Hodges, Effie Irene (Maples) 18 Oct 1899 - 10 Mar 1984 OH 15 Mar 1984 p5
[Note: Daughter of Alvin Alfred & Mary Frances (McBride) Maples; married Clay Greer Hodges 13 Jul 1895 - 31 Dec 1985]
Services for Irene Hodges, 84, Ozark, were held March 12 in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Robert Shank officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever. Mrs. Hodges died March 10 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center after a long illness. A Brookline native, she lived in Clever for a number of years before moving to Ozark in 1940. She was a member of Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Clay; a son, Herbert, Clever; a daughter, Mrs. Maridella Maddux, Odessa, Texas; two grandchildren; a great grandchild ; and a sister, Mrs. Rosa Sullivan, Clever.
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Hodges, Effie Irene (Maples) 18 Oct 1899 - 10 Mar 1984 OH 22 Mar 1984 pB8
Card of Thanks
We would like to thank everyone for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our loved one, Irene Hodges. Clay Hodges and Family 10-1tp
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Hodges, Effie Irene (Maples) 18 Oct 1899 - 10 Mar 1984 SN-L 11 Mar 1984
Services for Irene Hodges, 84, Ozark, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Harris Funeral Chapel with the Rev Robert Shank officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever. Mrs. Hodges died at 5:28 a.m. Saturday in Ozark Nursing and Care Center after a long illness. A Brookline native, she lived in Clever for a number of years before moving to Ozark in 1940. She was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include; her husband, Clay; a son Herbert, of Clever; a daughter, Mrs. Maridella Maddux of Odessa, Texas; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Rosa Sullivan, of Clever. The family will be at the funeral home from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader March 11, 1984} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hodges, Elsie M. (McMahan) Hardman 26 Jun 1909 - 17 Dec 1990 OH 27 Dec 1990
Elsie M. Hardman Hodges, 81, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 17, 1990 in Nixa Park Care Center. Born in Des Moines, Iowa , she had lived in Springfield from an early age. She had resided in Madison Towers for 15 years. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, June Martin, Nixa, and Joann Smith, Strafford; two brothers, George and Francis McMahan, both of Springfield: three grandchildren, Lea Ann Brown, Terrie Lynn Carroll and Jacqueline Eubanks; and two great Grandchildren. A Mass of Resurrection was held Thursday Dec. 20 in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Fattier Edward Eftink officiating. Burial was in St. Mary 's Cemetery, Springfield. Prayer service was Wednesday Dec. 19 in Adams Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark.
Hodges, Faye Geneva (Little) 12 Feb 1906 - 14 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
[Note: Daughter of Lewis Lafayette & Nishie E. (King) Little; married James Henry Hodges, Jr. 19 Sep 1908 - 1 May 1990 - name spelling from tombstone differs from obit]
CLEVER - Services for Mrs. Faye Genevia Hodge, 71, Clever, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. Joseph D. Bremet, Clyde F. Gilmore and Bob Crismon officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Hodge died at about 6 a.m. Saturday in her home after a short illness. She was a member of Clever Christian Church and was an employee of Ozark Manor Nursing Home in Marionville. Surviving are her husband, James, a daughter, Fayette of the home; three brothers, Howard Little, Howard Little and Dale Little, both of Clever and Roy Little, Springfield and three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Mrs. Gladys Kirby and Mrs. Doris Blackburn, all of Springfield.
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Hodges, Faye Geneva (Little) 12 Feb 1906 - 14 May 1977 SN-L 15 May 1977
Services for Mrs. Faye Genevia Little Hodges, 71, of Clever will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. Joseph D. Bremer, Clyde F. Gilmore and Bob Crismon officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, under the directions of the Meador Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Hodges died at about 6 a.m. Saturday in her home after a short illness. She was a member of the Clever Christian Church and was an employee of the Ozarks Methodist Manor Nursing Home in Marionville. Surviving are; her husband, James; a daughter, Fayette, of the home; three brothers, Howard Little and Dale Little both of Clever. And Roy Little of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Mrs. Gladys Kirby, and Mrs. Doris. Blackburn all of Springfield. The family will be at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Springfield {Mo} News and Leader May 15, 1977. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hodges, Fayetta 2 Jul 1932 - 4 Jul 2008 SN-L 6 Jul 2008
[Note: Daughter of James Henry & Faye Geneva (Little) Hodges, Jr.]
Fayetta Hodges was the only child of Jim and Faye (Little) Hodges and was born the 4th of July, 1932, on a farm near Clever. Her 76th birthday celebration was held in heaven with her Mother and Dad. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Clever and secretary of the First Christian Church of Republic for 24 years. Her loyalty and faithfulness to her churches and her tasks was enormous. She considered the members to be "just like family”. Fayetta was a Christian lady whose courage and strength during her illness was an inspiration to those around her. She leaves behind an aunt, Gladys Kirby; several loving cousins; caring neighbors; and many many friends. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever, and as she requested, no services were held. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Hodges, Floratro Phena (Pruitt) 11 Feb 1883 - 25 Sep 1967 CCR 28 Sep 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Elizabeth ( ) Pruitt]
Mrs. Floratro Phena Hodges, 84, Ozark, died at 6:20 p.m. Monday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ota Hawkins with whom she had been living recently. She had been ill six months. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Hawkins are one other daughter, Mrs. Elsie Bryan, Ozark; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Union Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Melvis Applegate and the Martin Caudill officiating. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Hodges, Florence Lucinda (Hammons) Jan 1900 - 7 Mar 1969 CCR 13 Mar 1969 p4
[Note: Daughter of Isaiah “Zur“ & Nancy Jane (Adams) Hammons; married 17 Mar 1921 John Arthur Hodges 16 Oct 1902 - 28 Jul 1980]
Mrs. Florence Hodges, 69, of Oldfield died at 12:20 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Green Valley Church with the Rev. Ada Maggard officiating. Burial was in Mills Cemetery near Green Valley under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. In addition to her husband, Arthur, Mrs. Hodges is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Celestia Stone and Mrs. Edith Curtis, both of Ava and two sons, Norman, St. Joseph, and Delmar, Springfield . Also surviving are five brothers, John Hammons, Bradleyville, Enoch Hammons, Sparta, Riley Hammons, state of Washington, Melvin, Chadwick, and Charley, Ava; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Garrison, Edmonds, Wash.; and 13 grandchildren.
Hodges, Forest Philo "Boney" 6 Jul 1905 - 30 Jan 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of William Pressley & Mary Lucretia (Taylor) Hodges; married 26 Sep 1928 Mildred Stovall 26 Aug 1909 - 31 Oct 2000]
Forest P. "Boney" Hodges, 83, of Springfield, died at 8:59 p.m. Jan. 30 at St. John's Regional Health Center after a long illness. Services for Mr. Hodges were held Feb. 6 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with the Rev. Chester Wear officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hodges retired from Hodges Barber Shop on Walnut Street in 1987, after 64 years. He was a writer, a trainer of Fox Trotting horses, one of the founders of the Springfield Sportsmans' Club, and was a supervisor of the McClurg Trail Ride for more than 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred; a son, M. Dean Hodges, Jefferson City; a sister, Ruth Woods, Ozark; two grandchildren, Barry Hodges, Atlanta, Georgia and Susan Hodges, Jefferson City; a great-granddaughter, Karry; and several nieces and nephews.
Hodges, Frank Goldman 30 Jul 1884 - 13 Dec 1982 OH 16 Dec 1982 p6
[Note: Son of William Pressley & Mary Lucretia (Taylor) Hodges; married 10 Feb 1907 Clara Agnes Arnold 10 Sep 1888 - 15 Jul 1964]
Services for Frank G. Hodges, 98, Protem, a life-long resident of Taney County, were held Dec. 15 at Salem General Baptist Church in Ocie. Burial was in Wolf Cemetery near Protem under direction of Clinkingbeard of Gainesville. Mr. Hodges died Dec. 13 of natural causes at his home. Survivors include one son, Tom, Independence; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Rozell and Mrs. Twila Hankins, both of Springfield, Mrs. Mary Dodson, Protem and Mrs. Willie Jenkins, Reuter; one brother, Forrest, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Woods, Ozark; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Hodges, Georgia Henrietta (Oetker) Stark 11 Nov 1922 - 20 Nov 1984 OH 29 Nov 1984 p8
[Note: Daughter of Eugene L. & Dora M. (Ebersold) Oetker; married 7 Feb 1948 Gaylord W. Stark 1926 - 19 Mar 1951; married 11 Oct 1959 Clay Greer Hodges, Jr. 10 Oct 1917 - Jan 1982]
Services for Georgia Hodges, 82, Billings, were held Nov. 23 in Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Melvis Stapp and Gary Stewart officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Hodges died Nov. 19 in Americana Fremont Nursing Home, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Floral Club. Survivors include her stepmother, Helen Oetker, Marionville; two half-brothers, Bob Oetker, Mount Vernon and C. W. Oetker, Pittsburg, Penn.; and nieces and nephews.
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Hodges, Georgia Henrietta (Oetker) Stark 11 Nov 1922 - 20 Nov 1984 OH 29 Nov 1984 p8
Services for Georgia Hodges, 82, Billings, were held Nov. 23 in Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Melvis Stapp and Gary Stewart officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Hodges died Nov. 19 in Americana Fremont Nursing Home, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Floral Club. Survivors include her stepmother, Helen Oetker, Marionville; two half-brothers, Bob Oetker, Mount Vernon and C. W. Oetker, Pittsburg, Penn.; and nieces and nephews.
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Hodges, Georgia Henrietta (Oetker) Stark 11 Nov 1922 - 20 Nov 1984 SN-L 21 Nov 1984
Georgia Hodges, 62, Billings, died Monday evening in Americana-Fremont Nursing Home, Springfield, after a long illness. Mrs. Hodges was a member of the First Baptist Church and Floral Club. Survivors include; her step-mother, Helen Oetker, Marionville; two half-brothers, Bob Oetker of Mt. Vernon and C.W. Oetker of Pittsburgh, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be announced by Meadors Funeral Home. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today. { Springfield {Mo} News and Leader November 21, 1984 } Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
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Hodges, Georgia Henrietta (Oetker) Stark 11 Nov 1922 - 20 Nov 1984 SN-L 22 Nov 1984
Services for Georgia Hodges, 62, of Billings will be at 1:30 p.m. in the Meadors Funeral Chapel, Billings. With the Revs. Melvin Stapp and Gary Stewart officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, near Billings. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader November 22, 1984 }
Hodges, Gerald 17 Aug 1913 - 21 May 1987 OH 28 May 1987 p5
[Note: Son of William David & Mary Lavena (McTeer) Hodges; married 6 Feb 1937 Lovane Bilyeu; no legible tombstone in Sparta Cemetery]
Services for Gerald Hodges, 73, Sparta, were held May 23 in Harris Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. John Hyde officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Hodges died May 21 in his home. A longtime farmer in the Shady Grove community, he was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist church for over 43 years. Survivors include his wife, Lovane; two daughters, Marilyn Meadows and Geraldine Clonts, both of Sparta; one son, Harold, Sparta; and seven grandchildren.
Hodges, Herbert Hadley 8 Oct 1919 - 18 Jun 2010 SN-L 19 Jun 2010 & CCH-N 23 Jun 2010
[Note: Son of Clay Greer & Effie Irene (Maples) Hodges; married 1945 Bess Ellen]
Herbert Hadley Hodges, 90, Clever, Missouri, died Friday, June 18, 2010, after a lingering illness. He was born October 8, 1919, and lived his entire life in the same house where he died. Herbert was an honest, hardworking farmer who took pride in the farm he worked, the livestock he raised, and especially his family and friends that he treasured and enjoyed. He attended Southwest Missouri Teachers College, now Missouri State University, Springfield, and was an ardent supporter of its athletic program. He was a member of the Clever First Baptist church from childhood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Irene Hodges; and a brother, Clay, Jr and his wife Georgia. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Bess Ellen; a son, James Herbert and wife Pam; a grandson, Trevor James; a sister, Maridella Johnson; a cousin, Rosemary Bane; and many other close family members and friends. There will be a visitation 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 20, 2010, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. The funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 21, 2010, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery, north of Clever. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Compassus Hospice, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A., Springfield, MO 65804
Hodges, Isaac Newton 30 Mar 1889 - 15 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
[Note: Soon of Jesse & Francis “Fanny” (Shipman) Hodges; married Zena Cordova Johnson 9 Nov 1893 - 15 Feb 1966]
Funeral services for Isaac N. Hodges, 68, who died Monday, July 15, at his home in Sparta, were held Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Shipman Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral home of Ozark. He was born March 30, 1889. On October 9, 1913, he was united in marriage to Miss Zena Johnson and to this union six children were born. One child preceded him in death. He had been saved recently. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Zena Hodges, three daughters, Mrs. Iva Johnson of Ozark, Christine and Clistine of the home two sons, Leland and Robert Hodges of Ozark, nine grandchildren, one brother, Bill Hodges of Sparta, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Gilmore of Springfield.
Hodges, James Henry “Jim”, Jr. 19 Sep 1908 - 1 May 1990 OH 10 May 1990
[Note: Son of James Henry & Malinda A. “Della” (Fugitt) Hodges; married Faye Genevieve Little 12 Feb 1906 - 14 May 1977]
James H. "Jim" Hodges Jr., 81, Clever, died Tuesday; May 1, 1990 in his home, following a long illness, A lifelong resident of the Clever community, he was a retired farmer and stockman and a member of the Clever First Christian Church. He is survived by his daughter, Fayetta, of the home; two brothers, Howard Hodges; Cheno Valley, Ariz., and Willie Hodges, Springfield; two sisters, Laura Palm Palmer, Clever, and Helen Walters, Billings. Services were Friday in Clever First Christian Church With the Revs. Tom Lawing and Lynn Swadley Jr. officiating, Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever.
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Hodges, James Henry “Jim”, Jr. 19 Sep 1908 - May 1990
James H. Hodges, died Tuesday evening in his home following a long illness. A life long resident of the Clever community, he was a retired farmer and stockman and a member of the Clever First Christian Church. He is survived by; a daughter, Fayette of the home; two brothers, Howard Hodges of Arizona and Willie Hodges of Springfield; two sisters, Lora Palmer of Clever and Helen Walters of Billings. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Clever First Christian Church with the Revs. Tom Lawing and Lynn Swadley Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, under the direction of the Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader May 3, 1990} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hodges, Jesse Smith 15 Apr 1853 - 29 Jan 1928 CCR 1 Feb 1928 p1
[Note: Son of James & ? ( ) Hodges; married Frances “Fannie” Shipman 13 May 1855 - 16 Nov 1917]
Jesse S. Hodges died January 29th, at his home south of Sparta at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 14 days. He leaves three sons and one daughter, besides other relatives, to mourn his departure. His wife precede him in death several years ago. The funeral services were held January 30th, at 2 o’clock at the Nix cemetery with Rev. Steve Bilyeu officiating with burial under the direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Hodges, Joe 1911 - 26 Sep 1962 CCR 4 Oct 1963 p5
[Note: Son of James Henry & Malinda A. “Della” (Fugitt) Hodges; married Gladys - possibly Gladys V. Hodges 26 Nov 1909 - 29 Apr 1997 who got her SS# in New York or Gladys E. Hodges 3 Jan 1908 - 10 Jan 1999 who got her SS# in California and both of whom died in the same Arizona county as Joe did]
A former resident of Clever, Joe Hodges, 51, died at midnight, Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Phoenix, Ariz, where he had made his home for several years. Funeral services and burial were at Phoenix.. Survivors include his wife, Gladys and daughter, Jean of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Rolla Hayes and Mrs. Lora Palmer, both of Clever and Mrs. Helen Walters of Billings; five brothers, former Sheriff Clay Hodges of Ozark, Lloyd and William Hodges, both of Springfield, Jim Hodges of Clever and Howard Hodges of Phoenix; and two grandchildren.
Hodges, John Arthur 16 Oct 1902 - 28 Jul 1980 OH 31 Jul 1980 p5
[Son of Edmond D. & Ugenia Eldora (Summers) Hodges; married 17 Mar 1921 Florence Lucinda Hammons Jan 1900 - 7 Mar 1969]
Services for Arthur Hodges, 77, Garrison, brother of Mrs. Ellen Boyd, Oldfield, were held Wednesday in Ava. Burial was in Mills Cemetery. Mr. Hodges died Monday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness.
Hodges, Johnnie Wesley 22 Jun 1917 - 26 Jun 1986 OH 3 Jul 1986 p3
[Note: Son of Hugh H. & Lillian Lucretia (Mathes) Hodges; married 13 Oct 1936 Alice Maude Scribner 24 Sep 1919 - 15 Nov 1993]
Services for Johnnie Wesley Hodges, 69, Oldfield, were held June 30 in Union Grove Baptist Church near Oldfield with the Rev. Gale Osborne officiating. Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr. Hodges died June 26 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a long illness. He was a maintenance worker at Southwest Grease and Oil Co. Survivors include his wife, Maude; one son, Lewis Darrell, Shawnee Mission, Kan.; two sisters, Bessie Crippen, Colorado Springs. Colo. and Mada Alcorn, Wichita, Kan.; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Hodges, King H. 12 Feb 1902 - 21 Apr 1993
[Note: Son of James Elmer & Melida (Silver); married Velma N. 8 Dec 1904 - 2 Mar 1996]
King H. Hodges, 91, Springfield, and a longtime resident of the Clever community, died at 8:18 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Regional Health Center. He was a retired carpenter, member of the Clever First Baptist Church and a Gideon Memorial Bible representative. He is survived by his wife, Velma; two sons, Jack Hodges, Springfield and Bill Hodges and wife Bertie, West Point, Va.; a daughter, Betty Anderson and husband Farrell, Springfield; eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Clever First Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Fortner officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery. No visitation is planned. Friends may call prior to the service in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. The family requests contributions be made to the Gideon Bible International, or the Burn Fund for Spring Hill Baptist Church and New Hope Baptist Church.
Funeral Card: KING H. HODGES Feb. 12, 1902 – April 21, 1993, SERVICES HELD Clever First Baptist Church April 24, 1993, at 2:00 P.M. OFFICIATING Pastor Terry Fortner MUSIC Nadeine Gold, Joe Nelson ESCORTS Allen Wilson, Glenn Miekley, Harold Brinkman, Bob Snook, Jim Stine HONORARY Ed Westerman FINAL RESTING PLACE Wise Hill Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Republic, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Hodges, Leland Roy 10 Jul 1919 - 28 Aug 1993 OH 1 Sep 1993
[Note: Son of Isaac & Zena (Johnson) Hodges; married 25 Dec 1937 Eileen Robison]
Leland Roy Hodges, 74, Cassville, died Saturday, Aug 28, 1993 at 7:32 a.m. in Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon, following a long illness. He was born July 10, 1919 in Sparta, the son of Isaac and Zena Johnson Hodges. He was united in marriage to Eileen Robison Hodges Dec. 25, 1937. He was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church, and a WWII Navy Veteran. He was a retired service manager for an automobile dealership. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and was a C. B. radio operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Ruby Hodges, Iva Johnson, twin sisters Christine and Clistine Hodges; one grandson, Mark Gideon. Survivors include his wife, Eileen; three sons, Marvin and his wife, Phillis Hodges, Booneville, Stanley Hodges, Cassville, Leroy and his wife Beverly Hodges, Springfield; two daughters, Norma Gideon, Mason City, Ill., and Mildred and her husband Dewey Nelson, Cassville; a brother, Bob, and his wife Joyce Hodges, Springfield; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 31, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverends Russell Bishop and Gary Robertson officiating. Burial followed in the Sparta Cemetery.
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Hodges, Leland Roy 10 Jul 1919 - 28 Aug 1993 SN-L 30 Aug 1993
CASSVILLE - Leland Roy Hodges, 74, Cassville, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Saturday in Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon, following a long illness. Mr. Hodges was born July 10, 1919 in Sparta, the son of Isaac and Zena Johnson Hodges. He was united in marriage to Eileen Robison Hodges Dec. 25, 1937. He was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church, a WWII Navy Veteran, and a retired service manager for an automobile dealership. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and was a C. B. radio operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Ruby Hodges, Iva Johnson, and twin sisters Christine and Clistine Hodges; and a grandson, Mark Gideon. Survivors include his wife, Eileen; three sons, Marvin and his wife, Phyllis Hodges, Booneville, Stanley Hodges, Cassville, Leroy and his wife Beverly Hodges, Springfield; two daughters, Norma Gideon, Mason City, Ill., and Mildred and her husband Dewey Nelson, Cassville; a brother, Bob, and his wife Joyce Hodges, Springfield; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Russell Bishop and Gary Robertson officiating. Burial followed in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Hodges, Lloyd 10 Aug 1899 - 6 Jun 1964 CCR 11 June 1964 p1
[Note: Son of James & Malinda A. “Della“ (Fugitt) Hodges; married Louise]
Lloyd Hodges, 64 of Springfield died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital after a lingering illness. A resident here since 1958, he was a native of Clever. He operated a feed business in Billings about 20 years. He was a member of the University Heights Baptist Church and the Billings Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Louise; a son, Kelly K., Springfield; a step-son, 2nd Lt. David Smith, San Antonio, Tex.; a daughter, Mrs. Eucola Stull, Wichita; a step-daughter, Mrs. Tom Williamson, Fort Smith, Ark.; four brothers, Clay, Ozark; Jim, Clever; Bill, Springfield and Howard, Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Chloe Hayes and Lora Palmer, both of Clever and Mrs. Leonard Walters, Billings; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the University Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Lunn officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever with Gorman-Scharpf in charge.
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Hodges, Lloyd 10 Aug 1899 - 6 Jun 1964
Lloyd Hodges, 64, of Springfield died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital after a lingering illness. A resident here since 1958, he was a native of Clever. He operated a feed business in Billings for about 20 years. He was a member of the University Heights Baptist Church and the Billings Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Louise; a son, Kelly K. of Springfield; a step-son, 2nd Lt. David Smith of Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Eucola Stull of Kansas; a step-daughter, Mrs. Tom Williamson of Arkansas; four brothers, Clay of Ozark, Jim of Clever, and Bill and Howard of Arizona; three sisters, Mrs. Chloe Hayes and Lora Palmer of Clever and Mrs. Leonard Walters of Billings; 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the University Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Lunn officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery of Clever under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. {Springfield {Mo] News and Leader June 7, 1964 } Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hodges, Lula Mae (Hammons) 26 May 1926 - Jan 2005 Douglas County Herald 13 Jan 2005
[Note: Daughter of John Wesley & Mary Ann (Nance) Hammons; married 20 Jun 1945 Lewis Abner Hodges 26 Oct 1904 - 15 Aug 1994, son of Edmond D. & Eugenia Eldora (Summers) Hodges]
Lula was a resident of the Ava community for the past 10 years moving from Bradleyville. She was a housewife. On June 20,1945, Lula and Lewis Hodges were united in marriage at Witty, and to this union six children were born. Lula was a member of the Highway Church of the Nazarene, Ava, and a member of the Happy Homemakers of Ava. She loved to quilt, and always looked forward to church trips. Lula was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lewis in 1994; a son, Dale, in 1996; twin infant daughters; two brothers and one sister. Her survivors include four sons and their spouses, Harvey and Susan Hodges, Bradleyville, Randy "Boon" and Dawn Hodges, Chadwick, Jerry and Jackie Hodges, Bradleyville, and Tom and Beverly Hodges, of Squires; one daughter and husband, Shirley and Jackie Hall, Bradleyville; one daughter-in-law and husband, Kim and Scott Davis, Ava; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and their spouses, Maxine and Delmar Hodges, Springfield, and Cecil and Fred Sartin, Douglas, Kan., one brother and wife, Howard and Pat Hammons, Wichita, Kan.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Dustin Ledford officiating. Interment was in the Mills Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Mills Cemetery.
Hodges, Mary Lavena (McTeer) 10 Apr 1885 - 28 Aug 1964 CCR 3 Sep 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert Andrew & Mary F. (McCoy) McTeer; married William David Hodges 6 Oct 1882 - 26 Jun 1962]
Mrs. Lavena Hodges, 79, a lifelong resident of the Shady Grove community southwest of Sparta, died at 9:40 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital. She is survived by a son Gerald of Sparta, a brother, Robert McTeer of Sparta and three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Roy Shipman and the Rev. Clifford Day at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hodges, Meldia (Siler) 15 Apr 1875 - 17 Mar 1947 CCR 27 Mar 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of William R. & Rachel (Jones) Siler; married James Elmer Hodges 8 Feb 1877 - 2 Mar 1956; spelling in obit differs from tombstone]
Melda Siler was born at Morley, Tenn., and departed this life at the home of her son, King Hodges, at Grove Springs, Mo., on March 18, 1947, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 3 days. She was married to Elmer Hodges and to this union were born two sons, King of Grove Springs and Sherman of Granite City, Ill. She was converted early in life and united with the Clever Baptist Church, later moving her membership to Granite City where she was a member at the time of her death. Beside her husband and two sons, she is survived by one brother, Hiram Silar of Ozark, and one sister, Mrs. J.B. Moyer of Iola, Kansas, six grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Clever Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Robert Baker of Springfield, with burial in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Hodges, Malinda A. “Della” (Fugitt) 1872 - Feb 1957 SN-L 18 Feb 1957
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Mary Caroline (Greer) Fugitt; married James Henry Hodges 2 Nov 1863 - 4 Jan 1929]
Mrs. Della Hodges, 82, of Clever, died early this morning in the Springfield Baptist Hospital. She is a life long resident of this area and a member of the Clever Christian Church. Survivors include; six sons, Sheriff Clay Hodges of Ozark, Lloyd Hodges, Howard Hodges, James Hodges, and Bill Hodges all of Clever, Joe Hodges of Phoenix, Arizona; three daughters, Mrs. Rolla Hayes of Clever, Mrs. Lora Palmer of Indiana and Mrs. Helen Walters of Billings; a brother, James W. Fugitt of Republic; two sisters, Mrs. Mary C. Wise of Clever and Mrs. Laura Pearce of Arizona; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader February 18, 1957}
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Hodges, Malinda A. “Della” (Fugitt) 1872 - Feb 1957 SN-L 20 Feb 1957
Funeral services for Della Hodges, 82, of Clever who died Monday will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Pallbearers will be Clay, Herbert, and Kelly Hodges, Holland Hayes, Leonard Fugitt and Russell Wise. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader February 20, 1957} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
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Hodges, Malinda A. “Della” (Fugitt) 1872 - Feb 1957
Death came last Monday morning in the Springfield Baptist Hospital to a highly esteemed Clever woman, Mrs. Della Hodges. A native of near Clever, she spent her entire life in the Clever community. She was a devoted member of the Christian Church of Clever and was helpful in all activities of her community. A patient and devoted mother, she was not only loved by her family but by all who knew her. Mrs. Hodges was a member of a pioneer family that came to this section by wagon train and possessed a most hospitable manner and even strangers felt at home in her presence. Surviving are six sons, Sheriff Clay Hodges of Ozark, and Lloyd Hodges, Howard Hodges, James and Bill Hodges, all of Clever, and Joe Hodges of Phoenix, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs. Rolla Hayes of Clever, Mrs. Lora Palmer of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Helen Walters of Billings; a brother, James W. Fugitt of Republic; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wise of Clever and Mrs. Laura Pearce of Phoenix, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held this afternoon in the Christian Church at Clever with the Rev. Harold Maye officiating. Pallbearers were Clay, Herbert and Kelly Hodges, Holland Hayes, Leonard Fugitt and Russell Wise. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris. Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 21 February 1957 in the margin.
Hodges, Ora (Hicks) 11 Nov 1926 - 24 Jun 2010
[Note: Daughter of Everett & Katy (Beller) Hicks; married Charley Owen Hodges 4 Nov 1918 - 5 Sep 2001]
Ora Hodges, age 83, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010, in her home. She was born November 11, 1926 in Pontiac, Mo., the daughter of Everett Hicks and Katy (Beller) Hicks. She is survived by her son, Dwayne Hodges, of Sparta, Mo.; three daughters, Deloris Gramm and husband Ezra, of Springfield, Carol Landsdown and husband Herbert, of Springfield, and Patricia Hodges, of Ozark, Mo.; sisters, Opal Hammond, of Oklahoma, Wilma Archaletta, of Missouri; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2010, in the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, at 1 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2010. Interment will be in Mills Cemetery, Douglas County, Mo. Online condolences may be left at www.walnutlawnfuneral home.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Mills Cemetery Association.
Hodges, Orein 8 Aug 1916 - 17Jan 1917 CCR 19 Jan 1917 p1
[Note: Son of James & Arminta “Minta” (McGinnis) Hodges; no legible tombstone; tombstone says Orene; SSDI Orein]
A five-months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hodges, living near Shady Grove, died Wednesday evening and was buried Thursday in the Prospect cemetery.
Hodges, Ralph 10 Jun 1903 - 27 Feb 1972 CCR 2 Mar 1972 p8
[Note: Son of William Pressley & Mary Lucretia (Taylor) Hodges; married Effie]
Funeral services for Ralph Hodges, 68, of Route 3, Ava, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Thornfield Chapel with the Rev. Bob Duckworth officiating, Burial will be in Thornfield Cemetery under direction of Clingingbeard of Ava. Mr. Hodges, a farmer and member of the Ava Saddle Club, died at 12 midnight Monday at his home, after an illness of three weeks. Survivors include his wife, Effie; a son, Clifford Hodges of Albuquerque, N. M.; a daughter, Mrs. Geneva Kuhn, Lakewood, Calif.; three brothers, Frank Hodges of Ocie, Pierce Hodges of Billings, Mont. and Forrest Hodges, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Berta Hampton, Powell, Wyo. and Mrs. Ruth Wood, Ozark; and three grandchildren.
Hodges, Ralph C. 27 Apr 1930 - 3 Feb 2005 SN-L 6 Feb 2005 & SN-L 7 Feb 2005
[Note; Son of Clifford & Grace (Fowler) Hodges; married 2 Jul 1950 Doris]
Ralph C. Hodges, 74, Nixa, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2005, in his home. He was born April 27, 1930, in Springfield, to Clifford Hodges and Grace (Fowler) Hodges. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Dayco after 19 years of service. He was married to Doris Hodges on July 2, 1950, in Springfield. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris, of the home; children and their spouses, Susan Golubski (Mark) of Walnut Grove, Joe Hodges (Barbara) of Reeds Spring, Tonya Chamberlin of Nixa, and Rick Hodges of Nixa; six grandchildren, Jennifer Moss, Springfield, Michelle Shockley, Springfield, Melissa Brennan, Niangua, Alisha Claudio, Lakeland, Fla., Tyler Chamberlin, Nixa, and Alexia Chamberlin, Nixa; 10 great-grandchildren; four brothers and their spouses, Bob, Clifford (Pat), and Danny (Shelly), all of Springfield, and Larry (Marilyn) of Fair Grove; five sisters and their spouses, Helen Johnson (David) of Walnut Grove, Ellen Scott (Eldon) of Elizabeth, Ark., Mary Hunt of Springfield, Shirley Epperson (Don) of Springfield, and Judy Davis (Rob) of Halltown; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends, Doug Williams, Rob Chamberlin, and Tom Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a granddaughter, Autumn Chamberlin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Chaplain Pam Scroggins officiating. Military rites will follow the service. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 7 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Hospice.
Hodges, Rolla A. 14 Dec 1921 - 30 Jul 2007 SN-L 1 Aug 2007
[Note: Son of Edmond D. & Eugenia Eldora (Summers) Hodges; married 17 May 1947 Ruth Marie Maggard]
Rolla A. Hodges, the son of Edmond Hodges and Eugenia E. (Summers) Hodges was born December 14, 1921, in Douglas County, Missouri, and departed this life July 30, 2007, at the age of 85 years 7 months and 16 days. Rolla grew up and lived in Douglas County and later moved to Taney County. He graduated from Ava High School. Rolla served his country during World War II with the Army Air Corp as a B-l7 gunner. He was a dairy and beef farmer. Rolla attended the New Mansion Church. On May 17, 1947, Rolla and Ruth Marie Maggard were united in marriage in Brown Branch, Missouri. Rolla and Ruth were blessed with three children. Rolla loved fishing, horses, telling stories, gardening, attending sale barn auctions, visiting with friends and being with his grandchildren and family. Rolla was preceded in death by his parents and 11 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Marie, Bradleyville, Mo.; three children, Patsy Horner, Forsyth, Mo., Roger Hodges and wife, Dede, Bradleyville, Mo., Vicki Clark and husband, Ray, Aurora, Mo., seven grandchildren, Ritchie, Summer, Brad, Melanie, Darren, Bridgette and Jarred, who is serving a third tour with the Marines in Iraq at this time; five great grandchildren, Dustin, Alex, Sydney, Hailey, Olivia and two on the way; and many other relatives and friends. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2007, in the New Mansion Church at Bradleyville, Mo., with the Rev. Jeff Marsh and Rev. Bill Austin officiating. Interment will follow in the Mills Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava. Memorials may be made to Gideons International or Mills Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeard funeralhome.com.
[Family Info from Mills Cemetery - Barbara Mae “Bobbie” (Hammons) Hodges 27 May 1934 - 29 Oct 2001, Daughter of Charlie E. & Nellie Mae (Bloomer) Hammons; married 1 May 1955 Eldon Hodges; Dorothy Marie (Stone) Hodges 3 Jul 1926 - 27 Nov 2000 Daughter of D. Paton & Margaret ( ) Stone; married 15 Apr 1944 Norman Hodges; mother of Lee, Lyle, Donald & Sharon; Edmond D. Hodges 9 Mar 1880 - 9 Jun 1964 married Ugenia Eldora Summers ; Lewis Abner Hodges 26 Oct 1904 - 25 Aug 1994 Son of Edmond D. & Ugenia Eldora (Summers) Hodges; married 20 Jun 1945 Lula Mae Hammons 29 May 1926 - 6 Jan 2005; father of twin infant daughters; Shirley Lorene, Harvey Lawrence, Randy “Boon”, Ronald Dale, Jerry & Tom; Renee Nicole Hodges 23 Apr 1985 - 23 Apr 1985 Daughter of Ronald Dale & Kimberly G. (Stevens) Hodges; Ronald Dale Hodges 17 Jun 1954 - 15 May 1996 Son of Lewis Abner & Lula Mae (Hammons) Hodges; married 15 Jul 1977 Kimberly G. Stevens; father of Rebecca Amber, Brandi Rachelle & Renee Nicole; Twin Infant Daughters Hodges Daughters of Lewis Abner & Lula Mae (Hammons) Hodges]
Hodges, Roy "Lefty" 14 Jan 1894 - 1 May 1927 CCR 12 May 1927 p1
[Note: Son of William Pressley & May Lucretia (Taylor) Hodges; married 9 Oct 1910 Claudia Ethel Sherrod 12 Apr 1892 - 19 Nov 1963; divorced; married 2 Nov 1919 Tressa Lee Dugger 10 Nov 1896 - ?; MO DC gives 1894 dob, some records give dob as 14 Jan 1891; said to have once owned “Old Fox“ famous Fox Trotter, with brother Frank Hodges]
Roy Hodges Killed
Roy Hodges who formerly lived here was instantly killed, Sunday, May 1st. The following account was taken from the Douglas county Herald. Roy “Lefty” Hodges, 33 years old, barber and widely known southwest Missouri amateur baseball pitcher, was killed almost instantly Sunday morning about 8:30 o’clock just after he had successfully ridden an unbroken horse on North Campbell avenue in Springfield. Hodges had quite a reputation as a “bronco buster” and last fall won the bucking horse rider contest at the Ozark, Mo. Rodeo. Hodges had put on a riding exhibition at a livery stable on North Campbell street Sunday morning and was riding the horse down West Pacific street. The horse shied at an automobile, jumped and fell to the pavement. Hodges left the saddle as the horse was falling, and it is thought one of his spurs caught in the stirrup strap, causing him to land on the pavement on hid head and right shoulder. His skull was fractured his jaw broken and his shoulder crushed when he struck the pavement. He was rushed to the hospital, but died a few moments later without regaining consciousness. Until just recently, Hodges resided in Ava, having been employed in one of the local barber shops for several months, He had quite a reputation as an amateur baseball pitcher, having pitched one season for the Ozark team in the White Rive League. Last season, he played with the Ava team and won several games. He is survived by his wife and two children, Harold, 6 years old and Wanda, 3; his father, W. P. Hodges, Protem, Mo; four brothers, Frank Hodges, Ava, Mo.; Pierce Hodges, Warden, Mont.; Ralph Hodges, Toledo, Mo. and Forest Hodges, Springfield, Mo.; four sisters, Mrs. I. C. Martin, Springfield, Mo.; Mrs. Martha Wolf, Protem, Mo.; Mrs. T. L. Pyles and Mrs. C. E. Hampton, both of Wyoming.
Hodges, Ugenia Eldora (Summers) 19 Sep 1882 - 6 Sep 1965 CCR 10 Sep 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lewis Sampson & Nancy Ellen (Barnes) Summers; married Edmond D. Hodges 9 Mar 1880 - 29 Jun 1964, son of John Arthur & Margaret C. (Dillon) Hodges]]
Mrs. Ugenia E. Hodges, 83, of Oldfield, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Boyd of Oldfield, following a long illness. Mrs. Hodges is survived by seven sons, Arthur, of Oldfield, Lewis, Lloyd, Rolla, and Olla, all of Bradleyville and Jim of Route 3, Ava; two other daughters, Mrs. Mae Adams, Springfield and Mrs, Edith Martin of Arizona; two brothers, Aaron Summers, Colcord, Okla. and Fate Summers of Arizona; a sister, Mrs. Mary Murry of Idaho; 43 grandchildren and 53 great grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. today in the Green Valley Church near Oldfield with Rev. Ada Maggard officiating. Burial was in Mills Cemetery under direction of Clinkenbeard of Ava.
Hodges, William David 6 Oct 1882 - 26 Jun 1962 CCR 28 Jun 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Jess & Fannie (Shipman) Hodges; married Mary Lavena McTeer 10 Apr 1885 - 28 Aug 1964]
Funeral services for William David Hodges, 80, who died at his home near Sparta Tuesday morning, June 26, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Shady Grove Church with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin and Son of Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Hodges; a son, Gerald Hodges of Sparta; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Gilmore of Springfield and three grandchildren.
Hodges, Zena C. (Johnson) 9 Nov 1893 - 15 Feb 1966 CCR 17 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Alfred N. & Mary L. Johnson; married 9 Oct 1913 Isaac Newton Hodges 30 Mar 1889 - 15 Jul 1957]
Mrs. Zena Hodges, 73, Sparta, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday in Bilyeu Nursing Home here after a lingering illness. A longtime resident of the Sparta community, Mrs. Hodges was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church southwest of here. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Iva Johnson, Route 1, Ozark and Miss Christine Hodges, Ozark; two sons, Leland, Sparta and Robert G., Springfield. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Rita Nash and Mrs Ora Mae Hall, both of Ozark and Mrs. Iva Warren, Harrah, Wash; two brothers, Earnest Johnson, Taneyville and Aldon Johnson, Baxter Springs, Kan., nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were sat 2 p.m. today in Shady Grove Baptist Church southwest of Sparta with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery near there, under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hodgin, Robert A. 29 Jul 1866 - 13 Sep 1935 CCR 19 Sep 1935 p8
[Note: Son of A. D. & Emiline ( ) Hodgin; married 4 Aug 1887 Casander T. Taylor ? - 13 Aug 1921; married Nannie Klepper]
Robert A. Hodgin was born July 29, 1866 near Mooreville, Ind., and departed this life Sept. 13, 1935, at the age of 69 years, 1 month and 14 days. He moved to this community with his parents in early childhood and lived in and near this vicinity the rest of his life with the exception of 20 years he resided in Colorado. He was united in marriage to Casander T. Taylor Aug. 4, 1887.To this union were born three children, Roy (who preceded him in death), George, of Reno, Nev., and Mac of Pierson, Iowa. His wife departed this life Aug. 13, 1921. He was later united in marriage to Nannie Klepper. In early life he was converted and united with the Smyrna Baptist church, and later united with the Harmony Baptist church, during the first year of its organization and was a member of this church at the time of his death. He was a noble Christian, and honest, upright citizen, a kind and helpful neighbor and a devoted husband and father. His jovial, cheerful disposition won for him many friends, both young and old. He leaves to mourn his departure, his companion, one son, George, and Mrs. Mae Icenbergh, two grandchildren, Bobbie and Marjorie Hodgin, two sisters, Mrs. P.H. Smith of Rogersville and Mrs. Belle Humphries, of Springfield and a host of other relatives and friends. I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile, and wave of the hand He has wandered into an unknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be since he lingers there, And you, oh you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return. Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of there, as the love of here. Think of him still as the same, I say He is not dead -- he is just away. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 15, 1935 in the Harmony Baptist church, near Rogersville, with the Rev. Earl French, pastor of East Ave. Baptist Church in Springfield, officiating, assisted by Rev. McReynolds the pastor. Burial was made in the Smith cemetery nearby under the direction of the B.C. Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.
Hodican, Thomas J. died Sep 1903 CCR 1 Oct 1903
Policeman’s Fatal Fall
Unable to grasp the railing on account of the crowded condition of the platform. Policeman Thomas J. Hodican was thrown from a Transit car in St. Louis, sustaining injuries which resulted in his death at the city hospital.
Hoelker, Louis 31 Mar 1918 - 4 Feb 1969 CCR 6 Feb 1969 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Mamie (?) Hoelker; married Stella]
Louis Hoelker, 50, of Route 2, Billings, died of an apparent heart attack Tuesday afternoon while feeding cattle on his farm. The body was found by his wife, Stella, soon after the incident about 4 p.m. Surviving beside his wife are his mother, Mrs. Mamie Hoelker, Clinton, Okla.; two brothers, Albert, Clinton; and Devert, Custer City, Okla.; and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Dunn, Rogers, Ark and Miss Agnes Hoelker, Clinton. Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. today in Cantrell Chapel in Billings with the Rev. William Connell officiating. Funeral mass and burial services will be announced.
Hoeppner, Yvonne Marie 22 Apr 1957 - 4 Apr 2005 SN-L 6 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Delman & Avanelle ( ) Hoeppner]
Yvonne Marie Hoeppner, 47, Highlandville, born April 22, 1957, in Kansas City, Mo., passed away at 7:55 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, in her home. She was a graduate of SMSU, and held a Masters degree in Social Work. She devoted her life to social services. She was preceded in death by her father, Delmar. She is survived by her mother, Avanelle; two brothers, Steve and wife, Paula, and Barry; five nieces and nephews; one great-nephew; and many friends. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church, 722 W. Atlantic, Springfield. Pastor Gregory Esselman will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southwest Humane Society. Marie will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Hoffert, Eva Mae (Hardy) 21 Apr 1918 - 14 Sep 2009 SN-L 16 Sep 2009
[Note: Daughter of Leslie & Floy (Hardin) Hardy; married 3 Feb 1941 Harry C. Hoffert 6 Feb 1916 - 17 Jun 2001]
Eva Mae Hoffert age 91 of Nixa, Missouri formerly of Sedalia died on September 14, 2009 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on April 21, 1918 in Lincoln, Illinois daughter of Leslie and Floy Hardin Hardy. She was married on February 3, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to Harry C. Hoffert and he preceded her in death on June 17, 2001. She graduated from Lincoln Community High School in Lincoln, Illinois in 1936. She worked as a telephone operator during WWll. She later worked at Warren's Pharmacy in Sedalia as a Pharmacy assistant from 1962 until 1982. She was a pryor member of Parkview Christian Church in Sedalia and was a present member of the Nixa Christian Church in Nixa, Missouri. She is survived by one son, Harry C. Hoffert and his wife Linda of Nixa, Missouri; one sister, Joan Nathan of Streator, Illinois; three nieces; five great nieces and nephews; two great-great nieces; two grandchildren, Harry C. Hoffert III of Sedalia, Derek Hoffert of Tampa, Florida; five great grandchildren, Riley Hoffert, Jaylen Giles, Shaun Morton, Tyler Hoffert, Brandon McAllister; one great great grandson, Mason Morton. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Chad Mattingly officiating. Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be sent to the Nixa Christian Church 400 Northview Nixa, Missouri 65714. Flowers may be sent to Harry C. Hoffert 1619 North Owen Road Nixa, Missouri 65714. Arrangements are by Ewing-Schutte-Semler Funeral Home in Sedalia, Missouri. You May sign the guest book at ewingschutte semlerfh.com