Mackley, Homer 1897 - 5 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8

[Note: married Faye]

Services for Homer Mackley, 81, of Mountain Grove, father of Glen Mackley of Ozark, were held last Thursday on the Souder Church of Christ with E. J. Hampton officiating. Burial was in Souder Cemetery. Mr. Mackley died June 5 in St. John’s Regional Health Center.

MacMurray, Dianne W. 30 Sep 1958 - 18 Dec 1993 OH 22 Dec 1993

[Note: Daughter of Philip & Margaret (  ) MacMurray]

Dianne W. MacMurray, 35, Ozark, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1993 at St. John’s Regional Health Center. She was born Sept. 20, 1958 in Buffalo N.Y. Survivors include her father, Philip MacMurray, Highlandville, and her mother, Margaret MacMurray, Buffalo, N.Y.; two sisters, Jody Metzger, Boston, N.Y., and Karen Saunders, Orchard Park, N.Y.; and a brother, Philip Mark MacMurray, Highlandville. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Ozark United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Macon, Austin “Pappy” 1899 - 20 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11

Services of Austin (Pappy) Macon, 80, Hollister, father of Mrs.  Barbara Heard, Clever, were held Monday in Williams Chapel, School of the Ozarks, with burial in Ozarks Memorial Park. Mr. Macon died last Saturday in Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson, He was farm manager and worked in the S of O machine shop for 29 years.

MacWithey, Travis DeWayne 14 Feb 1984 - 29 Jul 2001

[Note: Son of Alfred L. & Melody (Spencer) MacWithey]

Travis DeWayne MacWithey, 17, Billings, died from drowning in Table Rock Lake in Shell Knob at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001.  He was born February 14, 1984, in Beardstown, Ill., to Alfred L. and Melody (Spencer) MacWithey.  Travis grew up in Billings and attended the Billings School.  He was active with Motorcross racing, AYRA Rodeo and the BMX Bicycle Racing.  He was employed with O’Reilly Auto Parts in Springfield and was a member of the Billings First Baptist Church.  His grandmothers, Helen Spencer and Mary DeSpain, preceded him in death.  He is survived by his parents, Alfred and Melody MacWithey; a sister, Cherie L. MacWithey, all of Clearwater, Fla.; his grandfather, the Rev. Lloyd Dean Spencer and his wife, Maria, Pittsfield, Ill; an aunt and uncles, Judy and David Slagle, Jacksonville, Ill., and Carl DeSpain, Glasgow, Ill.; a special girlfriend, Nicole Hager, Billings, Mo.; and special friends with whom he made his home, David, Cindy and Josh Hager, Billings.  Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with the Rev. Bruce Baker officiating.  Burial will follow in Rose Hill West Cemetery.  The Billings chapel will be open at noon today with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m.  Memorials may be made to Missouri State Motorcross Series.

Madden, Edna A. (Sloan) 17 Jan 1912 - 21 Feb 1986 OH 27 Feb  1986 pB9

[Note: Daughter of Rev. Edward Thomas & Martha Margaret (Logan) Sloan; twin of Elmer William Sloan; married Edward C. Madden  2 Sep 1913 - 3 Oct 1987]

Services for Edna A. Madden, 74, Springfield, were held Feb. 24 in Greenlawn South Chapel with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Cemetery. Mrs. Madden died Feb. 21 in her home following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Springfield and a member of South Haven Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, E. C.; three daughters, Elaine Maynard,, Springfield, Eryleene Groner, Lanoni, Iowa, and Nancy Morris, Springfield; two brothers, the Rev. John Sloan, Willard and Elmer Sloan, Ozark; a sister, Ruth Lambeth, Springfield; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Haven Building Fund or the American Cancer Society.

 

Madden, Henry Edwin “Harry“ , Sr. 1 Sep 1915 - 9 Dec 1999  CCH-N 15 Dec 1999

[Note: Son of Grover C. & Goldie E. (Stevenson) Madden; married 27 May 1963 Lola G. Stewart 12 Jun 1924 - 2 Oct 2010]

Harry Edwin Madden, Sr., age 83, of Highlandville, died Thursday, December 9, 1999 in Balanced Care West, Springfield. He was born September 1, 1916 in Aurora, Missouri and was the son of Grover C. and Goldie E. (Stevenson) Madden. He was raised in Stone County and attended Notch School. On May 27, 1943 he and Lola Stewart were married. He worked as a guide for the Lynch Sister's Marvel Cave and helped build what is now State Highway 76. Harry worked in CCC Camps in Shell Knob and in the State of Oregon. During World War II he served his country in the U.S. Army. Harry worked on the building of Table Rock Dam and was in heavy construction, carpentry, and was a farmer and stockman. His farm is located near Highlandville. He raised a large home garden and did woodworking. He and his wife made their home there until poor health made it necessary to move to Greene County nearer medical help. Harry was saved on July 18, 1955 and was baptized into the Chestnutridge Baptist Church on July 3, 1955 by the Reverend Paul Swadley. He became an ordained deacon of the Chestnutridge Church on July 7, 1957. He served there until he bought a farm in the Spokane area and moved his letter to the Spokane First Baptist Church, where he served happily with his family. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother Charles, a stepbrother Ralph English, and a brother-in-law Robert Buck. Survivors include: his wife, Lola; a son, Harry E. Jr. and his wife Estella, Independence, Missouri; a daughter, Marcia Cooper and her husband, Lovel Lee, Springfield; three granddaughters; a great-granddaughter; three brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law. Funeral services were Saturday, December 11, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Paul Swadley, Rev. Randall Harwood, and Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.

 

Madden, Lola G. (Stewart) 12 Jun 1924 - 2 Oct 2010 SN-L 3 Oct 2010

[Note: Daughter of Roy & Merle (Bass) Stewart; married Jun 1942 Harry Edwin Madden 1 Sep 1916 - 9 Dec 1999]

Lola G. (Stewart) Madden, 86, Stockton. Arrangements: Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

AND

Madden, Lola G. (Stewart) 12 Jun 1924 - 2 Oct 2010 CCH-N 6 Oct 2010

Lola G. (Stewart) Madden, 86, of Stockton, died Oct. 2, 2010, at Stockton Nursing Home. She was born June 12, 1924, in Spokane, to Roy Stewart and Merle (Bass) Stewart. She attended Spokane High School, graduating in 1942 as class salutatorian. In June, 1942 she married Harry Edwin Madden. Two children were born to this union, Eddie and Marcia. During World War II, she worked for the United States government in military payroll, first in Washington state and was promoted and transferred to Oklahoma. After the war she was asked to transfer to Los Alamos, N.M.  Refusing the transfer, Lola and Harry returned to her family in the Ozarks to start their family. She worked in family enterprises and was a homemaker. In 2000 she moved from her home near Highlandville to Springfield and in 2007 moved to Stockton to be close to her son. She was active in her church, Chestnutridge Baptist Church and then Spokane Baptist Church. She loved and was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by: Her son, Harry E. Madden Jr. and wife Estella, Stockton; son-in-law Lovell Lee Cooper, Springfield; brothers, Donald Stewart, Spokane, and Homer Stewart, Kennewick, Wash.; sisters, Imogene Ellingsworth, and Mellie Stewart, both of Spokane, and Lorene Argie and husband George, Warsaw; granddaughters, Lisa Koontz and husband Andy, Highlandville, Monica Madden and Tonya Madden, Independence; four great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Madden Sr.; a daughter, Marcia G. Cooper; her parents, Roy and Merle Stewart; a brother, Joe Bill Stewart; and brother-in-law, Clifford Ellingsworth. Visitation was 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa (417) 724-2400. A funeral was at 2 p.m. on the same day in the funeral home. Burial followed in Spokane Cemetery.

 

Maddox, James L. 19 Jul 1938 - 28 Dec 2000  CCH-N 10 Jan 2001

[Note: married Marilyn]

James L. Maddox, age 62, of Billings, passed away Thurs., Dec. 28, 2000 in Cox Medical Center South Springfield. He was born July 19, 1938 in Harrisburg, Ill. He served his country in the US. Army. Mr. Maddox owned and operated Maddox Family Restaurant and later Jimmy's Sports Bar in Nixa, along with his wife, Marilyn. Visitation was Sat., Dec. 30, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was Wed., Jan. 3, 2001 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Harrisburg, Ill.

 

Maddox, Melvin Perry 7 Sep 1914 - 21 Jul 1946  CCR 1 Aug 1946 p1

[Note: Son of Perry E. “Pete” & Paralee (Henry) Maddox]

Melvin Perry Maddox, 31, of Highlandville, passed away at the Federal hospital, Wadsworth, Kans., on July 21, 1946, following a brief illness. He served his country in World War II for four years and seven months, one year and seven months of that time in the South Pacific. He united with the Christian Church at Valley City, Mo., at the age of 15. His mother preceded him in death March 12, 1934. Surviving are his father, P.E. Maddox of Highlandville, one brother, James L. Maddox with the United States Army and one sister, Mrs. Maggie Melton of Michigan. Several aunts and uncles and other relatives also survive. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in the National Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.

 

Maddox, Paralee (Henry) Pigg 28 Apr 1890 - 23 Oct 1963   CCR 24 Oct 1963

[Note: Daughter of  Jake & Martha (Davis) Henry; married first John Richard Pigg 15 Jan 1861 - 2 Jul 1934; married second  Perry E. "Pete" Maddox 27 Nov 1889 - 7 Mar 1967]

Mrs. Paralee Maddox, 73, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at her home near Highlandville following a long illness. She was a member of the Spokane Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, P. E.; four daughters, Mrs. Mettie McConnell, Highlandville, Mrs. Geneva Amos, Nixa, Mrs. Opal Scott, Springfield, and Mrs. Daisy Lowe, Tulsa; five stepsons, James L. Maddox, Big Bend, Calif., Leonard Pigg, state of California, Eston and Leslie Maddox, both of Red Bluff, Calif., and Lexie, of Clovis, Calif.; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Marjorie Melton, Huntington, Pa., Mrs. Nora Melton, Auburn, Calif., Mrs. Mayme Vaughan, Ozark, and Mrs. Lissie McCoy, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Stucke, Highlandville, and Mrs. Lean Glessner, Springfield; 27 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the Highlandville Cemetery.

 

Maddox, Perry E. “Pete” 27 Nov 1889 - 7 Mar 1967 CCR 9 Mar 1967 p1

[Note: married Paralee (Henry) Pigg  28 Apr 1890 - 23 Oct 1963]

P. E. “Pete” Maddox, 78, a resident of the Highlandville community for 30 years, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark.  He had been in ill health for several months.  Survivors include one son, James L. Maddox, Big Bend, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Margie Melton, Huntington, Pa.; four step-daughters, Mrs. Mettie McConnell and Mrs. Geneva Amos, both of Nixa, Mrs. Opal Scott, Route 9, Springfield, and Mrs. Daisy Lowe, North Hollywood, Calif.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.  Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.

 

Maddux, Ola N. 1896 - 5 Nov 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16

ELKLAND - Services for Ola N. Maddux, 81, Elkland, were at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Montgomery Chapel, Buffalo, with the Revs. Tom Buchanan and James Huitt officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Buffalo. Mr. Maddux died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after several weeks’ illness. He was a retired grocer and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist church, He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include two son, Bob of Lebanon and Bland of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Atteberry, Elkland; three brothers, Hobart of Buffalo, Frank of Eldridge and Ralph of El Dorado, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine True, Buffalo, Mrs. Jewel Hurst, Urbana; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

 

Maddy, Theodore M. 21 Jan 1920 - 9 Mar 1991 NN-E 14 Mar 1991

[Note: Son of Jacob & Nora (McGinnis) Maddy]

Theodore M, Maddy, 71, died Saturday, March 9, 1991, in Alpine North Manor, Kansas City. He was born Jan. 21, 1920, and was the son of Jacob and Nora McGinnis Maddy. He was a native of Christian County and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include a son, Theodore Maddy Jr., Columbia; a daughter, Patricia Hoffman, Republic; five sisters, Minnie Forgey, Ozark, Marion Carney, Oklahoma City, Mary Creed, Walnut Grove, Bonnie Ware, Marionville, and Doris Haslip, state of Idaho; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday afternoon in National Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Military honors were provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars posts 3404 and 963, and American Legion Post 676.

Mading, Joe L. 20 May 1865 - 22 Jun 1958   CCR 26 Jun 1958 p1

[Note:Son of Acie & Bettie (Shields) Mading;  tombstone, mortuary records and other records spell surname Mading]

Funeral services for Joe L. Madding, 93, who died Sunday morning at a Nixa rest home were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark, with Rev. Robert H. Baker officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A lifelong resident of Ozark, Mr. Madding had been in ill health for several years. Survivors include four nephews, W. C. Russell, P. D. Russell, and Harry Madding, all of Springfield and Jack Russell of Kansas City and two nieces, Mrs. Leo Burnett and Mrs. Edna David, both of Springfield.

Mading, Lela M. d 26 Jun 1940 CCR 27 Jun 1940 p1

[Note: Daughter of Ward M. & Lucile (?) Mading]

Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward A. Mading of 2001 North Missouri, Springfield, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Hopedale cemetery. Survivors include the parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mading, also of Springfield. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.

Mading, William Abraham "Abe" 1862 - 9 Jun 1936 CCR 11 Jun 1936 p1

[Note: Son of Acie & Bettie (Shields) Mading’ married c 1885 Emma Chapman 1866 - 1947]

Abe Mading, 73, lifelong resident of Christian county, died at his home in West Plains, Mo., where he located only a few years ago, on Tuesday, June 9, at 7 p.m. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Chapman Mading, one son, Harry, two grandsons, Wade and Ward, and one great grandson, all of West Plains. One brother, Joe Mading, of Ozark, and one sister who lives in Springfield, also survive. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at four o’clock in the Ozark Baptist church with Rev. Lewis M. Hale of Springfield officiating. Burial was made in the Hopedale cemetery under the direction of the Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Mading was one of the best known residents of the community for many years. A more complete account of his life will be given next week.

Madore, Bernard Joseph 11 June 1941 - 1 Dec. 1997  CCH-N 10 Dec. 1997

[Note: Son of Bernard Joseph & Olive (Kendall) Cunningham - SIC; married Dorothy Maw Harrison  7 Jul 1941 - 1 Jan 1998 m/1 Adams]

Bernard Joseph Madore, Sr., age 56, of Sparta, died Monday, December 1, 1997, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born June 11, 1941, in Cambridge, Mass., and was the son of Bernard Joseph and Olive (Kendall) Cunningham. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; four children, Deborah Fletcher, Keith Madore, Bernard Joseph Madore, Jr., Thomas J. Madore, all of Mass.; three step-children, Dan Adams, Gary Adams, and Bill Adams, all of Calif.; ten grandchildren; six brothers, Robert L. “Gus”, Fred, Paul, Dave, and Gilbert Madore, and a sister, Mildred Marchetti. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 3, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson.

 

Madore, Dorothy Mae (Harrison) Adams 7 Jul 1941 - 1 Jan 1998  CCH-N 7 Jan 1998

[Note: Daughter of Basil & Ruth (Weatherbie) Harrison; married Bernard Joseph Madore 11 June 1941 - 1 Dec. 1997]

Dorothy Mae Madore, age 56, of Sparta, died Thursday, January 1, 1998, in Columbia South Hospital, Springfield. She was born July 7, 1941 in Lowell, Massachusetts, and was the daughter of Basil and Ruth (Weatherbie) Harrison. She served her country as a U.S. Navy WAVE. Mrs. Madore was an executive secretary for Polaroid and other businesses in Massachusetts before moving to Missouri in 1989. She worked in the Greene County Prosecutors Office until 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Joseph Madore, Sr., on December 1, 1997, and a son, Robert Adams. Survivors include: Three sons, Edward Dan Adams, Imperial, Calif., Gary Adams, San Diego, Calif., and William Adams, Oceanside, Calif.; four stepchildren. Deborah Fletcher, Keith Madore, Bernard Madore, Jr., and Thomas Madore, all of Mass., ten grandchildren; three sisters, Elenor Stephens, New Hampshire, Barbara Nelson, Florida, and Velma Madore, Florida; and a brother, George Harrison, Calif. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

 

Madry, Aysha Morgan 31 Dec 2008 - 25 May 2009 SN-L 31 May 2009

[Note: Daughter of Donald "Dee Jay" Madry, Jr. & Brittany Jael Evans]

Aysha Morgan Madry, age 4 1/2 months, from Ozark, Mo., died in the home Monday morning, May 25, from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. She was born Wednesday, December 31, 2008, in Springfield, Mo. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 2, at 2 p.m., in Greenlawn Funeral Home East, 3540 E. Seminole, Springfield, Mo. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up at Guaranty Bank. She is survived by her father, Donald "Dee Jay" Madry Jr.; mother Brittany Jael Evans; older sister, Caydence S. Evans-Berg, 5 years old; paternal grandparents, Preita Poulson of Rolla, and Don Madry Sr.; maternal grandparents, David S. and Beverly J. Evans of Ozark; paternal great-grandparents, Kent and Jo Poulson; maternal great-grandparents, Bill and Rosa Routh of Willard, and Stanley and Donna Evans of Climax Springs; many aunts and uncles including, Jaynee Poulson and Erin Madry of Rolla, Davonne and Jeff Burns of Nixa, and Seriah and Jeromy Wallen of Sparta; cousins, Aaliyah, Trenton, Braun, Lexi, Elijah, Autumn, Gage, Ayden, Brittany, Holden and Lane; and many other friends and loved ones. Aysha loved to play with her older sister Caydence. She also delighted in sitting on the porch to watch the birds and animals. She had a beautiful smile and eyes that lit up when she saw you. Even at such a early age she was already full of personality. Aysha was our little love. We will miss her profoundly but we look forward to the time spoken of in the Bible of seeing Aysha again. This will be in God's New World where there will be no more tears and even death will be done away with. At that time we will have life in abundance. May that time come soon.

 

Madsen, Arnold E. 11 Feb 1922 - 5 Jan 2005 SN-L 6 Jan 2005

[Note: married Doris]

Arnold E. Madsen, born Feb. 11, 1922, of Nixa, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, in Primrose Place, surrounded by those who loved and cared for him. He leaves behind his life's love of 63 years, Doris Madsen of Primrose Place; two sons, Ron and his wife, Sandy of Kansas City, and Randy and his wife, Ann of Springfield; also grandchildren, Marcie, Russell, Michael, Scott and Kevin. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery under direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.

 

Maelbrancke, Alvena (Robinson) 8 Jan 1918 – 5 Dec 1995

[Note: Daughter of Fountain & Annie ( ) Robinson; married Petrus Cyril Maelbrancke 10 May 1892 - Jun 1981]

Alvena Maelbrancke,  77, Ozark, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 1995, at Ozark Nursing Care Center.  Alvena Maelbrancke,  a homemaker, was born on Jan. 8, 1918, in Hay Springs, Nebraska, the daughter of Fountain and Annie Robinson. She was united  in marriage in 1939, in Hay Springs to Petrus Maelbrancke, who preceded her in death. She was preceded in dead her parents, husband, one brother, and one sister.  She is survived by three daughters, Geneva Johnson, Della Nichols, both of Springfield, and Evelyn Maelbrancke, Aurora, Mo.: one son, Charles Maelbrancke, Fort Worth, Tx., one sister, Lydian Zobel, Spokane, Washington; two brothers, Harvey Mitchell, Nebraska;  Johnny Robinson, Tucson, Arizona, eight grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.  Graveside services were at 10:00 a.m.. Friday, Dec. 8. at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, under the direction  of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home   with the Rev. Paul Reed officiating. Vistation was from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the funeral home.

 

Maelbrancke, Charles Renee 27 Nov 1943 - 11 Dec 2010 SN-L 26 Dec 2010

[Note: married Shirley]

Charles Renee Maelbrancke, 67 of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010. Charles was born on November 27, 1943, in Walnut Shade, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Maelbrancke; daughter Sally Shelton of Birmingham, Al.; two step children; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Maelbrancke, Della Nichols, Geneva Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held at 1 P.M. Tuesday Dec. 28, 2010, at Cassidy United Methodist Church, 5151 N. Fremont Rd, Nixa, Mo. 65714. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be make to Cassidy United Methodist Church Building Fund.

 

Maelbrancke, Petrus Cyril 10 May 1892 - Jun 1981 OH 2 Jul 1981 p8

[Note: married Alvena Robinson 8 Jan 1918 - 5 Dec 1995]

Rosary services for Petrus Cyril Maelbrancke, 89, Ozark, were held Tuesday in Rivermonte Chapel, Springfield. Mr. Maelbrancke died Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center apparently of a heart attack. He came to this county in 1913 from Belgium. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Alvena; a son, Charles R., Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Jeneva Johnson, Pittsburg, Mrs. Della Nichols and Miss Evelyn Maelbrancke, both of Ozark; a brother, Emiel, Belgium; and eight grandchildren.

Maelbrancke Shirley Ann (Stine) 19 Sep 1926 - 4 Feb 2011 CCH-N 9 Feb 2011

[Note: Daughter of William & Martha (Maples) Stine; married Charles Maelbrancke]

Shirley Ann Maelbrancke, 84, of Fort Worth, Texas, and a long time resident of Ozark, died Feb. 4, 2011, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center.  She was born Sept. 19, 1926, in California, the daughter of William and Martha (Maples) Stine. Shirley was a homemaker and loved her family deeply. She and her husband, Charles, moved to Texas 16 years ago. Survivors include: Three children, Vicki McCoy and husband Johnny, Ozark, Chris Roberts, Dallas, Texas, and Sally Shelton, Pinson, Alabama; grandchildren, Brian McCoy and wife Caryl, Casey Darnell and husband Flave, Jeff McCoy and wife Jeri, Hannah Shelton, and Jessica Roberts, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, on Dec. 11, 2010.  Also preceding her in death were a brother Bill Stine and a sister, Carol Wredt A memorial service was 1 p.m. Feb. 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Gary Langley officiating. The family received friends from noon until service time. A graveside service was 2:30 p.m. Feb. 7 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery for both Shirley and Charles, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Cassidy United Methodist Church.

Magers, Eliza (Coffman) 2 Nov 1877 - 17 Dec 1957   CCH 26 Dec 1957 p 1

[Note: Daughter of Robert & Matilda (Bunch) Coffman; married Thomas Harden Magers 22 Nov 1854 - 25 Dec 1939]

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Magers, 80 who died December 17 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Avis Head at Sparta, were held Thursday, Dec 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the Highlandville Baptist Church, with Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. The widow of the late Thomas H. Magers, she had lived in the Ponce de Leon and Highlandville communities since 1897. She was a membe of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Ernest Magers  of Bolivar; two daughters, Mrs. Vesta Graham of Yakima, Wash. and Mrs. Head; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; one brother, Clay Coffman of Muskogee, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Carter of Highlandville and Mrs Carrie Glascow of Muskogee two step-daughters, Mrs. Ada Hendricks and Miss Ola Magers, both of Ponce de Leon.

 

Magers, Ernest L. 1 Aug 1907 - 4 Aug 1983  OH 11 Aug 1983 p8

[Note: Son of  Thomas & Eliza  (Coffman) Magers; married 20 Dec 1926 Grace Woods; married Mary]

Graveside services for Ernest L. Magers,. 76, Springfield, were held Aug. 6 in Highlandville cemetery with the Revs. Mike McGinnis and Howard Blevins officiating. Mr. Magers died Aug. 4 in Americana Fremont after a long illness. A retired salesman and native of Highlandville, he was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son, William Dean, Springfield; two daughters, Bonita, Kansas City and Mrs. Patricia Brown, Springfield; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Judy Reberry and Mrs. Mary Vinsett, both of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Avis Head, Sparta and Mrs. Vesta Graham, Nixa and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Magers, Gertie (McDaniel) 14 Nov 1884 - 17 Jan 1905 CCR 9 Feb 1905

[Note: Daughter of Melchi & ? ( ) McDaniel; married 20 Feb 1902 John T. Magers]

Highlandville, Mo. - Died at her home near Highlandville, Jan. 17, 1905 Gertie Magers, aged 29 years, two months and three days, with consumption after an illness of about 12 months. The dark-winged messenger cane and called her to the realms of the sweet beyond. Gertie was a daughter of Uncle Melchi McDaniel. She was united in marriage to John Magers Feb. 20, 1902. To them was born one daughter, little Allie Marie/ May we all be as the tender hand of a mother to her that we may guide her feet in the paths of right. Gertie confessed her faith in Christ last summer and united with the Methodist church at this place, and was a devoted christian to the end. Her remains were interred in the Hammond cemetery, one mile east of town. She leaves a husband, one daughter and a host of friends to mourn her loss. We wish to thank the many friends for their kind assistance during her sickness and death. May we all strive to follow her footsteps that we may go to meet her in the sweet by and by.  A Relative

 

Magers, James Lon 28 Dec 1884 - 13 Mar 1937 CCR 18 Mar 1937 p1

[Note: Son of Wilburn & Arminta (Spradling) Magers; married 18 Nov 1907 Rachel Lou Hammond 31 Mar 1885 - 14 Jun 1969]

James Lon Magers was born Dec. 18, 1885, near Highlandville. He was married to Lou Hammond on Nov. 18, 1907. To this union three children were born, Paul and Jack, now of Mountain Grove and Mrs. Raymond Dake of Clarksdale, Missouri. Besides the widow and three children, he is survived by one grandson, Dickie Dake, five brothers, John and Charlie of Springfield, Fred of Long Beach, Calif., Loranza of Highlandville, and Doss of Oklahoma City. Several years ago he moved from Christian county to Springfield and engaged in the flour and feed business. He later moved to Mountain Grove where he was one of the town’s leading merchants. He died at his home in Mountain Grove on Saturday, March 13. Funeral services were held Monday, March 15, at 2 p.m. in the Highlandville church, with Rev. Oscar Pigg officiating. Burial was made in the Highlandville cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Magers, James Sidney “Sid” 9 Jul 1874 - 13 Jun 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1

[Note: Son of Samuel Elza & Georgann (Spradling) Magers; married Maud Bell Sechler 10 Jul 1882 - 5 Jan 1958]

J. S. “Sid” Magers, 91, a Ponce de Leon farmer and merchant most of his life, died at 9:20 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Magers, who moved to Nixa in 1951, is survived by a son, Walden, Nixa and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. today in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiated, and burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery.

Magers, Joy M. (Matherly) 28 Mar 1920 - 13 Sept 2002 SN-L 15 Sep 2002

[Note: Daughter of Cecil & Audra (  ) Matherly; married 1 Oct 1938 Paul W. Magers 28 May 1917 - 1 May 1997]

Joy M. Magers of Morton, Illinois, formerly of Springfield, died at 7 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2002 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. Born March 28, 1920 in Oilton, Oklahoma to Cecil and Aubra Matherly, she married Paul W. Magers on October 1, 1938 in Springfield. He died May 1, 1997 in Springfield. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra of Long Beach, California and Mary of Bristol, Rhode Island; three sons, David (and Cindi) of Marton, Illinois, Lonny of Phoenix, Arizona, and Larry (and Belen) of Union City, California; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Highlandville Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South in Springfield. Friends may call at their convenience between 1 and 5 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to any charity. Springfield News-Leader, September 15, 2002.

Magers, Loranzo F. 27 Dec 1863 - 1 Aug 1949 CCR 4 Aug 1949

[Note: Son of  Wilburn B. “Willie“ & Mary Armintia (Spradling) Magers; married Minnie E Keysser 15 Dec 1871 - 26 Dec 1957]

Loranzo Magers was born Dec. 27, 1863, and departed this life Aug. 1, 1949, at the age of 85 years, seven months and five days. He was united in marriage Dec. 16, 1888, to Minnie Keysser. To this union seven children were born, two of whom, Roy Magers and Flossie Farrar, have preceded him in death. He leaves his wife, Minnie, four sons, Roscoe of Springfield, Guy of Galena, Leonard of Reeds Spring, Ward of Highlandville, and one daughter, Ethna, of the home; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 3 in the Highlandville school auditorium with burial in Highlandville cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

Magers, Mary Jane (White) 2 Mar 1873 - 14 Dec 1935 CCR 19 Dec 1935 p4

[Note: Daughter of James Willis & Mary Ann “Polly” (Cunningham) White; married Charles W. Magers 16 Mar 1872 - 18 May 1952;]

Mary Jane White Magers was born March 2, 1873 and departed this life on Dec. 14, 1935, at her home in Springfield at 865 South Campbell street, at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 21 days. She united with the Christian church at the age of 14 years and remained a faithful member until death. She is survived by her husband, C.W. Magers, one son, Victor Magers, of Springfield, and three daughters, Mrs. Helen Keller and Mrs. Cuma Hasler, both of Springfield and Mrs. Myrrah Goodman of Wichita, Kansas, and two brothers, Louis and James White of Highlandville. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark, by Rev. B. Frank West, with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.

Magers, Maud Belle (Sechler) 10 Jul 1882 - 5 Jan 1958 CCR 9 Jan 1958 p5

[Note: Daughter of of Abraham C. & Mary Elizabeth (Bunch) Sechler; married James Sidney Magers 9 Jul 1874 - 13 Jul 1966]

Funeral services for Mrs. Maud Belle Magers, 75, who died Sunday, January 5, at her home in Nixa were held Tuesday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of the Bradleyville community, she moved to Ponce de Leon with her family at the age of 19. She was a chapter member of  the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church and her member ship was placed in the Nixa Baptist Church upon moving there in 1951. Survivors include her husband, J. Sidney Magers, one son, Walden Magers of Nixa; two grandchildren, one brother, C. W. Sechler of Spokane.

 

Magers, Minnie H. (Keysser) 15 Dec 1871 - 26 Dec 1957 CCR 2 Jan 1958 p1

[Note: Daughter of Carl Charles & Sarah Elizabeth (Logan) Keysser; married Loranzo F. Magers 27 Dec 1863 - 1 Aug 1949]

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Keysser Magers, 86, of Highlandville, who died Thursday, Dec. 26, were held Sunday, December 29, at 2 p.m. in the Highlandville school auditorium, with Rev. Blevins and Rev. Logan officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a member of the Christian Church.  Survivors include four sons, Roscoe Magers of Springfield, Guy Magers of Galena, Leonard Magers of Reeds Spring and Ward Magers of Monett, one daughter, Midd Ethna Magers of the home.

 

Magers, Myrtle Mae (Cox) 15 Mar 1882 - 28 May 1941 CCR 29 May 1941 p4

[Note: Daughter of Jesse R. & Florence (Boyd) Cox; married 19 Feb 1905 CCM Luther J. Magers 28 Dec 1880 - 5 Nov 1956]

Funeral rites for Mrs. Myrtle Mae Magers, 59, of Ponce de Leon, who died at her home Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness, were held Thursday afternoon at the Baptist Church there, Rev. D.S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Luther; two sons, Bernice of the home, and Carl of San Diego, CA.; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Melton of Spokane, MO, and Mrs. Bernita Pryer of Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Madison of Spokane, Mrs. Carmen Ellis of Barto, FL, Mrs. Conrad C. Edmonds and Mrs. Mae Beck, both of Springfield.

 

Magers, Orville J. 5 May 1924 -  18 Aug 1988  OH 25 Aug 1988

[Note: Son of John T. & Gertrude (Hotelling) Magers; married Marie]

Orville J. Magers, 64, of Republic, died Aug. 18 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, during heart surgery. Services for Mr. Magers were held Sunday in the Ridgecrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Bellview Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. A World War II Navy veteran, Mr. Magers was a retired security guard for the Zenith Electronics Corporation. He was a member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Marie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lyndall and Kaye, and Randy and Diane, all of Springfield; four daughters and sons-in-law, Dora and Fred Reid, Ozark, Donna and Mark Matthews, Brookline, Margaret and David Foster, and Carla and Joe Myers, all of Springfield; two sisters, Pauline Bishop, Bolivar, and Alma Ruth Shelburn, Springfield; and 14 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ridgecrest Baptist Church Building Fund.

 

Magers, Pearl (Cloud) 28 May 1918 - 26 Aug 2008 AdamsFH & SN-L 27 Aug 2008 & CCH-N 3 Sep 2008

[Note: Daughter of Truman & Minnie V. ( ) Cloud; married 7 Sep 1940 Walden Magers]

Pearl Cloud Magers, age 90, of Nixa, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008. She was born May 28, 1918, in Ponce de Leon, Missouri, the oldest child of five born to Minnie and Truman Cloud. She moved to Springfield while quite young and attended public school in Springfield. She always wanted to teach school and was able to attend and graduate from Teacher's College, now MSU, and started teaching in public schools. She taught for 31 years, 29 of which were in Ozark, Missouri, Pearl was united in marriage to Walden Magers on September 7, 1940, and to this union two sons were born, Kenney Lee and Bobby Gene. She, along with her husband, belonged to South Gate Baptist Church, where they both participated in all church activities. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bill and Bob; and a sister, Judy. Survivors include her husband, Walden; son, Kenney Magers and wife, Julie of Springfield and their two children, Chris Cameron of Springfield and Nicki Leo and husband, William, Denver, Colorado, and their son, Dominic; son Bob Magers and wife, Bette of Orlando, Florida and their two children, Kim Russell and husband, Bryan, Orlando, and their daughter, Eryn, and Mike Creel and fiancée, Melissa, Orlando; a sister, Juanita Branson of Springfield, Mo.; and a sister-in-law, Mary Cloud of Springfield. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Nolan Carrier officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield. No visitation is planned.

 

Magers, Robert Ernest 18 Dec 1923 - 26 May 2007 SN-L 2 Jun 2007

[Note: married Barbara]

Robert Ernest Magers, 83, Ozark, passed away May 26, 2007, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born December 18, 1923. He was married to Barbara Magers who preceded him in death. Survivors include four daughters, Carol Mabry and husband, Charles, Kathy Dake and husband, Bill, Michelle Shelden and Vickie Gillenwaters; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Private inurnment in Missouri Veterans Cemetery will be at a later date.

 

Magers, Roscoe 21 Jan 1892 - 26 Jan 1983   OH 3 Feb 1983 p6

[Note: Son of Loranzo & Minnie (Keysser) Magers; name spelled Rosco on tombstone]

Services for Roscoe Magers, 92, Springfield, were held Jan. 30 in Harris Funeral Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery, Mr. Magers died Jan., 26 in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. A native of Highlandville, he was a retired carpenter and a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include one stepdaughter, Mrs. Berneice Hough, Orlando, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Ethna Stephens, Springfield.

 

Magers, Samuel Elza 27 Jan 1848 - 17 Apr 1926 CCR 23 Apr 1926 p1

[Note: Son of Quisenberry & Lucinda Ann (Wilson) Magers; married 1867 George Ann Spradling May 1846 - 19 Mar 1908]

Sam Magers, aged 78 years, died at his home, 3 miles northeast of Ponce de Leon, but living in Christian County, Saturday, April 17, 1926. Funeral services were held at the Ponce de Leon Methodist church Sunday, conducted by Rev. Watson, with burial in the Ponce de Leon cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark. Mr. Magers was born in Edmondson county, Kentucky, January 27, 1848 and came to this country in the early 70’s and purchased the farm where he lived at the time of his death. He was married in 1867 to George Ann Spradling. To this union were born two sons and two daughters, one daughter dying in infancy, the other, Mrs. Alex Gideon, dying at the age of 31 years. The two sons, Luther and Sid Magers survive

 

Magers, Thomas Harden 22 Nov 1854 - 25 Dec 1939 CCR 28 Dec 1939 p1

[Note: married 17 Feb 1876 Greene Co Mo Sarah Elizabeth Spradling 1 Jul 1856 - 2 Dec 1892; married 1898 Eliza Coffman 2 Nov 1877 - 17 Dec 1957; tombstone gives birthdate as 22 Nov 1864; obit & DC say 1854]

Thomas Harden Magers was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on November 22, 1854. He passed away at his home in Highlandville on Monday, December 25, 1939, at 4:25 pm following a short illness. He was 85 years, 1 month and 3 days of age at the time of his death. He moved to Highlandville from Kentucky when very young and has since made his home there. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eliza Coffman Magers; five daughters; Mrs. Vesta Glenn and Mrs. Avis Hedgpeth both of Highlandville; Mrs. Ada Hendricks and Miss Ola Magers both of Ponce de Leon, and Mrs. Jennie Mabes of Springfield, and by one son, Ernest Magers, of Highlandville. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 27, 1939, at 2 o’clock pm in the Highlandville Baptist church with the Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark, officiating. Burial was made in the Highlandville cemetery under the direction of the B.C. Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Magers, Ward G. “Cotton” 9 Apr 1905 - 17 Feb 1966 CCR 24 Feb 1966 p1

[Note: Son of  Loranzo F. & Minnie H. (Keysser) Magers; married  Lucille M. 9 Feb 1911 - 5 Jan 1996]

Ward “Cotton” Magers, 60, of Springfield died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, after he had recently undergone open heart surgery at Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Magers was a retired Highlandville and Monett businessman. He moved to Springfield last November where he was a member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church. He was a native of the Highlandville community. Surviving are his wife, Lucille; two brothers, Roscoe of Springfield and Leonard of San Bernardino, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Ethna Stephens of Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel with the Rev. Joseph M. Amos officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.

Maggard, A. Dale 26 Feb 1935 - 11 Apr 2003  CCH-N 7 May 2003

[Note: Son of Albert B. & Judy M. (O'Neal) Maggard; married 5 Jun 1954 Carolyn June Luttrull]

Dale Maggard, son of the late Albert B. Maggard and Judy M. O'Neal Maggard, was born Feb. 26, 1935, in Bradleyville. He died April 11, 2003, in his home in Willow Springs at the age of 68 years, one month and 16 days. He was united in marriage to Carolyn June Luttrull on Feb. 5, 1954, in Rogersville. He owned and operated Maggard Walnut Company for many years. He especially enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to fish. He was a saved Christian of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, June Maggard, of the home; two sons, Roger Dale Maggard Sr. and wife Talena, Udall, and Rick A. Maggard, Willow Springs; daughter Rhonda Gail Maggard Wake and husband Lonnie, Willow Springs; one brother, Ray Maggard, Bradleyville; one sister, Melva Messenger, Pensacola, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arvil, Loyd and Bob Maggard; and his father and mother. Services were held at 2 p.m. April 15 at First Baptist Church, Willow Springs, with Paul Majors and Raymond Laramore officiating. Burial was in Howell Memorial Park, West Plains, under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, Willow Springs.

Maggard, Adah E. (O’Neal), Rev. 29 Oct 1898 - 28 Sep 1985 OH 3 Oct 1985 p8

[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Diannah (Combs) O’Neal; married Alfred Wilson Maggard 18 Aug 1895 - 31 Jul 2007]

Services for Rev. Adah E. Maggard, 86, Bradleyville, were held Oct. 1 in the General Baptist White River Baptist Association Building with the Revs. Floyd Roberts and Almeda Britain officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Rev. Maggard died Sept, 28 in Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Bradleyville, Rev. Maggard was ordained in 1939 into the White River Association. She was a member of the New Mansion General Baptist church, Bradleyville, Survivors include three daughters, Pauline Mendenhall, Rogersville, Velma Kelley, Caldwell, Idaho, and Thelma Floyd, Forsyth; three sons, Arnold, Yakima, Wash., Burl, Bradleyville, and Rex, Taneyville; two brothers, Boyd O’Neal, Garfield, Ark., and Lonnie O’Neal, Kansas City, Kan.; four sisters, Juda Patterson, Ozark, Lula Walker and Mary Maurey, both of Independence, and Muriel Day, Forsyth; and 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Maggard, Alma F. (Gullett) 11 Mar 1935 - 18 Nov 1982 OH 25 Nov 1982 p2

[Note: Daughter of Herman Daniel & Lina (Jenkins) Gullett; married 24 Sept 1955 Hosea Maynard Maggard 2 Dec 1931 - 29 Dec 2007]

Services for Alma F. Maggard, 47, Fordland, were held Nov. 20 at Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home in Ozark. Mrs. Maggard died Nov. 16 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after an illness of five weeks. Mrs. Maggard was a native of Chadwick. Survivors include her husband, Hosea; a son Pvt. Rich Maggard, stationed in Fort Gordon, Ga. with the army; a daughter, Mrs. Kathy Payne, Nixa; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gullett, Chadwick; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Maggard, Elkhead, Mrs. Bula Patterson, Rogersville and Mrs. Sue DeWitt, Ozark; a brother, Don Gillett, Bruner and a grandson.

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Maggard, Alma F. (Gullett) 11 Mar 1935 - 18 Nov 1982 OH 2 Dec 1982 pB6

Card of Thanks

We, the family of Alma Maggard, would like to thank all of you who called and came to the funeral home and funeral. We would like to thank everyone who sent food, flowers and cards. Your kindness in our time of sorrow will always be remembered.  Hosea Maggard  Rick Maggard and Kathy Payne  46-1tc

Maggard, Alva 11 Apr 1909 - 31 Jan 1997 CCH-N 5 Feb 1997

[Note: Son of John & Myrtle Harriet (Harricks) Maggard]

Alva Maggard, 87, died Friday, January 31, 1997, while attending a basketball game at Chadwick School Gym to watch his great-great nephew, Shawn Guerin. He was born April 11, 1909, in Douglas County, and was the son of Johnny and Myrtle (Harricks) Maggard. Mr. Maggard was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, Oldfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lonnie, Fred, Everett and Emmett Maggard; and a sister, Goldie Maggard. Survivors include: a brother, Ira Maggard and his wife, Faye; a sister, Alta Gammill, Ozark; a special nephew and niece, Kenneth Maggard and Barbara Combs; many more nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, February 3, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev. Bally Johnson officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery.