Harris, Harold Estes 14 Nov 1898 - 9 Jun 1974 OH 27 Jun 1974 p6-B

[Note: Son of Thomas & Emma Ora (Walker) Harris; married Audra Brown 28 Feb 1908 - 2 Dec 2006]

CHADWICK - Harold Harris, 78, a Chadwick merchant, died at 1:13 a.m. Wed. in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Harris was a member of the Fundamental Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Audra; one son, James, of Chadwick, and two brothers, John of Nixa and Rex of Sapulpa, Okl

 

Harris, Hazel A. (Biers) 15 Sep 1891 - 29 Sep 1981 OH 8 Oct 1981 p10

[Note: Daughter of Charles & Elizabeth (Saylor) Biers; married 10 Dec 1917 CCM Mont M. Harris 22 Jul 1891 - 11 Apr 1932]

Services for Hazel Harris, 90, Springfield were held Oct. 1 in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Carl Radford officiating. Burial was in Ozark City Cemetery. Mrs. Harris died Sept. 29 in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. She was a member of the Walnut Street Christian Church, a member of the Ozarks Grandmother Club and a member of the Crescent Chapter of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edna Kornoff, Fresno, Calif. and Virginia Harris, Nevada; two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Chapman, Nixa and Mrs. Pearl Barnhart, Oklahoma City, Okla.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

 

Harris, Henry L. 9 Mar 1909 - 23 Sep 1978 OH 28 Sep 1978 p9

Services for Henry L. Harris, 69, of 2537 N. Prospect were at 3 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Clifton Cannon officiating, Burial was in Mt. Comfort Cemetery. Mr. Harris, a retired carpenter, was found dead late Saturday in his home, apparently of natural causes, He had been in ill health about two years. Surviving are three sons, Lester E. 3916 Young, David W. , Springfield , and Tim, Bolivar; three daughters, Mrs. Wanda Stubblefield, Republic, Mrs. Donna Shumate, Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Glenda Tuter, Springfield; two brothers, Pete, Willard and Charles, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Peggy DeHaven and Mrs. Rosie Cheek, both of Fair Grove and Mrs. Maxine Jones, Nixa; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

 

Harris, Ines M. (Blansit) 19 Dec 1921 - 25 Dec 1994  CCH-N 4 Jan 1995

[Note: Daughter of Chester & Mabel (St. Clair) Blansit; married 18 Aug 1939 Floyd George Harris, Jr. 4 Nov 1919 - 19 Jun 2005]

Ines Blansit Harris, 73, Chestnutridge, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 1994, in her home. She was born Dec. 19, 1921, at Bluff in Taney County, the daughter of Chester and Mabel St. Clair Blansit. She lived in Kansas City, Kan. for many years and on Aug. 18, 1939, she was united in marriage to Floyd Harris. They returned to this area in 1970. She was a member of Spokane Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Ernest Blansit; and a sister, Reva Moore. Survivors include her husband, Floyd; her mother, Mabel Blansit, Hollister; four children and their spouses, Sharlene and Richard McKee, Nixa, Johnny Harris, Chestnutridge, Richard and Jana Harris, Leavenworth; Kan., and Robert and Celia Harris, Kansas City, Kan.; a sister-in-law, Louise Blansit, Basehor, Kan.; a brother-in-law, Eugene Moore, Kansas City, Kan.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jeff Stott and the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of America Tri Lakes or Spokane Baptist Church.

 

Harris, Infant Son 1982 - 1982   OH 21 Oct 1982 pB6

[Note: Son of Jim & Velda ( ) Harris; no SSDI record found]

Card of Thanks

Thank you for your support and for your prayers during the early hours and days of our newborn son’s time with us. Your kindness will not be forgotten, and it comforted and consoled us during a particularly difficult time. We are grateful beyond expression. Again, thanks a million. Incidentally, John Dublin is doing well.  Jim and Velda Harris, San Antonio, Texas  40-1tc

 

Harris, James Apr 1874 - 3 Jan 1905 CCR 12 Jan 1905

[Note: Son of Sam J. & Nancy (  ) Harris; married 1896 Laura Oct 1878 - ?]

James Harris Dead - Dorchester, Mo. Jan. 4, 1905

Dear Editor - I wish to announce the sad news of the death of James Harris, son of Sam Harris of Bruner, Mo. who died at Mt. Vernon, Mo., on the night of January 3, 1905. He left a wife, one little girl and a host of friends to mourn their loss. We hope our loss is heaven’s gain.  A Relative

 

Harris, James Harold 25 May 1929 - 26 Aug 2001

[Note: Son of Harold Estes & Audra (Brown) Harris; married 10 Sep 1954 Aveline True]

James Harold Harris, Chadwick, passed away August 26, 2001 in his home. He was born May 25, 1929 to Harold and Audra (Brown) Harris in Chadwick, Mo. Jim lived in Chadwick most of his life. He graduated from Chadwick High School and attended Drury College. Jim served in the Korean Conflict with the Medical Corps from 1952 to 1954. He was a member of the Chadwick General Baptist Church. Jim owned and managed the MFA Store in Chadwick until shortly before his death. On September 10, 1954 he married Avaline True. One son, James Marcus, was born, was born on July 14, 1955. On March 22, 1972 James Marcus met death in an automobile accident. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Harold Harris, and his son, James Marcus Harris. He is survived by his wife, Avaline, of the home; his mother, Audra of Chadwick; aunts, Nina Brown and Shirl Roller; brothers-in-law, Wayne true and wife Helen, Bertram True and wife, Berniece, Daryl True and wife Macy; a sister-in-law, Chrystal Melton and husband Bill; several cousins, Leon Harris, Marsha Harris, Bruce Harris, Jack Weimer, Nick Weimer, Denny Brown, Dale Brown, Joe Herd; other relatives; and numerous friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2001 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be today, August 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Hospice or Christian County Museum. Springfield News-Leader, Tuesday August 28, 2001.

 

Harris, James Marcus “Mark” 14 Jun 1955 - 22 Mar 1972   CCR 23 Mar 1972 p1

Accident Kills Chadwick Youth

[Note: Son of James Harold & Avaline (True) Harris]

An auto accident just north of Chadwick at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday claimed the life of a 16-year-old Chadwick youth. Dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, was James Harris, who was hurled from his auto when it overturned on a curve on Hwy 125. The vehicle was traveling south, toward Chadwick. Young Harris, a junior at Chadwick High School, was on the honor roll and president of the class. He was also a member of the basketball, baseball and track teams, hand participated in 4-H work for six years, and was a teen teacher. A member of the Chadwick Baptist Church, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Harris, Chadwick; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harris, Chadwick and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy True, Urbana. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Ozark.

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Harris, James Marcus “Mark” 14 Jun 1955 - 22 Mar 1972   OH 30 Mar 1972 p1

James Marcus Harris was born on June 14, 1955. The was the son of James  Harold and Avaline Harris of Chadwick, Missouri. Mark Harris was a junior at Chadwick High School, was on the honor roll and president of his class. He was also a member of the basketball, baseball and track teams. He was manager of the volleyball team and involved in all school activities. He had been active in 4-H work for six years and was serving as a teen teacher. He was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after an automobile accident on Mo. 125 north of Chadwick on March 22,1972. He departed this life at the age of 16 years, 9 months and 8 days. He was converted on July 10, 1966 and united with the Chadwick Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Harris of the home in Chadwick; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harris of Chadwick, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. True of Urbana and a host of other relatives and friends.

The call was sudden, the severe. We never thought the time so near,

You live with us in Memory still, Not just today - but always will,

Your bade no one a last farewell. You said good-bye to none.

The heavenly gates just opened wide, And a loving voice said, “come.”

Funeral services for James Marcus Harris were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25 in the Chadwick High School Auditorium with the Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating, Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Harris, James Thomas “J. T.” 13 Sep 1921 - 13 Jan 1993 OH 20 Jan 1993

[Note: Son of Rex & Goldie (Rozell) Harris; married ? 1927 - 7 Apr 1974; married Joyce m/1 Crowe]

James Thomas (J.T.) Harris, 72, of Sapulpa, Okla., died Wednesday, Jan. 13, in Scottsdale, Ariz.  Mr. Harris was born Sept. 13, 1921 in Chadwick, and lived in Ozark until 1950, when he moved to Sapulpa. He was the president and owner of Creek County Abstract Co. until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the Sapulpa Elks Lodge, Rotary Club, Coffee Club at Biscuits Plus, and the Oklahoma Land Title Association. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sapulpa and attended the University of Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; four sons, Mike Harris, Sapulpa, James Crowe, Broken Arrow, Okla., David Crowe, Bath, Ohio, and King Crowe, Scottsdale; two daughters, Suzy Ham and Nancy Fisher, both of Sapulpa; and 11 grandchildren, Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 16, at First Presbyterian Church, Sapulpa, with Dr. John Nelson officiating. Burial was at Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Sapulpa, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Junior Davis, Charlie Ham, Bruce Harris, Roy Baxter; Phillip Jones and Grant Sivadon. Honorary bearers were J. Milford Davis, Bob Olive, Steve Ham, Streeter Speakman and J.V. Frazier. Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army.

 

Harris, Jane Elizabeth (Braden) 18 Mar 1933 - 4 Nov 1999  CCH-N 10 Nov 1999

[Note: Daughter of John & Stella (Kulak) Braden; married 31 Jan 1952 Doyle T. Harris]

Jane Elizabeth "Nana" Harris, age 66, of Bruner, passed away Thursday, November 4, 1999, in her home. She was born March 18, 1933 in Lewiston, New York and was the daughter of John and Stella (Kulak) Braden. On January 31, 1952 she and Doyle R. Harris were married. She dearly loved her husband, children, and grandchildren, and will be missed by all of them. Survivors include: her husband, Doyle; five children and their spouses, Bobby and Barbara Harris, Branson, and their children, Tony; Shannon, Rob and Cheryl; Milton D. and Charlotte Harris, Laguna Hills, California, and their children, Amber, Jeff, and Andy; Albert and Jerene Harris, Seymour, and their children, Jessica and Allison; Marie and Judy Harris, Des Moines, Iowa, and their daughter Beth; and William "Billy" and Lora Harris, Mansfield, and their children, Kodi, Jamie, Whitney and Mariah; many great-grandchildren; a brother, John Braden and his wife, Dorothy, Florida; and a sister, Joanie Clark and her husband, Ronnie, Sparta. Memorial services were 2 p.m. Saturday, November 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jerry Donovan and Youth Minister Ron Hullett officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

 

Harris, John 4 Nov 1904 - 27 May 1926 CCR 4 Jun 1926 p1

[Note: Son of Fred & Rachel Harriet (Crain) Harris]

John Harris, aged 21 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris, of Ozark, died at Phoenix, Arizona, May 27, 1926 after a lingering illness. The remains were shipped to Ozark for burial and arrived in Springfield Sunday morning and brought to Ozark by undertaker, T. B. Chaffin. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. B. Frank West with interment in the city cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin. The deceased put up a long fight against tuberculosis, but like the vast majority of these cases, lost the fight. He leaves the parents, three sisters, two half sisters and three half brothers to mourn his death.

 

Harris, John Dean 1 Oct 1923 - 7 May 1984 OH 10 May 1984 p11

[Note: Son of John S. & Ruby J. (Adams) Harris; married Mary E. Simpson; his obit calls his mother Ruth, but other obits, censuses, etc say Ruby]

J. Dean Harris, 60, Ozark, died of natural causes at 10:28 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Regional Health Center shortly after being admitted. Mr. Harris was a native of Chadwick and attended SMSA and graduated from the St. Louis College of Mortuary Science. He operated funeral homes in Nixa, Billings and Clever for 14 years before moving to Ozark in 1962, where he continued to operated funeral homes in Nixa and Ozark. The Christian County Coroner for 2 2years, Mr. Harris was past president of the Ninth District Missouri Funeral Directors association, He was also a member of Southside Church of Christ, Ozark Rotary Club, Friend Masonic Lodge No. 352, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and the Scottish Rite Consistory. Mr. Harris served in the Navy during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons, Alan and Bruce, both of Ozark; his mother, Mrs. Ruth Harris, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lee Aton, Springfield; and three grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with Charles White officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.

 

Harris, John Edgar Feb 1856 - 2 Jun 1943 CCR 8 Jul 1943 p5

[Note: Son of John & Mary (Bridgwater) Harris; married 1876 Mary “Molly” Robinson Feb 1859 - 1931]

Funeral services for John E. Harris, 87, longtime resident of the Nixa community, who died at his home there on July 2, were held Sunday at Nixa Church of Christ, of which he was a member, with burial in Payne cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Nixa. He was married to Mary Robinson in 1876 and to this union were born three children, his wife and one daughter having preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Maude Goddard of the home, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

 

Harris, John R. 1855 - 23 Feb 1920 CCR 27 Feb 1920 p1

[Note: DC does not have parents, wife’s name or birthdate]

J. R. Harris, aged 63 years, an inmate of the county alms house died early Monday morning the 23rd and was buried Monday afternoon in the county’s burying ground.

 

Harris, John S. 16 Jul 1894 - 25 Feb 1978  OH 2 Mar 1978 p11

[Note: Son of Thomas & Emma Ora (Walker) Harris; married 30 Sep 1920 Ruby J. Adams 17 May 1902 - 20 Dec 1990]

NIXA - Services for John S. Harris, 83, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Harold Davis and C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Harris died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday at his home after a long illness. He was born near Sparta and was associated with his father and three brothers in a general store at Chadwick from 1916 until he established his own store there in 1936. The original store was one of the largest general stores in Christina County, dealing in merchandise ranging from food to furniture, livestock feed, buggies, wagons and even caskets. Mr. Harris Took care of the funeral business in the area with a horse drawn hearse. He moved to Billings in 1949, living at the Harris Funeral Home there until moving to Nixa in 1962. He was a member of Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby J.; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lee Aton, Springfield; a son, Dean, Ozark; five grandchildren, two step grandchildren and one brother, Rex, Sapulpa, Okla.

AND

Harris, John S. 16 Jul 1894 - 25 Feb 1978 OH 16 Mar 1978 p12

The family of John S. Harris would like to express our sincere thanks to all our friends and relatives for all the acts of kindness extended to us during his long illness and recent death. We so appreciate all the prayers, food, cards, letters, flowers, memorial donations and visits. God bless each one of you.

AND

Harris, John S. 16 Jul 1894 - Feb 1978

Services for John S. Harris, 83, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Harold Davis and C. C. Keller officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. The body was to be at the Harris Chapel in Nixa until 8 p.m. today. Mr. Harris died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday at his home after a long illness. He was born near Sparta and was associated with his father and three brothers in a general store at Chadwick from 1916 until he established his own store there in 1930. The original store was one of the largest general stores in Christian County, dealing in merchandise ranging from food to furniture, livestock feed, buggies, wagons and even caskets. Mr. Harris took care of the funeral business in the area with a horse drawn hearse. He moved to Billings in 1949, living at the Harris Funeral Home there until moving to Nixa in 1962. He was a member of Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby J.; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lee Aton, Springfield; a son, Dean, Ozark; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one brother, Rex, Sapulpa, Okla.  Clipping is dated February 27, 1978.

 

Harris, John William 9 Aug 1941 - 3 Aug 2009  SN-L 5 Aug 2009 & SN-L 7 Aug 2009 & CCH-N 12 Aug 2009

[Note: Son of Jim J. & Grace (   ) Harris; married 1962 Beverly McGlassion]

John William Harris, 67, Ozark, Missouri, passed away on August 3, 2009, in his home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on August 9th, 1941, to Jim J. and Grace E. Harris. John was preceded in death by his father, Jim J. Harris and his brother, Elvard Harris. He is survived by his mother, Grace Harris Harrison; his loving wife of 47 years, Beverly (McGlassion) Harris; son, Timothy J. Harris and wife, Mary; a very special grandson, Ethan, all of Ozark, Missouri. Other surviving family includes brother-in-law, Gary and his wife, Barbara McGlassion of Branson West, Missouri, their extended family and a large number of loving cousins. He also leaves behind many treasured friends and co-workers. John was a retired barber and Fire Marshal with the Springfield Fire Department, serving 28 years. He was also a bomb technician, having attended FBI bomb school in Huntsville, Alabama. He was a member of Kingsway United Methodist Church for the last 32 years. John was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and horseback riding. He enjoyed numerous trips to Alaska gaining the nickname "Camp Concierge" for his cooking and camp management skills. He and his son Tim shared many wonderful adventures together including a South African Safari, Alaska hunting excursions, and many other fishing and hunting trips. Visitation will be August 6, 2009 in the chapel of Kingsway United Methodist Church, 2401 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be August 7, 2009, at 1 p.m., also at Kingsway United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Jon Spalding officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and deposited at the church. Adams Funeral Home, in Ozark, Missouri, is handling arrangements. The family wishes to thank all of their friends for all the thoughts, prayers, kindness, and visits extended during John's illness.

 

Harris, Lillian B. (Wallace) 7 Apr 1888 - 10 Nov 1978 OH 16 Nov 1978 p6

[Note: married George W. Harris 8 May 1887 - 4 Sep 1950]

Services for Mrs. Lillian B. Harris, 90, of 2721 N Grant, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Rev. Robert Dohm officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of Ralph Thomas. Mrs. Harris died at 9:18 p.m. Friday in her home after a long illness.

 

Harris, Lyle Allan 4 Dec 1933 - 2 Jul 2011 CCH-N 13 Jul 2011 & AdamsFH & SN-L 9 Jul 2011

[Note: Son of Brickey William & Mabel Irene (Howard) Harris; married Lucinda Dailey]

Lyle Allan Harris, well known jazz guitarist, passed away July 2, 2011, from complications following a stroke. He was born Dec. 4, 1933, in Kansas City, the son of Brickey William and Mabel Irene (Howard) Harris. Missed by his wife Lucinda Dailey, of Ozark, his son Nathan Harris, Colorado Springs, his mother Mabel Harris, Butler, his father the late Brickey William Harris, his sister, Regena Rook, Lee Summit. Lyle graduated from Butler High, joined the Air Force, and was stationed in Japan. He arrived in Columbia to complete a graduate degree in community development,and developed a lifelong love of the Columbia community. He lived 3 years in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Lyle came to the Springfield area, where he continued sharing his passions for music, libraries and good food, until the very end. In memoriam, we ask you to support your local library, eat a bagel, and look up at the clouds. Lyle will be missed by many. Arrangements under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

 

Harris, Margaret Ellen (Payne) 20 Jun 1860 - 31 Mar 1927 CCR 7 Apr 1927 p1

[Note: Daughter of Archibald “Archie” & Elizabeth (Young) Payne; married Thomas Jefferson Harris 25 Apr 1855 - 11 May 1940; MO DC says b 1858, tombstone says 1860]

Margaret E. Harris died at her home near Riverdale, March 30, 1927. Age 68 years, 9 months, 11 days, She is survived by her husband, T. J. Harris, and nine children, 7 sons and 2 daughters; also two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Payne cemetery, Friday afternoon April 1, 1927, conducted by Rev. Ross Carter, with burial under direction of Chaffin Undertaking company.

 

Harris, Mary A. “Mollie “(Robinson) 10 Feb 1859 - 29 May 1931 CCR 4 Jun 1931 p1

[Note: Daughter of Miller & Louisa (Welch) Robinson; married 4 Oct 1876 John E. Harris 9 Feb 1856 - 2 Jun 1943]

Mary A. Robinson was born Feb. 10, 1859, and departed this life at her home in Nixa, May 29, 1931, at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 19 days. She was united in marriage to John E. Harris, Oct. 4, 1876. To this union three children were born, the eldest died in infancy and two survive her: Mrs. Ora Gamble of Tulsa, OK; Mrs. Maude M. Goddard of Springfield and also survived by two grandchildren, Royce and Carolyn Goddard. Sister Harris has always been religiously inclined and has lived a clean moral life. In Sept. 1919, she became a member of the Church of Christ under the preaching of Brother William J. Whaley, and has been one of the most faithful members of the congregation in Nixa. The loss sustained in her death will be keenly felt by all. She was a faithful, dutiful wife, a loving mother, and a respectable citizen. But in the midst of our sorrow we consider that our great loss is her greater gain, for we believe she was ready for the great day of trial. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 31, at 2 pm, at the Church of Christ in Nixa, with Rev. Stephen Settle officiating. Burial was made in the Payne cemetery under the direction of Harding and Wilburn Maples Funeral Home--Contributed.

 

Harris, Mary Ellen (Steele) 19 Apr 1878 - 18 Mar 1944 CCR 23 Mar 1944 p4

[Note: Daughter of William Robert & Josephine (Solomon) Steele; married Edward Beson Harris 22 Apr 1869 - 22 Jul 1951]

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Harris, 65, who died March 18, were held Sunday afternoon in the Ponce de Leon Church, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark with burial in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Edward B. Harris; six children, Mrs. Lena Permar, Alfred, Dolen and Boyd Harris, all of Springfield, Sheldon of the home, and Mrs. Fannie Murphy, Hepner, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Nigel Dunfield, Springfield; four brothers, Marion, Dillard and Hershel Steele, North Hollywood, Calif., and John Steele of Ponce de Leon.

 

Harris, Matthew Charles 26 Dec 1985 - 17 Dec 2006 SN-L 21 Dec 2006

[Note: Son of Otis “Skip” & Mickie Lee (Whitehead) Harris]

Matthew Charles Harris, 20, Centerton, Ark., passed into eternal rest at 10:14 a.m. December 17, 2006, in Bella Vista, Ark. Matthew was born December 26, 1985, in Rogers, Ark., and had lived in Arkansas all of his life. He worked for Crossland Construction. Survivors include his mother Dr. Mickie Lee (Whitehead) Harris, Ozark, Mo., and father Otis "Skip” Harris, Centerton, Ark.; his fianc Ashley Thompson and one son, Owen Mathew Harris, Bentonville, Ark.; two sisters, Leslie Williams and husband, Jason, and Tarica Harris, Boston, Mass.; three brothers, Rusty Harris and wife, Jodi, Sherwood, Ark., Darrin Harris and wife, Heather, Houston, Texas, and Christopher Harris and wife, Suzanne, Conway, Ark.; maternal grandparents, Charles and Eunice Whitehead, Seneca; two uncles, Rickey Whitehead and wife, Jackie, Seneca, and Nick Whitehead and wife, Sandra, Seneca; five nieces and nephews; a host of great-aunts and uncles, and cousins. Mathew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Otis O. Harris Jr. and Bea Harris, and step grandmother Joanne Harris. Funeral services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, Mo., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2006, at the Swars Prairie Baptist Church located south of Seneca, Mo., on DD Hwy. Burial will be in the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rusty Harris, Jason Williams, Michael Koch, Gabe Fowler, Dusty Whitehead, Deven Randolph. Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Smith, Chris Reeves and Travis McCurry. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Owen Matthew Harris scholarship fund, in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380 Seneca, MO 64865.

 

Harris, Max Herbert 12 Jun 1891 - 21 Dec 1961  CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1

[Note: Son of Thomas & Emma Ora (Walker) Harris; married Ada Mae Brown 28 Jan 1909 - 19 Sep 1981]

Funeral services for Max H. Harris, 70, who died enroute to a doctor’s office after suffering a heart attack in his home about 11 p.m. Thursday, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chadwick High School auditorium with the Rev. Melvin Terry officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mr. Harris was a resident of Chadwick most of his life and had been in the general merchant business about 50 years before retirement in January 1958. Survivors are his wife, Ada; two sons, Morris and Leon, both of Chadwick; a daughter, Miss Marsha Harris of the home; two grandchildren; three brothers, John of Billings, Rex of Sapulpa, Okla. and Harold of Chadwick.

 

Harris, Max Morris "Buckshot" 7 Feb 1932 -18 Jan 2001  CCH-N 31 Jan 2001

[Note: Son of Max Herbert & Ada Mae (Brown) Harris]

Max Morris "Buckshot" Harris, 68, Chadwick, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Max was born Sunday, Feb. 7, 1932 in Chadwick, the son of Max Herbert and Ada Mae (Brown) Harris. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and independent owner of a pest control business for many years. A lifelong resident of Chadwick, "Buckshot's" presence will be missed by his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law,. Brian Wheeler. He is survived by his sons, Maurice Harris and wife Lisa and Garry Harris, all of Chadwick; a daughter Karla Wheeler and two grandchildren, Whitney and Hunter Wheeler all of Ozark; a brother and his wife, Leon and Marlene Harris; a niece, Gail Harris and a sister Marsha Harris and Floyd Redburn, all of Chadwick; his aunts, Ina Ray Johnson, Hartville, Helen Armstrong, Sandy, Utah, Flo Brown, Sparta; his uncles, Amos Brown, Chestnutridge, Lloyd Brown, Md., Herbert Brown, Calif., and also surviving are many cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 21 in the First Baptist Church, Chadwick, with the Reverend Dale Gann officiating. Burial followed in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery with full military honors under the care of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.

 

Harris, May Lucille (Jones) 18 May 1927 - 7 Aug 2005  SN-L 9 Aug 2005

[Note: Daughter of Ulva & Ivy Viola (Cornett) Jones; married 15 Nov 1952 Clyde Arthur Harris 4 Jun 1926 - 28 Jan 2008 ]

May Lucille Harris, age 78, of the Highlandville area, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2005, in Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born May 18, 1927, in Springfield, the daughter of Ulva and Ivy Viola (Cornett) Jones. On November 15, 1952, she and Clyde Arthur Harris were united in marriage. They attended Craig Hollow Church. Mrs. Harris retired from Allied Bus Sales. She had also worked as a school cook in Highlandville, and did upholstering. She enjoyed making crafts, afghans, quilts, and toys. Survivors include her husband, Clyde: three children and their spouses, Tex and Joy Harris, Highlandville, Susan and Russell Jacobs, Fort Drum, N.Y., and Yolanda and Mike Baldus, Nixa; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde Jones, Tulsa, and Cecil Jones, Rogersville; three sisters, Leetta McCroskey, Monett, Marcella O'Connor, Niangua, and Ivyonne Galloway, Fordland; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Leo Jones. A graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa, with Pastor Frank Bostic officiating. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

 

Harris, Mont M. 22 Jul 1891 - 11 Apr 1932 CCR 14 Apr 1932 p1

[Note: Son of Thomas Jefferson & Margaret Ellen (Payne) Harris; married 10 Dec 1917 CCM Hazel A. Biers 15 Sep 1891 - 29 Sep 1981]

Mont Harris passes away. Succumbs to attack of pneumonia. Ill slightly short of a week, funeral services held Tuesday at Christian Church was member of local America Legion Post. Mont Harris, aged 40 years, 8 months and 20 days, died at his home in the west part of Ozark, Monday morning, April 11 at 2 o’clock, following an illness of slightly less than a week. Mont was the victim of a most severe and quickly acting case of pneumonia. Less than a week ago Mont spent the day in the field plowing and late in the evening returned to his home and suffered a severe chill. The case of pneumonia developed rapidly and proved fatal on Monday morning of this week. Mr. Harris is survived by his father, who lives in the vicinity of Riverdale, in which part of the county Mont was born. The widow and three children, Charles, Edna and Virginia also survive, as do two sisters and six brothers. For several years Mr. Harris conducted a barber shop on the east side of the square in the room now occupied by the Wesenick Shoe Shop. Over a year ago he sold his shop and building and bought the City Barber Shop from Soud Wallace, later selling it to Stanford Bilyeu. Since the sale to Mr. Bilyeu, Mont has been out of a shop. He was a charter member of the Graham-Wasson Post of the American Legion and was serving the Post as finance officer at the time of his death. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Christian Church with Rev. Ross Carter officiating. Burial took place in the City Cemetery under the auspices of B.C. Klepper, with the Legion in charge of the services at the grave and serving as military escorts. The local post was assisted in the services by members of the Springfield Post, who came in considerable number, in uniform and with their Commander and Chaplain, who conducted the services in behalf of the local Post.

 

Harris, Noel Bryan 18 Sep 1921 - 12 Mar 2008 SN-L 16 Mar 2008

[Note: 23 Mar 1951 Marilyn Bernice Watts]

Noel Bryan Harris, age 86, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008. He was born September 18, 1921, in Ft. Collins, Colorado. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. On March 23, 1951 he and Marilyn Bernice Watts were united in marriage. Throughout his career, Mr. Harris was a builder, a plumber, and an electrician. He loved his family and they all will miss him very much. Survivors include his wife, Bernice; two daughters and their husbands, Connie and James Gardner, Lake of the Ozarks, and Terrie and Larry Daniels, Nixa; four grandchildren, Michael Dill, Kelsie Nunnly and husband Dan, Nathan Daniels, and Jeffrey Gardner and wife Linda; and a great-grandson, Mitchel Gardner. A graveside funeral with military honors will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

 

Harris, Nona Belle (Deboie) 30 Jan 1906 - 6 Feb 1998  CCH-N 18 Feb 1998

[Note: Daughter of Stephen Lee & Lillie Ann (Ellingsworth) Deboie; married Bert Harris 25 Oct 1902 - 9 Jun 1981]

Nona Belle Harris, age 92, of Nixa, died Friday, February 6, 1998, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born January 30, 1906 in Highlandville and was the daughter of Lee and Lillie (Ellingsworth) Deboie. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include: Six children, Marcella Fannin; Lakewood, Calif., Clyde Harris; Ozark, Joetta Headrick, Tulsa; Okl., Phil Harris, Nixa, Victor Harris, Springfield, and Dale Harris, Carthage; seventeen grandchildren; numerous great-and great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Nomel Powers, Nixa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert, on June 9; 1981; a daughter, Norma Dear Devlin; an infant son; four sisters; and a brother. Graveside funeral services were Sunday, February 8; in Highlandville Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

 

Harris, Norma Lurene (Turley) Pitts 25 Apr 1931 - 12 Jul 2008 CCH-N 23 Jul 2008

[Note: Daughter of Worden & Velma (Rice) Turley; married ? Pitts; married 8 Jan 1962 Leon Harris]

Norma Lurene Harris, 77, Ava, passed away July 12, 2008, surrounded by her loving family at St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Lurene was born April 25, 1931, in Ditt, the daughter of Worden and Velma (Rice) Turley. On Jan. 8, 1962, Lurene was united in marriage to Leon Harris. Lurene was an extraordinary lady whose trademark was a beautiful smile and always placed everyone’s needs before her own. She was family oriented, very caring and often gave help to others, sometimes sacrificially. Her gifts of help blended into her daily connections with her loving family and friends. Lurene was a natural with raising flowers and vegetable gardens. She loved the outdoors, fishing, and sitting peacefully on the porch. Ultimately, Lurene will be remembered for her love and dedication to her family and will be missed by many. Lurene was preceded in death by her parents, a son Larry Pitts, a daughter Debra Harris, and a brother Boyd Turley. She is survived by her loving husband Leon Harris; seven children Drevis Burke and husband David, Jerry Pitts and wife Debbie, Daryla Graham and husband Donnie, Terry Pitts and wife Becky, Donnie Harris and wife April all of Ava, Dale Harris and Darrell Harris of Kansas City; three brothers Donald Turley and wife Leveta, Rondol Turley and wife Kathy and Harold "Conley" Turley and wife Violet all of Kansas City; one sister-in-law Sue Turley of Ava; 31 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m. July 15, 2008, in Ava General Baptist Church, Ava, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Ava. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. July 14, 2008, in the church. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2008

 

Harris, Perry Lee “Gabe” 15 Jul 1888 - 10 Mar 1957 CCR 14 Mar 1957 p 1

[Note: Son of Thomas Jefferson & Margaret Ellen (Payne) Harris; married Bertha F. Johnson 12 Feb 1896 - 16 Feb 1920; married Anna Pope m/1 Herndon]

Funeral services for Perry Lee Harris, 68, who died March 10, were held Tuesday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Survivors include two sons, Howard Harris of Brookline and Russell, Harris of Nixa; one daughter, Mrs. Lunn McGinnis of Springfield; six grandchildren; three brothers, Richard, Elige and Bert Harris, all of Ozark

 

Harris, Phillip Bruce 7 Feb 1954 - 27 Sep 2003 SN-L 28 Sep 2003 & SN-L 29 Sep 2003

[Note: Son of John Dean & Mary E. (Simpson) Harris; married 1975 Debbie]

P. Bruce Harris, age 49, of Ozark, passed away at his home on Saturday morning, Sept. 27, 2003, in peace, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Springfield on February 7, 1954, to J. Dean and Mary E. Harris. Bruce is a native of Clever where he attended grade school until his family moved to Ozark in 1962. He graduated from Ozark High School in 1972 and furthered his education by attending the University of Arkansas. He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and was associated with his family's Harris Funeral Home business for nearly a decade. Bruce was elected Christian County Circuit Clerk and Recorder in 1982 and served the public for twenty years, until the office was split in 2003. He was currently serving another term as Christian County's Circuit Clerk. Bruce was baptized at age thirteen and was a member of Ozark United Methodist Church. He was a longtime member and Past Master of the Sparta Lodge #296 A.F. and A.M. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Dean Harris; his brother, Alan T. Harris; father-in-law, Bill Scott; mother-in-law, Surina Scott; paternal grandparents, John and Ruby Harris; and maternal grandparents, John and Ida Simpson. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Debbie; two children, Caleb John Harris of Ozark, and Annie Elizabeth Harris, Ozark; a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Paul Goan of Houston, Texas; four nieces; many aunts and uncles; cousins; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplain Jimmy Young officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice.

 

Harris, Phoebe Rosalie (Tennis) 4 Jul 1919 - 28 Oct 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p8

[Note: Daughter of Thomas I. & Arma Virginia (Montgomery) Tennis; married 28 Sep 1938 Howard J. Harris 30 Nov 1914 - 13 May 1984]

Mrs. Rosalie Harris, 50, Brookline, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, in Cox Medical Center following a long illness. A lifelong resident of Christian and Greene Counties, Mrs. Harris was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Howard J. Harris; four sons, Capt. Howard L. Harris, U. S. Army, Colorado Springs, Colo,, Thomas P. Harris. of Kansas City, Larry P. Harris, of Springfield, and John J. Harris of the home; one brother, Elburn Tennis, Hollister, and one sister, Mrs. Doris Lawing, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.

 

Harris, Rachel Harriet (Crain) Bunch 7 Nov 1866 - 18 Nov 1951 CCR 22 Nov 1951

[Note: Daughter of Arthur Charles & Martha A. (Kerchner) Crain; married James W. Bunch 16 Jul 1858 - 8 Mar 1892; married  Fred Harris 13 Feb 1875 - 5 May 1952]

Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Harriet Harris, 85, who died at her home in Ozark at 6 pm Sunday, were held Wednesday in Chaffin funeral chapel in Ozark. The Rev. H.H. Hurst officiated. Mrs. Harris was a life-long resident of Ozark and a member of Prospect Baptist church. Surviving are two sons, Lora Bunch of Ozark and Dr. J. R. Bunch of Nevada; five daughters, Mrs. Frank Canard and Miss Jimmie Bunch of Ozark, Miss Eunice Harris of Springfield, Mrs. Allene Hall of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Byri Farmer of Tulsa; two sisters, Mrs. Ina Dryden of Nixa and Mrs. Mattie Adams of Springfield; two brothers, Jim Crain of Springfield and Tom Crain of Ozark and two grandchildren. Burial was in Ozark cemetery.

 

Harris, Rebecca Ann (Garrison) Adams Hursh 20 Mar 1867 - Nov 1952 CCR 27 Nov 1952 p6

[Daughter of Alfred G. & Susan (Gardner) Garrison;  m/1 Joseph Adams ;  m/2 in 28 Apr 1907 George Washington Hursh 11 Nov 1851 - 2 Aug 1937; m/3  Thomas Jefferson Harris 25 Apr 1855 - 11 May 1940; no SSDI found]

Mrs. Rebecca Ann Harris, 85, longtime resident of Christian County died early Friday morning in the Aurora Hospital. She had been living the past six years in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Moody, Marionville. Mrs. Harris was a member of the Oldfield Church of Christ. In addition to Mrs. Moody, she leaves three sons, Tom Adams of Livingston, Mont., Jake Adams of Billings, Mont. and Math Adams of Oakland, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Nora Roberts, Ozark and Mrs. Julie Pitman, Mt. Vernon; two stepsons, John and Richard Harris of Chadwick; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Sarah Coffer, Chadwick, Mrs. Carrie Hughes and Mrs. Stella Lowe of Springfield; one brother, Tom Garrison of Yakima, Wash. Funeral services were under the direction of Harris of Billings.

 

Harris, Rex 1 Jul 1896 - 10 Apr 1982 OH 15 Apr 1982 p9

[Note: Son of Thomas & Emma Ora (Walker) Harris; married 9 Aug 1920 Goldia Rozell 13 Feb 1900  -  7 Apr 1992]

Services for Rex Harris, 85, were held April 12 at Smith Chapel, Sapulpa, with the Revs, Joe C. Knowles and Alvin Hedin officiating. Graveside services were held in Ozark Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Shank officiating. Mr. Harris died April 10 in a Sapulpa hospital after a several-month illness. Formerly of Ozark, he was a former Christian County Clerk. He moved to Sapulpa in 1950. He owned Creek County Abstract Co. and was a member of Sapulpa First Baptist church. Survivors include his wife, Golda; a son, J. T., Sapulpa; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

Harris, Robert N. 9 Feb 1884 -10 Feb 1952 CCR 14 Feb 1952

[Note: Son of Thomas Jefferson & Margaret Ellen (Payne) Harris; married 24 Mar 1905 Mary Elizabeth Stephens 31 Dec 1887 - 11 Dec 1973]

Robert N. Harris was born February 9, 1884, son of Thomas J. and Margaret Ellen Harris, in Christian County, MO, and passed away at his home on route 2, Fordland, MO on February 10, 1952. Most of his life was spent in the Riverdale community, south of Nixa, with the exception of the short time in the Fordland community. On March 24, 1905 he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Stephens and to this union were born four children. A daughter and his son preceded him in death. Mr. Harris was converted and baptized at the Riverdale Baptist church in 1922. Surviving include his wife, Mary Elizabeth; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Turner of Fordland and Miss Saddie Harris of Springfield; one sister Mrs. Maggie Keysser of Highlandville; four brothers, his twin, Richard N. Harris of Ozark, Lige Harris of Ozark, Bart of Nixa and Gabe of Battlefield; three grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Riverdale Baptist Church with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa

 

Harris, Robert Williams 1 Jun 1930 - 18 Jan 2010 SN-L 23 Jan 2010

[Note: married Alice Frances]

Robert Williams Harris, age 79, of Willard, formerly of Nixa, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 at HCR Manor Care, Springfield. Robert was an army veteran, and a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Frances Harris. He is survived by four daughters; one son; one special son-in-law; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their appreciation to HCR Manor Care for their loving care for their father. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are under Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

 

Harris, Ronnie Gene 1955 - 13 Sep 1980 OH 18 Sep 1980 p10

[Note: no SSDI found]

Services for Ronnie Gene Harris, 25 of Marionville were held Tuesday. Mr. Harris died last Saturday as the result of an auto accident. Among those surviving are a stepbrother, George Blades of Billings; a sister, Rita Thompson of Nixa and a grandmother, Mrs. Alice Blades of Billings.

 

Harris, Ruby J. (Adams) 17 May 1902 - 20 Dec 1990 OH 27 Dec 1990

[Note: Daughter of Robert & Effie M. (Harmon) Harris; census very confusing - in 1910 parents listed as Arthur & Belle (  ) Adams, and 1920 census has mother age 28 although obits Effie M. (Harmon) Adams  and  Robert Adams say they married 1899 - both censuses Ruby J. has a younger brother Paul; married 30 Sep 1920 John S. Harris 16 Jul 1894 - Feb 1978]

Ruby J. Harris, 88, Nixa, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 1990 in. St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. She had resided in Chadwick through her earlier years of life with her late husband, John Harris. There they owned and operated one of the largest general stores in Christian County, dealing in food, furniture, clothing, housewares and caskets. It was during that time that they operated a funeral business with their store. In 1947, they, along with their son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Mary Harris, purchased three existing funeral homes in Nixa, Clever and Billings. In 1962, Ruby and John Harris moved from Billings to Nixa, where, after John Harris' death, she continued to work in the funeral home until retirement in 1988. Ruby Harris was a member of Nixa Christian Church and Order of the Eastern Star in Nixa. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Lee Aton, Springfield; five grandchildren, Bruce and Alan Harris, Ozark, Cindy Phillips, Clever, Marty Little, Nixa, and Karen Williams, Springfield; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.

 

Harris, Sadie F. 2 Oct 1914 - 25 Jan 1982 OH 28 Jan 1982 p8

[Note: Daughter of Robert N. & Mary Elizabeth (Stephens) Harris]

Services for Sadie Harris, 67, Springfield, were held Jan. 27 in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Fred Neidy officiating, Burial was in Glenn Cemetery. Miss Harris died Jan. 25 in Cox Medical Center after a three-month illness. She was a Christian County native and had lived in Springfield for the past 40 years. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Florence Turner, Springfield.

 

Harris, Sharon Marie 2 Nov 1941 - 14 Feb 1942 CCR 19 Feb 1942 p8

[Note: Daughter of Marion J. & Freda Mae (Strohfield) Harris; no legible stone in St. Peter‘s Cemetery]

Funeral services for little Sharon Marie Harris, 3-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Harris of Aurora were conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in the M.E. church by Rev. D.S. Frazier. Interment was in the Evangelical cemetery under direction of the Wallace Funeral Home.

 

Harris, Terry Lee 10 Aug 1948 - 25 Jun 1998  CCH-N 8 Jul 1998

[Note: Son of Elva & Virginia Lee (Midget) Harris; married 22 Aug 1969 Cheryl Ann Herbst]

Terry Lee Harris. age 49, of Ozark, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, due to cancer, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was burn Aug. 10, 1948, in Desoto. and was the son of Elva and Virginia (Midget) Harris. He served its country in the U.S. Air Force. On Aug. 22 1969, he and Cheryl Ann Herbst were married. They had lived in Ozark for 11 years. Harris was employed by Springfield Railways. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Survivors include: his wife. Cheryl, two children: Brian and Kelly Harris. both of the home; a brother, Don Harris and his wife, Marlene, Hollywood, Md.; and their children, Karlene Gardner and her husband Brian, and Douglas Harris; a sister, L'Wana Ray and her husband, Bill, Festus; and their children, Heather, Erica. and Joscelyn Ray; and many other relatives.  His parents preceded him in death. A funeral mass was 10 a.m. Monday, June 29, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. A wake service was 6 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Harris, Thomas 16 Feb 1869 - 9 Oct 1955

[Note: Son of Samuel & Martha (Roberts) Harris; married Emma Ora Walker 3 Jun 1873 - 23 Nov 1931]

Thomas Harris, 86, of Chadwick, father of John Harris, well known undertaker of Billings, died Sunday at Haguewood Hospital in Ozark, after a month’s illness.  A native of Sparta, Mr. Harris bought a general store in Chadwick in 1901, and before he retired in ’38, he owned three general stores there.  Following his retirement he operated a farm near Marionville for a year, then returned to Chadwick.  He started one of the first undertaking establishments in Christian County, using a horse-drawn hearse.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 13 October 1955 in the margin.

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Harris, Thomas 16 Feb 1869 - 9 Oct 1955 CCR 13 Oct 1955 p4

Thomas Harris, 86 of Chadwick died Sunday, Oct. 9 at Haguewood Hospital in Ozark after several months illness. A native of Sparta, Mr. Harris bought a general store in Chadwick in 1901, and before he retired in 1938, owned three general stores there. Following retirement, he operated a farm near Marionville for a years and then returned to Chadwick. He started one of the first undertaking establishments in Christian County, using a horse-drawn hearse. Survivors include his wife, Anna; four sons, Max of Chadwick, John of Billings, Rex of Sapulpa, Okla, former Christian County Clerk and abstracter, John of Springfield, [sic - obit does give John as name of two sons ] seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chadwick Baptist Church by the Rev. Roy Shipman. Pallbearers were Morris Harris, Leon Harris, Vern Rozell, Charles Atkinson, Jimmy Little, Jimmy Harris and Cecil Stevens. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.