruit jars and primitives. Greenlee was preceded in death by her mother and father, Gertrude and Elmer Sullivan; husband, James W. Greenlee, Sr.; and brother, Billy Gene Sullivan. Survivors include: her son, James W. Greenlee, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Trudy and Arthur Baker; grandchildren, Cory Copen and Mary Prohaska; great-grandchildren, Crystal Anthony, Anngeanette Copen, Samantha Copen, Claire Prohaska and Christian Prohaska; great-great grandchild, Kelly Anthony; sister, Vesta Drussa. Local graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
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Greenlee, Martha Ann (Sullivan) 30 Jun 1926 - 6 Oct 2011 SN-L 9 Oct 2011
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Gertrude M. (Matthews) Sullivan; married 11 Jun 1944 James W. Greenlee 15 Sep 1908 - 31 Oct 1989]
Martha Ann Greenlee, age 85, of Sevierville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011. She was born in Clever, Missouri on June 30, 1926, and graduated Valedictorian from Clever High School. Martha Ann married James W. Greenlee on June 11,1944 and was married for 46 years prior to his death in 1990. They lived 20 years in Zion, Illinois, until retirement from W.A. Alexander and Co., as an executive assistant and insurance broker. They retired to Springfield, Missouri, and served as Worthy Matron in the Springfield Chapter of Easter Star as well as being members of Beauciant, White Shrine, and Amaranth. After her husband's death, she moved to Sevierville, Tennessee, where she was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and was active with the Sevierville Chapter of Eastern Star. She won awards for her quilting and was a well-known antique collector/dealer specializing in Depression glass, fruit jars and primitives. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Gertrude and Elmer Sullivan; husband, James W. Greenlee, Sr.; and brother, Billy Gene Sullivan. Survivors include: her son, James W. Greenlee, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Trudy and Arthur Baker; grandchildren, Cory Copen and Mary Prohaska; great-grandchildren, Crystal Anthony, Anngeanette Copen, Samantha Copen, Claire Prohaska and Christian Prohaska; great-great grandchild, Kelly Anthony; and sister, Vesta Drussa. Special thanks to the loving and caring staff of Sevier County Health Care Center. Local graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever, Missouri, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, Missouri. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com
Greenley, Helen Virginia (Shaffer) 10 Dec 1924 - 24 Jul 2008 SN-L 26 Jul 2008 & AdamsFH
[Note: Daughter of Allen & Marie (Neal) Shaffer; married Floyd Greenlee]
Helen Virginia Greenlee, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 in her home she shared with a daughter. She was born December 10, 1924 in Kansas, the fourth of nine children of Allen and Marie (Neal) Shaffer. Throughout her working career Mrs. Greenlee was a seamstress. She also enjoyed sewing for her family, and embroidering quilts for new babies. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She faithfully attended First Baptist Church of Ozark. Mrs. Greenlee enjoyed Beth Moore Bible Studies. She was proud to have met and prayed with Beth. Survivors include: three children and their spouses, Tedra and Allen Bowers, Springfield, David and Elsie Morgan, Springfield, and Robin and Jerry Butts, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Kelli Fry and Wayne, Keith Danko and Lana, Shawn Danko, Melissa Morgan, Kim Morgan, Joshua Butts and Sonia, Jeremy Butts and Allyson, Krissy Morris and Michael, and Lori Budd; nine great-grandchildren, two sisters, Madge Swan and Nancy Greene; nieces and nephews; and host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, in 1994, six brothers and sisters, and her parents. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday, July 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Springfield National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday in the funeral home.
Greenquist, Sven Paul, Jr. 11 Aug 1928 - 7 Mar 2008 SN-L 9 Mar 2008 & AdamsFH & CCH-N 12 Mar 2008
[Note: Son of Sven Paul & Anne (Miller) Greenquist, Sr.; married 1949 Audrey]
Sven Paul Greenquist Jr., age 79, of Nixa, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded in love on March 7, 2008. He was born August 11, 1928, in Grand Rapids, Mich., the son of Sven Paul Sr. and Anne (Miller) Greenquist. He and his beloved wife Audrey Greenquist have been married 58 years. Mr. Greenquist was a retired aeronautical engineer and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Greenquist, Nixa, Mo.; their two children, Susan Greenquist, St. Louis, Mo. and Eric Greenquist and wife, Connie, Eugene, Ore.; and one brother, Peter Greenquist of Michigan. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and Elizabeth Crow, Julie and Tim Eager, Kirsten and Jonathan Hall, Leigh Greenquist and Ian Greenquist. Delighted great-grandfather of Preston Hall, Isabel Hall and Jeffrey Monat. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Ecos Rio Platano at www.education-for-conservation.org or 4750 University Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508 or to the charity of the donor's choice. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home Nixa, Mo.
Greenway, Bettie M. (Maples) 1883 - 21 Jun 1961 CCR Jun 1961
[Note: Daughter of Timothy O. & Harriet Manerva (Frazier) Maples; married 3 Jul 1904 Rev. Onis Monroe Greenway]
Services for Mrs. Betty Greenway, 78, widow of the Rev. Onis Greenway, who died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the home of a sister, Mrs. Aggie Maples Kimbrel in Aurora, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Marsh Chapel in Aurora with the Rev. Bud Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz. Other survivors include two brothers, Samuel Maples of Aurora and Moses Maples of Nixa.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of June 21, 1961 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Greenway, Bo 31 Dec 1922 - 30 Jul 2004 SN-L 1 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Leonard & Bessie (Stark) Greenway; married 25 Jan 1943 Lorene Grisham]
Bo Greenway, age 81, of Galena, passed away Friday, July 30, 2004, in Cox South, Springfield. He was born Dec. 31, 1922, in Colorado, the son of Leonard and Bessie (Stark) Greenway. On Jan. 26, 1943, he and Lorene Grisham were united in marriage. Bo loved and was devoted to his family and also to his farm. Survivors include his wife, Lorene; six children and their spouses, Ruby and John Metcalf, Nixa, Roy and Lora Greenway, Crane, Lonnie and Susan Greenway, Galena, Beckie and Bruce Aschwege, Galena, Donnie and Ruby Greenway, Nixa, and Sharon and Roger Melton, Highlandville; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eula Stocker, Nixa, Janice Bowles, Springfield, and Evelyn Baker, Aurora. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Ann Bowling; three brothers, Floyd, Carl and Gene Greenway; three sisters, Myrtle Russell, Helen Livingston and Gineth Gunther; two daughters-in-law, Dawn Greenway and Lena Greenway; and a son-in-law, Rick Bradford. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in Bowling Chapel Cemetery, Crane. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
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Greenway, Bo 31 Dec 1922 - 30 Jul 2004 CCH-N 11 Aug 2004
Bo Greenway, 81, Galena, died Friday July 30, 2004, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Dec. 31, 1922, in Colorado, the son of Leonard and Bessie (Stark) Greenway. On Jan. 26, 1943, he and Lorene Grisham were united in marriage. Bo loved and was dedicated to his family and his farm. Survivors include: Wife, Lorene; six children and spouses, Ruby and John Metcalf, Nixa, Roy and Lora Greenway, Crane, Donnie and Ruby Greenway, Nixa, and Sharon and Roger Melton, Highlandville; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eula Stocker, Nixa, Janice Bowles, Springfield, and Evelyn Baker, Aurora. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Bowling; three brothers, Floyd, Carl and Gene Greenway; three sisters, Myrtle Russell, Helen Livingston and Gineth Gunther; two daughters-in-law, Dawn Greenway and Lena Greenway; and a son-in-law, Rick Bradford. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial followed in Bowling Chapel Cemetery, Crane.
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Greenway, Onis Monroe, Rev. 15 Mar 1882 - Jul 1952
[Note: Son of Elijah B. & Mary Jane (Ellis) Greenway; married Betty M. Maples 1883 - 21 Jun 1961]
The Rev. Onis M. Greenway, 70-year-old retired Missionary Baptist minister and veteran of the Spanish-American War, died at 3:20 a.m. today in Fayetteville, Ark., Veterans Hospital where he had been a patient for two days. A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Greenway had spent most of his life there and in surrounding counties, except his time in the Army and a short period during World War 1 as a guard at the federal prison in Leavenworth, Kan. Mr. Greenway held pastorates in several churches throughout the Ozarks, including Joplin. He was a former Baptist missionary in Stone County and also served churches in Christian County. Mr. Greenway moved to Aurora from Marionville about two years ago. He is survived by his wife, Betty; and a sister, Mrs. Ella King of Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Marsh Chapel in Aurora with the Rev. Pete Wells officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 1952, in the margin.
Greenwood, Donald William Marion 7 Mar 1941 - 10 Oct 2003 SN-L 14 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of Don & Virginia (Lee) Greenwood; married Kay Deckard]
Don "Donnie" went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 10, 2003, after a short battle with cancer. On March 7, 1941, he was born to Don and Virginia Greenwood, the first of four children. He was joined in marriage to Kay Deckard. This union was blessed by the births of two sons, Donald D. "Donnie" and Ron. Don was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Rick. He is survived by his wife Kay, and their two sons, Donnie and his children Courtney and Justin of Marshfield, and Ron and wife Shanon and their children, Dylan, Ashley and Alexis of Anderson, MO; two sisters and their husbands, Suzie and Kenny Farmer, Pat and Larry Robertson, all of Clever; his in-laws, Lawrence and Mary Deckard of Springfield; and family and friends too numerous to mention. Don proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. He was a craftsman and business owner, who took great pride in his work. Don's greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and friends. Services are today at 10 a.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial is in Hopedale Cemetery in Ozark.
Greenwood, E. H. Rev. 21 Feb 1905 - 16 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8
Services for the Rev. E. H. Greenwood, 74, Springfield, were held Tuesday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with burial in Pleasant Hope Cemetery. He was the father of Mrs. Dorothy Robb, Rogersville and brother of Mrs. Inis Atwood, Rogersville. Mr. Greenwood died Saturday at Cox Medical Center.
Greenwood, Richard Alan 25 Oct 1952 - 7 Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Don & Virginia (Lee) Greenwood; married Carol]
Richard Alan Greenwood, 21, of Route 2, Ozark, was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, January 7 of natural causes. A brakeman for Frisco Railway, Mr. Greenwood had been a resident of Christian County for three years. He was a former Springfield resident. Survivors include his wife, Carol; one daughter, Rebecca Ann of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Greenwood, Springfield; one brother, Donnie of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Pat Robertson, Springfield and Mrs. Suzie Farmer of Clever, and a maternal grandfather, Marion F. Lee of Hermitage. Funeral services were held January 10, in the Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Greenwood officiating, Burial was in the Hopedale Cemetery near Ozark.
Greenwood, Ronald W. 1967 - 22 Oct 2007 SN-L 23 Oct 2007
Ronald W. Greenwood, 40, Republic, died Monday, October 22, 2007, in St. Johns Hospital, Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2007, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be one hour prior to service in the funeral home. An educational fund has been set up for his daughter, Alexis, at Great Southern Bank. Online condolences may be made at www.meadors funeralhome.com.
Greer, Mary Eva (Kelley) 13 Apr 1916 - 6 Feb 1991 NN-E 14 Feb 1991
[Note: Daughter of Byron "By" & Odessa (Weaver) Kelley; married John Greer]
Mary Eva Greer, 74, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1991, in Springfield Community Hospital. Born April 13, 1916, in Ozark, she was the daughter of Byron "Bye" and Odessa Weaver Kelley. She continued to live in Ozark until her marriage to John Greer, who preceded her in death. She lived in Alton. Ill., until January of this year, when she became a resident of Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Kelley, Ozark; a brother, Delane Junior Kelley, Fairfield, Calif.; an aunt, Alice Bonner, Springfield; a niece, Mary Perkins; and a nephew, Delane Byron Kelley. Funeral services were held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Greer, Nawasa (Peck) 26 Jan 1912 - 9 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Elmer & Della Mae (Plank) Peck; married 1 Nov 1943 Gerald Greer]
Nawasa Greer, 88, of Springfield, departed this life for heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in her home. Nawasa was born in Dent County, Missouri on Friday, January 26, 1912, the daughter of Thomas Elmer and Della Mae (Plank) Peck. She was united in marriage to Gerald Greer on November 1, 1943, in Rolla, Missouri. Nawasa, a retired seamstress, was also employed with Rawlings Sporting Goods Manufacturing. She was a gifted artist and enjoyed painting, flowers, sewing, her church and, most of all, music and her family. Her love of music began as a young girl singing with her family, known as "The Peck String Band." Nawasa was the mother and founder of "The Singing Greers." She was a member of Northside Assembly of God Church in Springfield; but in recent years attended the Ozark Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Greer was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald in 1987; her parents; a brother, Wilford Peck and a sister, Imalee Peck. Survivors include her beloved children, Valerie Mason of Springfield; Gardley (Rosey) Greer and Vanna Lyman both of Ozark; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; five sisters; Delia Gabel of Salem, Hallie Whitson, Virginia Peck, Bertha Peck and Ione Peck all of Rolla, also surviving are nieces, nephews and many friends. In honor of their "Aussie" her grandchildren; Lance and Carol Mason, Jason and Krista McCullough, and Kara and Nicole Greer will serve their grandmother as pallbearers. Funeral services was held 10 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2000 at the Ozark Assembly of God Church with the Reverends Gayle Cobb and Jeff Connett officiating. Burial followed at Hazelwood Cemetery Springfield. Services were under the care of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 14, 2000, in the funeral home.
Greer, Rodney Allan 15 Jul 1945 - 28 Mar 1981 OH 2 Apr 1981 p11
[Note: Son of Carrol & ? ( ) Greer; married LaVon]
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Greer, Rodney Leon “Rusty” 7 Sep 1969 - 28 Mar 1981 OH 2 Apr 1981 p11
[Note: Son of Rodney Allan & LaVon ( ) Greer]
Double services for Rodney Allan Greer and his son Rodney Leon “Rusty” were held April 1 in the Highlandville Elementary School. Lonie Smith officiated. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa, under direction of Adams of Ozark. The Greers were killed in an automobile accident March 28. They were pronounced dead at the scene of a two-car accident on the Finley River bridge on U. S. 140 south of Nixa. Mr. Green, 35, moved to this area 12 years ago from Springfield. He was a machinist for G and M Machine Co. He attended Oak Grove Heights Adventist Church. Surviving are his wife, LaVon; one daughter, Arleta, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Greer, state of California; three brothers, Mary, Lenny and Gary all of the state of California. “Rusty” Greer, II, was student at Highlandville Elementary School, His survivors are the same.
Gregg, Fedelia Marie (Brashers) 20 Sep 1914 - 15 Aug 2009 CCH-N 26 Aug 2009
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Orville (Nottingham) Brashers; married 31 Jul 1943 Jesse Linville Gregg ? - 27 Sep 1991]
Services were 2 p.m. Aug. 18, in Montgomery-Viets Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Long officiating for Fedelia Marie Gregg. Recorded selections of “In The Garden,” “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Whispering Hope” were played. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo. Escorts were Billy Brashers, Phillip Brashers, Mark Kessinger, Don Kessinger, Kevin Wilcox and Ryan Roots. Fedelia Marie Gregg, 94, was born Sept. 20, 1914, the daughter of Robert and Orville (Nottingham) Brashers. She died Aug. 15, 2009, in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, where she had been a resident for three years. She spent her childhood in Bolivar and Charity. She was united in marriage with Jesse Linville Gregg on July 31, 1943, in Buffalo. In her earlier years she worked in Chicago, Ill., Bakersfield, Calif, and St. Louis. She and her husband lived on their farm in Charity. She attended Southwest Missouri State and graduated from Drury University in 1961. She spent many years teaching school in Charity, Olive Leaf and Long Lane. She was a charter member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and attended church there until she moved to Ozark in 1991 to be near her daughter. Later, when she was unable to care for herself, she lived with her daughter and son-in-law. She and her husband enjoyed her brothers and their families when they came to visit. They were all very special to her. She liked to cook big dinners for everyone. She also liked to make quilts, feed sack tea towels and dishrags. She made special quilts for her daughter and grandchildren. She enjoyed having dinner once a week with Mickey, Cooper and Tracie. Every evening she looked forward to seeing Lora when she picked up Alex at Grandma and PaPa’s house. Even when her memory had dimmed, she would ask if her great-grandson was playing with his little John Deere tractor. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, on Sept. 27, 1991; two brothers, Roy Brashers and William Brashers; two infant brothers; and two infant sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Helen, and husband, Elbert Martin; two grandchildren, Lora and Mickey; three great-grandchildren, Alex, Cooper and Ryan; two brothers, Charles Brashers, Hanna City, Ill., and John Brashers, Washington, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
Gregg, Foley Edward 14 Jan 1897 - 18 Jan 1968 CCR 25 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: married Mae McConnell 9 Feb 1899 - 9 May 1982]
Foley E. Gregg, 71 of Springfield, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, in his home after a lingering illness. A native of Halfway, Mr. Gregg moved to Springfield in 1911, then to Nixa in 1944 and returned to Springfield in April 1967. He was a member of McConnell Union Chapel near Nixa. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mae McConnell Gregg and a half-sister, Mrs. Bee Hickman, Denver, Colo. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
Gregg, George Washington 1879 - 7 Jan 1959 CCR 15 Jan 1959 p4
[Note: Son of John & Harriet (Walker) Gregg; married 11 Jun 1905 Myrtle Barbara Stricker 16 Feb 1887 - 25 Aug 1952; married Violet Mountz]
Funeral services for George Washington Gregg, 79 of Nixa, who died Wednesday, Jan. 7, in a Springfield hospital were held Friday, Jan. 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of Dallas County, Mo. near Buffalo, he was a longtime member of the Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Violet Gregg; one son, Richard Gregg of Nixa; three daughters, Mrs. Effie Melton and Mrs. Beatrice Long, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Billie Louise Garrison of Nixa; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cairns of Los Angeles, Calif.
Gregg, Lillie Rose (Beroth) 5 Mar 1899 - 18 Oct 1988 OH 27 Oct 1988
[Note: Daughter of Oben & Lara ( ) Beroth; married 1922 Oscar Lee Gregg 28 Dec 1897 - 1 Dec 1992]
Lillie Rose Gregg, 89, of Galena, died Oct. 18 at Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Ozark,. Mrs. Gregg was born on March 5, 1899 in Taney County, Missouri, the daughter of Oben and Lara Beroth, she was a homemaker. In 1922 she was united in marriage to Oscar Lee Gregg. Survivors include her husband Oscar Gregg, Galena, seven daughters, Josephine Thompson of Ozark, Betty Venus, Edna Riley, Ruth Coleman, Evelyn and Gladys Gregg all of Kansas City, Mo., Lera Kelley of Galena, two sons David Gregg, Greenfield, and James Gregg of Scale, Ala.; a sister Ama Dees of Kansas City; twenty-one grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. A son, Robert preceded her in death January 9, 1983. Services for Mrs. Gregg were held Oct. 20 at the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Martin Cemetery, south of Highlandville.
Gregg, Mae (McConnell) 9 Feb 1899 - 9 May 1982 OH 13 May 1982 p2
[Note: Daughter of Joe Frank & Mary (Slay) McConnell; married Foley Edward Gregg 14 Jan 1897 - 18 Jan 1968]
Services for Mae McConnell Gregg, 83, Willard, formerly of Nixa, were held May 11 in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Jim Caudill officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Gregg died May 8 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include four nieces and a nephew.
Gregg, Mary A. (Forsberg) 17 Apr 1924 - 17 Oct 2006 SN-L 19 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin & Emma ( ) Forsberg; married Robert M. Gregg 5 Jun 1920 - 12 Feb 2008]
Mary A. Gregg, the daughter of Benjamin and Emma Forsberg was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on April 17, 1924, and went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; a brother, Leo; and two daughters, Barbara Jo Coffer and Rebecca Sue Kelso. She is survived by her husband, Robert M.; a son, Robert Steven, Nixa; a son-in-law, Tommy Coffer who lives in Oldfield; and a granddaughter, Marianne Kelso, who lives in Hickory, N.C., with her father, Tim. Mary, the daughter of a pharmacist, graduated from Sioux City Central High School in 1942, attended Morningside College in Sioux City for one year and in 1945 enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, where she joined Kappa Epsilon pharmacy sorority, met her husband-to-be, Robert, and graduated in 1948. The Greggs spent most of their years in Aurora, Illinois, before retiring to the Ozarks and Nixa in 1983. On a part-time basis she worked at Family Pharmacy for nearly 20 years. In 1969, Mary realized that she had never accepted God's gift of salvation and was on the road to Hell. At that time, Mary, along with rest of her family, did accept God's gift and assurance that their destination was Heaven. Upon moving to the Ozarks, the Greggs joined Faith Baptist Church in Spokane, a church they had attended for numerous years while vacationing in the Ozarks. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, October 19, at the Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will be 8 a.m. Friday at Faith Baptist Church, Spokane, with Rev. James Mohler officiating. Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Gregg, Myrtle Barbara (Stricker) Feb 1887 - 25 Aug 1952 CCR 28 Aug 1952 p5
[Note: Daughter of James Thomas & Mary Catherine (Fulkerson) Stricker; married 11 Jun 1905 George Washington Gregg 29 Aug 1879 - 7 Jan 1959]
Mrs. Myrtle Gregg, 65 of rural Nixa died Monday in the Ozark Osteopathic Hospital in Springfield. She had been ill for several months but was hospitalized only four days. Mrs. Greg was a lifelong resident of the Nixa community and was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, George; one son, Richard of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Wade Melton and Mrs. Charles Garrison, both of Nixa and Mrs. Roy Long of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Shawley of Springfield and Mrs. Sadie Ball of Nix and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Nixa Baptist Church by the Rev. J. Edward Dougherty and the Rev. Fred Jackman, Burial was in Richwood Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Gregg, Nathan E. 9 Jun 1928 - 1 Apr 1988 OH 7 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of Dan & Grace F. (?) Gregg; married Naomi]
Nathan E. Gregg, 59; of Marionville, formerly of Clever, died April 1 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Gregg were held Tuesday in the Clever First Christian Church, with the Rev. John Wylie officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Branson, under the direction of Meadors of Clever. A retired state highway maintenance foreman, Mr. Gregg was a member of the Clever First Christian Church, and of the National Riflemens Association. His survivors include his wife, Naomi; three sons, Arthur, Aurora, Gary, Billings, and Nathan, Jr., Marionville; four daughters, Norma Jean Hedgepeth, Nixa, Carolyn Westerman, Aurora, Leona Mills, Clever, and Anna Gregg, Marionville; his mother, Grace Gardner, Clever; three brothers, Charles E., Springfield, Edgar W., Branson, and Elmer, Portersville, Arkansas; two sisters, Merl Grim, Springfield, and Lula Ann Proffitt, Reeds Spring; and nine grandchildren.
Gregg, Oscar Lee 28 Dec 1897 - 1 Dec 1992 NN-E 9 Dec 1992
[Note: Son of George & Malitia (Clinkenbeard) Gregg; married Lillie Rose Beroth 5 Mar 1899 - 18 Oct 1988]
Oscar Lee Gregg, 94, Galena, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Nixa Park Care Center. He was born Dec;. 28, 1897, in Taney County, the son of George and Malitia Clinkenbeard Gregg. Throughout his life he lived in the Reeds Spring, Sparta and Galena areas. He was a farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Rose Gregg in 1988; a son, Robert Gregg; three brothers, Arthur, Dan and Bill Gregg; and a sister, Louise Rosencrans. Survivors include two sons, David Gregg, Greenfield, and James D. Gregg, Galena; seven daughters, Josephine Thompson, Ozark, Evelyn Gregg, Kansas City, Lera Kelley, Galena, and Gladys Gregg, Betty Venus, Edna Riley, and Ruth Coleman, all of Kansas City; a sister, Zona Horn, Sacramento, Calif.; 21 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were held Friday, Dec. 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit and the Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery, near Spokane.
Gregg, Robert M. 5 Jun 1920 - 12 Feb 2008 SN-L 14 Feb 2008 & CCH-N 20 Feb 2008
[Note: married Mary Forsberg 17 Apr 1924 - 17 Oct 2006]
Robert M. Gregg was born in Stanberry, Mo. on June 5, 1920, and died on February 12, 2008. After graduating from Stanberry High School he attended Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College in Maryville for one year, then joined the Navy in 1939. Robert was a Hospital Corpsman aboard the U.S.S. Solace in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on December 7, 1941. He received a citation reading in part, " . . . while a member of a stretcher party from the U.S.S. Solace, you went aboard the burning U.S.S. Arizona in order to rescue casualties while the crew of that ship was abandoning ship.? Upon discharge from the Navy in 1945, Robert enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, where he met and married classmate Mary Forsberg. The Greggs spent most of their years in Aurora, Ill., before retiring to the Ozarks in 1983. As a member of The John Birch Society and a constitutional conservative with the Congressman Ron Paul viewpoint, Gregg was an avid writer of letters to the editor for forty-five years. His wife Mary, preceded him in death, as did daughters Barbara Jo (Coffer) and Rebecca Sue (Kelso). Survivors include son, Robert Steven, Nixa; granddaughter Marianne Kelso of Hickory, N.C.; sons-in-law Tommy Coffer of Oldfield. Mo. and Timothy Kelso of Hickory, N.C. In 1969 Robert realized that he had never accepted God's gift of salvation and was on the road to Hell. At that time, Robert, along with the rest of his family, did accept God's gift and assurance that their destination was Heaven. Upon moving to the Ozarks the Greggs joined Faith Baptist Church in Spokane, Mo., a church they had attended for numerous years while vacationing in the Ozarks. "O grave, where is thy victory?" I Corinthians 15:55 Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Faith Baptist Church, Spokane, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home.
Gregory, Bertha Louise (Ensign) 16 Feb 1919 - 23 Dec 2006 SN-L 25 Dec 2006 & SN-L 26 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of William Guy & Alma Belle ( ) Ensign; married 7 Jun 1942 Roy Leo Gregory]
Bertha Louise Gregory passed away Saturday, December 23, 2006, at St. John's Hospital. Bertha was born February 16, 1919, to William Guy and Alma Belle Ensign in Cameron, Mo. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Kansas City and was married to Roy Leo Gregory on June 7, 1941. They moved to Springfield in 1942. She was a homemaker and later worked for the American Red Cross on the Bloodmobile. She was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church. For the past four years she received loving care at Ozark Riverview Manor. She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Judith Ann and John Parker; three grandsons and their spouses, Greg and Rhonda Parker, Brian and Meredith Parker, and Brad and Kristy Parker; and four great-grandchildren, Michael White, and Shane, Mary and Grace Parker. She was one of seven children and is survived by a sister and her husband, Emma Jean and Earl Carey, as well as many nieces and nephews. Bertha was a kind and gentle person who endured her sufferings without complaint. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 30, at 1 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Hamilton, Mo., under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. No visitation is planned, however, friends may come by the funeral home at their convenience on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westminister Presbyterian Church, 1551 E. Portland Street, Springfield, MO 65804.
Gregory, Charley Evert 24 Nov 1903 - 30 Dec 1969 CCR 8 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Charley J. & Susan A. (Tennison) Gregory]
Charley Evert Gregory, 66, of Reeds Spring, died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a long illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Gregory was a lifelong resident of Reeds Spring and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving are his mother, Susan Gregory of the home; two brothers, James and William, both of Reeds Spring; eight sisters, Mrs. Lillie Krumholz of the home; Mrs,. Ethel Tennison, Mrs. Pauline Hunt, Mrs. Velma Butler, all of Springfield, Mrs. Clara Letsinger, Kansas City, Mrs. Emoline Roberts, Kinte, Okla. and Mrs. Goldie Arnold of Springfield. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the ‘65’ Church with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa.
Gregory, Charley J. 1880 - 1 Jun 1966 CCR 9 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: married Susan A. Tennison 19 Mar 1881 - 15 Oct 1971]
Charles Gregory, 85, a life-long resident of Reeds Spring, died shortly after being admitted to Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital Wednesday afternoon, June 1. He is survived by his wife, Susan A.; seven daughters, Mrs. Clara Letsinger, Mrs. Pauline Hunt, Mrs.. Ethel Tennison, and Mrs. Velma Butler, Springfield, Mrs. Golda Yandell and Mrs. Lillie Krumholz of Reeds Spring and Mrs. Emma Robert of Kinta, Okla; and three sons, Everett, James and William, all of Reeds Spring. Funeral services were at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon in 65 Church with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Gregory, Ronnie Wayne 27 Jun 1972 - 15 Oct 2004 SN-L 17 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Roy & Linda (Cruse) Gregory; married 28 Sep 1991 Lisa Shirl Edwards]
Ronnie Wayne Gregory, age 32, of Reeds Spring, died Friday, Oct. 15, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born June 27, 1972, the son of Roy and Linda (Cruse) Gregory. He was a 1990 graduate of Spokane High School. On Sept. 28, 1991, he and Lisa Shirl Edwards were united in marriage. Ronnie was a member of The Apostolic Church in Reeds Spring. He loved working for the Lord, and singing. Ronnie had been an employee of O'Reilly Auto Parts for 14 years and was manager of the Downtown Branson store. He was a wonderful loving husband, father, and son. Survivors include his wife, Lisa; two sons, Jonathon Clark and Eathon William; his parents, Roy and Linda Gregory, Reeds Spring; a brother, Randy Gregory and his wife, Malissa, Reeds Spring; his parents-in-law, Dwayne and Louise Edwards, Spokane; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Keith and Amy Edwards, Vacaville, Calif.; nieces and nephews, Austin Gregory, and Jason, Teresa, and Lindsay Edwards; uncles and aunts, Sherman and Thelma Stultz, Reeds Spring, Pearl Hill, Rogers, Ark., and Virginia Cruse, Maine; a cousin, Darol Colvin, Rogers, Ark.; a grandmother, Ruby Gregory, Reeds Spring; a grandmother-in-law, Wilma Gold; a special pastor, Danny Call; and his church family. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Clark and Freeda Cruse, and William Gregory; and grandparents-in-law, Ralph and Dorthea Edwards. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Apostolic Church, Reeds Spring, with Pastor Danny Call officiating. Burial will follow in Eisenhour Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Gregory, Ruth Elizabeth 7 Oct 1919 - 27 Feb 2012 SN-L 2 Mar 2012
Ruth Elizabeth Gregory, 92, passed away February 27, 2012 in St. Johns Mercy Villa, Springfield, Missouri. Ruth Gregory born October 7, 1919 in Rural Phelps County, Nebraska and married Ray Gregory and resided in Holdrege, Nebraska. Survivors include Carolyn Gregory Carlson (Dean), Ronald Gregory (Kathryn), five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 2, 2012 in Aldersgate Methodist Church, Nixa, Mo.
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Gregory, Ruth Elizabeth 7 Oct 1919 - 27 Feb 2012 AdamsFH
Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.