Maples, Andrew Abram 31 Jan 1888 - 11 Mar 1958     CCR 10 Apr 1958 p5

[Note: Son of Timothy & Harriet Minerva (Frazier) Maples; married Bessie Leona Forbis 15 Jan 1892 - 6 May 1975; says b1889 on his tombstone]

Funeral services for Andrew Abrem Maples, 69, who died March 11 at his farm home 6 miles west of Nixa, were held March 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Delaware Church with Rev. Fred Jackman and Rev. Reg Mapes officiating.  Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Christian County, he was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge of Clever. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Maples, two sons, Ivan Maples of Nixa and Byron Maples of Billings; five grandchildren; three brothers, Sam and Leslie Maples of Aurora, and Mose Maples of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Greenway and Mrs. Aggie Rogers, both of Aurora.

Maples, Anna (Wright) 27 Sep 1901 - 1 Apr 1984 OH 5 Apr 1984 p11

[Note: Daughter of  James & Verda (Logan) Wright; married 1918 Allie E. Maples 3 Oct 1898 - 7 Oct 1966]

Services for Anna Maples, 82, Nixa, were at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery south of Clever. Mrs. Maples died of natural causes at 11:13 p.m. Sunday at Springfield Community Hospital. A lifelong resident of Stone and Christian Counties, Mrs. Maples had lived in Nixa since 1967. She was a member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Glen, Route 1, Billings and Jamie, Route 1, Republic; one sister, Mrs. Elda Barnett, Aurora; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Maples, Argus Scofield 27 Nov 1909 - 6 May 1993 OH 12 May 1993

[Note: Son of Simeon David & Savilla  “Villa“ (McBride) Maples; married Hazel F. Riley 21 Aug 1904 - 7 Nov 1992]

Argus Scofield Maples, 83, Highlandville, died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 1993 in Springfield Community Hospital. He was born Nov. 27, 1909 in Ozark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, and his parents. He is survived by three sisters, Georgia Buxton, Ozark, Penelope Riley, Springfield and Earnestine Riley, Aurora, Colo.; three brothers, Halleck Maples, Highlandville, Robert “Bob” Maples, Pryor, Okla.; Francis Maples, Crane, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, May 8, at Fraizer Cemetery, with the Reverends Jim Bradley and Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Services were under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.

Maples, Audrey C. (King) 9 Nov 1908 - 7 Nov 1994

[Note: Daughter of Jessie L. & Sadie L. (Frazier) Maples; married 5 Sep 1931 Raymond C. Maples 30 Apr 1909 - 24 Sep 1977]

Graveside services for Audrey C. Maples, Springfield formerly of Clever, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Mrs. Maples, a homemaker, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, November 7th in Greene Haven Nursing Home. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Meadors Funeral Home Clever.  Passed away November 7th 1994. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

 

Maples, Austin M. 5 Dec 1890 - 3 Feb 1969  CCR 6 Feb 1969 p8

[Note: Son of  James S. & Sarah E. (Ellingsworth) Maples; married  13 Sep 1924 CCM Weltha Gonce  8 Feb 1901 - 11 Mar 1993]

Austin M. Maples, 78, of Highlandville, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital following a lingering illness. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Maples was a retired farmer of the Tory community south of Highlandville. He was a member of the pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Tory.  He is survived by his wife, Weltha; two sons, Glen and James of Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Foell, Springfield; one sister. Miss. Lona Sims, Nixa; 13 grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Tory, south of Highlandville. The Rev. Earl Bishop and the Rev. Howard Blevins will officiate. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.

 

Maples, Austin Ray 30 Jun 1978 - 30 Apr 1979 OH 3 May 1979 p5

[Note: Son of James Allen & Donna Raye (Bilyeu) Maples]

Funeral services for 10-month-old Austin Ray Maples of Ponce De Leon will be held today (Thursday) in the New Haven General Baptist church, officiating by the Revs. Elmer Davis and Freeda Holt. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery, under the direction of Harris of Ozark. The infant succumbed to a heart condition that developed three days after his birth. He died Monday at 6:30 a.m. in Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, where he had undergone several heart operations, the first at the age of eight months. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Maples. Other survivors include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Maples, Highlandville and Mr. and Mrs. Don Bilyeu, Chestnutridge; great grandparents, Mrs. Weltha Maples, Highlandville; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Meier,  Chestnutridge, Mrs. Eileen Whitting, Rocky Comfort and Mrs. Lola Bilyeu Chestnutridge; and a great, great grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Brewer, Rocky Comfort.

Maples, Bessie C. (Hood) 7 May 1913 - Aug 1986 OH 28 Aug 1986 p3

[Note: Daughter of Fred & Elizabeth (Arndt) Hood; married 1 Mar 1930 Raymond Leo Maples 29 Apr 1908 - 5 Mar 1977]

Revs. Art Hodge and Bob Russell officiated at funeral services Monday for Bessie C. Maples, 73, Route 1, Clever.  Mrs. Maples was a longtime resident of Clever and the Union City community and a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church.  She is survived by two sons, Finis, Springfield and Jerry, Clever; one daughter, Joretta Stevens, Route 1, Nixa; three brothers, Bob Hood, Clever, Edd Hood, Nixa, and Harlin Hood, Elmira, Ore.; two sisters, Tressea Samsel and Jessie Epperson, both of Springfield; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

Maples, Bessie Leona (Forbis) 15 Jan 1892 - 6 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11

[Note: Daughter of Joseph Green & Florence L. (Thompson) Forbis; married Abram Maples 31 Jan 1888 - 11 Mar 1958]

NIXA - Mrs. Bessie L. Maples, 83, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in a Springfield nursing home after an illness of eight months. Mrs. Maples, a lifelong resident of the Nixa commentary, was a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa. She is survived by one son, Byron of Billings; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one brother, Raymond Forbis, Springfield. Services were at 10 a.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa.

Maples, Betty Lou (Blevins) 16 Oct 1939 - 13 Dec 2003  CCH-N 17 Dec 2003

[Note: daughter of Charles T. & Thelma (Anderson) Blevins; married Fredrick Maples]

Betty Lou Maples, 64, Springfield, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Oct. 16, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Thelma (Anderson) Blevins. Maples was a homemaker and liked to play Bingo. She loved her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was married to Fredrick Maples who preceded her in death as well as her parents, and a brother, Charles Blevins. Survivors include eight children, Vickie Coker-Brennan and Tracy Brennan, Mary Chenoweth and Clifford Dickinson, Tamara Butler and Isaac, Jenny Lou Loftis, Robin Greathouse, Jack Newberry and Barbara, Theresa Newberry, and April St. Clair, all of Springfield; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Helen, Judy, and Kathy. Graveside funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17, in Spokane Cemetery with Pastor Ben DeWitt officiating. Visitation was held from 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 17.

 

Maples, Betty Zane 24 Jul 1934 - 27 Oct 1934 CCR 1 Nov 1934 p8

[Note: Daughter of Phillip & Ethel (Spaulding) Maples]

Funeral services for Betty Zane Maples, the three-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Maples of Logan, Mo., who died Oct. 27, after a brief illness, were held at 2:30 Saturday at Logan with burial in the Marionville cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Maples, Birdie Elizabeth  (Edwards) 20 Oct 1889 - 25  Mar 1981 OH 2 Apr 1981 p11

[Note: Daughter of  William & Nancy (Keltner) Edwards; married  Hurley H. Maples 15 Jun 1899 - 25 Oct 1967]

Services for Mrs. Birdie Elizabeth Maples, 91, Clever, were held Saturday in the Meador’s Chapel in Republic with the Rev. Ed Brock Officiating, Burial was in Manley Cemetery south of Battlefield. Mrs. Maples died March 25 in the Missouri State Chest Hospital, after a long illness. Mrs. Maples was a member of the Clever First Baptist Church. Survivors include a niece with whom she made her home, Mrs. Wanda Robertson, Republic; two other nieces and two nephews.

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Maples, Birdie Elizabeth (Edwards) 20 Oct 1889 - 25  Mar 1981

Mrs. Birdie Elizabeth Maples, 91, of Clever died Wednesday in the Missouri State Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon, Missouri, after a long illness. Mrs. Maples was a member of the Clever First Baptist Church. Survivors include a niece, with whom she had made her home, Mrs. Wanda Robertson, Republic; two nieces and two nephews. The family will be in the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. Arrangements are under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home with burial in the Manley Cemetery, near Nixa. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader March 26, 1981} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

Maples, Bruce Clyde 28 Mar 1895 - 4 Jan 1986 OH 9 Jan 1986 p3

[Note: Son of Simeon David  & Saville "Villa" (McBride) Maples; married 19 Jun 1915 CCM Maude S. Williams 21 Aug 1894 - 12 Aug 1986]

Services for Rev. Bruce C. Maples, 90, Ozark, were held Jan. 7 in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Troy Rhoten officiating, Burial was in Oddfellows Cemetery. Rev. Maples died Jan. 4 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was a retired Southern Baptist minister, and was educated in Ozark public schools and attended Drury College in Springfield and New Orleans, Baptist Theological Seminary. He was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters by Sioux Empire College of Harden, Iowa. Rev. Maples was also postmaster of Ozark for 13 years. In 1954, Rev. Maples began his work with the Office of Missions, and two years later, he became director of the Division of Missions. Under his leadership, 228 new churches were organized and 885 new mission stations. Among the several area churches he pastored were Chestnutridge, Crane, Mount Zion, and Fremont Hills. Survivors include his wife, Maude, Ozark; a son, William B. Maples, Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, June Hanks, Ozark and Mrs. Glenn Barron, Kingsport, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six brothers, Simeon, Ozark, Halleck and Argus, both of Highlandville, Bob, Lebanon, Bill, Niangua and Francis, Crane; five sisters, Ruby Bilyeu, Spokane, Inez Maples, Clever, Georgia Buxton, Ozark, Penelope Riley, Phoenix, Ariz and Ernestine Riley, Aurora, Colo.

Maples, Bryon M. 21 Feb 1913 - 13 Nov 1990 OH 22 Nov 1990

[Note: Son of Timpthy O. & Harriet Manerca (Frazier) Maples; married 27 Jul 1934 Filettes Lucille Little 3 Nov 1915 - 24 Feb 2002]

Bryon M. Maples, 77, Billings, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1990 in Republic Park Care Center, following an apparent heart attack. A longtime resident of the Clever and Billings communities, he was a member of Clever United Methodist Church. A dairyman, he was retired from the Mid-American Dairymen's Association and was a member of Teamsters Local No. 245. He is survived by his wife, Filettes, of the home; two sons, Jerry of Nixa and Mickey of Republic; a daughter, Becky Pearce and her husband, Mickey, Billings; four grandsons, Eric and Chris, both of Clever, Lance Pearce and Shawn Pearce, both of Billings; a granddaughter, Christina Pearce, Billings; and five great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, Nov. 15, in Clever United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Services and burial were under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Contributions may be made to Clever United Methodist Church or to the Heart Fund.

Maples, Carl William 21 Sep 1921 - 20 Jun 1972  CCR 22 Jun 1971 p4 & OH 29 Jun 1972 p6

[Note: Son of  Fred Arthur & Lula Mae (Ellingsworth) Maples; married Lola Mae Ridge 16 Aug 1917 - 17 Nov 1949; buried Highlandville Cemetery]

Carl William Maples, 51, was found dead in his apartment in Chicago at about 1 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Maples was a former resident of Highlandville, and also lived in Springfield. Mr. Maples was a former resident of Highlandville, and also lived in Springfield. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ruth Nelson of Sparta and Mrs. Imogene Washam of Colton, Ore. and a half-brother, Ross Price of Springfield. The body is being returned to Springfield for services under direction of Ralph Thieme.

Maples, Carol Suzanne 13 Jul 1938 - 13 Feb 1939 CCR 16 Feb 1939 p1

[Note: Daughter of Charles G. & Mildred (Scarborough) Maples]

Carol Suzanne Maples was born July 13, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Mildred Scarborough Maples. She passed away at their home in Ozark at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 1939. Survivors include the parents, Rev. and Mrs. Charles C. Maples of Ozark, and four grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. L.H. Maples of Milan, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Scarborough of Dublin, Ga. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 2:30 p.m. in the Ozark Baptist church, of which her father is pastor, the Rev. W.E. Denham of St. Louis officiating. Following funeral services here, the body was shipped by the Klepper Funeral Home to Dublin, Ga., for interment.

Maples, Charley Campbell 15 Jun 1880 - 26 Mar 1926 CCR 2 Apr 1926 p1

[Note: Son of Simeon Perry & Mary A. (Maples) Maples; married  10 Aug 1902 Juritta L. “Rittie” Welch 14 Jan 1880 - 3 Mar 1952]

Simeon P. Maples, aged 83 years, died at the home of his son, R. H. Maples, near Ponce de Leon, Wednesday March 24, 1926. Burial services were held at Frazier Chapel, near Boaz, Saturday afternoon. Charley Maples, aged 43 years and son of Simeon P. Maples, was found dead at a spring near his home Friday morning, March 26, 1926, and thus creating the double funeral service as given above, conducted by Rev. Baucom and assisted by Rev. Deaver. The funeral of Simeon P. Maples had been planned for Friday afternoon, but upon finding of the dead body of his son Friday morning, the arrangements were changed. The Elder Maples was the grandfather of postmaster, B. C. Maples of Ozark, and Charles Maples was an uncle. Postmaster Maples attended the funeral services

Maples, Charley W. 12 Feb 1907 - 22 Dec 2003 SN-L 24 Dec 2003

[Note: Son of Gabriel & Martha (Little) Maples; married 24 Mar 1928 Opal V. Roy 15 Mar 1907 - 2 Apr 2003]

Charley W. Maples, 96, Clever, died at 2:28 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, in Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare Center, Crane. He was born February 12, 1907, in Stone County, Mo., the son of Gabriel and Martha (Little) Maples. He was united in marriage to Opal V. Roy on March 24, 1928. Mr. Maples was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church, Clever, where he was saved at the age of 21 years old. After retirement, Mr. Maples sold his farm and moved to Clever, and has lived there for the past 30 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, on April 2, 2003; a son, Gary; an infant son, Johnny Gene; his parents; three brothers, Loren, Lester and Riley; and a sister, Gladys. He is survived by a son and his wife, Joe and Shirley Maples, Clever; a daughter and her husband, Betty and Gene Baker, Hurley; nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Elnora Echols, Paducah, Ky.; other relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with Rev. Larry Winfree and Rev. Leeroye Maples officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery, Clever. Contributions may be made to the Hurley First Baptist Church or Union Ridge Baptist Church.

Maples, Chester Randall 19 Jan 1934 - 23 May 1983 OH 26 May 1983 p6

[Note; Son of Emory & ?  ( ) Maples]

Services for Chester Randall Maples, 49, Clever, were held May 25 in Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Maples was found dead May 23 in a rural area of Stone county east of Union City. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Stone County Sheriff James Barnes. Mr. Maples was a Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. He also was a member of Jamesville Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons and two daughters: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Maples, Springfield; five brothers, Keith, Steve, Wilford, Freddie and Aubrey, all of Springfield and seven sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Fleetwood, Squire, Mrs. Katy Harville, Nixa, Mrs. Dixie Prow, Mrs. Neldia William, Mrs. Janice Kee and Mrs. Tonya Maples, all of Springfield and Mrs. Virginia Rodgers, Clever.

Maples, Clint Douglas 14 Aug 1970 - 17 Oct 2004  SN-L 19 Oct 2004

[Note: Son of Jerrel & Norma (  ) Maples]

Clint Douglas Maples was born August 14, 1970, son of Jerrel Maples and Norma Maples of Springfield, Mo. In 1971 the family moved to Strafford, Mo. He departed this life October 17, 2004, in his home. He was preceded in death by his father in 1998. He was a graduate of Strafford High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Strafford, Missouri. Clint leaves his mother, of the home. He leaves his sister, Mrs. Alta Patterson and husband, Steve of Strafford, Missouri. He leaves his brother, Jerrel "Bill" Maples and wife, Laura of Overland Park, Kansas; his brother, Jim Maples and wife, Cathy of Fair Grove, Missouri; brother, Chris Maples and wife, Kim of Strafford, Missouri; and a special aunt, Janice Sparks and her husband, Richard of Bristol, New Hampshire. Clint has several nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. He had many friends that were very special to him. He was loved very much and will be always in our hearts. We look forward to being with him and our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2004, in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home with the Reverend's Keith Vawter and Boone Middleton officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

Maples, Connie Maud (Jones) Pearce 7 Sep 1887 - 18 Nov 1954 CCR  25 Nov 1954  p1

[Note: Daughter of John Alexander & Delia (Cantrell) Jones;  married  30 Aug 1903 George W. Pearce; married Herbert H. Maples 12 Feb 1891 - 8 Jan 1974; buried under the name Pearce]

Funeral services for Mrs. Connie Maud Maples, 67, who died November 1888 in a Springfield hospital, were held Saturday afternoon in the Clever Baptist Church with Rev Robert Baker and Rev.  Arthur  Ellis officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Tennessee, she came to the Clever community at the age of six and spent the remainder of her life there. She was a member of the Clever Baptist Church, Survivors include her husband, Herbert C. Maples; two sons, Lawrence Pearce of Clever and Ray Pearce of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Rayo Little of Clever; A step-son, Melvin N. Maples of Springfield; two step-daughters, Mrs. Bessie Potts of Republic and Mrs. Alice Merritt of Clever; three brothers, Grover Jones of Springfield; Willie Jones of Aurora, and Joe Jones of Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Belle Buckner of Fair Grove, Mrs. Hallie Hayes of Green Forest, Ark., and Mrs. Luella McClure of Aurora; other relatives and many friends.

 

Maples, Corneil 5 Apr 1931 - 30 Jan 1940 CCR 8 Feb 1940 p7

[Note: Son of Lester R. & Velvie Lorene (Moore) Maples; spelling from tombstone differs from spelling in obit; Moore sisters married Maples brothers; after death of Lester & Velvie’s sisters, surviving spouses married, so double cousins raised as siblings]

Corneil Maples, son of Mrs. Velvie Maples, was born April 5, 1931, and departed this life Jan. 30, 1940, at the age of 8 years, 9 months and 6 days. He was preceded in death by a brother who died in 1936 and by his father, Lester Maples, in 1937, Those who survive are his mother, Mrs. Velvie Maples, two brothers, Arvell and Darrell, and two sisters, Opal and Martha Ellen, all of the home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 pm in the church at Montague, Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating, with burial in the Montague cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

 

Maples, Cynthia Mae (Long) 4 May 1881 - 6 Aug 1968

Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Maples, 86, Aurora, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Peterson Chapel with the Rev. Stevie Maples officiating.  Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Clever.  Mrs. Maples died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Aurora Community Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Samuel; one son, Evert, Aurora; and two daughters, Mrs. Leota Brewen, Susanville, Calif., and Mrs. Opal Harp, Long Beach, Calif.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of August 1968, in the margin.

 

Maples, Dale E. 10 Jun 1924 - 3 Jul 1964 CCR 9 Jul 1964 p1

[Note: Son of Wilburn & Zula (Tennis) Maples; married 8 Mar 1947 CCM Rosalee Ebersole]

Dale Maples, 40, former resident of the Clever and Nixa communities, died Friday morning of an apparent heart attack at Cary, Ill, where he made his home. Son of the former funeral director at Clever, the late Wilburn Maples, he was associated with the Curtiss Breeding Service at Cary for the past 11 years. Prior to this, he ran the Maplewood Dairy at Nixa for several years. He was a member of the Crystal Lake Baptist Church at Crystal Lake, Ill., a member of the Masonic Lodge at Ozark, a York Rite Mason of Springfield and a member of Abou Ben Adhem at Springfield.  Survivors include his wife, Rosalie; four sons, Mike, Tommie, Gary and Tracey, all of the home; his mother, Zula Maples King, Clever and a sister, Mrs. Betty Orcutt, St. Louis. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward Brock officiating, Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.

Maples, Dearl Franklin 3 Dec 1934 - 17 Oct 1984 OH 25 Oct 1984 pB10

[Note: Son of  Lester R. & Velvie Lorene (Moore) Maples; married 11 Mar 1955 Norma Jean Linebaugh]

Services for Dearl Franklin Maples, 49, Highlandville, were held Oct. 20 in Faith Baptist Church, Spokane with the Revs. George Bishop and John Bean officiating. Burial was in Tory Cemetery. Mr. Maples died Oct. 17 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a year long illness. A farmer, he was a lifelong resident of the Spokane Cemetery. He was bus driver for Spokane schools for several years, operated a milk truck for 17 years delivering a Major Cheese, Ozark, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Norma; three sons,. Roger Lynn and Leon, both of Highlandville, and Mark, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Maples, Highlandville; three brothers, Orville, Highlandville, Junior, Ozark, and Wendell, Highlandville; five sisters, Mrs. Opal Hendrix, Springfield, Mrs. Freda Roy, Crane, Mrs. Marcella Moore, Clever, Mrs. Martha Ellen White, Highlandville, and Mrs. Eleanor Jean Coats, Independence; and one granddaughter.

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Maples, Dearl F. 3 Dec 1934 - 17 Oct 1984 OH 1 Nov 1984 pB15

Card of Thanks

The Maples family wish to express our appreciation to the many friends, relatives and neighbors who gave so freely of their time, food, flowers and prayers before and during the time of our loss. We are grateful for the love offerings from friends, Faith Baptist Church and Flood congregations. A special thanks to Fasco Industries for their thoughtful consideration, Thanks to the men who gave of their time and labor cutting wood for us. The Dearl Maples family. 42-1tp

 

Maples, Delphia (Gilmore) 27 Jan 1901 - 8 Mar 1964 CCR 26 Mar 1964 p1

[Note; married Timothy L. Maples 28 Nov 1891 - 29 Feb 1952]

Mrs. Delphia Maples, 63, a longtime resident of the Boaz community, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 in Springfield Baptist Hospital following a short illness. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Maples and two sons, Ernest and George, all of the home; and two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Rodriquez, Bartlesville, Okla and Mrs. Georgia Aleshire, 1818 South Scenic, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Delaware Church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.

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Maples, Delphia (Gilmore) 27 Jan 1901 - 8 Mar 1964

Mrs. Delpha Maples, 63, a longtime resident of the Boaz community, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital following a short illness. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Ruby Maples and two sons, Ernest and George, all of the home; and two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Rodriguez, Bartlesville, Okla., and Mrs. Georgia Aleshire, 1818 South Scenic, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Delaware Church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be under direction of Harris of Nixa.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.

Maples, Denise (Moore) 23 Aug 1959 - 5 Jul 2010 SN-L 6 Jul 2010 & CCH-N 7 Jul 2010

[Note: Daughter of Jerry & Ruth (Wallace) Moore; married 1 Sep 1980 Carey Maples]

Denise Maples, age 50, of Searcy, Ark., passed away Monday, July 5, 2010. She was born August 23, 1959, in Ontario, California, the daughter of Jerry and Ruth (Wallace) Moore. She was a 1977 graduate of Nixa High School, and on September 1, 1980 she and Carey Maples were united in marriage. Denise devoted her life to her family, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Survivors include husband, Carey; two children, Kiley Chastain and husband David, Lawton, Okla., and Lexie Maples, Pittsburg, Kan.; two grandchildren, Ellie Maples and Natalie Chastain; her parents, Jerry and Ruth Moore, Nixa; three siblings, Larry Moore and wife Lisa, Nixa, Elaine Holt and husband Rick, Purdy, and Clayton Moore, Nixa; nieces and nephews, and many friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with David Young officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday in the funeral home.

Maples, Donald J., Pvt. 1919 - 30 Jul 1944 CCR 12 Feb 1948

[Note: Son of Charles Campbell & Juritta I. “Rettie” (Welch) Maples}

Funeral services for Pvt. Donald J. Maples, 24, of Clever, who was killed in action in France July 30, 1944, were conducted at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. The Rev. Harold Hurst officiated. Burial was in Frazier cemetery under direction of Maples of Clever. Former servicemen served as pallbearers. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Rittie Maples of Springfield; four brothers, Herman Maples and Willie Maples of Springfield; Raymond and Elmer Maples of Clever, and four sisters, Mrs. Cora Sparkman of Marionville, Mrs. Fern Smith of Hanford, Cal.; Mrs. Valeria Chastain of Clever and Mrs. Etheleen Sloughter of Springfield.

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Maples,  Donald J. , Pvt.`1919 - 30 Jul 1944

Funeral services for Pvt. Donald J. Maples, 24, of Clever, who was killed in action in France July 30, 1944, will be conducted at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Mount Sinai Baptist Church.  The Rev. Harold Hurst will officiate.  Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Maples of Clever.  Former servicemen will serve as pallbearers.  Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Rittie Maples of Springfield; four brothers, Herman Maples and Willie Maples of Springfield; Raymond and Elmer Maples of Clever, and four sisters, Mrs. Cora Sparkman of Marionville, Mrs. Fern Smith of Hanford, Cal. Mrs. Valeria Chastain of Clever and Mrs. Eetheleen Sloughter of Springfield.

Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

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Maples, Donald, Pvt. 1919 - 30 Jul 1944 CCR 24 Aug 1944 p1

Mrs. Rittie Maples, 447 E. Madison Ave., Springfield, a former resident of the Boaz community, was notified by the War Department Thursday, Aug. 17, that her son, Pfc. Donald Maples, was killed in action in France July 30. Pfc. Maples entered the Armed Forces in February 1942, and was sent overseas in May of this year. He entered France the first of July. Before entering the service, Donald worked on the farm. A brother, Cpl. William (Bill) Maples is stationed in Arkansas.

 

 

Maples, Dosha Tavie (Cox) 1881 - 5 Mar 1944 CCR 16 Mar 1944 p1

[Note: married Isaac Maples]

Funeral services for Dosha Tavie Maples, 62, who died March 5 at the home of a daughter in Springfield, were held Friday in the Alma Lohmeyer chapel, Springfield, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. She was the widow of Isaac Maples, who preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1943. Survivors include seven children: Mrs. Ben Watkins, Mrs. Florence Tummons, Mrs. Helen Daum, Mrs. Louise McCarmish, Miss Ivon Maples, all of Springfield, Mrs. Gene Hemphill of Crane, and Floyd Maples of Springfield. She was a longtime member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

 

Maples, Dustin Andrew 23 May 1990 - 18 Jun 1990 OH 28 Jun 1990

[Note: Son of Gale & Deanna (McGoldrick) Maples]

Dustin Andrew Maples, infant son of Cale and Deanna Maples, Ozark, died Monday, June 18, 1990 in Stanford University Hospital, Palo Alto, Calif. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, Dwayne and Janet McGoldrick, Branson; paternal grandparents, Glen and Annie Maples, Highlandville; maternal great-grandparents, Bob and Jewell McGoldrick, West Plains; maternal great-grandparents, Paul and Venice Thompson, West Plains; paternal great-grandmother, Weltha Maples, Highlandville; numerous aunts; uncles; cousins and many friends. Graveside services were Friday in Highlandville Cemetery with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Services were under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.

 

Maples, Dustin Wayne 17 Oct 1985 - 7 Jul 2010 SN-L 12 Jul 2010

[Note: Son of Mark & Sara (  ) Maples; married Anna Forgey]

Dustin Wayne Maples passed away on July 7, 2010, in his Dad's home in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on October 17, 1985, in Springfield, Mo., to Sara and Mark Maples. His great-grandmother, Maxine A. Maples and grandfather, Ward Gene Maples, preceded Dustin in death. He is survived by his wife, Anna Forgey Maples; son, Taylor Wayne Maples; daughter, Leah Marie Maples; great-grandfather, Ward H. Maples; grandfather, E. Leon Browning; grandmother, E. Marie Browning; grandmother, Barbara L. maples; grandmother, Mary M. Taylor; grandfather, Joseph G. Taylor; mother, Sara L. Henry; dad, Ronald J. Henry; sister, Marissa N. Henry; father, Mark W. Maples; stepmother, Shanda R. Maples; brother, Shawn G. Maples; stepbrother, Corey M. Maples; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends. Dustin will also be missed by his four legged best friend, Diesel and going on "Missions" with his Papa Leon. Dustin's brilliant smile will remain in our hearts forever and his loving nature will continue to be an inspiration to us all. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut St. Springfield, Mo. Funeral services are Wednesday, July 14 at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Nixa, 610 Wasson St. Burial will follow in Martins Cemetery near Spokane, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made at any Great Southern Bank in Dustin's memory. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com

 

Maples, Edith Marie (Fugitt) 27 April 1912 – 7 Dec. 1997  CCH-N 10 Dec. 1997

[Note: Daughter of Arthur L. “Bud” & Ethel ( ) Fugitt; married Alzie Wesley Maples 5 Apr 1904 - 16 Oct 1985]

Edith Marie Maples, age 85, of Aurora, died Sunday, December 7, 1997, in the Aurora Community Hospital. She was born April 27, 1912, near the community of Union Ridge to Arthur Lee “Bud” and Ethel Fugitt. On October 17, 1928, she married Alzie Wesly Maples. To this union three children were born. She had lived in the communities of Hurley and Highlandville before moving with her daughter, Barbara, to Aurora in June, 1993. She entered the Aurora Nursing Center on December 14, 1995. Edith was saved at an early age and was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church. Her husband preceded her in death on October 16, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Ray and Lester Fugitt. Survivors include a son, Rev. Leeroye Maples and his wife, Velma, Nixa; two daughters, Jackie Medlin, and Barbara DeBoie, both of Aurora; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, in the Ponce Pentecostal Church, Ponce de Leon, with Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was in Union ridge Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

 

Maples, Elias S. 10 Dec 1873 - 6 Sep 1955

[Note: Son of William Alexander & Martha A. (Maples) Maples; married 4 Nov 1894 Grace Tabor 2 Oct 1880 - 4 Jan 1965]

Elias S. Maples, 81, prominent Christian County farmer for many years, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday at his home in Aurora.  Mr. Maples, who had farmed near Clever, retired seven years ago and moved to Aurora.  One of his sons, Ward of Marionville, is judge of the eastern district of Lawrence County.  Other survivors are the widow, Grace; three sons, Alva and James, both of Seattle, and Elmer of Marionville; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Nelson of Billings; a brother, W. C. Maples of Aurora; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth McCarthy and Mrs. Mary Wooley, both of Montana; and 19 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren.   Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Marsh Chapel at Aurora with burial in the Frazier Cemetery near Clever.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of September 6, 1955 in the margin.

Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

Maples, Elmer C. 30 Aug 1911 - 22 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989

[Note: Son of Charley Campbell & Juritta I. “Rittie” (Welch) Maples;  married 25 Jun 1943 Betty Joe Ghan]

Elmer C. Maples, 77, of Clever, died at 1:37 a.m. May 22 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a short illness. Services for Mr. Maples were held at 2 p.m. May 24 in the Meadors Chapel, Clever , with the Revs. Hosea Bilyeu and Dale Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz.. Mr. Maples was a retired employee of the Lily-Tulip Corporation. He was a farmer, and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife Betty; two sons, Donnie, Miami, Oklahoma, and Danny, West Palm Beach; Florida; three daughters, Carol Sue Rhodes, Overland Park, Kansas, Sherrie Stine, Nixa, and Brenda Hale, Clever, three sisters, Cora Sparkman; Mount Vernon, Valeria Chastain, Clever, and Etheleen Shultz, Excelsior Springs; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews: The family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Maples, Elmer C. 30 Aug 1911 - 22 May 1989

Funeral Card: ELMER C. MAPLES Aug. 30, 1911    - May 22, 1989.  SERVICES HELD: Meadors Chapel-Clever, Mo., May 24, 1989, at 2:00 P.M.

OFFICIATING: Rev. Hosea Bilyeu, Rev. Dale Grubaugh. ESCORTS: Dirk Hale, Ryan Hale, Randy Hicks,  Ian Williams, Ronnie Maples, Gary Chastain

FINAL RESTING PLACE : Frazier Cemetery, MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo.

Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Association and Bea Gardner.

Maples, Emma Elizabeth (Hilton) 11 Mar 1901 - 25 May 1985 OH 20 May 1985 p2

[Note: Daughter of Samuel Henry & Mary M. (Carter) Hilton; married Simeon Lafayette Maples 14 Apr 1900 - 11 May 1986]

Services for Emma Maples, 84, Highlandville, were held May 27 in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. Gary Robertson and Dale Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Mrs. Maples died May 25 in St. John’s Regional Health Care, Springfield, after a long illness. A Christian County resident most of her life, she was a member of the Spokane Baptist Church and the Auxiliary of Carpenters Local No. 978. Survivors include her husband, Simeon; two sons, Olan, Phoenix, Ariz. and Perry, Spokane; two daughters, Billy Jean Lee, Spokane, and Samie Jane, Springfield; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rudolph Hilton, Sugar Creek and Guy Hilton, Spokane; and a sister, Lema Schupbach, Highlandville,

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Maples, Emma Elizabeth (Hilton) 11 Mar 1901 - 25 May 1985 SN-L 26 May 1985

Highlandville—Services for Emma Maples, 84, Highlandville, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Gary Robertson and Dale Grubaugh officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. Mrs. Maples died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A Christian County resident most of her life, she was a member of Spokane Baptist Church and the Auxiliary of Carpenters Local No. 978. Survivors include her husband, Simeon; two sons, Olan, Phoenix, Ariz, and Perry, Spokane; two daughters, Billy Jean Lee, Spokane, and Samie Jane, Springfield; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rudolph Hilton, Sugar Creek, and Guy Hilton, Spokane; and a sister, Loma Schupbach, Highlandville. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Springfield, Mo. News-Leader, Sunday, May 26 1985. Contributed by Woody Franklin.

 

Maples, Emmett 7 Sept 1915 - 16 May 2001 SN-L 18 May 2001

[Note: Son of George Bentley & Naomi (Brown) Maples; married 6 Jun 1936 Katherine Bishop ? - 13 May 2001]

Emmett Maples, 85, Springfield, passed away at 3:44 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in Christian Health Care East.  Mr. Maples, a field service mechanic for E. A. Martin Machinery Company, was born September 7, 1915, in Tory, Mo., the son of the late George Bentley and Naoma (Brown) Maples.  He was united in marriage to Katherine Bishop on June 6, 1936, in Springfield, Mo.; she preceded him in death on May 13, 2001.  He was a member of High Street Baptist Church.  He enjoyed wildlife; he loved horses and all animals.  He enjoyed vegetable gardening and tinkering with motors of any kind.  An infant son, Dewey Maples; four brothers; and two sisters, also preceded him in death.  He is survived by a son and his wife, Larry and Deanna Maples, Rogersville; a sister, Beatrice Shelton, Highlandville; three grandchildren and their spouses, Mark Andrew and Casey Maples, Kathryn Ann and David Patton, and Stephen Paul Maples, all of Springfield; a great-grandson, Joshua Andrew Maples; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be made to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society, 3161 West Norton Road, Springfield, Mo 65803.

(Springfield News-Leader 18 May 2001)

 

Maples, Emory C. 28 Oct 1905 - 10 May 1989 NE 11 May 1989

[Note: married Mary]

Emory C. Maples, 83. Springfield, passed away May 8 in Cox Medical Center. Services were held in Union Ridge Church near Clever on Wednesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery, under direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home. Surviving are his wife Mary of the home: four sons, Wilford, Springfield; Aubrey, Cliquot; Keith, Walnut Grove: and Steve, Springfield, seven daughters, Virginia Rogers, Clever, Sylvia Fleetwood Squires Kathy Harvill, Nixa; Janice Kee, Springfield: three sisters, Mary Bell, Baderdine, Washington; Limious Slavens, Springfield; Kathleen Davis, Springfield; 48 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty June Hamilton. and two sons, Chester and Fred.

 

Maples, Ephraim C. 15 Feb 1851 - 18 Jul 1920 CCR 13 Aug 1920 p1

[Note: married 12 Oct 1873 CCM Mary Ann Davis 17 Jan 1857 -  ?; no MO DC found]

Card of Thanks

We desire to thank each and every one who visited our dear father and made his last days seem brighter to him. We thank every one who sought to aid and comfort us at the death and burial of our dear father. We especially thank Dr. Wade for his kindness shown during his illness.  Mr. and Mrs. Willie Maples  Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maples  Mr. and Mrs. Roy Maples  Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lawson  Mr. and Mrs. Hoge Mabe  Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Dunham

 

Maples, Ermel L. (Wolfe) 28 Oct 1925 - 11 May 2009 SN-L 13 May 2009 & CCH-L 20 May 2009 & AdamsFH

[Note: Daughter of William Deforest “Dee” & Shirley M. (Henderson) Wolfe; married 5 Aug 1945 Ivan Birch Maples 15 Aug 1910 - 13 Dec 1959]

Ermel L. Maples, age 83, Nixa, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009 in St. John's Regional Health Center after a long stay, with her daughter and oldest granddaughter by her side as Jesus wrapped her in his arms and called her home. Ermel was born October 28, 1925. On August 5, 1945 she married Ivan Maples. Together they had two children. Ermel worked as a machine operator for Lily-Tulip Cup Coop until her retirement. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends and playing with her grandkids. Ermel also enjoyed seeing her flowers blooming and working in the yard. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Tindle; her ex-son-in law, Wayne Tindle; six grandchildren, Melissa Dunkin, Mike Stacey and Annetta Tindle, Nixa, and Duston Weeks, Christian Weeks and Darin Maples, Springfield; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rowena Oliphant and husband Dean and Evelyn Kuhns; a brother, Robert Wolfe; several nieces and nephews; and a very dear friend, Dorothy Loftis, Ozark. Ermel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Jim Maples; and a sister and a brother. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home.

 

Maples, Ernest T. 30 Sept 1922 - 8 Jan 2002 SN-L 9 Jan 2002

[Note: Son of Timothy Lafayette & Delphia (Gilmore) Maples;

Ernest T. Maples, 79, Boaz, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2002, from a sudden illness. He was born September 30, 1922 in Christian County, the son of Timothy and Delphia (Gilmore) Maples. He enjoyed being out of doors and liked drawing and art work. His parents and two sisters, Ruth and Ruby Maples, preceded him in death. Survivors include his brother, George Maples, with whom Ernest shared his home; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, January 9, 2002.

 

Maples, Erven Lee 16 Jun 1935 - 1 Jun 1939 CCR 15 Jun 1939 p1

[Note: Son of Raymond L. & Bessie (Hood) Maples]

Erven Lee Maples, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Maples, was born June 16,1935, and departed this life June 1, 1939, age 3 years, 11 months and 16 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his parents, one sister, Joretta, two brothers, Finis Wayne and Jerry L. Maples, his grandparents and many other relatives. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Union Ridge church by Rev. Geren of Springfield with burial there under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

 

Maples, Etta (Jones) 7 May 1892 - 15 Jun 1949 CCR 23 Jun 1949

[Note: Daughter of William Thomas & Acenith Parthena (Word) Jones; married 16 Oct 1920 Timothy Ozias Maples 4 Aug 1871 - 28 Nov 1929]

Mrs. Etta Maples, 57, a lifelong resident of the Clever community, died Wednesday night at the home of a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Guthrie, southeast of Clever, following a lengthy illness. Survivors include a twin sister, Mrs. Zetta Little of Clever, Mrs. Guthrie; one niece, Mrs. Beulah Walker, and one nephew, Willard Little. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Clever Baptist church of which she was a member, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley and Rev. Walter Geren officiating. Burial was in Frazier cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.

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Maples, Etta (Jones) 7 May 1892 - 15 Jun 1949

Mrs. Etta Maples, 57, a lifelong resident of the Clever community, died Wednesday night at the home of a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Guthrie, southeast of Clever, following a lengthy illness.  Survivors include a twin sister, Mrs. Zetta Little of Clever, Mrs. Guthrie, one niece, Mrs. Beulah Walker, and one nephew, Willard Little.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Clever Baptist Church, of which she was a member, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley and Rev. Walter Geren officiating.  Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of June 15, 1949 in the margin.

Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

Maples, Eugene 29 Aug 1928 - 15 Aug 1944 CCR 24 Aug 1944 p1

[Note: Son of Elmer & Alta (Childers) Maples]

Eugene Maples, 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Maples of Logan, died last week in St. Luke hospital in St. Louis following an operation. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Marionville Baptist Church conducted by Rev. F.L. Wise with burial in the Marionville Cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include his parents, both maternal and paternal grandparents and a host of relatives and friends.