Keeton, Sina Laverne (Logan) 18 Aug 1897 - 25 Mar 1919 CCR 28 Mar 1919 p1
[Note: Daughter of Malcolm Rice "Mack" & Ada Sina (Jernigan) Logan; married 25 Oct 1916 CCM Fred Keeton 16 Mar 1886 - 25 Mar 1919; buried under her maiden name]
Murder and Suicide Fred Keeton Shoots and Kills Wife, Then Shoots Self at Oklahoma City
The first news of the killing of Mrs. Keeton, formerly Miss Sina Logan of Ozark, by her husband Fred Keeton, reached Ozark Wednesday morning upon the arrival of the Springfield Republican in Ozark and a little later by telephone message form M. M. Logan of Springfield to his brother R. R. Logan; M. R. Logan, father of the dead woman, having left Springfield early Wednesday morning with his auto truck for Oklahoma points. Following is the Associated Press report of the affair as appearing the Springfield Republican of Wednesday: Oklahoma City, March 25. - Fred Keeton, 26, of Ozark, Mo shot and killed his wife, Sina, 22 years of age, in the doorway of the Y. M. C. A. where she was stopping and then killed himself. Keeton is said to have attempted to persuade his wife to withdraw an action for divorce, recently instituted. Letters found on Keeton indicate he was a salesman for a Tulsa concern. M. R. Logan, the father, was reached at Mt. Vernon and informed of the tragedy and at once turned back towards home, reaching Ozark about 6:30 Wednesday evening, W. L. Keeton, father of Fred, in company with R. H. Logan, left Wednesday afternoon for Oklahoma City to bring the remains of both parties home for burial. They are expected to arrive on Friday evenings’ train. As we go to press Thursday afternoon no definite arrangements for the funeral of either, but tentative plans for the funeral of Mrs. Keeton by her parents are, that the funeral will be held Sunday with burial in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. This is the most lamentable tragedy and has been a severe shock to the whole community, as both parties are well known in Ozark, Sina having been born and reared here and was known by old and young alike and highly respect by all. The Logan family, we are sure have the deepest sympathy of the whole community, We have been unable to get information regarding funeral arrangements for Keeton, but it is presumed the funeral will be held Saturday or Sunday with interment at the Selmore cemetery, Fred was the son of W. L. Keeton, a well known farmer living near Selmore.
Keeton, William A. 23 Dec 1867 - 14 Jun 1944 CCR 8 Jun 1944 p1
[Note: Son of Martin Luther & Margarette (Steele) Keeton; married Martha Williams 25 Nov 1871 - 4 Feb 1962]
William A. Keeton, 76, of Ozark, died at 7 o’clock Wednesday night after a month’s illness. Mr. Keeton had lived in Christian County most of his life, where he had been a prominent farmer. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Keeton; one son, Clyde of Springfield; one brother, John of St. Joseph, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Bardley of Sparta, and Mrs. Dora Shipman of the state of Oklahoma; three grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon under the direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark, with burial at Selmore Cemetery.
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Keeton, William A. 23 Dec 1867 - 14 Jun 1944 CCR 22 Jun 1944 p4
[Note: Son of Martin Luther & Margarette (Steele) Keeton; married Martha Williams 25 Nov 1871 - 4 Feb 1962]
W.A. Keeton was born at Jasper, Ark., on Dec. 23, 1867, and departed this life at his home in Ozark on June 14, 1944, at the age of 76 years. Mr. Keeton moved to Missouri at an early age and lived most of his life in the Sparta community where he was a prominent farmer. On Sept. 29, 1887, he was married to Martha Williams and to this union were born three children, two of whom preceded him in death. He was converted and united with the Baptist Church at Prospect and was a faithful member of that Church at the time of his death. Mr. Keeton is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Keeton; one son, Clyde of Springfield, one brother, John of St. Joseph, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Bradley of Sparta and Mrs. Dora Shipman of Oklahoma; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by the Revs. Reg M. Mapes and Floyd Hanks in Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark with burial in the Selmore Cemetery.
Keeton, William Dean 13 Nov 1937 - 13 Sep 2005 SN-L 15 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Howard and Stella (Cline) Keeton; married 10 Jan 1955 Shirley Anderson]
William Dean Keeton, 67, Springfield, was born on November 13, 1937, in Ozark to the late Howard and Stella (Cline) Keeton, and passed away on September 13, 2005, in his home surrounded by his loving family. On January 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to Shirley Anderson and to this union one daughter was born. He proudly served his country in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959. William retired from Bus Andrews Trucking in 2001, where he was a welder. His hobbies included lighter collecting, airplanes, and woodworking. William will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his loving wife of the home, Shirley; daughter, Tanya R. Doubek and husband, Jerry of Springfield; two grandchildren, Breannon and Taylor Doubek; sisters, Markeeta Ricroft and husband, Jerry of Alabama and Bonnie Martin and husband, Forrest of California; sisters-in-law, Mary Newbill and husband, Leonard, and Laura Faith; nieces and nephews, Pam Fields and husband, Roger, Paula Brake, Cindy Montgomery, Sheila Burros and husband, Mark, Dave Montgomery and wife, Denise and Curtis Montgomery and wife, Jill; numerous other loving relatives; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don Keeton. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2005, in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at White Chapel. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens with military honors provided. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2005, at the funeral home, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO 65802. Online condolences can be made at www.tshfuneralservice.com
Keezer, Vicky Kay 18 Aug 1959 - 11 Aug 2005 SN-L 13 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Dick & Betty ( ) Keezer]
Vicky Kay Keezer, 45, Billings, passed away at 4:44 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2005, in her home. She was born August 18, 1959, in Billings and attended the Billings schools. She was formerly employed at Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. Vicky enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her son. She is survived by a son, Robert Keezer, of the home; her mother, Betty Keezer, Billings; her father, Dick Keezer, Neosho; a brother, Rick Keezer and wife, Debbie; a nephew, James Keezer and wife, Kelly; a niece, Shelly Keezer; and great-nephew, Elijah Keezer, all of Neosho; a dear friend and father of her son, Gray Davis, Billings; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2005, in Billings First Baptist Church with Pastor Lloyd Heavin officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. The Billings chapel will be open noon Sunday, where visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Billings First Baptist Church.
Keffer, Donald F. 2 Oct 1931 - 20 Aug 1991 NN-E 29 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of Donald L. & Ethel ( ) Keffer]
Donald F. Keffer, 59, Nixa, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1991, in his home. He was born Oct. 2, 1931, in Tuswacas, Ohio, to Donald L. and Ethel Keffer. He was a housing maintenance worker at Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, and a member of North Nixa Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two sons, Tony and Donald, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Terry, Spring Hill, Kan., and Benjamin, Gainesville, Fla.; two sisters, Martha Civello and Doris Donahue, both of Urichsville; and seven grandchildren. Services were Thursday, Aug. 22, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Burial was in McComb Cemetery, near Marshfield.
Keilbarth, Harold Junior 1943 - 26 Jun 1956 CCR 28 Jun 1956 p1
[Note: Son of John & Helen June (Hiatt) Keilbarth, Jr.]
Funeral services for Harold Junior Keilbarth, 12 of Springfield, who was accidently drowned Saturday, June 23 in James River near Galloway were held June 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Galloway Baptist Church with Rev. Emmitt Dake. Burial was in Galloway Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. His mother preceded him in death in September 1954, and he is survived by his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Keilbarth, Jr. of Springfield; two sisters, Priscilla June and Betty Lou; the paternal grandfather. John Keilbarth, Sr. of Galloway; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cook of Galloway.
Keilbarth, John 1891 - 22 Apr 1960 CCR 5 May 1960 p 7
[Note: married 16 Sep 1921 Pricilla Thompson 17 May 1895 - 11 Mar 1936]
Funeral services for John Keilbarth, 68, of Galloway who died April 22 at St. Johns Hospital were held April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Galloway Baptist Church with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Galloway Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Lovetz, Poland, he came to America as a young man and resided at Chadwick for many years before moving to Galloway. Survivors include two sons, John Keilbarth, Jr. and Charles Keilbarth, both of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Josephine Wilson of California; four grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Keilbarth of British Columbia and Adolph Keilbarth of Breckenridge, Okla.; four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Reinhardt of Fairmont, Okla., Mrs.. Amelia Bluemley, Mrs. Emma Brown and Mrs. Christina Schults, all of the British Zone in Germany.
Keilbarth, Priscilla (Thompson) 17 May 1895 - 11 Mar 1936 CCR 19 Mar 1936 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joseph B. & Tabitha A. (Marler) Thompson; married 16 Sep 1921 John Keilbarth 1891 - 22 Apr 1960]
Mrs. Priscilla Thompson Keilbarth was born at Zinc, AR and departed this life March 11, 1936, aged 41 years, 9 months and 6 days. She was united in marriage to Mr. John Keilbarth, Sept. 16, 1921. To this union were born two children, Josephine and Junior. She was converted at Sparta, MO, eighteen years ago, and was baptized into the Chadwick Baptist church in 1934. She was a devoted Christian, wife, loving mother, and will be sadly missed by mother, husband, children and other relatives and friends. She leaves to mourn her departure a mother, Mrs. Tabitha Hunter of Fair View, a companion, Mr. John Keilbarth, two children, Dalton Thompson, Jr., and Josephine, all of Chadwick, two sisters, Etter Fox of Springfield and Bessie Chapman of Tarkio, MO, two brothers, Joe and Leslie Thompson of Tarkio, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted March 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chadwick Baptist church by Rev. Applegate with burial in Chadwick cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Keith, A. L. died 14 Jul 1899 CCR 20 Jul 1899
[No legible tombstone in Ozark Cemetery]
A. L. Keith, who had been arrested in Douglas County, tied in U. S. Court at Springfield last April, and sentenced to six months in the Ozark jail for the crime of selling liquor without license, died last Friday afternoon of typhoid fever. Sheriff Walker had the remains interrred in the Ozark Cemetery. The prisoner’s father lives in Knoxville, Tenn. Another lesson that it don’t pay to try to beat your Uncle Samuel.
Keith, Alva C., Rev. 7 Sep 1894 - 25 Feb 1981 OH 2 Apr 1981 p11
[Note: married Nellie]
Services for Rev. Alva C. Keith, 86, Billings, were held Sunday in Meadors Chapel with the Rev. W. E. Dowell officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Keith died Feb. 25 in Ash Grove Nursing Home after a long illness. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge Nov. 23 and 42, both of Springfield and a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Mr. Keith was a retired minister and rural mail carrier. He was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church and the Rural Mail Carrier Association. Survivors include his wife, Nellie T.; a daughter, Mrs. Jewell Webb, Covina, Calif., four step-daughters, Mrs. Jewell Malone, Mrs. Jo Searles and Mrs. Barbara King, all of Springfield and Mrs. Pauline Vincent, Conway; two grandchildren five step grandchildren and two great grandchildren; also a child he raised, Donald Blades, Strafford.
Keith, Earl Everett 16 Apr 1889 - 18 Mar 1983 OH 24 Mar 1983 p9
Earl Everett Keith, 93, died March 18 at the Masonic Home in Perry, Iowa. Funeral services were held at Tuecke Allyn Funeral Home in Guttenburg, Iowa. He was buried near Hopkinton, Iowa at a country church called Buck Creek, beside his grandfather. Survivors include a sister, Hazel Schweppe, Sparta, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Keith was a linotype operator for Springfield newspapers and also at Minneapolis, Minn. before joining the U. S. Marines for services in World War I.
Keith, Joseph H. 13 Jun 1853 - 14 May 1938 CCR 19 May 1938 p5
[Note: Son of Zachariah Deake & ? (Collins) Keith; married 1871 Eliza Owens]
Joseph H. Keith was born June 13, 1853, and departed this life May 14, 1938, aged 84 years, 11 months and one day. He was married to Eliza Owens in 1871. To this union were born seven children, three of whom, with their mother, preceded him in death. Those surviving are Oliver Z. of Buffalo, Okla., Luther of Lebanon, Ore., William E. of Bois D’Arc, and Mrs. Lula Kelley of Bois D’Arc and Mrs. Lula Kelley of Bonner Springs, Kans., Funeral services were held Sunday, May 15, at the Baptist church at Halltown, with Rev. J.L. Leonard officiating. Burial was made in the Rock Prairie Cemetery.
Keith, Vincent Anthony 13 Apr 1970 - 22 Jul 2006 SN-L 25 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Carl & Sharon (Pinzino) Keith; married Constance]
Vincent Anthony Keith, age 36, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006. He was born April 13, 1970, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He had been employed as a Nurse Aide. Vincent loved the Lord and attended Generation Christian Center. He was a loving father to his children. Survivors include his wife, Constance; two children, Joey Keith and Vincenzo Keith; his father, Carl Keith and wife, Debbie, St. Joseph; five brothers and sisters: Michelle Garrett and husband, Tim, David Keith, Ashley Keith, Michael Bailey and wife, Barb, and Alisha Bailey; grandmother, Marylin Pinzino; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharaon (Pinzino) Bailey; step-father, Jim Bailey; and grandfather, Otto Pinzino. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Generation Christian Center, Nixa, at Hwy. 160 and CC, behind Pizza Hut, with a time of fellowship to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Vincent through Great Southern Bank, 717 W. Mt. Vernon, Nixa, MO 65714. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Keithley, Anson 14 Sep 1878 - 15 Mar 1965 CCR 18 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: married 10 Feb 1901 Josie Adaline Harp 5 Feb 1881 - 22 Oct 1947; married Nettie Ann Sellars 1 Sep 1884 - 27 May 1967 m/1 Curbow]
Funeral services for Anson Keithley, 86, Nixa, who died at 2 p.m. at Mt. Vernon, were at 2 p.m. today at Harris Chapel. Mr. Keithley was a member of the James River Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Ann; three daughters, Mrs. Eula Whittington and Mrs. Gladys Aven, both of Nixa and Mrs. Esther Avery, 517 East Elm, Springfield; four stepsons, Raymond Curbow of Nixa, Leslie Curbow of Route 12, Springfield, Roy Curbow of 426 South Newton, Springfield; Fred of San Diego, Calif; five step-daughters, Mrs. Iva Faught of Springfield, Mrs. Euna Froussard of Tyler, Tex., Mrs. Eva Lewis of Springfield, Mrs. Lucille Burnett of Nixa, and Mrs. Hattie Lee Faught of Stockton, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Shook of Springfield, Mrs. Amy Patterson of Aurora and Mrs. Grace Austin of Altus, Okla.; and six grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Keithley, David Houston 6 Jul 1934 - 5 Mar 2009 SN-L 8 Mar 2009
[Note: Son of Louis Houston & Harriet Ann (Graves) Keithley; married Rosemary MAY be SSDI record 29 Oct 1934 - 25 May 1994; married Clara E. 12 Dec 1934 - 11 Sep 1999; married Zelta Chastain]
David Houston Keithley, 74, of Crane, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009, in his home. He was born July 6, 1934, in Stone County, Missouri, the son of Louis Houston and Harriet Ann (Graves) Keithley. David was a member of the Jamesville Baptist Church in Jamesville, Missouri. He drove a school bus for the Hurley School District for seven years. He enjoyed fishing, farming, and spending time with his family. First wife, Rosemary; second wife, Clara; and his parents preceded David in death. He is survived by his wife, Zelta (Chastain) Keithley, of the home; two sons, David L. Keithley, Salem, Oregon, and Ed Keithley, Rose Bud, Arkansas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four brothers, Perry Keithley, Nixa, John H. Keithley and Ira C. Keithley, both of Clever, and William T. Keithley, Springfield; a sister, Ola Hood, Eugene, Oregon; and many other extended family and close friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Pastor Bally Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Union Ridge Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Jamesville Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www. meadorsfuneralhome.com
Keithley, Elizabeth M. (Runyon) 8 May 1908 - 2 Sep 1978 OH 7 Sep 1978 p8
[Note: married Joe Keithley]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Elizabeth M. Keithley, 70, Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Branson, was be at 1:30 P.M. Saturday in Bluffton, Ind. with burial in Linn Grove, Ind. Local arrangements are under direction of Adams of Ozark. Mrs. Keithley died at 10 a.m. Thursday in Christian County Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a member of the Methodist Church in the state of Indiana. Survivors include her husband, Joe, Forsyth; two brothers, Alton Runyon, Bluffton, Ind. and Woodrow Runyon of Canada; two sisters, Mrs. Roberta Woolery, Regina, Canada and Mrs. Maloa Parrish, Muncie, Ind.
Keithley, Harriet A. (Graves) 19 Aug 1894 - 15 Mar 1973 OH 5 Apr 1973 p8
[Note: married Louis Houston Keithley 14 Apr 1891 - May 1980]
Nixa - Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet A. Keithley, 78, Jamesville, were held Monday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with Ronnie Wade officiating. Burial was in the Jamesville Cemetery. he is survived by her husband, Houston; eight sons, Martin, Theodore, Joe John and David., all of Clever, Perry, Nixa, William, Springfield and ??a, Redford; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Maples, Springfield, Mrs. Anna Hicks, Nixa and Mrs. Ora Hood of Elmira, Ore. two brothers, Jess Graves, Springfield and Charley Graves of Elwood; four sisters, Mrs. Lou Pennington of Wichita, Kan, Mrs. Neal Sal??? of Bois-d-arc and Mrs. ? Maples of Miller and Mrs. Martha Salkin of Chico, Calif; 54 grandchildren, 79 great grandchildren and 13 great, great grandchildren.
Keithley, Helen Marie 26 Apr 1907 - 1 Nov 2006 SN-L 2 Nov 2006 & SN-L 3 Nov 2006
Mrs. Keithley passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2006, in Ozark, Mo. A funeral service will be held at the Forsyth Whelchel Funeral Chapel on Saturday, November 4, 2006, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial Park, Branson, Mo. Visitation will be Friday, November 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Forsyth Whelchel Chapel.
Keithley, Ida Mae (Wishon) 1925 - 11 Jun 1967 CCR 15 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of R. W. & ? ( ) Wishon; married William Keithley]
Mrs. Ida Mae Keithley, 41, Route 1, Clever, died Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Surviving are her husband, William: four sons, James Lee, Joe Paul, Jess Erie and Jay Carl and one daughter, Polly Mae, all of the home; her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Wishon, Aurora; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Baker, Aurora, Mrs. Margie Johnson, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs Elsie Keithley, Butterfield; three brothers, Leo Wishon, Maryville, James Wishon, Verona, Carl Wishon, Aurora. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Union Ridge Church with the Rev. Eli J. Routh and the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Keithley, James William A. 15 Jul 1867 - 21 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: Son of Ambrose & Ann (Tittsworth) Keithley; married 17 Feb 1889 Francis Irabelle “Belle” Stewart 11 Mar 1971 - 22 Dec 1956, daughter of Isaiah & Nancy (Gideon) Stewart]
J. W. A. Keithley was born July 15, 1867 and passed away September 21, 1951 at his home near Oak Ridge in Taney county. He was a life-long resident of Taney county and had served as county assessor and two terms on the county court. On February 17, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Frances A Stewart at Reno, MO and to this union 12 children were born. Two children, a son and a daughter, preceded him in death. In 1945, he professed faith in Christ and was united with the Christian church. Surviving are his wife, Belle; five sons, Elmer Lee, Burl, William Gary, Tipton and Luther Keithley; five daughters, Mrs. Glessie Melton, Mrs. Edith Wortham, Mrs. Beulah Holt, Mrs. Hazel Godley and Miss Anna Keithley. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Oak Ridge church by Rev. Johnson and Rev. Grady. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Keithley, James Elmer Lee 1890 - 9 Nov 1966 CCR 17 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: married Mabel Alice Cupp]
Funeral services for James Elmer Lee Keithley, 76, Walnut Shade were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov., 12, in Whelchel Chapel at Branson with the Rev. Bob Grady officiating, Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Keithley died Wednesday night, Nov. 9 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a lingering illness. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Bilyeu, Spokane, Mrs. Annabelle Dalton, Taneyville, and Mrs. Betty Sackett, Arvada, Colo.; four brothers, Burl, Forsyth, Luther, Walnut Shade, Tip, Rockaway Beach, and Guy, Mt. Vernon; four sisters, Mrs. Glessie Melton and Mrs. Hazel Godlee, both of Rockaway Beach, Mrs. Beulah Goff, Chino, Calif. and Miss Ann Keithley, San Gabriel, Calif; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Keithley, James Neal 6 Jan 1915 - 22 Mar 1997 CCH-N 26 Mar 1997
[Note: Son of Earl & Mollie (Maples) Keithley; married 17 Jun 1941 Clara Belle Fox]
James Neal Keithley, 82, Galena, died Saturday, March 22, 1997, in his home of cancer. He was born January 6, 1915, in Stone County and was the son of Earl and Mollie (Maples) Keithley. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in Africa and Italy. On June 17, 1941, he was united in marriage to Clara Belle Fox. Together they owned and operated a general store in Abesville for 32 years. He was a member of Ponce de Leon Baptist Church and served as a deacon for 41 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Fern Ellingsworth and Clara Brown. Survivors include: his wife of 55 years, Clara Belle; a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Jerry Farley, Abesville; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, James, Brian and Deanna Farley, Galena and their children, Christopher and Amy, John and Cynthia Farley, Manhattan, Kansas and their children; John Ross, Ashleaha, Jean Luc, and Jessica, Joey and Cynthia Farley, Galena and Jeri Ann and Christopher Loomis, Galena; a sister, Ruth Pohutsky, Shelby Township, Michigan; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth McIntosh and Danny Fox officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of America, Inc. Tri-Lakes, 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO 65616.
Keithley, Joe 10 Sep 1917 - 2 Apr 1981 OH 9 Apr 1981 p9
[Note: birth date on SSDI disagrees with age in obit]
Services for Joe Keithley, 60, of Springfield were held last Saturday in Jamesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Loyd Wilson and Roy McElwee officiating. Burial was in Church of Christ Cemetery near Jamesville. Mr. Keithley died last Thursday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. Survivors include a son, Billy, Springfield; seven brothers, Marion, Theodore and John all of Clever and Perry, Nixa, Ira, Billings, Willie, Springfield and David, Hurley; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Maples, Springfield, Mrs. Anna Hicks, Nixa and Mrs. Olarea Hood, Elmira, Ore.
Keithley, John H. 10 Feb 1868 - 23 Nov 1939 CCR 30 Nov 1939 p3
[Note: Son of Louis C. & Mary Ann (Turner) Keithley; married Sep 1888 Annie Heston]
John H. Keithley was born February 10, 1868, and departed this life November 23, 1939, at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 13 days. He was married to Annie Heston in September, 1888, she preceded him in death a number of years ago. He professed his faith in Christ Jesus some time ago. He is survived by three children; Retta Smith of Billings; Hasten Keithley of Clever, and Myrtle Leavitt of Nixa, MO; two brothers, Marion of Halltown and Ira of Oklahoma; 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at 2 pm, at the Union Ridge church conducted by Rev. Alfred Moshier with burial there under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home, Clever.
Keithley, Josie Adaline (Harp) 5 Feb 1881 - 22 Oct 1947 CCR 30 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of John A. & Sarah Isabelle (Harp) Harp; married 10 Feb 1901 Anson Keithley 14 Sep 1878 - 15 Mar 1966]
Mrs. Josie A. Keithley, 66, died at her home in Nixa Wednesday morning following a lengthy illness, and funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the Nixa Baptist church by Rev. Ross Carter of Buffalo, assisted by Rev. R.C. Harding of Nixa. Burial was in Richwood cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Nixa. She is survived by her husband, Anson Keithley, and three daughters, Mrs. Eula Whittington, Mrs. Gladys Aven and Mrs. Sarah Avery, all of Nixa.
Keithley, Larry J. 15 Oct 1944 - 6 Nov 1980 OH 13 Nov 1980 p9
[Note: Son of Theodore & Maxine (Chastain) Keithley; married Linda]
Services for Larry J. Keithley, 36, Clever, were held Tuesday in Union Ridge Church with the Revs. Ed Keithley and Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Keithley died Nov. 6 in an auto accident in Stone County U about 12 miles southwest of Nixa. He was a lifelong resident of Jamesville and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was employed in the Clever Feed Mill for several years. Survivors include his wife, Linda; five sons, Mark, Ted, Brian, Jeremiah and Lucan and a daughter, Jennifer, all of the home; four brothers, Charles and Billy, both of Crane and Jim and Danny, both of Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Joan Wilson and Mrs. Cathy Hillis, both of Clever and Mrs. Linda Medlin, Crane; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Chastain, Clever.
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Keithley, Larry J. 15 Oct 1944 - 6 Nov 1980 OH 20 Nov 1980 p7
Card of Thanks
The family of Larry Keithley want to thank each and every one of you for prayers, food, and flowers and all other acts of kindness shown the family during our time of sorrow. A very special thanks to the Rev. Ed Keithley and Rev. Carl Thompson, Ambulance attendants, law officers and everyone who helped at the accident. God bless you in a very special way. Lind Keithley & children, Roy Medlin family, Jim Keithley family, Donnie Keithley family, Rev. & Mrs. Theodore Keithley, Charles Keithley and family, Bill Keithley and Family, Charlie Chastain family, Danny Keithley & family, Donnie Hillis & Family
Keithley, Lula M. (Stewart) 2 Aug 1884 - 6 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
[Note: married Pleasant Keithley 20 Oct 1881 - 22 Jan 1944]
Mrs. Lula Keithley, 94, of Walnut Shade, mother of Mrs. Mamie Bilyeu of Chestnutridge, died July 6 in Skaggs Community Hospital in Branson. Services were conducted July 1 by the Revs Wilbur and Donnie Blansit in the Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
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Keithley, Lula M. (Stewart) 1885 - 6 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p B7
The family of Lula Keithley wishes to express our appreciation for all the beautiful flowers, food, prayers and all the many acts of kindness shown us during the death of our loved one. May God bless each of you. Gladys Layton Mamie Bilyeu John Layton Family
Keithley, Mabel Alice “Allie” (Cupp) 8 Aug 1895 - 17 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Simpson “Ike” & Nancy Ann “Anna” (White) Cupp; married James Elmer Lee Keithley 1890 - 9 Nov 1966 ]
SPOKANE - Mrs. Mabel Keithley, 81, Spokane, who lived most of her life in the Oak Ridge community in Taney County. died at 1:40 a.m. Friday in Skaggs Community Hospital in Branson. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Bilyeu and Mrs. Betty Sackett, both of Spokane, and Mrs. Anna Belle Dalton, Taneyville; three brothers, Otto Cupp, Stuart, Iowa, Herbert Cupp, Fellows, Calif. and Elliott Cupp, Forsyth; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Bryant, Stuart, Iowa, Mrs. Daisy Bilyeu, Orangevale, Calif and Mrs. Nettie Bilyeu, Pine Ridge, Mo.; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Keithley, Marion F. 17 May 1913 - 27 Nov 1999 CCH-N 1 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of Louis Houston & Harriet (Graves) Keithley; married 8 Sep 1935 Sylvia B. King 27 Jul 1917 - 30 Aug 1978]
Marion F Keithley, 86, Clever, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999 in the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Clever. He was born May 17, 1913 in Stone County, Mo. to L. Houston and Harriet Graves Keithley. He was united in marriage to Sylvia King on Sept. 8, 1935, and two daughters were born to this union. She preceded him in death August 30, 1978. He is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Phyllis and Larry Bannister, Clever, and Betty and Jerry Haynes, Hale, Mo.; a granddaughter, Alane Roy, Nixa; three grandsons and their wives, Ralph and Janine Haynes, Jefferson City, Alan and Karen Bannister, Lee's Summit, J. Wayne and Michele Haynes, Fayetteville, NC; seven great-grandchildren, Becky and Leanne Roy, Nixa, Leiha and Keith Haynes, Jefferson City; Tyler and Emily Bannister, Lee's Summit and Joel Haynes, Fayetteville, NC. Also surviving are three sisters, Mary Maples, Springfield, Anna Hicks, Nixa and Ola Hood, Eugene, Oregon; six brothers, Theodore and David, Hurley, Perry and John, Nixa, William T Springfield, and Ira of Clever. A brother, Joe preceded him in death in 1981. Marion was a church leader, deacon, Sunday School teacher and a longtime member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Boaz. In recent years he moved his membership to Clever First Baptist Church. He was a dairy and beef farmer and a carpenter, with many woodworking hobbies. Marion is fondly remembered and missed by his family that he loved so dearly. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation was at 7-8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clever First Baptist Church Building Fund or the Jamesville Baptist Church Building Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Keithley, Mary Susan (Ray) 4 Jun 1875 - 4 Aug 1938 CCR 11 Aug 1938 p1
[Note: Daughter of J. M. & Nancey (David) Ray; married Willis J. Keithley 7 Jul 1870 - 21 Apr 1929]
Mary Keithley, of Taneyville, MO, age 63 years died in the Burge Hospital in Springfield Aug. 4, after a short illness. She is survived by 2 sons and one daughter, five brothers and two sisters and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Taneyville Aug. 5, 2:00 pm by Rev. Bob Grady with burial in the Helfry cemetery under the direction of the T.B. Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Keithley, Ruby Maxine (Chastain) 21 Mar 1922 - 23 Mar 1985 OH 28 Mar 1985 p8
[Note: Daughter of Charles Henry & Alpha Lorene (Baker) Chastain; married Rev. Theodore Keithley 28 Mar 1918 - 18 Sep 2006; no SSDI record found]
Services for Maxine Keithley, 63, Clever, were held March 26 in Union Ridge Church with the Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Nixa. Mrs. Keithley died March 23 in Aurora Community Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the Clever Community, she was a member of Janesville Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Theodore Keithley; four sons, Charles and Billy both of Crane, and Jim and Danny both of Clever; three daughters, Joan WIlson, Clever and Kathy Hillis and Linda Medlin, both of Crane; her father, Charles Chastain, Route 1, Clever; a brother, Donald Lee Chastain, Route 1, Clever; a sister, Zelta Means, Clever; 34 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Keithley, Michael Gene 16 Dec 1968 - 31 May 2004 SN-L 2 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Freddie & Deanna ( ) Keithley]
Funeral services for Michael Gene Keithley, age 35, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Healing River Worship Center, Walnut Shade. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Keithley, Michael Gene 16 Dec 1968 - 31 May 2004 CCH-N 8 Jun 2004
Michael Gene Keithley, age 35, died Monday, May 31, 2004 in Dallas County Care Center, Buffalo. He had been diagnosed with Huntington's chorea several years ago. He was born December 16, 1968 in Branson. In 1987 he graduated from Spokane High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Michael was a sawmill worker and also worked in restaurants. He attended Victor Baptist Church in Branson. Survivors include: His father and step-mother, Freddie and Helen Keithley, Walnut Shade; a sister, Rebecca Cummings, Kirbyville; a half-sister, Debra Brady, Rockaway Beach; a niece, Kimberly Cummings; and a nephew, Joshua Cummings. His mother, Deanna Centeno preceded him in death. Funeral services were Friday, June 4, 2004 in Healing Rivers Worship Center, Walnut Shade with Rev. Kenny Robinette officiating. Burial followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Keithley, Neil R. Sep 1975 - Dec 1976 OH 23 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Son of Chris & ? (Whitner) Keithley]
CRANE - Services for Neil E. Keithley, the 15-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Keithley, Crane were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hurley High School gymnasium with the Revs. H. E. Whitner and Perry Keithley officiating. Burial was in the Jamesville Cemetery near Hurley under direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. Neil died Friday at the Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital after a 10-day illness. Besides his parents, he is survived by paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Keithley, Route 1, Nixa; maternal grandparents, Mr., and Mrs. J. E. Whitner, Route 2, Crane; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Baxter, Chickasaw, Okla.; paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keithley, Route 1, Clever.
Keithley, Nettie Ann (Sellars) Curbow 1 Sep 1884 - 27 May 1967 CCR 1 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Mayberry R. & Hollie Emaline “Emma” Sellars; married James Nathaniel Curbow 1 Feb 1869 - 7 Dec 1946 ; married Anson Keithley 14 Sep 1878 - 15 Mar 1966; stone under name Curbow]
Mrs. Ann Curbow Keithley, 82, a lifelong resident of Nixa, died at 1:40 a.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Keithley was the widow of Anson Keithley who died in 1965. She was a member of James River Church of Christ. Survivors are four sons, Raymond Curbow, Gallatin, Leslie Curbow, Springfield, Roy Curbow, Springfield, and Fred Curbow, San Diego, Calif.; and five daughters, Mrs. Lois Faught, Springfield, Mrs. Una Froussard, Tyler, Tex., Mrs. Eva Lewis, Springfield, Mrs. Lucille Barnett, Nixa, and Mrs. Hettie Lee Faught, Stockton, Calif. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Gertie Slay, Springfield; three step-daughters, Mrs. Eula Whittington, and Mrs. Gladys Aven, both of Nixa, and Mrs. Esther Peters, Springfield; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating, assisted by Edward P. Buttram. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
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Keithley, Nellie Ann (Sellars) Curbow 1 Sep 1884 - 27 May 1967
Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Keithley, 82, of Nixa who died Saturday morning at Springfield Baptist Hospital will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating, assisted by Edward P. Buttram. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date of 1963 in the margin. [Obit actually was in 28 May 1967 Springfield newspaper]
Keithley, Otto E. 1 Aug 1912 - 27 Sep 1982 OH 30 Sep 1982 p9
[Note: Son of E. R. & Erna ( ) Keithley; married Haskell]
Services for Otto E. Keithley, 70, Reeds Spring, were held Sept. 29 in Whelchel Funeral Chapel in Branson with the Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating., Burial was in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Keithley died Sept. 27 in Skaggs Community Hospital in Branson after a short illness. Survivors include his wife, Haskell; three sons, Jack, Spokane, Dean, Reeds Spring, and Don, Walnut Shade; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Cummings, Branson; a brother, Robert, Sheldon; three sisters, Mrs. Muriel Wisecup, Kearney, Mrs. Agnes Bartram, Quincy, Ill., and Miss Lois Keithley, Raytown; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Keithley, Pearl 6 Jul 1898 - 29 Dec 1933 CCR 4 Jan 1934 p6
[Note: married Burl Keithley; no MO DC found]
Pearl Keithley, wife of Burl Keithley died on Dec. 29, 1933, at the Springfield Baptist hospital, aged 36 years, 5 months and 23 days. Funeral services were held at Oak Hill on Saturday, Dec. 30, 1933 conducted by Rev. John Crocket. Burial was made in Oak Hill cemetery under the direction of B.C. Klepper.
Keithley, Sylvia B. (King) 27 Jul 1917 - 30 Aug 1978 OH 7 Sep 1978 p8
[Note: Daughter of Jessie L. & Sadie L. (Frazier) King; married 8 Sep 1935 Marion F. Keithley 17 May 1913 - 27 Nov 1999]
CLEVER - Services for Mrs. Sylvia Keithley, 61, Clever was at 2 p.m. Friday in Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. James Carter officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Keithley died at 5:47 p.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Marion; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Hanes, Hale, and Mrs. Phyllis Gene Bannister, Nixa; a brother, Clinton King, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Audrey Maples and Mrs. Beatrice Maples, both of Clever and four grandchildren.
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Keithley, Sylvia B. (King) 27 Jul 1917 - 30 Aug 1978
Services for Mrs. Sylvia Keithley, 61, Clever, was at 2 p.m. Friday in Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. James Carter officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Keithley died at 5:47 Wednesday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Marion; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Hanes, Hale, and Mrs. Phyllis Gene Banister, Nixa; a brother, Clinton King, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Audrey Maples and Beatrice Maples, both of Clever, and four grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of August 30, 1978 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Keithley, Theodore 28 Mar 1918 - 18 Sep 2006 SN-L 20 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Lewis Houston & Harriet Ann (Graves) Keithley; married Ruby Maxine Chastain who died March 23, 1985; married Juanita (Lakins) Walles who died November 18, 2002]
Theodore Keithley, 88, Clever, passed away Monday, September 18, 2006, at his home. He was born March 28, 1918, in Stone County, Missouri, to Lewis Houston and Harriet Ann (Graves) Keithley. Theodore was united in marriage to Ruby Maxine Chastain. They were blessed with eight children. Ruby passed away March 23, 1985. Theodore, later, married Juanita (Lakins) Walles, who passed away November 18, 2002. He also was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Larry; two brothers, Joe and Marion; two sisters, Mary and Anna; two sons-in-law, Homer Wilson and Billy Joe Wilson; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Keithley began his ministry of the gospel in 1946 at the Jamesville Baptist Church where he was a charter member. He is survived by seven children and their spouses, Billy and Linda Keithley, Charles and Joyce Keithley, Jimmie Keithley, Danny and Joyce Keithley, JoAnn Wilson, Linda and Roy Medlin, and Kathy and Steve McCroskey; five stepchildren: Dorothy Stewart, John Walles, Diane Jennings, Donnie Walles, and Larry Walles; five brothers, Perry, John, Willie, Ira and David Keithley; one sister, Ola Hood; 36 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; nine step grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home Clever with Rev. Bally Johnson and Rev. Allen Maples officiating. Burial will follow in Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Keithley, W. J. 1841 - 1 Sep 1901 CCR 12 Sep 1901
Death of W. J. Keithley
On last Sunday, Sept. 1st, death carried from among us, W. J. Keithley, who lived near Cedar Creek in Taney County. Mr. Keithley was an honored and respected citizen and had resided in Taney county almost all his life. He was born in Taney county in 1841. He enlisted in the Union Army during the civil war three different times, and had three honorable discharges. HE was in quite a number of engagements during his service of which the following is a partial list: Battle of Pea Ridge, battle of New Taney, battle of Prairie Grove, in the siege of Vicksburg, engagement of Chaflier river, capture of Fort Esperangle, capture of Mobile, capture of Fort Morgan, capture of Spanish Fort. He was married three times and raised six children, four boys and two girls, all of whom are now living. Vannie Parrish, wife of Artie Parrish, who resides in Forsyth, is one of his daughters. Mr. Keithley had been for many years a member of the I. O. O. F. and was said to be the oldest Off Fellow in Taney County. He was a charter member of the Forsyth Grand Army Post, with which he loved to affiliate. In the death of Mr. Keithley, another old land mark has been removed from Taney County. - Taney County Leader.
Kelberlau, Nell Rose (Kosiewich) Pincombe 17 Aug 1922 - 16 Jul 2005 CCH-N 3 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of John & Margaret ( ) Kosiewich; married ? Pincombe; married Gabby Kelberlau]
Nell Rose Kelberlau, age 82, of Ozark, passed away on Sat., July 16, 2005. She was born August 17, 1922, in Canada, the daughter of Margaret and John Kosiewich. She lived many years in Chicago and also lived in Florida before moving to this area. Kelberlau enjoyed crocheting afghans and toys for her family and friends, and was a great cook. Survivors include: seven children, Bonnie Noblitt, Linda Pincombe, Johnny Pincombe, Judith Sparano, Susan Pincombe, Johnny Pincombe, and Diane Pincombe; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Delfiacco, and Barbara Pemberton; and a brother, Carl Kosiewich. Her husband, Gabby Kelberlay preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Kell, George Leroy 20 Aug 1925 - 20 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of George W. & Viola Mae (Hogan) Kell; married 31 Aug 1950 Jackie Ruth Glenn 1931 - 13 Dec 2005]
George Leroy Kell went to be with his Lord on August 20, 2002 on his 77th birthday. He was born in Salem, MO in 1925 to George W. and Viola Mae (Hogan) Kell. He graduated from high school in Pavilion, WY. Saved as a teen, he was a faithful follower of his Lord Jesus Christ. On August 31, 1950, he married Jackie Ruth Glenn. Their marriage was blessed with five children. After 28 years of employment at the Nooter Corporation in St. Louis, he retired and moved to the Ozark, MO area. Surviving are: his loving wife, Jackie; children Glenn and Peggy Kell, Iowa City, IA, David and Debra Plumlee, Independence, MO, Rand and Judith Kell, Fredericktown, OH, James and Laura Spencer, Ozark, MO, Dave and Reba Bowden, Linden, MO; grandchildren Rachel Cox, Ash Grove, MO, Rand Kell, Jr., Mount Vernon, OH, Jason and Amiee Spencer, Springfield, MO, Wayne and Jennifer Patterson, Ann Arbor, MI, Ryan and Carissa Kell, Overland Park, KS, Michael and Renee Gray, Louisville, KY, Rebecca Spencer, Ozark, MO; Victoria Bowden and Katherine Bowden, Linden, MO; and great-grandchildren Crystal Cox, Kyle and Emalee Spencer. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home in Ozark from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 23. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 24 at the Ozark Church of the Nazarene with Dr. Glenn Kell officiating. A private interment will occur later on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Gideons. Springfield News-Leader, August 22, 2002.
Kell, Jackie Ruth (Glenn) 1931 - 13 Dec 2005 SN-L 17 Dec 2005 & SN-L 18 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of John & Reba (Boyd) Glenn; married 31 Aug 1950 George Leroy Kell 20 Aug 1925 - 20 Aug 2002]
Jackie Ruth Kell went to be with her Lord on December 13, 2005, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1931 to John and Rebia (Boyd) Glenn. She graduated from High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Saved as a child, she was a faithful follower of her Lord Jesus Christ. On August 31, 1950, she married George Leroy Kell. Their marriage was blessed with five children. She retired from the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a driver examiner. She was an active member of the Ozark Church of the Nazarene and the Christian County Friends of the Library. Surviving are her children, Glenn and Peggy Kell, Iowa City, Iowa; Debra and David Plumlee, Independence, Mo.; Rand and Judith Kell, Fredericktown, Ohio; Laura and James Spencer, Ozark, Mo.; Reba and Dave Bowden, Linden, Mo.; 9 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Laura Lee, and her husband, George Leroy Kell. A memorial service was held Saturday, December 17, 2005, at 12 noon at the Ozark Church of the Nazarene with Dr. Glenn Kell officiating. A private interment followed later that day. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to The Gideons International, PO Box 293, Nixa, MO 65714.
Kellar, Mary (Norwood) Wray 7 Dec 1922 - 24 Apr 2010 SN-L 26 Apr 2010
[Note: Daughter of Roy & Cora (Presley) Norwood; married ? Wray; married 1995 James Noel Kellar]
Mary Wray Kellar, 87, Rogersville, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. She was born December 7, 1922, in Springfield, Arkansas the daughter of the late Roy and Cora (Presley) Norwood. She was united in marriage to James Noel Kellar in 1995. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, and three brothers. Mary grew up in Arkansas working hard to raise her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her love for children was one of her greatest attributes. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren played with her like one of their friends. Her philosophy was if you watch little children you can learn so much. She was a faithful member of Fordland Church of Christ until her illness, had worked several years for the Rogersville MFA and was retired from Lily-Tulip. She is survived by her husband Noel; two sons Jim Wray and wife Ginny, Rogersville; Larry Wray, Rogersville; a daughter, Gina Sears and husband Jim, Peoria, Ariz.; eight grandchildren, Patty Smith, Craig Wray, Pamela Glenn, Steven Wray, Darin Wray, Michelle Wray, Nickie Sanden, and Callie Wray; 16 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild, two sisters, Virginia Wininger, Conway, AR; and Marie Seper, St. Louis; two step-sons Jamey Kellar and his wife Chris, Midwest City, Okla.; Doug Kellar and wife Miriam, Pharr, Texas; three step-grandsons and a step-grand daughter. The family would like to thank Ozark Riverview Manor for the wonderful care they gave, and to Season's Hospice, especially her Hospice nurse, Stephanie. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Mallettown Cemetery, Springfield, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven Children's Home, Strafford, MO and/or Season's Hospice. Online condolences and guest book signing may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.