Gulick, Edna Louise (Young) 15 Mar 1918 - 17 Jul 2008 SN-L 19 Jul 2008

[Note: Daughter of Bernard & Sophie (  ) Young ; married Lester Gulick]

Edna Louise Gulick, 90, Nixa, passed away from life into eternal life on Thursday, July 17, 2008. One of nine children of Bernard and Sophie Young of Boonville, Missouri, Edna was born on March 15, 1918, in Clifton City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Gulick; two daughters, Sylvia and Joan Hooper and her husband, Herb Hooper; and one son, Robert. She is survived by a son, Jon Gulick and wife, Connie, Nixa; a daughter, Mary Ann Hicken and husband, Harlan, Plano, Texas; two sisters and one brother, Lucille Thoma, Camino, California, Helen Tucker, Monroe, Washington, and Francis Young, Temple City, California; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Prayer services will be Sunday, July 20, 2008, at 7 p.m., in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be Monday, July 21, 2008, at 9 a.m., in the church, with Monsignor Thomas Reidy as celebrant, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow at 3 p.m., in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Boonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Regional Hospice, Springfield, Mo.

 

Gullett, Annette “Nettie” (Dipley) 1 Mar 1882 - 25 Jan 1948 CCR 5 Feb 1948

[Note: Daughter of Charley & Elizabeth (Wheeler) Dipley; married 27 Feb 1902 Daniel Frank Gullet 14 Jul 1874 - 28 May 1937]

Nettie Gullett was born March 1, 1882, in Taney county, MO, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Dipley, and passed away at the home of her son, Herman Gullett, five miles south of Chadwick on January 25, 1948, at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 25 days. She was married February 27, 1902, to Frank Gullett of Chadwick and to this union were born four daughters and four sons. Her husband preceded her in death in 1937. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ida Newberry of Chadwick, Mrs. Ada Bilyeu of Springfield, Mrs. Sara Spradling of Galloway, and Mrs. Grace Hilton of California; four sons, Herman Gullett of Chadwick, and Bert, George and Fred Gullett, all of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Media Holt of Chadwick; and one brother, John Dipley of Springfield. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. January 29, in the Chadwick Baptist church, the Reverend J.M. Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home.

 

Gullett, Bert 1 Aug 1905 - 16 May 1996 CCH-N 18 May 1996

[Note: Son of Daniel Frank & Annette A. “Nettie” (Dipley) Gullett; married 18 Nov 1929 Velma Irene Jenkins 24 Sep 1914 - 25 Aug 1999]

Bert Gullett, 90, Chadwick, passed away at 1:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 1996 in Cox Medical Center North, Springfield Mo. Bert was born August 1, 1905, the son of Frank and Nettie Dipley Gullett. He was married to Velma Irene Jenkins, Nov. 18, 1929 in Chadwick, Mo. They have been married 66 years. Mr. Gullett retired with 25 years of service as a supervisor for MFA. He later returned to the blacksmith trade, which he continued until recently. He loved to hunt, fish and garden. He was a self-taught craftsman and he enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others, especially his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brothers, Fred, and one sister, Ida. Survivors include his wife, Irene, of the home; two sons, Joe and his wife Karen, Bobby and his wife Sara; one daughter, June, and her husband Stanley Nakano, all of Springfield, and Herman, Sparta; three sisters, Grace Hilton, Florida, Ada Bilyeu and Sada Spradling, both of Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial will follow in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.

 

Gullett, Carolyn Kay 19 May 1955  - 24 Oct 1964       CCR 29 Oct 1964 p1

[Note: Daughter of Herman Daniel & Lina (Jenkins) Gullett]

Carolyn Kay Gullett, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gullett, of the Chadwick community, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Donald, Springfield; and four sisters, Mrs. Betty Maggard, Bruner, Mrs. Alma Maggard, Rt. 8, Springfield, Mrs. Beulah Patterson, 2939 West Madison, Springfield, and Miss Sharon Sue Gullett of the home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chadwick High School Auditorium. The Rev. Charley Shipman officiated and burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.

 

Gullett, Daniel Allen 12 Mar 1953 - 15 Jun 1998  CCH-N 1 Jul 1998

[Note: Son of Joseph Daniel & Novella (Cagle) Gullett]

Daniel Allen Gullett was born in Springfield, on March 12, 1998, to Joseph Daniel Gullett and Novella Cagle. Daniel died in his home in Springfield, and was found on June 15, 1998. Daniel was of the Baptist Faith. Daniel was preceded in death by his mother, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cagle and his parental grandfather, Mr. Bert Gullett. Daniel is survived by his father Joseph of Springfield, two brothers Michael Joe of Springfield, and Steven Dwayne of Marshfield, two sisters Vickie L . Hughes of Walnut Grove and Teresa Roby of Springfield. His paternal grandmother Mrs. Velma Irene Gullett of Chadwick. Daniel is also survived by many other relatives and friends who will miss him very much. Funeral services were at the graveside at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Gullett, George Emanuel 27 Nov 1913 - 1 Nov 2009 SN-L 3 Nov 2009

[Note: Son of Daniel Franklin & Annette A. “Nettie”  (Dipley) Gullett]

George Emanuel Gullett, 95, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009. He was born November 27, 1913, in Chadwick, Mo., to Daniel Franklin and Nettie Ann (Dipley) Gullett, the fifth of eight children. He was a World War II veteran in three campaigns, New Guinea, Luzon and Southern Philippines. George was awarded three bronze stars. He worked 21 years for MFA Producers Produce and 10 years for Springfield Public Schools at Parkview. George loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He sold produce from a one acre garden he and his best friend, Ronald "Sonny" Mode, cared for each year. His parents; three brothers, Bert, Herman and Fred; and four sisters, Ida, Ada, Sadie and Grace, preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Frank Gullett and wife, Barbara of Buffalo, Mo.; a daughter, Sheila Gullett of Springfield, Mo; step-son Leon White and wife, Sheryl of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; grandson Chris Gullett and wife, Angela of Buffalo, Mo.; two granddaughters, Monica Churchvera and husband, Steve of Tampa, Fla., and Cheryl White, also of Tampa, Fla.; and many loved great-grandsons, granddaughters, friends and family. There will be a visitation Wednesday, November 4, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m., in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Midtown, 1635 N. Benton, Springfield, Mo. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 5, 2009, at 10 a.m, in the chapel, with burial to follow in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, Chadwick, Mo. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com.

 

Gullett, Herman Daniel 4 Sep 1907 - 25 Feb 2002 CCH-N 6 Mar 2002

[Note: Son of Daniel Frank & Annette A. “Nettie” (Dipley) Gullett; married 5 Aug 1930 Lina Jenkins 15 May 1914 - 30 Jan 2008]

Herman Daniel Gullett, age 94, of Sparta, died Feb. 25, 2002, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Sept. 4, 1907, in Chadwick, the son of Frank and Nettie (Dipley) Gullett. On Aug. 5, 1930, he and Lina Jenkins were married. Gullett worked for MFA in Springfield, and later for a sawmill in Chadwick. Following retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and fishing whenever he could. Two daughters preceded him in death, Carolyn Gullett and Alma Maggard. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bert and Fred Gullett, and a sister, Ida Newberry. Survivors include: His wife, Lina; four children, Betty Maggard, Ava, Bula Patterson and her husband Bill, Springfield, Donald Gullett and his wife Mary, Bruner, and Sue DeWitt and her husband Bob, Ozark; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; a brother, George Gullett, Springfield; and three sisters, Grace Hilton, Rock Port, Texas, Ada Bilyeu, Warrensburg, and Sadie Spradling, Ozark. Funeral services were held Feb. 28 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.

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Gullet, Herman Daniel 4 Sep 1907 - 25 Feb 2002  CCN-J 5 Mar 2002

Herman Daniel Gullet, age 94, of Sparta, passed away Monday, February 25, 2002 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born September 4, 1907 in Chadwick, the son of Frank and Nettie (Dipley) Gullet. On August 5, 1930 he and Lina Jenkins were married. Mr. Gullet worked for MFA in Springfield, and later for a sawmill in Chadwick. Following retirement he enjoyed woodworking and fishing whenever he could. Two daughters preceded him in death, Carolyn Gullet and Alma Maggard. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bert and Fred Gullet, and a sister, Ida Newberry. Survivors include: His wife, Lina; four children, Betty Maggard, Ava, Bula Patterson and her husband Bill, Springfield, Donald Gullet and his wife Mary, Bruner, and Sue DeWitt and her husband Bob, Ozark; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; a brother, George Gullet; Springfield; and three sisters, Grace Hilton; Rock Port, Texas, Ada Bilyeu, Warrensburg, and Sadie Spradling, Ozark. Funeral services were Thursday, February 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.

 

Gullett, Lina (Jenkins) 15 May 1914 - 30 Jan 2008 SN-L 31 Jan 2008 & AdamsFH & CCH-N 6 Feb 2008

[Note: Daughter of Mart & Emma (Curtis) Jenkins; married 5 Aug 1930 Herman Gullett 4 Sep 1907 - 25 Feb 2002]

Lina Gullett, age 93, of Sparta, passed away on Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

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Gullett, Lina (Jenkins) 15 May 1914 - 30 Jan 2008 AdamsFH

Lina Gullett age 93, of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008. She was born May 15, 1914 in McMinnville, Tennessee, the daughter of Mart and Emma (Curtis) Jenkins. On August 5, 1930 she and Herman Gullett were united in marriage. Mrs. Gullett was employed as a cook for several area restaurants. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners for them. When able, she and Herman liked to fish, and Lina enjoyed needlework. Survivors include: four children, Betty Maggard, Ava, Bula Patterson and husband Bill, Springfield, Donald Gullett and wife Mary, Bruner, and Sue DeWitt and husband Bob, Ozark; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman, in 2002, two children, Alma Maggard, and Carolyn Gullett, and two sisters, Mae Gullett, and Wilma Proctor. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, February 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday in the funeral home.

 

Gullett, Velma Irene (Jenkins) 24 Sep 1914 - 25 Aug 1999  CCH-N 1 Sep 1999

[Note: Daughter of Joseph W. & Fluella Hassey (Brown) Jenkins; married 26 Nov 1929  Bert Gullett 1 Aug 1905 - 16 May 1996; marriage date in obit differs from county record]

Velma Irene Gullett, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 1999, in her home in Chadwick, Missouri. Velma was born in McMinnville, Tennessee, on September 24, 1914, a daughter of Joseph and Hassey Fluella (Brown) Jenkins. On October 29, 1929, in Chadwick, Missouri, Velma was joined in marriage to Bert Gullett. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, canning, and most of all her family and grandchildren. Velma had moved from Tennessee and Oklahoma before settling in Missouri, her home state. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, James and Gene Jenkins, two sisters, Susie and Mammie Jenkins. Velma is survived by a daughter, Jesse June Nakano and husband Stanley, Springfield, Missouri, two sons, Joseph Daniel Gullett and wife Karen, and Bobby Eugene Gullett and wife Sara, all of Springfield, Missouri, four sisters, Martha Walker and husband Noman, Chadwick, MO., Edna Royal, Springfield, MO., Opal Burrough, State of Ohio, and Ester Moses and husband Johnny, State of Hawaii. Services were held 10 A.M. Saturday, August 28, 1999, at Harris, A Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, MO with the Reverend Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial followed the service at the Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, MO. No formal visitation was planned.

 

Gulling, Donald 1930 - Jan 2012 SN-L 24 Jan 2012

            Donald Gulling, 81, Sparta. Arrangements: Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.

Gullion, E. Lucile (Wilkinson) Mading 6 Aug 1914 - 12 Jul 1998 CCH-N

[Note: Daughter of Rev. A. T. & Lelia (  ) Wilkinson; marrid Ward A. Madins, Jr.; married Elic Gullion]

E. Lucile Mading Gullion, age 83, of Blossom, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 12, 1998. She was born on August 6, 1914 in Liberty, Missouri to Rev. A. T. and Lelia Wilkinson. In her early years, she taught school on Indian reservations in one room schoolhouses in Oklahoma. She later moved to Missouri and taught school until she came to Springfield where she was employed by J. C. Penney Company and retired after 20 years of service. A member of the Baptist faith, she was an inspiration to her family and all who crossed her path. After moving to Blossom, Texas, she became a member of the United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School to the “Old Folks” Class. She served as Vice President and Secretary to the UMW and also was a member of the Paris, Texas Order of the Eastern Start, Chapter 5. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, two brothers, Dwight and Carroll Wilkinson, her parents and the father of her children, Ward A. Mading, Sr. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She not only was loved and appreciated by her family, but a host of friends. Survivors include her husband [NOTE - INCOMPLETE end of obit not on this copy]

 

Gumb, John A. 17 Oct 1876 - 7 Nov 1939 CCR 16 Nov 1939 p8

[Note: Son of John & Harriet (  ) Gumb]

John A Gumb was born at Lincoln Horn, England, on October 17, 1862. He passed away at the age of 77 years and 29 days. He was the third child of Harriet and John Gumb. He came to the United States in 1885 and settled in Holt county, Nebraska, later moving to Garfield county where he made his home until in February, 1936, when he came to live with his sister, Mrs. Maria Randell at North Loup, NE. He later moved to Ozark in January, 1938, where he lived at the home of his nephew, Morris Rendell, until his death. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Anderson of Hetton le Hole, England, and Mrs. Maria Rendell of Ozark; one brother, Wm. Gumb, of Chambers, NE, and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted November 15 at 2 pm in the Chaffin Funeral Home by Rev. Frank Brewster of Springfield, with burial at North Loup, NE, where the body was shipped by the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Gunn, Anna Mae (Maggard) Perkins 23 Apr 1894  - 15 Nov 1986 OH 20 Nov 1986 p4

[Note: Daughter of Samuel H. & Eliza J. (Pruett) Maggard; married 7 Dec 1910 William Edward Perkins 25 Nov 1882 - 16 Nov 1942; married 27 Jul 1942 Joe Gunn 16 Feb 1884 - 16 Jan 1970]

Graveside services for Anna Gunn, formerly of Nixa and Ozark, were held Nov, 18 in Bruner Cemetery with the Rev. Johnie Holt officiating. Burial was under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Gunn died Nov. 15 in Maranatha Manor, Springfield, where she had resided for the past six years. A native of the Bruner community, she had resided in Reeds Spring prior to moving to Ozark in 1955. Survivors include seven daughters, Effie Bartz, Marana, Ariz., Florence Stogner, Reeds Spring, Elvena Culey, Kansas City, Kan., Dolly Garrison, Carthage, Mildred Owens, Bruner, Lorene Greuhuer, Crocker and Dovie Starnes, Sparta; three sons, Thomas Perkins, Fayette, Idaho, Dean Perkins, state of California, and Larn Perkins, Spokane; 59 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.

 

Gunn, Floe Audrey (Harris) 12 Jul 1906 - 11 May 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989

[Note: Daughter of John William & Martha Audrey (Davis) Harris; married Lloyd R. Gunn]

Floe Audrey Gunn, 82, of Ozark died May 11 at Springfield Community Hospital following a short illness. Services for Mrs. Gunn were held May 15 in the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Curtis March officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Mrs. Gunn was born July 12, 1906 in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of John William and Martha Audrey (Davis) Harris. She moved to Ozark from California, and was a longtime resident here. Mrs. Gunn was a homemaker and a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield. She was also a member of the Ozark Chapter #98 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Gunn was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd R. Gunn. Surviving are one brother, Earl Harris and his family of Fresno, California; a niece, Karen Campbell, Ventura, California; a nephew, John Harris, Ventura; and other nieces and nephews. Memorial donations are suggested to First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield.

 

Gunn, Joe 16 Feb 1884 - 16 Jan 1970    CCR 22 Jan 1970 p4

[Note: married 27 Jul 1942 Anna Mae 23 Apr 1894  - 15 Nov 1986 m/1 Perkins]

Joe Gunn, 85, of Nixa, who died Sunday night in Springfield Baptist Hospital, won unwanted fame in 1932 when he was forced to guide the notorious Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker out of a trap, and nearly met death in a hail of bullets. A native of Kentucky, Mr. Gunn moved to Stone County and settled in Cape Fair in 1910. He operated a blacksmith shop in Reeds Spring for many years before retiring in Christian County. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Gunn is survived by his wife, Anna of Nixa; seven step-daughters, Mrs. Florence Stogner, Nixa, Mrs. Effie Bartz, East Bend, Wis., Mrs. Dolly Garrison, Carthage, Mrs. Elvena Culey, Kansas City, Mrs. Mildred Owens, Bruner, Mrs. Tina Mae Grueher, Crocker, and Mrs. Dovie Lee Starnes, Sparta; Also surviving are three step-sons, Tommy Perkins, Stayton, Ore., Dorrell Perkins, Willows, Calif. and Loren Arnold, Republic; 56 step-grandchildren, several step great grandchildren and step great, great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.

 

Gunn, Lloyd Raymond 10 Jan 1895 - 10 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11

[Note: married Floe A. 12 Jul 1906 - 11 May 1989]

OZARK - Lloyd Raymond Gunn, 86, Route 1, Ozark, died at his home at 7 a.m. Saturday after a short illness. A longtime Christian county resident, Mr. Gunn was a World War I veteran and an elder of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield. A retired Selective Service System employee, he was a member of the American Legion Post at Nixa, a member of Friend Lodge 352 and a past patron of Ozark Chapter 98 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are his wife, Flo. Services for Lloyd Raymond Gunn, 80, Route 1, Ozark, were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in First and Calvary Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Curtis March officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.

 

Gunnett, Doris Jean (Bohm) Finder 21 Sep 1930 - 18 Oct 2003  SN-L 19 Oct 2003

[Note: Daughter of Fred & Olive (Arndt) Bohm; married ? Finder; married 20 Nov 1949 Howard George Gunnett 18 Jan 1924 - 25 Mar 2005]

Doris Jean (Bohm) Gunnett, 73, Billings, died at 1:13 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, in Cox South, Springfield. She was born September 21, 1930, in Billings, Mo., the daughter of Fred and Olive Bohm. She was united in marriage to Howard Gunnett on Nov. 20, 1949. Mrs. Gunnett was a lifelong active member of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, and was an elder at First Christian Church, Clever, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harold Bohm. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Howard Gunnett, Billings; a stepson, Monroe (Buck) Gunnett and his wife, Linda, Vilonia, Ark.; a daughter, Vicky Ragan and her husband, Bill, Billings, Mo.; three sons, John Gunnett and his wife, Beth, Carl Junction, Mo., Bobby Gunnett and his wife, Deanna, Billings, Mo., and Mike Finder and his wife, Cindy, Owasso, Okla.; sixteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003, in Clever First Christian Church, with Dr. Joey Pulleyking officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow in Smart Cemetery, Clever. The Billings chapel will be open Monday with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Gunnett, Doris Jean (Bohm) Finder 21 Sep 1930 - 18 Oct 2003 CCH-N 29 Oct 2003

Doris Jean (Bohm) Gunnett, 73, Billings, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003 in Cox South, Springfield. She was born Sept. 21, 1930 in Billings, the daughter of Fred and Olive Bohm. She was united in marriage to Howard Gunnett on Nov. 20, 1949. Mrs. Gunnett was a lifelong member of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and was an elder at First Christian Church, Clever. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and was active in the research and family activities of the Isaac Garrison family. She was a bookkeeper, working for several years at a local construction company. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Harold Bohm. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Howard Gunnett, Billings; a step-son, Monroe (Buck) Gunnett and his wife, Linda, Ark.; a daughter Vickie Ragan and husband Bill, Billings; three sons John Gunnett and wife Beth, Carl Junction; Bobby Gunnett and wife Deanna, Billings, and Mike Finder and wife Cindy, Oklahoma; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 21 at the Clever First Christian Church with Dr. Joey Pulleyking officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings. Burial followed in Smart Cemetery, Clever. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003

Gunter, Marla Jean 1956 - Sep 2011 SN-L 16 Sep 2011

Marla Jean Gunter, 55, Ozark. Arrangements: Adams Funeral Home, Ozark..

 

Gunnett, Howard George 18 Jan 1924 - 25 Mar 2005 SN-L 27 Mar 2005

[Note: Son of George & Euni (Sexton) Gunnett; married 20 Nov 1949 Doris Jean Bohm 21 Sep 1930 - 18 Oct 2003]

Howard George Gunnett, 81, Billings, died March 25, 2005, in his home. He was born January 18, 1924, in Corning, Ark., the son of George and Euni (Sexton) Gunnett. He was united in marriage to Doris Bohm on November 20, 1949. Mr. Gunnett was an active member of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and served as a Deacon and Elder at First Christian Church, Clever, Mo. He was retired from the Missouri Department of Transportation, where he worked in the Highway Maintenance Shop, in Clever, Mo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Gunnett; his parents; a brother; and a sister. He is survived by a daughter and her husband, Vicky and Bill Ragan, Billings; four sons and their wives, Monroe H. "Buck" and Linda Gunnett, Vilonia, Ark., John and Beth Gunnett, Carl Junction, Bobby and Deanna Gunnett, Billings, and Mike and Cindy Finder, Owasso, Okla.; 16 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Carl and Charles, St. Louis; and three sisters, Helen Leadbetter, St. Louis, Jane Britton and Charlene Williams, Arkansas. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Juli Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in Smart Cemetery, Billings. The Billings chapel will be open Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. for visitation. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Clever First Christian Church or Smart Cemetery.

 

Gunther, Caroll D., Col. 15 Oct 1937 - 11 Apr 1983 OH 21 Apr 1983 p5

[Note: as a child lived with William L. & Angie (Potter) Reed; married Teresa]

Air Force Colonel, Carol D. Gunther, a former Christian County resident, was senior officer aboard the B-52 which crashed on Jackson Peak in Utah on April 11. Col. Gunther was a graduate of Salina High School and Kansas Wesleyan College in Kansas after attending lower elementary schools in Christian County while living with Bill and Angie Reed. He joined the Air Force in October 1958 and was commissioned a pilot within two years. At his death, he was deputy commander for operations, the fourth highest ranking officer, for the 19th Bombardment wing at Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia. “Buddy”, as he was known to his Christian County and to Angie Reed, telephoned her at the Christian County Nursing and Care Center in Easter Sunday, saying he would be in Ozark to visit her in a couple of weeks. A week later, aboard a routine B-52 training mission, he crashed along with six other airmen, Rescue crews were hampered by snow covering the accident site. He is survived by his wife, Teresa, and four children, Curt, Chris, Deanna and Angie. Funeral arrangements are pending.

 

Guntrum, Ralph Delmar 17 Jun 1908 - 5 Jun 1985  OH 13 Jun 1985 p9

[Note: Son of Ross Martin & Matilda Ann (Priester) Guntrum; married Martha Jane Frantz; surname spelling in SSDI varied from obit]

Services for Ralph Delmar Gunthrum, 76, Fordland, were held June 6 in Marsh Funeral Chapel, Rogersville, with the Rev. Randy Pirtle officiating. Burial was in the Union Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, south of Fordland. Mr. Gunthrum died June 5 in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, following a long illness. A retired farmer, he was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of the German Reformed Church in St. Petersburg, Pennsylvania, and a resident of Christian county for the past 23 years. Survivors include his wife, Martha, of the home; three daughters, Karen Sue Shoe, Fordland, Jean Baker, Fulton, and Madalyn Stout, of the home; one sister, Lottie Fulmer, Marana, Arizona; and eight grandchildren

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Guntrum, Ralph Delmar 17 Jun 1908 - 5 Jun 1985  OH 13 Jun 1985 pB9

Card of Thanks

The family of Ralph Gunthrum would like to express their sincere appreciation to all their neighbors and friends for everything done for them during his passing and for always being there when needed. Thank you.  Martha Gunthrum  Walter and Sue Shoe and Family  David and Jean Baker and Family  Madalyn Stout and Family

 

Gustafson, John Albert 27 Aug 1888 - 11 Feb 1965 CCR 18 Feb 1965 p1

[Note: married Sara E. “Sally” 6 Mar 1904 - 3 Mar 1999]

John A. Gustafson, 76, a native of Orneo, Sweden, died Thursday morning in the Veterans Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark. Mr. Gustafson came to the United States in 1907, settling first in Minnesota. From there, he moved to Ozark in 1957. A retired baker, he was a veteran of World War I and belonged to American Legion Post No. 434 of Nixa and the Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Sarah E. “Sally”; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Skow, Mancato, Minn. and Mrs. Marian DeVore, Batavia, Iowa; three sons, Homer, Peoria, Ill., Robert, Grand Rapids, Minn., and John of the home; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Harold Mayes officiated, and burial was in National Cemetery in Springfield.

 

Gustafson,  Robert B. 30 Oct 1924 - 8 May 2007 SN-L 10 May 2007 & AdamsFH

[Note: Son of Fred & Anna (Anderson) Gustafson; married Norma]

Robert B. Gustafson, age 82, of Nixa, passed away in his home Tuesday, May 8, 2007. He was born October 30, 1924, in Albert City, Iowa, the son of Fred and Anna (Anderson) Gustafson. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Gustafson retired after 40 years of employment with Fahr Beverage, formerly Capital Tobacco in Iowa. He had been a member of the United Methodist Church in Waterloo, Iowa, and also a member of the Moose Lodge. In 1993 he and his wife, Norma, moved to this area. Survivors include his wife, Norma; two daughters and their spouses, Karolyn and Charles Swender, Evansdale, Iowa, and Karla and Michael Ray, Aledo, Texas; three grandchildren, Duane Swender, Melissa Ray and Mason Robert Ray; his mother-in-law, Ruth Stansbery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Gustafson; three sisters, Ev Anderson, Peg Gripe and Van Maxell; and his parents. A memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Friday, May 11 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Oxford Hospice Chaplain Cliff Rawley officiating. Inurnment will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with military honors.

 

Guthrie, Avis Treen (Harper) 22 Jul 1906 - 14 Nov 1930 CCR 20 Nov 1930 p8

[Note: Daughter of James & Sarah L. (Mason) Harper; married 23 Dec 1928 Carl Guthrie]

Avis Treen Harper was born July 22, 1906, at Ozark, Mo. She departed this life Nov. 14, 1930, at the age of 24 years, 3 months and 22 days. She was converted at the age of 16 and united with the Ozark Baptist church. She was united in marriage to Carl Guthrie of Oklahoma City Dec.23, 1928. Her passing away makes the first break in the family ties of long standing. She leaves her husband, Carl Guthrie; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James Harper; 6 sisters, Mrs. Goldie Melton of Highlandville, Mrs. Flora Fletcher of Mansfield; Mrs. Katherine Todd of Tulsa; Mrs. Ester Green and Misses Verba and Vivian Harper of Ozark; three brothers, Ramon, Victor and Leo Harper of Ozark; and a great host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.

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Guthrie, Avis Treen (Harper) 22 Jul 1906 - 14 Nov 1930 CCR 20 Nov 1930 p8

We greatly appreciate the sympathy and thoughtful kindness of our friends and neighbors through the illness and death of our beloved one, Avis Guthrie. Carl Guthrie, Mr. and Mrs. James Harper and family.

 

Guthrie, Carla Janelle 15 Mar 1958 - 21 Mar 1990 OH 29 Mar 1990 & OH 5 Apr 1990

[Note: Daughter of Col. Jack & Sharon (Inman) Guthrie]

Carla Janelle Guthrie, 32, Aurora, Colo. died March 21, 1990; in Humana Hospital. She was born March 15, 1958, in Danville, Ill. Survivors include two sons, Justin and Bryan Guthrie, both of Aurora, Colo.; parents Col. Jack and Sharon Guthrie, San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Robin Guthrie, Arvada, Colo., and Valerie Kaufman, Arlington, Texas; a grandmother, Mrs. Charles Guthrie, Danville, Ill.; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. K.W. Inman. Funeral services were held March 23 at St. Michael The Arc Angel. Donations can be made to Guthrie Children Educational Trust Fund, c/o Aurora-Chase Mortuary, 1095 Havana, Aurora, Colo., 80010.

 

Guthrie, Delores I. (Sutter) 9 May 1932 - 28 Feb 1995  CCH-N 8 Mar 1995

[Note: Daughter of  Jacob & Dora (  ) Sutter; married 1950 G. Max Guthrie]

Delores I. Guthrie, 62, Ozark, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1995, in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born May 9, 1932, in Sawyer, N.D., the daughter of Jacob and Dora Sutter. In 1950 she was united in marriage with G. Max Guthrie. She attended Ozark Assembly of God Church and was a St. John's Hospital volunteer. Survivors include her husband, G. Max Guthrie; seven children and their spouses, Kristine and Dale Layton, Battlefield, Theressa and Donald Weter, Germany, Ronald Guthrie, Springfield, Diane and Keith Gimlin and Robert and Denise Guthrie, all of Ozark, Susan Marler, Wichita, and Steven and Sue Guthrie, Minneapolis, Minn.; ten grandchildren, Scott and Wade Lytle, Joshua, Nicholas and Luke Weter, Amy and Lacey Gimlin, Christopher and Chrystal Guthrie, and Michael Marler; a great-grandson, Zachary Lytle; a brother, Wesley Sutter, and his wife Ruby, Lakewood, Calif.; and a sister, Lucille Cowell, Carson, Calif. Funeral services were Saturday in Ozark Assembly of God Church with Rev. Richard Orrell officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.

 

Guthrie, Elizabeth “Lezzie”  (Jones) 22 Jan 1890 - 16 Nov 1983 OH 24 Nov 1983 p9

[Note: Daughter of William Thomas & Acenith Parthena (Word) Jones; married William Efton Guthrie 1881 - 24 Sep 1959; nickname Lizzie elsewhere]

Services for Lezzie Guthrie, 93, Clever, were held Nov. 18 in Meadors Chapel with the Rev. Junior Swadley officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz. Mrs. Guthrie died Nov. 16 at Ozark Methodist Manor, Marionville, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Clever, she was a member of the First Baptist church. Survivors include one niece and nephew.

 

Guthrie, William Andrew 30 Apr 1857 - 8 Sep 1943 CCR 16 Sep 1943 p5

[Note: Son of  Hugh K. & Martha (Norman) Guthrie; married 1878 Margaret Ann Estes 1 Mar 1858 - 27 Mar 1915]

Funeral services for William Andrew Guthrie, 86, who died Sept. 8, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Mitchell, Rt. 1, Billings, were held Sunday at the Clever M.E. Church, conducted by the Rev. D.H. Holland, with burial in Mt. Carmel cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Guthrie was married in 1878 to Margaret Ann Estes and to this union were born 10 children. His wife and four children preceded him in death. Those who survive him are a son, Efton, of Clever, and five daughters, Mrs. Carrie Garroutte, Clever, Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Cora Gold, both of Billings, Mrs. Pearl Garroutte of Peell, Wash., and Mrs. Edith Estes of Clever. He was a long time member of the Methodist church.

 

Guthrie, William Efton 13 Jan 1881 - Sept 1959 CCR 1 Oct 1959 p10

[Note: Son of William Andrew & Margaret Ann (Estes) Guthrie; married Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jones 22 Jan 1890 - Nov 1983]

Funeral services for William Efton Guthrie, 78, who died Sept. 24 at his home near Clever, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Clever Baptist Church with Rev. John Philiber officiating.  Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Stone County, he was a farmer and lifelong resident of the Clever community.  He was a member of the Clever Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Guthrie; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Garoutte of Clever, Mrs. Bertha Mitchell of Springfield and Mrs. Edith Estes of Billings.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of September 24, 1959 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

 

Gutirrez, Linda C. (Sackett) 30 Sep 1947 - 9 Feb 1986 OH 13 Feb 1986 pB9

[Note: Daughter of Jay Ward & Betty L. (Keithley) Sackett; married William A. Gutirrez 9 Jan 1945 - Jan 1981]

Services for Linda C. Gutirrez, 38, Forsyth, will be held at 2 p. m., Thursday, Feb. 13, in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. The body will be returned to Denver, Colorado for burial. Mrs. Gutirrez died Feb. 9 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, from injuries received in an auto accident. An LPD, she resided in the Forsyth community for the past three months, having moved there from Hawaii. Survivors include two sons, Bill Gutirrez, San Diego, Calif., and Oren, of the home; two daughters, Joann Gutirrez, Sea Side, Ore., and Stephanie, of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Sackett, Spokane; three sisters, Donna McGuirt, Ozark, Verna Trujillo, Dadeville, Ala., and Debbie Jones, Denver, Colo.; and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Heart Association.

 

Gutirrez, Oran Jay 2 Nov 1970 - 9 Jul 1988  OH 14 Jul 1988

[Note: Son of William A & Linda C. (Sackett) Gutirrez]

Oran Jay Gutirrez, 17, of Ozark, died at 12:05 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident July 6 in Springfield. Services for Mr. Gutirrez were held Tuesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu, Jr., officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Oran was a student at Ozark High School, and would have been a senior in the fall. An employee of Z -Tech Corporation in Springfield, he had resided in the Ozark area for the past three years, moving here from San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his father, William A. Gutirrez, in 1981, and by his mother, Linda Gutirrez, in 1986. His survivors include an aunt and uncle, Don and Donna McGuirt, Ozark, with whom he was residing; a brother, Bill, San Diego, California; two sisters, Joan Gutirrez, Casper, Wyoming, and Stephanie Gutirrez, San Diego, California; his maternal grandparents, Jay and Betty Sackett, Spokane; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Angie Moore, Denver, Colorado; and several other aunts and uncles.

 

Guy, Edward Lorenzo, Jr. 5 Nov 1925 - 30 Nov 1941 CCR 4 Dec 1941 p1

[Note: Son of Edward Lorenzo & Louise (Beauchamp) Guy; died of peritonitis after ruptured appendicitis]

Funeral services for Edward Lorenzo Guy, Jr., 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Guy of McCracken, were held Monday, Dec. 1, at 2 pm in the Chaffin Funeral Home here, the Rev. Sears Reipma of Springfield officiating. Interment was at Des Moines, Iowa, the Guy’s former home. Death occurred in a Springfield hospital Nov. 30. The deceased was a junior in the Ozark High School and an active member of Future Farmers of America. He was a member of the St. Andrews Episcopal church at Des Moines. He is survived by the parents and one sister, Mrs. Wayne Smith of Des Moines, and a grandmother, Mrs. E.M. Beauchamp of Audubon, Iowa.

AND

Guy, Edward L., Jr. 1925 - 30 Nov 1941 CCR 18 Dec 1941 p8

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our many friends and neighbors for their kind and sympathetic thoughts, words and deeds, during the illness and death of our son and brother, Edward. We wish especially to thank those who gave and offered to give blood transfusions; Mr. Tucker and the FFA boys; Mrs. Whittington and the Junior class; Mr. Wellock and the boys and girls of the double quartet who sang so beautifully; the O.H.S. faculty for their interest shown through all this trying time; and Mr. and Mrs. Chaffin and Dr. Sears Riepma for their kindly services. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Guy, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith.

 

Guy, Edward Lawrence 27 May 1937 - 15 May 2009 SN-L 17 May 2009

[Note: Son of Charles & Elizabeth ( ) Guy; married Judith]

Edward Lawrence Guy, age 71, of Springfield, passed away Friday, May 15, 2009, in his home. He was born May 27, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of Charles and Elizabeth Guy. In 1954, he joined the Air Force and served on active duty with the Strategic Air Command until 1964. He later joined the Naval Reserve, retiring in 1993, with 26 years of service. During his years in the military, he traveled to the Azores, Greece, Sicily, South Korea and Key West. During his off duty time he loved to deep sea fish in local waters. Ed had worked for J.P. Morgan Chase for the past 10 years and was employee of the year in 2008. He was very active in Springfield Little Theatre during the 1980s and appeared in several plays. Survivors include his wife, Judith; two sons, Mark and Heather, and Steven and wife, Tammy; five beloved grandchildren, Farrin, Morgan, Connor, MacKenzie and Parker, all of Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Elizabeth Dressler, New Jersey; and a sister-in-law, Martha Guy, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Timothy and Paul; three sisters, Grace Baletti, Helen Brunelli and Edna Schaaf; his parents; and his step-father, John Wellbanks. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A graveside service with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Monday, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.

 

Guyer, Carolyn Delores “Dee” (Wattenbarger) 1931 - 31 Jan 2007 SN-L 6 Feb 2007

Carolyn Delores "Dee" Guyer, age 75, a former St. Joseph resident and registered nurse, died Wednesday, January 31, in Nixa with her family at her side. She is survived by her two sons, Frosty Guyer, Nixa, Mo., and Chris Guyer, Belton, Mo.; three sisters, Barbara Mc Dowell, Portland, Ore., Beverly Craig, Cape Coral, Fla., Doris Jaramillo, St. Joseph, Mo.; and four grandchildren, Jennifer Guyer, Las Vegas, Nev., Alicia Guyer, Belton, Mo., Ashley Phillips, Nixa, Mo., and Jacob Guyer, Belton, Mo. Carolyn worked as a nurse for 37 years at Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, and Truman Medical Center in Kansas City. She enjoyed being surrounded by her family and friends. She was dearly loved and will be missed. A memorial service will be held in St. Joseph at Memorial Park.

AND

Guyer, Carolyn Delores “Dee” (Wattenbarger) 1931 - 31 Jan 2007 SN-L 13 Feb 2007

Carolyn Delores "Dee" Guyer, age 75, a former St. Joseph resident and registered nurse, died Wednesday, January 31, in Nixa with her family at her side. She is survived by her two sons, Frosty Guyer, Nixa, Mo., and Chris Guyer, Belton, Mo.; three sisters, Barbara Mc Dowell, Portland, Ore., Beverly Craig, Cape Coral, Fla., Doris Jaramillo, St. Joseph, Mo.; two brothers, Raymond Wattenbarger, Whichita, Kan., Bob Wattenbarger, St. Joseph, Mo., and four grandchildren, Jennifer Guyer, Las Vegas, Nev., Alicia Guyer, Belton, Mo., Ashley Phillips, Nixa, Mo., and Jacob Guyer, Belton, Mo. Carolyn worked as a nurse for 37 years at Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, and Truman Medical Center in Kansas City. She enjoyed being surrounded by her family and friends. She was dearly loved and will be missed. A memorial service will be held in St. Joseph at Memorial Park.

 

Guyett, Paul R.            7 Oct 1938 - 4 Nov 2007 CCH-N 7 Nov 2007

Man died in Oldfield hour fire Nov. 4

Chris Cluck Headliner News

            A house fire claimed the life of a 70-year-old man in the early morning hours Nov. 4 in Oldfield, the cause of which remains under investigation by the state fire marshal.

            Sparta and Chadwick fire districts responded to a report of a fully-involved structure first at 826 state Route T, Oldfield, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sparta Fire Chief Jason Allen said.

            “It was fully involved when we got there,” Allen said. It was paged out as fully involved when we got the call.”

            The victim’s name has not been released, pending notification of the family.

            Nine firefighters, two pampers and two tanker trucks responded from Sparta, Allen said and one pumper and nine firefighters from Chadwick fought the blaze.

            Sparta and Chadwick firefighters spent nearly six hours at the scene, Allen said. The state fire marshal’s office was called in to investigate the cause of the blaze that Allen said he believes began in the living room.

            “We look for how much damage there is,” Allen said, “and most of the damage was in the living room area and spread to the rest of the house.”

 

Gwaltney, James Phillip 22 Jun 1941 - 3 Oct 2002  SN-L 7 Oct 2002

[Note: Son of Orville Blaine & Elva Ileen (McConnell) Gwaltney; married 7 May 1993 Teresa Smith]

James Phillip Gwaltney, 61, Clever, died early Thursday, October 3, 2002 in his home. He was born June 22, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA to Orville Blaine and Elva Ileen (McConnell) Gwaltney. He was owner and operator of the Midwest Auth Salvage in Clever for the past 15 years. James married Teresa Smith, May 7, 1993 and they made their home in Clever. James lived life to the fullest. He loved his family and his Harley. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Teresa, and their children, Lauren Stenlake, Sean Stenlake, Kyle Stenlake, and Caitlin Stenlake, his three sons, James and Christopher Gwaltney and Brien Sanders; five grandchildren, Justin and Joshua Gwaltney and Haleigh, Tristan and Kylea Sanders; a sister, Annette Singer; and many other special relatives and friends.  A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Private burial will be in McConnell Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, October 7, 2002.

 

Gwin, Ethel Irene (Bishop)  Dagley Porter 31 Oct 1907 - Nov 1965 CCR 25 Nov 1965 p1

[Note: Daughter of Matthew Elisha “E. M.” & Sarah Caroline (Hayes) Bishop; married 22 Sep 1924 Carl M. Dagley; married ? Porter; married ? Gwin]

Mrs. Irene Bishop Gwin, a former Ozark resident, died recently at Tulsa, Okla, where she had lived the last several years. Burial was in Rosehill Mausoleum at Tulsa. Survivors include a son, Carl Dagley; three sisters, Katherin Birran, Pearl Tinsley and Eileen Hughes; and two brothers, C. L. Bishop and C. E. Bishop. He was a member of the Ozark Baptist Church and Eastern Star and White Shrine at Tulsa.

 

Gyber, Harold D. 2 Nov 1914 - 24 Sep 2008 SN-L 26 Sep 2008

[Note: Son of Charles & Adelaide (Ducker) Gyber; married 10 May 1944 Zelpha Payne 5 Oct 1918 - 19 Sep 2003]

Harold D. Gyber, 93, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008, in his home. Born November 2, 1914, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to Adelaide Ducker and Charles Gyber, he spent his early years ranching near Flagstaff, until the family moved to Mansfield, Ohio, where he attended high school. He served his country stateside during World War II, stationed here in Springfield, Mo., at O'Reilly General Hospital. It was there he met Zelpha Payne, a civilian employee, and they were married May 10, 1944. After the war, he became a salesman in the casket manufacturing industry, working for Queen City Casket Co., Ozark Casket Co. and finally American Funeral Supply. He spent 30 plus years traveling, calling on customers and enjoying those friendships that lasted a lifetime. After retiring in 1979, he and Zelpha moved to Ft. Myers, Florida, where they spent the next 22 years fishing, golfing and making new friends. Harold was a great storyteller, a devoted family man, and a lover of nature, a man who never met a stranger. An avid hunter, fisherman and golfer, he passed his love of those sports along to his grandchildren, spending much time in their early years tutoring and instructing them in the activities he enjoyed so much. The last four years in Florida, Harold devoted himself to caring for his wife as her health failed, making her bedfast. When it became evident that he could no longer manage to care for her alone, they left the home he so loved in Ft. Myers, and moved to Nixa, Mo., to the home of their daughter. He will be remembered for his quick wit, steadfast loyalty to his friends and unwavering devotion to his family. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Charles; and his wife of 59 years, Zelpha. He is survived by his daugher, Carol Yates and her husband, Steve, Nixa; four grandchildren, Bryan Yates, Springfield, Brent Yates and his wife, Jennifer, Nashville, Tennessee, Kirsten Yates, Springfield, Mo., and Bethany Yates, Nixa; one great-grandchild, Ashlynn Yates, Nixa; two special nephews, Phil Gustin, Springfield, and Terry Gustin, Tulsa, Oklahoma; and many other nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Friday, September 26, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m., in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, with graveside services, Saturday, September 27, 2008, at 11 a.m., in Maple Park Cemetery, with the Reverend Hosea Bilyeu officiating.

 

Gyber, Zelpha (Payne) 5 Oct 1918 - 19 Sep 2003  SN-L 21 Sep 2003

[Note: Daughter of Manser & Mary (Gillum) Payne; married 10 May 1944 Harold D. Gyber 2 Nov 1914 - 24 Sep 2008]

Zelpha Mae Gyber, 84, of Nixa, passed away Sept. 19, 2003, in her home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Zelpha was born on Oct. 5, 1918, to Manser Payne and Mary Gillum, one of eight children. She graduated from Conway High School in 1935. During World War II, Zelpha was employed at O'Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, Mo. It was there she met Staff Sergeant Harold D. Gyber. They were married on May 10, 1944, and made Springfield their home. To this union one child was born, Carl Gyber Yates. Zelpha was a homemaker and enjoyed many years with her family. She loved to fish, and for several years she and Harold spent every weekend fishing at their cabin on Bull Shoals Lake. After Harold retired in 1976, they moved to Fort Myers, Fla., where they enjoyed many happy retirement years fishing and making new friends. They returned to Nixa to the home of their daughter in June of 2001, when Zelpha began needing total care. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be remembered for her sweet and loving nature and selfless devotion to her family. Even during her last few months when it was difficult for her to speak, her wit and humor did not falter. A special thanks to Dr. Stanley Hayes and his nurse, Betty Embrey for their care and friendship the past twenty-five years and the excellent care and compassion they showed Zelpha these last two years. A special thanks also to the St. John's Home Health Care team, Zelpha's nurse, Larry, and especially her care attendant, Delores, who gave her special attention and such gentle care. Zelpha was preceded in death by her parents, Manser and Mary Payne; three brothers, Jack Payne, Bud Payne and Jimmy Payne; and two sisters, Ruth Simmons and Marie Harris Kennamer. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Harold Gyber; one daughter, Carol Yates and her husband, Steve; four grandchildren, Bryan Yates of Key West, Fla., Brent Yates, Springfield, Kirsten Yates, Springfield, and Bethany Yates, Nixa; one great-grandchild, Ashlynn Yates of Nixa; one sister, Mildred Gustin, Springfield; two special nephews, Phil Gustin, Springfield, and Terry Gustin, Tulsa, Okla.; and many other nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. in Maple Park Cemetery with the Reverend Hosea Bilyeu officiating.